07-08-2003 City Council Special Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council 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
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 - Associate Pastor Allan Davis, Independent Bethel
Baptist Church, 1223 East 6th Street
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, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C1
Proclamation "Push America Day" July 14, 2003
"Push America" was founded with the intention of providing service and education to
promote a greater understanding of persons with disabilities. The Journey of Hope Team will
be traveling by bicycle from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. to carry their message of
acceptance and understanding. The Mayor has proclaimed July 14, 2003 as "Push America
Day" and encourages citizens to recognize the accomplishments of the members of the
Journey of Hope team who have given of their time, energy, and resources for the creation of
greater understanding of Americans with disabilities. See attached PROCLAMATION.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
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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, the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity founded “Push America” with the
intention of providing service and education to promote a
greater understanding of persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Push America’s Journey of Hope Team, consisting of members
of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, is going the extra mile for people
with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Journey of Hope Team began a bicycle trip on June 15,
2003, leaving San Francisco, and plans to arrive in Washington,
D.C. on August 15, 2003, traveling over 4,000 miles; and
WHEREAS, the Team will be cycling from city to city carrying their message
of acceptance and understanding to the hearts and home of
people across the United States; and
WHEREAS, upon the completion of their cross-country journey, the team
will have raised more than $300,000 which will further the
cause of Push America.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jay Vavricek, Mayor of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,
do hereby proclaim July 14, 2003 as
“PUSH AMERICA DAY”
in the City of Grand Island, and urge all citizens to join me in
recognizing the accomplishments of the members of the Journey
of Hope team who have given so much of their time, energy,
and resources for the creation of greater understanding of
Americans with disabilities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Grand Island to be affixed this eighth day of July in
the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Three.
________________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest: ________________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item E1
Public Hearing on Request of Central Nebraska Humane Society
for a Conditional Use Permit for a Mobile Office Located at 1312
Sky Park Road
Pat Devine, Executive Director of the Central Nebraska Humane Society has submitted an
application with the City Clerk's Office for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for temporary
placement of a mobile office located at 1312 Sky Park Road. Section 36-119 of the City Code
provides for temporary buildings and uses for periods not to exceed two years in undeveloped
areas if approved by the City Council. This request has been reviewed by the Building, Legal,
Utilities, Planning and Public Works Departments. It is appropriate at this time to solicit
public comment. The action item is contained under the Consent Agenda.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
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City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
City of Grand Island City Council
Item E2
Public Hearing on Request of Skagway Discount Department
Stores, Inc. dba Skagway Discount Department Stores, 1607 South
Locust Street for a Class "C" Liquor License
William Martin, President of Skagway Discount Department Stores, Inc. dba Skagway
Discount Department Stores, 1607 South Locust Street has submitted an application with the
City Clerk's Office for a Class "C" Liquor License. A Class "C" Liquor License allows for
the sale of alcoholic beverages on and off sale within the corporate limits of the City. This
application has been reviewed by the Building, Fire, Health and Police Departments. It is
appropriate at this time to solicit public comment. The action item is contained under the
Consent Agenda.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item E3
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located in Lot
2, Lassonde Subdivision
Council action is necessary for the City of Grand Island to acquire public easements. Fred
Hoppe, developer with Orchard Development LLC, has requested that the City acquire an
easement from the R&M Lassonde Family Trust. The Public Utility Easement will provide
access for the installation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer mains to serve this area.
The easement will be located on the west side of the Lassonde property. The property owner
has agreed to the terms of the acquisition. It is recommended that Council conduct a Public
Hearing and approve acquisition of the easements by Resolution. The cost of the easement is
a minimal fee. It is appropriate to solicit public comment. The action item is contained
under the Consent Agenda.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Item F1
#8819 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Being Platted as
Secundino Subdivision (2nd Reading)
This item relates to action taken by Council at their June 24, 2003 meeting which included a
Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance #8819. Property being annexed into the City
require three readings. This will be the second reading for 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 Road in the E 1/2 SE 1/4 Section 4,
Township 11, Range 9. 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, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 3, 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 *
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WHEREAS, on June 24, 2003, the City Council approved such annexation on
first reading of the title of such ordinance.
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: July 8, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F2
#8823 - Consideration of Change to the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Dog Ordinances
The Animal Advisory Board has been working on making proposals to the City Council to
revise the Grand Island Dog and Animal Control Ordinances. The changes that are being
recommended are to help protect the public by expediting the process of removing dangerous
animals from the community. The proposed revisions would strengthen the code section for
dogs running at large. The changes also include speeding up the process of declaring
potentially dangerous dogs vicious in the event that these dogs are not controlled by their
owners and are running at large and committing repetitive violations.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 3, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8823
An ordinance to amend Chapter 5 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend
Section 5-1 pertaining to the definition of potentially dangerous dog and the definition of running
at large ; to amend Section 5-34 pertaining to animal restraint requirements; to amend Section 5-
36 pertaining to the confinement of potentially dangerous dogs; to amend Section 5-37
pertaining to impoundment of potentially dangerous dogs; to amend Section 5-47 pertaining to
the appeal procedure for dogs declared potentially dangerous; to repeal Sections 5-1, 5-34, 5-36,
5-37, and 5-47 as now existing, and 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. Section 5-1 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§5-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following terms mean:
Animal. Any live, vertebrate creature other than human beings.
Animal Shelter. Any facility operated by the City or the contracting agency for the purpose of impounding
or caring for animals held under the authority of this chapter.
Auctions. Any place or facility where animals are regularly bought, sold, or traded, except for those
facilities otherwise defined in this ordinance. This section does not apply to individual sales of animals by owners.
Birds. Any feathered vertebrate, including pigeons, but excluding poultry.
Bite. Any seizure with the teeth by an animal. which causes an abrasion, puncture or wound of the skin.
Circus. A commercial variety show featuring animal acts for public entertainment.
Commercial Animal Establishment. Any pet shop, grooming shop, auction, riding school or stable,
zoological park, circus, performing animal exhibition, or kennel (this term shall not include a veterinary hospital or
veterinary clinic).
Contracting Agency. The person, association, corporation, or partnership with which the City has
contracted to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
Dangerous Animal. Any animal that (a) has killed or inflicted severe injury on a human being on public or
private property; (b) has killed a domestic animal without provocation while the animal was off the owner's
property; or (c) has been previously determined to be a potentially dangerous animal according to this chapter and
such animal subsequently and aggressively bites, attacks, or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals.
Under (a) and (c) herein, the animal shall not be considered a dangerous animal if the conduct of the animal in
question is directed at a person:
(1) Who, at the time, was committing a willful trespass or any other tort upon the property of the owner of
the animal;
(2) Who, at the time, was tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the animal;
(3) Who, in the past, has been observed or reported to have tormented, abused, or assaulted the animal; or
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(4) Who, at the time, was committing or attempting to commit a crime against the person, against public
peace, or relating to the property.
Enclosure. Any tract of land intended to restrain or contain an animal by means of a building, fence, or any
other means.
Fowl. Any poultry, other than pigeons.
Grooming Shop. A commercial establishment where animals are bathed, clipped, plucked, or otherwise
groomed.
Health Department. An agency with which the City contracts to enforce the provisions of Chapter 5 -
Animals of the Grand Island City Code.
Humane Society. An agency with which the City contracts to enforce the provisions of Chapter 5 -
Animals of the Grand Island City Code.
Humane Society Officer. Any police officer, Health Department employee, or employee of the contracting
agency who is performing the duty of enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
Kennel. Any premises wherein any person engages in the business of boarding, breeding, buying, letting for
hire, training for a fee, or selling dogs or cats.
Livestock . Any hoofed animal commonly associated with domestic agricultural purposes, including but not
limited to: horses, mules, donkeys, cows, sheep, goats, llamas, hogs, and miniature pot belly pigs.
Owner. Any person, partnership, or corporation owning, keeping, harboring one or more animals. An
animal shall be deemed to be harbored if it is fed or sheltered for three consecutive days or more.
Performing Animal Exhibition. Any spectacle, display, act, or event other than circuses in which
performing animals are used.
Pet. Any animal kept for pleasure rather than utility.
Pet Shop. Any person, partnership, or corporation, whether operated separately or in connection with
another business except for a licensed kennel, that buys, sells, or boards any species of animal.
Potentially Dangerous AnimalDog. (a) Any animal dog that when provoked (1) bites or inflicts a wound
that is not severe on a human or injures a domestic animal either on public or private property, or (2) chases or
approaches a person upon streets, sidewalks, or any public grounds in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude or
attack; or (b) any dog with a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack when unprovoked, to cause injury,
or to threaten the safety of humans or domestic animals.
Restraint. Any animal secured by a leash or lead, or under the control of a responsible person and obedient
to that person's commands, or within the real property limits of its owner.
Residence. The structure used as a domicile by a person or a family.
Riding School or Stable. Any place which has available for hire, boarding and/or riding instruction, any
horse, pony, donkey, mule, or burro.
