05-25-2004 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
Gary Greer
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
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7:00:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
Carole Cornelius
Peg Gilbert
Joyce Haase
Margaret Hornady
Robert Meyer
Mitchell Nickerson
Don Pauly
Jackie Pielstick
Scott Walker
Fred Whitesides
City of Grand Island City Council
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Roll Call
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MAYOR COMMUNICATION
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City of Grand Island City Council
Item C1
Musical Presentation by the Conestoga Barbershop Chorus
Two musical selections will be presented at the Council meeting by the Conestoga
Barbershop Chorus.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C2
Proclamation "Barbershop Harmony Week" May 31-June 6, 2004
and "Conestoga Chorus Day" June 5, 2004
Barber Shop Quartets encourage harmony among all people of the world through the
universal language of music, promote music education and support charitable activities
within our community. The Mayor has proclaimed the week of May 31, 2004 as "Barbershop
Harmony Week" and June 5, 2004 as "Conestoga Chorus Day" in Grand Island. See
attached PROCLAMATION.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
City of Grand Island
State of Nebraska
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber
Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA) was
officially organized April 11, 1938 in Tulsa, Oklahoma ; and
WHEREAS, what began as a small group has steadily blossomed into the
world’s largest all male signing organization, an international
organization of men from all stations of life; and
WHEREAS, SPEBSQSA is dedicated to the spread of harmony for the
enjoyment of all people of the world through organizing and
encouraging close harmony signing groups; and
WHEREAS, SPEBSQSA encourages harmony amongst all people of the
world through the universal language of music; and
WHEREAS, SPEBSQSA has actively preserved and presented a distinct style
of vocal music that originated in North America; and
WHEREAS, SPEBSQSA is dedicated to sustaining and preserving an
American tradition, the barbershop quartet; and
WHEREAS, SPEBSQSA promotes music education and supports charitable
activities; and
WHEREAS, barbershoppers are engaged in laudable civic service and
enrichment of our cultural life through the fostering of traditional
values in entertainment and community endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Chapter of SPEBSQSA is an organization
dedicated to the beliefs of the Society and harmony among the
people of Grand Island since 1984.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jay Vavricek, Mayor of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,
do hereby proclaim the week of May 31, 2004 as
“BARBERSHOP HARMONY WEEK”
and June 5, 2004 as
“CONESTOGA CHORUS DAY”
in the City of Grand Island, and extend best wishes to the men of
the Conestoga Barbershop Chorus for continued success in
promoting barbershop quartet singing in our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Grand Island to be affixed this twenty-fifth day of
May in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Four.
________________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest: ________________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item D1
#2004-BE-7 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Water
Main District 444 - Mary Lane Subdivision
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Determining Benefits for Water Main District 444 –
Mary Lane Subdivision
Item #’s: D-1 & F-4
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
Water Extension District 444 was created to address ground water contamination
by 1,1-dichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene in the private wells within
Marylane Subdivision. The subdivision is located east of North Road and north
of Husker Hwy.
The project installed a 6” diameter water main and service lines in Mary Lane and
Valley View Ave nue. The construction provides City water service to all lots
within the subdivision.
Discussion
CNH has entered into an agreement to reimburse the City for the assessable costs
associated with the water main and service lines. The total cost of construction
was $93,651.44. CNH share of the total cost is $86,287.93. The remainder of
$7,363.51 is the City’s share due to the layout of the area previously served, and
the cost of the main placed in Valley View Avenue. This section of piping will
provide City services to meet future system extensions.
In a routine assessment district, the costs to serve the properties within the
District’s boundary would be paid by the individual property owners. The
assessment amounts have been computed for the properties within the district but
the assessment amounts have been paid in full by CNH. In order to complete the
Assessment District legal processes, the assessments are set, and the Finance
Department will then credit each property account as having been paid in full.
Alternatives
It appears the following alternatives concerning the issue are at hand:
1. Approve the assessments for the properties within the boundaries
of the district.
2. Disapprove the assessments.
3. Modify the assessments for the properties within the boundary of
District 444, to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council approve assessments for the
properties within the boundary of Water Extension District 444, located in Mary
Lane Subdivision. Attached are copies of the calculations, ownership records,
and district’s plat.
Sample Motion
Approve the assessments for Water Main District 444 as calculated.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-BE-7
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Water Main District 444,
after due notice having been given thereof, that we find and adjudge:
That the benefits accruing to the real estate in such district to be the total sum of
$86,287.93; and
According to the front foot and cost of installation to provide service to each of
the respective lots, tracts, and real estate within such Water Main Distric t No. 444, such benefits
are the sums set opposite the several descriptions as follows:
Name Description Assessment
Charles & Mary Fox Lot 2, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Jerry & Rosalie Florez Lot 3, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Neal & Sondra Schroder Lot 4, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Lyle & Judith Maye Tibbs Lot 5, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Ronald & Delores Tenski Lot 6, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Jeffrey & Cynthia Hayes Lot 7, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Kenneth & Christine Durano Lot 8, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Jeffrey & Gina Baldwin
Irvin & Mary Ann Baldwin
Lot 9, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Keith & Joey Ruff Lot 10, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
David Green & Ellen Nelson-Green Lot 11, Marylane Subdivision 4,026.15
Kenneth & Vera Henman Lot 12, Marylane Subdivision 3,809.89
Matthew & Lori Beiber Lot 13, Marylane Subdivision 3,307.62
Matthew & Lori Beiber Lot 14, Marylane Subdivision 3,088.98
Timothy & Susan Pfeifer Lot 15, Marylane Subdivision 4,756.71
Gregory & Penny Post Lot 16, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Dale & Sharon Huffman Lot 17, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Andrew & Joan Schwan Lot 18, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Charles & Loretta Roehrich Lot 19, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Terry & Lori Jepson Lot 20, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Elaine & Steven Makham Lot 21, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Vincent & Cynthia Luhn Lot 22, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
RESOLUTION 2004-BE-7
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Dennis & Cheryl Harder Lot 23, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
TOTAL $86,287.93
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on May 25, 2004.
____________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item D2
#2004-BE-8 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Sidewalk
District No. 1, 2003; Various Locations Throughout Grand Island
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, P.E., Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, P.E., Director of Public Works
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Board of Equalization Hearing to Determine Benefits and
an Ordinance Establishing Assessments for Sidewalk
District No. 1, 2003
Item #’s: D-2 & F-5
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, P.E., Director of Public Works
Background
The Certificate of Final Completion for Sidewalk District No. 1, 2003 was
approved on April 27, 2004 with May 25, 2004 set as the date for Council to sit as
the Board of Equalization. All work has been completed and special assessments
have been calculated for District.
Discussion
The contract for Sidewalk District No. 1, 2003 was awarded to Galvan Construction Inc.,
of Grand Island, Nebraska on October 28, 2003. Work on the project was completed on
schedule, in April 2004, at a construction price of $12,981.80. Total cost of the project,
including engineering, is $14,239.98. The original contract amount was based off of
installing sidewalk along twenty-one (21) properties. Eight (8) of the properties had the
sidewalks installed by a different contractor thus the project was completed at a lesser
amount than what the contract was for. Costs for the project break down as follows:
Original Bid $ 22,615.40
Underruns ($ 9,633.60)
Sub Total (Construction Price) $ 12,981.80
Additional Costs
Engineering and Publication $ 1,258.18
Total Cost $ 14,239.98
Alternatives
1. Approve the recommendation to allow the Board of Equalization to determine
benefits for Sidewalk District No. 1, 2003 and pass an ordinance allowing the
City to recover the majority of the District costs and assessing the benefits
owners.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the recommendation to allow the Board of equalization
to determine benefits for Sidewalk District No. 1, 2003.
3. Modify the recommendation to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council, sitting as a Board of Equalization,
determine the benefits and pass an ordinance to levy Special Assessments to individual
properties.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the recommendation, allowing the Board of Equalization to determine
benefits for Sidewalk District No. 1, 2003 and pass an ordinance to determine benefits.
Approv ed as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-BE-8
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Sidewalk District No. 1,
2003, after due notice having been given thereof, that we find and adjudge:
That the benefits accruing to the real estate in such district to be the total sum of
$13,839.98; and
Such benefits are equal and uniform; and
According to the front foot and area of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate
within such Sidewalk Dis trict No. 1, 2003, such benefits are the sums set opposite the several
descriptions as follows:
Name Description Assessment
Randall & Jordan Wenz Lot 2, L-K Subdivision 1,456.84
Phylis Nurnberg Lot 12, Block 2, Replat of Riverside Acres 1,646.04
Eugene Harnapp Lot 23, Roush's Pleasantville Terrace Subdivision 340.56
Eugene Harnapp Lot 25, Roush's Pleasantville Terrace Subdivision 1,002.76
Edwin Glen Ziska Lot 2, Block 13, Scarff's Addition to West Lawn 1,892.00
Robert & Margarita Roberts Lot 22, Block 3, Morris Second Addition 1,111.55
Patrick & Cathryn Roark Lot 1, Morris Second Addition 1,064.25
Robert & Jane Pfeifer-Summers Lot 27, Block 3, Blain Addition 728.42
Martin & Stephanie Bolles Lot 22, Block 3, Blain Addition 454.08
Paddi Mack & Thomas Fieldgrove Lot 8, Norwood Subdivision 690.58
Norberto & Anna Nalasco Lot 8, Block 3, George Loans Subdivision 1,012.22
Jose Antonio & Rosemary Flores Lot 1, Block 3, George Loans Subdivision 1,229.80
Myrtle Grimminger Lot 8, Block 6, George Loans Subdivision 1,210.88
TOTAL $13,839.98
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on May 25, 2004.
____________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item E1
Public Hearing Concerning a Request to Rezone 67 Acres North of
Capital Avenue and East of Independence Avenue from TA-
Transitional Agriculture to R1-Suburban Density Residential and
R2-Low Density Residential
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Rezoning
Item #’s: E-1 & F-7
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This application proposes to rezone approximately 67 acres of land east of Independence
Avenue and north of Capital Avenue, from TA-Transitional Agriculture to R1 Suburban
Density Residential and R2 Low Density Residential, in the City of Grand Island. The
stated purpose of this rezoning is to allow the subdivision of this property in accordance
with the approved preliminary plat for Woodland Park Subdivision.
Discussion
This proposal is consistent with both the 1992 comprehensive plan and the 2004
comprehensive plan. The zoning requested is identical to the zoning pattern suggested by
JEO Consulting Inc. and the comprehensive plan steering committee. The Planning
Commission has already recommended this change for approval with the updated zoning
map.
This request was made by the developers of Woodland Park so rezoning of their property
can occur separate from the approval of new zoning map for the City of Grand Island.
This will allow them get approval for the first phase of the Woodland Park subdivision.
At the planning commission meeting, Lisa Heineman spoke with concern that she was
notified about the rezoning, but was not notified of the Preliminary Plat, and felt we need
to contact surrounding property owners of such changes. She expressed concern with a
large residential development in a School District that is already overcrowded, and would
like the city to consider a pass through instead of a cul-de-sac in the final plat for the
purpose of emergency vehicles. She also expressed concern about putting “high density”
residential in an area with existing houses on 20,000 square foot lots.
The subdivision regulations do not require notification of neighbors for final or
preliminary plats. These are largely administrative functions that need to be approved if
they meet the requirements for the zoning districts. Notifications are sent to surrounding
property owners for rezoning applications in accordance with state laws and city
regulations. The requested rezoning is for R1-Suburban Density Residential and R2-Low
Density Residential not for R4-High Density Residential. The possibility of a pass
through instead of cul-de-sacs could be considered with the approval of the final plat for
Woodland Park Subdivision but should not be considered with the approval of the
rezoning.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the rezoning as presented
2. Modify the rezoning to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Deny the request to rezone the property
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Hayes to approve and recommend that the
Grand island City Council approve this rezoing.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present (Amick,
Haskins, O’Neill, Brown, Niemann, Miller, Ruge, Monter, Hayes, Wagoner) voting in
favor.
Sample Motion
Approve this rezoning as presented.
Agenda Item #4 & #5
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
April 19, 2004
SUBJECT: Zoning Change (C-20-2004GI)
PROPOSAL: To rezone approximately 67 acres of land east of Independence Avenue
and north of Capital Avenue, from TA-Transitional Agriculture to R1 Suburban Density
Residential and R2 Low Density Residential, in the City of Grand Island. The stated
purpose of this rezoning is to allow the subdivision of this property in accordance with
the approved preliminary plat for Woodland Park Subdivision.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation: TA-Transitional Agriculture.
Permitted and conditional uses: TA - Agricultural uses, recreational uses and
residential uses at a density of 2 dwelling units per
acre.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Designated for future low to medium residential
development.
Existing land uses. Agricultural crops
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations: North: TA-Transitional Agriculture,
South, East and West: TA-Transitional Agriculture.
Permitted and conditional uses: TA- Agricultural uses, recreational uses and
residential uses at a density of 2 dwelling units per
acre.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: North, South, East and West: Designated for
future low to medium density residential
development.
Existing land uses: North and West: Residential subdivision (1/2 acre
lots)
East: Northwest High School and Residential
subdivision (1/2 acre lots)
South: Two churches
EVALUATION:
Positive Implications:
· Consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: The subject property is
designated for low to medium density residential redevelopment (typically R1 to R3).
