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11-20-2001 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity Council Information Packet Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study session, notification of the date will be given. B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will be speaking. /Invocation - Reverend Tim Anderson, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item C2 Recognition of Andrea Dunagan, Class "A" State Girls Golf Individual Championship Title The Mayor and City Council will recognize Andrea Dunagan, Senior High School student, for receiving the Individual Championship Title in the Class "A" State Girls Golf Meet held here in Grand Island. Andrea is the daughter of Dr. Tim and Cheryl Dunagan. Senior High Girls Golf coach is Kevin Bartlett. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item C3 Recognition of Crystal Grantham for National and State Awards Received for 2001 Volunteer of the Year The Mayor and City Council will recognize Crystal Grantham for receiving both National and State Awards for the 2001 Volunteer of the Year Program. Crystal has volunteered over 1,280 hours at the Grand Island Veterans Home, starting when she was 12 years old. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item C4 Recognition of the Son's of the American Legion Squadron 53 for Receiving the State Group Award for 2001 Volunteers of the Year The Mayor and City Council will recognize the Son's of the American Legion Squadron 53 for receiving the State Group Award for 2001 Volunteers of the Year. Fifteen active volunteers enjoy assisting at the Grand Island Veterans Home during the year to help with activities and events. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item E1 Public Hearing on Request of Nathan Detroit's dba Nathan Detroit's, 316 North Pine Street, for Addition to Premises Liquor License. Nathan Detroit's, Inc. dba Nathan Detroit's, 316 North Pine Street, has submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for an Addition to Premise Liquor License, in conjunction with their Class "C-31274" Liquor License presently held. The request would add approximately a 45’ x 35’ addition to the northeast portion of the main floor in the building located at 320-322 North Pine Street. This application has been reviewed by the Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. It is appropriate at this time to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item E2 Public Hearing on Request of El Palenque, Inc. dba El Marinero, 102 West 4th Street, for a Class "C" Liquor License. Javier de la Torre, representing El Palenque, Inc. dba El Marinero, 102 West 4th Street, has submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Class "C" Liquor License. A Class "C" Liquor License allows for the sale of alcoholic liquor on and off sale inside the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island. This application has been reviewed by the Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. It is appropriate at this time to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item E3 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - Stoppkotte Acquisition of utility easement relative to property of the Harold B. Stoppkotte Family Trust, located on the south side of "C" Road, 1/2 mile east of Gunbarrel Road, in Merrick County, is required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement is for the reconstruction three phase overhead line that feeds the old Stoppkotte homestead and an irrigation well. There was no easement for the original line constructed over 50 years ago. This easement will clear up and update any old records. One dollar ($1.00) for the easement will be paid to the grantor. It is appropriate to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item E4 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located on the east side of North Road south of Faidley Avenue. Acquisition of a utility easement located on the east side of North Road from Faidley Avenue south for approximately 825 feet is required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair utilities. The utilities may include power appurtenances, including lines and transformers, sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, etc. This easement is needed for the construction of Sanitary Sewer District 493. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda. It is appropriate at this time to solicit public comment. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item F1 #8704 Consideration of Proposed Modifications to City Council Ward Boundaries Resulting From Redistricting (Second Reading) This ordinance relates to Council action taken on November 6, 2001, whereby Council approved Ordinance #8704 on first reading. It has been recommended that this item be brought before the Council on three different readings. Every 10 years, in conjunction with the release of Census data, governing bodies are required to review the boundaries of their existing wards to address any population shifts that might result in a need to equalize population. In July, the City Council formed a Redistricting Committee to review the boundaries of the City Council wards, make recommendations relative to proposed ward boundary modifications and explore the idea of amending the make-up of the elected municipal body to allow for at-large representatives. Census data provided to the Committee indicated that redrawing or balancing of the wards is required to more equitably equalize population and representation. According to the 2000 Census figures for overall city population, the approximate number of residents per ward should be 8,588. Current population figures are: Ward 1 9,307 Ward 2 9,164 Ward 3 8,980 Ward 4 7,683 Ward 5 7,807 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item G1 Receipt of Official Document - Amended Civil Service Minutes of September 18, 2001 The Amended Minutes of the September 18, 2001 Civil Service Meeting are submitted. See attached MINUTES. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. City Of Personnel Department GRAND ISLAND Working Together for a Better Tomorrow. Today. MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION September 18, 2001 Roll Call: Members Present: Leeper, Hilligas Members Absent: Burns Also Present: K. Mehlin, B. Sutherland Leeper called the meeting to order at 8:55 a.m. Notice of the meeting was published in September 15, 2001, edition of the Grand Island Independent. Hilligas moved to approve the minutes of the July 3, 2001, meeting. Leeper seconded the motion, which carried unanimously upon roll call vote. The Commission heard the results of preliminary background checks on three of the Police Officer candidates from Sergeant Mehlin. Based on information discovered in the background checks, Hilligas moved that three applicants, namely, Gibson, Hanna and J. Brown not be certified and removed from the list of applicants based on Article III, Section A, (3), (g), of the Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations which states the Commission may refuse to examine an applicant, or after the examination, refuse to certify as eligible, an applicant who “for any good and sufficient reason, which in the judgement of the Commission makes the applicant undesirable as a public employee”. Leeper seconded the motion, which carried unanimously upon roll call vote. The Commission received a request from the Police Department to certify candidates to fill two Police Officer positions. Hilligas moved to certify the top four names, namely, Bryant, Wandry, Bentley and Brumbaugh. Leeper seconded the motion, which carried unanimously upon roll call vote. The Commission received a request from the Police Department to advertise and conduct the Police Officer examination. Hilligas moved to authorize the Secretary to advertise and conduct a test for Police Officer. Leeper seconded the motion, which passed unanimously upon roll call vote. The Commission received a request from the Fire Department to advertise and conduct the Firefighter/EMT examination. Hilligas moved to authorize the Secretary to advertise and conduct a test for Firefighter/EMT. Leeper seconded the motion, which passed unanimously upon roll call vote. The Commission received a request from the Fire Department to advertise and conduct the Firefighter/Paramedic examination. Hilligas moved to authorize the Secretary to advertise and conduct a test for Firefighter/Paramedic. Leeper seconded the motion, which passed unanimously upon roll call vote. There being no further business, Hilligas moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 a.m. Leeper seconded the motion, which passed unanimously upon roll call vote. Respectfully submitted, Brenda Sutherland, Secretary Approved by Civil Service Commission__10-18-01________ Civil Service Commission By Al Satterly, Secretary Designee Copies of approved Minutes to: City Clerk Item G2 Receipt of Official Document - Civil Service Minutes of October 18, 2001 The Minutes of the October 18, 2001 Civil Service Meeting are submitted. See attached MINUTES. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. City Of Personnel Department GRAND ISLAND Working Together for a Better Tomorrow. Today. MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION October 18, 2001 Roll Call: Members Present: Leeper, Burns Members Absent: Hilligas Also Present: Kerry Mehlin, Police Sgt. Leeper called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Notice of the meeting was published in the October 15, 2001, edition of the Grand Island Independent. Burns moved to approve the minutes of the September 18, 2001, meeting. Leeper seconded the motion, which carried unanimously upon roll call vote. The Commission reviewed the listing of applicants for the Firefighter-EMT exam scheduled for October 26, 2001. Burns moved to certify 33 candidates as eligible to take the exam. Leeper seconded the motion, which carried unanimously upon roll call vote. The Commission reviewed the listing of applicants for the Firefighter/Paramedic exam scheduled for October 26, 2001. Burns moved to certify 7 candidates as eligible to take the exam. Leeper seconded the motion, which carried unanimously upon roll call vote. The Commission reviewed the listing of candidates for the Police Officer exam scheduled for October 24, 2001. Burns moved to certify 38 candidates as eligible to take the exam. Leeper seconded the motion, which carried unanimously upon roll call vote. There being no further business, Burns moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 a.m. Leeper seconded the motion which carried unanimously upon roll call vote. Respectfully submitted, Brenda Sutherland, Secretary Approved by Civil Service Commission_____________________________ Civil Service Commission By Al Satterly, Designee Copies of approved Minutes to: City Clerk Item G3 Approving Minutes of November 6, 2001 City Council Regular Meeting The Minutes of the November 6, 2001 City Council Regular Meeting are submitted for approval. See attached MINUTES. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 6, 2001 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on November 6, 2001. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on October 31, 2001. Mayor Ken Gnadt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Councilmembers Pielstick, Ward, Seifert, Larson, Hornady, Whitesides, Haase, Murray, Walker and Sorensen. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director David Springer, Public Works Director Steve Riehle and City Attorney Charlie Cuypers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by INVOCATION given by the Reverend Herb Schutte, Associate Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church, 545 East Memorial Drive. Andrew Pedersen and Kasie Simmons presented an It’s About Kids! Asset. RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: One individual reserved time to speak on an agenda item. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Musical Presentation by the Girls Trio From Grand Island Senior High Vocal Music Department. A musical presentation was presented by the Girls Trio from Grand Island Senior High Vocal Music Department. Joni Ramsey, Senior High Vocal Music teacher was also present. Recognition of Central Catholic Girls Golf Team for Class “C” State Runner Up Title. The Grand Island Girls Golf Team won the runner-up title to the Class "C" State Golf Championship Title. Coach Bob Ley and the team were present for the meeting. Also recognized was Ashley Stec, first place and Lindsey Vivian, second place for Class "C" Individual Championship Titles. Proclamation, “National Home Care Month” and “National Hospice Month”, November 2001. Mayor Gnadt proclaimed the month of November 2001, as “National Home Care Month” and “National Hospice Month” and encouraged all citizens to suppor t and participate in learning more about the home care concept of care for the elderly, disabled and infirm. Aloha Schmid and Adrienne Redwine were present to receive the proclamations. Proclamation, “Adoption Awareness Month” November 2001. Mayor Gnadt proclaimed the month of November 2001, as “Adoption Awareness Month” and encouraged community agencies, religious organizations, businesses, and all citizens to celebrate adoption, honor families and further awareness of the changes and issues in adoption. Linda Rehovsky was present to receive the proclamation. Proclamation “Homeless Awareness Week”, November 11-17, 2001. Mayor Gnadt proclaimed the week of November 11-17, 2001, as “Homeless Awareness Week” and encouraged all citizens to Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, November 6, 2001 recognize and support the efforts of homeless shelters. Donna Douglas and representatives from the Community Humanitarian Resource Center were present to receive the proclamation. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing on Request of Super Bowl Enterprises, Inc. dba Super Bowl, 1010 Bismark Road, for Class “C” Liquor License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk, reported that Super Bowl Enterprises, Inc. dba Super Bowl, 1010 Bismark Road, had submitted an application with the City Clerk’s Office for a Class “C” Liquor License. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on October 23, 2001; notice to applicant of date, time and place of hearing mailed on October 23, 2001; notice to the general public of date, time and place of hearing published on October 27, 2001; Chapter 4 of City Code. Not all departmental reports had been received as required by City Code. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Right of Way Located on Willow Street at the Intersection With Seedling Mile Road. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director, reported that Right-of -Way was acquired for a cul-de-sac at the north end of Willow Drive at the intersection with Seedling Mile Road when the Livengood Subdivision was filed. The cul-de-sac was planned to accommodate the closing of the historical section of Seedling Mile Road east of Willow Drive. The cul-de-sac on the Livengood Subdivision plat was centered on Willow Drive necessitating considerable relocation work for the utility pole north and east of the intersection. The acquisition of this Right-of-Way would allow the cul-de-sac to be redesigned and shifted to the east, eliminating the need for the utility relocation work. LANNCO, L.L.C. has agreed to deed 0.0587 acres to the City of Grand Island. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at the Southwest Corner of 923 West 3rd Street (Joy M. and Marietta Beazley) Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that acquisition of a utility easement located , located in the southwest corner of 923 West 3rd Street - Greenwich between 2nd and 3rd Streets, was required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances including lines and transformers. This easement was for the continuation for the Downtown Underground Project. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Proposed Modifications to City Council Ward Boundaries Resulting From Redistricting. Cindy Johnson, Community Projects Director and Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director, reported that every 10 years, in conjunction with the release of Census data, governing bodies were required to review the boundaries of their existing wards to address any population shifts that might result in a need to equalize population. In July, the City Council formed a Redistricting Committee to review the boundaries of the City Council wards, make recommendations relative to proposed ward boundary modifications and explore the idea of amending the make-up of the elected municipal body to allow for at-large representatives. Census data provided to the Committee indicated that redrawing or balancing of the wards was required to more equitably equalize population and representation. According to the 2000 Census figures for overall city population, the approximate number of residents per ward should be 8,588. Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves, questioned if the Council was looking at reducing the number of Councilmembers at this time. Ms. Johnson stated that the Council would not be including that issue at this time. No further public testimony was heard. ORDINANCES: Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, November 6, 2001 Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered: #8703 – Consideration of Vacating Right of Way Located on Willow Street at the Intersection of Seedling Mile Road be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of this ordinance on its first reading and then upon final passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage. Councilmember Seifert seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Mayor: Is there any one in the audience interested in these ordinances? No public testimony was heard. City Clerk: Ordinance #8703 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. City Clerk: Ordinances #8703 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordinance #8703 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. #8704 – Consideration of Proposed Modifications to City Council Ward Boundaries Resulting from Redistricting (First Reading Only) Councilmember Murray made a motion to approve Ordinance #8704, second by Seifert. Clarified was the fact that there would be two representatives from each of the five wards and that this ordinance would not change the total number of Councilmembers. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Pielstick requested that items G-6d, G-7, G-8 and G-9 be discussed. Councilmember Whitesides requested that items G-3a & G-3b be removed from the Consent Agenda. Motion by Whitesides, second by Pielstick, carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda minus items G-3a, G-3b, G-6d, G-7, G-8 and G-9. Receipt of Official Document Including Refuse Haulers Permit for Full Circle, Inc. Approving Minutes of October 23, 2001 City Council Regular Meeting. Approving Request of Michelle Uldrich, 1011 South Greenwich Street, for Liquor Manager Designation for Grand Island Pizza Hut, Inc. dba Pizza Hut, 1608 South Locust Street. #2001-305 - Approving Acquisition of Right of Way Located on Willow Street at the Intersection of Seedling Mile Road. #2001-306 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located on the Southwest Corner of 923 West 3rd Street – Greenwich Street Between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. (Joy M. and Marietta Beazley) Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, November 6, 2001 #2001-307 – Awarding Bid for 2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup for Utility Department to Husker Auto Group, Lincoln, Nebraska, Under State Contract #CA5518 in the Amount of $16,297.77. #2001-308 – Awarding Bid for (8) 2002 Ford Police Vehicles to Anderson Ford, Grand Island, Nebraska, in the Amount of $165,728.00 #2001-309 – Approving Contract for Sidewalk District 1, 2001 to Galvan Construction, Inc. Grand Island, Nebraska, in the Amount of $2,969.60. Approving Request of Super Bowl Enterprises, Inc. dba Super Bowl, 1010 Bismark Road, for Class “C” Liquor License. Motion by Murray, second by Sorensen to approve. Councilmember Whitesides stated that not all departmental reports had been received and other issues had not been taken care of. Motion by Whitesides to table this matter until all reports had been received, second by Hornady, carried unanimously. Approving Request of George Overfield, 2023 Lamar Avenue, for Liquor Manager Designation for Super Bowl Enterprises, Inc. dba Super Bowl, 1010 Bismark Road. Motion by Whitesides to table this matter until all reports had been received, second by Hornady, carried unanimously. #2001-310 – Approving Contract for Golf Professional for Municipal Golf Course to Scott Brunzell. Motion by Larson, second by Sorensen to approve Resolution #2001-310. Councilmember Pielstick stated that she did not have a problem with the 5 year contract, but did not agree with the minimum wage change. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Ward, Seifert, Larson, Hornady, Whitesides, Haase, Murray, Walker and Sorensen voted aye. Pielstick voted nay. #2001-311 – Approving Change Order #1 for Wading Pools Engineering Services with Olsson Associates, Grand Island, Nebraska, for an Increase of $8,129.36 and a Revised Contract Amount of $44,391.36. Motion by Ward, second by Seifert, to approve Resolution #2001-311. Councilmember Pielstick felt that there were too many change orders and that the bidders should be more aware of the projects and bid accordingly. Steve Paustain, Parks & Recreation Director stated that state requirements were the cause for the change order. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. #2001-312 – Approving Change Order #2 for 2001-AC-1 Asphalt Maintenance Project with J.I.L. Asphalt Paving Company, Grand Island, Nebraska, for an Increase of $2,074.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $583,232.48. Motion by Ward, second by Seifert, to approve Resolution #2001- 312. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director, explained that the 2001-AC-1 Asphalt Maintenance Project would realign Independence Avenue and that additional dirt work was needed. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. #2001-313 – Approving Additional Funds for Emergency Repairs to Sanitary Sewer at Capital Avenue and Diers Avenue with The Diamond Engineering Company, Grand Island, Nebraska, in an Amount Not to Exceed $40,000.00. Motion by Ward, second by Seifert, to approve Resolution #2001-313. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director, emergency repairs had been made to the Sanitary Sewer System located on Diers Avenue south of Capital Avenue. Due to unforeseen work that was necessary to complete the repair, the bidder was unable to meet their quoted price. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. RESOLUTION: Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, November 6, 2001 #2001-314 – Approving Employee Handbook. Brenda Sutherland, Personnel Director, reported that the Council had spent time recently reviewing the City's Personnel Rules. The proposed handbook had an overall different look as compared to the current Personnel Rules. The purpose of the update was to create a document that was easier to read and understand and which accurately reflected the City's policies in regards to its employees. The notable changes were reviewed at the Council Study Session on October 16, 2001 and additional information was discussed in regards to Military Leave at the Council meeting on September 23, 2001. There was also a recommendation to change the title of the Personnel Department to the Human Resources Department. It was recommended that the proposed Employee Handbook and the title change to Human Resources Department be approved by Council and have an effective date of December 1, 2001. Motion was made by Whitesides, second by Larson to approve Resolution #2001-314. After some discussion was had about residency requirements, motion was made by Haase, second by Pielstick to amend the motion requiring a 2 mile residency jurisdiction for Department Directors instead of the proposed 10 miles. Further discussion was held concerning a study session. Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Hornady to continue this matter to a study session. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Whitesides, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the Claims for the period of October 24, 2001 through November 6, 2001, claims #112839 and #112787 through #113392 for a total amount of $7,277,538.34. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, RaNae Edwards City Clerk Item G4 Approving Minutes of November 13, 2001 City Council Study Session The Minutes of the November 13, 2001 City Council Study Session are submitted for approval. See attached MINUTES. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION November 13, 2001 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on November 13, 2001. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on November 7, 2001. Mayor Ken Gnadt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Councilmembers Pielstick, Seifert, Larson, Hornady, Whitesides, Haase, Murray, Walker and Sorensen. Councilmember Ward was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Public Works Director Steve Riehle and Finance Director David Springer. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said. Scout Troop 119 were present for the meeting. Presentation of Water System Engineering and Environmental Evaluation. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that the last engineering evaluation of the Water System was done in 1986. Since that time, the area served by the Grand Island municipal system had increased greatly and the hydraulics of the system had also changed. Additionally, the ever lower regulation of contaminates, both naturally occurring in the aquifer and from human activity, have the potential to significantly change the way the City’s water is produced. At present, the City water is untreated, except for chlorination for disinfection protection. The waters in the naturally occurring aquifer underlying this area are hard waters containing a variety of naturally occurring elements, and compounds, some of which are being considered for regulation by EPA. Mr. Mader also stated that earlier this year, the engineering firm performing this evaluation, CH2MHill, made a preliminary report to Council. Doug Simon, Water Resource Engineer and Tom Heinemann, Project Manager, representing CH2Mhill, were introduced. Mr. Heinemann presented the Environmental Quality results. Reviewed were the project overviews, water quality regulatory review and background of the current system. Several scenarios were presented with the best case scenario costing approximately $375,000. Discussed were the reverse osmosis systems and the costs related to them. Currently, the Utilities Department has increased the dosages of chlorine to the water with no additional water quality complaints. Parkview Well #3 has been abandoned. Councilmember Murray asked what steps had been taken regarding keeping our water supply safe from terrorists Page 2, City Council Study Session, November 13, 2001 attacks. Mr. Heinemann stated that the utilities departments across the country are dealing with that issue and as of yet no government regulations had been put in place. Mr. Simon presented the Hydraulics of the Water Distribution System. Reviewed were model assumptions which included the high pressure wells that would likely be abandoned within the next 10 years. Improvements required were additional storage at Platte River wellfield, increased pumping capacity at Roger’s reservoir, increased pumping capacity at Platte River wellfield to Roger's ’reservoir and new tank and extend water service to the East Lakes area by the year 2005. Increased pumping capacity at Pine Street pumping station would be required by the year 2020. Mr. Simons stated significant improvements would be needed when high pressure wells are abandoned, with the vast majority of improvements likely to occur in the next 5 to 10 years. All recommended improvements would support 20+ years of growth. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, discussed the copper ruling issues. Mr. Mader recommended that the city continue with the lowest cost option. Tom O’Neill, 804 West Stolley Park Road, spoke about eliminating copper, recommending that all new building projects be required to use plastic or other materials. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, RaNae Edwards City Clerk Item G5 Approving Request of Nathan Detroit's, Inc. dba Nathan Detroit's, 316 North Pine Street, for Addition to Premise, to Class "C-31274" Liquor License This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Nathan Detroit's, Inc. dba Nathan Detroit's, 316 North Pine Street, has submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for an Addition to Premise Liquor License, in conjunction with their Class "C-31274" Liquor License presently held. The request would add approximately a 45’ x 35’ addition to the northeast portion of the main floor in the building located at 320-322 North Pine Street. Departmental reports have been received. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item G6 Approving Request of El Palenque, Inc. dba El Marinero, 102 West 4th Street, for Class "C" Liquor License This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Javier de la Torre, representing El Palenque, Inc. dba El Marinero, 102 West 4th Street, has submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Class "C" Liquor License. A Class "C" Liquor License allows for the sale of alcoholic liquor on and off sale inside the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island. This application has been reviewed by the Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. Approval is recommended contingent upon final inspections. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item G7 Approving Request of Javier de la Torre, 610 North Walnut Street, for Liquor Manager Disignation for El Palenque, Inc. dba El Marinero, 102 West 4th Street Javier de la Torre, 610 North Walnut Street, representing El Palenque, Inc. dba El Marinero, 102 West 4th Street, has submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class "C-53795" Liquor License. This application has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk's Office. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item G8 Approving Request of Cindy Albers, 111 West 13th Street, for Liquor Manager Designation for Grand Island Pizza Hut, Inc. dba Pizza Hut, 1816 North Webb Road Cindy Albers, 111 West 3rd Street, representing Pizza Hut, 1816 North Webb Road, has submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class "A-31062" Liquor License. This application has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk's Office. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item G9 #315 Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - Stoppkotte This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Acquisition of a utility easement relative to property of the Harold B. Stoppkotte Family Trust, located on the south side of "C" Road, 1/2 mile east of Gunbarrel Road is required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. One dollar ($1.00) for the easement will be paid to the grantor. Approval is recommended. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item G10 #316 Approving Acquisition of Permanent Utility Easement Located on the East Side of North Road south of Faidley Avenue. This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Acquisition of a utility easement located on the east side of North Road south of Faidley Avenue is required in order to have access to install Sanitary Sewer District 493. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item G11 #317 Approving Bid Award, Distribured Control System Bids have been solicited in accordance with city purchasing policy for the controls system for the new combustion turbine generators being installed at Burdick Station. The recommended bid is below the engineer's estimate of $250,000. The engineering consultants have reviewed the bid submitted by ABB, Inc, of Littleton, CO, found it compliant with the specifications, and recommend award of that contract to ABB, in the amount of $232,685. The Utilities Department concurs in that recommendation. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: November 13, 2001 MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Dale Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney/Purchasing BACKGROUND: As part of the Combustion Turbine addition at Burdick Station, the control system for the new generators must be incorporated into the existing plant control systems. Our engineering consultant, Sargent & Lundy, prepared the specifications. Request for bids were advertised in accordance with City purchasing procedures. DISCUSSION: The engineer’s estimate for this project was $250,000. One bid was received. Bidder Bid Price ABB, Inc. $224,890 The bid from ABB was evaluated by Sargent and Lundy and is technically compliant with the specifications. Since this specification was prepared, the plant controls design has progressed, and the engineers now recommend that Ethernet points and input/output modules be added to the final control system to assure system integration into the existing systems at Burdick Station and to accommodate the General Electric provided system. The unit prices were included in the bid; the Ethernet point addition is $2,875 and the input/output module is $4,920. Total contract price would be $232,685. RECOMMENDATION: The Utilities Department recommends that ABB, Inc. of Littleton, CO, be awarded the contract for the Distributed Control System in the amount of $232,685. FISCAL EFFECTS: Bonded project. The over all project remains within budget. ALTERNATIVES: None identified. cc: Tim Luchsinger, Asst. Utilities Director David Springer, Finance Director SUBJECT: Distributed Control System: CT Addition - Burdick Generating Station, Utilities Department Item G12 #318 Approving Award of Engineering Services Contract The duct work connecting the boiler and precipitator at PGS has experienced stress cracking. The cracking is caused by precipitation leaking through the protective covering and quenching the hot duct steel which operates at 750 F. Plant maintenance crews have made extensive repairs to the failed materials but problems continue. It is recommended that an engineering firm be hired to evaluate this chronic problem and develop a permanent fix. Requests for Proposals were solicited in accordance with City purchasing policy. Three proposals were received and evaluated by plant engineering staff. It is recommended that the contract for this engineering evaluation be awarded to Sargent and Lundy of Chicago, Illinois, in the amount not to exceed $67,500. Please see attached memorandums and Resolution. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: November 13, 2001 MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Dale Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney/Purchasing Background: The precipitator, which removes fly ash from the boiler exhaust gas at the Platte Generating Station, has experienced continued problems with ash build up on the inlet fields and distribution plates. The buildup reduces the collecting efficiency of the precipitator and requires routine cleaning. Leaks in the lagging, which protects the insulation covering the ductwork from the boiler to the precipitator, allows rain water to come in contact with the 750 F ductwork and causes severe cracking. After this cracking forms, rain water is then drawn into the gas stream, causing the ash to foul the precipitator inlet surfaces. For several years, the plant maintenance staff has tried during plant outages to repair the cracks, but have not been successful in permanently correcting the problem. The water leaks have also caused a premature failure of the metal expansion joints in the ductwork. It is recommended that an engineering firm be hired to evaluate the problem and develop a permanent repair or replacement. Requests for proposals were solicited from consulting engineers familiar with boiler ductwork and expansion joints. The RFP requested services to investigate the problem, determine a way to stop water ingress, determine methods of repair or replacement, and prepare specifications for bid by contractors. Discussion: Requests for Proposals for engineering services was publicly advertised and proposals from the following firms were received. Black & Veatch, Kansas City Lutz, Daily, & Brain, Kansas City, MO Sargent & Lundy, Chicago, IL The RFP includes a general project outline since the specific project scope cannot be fully defined until the consultant completes engineering studies. The RFP’s include an hourly fee breakdown as opposed to total project costs. After evaluation of the engineering studies and budget considerations, further project implementation will be conducted. Recommendation: After carefully reviewing the proposals according to predetermined evaluation criteria, which included fees, company and personnel experience, contract forms, and proposal responsiveness, the Utilities Department recommends that Sargent & Lundy be awarded the engineering contract for this work. A copy of the evaluation of engineering firms is attached. Sargent & Lundy is a nationally recognized consultant that has successfully performed projects of this scope for other clients. Alternatives: Award to a different firm; allow the problem to continue. Fiscal Effects: An amount not to exceed $67,500, which has been budgeted for this year in Enterprise Fund 520. cc: Tim Luchsinger, Asst. Utilities Director Dave Kuhlman, Plant Superintendent - PGS David Springer, Finance Director SUBJECT: Precipitator Inlet/Outlet Duct Engineering Services TO: Tim Luchsinger FROM: Dave Kuhlman SUBJECT: Engineering Services for Precipitator Duct and Expansion Joint Modification For many years the plant has experienced precipitator problems with ash build up in the first field and on the inlet distribution plates. Plant maintenance people and contractors have repaired cracks in the metal ducts and expansion joints and welded plates over areas of corrosion in the ducts. During plant outages people have seen moisture in the precipitator and ducts which contributes to ash build up. The belief is that the duct lagging and flashing is inadequate and allows water to leak through, contacting the 750° F. duct and causing thermal expansion in the metal and thus creating the cracks. In 1997 Lutz, Daily and Brain was contracted to investigate the problem and recommend a solution. They looked at the ducts during the turbine outage and recommended installing an additional metal roof over the economizer outlet expansion joint area, extending the precipitator roof over the inlet ducts and replacing the corroded duct. During the spring outage in 2001 they investigated the area again to see if the condition had worsened. Two insulating contractors visited the plant this summer and both believe that the water is entering because the original design of the lagging and flashing was inadequate and because of damage over the years by workman walking on the lagging. During the fall outage in October a precipitator repair contractor and an insulating contractor were hired to look at the problem. Insulation and lagging was removed over one of the economizer expansion joints and the top of the west precipitator inlet duct. Cracks were discovered both places and the extent of the leakage became evident. The original design of lagging and flashing does not have enough overlap or slope to keep water from blowing under the edges and there are valleys that retain water. There are lots of water leaks near the economizer expansion joints and the joints appear to be near the end of their life and will have to be replaced. They are metal joints about 8 foot by 30 foot and cannot be replaced in one piece. Investigation is required to see if the newer design of high temperature fabric joints can function in this location and, if not, how metal replacement joints can be installed. In September, prior to the fall outage, a specification for engineering services was sent out for bid. The RFP requested services to investigate the problem, determine a way to stop the water ingress, determine the method of duct repair, investigate economizer and precipitator expansion joint material and replacement, and prepare specifications for bid to contractors. After the outage it was determined that this scope was not entirely correct since duct deterioration was less than expected and the precipitator expansion joints are in good condition. It was decided that the platform at the economizer outlet needs to be extended to prevent workmen from walking on the lagging and expansion joint cover while maintaining the oxygen sensors and flue gas analyzer. The precipitator inlet distribution baffles need to be replaced or modified. Attached is an evaluation of the three firms that have submitted proposals for engineering services. I have adjusted their bids based on a revised scope which includes the lagging and flashing modifications, the economizer platform addition, the economizer expansion joints replacement, the inlet distribution DATE: November 9, 2001 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Utilities Department Working Together for a Better Tomorrow. Today. baffle work, and preparing drawings and specifications for bid. Both Black & Veatch and Sargent & Lundy have experience with high temperature duct design and repair. They have visited the plant and understand the problem. I recommend against awarding the work to Lutz, Daily and Brain. They received the award in 1997 to investigate the problem, determine a solution, and prepare drawings and repair specifications for the