Running at large. Running at large shall mean any dog or other animal off the premises of the owner and
not under the immediate control of a person physically capable of restraining the animal by holding a leash, cord,
chain, wire, rope, cage or other suitable means of physical restraint or if the animal is unattended and out of doors on
the premises of the owner, the animal shall be in an adequate fenced in area or securely fastened to a leash or chain
to prevent the animal from leaving the owner's premises.
Scratch. Any scraping with the claws by an animal which causes an abrasion, puncture or wound of the
skin.
Severe Injury. Any physical injury to a person that results in disfiguring lacerations requiring multiple
sutures or cosmetic surgery, or one or more broken bones, or that creates a potential danger to the life or health of a
victim.
Shelter. Any structure with a roof and walls designed and/or intended to house one or more animals.
Veterinary Hospital or Veterinary Clinic. Any establishment maintained and operated by a licensed
veterinarian for surgery, diagnosis and treatment of diseased and injured animals.
Vicious Animal. Any animal that conforms to the definition of a dangerous animal and that could not be
controlled or restrained by its owner at the time of any occurrence underlying the animal’s declaration as a
dangerous animal or which cannot be sufficiently controlled or restrained by the animal’s owner to prevent any such
occurrence in the future.
Wild Animal. Any live animal normally found living in a state of nature and not normally subjected to
domestication, including but not limited to: monkeys, raccoons, skunks, snakes, and lions, but excluding birds.
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Zoological Park . Any facility, other than a pet shop or kennel, displaying or exhibiting one or more species
of nondomesticated animals operated by a person, partnership, corporation, or government agency.
SECTION 2. Section 5-34 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§5-34. Running at Large; Restraint Required
No owner shall permit his or her animals to run at large off the premises of such owner unless such animal
is under effective control of such owner or responsible person.
It shall be unlawful for any owner to suffer or permit any dog or other animal to run at large within the
corporate limits of the City of Grand Island. "Running at Large" shall mean any dog or other animal off the premises
of the owner and not under the immediate control of a person physically capable of restraining the animal by holding
a leash, cord, chain, wire, rope, cage or other suitable means of physical restraint or if the animal is unattended and
out of doors on the premises of the owner, the animal shall be in an adequate fenced in area or securely fastened to a
leash or chain to prevent the animal from leaving the owner's premises. It shall be the duty of the city animal control
officer or other appropriate city law enforcement officer to impound any dog found running at large within the City
of Grand Island. Every dog found running at large in violation of this or any other section of the Grand Island City
Code is declared to be a public nuisance and may be impounded.
SECTION 3. Section 5-36 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§5-36. Dangerous Animals or Potentially Dangerous Animals on Owner's Property
(A) While unattended on the owner's property, a dangerous animal or potentially dangerous animal shall be
securely confined, in a humane manner, indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure suitably
designed to prevent the entry of young children and to prevent the animal from escaping. The pen or structure shall
have secure sides and a secure top. If the pen or structure has no bottom secured to the sides, the sides shall be
embedded into the ground. The pen or structure shall also protect the animal from the elements. The owner of a
dangerous animal shall post a warning sign on the property where the animal is kept that is clearly visible and that
informs persons that a dangerous animal is on the property.
(B) All pens or structures for confining dangerous animals or potentially dangerous animals constructed
after May 1, 1997 shall be at least five (5.0) feet from any privately-owned property abutting the animal owners'
property.
SECTION 4. Section 5-37 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§5-37. Dangerous Animals; Restraint; Impoundment; Confiscation
(A) No owner of a dangerous or potentially dangerous animal shall fail to keep such animal securely
muzzled and restrained by a leash or chain whenever off the owner's property.
(B) Any dangerous animal or potentially dangerous animal in violation of §5-36 or §5-37 of the Grand
Island City Code may be impounded by humane society officers pending the owner paying the costs of confinement,
licensing and vaccination, if applicable, and demonstrating the ability of complying with said sections thereafter.
(C) In the event an animal previously declared dangerous or potentially dangerous has been cited for
running at large on two separate occasions subsequent to service of written notice on the animal's owner pursuant to
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§5-47 of this code, such animal shall be declared a vicious animal and ownership of such animal shall be
relinquished to the Humane Society in accordance with §5-47(C).
(D) Disposition of any dangerous animal or potentially dangerous animal impounded for violation of §5-36
or §5-37 shall be governed by §5-44.
SECTION 5. Section 5-47 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§5-47. Dangerous, Potentially Dangerous, and Vicious Animals; Declaration; Appeal; Disposition
(A) If it shall appear to the Director of the Humane Society that any animal conforms to the definition of a
dangerous animal, potentially dangerous animal, or vicious animal, written notice declaring the animal a dangerous,
potentially dangerous, or vicious animal shall be delivered to the animal’s owner either by personal service or by
mail addressed to the last known address of said owner.
(B) In the case of a dangerous animal or potentially dangerous animal, within five (5) days of personal
service or mailing of a notice of declaration to the animal’s owner said owner shall either provide reasonable proof
of compliance with §5-36 and §5-37 of the Grand Island City Code or shall deliver said animal to the Humane
Society for impoundment and disposition pursuant to §5-37(B). Refusal or failure by the owner of any animal
declared a dangerous animal or potentially dangerous animal to comply with this subsection shall be a violation of
the Grand Island City Code and shall be subject to abatement as a public nuisance pursuant to §5-46.
(C) In the case of a vicious animal, within five (5) days of personal service or mailing of a notice of
declaration to the animal’s owner said owner shall surrender the animal to the Humane Society for humane
euthanization. Refusal or failure by the owner of any animal declared a vicious animal to comply with this
subsection shall be a violation of the Grand Island City Code and shall be subject to abatement as a public nuisance
pursuant to §5-46.
(D) The owner of any animal declared a potentially dangerous animal, dangerous animal or
vicious animal by the Director of the Humane Society may appeal the Director’s decision to the Animal Advisory
Board by submitting a letter of appeal to the Director within 72 hours of either receiving personal service or mailing
of the written notice of declaration. At the time of submitting the letter of appeal to the Director, any animal
declared a vicious animal shall be surrendered to and impounded by the Humane Society pending a hearing of the
appeal by the Animal Advisory Board. The Animal Advisory Board shall hold a hearing within ten (10) days of
delivery of the letter of appeal to the Director. The hearing shall be conducted informally. The animal’s owner and
Director of the Humane Society shall present oral or written statements or reasons supporting or opposing the
declaration to the Animal Advisory Board. Statements by each participant shall be limited to a total time of one hour
or less. Upon conclusion of the hearing the Animal Advisory Board may reverse, modify or affirm the declaration of
the Director. Notice of the determination of the Animal Advisory Board shall be given to the animal’s owner and the
Director of the Humane Society, either personally or by United States Mail.
SECTION 6. Sections 5-1, 5-34, 5-36, 5-37, and 5-47 as now existing, and any
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 7. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 8823 (Cont.)
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Enacted: July 8, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F3
#8824 - Consideration of Amendment to Grand Island City Code
Relative to Nuisance Garbage
A committee with representation from the Central Nebraska Health District, City Legal, City
Council, Public Works, Police, Clean Community System, and refuse haulers is in the
process of making suggestions to the Council to tighten up city ordinances regarding
household trash. Approximately 20 residences per year are negligent in having their trash
picked up on a routine basis. Household trash in plastic bags accumulates by their residence
or in alleys where it creates problems for the whole neighborhood. Current regulations and
restrictions allow the problem to exist for almost a month before a response can be made by
the City or Health District.
The proposed changes will greatly speed up the corrective process and increase fines for
violations. If the Council approves the changes, the Health District will notify the offender
that they have 24 hours to correct the problem. If the trash is not cleaned up within 5 days, a
refuse hauler will be called to clean up the area. The responsible party will be fined and costs
will be assessed to the offender. The Police Department will be present to minimize any
interference.
The code is also being revised to require bagging of garbage from residential/non-residential
premises and construction debris that is prone to being swept out of the roll off containers by
winds.
It is recommended that Council approve an Ordinance amending the City Code relative to
Nuisance Garbage. It is anticipated that the annual costs will be between $1,000 and $2,000.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/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 ¤ ___________
July 3, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8824
An ordinance to amend Chapter 17 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend
Section 17-1 pertaining to the definition of junk; to amend Section 17-4 prohibiting offensive
substances; to amend Section 17-4.2 pertaining to noncompliance; to add Section 17-4.3
pertaining to the procedure for removal for noncompliance; to add Section 17-7.1 pertaining to
bagging construction waste; to add Section 17-9.1 pertaining to bagging garbage and refuse; to
repeal Sections 17-1, 17-4, 17-4.2 as now existing, and 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. Section 17-1 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§17-1. Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
City Solid Waste Disposal System. The City solid waste disposal system shall mean and include the City-
operated sanitary landfill, the City-operated transfer station, and the City-operated compost site.
Compost. Compost shall mean the end product of an aerobic degradation process of yard and garden waste.
Approved backyard composting site shall mean one which uses only composting materials as defined herein.