· Consistent with the Proposed Zoning Map Submitted with the New Comp Plan and
Zoning Regulations: The developers are proposing zoning identical to what
planning commission recommended for approval to the Grand Island City Council
with the new zoning map prepared as part of the updating of the Grand Island Zoning
Regulations.
· Accessible to Existing Municipal Infrastructure: City water and sewer services are
available to service the rezoning area.
· Infill Development: This subdivision will fill in a hole within the existing development
along Independence Avenue north of Capital Avenue.
· Monetary Benefit to Applicant: Would allow the applicant to develop and sell this
pivot corner.
Negative Implications:
· Changes the Neighborhood: The houses surrounding this field will no longer look
out over a corn field they will have neighbors in their back yards instead of farm
ground.
· Will increase the traffic on Independence Ave: Any development along this stretch of
road is likely to increase traffic. The proposed houses on this property will generate
an average of 10 trips per day per household.
Other Considerations
This proposal is consistent with both the 1992 comprehensive plan and the 2004
comprehensive plan. The zoning requested is identical to the zoning pattern suggested
by JEO Consulting Inc. and the comprehensive plan steering committee. The Planning
Commission has already recommended this change for approval with the updated
zoning map.
This request was made by the developers of Woodland park so rezoning of their
property can occur separate from the approval of new zoning map for the City of Grand
Island.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City
Council change the zoning on the this site from TA-Transitional Agriculture to R1-
Suburban Density Residential and R2-Low Density Residential as requested and
shown on the attached map.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
§36-24. R1 - Suburban Residential Zone
Purpose: To provide for residential neighborhoods at a maximum density of four to five dwelling
units per acre with supporting community facilities.
(A) Permitted Principal Uses:
(1) Dwelling units
(2) Truck, bush and tree farming, provided, there is no display or sale at retail of such products on the
premises
(3) Public parks and recreational areas
(4) Country clubs as defined herein
(5) Public, parochial and private schools having a curriculum equivalent to an elementary or higher
educational level and colleges offering courses of general instruction, including convents, monasteries,
dormitories, and other related living structures when located on the same site as the college.
(6) Churches, synagogues, chapels, and similar places of religious worship and instruction of a quiet
nature
(7) Utility substations necessary to the functioning of the utility (but not including general business
offices, maintenance facilities, and other general system facilities) when located according to the yard
space rules set forth in this section for dwellings and having a ten foot landscaped or masonry barrier
on all sides. Buildings shall be of such exterior design as to harmonize with nearby properties.
(8) Public and quasi-public buildings for cultural use
(9) Railway right-of-way but not including railway yards or facilities
(B) Permitted Accessory Uses:
(1) Guest buildings
(2) Customary home occupations
(3) Other buildings or uses accessory to the permitted principal uses
(C) Permitted Conditional Uses: The following uses may be permitted, if approved by the city council, in
accordance with the procedures set forth in Article VIII and X of this chapter:
(1) Preschools, nursery schools, day care centers, children's homes, and similar facilities
(2) Towers
(3) Off-street parking areas for schools and places of religious worship/instruction on lands adjacent to
and within three hundred (300.0) feet of the principal building associated with the aforementioned
uses.
(D) Space Limitations:
(1) Minimum lot area per dwelling unit: 9,000 square feet
(2) Minimum lot width: 70 feet
(3) Maximum height of building: 35 feet
(4) Minimum front yard: 25 feet
(5) Minimum rear yard: 20 feet
(6) Minimum side yard: 10 feet; a corner lot shall have a minimum setback adjacent to the side street
equal to 50% of the required front yard
(7) Maximum ground coverage: 30%
(E) Miscellaneous Provisions:
(1) Supplementary regulations shall be complied with as defined herein
(2) Only one principal building shall be permitted on one zoning lot except as otherwise provided
herein
§36-25. R2 - Low Density Residential Zone
Purpose: To provide for residential neighborhoods at a maximum density of seven dwelling units
per acre with supporting community facilities.
(A) Permitted Principal Uses:
(1) Dwelling units
(2) Truck, bush and tree farming, provided, there is no display or sale at retail of such products on the
premises
(3) Public parks and recreational areas
(4) Country clubs as defined herein
(5) Public, parochial and private schools having a curriculum equivalent to an elementary or higher
educational level and colleges offering courses of general instruction, including convents, monasteries,
dormitories, and other related living structures when located on the same site as the college
(6) Churches, synagogues, chapels and similar places of religious worship and instruction of a quiet
nature
(7) Utility substations necessary to the functioning of the utility, but not including general business
offices, maintenance facilities, and other general system facilities when located according to the yard
space rules set forth in this section for dwellings and having a landscaped or masonry barrier on all
sides. Buildings shall be of such exterior design as to harmonize with nearby properties.
(8) Public and quasi-public buildings for cultural use
(9) Railway right-of-way, but not including railway yards or facilities
(B) Permitted Accessory Uses:
(1) Customary home occupations
(2) Buildings and uses accessory to the permitted principal use
(C) Permitted Conditional Uses: The following uses may be permitted, if approved by the city council, in
accordance with the procedures set forth in Article VIII and X of this chapter.
(1) Preschools, nursery schools, day care centers, children's homes and similar facilities
(2) Towers
(3) Off-street parking areas for schools and places of religious worship/instruction on lands adjacent to
and within three hundred (300.0) feet of the principal building associated with the aforementioned
uses.
(D) Space Limitations:
(1) Minimum lot area per dwelling unit: 6,000 square feet
(2) Minimum lot width: 50 feet
(3) Maximum height of buildings: 35 feet
(4) Minimum front yard: 25 feet
(5) Minimum rear yard: 20 feet
(6) Minimum side yard: 5 feet; a corner lot shall have a minimum setback adjacent to the side street
equal to 50% of the required front yard
(7) Maximum ground coverage: 35%
(E) Miscellaneous Provisions:
(1) Supplementary regulations shall be complied with as defined herein
(2) Only one principal building shall be permitted on one zoning lot except as
otherwise provided herein.
Item E2
Public Hearing Concerning Annexation of Property South of
Airport Road and East of Shady Bend Road being Platted as
Frauen Subdivision
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Public Hearing on Annexation of Property Proposed for Platting as Frauen
Subdivision
Item #’s: E-2 & F-8
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This application proposes to annex property located in the W ½ NW ¼ 1-11-9 into the City of Grand Island.
This land is directly adjacent to the current City limit lines, and is proposed for platting as Frauen Subdivision.
Discussion
This parcel of ground is contiguous with the Grand Island City Limits along its eastern boundary. Grand Island
has had a policy for several years of annexing all properties adjacent to corporate limits at the time those
properties are subdivided. The owner has submitted this subdivision as an addition to the City of Grand Island.
Sewer and water are not available to this subdivision. This is within the Grand Island Utilities Electrical
Service District. This subdivision is within the Northwest School District. It is expected that water will be
extended along Shady Bend Road to service the helicopter base in the next few years. This will not impact the
two mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of Grand Island.
Bill Mowinkle, Superintendent of Northwest High School asked the planning Commission to recommend
against the annexation. Annexation by the city forces the school districts to enter into a discussion on which
school district the property will be in. In the event that they cannot agree the property will transfer to the Grand
Island school district. The policy of Grand Island to annex property as it is subdivided adjacent to city limits is
slowly eroding the Northwest school district. He asked that if the annexation is approved that the planning
commission aid in the negotiations between the school districts.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Approve the annexation as presented
2. Modify the annexation to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Deny the request for annexation
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Amick and seconded by Ruge to approve and recommend that the Grand island City
Council approve the annexation of this land into the City of Grand Island.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 9 members present (Amick, Haskins, O’Neill, Brown,
Niemann, Miller, Ruge, Monter, Hayes) voting in favor, and 1 member voting against the motion (Wagoner).
Sample Motion
Approve this annexation as presented.
Item E3
Public Hearing on Request of Thunderhead Brewing Co. dba
Thunderhead Brewing, 120 East 3rd Street for a Class "L" Liquor
License
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Public Hearing on Request of Thunderhead Brewing Co.
dba Thunderhead Brewing, 120 East 3rd Street for a Class
“L” Liquor License
Item #’s: E-3 & G-3
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Trevor Schaben, owner of Thunderhead Brewing Co. dba Thunderhead Brewing located
at 120 East 3rd Street ha s submitted an application with the City Clerk’s Office for a Class
“L” Liquor License. The application for the Class “L” Liquor License has been filed with
the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on May 4, 2004. A Class “L”
Liquor License allows for a Brew Pub. Thunderhead Brewing has leased an 18’ x 28’
space in the northeast corner of the Chicken Coop.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the
Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the request of Thunderhead Brewing for a Class “L” Liquor License.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the request.
3. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve this request.
Sample Motion
Approve the request of Thunderhead Brewing Co. dba Thunderhead Brewing, 120 East
3rd Street for a Class “L” Liquor License.
Item E4
Public Hearing on Request of Richard & Patricia Hartman and
Lyman-Richey Corporation for Two Conditional Use Permits for
Sand and Gravel Operations Located at 3812 and 3630 South
Blaine Street
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Craig A. Lewis, Building Department Director
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Public Hearing on Request of Richard and Patricia
Harman and Lyman – Richey Corporation for a
Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Sand and Gravel
Pumping Facility at 3630 and 3812 South Blaine Street
Item #’s: E-4 & G-6
Presenter(s): Craig Lewis
Background
This request is for council approval to allow for the operation of a sand and gravel facility
at the above referenced address. A conditional use permit is required as the current
zoning classification, TA or transitional agriculture does not allow for this type of use as
a permitted principal use. The zoning classification does list as a permitted conditional
use, commercial mines, quarries, sand and gravel pits and accessory uses. Conditional
uses as listed in the zoning code must be approved by the City Council.
The request for the property at 3630 S. Blaine is planned to begin mining in 2005 and
continue until approximately 2015. The request for the southern property at 3812 S.
Blaine would be to begin operation in the year 2015 and continue until approximately
2037. In recent discussion with Lyman-Richey Corporation the request for the southern
property is to be withdrawn until the projected date of mining is in the near future,
possibly in the year 2012, but they wish to express their future desire to mine at that
location.
Discussion
Sand and gravel operations have been a part of Grand Island and the surrounding areas
for a long time, as residential development continues to expand and the two uses become
closer neighbors more conditions need to be implemented to assure a compatible
existence for both uses.
City administration has developed the following restrictions, or conditions which appear
appropriate to impose upon sand and gravel operations.
1). USE: The proposed uses are limited to those listed in the application, sand and gravel
pumping processing, storage, stocking piling, distribution, and sales, both wholesale and
retail. Retail sale may also include the sale of black dirt, river rock, and similar
landscaping materials. The storage, recycling, or processing of other aggregate materials,
such as asphalt or concrete is not allowable unless specifically listed, nor are the
operation of concrete or asphalt batch plants.
2). CLOSURE: A statement of the proposed use of the property after the closing of the
sand and gravel operation has been provided along with the application.
3). PRIMARY CONDITIONS:
(a). The permit shall be granted for a period not to exceed 10 years with the possibility of
renewal for an additional time at the end of the 10 year period.
(b).Pumping of product shall not be allowed within 300 feet of any public road right of
way nor within 100 feet from any adjacent property line, nor within 250 feet of the
Central Platte Natural Resources District Wood River Diversion Channel Levee property.
(c).Pumping and other activities (including lighting) at the site shall be limited to daylight
hours (15) minutes before sunrise and (15) minutes after sunset Mondays through
Saturdays. No pumping or other processing activities shall be permitted on Sundays or
from fifteen minutes after sunset to fifteen minutes before sunrise.
(d). Any internal combustion pump motors utilized shall be equipped with a functioning
“hospital grade muffler” designed to reduce exhaust noise by 32 to 40 decibels.
(e). Materials and equipment shall not be stored on the property within any easements or
the regulated floodway as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or
its successor and the entity with jurisdiction and authority to enforce floodplain
regulations. There is currently along the east edge of the property a 65 foot electrical
easement and an existing 115 thousand volt transmission line, no product, material or
equipment shall be stored within that easement or in such a manor that it would violate
any safety provisions of the National Electric Safety Code.
(f). All dead trees, rubbish, and debris, if any must be cleared from the real estate as soon
as practical and such real estate must, at all times, be kept in a clean and neat condition.
(g). No trash, rubbish, debris, dead trees, lumber, bricks, refuse or junk material of any
nature whatsoever shall be dumped, placed or located upon such real estate.
(h). Applicant shall not use the real estate in any way so as to create or result in an
unreasonable hazard or nuisance to adjacent land owners or to the general public.
(i). Applicant shall maintain any and all drainage ditches that may be located upon the
real property.
(j). Applicant shall not permit the hauling of sand and gravel form the premises and over
and across any public highway or road unless said sand and gravel is complete dry and
free from water or is hauled in trucks which are designed and equipped so as to prevent
water from leaking onto the traveled portion of the roadbed.
(k). All water accumulated upon the premises by virtue of such mining and pumping
operations shall be retained upon the premises and shall not flow upon or encroach upon
any adjacent land. Only surface waters that have historically flowed from the premises
shall be permitted to leave the same through historical natural drainage ways.
