07-01-2003 City Council Study Session PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 01, 2003
Study Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
Marlan Ferguson
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
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7:00:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
Joyce Haase
Margaret Hornady
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
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will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve time to
speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will be speaking.
City of Grand Island City Council
Item -1
Presentation Regarding Public Access to Defibrillation
Cardiac arrest claims the lives of 220,000 people each year. Automated external defibrillators
(AEDs) make it possible for trained lay rescuers to deliver defibrillation. Chad Bluschke with
the Grand Island Fire Department will demonstrate the automated external defibrillator and
explain the programs in place to make defibrillators accessible to the public.
Tuesday, July 01, 2003
Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Jim Rowell
City of Grand Island City Council
Item -2
Discussion Concerning Change Orders by the Public Works
Department
A presentation on Change Orders was prepared for the City Council Retreat in February
2003 but the presentation was not made due to time constraints.
Tuesday, July 01, 2003
Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Slide 1
Change OrdersChange Orders
Slide 2
Typical
Measured
Quantity
Contract
Slide 3
Contractor’s Bid
in Contract
Specifications
Slide 4
Quantity
Quantity
X Unit PriceX Unit PriceTotal PriceTotal Price
Total BidTotal Bid
Slide 5
Plan Sheet with Build NotesPlan Sheet with Build Notes
Slide 6
Every Every
Driveway is Driveway is
Estimated Estimated
on the plans on the plans
Measured Measured
during during
construction construction
for actual for actual
quantitiesquantities
Slide 7
Changes to PlansChanges to Plans
nn When a change is necessaryWhen a change is necessary
nn Contract items can be adjustedContract items can be adjusted
nn Some will be overSome will be over
nn Others may be underOthers may be under
nn New items of work need a Change OrderNew items of work need a Change Order
Slide 8
LocustLocust
Pavers used Pavers used
for 2’ Stripfor 2’ Strip
Slide 9
Sometimes Pavers Sometimes Pavers
were Slopedwere Sloped
Slide 10
Modular Retaining Modular Retaining
Wall addedWall added
Slide 11
Change Order ProcessChange Order Process
nn Negotiations determine the priceNegotiations determine the price
nn Use previous city project bids for price comparisonUse previous city project bids for price comparison
nn Use NDOR Average Unit Price listingUse NDOR Average Unit Price listing
nn Negotiate Unit Prices with the ContractorNegotiate Unit Prices with the Contractor
nn If time allowsIf time allows
nn Change Order approved before the work is performedChange Order approved before the work is performed
nn If Time does not allowIf Time does not allow
nn A Work Order is prepared so the project can proceedA Work Order is prepared so the project can proceed
nn Change Order then presented to Council for approvalChange Order then presented to Council for approval
Slide 12
Change
Order
Detail
Modular Retaining Modular Retaining
Wall addedWall added
Slide 13
Resolution
Approving
Change
Order
Slide 14
Signed
Change
Order
Item -3
Update Concerning City Directional Signage
In April of 2000, RDG Crose Gardner Shukert completed a study on creating an identity for
Downtown Grand Island. The Consultant recommended that the City institute a Wayfinding
sign program. Wayfinding signs can be used to direct people around the City, lead them to
their destination, and announce their arrival at a defined district or area of the community
such as South Locust, the Mall area, or Downtown. The City has constructed "Gateway"
signs at the Blackstone Island and Pioneer Park to establish an entrance to Downtown, but
directional signs are needed to lead visitors to this area and other community attractions.
The Street Division of the Public Works Department has created a layout for signs at the
intersection of US Highway 34 and South Locust Street for review. A list of signs proposed
for the first phase of the project will be presented.