modifications required. They never completed the work, which is the reason for the credit they offered in their current proposal. Their proposal to install a metal, check plate roof over some of the leaking areas is not a good solution and, in my opinion, will not stop all the leaks and may cause expansion problems. I do not believe they have enough experience with duct design, flashing and lagging, and expansion joints in high temperature applications to satisfactorily complete this project. I recommend the award be made to Sargent & Lundy, the lowest evaluated bidder. City of Grand Island Reviewer:Kuhlman Utilities Department Economizer Ductwork Repair Consulting Firm Black & Veatch LD&B Sargent & Lundy Evaluation Category Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO Chicago, IL Company Experience 10 4 10 Personnel Experience 10 4 10 Proposal 10 6 10 Responsiveness Original Cost Estimate $115,000 $42,600 $67,500 $69,000 $24,088 $67,500 Adjusted cost estimate Reduction to remove duct design Reductions: 1. Credit proposed for and post award activities for work not complete on previous study. 2. Remove duct design & 6 post award activities. 10 6 Estimated manhours: Original estimate -896 497 750 Adjusted estimate -528 345 750 6 5 10 Cost per man-hour on revised $ and scope $130.68 $69.82 $90.00 Commercial Terms Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable 10 10 10 Total 52 39 56 10 = Excellent 5 = Average 1 = Poor INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: November 13, 2001 MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director Dale Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney/Purchasing Background: The precipitator, which removes fly ash from the boiler exhaust gas at the Platte Generating Station, has experienced continued problems with ash build up on the inlet fields and distribution plates. The buildup reduces the collecting efficiency of the precipitator and requires routine cleaning. Leaks in the lagging, which protects the insulation covering the ductwork from the boiler to the precipitator, allows rain water to come in contact with the 750 F ductwork and causes severe cracking. After this cracking forms, rain water is then drawn into the gas stream, causing the ash to foul the precipitator inlet surfaces. For several years, the plant maintenance staff has tried during plant outages to repair the cracks, but have not been successful in permanently correcting the problem. The water leaks have also caused a premature failure of the metal expansion joints in the ductwork. It is recommended that an engineering firm be hired to evaluate the problem and develop a permanent repair or replacement. Requests for proposals were solicited from consulting engineers familiar with boiler ductwork and expansion joints. The RFP requested services to investigate the problem, determine a way to stop water ingress, determine methods of repair or replacement, and prepare specifications for bid by contractors. Discussion: Requests for Proposals for engineering services was publicly advertised and proposals from the following firms were received. Black & Veatch, Kansas City Lutz, Daily, & Brain, Kansas City, MO Sargent & Lundy, Chicago, IL The RFP includes a general project outline since the specific project scope cannot be fully defined until the consultant completes engineering studies. The RFP’s include an hourly fee breakdown as opposed to total project costs. After evaluation of the engineering studies and budget considerations, further project implementation will be conducted. Recommendation: After carefully reviewing the proposals according to predetermined evaluation criteria, which included fees, company and personnel experience, contract forms, and proposal responsiveness, the Utilities Department recommends that Sargent & Lundy be awarded the engineering contract for this work. A copy of the evaluation of engineering firms is attached. Sargent & Lundy is a nationally recognized consultant that has successfully performed projects of this scope for other clients. Alternatives: Award to a different firm; allow the problem to continue. Fiscal Effects: An amount not to exceed $67,500, which has been budgeted for this year in Enterprise Fund 520. cc: Tim Luchsinger, Asst. Utilities Director Dave Kuhlman, Plant Superintendent - PGS David Springer, Finance Director SUBJECT: Precipitator Inlet/Outlet Duct Engineering Services TO: Tim Luchsinger FROM: Dave Kuhlman SUBJECT: Engineering Services for Precipitator Duct and Expansion Joint Modification For many years the plant has experienced precipitator problems with ash build up in the first field and on the inlet distribution plates. Plant maintenance people and contractors have repaired cracks in the metal ducts and expansion joints and welded plates over areas of corrosion in the ducts. During plant outages people have seen moisture in the precipitator and ducts which contributes to ash build up. The belief is that the duct lagging and flashing is inadequate and allows water to leak through, contacting the 750° F. duct and causing thermal expansion in the metal and thus creating the cracks. In 1997 Lutz, Daily and Brain was contracted to investigate the problem and recommend a solution. They looked at the ducts during the turbine outage and recommended installing an additional metal roof over the economizer outlet expansion joint area, extending the precipitator roof over the inlet ducts and replacing the corroded duct. During the spring outage in 2001 they investigated the area again to see if the condition had worsened. Two insulating contractors visited the plant this summer and both believe that the water is entering because the original design of the lagging and flashing was inadequate and because of damage over the years by workman walking on the lagging. During the fall outage in October a precipitator repair contractor and an insulating contractor were hired to look at the problem. Insulation and lagging was removed over one of the economizer expansion joints and the top of the west precipitator inlet duct. Cracks were discovered both places and the extent of the leakage became evident. The original design of lagging and flashing does not have enough overlap or slope to keep water from blowing under the edges and there are valleys that retain water. There are lots of water leaks near the economizer expansion joints and the joints appear to be near the end of their life and will have to be replaced. They are metal joints about 8 foot by 30 foot and cannot be replaced in one piece. Investigation is required to see if the newer design of high temperature fabric joints can function in this location and, if not, how metal replacement joints can be installed. In September, prior to the fall outage, a specification for engineering services was sent out for bid. The RFP requested services to investigate the problem, determine a way to stop the water ingress, determine the method of duct repair, investigate economizer and precipitator expansion joint material and