(l). Applicant shall begin the mining operation within a period of 18 months from the
issuance of this permit or if the applicant fail to begin operations within the 18 months
the permit shall be considered null and void and subject to reapplication and rehearing.
Additionally if at anytime during the life of the permit issued the operation shall cease for
a period of a continuous 18 months the permit shall become void and a renewal shall be
obtained before becoming once again operational.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the request with the proposed conditions.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the request.
3. Modify the request with additional or revised conditions to meet the wishes of
the Council.
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
Approve the request with the identified conditions presented by City Administration.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the conditional use with the condition identified by the City
Administration, published in the Council packet and presented at the Council meeting.
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Item E5
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easements at 524 S. Webb
Road - Lacy Construction Company
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Robert H. Smith, Asst. Utilities Director
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Acquisition of Utility Easements – 524 S. Webb Road –
Lacy Construction Company
Item #’s: E-5 & G-8
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire two easements relative to the
property of Lacy Construction Company, located on parts of lots one (1) and three (3),
Lacy Subdivision, located in the City Of Grand Island, Hall County, in order to have
access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and
transformers.
Discussion
These easements will be used to place pad-mounted switch gear and transformer to
provide electricity to lots one (1), three (3), and four (4) of Lacy Subdivision. The
existing electrical primary lines must be moved to facilitate placement of the new street
(Island Circle).
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the acquisition of the easements.
2. Deny the easements.
3. Modify the request to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the
acquisition of the easements for one dollar ($1.00) each.
Sample Motion
Approve the acquisition of the Utility Easements.
Item E6
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1204 S.
Locust - Zana
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Robert H. Smith, Asst. Utilities Director
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1204 S. Locust Street -
Zana
Item #’s: E-6 & G-15
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to the property
of James Scott Zana, located at 1204 S. Locust Street (Arby’s Restaurant),in the City Of
Grand Island, Hall County, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and
repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
Discussion
The new easement will be used to relocate the electrical feed to the transformer that
supplies electricity to Arby’s from the north across the property to the west along the
south side of the property.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the acquisition of the new easement.
2. Deny the easement acquisition.
3. Modify the request to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Approve the acquisition of the Utility Easement.
Item E7
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Real Estate Described as Block
77, Original Town, East of Sycamore Street and North of First
Street
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Public Hearing on the Acquisition of Block 77,
Original Town of Grand Island
Item #’s: E-7 and G-10
Presenter(s): Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Background
The City has contacted Rudolph Plate, the owner of the South Half of Block 77 in the
Original Town of Grand Island, which is located north of First Street and east of
Sycamore Street and across the street east of City Hall to ascertain if he is interested in
selling this real estate. In 2000, the city commissioned an appraisal and considered
purchasing this property for municipal purposes.
When negotiations took place in 2000 the owner indicated that he would be willing to sell
his property in three tracts. Tract I would be lots six and seven and the seller was willing
to convey this property for $50,000.This tract was appraised at $40,000. A price of
$140,000 was negotiated for Tract II which is Lot 5 and was appraised at $140,000. Mr.
Plate was willing to sell Tract III, for $180,000 and this property was previously
appraised at $185,000. The total price negotiated in 2000 for these properties was
$370,000 and the appraised value was $365,000. If the Council decides to proceed with
the acquisition of this property the appraisals will need to be revised to reflect current
valuation for the property which will probably increase in value during the last four
years.
The City has not previously contacted the owners of the North Half of the block.
Acquisition of this real estate in addition to the South Half would enhance the
development of the entire block and give the City more flexibility in utilizing the real
estate. If the Council decides to proceed with the acquisition of this real estate, an
appraisal will be necessary. Subsequent Council approval of real estate purchase
agreements with the property owners will be also be necessary if the property is acquired
through negotiations.
Before the City can acquire the property a public hearing is necessary for the purpose of
seeking Council approval for proceeding with the acquisition of the real estate. Item G-11
on the Agenda is a resolution authorizing the City to proceed with acquisition of this
property through a negotiated purchase or through condemnation if necessary.
Discussion
The City is interested in purchasing this real estate for the following reasons:
1. The purchase of this property and the demolition and removal of these
structures will clear a blighted area next to City Hall.
2. Allows for further expansion of the government center which solidifies
Grand Island’s downtown.
3. Provides land for expansion of parking around City Hall or for the
construction of new facilities.
For the above mentioned reasons, City Administration is seeking City Council approval
of the resolution for the acquisition of the South Half of the block east of City Hall.
Alternatives
After the public hearing, it appears that the Council has the following alternatives
concerning the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Approve the resolution authorizing the City to acquire this real estate.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the resolution authorizing the acquisition of the real
estate.
3. Modify the resolution to meet the wishes of the Council
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution authorizing the
City to acquire the above referenced real estate.
Sample Motion
Approve the resolution authorizing the acquisition of Block 77, Original Town of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
Item F1
#8903 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 17 of the Grand
Island City Code Relative to Nuisance Violations
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Revisions to Nuisance Ordinances
Item #’s: F-1
Presenter(s): Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Background
In 2003, the City made changes to the nuisance ordinance to speed up the process of
cleaning up properties that have trash and litter problems and present health issues. Under
the present code sections, the Health Department is involved in investigating problem
properties and enforcing the City Code. For more flexibility in initiating and prosecuting
violations of the code for trash and littler, changes are being proposed to Section 17-4.2
and 17-4.3 which would permit the Code Compliance Officer to also investigate
complaints in this area and initiate the process for cleaning up problem properties.
Changes are also recommended to change the language in the City Code from “junked”
vehicles to unlicensed or inoperable vehicles.
Discussion
City Code Compliance personnel sometimes receive citizen complaints or observe
properties that have trash and litter problems that may present health issues for
neighborhoods. The City Attorney’s Office also receives some of the complaints for
health issues that involve trash and litter and the proposed ordinance will enable the Code
Compliance Officer and the City Attorney’s Office to initiate the process of cleaning up
properties that have a problem with litter and trash. The Health Department may also be
involved if that method of enforcing the City Code is used rather than going through the
City Code Compliance Officer. The proposed changes will give city personnel more
flexibility in dealing with properties that have trash and litter problems.
You will also find in the proposed nuisance ordinance revisions to Sections 17-39, 17-40,
17-41 and 17-42. The changes that are being proposed involve rephrasing the definition
of the types of vehicles that violate City Code. The vehicles that were formerly termed as
“junked vehicles” will now be termed as “unlicensed or inoperable vehicles”. The
definitions in Section 17-39 ha ve been revised to reflect the change in terminology and
we have also deleted the reference to the storage definition and have added to the
definition for inoperable vehicles to include partially wrecked or dismantled vehicles.
Section 17-41 of the City Code has also been amended to eliminate the fourteen day
requirement to speed up the process of cleaning up properties that have unlicensed or
inoperable vehicles and parts.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the ordinance revisions as drafted.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the ordinance revisions.
3. Modify the proposed revisions to the City Code to meet the wishes of the
Council
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the ordinance revisions as
drafted.
Sample Motion
Approve the ordinance which would revise Sections 17-4.1, 17-4.2, 17-4.3, 17-39, 17-40,
17-41 and 17-42 of the Grand Island City Code.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8903
An ordinance to amend Chapter 17 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend
Sections 17-4.1, 17-4.2, and 17-4.3 pertaining to nuisance violations; to amend Sections 17-39,
17-40, 17-41 and 17-42 pertaining to junked vehicles; to repeal Sections 17-4.1, 17-4.2, 17-4.3,
17-39, 17-40, 17-41, and 17-42, 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 17-4.1 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§17-4.1. Penalty for Violation
Any person violating §17-4 shall upon conviction be deemed guilty of a code violation misdemeanor. Each
day shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as provided in this Code.
SECTION 2. 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
Whenever it shall come to the knowledge of the Health Director or Code Compliance Officer or his/her
designee, that there exists upon such lot or parcel of ground such nuisance, the Health Director or Code Compliance
Officer or his/her designee 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 first-class mail, postage prepaid and 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 upon such notice, the Director of Health or the Code Compliance Officer or his/her
designee may cause such nuisance to be removed from such parcel or lot, and from any roads, streets, or alleys
abutting thereon as set forth in Section 17-4.3 of this Chapter.
SECTION 3. Section 17-4.3 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§17-4.3. Procedure for Removal for Noncompliance
If the Health Director or Code Compliance Officer determines that there exists upon any lot or parcel of
ground the conditions described above in such a manner as to constitute an immediate nuisance and hazard to the
public health and safety, the director or Code Compliance Officer shall request the Mayor to declare that such an
ORDINANCE NO. 8903 (Cont.)
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immediate public nuisance exists, and after any such declaration, the Health Director or Code Compliance Officer
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 the notice, the Health Director or Code Compliance Officer shall cause such nuisance to be removed
from such parcel or lot and from any roads, streets, or alleys abutting thereon.
SECTION 4. Article IV. of Chapter 17 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby
renamed "Unlicensed or Inoperable Vehicles".
SECTION 5. Section 17-39 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§17-39. Definitions
The following definitions are applicable to all Code sections pertaining to unlicensed junked or inoperable vehicles:
(1) Unlicensed Vehicle Junked Vehicle means any vehicle as defined in Chapter 22 of the City Code which is in
storage and is inoperable or totally or partially wrecked or dismantled, or which does not display valid license
plates or valid in transit stickers.
(2) Building means a structure with four walls and a roof erected in compliance with the city building codes.
(3) Storage means placement, maintenance, or keeping for any length of time in excess of seventy-two hours.
(3)(4) Wrecked means a vehicle that has been damaged to such an extent that such vehicle, if operated on the
streets or highways, would be in violation of one or more state statutes or city code sections pertaining to the
condition of vehicles being operated on the alleys, streets or highways.
(4)(5) Dismantled means lacking any vehicle part, the absence of which, if such a vehicle were operated on the
streets or highways, would cause such vehicle to be in violation of one or more state statutes or city code
sections pertaining to the condition of vehicles being operated on the alleys, streets or highways.
(5)(6) Inoperable means having one or more parts necessary for the operation of a vehicle either not attached to
such vehicle or in non-working condition, including but not limited to a fully charged battery and all tires fully
inflated. Inoperable shall include totally or partially wrecked or dismantled vehicles.
SECTION 6. Section 17-40 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§17-40. Unlicensed or InoperableJunked Vehicles; Public Nuisances
The placement storage of any unlicensed or inoperable junked vehicle or any vehicle parts on any tract of
land within the City of Grand Island shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be abated pursuant to §20-15 of the
Grand Island City Code upon written request by the Grand Island Police Department or the Code Compliance
Officer to the City Attorney pursuant to §20-15 of the Grand Island City Code. It shall be unlawful for any owner,
owner's duly authorized agent or person in possession, charge or control, or the occupant of such a tract to cause,
maintain, or permit such public nuisance to exist on said property, except in a manner as set forth below.
ORDINANCE NO. 8903 (Cont.)
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SECTION 7. Section 17-41 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§17-41. Placement Storage of Unlicensed or InoperableJunked Vehicles
Unlicensed or inoperable Junked vehicles and vehicle parts, whether junked, salvaged, or new, may be placed
stored:
(1) On any tract being used as a salvage yard, which is in full compliance with all city code sections
pertaining to such businesses, including zoning.
(2) On any tract being lawfully used for a business activity related to unlicensed or inoperable junked
vehicles, such as an automotive body shop, so long as the unlicensed or inoperable junked vehicles and parts are
stored in an area that is screened from adjoining property and the public right-of-way by a sight-obscuring fence at
least six feet in height, or such unlicensed or inoperable junked vehicles and vehicle junked parts are removed from
the premises within fourteen days of becoming junked; provided, that unlicensed or inoperable junked vehicles
being displayed for sale as whole units by a licensed automobile dealer are not subject to this screening requirement.
(3) On any other tract, so long as such unlicensed or inoperable junked vehicles and such vehicle parts are
placed within a building.
SECTION 8. Section 17-42 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§17-42. Removal of Unlicensed or InoperableJunked Vehicles
(A) The chief of police or any police supervisor may cause the removal of any unlicensed or inoperable junked
vehicle or junked vehicle parts:
(1) from any public property; or
(2) from any private property with the permission of the owner or occupant thereof or by authority of a Court
order.
(B) The towing, impoundment, and disposal provisions set forth in Chapter 22 shall be applied to all unlicensed or
inoperable junked vehicles and junked vehicle parts removed under authority of this section.
SECTION 9. Sections 17-4.1, 17-4.2, 17-4.3, 17-39, 17-40, 17-41 and 17-42 as
now existing, and any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are,
repealed.
SECTION 10. 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. 8903 (Cont.)
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Enacted: May 25, 2004.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F2
#8905 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easement - 1204 S.
Locust - Zana
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Robert H. Smith, Asst. Utilities Director
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Vacation of Utility Easement - 1204 S. Locust Street -
Zana
Item #’s: F-2
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
The Utilities Department needs to vacate an easement relative to the property of James
Scott Zana, located at 1204 S. Locust Street (Arby’s Restaurant), in the City Of Grand
Island, Hall County, in order to allow a new building (Arby’s Restaurant) to be
constructed to replace the existing Arby’s Restaurant. This vacation is at the request of
the property owner.
