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02-12-2002 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session Packet City Council:Mayor: Ken Gnadt City Administrator: Marlan Ferguson City Clerk: RaNae Edwards 7:00 PM Council Chambers - City Hall 100 East First Street T u Joyce Haase Margaret Hornady Gale Larson Glen Murray Jackie Pielstick Larry Seifert Robert Sorensen Scott Walker Tom Ward Fred Whitesides 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 - John Dahlstrom, First Church of Christ Scientist Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item C1 Musical Presentation by Senior High Show Choir, "Ultimate Image" The Grand Island Senior High Show Choir, "Ultimate Image" under the direction of Joni Ramsey, will present two musical selections at the council meeting. On January 26, 2002 this group received a Grand Champion at the Omaha Westside Invitational in Omaha and on February 5, 2002 they received a gold rating at the State Show Choir Competition in Lincoln. They will be competing at the Regional Competition in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 23, 2002. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item C2 It's About Kids! Presentations by Barb Zaruba and Mollie Seim Youth Leadership Tomorrow, It's About Kids! assets will be presented by Barb Zaruba and Mollie Seim. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item C3 Proclamation, "Abbott Sisters' Day" March 20, 2002 Whereas, Grace and Edith Abbott were great American women who were born and raised in Grand Island, Nebraska and are recognized for their important achievements for the rights of children, immigrants and women. The Mayor has proclaimed March 20, 2002 as "Abbott Sisters' Day" and urges all citizens to recognize the remarkable contributions and selfless dedication of Grace and Edith Abbott to the citizens of Nebraska and the nation. See attached PROCLAMATION. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards Council.Now - WindStone Inc. THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City of Grand Island State of Nebraska PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Grace Abbott is known as “the great American champion of children’s rights” and is recognized as having led the early twentieth century fights to end child labor and to establish child health care; and WHEREAS, Grace Abbott was, as Chief of the United States Children’s Bureau, the most powerful woman in the federal government at the time when the Great Depression hit, and her work provided the first major effort to combat the economic crisis; and WHEREAS, Edith Abbott was the first female dean of a major American university graduate school, at the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration; and WHEREAS, Edith Abbott helped to establish the first graduate program of social work in a major university, and has been recognized as “the chief architect of America’s social work educational system”; and WHEREAS, Grace and Edith Abbott were born and bred in the city of Grand Island in the state of Nebraska and were the children of O.A. Abbott, who was the state of Nebraska’s first Lt. Governor, and of Elizabeth Abbott, who was a leader in the early days of the women’s suffrage movement in Nebraska; and WHEREAS, Grace and Edith Abbott, to the ends of their lives, wished to be known as “the Abbott Sisters of Nebraska”; and WHEREAS, “The Abbott Sisters of Nebraska” are great American women who – despite their important achievements for the rights of children, immigrants, and women – remain virtually unknown to many Nebraskans; and WHEREAS, The year 2002 marks the tenth anniversary of the creation of the Abbott Sisters Project, the goal of which is to raise public awareness of the lives and achievements of Grace and Edith Abbott, so that these important women may continue to influence policy on children’s and immigrants’ issues and so that their story may serve as an inspiration for future generations. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ken Gnadt, Mayor of Grand Island, Nebraska, do hereby proclaim the 20th day of March, 2002 as ABBOTT SISTERS’ DAY in the City of Grand Island, and I do hereby urge all citizens to recognize the remarkable contributions and selfless dedication of Grace and Edith Abbott to the citizens of Nebraska and the nation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Grand Island to be affixed this Twelfth day of March, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Two. _______________________________________ Mayor of Grand Island, Nebraska Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item C4 Proclamation "Random Acts of Kindness Week" February 10-16, 2002 Random Acts of Kindness Program was created as a counterbalance to random acts of violence and has a goal of revising the tide of anger and violence in our society by increasing self esteem, and because the local efforts are known as the Acts of Kindness Ladies with over 60 individuals currently active. The Mayor has proclaimed February 10-16, 2002 as "Random Acts of Kindness Week". See attached PROCLAMATION. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards Council.Now - WindStone Inc. THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City of Grand Island State of Nebraska PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Random Acts of Kindness program was created as a counterbalance to random acts of violence; and WHEREAS, Random Acts of Kindness are those considerate things that are done for no reason; and WHEREAS, the goal is to reverse the tide of anger and violence in our society by increasing self-esteem and deepening our connection through the practice of simple, day-to-day kindness to our fellow humankind; and WHEREAS, over 300 towns, 400 churches, 100 libraries, 100 national service organizations and 75 youth organizations have begun programs of Random Acts; and WHEREAS, Random Acts of Kindness Week is celebrated by millions of people across the United States and in parts of Canada, Scotland, England, and Australia; and WHEREAS, the Random Acts of Kindness program began in Grand Island in August 1997 with 60 individuals currently active; and WHEREAS, the local efforts are known as the ACTS OF KINDNESS LADIES. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ken Gnadt, Mayor of Grand Island, Nebraska, do hereby proclaim the week of February 10 – 16, 2002 as Random Acts of Kindness Week in the City of Grand Island and urge all citizens to take due note of the observance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Grand Island to be affixed this twelfth day of January in the year of our Lord two thousand and two. _____________________________________________ Mayor of Grand Island, Nebraska Attest: _____________________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item E1 Public Hearing on One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department has prepared a proposed One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan as required by State Statutes. This plan was referred to the Regional Planning Commission by the City Council on January 22, 2002. The Commission held a public hearing and reviewed the Plan at their February 6, 2002 Regular Meeting. The plan addresses streets, trails and drainage improvements throughout the City and is intended to prioritize needs and address federal and local funding availability. The plan is revised each year in order to incorporate changing requirements resulting from varying local priorities and funding limitations. The plan must be submitted to the Nebraska Department of Roads by March 1, 2002. The staff and Regional Planning Commission recommend approval. Inasmuch as a public hearing is required, it is appropriate at this time to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under Resolutions. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director Council.Now - WindStone Inc. 2002 Construction Season (All costs in $1,000s) No.Project Description Total Project State Federal Other City STP City G.O. Bond City Cap. Impr. Fund Street Construction M310-381 S. Locust; Floodway to I-80, Bridge C0040 4115R $875 $875 M310-455 S. Locust; Floodway to I-80, paving north of Bridge C0040 4115R (Part of State Interchange Contract)$194 $150 $44 M310-391 Paving Petition Program $500 $500 M310-281 Hwy 30 East to Stuhr Road - NDOR Project $5,180 $4,144 $1,036 M310-348 Resurfacing (SB Lanes) Hwy 281 from Hwy 34 to I-80 including illumination - NDOR Project $4,474 $4,375 $450 M310-429 S. Locust; Stolley Park Road to HWY 34 - Roadway Construction E&I (Phase 3 & 4)$280 $280 M310-430 S. Locust; Stolley Park Road to HWY 34 - Roadway Construction (Phase 3 & 4)$2,000 $2,000 M310-443 Engineering Design Two S. Locust bridges over Platte (final 2 lanes)$135 $135 M310-456 Downtown Alley Improvements $130 $130 M310-Grand West Paving (Phase II)$350 $350 M310-458 Traffic Signal - HWY 281/Wildwood Drive $150 $75 $75 M310-437 Faidley Ave; HWY 281 W 1/4 Mile(City share extra width)$35 $35 M310-448 Platte Valley Industrial Site Paving (West)$200 $200 M310-449 Platte Valley Industrial Site Paving (East)$1,000 $1,000 M310-450 Signal Detection-HWY 281 & Stolley Park Road $50 $25 $25 M310-354 Northwest Transportation Improvements $300 $300 Street Resurfacing M310-368 Annual Resurfacing Program $500 $500 Drainage & Flood Control M310-307A Wood River Floodway Channel Construction $7,006 $7,006 M310-461 Moores,Prairie, & Silver Creek Flood Control Design $150 $75 $75 M310-318 Comphrensive Drainage Study $65 $65 M310-382 Moores Creek Drain; Faidley to Edna Dr. - ROW purchase & construct to Rogers Well Site $120 $120 M310-439 Moores/Prairie/Silver Flood Study-Design $150 $75 $75 M310-284B Westridge Cell Acq/Construction $62 $62 Other M310-349 Comphrensive Traffic Plan Update $80 $80 M310-385 Geographic Information System (Continued development and maintenance)$50 $50 M310-383 Hike/Bike Trail Construction-Shoemaker School to North Road $420 $336 $84 TOTALS $24,456 $16,986 $1,636 $4,760 $1,425 1/15/02 Page 1 of 6 2003 Construction Season (All costs in $1,000s) (All costs in $1,000s) No.Project Description Total Project State Federal Other City STP City G.O. Bond City Cap. Impr. Fund Street Construction M310-410 Annual Paving Petition Program $500 $500 M310-386 S. Locust, Floodway to I-80, Bridge C0040 4120R $1,060 $848 $212 M310-388 S. Locust, Floodway to I-80, Bridge C0040 4125R $1,095 $876 $219 M310-463 Construction E&I - Two bridges over Platte (C0040-4120R & 4125R)$275 $220 $55 M310-407 S. Locust; Hwy 34 to I-80 - Additional Landscaping $60 $48 $12 M310-311 Garland Ave paving - Blaine to HWY 34 $125 $125 M310-Downtown Alley Improvements (Phase IV)$200 $200 Street Resurfacing M310-412 Annual Resurfacing Program $749 $749 Drainage & Flood Control M310-395 Annual Major drainage Development $500 $500 M310-307A Wood River Floodway Channel Construction $7,006 $7,006 M310-460 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches $50 50 M310-382 Moores Creek/Drain; Faidley to Edna Dr. (Complete Construction)$348 $348 M310-459 Construction Drainway from CCC area to Wood River $420 $420 Other M310-465 Engineering Design- Hike/Bike Bridge Superstructure over 2 Platte River Channels $50 $50 M310-462 Hike/Bike Trail Construction-Cent. Comm. College to Hall County Park $200 $160 $40 M310-385 Geographic Information System (Continued development and maintenance)$50 $50 M310-384 Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node (No. 1)$25 $25 M310-425 Automated RR Horn System $125 $125 TOTALS $12,838 $7,166 $1,992 $700 $2,980 1/15/02 Page 2 of 6 2004 CONSTRUCTION SEASON (All Costs in $1,000s) No.Project Description Total Project State Federal Other City STP City G.O. Bond City Cap. Imprv. Fund Street Construction M310-432 Annual Paving Petition Program $750 $750 M310-393 Hwy 30 East (Stuhr Road to Merrick County Line) - NDOR Project (Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 $5,743 $5,291 $452 Street Resurfacing M310-433 Annual Resurfacing Program $749 $749 Drainage & Flood Control M310-413 Annual Major Drainage Development $500 $500 M310-464 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches $50 $50 Other M310-408 Hike/Bike Bridge Superstrucure over two Platte River Channels $350 $280 $70 M310-389 Hike/Bike Trail Construction, Wood River Floodway $600 $480 $120 M310-387 Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node (No. 2)$25 $25 M310-385 Geographic Information System (Continued Development & Maintenance)$50 $50 TOTALS $8,817 $6,051 $452 $750 $1,564 1/15/02 Page 3 of 6 2005 CONSTRUCTION SEASON (ALL COSTS IN $1,000's) No.Project Description Total Project State Federal Other City STP City G.O. Bond City Cap. Impr. Fund Street Construction M310-409 S. Locust Grading and Median Drains for New Lanes (2005) $720 $576 $144 M310-444 Paving Petition Program $750 $750 Street Resurfacing M310-445 Annual Resurfacing Program $750 $750 Drainage & Flood Control M310-434 Annual Major Drainage Development $500 $500 M310-466 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches $50 $50 Other M310-447 Hike/Bike Trail Construction, to Eagle Scout Lake $500 $400 $100 M310-390 Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node (No. 3)$25 $25 M310-385 Geographic Information System (Continued Development & Maintenance)$50 $50 TOTALS $3,345 $400 $576 $750 $1,619 1/15/02 Page 4 of 6 2006 CONSTRUCTION SEASON (All Costs in $1,000's) No.Project Description Total Project State Federal Other City STP City G.O. Bond City Cap. Impr. Fund Street Construction M310-468 2006 Paving Petition Program $750 $750 Street Resurfacing M310-470 Annual Resurfacing Program $749 $749 Drainage & Flood Control M310-446 Annual Major Drainage Development $500 $500 M310-467 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches $50 $50 Other M310-385 Geographic Information System (Continued Development & Maintenance)$50 $50 M310-397 Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node (No 4)$25 $25 M310-431 Hike/Bike Trail Construction, S. Locust (Floodway to I-80)$720 $576 $144 TOTALS:$2,844 $576 $0 $750 $1,518 1/15/02 Page 5 of 6 2007 and After Construction (All costs in $1,000s) No.Project Description Total Project State Federal Other City STP City G.O. Bond City Cap. Impr. Fund Street Construction M310-341 S. Locust - Floodway to I-80, Surfacing New Lanes (2007)$2,750 $2,200 $550 M310-2007 Paving Petition Program $750 $750 M310-334 Widen Eddy Street Underpass to 5-lanes on south end $160 $160 M310-469 Capital Ave - HWY 281 to Webb Rd $850 $850 M310-89 Capital Ave - Webb to St. Paul Road $2,500 $2,500 M310-14 Eddy Street - 4th to 10th (5 lane)$1,615 $1,615 M310-353 Faidley Ave. - 1/4 Mile W. of Hwy 281 to North Rd.$1,200 $1,200 M310-267 Bridge replacement - Blaine and Wood R.$80 $64 $16 M310-351 Hwy 30 - Grant to Greenwich - NDOR Project (FY 2007)$3,524 $2,819 $705 M310-352 Hwy 30 - Hwy 281 to west City Limits - NDOR Project (?)$9,449 $7,559 $1,890 M310-411 Hwy 34 - Locust to Hwy 281 - NDOR Project (?)$6,679 $5,343 $1,336 Street Resurfacing M310-Annual Resurfacing Program (2007)$749 $749 Drainage & Flood Control M310-471 Annual Major Drainage Development (2007)$500 $500 M310-472 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches(2007)$50 $50 Other M310-414 Hike/Bike Trail Construction; S. Locust to Morman Island (Parallel to I-80)$580 $464 $116 M310-415 Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node (No 5)$25 $25 M310-435 Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node (No. 6)$25 $25 M310-385 Geographic Information System (Continued development and maintenance)$50 $50 M310-416 BLDG Improvements at West Yard $375 $375 TOTALS $31,911 $16,249 $2,200 $10,846 $2,616 1/15/02 Page 6 of 6 Item E2 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located along the east side of Stuhr Road - Niehnueser Acquisition of utility easement relative to the property of Kenneth and Margaret Nienhueser, located along the east side of Stuhr Road, south of Seedling Mile Road in the NW 1/4 of Section 14, Township 11 North, Range 9 West, is required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement will be used to relocate overhead power lines. It is appropriate to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item F1 #8697 - Approving Creation of Street Improvement District 1240 for Mansfield Road, Allen Avenue and Morrison Drive in Grand West Second Subdivision. This Ordinance provides for the creation of Street Improvement District # 1240, Mansfield Road, Allen Avenue and Morrison Drive. Steve Craig, the developer of Grand West Third Subdivision has requested the creation of the District. Mr. Craig will be responsible for the public water main in the Subdivision. The public sanitary sewer main was built in conjunction with the R & B Subdivision sanitary sewer. This ordinance provides for the district creation and is subject to protest by adjacent property owners. The formation of the district is in accordance with State law. A 20 day protest period follows the publication of creation of the District. Approval is recommended. The majority of costs will be assessed to the benefiting properties. See attached ORDINANCE. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Approved as to Form ? _____________ February 7, 2002 ? City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 8697 An ordinance to create Street Improvement District No. 1240; to define the boundaries of the district; to provide for the improvement of a street within the district by paving, curbing, guttering, storm drainage, and other incidential work in connection therewith; to provide for the filing of this ordinance with the Hall County Register of Deeds; and to provide the publication and effective date of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. Street Improvement District No. 1240 in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby created. SECTION 2. The boundaries of the district shall be as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot One (1), Grand West Third Subdivision; thence east on the north line of said Lot One (1), Grand West Third Subdivision to the northeast corner of Lot One (1), Grand West Third Subdivision; thence south on the east line of Lots One (1) and Two (2), Grand West Third Subdivision; thence southeasterly on the northerly line of Lots Four (4), Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11), Twelve (12), Thirteen (13), and Fourteen (14), Grand West Third Subdivision; thence east on the north line of Lots Fifteen (15), Sixteen (16), Seventeen (17) and Eighteen (18), Grand West · This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds · ORDINANCE NO. 8697 (Cont.) - 2 - Approved as to Form ? ___________ February 7, 2002 ? City Attorney Third Subdivision to the northeast corner of Lot Eighteen (18) Grand West Third Subdivision; thence south on the east line of Grand West Third Subdivision; thence west on the south line of Grand West Third Subdivision to the northeast corner of Lot Twenty Six (26), Grand West Subdivision; thence northwesterly on the southerly line of Lots Twenty Three (23), Twenty Four (24), Twenty Five (25), Twenty Six (26), Twenty Seven (27), Twenty Eight (28), Twenty Nine (29), Thirty (30), Thirty One (31), Thirty Two (32) and Thirty three (33), Grand West Third Subdivision; thence west on the south line of Lot Thirty Four (34), Grand West Third Subdivision and a prolongation thereof to a point Three Hundred (300.0) feet west of the west line of Mansfield Road; thence north on a line Three Hundred (300.0) feet west of and parallel to the west line of Mansfield Road for a distance of Four Hundred Ninety Two and Seventy Six Hundredths (492.76) feet; thence east on a line for a distance of Three Hundred Sixty (360.0) feet to the point of beginning, all as shown on the plat dated September 18, 2001, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. The following streets in the district shall be improved by paving and other incidental work in connection therewith: Mansfield Road, Allen Avenue, and Morrison Drive within Grand West Third Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Said improvements shall be made in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Engineer for the City of Grand Island and approved by the Mayor and City Council. SECTION 4. All improvements shall be made at public cost, but the cost thereof, shall be assessed upon the lots and lands in the district specially benefited thereby as provided by law. SECTION 5. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the office of the Register of Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska. SECTION 6. This ordina nce shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage and publication, without the plat, as provided by law. ORDINANCE NO. 8697 (Cont.) - 3 - Approved as to Form ? ___________ February 7, 2002 ? City Attorney SECTION 7. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, without the plat, notice of the creation of said district shall be published in the Grand Island Independent, a legal newspaper published and of general circulation in said City, as provided by law. Enacted: February 12, 2002. ____________________________________ Ken Gnadt, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G1 Receipt of Official Document - Civil Service Minutes of January 16, 2002 The Minutes of the January 16, 2002 Civil Service Meetings are submitted. See attached MINUTES. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Brenda Sutherland Council.Now - WindStone Inc. City Of Personnel Department GRAND ISLAND Working Together for a Better Tomorrow. Today. MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION January 16, 2002 Roll Call: Members Present: Leeper, Burns, Hilligas Members Absent: None Also Present: Jim Rowell, Fire Chief and Brenda Sutherland, Personnel Director Leeper called the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m. Notice of the meeting was published in the January 11, 2002, edition of the Grand Island Independent. The Commission received a request from the Fire Department to certify candidates to fill one Fire Captain position. Burns moved to certify the top three names, namely, Laub, Carlin and Iverson. Hilligas seconded the motion, which passed unanimously upon roll call vote. The Commission received a request from the Fire Department to certify candidates to fill the position of Fire Operations Division Chief. There being only one candidate to pass the exam, Hilligas moved that Rohling be certified. Burns seconded the motion, which carried unanimously upon roll call vote. The Commission received, from the Fire Department, an item for discussion relating to a request to the Chief from a Paramedic to be moved to the position of Firefighter/EMT. The Commission found that acceptable. However, the Commission stated that the following must take place should that individual want to return to the previous position as a Paramedic: Entry level Firefighter/Paramedic examination administered, passing grades obtained and placement by the Commission on the Certified List for Paramedic. There being no further business, Leeper moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 a.m. Hilligas seconded the motion which carried unanimously upon roll call vote. Respectfully submitted, Brenda Sutherland, Secretary Approved by Civil Service Commission 1/22/02 Civil Service Commission Copies of approved Minutes to: City Clerk Item G2 Approving Minutes of January 22, 2002 City Council Regular Meeting The Minutes of the January 22, 2002 City Council Regular Meeting are submitted for approval. See attached MINUTES. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards Council.Now - WindStone Inc. OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 22, 2002 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 January 22, 2002. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on January 16, 2002. Council President Whitesides 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. Mayor Ken Gnadt was absent. 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 the INVOCATION given by Father Tom Ryan, St. Mary’s Cathedral Catholic Church, 204 South Cedar Street. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: It’s About Kids! Crystal Kuzma and Jenna Huffman presented It’s About Kids! assets. Recognition of Dr. Richard Fruehling for Dedication to the Practice of Family Medicine. President Whitesides and Mike Gloor, President and CEO of St. Francis Medical Center presented Dr. Richard Fruehling a Certificate of Appreciation for his unceasing dedication to the mentorship and practice of family medicine in Grand Island and throughout rural Nebraska. Presentation by McDermott & Miller, for FY 2001 City Single Audit and General Purpose Financial Statements. Mike Wassinger of McDermott & Miller presented the City Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2001 and stated that the City had received an unqualified opinion which was the best rating given. Mr. Wassinger thanked the staff for their cooperation. RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: One individual reserved time to speak on an agenda item. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Sorensen, second by Pielstick, carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. #2002-BE-1 – Board of Equalization for Sidewalk District No. 1, 2001, Stolley Park Road and Broadwell Avenue at the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director, reported that all work was completed and the special assessments were calculated for the properties in Sidewalk District No. 1 - 2001. The district included the Union Pacific Railroad Right of Way lying east of and adjacent to Broadwell Avenue between west South Front Street & Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, January 22, 2002 Old Lincoln Highway and the Union Pacific Railroad Right of Way lying north of and adjacent to Stolley Park Road approximately 300' east of Ada Street. The Certificate of Final Completion was approved by Council on December 18, 2001 and a Board of Equalization date of January 22, 2002 was set. All costs of the District would be assessed to the Union Pacific Railroad. The total to be assessed, including Engineering Services, equaled $3,266.56. Motion by Murray, second by Hornady, carried unanimously to approve. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION Motion by Pielstick, second by Hornady, carried unanimously to return to Regular Session. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing on Adoption of the Official City Zoning Map for 2002. Chad Nabity, Planning Director, reported that the Regional Planning Department had developed the Official Zoning Map in accordance with Section 36-7 of the Grand Island City Code whereby establishing the location, size, shape and boundaries of the zones approved by the City Council for the enforcement of zoning regulations. It had been recommended that the Official Zoning Map be ratified, affirmed, readopted and published on an annual basis. The Regional Planning Commission approved the Official Zoning Map, with the recommended changes, at their January 9, 2002 meeting. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3537 West 13th Street (Mid- Country Trading, L.L.C.). Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that acquisition of a utility easement located east and west of Whiskey Creek Steakhouse on Lot One, (1), Park Island Square 5th Subdivision, was required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to locate high voltage underground cable to serve the new strip mall immediately south of Whiskey Creek Steakhouse. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement in the 1000 Block North of Gunbarrel Road (Midland Ag Services, Inc.). Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that acquisition of a utility easement located west of Gunbarrel Road, 1/4 mile south of Capital Avenue, was required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to locate a new underground primary cable and single phase pad mounted transformer to serve a new home. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Request of Airgate Wireless, Inc. for Conditional Use Permit for 170’ Telecommunications Tower Located at 3703 West Capital Avenue. This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of Airgate Wireless, Inc. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinance numbered: #8708 – Consideration of Salary Increase for City Council and Mayor Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, January 22, 2002 #8713 – Consideration of Establishing Assessments for Sidewalk District No. 1, 2001, Stolley Park Road & Broadwell Avenue at the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks #8714 – Consideration of Amendment to Chapter 5 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to the Animal Advisory Board #8715 – Consideration of Amendment to Chapter 34 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to Taxicab Company Permits #8716 – Consideration of Amendment to Chapter 25 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to Tattoos 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 these ordinances on their first reading and then upon final passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage. Councilmember Murray seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Council President Whitesides: Is there any one in the audience interested in these ordinances? Heidi Maxon, spoke in favor of Ordinance #8716. Councilmember Larson questioned Ordinance #8715 with regards to running a business out of a residence. City Attorney Charlie Cuypers stated that as long as no service or repair to the vehicles was done at the residence, the cars were parked properly and no external signage was located on the property, there would be no problem. Councilmember Larson stated there was a need for taxi services and we need to do it right. No further public testimony was heard. City Clerk: Ordinance #8708 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Pielstick, Seifert, Whitesides, Haase, Murray and Sorensen voted aye. Councilmembers Ward, Larson, Hornady and Walker voted no. Motion adopted. City Clerk: Ordinance #8708 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Pielstick, Seifert, Whitesides, Haase, Murray and Sorensen voted aye. Councilmembers Ward, Larson, Hornady and Walker voted no. Motion adopted. City Clerk: Ordinances #8713, #8714, #8715 and #8716 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of these ordinances on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. City Clerk: Ordinance #8713, #8714, #8715 and #8716 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of these ordinances on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Council President : By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordinances #8708, #8713, #8714, #8715 and #8716 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Pielstick, second by Hornady, carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda minus item G-5 which was pulled from the agenda. Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, January 22, 2002 Receipt of Official Document – Civil Service Minutes of November 30, 2001. Approving Minutes of January 8, 2002 City Council Regular Meeting. Approving Minutes of January 15, 2002 City Council Special Meeting. Councilmember Ward abstained. Approving Minutes of January 15, 2002 City Council Study Session. Councilmember Ward abstained. Approving Request of Airgate Wireless, Inc. for Conditional Use Permit for 170’ Telecommunications Tower Located at 3703 West Capital Avenue. This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of Airgate Wireless, Inc. Approving Request of Michael C. Jordan, 2719 Stewart Drive, for Liquor Manager Designation for Nebraska Steak Company, dba Whiskey Creek Steakhouse, 3537 West 13th Street. #2002-13 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3537 West 13th Street (Mid- Country Trading, L.L.C.). #2002-14 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located in the 1000 Block North of Gunbarrel Road (Midland Ag Services, Inc.) #2002-15 – Approving Gas Facilities Agreement with Kinder Morgan. #2002-16 – Awarding Bid for 2002 Truck with Telescopic Aerial Platform to Drake-Scruggs Equipment Company, Grandview, Missouri in the Amount of $85,258.00. #2002-17 – Awarding Bid for 125 VDC Battery System Replacement at Platte Generating Station to Ash Battery Systems, Omaha, Nebraska in the Amount of $64,362.45. #2002-18 – Approving Engineering Services for Pump Replacement at Platte River Pumping Station to CH2M Hill, Englewood, Colorado in the Amount of $58,109.00. #2002-19 – Awarding Bid for Utility Poles for George Park Ball Field Lighting to Ensley Electric Services, Inc., Grand Island, Nebraska in the Amount of $17,756.00. #2002-20 – Awarding Bid for 2002 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton Pickup with Utility Box to Husker Auto Group, Lincoln, Nebraska in the Amount of $24,755.70. #2002-21 – Awarding Bid for Swimming Pool Chemical Purchase to Aq ua-Chem, Inc., Bellevue, Nebraska. #2002-22 – Approving Proposal for Aquatic Facilities Soft Drink Supplier to Coca Cola Enterprises and Pepsi Bottling Group, Grand Island, Nebraska. Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, January 22, 2002 #2002-23 – Approving Contract for Design/Build for Park Maintenance Building to Chief Construction, Grand Island, Nebraska in the Amount of $299,990.00. #2002-24 – Approving Adoption of the 2002 Grand Island Zoning Map. #2002-25 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for CSG Subdivision. It was noted that Clark Gauthier & Stephanie Gauthier, Trustees, had submitted a final plat for CSG Subdivision, located north of 4th Street and east of Locust Street, for the propose to re-subdivide all of lot 5, block 31, Original Town of Grand Island into 2 lots. #2002-26 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Luzenac 2nd Subdivision. It was noted that Luzenac America, Inc., owners, had submitted the final plat for Luzenac 2nd Subdivision, located south of Highway 30, north of the Burlington Northern Railroad Tracks and west of Stuhr Road for the propose to develop 2 lots on a parcel of land comprising of Lot 2 Luzenac Subdivision and part of the W1/2 of the NE1/4 of Section 15, Township 11, Range 9. #2002-27 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Starostka Subdivision. It was noted that L & P Investments, LLC., owners, had submitted the final plat for Starostka Subdivision, located north of Old Highway 30, and west of Industrial Lane for the propose to develop 7 lots on a parcel of land consisting of Lot 11, and part of lot 10 Commercial Industrial Park. #2002-28 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Sweley Subdivision. It was noted that Mark Sweley, owner, had submitted the final plat for Sweley Subdivision, located north of A Road, and east of Gunbarrel Road, in Merrick County, Nebraska for the propose to shift the existing lot lines between two parcels on a 20 acre unplatted tract of land located in the S1/2 of the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 7, Township 11, Range 8. #2002-29 – Approving Contract 2002-AM-1 for Aerial Photography and Aerial Mapping to Surdex Corporation, Chesterfield, Missouri in the Amount of $132,744.90. #2002-30 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Street Improvement District #1237, Wortman Drive with The Diamond Engineering Company, Grand Island, Nebraska and Setting Board of Equalization Date for February 26, 2002 to Determine Benefits and Set Assessments. #2002-31 – Approving Continuation and Construction of Sanitary Sewer District #503, Edna Drive in Gosda Subdivision. #2002-32 – Approving Acquisition of Detention Cell Immediately South of West Ridge Middle School from Grand West, LLC and Agreement for Warranty Deed. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director, reported that the detention cell was located south of Westridge Middle School and west of Mansfield Road. The Public Works Department had been working with the developer on the detention cell project since the summer of 1999. The developer purchased the ground and was using the excavated material for fill in the Grand West Subdivision. The Public Works Department had committed to designing a cell that would have amenities to make it a desirable Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, January 22, 2002 addition to the neighborhood including a sprinkler system, landscaping, concrete ditch lining, and seeding or sodding. The City would own the completed cell and would be responsible for future maintenance of the cell. #2002-33 – Awarding Bid for Sanitary Sewer Project 2001-S-5, South of State Street and West of Diers Avenue to The Diamond Engineering Company, Grand Island, Nebraska in the Amount of $43,682.40. #2002-34 – Approving Final Institutions for Public Funds. #2002-35 – Setting February 26, 2002 for Board of Equalization for Annual Mowing Assessment. #2002-36 – Approving Renewal of Contract with Fonner Park Relative to Stand-By Ambulance. #2002-37 – Approving Support and Funding for the 10th Annual “Get Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs or Alcohol” Derby. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS : Approving Referral of the One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan to Regional Planning Commission. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director, reported that State law requires that cities adopt a One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan on an annual basis in order to maintain eligibility to receive state gas tax revenues and that an updated plan had been developed by the Public Works Department for referral first to the Regional Planning Commission and then to the City Council. Motion by Hornady, second by Ward, carried unanimously to forward to the Regional Planning Commission. RESOLUTIONS: #2002-38 – Approving Former Zoo Site Reuse Plan. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, reported that at the January 15, 2002 City Council Study Session, the Zoo Reuse Committee presented a development plan to Council for the use of the former Zoo site. Council was asked to formally accept the proposal as presented. Motion by Larson, second by Pielstick, carried unanimously. Herb Worthington, 4262 Pennsylvania Avenue, spoke in support. Councilmember Larson thanked the committee and suggested Council look at this project at the Council Retreat. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Councilmember Pielstick asked that claim #10011710 in the amount of $2,202.75 be pulled from the claims. Motion by Walker, second by Haase, carried unanimously to approve the Claims for the period of January 9, 2002 through January 22, 2002, minus claim #10011710 for a total amount of $1,419,755.84. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Page 7, City Council Regular Meeting, January 22, 2002 Respectfully submitted, RaNae Edwards City Clerk Item G3 Approving Appointments to the Building Code Advisory Board The Mayor has submitted the appointments of John O'Meara, Donald Skeen and Steve Grubbs to the Building Code Advisory Board. These appointments will be effective January 1, 2002, and will expire on August 1, 2004. These individuals will complete a seven-member board of knowledgeable professionals empowered to rule on appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Department relative to the application and interpretation of the building code. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of administrative provisions of the code, nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of the building code. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Craig Lewis Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item G4 Approving Appointments to the Electrical Board The Mayor has submitted the appointments of Gene Meester, Doug Fangmeier, Randy Hiatt, Bruce Kleint, Craig Lewis and Dean Mathis to the Electrical Board. These appointments will be effective immediately, and will expire on December 31, 2002. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Craig Lewis Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item G5 Approving Appointments to the Gas Fitters & Appliance Installers Board The Mayor has submitted the appointments of Norm Nietfeldt, Mike McElroy, Loren Peterson, Craig Lewis and Clark Kalkowski to the Gas Fitters and Appliance Installers Board. These appointments will be effective immediately, and will expire on December 31, 2002. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Craig Lewis Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item G6 Approving Appointments to the Plumbing Board The Mayor has submitted the appointments of Herman Meyer, Dan Middleton, Jennifer Herman, Ryan King and Clark Kalkowski to the Plumbing Board. These appointments will be effective immediately, and will expire on December 31, 2002. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Craig Lewis Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item G7 #2002-40 - Approving Authorization for City Treasurer to Issue and Sell Stocks From time to time, the City acquires stocks, bonds and other securities through gifts, exchanges or by other means. As examples, the City has been gifted shares of US Bancorp stock and recently, Principal Mutual has demutualized and issued stock to it's mutual owners, including the City. The City Treasurer's investment policies are of a conservative nature and it would be our intent to sell these, and other acquired securities, at an opportune time. Proceeds would either be reinvested in more stable vehicles or used in the City's normal operations. This resolution would authorize the Finance Director and Finance Controller to sell such securities. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Dave Springer Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Approved as to Form ? _______________ February 7, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-40 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island periodically acquires stocks, bonds, and other securities registered in the name of the City of Grand Island through purchases, gifts, assignments, mergers, exchanges, and other similar transactions; and WHEREAS, in connection with such transactions, the City has an ongoing need to efficiently and expeditiously endorse such securities for delivery; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to authorize David Springer, Finance Director, and/or Paul Mueller, Finance Controller, to sell, assign, and endorse for transfer and delivery, certificates representing stocks, bonds, or other securities registered in the name of the City of Grand Island; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that David Springer, Finance Director and/or Paul Mueller, Finance Controller, is hereby authorized to sell, assign and endorse for transfer, certificates representing stocks, bonds, or other securities now registered or hereafter registered in the name of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 12, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G8 #2002-41 - Approving Final Plat of V & C Subdivision Margaret & Kenneth Nienhueser, owners, have submitted the final plat for V & C Subdivision, located North of Swift Road, and East of Stuhr Road, in the City of Grand Island. This plat proposes to develop 1 lot on a currently unplatted parcel of land in the W 1/2 of the NW 1/4 14-11-9. This plat has been reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments. The Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of February 6, 2002, unanimously voted to recommend approval. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Approved as to Form ? _______________ February 7, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-41 WHEREAS, Margaret A. Meyer n/k/a Margaret A. Nienhueser and Kenneth Nienhueser, wife and husband, as owners, have caused to be laid out into a lot, a tract of land comprising a part of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W1/2, NE1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island in Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of V & C SUBDIVISION, and have caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by them; and WHEREAS, such subdivision was approved by the Regional Planning Commission on February 6, 2002; and WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Board of Education of School District No. 2 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by Section 19- 923, R.R.S. 1943; and WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owners and the City of Grand Island. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of V & C SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 12, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G9 #2002-42 - Approving Proposal to Develop Community Development Property BACKGROUND On January 18, 2002, the Community Projects Department, Community Development Division, received proposals from developers to build three single-family dwellings for resale under the Homeownership Opportunity Program. The homes are to be built on the vacant lots located at 1115 East 9th, 1119 East 9th, and 1122 East 9th Street. Specifications were written for each house independently. The sets of specifications called for three 3-bedroom houses with unfinished basements and single car attached garages. The developers were asked to submit a price for the resale of the homes, as well as the purchase of the lots. DISCUSSION Six proposals were received for the property at 1115 East 9th Street (lot 9). Developer House Price Lot Price Star Homes $62,969.37 $1 Galvan Construction $62,500 $100 Dan Kunze $62,500 $10 Upright Construction $65,300 $150 Custom Construction $77,280 $3,376 Shafer Development $68,900 $100 Six proposals were received for the property at 1119 East 9th Street (lot 8). Developer House Price Lot Price Star Homes $61,119.31 $1 Galvan Construction $62,500 $100 Dan Kunze $69,500 $10 Upright Construction $63,400 $150 Custom Construction $71,280 $1,715 Shafer Development $67,900 $100 Six proposals were received for the property at 1122 East 9th Street (lot 7). Developer House Price Lot Price Star Homes $60,264.67 $1.00 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Galvan Construction $62,500 $100 Dan Kunze Construction $63,000 $10 Upright Construction $65,900 $150 Custom Construction $71,280 $2,380 Shafer Development $67,900 $100 The City will sell the dwellings, upon completion, for the developer under the Homeownership Opportunity Program. The City will provide down-payment assistance to qualified low-to-moderate income homebuyers. RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Advisory Board recommended that the lot at 1122 East 9th Street be sold to Star Homes in the amount of $1 and the house be resold for $60,264.67; the lot at 1119 East 9th Street be sold to Star Homes in the amount of $1 and the house be resold for $61,119.31; and the lot at 1115 East 9th Street be sold to Galvan Construction in the amount of $100 and the house resold for $62,500. The properties will be conveyed for resale to qualified low-to-moderate income homebuyers. Staff Contact: Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Approved as to Form ?_______________ February 7, 2002 ?City Attorney - 1 - R E S O L U T I O N 2002-42 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited proposals for the construction of three single family, 3-bedroom houses with unfinished basements and single car attached garages to be built on vacant lots at 1115 East 9th Street, 1119 East 9th Street and 1122 East 9th Street for the Community Development Division of the Community Projects Department, according to the City’s Request for Proposals on file with the Community Development Division; and WHEREAS, proposals were due on January 18, 2002; and WHEREAS, Galvan Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a proposal in accordance with the terms of the advertisement for proposals and all other statutory requirements contained therein; such proposal being to purchase the property for $100 to construct a home at 1115 East 9th Street with a resale value of $62,500; and WHEREAS, Star Homes of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a proposal in accordance with the terms of the advertisement for proposals and all other statutory requirements contained therein; such proposal being to purchase the property at 1122 East 9th Street for $1.00 to construct a home with a resale value of $60,264.67; and WHEREAS, Star Homes of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a proposal in accordance with the terms of the advertisement for proposals and all other statutory requirements contained therein; such proposal being to purchase the property at 1119 East 9th Street for $1.00 to construct a home with a resale value of $61,119.31; and WHEREAS, upon completion of the construction of the homes, they will be sold for the developer under the Homeownership Opportunity Program in which the City will provide down-payment assistance to qualified low-to-moderate income homebuyers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Galvan Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska, for the purchase of the property at 1115 East 9th Street for $100 to construct a 3- bedroom house with an unfinished basement and a single car attached garage with a resale value of $62,500 is hereby approved as the best proposal received for that address; and that a Contract Agreement between such parties be entered into for such project, and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such Contract Agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposal of Star Homes of Grand Island, Nebraska, for the purchase of the property at 1122 East 9th Street for $1.00 to construct a 3-bedroom house with an unfinished basement and a single car attached garage with a resale value of $60,264.67 is hereby approved as the best proposal received for that address; and that a Contract Agreement between such parties be entered into for such project, and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such Contract Agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. Approved as to Form ?_______________ February 7, 2002 ?City Attorney - 2 - Approved as to Form ?_______________ February 7, 2002 ?City Attorney - 3 - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposal of Star Homes of Grand Island, Nebraska, for the purchase of the property at 1119 East 9th Street for $1.00 to construct a 3-bedroom house with an unfinished basement and a single car attached garage with a resale value of $61,119.31 is hereby approved as the best proposal received for that address; and that a Contract Agreement between such parties be entered into for such project, and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such Contract Agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 12, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G10 #2002-43 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - Niehnueser Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to property of Margaret A. Meyer N/K/A Margaret A. Nienhueser and Kenneth Niehnueser, located along the east side of Stuhr Road, south of Seedling Mile Road in the NW ¼ of Section 14, Township 11 North, Range 9 West, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. Part of the East Highway 30 Reconstruction Program by the Nebraska Department of Roads will require the relocation of overhead power lines by the Electric Utilities Department. This easement will be used in conjunction with Rights-of-way purchased by NDDR to allow that relocation. Two thousand three hundred fifty two dollars and twenty-four cents ($2,352.24) for the easement will be paid to the grantor. This per square foot amount was paid to Mel Meyer on the west side of Stuhr Road and is the same as paid by NDOR. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Approved as to Form ? _______________ February 7, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-43 WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Margaret A. Meyer n/k/a Margaret A. Nienhueser and Kenneth Nienhueser, wife and husband, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 12, 2002, for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way through a part of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the easement and right-of-way being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M.; thence southerly along the westerly line of said Northwest Quarter (NW1/4), a distance of One Thousand Fifty Five and Twelve Hundredths (1,055.12) feet; thence easterly deflecting left 92º57'42", a distance of Thirty Three and Five Hundredths (33.05) feet to a point on the easterly right-of-way line of Stuhr Road, being the actual Point of Beginning; thence continuing easterly and deflecting 0º0'0", a distance of Twenty Seven and Seventy Hundredths (27.70) feet; thence southerly deflecting right 87º39'54", a distance of One Hundred Fifty Five and Thirty One Hundredths (155.31) feet; thence southerly deflecting right 13º08'14", a distance of Three Hundred Seven and Eighty Eight Hundredths (307.88) feet to a point on the easterly right-of-way line of said Stuhr Road; thence northerly deflecting right 172º09'34" and along the easterly right-of-way line of said Stuhr Road, a distance of Four Hundred Fifty Eight and Twenty Two Hundredths (458.22) feet to the Point of Beginning. The above-described easement and right-of-way containing a total of 0.270 acres, more or less as shown on the plat dated January 21, 2002, marked Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is, authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Margaret A. Meyer n/k/a Margaret A. Nienhueser and Kenneth Nienhueser, wife and husband, on the above-described tract of land. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 18, 2001. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G11 #2002-44 - Approving Bid Award - Husker Automotive - Utilities Department - Replacement Truck for PGS Bid Date: State Bid Publication Date: State Bid Fund Number: 520 Bidder: Husker Automotive Lincoln State Bid Amount: $25,305.27 State Contract Number: CA5701 It is recommended that Council approve the award to Husker Auto Group in the amount of $25,305.27 pursuant to State Bid and Contract Award No. CA5701. There are sufficient funds in the electric fund for this purpose. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader;Dale Shotkoski Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Approved as to Form ? _______________ February 7, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-44 WHEREAS, the Utilities Department is scheduled to purchase a replacement truck for Platte Generating Station during the 2001/2002 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, said truck can be obtained from the State contract holder; and WHEREAS, purchasing the truck from the State contract holder meets all statutory bidding requirements; and WHEREAS, the funding for such truck is provided in their 2001/2002 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of one 2002 Chevrolet 1-ton flatbed 4-wheel drive pickup from the State contract holder, Husker Auto Group of Lincoln, Nebraska, for the total amount of $25,305.27 is hereby accepted and approved. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 12, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G12 #2002-45 - Approving Change Order #1 - Hooker Brothers Const. Company - Initial Site Preparation for Combustion Turbines As part of beginning installation of the two new combustion turbine generators at the Burdick Station, an existing disposal pit was reclaimed and filled, and the area for the units was prepared for construction access, security, and foundation construction. Hooker Brothers Construction Company from Grand Island was awarded the project on September 11, 2001 in the amount of $3,420,388.35. The deletion of a culvert and redesign of sheet piling resulted in a deduction of $84,500 from the original contract price. The additional drainage grading, added erosion control, concrete bollards , fence and gate construction resulted in an increase of $ 76,597.55 to the contract. The attached Change Order #1 outlines these deductions and additions to the original contract for a net deduct of $7,902.45. The final contract price is $3,412,385.90. The Utilities Department recommends authorizing this Change Order # 1 to the Initial Site Preparation Contract for the Combustion Turbine Addition Project at the Burdick Generating Station by a net deduction of $7,902.45. This Contract is part of a bonded project. See Attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader;Dale Shotkoski Council.Now - WindStone Inc. CHANGE ORDER #1 TO: Hooker Brothers Construction Company P.O. Box 5288 Grand Island, NE 68802-5288 Project: Initial Site Preparation – New Combustion Turbines You are hereby directed to make the following change in your contract: 1. Deletion of 30” Culvert, Redesign of Sheet Piling ADD: $ or DELETE $ 7,902.45 The original Contract Sum $3,420,388.35 Previous Change Order Amounts $ 0.00 The Contract Sum is decreased by this Change Order $ 7,902.45 The total modified Contract Sum to date $3,412,385.90 Approval and acceptance of this Change Order acknowledges understanding and agreement that the cost and time adjustments included represent the complete values arising out of and/or incidental to the Work described herein. Additional claims will not be considered. APPROVED: CITY OF GRAND ISLAND By: Date Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form, City Attorney ACCEPTED: HOOKER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION By: Date Approved as to Form ? _______________ February 7, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-45 WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, by Resolution 2001-235, the City Council for the City of Grand Island awarded the bid for the initial site preparation at Burdick Station for the new combustion turbines to Hooker Brothers Construction Company of Grand Island, Nebraska; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that modifications to the work to be performed by Hooker Brothers Construction Company are necessary; and WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 1; and WHEREAS, the result of such modifications for this project will decrease the contract amount by $7,902.45, for a revised contract amount of $3,412,385.90. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1, between the City of Grand Island and Hooker Brothers Construction Company to provide the following modifications: Amount Deletion of 30 inch culvert, redesign of sheet piling ................................................................($ 9,500.00) Deletion of sheet piling – redesign...........................................................................................(75,000.00) 48" RCP w/ headwalls ............................................................................................................24,990.00 60" concrete manholes ...............................................................................................................255.00 Concrete bollards .....................................................................................................................1,770.00 Added erosion control ....................................................................................................................0.00 Fence and gate construction......................................................................................................1,100.00 Oversized rubble ......................................................................................................................1,057.20 Drainage grading......................................................................................................................3,975.00 Utility overexcavation ...............................................................................................................4,189.50 Utility overexcavation disposal...................................................................................................8,208.00 Utility overexcavation backfill..................................................................................................13,303.80 Substation overexcavation ........................................................................................................4,250.75 Substation overexcavation backfill ...........................................................................................13,498.30 - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 12, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G13 #2002-46 - Approving Engineering Services for Water Reservoirs The Water Department has two concrete reservoirs, one is 76 years old, the other is 62. PINE STREET RESERVOIR was constructed in 1925 and had a capacity of approximately 1,000,000 gallons. That reservoir is located on the same property as the Water Shop (the old power plant). In 1997 that reservoir was abandoned to water system use because of extensive cracking and sloughing of the concrete walls and ceiling. KIMBALL RESERVOIR was constructed in 1939 and has a capacity of 3,500,000 gallons. It remains in normal service. However, approximately one third of the concrete slab roof and associated supporting columns are in need of repair and the sidewalls have cracking. During their water system engineering evaluation, CH2MHill conducted a preliminary inspection of the deteriorated reservoirs. It is recommended that the Pine Reservoir not be repaired but be permanently abandoned. It is recommended that the Kimball Reservoir, being much larger and in generally better condition, be repaired. It is the recommendation of the Utilities Department that CH2MHill be authorized to proceed with the engineering required to develop specifications and provide engineering assistance to demolish the Pine Reservoir and repair the Kimball Reservoir. The attached Proposed Scope of Services report from CH2MHill places the cost of engineering at $108,152. Since this project must be done during the winter months when water demand is at its lowest, the cost of the actual demolition and repair project will be included in the ‘02-’03 budget, Water Fund 525. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader;Dale Shotkoski Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Approved as to Form ? _______________ February 7, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-46 WHEREAS, Pine Street Reservoir was constructed in 1925 and had a capacity of approximately 1,000,000 gallons; and WHEREAS, the Pine Street Reservoir was abandoned to water system use in 1997 based on extensive cracking and sloughing of the concrete walls and ceiling; and WHEREAS, Kimball Reservoir was constructed in 1939 and has a capacity of 3,500,000 gallons; and WHEREAS, although the sidewalks have cracking and approximately one-third of the concrete slab roof and associated supporting columns of the Kimball Reservoir are in need of repair, it remains in normal service as part of its water distribution system; and WHEREAS, during their water engineering evaluation, CH2M Hill conducted a preliminary inspection of the deteriorated reservoirs; and WHEREAS, based on their preliminary inspection, CH2M Hill recommends that the Pine Street Reservoir be permanently abandoned and the Kimball Reservoir be repaired; and WHEREAS, due to CH2M Hill's inspection and assessment of the property, and its experience and knowledge working on this project, it is recommended that CH2M Hill be authorized to provide the engineering services required to develop specifications and provide engineering assistance to demolish the Pine Street Reservoir and to repair the Kimball Street Reservoir. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that CH2M Hill is hereby authorized to proceed with the engineering services required to develop specifications and provide engineering assistance to demolish the Pine Street Reservoir and to repair the Kimball Street Reservoir in accordance with the Scope of Services provided by such contractor. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 12, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G14 #2002-47 - Approving Supplemental Agreement for Utility Rehabilitation - Hwy. 30 East The City of Grand Island and Nebraska Dept. of Roads entered into an Agreement for Utility Relocation for the East Highway 30 Project. Council approved that agreement April 10, 2001 and the State approved it April 18, 2001. Since that time, the State has redesigned parts of the project resulting in the need for the Utilities Department to re-evaluate the design of its relocated utility infrastructure. Utility Staff have developed new figures to relocate the utilities. The estimate has increased from the original $104,850 to $124,300. The Department of Roads will continue to pay 80% of the costs that do not improve the system as previously agreed. Nebraska Dept. of Roads is in agreement with the new numbers. The Utilities Department recommends approval by Council. The total cost of the project is $124,300. The Nebraska Dept. of Roads share @ 80% is $99,440 and the City’ share @ 20% is $24,860. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Robert H. Smith Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Approved as to Form ? _______________ February 7, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-47 WHEREAS, on April 10, 2001, by Resolution 2001-90, the City Council for the City of Grand Island approved an agreement with the Nebraska Department or Roads for water and power facilities rehabilitation pertaining to the widening of U.S. Highway 30 from east of the Burlington Northern railroad tracks to Warm Slough east of Stuhr Road; and WHEREAS, subsequent to entering into the agreement, the State redesigned parts of the project which will require the Utilities Department to re-evaluate the design of its relocated utility infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the cost to redesign the utility infrastructure is anticipated to increase the project cost from $104,850 to $124,300; and WHEREAS, the City is responsible for 20% of the project costs or approximately $24,860; and WHEREAS, a contract amendment is necessary to include the additional project costs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the contract amendment by and between the City of Grand Island and the Nebraska Department of Roads to redesign the utility infrastructure for utility rehabilitation for East Highway 30, known as Project No. S-30-4(1019) is hereby approved; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such amendment on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 12, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G15 #2002-48 - Approving Bid Award for (3) Unmarked Police Cars The Police Department has submitted a request for awarding a bid for (3) Unmarked Police Cars. Two bids were received ranging from $54,018.00 to $56,970.00. State Contract #CA5697 is available through Husker Auto Group, Lincoln, Nebraska in the amount of $50,399.31 for three Chevrolet Impala's. There are sufficient funds for this purchase in account number 10022301.85625. It is recommended that the State Contract be awarded to Husker Auto Group, Lincoln, Nebraska, in the amount of $50,399.31. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Kyle Hetrick Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Approved as to Form ¤ _______________ February 7, 2002 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-48 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for three 2002 four-door vehicles for the Police Department, according to plans and specifications on file with the Purchasing Division of the Legal Department; and WHEREAS, on January 24, 2002, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, said vehicles can also be obtained from the State contract holder; and WHEREAS, purchasing the vehicles from the State contract holder meets all statutory bidding requirements; and WHEREAS, the funding for such vehicles is provided in their 2001/2002 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of three 2002 Chevrolet Impalas for the Police Department from the State contract holder, Husker Auto Group of Lincoln, Nebraska, for the total amount of $50,399.31 is hereby accepted and approved. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 12, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G16 #2002-49 - Approving Change Order #1 to the Contract with Midwest Laboratories, Inc. for Environmental Monitoring Services at the Grand Island Regional Landfill The contract for Environmental Monitoring Services, which provided for groundwater sampling and testing at the Landfill, was awarded to Midwest Laboratories, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska on March 8, 1999. The contract will expire in May 2002. Any change orders to the contract must be approved by the Council. During the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) re-permitting process, the NDEQ required that the Landfill perform ground water sampling and testing every quarter, rather than the standard 6 month schedule, for one year. The first quarterly sample was executed by Midwest Laboratories in December 2001, with subsequent testing to be performed in March, June, and September of 2002. To maintain the accuracy of the sample data, it would not be advisable to change testing firms in the middle of the process. Midwest Laboratories, Inc. has agreed to perform the additional 3 quarters of testing. The costs per testing event have decreased since the contract was signed, and the firm will use the lower cost for all three events. The cost per event is $7,650.00, approximately $1,190.00 less than the previous price. There are sufficient funds available in account 50530043-85213. The Public Works Department is requesting that the contract with Midwest Laboratories be extended to December 31, 2002. At that time, the special testing phase will be completed, and the Department will solicit bids from interested firms for a new contract. See attached resolution. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Approved as to Form ? _______________ February 7, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-49 WHEREAS, on March 8, 1999, by Resolution 99-67, the City Council for the City of Grand Island awarded the bid for environmental monitoring services for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department to Midwest Laboratories, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska; and WHEREAS, such contract will expire in May of 2002; and WHEREAS, during the re-permitting process of the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ), the NDEQ required that the Landfill perform ground water sampling and testing every quarter for one year rather than once every six months; and WHEREAS, in order to maintain consistency in the water samples and testing conducted by Midwest Laboratories, it is recommended that they be utilized to obtain water samples and testing for the remainder of the year to comply with the additional standards by the NDEQ; and WHEREAS, since the original agreement was executed with Midwest Labs, they have decreased the cost per testing event, which would be applied to the remaining quarterly tests for this calendar year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1, between the City of Grand Island and Midwest Laboratories, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska to extend the contract through the end of this year in order to perform water sampling and testing at the Landfill in accordance with the new re-permitting process of the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost of each water sampling and testing event be decreased to $7,650 for the three remaining testing events required this calendar year. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 12, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G17 #2002-50 - Approving Renewal of Maintenance Agreement No. 12 with State of Nebraska Department of Roads This item provides for the renewal of Maintenance Agreement No.12 with the Nebraska Department of Roads. The agreement details responsibilities for surface maintenance and snow removal on highways within the corporate limits. The city is to perform surface maintenance on US Highways 30 and 281 with the state performing surface maintenance on US Highway 34 and NE Highway 2. The city will perform snow removal on US Highways 30 with the state performing snow removal on US Highways 34 and 281 and NE Highway 2. The payment from the state is based on the lane miles that are the responsibility of the state and are maintained or plowed by the city. The State will compensate the City in the amount of $26,826.00 for performing this work during calendar year 2002. See attached resolution and the worksheet detailing responsibilities according to statute. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Maintenance Responsibilities From To Highway From To Length in Miles Width of Street Number of Driving Lanes Lane Mile Totals State City West City Limits Junction with US Highway 281 N 2 354.45 355.98 1.53 48 4 6.12 3.06 3.06 West City Limits Johnstown Road US 30 310.04 312.47 2.43 24 2 4.86 4.86 Johnstown Road Greenwich Street US 30 312.47 314.85 2.38 48 4 9.52 4.76 4.76 Greenwich Street End of One Way EB US 30 314.85 316.07 1.22 50 4 4.88 2.44 2.44 Greenwich Street End of One Way WB US 30 314.85 316.07 1.22 50 4 4.88 2.44 2.44 End of One Way NE Corporate Limits US 30 316.07 317.57 1.5 24 2 3 3 SW City Limits / Wildwood Drive North Junction with US 281 / Husker Highway US 34 229.08 231.16 2.08 48 4 8.32 8.32 US 281 Junction 50' West of UPRR Tracks / Leave Corporate Limits US 34 231.16 231.49 0.33 24 2 0.66 0.66 Re-Enter Corporate Limits Begin Channelized Intersection for Locust Street US 34 232.53 232.77 0.24 24 2 0.48 0.48 Begin Channelized Intersection for Locust Street End Channelized Intersection for Locust Street US 34 232.77 233.25 0.48 52 4 1.92 0.96 0.96 End Channelized Intersection for Locust Street East City Limits US 34 233.25 233.28 0.03 38 2 0.06 0.06 Junction US 34 & US 281 North Corporate Limits US 281 67.45 72.04 4.59 48 4 18.36 18.36 63.06 49.4 13.66 ResponsibilityRef PostDescription NE Revised Statute 39-1339 (reissue 1988) NE Revised Statute 39-2101 (reissue 1988) January 14, 2002 Approved as to Form ? _______________ February 7, 2002 ? City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-50 WHEREAS, on December 22, 1992, the City of Grand Island approved and entered into Maintenance Agreement No. 12 with the State Department of Roads with respect to the maintenance of certain state roads within the corporate limits of Grand Island; and WHEREAS, this agreement requires annual renewal by both parties thereto; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Grand Island to renew Maintenance Agreement No. 12, to be effective January 1, 2002. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the renewal of Maintenance Agreement No. 12 for the term January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002 is hereby approved; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such renewal agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 12, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G18 #2002-51 - Approving Bid Award for Chain Link Fencing for Webb Road Athletic Fields The Park and Recreation Department has submitted a request for awarding a bid for chain link fence. Four bids were received ranging from $15,300.00 to $26,664.96. The low bid was submitted by American Fence Company of Grand Island in the amount of $15,300.00. There are sufficient funds for this purchase in account number 40044450.90035. The budgeted estimate was $35,000.00. It is recommended that the bid be awarded to American Fence Company of Grand Island in the amount of $15,300.00. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Paustian Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Approved as to Form ¤ _______________ February 7, 2002 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-51 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Furnishing and Installation of Fence at Webb Road Athletic Field, according to plans and specifications on file with the Purchasing Division of the Legal Department; and WHEREAS, on February 5, 2002, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, American Fence Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $15,300; and WHEREAS, American Fence Company's bid is less than the engineer’s estimate for such project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of American Fence Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $15,300 for furnishing and installation of fence at Webb Road Athletic Field is hereby approved as the lowest responsive bid. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract for such project between the City and such contractor be entered into, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 12, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item H1 Request of Jose' Delmar Mateo, dba Delmar Transportation Company, 1123 East 5th Street, for Taxi Cab Company/Bus Service Permit Jose' Delmar Mateo, dba Delmar Transportation Company, 1123 East 5th Street, has submitted an application for a Taxi Cab Company/Bus Service Permit. A copy of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and Certificate of Insurance has been received as required by the Grand Island City Code. Also received was a copy of Mr. Mateo's commercial driver's license, a map setting out possible bus routes and the fee for the permit. The Building Department and City Attorney's Office are reviewing this issue further and at this time make no recommendation. A MOTION is in order. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards\Charlie Cuypers Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item I1 #2002-52 - Approving One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan Attached is our recommended One and Six Year Street Improvement Program. Adoption of a One and Six Year Street Improvement Program is required by State Statutes as part of the requirements to receive nearly three million dollars of gas tax funds each year. Please see attached resolution. 2002 Construction Season One of the major projects for the year 2002 construction season again relates to the improvements on South Locust Street between Highway 34 and Stolley Park Road. This construction is now substantially complete to just north of the Village Inn restaurant. Construction from this point north to Stolley Park Road will be completed in 2002. This project includes roadway and pedestrian lighting, water main construction, storm drainage, sidewalks and landscaping, as well as a new bridge over the Wood River. Land acquisition for the Wood River Floodway project will be completed shortly. A contract for the construction of the floodway channel is expected to be awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in March 2002. Floodway channel construction is expected to start by May 2002 and be completed in 2003. Other roadway construction in 2002 includes additional paving in the Platte Valley Industrial area and the continuation of the alleyway improvements in the downtown area. The Nebraska Department of Roads plans to let a contract in April 2002 for the construction of the Locust Street I-80 interchange. However, due to environmental restrictions associated with this project, construction is not expected to start until September 2002, with completion planned in late 2004. Also planned for May 2002 bid letting is a State project for 4 lane construction on East Highway 30 to just beyond Stuhr Road, including significant safety improvements to the Highway 30/Stuhr Road/Seedling Mile intersection. 2003 - 2007 Construction Seasons Some significant projects beyond the 2002 construction season include the completion of the Wood River Floodway Project during 2003, and the continuation of various segments of the Hiker/Biker trail construction. Also planned during this period is the construction of two bridges over the Platte River channels, and the commencement of roadway construction for the northbound lanes between the I-80 interchange and the south city limits. The continuation of the four-lane roadway construction on East Highway 30 from Stuhr Road to the Merrick County line is scheduled for 2004 or 2005. See attached resolution. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Council.Now - WindStone Inc. 2002 Construction Season (All costs in $1,000s) No.Project Description Total Project State Federal Other City STP City G.O. Bond City Cap. Impr. Fund Street Construction M310-381 S. Locust; Floodway to I-80, Bridge C0040 4115R $875 $875 M310-455 S. Locust; Floodway to I-80, paving north of Bridge C0040 4115R (Part of State Interchange Contract)$194 $150 $44 M310-391 Paving Petition Program $500 $500 M310-281 Hwy 30 East to Stuhr Road - NDOR Project $5,180 $4,144 $1,036 M310-348 Resurfacing (SB Lanes) Hwy 281 from Hwy 34 to I-80 including illumination - NDOR Project $4,474 $4,375 $450 M310-429 S. Locust; Stolley Park Road to HWY 34 - Roadway Construction E&I (Phase 3 & 4)$280 $280 M310-430 S. Locust; Stolley Park Road to HWY 34 - Roadway Construction (Phase 3 & 4)$2,000 $2,000 M310-443 Engineering Design Two S. Locust bridges over Platte (final 2 lanes)$135 $135 M310-456 Downtown Alley Improvements $130 $130 M310-Grand West Paving (Phase II)$350 $350 M310-458 Traffic Signal - HWY 281/Wildwood Drive $150 $75 $75 M310-437 Faidley Ave; HWY 281 W 1/4 Mile(City share extra width)$35 $35 M310-448 Platte Valley Industrial Site Paving (West)$200 $200 M310-449 Platte Valley Industrial Site Paving (East)$1,000 $1,000 M310-450 Signal Detection-HWY 281 & Stolley Park Road $50 $25 $25 M310-354 Northwest Transportation Improvements $300 $300 Street Resurfacing M310-368 Annual Resurfacing Program $500 $500 Drainage & Flood Control M310-307A Wood River Floodway Channel Construction $7,006 $7,006 M310-461 Moores,Prairie, & Silver Creek Flood Control Design $150 $75 $75 M310-318 Comphrensive Drainage Study $65 $65 M310-382 Moores Creek Drain; Faidley to Edna Dr. - ROW purchase & construct to Rogers Well Site $120 $120 M310-439 Moores/Prairie/Silver Flood Study-Design $150 $75 $75 M310-284B Westridge Cell Acq/Construction $62 $62 Other M310-349 Comphrensive Traffic Plan Update $80 $80 M310-385 Geographic Information System (Continued development and maintenance)$50 $50 M310-383 Hike/Bike Trail Construction-Shoemaker School to North Road $420 $336 $84 TOTALS $24,456 $16,986 $1,636 $4,760 $1,425 1/15/02 Page 1 of 6 2003 Construction Season (All costs in $1,000s) (All costs in $1,000s) No.Project Description Total Project State Federal Other City STP City G.O. Bond City Cap. Impr. Fund Street Construction M310-410 Annual Paving Petition Program $500 $500 M310-386 S. Locust, Floodway to I-80, Bridge C0040 4120R $1,060 $848 $212 M310-388 S. Locust, Floodway to I-80, Bridge C0040 4125R $1,095 $876 $219 M310-463 Construction E&I - Two bridges over Platte (C0040-4120R & 4125R)$275 $220 $55 M310-407 S. Locust; Hwy 34 to I-80 - Additional Landscaping $60 $48 $12 M310-311 Garland Ave paving - Blaine to HWY 34 $125 $125 M310-Downtown Alley Improvements (Phase IV)$200 $200 Street Resurfacing M310-412 Annual Resurfacing Program $749 $749 Drainage & Flood Control M310-395 Annual Major drainage Development $500 $500 M310-307A Wood River Floodway Channel Construction $7,006 $7,006 M310-460 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches $50 50 M310-382 Moores Creek/Drain; Faidley to Edna Dr. (Complete Construction)$348 $348 M310-459 Construction Drainway from CCC area to Wood River $420 $420 Other M310-465 Engineering Design- Hike/Bike Bridge Superstructure over 2 Platte River Channels $50 $50 M310-462 Hike/Bike Trail Construction-Cent. Comm. College to Hall County Park $200 $160 $40 M310-385 Geographic Information System (Continued development and maintenance)$50 $50 M310-384 Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node (No. 1)$25 $25 M310-425 Automated RR Horn System $125 $125 TOTALS $12,838 $7,166 $1,992 $700 $2,980 1/15/02 Page 2 of 6 2004 CONSTRUCTION SEASON (All Costs in $1,000s) No.Project Description Total Project State Federal Other City STP City G.O. Bond City Cap. Imprv. Fund Street Construction M310-432 Annual Paving Petition Program $750 $750 M310-393 Hwy 30 East (Stuhr Road to Merrick County Line) - NDOR Project (Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 $5,743 $5,291 $452 Street Resurfacing M310-433 Annual Resurfacing Program $749 $749 Drainage & Flood Control M310-413 Annual Major Drainage Development $500 $500 M310-464 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches $50 $50 Other M310-408 Hike/Bike Bridge Superstrucure over two Platte River Channels $350 $280 $70 M310-389 Hike/Bike Trail Construction, Wood River Floodway $600 $480 $120 M310-387 Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node (No. 2)$25 $25 M310-385 Geographic Information System (Continued Development & Maintenance)$50 $50 TOTALS $8,817 $6,051 $452 $750 $1,564 1/15/02 Page 3 of 6 2005 CONSTRUCTION SEASON (ALL COSTS IN $1,000's) No.Project Description Total Project State Federal Other City STP City G.O. Bond City Cap. Impr. Fund Street Construction M310-409 S. Locust Grading and Median Drains for New Lanes (2005) $720 $576 $144 M310-444 Paving Petition Program $750 $750 Street Resurfacing M310-445 Annual Resurfacing Program $750 $750 Drainage & Flood Control M310-434 Annual Major Drainage Development $500 $500 M310-466 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches $50 $50 Other M310-447 Hike/Bike Trail Construction, to Eagle Scout Lake $500 $400 $100 M310-390 Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node (No. 3)$25 $25 M310-385 Geographic Information System (Continued Development & Maintenance)$50 $50 TOTALS $3,345 $400 $576 $750 $1,619 1/15/02 Page 4 of 6 2006 CONSTRUCTION SEASON (All Costs in $1,000's) No.Project Description Total Project State Federal Other City STP City G.O. Bond City Cap. Impr. Fund Street Construction M310-468 2006 Paving Petition Program $750 $750 Street Resurfacing M310-470 Annual Resurfacing Program $749 $749 Drainage & Flood Control M310-446 Annual Major Drainage Development $500 $500 M310-467 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches $50 $50 Other M310-385 Geographic Information System (Continued Development & Maintenance)$50 $50 M310-397 Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node (No 4)$25 $25 M310-431 Hike/Bike Trail Construction, S. Locust (Floodway to I-80)$720 $576 $144 TOTALS:$2,844 $576 $0 $750 $1,518 1/15/02 Page 5 of 6 2007 and After Construction (All costs in $1,000s) No.Project Description Total Project State Federal Other City STP City G.O. Bond City Cap. Impr. Fund Street Construction M310-341 S. Locust - Floodway to I-80, Surfacing New Lanes (2007)$2,750 $2,200 $550 M310-2007 Paving Petition Program $750 $750 M310-334 Widen Eddy Street Underpass to 5-lanes on south end $160 $160 M310-469 Capital Ave - HWY 281 to Webb Rd $850 $850 M310-89 Capital Ave - Webb to St. Paul Road $2,500 $2,500 M310-14 Eddy Street - 4th to 10th (5 lane)$1,615 $1,615 M310-353 Faidley Ave. - 1/4 Mile W. of Hwy 281 to North Rd.$1,200 $1,200 M310-267 Bridge replacement - Blaine and Wood R.$80 $64 $16 M310-351 Hwy 30 - Grant to Greenwich - NDOR Project (FY 2007)$3,524 $2,819 $705 M310-352 Hwy 30 - Hwy 281 to west City Limits - NDOR Project (?)$9,449 $7,559 $1,890 M310-411 Hwy 34 - Locust to Hwy 281 - NDOR Project (?)$6,679 $5,343 $1,336 Street Resurfacing M310-Annual Resurfacing Program (2007)$749 $749 Drainage & Flood Control M310-471 Annual Major Drainage Development (2007)$500 $500 M310-472 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches(2007)$50 $50 Other M310-414 Hike/Bike Trail Construction; S. Locust to Morman Island (Parallel to I-80)$580 $464 $116 M310-415 Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node (No 5)$25 $25 M310-435 Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node (No. 6)$25 $25 M310-385 Geographic Information System (Continued development and maintenance)$50 $50 M310-416 BLDG Improvements at West Yard $375 $375 TOTALS $31,911 $16,249 $2,200 $10,846 $2,616 1/15/02 Page 6 of 6 Approved as to Form ¤ _______________ February 7, 2002 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-52 WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission, after public notice having been published in one issue of the Grand Island Independent on January 26, 2002, and such notice also having been posted in at least three places in areas where it was likely to attract attention, conducted a public hearing on February 6, 2002, on the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program for 2002-2007 for the City of Grand Island; and WHEREAS, at the February 6, 2002 public hearing, the Regional Planning Commission approved the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program 2002-2007, and recommended that such program be approved by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council, after public notice having been published in one issue of the Grand Island Independent on February 6, 2001, and such notice also having been posted in at least three places in areas where it was likely to attract attention, conducted a public hearing on February 12, 2002, on the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program for the City of Grand Island; and WHEREAS, this Council has determined that the Six Year Street Improvement Program as set out in Exhibit "A" should be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Six Year Street Improvement Program 2002- 2007, based on priorities of needs and calculated to contribute to the orderly development of city streets, and identified as Exhibit "A", is hereby approved and adopted by this Council. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 12, 2002. ____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item I2 #2002-39 - Approving Charge to Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) to Provide Services Relative to Redevelopment of Former City Hall The administration has discussed with the Community Redevelopment Authority the possibility of providing assistance in selecting a potential developer for the former City Hall building. The key matters under consideration are writing and publishing a request for proposals, receiving and reviewing proposals using a committee on which the City Council would be represented and making a recommendation of a developer to the Mayor and City Council. Upon selection, the developer would proceed with the rather expensive process of completing in detail a redevelopment plan with the City. The CRA board has indicated informally that the Authority would accept a charge of this nature from the City and would perform the services at no charge. A resolution charging the CRA with this task has been drafted. The CRA is likely to bring to the City a single recommended developer for approval. We recommend approval of the resolution as drafted. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Charlie Cuypers/Marlan Ferguson Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Approved as to Form ¤_______________ February 7, 2002 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2002-39 WHEREAS, on June 27, 1994, by Ordinance No. 8021, the City of Grand Island (the "City") created the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the "Authority") to address the need for economic development opportunities through the vehicles pursuant to Section 18-2101 and 18-2153 of the Nebraska Community Development Law; Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended (the "Act"); and WHEREAS, the City is interested in identifying a developer for the former City Hall building located at 208 North Pine Street; and WHEREAS, the former City Hall building has been vacant since 1993; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to request that the Community Redevelopment Authority prepare, issue, receive and review a request for proposals and responses for the development of the former City Hall building; and WHEREAS, the City proposes that the Community Redevelopment Authority, along with other identified persons, serve as a redevelopment selection committee and forward a recommendation for a selected developer to the Mayor and City Council for consideration; and WHEREAS, this type of activity falls within the functions authorized by state statutes for the Community Redevelopment Authorities to undertake. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby requested to accept a charge to prepare, issue, receive and review a request for proposals and responses for development of the former City Hall building and to serve, along with other identified persons, as a redevelopment selection committee and to forward a recommendation for a selected developer to the Mayor and City Council for consideration. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 12, 2002. _____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item J1 Payment of Claims for the Period of January 23, 2002 through February 12, 2002 The Claims for the period of January 23, 2002 through February 12, 2002, for a total amount of $4,597,778.90. A MOTION is in order. Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards Council.Now - WindStone Inc. Item X1 Discussion Concerning Contract Negotiations ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion Concerning Contract Negotiations. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson\Charlie Cuypers Council.Now - WindStone Inc.