Construction and demolition waste. This shall mean waste which results from land clearing, the demolition
of buildings, roads or other structures, including but not limited to, beneficial fill materials, wood (including painted
and treated wood), land clearing debris other than yard waste, wall coverings (including wall paper, paneling and
tile), drywall, plaster, non-asbestos insulation, roofing shingles and other roof coverings, plumbing fixtures, glass,
plastic, carpeting, electrical wiring, pipe and metals. Such waste shall also include the above listed types of waste
that result from construction projects. Construction and demolition waste shall not include friable asbestos waste,
special waste, liquid waste, hazardous waste and waste that contains polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), putrescible
waste, household waste, industrial solid waste, corrugated cardboard, appliances, tires, drums and fuel tanks.
Dead Animals. These words shall mean all small animals such as cats, dogs, and rabbits, which die from
any cause. They shall in no way mean large animals such as goats, horses, mules and cows which shall die from any
cause.
Detachable container. A detachable container is a container of the size approved by the Department of
Health that can be lifted and dumped by a collection truck mechanism.
Garbage. This word shall be held to include every accumulation of animal, fruit or vegetable food waste
generated by or resulting from the decay, deterioration, storage, preparation or handling of any animal and vegetable
matter in any place or at any point where food is prepared for human consumption, including all kitchen and dining
room refuse produced by households, hotels, restaurants, lunch rooms, clubs, hospitals, schools, stores, warehouses,
cold storage plants, creameries, bakeries, or any other source whatsoever existing in the City.
Junk. Junk shall mean old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper, rubber, dismantled or wrecked
automobiles, trucks, tractors, and farm machinery or parts thereof, iron, steel, and other old or scrap ferrous or non-
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ferrous material, which are not held for remelting purposes by an establishment having facilities for remelting
material.
Litter. Litter shall include, but not be limited to: (i) Trash, rubbish, refuse, garbage, paper, rags, and ashes;
(ii) wood, plaster, cement, brick, or stone building rubble; (iii) grass, leaves, and worthless vegetation; (iv) offal and
dead animals; and (v) any machine or machines, vehicle or vehicles, or parts of a machine or vehicle which have lost
their identity, character, utility, or serviceability as such through deterioration, dismantling, or the ravages of time,
are inoperative or unable to perform their intended functions, or are cast off, discarded, or thrown away or left as
waste, wreckage, or junk.
Minimum Service Collection. A minimum service collection in a residential district shall mean not more
than one full 32 gallon garbage can or any number of full baskets, boxes, sacks, or bundles equal in volume to but
not exceeding one 32-gallon garbage can. The weight of such collection shall not exceed 50 pounds. Such minimum
service collection shall be on a once-a-week basis.
Refuse. This word shall be held to include the waste material from normal households or living conditions
and business operations other than garbage, but the term shall not include waste materials from building construction
or repair, factory wastes, or refuse from industrial plants of any character. In general, the kinds of materials
classified as refuse are paper, rags, bottles, tin cans, bottle caps, cardboard, wornout clothing or furniture, household
appliances, excelsior, garden or tree trimmings, and similar materials.
Regular Collection. A collection in a residential district shall mean not more than three full thirty-two
gallon garbage cans, or two full thirty-two gallon cans and any number of full baskets, boxes, sacks, or bundles
equal in volume to not exceeding one thirty-two gallon garbage can. A regular collection shall be on a twice-a-week
basis.
Salvage Yard. Any building, lot, yard or premise used for the collection, processing, salvage, storage,
bailing, or shipping of junked vehicles, vehicle parts, paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, metals, rags, scrap materials,
junk, or any material similar to those listed herein.
Special Waste. A solid waste, except waste which is regulated as a hazardous waste, which possesses
physical, chemical, or biological characteristics that make it different from general household, or construction and
demolition waste, and which requires special handling, treatment, or disposal methodologies in order to protect
public health, safety, and the environment.
Waste material. This word shall be held to include all items, objects, or material not included within the
definition of garbage, litter, dead animals, yard waste, or refuse as well as petroleum oils, greases, solvents, and
fuels, insecticides, herbicides, chemical waste, hazardous materials, or any materials similar to those listed herein.
Yard Waste. Yard waste shall mean grass and leaves and shall not include other yard debris such as tree
limbs and brush.
SECTION 2. Section 17-4 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§17-4. Litter and Offensive Substances Prohibited; Removal Public Nuisance
It shall be unlawful and hereby declared a public nuisance to litter or cause litter to be deposited or remain
on any lot or piece of ground within the city or within two miles of the corporate limits of the city except in proper
receptacles.
It shall be the duty of every owner, lessee, tenant, or occupant of any lot or parcel of ground within the city
or within two miles of the corporate limits thereof to keep said premises owned, leased, or occupied by such person
free from garbage, litter, refuse, rubbish, brush, trash, junk, old building material, offal, manure, and any other
offensive or unwholesome matter, and it shall be unlawful for such owner, lessee, tenant, or occupant of such lot or
parcel of ground to permit, keep, or maintain thereon any such condition liable to become putrid or injurious to the
public health, or any such condition liable to produce disease, or which is conducive to the breeding and existence of
rats, mice, flies, mosquitoes, bacteria, or any other rodents or insects. The maintenance or permitting of any of the
foregoing conditions on any such lot or parcel of ground is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall
constitute a misdemeanor punishable as hereinafter provided in this code.
ORDINANCE NO. 8824 (Cont.)
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SECTION 3. Section 17-4.2 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§17-4.2. Notice to Remove; Noncompliance with Notice; Procedure
It shall be the duty of the Department of Health or the Code Compliance Officer in any case where garbage,
litter, refuse, or waste material has been permitted to accumulate at a premise, to deliver or send a notice to abate
and remove such nuisance to the owner or owner's duly authorized agent, or person in possession, charge or control,
and to the occupant, if any, by personal service or ordinary first class mail. Within five days after delivery or mailing
of such notice, if the owner, agent, or occupant of the lot or piece of ground fails to comply with the order to abate
and remove the nuisance, or if such owner, agent or occupant cannot be notified by personal service or mail upon
written request from the Director of the Department of Health or the Code Compliance Officer to the City Attorney,
the City of Grand Island may proceed to abate said public nuisance pursuant to §20-15 of the Grand Island City
Code.
Whenever it shall come to the knowledge of the Health Director that there exists upon such lot or parcel of
ground such nuisance, the Health Director shall cause a notice to abate and remove said nuisance within five (5)
days to be served upon the owner or the owner's authorized agent, and upon the tenant or occupant of said premises.
Said notice shall be served either in person or by mailing such notice by certified or registered mail. If such owner,
lessee, tenant, or occupant shall have failed or refused to abate and remove such nuisance at the expiration of the
date fixed in such notice, the Director of Health may cause such nuisance to be removed from such parcel or lot, and
from any roads, streets, or alleys abutting thereon.
SECTION 4. Section 17-4.3 is hereby added to the Grand Island City Code to
read as follows:
§17-4.3. Procedure for Removal for Noncompliance
If the Health Director determines that there exists upon any lot or parcel of ground the conditions described
in Section 17-4.2 above in such a manner as to constitute an immediate nuisance and hazard to the public health and
safety, the director shall request the Mayor to declare that such an immediate public nuisance exists, and after any
such declaration, the Health Director shall cause to be issued a written notice to abate and remove such public
nuisance from such lot or parcel of land within twenty-four (24) hours. Said notice shall be served by personal
service upon the owner or the owner's authorized agent, and to any tenant, lessee, or occupant of the premises. If
such owner, tenant, lessee, or occupant shall have failed or refused to abate and remove such nuisance at the
expiration of the twenty-four (24) hours from delivery of notice, the Health Director shall cause such nuisance to be
removed from such parcel or lot and from any roads, streets, or alleys abutting thereon.
SECTION 5. Section 17-7.1 is hereby added to the Grand Island City Code to
read as follows:
§17-7.1. Bagging Construction Waste
All accumulation of waste occasioned by repairing and/or demolition of buildings or structures which is
susceptible to being blown by the wind, such as paper, plastic and foil, and is temporarily stored at the construction
site prior to removal by the owner or contractor shall be kept in plastic bags or in a sealed container so that
construction waste will be contained to avoid littering the area.
ORDINANCE NO. 8824 (Cont.)
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SECTION 6. Section 17-9.1 is hereby added to the Grand Island City Code to
read as follows:
§17-9.1. Bagging Garbage and Refuse
All garbage and refuse placed in garbage receptacles as set forth in Section 17-8 and Section 17-9 of this
code shall be in a plastic bag that is securely sealed so as to avoid littering.
SECTION 7. Sections 17-1, 17-4, and 17-4.2 as now existing, and any ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 8. 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: July 8, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F4
#8825 - Consideration of Vacation of Lot 1, North Fork Subdivision
Sheri Chandler, owner, has submitted an application to vacate Lot 1, North Fork
Subdivision, located north of Capital Avenue and east of Monitor Road. The Regional
Planning Commission, at their meeting of July 2, 2003, unanimously voted to recommend
approval.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
July 3, 2003
Honorable Jay Vavricek, Mayor
and Members of the Council
City Hall
Grand Island NE 68801
Dear Mayor and Members of the Council:
RE: Vacation Subdivision – Lot 1 North Fork Subdivision, located North of Capital
Avenue, and East of Monitor Road, Grand Island, Nebraska.