Discussion
The property owner is willing to give a new easement and pay for the relocation of the
underground cable and conduit to the existing transformer that feeds electricity to the
existing building.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the vacation of the utility easement.
2. Deny the easement vacation.
3. Modify the request to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the vacation
of the easement.
Sample Motion
Approve the vacation of the Utility Easement.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8905
An ordinance to vacate an existing easement and right-of-way located in a part of
Lot One (1) and Lot Two (2), Zana Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska; to provide for filing this ordinance in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall
County; 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 existing sixteen (16.0) foot wide easement and right-of-way
located in a part of Lot One (1) and Lot Two (2), Zana Subdivision in the city of Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska, is hereby vacated. The centerline of the easement to be vacated being
more particularly described as follows:
Referring to the northeast corner of Lot One (1) Zana Subdivision; thence
westerly along the northerly line of said Lot One (1), a distance of Eight (8.0) feet
to the Actual Point of Beginning; thence southerly, a distance of One Hundred
Fifty (150.0) feet to a point Sixteen (16.0) feet west of the easterly line of Lot
Two (2) Zana Subdivision; as shown on the plat dated May 12, 2004, attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8905 (Cont.)
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
SECTION 2. 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.
SECTION 3. This ordinance is directed to be filed in the office of the Register of
Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, without the plat, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island
Independent as provided by law.
Enacted: May 25, 2004.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F3
#8906 - Consideration of Creation of Street Improvement District
1252 for Lillie Drive from North Road to Mabel Drive, and Mabel
Drive from Lillie Drive North to Edna Drive
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, P.E., Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, P.E., Director of Public Works
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Consideration of Creation of Street
Improvement District No. 1252; Lillie Drive
from North Road to Mabel Drive and Mabel
Drive North to Edna Drive
Item #’s: F-3
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Director of Public Works
Background
Council action is needed to create a Street Improvement District. A petition was
received from 8 residents on November 3, 2003, requesting the creation of a
Street Improvement District on Lillie Drive and Mabel Drive. However, City staff
recommended that a sanitary sewer district be created and passed before creating
a paving district. On March 23, 2004 the City Council created Sanitary Sewer
District 513, along Lillie Drive. The district passed and was approved for
continuation at the May 11, 2004 council meeting. As a result of the creation and
continuation of Sanitary Sewer District 513, City staff will proceed with the
request to create a paving district along Lillie Drive and Mabel Drive. If the
District is created, a notice will be mailed to all affected property owners and a
20-day protest period will begin. The City will bid, construct, and levy special
assessments for the work if the district passes the protest period. Special
assessments would be levied to each property in the district.
Discussion
Lillie Drive and Mabel Drive, both located west of North Road and south of Old
Potash Highway, are currently gravel roads. The residents have petitioned for the
construction of an asphalt roadway in lieu of a concrete curb and gutter street.
This would be similar to the construction requested by the residents along Edna
Drive which is located in the immediate area. The district for Edna Drive, Street
Improvement District 1250, was approved by Council on October 28, 2003, and
the continuation of the district was approved on December 9, 2003.
A Resolution, approved by Council on April 20, 1992, allows gravel roads to be hard
paved without curb and gutter if the segment of the road is surrounded by unpaved roads
or by paved roads without curb, gutter, or storm sewer. Because North Road is an asphalt
roadway without curb and gutter and the other streets in the area are gravel, Lillie Drive
and Mabel Drive meet the conditions of this Resolution. The asphalt roadway in this
district would be 24 feet wide.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the creation of Street Improvement District 1252.
2. Disapprove or/Deny the creation of the district.
3. Modify the request to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the creation of Street
Improvement District 1252 along Lillie Drive and Mabel Drive.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the creation of Street Improvement District 1252.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8906
An ordinance to create Street Improvement District No. 1252; to define the
boundaries of the district; to provide for the improvement of a street within the district by
paving, curbing, guttering, storm drainage, sidewalks, and other incidential work in connection
therewith; to provide for the filing of this ordinance with the Hall County Register of Deeds; and
to provide the publication and effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Street Improvement District No. 1252 in the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, is hereby created.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of the district shall be as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot Eight (8), Block Two (2) Gosda
Subdivision; thence east on the south line of Lot Eight (8), Block Two (2) Gosda
Subdivision a distance of Sixty (60.0) feet; thence south on a prolongation of the
east line of Mabel Drive to the south line of Edna Drive; thence east on the south
line of Edna Drive for a distance of Two Hundred Twenty Eight (228.0) feet;
thence south on a line Two Hundred Twenty Eight (228.0) feet east of and
parallel to the east line of Mabel Drive to the north line of Lot Ten (10), Block
One (1) Gosda Subdivision; thence east on the north line of Lots Ten (10), Eleven
· This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ·
ORDINANCE NO. 8906 (Cont.)
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(11), Twelve (12), Thirteen (13), Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15), and Sixteen (16),
Block One (1) Gosda Subdivision and a prolongation thereof to the east line of
North Road; thence south on the east line of North Road to a point where a
prolongation of a line Two Hundred Twenty Eight (228.0) feet south of Lillie
Drive intersects; thence west on a line Two Hundred Twenty Eight (228.0) feet
south and parallel to the south line of Lillie Drive to a point where a prolongation
of the west line of Mabel Drive intersects; thence north on a prolongation of the
west line of Mabel Drive for a distance of Two Hundred Twenty Eight (228.0)
feet to the south line of Lillie Drive; thence west on a prolongation of the south
line of Lillie Drive for a distance of Two Hundred Twenty Eight (228.0) feet;
thence north on a line Two Hundred Twenty Eight (228.0) feet west of and
parallel to the west line of Mabel Drive to a point where a prolongation of the
north line of Edna Drive intersects; thence east on said prolongation for a distance
of Two Hundred Twenty Eight (228.0) feet to the point of beginning, as shown on
the plat dated May 13, 2004, marked Exhibit 'A", attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3. The following street in the district shall be improved by paving and
other incidental work in connection therewith:
Mabel Drive between Edna Drive and Lillie Drive, and Lillie Drive from Mabel
Drive to North Road, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
Said improvements shall be made in accordance with plans and specifications
approved by the Engineer for the City of Grand Island.
SECTION 4. All improvements shall be made at public cost, but the cost thereof
shall be assessed upon the lots and lands in the district specially benefited thereby as provided by
law.
SECTION 5. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the
office of the Register of Deeds, Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, without the plat, as provided by law.
ORDINANCE NO. 8906 (Cont.)
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SECTION 7. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, without
the plat, notice of the creation of said district shall be published in the Grand Island Independent,
a legal newspaper published and of general circulation in said City, as provided by law.
Enacted: May 25, 2004.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F4
#8908 - Consideration of Assessments for Water Main District No.
444 - Mary Lane Subdivision
This item relates to the aforementioned Board of Equalization Item D-1.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8908
An ordinance to assess and levy a special tax to pay the cost of construction of
Water Main District No. 444 of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska; to provide for the collection
of such special tax; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to
provide for publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. There is hereby assessed upon the following described lots, tracts,
and parcels of land specifically benefited, for the purpose of paying the cost of construction of
said water main in said Water Main District 444, as adjudged by the Mayor and Council of said
City, to the extent of benefits thereto by reason of such improvement, after due notice having
been given thereof as provided by law; and a special tax for such cost of construction is hereby
levied at one time upon such lots, tracts and lands as follows:
Name Description Assessment
Charles & Mary Fox Lot 2, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Jerry & Rosalie Florez Lot 3, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8908 (Cont.)
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Neal & Sondra Schroder Lot 4, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Lyle & Judith Maye Tibbs Lot 5, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Ronald & Delores Tenski Lot 6, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Jeffrey & Cynthia Hayes Lot 7, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Kenneth & Christine Durano Lot 8, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Jeffrey & Gina Baldwin
Irvin & Mary Ann Baldwin
Lot 9, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Keith & Joey Ruff Lot 10, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
David Green & Ellen Nelson-Green Lot 11, Marylane Subdivision 4,026.15
Kenneth & Vera Henman Lot 12, Marylane Subdivision 3,809.89
Matthew & Lori Beiber Lot 13, Marylane Subdivision 3,307.62
Matthew & Lori Beiber Lot 14, Marylane Subdivision 3,088.98
Timothy & Susan Pfeifer Lot 15, Marylane Subdivision 4,756.71
Gregory & Penny Post Lot 16, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Dale & Sharon Huffman Lot 17, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Andrew & Joan Schwan Lot 18, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Charles & Loretta Roehrich Lot 19, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Terry & Lori Jepson Lot 20, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Elaine & Steven Makham Lot 21, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Vincent & Cynthia Luhn Lot 22, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
Dennis & Cheryl Harder Lot 23, Marylane Subdivision 3,958.74
TOTAL $86,287.93
SECTION 2. The above-identified assessments have been paid in full by New
Holland of North America, Inc. pursuant to an agreement dated October 21, 2003. No further
amounts are due and owing by the property owners identified above with respect to Water Main
District No. 444.
SECTION 3. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 8908 (Cont.)
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SECTION 4. 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: May 25, 2004.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F5
#8909 - Consideration of Assessments for Sidewalk District No. 1,
2003; Various Locations Throughout Grand Island
This item relates to the aforementioned Board of Equalization Item No. D-2
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, P.E., Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8909
An ordinance to assess and levy a special tax to pay the cost of construction of
Sidewalk District No. 1, 2003 of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska; to provide for the collection
of such special tax; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to
provide for publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. There is hereby assessed upon the following described lots, tracts,
and parcels of land, specially benefited, for the purpose of paying the cost of construction of said
Sidewalk District No. 1, 2003, as adjudged by the Council of the City, sitting as a Board of
Equalization, to the extent of benefits accruing thereto by reason of such improvement, after due
notice having been given thereof as provided by law; and, a special tax for such cost of
construction is hereby levied at one time upon the lots, tracts, and lands as follows:
*This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8909 (Cont.)
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
Name Description Assessment
Randall & Jordan Wenz Lot 2, L-K Subdivision 1,456.84
Phylis Nurnberg Lot 12, Block 2, Replat of Riverside Acres 1,646.04
Eugene Harnapp Lot 23, Roush's Pleasantville Terrace Subdivision 340.56
Eugene Harnapp Lot 25, Roush's Pleasantville Terrace Subdivision 1,002.76
Edwin Glen Ziska Lot 2, Block 13, Scarff's Addition to West Lawn 1,892.00
Robert & Margarita Roberts Lot 22, Block 3, Morris Second Addition 1,111.55
Patrick & Cathryn Roark Lot 1, Morris Second Addition 1,064.25
Robert & Jane Pfeifer-Summers Lot 27, Block 3, Blain Addition 728.42
Martin & Stephanie Bolles Lot 22, Block 3, Blain Addition 454.08
Paddi Mack & Thomas Fieldgrove Lot 8, Norwood Subdivision 690.58
Norberto & Anna Nalasco Lot 8, Block 3, George Loans Subdivision 1,012.22
Jose Antonio & Rosemary Flores Lot 1, Block 3, George Loans Subdivision 1,229.80
Myrtle Grimminger Lot 8, Block 6, George Loans Subdivision 1,210.88
TOTAL $13,839.98
SECTION 2. The special tax shall become delinquent as follows: One-seventh of
the total amount shall become delinquent in ten days after the date of this levy; one-seventh in
one year; one seventh in two years; one-seventh in three years; one-seventh in four years; one-
seventh in five years; and one-seventh in six years. Each of said installments, except the first,
shall draw interest at the rate of seven percent per annum from the time of such levy until they
shall become delinquent. After the same becomes delinquent, interest at the rate of fourteen
percent per annum shall be paid thereon until the same is collected and paid.
SECTION 3. The City Treasurer of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby
directed to collect the amount of said taxes herein set forth as provided by law.
SECTION 4. Such special assessments shall be paid into a fund to be designated
as the "Sidewalk District Assessment Fund" for Sidewalk District No. 1, 2003.
ORDINANCE NO. 8909 (Cont.)
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
SECTION 5. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 6. 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: May 25, 2004.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F6
#8910 - Consideration of Imposing an Additional One-Half Percent
Sales Tax
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Ordinance Imposing an Additional
One-Half Percent Sales Tax
Item #’s: F-6
Presenter(s): Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Background
At the May 11, 2004, primary election, the voters of Grand Island approved a one-half
percent sales tax in addition to the current one percent sales tax currently in effect. Part of
the process of implementing the sales tax is the passage of an ordinance by the city to
impose the tax which has been approved by the voters.
Discussion
The Nebraska statutes require that a municipality which passes a local option sales tax to
pass an ordinance imposing the tax. Once the ordinance has passed it is then subsequently
forwarded to the tax commissioner for the state of Nebraska for the sales tax to be
administered. The Nebraska statutes further require that the tax will not commence until
the first day of the next calendar quarter which is at least 120 days following receipt by
the tax commissioner of a certified copy of the municipal ordinance imposing the tax.
Passing the ordinance is required to implement the sales tax once it has been approved by
the voters and is a ministerial duty of the municipality.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the ordinance as drafted.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the ordinance.
3. Modify the proposed ordinance to meet the wishes of the Council
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the ordinance as drafted.
Sample Motion
Approve the ordinance imposing additional one-half percent sales tax.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8910
An ordinance to adopt an additional one-half (1/2) cent sales and use tax in the
City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; to provide for filing with the Nebraska Tax
Commissioner a certified copy of this Ordinance, a certified map of the City of Grand Island, a
certified copy of the election results and a statement from the Hall County Election
Commissioner indicating that this issue has not been voted on during the last six months; and;
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. By reason of the approval of the voters of the City of Grand Island
at the primary election held in the City on May 11, 2004, Grand Island does hereby impose a
sales and use tax of one-half of one percent upon the same transactions within the City on which
the State of Nebraska is authorized to impose a tax pursuant to the Nebraska Revenue Act of
1967, as amended from time to time, and such sales and use tax shall be in addition to the one
percent sales and use tax imposed by the City in Ordinance No. 7600 and the administration of
such sales and use taxes shall be by the Nebraska Tax Commissioner pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat.
§77-27,143.
SECTION 2. The sales and use tax imposed by this Ordinance shall commence
on the first day of the next calendar quarter which is at least one hundred twenty days following
receipt by the Tax Commissioner of a certified copy of this Ordinance as set forth in Neb. Rev.
Stat. §77-27,143.
SECTION 3. One-half of the proceeds of the sales and use taxes imposed by this
Ordinance shall be used to reduce the real property taxes imposed by the City and one-half of the
ORDINANCE NO. 8910 (Cont.)
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proceeds shall be used to fund capital improvements including but not limited to fire department
facilities, police department facilities, library facilities, parks and recreation facilities, senior
citizen/Grand Generation Center facilities and infrastructure.
SECTION 4. By reason of the approval of the voters of the City of Grand Island
at the primary election held on May 11, 2004, the City of Grand Island shall increase its
budgeted restricted funds for fiscal year 2004-2005 and subsequent years by $4,500,000 over the
current year's restricted funds.
SECTION 5. After passage and adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk is
hereby directed to mail a certified copy of this Ordinance together with a certified map of the
City of Grand Island, a certified copy of the election results and a statement from the Hall
County Election Commissioner indicating that this issue has not been voted on and failed within
the prior twenty-three months preceding the election to the Nebraska Tax Commissioner.
SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall be in full force and take effect, from and after
its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
Enacted: May 25, 2004.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F7
#8911 - Consideration of Request to Rezone 67 Acres North of
Capital Avenue and East of Independence Avenue from TA-
Transitional Agriculture to R1-Suburban Density Residential and
R2-Low Density Residential
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8911
An ordinance rezoning certain tracts of land within the zoning jurisdiction of the
City of Grand Island; changing the land use classification of a tract of land comprising a part of
the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2, SE1/4) of Section Two (2), Township Eleven (11)
North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M., in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska,
from TA-Transitional Agricultural Zone to R1-Suburban Residential Zone and R2-Low Density
Residential Zone; directing the such zoning change and classification be shown on the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island; amending the provisions of Section 36-7; and providing
for publication and an effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on May 5, 2004, held a public
hearing and made a recommendation on the proposed zoning of such area; and
WHEREAS, notice as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943, has been given to
the Boards of Education of the school districts in Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on May 25, 2004, the City Council found and
determined the change in zoning be approved and made.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The following tracts of land are hereby rezoned and reclassified and
changed from TA-Transitional Agricultural Zone to R1-Suburban Residential Zone:
A tract of land consisting of part of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter
(W1/2, SE1/4) of Section 2, Township 11 North, Range 10 West of the 6th
P.M., City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska and more particularly
described as follows:
Tract No. 1:
Commencing at the northwest corner of said W1/2, SE1/4, said point also
being the Point of Beginning; thence on an assumed bearing of
ORDINANCE NO. 8911 (Cont.)
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S89º08'04"E along the north line of said W1/2, SE1/4 a distance of
1313.53 feet to the northeast corner of said W1/2, SE1/4; thence
S00º16'04"W along and upon the east line of said W1/2, SE1/4 a distance
of 466.59 feet; thence N89º52'13"W a distance of 1312.30 feet; thence
N00º07'47"E along east R.O.W. line of Independence Avenue a distance
of 483.46 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract contains 14.32 acres
more or less; AND
Tract No. 2:
Commencing at the northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter (SE1/4, SE1/4) of said Section 2, said point also being
the Point of Beginning; thence on an assumed bearing of s00º15'02"W
along the east line of said W1/2, SE1/4 a distance of 938.12 feet; thence
N88º44'38"W a distance of 335.09 feet; thence N00º07'47"E a distance of
931.53 feet; thence S89º52'13"E a distance of 337.00 feet to the point of
beginning. Said tract contains 7.21 acres, more or less.
SECTION 2. The following tract of land is hereby rezoned and reclassified and
changed from TA-Transitional Agricultural Zone to R2-Low Density Residential Zone:
A tract of land consisting of part of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter
(W1/2, SE1/4) of Section 2, Township 11 North, Range 10 West of the 6th
P.M., City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska and more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the northwest corner of said W1/2, SE1/4; thence on an
assumed bearing of S00º07'47" W a distance of 483.46 feet to a point on
the east right-of-way line of Independence Ave nue, said point also being
the Point of Beginning; thence S89º52'13"E a distance of 1312.30 feet;
thence S00º16'04"W along and upon the east line of said W1/2, SE1/4 a
distance of 848.85 feet to the northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of
the Southeast Quarter of said Section 2; thence N89º52'13"W a distance of
337.00 feet; thence S00º07'47"W a distance of 931.53 feet; thence
N88º44'38"W a distance of 226.55 feet; thence N00º59'45"E a distance of
29.80 feet; thence N88º34'31"W a distance of 747.39 feet to a point on the
west line of said W1/2, SE1/4, said line also being the east right-of-way
line of Independence Avenue; thence N00º07'47"E along said east R.OW.
line a distance of 1729.24 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract
contains 45.62 acres more or less.
ORDINANCE NO. 8911 (Cont.)
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SECTION 3. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, as established by Section 36-7 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is,
hereby ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance.
SECTION 4. 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: May 25, 2004.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F8
#8912 - Consideration of Annexation of Property South of Airport
Road and East of Shady Bend Road being Platted as Frauen
Subdivision (First Reading)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-2.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8912
An ordinance to annex Frauen 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, Karen Frauen, a single person, as owner, ha s caused to be laid out
into lots, a tract of land comprising a part of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W1/2,
NW1/4) of Section One (1), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in
Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of FRAUEN SUBDIVISION, which is proposed to be
an addition to the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on May 5, 2004, the Regional Planning
Commission recommended the approval of annexing such addition into the City of Grand Island;
and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on May 25, 2004, the City Council found and
determined that such annexation be approved.
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8912 (Cont.)
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. That Frauen 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: May 25, 2004.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Receipt of Official Documents - Hall County Election
Commissioner Certificates of Election
The Certificates of Election for the May 11, 2004 Primary Election are submitted. See
attached certificates.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G2
Approving Minutes of May 11, 2004 City Council Regular Meeting
The Minutes of May 11, 2004 City Council Regular Meeting are submitted for approval. See
attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
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
May 11, 2004
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 May 11, 2004. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
May 5, 2004.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nicerkson, Cornelius, Hornady,
Walker, and Haase. Councilmember Pauly was absent. The following City Officials were
present: City Administrator Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director David
Springer, Public Works Director Steve Riehle, and City Attorney Doug Walker.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by the INVOCATION given by Reverend
Clyde Masten, First Baptist Church, 811 West 10th Street.
RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: Three individual reserved time to speak
on agenda items.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek commented on the following:
1. No Study Session on Tuesday, May 18, 2004
2. Ladies in Red Campaign for Heart Disease Poster
3. Primary Election and the importance of voting
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation “Employee Health and Fitness Week” May 16-22, 2004. The Mayor proclaimed
the week of May 16-22, 2004 as “Employee Health and Fitness Week”. Colleen Babcock
representing the Central District Health Department, Jenny Rousch from St. Francic, and Penny
Morgan from Chief Industries were present to receive the proclamation.
Proclamation “Emergency Medical Services Week” May 16-22, 2004. The Mayor proclaimed
the week of May 16-22, 2004 as “Medical Services Week”. Emergency Management Director
Howard Maxon was present to receive the proclamation.
Recognition of Therese Muchow, Emergency Management Coordinator for 25 Years Service
with the City. The Mayor and City Council recognized Therese Muchow, Emergency
Management Coordinator for 25 Year of Service with the City. Ms. Muchow was present to
receive the service award.
Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, May 11, 2004
Presentation by Youth Leadership Tomorrow: Joni Kuzma, Development Specialist and several
Community Youth Council students and Jennifer Worthington, Executive Director for Youth
Leadership Tomorrow and several Youth Leadership Tomorrow students and were present to
update the Mayor and Council on activities attended over the last year. The Mayor presented
certificates to the senior CYC students.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request of A. Meier, Inc. dba Bandits, 1016 Diers Avenue, Suite 118 for a
Class “C” Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that A. Meier, Inc. dba Bandits,
1016 Diers Avenue, Suite 188 had applied for a Class “C” liquor license. Submitted was an
application with the City Clerk’s Office which allowed for the sale of alcohol on and off sale
only within the corporate limits of the City. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the
record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City Clerk
on April 21, 2004; notice to the applicant of date, time and place of hearing mailed April 21,
2004; notice to the general public of date, time and place of hearing published on May 1, 2004;
and Chapter 4 of the City Code. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request of Greg Penner dba Fine Liquors, 1939 North Broadwell Avenue for
a Catering Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that Greg Penner dba Fine
Liquors located at 1939 North Broadwell Avenue had applied for a Catering liquor license.
Submitted was an application with the City Clerk’s Office for a Class Catering Liquor License
which allowed for the delivery, selling or dispensing of alcoholic liquors at a location designated
on a Special Designated License. Fine Liquor currently holds a Class “D” Liquor License. Ms.
Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor
Control Commission and received by the City Clerk on April 28, 2004; notice to the applicant of
date, time and place of hearing mailed April 29, 2004; notice to the general public of date, time
and place of hearing published on May 1, 2004; and Chapter 4 of the City Code. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request of Richard & Kimberly Wiseman dba Grand Island Liquor Mart, 710
North Diers Avenue for a Catering Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that
Richard & Kimberly Wiseman dba Grand Island Liquor Mart located at 710 North Diers Avenue
had applied for a Catering liquor license. Submitted was an application with the City Clerk’s
Office for a Class Catering Liquor License which allowed for the delivery, selling or dispensing
of alcoholic liquors at a location designated on a Special Designated License. Grand Island
Liquor Mart currently holds a Class “C” Liquor License. Ms. Edwards presented the following
exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by
the City Clerk on April 29, 2004; notice to the applicant of date, time and place of hearing
mailed April 29, 2004; notice to the general public of date, time and place of hearing published
on May 1, 2004; and Chapter 4 of the City Code. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3554 West Stolley Park Road.
(Central Nebraska Humane Society, Inc.) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition
of a utility easement located at 3554 West Stolley Park Road was required in order to have
access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and
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transformers. This easement would be used to add new underground cable and a pad-mounted
transformer to serve the new business, Standard Iron. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 2818 South Locust Street. (Alpha
Corporation) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at 2818 South Locust Street was required in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement
would be used to add underground cable and a pad-mounted transformer to serve the new Alltel
tower and related equipment. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at the Southeast Corner of Locust
Street and Stolley Park Road. (Platte Valley State Bank and Trust Company) Gary Mader,
Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at the southeast corner of
Locust Street and Stolley Park Road was required in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to construct a water
main from South Locust through Equestrian Meadows Subdivision and tie into the water main in
Stolley Park Road. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easements at the Southeast Corner of Locust Street and
Stolley Park Road. (Equestrian Meadows LLC) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that
acquisition of a utility easement located at the southeast corner of Locust Street and Stolley Park
Road was required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances. This easement would be used to construct a water main from South Locust
through Equestrian Meadows Subdivision and tie into the water main in Stolley Park Road. No
public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
It was noted that Ordinance #8903 was pulled from the agenda to a future meeting.
#8903 – Consideration of Amending Chapter 17 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Nuisance Violations
Councilmember Pielstick made the motion that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read
by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#8902 – Consideration of Vacating Washington Street from Oklahoma Avenue to
Phoenix Avenue
#8904 – Consideration of Amending Chapter 32 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Solicitor, Street, and Food Vendor Permits
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 first reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage. Councilmember
Hornady seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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Mayor: Is there any one in the audience interested in these Ordinances? Public Works Director
Steve Riehle explained the vacation of Washington Street and Executive Assistant Paul Briseno
updated the council on changes to the Solicitor, Street and Food Vendor Permits. No public
comment was heard.
City Clerk: Ordinances #8902 and #8904 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 #8902 #8904 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.
Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordinances
#8902 and #8904 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Pielstick, second by Hornady, to approve the Consent
Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Receipt of Official Documents – Pawnbroker’s Official Bonds for Wayne’s Pawn Shop, G.I.
Loan Shop, and Stewart’s Loan and Pawnshop.
Approving Minutes of April 27, 2004 City Council Regular Meeting. Councilmembers Hornady
and Cornelius abstained.
Approving Minutes of May 4, 2004 City Council Study Session. Councilmembers Meyer and
Hornady abstained.
