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06-24-2003 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session Packet City Council:Mayor: Jay Vavricek City Administrator: Marlan Ferguson City Clerk: RaNae Edwards T u 7:00:00 PM Council Chambers - City Hall 100 East First Street Joyce Haase Margaret Hornady Robert Meyer Mitchell Nickerson Don Pauly Jackie Pielstick Larry Seifert Scott Walker 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. /Invocation - Pastor Curtis Holzworth, Evangelical Free Church, 2609 South Blaine Street City of Grand Island City Council Item -1 Election of City Council President Due to the resignation of Councilmember Gale Larson, also serving as Council President, the City Council is required to elect one Councilmember of the office to fill that position. The term is until December 9, 2003. The Council President automatically assumes the duties of the Mayor in the event that the Mayor is absent or otherwise unable to fulfill his duties. Nebraska law allows the election of the Council President to be by secret ballot. The total number of votes for each candidate; however, must be stated and recorded in the Minutes. Past practice has included a run-off election between the top two nominees, if necessary. The City Clerk will prepare, distribute, and count ballots. Nominations to fill the vacancy are in order. A seconding Motion is not required on nominations. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek City of Grand Island City Council Item C1 Proclamation "Husker Nation Tour" June 26, 2003 Nebraska football is a tradition followed and enjoyed by thousands of Nebraskans, as can be seen by the sea of red on any given Saturday during the months of August through December. The Husker football coaches, athletic department representatives and selected Husker players will be touring through Nebraska on Thursday, June 26, 2003. The Mayor has proclaimed, June 26, 2003 as "Husker Nation Tour" and would encourage all citizens to join in supporting the "Cornhuskers". See attached PROCLAMATION. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City of Grand Island State of Nebraska PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Nebraska football is a tradition followed and enjoyed by thousands of Nebraskans and supporters across the Husker nation; and WHEREAS, on any given Saturday during the months of August through December, a sea of red can be seen across the great state of Nebraska; and WHEREAS, in recognition of the support of the fans across Nebraska, the Husker football coaches, athletic department representatives and selected Husker players are planning a tour through Nebraska on Thursday, June 26, 2003; and WHEREAS, this tour will give Nebraskans a chance to meet the newest members of the coaching staff and renew old acquaintances; and WHEREAS, the Nebraska Athletic staff would like to personally thank the Nebraska fans for their support. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jay Vavricek, Mayor of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, do hereby proclaim June 26, 2003 as “HUSKER NATION TOUR” in the City of Grand Island, and encourage all citizens to join in supporting the “Cornhuskers”. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Grand Island to be affixed this 24th day of June in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Three. ________________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: ________________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item D1 #2003-BE-5 - Determining Benefits for Water Main District 434T - Platte Valley Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision Background: The four referenced districts were created by the Council to provide water service to the Platte Valley Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision and the adjacent area. The Industrial Park is located between Schimmer Drive on the north, Wildwood Drive on the south, Highway 281 on the west and the St. Joe Branch of the UPRR on the east. Construction on all districts was done under one contract. All work has been installed as per City standards, placed in service, and incorporated into the City system. The attached map shows the four districts and how they are interconnected. The total project cost was $777,613.48. Water Main District 434T is a "tap" district, which is the Department's standard method for trunk line extensions in outlying areas. The district is located along Schimmer Drive, and extends from the northeast corner of the PVIP 3rd Subdivision, east to Blaine Street. This section of trunk line was installed to provide an additional connection to the existing City system to increase flow capacity and backup to the Industrial Park. It also provides for future expansion to areas to the east. Connection fees will be collected from the property owners within the district boundary when the main is tapped for service to a specific property. District 437 is an "assessment district" for the properties along Gold Core Drive and Juergen Road. This type of district is used by the City to recoup construction costs when mains are installed at the request of the property owners. The district provides service to all interior lots within the Platte Valley Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision. District 438T is a "tap" district. The district is located along the north side of Schimmer Drive and is contiguous to the north side of the PVIP 3rd Subdivision. This section of water line is part of the major infrastructure required to reach the Platte Valley Industrial Park, and also serves adjacent areas. Connection fees will be collected from property owners within the district boundary when the main is actually tapped for service to a specific property. District 439T is also a "tap" district. The district is located along the south side of Wildwood Drive and is adjacent to the south side of the PVIP 3rd Subdivision. This section of water main is part of the trunk line required to serve the Subdivision and also provides for future development in the area. Connection fees for service to a specific property will be collected from property owners within the district boundary when the main is actually tapped. Methodology: The following methodology was used to compute assessments and connection fees: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island City of Grand Island City Council Graham's Special Assessment: In accordance with the agreements made between the City and the Lewis Grahams for easements across their property (see attached Agreement dated January 29, 2002), the water main along Schimmer Drive was moved to the north side of the road. This relocation added cost to the project. Per the agreement, the "…Grahams will be assessed not more than 50% of the additional cost to move the water mains to the north side of Schimmer Road…". The actual additional cost for installing the water main on the north side of Schimmer, rather than the south side, was $28,064.22. Of this amount (1/2 of total), $14,032.11 is due from the Grahams. The remaining one-half, is allocated, per the agreement, to the properties in District 437 in the Platte Valley Industrial Park. District 437 is assessed on a square footage basis. Connection Fees: The connection (tap) fees are based on 8" diameter piping and appurtenances. Computations for the fees are figured by taking the total appropriate quantity of materials installed; divided by the total footage of the properties within the three "tap" districts (434T, 438T, and 439T) plus the Graham's property in WMD 437. This provides a connection fee of $19.827694 per linear foot. The same applicable unit price was used for all districts. Assessment Fees: Computation of fees within District 437 is based on the actual cost of construction, divided by the square footage of the subdivided properties. The basis of the assessable dollars is, the total amount of the work order, minus the connection fees from the Districts 438T, 439T, and the Graham's property within WMD 437. The assessments are computed at $0.068052 per square foot. 434T Connection Fees: Water work order (WWO) 21073 was opened for District 434T, along Schimmer Road. Of the district's total charges of $233,019.89, the connection fees are $99,642.08. There is $133,377.81 in oversize costs, which are not figured in the district's fees. The over-sizing provides additional capacity in a loop supply to the Industrial Park. Oversize costs are paid by the Water Department. 437 Assessments and 438T and 439T Connection Fees: Water work order (WWO) 20710, was opened for districts 437, 438T, and 439T located within the PVIP 3rd Subdivision, Schimmer Drive, and Wildwood Road. All charges to this work order are assessable, and amount to a total of $544,593.59. This amount is proportionally distributed to the three districts. As outlined above, most of the assessments for District 437 are based on square footage for the platted lots within this district. These square footage assessments total $420,889.94. The assessment to the unplatted tract of land along Juergen Road, (owned by the Grahams), is $13,700.16. This is based on their footage, times the connection fee, plus one-half of the special assessment associated with the extra cost to relocate the water main to the north side of Schimmer Drive per their request. The Grahams have an agricultural deferment for their assessment. The connection fees for District 438T, (properties on the north side of Schimmer), total $59,035.21. This includes the appropriate tap fee to the Graham's property within this City of Grand Island City Council district, plus the remaining one-half of their special assessment for relocating the main. The connection fees for District 439T, (for properties along the south side of Wildwood), total $50,968.28. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council sit as a Board of Equalization to determine benefits, special assessments, and connection fees for the properties within the boundaries of Water Main Districts 434T, 437, 438T, and 439T. Attached for reference are copies of the calculations, ownership records, legal descriptions, and plats. Fiscal Effects: Recover assessments and connection fees for the construction of the four water main districts: District 434T: $99,642.08, District 437: $434,590.10, District 438T: $59,035.21, District 439T: $50,968.28, Total Recoverables: $644,235.67, City Costs: $133,377.81, TOTAL PROJECT: $777,613.48. Alternatives: None recommended. See attached ORDINANCE. Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-BE-5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Water Main District 434T, after due notice having been given thereof, that we find and adjudge: That the benefits accruing to the real estate in such district to be the total sum of $99,642.08; and Such benefits are equal and uniform; and According to the area of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate within such Water Main District No. 434T, such benefits are the sums set opposite the several descriptions as follows: Name Description Connection Fee Richard & Patricia Hartman The southerly 150.0 feet of the SW1/4, SE1/4 of Section 32, T11N, R9W; except that portion occupied by Union Pacific Railroad ROW 25,762.12 Richard & Patricia Hartman The southerly 150.0 feet of the westerly 274.9 feet of the easterly 424.9 feet of the SE1/4, SE1/4, Section 32, T11N, R9W 5,450.63 Richard & Patricia Hartman The northerly 150.0 feet of the NW1/4, NE1/4, Section 5, T10N, R-9W; except that portion occupied by the Union Pacific Railroad ROW 25,762.12 Richard & Patricia Hartman The northerly 150.0 feet of the westerly 391.9 feet of the easterly 424.9 feet of the NE1/4, NE1/4 of Section 5, T10N, R9W 7,770.47 Harold & Bonnie Hanssen, Willis & Sharon Hanssen, Norman & Thelma Hanssen, Hanssen Family Revocable Living Trust, Norman Hanssen Revocable Trust The southerly 150.0 feet of the easterly 860.0 feet of the westerly 880.0 feet of the SE1/4, SE1/4 of Section 32, T11N, R9W 17,051.82 Harold & Bonnie Hanssen, Willis & Sharon Hanssen, Norman & Thelma Hanssen, Hanssen Family Revocable Living Trust, Norman Hanssen Revocable Trust The northerly 150.0 feet of the westerly 880.0 feet of the NE1/4, NE1/4 of Section 5, T11N, R9W 17,448.37 Thelma L. Hanssen Revocable Trust The southerly 150.0 feet of the westerly 20.0 feet of the SE1/4, SE1/4 of Section 32, T11N, R9W 396.55 TOTAL $99,642.08 - 2 - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the special benefits as determined by this resolution shall not be levied as special assessments but shall be certified by this resolution to the Register of Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska, pursuant to Section 16-6,103, R.R.S. 1943. A connection fee in the amount of the above benefit accruing to each property in the district shall be paid to the City of Grand Island at the time such property becomes connected to the water main. No property benefited as determined by this resolution shall be connected to the water main until the connection fee is paid. The connection fees collected shall be paid into the fund from which construction costs were made to replenish such fund for the construction costs. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item D2 #2003-BE-6 - Determining Benefits for Water Main District 437 - Platte Valley Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision This item refers to D-1. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-BE-6 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Water Main District 437, after due notice having been given thereof, that we find and adjudge: That the benefits accruing to the real estate in such district to be the total sum of $434,590.10; and According to the front foot and cost of installation to provide service to each of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate within such Water Main District No. 437, such benefits are the sums set opposite the several descriptions as follows: Name Description Assessment Robert & Judith Poland Lot 1, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 28,339.35 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 2, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 15,941.64 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 3, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 14,987.91 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 4, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 20,325.99 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 5, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 20,569.94 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 6, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 20,671.36 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 7, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 20,403.69 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 14, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 21,868.12 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 15, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 22,072.02 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 16, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 23,867.04 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 17, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 14,667.55 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 18, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 15,449.94 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 19, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 59,278.09 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 20, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 14,898.50 City of Grand Island – Utilities Lot 8, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 13,821.79 RESOLUTION 2003-BE-6 - 2 - Department City of Grand Island – Utilities Department Lot 11, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 20,391.36 City of Grand Island – Utilities Department Lot 13, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 26,405.03 Randall & Jean Kathman Lot 9, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 13,733.03 Nebraska Colorado Cellular, Inc. Lot 10, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 26,279.91 City of Grand Island – Public Works Department Lot 22, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 6,917.68 Louis & Virginia Graham Part of the NW1/4, NW1/4 of Section 5, Township 10 North, Range 9 West of the 6th P.M. in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the southerly right-of-way line of Schimmer Drive, said point being 596.55 feet west of the northeast corner of Lot 20, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision; thence deflecting left 90º and running southerly, a distance of 157.0 feet; thence southwesterly along the arc of a curve, being 300.0 feet distant and parallel with the easterly right-of-way line of Juergen Road, a chord distance of 280.11 feet; thence continuing southwesterly, a distance of 11.62 feet to a point on the northerly line of Lot 21, said Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision; thence westerly along the northerly line of Lot 21, said Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision to the easterly right-of-way line of Juergen Road; thence northerly along the easterly right-of-way line of said Juergen Road to a point of deflection; thence northeasterly along the right-of- way line of said Juergen Road, a distance of 56.57 feet; thence northerly along the right-of-way line of said Juergen Road, a distance of 7.0 feet; thence easterly along the southerly right-of-way line of Schimmer Drive, to the point of beginning. 13,700.16 TOTAL $434,590.10 _ _ _ Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on June 24, 2003. ____________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item D3 #2003-BE-7 - Determining Benefits for Water Main District 438T - Platte Valley Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision This item refers to D-1. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-BE-7 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Water Main District 438T, after due notice having been given thereof, that we find and adjudge: That the benefits accruing to the real estate in such district to be the total sum of $59,035.21; and Such benefits are equal and uniform; and According to the area of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate within such Water Main District No. 438T, such benefits are the sums set opposite the several descriptions as follows: Name Description Connection Fee Henry & Diana Rivas Lot 1, Scheel's Subdivision 1,982.77 Larry & Margaret Sorgenfrei Lot 2, Scheel's Subdivision 1,982.77 Nancy Fairbanks The easterly 165 feet of Lot 3, Scheel's Subdivision 3,271.57 Michael & Janel Tagart Lot 3, Scheel's Subdivision, except the easterly 165 feet 5,419.11 E. Marsden & Jaculyn Garey Part of the S1/2, SW1/4 of Sec 32, T11N, R9W; more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of Scheel's Subdivision; thence northerly, along the westerly line of said Scheel's Subdivision, a distance of 333.0 feet; thence southwesterly a distance of 92.79 feet to a point; thence continuing southwesterly a dis tance of 76.0 feet; thence southerly a distance of 271.4 feet; thence easterly a distance of 196.7 feet to the point of beginning 3,900.11 Louis & Virginia Graham Part of the NW1/4, NW1/4 of Sec. 5, T11N, R9W; more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 20, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision; thence northerly a distance of 7.0 feet; thence westerly along the southerly right-of-way line of Schimmer Drive, a distance of 596.55 feet; thence deflecting left 90º and running southerly, a distance of 157.0 feet; thence southwesterly along a curve, being 300.0 feet; distant and parallel with the easterly right-of-way line of Juergen Road, a cord distance of 280.11 feet; thence continuing southwesterly, a distance of 11.62 feet to a point on the northerly line of Lot 21, said Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision; thence easterly to the southeasterly corner of said Lot 20, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision; thence northerly to the said northwest corner of Lot 20, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third 18,844.27 - 2 - Subdivision, the said point of beginning. The County of Hall, State of Nebraska Part of the SW1/4 of Sec. 32, T11N, R9W; more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the south line of the SW1/4 of Section 32-11-9, said point being 570.0 feet east of the southwest corner of the SW1/4 of said Section 32-11-9; thence easterly along the south line of the SW1/4 of said Section 32-11-9, a distance of 670.0 feet; thence northerly a distance of 271.4 feet; thence northeasterly a distance of 76.0 feet; thence southwesterly a distance of 197.21 feet; thence northwesterly a distance of 290.0 feet; thence westerly a distance of 320.60 feet; thence southerly a distance of 342.8 feet to the point of beginning. 