Tuesday, July 01, 2003
Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Slide 1
Wayfinding
Signs
Slide 2
Wayfinding
•A study was completed by RDG Crose
Garner Shukert in April, 2000: The Design
and Identity Program for Downtown Grand
Island
–Study recommended the community implement
a wayfinding concept as part of the overall
program
Slide 3
Wayfinding
Wayfinding requires us to think through how
people move through the city, and identify:
–Decision Points: intersections where a choice is made
that takes visitors to, or around, the city
–Directional Points: reinforce the decision and direct
visitors to other features of the community
–Gateways: inform visitors that they have arrived at the
destination
Slide 4
Wayfinding
•Visitor-friendly
•Addresses vehicle and pedestrian traffic
•Presents a consistent image
Slide 5
Other Cities
Indianapolis, IN
Wichita, KS
Slide 6
Possibilities for Grand Island
Vehicle Directional Signs
Gateway Signs
Slide 7
Work in Progress
Pioneer Park
Blackstone Island
Slide 8
Rules, Guidelines and Procedures for
State Highways
•Nebraska Department of Roads requires all signs
to follow The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD)
•MUTCD does not allow signs that are elaborate:
Signs are ruled by traffic speeds
–Number of messages
–size of lettering
–spacing of signs
Slide 9
Examples for US Highway 34/South
Locust Interchange
•Design and Locations are acceptable to the
NDOR
•Sign layouts conform to the MUTCD
•Sign wording is appropriate for MUTCD
Slide 10
Hwy 34 & Locust -Southbound
Slide 11
Hwy 34 & Locust -Northbound
Slide 12
Hwy 34 & Locust -Westbound
Slide 13
Hwy 34 & Locust -Eastbound
Slide 14
List of Destinations for
Perimeter Signs
•Northbound
•Rtarrow STUHR MUSEUM
•Rtarrow CCC/COLLEGE PARK
•Rtarrow DOWNTOWN/SOUTH LOCUST
•OR
•Straight arrow U.S. HWY 30
•Rtarrow STUHR MUSEUM
•Rtarrow CCC/COLLEGE PARK
•Same intersection:
•Straight arrow MALL AREA
•Rtarrow DOWNTOWN/SOUTH LOCUST
•Straight arrow AIRPORT
•Southbound
•Lt arrow DOWNTOWN
•Lt arrow SOUTH LOCUST
•Lt arrow FONNER PARK
•Eastbound
•Straight arrow DOWNTOWN
•Straight arrow SOUTH LOCUST
•Lt arrow MALL AREA
•Westbound Hwy 34 approaching 281
•Rt arrow AIRPORT
•Rt arrow MALL AREA
•Rt arrow ???
Intersection of US Highway 281 and US Highway 34
Slide 15
List of Destinations for
Perimeter Signs
•Intersection of US Highway 281 and Stolley Park Road
Northbound
Straight arrow MALL AREA
Rt arrow STOLLEY PARK
Straight arrow AIRPORT
Westbound
Lt arrow STUHR MUSEUM
Lt arrow CCC/COLLEGE PARK
Lt arrow DOWNTOWN/SOUTH LOCUST
•Intersection of US Highway 281 and US Highway 30:
Northbound
Rt arrow DOWNTOWN
Straight arrow AIRPORT
Southbound
Rt arrow EAST HWY 30
Rt arrow DOWNTOWN
Slide 16
List of Destinations for
Perimeter Signs
•Southbound on Broadwell Ave. approaching Hwy 281:
Straight arrow DOWNTOWN/SOUTH LOCUST
Rt arrow MALL AREA
Lt arrow AIRPORT
•Westbound on 4th Street approaching Sycamore St.:
Straight arrow 4th STREET BUSINESS AREA
Lt arrow DOWNTOWN
Lt arrow GOVERNMENT CENTER
•Eastbound on 4th St. approaching Sycamore St.:
Rtarrow DOWNTOWN
Rtarrow SOUTH LOCUST
Straight arrow AIRPORT
Slide 17
•Westbound on Airport Rd.
approaching Broadwell Ave.:
Lt arrow DOWNTOWN
Straight arrow MALL AREA
•Southbound on Sky Park Rd. approaching Airport Rd.:
Rt arrow STUHR MUSEUM
Rt arrow CCC/COLLEGE PARK
Rt arrow HWY 281
OR
Straight arrow DOWNTOWN
Rt arrow MALL AREA
Rt arrow HWY 281
List of Destinations for
Perimeter Signs
•Westbound on Airport Rd approaching Sky Park Rd.:
Straight arrow DOWNTOWN GRAND ISLAND
•Southbound on Sky Park Rd. approaching Capital Ave.:
Straight arrow DOWNTOWN
Straight arrow SOUTH LOCUST
Rtarrow MALL AREA
Slide 18
Next Steps
•Staff will prepare plans and specifications
for the 1st Phase of Wayfinding Signs
•Open Bids this Summer
•Install this Fall
•Next Phase in 2004?