Approving Request of A. Meier, Inc. dba Bandits, 1016 Diers Avenue, Suite 118 for a Class “C”
Liquor License.
Approving Request of Andrew W. Meier, 123 North Locust Street, #603 for Liquor Manager
Designation for Bandits, 1016 Diers Avenue, Suite 118.
Approving Request of Greg Penner dba Fine Liquors, 1939 North Broadwell Avenue for a
Catering Liquor License.
Approving Request of Richard & Kimberly Wiseman dba Grand Island Liquor Mart, 710 North
Diers Avenue for a Catering Liquor License.
#2004-99 – Approving Final Pla t and Subdivision Agreement for Summerfield Estates Fourth
Subdivision. It was noted that Little B’s Corporation, owner, had submitted the final plat for
Summerfield Estates Fourth Subdivision, located north of 13th Street and west of North Road for
the purpose of creating 30 lots.
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#2004-100 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Timberline Second
Subdivision. It was noted that Hehnson, L.L.C., owner, had submitted the final plat for
Timberline Second Subdivision, located north of Old Highway 2 and west of Webb Road for the
purpose of re-subdividing Lot 11 Timberline Subdivision into 6 lots.
#2004-101 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Terjak Subdivision. It was
noted that Carolyn A. Terjak, owner, had submitted the final plat for Terjak Subdivision, located
south of Seedling Mile Road, between Wainwright and Main Street for the purpose of creating 2
lots.
#2004-102 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Athletic Field Grading Project with
Hooker Brothers Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2004-103 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Pistol Range Remediation at
CHAAP with Jacobson Helgoth Consultants of Omaha, Nebraska.
#2004-104 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3554 West Stolley Park
Road. (Central Nebraska Humane Society, Inc.)
#2004-105 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 2818 South Locust Street.
(Alpha Corporation)
#2004-106 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at the Southeast Corner of
Locust Street and Stolley Park Road. ( Platte Valley State Bank and Trust Company)
#2004-107 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at the Southeast Corner Locust
Street and Stolley Park Road. (Equestrian Meadows LLC)
#2004-108 – Approving Renewal of Farm Leases. It was noted that the Utilities, Public Works and
Parks and Recreation Departments lease lands owned at the Platte Valley Industrial Park, Burdick
Station, the Well Field, land north of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the City Landfill and CHAAP
for the following tenants: Larry Knuth, Mike Lilienthal, Kenneth Clausen, Jack Webb, Mike Peters,
Gerald Bremer, Mark Pearson, Robert Nunnenkamp, and Matt Turek.
#2004-109 - Approving Bid Award for Truck Mounted Articulating Crane with Aspen
Equipment Co. of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $146,755.00.
#2004-110 – Approving Bid Award for Electrical Project 2004-TS-1 – Transformer storage Yard
– Burdick Station Area with the Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in
an Amount of $154,226.29.
#2004-111 – Approving Award of Proposal for Electric System Economic Evaluation and Rate
Revision with Stanley Consultants, Inc. of Englewood, Colorado in an Amount not to exceed
$29,500.00.
#2004-112 – Approving Ag Deferral for Sanitary Sewer District No. 513. (Steven & Connie
Asche)
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#2004-113 – Approving Continuation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 514, Along West 13th Street
West of Branding Iron Lane.
#2004-114 – Approving Designation of No Parking for Section of Faidley Avenue from Webb
Road to Carey Avenue.
#2004-115 – Approving Amendment to the Fee Schedule Relative to Solicitor and Street
Vendors.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2004-116 – Approving Continuation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 513, Gosda Subdivision
Along Lillie Drive West of North Road. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that since
Council approved the ag deferment for Steve and Connie Asche this district could be continued.
Motion by Cornelius, second Hornady, by to approve Resolution #2004-116. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Cornelius, second by Walker, carried unanimously to approve the Claims for the
period of April 28, 2004 through May 11, 2004, for a total amount of $2,263,184.51. Motion
adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G3
Approving Request of Thunderhead Brewing Co. dba
Thunderhead Brewing, 120 East 3rd Street for a Class "L" Liquor
License
The item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-3.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G4
Approving Request of Trevor Schabin, 317 West 28th Street,
Kearney, Nebraska for Liquor Manager Designation for
Thunderhead Brewing, 120 East 3rd Street
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Request of Trevor Schabin, 317 West 28th Street,
Kearney, Nebraska for Liquor Manager Designation for
Thunderhead Brewing, 120 East 3rd Street
Item #’s: G-4
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Trevor Schabin, 317 West 28th Street, Kearney, Nebraska has submitted an application
with the City Clerk’s Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the
Class “L” Liquor License for Thunderhead Brewing located at 120 East 3rd Street. This
application has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk’s Office.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. All departmental reports have been received.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the request of Trevor Schabin for Liquor Manager Designation in
conjunction with the Class “L” Liquor License for Thunderhead Brewing, 120
East 3rd Street.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the request.
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve this request.
Sample Motion
Approve the request of Trevor Schabin, 317 West 28th Street, Kearney, Nebraska for
Liquor Manager Designation for Thunderhead Brewing, 120 East 3rd Street.
Item G5
Approving Request of Rachel Anderson, 1502 Hope Street, Apt. #2,
for Liquor Manager Designation for Garden Cafe/Tiffany's
Lounge, 3333 Ramada Road
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Request of Rachel Anderson, 1502 Hope Street, Apt. 2
for Liquor Manager Designation for Garden
Café/Tiffany’s Lounge, 3333 Ramada Road
Item #’s: G-5
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Rachel Anderson, 1502 Hope Street, Apt. 2 has submitted an application with the City
Clerk’s Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class “C-
56855” Liquor License for Garden Café/Tiffany’s Lo unge located at 3333 Ramada Road.
This application has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk’s Office.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. All departmental reports have been received.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the request of Rachel Anderson for Liquor Manager Designation in
conjunction with the Class “C-56855” Liquor License for Garden
Café/Tiffany’s Lounge, 3333 Ramada Road.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the request.
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve this request.
Sample Motion
Approve the request of Rachel Anderson, 1502 Hope Street, Apt. #2 for Liquor Manager
Designation for Garden Café/Tiffany’s Lounge, 3333 Ramada Road.
Item G6
Approving Request of Richard Hartman for Two Conditional Use
Permits for Sand and Gravel Operation Located at 3812 and 3630
South Blaine Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-4.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G7
#2004-117 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Woodland
Park First Subdivision
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Woodland Park First Subdivision - Final Plat
Item #’s: G-7
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This final plat proposes to create 20 lots on a parcel of land in the W ½ SE ¼ Section 2, Township 11, Range
10. North of Capital Avenue, between Independence Avenue and Northwest High School.
Discussion
This subdivision has been submitted in accordance with the approved preliminary plat. Staff has requested
additional easements along the front of the lots to provide for utilities that will be located along the front lot
lines. The developers have agreed to those easements.
The subdivision agreement will require the developers to provide temporary turn arounds at the end of both
New Mexico and Texas Avenues. This will eliminate the possibility of dead end roads that cannot
accommodate fire trucks.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Approve the final plat as presented
2. Modify the final plat to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Amick and seconded by Wagoner to approve and recommend that the Grand island
City Council approve the final plat of Frauen Subdivision an Addition to the City of Grand Island.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present (Amick, Haskins, O’Neill, Brown,
Niemann, Miller, Ruge, Monter, Hayes, Wagoner) voting in favor.
Sample Motion
Approve the Final Plat for Woodland Park First Subdivision as presented.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-117
WHEREAS, Hastings Ventures, L.L.C., a limited liability company, as owner, has caused
to be laid out into lots, a tract of land consisting of part of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2,
SE1/4) of Section Two (2), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of WOODLAND PARK FIRST
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 WOODLAND PARK FIRST
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, May 25, 2004.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G8
#2004-118 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 524 S.
Webb Road - Lacy Construction Company
This items relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-5.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-118
WHEREAS, public utility easements are required by the City of Grand Island, from Lacy
Construction Company, f/k/a Lacy Building and Supply Company, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 25, 2004, for the purpose of discussing the
proposed acquisition of easements and rights-of-way through a part of Lot One (1) and Lot Three (3),
Lacy Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the utility easements and rights-of-
way being more particularly described as follows:
Tract No. 1:
The northerly twenty (20.0) feet of the westerly ten (10.0) feet of Lot One (1) Lacy
Subdivision. The above-described easement and right-of-way contains a total of 200
square feet, more or less, as shown on the plat dated May 3, 2004, marked Exhibit "A",
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Tract No. 2:
The northerly twenty (20.0) feet of the easterly ten (10.0) feet of Lot Three (3) Lacy
Subdivision. The above-described easement and right-of-way contains a total of 200
square feet more or less, as shown on the plat dated May 3, 2004, marked Exhibit "B",
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 public utility easements from Lacy Construction Company, f/k/a Lacy Building and
Supply Company, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, on the above-described tracts of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 25, 2004.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2004-119 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion and Setting
Date of Board of Equalization Hearing for Street Improvement
District 1248, Faidley Avenue from Moore's Creek to Diers Avenue
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, P.E., Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, P.E., Director of Public Works
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Certificate of Final Completion for Street
Improvement District 1248, Faidley Avenue
from Moore’s Creek to Diers Avenue
Item #’s: G-9
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Director of Public Works
Background
The contract for Street Improvement District 1248 was awarded to The Diamond
Engineering Company of Grand Island, NE on February 10, 2004. Work
commenced on March 1, 2004 and was comple ted on May 5, 2004.
Discussion
The work for Street Improvement District 1248 has been completed in accordance with
the terms, conditions, and stipulations of said contract and complies with the contract, the
plans, and the specifications. The project was completed on schedule at a construction
price of $94,132.79. Total cost of the project, including cont ract administration, is
$103,546.07. The majority of costs for this project will be assessed to the adjacent
properties. Costs for the project break down as follows:
Original Bid $ 91,047.03
Overruns $ 3,085.76
Sub Total (Construction Price) $ 94,132.79
Additional Costs
Engineering and Publication Costs $ 9,413.28
Total Cost $ 103,546.07
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the Certificate of Final Completion.
2. Disapprove or/Deny the Certificate of Final Completion.
3. Modify the Certificate of Final Completion to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of Final
Completion for Street Improvement District 1248 and set the Board of Equalization date
of June 22, 2004.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion and set the Board of Equalization
hearing for Street Improvement District 1248.
ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 1248
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MAY 25, 2004
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that construction of STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1248, has
been fully completed by The Diamond Engineering Co. of Grand Island, NE under the contract
dated February 27, 2004. The construction of this street improvement district has been
completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of said contract and
complies with the contract, the plans, and the specifications. The work regarding this Street
Improvement project is hereby accepted for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, by me as
Director of Public Works in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
It is further certified that the improvements as constructed include the following items and costs
and that this certificate shall constitute the Final Payment for this work.
District No. 1248 is located along Faidley Avenue from Morre’s Creek to Diers
Avenue
Item Total Unit Total
No. Description Quantity Price Cost
1. 9” PCC Pavement 3174.4 s.y. 27.50 87,296.00
2. 6” PCC Integral Curb 1340.9 l.f. 1.15 1,542.04
3. Concrete Header 41.0 l.f. 21.30 873.30
4. Type “D” Mod. Inlet 2.0 ea 1,255.00 2,510.00
5. 15” RCP Cls. III 52.5 ea 21.70 1,139.25
6. Remove Conc. Header 58.0 l.f. 3.40 197.20
7. Remodel Junction Box 1.0 ea 575.00 575.00
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $ 94,132.79
LESS AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY PAID TO CONTRACTOR ($ 89,426.16)
BALANCE DUE TO CONTRACTOR THIS FINAL PAYMENT $ 4,706.63
Engineering and Publication Costs - City $ 9,413.28
TOTAL COST OF STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 1248 $103,546.07
Average front foot cost based on Front Foot Method $ 72.70
Amount Assessable to Property Owners $ 99,849.46
City Cost $ 3,696.60
Respectfully submitted,
Steven P. Riehle, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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May 25, 2004
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for the Street
Improvement District No. 1248, be approved and a warrant be issued from Account No.
40033525-90049 in the amount of $4,706.63 payable to The Diamond Engineering Co. for the
amount due to the contractor.
I further recommend that the Costs of Engineering be credited to Account No. 100.130.04516
from Account No. 40033525-90049 in the amount of $9,413.28.
I further recommend that the City Council sit as the Board of Equalization on June 22, 2004 to
determine benefits and levy special assessments.
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Vavricek
Mayor
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-119
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director of the City of Grand Island has issued a Certificate
of Final Completion for Street Improvement District No. 1248, certifying that the Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract dated February 27, 2004, 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:
1. The Public Works Director's Certificate of Final Completion for Street Improvement
District No. 1248, is hereby confirmed.
2. A warrant be issued from Account No. 40033525-90049 in the amount of $4,706.63
payable to the Diamond Engineering Company for the total amount due the contractor.
3. The costs of engineering and publication costs in the amount of $9,413.28 be credited to
Account No. 100.130.04516 from Account No. 40033525-90049.