13,284.55 Orald Donald Harney & Mary Jane Harney, and Daryl Harney Part of the SW1/4 of Sec. 32, T11N, R9W; more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the south line of the SW1/4 of Section 32-11-9, said point being 48.0 feet east of the southwest corner of the SW1/4 of said Section 32-11-9; thence easterly along the south line of the SW1/4 of said Section 32-11-9, a distance of 522.0 feet; thence northerly a distance of 342.8 feet; thence westerly a distance of 197.2 feet; thence northerly a distance of 80.0 feet; thence northwesterly a distance of 112.0 feet; thence southwesterly, a distance of 254.0 feet to a point on the easterly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 281 & 34; thence southerly along the easterly right-of-way line of said U.S. Highway 281 & 34, a distance of 322.0 feet to the point of beginning. 10,350.06 TOTAL $59,035.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the special benefits as determined by this resolution shall not be levied as special assessments but shall be certified by this resolution to the Register of Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska, pursuant to Section 16-6,103, R.R.S. 1943. A connection fee in the amount of the above benefit accruing to each property in the district shall be paid to the City of Grand Island at the time such property becomes connected to the water main. No property benefited as determined by this resolution shall be connected to the water main until the connection fee is paid. The connection fees collected shall be paid into the fund from which construction costs were made to replenish such fund for the construction costs. - 3 - - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item D4 #2003-BE-8 - Determining Benefits for Water Main District 439T - Platte Valley Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision This item refers to D-1. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-BE-8 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Water Main District 439T, after due notice having been given thereof, that we find and adjudge: That the benefits accruing to the real estate in such district to be the total sum of $50,968.28; and Such benefits are equal and uniform; and According to the area of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate within such Water Main District No. 439T, such benefits are the sums set opposite the several descriptions as follows: Name Description Connection Fee Charles Stelk The northerly 300.0 feet of the NE1/4, NW1/4, of Section 8, T10N, R9W 25,487.71 Charles D. Bosselman The northerly 539.0 feet of the easterly 327.0 feet of the NW1/4, NW1/4 of Section 8, T10N, R9W 6,483.66 Lewis Greenscape, Inc. Lot 1, Greenscape Inc. Subdivision 7,239.09 Dwaine & Evelyn Lewis The northerly 374.0 feet of the westerly 412.0 feet of the easterly 739.0 feet of the NW1/4, NW1/4 of Section 8, T10N, R9W 8,169.01 Dwaine & Evelyn Lewis The northerly 374.0 feet of the westerly 238.31 feet of the NW1/4, NW1/4 of Section 8, T10N, R9W, except that portion occupied by U.S. Highways 281 and 34 right-of- way. 3,588.81 TOTAL $50,968.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the special benefits as determined by this resolution shall not be levied as special assessments but shall be certified by this resolution to the Register of Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska, pursuant to Section 16-6,103, R.R.S. 1943. A connection fee in the amount of the above benefit accruing to each property in the district shall be paid to the City of Grand Island at the time such property becomes connected to the water main. No property benefited as determined by this resolution shall be connected to the water main until the connection fee is paid. The connection fees collected shall be paid into the fund from which construction costs were made to replenish such fund for the construction costs. - 2 - - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item E1 Public Hearing Concerning Annexation of Property Being Platted as Secundino Subdivision Public Hearing concerning annexation of property being platted as Secundino Subdivision an addition to the City of Grand Island. The property is located North of Capital Avenue, and West of Sky Park Road, in the E 1/2 SE 1/4 Section 4, Township 11, Range 9. The Regional Planning Commission at their meeting June 4, 2003, voted to approve and recommend the city council approve this annexation. It is appropriate to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under Ordinances. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council June 5, 2003 Honorable Jay Vavricek, Mayor And Members of the Council City Hall Grand Island, NE 68801 Dear Mayor and Members of the Council: RE: Annexation of Property Being Platted as Secundino Subdivision, located North of Capital Avenue, and West of Sky Park Road, Grand Island, Nebraska. At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held June 4, 2003, the above item was considered following a public hearing. The above item is to Annex the property that is being platted as Secundino subdivision, located in the E ½ SE ¼ of Section 4, Township 11, Range 9. This annexation will have no effect on the 2 mile extraterritorial jurisdiction exercised by the City Of Grand Island. City services are available to this property. No one spoke for or against this item. Following further discussion a motion was made by Ruge and 2nd by Lechner to approve and recommend the City of Grand Island recommend this annexation. The motion carried with 10 members present voting in favor (Amick, Haskins, Lechner, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Wagoner). Yours truly, Chad Nabity AICP Planning Director cc: Director of Building Inspections City Attorney Director of Utilities Director of Public Works Manager of Postal Operations Rockwell & Associates Applicant Agenda Item #9 & 10 PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: May 19, 2003 SUBJECT: Secundino Subdivision an Addition, Hearing for Annexation PROPOSAL: To subdivide and plat a parcel of ground of approximately 2.038 acres of land north of Capital Avenue and west of Sky Park Road as an addition to the City of Grand Island. OVERVIEW: This parcel of ground is contiguous with the Grand Island City Limits its southern boundary. Grand Island has had a policy for several years of annexing all properties adjacent to corporate limits at the time those properties are subdivided. The owner has submitted this subdivision as an addition to the City of Grand Island. Sewer and water are available to this subdivision. This is within the Grand Island Utilities Electrical Service District. This subdivision is within the Grand Island School District. In September of 2001 LB 210, a bill passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor became effective. This bill requires planning commission and municipalities to hold public hearings and take separate action to annex subdivisions platted as additions to a city. RECOMMENDATION: That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City Council annex the property being platted as Secundino Subdivision. ___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director Regional Planning Item E2 Public Hearing on Changes to the Grand Island Zoning Map for Land Proposed for Platting as American Independence Subdivision Gary Valasek, as the owner is requesting a change of zoning for property located in the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 11, Township 11, Range 10, proposed for platting as American Independence Subdivision. This application proposes to change the zoning from TA Transitional Agricultural to R1 Suburban Residential. This change is in conformance with the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. The Regional Planning Commission at their regular meeting held June 4, 2003 voted to approve and recommend the Grand Island City Council approve this amendment to the Grand Island Zoning Map. It is appropriate to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under Ordinances. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council June 5, 2003 Honorable Jay Vavricek, Mayor and Members of the Council 100 E. 1st Street Grand Island NE 68801 Dear Mayor and Members of the Council: RE: An amendment to the Zoning Map for properties proposed for platting as American Independence Subdivision, located along the proposed Independence Avenue, and north of 13th Street from TA Transitional Agricultural to R1 Suburban Residential. At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held June 4, 2003 the above item was considered following a public hearing. This application proposes to rezone property located in the SE ¼ SW ¼ Section 11, Township 11, Range 10. Nobody from the public spoke for or against this item. Following further discussion a motion was made by Haskins 2nd by Ruge to approve and recommend that the City of Grand Island approve this amendment to the Grand Island Zoning Map. The Planning Commission passed this motion with 9 members voting in favor (Amick, Haskins, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Wagoner), and 1 member abstaining (Lechner). Yours truly, Chad Nabity AICP Planning Director cc: City Attorney Director of Public Works Director of Utilities Director of Building Inspections Manager of Postal Operations Rockwell & Associates Agenda Item # 4 PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: May 19, 2003 SUBJECT: Zoning Change (C-09-2003GI) PROPOSAL: To rezone approximately 9.2 acres of unplatted ground north of 13th street and adjacent to the proposed Independence avenue extension from TA-Transitional Agriculture to R1-Suburban Residential. OVERVIEW: Site Analysis Current zoning designation: TA- Transitional Agriculture Permitted and conditional uses: TA- Agricultural uses, recreational uses and residential uses at a density of 2 dwelling units per acre. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Low to Medium Density Residential Existing land uses. Vacant Property Proposed zoning designation: R1-Suburban Density Residential Permitted and conditional uses: R1-Suburban Density Residential Zone, residential uses at a density of 1 unit per 9000 square feet, churches, schools, preschools and daycare centers. Adjacent Properties Analysis Current zoning designations: North, South and West: TA-Transitional Agriculture East: - R2-Low Density Residential Permitted and conditional uses: TA- Agricultural uses, recreational uses and residential uses at a density of 2 dwelling units per acre. R2-Low Density Residential Zone, residential uses at a density of 1 unit per 6000 square feet, churches, schools, preschools and daycare centers. Comprehensive Plan Designation: North, South, East and West: Low to Medium Density Residential (R1-R3) Existing land uses: North: Residential development 20,000 square foot minimum lot siz e. East: Church, Residential Development 6000 square foot minimum lot size West: Residential development 20,000 square foot minimum lot size. South: Agriculture EVALUATION: Positive Implications: · This application is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: The subject property is designated for low to medium density residential redevelopment. · This property has access to existing municipal infrastructure: City water and sewer services are available to service the rezoning area. · The uses allowed in the R1 district would be consistent with the level of service provided by 13th Street and Independence Avenue: These roads would be able to support the additional traffic generated by this subdivision. · Provides a buffer between larger lots to the west and the smaller lots to the east: The development of this subdivision will provide a buffer between the larger lots to the west that were developed prior to the availability of sewer and water and the smaller lots to the east developed with sewer and water. · This application may result in a monetary benefit to applicant: As always this change has the potential to benefit the applicant monetarily. Negative Implications: · No negative consequences foreseen. RECOMMENDATION: That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City Council change the zoning on the this site from TA-Transitional Agriculture to R1- Suburban Residential Zone. ___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director Item E3 Public Hearing on Changes to the Grand Island Zoning Map for Property Being Platted as Richmond Third Subdivision Dave Albers, as the owner is requesting a change of zoning for property located at along Diers Avenue, South of Faidley Avenue, and West of Highway 281, being platted as Richmond Third Subdivision. This application proposes to change the zoning from TA Transitional Agricultural to B2 General Business. This change is in conformance with the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. The Regional Planning Commission at their regular meeting held June 4, 2003 unanimously voted to approve and recommend the Grand Island City Council approve this amendment to the Grand Island Zoning Map. It is appropriate to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under Ordinances. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council June 5, 2003 Honorable Jay Vavricek, Mayor and Members of the Council 100 E. 1st Street Grand Island NE 68801 Dear Mayor and Members of the Council: RE: An amendment to the Zoning Map for land being platted as Richmond Third Subdivision located along Diers Avenue, South of Faidley Avenue, and West of Hwy 281, from TA Transitional Agricultural to B2 General Business. At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held June 4, 2003 the above item was considered following a public hearing. This application proposes to rezone property located in the NW ¼ SE ¼ Section 13, Township 11, Range 10, from TA Transitional Agricultural to B2 General Business Nobody from the public spoke for or against this item. Following further discussion a motion was made by Haskins 2nd by Lechner to approve and recommend that the City of Grand Island approve this amendment to the Grand Island Zoning Map. The Planning Commission passed this motion with 10 members voting in favor (Amick, Haskins, Lechner, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Wagoner). Yours truly, Chad Nabity AICP Planning Director cc: City Attorney Director of Public Works Director of Utilities Director of Building Inspections Manager of Postal Operations Rockwell & Associates Agenda Item # 6 PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: May 19, 2003 SUBJECT: Zoning Change (C-10-2003GI) PROPOSAL: To rezone approximately 15.5 acres of unplatted ground west of Diers Avenue and South of Faidley Avenue from TA-Transitional Agriculture to B2-General Commercial. OVERVIEW: Site Analysis Current zoning designation: TA- Transitional Agriculture Permitted and conditional uses: TA- Agricultural uses, recreational uses and residential uses at a density of 2 dwelling units per acre. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Commercial Existing land uses. Vacant Property Proposed zoning designation: B2-General Business Permitted and conditional uses: B2-General Business including outdoor display and sales, Office, Residential at a density of up to 43 units per acre, Fabrication incidental to permitted uses. Adjacent Properties Analysis Current zoning designations: North, South and East: B2 General Business West: -TA-Transitional Agriculture Permitted and conditional uses: TA- Agricultural uses, recreational uses and residential uses at a density of 2 dwelling units per acre. B2-General Business including outdoor display and sales, Office, Residential at a density of up to 43 units per acre, Fabrication incidental to permitted uses. Comprehensive Plan Designation: North, East, South: Commercial West: Medium Density Residential to Office Uses Existing land uses: North: New Commercial Development, East: Commercial Development, West: Agriculture South: Commercial Development EVALUATION: Positive Implications: · This application is in conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: This site is designated as commercial within the plan · The allowed uses would be consistent with the level of service intended for Diers Avenue: Diers Avenue exceeds the minimum standards for a commercial street and is intended to function as an arterial street. · This application may result in a monetary benefit to applicant: As always this change has the potential to benefit the applicant monetarily. · This application is necessary for the completion of Diers Avenue: Rezoning this property is a precursor to the development of this property and the completion of Diers Avenue. Negative Implications: · No negative consequences foreseen. RECOMMENDATION: That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City Council change the zoning on the this site from TA-Transitional Agriculture to B2- General Business Zone. ___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director Item E4 Public Hearing on Request of Nathan Detroit's, Inc. dba Nathan Detroit's, 316 North Pine Street for Addition to Class "C-31274" Liquor License Robert Mahood representing Nathan Detroit's, 316 North Pine Street, has submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for an addition to their Class "C-31274" Liquor License. The request is for an addition of sidewalk area approximately 110' x 9' on the east side of their building located at 316 North Pine Street. This application has been reviewed by the Legal, Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. It is appropriate at this time to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council Item E5 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 4604 Stoneridge Path - Donald and Donna Willnerd Acquisition of utility easement located at 4604 Stoneridge Path, is required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement will be used to locate underground primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. It is appropriate to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Item E6 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 608 Ravenwood Drive - Scott and Terri Bilsend. Acquisition of utility easement located at 608 Ravenwood Drive, is required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement will be used to locate underground primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. It is appropriate to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Item E7 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 546 Ravenwood Court - Anschutz Acquisition of utility easement located at 546 Ravenwood Court, is required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement will be used to locate underground primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. It is appropriate to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Item E8 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 607 Hermitage Place - Jon and Vergeanne Baker Acquisition of utility easement located at 607 Hermitage Place, is required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement will be used to locate underground primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. It is appropriate to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Item E9 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 208 West 13th - Trinity Lutheran Church Acquisition of utility easement located in the southeast corner of the parking lot located northeast of Trinity Lutheran School, 208 West 13th Street, is required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement will be used for a new transformer. It is appropriate to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Item F1 #8815 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 441 - Faidley Avenue - Diers Avenue to Claude Road, Extended Background: The City has received a request for City water service from Larry Bird, owner of the properties within Crane Valley 6th and 7th Subdivisions. The construction would extend the 10” main in Diers Avenue, to the west approximately 700’. Then turn south and tie into the existing 10” main in Claude Road extended. This project will service the developing area along Faidley and complete a major loop in the water system. Discussion: It is planned that an assessment district be created to serve the Crane Valley 6th and 7th Subdivisions on the north side of Faidley. This is the Department’s standard method for installing water mains to areas requesting City service. The eligible cost of construction will be charged to the property owners within the district. The assessments are collected over a five year period, at 7% simple interest on the un-paid balance. It is also recommended that a connection fee district be created for the two large lots on the south side of Faidley. These tracts have the potential to be re-subdivided. This would allow the City to recapture some additional construction cost if they were made into smaller lots. However, the connection fees would not be collected until they actual connect to the new main. Recommendation: The appropriate information has been submitted to the Legal Department for preparation of Ordinance 8815 for Water Main District 441 and Ordinance 8816 for District 442T, necessary for defining and creating the two Districts. It is recommended the ordinances be submitted to the City Council at the June 24, 2003 meeting. Fiscal Effects: Sufficient funds are available in the FY 02-03 budget. Alternatives: Do not extend City water service to the area. See attached ORDINANCE. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 8815 An ordinance creating Water Main District No. 441 in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; defining the boundaries of the district; providing for the laying of water mains in said district; approving plans and specifications and securing bids; assessing the cost of such improvements; providing for certification to the Register of Deeds; and providing the effective date hereof. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. Water Main District No. 441 in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby created for the laying of ten (10.0) inch diameter water mains with its appurtenances in Crane Valley Sixth Subdivision, and a part of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Thirteen (13), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M., all in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. SECTION 2. The boundaries of such water main district shall be more particularly described as follows: ? This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ? ORDINANCE NO. 8815 (Cont.) - 2 - Beginning at the northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4, SE 1/4) Section Thirteen (13), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. , Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; thence southerly along the westerly line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4, SE 1/4) Section Thirteen (13), a distance of two hundred fifty (250.0) feet to a northwest corner of Lot Nine (9) Richmond Subdivision; thence easterly along a northerly line of said Lot Nine (9) Richmond Subdivision, a distance of one hundred eighty-three and ninety-four hundredths (183.94) feet to a corner of said Lot Nine (9) Richmond Subdivision; thence northerly along a westerly line of said Lot Nine (9) Richmond Subdivision, a distance of two hundred fifty and fifteen hundredths (250.15) feet, to a point on the Southerly right-of-way line of Faidley Avenue; thence easterly along the said southerly right-of-way line of Faidley Avenue, a distance of five hundred two and seven tenths (502.7) feet; thence northerly along the easterly line of Crane Valley 6th Subdivision and its extension, a distance of two hundred seventy-two (272.0) feet to a point of deflection; thence northwesterly a distance of eleven and twenty- eight hundredths (11.28) feet to the northerly line of Lot One (1) Crane Valley 6th Subdivision; thence westerly along the northerly line of Lot One (1) and Lot (2) of said Crane Valley 6th Subdivision, and their extensions, a distance of six hundred eighty-four and seventy-six hundredths (684.76) feet to the northwest corner of said Lot Two (2) Crane Valley 6th Subdivision; thence southerly, along the westerly line of said Lot Two (2) Crane Valley 6th Subdivision, a distance of two hundred eighty-seven (287.0) feet to the said Point of Beginning., being the said point of beginning, as shown on the plat dated June 12, 2003, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 3. Said improvement shall be made in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Engineer for the City, who shall estimate the cost thereof. Bids for the construction of said water main shall be taken and contracts entered into in the manner provided by law. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 8815 (Cont.) - 3 - SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication, without the plat, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent. SECTION 6. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska. SECTION 7. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, notice of the creation of said district shall be published in the Grand Island Independent, without the plat, as provided by law. Enacted June 24, 2003. ____________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item F2 #8816 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 442T - Faidley Avenue - Diers Avenue to Claude Road, Extended Background: The City has received a request for City water service from Larry Bird, owner of the properties within Crane Valley 6th and 7th Subdivisions. The construction would extend the 10” main in Diers Avenue, to the west approximately 700’. Then turn south and tie into the existing 10” main in Claude Road extended. This project will service the developing area along Faidley and complete a major loop in the water system. Discussion: It is planned that an assessment district be created to serve the Crane Valley 6th and 7th Subdivisions on the north side of Faidley. This is the Department’s standard method for installing water mains to areas requesting City service. The eligible cost of construction will be charged to the property owners within the district. The assessments are collected over a five year period, at 7% simple interest on the un-paid balance. It is also recommended that a connection fee district be created for the two large lots on the south side of Faidley. These tracts have the potential to be re-subdivided. This would allow the City to recapture some additional construction cost if they were made into smaller lots. However, the connection fees would not be collected until they actual connect to the new main. Recommendation: The appropriate information has been submitted to the Legal Department for preparation of Ordinance 8815 for Water Main District 441 and Ordinance 8816 for District 442T, necessary for defining and creating the two Districts. It is recommended the ordinances be submitted to the City Council at the June 24, 2003 meeting. Fiscal Effects: Sufficient funds are available in the FY 02-03 budget. Alternatives: Do not extend City water service to the area. See attached ORDINANCE. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 8816 An ordinance creating Water Main District No. 442T in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; defining the boundaries of the district; providing for the laying of water mains in said district; approving plans and specifications and securing bids; providing for the connection fee for connecting to such water main; providing for certification to the Register of Deeds; and providing the effective date hereof. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. Water Main District No. 442T in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby created for the laying of ten (10.0) inch diameter water mains with its appurtenances in Richmond Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. SECTION 2. The boundaries of such water main district shall be more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot One (1) Crane Valley 6th Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, said point being on the northerly right-of-way line of Faidley Avenue; thence westerly along the northerly right-of- way line of said Faidley Avenue, a distance of five hundred two and seven tenths ? This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ? ORDINANCE NO. 8816 (Cont.) - 2 - (502.7) feet; thence southerly along a westerly line of Lot Nine (9) Richmond Subdivision, and its extension, a distance of three hundred eighty (380.0) feet; thence easterly along the southerly line of Lot Thirteen (13) said Richmond Subdivision, and its extension, a distance of five hundred two and seven tenths (502.7) feet; thence northerly a distance of three hundred eighty (380.0) feet to the said Point of Beginning, as shown on the plat dated June 12, 2003, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 3. Said improvement shall be made in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Engineer for the City, who shall estimate the cost thereof. Bids for the construction of said water main shall be taken and contracts entered into in the manner provided by law. SECTION 4. The cost of construction of such water main connection district shall be reported to the City Council, and the Council, sitting as a Board of Equalization, shall determine benefits to abutting property by reason of such improvement pursuant to Section 16- 6,103, R.R.S. 1943. The special benefits shall not be levied as special assessments but shall be certified by resolution of the City Council to the Hall County Register of Deeds. A connection fee in the amount of the special benefit accruing to each property in the district shall be paid to the City of Grand Island at such time as such property becomes connected to the water main in such district. No property thus benefited by water main improvements shall be connected to the water main until the connection fee is paid. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication, without the plat, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent. SECTION 6. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska. ORDINANCE NO. 8816 (Cont.) - 3 - SECTION 7. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, notice of the creation of said district shall be published in the Grand Island Independent, without the plat, as provided by law. Enacted June 24, 2003. ____________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item F3 #8817 - Consideration of Creating Street Improvement District 1249, Cannon Road from North Road to Mansfield Road Council action is needed to create a Street Improvement District. If created, a notice will be mailed to all affected property owners and a 20-day protest period allowed. At the June 10, 2003 City Council meeting, Council directed staff to create an asphalt Street Improvement District to make needed improvements to the street. This asphalt district would cover costs to fill in the median with asphalt and overlay the existing street with asphalt. Costs for filling in the median will be assessed to the benefiting properties. The City will be responsible for costs related to drainage improvements and the resurfacing. The property owners would be responsible for removing their own sod and sprinklers. It is recommended that Council approve creation of the Street Improvement District. A ten (10) year assessment period is recommended. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 8817 An ordinance to create Street Improvement District No. 1249; to define the boundaries of the district; to provide for the improvement of a street within the district by asphalting, grading, 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. 1249 in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby created. SECTION 2. The boundaries of the district shall be as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot Eleven (11) Sussex Place Subdivision; thence west on a prolongation of the south line of Lot Eleven (11) Sussex Place Subdivision to the west line of Mansfield Road; thence north on the west line of Mansfield Road for a distance of Seven Hundred Forty-Four and Two Hundredths (744.02) feet; thence east on a line Three Hundred (300.0) feet north of and parallel to the north line of Cannon Road to the east line of North Road; thence south on the east line of North Road to the north line of State Street; thence east on the north line of State Street for a distance of Sixty (60.0) feet; thence south on · This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds · ORDINANCE NO. 8817 (Cont.) - 2 - a line Sixty (60.0) feet east of and parallel to the east line of North Road to a point where a prolongation of the south line of Burris Subdivision intersects said line, also being a prolongation of the north line of R & B Subdivision; thence west on the north line of R & B Subdivision and R & B Second Subdivision to the point of beginning, as shown on the plat dated June 16, 2003, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. The following street in the district shall be improved by grading, asphalting and other incidental work in connection therewith: Cannon Road from Mansfield Road to North Road, 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. 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 ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage and publication, without the plat, as provided by law. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 8817 (Cont.) - 3 - Enacted: June 24, 2003. ____________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item F4 #8818 - Consideration of Creating Sanitary Sewer District 509, Lincoln Heights Subdivision, Lassonde Subdivision and Unsubdivided Land in Section 10-11-9 Council action is needed to create a Sanitary Sewer District. If created, a notice will be mailed to all affected property owners and a 30-day protest period allowed. Fred Hoppe, developer with Orchard Development LLC, has requested the creation of this district to serve his property in Northeast Grand Island. Development of the Hoppe property is dependent on access to the sewer main in Capital Avenue across Lassonde Subdivision. Until such time as the line can be extended, to this property will be unable to develop at urban densities. Mr. Hoppe has been in negotiations with the owner of the Lassonde Subdivision for easements across the property needed for the installation of sewer mains. Creation of the District will allow the project to proceed with easement acquisition costs captured through the assessments. It is recommended that Council approve creation of the Sanitary Sewer District. A ten (10) year assessment period is recommended. All costs will be assessed to the benefiting properties. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 8818 An ordinance creating Sanitary Sewer District No. 509 of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska; defining the boundaries thereof; providing for the laying of sanitary sewer mains in said district; providing for plans and specifications and securing bids; providing for the assessment of special taxes for constructing such sewer and collection thereof; and providing for publication and the effective date of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. Sanitary Sewer District No. 509 is hereby created for the construction of ten (10.0) inch sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances thereto in Lassonde Subdivision, Lincoln Heights Subdivision, and a part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter (E1/2, NW1/4) of Section Ten (10), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M., all in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. SECTION 2. The boundaries of such sanitary sewer district shall be as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot One (1) Lincoln Heights Subdivision; thence west on the south line of said Lot One (1) for a distance of Four Hundred Three and Fifty Four Hundredths (403.54) feet; thence northwesterly on a ? This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ? ORDINANCE NO. 8818 (Cont.) - 2 - southerly line of said Lot One (1) for a distance of Forty Five and Fifty One Hundredths (45.51) feet; thence westerly on the south line of said Lot One (1) to the southwest corner of said Lot One (1) Lincoln Heights Subdivision; thence north on the west line of Lot One (1) Lincoln Heights Subdivision to the south line of 14th Street; thence east on the south line of 14th Street to a point on the west line of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter (E1/2, NW1/4) of Section 10- 11-9; thence north on the west line of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter (E1/2, NW1/4) of Section 10-11-9 for a distance of Sixty (60.0) feet to the north line of 14th Street; thence west on the north line of 14th Street for a distance of Thirty Five (35.0) feet; thence north on the west line of Lot One (1) Lincoln Heights Subdivision to the northwest corner of said Lot One (1); thence east on the north line of Lot One (1) to the east line of Lot Eight (8) Norwood Subdivision; thence north on the east line of Norwood Subdivision and Norwood Second Subdivision to the southwest corner of Lassonde Subdivision; thence continuing north on the west line of Lassonde Subdivision and a prolongation thereof to the north line of Capital Avenue; thence east on the north line of Capital Avenue to the west line of the Ord Branch of the Union Pacific Railroad; thence south on the west line of the Ord Branch of the Union Pacific Railroad to the point of beginning, all as shown on the plat dated June 16, 2003, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. Said improvements shall be made in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the Engineer for the City who shall estimate the cost thereof, and submit the same to the City Council, and thereafter, bids for the construction of such sanitary sewer shall be taken and contracts entered into in the manner provided by law. SECTION 4. The cost of construction of such sanitary sewer district shall be assessed against the property within the district abutting upon the easement or other right-of-way within which such sanitary sewer main has been constructed, to the extent of benefits to such property by reason of such improvement, and a special tax shall be levied at one time to pay for such cost of construction as soon as can be ascertained as provided by law; and such special tax and assessments shall constitute a sinking fund for the payment of any warrants or bonds with interest, issued for the purpose of paying the cost of such sewer in such district; and such special assessments shall be paid and collected in a fund to be designated and known as the Sewer and ORDINANCE NO. 8818 (Cont.) - 3 - Water Extension Fund and out of which all warrants issued for the purpose of paying the cost of sanitary sewer shall be paid. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage, approval and publication, without the plat, as provided by law. SECTION 6. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska. SECTION 7. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, 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: June 25, 2003. ____________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item F5 #8819 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Being Platted as Secundino Subdivision (First Reading) This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Annexation of property being platted as Secundino Subdivision an addition to the City of Grand Island. The property is located North of 13th Street, and West of Sky Park Rd, in the E 1/2 SE 1/4 Section 4, Township 11, Range . The Regional Planning Commission at their meeting of June 4, 2003, voted to approve and recommend the city council approve this annexation. Approval is recommended Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 8819 An ordinance to annex Secundino Subdivision into the City of Grand Island; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and the effective date of this ordinance. WHEREAS, Timothy Burke and Julia M. Burke, f/k/a Julia M. Woolley, husband and wife, as owners, have caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising a part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter (E1/2, SE1/4) of Section Four (4), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of SECUNDINO SUBDIVISION, which is proposed to be an addition to the City of Grand Island; and WHEREAS, after public hearing on June 4, 2003, the Regional Planning Commission recommended the approval of annexing such addition into the City of Grand Island; and WHEREAS, after public hearing on June 24, 2003, the City Council found and determined that such annexation be approved. * This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds * ORDINANCE NO. 8819 (Cont.) - 2 - BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. That Secundino Subdivision is hereby annexed into the City of Grand Island, and shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges, and shall be subject to all the laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the City of Grand Island SECTION 2. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as provided by law. Enacted: June 24, 2003. ____________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item F6 #8820 - Consideration of Change of Land Use Designation for Property Proposed for Platting as American Independence Subdivision from TA to R1 This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Gary Valasek, has submitted a request to rezone approximately 9.2 acres of land located in the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 11, Township 11, Range 10 from TA Transitional Agricultural to R1 Suburban Residential. The purpose of the request is to rezone the property to allow fro residential use. The Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of June 4, 2003, voted to approve the request. Approval is recommended. See attached ORDINANCE. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council June 5, 2003 Honorable Jay Vavricek, Mayor and Members of the Council 100 E. 1st Street Grand Island NE 68801 Dear Mayor and Members of the Council: RE: An amendment to the Zoning Map for properties proposed for platting as American Independence Subdivision, located along the proposed Independence Avenue, and north of 13th Street from TA Transitional Agricultural to R1 Suburban Residential. At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held June 4, 2003 the above item was considered following a public hearing. This application proposes to rezone property located in the SE ¼ SW ¼ Section 11, Township 11, Range 10. Nobody from the public spoke for or against this item. Following further discussion a motion was made by Haskins 2nd by Ruge to approve and recommend that the City of Grand Island approve this amendment to the Grand Island Zoning Map. The Planning Commission passed this motion with 9 members voting in favor (Amick, Haskins, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Wagoner), and 1 member abstaining (Lechner). Yours truly, Chad Nabity AICP Planning Director cc: City Attorney Director of Public Works Director of Utilities Director of Building Inspections Manager of Postal Operations Rockwell & Associates Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 8820 An ordinance rezoning certain tracts of land within the zoning jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island; changing the land use classification of a tract of land comprising the southerly One Thousand Three Hundred Eighteen (1318.0) feet of the westerly Three Hundred Six (306.0) feet of the easterly Three Hundred Forty Six (346.0) feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4, SW1/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, from TA-Transitional Agricultural Zone to R1-Suburban Residential Zone; directing the such zoning change and classification be shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island; amending the provisions of Section 36-7; and providing for publication and an effective date of this ordinance. WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on June 4, 2003, held a public hearing and made a recommendation on the proposed zoning of such area; and WHEREAS, notice as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943, has been given to the Boards of Education of School Districts in Hall County, Nebraska; and WHEREAS, after public hearing on June 24, 2003, the City Council found and determined the change in zoning be approved and made. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. The following tract of land is hereby rezoned and reclassified and changed from TA-Transitional Agricultural Zone to R1-Suburban Residential Zone: The southerly One Thousand Three Hundred Eighteen (1318.0) feet of the westerly Three Hundred Six (306.0) feet of the easterly Three Hundred Forty Six (346.0) feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4, SW1/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Eleven (11) North, ORDINANCE NO. 8820 (Cont.) - 2 - Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, containing approximately 9.2 acres more or less. SECTION 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, as established by Section 36-7 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is, hereby ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance. SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as provided by law. Enacted: June 24, 2003. ____________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item F7 #8821 - Consideration of Change of Land Use Designation for Property Being Platted as Richmond Third Subdivision from TA to B2 This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. David Albers, has submitted a request to rezone approximately 15.5 acres of land located in the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 13, Township 11, Range 10 from TA Transitional Agricultural to B2 General Business. The purpose of the request is to rezone the property to allow for the completion of Diers Avenue. The Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of June 4, 2003, voted unanimously to approve the request. Approval is recommended. See attached ORDINANCE. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council June 5, 2003 Honorable Jay Vavricek, Mayor and Members of the Council 100 E. 1st Street Grand Island NE 68801 Dear Mayor and Members of the Council: RE: An amendment to the Zoning Map for land being platted as Richmond Third Subdivision located along Diers Avenue, South of Faidley Avenue, and West of Hwy 281, from TA Transitional Agricultural to B2 General Business. At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held June 4, 2003 the above item was considered following a public hearing. This application proposes to rezone property located in the NW ¼ SE ¼ Section 13, Township 11, Range 10, from TA Transitional Agricultural to B2 General Business Nobody from the public spoke for or against this item. Following further discussion a motion was made by Haskins 2nd by Lechner to approve and recommend that the City of Grand Island approve this amendment to the Grand Island Zoning Map. The Planning Commission passed this motion with 10 members voting in favor (Amick, Haskins, Lechner, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Wagoner). Yours truly, Chad Nabity AICP Planning Director cc: City Attorney Director of Public Works Director of Utilities Director of Building Inspections Manager of Postal Operations Rockwell & Associates Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 8821 An ordinance rezoning certain tracts of land within the zoning jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island; changing the land use classification of a tract of land comprising that portion of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW1/4, SE1/4) of Section Thirteen (13), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, lying south of the southerly line of Richmond Subdivision and the southerly line of Richmond Second Subdivision, and west of the westerly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 281, from TA-Transitional Agricultural Zone to B2-General Business Zone; directing the such zoning change and classification be shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island; amending the provisions of Section 36-7; and providing for publication and an effective date of this ordinance. WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on June 4, 2003, held a public hearing and made a recommendation on the proposed zoning of such area; and WHEREAS, notice as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943, has been given to the Boards of Education of School Districts in Hall County, Nebraska; and WHEREAS, after public hearing on June 24, 2003, the City Council found and determined the change in zoning be approved and made. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. The following tract of land is hereby rezoned and reclassified and changed from TA-Transitional Agricultural Zone to B2-General Business Zone: That portion of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW1/4, SE1/4) of Section Thirteen (13), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, lying south of the southerly line of Richmond Subdivision and ORDINANCE NO. 8821 (Cont.) - 2 - the southerly line of Richmond Second Subdivision, and west of the westerly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 281, said tract containing 15.5 acres more or less. SECTION 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, as established by Section 36-7 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is, hereby ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance. SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as provided by law. Enacted: June 24, 2003. ____________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item F8 #8822 - Consideration of Assessments for Water Main District 437, Platte Valley Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision This item refers to item D-1 under Board of Equalization. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 8822 An ordinance to assess and levy a special tax to pay the cost of construction of Water Main District No. 437 of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska; to provide for the collection of such special tax; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and the effective date of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. There is hereby assessed upon the following described lots, tracts, and parcels of land specifically benefited, for the purpose of paying the cost of construction of said water main in said Water Main District 437, as adjudged by the Mayor and Council of said City, to the extent of benefits thereto by reason of such improvement, after due notice having been given thereof as provided by law; and a special tax for such cost of construction is hereby levied at one time upon such lots, tracts and lands as follows: Name Description Assessment Robert & Judith Poland Lot 1, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 28,339.35 * This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds * ORDINANCE NO. 8822 (Cont.) - 2 - Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 2, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 15,941.64 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 3, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 14,987.91 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 4, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 20,325.99 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 5, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 20,569.94 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 6, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 20,671.36 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 7, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 20,403.69 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 14, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 21,868.12 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 15, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 22,072.02 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 16, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 23,867.04 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 17, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 14,667.55 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 18, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 15,449.94 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 19, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 59,278.09 Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Lot 20, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 14,898.50 City of Grand Island – Utilities Department Lot 8, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 13,821.79 City of Grand Island – Utilities Department Lot 11, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 20,391.36 City of Grand Island – Utilities Department Lot 13, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 26,405.03 Randall & Jean Kathman Lot 9, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 13,733.03 Nebraska Colorado Cellular, Inc. Lot 10, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 26,279.91 City of Grand Island – Public Works Department Lot 22, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision 6,917.68 ORDINANCE NO. 8822 (Cont.) - 3 - Louis & Virginia Graham Part of the NW1/4, NW1/4 of Section 5, Township 10 North, Range 9 West of the 6th P.M. in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the southerly right-of-way line of Schimmer Drive, said point being 596.55 feet west of the northeast corner of Lot 20, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision; thence deflecting left 90º and running southerly, a distance of 157.0 feet; thence southwesterly along the arc of a curve, being 300.0 feet distant and parallel with the easterly right-of-way line of Juergen Road, a chord distance of 280.11 feet; thence continuing southwesterly, a distance of 11.62 feet to a point on the northerly line of Lot 21, said Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision; thence westerly along the northerly line of Lot 21, said Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision to the easterly right-of-way line of Juergen Road; thence northerly along the easterly right-of-way line of said Juergen Road to a point of deflection; thence northeasterly along the right-of- way line of said Juergen Road, a distance of 56.57 feet; thence northerly along the right-of-way line of said Juergen Road, a distance of 7.0 feet; thence easterly along the southerly right-of-way line of Schimmer Drive, to the point of beginning. 13,700.16 TOTAL $434,590.10 SECTION 2. The special tax shall become delinquent as follows: One-tenth of the total amount shall become delinquent in fifty days; one-tenth in one year; one-tenth in two years; one-tenth in three years; one-tenth in four years; one-tenth in five years; one-tenth in six years; one-tenth in seven years; one-tenth in eight years; and one-tenth in nine years, respectively after the date of such levy. SECTION 3. The entire amount so assessed and levied against any lot, tract or parcel of land may be paid within fifty days from the date of this levy without interest, and the lien of special tax thereby satisfied and released. Each of said installments, except the first, shall draw interest at the rate of seven percent (7%) per annum from the time of such levy until they ORDINANCE NO. 8822 (Cont.) - 4 - shall become delinquent. After the same become delinquent, interest at the rate of fourteen (14%) per annum shall be paid thereof, until the same is collected and paid. SECTION 4. The treasurer of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby directed to collect the amount of said taxes herein set forth as provided by law. SECTION 5. Such special assessments shall be paid into a fund to be designated as the "Water Fund 437". SECTION 6. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed. SECTION 7. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as provided by law. Enacted: June 24, 2003. ____________________________________ Jay Vavricek, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G1 Receipt of Official Document - Resignation Letter of Councilmember Gale Larson Receipt of Official Document - Letter of Resignation submitted by Gale Larson effective June 17, 2003. See attached LETTER. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek City of Grand Island City Council Item G2 Receipt of Official Document - Community Redevelopment Authority Resolution No. 48 Receipt of Official Document - Community Redevelopment Authority Resolution No. 48 dated June 3, 2003. See attached Resolution No. 48. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson City of Grand Island City Council Item G3 Approving Appointment of Mark Stelk and Brent Linder to Business Improvement District #2 Board It is recommended that Mark Stelk and Brent Linder be appointed to the Business Improvement District #2 Board to fill the unexpired term of Helen Pohl and Sharon Walsh respectively, who have resigned from the Board. The terms would begin immediately and expire with the conclusion of BID #2 or on September 30, 2003. BID #5 will take the place of BID #2 on October 1, 2003 and these appointments would carry over with an expiration date of December 31, 2003. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson City of Grand Island City Council Item G4 Approving Minutes of June 10, 2003 City Council Regular Meeting The Minutes of June 10, 2003 City Council Regular Meeting are submitted for approval. See attached MINUTES. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 10, 2003 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 June 10, 2003. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on June 4, 2003. Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Councilmembers Whitesides, Pielstick, Larson, Nickerson, Seifert, Hornady, Walker and Haase. Councilmembers Meyer and Pauly were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Public Works Director Steve Riehle, City Attorney Doug Walker and Finance Director David Springer. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by the INVOCATION given by Pastor Sheri Lodel, Calvary Lutheran Church, 1304 North Custer Avenue. RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: Two individuals reserved time to speak on agenda items. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Proclamation “United States Army Week” June 9-15, 2003. Mayor Vavricek proclaimed the week of June 9-15, 2003 as “United States Army Week”. Sgt. Clauss with the Grand Island Recruiting Station was present to receive the proclamation. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing on Request of Ronald King dba King’s Bar, 316 East 2nd Street for a Class “C” Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that Ronald King dba King’s Bar, 316 East 2nd Street had submitted an application with the City Clerk’s Office for a Class “C” Liquor License which allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages on and off sale within the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on May 14, 2003; notice to applicant of date, time and place of hearing mailed on May 14, 2003; notice to the general public of date, time and place of hearing published on May 31, 2003; and Chapter 4 of the City Code. Ronald King, 316 East 2nd Street was present to answer questions. No further public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Request of Greg J. Penner dba Fine Liquors, 1939 North Broadwell Avenue for a Class “D” Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that Greg J. Penner dba Fine Liquors, 1939 North Broadwell Avenue had submitted an application with the City Clerk’s Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, June 10, 2003 Office for a Class “D” Liquor License which allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages Off Sale only within the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on May 19, 2003; notice to applicant of date, time and place of hearing mailed on May 19, 2003; notice to the general public of date, time and place of hearing published on May 31, 2003; and Chapter 4 of the City Code. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Request of Mike and Janel Tagart for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for Temporary Use of Existing Home During Construction of a New Home Located at 3045 West Schimmer Drive. Craig Lewis, Building Department Director reported that Mike and Janel Tagart, 3045 West Schimmer Drive, had submitted a request with the City Clerk's Office for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the temporary use of their existing home during the construction of a new house located on the same property. The property was currently zoned T-A Transitional Agriculture. One of the restrictions of that zoning classification was to allow only one principal building on one zoning lot. As a single family dwelling exists on the property, a permit to build a new single family dwelling could not be issued without the consent of the City Council in the form of an approved conditional use permit. City code provided for conditional uses for temporary buildings and uses not to exceed two years in undeveloped areas. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at the Northesast Corner of Goldcore Drive and Wildwood Drive (Randall and Jean Kathman) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement located along the east side of Goldcore Drive, in the northeast corner of Goldcore Drive and Wildwood Drive, was required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to locate underground primary electrical cable and a pad-mounted transformer to serve the new building. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located off Engleman Road South of Stolley Park Road. (Raymond and Dianne Stahla) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement located off of Engleman Road, south of Stolley Park Road, was required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to create two-way feeds and would allow replacement of cable without day long outages. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3560 Kaufman Avenue. (Nebraska 6 Cellular Corporation) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement located along the east property line of property located at 3560 Kaufman Avenue, was required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used for a pad-mounted transformer and underground cable. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3721 and 3755 West 13th Street. (Shafer Properties LLC) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement located on 13th Street and Cedar Ridge Court at 3721 and 3755 West 13th Street, was required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, June 10, 2003 This easement would be used to locate underground cable and pad mounted transformers to serve electricity to the site. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1019, 1115, 1116, and 1203 Cedar Ridge Court. (Shafer Properties LLC) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement located along the front lots located at 1019, 1115, 1116, and 1203 Cedar Ridge Court was required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to locate underground cable and pad mounted transformers to serve electricity to the site. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located at 2707 and 2709 South Locust Street. (Eloy Uribe and Oralia Erives) Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that William E. Lawrey and Sandra L. Lawrey, the owners of property located at 2719 South Locust Street, had requested that the City acquire an easement from Eloy Uribe and Oralia Erives, the owners of property lo cated at 2707 and 2709 South Locust Street. This easement would allow for the installation of sanitary sewer mains to serve the Lawrey’s new business. The owners of 2707 and 2709 South Locust Street had been contacted regarding the terms of this easement. No public testimony was heard. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Pielstick moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered #8813 – Consideration of Creating Street Improvement District 1248, Faidley Avenue from the Moore’s Creek Drainway East to Diers Avenue #8814 – Consideration of Salary Ordinance Pertaining to Executive Assistant 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 Seifert seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Mayor: Is there any one in the audience interested in these Ordinances? No public testimony was heard. City Clerk: Ordinance #8813 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. City Clerk: Ordinance #8813 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Motion was made by Councilmember Whitesides to deny Ordinance #8814, second by Pielstick. Councilmember Whitesides recommended the salary for the Executive Assistant position be comparable to the City Clerk’s salary. City Administrator Marlan Ferguson stated that a comparability study was being done for all non-union positions. Councilmember Pielstick Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, June 10, 2003 questioned the position of Community Projects Secretary and the need for that position since there was no longer a Community Projects Director. Mr. Ferguson stated that position would stay in place due to the reorganization of the front line in the Administration/Legal suite. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Whitesides and Pielstick voted aye. Councilmembers Larson, Nickerson, Seifert, Hornady, Walker and Haase voted no. Motion failed. Motion was made by Larson, second by Seifert to approve Ordinance #8814. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Larson, Nickerson, Seifert, Hornady, Walker, and Haase voted aye. Councilmembers Whitesides and Pielstick voted no. Motion adopted. City Clerk: Ordinance #8814 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 Larson, Nickerson, Seifert, Hornady, Walker, and Haase voted aye. Councilmembers Whitesides and Pielstick voted no. Motion adopted. City Clerk: Ordinance #8814 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 Larson, Nickerson, Seifert, Hornady, Walker, and Haase voted aye. Councilmembers Whitesides and Pielstick voted no. Motion adopted. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordinances #8813 and #8814 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-14 was removed from the agenda to a future meeting. Motion by Seifert, second by Walker, carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-14. Receipt of Official Document – Hall County Election Commissioner Certificate of Election for May 6, 2003 Special Election. Approving Minutes of May 20, 2003 City Council Regular Meeting. Approving Minutes of June 3, 2003 City Council Study Session. Councilmember Nickerson abstained. Approving Request of Ronald King dba King’s Bar, 316 East 2nd Street for a Class “C” Liquor License. Approving Request of Greg J. Penner dba Fine Liquors, 1939 North Broadwell Avenue for a Class “D” Liquor License. Approving Request of Mike and Janel Tagart for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for Temporary Use of Existing Home During Construction of a New Home Located at 3045 West Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, June 10, 2003 Schimmer Drive. It was noted that a maximum of two years from the date of approval was recommended. #2003-136 – Approving Interlocal Agreement with Grand Island School District Relative to Joint Purchasing. #2003-148 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located in the Northeast Corner of Coldcore Drive and Wildwood Drive. (Randall and Jean Kathman) #2003-149 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located off Engleman Road South of Stolley park Road. (Raymond and Dianne Stahla) #2003-150 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3560 Kaufman Avenue. (Nebraska 6 Cellular Corporation) #2003-151 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3721 and 3755 West 13th Street. (Shafer Properties LLC) #2003-152 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1019, 1115, 1116, and 1203 Cedar Ridge Court. (Shafer Properties LLC) #2003-153 – Approving Continuation of Street Improvement District #1246, South Locust Street from Stolley Park Road to Fonner Park Road. #2003-154 – Approving Cooperative Service Field Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services for Wildlife Damage Control in an Amount of $2,500.00. #2003-155 – Approving Lease Agreement at Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant with Department of Administrative Services for the Nebraska State Patrol in an Amount of $500.00. #2003-156 – Approving Bid Award for Substation Secondary Spill Containment 03-PCC-01 with Lange Containment of Denver, Colorado in an Amount of $147,965.00. #2003-157 – Approving Change Order #1 for Power Plant Security System with Electronic Contracting, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska for an Increase of $3,150.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $131,250.00. Councilmember Pielstick voted no. #2003-158 – Approving Change Order #1 for Burdick Station and Platte Generating Station Security Gates with American Fence Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $2,134.10 and a Revised Contract Amount of $88,783.50. Councilmember Pielstick voted no. #2003-159 – Approving Change Order #1 for Sanitary Sewer District #500, Seedling Mile Road with Starostka Group Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $2,232.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $153,093.31. Councilmember Pielstick voted no. Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, June 10, 2003 #2003-160 – Approving Change Order #1 for Sanitary Sewer District #501, Freedom Acres with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $3,189.25 and a Revised Contract Amount of $325,612.41. Councilmember Pielstick voted no. #2003-161 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for 2003-PL-1 Parking Lot at the Impound Yard with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska. #2003-162 – Approving Bid Award for Traffic Signal Improvements at Old Potash Highway and Highway 281 with Dominion Construction of Scottsbluff, Nebraska in an Amount of $12,528.20. #2003-163 – Approving Agricultural Deferral of Assessments for Water Main District No. 437 for Louis and Virginia Graham. #2003-164 – Approving Agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads for Relocation of City Entrance Sign at Sundance Feed and Seed Company. #2003-165 – Approving Contract for Remediation of Lead-Impacted Soil at CAAP Pistol Range with TCW Construction, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of $146,051.16. #2003-166 – Approving Subordination Agreement for House Purchased Under CDBG Down Payment Assistance Program. #2003-167 – Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located at 2707 and 2709 South Locust Street. (Eloy Uribe and Oralia Erives) #2003-168 – Approving Supplemental Funding Agreement with Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Regarding CNH Interest Buydown Agreement. Councilmember Seifert abstained. #2003-169 – Approving Authorization for Agreement Negotiations with Kirkham Michael and Associates, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska for Consulting Services Relative to 2nd Street Drainage. #2003-170 – Approving Agreement with Kirkham Michael and Associates, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska for Consulting Services Relative to 2nd Street Drainage in an Amount Not to Exceed $19,840.00. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Request of Larry Bird to Create Water Main District Located at Faidley Avenue in Crane Valley 6th Subdivision. Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that a request had been received from Larry Bird to create a water main improvement district along Faidley Avenue for the Crane Valley 6th Subdivision. The request was to extend the 10" water main along Faidley Avenue approximately 680 feet. Motion was made by Larson, second by Hornady, carried unanimously to approve. Motion adopted. Page 7, City Council Regular Meeting, June 10, 2003 RESOLUTION: #2003-171 – Approving Continuation of Street Improvement District #1247, Cannon Road. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that Street Improvement District 1247, Cannon Road from North Road to Mansfield Road, was created by the City Council on May 6, 2003. Legal notice of creation of the District was published in the Grand Island Daily Independent on May 13, 2003. Notification was also mailed to the property owners on that date, stating that the construction would take place unless more than 50% of the abutting landowners submitted written protests during the protest period. Mr. Riehle stated meetings were held to discuss the Street Improvement District with area residents on May 21 and 28, 2003 with City staff, area residents, and Councilmembers Seifert and Walker. The City Council also reviewed the District at their June 3, 2003 Study Session. The District completed the 20-day protest period at 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2003. Thirteen protests were filed against this district by abutting property owners. These owners represented 2,376.02 front feet, or 63.88% of the total district frontage of 3,719.38 feet. Due to stipulations in various Subdivision Agreements, only one of the protests that were filed was a valid protest. If Council continues the District, staff will prepare plans for a 41' wide concrete paving project to follow the sanitary sewer project that is scheduled for this summer. If Council discontinues the District, staff would bring an item for creation of an asphalt paving district before Council at the June 24, 2003 meeting. This district would cover costs to fill in the median with asphalt and overlay the median and street with asphalt. The costs for filling in the median would be assessed to the abutting property owners. The property owners would also be responsible for removing their own sod and sprinklers. The City would be responsible for re-establishing the drainage ditches or swales next to the street. Max Bachmann, 419 Cannon Road spoke in favor of an asphalt paving district. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director explained that at the next regular City Council meeting which will be June 24, 2003, this item would be brought before City Council for approval of creating an asphalt district. Motion was made by Seifert, second by Walker, to deny Resolution #2003-171 and direct staff to create an asphalt paving district on Cannon Road. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Seifert, second by Walker, carried unanimously to approve the Claims for the period of May 20, 2003 through June 10, 2003, for a total amount of $3,242,920.01. Page 8, City Council Regular Meeting, June 10, 2003 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, RaNae Edwards City Clerk Item G5 Approving Minutes of June 17, 2003 City Council Study Session The Minutes of June 17, 2003 City Council Study Session are submitted for approval. See attached MINUTES. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION June 17, 2003 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on June 17, 2003. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on June 11, 2003. Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Larson, Nickerson, Hornady, and Walker. Councilmembers Seifert, Pauly and Haase were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Public Works Director Steve Rie hle, City Attorney Doug Walker and Finance Director David Springer. RESERVES TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: Fourteen individuals reserved time to speak on agenda items. Mayor’s “State of the City Address”. Mayor Jay Vavricek addressed the Council stating the City was “strong and sound”. Successes in the community in the first six months as Mayor were mentioned: resolving of the Fraternal Order of Police contract, successful bid to serve the Nebraska National Guard Apache facility, the passage of the “Progress for Grand Island”, and completion of the Kids Kingdom. Mentioned were the numerous projects to be completed: renovation of South Locust Street from Fonner Park Road to the interstate, Wood River Diversion Flood Control project, completion of a third Interstate 80 exit, bringing back to life former City Hall and Walnut School, the development of housing and business in the northwest part of Grand Island and the Heartland Events Center. Mayor Vavricek commented on activities in each department, along with staff leadership changes which would bring challenges and opportunities. In closing Mayor Vavricek stated “City government was fiscally strong, sound, resilient, and up to the challenge of service.” Discussion Concerning Cooperative Service Field Agreement with the Wildlife Services for Wildlife Damage Control. City Administrator Marlan Ferguson reported that this item was pulled from the June 10, 2003 City Council Agenda so further discussion could take place. City Attorney Doug Walker stated the USDA Wildlife Service had proposed a cooperative field agreement with the City of Grand Island to help control the skunk population that had been spreading rabies. The cost of this agreement was $2,500. The agreement was scheduled to take effect as of June 2, 2003 if approved by the City. The agreement would remain in effect until the funds were depleted by the services rendered by the Wildlife Services. The Wildlife Service estimated that the agreement should cover services for the months of June, July and August. Page 2, City Council Study Session, June 17, 2003 Ronald Fryda representing the US Department of Ag Wildlife Services was present and informed the Council regarding the rabies problems within Grand Island and Hall County. Discussed was the request of $2,500 to help the efforts to provide services in helping control the rabies population in skunks, possum and raccoons. Councilmember Pielstick questioned Mr. Fryda as to working with Hall County. Currently, Hall County funds $11,200 along with federal funds. Councilmember Meyer asked how many cat rabies cases had been reported. Answer was none. Feral cats were discussed as not being a part of this contract. Councilmember Whitesides questioned the area of Hall County Park as being an area of concern where rabies had been found. Questioned was, can a dog get rabies that has had a rabies shot? Mr. Fryda stated they are pretty well protected, but there was no guarantee. Mr. Ferguson stated trapping was currently being done and the reason it was pulled from the last meeting was the issue of trapping feral cats. Cindy Bishop, Humane Society Shelter Manager stated concerns of how the feral cats would be handled. Also mentioned was the contract that the Humane Society had with the City regarding picking up stray animals. Councilmember Nickerson asked if the Humane Society was against help in eradicating these potential problems. Ms. Bishop stated they were not against the help but were wondering how the procedures would take place. She stated they would like to have something in writing. Bud Jeffries and Dick Hartman representing the Hall County Board spoke in support of the contract and spoke of the professionalism of the Wildlife Services. Councilmember Hornady questioned what happens if a licensed cat is caught in a trap. Mr. Fryda stated that any cat that is caught with a collar or tags would be turned over to the Humane Society. If they do not have tags or collars and are a feral cat he would like to see 10 to 14 days being held by the Humane Society. Councilmember Whitesides discussed the difference of domesticated cats and wild cats. Discussion Concerning Revision to Dog Ordinance. Doug Walker, City Attorney reported that the Animal Advisory Board had received complaints this year about the number of dogs running at large and about the dog bite ordinances. Mr. Walker stated he had been working with the Animal Advisory board to revise the Ordinances to clearly define the requirements for preventing animals to run at large. The Animal Advisory Board was also proposing that changes be made to the potentially dangerous dog ordinances so when these animals bite, the city would be able to take action more quickly in the event that there were further problems with dog bites. Presented were recommended changes to the dog ordinances. Pat Devine Executive Director of the Central Nebraska Humane Society spoke in support of these changes. Jody Nelson, 2521 Commerce Avenue spoke in support also. Discussion was held with regards to dangerous and vicious animals. Councilmember Larson stated he supported a stronger dog ordinance. Councilmember Pielstick and Whitesides Page 3, City Council Study Session, June 17, 2003 mentioned concerns about kids in the neighborhoods provoking dogs and letting dogs out of fenced in areas. Review Outside Agencies Funding Request for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. David Springer, Finance Director reported that the City had historically recognized requests for funding from charitable agencies. The following requested were discussed: 2002-2003 2003-2004 Funding Request Community Humanitarian Resource Center $4,500 $17,400 Convention and Visitors Bureau 10,000 10,000 Council for International Visitors 1,000 1,000 Crisis Center 10,200 13,000 Family Violence Coalition of Central NE, Inc. 10,000 10,000 G.I. Dive and Rescue Team – Trailer 9,772 ----- Retired and Senior Vo lunteer Program 10,000 10,000 Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. 