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held July 2, 2003 the
above item was considered. This application proposes to vacate lot 1 of North Fork
Subdivision, located North of Capital Avenue, and East of Monitor Road.
A motion was made by Hayes and seconded by Hooker to approve and recommend
that the City Council approve the Vacation of Lot 1 North Fork Subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed by a unanimous vote of the 8 members
present (Amick, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Hayes).
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 ¤ ___________
July 3, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8825
An ordinance to vacate the plat for North Fork Subdivision except for all
dedicated right-of-way for Capital Avenue; to provide for the recording of this ordinance in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska; 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. That the plat dated April 18, 1986 and approved by the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, on May 19, 1986 for North Fork Subdivision (Lot 1) is hereby vacated,
provided and conditioned that the City of Grand Island hereby retains all dedicated public right-
of-way for Capital Avenue.
SECTION 2. That the title to the property vacated by Section 1 of this ordinance
shall revert to the owner or owners of the real estate abutting the same in proportion to the
respective ownership of such real estate.
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8825 (Cont.)
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SECTION 3. This ordinance is directed to be filed in the office of the Register of
Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 4. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 5. 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: July 8, 2003.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Approving Minutes of June 24, 2003 City Council Regular Meeting
The Minutes of June 24, 2003 City Council Regular Meeting are submitted for approval. See
attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/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 24, 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 24, 2003. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
June 18, 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, Seifert, Pauly,
Hornady, Walker and Haase. 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 Youth Pastor
Matt Whitman, Evangelical Free Church, 2609 South Blaine Street.
RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: Six individuals reserved time to speak on
agenda items.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation “Husker Nation Tour” June 26, 2003. Mayor Vavricek proclaimed June 26, 2003
as “Husker Nation Tour” day. Orv Qualsett was present to receive the proclamation
ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT:
City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that the City Council was required to elect one
Councilmember to the office of Council President to replace Councilmember Gale Larson who
resigned at the June 17, 2003 City Council Meeting. The term would be through December 9,
2003. The Council President automatically assumes the duties of the Mayor in the event that the
Mayor was absent or otherwise unable to fulfill his duties.
Councilmember Pauly nominated Mitch Nickerson. Councilmember Whitesides nominated
Jackie Pielstick. Motion by Seifert, second by Hornady, carried unanimously to cease
nominations.
City Clerk RaNae Edwards called for the first ballot. It was reported that Councilmember
Pielstick had received 5 votes and Councilmember Nickerson had received 4 votes.
Councilmember Jackie Pielstick was elected as City Council President.
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ADJOURNED TO BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Hornady, second by Walker,
carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization.
#2003-BE-5 – Determining Benefits for Water Main District 434T – Platte Valley Industrial
Park 3rd Subdivision. Motion by Pielstick, second by Whitesides, to approve Resolution #2003-
BE-5, carried unanimously.
#2003-BE-6 – Determining Benefits for Water Main District 437 – Platte Valley Industrial Park
3rd Subdivision. Motion by Pielstick, second by Whitesides, to approve Resolution #2003-BE-5,
carried unanimously.
#2003-BE-7 – Determining Benefits for Water Main District 438T – Platte Valley Industrial
Park 3rd Subdivision. Motion by Pielstick, second by Whitesides, to approve Resolution #2003-
BE-5, carried unanimously.
#2003-BE-8 – Determining Benefits for Water Main District 439T – Platte Valley Industrial
Park 3rd Division. Motion by Pielstick, second by Whitesides, to approve Resolution #2003-BE-
5, carried unanimously.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Whitesides, second by Hornady, carried
unanimously to return to Regular Session.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing Concerning Annexation of Property Being Platted as Secundino Subdivision.
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that the property was 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 of June 4, 2003, voted to approve and
recommend the city council approve this annexation. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Changes to the Grand Island Zoning Map for Land Proposed for Platting as
American Independence Subdivision. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that
Gary Valasek, owner was 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 proposed to change the zoning from TA Transitional Agricultural
to R1 Suburban Residential. This change was 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. Gary Valasek, 4226 Lariat Lane spoke in support. Ray Harmon
representing Third City Christian Church noted that if a paving district would go in, he felt the
church property should not be assessed. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Changes to the Grand Island Zoning Map for Property Being Platted as
Richmond Third Subdivision. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that Dave
Albers, owner was requesting a change of zoning for property located along Diers Avenue south
of Faidley Avenue and west of Highway 281, being platted as Richmond Third Subdivision. This
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application proposed to change the zoning from TA Transitional Agricultural to B2 General
Business. This change was 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 amend ment to the Grand
Island Zoning Map. Dave Albers, owner was present to answer questions. No public testimony
was heard.
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. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that
Robert Mahood representing Nathan Detroit’s, 316 North Pine Street had submitted an
application with the City Clerk’s Office for an addition to their Class “C-31274” Liquor License.
The request was for an addition of sidewalk area approximately 110’ x 9’ on the east side of their
building located at 316 North Pine Street. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the
record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on
June 10, 2003; notice to applicant of date, time and place of hearing mailed on June 10, 2003;
notice to the general public of date, time and place of hearing published on June 14, 2003; and
Chapter 4 of the City Code. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 4604 Stoneridge Path. (Donald
and Donna Willnerd) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 4604 Stoneridge Path, was required in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to locate
underground primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. No public testimony
was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 608 Ravenwood Drive. (Scott and
Terri Bilsend) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at 608 Ravenwood 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 cable to be placed between two existing transformers. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 546 Ravenwood Court. (Steven
and Jurita Anschutz) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 546 Ravenwood Court, was required in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to locate
underground primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. No public testimony
was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 607 Hermitage Place. (Jon and
Vergeanne Baker) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at 607 Hermitage Place, was required in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to locate underground
primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 208 West 13th Street. (Trinity
Lutheran Church) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement
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lo cated in the southeast corner of the parking lot located northeast of Trinity Lutheran School,
208 West 13th Street, was required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and
repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used for a new transformer. No public
testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance #8818 was pulled from the Agenda indefinitely.
#8818 – Consideration of Creating Sanitary Sewer District #509, Lincoln Heights
Subdivision, Lassonde Subdivision, and Unsubdivided Land in Section 10-11-9
Councilmember Pielstick moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered
#8815 – Consideration of Creation of Water Main District No. 441 – Faidley Avenue
from Diers Avenue to Claude Road, Extended
#8816 – Consideration of Creation of Water Main District No. 442T – Faidley Avenue to
Claude Road, Extended
#8817 – Consideration of Creating Street Improvement District #1249, Cannon Road
from North Road to Mansfield Road
#8820 – Consideration of change of Land Use Designation for Property Proposed for
Platting as American Independence Subdivision from TA Transitional Agricultural to R1
Suburban Residential
#8821 – Consideration of Change of Land Use Designation for Property being Platted as
Richmond Third Subdivision from TA Transitional Agricultural to B2 General Business
#8822 – Consideration of Assessments for Water Main District No. 437, Platte Valley
Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision
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
Walker 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: Ordinances #8815, #8816, #8817, #8820, #8821, and #8822 on first reading. All
those in favor of the passage of these ordinances on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinances #8815, #8816, #8817, #8820, #8821, and #8822 on final passage. All
those in favor of the passage of these ordinances on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordinances
#8815, #8816, #8817, #8820, #8821, and #8822 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted
upon publication as required by law.
#8819 – Consideration of Annexation of Property Being Platted as Secundino
Subdivision (First Reading)
Motion was made by Whitesides, to approve Ordinance #8819 on First Reading only, second by
Pielstick. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda item G-26 was pulled for further discussion.
Councilmember Pielstick noted correction to the June 10, 2003 minutes, Resolution #2003-154
that was not approved and pulled from the agenda. Motion by Seifert, second by Whitesides,
carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-26.
Receipt of Official Document – Resignation Letter of Councilmember Gale Larson (Ward 2).
Receipt of Official Document – Community Redevelopment Authority Resolution No 48.
Approving Appointment of Mark Stelk and Brent Linder to Business Improvement District #2
Board.
Approving Minutes of June 10, 2003 City Council Regular Meeting. Councilmembers Pauly and
Meyer abstained.
Approving Minutes of June 17, 2003 City Council Study Session. Councilmembers Haase,
Seifert and Pauly abstained.
Approving Request of Nathan Detroit’s, Inc. dba Nathan Detroit’s, 316 North Pine Street for
Addition to Class “C-31274” Liquor License.
Approving Preliminary Plat for American Independence Subdivision.
Approving Preliminary Plat for Richmond Third Subdivision.
#2003-154 – Approving Cooperative Service Field Agreement with the United States
Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services for Wildlife Damage Control in the Amount of
$2,500.00. Councilmember Meyer voted no.
#2003-172 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Richmond Third Subdivision.
#2003-173 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 4604 Stoneridge Path.
(Donald and Donna Willnerd)
#2003-174 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 608 Ravenwood Drive.
(Scott and Terri Bilsend)
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#2003-175 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 546 Ravenwood Court.
(Steven and Jurita Anschutz)
#2003-176 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 607 Hermitage Place. (Jon
and Vergeanne Baker)
#2003-177 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 208 West 13th Street.
(Trinity Lutheran Church)
#2003-178 – Approving Connection fees for Water Main District No. 434T, Platte Valley
Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision.
#2003-179 – Approving Connection Fees for Water Main District No. 438T, Platte Valley
Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision.
#2003-180 – Approving Connection Fees for Water Main District No. 439T, Platte Valley
Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision.
#2003-181 – Approving Bid Award for Well Field Wells #13-16 Enclosures with Steel Crafters
of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $49,770.00.
#2003-182 – Approving Contract for Medical Physical Fitness for the Fire Department with
Internal Medical Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $21,759.00.
#2003-183 – Approving Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Community Redevelopment
Authority for Pedestrian Lighting Along South Locust Street Between Stolley Park Road and
Fonner Park Road in the Amount of $150,000.00.
#2003-184 – Approving Bid Award for Audit Services with LLP of Lincoln, Nebraska in an
Amount of $158,000.00 for Five Years of Audit Services of the Electric and Water Financial
Statements for the Fiscal Years Ending September 30, 2003 through September 30, 2007.
#2003-185 – Approving License Agreement with Hall County Regarding Antenna Installation,
Operation and Maintenance at the Platte Generating Station and Burdick Station.
#2003-186 – Approving Bid Award for 2003-D-1 Concrete Ditch Lining Between Allen Avenue
and the Ditch South of Cannon Road with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island
in the Amount of $30,485.20.
#2003-187 – Approving Amendment to Contract for Consulting Services Related to Remediation
of Lead Impacted oil at the CAAP with Jacobson Helgoth Consultants, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska
in an Amount not to Exceed $68,232.00.
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#2003-189 – Approving Interlocal Agreement with Hall County Regarding Ambulance Services.
Councilmember Pielstick questioned if the County had signed this agreement. They had not but
were planning to.
#2003-188 – Approving User Fee Schedule for FY 2003-2004. Motion by Seifert, second by
Whitesides to approve Resolution #2003-188 with the exception of raising the rates at the water
park.
Discussion was had regarding the water park fees, expenses, comparable rates with other water
parks, and this not being an enterprise fund. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
answered questions with regards to revenues and expenses.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2003-190 – Approving Bid Award for Credit Card Service Provider. David Springer, Finance
Director reported that 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 were Equitable, USBanc, Heritage
Bank, and Home Federal. The responses were scored and ELAN was the recommended choice to
provide credit card services for the City. The recommended choice had four providers in Grand
Island and there was no difference between the four providers. Since there was no discernable
difference in the ELAN providers, the Finance Department deferred the selection of the credit
card provider to Administration or Council.
Mr. Springer stated there would be approximately $500 in start up costs. No annual fee was
expected based on anticipated volume.
Motion was made by Pielstick, second by Whitesides, to approve Heritage Bank as the Credit
Card Provider for the City of Grand Island. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Craig Moyer representing Heritage Bank was present.
#2003-191 – Approving Operation Agreement for Stolley park Lines with James A. Culver dba
Chippewa Northwestern Railway Company. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
reported that a proposal to operate the Stolley Park train had been received from Jim Culver,
President of Chippewa Northwestern Railroad Company of Lincoln, Nebraska. Mr. Culver was
awarded the contract to rebuild the existing railroad line at the former zoo site. That project had
been completed and the train track had been inspected and was 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.
Discussion was had concerning liability insurance, length of contract, and fees.
Page 8, City Council Regular Meeting, June 24, 2003
Motion by Whitesides, second by Seifert, to approve Resolution #2003-191. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2003-192 – Approving Central Nebraska Air Service Development Statement. City
Administrator Marlan Ferguson, reported that local citizens formed an Air Service Task Force to
review the Air Service at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport. The Task Force had developed
an Air Service Development Statement which was being adopted by Central Nebraska
Communities and other entities.
Motion by Seifert, second by Whitesides, to approve Resolution #2003-192. 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 June 11, 2003 through June 24, 2003, for a total amount of $2,207,893.39. Councilmember
Pielstick abstained from claim #543053.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Hornady, second by Walker, to adjourn to
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel issues at 8:10 p.m. Upon roll call
voted, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Pielstick, second by Hornady, to return to
Regular Session at 10:00 p.m. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G2
Approving Minutes of June 25, 2003 Joint City Council, Hall
County Board, and Central District Health Department Meeting
The Minutes of June 25, 2003 Joint City Council, Hall County Board, and Central District
Health Department Meeting are submitted for approval. See attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/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 JOINT CITY/COUNTY SPECIAL MEETING
June 25, 2003
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska, the Hall County Board of Supervisors, and the Central District Health Department was
conducted in the Community Meeting Room of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on June 25, 2003. Notice
of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on June 18, 2003.
Dr. Jorgensen, Central District Health Board called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The following
members were present: Health Board Members Diane Keller, Paul Kemling, Anne Buettner, Dr.
Jorgensen, Jim Reed, Jim Ericksen – County Representative, and Mitch Nickerson – City Representative.
The following Hall County Supervisors were present: Bud Jeffries, Robert Humisten, Scott Arnold,
Robert Rye, and Jim Ericksen. Also present was County Clerk Marla Conley. The following City
Officials were present: Councilmembers Margaret Hornady, Scott Walker, Mitch Nickerson and Bob
Meyer. Mayor Jay Vavricek, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, and Finance Director David Springer.
PRESENTATION BY SHIRLEY TERRY, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Ms. Terry presented a
power point explaining the services offered by the Central District Health Department. Growth charts
were reviewed along with current programs and staffing needs.
DISCUSSION: A lengthy discussion was had concerning the services provided to Hamilton and Merrick
County compared to the services provided in Hall County and how those services were paid for.
Mentioned were states funds, grants and local funding through the City and County.
Staffing increases were mentioned due to the creation of the Central District Health Department, which
includes Hall, Hamilton and Merrick counties. Ms. Terry explained the extra demands due to
bioterrorism, West Nile virus, tuberculosis and the clean air programs had increased the expenditures in
the proposed budget. The Health Department was requesting $150,000.00 from the City and County
which was a 21 percent increase over the FY 2002-2003 request of $124,440.00.
Discussion was had concerning grants and tobacco monies from the state which were not a guarantee
from year to year. Dr. Jorgensen stated there had not been an increase from the City or County in the last
6 years. Mentioned were increased costs associated with the new building.
Budget timelines were briefly mentioned. The City and County would review the request of the Health
Department at their upcoming budget meetings.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G3
Approving Minutes of July 1, 2003 City Council Study Session
The Minutes of July 1, 2003 City Council Study Session are submitted for approval. See
attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/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
July 1, 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
July 1, 2003. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on June 25, 2003.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmembers Whitesides, Pielstick, Nickerson, Seifert, Pauly, Hornady, Walker, and
Haase. Councilmember Meyer was 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.
RESERVES TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: One individual reserved time to speak
on agenda items.
Presentation Regarding Public Access to Defibrillation. Chad Bluschke with the Grand Island
Fire Department presented a power point presentation concerning automated external
defibrillators and explained the programs in place to make defibrillators accessible to the public.
Mr. Bluschke demonstration an automated external defibrillator. Currently there were
approximately 20 defibrillators in the City. The ultimate goal was to have automated external
defibrillators at all businesses in town. Early defibrillation saves lives. Each defibrillator costs
between $1,500 and $3,000.
Discussion Concerning Parking in Front Yards. City Attorney Doug Walker reported that 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 was 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 presented drafting challenges to try and make provisions that would
work for the entire community and be enforceable.
Councilmember Pielstick commented on the Community Development Board survey with
regards to parking in the front yards. Councilmember Nickerson stated it was a shame that we
had to monitor decent judgment, but was glad we were taking a stand. Back yards and side yards
were discussed. Councilmember Whitesides stated concerns about telling home owners what
they can and cannot do with their property, but also felt it was needed. Councilmember Haase
questioned if a property owner would be able to come to the City and request parking in those
areas where there was not adequate parking. Mr. Walker stated this ordinance would not change
locations for parking currently in code.
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Craig Lewis, Building Department Director commented on parking in front of apartment
complexes. Current gravel, concrete, asphalt, brick, stone or crushed rock would still be allowed.
This ordinance addressed the problem of people parking on their front lawns. Discussion was
held concerning the definition of front yards. Mr. Lewis stated the zoning regulations covered the
definition adequately.
Randy Schoensten, 1132 South Greenwich, spoke regards to limiting the citizens’ rights of doing
what they want to do with their own property. Discussed was “where do you draw the line?”
Councilmember Pielstick requested that this item be brought before Council at the July 22, 2003
City Council Regular Meeting.
Update Concerning City Directional Signage. Public Works Director Steve Riehle reported that
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 could 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 had constructed "Gateway" signs at the
Blackstone Island and Pioneer Park to establish an entrance to Downtown, but directional signs
were needed to lead visitors to this area and other community attractions.
The Street Division of the Public Works Department had 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 were presented. The cost of each sign was approximately $800.
Sixteen total signs were recommended in phase one. Maintenance would be minimal.
Councilmember Pielstick recommended meeting with the Downtown Businesses to see what
they were doing.
Discussion Concerning Advance Warning on US Highway 281 for Signalized Intersections.
Public Works Director Steve Riehle reported that when drivers enter a community, they expected
to be stopped by a traffic signal. Sometimes drivers failed to see the first signal. In urban areas,
the pedestrian signal would 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 had 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 were 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 were at or above 45 MPH approaching a signalized
intersection.
Two alternatives for improvements were available. The first was re-working the current
pedestrian signals for auto recall. This allowed the flashing "Don’t Walk" to warn the motorist of
the impending signal change. The cost for this change was minimal. The second alternative was
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proceeding with installation of lights and signs at designated intersections. The estimated cost for
one set of flashing signals and signs was $15,000 per direction on a multi-lane roadway like US
Highway 281.
Discussion was had concerning the reduction in traffic accidents when flashing lights were
installed. Left turn arrows were also discussed. Cost sharing was discussed as a possibility.
Tom Purnie representing the Transportation Subcommittee spoke in support of the flashing
lights.
Discussion Concerning Change Orders by the Public Works Department. Public Works Director
Steve Riehle presented a power point presentation regarding the reasons for change orders.
Reviewed were Contractor’s Bid, Specifications, Reasons for Change Orders, and the Change
Order Process.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G4
Approving Appointments of Jacalyn Ayoub and Roy Anderson to
the Community Development Advisory Board
Jacalyn Ayoub and Roy Anderson have expressed interest in serving on the Community
Development Advisory Board. They would be replacing the expired terms of Beverly Biggs
and Alicia Haussler who have served 3-year terms which will expire on June 30, 2003. The 3-
year terms for Jacalyn Ayoub and Roy Anderson would become effective July 1, 2003 and
expire on June 30, 2006. With Council approval, the Mayor will appoint Jacalyn Ayoub and
Roy Anderson to serve on this Board.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G5
Approving Appointments of David Bartz and Daniel Naranjo to
Business Improvement District #3 Board
Business Improvement District 3 Board members Don Vance and Jerry Duering will
complete their terms on July 13, 2003. Board members must be property owners or business
owners or operators or residents within the boundaries of the District and are appointed by
the Mayor with Council approval. Members are limited to two consecutive 3-year terms,
nonconsecutive reappointments are allowed. David Bartz and Daniel Naranjo have
expressed interest in serving on the Board. David Bartz is the owner of Bartz Floral located
at 2224 South Locust Street. Daniel Naranjo is the Funeral Director and Owner of All
Faiths Funeral Home located at 2929 South Locust Street. With Council approval, the
Mayor will appoint David Bartz and Daniel Naranjo to serve on this Board. Following these
appointments, the terms of board would be as follows:
Jack "Bud" Rasmussen 10/09/01 - 07/13/04
Gene McCloud 07/23/02 – 07/14/05 (2nd Term)
Rhonda Saalfeld 07/23/02 – 07/14/05 (2nd Term)
David Bartz 07/14/03 - 07/13/06
Daniel Naranjo 07/14/03 - 07/13/06
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G6
Approving Request of Pamela K. Cooper, 1313 West Louise Street
for Liquor Manager Designation for Pump & Pantry #15, 2028
East Highway 30
Pamela K. Cooper, 1313 West Louise Street has submitted an application with the City
Clerk's Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class "B-16782"
Liquor License for Pump & Pantry #15, 2028 East Highway 30. This application has been
reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk's Office. Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G7
Approving Request of Gary Ebel, 4088 Nevada Avenue for Liquor
Manager Designation for Skagway Discount Department Stores,
1607 South Locust Street
Gary Ebel, 4088 Nevada Avenue has submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for
a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class "C" Liquor License acted upon
earlier for Skagway Discount Department Stores, 1607 South Locust Street. This application
has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk's Office. Approval is
recommended.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G8
Approving Request of Skagway Discount Department Stores, Inc.
dba Skagway Discount Department Stores, 1607 South Locust
Street for a Class "C" Liquor License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. William Martin, President of
Skagway Discount Department Stores, Inc. dba Skagway Discount Department Stores, 1607
South Locust Street has submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Class "C"
Liquor License. A Class "C" Liquor License allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages on
and off sale within the corporate limits of the City. This application has been reviewed by the
Building, Fire, Health and Police Departments. Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G9
Approving Request of Central Nebraska Humane Society for a
Conditional Use Permit for a Mobile Office Located at 1312 Sky
Park Road
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Pat Devine, Executive Director of
the Central Nebraska Humane Society has submitted an application with the City Clerk's
Office for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for temporary placement of a mobile office
located at 1312 Sky Park Road. The City Code provides for temporary buildings and uses if
approved by the City Council in the form of a conditional use permit. This request has been
reviewed by the Building, Legal, Utilities, Planning and Public Works Departments. Approval
is recommended.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G10
Approving Preliminary Plat for Livengood Second Subdivision
Livengood Properties, L.L.C., owners, have submitted the preliminary plat for Livengood
Second Subdivision, located west of Stuhr Road and north of Seedling Mile Road. This plat
proposes to create 7 lots on a currently unplatted parcel of land in the E 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of
Section 10-11-9. This plat has been reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Utilities
Departments. The Regional Planning Commission, at their meeting of July 2, 2003,
unanimously voted to recommend approval. See attached RESOLUTION.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
July 3, 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 – Livengood Second Subdivision, located West of Stuhr
Road, and North of Seedling Mile Road, Grand Island, Nebraska.
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held July 2, 2003 the
above item was considered. This preliminary plat proposes to create 7 lots on a currently
unplatted parcel of land in the E ½ of the SE ¼ Section 10, Township 11, Range 9.
A motion was made by Eriksen and seconded by Miller to approve and recommend that
the City Council approve the preliminary plat of Livengood Second Subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed by a unanimous vote of the 8 members
present (Amick, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Hayes).
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
JEO Consulting Group
Item G11
Approving Preliminary Plat for Summerfield Estates Subdivision
Little B's Corporation, owners, have submitted the preliminary plat for Summerfield Estates
Subdivision, located north of 13th Road, and east of North Road. This plat proposes to create
27 lots on a currently unplatted parcel of land in the SE 1/4 of Section 12-11-10. This plat
has been reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments. The Regional
Planning Commission, at their meeting of July 2, 2003, unanimously voted to recommend
approval. See attached RESOLUTION.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
July 3, 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 – Summerfield Estates Subdivision located North of 13th
Street, and East of North Road, Grand Island, Nebraska.
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held July 2, 2003 the
above item was considered. This preliminary plat proposes to create 27 lots on a
currently unplatted parcel of land in the SE ¼ Section 12, 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 preliminary plat of Summerfield Estates Subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed by a unanimous vote of the 8 members
present (Amick, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Hayes).
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
Olsson & Associates
Item G12
#2003-140 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Installation of Irrigation System South Side of the Grand Island
Cemetery
The Park and Recreation Department has recommended that the Certificate of Final
Completion be issued for Installation of Irrigation-South Side Grand Island Cemetery. The
contract was awarded to Tilley Sprinkler Systems of Grand Island in the fall of 2002. The
work commenced in late October, 2002 and was completed in May, 2003. The performance of
the contract was supervised by the Cemetery Superintendent and a Certificate of Final
Completion has been issued by the Park and Recreation Director, subject to City Council
approval. Approval is recommended. See attached RESOLUTION.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 3, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-140
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director of the City of Grand Island has issued his
Certificate of Final Completion for Installation of Irrigation System for the South Side of the Grand Island
Cemetery, certifying that Tilley Sprinkler Systems, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract
approved October 21, 2002, has completed such project according to the terms, conditions, and
stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director recommends the acceptance of the final
completion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the Parks and Recreation Director's
recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The Parks and Recreation Director's Certificate of Final Completion for Installation of Irrigation
System at the Grand Island Cemetery is hereby confirmed.
2. A warrant be issued from Account No. 40044450-90033 in the amount of $10,400.00 payable to
Tilley Sprinkler Systems, Inc. for the final amount due the contractor.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2003-193 - Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easement in
Lot 2, Lassonde Subdivision
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Acquisition of Utility Easement is
required in order to install and maintain sanitary sewer mains. See attached RESOLUTION.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Aproved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 3, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-193
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from R&M
Lassonde Family Trust, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 8, 2003, for the purpose of discussing the
proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way through a part of Lot Two (2) Lassonde Subdivision
in Hall County, Nebraska, the utility easement and right-of-way being more particularly described as
follows:
The west Twenty (20.0) feet of Lot Two (2) Lassonde Subdivision, as shown on the plat
dated June 20, 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 R&M Lassonde Family Trust on the above-described
tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G14
#2003-194 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
North Fork Second Subdivision
Gary Mettenbrink, owner, has submitted the final plat for North Fork Second Subdivision,
located north of Capital Avenue and east of Monitor Road. This plat proposes to create 2 lots
on a parcel of land in the E 1/2 SE 1/4 of Section 10-11-9. This plat has been reviewed by the
Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments. The Regional Planning Commission, at
their meeting of July 2, 2003, unanimously voted to recommend approval. See attached
RESOLUTION.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
July 3, 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 – North Fork Second Subdivision, located North of Capital
Avenue, and East of Monitor Road, Grand Island, Nebraska.
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held July 2, 2003 the
above item was considered. This final plat proposes to create 2 lots on a currently
unplatted parcel of land in the S ½ Section 3, Township 11, Range 10.
A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Hooker to approve and recommend that
the City Council approve the final plat and subdivision agreement of North Fork Second
Subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed by a unanimous vote of the 8 members
present (Amick, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Hayes).
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 ¤ ___________
July 3, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-194
WHEREAS, Carol Mettenbrink Heide, an unmarried individual, as owner, has caused to be
laid out into lots, a tract of comprising a part of Lot One (1), North Fork Subdivision, a part of the
Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) and a part of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4), all in Section Three (3),
Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, under the
name of NORTH FORK SECOND SUBDIVISION, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged
by her; 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 NORTH FORK SECOND
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.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G15
#2003-195 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Summerfield Estates 3rd Subdivision
Little B's Corporation, owners, have submitted the final plat for Summerfield Estates 3rd
Subdivision, located north of 13th Street and east of North Road. This plat proposes to
develop 16 lots on a parcel of land in the SE 1/4 of Section 12-11-10. This plat has been
reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments. The Regional Planning
Commission, at their meeting of July 2, 2003, unanimously voted to recommend approval.
See attached RESOLUTION.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
July 3, 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 – Summerfield Estates Third Subdivision located North of 13th
Street, and East of North Road, Grand Island, Nebraska.
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held July 2, 2003 the
above item was considered. This final plat proposes to create 16 lots on a currently
unplatted parcel of land in the SE ¼ Section 12, Township 11, Range 10.
A motion was made by Hooker and seconded by Hayes to approve and recommend
that the City Council approve the final plat and subdivision agreement of Summerfield
Estates Third Subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed by a unanimous vote of the 8 members
present (Amick, O’Neill, Hooker, Eriksen, Miller, Obst, Ruge, Hayes).
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
Olsson & Associates
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 3, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-195
WHEREAS, Little B's Corporation, a Nebraska corporation, as owner, has caused to be
laid out into lots, a tract of land located in the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W1/2, SW1/4) of
Section Twelve (12), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County,
Nebraska, under the name of SUMMERFIELD ESTATES 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 SUMMERFIELD ESTATES 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.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G16
#2003-196 - Approving Change Order 1 to Sanitary Sewer Project
2002-S-4
The construction contract was awarded to The Diamond Engineering Company, Grand
Island Nebraska, on November 12, 2002. Any change orders to the contract must be
approved by the Council. The Public Works Department prepared Change Order #1 to make
the following changes:
Original Contract $ 102,441.23
Abandonment, 18” Water Main Concrete Plug
Construction crews found an abandoned water
line that was not listed on the plans.
The line had to be removed. $ 418.00
Remove asphalt pavement and Replace
with P.C. Concrete Pavement – Asphalt that
was removed was replaced with concrete for
a more durable surface. $ 2,820.00
Revised Contract $ 105,679.23
It is recommended that Council pass a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the
Change Order. Sufficient funds are available in account 53030050-85213.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/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 ¤ ___________
July 3, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-196
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2002, by Resolution 2002-348, the City Council for the
City of Grand Island awarded the bid for Sanitary Sewer Project 2002-S-4 to The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that modifications to the work to be performed by the
Diamond Engineering Company are necessary; and
WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the result of such modifications will increase the contract amount by
$3,238.00 for a revised contract price of $105,679.23.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and
directed to execute Change Order No. 1, between the City of Grand Island and The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska to provide the following modifications:
Amount
Remove abandoned water main line...........................................................................................$ 418.00
Replace asphaltic pavement with concrete pavement....................................................................2,820.00
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G17
#2003-197- Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary
Sewer Project 2002-S-4, Lift Station 19 Modifications
The contract for Sanitary Sewer Project 2002-S-4 was awarded to The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska on November 12, 2002. The project was completed in
May, 2003. The project was completed at a construction price of $108,655.47. Total cost of
the project, including engineering, is $113,693.40. The engineer’s estimate prior to
construction was $174,471.60.
Original Bid $ 102,441.23
Overruns $ 2,976.24
Change Orders $ 3,238.00
Engineering, Publication $ 5,037.93
No Easements $ 0
Total Cost $ 113,693.40
It is recommended that Council accept the Certificate of Final Completion. The costs for the
project were paid from account no. 53030050-85213.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/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 ¤ ___________
July 3, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-197
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director of the City of Grand Island has issued a Certificate
of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer Project 2002-S-4, certifying that the Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract dated November 26, 2002, has completed such
project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the final
completion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the Public Works Director's recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Public Works Director's Certificate of Final
Completion for Sanitary Sewer Project 2002-S-4 is hereby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G18
#2003-198- Approving Installation of Four Way Stop at the
Intersection of Broadwell Avenue and Anna Street
Council action is required for the installation of stop signs. The Public Works Department
has received calls from several concerned citizens and business owners regarding traffic
safety at Broadwell and Anna. The Engineering Division took traffic counts at the
intersection in mid June and found that the intersection does meet the warrants for a four
way stop based on traffic volumes and delays. The Street Division placed signs indicating
that a four way stop would be installed following the July 8 Council meeting to familiarize
drivers with the change. The Department has received only positive feedback from motorists.
It is recommended that Council pass a Resolution to install a four way stop at the intersection
of Broadwell Avenue and Anna Street. The cost of the stop sign installation is minimal.
Alternatives are to leave the intersection as currently marked with stop signs on Broadwell
and no stop for through traffic on Anna.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/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 ¤ ___________
July 3, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-198
WHEREAS, the City Council, by authority of Section 22-27 of the Grand Island City
Code, may by resolution regulate motor vehicle traffic upon the streets of the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, concerns have been expressed regarding the safety of the Broadwell Avenue
and Anna Street intersection;
WHEREAS, after a review of the traffic flow and accident history of the intersection, it is
recommended that a four-way stop be implemented at such intersection; and
WHEREAS, it is in the city's best interests to effectuate such changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that
1. Stop signs be installed on Anna Street where it intersects with Broadwell Avenue, requiring
all traffic to stop prior to entering such intersection.
2. The Street Department is hereby directed to install such signs to regulate traffic as outlined
above.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G19
#2003-199 - Approving Bid Award for Water Main Project 2003-
W-4
Background:
The work to preformed under the contract provides for water mains to be extended across the
intersections of: 1) Faidley Avenue and Waldo Avenue; 2) Faidley Avenue and Grace
Avenue; and 3) Faidley Avenue, from Boggs Avenue to White Avenue. The construction
will eliminated dead-end mains that were installed in the 1950’s.
Additionally, the project provides for lowering the existing water main located northwest of
the East Highway 30 and Shady Bend Road intersection. The work is being done to
accommodate the widening of Highway 30 to five lanes and related storm water drainage.
The costs associated with this part of the contract will be reimbursed by the NE Department
of Roads.
A location map for the work areas is attached.
Discussion:
Plans and specifications were sent to five potential bidders and four plan service companies.
Bids were publicly opened at 11:00 am on June 26 in accordance with City Procurement
Codes. Three bids were received and have been checked and evaluated for completeness and
accuracy. A tabulation of those bids is listed below. 1)Bidder: Diamond Engineering Co.,
Grand Island, NE - Exceptions: None - Total Bid: $57,677.04 2)Bidder: Starostka Group
Co., Grand Island, NE - Exceptions: None - Total Bid: $58,384.71 and 3)Bidder: Judds Bros.
Construction Co., Lincoln, NE - Exceptions: None - Total Bid: $105,094.65.
Recommendation:
The bid from Diamond Engineering Co. is complete and without exceptions. It is
recommended the Council award the contract for Water Main Project 2003-W-4 to the low
responsive bidder in the amount of $57,677.04. Their bid is below the engineer's estimate of
$82,000.00 and meets all City contract requirements.
Fiscal Effects:
Construction funds are available in Enterprise Fund 525 for the FY 2002-03 budget.