replacement, and prepare specifications for bid to contractors. After the outage it was determined that this scope was not entirely correct since duct deterioration was less than expected and the precipitator expansion joints are in good condition. It was decided that the platform at the economizer outlet needs to be extended to prevent workmen from walking on the lagging and expansion joint cover while maintaining the oxygen sensors and flue gas analyzer. The precipitator inlet distribution baffles need to be replaced or modified. Attached is an evaluation of the three firms that have submitted proposals for engineering services. I have adjusted their bids based on a revised scope which includes the lagging and flashing modifications, the economizer platform addition, the economizer expansion joints replacement, the inlet distribution DATE: November 9, 2001 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Utilities Department Working Together for a Better Tomorrow. Today. baffle work, and preparing drawings and specifications for bid. Both Black & Veatch and Sargent & Lundy have experience with high temperature duct design and repair. They have visited the plant and understand the problem. I recommend against awarding the work to Lutz, Daily and Brain. They received the award in 1997 to investigate the problem, determine a solution, and prepare drawings and repair specifications for the modifications required. They never completed the work, which is the reason for the credit they offered in their current proposal. Their proposal to install a metal, check plate roof over some of the leaking areas is not a good solution and, in my opinion, will not stop all the leaks and may cause expansion problems. I do not believe they have enough experience with duct design, flashing and lagging, and expansion joints in high temperature applications to satisfactorily complete this project. I recommend the award be made to Sargent & Lundy, the lowest evaluated bidder. Item G13 #319 Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Cooper Subdivision Jeanie Cooper, owner, has submitted the final plat for Cooper Subdivision, located South of 1st Street and East of Kimball Street in the City of Grand Island. This plat proposes to re- subdivide all of lot 4, block 93, Original Town of Grand Island into 2 lots. This plat has been reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments. The Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of November 7, 2001, unanimously voted to recommend approval. See attached recommendation from Regional Planning Commission and RESOLUTION. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. November 8, 2001 Honorable Ken Gnadt, Mayor and Members of the Council City Hall Grand Island NE 68801 Dear Mayor and Members of the Council: RE: FINAL PLAT – Cooper Subdivision, located South of 1st Street, and East of Kimball Street, in the City of Grand Island. At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held November 7, 2001 the above item was considered. This final plat proposes to resubdivide all of lot 4, block 93, Original Town of Grand Island. This property is currently zoned B3 Heavy Business Zone and consists of .200 acres. A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Hayes to approve and recommend that the City Council approve the final plat of Cooper Subdivision subject to approval of subdivision agreements. The Planning Commission passed this motion with a unanimous vote of the 7 members present (Miller, Amick, O’Neill, Hooker, Hayes, Obermeier, Ruge) Yours truly, Chad Nabity AICP Planning Director cc: City Attorney Director of Utilities Director of Public Works Director of Building Inspections Manager of Postal Operations Benjamin & Associates Item G14 #320 Approving Amendment to the Speed Limit on South Locust Between the South City Limits and the Wood River Bridge. The Public Works Department performed speed studies to determine the appropriate speed limits on South Locust Street between the south City limits and US Highway 34, and from US Highway 34 to the Wood River Bridge. Construction in these areas has been completed. The recommended speed limit for the south City limits to US Highway 34 is 50 miles per hour. The recommended speed limit for US Highway 34 to the Wood River Bridge is 40 miles per hour. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item G15 #321 Approving Stop Sign on Platte Valley Boulevard at Juergen Road. A stop sign was installed on eastbound Platte Valley Boulevard at the intersection with Juergen Road when the intersection was outside the limits of the City of Grand Island. During construction of Juergen Road, the sign was removed. It is requested that the stop sign be reinstalled by Council Resolution. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item H1 Request of Super Bowl Enterprises, Inc. dba Super Bowl, 1010 Bismark Road, for Class "C" Liquor License This item relates to the Public Hearing held on November 6, 2001. Super Bowl Enterprises, Inc. dba Super Bowl, 1010 Bismark Road, has submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Class "C" Liquor License. A Class "C" Liquor License allows for the sale of alcoholic liquor on and off sale inside the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island. At the City Council meeting of November 6, 2001, this item was tabled because the applicant had not requested inspections as required by the City Code. A letter from the City Clerk, setting out the liquor license procedures was mailed on November 7, 2001. No recommended is made. A MOTION is in order. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item H2 Request of George Overfield, 2023 Lamar Avenue, for Liquor Manager Designation for Super Bowl Enterprises, Inc. dba Super Bowl, 1010 Bismark Road George Overfield, 2023 Lamar Avenue, representing Super Bowl, 1010 Bismark Road, has submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class "C-53722" Liquor License. This application has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk's Office. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item H3 Request of Council President Jackie Pielstick to Discuss Non- Emergency Long Distance Transfers by the Grand Island Fire Department Council President Jackie Pielstick has asked that the City Council discuss the recent decision of the administration to revise the current policies regarding non-emergency long distance transfers by the EMS service to give priority to the local private ambulance services. In response to an inquiry of Council Member Tom Ward the finance department has provided certain financial and statistical data related to long distance transfers in general. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item J1 Payment of Claims for the Period of November 7, 2001 through November 20, 2001 The Claims for the period of November 7, 2001 through November 20, 2001, claims #113393 through # for a total amount of $ . A MOTION is in order. Tuesday, November 20, 2001 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc.