06-04-2002 City Council Study Session PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 04, 2002
Study Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Ken Gnadt
City Administrator:
Marlan Ferguson
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
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7:00:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
Joyce Haase
Margaret Hornady
Gale Larson
Glen Murray
Jackie Pielstick
Larry Seifert
Robert Sorensen
Scott Walker
Tom Ward
Fred Whitesides
City of Grand Island City Council
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.
City of Grand Island City Council
Item -1
Recognition of Kurt Mann, State Championship Winner in Shot
Put
The Mayor and City Council will recognize Kurt Mann, for his State Championship win in
Shot Put. Shot Put Coach Monty Fyfe will also be present for the recognition.
Tuesday, June 04, 2002
Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Certificate of Appreciation
Awarded to:
Kurt Mann
To recognize your outstanding talent, and your success in capturing the
State Championship in the Shot Put. Congratulations on this achievement.
Mayor, Ken Gnadt RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item -2
Discussion Concerning Greenspace Regulations
Greenspace provides a number of benefits to a community. These benefits range from
creating an inviting environment and places for recreation to providing for storm water
drainage.
Currently, the City has a landscaping ordinance that applies to new
commercial/manufacturing buildings and uses. Landscaping along streets is done by
individual property owners.
Most new city parks are purchased using general funds budgeted to the Parks Department.
Trails are built with federal and city funds.
Parks and greenspace are provided by various means in communities. Landscape
regulations can require property owners to install and maintain landscaping on their
property. The City can charge fees to pay for new parks. Developers can be required to
reserve space in their subdivisions for parks or trails. Combined facilities such as schools
and parks lower the overall cost of providing greenspace. Property owners can donate land
for public greenspace. Subdivision regulations can be written to give density bonuses to
developers in exchange for maintaining greenspace.
The intent of this presentation is to open discussion on how greenspace and parks are
acquired in Grand Island and to look at other possibilities.
Tuesday, June 04, 2002
Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Greenspace in
Grand Island
What is Greenspace?
- Parks
- Hike/Bike Trails
- Playgrounds
- Ball Fields
- Golf Courses
- Lakes
- Detention Cells
What is Greenspace?
- Landscaping
– Streets
– Yards
– Parking Lots
– Buffer Yards
– Medians
What are the benefits of
Greenspace?
- Maintain and Enhance Property Values
- Recreation
- Public Pride
- Positive Image
- Improved Health
- Calming Effects
Who provides Greenspace?
- Business Owners
- Home Owners
- General Taxpayers
– Schools
– City Parks
– Hike/Bike Trails
– CRA
Who maintains Greenspace?
- Business Improvement Districts
- Home Owners Associations
- Developers
- Taxpayers
- Business Owners
- Home Owners
- Volunteers
- No One
How do we get Greenspace?
- Volunteers
– Home Owners
– Business Owners
- Buy it (Taxes)
- Donations
- Landscaping Regulations
- Combined Uses
How do we get more Greenspace?
- Donations
- Buy it (Taxes)
- Require property owners to provide it (landscaping regulations)
- Create special districts (BID, CRA)
- Fees on a per lot basis for new development
- Require Dedications
- Trail Easements
- Offer Incentives to Developers
Item -3
Discussion of Agreement with Nebraska Emergency Management
Regarding Providing Hazardous Material Response and
Equipment
The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency has received funds through a Department of
Justice grant program to provide equipment to selected emergency responders for hazardous
material handling. Nebraska Emergency Management Agency provides the equipment
directly to the City for use in our community and in other areas when requested. The
Memorandum of understanding provides the responsibilities for the City of Grand Island and
the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. Seven other cities across the state have
entered into similar agreements.
Tuesday, June 04, 2002
Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Jim Rowell
City of Grand Island City Council