Alternatives:
Award to an alternate contractor or re-bid the construction. See attached RESOLUTION.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary 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: June 26, 2003
FOR: Water Main Project 2003-W-4
DEPARTMENT: Utilities – Phelps Control
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $82,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: Enterprise Fund 525
PUBLICATION DATE: June 9, 2003
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 5
SUMMARY
Bidder: Starostka Group Diamond Engineering Judds Bros. Const.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Merchants Bonding Co. Travelers Casualty Travelers Casualty
Exceptions: None None None
Bid Price: $58,384.71 $57,677.04 $105,094.65
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director
Bob Smith, Assistant Utilities Director
Tom Barnes, Senior Civil Engineer
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P836
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 3, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-199
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Water Main Project 2003-W-
4, according to plans and specifications on file with the Purchasing Division of the Legal Department; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 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 $57,677.04; 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 $57,677.04 for Water Main Project 2003-W-4 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.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G20
#2003-200- Approving Bid Award for Cooling Tower Fan Motor
Control Equipment - Platte Generating Station - Utilities
Department
Background:
The current cooling tower fan motor switchgear at the Platte Generating Station was
originally purchased in 1977. The switchgear controls the operation of the fan motors,
allows operation at two fan speeds, and also allows reverse fan operation. The performance
of this switchgear has been marginal since installation, with recurrent relay failures due to
unknown overload conditions. Over the years, a number of modifications, including soft-
start controls, have been tried, but failures still occur. The plant staff has recommended
replacing the existing switchgear with an electronic system. The electronic system does not
use mechanical contacts or relays and allows variable speed operation of the fans, which will
improve plant efficiency at reduced plant loads and non-summer ambient conditions. The
scheduled outage to inspect the boiler this fall allows an opportunity to replace the system in
a planned manner. Specifications were developed for replacing the cooling tower fan motor
switchgear with variable frequency drives (VFD’s) by our consultant for this project, Black &
Veatch. The specifications were issued in accordance with City purchasing procedures.
Discussion:
The specifications for cooling tower fan VFD’s were issued for bid and responses were
received from the following bidders. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $165,000.
Bidder - 1)Crescent Electric, Grand Island - Bid Price:$121,285.40 - Adjusted Bid Price: Non-
compliant 2)Hupp Electric, Cedar Rapids, IA - Bid Price: $133,409 - Adjusted Bid
Price: $133,409 3)Kriz-Davis, Grand Island, NE - Bid Price: $123,435 - Adjusted Bid Price:
$143,541 and 4)Northwest Electric, Columbus, NE - Bid Price: $291,400 - Adjusted Bid
Price: $291,400.
City staff and B&V reviewed the bids for compliance with the City’s detailed specifications.
The bid from Crescent did not include necessary engineering information requested in the
specifications, they took exception to all of the City terms and conditions, and they did not
respond to subsequent requests for information, therefore, their bid was determined to be non-
compliant. The base bid from Kriz-Davis did not include a spare VFD or instruction
manuals, and was adjusted using unit prices provided in their bid. The other bids did not
require any adjustments and were compliant with the specifications
Recommendation:
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
City of Grand Island City Council
It is the recommendation of the Utilities Department that the contract be awarded to the
lowest compliant bidder, Hupp Electric, in the amount of $133,409.
Fiscal Effects:
Expenditure of $133,409 from Electric Enterprise Fund 520.
Alternatives:
None recommended. See attached RESOLUTION.
Staff Contact: Gary 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: June 19, 2003 at 11:15 a.m.
FOR: Motor Control Equipment
DEPARTMENT: Utilities - PGS
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $170,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: E520
PUBLICATION DATE: June 6, 2003
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 6
SUMMARY
Bidder: Crescent Electric Kriz-Davis Co.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: American Institute of Architects St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins.
Exceptions: Noted Noted
Bid Price: $121,285.40 $123,435.00
Bidder: Northwest Electric, Inc. Hupp Electric Motors
Columbus, NE Cedar Rapids, IA
Bid Security: $14,570.00 $6,675.00
Exceptions: Noted Noted
Bid Price: $291,400.00 $133,409.00
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director
Tim Luchsinger, Assistant Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P838
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 3, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-200
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Motor Control Equipment,
according to plans and specifications on file with the Purchasing Division of the Legal Department; and
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2003, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Hupp Electric of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 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 $133,409; and
WHEREAS, Hupp Electric'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 Hupp Electric of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in
the amount of $133,409 for Motor Control Equipment 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.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G21
#2003-201- Approving Bid Award for Burdick Generating Station
Gas Turbine Exhaust Replacement - Utilities Department
Background:
The combustion turbine at the Burdick Station was installed in 1967, and, since that time,
has lost the inner liner and insulation in its exhaust stack to corrosion. Continued operation
of the unit will ultimately lead to failure of the external casing from stress fractures caused
by high temperature gradients. Specifications were prepared for a replacement exhaust
plenum and transition and issued in accordance with City purchasing procedures to
contractors specializing in this work. The scope of the work includes removing the existing
stack and installation of the replacement.
Discussion:
Specifications for one gas turbine steel exhaust plenum and transition were sent to three
potential bidders specializing in this type of work. A response was received from only one,
Braden Manufacturing, L.L.C. of Tulsa, OK, as follows: Materials: $68,880 - Sales tax on
materials: $4,477 - Total materials: $73,357. Installation: $57,811
Total bid: $131,168.
Plant staff reviewed the bid for compliance with the City’s detailed specifications and found it
to be compliant. The engineers estimate for this project was $250,000.
Recommendation:
Braden has requested separate contracts for the material and installation portions of the
work. Therefore, the Utilities Department recommends contracts be issued to Braden
Manufacturing, L.L.C. for $73,357 and to Braden Construction Service, Inc. for $57,811, for
a total project cost of $131,168.
Fiscal Effects:
Expenditure of $ 131,168 from Enterprise Fund 520.
Alternatives:
None recommended. See attached RESOLUTION.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary 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: June 19, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Burdick Generating Station Gas Turbine Exhaust Replacement
DEPARTMENT: Utilities - PGS
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $250,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: Enterprise 520
PUBLICATION DATE: June 6, 2003
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 2
SUMMARY
Bidder: Braden Manufacturing
Tulsa, OK
Bid Security: American Institute of Architects
Exceptions: Noted
Bid Price: $131,168.00
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director
Tim Luchsinger, Assistant Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P837
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 3, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-201
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Burdick Generating Station
Gas Turbine Exhaust Replacement, according to plans and specifications on file at the Platte Generating
Station; and
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2003, one bid was received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Braden Manufacturing of Tulsa, Oklahoma, 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 $131,168.00; and
WHEREAS, Braden Manufacturing's bid is less than the engineer’s estimate for such
project; and
WHEREAS, Braden Manufacturing has requested separate contracts for the material and
installation portions of the work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Braden Manufacturing of Tulsa,
Oklahoma, in the amount of $131,168.00 for Burdick Generating Station gas turbine exhaust replacement is
hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract in the amount of $73,357 with Braden
Manufacturing, L.L.C. and a contract in the amount of $57,811 with Braden Construction Services, Inc. be
entered into for such project; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contracts on
behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G22
#2003-202 - Approving Contract Agreement with Grand Island
Soccer Amistad for Use of Webb Road Soccer Fields
An agreement has been prepared between the City of Grand Island and the Grand Island
Soccer Amistad Club. This agreement outlines both the Park and Recreation Departments
responsibilities as well as the Soccer Clubs responsibilities in regards to the use of the Webb
Road Soccer Fields. This agreement is modeled closely to the current agreement the City
currently has with the Grand Island Softball Association. It is the intent of the Park and
Recreation Department to have the Soccer Club start using the Webb Road Soccer Fields
Sunday, July 20th. A copy of the agreement is on file and available for inspection in the
office of the City Clerk.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 3, 2003 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2003-202
WHEREAS, Grand Island Soccer Amistad, has accepted responsibility for organizing and
supervising the soccer program at the Webb Road Soccer Fields; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has agreed to provide maintenance of the playing
fields; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement 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 Grand Island
Soccer Amistad is hereby approved to allow Grand Island Soccer Amistad to organize and supervise the
soccer program at the Webb Road Soccer Fields in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 2003.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item H1
Request of Brett and Cindy Pier for License Agreement at 703
South Kimball
The owners of the property asked the Building Department about the location of the property
corners in March. A building inspector visited the property to locate and flag the property
pins. A subsequent inquiry was made in May about the installation of a fence. A sketch of
the property was prepared and given to the property owners. The sketch showed the proper
location for a fence to be installed on their property.
The Right of Way on Kimball is 80’ wide. The Street is a 37’ wide concrete curb and gutter
roadway with curb sidewalk. The distance from the back side of the sidewalk to their
property line is approximately 17 ½’. The distance from their Property line to the house is
10’ to 12’. The owners did not want to install a fence that far away from the sidewalk only
10' to 12' from the house.
The property owners thought they could install the fence on City Right of Way along Kimball
by receiving a License Agreement from the City. They proceeded with installation of the
fence posts and stopped at Public Works to get a License Agreement application. They were
told that their application would probably be denied by staff and they would have to appeal
the License Agreement to Council.
The Piers believe their License Agreement should be approved because other fences, some in
their neighborhood, are located in the Right of Way. Staff recommends against the License
Agreement because the Right-of-Way should be clear of obstructions.
A motion is in order. If Council passes a motion to approve the License Agreement, staff will
prepare and file the Agreement at the Register of Deeds. If Council passes a motion to deny
the License Agreement, staff will work with the Piers to move the fence off of city Right-of-
Way.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Item J1
Payment of Claims for the Period of June 25, 2003 through July 8,
2003
The Claims for the period of June 25, 2003 through July 8, 2003 for a total amount of
$2,095,452.96. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Special Mtg/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council