Item -4
Discussion Concerning Advance Warning on US Highway 281 for
Signalized Intersections
When drivers enter a community, they expect to be stopped by a traffic signal. Sometimes
drivers fail to see the first signal. In urban areas, the pedestrian signal will flash "Don't
Walk" prior to a signal change. Many motorists use this "Don't Walk" signal to anticipate
the need to stop. The City of Grand Island has worked with the Nebraska Department of
Roads to add flashing yellow lights and signs to warn motorists that a signal is red or going
to turn red. The flashing yellow lights and signs are in place at intersections on the perimeter
of the City. The Transportation Subcommittee of the Comprehensive Plan recommended
adding flashing yellow advance signal lights where speeds are at or above 45 MPH
approaching a signalized intersection. Two alternatives for improvements are available. The
first is re-working the current pedestrian signals for auto recall. This allows the flashing
"Don’t Walk" to warn the motorist of the impending signal change. The cost for this change
is minimal. The second alternative is proceeding with installation of lights and signs at
designated intersections. The estimated cost for one set of flashing signals and signs is
$15,000 per direction on a multi-lane roadway like US Highway 281.
Tuesday, July 01, 2003
Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Slide 1
Advance Warning
on US Highway 281 for
Signalized Intersections
Slide 2
Entering a Community
o When drivers enter a community, they expect
to be stopped by a traffic signal
o The first signal encountered is sometimes not
seen
Slide 3
Don’t Walk
o In urban areas, the pedestrian signal will flash
“Don’t Walk” prior to a signal change
o Motorists use the “Don’t Walk” to anticipate
the need to stop
Slide 4
Signals on the Edge of the Community
The City has worked
with the Nebraska
Department of Roads
to add flashing yellow
lights and signs to warn
motorists when the
signal is red or going to
change to red
Slide 5
Existing Locations
o The flashing yellow lights and signs are in place at the
following intersections:
n Southbound US Highway 281 at Capital Ave
n Northbound and Southbound US Highway 281 at Stolley Park Road
n Northbound US Highway 281/34 and Husker Highway
n Northbound Locust at US Highway 34
n Eastbound and Westbound US Highway 34 at Locust Street
n All approaches to the intersection of US Highway 281with
Broadwell/Airport Road
Slide 6
Transportation Subcommittee,
Comprehensive Plan
The Transportation Subcommittee
recommended adding Flashing Yellow
Advance signal lights where speeds are over
45 MPH approaching signalized intersections
Slide 7
Additional Intersections
o These intersections could be considered for
installation:
n Southbound US Highway 281 at Old Potash Highway
n Northbound and Southbound US Highway 281 at Faidley
Avenue
n Northbound and Southbound US Highway 281 at 13th
Street
n Northbound at US Highway 281 at Capital Avenue
Slide 8
Considerations
Alternatives:
n Re-work the current pedestrian signals for auto recall.
This allows the flashing “Don’t Walk” to warn the
motorist of the impending signal change. The cost for this
change is minimal.
n Proceed with installation of lights and signs at designated
intersections. The estimated cost for one set of flashing
signals and signs is $15,000 per direction on a multi-lane
roadway like US Highway 281
Item -5
Discussion Concerning Parking in Front Yards
The City Council previously expressed interest in developing an ordinance to deal with the
problem of people parking in their front yards. The proposed ordinance deals directly with
this problem as a parking restriction without revising the zoning ordinances. The interaction
between the zoning ordinance and the new parking ordinance is in relation to the zoning
code's restriction on the location of driveways and improved parking areas in the front yard
of a premises. An ordinance of this type presents drafting challenges to try and make
provisions that will work for the entire community and be enforceable.
Front Yard Parking
It shall be unlawful for anyone to park a vehicle on any unimproved area of a front yard of
any property in of the City of Grand Island. For the purposes of this ordinance, unimproved
shall mean any area that has not been improved with concrete, asphalt, brick, stone, gravel or
crushed rock. No front yard area shall be improved for parking after 2003 unless it meets all
of the requirement of the Grand Island City Code for off-street parking, including, but not
limited to, the provisions of Section 36-48.
Tuesday, July 01, 2003
Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council