4. The City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on June 22, 2004 to determine benefits
and set assessments for Street Improvement District No. 1248.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 25, 2004.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2004-120 - Approving Authorization and Condemnation of Real
Estate Described as Block 77, Original Town, East of Sycamore
Street and North of First Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-7.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-120
WHEREAS, the City is interested in acquiring property from Rudolph F. Plate and Jeannice
R. Plate, husband and wife, Donna M. Douthit, and Wilhelm R. Gulzow for the purpose of constructing
public facilities and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 25, 2004, for the purpose of discussing the
proposed acquisition of real property legally described as Lots One (1) through Eight (8) [inclusive], Block
Seventy Seven (77), Original Town now City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Section 19-709, R.R.S. 1943, authorizes the City to appropriate private
property for use of the City for public facilities; and
WHEREAS, it may be necessary to resolve this matter through the commencement of
eminent domain proceedings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island is hereby authorized to
acquire the above-reference real estate from Rudolph F. Plate and Jeannice R. Plate, husband and wife,
Donna M. Douthit, and Wilhelm R. Gulzow.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the acquisition of the above-described property
cannot be successfully negotiated, that the City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to commence
condemnation proceedings on behalf of the City of Grand Island to acquire the property for the construction
of public facilities and infrastructure.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 25, 2004.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2004-121 - Approving Bid Award - Water Main Distrusts 443 and
447T and Sanitary Sewer Districts 510 and 514
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Steve Riehle; Dale Shotkoski
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
Dale Shotkoski, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Bid Award – Water Main Districts 443 and 447T
Sanitary Sewer Districts 510 and 514
Item #’s: G-11
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
This is a combined contract between the Utilities Department and the Public
Works Department, for the installation of water mains and sanitary sewer lines.
The Districts were created by the Council to provide Municipal service to the
properties along Independence Avenue, Shanna Street, Lariat Lane, Branding Iron
Lane and Court, and 13th Street, within the American Independence Subdivision,
Western Heights 4th and 5th Subdivision, Double R Subdivision, Bockmann 1st
Subdivision, and part of Grand West Subdivision.
Attached for reference are copies of the Districts plat’s showing the project area.
Discussion
To facilitate economical installation of the infrastructure, the Utilities Department
and Public Works Department have solicited bids jointly for these projects. The
water main / sanitary sewer construction contract would be awarded to a single
bidder. The bid is to be awarded on the basis of the least total cost for all
construction (water main plus sanitary sewer).
The bid package was submitted to four (4) potential general contractors, material
suppliers, and local plan service agencies. The bids were publicly opened at 11:00
a.m. on May 13, 2004 in accordance with City Procurement Codes. Two bids
were received and have been checked and evaluated. A tabulation of the bids is
listed below:
Bidder: Diamond Engineering Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Exceptions: None Yes – Completion dated 4/15/2005
Water Bid Price: $ 89,895.45 $ 88,400.72
Sewer Bid Price: $352,057.15 $431,050.49
Total Contract Bid: $441,916.60 $519,451.21
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the joint water – sewer contract for Water Main Districts 443/447T
and Sanitary Sewer Districts 510/514, to the low bidder.
2. Disapprove the contract
3. Modify the contract to meet the wishes of the Council
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council award the joint contract for Water
Main Districts 443/447T and Sanitary Sewer Districts 510/514 to the Diamond
Engineering Company of Grand Island, NE, in the amount of $441,916.60. The bid is
complete and without exceptions.
Sample Motion
I move the bid award for Water Main Districts 443/447T and Sanitary Sewer Districts
510/514 be awarded to the Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, NE.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: May 13, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Water Main Districts 443 & 447T and
Sanitary Sewer Districts 510 & 514
DEPARTMENT: Utilities and Public Works
ESTIMATE: $140,000.00 Water
$499,199.65 Sewer
FUND/ACCOUNT: Water E525
Sewer 5300053092-5213
PUBLICATION DATE: April 29, 2004
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4
SUMMARY
Bidder: Starostka Group Diamond Engineering Co.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Merchants Bonding Co. Travelers Casualty & Surety Co.
Exceptions: Noted None
Bid Price: $519,451.21 $441,916.60
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
Bob Smith, Assistant Utilities Director Tom Barnes, Utility Engineering Manager
Ben Thayer, Waste Water Superintendent Pat Gericke, Utilities Administrative Assistant
Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P905
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-121
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Water Main District Nos. 443
and 447T and Sanitary Sewer District Nos. 510 and 514, according to plans and specifications on file at
the Utility Engineering Office at Phelps Control Center; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2004, 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 $441,916.60; 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 $441,916.60 for Water Main District Nos. 443 and 447T and
Sanitary Sewer District Nos. 510 and 514 is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 25, 2004.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2004-122 - Approving Preliminary Feasibility Study to Intercept
VOC Groundwater Contamination - Southwest Grand Island
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Preliminary Feasibility Study to Intercept VOC
Groundwater Contamination
Item #’s: G-12
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
The contamination plume of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) discovered last year
in the southwest area of the City remains in the groundwater and will continue to move
with the groundwater flow. As a result of water and soil sampling by the City, NDEQ,
and EPA, the boundaries of the contamination plume are generally known, and from that
data it appears that three large municipal wells in the Parkview area are at risk of being
contaminated by movement of the VOC contamination in a relatively short time frame.
One municipal well in the area has already been abandoned due to the VOC
contamination.
Discussion
Utilities Staff has discussed the possibility of installing a pumping system at the leading
edge of the contamination plume to intercept the plume before it migrates to the
remaining wells. But the Department does not have the computer systems or personnel to
adequately assess the feasibility of such a system. Several years ago, a local engineering
firm, Olsson Associates, developed a computer model of groundwater movement in
several areas of the City, including Parkview, to evaluate dewatering to protect basements
from high groundwater levels. That model would be useful, and is readily available, to
take a first look at the feasibility of building a system to mechanically intercept the
leading edge of the recently discovered VOC contamination plume. This preliminary
feasibility study would use the existing model, modified for this project using existing
data from the Utilities Department, NDEQ, and the Conservation and Survey Division to
evaluate the feasibility of the plume intercept system.
It is not anticipated that this “first look” will provide firm answers. But it is hoped that
we will develop direction to follow and have a much better feel for the feasibility and
cost of such a system.
Olsson Associates has provided a service contract for this Feasibility Study with a not to
exceed price of $7,500 for work authorized at this time.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the award of the Feasibility Study contract to Olsson Associates.
2. Deny the contract award.
3. Modify the contract to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve award of the contract for the
Preliminary Feasibility Study to Olsson Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska in an
amount not to exceed $7,500.
Sample Motion
I move to approve the award of the contract for the Preliminary Feasibility Study for
Contamination Plume Intercept to Olsson Associates.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-122
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island discovered last year a contamination plume of
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in the southwest area of the City; and
WHEREAS, as a result of water and soil sampling by the City, Nebraska Department of
Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency, the boundaries of the contamination plume
are generally known, and from that data it appears that three large municipal wells in the Parkview area are
at risk of being contaminated by movement of the VOC contamination in a relatively short time frame; and
WHEREAS, it is vital that such contamination be intercepted before it migrates into the
remaining municipal wells; and
WHEREAS, Olsson Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska, has developed a computer
model of groundwater movement to evaluate dewatering to protect basement from high groundwater levels;
and
WHEREAS, such computer model would be useful to determine the feasibility of building a
system to mechanically intercept the leading edge of the VOC contamination plume; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary feasibility study would use the existing computer model,
modified for this project using existing data from the Utilities Department, the Nebraska Department of
Environmental Quality and the Conservation and Survey Division to evaluate the feasibility of the plume
intercept system; and
WHEREAS, Olsson Associates has provided a service contract for this Feasibility Study
for a not to exceed price of $7,500 for work authorized at this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Olsson Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska, is
hereby authorized and approved to provide a Preliminary Feasibility Study for Contamination Plume Incept
for an amount not to exceed $7,500.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 25, 2004.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2004-123 - Approving Parkview Well for Superfund Site
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Parkview Well – Superfund Listing
Item #’s: G-13
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
During the past several months, extensive measures have been taken to alleviate the
public health concern resulting from the discovery of serious groundwater contamination
by Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in south and southwest Grand Island. In
tracking the VOC contamination, private wells sampling and EPA testing with geoprobes
were used. This effort was focused on public health. And while the data gathered was
also very useful in determining the extent of contamination, additional work will be
required to fully define the extent of the contamination plume and develop remediation
design. The EPA Superfund program is specifically set up to accomplish that.
Discussion
City officials have met with EPA and NDEQ staff to determine the course of action
required to include this area in the EPA National Priorities Listing for further work by the
Superfund. The first step is for the Governor to place a formal written request to EPA for
inclusion of the site in the Superfund program. To that end, a resolution from the City of
Grand Island has been prepared requesting the Governor to initiate the process of
Superfund listing.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Petition the Governor to list the site for Superfund consideration.
2. Do not petition for Superfund listing.
3. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council proceed to include the contamination
area in the Superfund Program.
Sample Motion
I move to approve the resolution requesting the Governor to initiate Superfund Listing for
the contamination area in south and southwest Grand Island.
pc: Bob Smith, Asst. Utilities Director
Tim Luchsinger, Asst. Utilities Director
Larry Keown, Superintendent, Burdick
Dave Goosic, Water Superintendent
Julie Frandsen, Utility Technician
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-123
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has experienced a serious groundwater contamination
problem, resulting in the abandonment of over 80 private domestic wells and a large capacity municipal well;
and
WHEREAS, four additional municipal wells are in jeopardy of being lost for city supply as
the contamination plume continues to move in the area aquifer; and
WHEREAS, the source of the contamination remains undetermined despite continued work
with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and an area
business; and
WHEREAS, continued efforts must be pursued to determine the source of the
contamination and develop remediation programs for the chemical plume; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is requesting that this area be designated as a
Superfund Site under the federal Superfund program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency
in order to make it eligible for continued investigation and remediation; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that a petition be submitted to the Governor for the State of
Nebraska requesting the Governor to list this area as the "Parkview Well Superfund Site."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that due to the ongoing water contamination issue in the
Parkview well area in Grand Island, which affects private and municipal water wells, the City of Grand
Island supports the designation that such area be listed as the "Parkview Well Superfund Site", making it
eligible for continued investigation and remediation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
submit a petition on behalf of the City of Grand Island, to the Governor for the State of Nebraska
requesting such site be designated as a Superfund site.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 25, 2004.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G14
#2004-124 - Approving Subordination Agreement for Home
Rehabilitated with CDBG Funds
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Jeri Garroutte
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Jeri Garroutte, Community Development Director
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Subordination Agreement for Home that was
Rehabilitated with CBDG (Community Development
Block Grant) Funds
Item #’s: G-14
Presenter(s): Jeri Garroutte, Community Development Director
Background
The City of Grand Island has a real estate lien on property owned by Paul D. Allen and
Jeanne E. Allen, husband and wife, 512 East 11th Street, legally described as Lot 8, Block
36, Wheeler’s Addition. This lien in the amount of $13,000. was filed on April 3, 1990
and is a result of the City’s Rehabilitation Program. The owners are requesting
permission to refinance their first mortgage at a lower interest rate.
Discussion
The City’s current real estate lien is junior in priority to a Deed of Trust to United
Nebraska Bank in the amount of $35,000. By law, the new Deed of Trust would be
junior in priority to the City’s lien, however, the lender, United Nebraska Bank have
asked the City to subordina te its real estate lien to the new Deed of Trust.
The new appraised value of the property is $61,000 and is sufficient to secure the
refinanced loan of $36,250 and the City’s loan of $13,000. The City’s loan of $13,000
will be paid back to the City when the property changes ownership. Approval of the
proposed Subordination Agreement, placing the City in the junior position to the new
Deed of Trust, is recommended.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the Subordination Agreement for Paul and Jeanne Allen
2. Disapprove or /Deny the Subordination Agreement
3. Modify the Subordination Agreement to meet the wishes of the Council
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve of the proposed Subordination
Agreement, placing the City in the junior position to the new Deed of Trust.
Sample Motion
Approve the Subordination Agreement for Paul D. and Jeanne E. Allen, placing the City
in the junior position to the new Deed of Trust.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-124
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, is the lender and secured party of a Real Estate Lien
dated April 3, 1990 and recorded on September 13, 1990 as Instrument No. 90-105295 secured by
property located at 512 East 11th Street and owned by Paul D. Allen and Jeanne E. Allen, husband and
wife, said property being described as follows:
Lot Eight (8), Block Thirty Six (36), Wheeler's Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska.
WHEREAS, Paul D. Allen and Jeanne E. Allen, husband and wife, wish to execute a Deed
of Trust and Note in the amount of $36,250 with United Nebraska Bank to be secured by the above-
described real estate; and
WHEREAS, the new lender, United Nebraska Bank, Beneficiary, wishes to extend the new
loan secured by a Deed of Trust conditioned upon the City subordinating its Real Estate Liens to their lien
priority; and
WHEREAS, the value of the above-described real estate is sufficient to adequately secure
both loans.
WHEREAS, the requested subordination of the City's lien priority is in the best interests of
all parties; and
WHEREAS, Paul D. Allen and Jeanne E. Allen, husband and wife, agreed to a
Subordination Agreement with the City on February 15, 2002 pertaining to their present financing against
such property; and
WHEREAS, such Subordination Agreement may be released with the approval and
recording with the Hall County Register of Deeds of a subsequent Subordination Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute an agreement subordinating the lien priority of the above described Real Estate Liens from Paul D.