15,000 15,000 Central Nebraska Humane Society 150,000 187,500 Clean Community Systems 18,000 18,000 The following people were present representing the following agencies: Doyle Holme, Council for International Visitors Renee Seifert, Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau Jill Hornady, President Central Nebraska Humane Society Jessica Court, Treasurer Central Nebraska Humane Society Pat Devine, Executive Director Central Nebraska Humane Society Cindy Preisendorf, Director Community Humanitarian Resource Center Marilyn Mueller, Director Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Shelly Pointer, Interim Executive Director Crisis Center Earl Umbenhauer, Family Violence Coalition of Central NE, Inc. Lois Stieneke, Director Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the Humane Society’s request of a 25% increase over last year. Police Chief Kyle Hetrick spoke concerning the cost to the City if we had to supply these services. Review of Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. David Springer, Finance Director reported that the fee schedule was normally reviewed at a study session prior to incorporating into the city's annual budget. Mr. Springer stated the User Fee Schedule would be presented to the City Council for adoption on June 24, 2003. Two changes were proposed: Humane Society and Solid Waste Disposal. Discussed were changes to ambulance transportation, labor, and equipment costs. Terry Leslie commented on the funding of long distance transfers. Page 4, City Council Study Session, June 17, 2003 Discussion Concerning GIS Computer Systems Technician. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that the Public Works Department had considered dedicating an individual full time to GIS work for the last few years. In the past, consultants had been hired to perform most of the maintenance and updating support of the GIS. Mr. Riehle stated the City computer network continues to grow. As these systems grow, the need for base support was discussed being performed by City staff. A power point presentation was given. Information Technology Manager Carl Hurd was present. David Springer, Finance Director discussed the need for the position and the budgetary impact. Fiscal Year 2003-2004 GIS Budget was projected at $50,000. Councilmember Larson mentioned that this would be his last meeting. He submitted his resignation at the close of the meeting. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, RaNae Edwards City Clerk Item G6 Approving Request of Nathan Detroit's, Inc. dba Nathan Detroit's, 316 North Pine Street for Addition to Class "C-31274" Liquor License This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Robert Mahood representing Nathan Detroit's, 316 North Pine Street, has submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for an addition to their Class "C-31274" Liquor License. The request is for an addition of sidewalk area approximately 110' x 9' on the east side of their building located at 316 North Pine Street. Approval is recommended. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council Item G7 Approving Preliminary Plat for American Independence Subdivision Gary Valasek, owner, has submitted the preliminary plat for American Independence Subdivision, located along the proposed Independence Avenue, and North of 13th Street. This plat proposes to create 21 lots on a currently unplatted parcel of land in the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 11, Township 11, Range 10. This plat has been reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments. The Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of June 4, 2003, voted to recommend approval. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council June 5, 2003 Honorable Jay Vavricek, Mayor and Members of the Council City Hall Grand Island NE 68801 Dear Mayor and Members of the Council: RE: PRELIMINARY PLAT – American Independence Subdivision, located along the proposed Independence Avenue and North of 13th Street, Grand Island, Nebraska. At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held June 4, 2003 the above item was considered. This preliminary plat proposes to create 21 lots on a currently unplatted parcel of land in the SE ¼ SW ¼ of Section 11, Township 11, Range 10. A motion was made by Hooker and seconded by Miller to approve and recommend that the City Council approve the preliminary plat of American Independence Subdivision Subdivision. The Planning Commission passed this motion with 9 members present voting in favor (Amick, Haskins, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Wagoner), and 1 member abstaining (Lechner). Yours truly, Chad Nabity AICP Planning Director cc: City Attorney Director of Utilities Director of Public Works Director of Building Inspections Manager of Postal Operations Rockwell & Associates Item G8 Approving Preliminary Plat for Richmond Third Subdivision David Albers, owner, has submitted the preliminary plat for Richmond Third Subdivision, located along Diers Avenue, South of Faidley Avenue, and West of Hwy 281. This plat proposes to create 14 lots on a currently unplatted parcel of land in the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section13, Township 11, Range 10. This plat has been reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments. The Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of June 4, 2003, unanimously voted to recommend approval. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council June 5, 2003 Honorable Jay Vavricek, Mayor and Members of the Council City Hall Grand Island NE 68801 Dear Mayor and Members of the Council: RE: PRELIMINARY PLAT – Richmond Third Subdivision, located along Diers Avenue, South of Faidley Avenue, and West of Hwy 281, Grand Island, Nebraska. At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held June 4, 2003 the above item was considered. This preliminary plat proposes to create 14 lots on a currently unplatted parcel of land in the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ Section 13, Township 11, Range 10. A motion was made by Miller and seconded by Hooker to approve and recommend that the City Council approve the preliminary plat of Richmond Third Subdivision. The Planning Commission passed this motion with 10 members present voting in favor (Amick, Haskins, Lechner, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Wagoner). Yours truly, Chad Nabity AICP Planning Director cc: City Attorney Director of Utilities Director of Public Works Director of Building Inspections Manager of Postal Operations Rockwell & Associates Item G9 #2003-154 - Approving Cooperative Service Field Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services for Wildlife Damage Control As discussed at the City Council Study Session of June 17, 2003, the USDA Wildlife Service has proposed a cooperative field agreement with the City of Grand Island to help control the skunk population that has been spreading rabies. The cost of this agreement is $2,500. The agreement is scheduled to take effect as of June 2, 2003 if approved by the City. The agreement would remain in effect until the funds are depleted by the services rendered by the Wildlife Services. The Wildlife Service estimates that the agreement should cover services for the months of June, July and August. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Doug Walker City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-154 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has experienced a recent increase in rabid animals; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a means for controlling skunks and any other small mammal which may include red fox, opossum, raccoon, or feral cats responsible for potential disease transmission within the city; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting financial assistance of $2,500 for reimbursement of costs associated with wildlife damage control services; and WHEREAS, an agreement has been drafted outlining the services to be undertaken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for such wildlife damage control; and WHEREAS, the proposed Cooperative Service Field Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Cooperative Service Field Agreement between the City and the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Inspection Service, Wildlife Services for a wildlife damage control project is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G10 #2003-172 - Approving Final Plat & Subdivision Agreement for Richmond Third Subdivision David Albers, owner, has submitted the final plat for Richmond Third Subdivision, located along Diers Avenue, South of Faidley Avenue, and West of Hwy 281. This plat proposes to create 5 lots on a currently unplatted parcel of land in the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section13, Township 11, Range 10. This plat has been reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments. The Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of June 4, 2003, unanimously voted to recommend approval. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council June 5, 2003 Honorable Jay Vavricek, Mayor and Members of the Council City Hall Grand Island NE 68801 Dear Mayor and Members of the Council: RE: FINAL PLAT – Richmond Third Subdivision, located along Diers Avenue, South of Faidley Avenue, and West of Hwy 281, Grand Island, Nebraska. At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held June 4, 2003 the above item was considered. This final plat proposes to create 5 lots on a currently unplatted parcel of land in the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ Section 13, Township 11, Range 10. A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by O’Neill to approve and recommend that the City Council approve the final plat and subdivision agreement of Richmond Third Subdivision. The Planning Commission passed this motion with 10 members present voting in favor (Amick, Haskins, Lechner, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Wagoner). Yours truly, Chad Nabity AICP Planning Director cc: City Attorney Director of Utilities Director of Public Works Director of Building Inspections Manager of Postal Operations Rockwell & Associates Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-172 WHEREAS, G.I.S.C. Land Development, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, as owner, has caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW1/4, SE1/4) of Section Thirteen (13), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of RICHMOND THIRD SUBDIVISION, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of Education of the various school districts 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 owner 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 RICHMOND THIRD 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, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G11 #2003-173 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 4604 Stoneridge Path - Willnerd This item refers to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Background: 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 Donald and Donna Willnerd, located on the east side of the lot located at 4604 Stoneridge Path, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement will be used to locate underground primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. This will create a loop feed so any one transformer can be taken out of service without affecting others. This allows shorter and fewer outages as this part of the system is rebuilt. Recommendation: Approve the request to obtain the needed easement. Fiscal Effects: One dollar ($1.00) for the easement will be paid to the grantor. Alternatives: As suggested by City Council. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Aproved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-173 WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Donald J. Willnerd and Donna L. Willnerd, husband and wife, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and appurtenances; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 24, 2003, for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way through a part of Lot Thirteen (13) Ravenwood Subdivision in Hall County, Nebraska, the ten (10.0) foot wide utility easement and right-of-way being more particularly described as follows: The easterly Ten (10.0) feet of Lot Thirteen (13) Ravenwood Subdivision. The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.37 acres, more or less, as shown on the plat dated May 30, 2003, 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 Donald J. Willnerd and Donna L. Willnerd, husband and wife, on the above-described tract of land. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G12 #2003-174 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 608 Ravenwood Drive - Bilsend This item refers to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Background: 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 Scott H. and Terri J. Bilsend, located at the rear of property located at 608 Ravenwood Drive, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement will be used to locate underground primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. This will create a loop feed so any one transformer can be taken out of service without affecting others. This allows shorter and fewer outages as this part of the system is rebuilt. Recommendation: Approve the request to obtain the needed easement. Fiscal Effects: One dollar ($1.00) for the easement will be paid to the grantor. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Aproved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-174 WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Scott H. Bilsend and Terri J. Bilsend, husband and wife, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and appurtenances; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 24, 2003, for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way through a part of Lot Thirty Three (33) Ravenwood Subdivision in Hall County, Nebraska, the ten (10.0) foot wide utility easement and right-of-way being more particularly described as follows: The westerly Ten (10.0) feet of Lot Thirty Three (33) Ravenwood Subdivision. The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.37 acres, more or less, as shown on the plat dated May 30, 2003, 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 Scott H. Bilsend and Terri J. Bilsend, husband and wife, on the above-described tract of land. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G13 #2003-175 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 546 Ravenwood Court - Anschutz This item refers to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Background: 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 Steven P. and Jurita L. Anschutz, located at the rear of a lot located at 546 Ravenwood Court, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement will be used to locate underground primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. This will create a loop feed so any one transformer can be taken out of service without affecting others. This allows shorter and fewer outages as this part of the system is rebuilt. Recommendation: Approve the request to obtain the needed easement. Fiscal Effects: One dollar ($1.00) for the easement will be paid to the grantor. Alternatives: As suggested by City Council. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Aproved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-175 WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Steven P. Anschutz and Jurita L. Anschutz, husband and wife, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and appurtenances; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 24, 2003, for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way through a part of Lot Twelve (12) Ravenwood Subdivision in Hall County, Nebraska, ten foot wide utility easement and right-of-way being more particularly described as follows: The westerly Ten (10.0) feet of Lot Twelve (12) Ravenwood Subdivision. The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.37 acres, more or less, as shown on the plat dated May 30, 2003, 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 Steven P. Anschutz and Jurita L. Anschutz, husband and wife, on the above-described tract of land. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G14 #2003-176 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 607 Hermitage Place - Baker This item refers to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Background: 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 Jon A. and Vergeanne R. Baker, located at the rear of property located at 607 Hermitage Place, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement will be used to locate underground primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. This will create a loop feed so any one transformer can be taken out of service without affecting others. This allows shorter and fewer outages as this part of the system is rebuilt. Recommendation: Approve the request to obtain the needed easement. Fiscal Effects: One dollar ($1.00) for the easement will be paid to the grantor. Alternatives: As suggested by City Council. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Aproved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-176 WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Jon A. Baker and Vergeanne R. Baker, husband and wife, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and appurtenances; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 24, 2003, for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way through a part of Lot Thirty Two (32) Ravenwood Subdivision in Hall County, Nebraska, ten foot wide utility easement and right-of-way being more particularly described as follows: The easterly Ten (10.0) feet of Lot Thirty Two (32) Ravenwood Subdivision. The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.42 acres, more or less, as shown on the plat dated May 30, 2003, 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 Jon A. Baker and Vergeanne R. Baker, husband and wife, on the above-described tract of land. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G15 #2003-177 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 208 West 13th Street - Trinity Lutheran Church This item refers to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Background: 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 Trinity Lutheran Church located in the southeast corner of the parking lot located northeast of Trinity Lutheran School, 208 West 13th Street, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. Trinity Lutheran School has increased their electrical load and requires a new transformer to serve that load. This easement will be used to locate the transformer. Recommendation: Approve the request to obtain the needed easement. Fiscal Effects: One dollar ($1.00) for the easement will be paid to the grantor. Alternatives: As suggested by City Council. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Aproved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-177 WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Trinity Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, a Nebraska non-profit corporation, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and appurtenances; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 24, 2003, for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way through a part of Lot One (1), Block Seventy Two (72), Wheeler and Bennett's Second Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, utility easement and right-of-way being more particularly described as follows: The southerly Twenty (20.0) feet of the easterly Twenty (20.0) feet of Lot One (1), Block Seventy Two (72), Wheeler and Bennett's Second Addition to the city of Grand Island. The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.400 acres, more or less, as shown on the plat dated June 4, 2003, 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 Trinity Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, a Nebraska non-profit corporation, on the above-described tract of land. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G16 #2003-178 - Approving Connection Fees for Water Main District 434T - Platte Valley Industrial Park 3rd This item refers to item D-1 Board of Equalization. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-178 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the special benefits as determined by Resolution 2003-BE-5 shall not be levied as special assessments but shall be certified by this resolution to the Register of Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska, pursuant to Section 16-6,103 R.R.S. 1943. A connection fee in the amount of the benefit identified below accruing to each property in the district shall be paid to the City of Grand Island at the time such property becomes connected to the water main. No property benefited as determined by this resolution shall be connected to the water main until the connection fee is paid. The connection fees collected shall be paid into the fund from which construction costs were made to replenish such fund for the construction costs. According to the front foot and area of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate within such Water Main District 434T, such benefits are the sums set opposite the descriptions as follows: Name Description Connection Fee Richard & Patricia Hartman The southerly 150.0 feet of the SW1/4, SE1/4 of Section 32, T11N, R9W; except that portion occupied by Union Pacific Railroad ROW 25,762.12 Richard & Patricia Hartman The southerly 150.0 feet of the westerly 274.9 feet of the easterly 424.9 feet of the SE1/4, SE1/4, Section 32, T11N, R9W 5,450.63 Richard & Patricia Hartman The northerly 150.0 feet of the NW1/4, NE1/4, Section 5, T10N, R-9W; except that portion occupied by the Union Pacific Railroad ROW 25,762.12 Richard & Patricia Hartman The northerly 150.0 feet of the westerly 391.9 feet of the easterly 424.9 feet of the NE1/4, NE1/4 of Section 5, 7,770.47 * This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds * - 2 - T10N, R9W Harold & Bonnie Hanssen, Willis & Sharon Hanssen, Norman & Thelma Hanssen, Hanssen Family Revocable Living Trust, Norman Hanssen Revocable Trust The southerly 150.0 feet of the easterly 860.0 feet of the westerly 880.0 feet of the SE1/4, SE1/4 of Section 32, T11N, R9W 17,051.82 Harold & Bonnie Hanssen, Willis & Sharon Hanssen, Norman & Thelma Hanssen, Hanssen Family Revocable Living Trust, Norman Hanssen Revocable Trust The northerly 150.0 feet of the westerly 880.0 feet of the NE1/4, NE1/4 of Section 5, T11N, R9W 17,448.37 Thelma L. Hanssen Revocable Trust The southerly 150.0 feet of the westerly 20.0 feet of the SE1/4, SE1/4 of Section 32, T11N, R9W 396.55 TOTAL $99,642.08 - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G17 #2003-179 - Approving Connection Fees for Water Main District 438T - Platte Valley Industrial Park 3rd This item refers to item D-1 Board of Equalization. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-179 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the special benefits as determined by Resolution 2003-BE-7 shall not be levied as special assessments but shall be certified by this resolution to the Register of Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska, pursuant to Section 16-6,103 R.R.S. 1943. A connection fee in the amount of the benefit identified below accruing to each property in the district shall be paid to the City of Grand Island at the time such property becomes connected to the water main. No property benefited as determined by this resolution shall be connected to the water main until the connection fee is paid. The connection fees collected shall be paid into the fund from which construction costs were made to replenish such fund for the construction costs. According to the front foot and area of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate within such Water Main District 438T, such benefits are the sums set opposite the descriptions as follows: Name Description Connection Fee Henry & Diana Rivas Lot 1, Scheel's Subdivision 1,982.77 Larry & Margaret Sorgenfrei Lot 2, Scheel's Subdivision 1,982.77 Nancy Fairbanks The easterly 165 feet of Lot 3, Scheel's Subdivision 3,271.57 Michael & Janel Tagart Lot 3, Scheel's Subdivision, except the easterly 165 feet 5,419.11 * This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds * - 2 - E. Marsden & Jaculyn Garey Part of the S1/2, SW1/4 of Sec 32, T11N, R9W; more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of Scheel's Subdivision; thence northerly, along the westerly line of said Scheel's Subdivision, a distance of 333.0 feet; thence southwesterly a distance of 92.79 feet to a point; thence continuing southwesterly a distance of 76.0 feet; thence southerly a distance of 271.4 feet; thence easterly a distance of 196.7 feet to the point of beginning 3,900.11 Louis & Virginia Graham Part of the NW1/4, NW1/4 of Sec. 5, T11N, R9W; more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 20, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision; thence northerly a distance of 7.0 feet; thence westerly along the southerly right-of-way line of Schimmer Drive, a distance of 596.55 feet; thence deflecting left 90º and running southerly, a distance of 157.0 feet; thence southwesterly along a curve, being 300.0 feet; distant and parallel with the easterly right-of-way line of Juergen Road, a cord distance of 280.11 feet; thence continuing southwesterly, a distance of 11.62 feet to a point on the northerly line of Lot 21, said Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision; thence easterly to the southeasterly corner of said Lot 20, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision; thence northerly to the said northwest corner of Lot 20, Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision, the said point of beginning. 18,844.27 The County of Hall, State of Nebraska Part of the SW1/4 of Sec. 32, T11N, R9W; more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the south line of the SW1/4 of Section 32-11-9, said point being 570.0 feet east of the southwest corner of the SW1/4 of said Section 32-11-9; thence easterly along the south line of the SW1/4 of said Section 32-11-9, a distance of 670.0 feet; thence northerly a distance of 271.4 feet; thence northeasterly a distance of 76.0 feet; thence southwesterly a distance of 197.21 feet; thence northwesterly a distance of 290.0 feet; thence westerly a distance of 320.60 feet; thence southerly a distance of 342.8 feet to the point of beginning. 13,284.55 Orald Donald Harney & Mary Jane Harney, and Daryl Harney Part of the SW1/4 of Sec. 32, T11N, R9W; more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the south line of the SW1/4 of Section 32-11-9, said point being 48.0 feet east of the southwest corner of the SW1/4 of said Section 32-11-9; thence easterly along the south line of the SW1/4 of said Section 32-11-9, a distance of 522.0 feet; thence northerly a distance of 342.8 feet; thence westerly a distance of 197.2 feet; thence northerly a distance of 80.0 feet; 10,350.06 - 3 - thence northwesterly a distance of 112.0 feet; thence southwesterly, a distance of 254.0 feet to a point on the easterly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 281 & 34; thence southerly along the easterly right-of-way line of said U.S. Highway 281 & 34, a distance of 322.0 feet to the point of beginning. TOTAL $59,035.21 - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G18 #2003-180 - Approving Connection Fees for Water Main District 439T - Platte Valley Industrial Park 3rd This item refers to item D-1 Board of Equalization. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-180 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the special benefits as determined by Resolution 2003-BE-8 shall not be levied as special assessments but shall be certified by this resolution to the Register of Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska, pursuant to Section 16-6,103 R.R.S. 1943. A connection fee in the amount of the benefit identified below accruing to each property in the district shall be paid to the City of Grand Island at the time such property becomes connected to the water main. No property benefited as determined by this resolution shall be connected to the water main until the connection fee is paid. The connection fees collected shall be paid into the fund from which construction costs were made to replenish such fund for the construction costs. According to the front foot and area of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate within such Water Main District 439T, such benefits are the sums set opposite the descriptions as follows: Name Description Connection Fee Charles Stelk The northerly 300.0 feet of the NE1/4, NW1/4, of Section 8, T10N, R9W 25,487.71 Charles D. Bosselman The northerly 539.0 feet of the easterly 327.0 feet of the NW1/4, NW1/4 of Section 8, T10N, R9W 6,483.66 Lewis Greenscape, Inc. Lot 1, Greenscape Inc. Subdivision 7,239.09 Dwaine & Evelyn Lewis The northerly 374.0 feet of the westerly 412.0 feet of the easterly 739.0 feet of the NW1/4, NW1/4 of Section 8, T10N, R9W 8,169.01 * This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds * - 2 - Dwaine & Evelyn Lewis The northerly 374.0 feet of the westerly 238.31 feet of the NW1/4, NW1/4 of Section 8, T10N, R9W, except that portion occupied by U.S. Highways 281 and 34 right-of- way. 3,588.81 TOTAL $50,968.28 - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G19 #2003-181 - Approving Bid Award for Well Field Wells #13-16 Enclosures - Utilities Department Background: The City’s Platte River Well Field currently includes 21 wells. In order to accommodate a program upgrading the well controls, the wells are being enclosed to provide protection from the weather and additional security. Five wells have been provided with enclosures to date. Specifications were drafted by our plant staff to design and build steel buildings to enclose another four of the wells. Request for bids were advertised and sent out in accordance with City purchasing procedures. Discussion: Specifications for the four well pump enclosures were sent out to eleven bidders with only one response received. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $65,000. Bidder: Steel Crafters - Bid Amount:$49,770 Recommendation: Department engineering staff reviewed the bids for compliance with the City’s detailed specifications. It is the recommendation of the Utilities Department that Steel Crafters from Grand Island, Nebraska be awarded the contract for this work in the amount of $ 49,770. Fiscal Effects: Expenditure of $ 49,770 of Water Enterprise Fund 525. There are sufficient funds available. Alternatives: Rebid the project. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Dale Shotkoski City of Grand Island City Council Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: May 29, 2003 FOR: Well Field Wells #13-16 Enclosures DEPARTMENT: Utilities - PGS ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $65,000.00 FUND/ACCOUNT: E525 PUBLICATION DATE: NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: SUMMARY Bidder: Steel Crafters Grand Island, NE Bid Security: check Exceptions: None Bid Price: $49,770.00 cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger, Assistant Utilities Director RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant P833 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-181 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Well Field Wells #13-16 Enclosures, according to plans and specifications on file at the Platte Generating Station; and WHEREAS, on May 29, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, Steel Crafters 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 $49,770.00; and WHEREAS, Steel Crafters' 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 Steel Crafters of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $49,770.00 for well field wells #13-16 enclosures is hereby approved as the lowest responsible 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, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G20 #2003-182 - Approving Contract for Medical Physical Fitness for the Fire Department The Fire Department, has submitted a request for awarding a bid for Annual Medical Physicals. Two (2) bids were received ranging from $14,415.00 to $21,759.00. The low bid was submitted by Medical Enterprises, Inc. of Omaha, NE in the amount of $14,415.00. This bid, however, did not include all of the testing requested. For this reason we are asking the bid be awarded to Internal Medical Associates of Grand Island, NE. There are sufficient funds for this purchase in account number 10022101-85160 and 10022102-85160. The estimate was $25,000.00. It is recommended that the bid be awarded to Internal Medical Associates in the amount of $21,759.00. This contract will be for a three year period with the dollar amounts varying for each year depending on the tests being conducted. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Jim Rowell City of Grand Island City Council Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: May 20, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. FOR: Physical Fitness Testing DEPARTMENT: Fire ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $25,000.00 FUND/ACCOUNT: 10022101-85160 and 10022102-85160 PUBLICATION DATE: May 9, 2003 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 6 SUMMARY Internal Medical Assoc. Medical Enterprises, Inc. Grand Island, NE Omaha, NE ECG Baseline resting (55) $1,925.00 $2,475.00 Stress test (13) $1,950.00 N/A Pulmonary Function Baseline chest x-ray (68) $3,060.00 N/A Baseline pulmonary function testing (68) $3,060.00 $1,700.00 Laboratory Laboratory blood work (68) $4,012.00 $3,740.00 Cancer screening & PSA test (32) $1,984.00 $2,080.00 Medical Physical Evaluation (68) 5,576.00 3,400.00 TOTAL $21,759.00 $14,415.00 Subsequent Years *Even Years* Internal Medical Assoc. Medical Enterprises, Inc. Grand Island, NE Omaha, NE ECG Baseline resting ECG (3) $135.00 $135.00 Stress test (33) $4,950.00 N/A Pulmonary Function Baseline chest x-ray (3) $135.00 N/A Pulmonary function testing (68) $3,060.00 $2,142.00 Laboratory Laboratory blood work (68) $4,012.00 $3,740.00 Cancer screening & PSA test (32) $1,984.00 $2,080.00 Chest X-ray (15) $675.00 N/A Audiogram (68) $4,488.00 $1,020.00 History & Physical (New Hires) (3) $246.00 $150.00 TOTALS $19,685.00 $9,267.00 Subsequent Years *Odd Years * Internal Medical Assoc. Medical Enterprises, Inc. Grand Island, NE Omaha, NE ECG Baseline resting ECG (3) $135.00 $135.00 Stress test (18) $2,700.00 N/A Pulmonary Function Baseline chest x-ray (3) $135.00 N/A Pulmonary function testing (68) $3,060.00 $2,142.00 Laboratory Laboratory blood work (68) $4,012.00 $3,740.00 Cancer screening & PSA test (40) $2,480.00 $2,600.00 Chest X-ray (15) $675.00 N/A Medical Physical Evaluation (68) $5,576.00 $3,400.00 TOTALS $18,773.00 13,037.00 cc: Jim Rowell, Fire Chief Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant P829 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-182 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Medical Physical Fitness Testing, according to plans and specifications on file with the Fire Department; and WHEREAS, on May 20, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, Internal Medical Associates 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 $21,759.00; and WHEREAS, Internal Medical Associates' 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 Internal Medical Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $21,759.00 for medical physical fitness testing is hereby approved as the lowest responsible 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, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G21 #2003-183 - Approving Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Community Redevelopment Authority for Pedestrian Lighting along Locust Street between Stolley Park Road and Fonner Park Road The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) has committed $150,000 to the pedestrian lighting improvements along Locust Street from Stolley Park Road to Fonner Park Road. The plans and specifications are out and bids will be opened on Tuesday July 1, 2003 for the project. Approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City will put into place a mechanism for the CRA to release the funds upon completion of the work. The City will be responsible for future maintenance and energy costs. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-183 WHEREAS, pedestrian lighting units have been installed along South Locust Street between Stolley Park Road and Fonner Park Road in conjunction with the street improvements for the South Locust Street / Interchange 80 project; and WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority for the City of Grand Island has agreed to contribute $150,000 to the City of Grand Island towards the cost and installation of said pedestrian lights for the upcoming project; and WHEREAS, the parties have expressed an interest in outlining their responsibilities for the cost of installing and maintaining such pedestrian lights; and WHEREAS, the proposed Interlocal Cooperation Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement between the City of Grand Island and the Community Redevelopment Authority pertaining to the purchase, installation and maintenance of pedestrian lighting along South Locust Street from Stolley Park Road north to Fonner Park Road is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G22 #2003-184 - Approving Bid Award for Audit Services BACKGROUND The City of Grand Island is required to have an audit of its financial statement every fiscal year. The Electric utility fund and the Water Utility funds are required to have annual audits of their financial statements. A nationally recognized audit firm is required to perform the audits of the Electric and Water Financial Statements per bond covenants. Every five years the City sends out requests for proposals for audit services. We received five responses for the audit of the City Financial Statements and three responses for the two Utility audits. All of the firms were determined to be qualified to perform the annual audits. Two local firms proposed their services for the audit of the City’s financial statements and both were determined to be qualified. In lieu of an audit committee, the responses were reviewed and scored. RECOMMENDATION The recommendation is for Shonsey and Associates, Grand Island NE to perform the audits of the City of Grand Island for the years ending September 30, 2003 – 2007. The recommendation is for BKD, LLP, Lincoln NE to perform the audits of the Electric and Water Utilities for the years ending September 30, 2003 – 2007. FINANCIAL EFFECT $165,500 for five years for the audit of the City’s Financial Statements $158,000 for five years for the audit of the Electric and Water Financial Statements ALTERNATIVES Award to different firms as Council chooses as all were determined to qualify in providing this service. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR AUDIT SERVICES RFP DUE DATE: May 2, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. DEPARTMENT: Finance PUBLICATION DATE: March 23 & 25, 2003 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED BKD Deloitte & Touche KPMG Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Omaha, NE McDermott & Miller Shonsey Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE cc: David Springer, Finance Director Paul Mueller, Controller Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent P-835 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-184 WHEREAS, proposals were solicited to perform a financial audit of city and utility funds, according to the Request For Proposals on file with the Finance Department; and WHEREAS, proposals were due on May 2, 2003; and WHEREAS, Shonsey and Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a proposal in accordance with the terms of the Request for Proposals, such proposal being in the amount of $165,500 for five years for audit services of the City's financial statements for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2003 through September 30, 2007; and WHEREAS, BKD, LLP of Lincoln, Nebraska, submitted a proposal in accordance with the terms of the Request for Proposals, such proposal being in the amount of $158,000 for five years for audit services of the Electric and Water financial statements for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2003 through September 30, 2007. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that: 1. The proposal of Shonsey and Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $165,600 to perform an annual audit of the city financial statements for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2003 through September 30, 2007 is hereby approved as the best evaluated proposal submitted for that service. 2. The proposal of BKD, LLP of Lincoln, Nebraska, in the amount of $158,000 to perform an annual audit of the utilities (water and electric) financial statements for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2003 through September 30, 2007 is hereby approved as the best evaluated proposal submitted for that service. 3. A contract for such projects be entered into between the City and such accounting firms, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contracts on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G23 #2003-185 - Approving License Agreement with Hall County Regarding Antenna Installation, Operation and Maintenance - Utilities Department Background: Hall County has taken the lead in a project to install a radio/data communication system to serve the Police and Sheriff’s Departments. Antenna installations at elevated locations are required to provide the desired wide area coverage. Antenna installation at the Utilities Department’s Platte and Burdick Station power plants have been requested. Discussion: The installation, operation and maintenance of the antennas at the power plants will involve coordination between the Utilities Department and Hall County employees and contractors, and the acceptance of responsibility and duties by the parties. Interlocal agreements have been prepared for the project. Two separate agreements are proposed; one for Burdick Station and one for PGS. Copies are attached. Recommendation: While the Utilities Department does not wish to get into the business of providing elevated antenna mounting points, this particular project is being done by public agencies to provide improvements to the overall public safety. It is the recommendation of the Utilities Department that the Interlocal Agreements be approved. Alternatives: Reject the Agreements. Fiscal Effects: Minimal. See attached RESOLUTION. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-185 WHEREAS, the County of Hall wishes to install, maintain, and operate a radio transmitter/receiver and antenna and associated equipment on real estate owned by the City of Grand Island located at the Platte Generating Station and Burdick Station; and WHEREAS, such equipment shall be used for non-commercial, public safety purposes; and WHEREAS, the proposed License Agreements have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the License Agreements between the County of Hall and the City of Grand Island for the installation, maintenance, and operation of a radio transmitter/receiver and antenna and associated equipment on real estate owned by the City at Platte Generating Station and Burdick Station are hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreements on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G24 #2003-186 - Approving Bid Award for 2003-D-1 Concrete Ditch Lining Between Allen Avenue and the Ditch South of Cannon Road The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department advertised for bids for Storm Drainage Project 2003-D-1, between Allen Avenue and the ditch south of Cannon Road on May 28, 2003. The Public Works Department, Engineering Division and the Purchasing Division of the City Attorney’s Office reviewed all bids received on June 12, 2003. Two bids were received . One bid was less than the engineer’s estimate of $37,699.35 with the low bidder stating that they would not be able to complete the project by the date in the bid documents. The completion date in the specifications was September 15, 2003 and the contractor's bid was based on a October 20, 2003 date. The as bid completion date is acceptable. A summary of the bids received is attached. It is recommended that Council award the bid The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $30,485.20. There are sufficient funds in Account No. 40033520-90016 for this project. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: June 12, 2003 FOR: Storm Drainage Project No. 2003-D-1 DEPARTMENT: Public Works ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $37,699.35 FUND/ACCOUNT: 40033520-90016 PUBLICATION DATE: May 28, 2003 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4 SUMMARY Bidder: Diamond Engineering Co. Starostka Group Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE Bid Security: N/A N/A Exceptions: Noted Noted Bid Price: $30,485.20 $65,686.20 cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Tom Carlson, Engineering Tech. Supervisor Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant P832 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-186 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Storm Drainage Project No. 2003-D-1, Concrete Ditch Lining Between Allen Avenue and the Ditch South of Cannon Road, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer; and WHEREAS, on June 12, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, the Diamond Engineering 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 $30,485.20; and WHEREAS, the Diamond Engineering 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 the Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $30,485.20 for Storm Drainage Project No. 2003-D-1, Concrete Ditch Lining Between Allen Avenue and the Ditch South of Cannon Road is hereby approved as the lowest responsible 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, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G25 #2003-187 - Approving Amendment to Contract for Consulting Services Related to Remediation of Lead Impacted Soil at the CAAP In 1993 the City of Grand Island renewed the lease for the pistol range at the former Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant (CHAAP) for Police Department training. The agreement required the City to remove lead at the pistol range when the range closed. The City of Grand Island advertised a Request for Proposals on April 7, 2002 for consulting services for removal of lead. Four proposals were opened May 9, 2002, and an Agreement for consulting services related to the lead removal was approved by Council on June 11, 2002 with Jacobson Helgoth Consultants, Inc. (JHC). Tasks 1 through 5 were covered by the original Agreement. It is now time to undertake Task 6 of the Agreement - Field Oversight Services. JHC anticipates providing an on-site representative under an appropriate Health and Safety Plan to provide oversight review and quality verifications; provide confirmation soil sampling; and complete site documentation. The work will be performed with billing at actual costs not to exceed $68,232.00. It is recommended that Council authorize execution of the Amendment to the Agreement. Sufficient funds are available in account number 61550020-85465. The work must proceed in a timely fashion to complete agreed terms. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-187 WHEREAS, on June 11, 2003, by Resolution 2002-151, the City of Grand Island approved the proposal of Jacobson Helgoth Consultants, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska, for an amount not to exceed $59,400 for soil sampling, sample analysis, remediation plan design and oversight to remove lead contamination at the pistol range located on the former Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant; and WHEREAS, such services constituted Tasks 1 through 5 of the entire project; and WHEREAS, it is now necessary to proceed with Task 6 of the project which includes providing an on-site representative to provide field oversight review and quality verifications, provide confirmation soil sampling to document lead removal below 400 mg/kg with 25 confirmation lead samples and complete site documentation; and WHEREAS, Jacobson Helgoth Consultants has agreed to perform such services for a cost not to exceed $68,232; and WHEREAS, due to Jacobson Helgoth Consultants' familiarity and experience with the project, it is in the City's best interests to continue utilizing their services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that approval is hereby given to Jacobson Helgoth Consultants, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska, to proceed with Task 6 as outlined above for the remediation of lead impacted soil at the former Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant at a cost not to exceed $68,232.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G26 #2003-188 - Approving User Fee Schedule FY 2003-2004 The fee schedule was reviewed at the June 17, 2003 City Council Study Session. The proposed fee schedule is attached for review. Three years of history is provided and shaded areas indicate a change in the fee for FY2004. Please direct any questions to the appropriate department directors or myself. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-188 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Grand Island have established fees for items and services provided to its citizens; and WHEREAS, the Fee Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "A" sets out the proposed fees for such items and services to be provided during the 2003-2004 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that such Fee Schedule be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Fee Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby approved and adopted effective October 1, 2003. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item G27 #2003-189 - Approving Interlocal Agreement with Hall County Regarding Ambulance Services The current City agreement for ambulance service with Hall County has expired. To provide for the efficient use of emergency service resources and to delineate the responsibilities and costs attributable to the City and the County a new agreement is needed. The proposed agreement continues the amendment to the contract negotiated last year to provide ambulance service for prisoners of the Hall County Jail. The new agreement also sets forth the amount of compensation to be paid for ambulance services through the five year term of the agreement. The other services to be performed under this agreement are very similar to the prior agreement. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Doug Walker City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-189 WHEREAS, on June 22, 1998, by Resolution 98-172, the City of Grand Island approved an Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement with the County of Hall pertaining to the provision of ambulance service within the Grand Island / Hall County area; and WHEREAS, on June 25, 2002, by Resolution 2002-188, the City of Grand Island approved an amendment to the Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement with the County of Hall to provide ambulance service to the inmates and personnel of the Hall County Jail; and WHEREAS, further negotiations between the City and the County have resulted in a recommended Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement for the provision of ambulance service within the Grand Island / Hall County area which would set out a yearly contribution by the County through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008; and WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement between the City and the County of Hall for the provision of ambulance service to the Grand Island / Hall County area is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item I1 #2003-190 - Approving Bid Award for Credit Card Service Provider BACKGROUND The decision was made to have Departmental credit cards. A request for proposals (RFP) was sent out to local banks and other credit card companies that expressed an interest in providing this service to The City of Grand Island. Six responses were received. One from a credit card company. One from Wells Fargo and four from banks that serve as a local provider for the ELAN credit card company. These banks are Equitable, USBanc, Heritage Bank, and Home Federal. RECCOMENDATION The responses were scored and ELAN is the recommended choice to provide credit card services for the City. The recommended choice has four providers in Grand Island and there is no difference between the four providers. Since there is no discernable difference in the ELAN providers, we will defer the selection of the credit card provider to Administration or Council. FINANCIAL EFFECT Approximately $500 in start up costs. No annual fee is expected based on anticipated volume. ALTERNATIVES Have no credit cards. Award contract for credit card service to another provider. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: David Springer City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-190 WHEREAS, proposals were solicited for furnishing credit card services for the City of Grand Island, according to the Request For Proposals on file with the Finance Department; and WHEREAS, proposals were due on May 16, 2003; and WHEREAS, after a review of the proposals submitted, it was revealed the a number of the proposals outlined utilizing the ELAN credit card company; and WHEREAS, several local banks provide credit card services utilizing the ELAN credit card company; and WHEREAS, no other measurable differences were outlined in the four proposals requesting the use of the ELAN credit card company, therefore no proposal has been recommended for council approval; and WHEREAS, upon discussion by the city council on June 24, 2003, it was determined that the proposal of _____________________________ of Grand Island, Nebraska, be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of _________________________________________ of Grand Island, Nebraska, for the provision of credit card services for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract for such service be entered into between the City and such financial institution, 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, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item I2 #2003-191 - Approving Operational Agreement for Stolley Park Lines with Chippewa Northwestern Railway Company A proposal to operate the Stolley Park train has been received from Jim Culver, President of Chippewa Northwestern Railroad Company of Lincoln, NE. Mr. Culver was awarded the contract to rebuild the existing railroad line at the former zoo site. That project has been completed and the train track has been inspected and is ready for operation. MR. Culver proposes to operate the line for the next seven months, to maintain and repair the train and passenger cars, to market and promote the attraction and to hire and train all staff. A complete copy of the proposed operating agreement is available for inspection in the City Clerks Office. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Steve Paustian City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-191 WHEREAS, on January 22, 2002, by Resolution 2002-38, the City of Grand Island approved the committee recommendations for the future use of zoo property; and WHEREAS, one recommendation within the reuse plan was to continue the operation of the railroad line which was a part of the zoo; and WHEREAS, James A. Culver, doing business as The Chippewa Northwestern Railway Company has been retained to restore the tracks and condition of the equipment, and has approached the City to operate the railroad on a daily basis; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into a contract to best serve the interests of both the City and Mr. Culver to restore the railway and make it operable; and WHEREAS, a proposed contract has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney's office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the agreement between the City and James A. Culver, doing business as Chippewa Northwestern Railway Company, is hereby approved for the provision of trained staff to operate, repair and maintain the railroad and train in Stolley Park. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item I3 #2003-192 - Approving Central Nebraska Air Service Development Statement Local citizens formed an Air Service Task Force to review the Air Service at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport. The Task Force has developed an Air Service Development Statement which is being adopted by Central Nebraska Communities and other entities. The resolution on the agenda includes the statement and staff recommends approval. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson City of Grand Island City Council Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ June 20, 2003 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2003-192 WHEREAS, local citizens have formed an Air Service Task Force to review the air service at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport; and WHEREAS, the Air Service Task Force have developed criteria and priorities which they deem essential in improving air service for central Nebraska; and WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is interested in showing their support and cooperation in establishing priorities for the successful development of improved air service for Central Nebraska. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor and City Council hereby pledge their full support, endorsement and cooperation with the Air Service Task Force to improve air service for Central Nebraska. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003. _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Item J1 Payment of Claims for the Period of June 11, 2003 through June 24, 2003 The Claims for the period of June 11, 2003 through June 24, 2003 for a total amount of $2,207,893.39. A MOTION is in order. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards City of Grand Island City Council Item X1 Discussion Concerning Personnel Issues ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion Concerning Personnel Issues. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Council Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson City of Grand Island City Council