Allen and Jeanne E. Allen, husband and wife, to the City of Grand Island, as beneficiary to that of the new
loan and Deed of Trust of United Nebraska Bank, Beneficiary, as more particularly set out in the
subordination agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Subordination Agreement dated February 15,
2002 and recorded on March 4, 2002 as Instrument No. 0200202425, between the City of Grand Island
and Paul D. Allen and Jeanne E. Allen, husband and wife, is hereby released.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 25, 2004.
Approved as to Form ? _______________
May 19, 2004 > City Attorney - 2 -
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G15
#2004-125 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1204 S.
Locust - Zana
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-6.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-125
WHEREAS, public utility easements are required by the City of Grand Island, from James
Scott Zana, Trustee, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 25, 2004, for the purpose of discussing the
proposed acquisition of easements and rights-of-way through a part of Lot One (1), Zana Subdivision in the
City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the utility easement and right-of-way being more particularly
described as follows:
The southerly twenty (20.0) feet of Lot One (1) Zana Subdivision. The above-described
easement and right-of-way contains 0.061 acres, more or less, as shown on the plat dated
May 12, 2004, 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 James Scott Zana, Trustee, on the above-described
tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 25, 2004.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G16
#2004-126 - Approving Award of Contract for Phase I
Environmental Assessment Report - 1219 W. North Front Street -
Thompson Bldg., Utilities Dept.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Dale Shotkoski
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Award of Contract for Phase I Environmental
Assessment Report – 1219 West North Front Street –
Thompson Building
Item #’s: G-16
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
The Council approved the purchase of the building at 1219 West North Front Street (the
old Thompson Building) for the use of the Underground Division of the Electric
Department on March 23, 2004. The purchase offer is contingent upon a satisfactory
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report and an inspection for the presence of
asbestos. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report is a background check of all
of the known uses and owners of the property to determine if any environmental
problems exist within the building or are causing problems with the surrounding area. A
Phase I checks records, interviews past owners and conducts a walk through to determine
possible environmental problems. An asbestos survey consists of an inspection and
sampling of any suspicious materials within the building (e.g.: ceiling tile, insulation or
floor tile) to test for the presence of asbestos.
The Utilities Department requested quotes from local vendors to perform a Phase I
Environmental Assessment and Asbestos Survey in accordance with the City Purchasing
Policy.
Discussion
The quotes received are as follows:
Milco Environmental Services $2,200.00
of Kearney, NE
(both Phase I & Asbestos Survey)
Olsson Associates $6,300.00
Of Grand Island & Lincoln, NE
(Both Phase I & Asbestos Survey)
GSI
of Grand Island, NE – Phase One Only $1,750.00
Third Party Environmental
of Grand Island NE – Asbestos Survey Only $ 850.00
TOTAL $2,600.00
The lowest responsive bid was from MILCO Environmental Services of Kearney, NE.
The Legal Department has reviewed and approved the proposed contract.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the contract from MILCO Environmental Services.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the contract.
3. Modify the contract to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Award to another bidder.
5. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council approve the award of the contract for
Phase I Environmental Assessment and Asbestos Inspection to MILCO Environmental
Services, Inc. of Kearney, NE.
Sample Motion
Move to award the contract for Phase I Environmental Assessment and Asbestos
Inspection to MILCO Environmental Services, Inc.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-126
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2004, by Resolution 2004-58, the City Council of the City of
Grand Island approved the acquisition of property at 1219 West North Front Street (the former Thompson
Building) for the use of the Underground Division of the Electric Department; and
WHEREAS, such purchase is contingent upon a satisfactory Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment Report and an inspection for the presence of asbestos; and
WHEREAS, the Utilities Department obtained quotes from local vendors to perform a
Phase I Environmental Assessment and Asbestos Study; and
WHEREAS, MILCO Environmental Services of Kearney, Nebraska submitted a quote of
$2,200 to perform such services; and
WHEREAS, the proposed contract between the City and MILCO Environmental Services
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 MILCO Environmental Services of Kearney,
Nebraska is hereby approved to complete a Phase I Environmental Assessment and Asbestos Study on the
property located at 1219 West North Front Street for the amount of $2,200; 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, May 25, 2004.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G17
#2004-127 - Approving Change Order#1 - Cooling Tower Fan
Motor Control Equipment, Platte Generating Station - Crescent
Electric
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Dale Shotkoski
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Change Order #1 to Crescent Electric Supply Company
for Cooling Tower Fan Motor Control Equipment - Platte
Generating Station, Utilities Dept
Item #’s: G-17
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
To increase reliability and operating efficiency, the Utilities Department purchased new motor
control centers equipped with variable frequency drives for the cooling tower fans at Platte
Generating Station. Crescent Electric of Grand Island was awarded the contract for this project
on July 22, 2003, in the amount of $122,035.40.
Discussion
The attached proposed Change Order #1 credits this project for correction of tax rate calculations
and final billing in the amount of $1,141.43, for a final contract price of $120,893.97. The tax
rate included in the original bid was in error.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve Change Order #1 to the Cooling Tower Fan Motor Control
Equipment Contract.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the Change Order to the Cooling Tower Fan Motor
Control Equipment Contract.
3. Modify the Change Order to the Cooling Tower Fan Motor Control
Equipment Contract to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
The Utilities Department recommends authorizing Change Order #1 to the Cooling
Tower Fan Motor Control Equipment project at the Platte Generating Station for a
reduction to the contract price in the amount of $1,141.43.
Sample Motion
Approve Change Order #1 to the Cooling Tower Fan Motor Control Equipment Contract.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 20, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-127
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2003, by Resolution 2003-200, the City of Grand Island awarded
the bid for Motor Control Equipment to Crescent Electric of Grand Island, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, an error was noted in the tax rate included in the original, approved bid; and
WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1 will authorize a credit of $1,141.43 with respect to the
tax rate, resulting in a revised contract price of $120,893.97.
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 Crescent Electric of Grand Island, Nebraska
for a reduction in the contract price in the amount of $1,141.43 due to an error in calculating the tax rate.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 25, 2004.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G18
#2004-128 - Approving Interlocal Agreement with Hall County
Relative to the County's Contribution to the Heartland Events
Center
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Approving Interlocal Agreement with Hall County
Relative to the County’s Contribution to the
Heartland Events Center
Item #’s: G-18
Presenter(s): Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Background
In 2003 the Hall County Board of Supervisors authorized the county to contribute a
portion of its keno revenues towards the Heartland Events Center. The county voted to
contribute keno revenues of $150,000 in the current budget year and expressed an intent
to contribute an additional $850,000 over a seven year period to the Events Center. A part
of the process for facilitating these contributions is the passage of an interlocal agreement
between the county and city for the transfer of these funds.
Discussion
The Hall County Board of Supervisors has decided to contribute up to $1,000,000 to the
Heartland Events Center which will be a city owned property once the city’s financial
obligations under the lease purchase agreement with Heartland has been completed. To
facilitate the payment of the monies from Hall County to the city for use on the Heartland
Events Center a grant agreement has been prepared between the county, city and Fonner
Park Exposition and Events Center to facilitate the transfer of these funds. By approving
the grant agreement, this should qualify the transfer of keno revenues from Hall County
to the city as an interlocal agreement between these two governmental entities.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the grant agreement as drafted and previously approved by the Hall
County Board of Supervisors.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the grant agreement.
3. Modify the grant agreement to meet the wishes of the Council
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the grant agreement as
previously approved by the Hall County Board of Supervisors.
Sample Motion
Approve the grant agreement with Hall County and the Fonner Park Exposition and
Events Center.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-128
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2004, the County Board of Supervisors approved an Interlocal
Agreement by and between the County of Hall, the City of Grand Island, and Fonner Park Exposition and
Events Center, Inc. for the County of Hall to provide keno funds to the City of Grand Island for use in the
construction of the Heartland Events Center; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors has authorized $150,000 to be paid to the
City of Grand Island on or prior to June 30, 2004 for such construction; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the County Board of Supervisors to provide additional annual
funding in the amount of $150,000, however such additional funding will be subject to further approval by
the County Board of Supervisors ; and
WHEREAS, a Grant Agreement by and among the County of Hall, the City of Grand
Island, and Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. setting out the terms of the financial assistance
by the County of Hall for the Heartland Events Center has been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Grant Agreement by and among the County of
Hall, the City of Grand Island, and Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. setting out the terms
and conditions of the financial assistance by the County of Hall for the Heartland Events Center is hereby
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 25, 2004.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G19
#2004-129 - Approving Correction to Resolution #2004-86 Relative
to Copier Lease
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: David Springer, Finance Director
Meeting: May 25, 2004
Subject: Correction to Resolution 2004-86 (Copier Lease)
Item #’s: G-19
Presenter(s): David Springer, Finance Director
Background
On April 13, 2004, Council approved a resolution to add a fourth copier and a sheet
feeder option to the existing lease with Imagistics International, Inc., of Grand Island. As
stated in the background information provided to Council at that time, the new lease rate
would be $1,363.95, up from $1,145.10. While this was correct, the accompanying
Resolution 2004-86 stated that change would be $113.95, rather than the actual $218.85
per month.
Discussion
While the April 13 memo to Council accurately detailed the terms of the revised lease,
they were incorrectly noted in the resolution. It is necessary to correct Resolution 2004-
86 to reflect the updated monthly lease payments of $1,363.95.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the correction to the copier lease to $1,363.95 per month.
2. Disapprove or deny the revision to the lease.
3. Modify the Resolution to meet the wishes of the Council
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the request to correct
Resolution 2004-86 to properly reflect the copier lease amount of $1,363.95.
Sample Motion
Approve the request to correct Resolution 2004-86 to reflect the monthly payments for
four copiers as $1,363.95, in accordance with the lease with Imagistics International, Inc.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-129
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2004, by Resolution 2004-86, the City Council of the City of
Grand Island approved updated leases with Imagistics International, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska, for
four photocopier/scanner/printers; and
WHEREAS, although the background information provided to the City Council accurately
outlined the terms of the updated lease, the lease amount was incorrectly identified in the resolution; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to correct Resolution 2004-86 to reflect that the updated
monthly lease payment for four photocopier/scanner/printers is $1,363.95.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Resolution 2004-86 is hereby corrected to reflect
the monthly lease payment for four photocopier/scanner/printers as $1,363.95, in accordance with the lease
with Imagistics International, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 25, 2004.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G20
#2004-130 - Approving Contract Award for Comprehensive
Aquatic Study
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steve Paustian, Park and Recreation Director
Meeting: City Council, May 19, 2004
Subject: Contract Award-Consulting Services for Comprehensive
Aquatic Study
Item #’s: G-20
Presenter(s): Steve Paustian
Background
The City is interested in developing a plan to assist in the construction and design of
future aquatic facilities. In order to develop this plan a request for proposal was
developed and sent out to various interested consulting firms.
Discussion
Proposals were received from eight different firms (see summary sheet). The firm that
provided the proposal that best fit the requirements of the proposal was provided by The
C. T. Brannon Corporation of Tyler, Texas. The review team looked at several different
criteria to make this recommendation. Judging criteria included, experience with similar
projects, project team, scope of services offered, time line and cost.
Alternatives
1. Award the contract as recommended.
2. Award contract to another firm.
3. Not award a contract.
4. Other, as provided by Council.
Recommendation
It is the recommendation of staff to award a contract in a not-to-exceed amount of
$29,800.00.
Sample Motion
Motion to award a Comprehensive Aquatic Study contract to C. T. Brannon Corporation
in the amount of $29,800.00.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR COMPREHENSIVE
AQUATIC STUDY
RFP DUE DATE: May 7, 2004 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
PUBLICATION DATE: April 15, 2004
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 9
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
GreenPlay, LLC Natare Corporation Burbach Aquatics, Inc.
Broomfield, CO Indianapolis, IN Platteville, WI
Gremmer & Associates, Inc. USAquatics Water’s Edge Aquatic Design
Lakeville, MN Delano, MN Lenexa, KS
The Schemmer Associates The C. T. Brannon Corporation
Omaha, NE Tyler, TX
cc: Steve Paustian, Parks & Recreation Director
Gary Greer, City Administrator
David Springer, Finance Director
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P904
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 19, 2004 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2004-130
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited proposals for Consulting Services for a
Comprehensive Aquatics Study, according to plans and Request for Proposals on file with the Parks and
Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, proposals were due on May 7, 2004; and
WHEREAS, C. T. Brannon Corporation of Tyler, Texas, submitted a proposal in
accordance with the terms of the Request for Proposals and all other statutory requirements contained
therein at a cost not to exceed $29,800; and
WHEREAS, a proposed contract with C. T. Brannon Corporation for such services has
been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of C. T. Brannon Corporation of
Tyler, Texas , for consulting services for a Comprehensive Aquatics Study at a cost not to exceed $29,800
is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the between the City and such contractor be entered
into for such project; and 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, May 25, 2004.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Payment of Claims for the Period of May 12, 2004 through May
25, 2004
The Claims for the period of May 12, 2004 through May 25, 2004 for a total of
$2,849,108.54. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council