02-08-2005 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
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
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
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/Invocation - Pastor Terry Brown, Calvary Assembly of God,
1424 North Eddy Street
MAYOR COMMUNICATION
This is an opportunity for the Mayor to comment on current events, activities, and issues of interest to the community.
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C1
Recognition of Troy Hughes, Fire Training Division Chief for 20
Years of Service with the Grand Island Fire Department
The Mayor and City Council will recognize Troy Hughes, Fire Training Division Chief for
his 20 years of dedicated service with the Grand Island Fire Department. Mr. Hughes was
hired as a Firefighter on February 3, 1985 and moved to Temporary Lieutenant on January
11, 1992. He was promoted to Captain on February 7, 1992 and then to Fire Training
Division Chief on February 11, 1998. We congratulate Mr. Hughes for his dedication,
loyalty, and outstanding service to the City of Grand Island for the past 20 years.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C2
Recognition of Fred Hotz, Fire Prevention Division Chief for 20
Years of Service with the Grand Island Fire Department
The Mayor and City Council will recognize Fred Hotz, Fire Prevention Division Chief for his
20 years of dedicated service with the Grand Island Fire Department. Mr. Hotz was hired as a
Firefighter on January 16, 1985 and became a Firefighter/EMT on August 9, 1993. He was
promoted to Temporary Captain on November 18, 1999 and then to Fire Prevention Division
Chief on August 13, 2002. We congratulate Mr. Hotz for his dedication, loyalty, and
outstanding service to the City of Grand Island for the past 20 years.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item D1
#2005-BE-3 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Street
Improvement District 1253; Island Circle, West of Webb Road in
Lacy Subdivision
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: February 8, 2005
Subject: Board of Equalization Hearing to Determine
Benefits and Consideration of an Ordinance
Levying Assessments for Street Improvement
District 1253, Island Circle, West of Webb
Road , in Lacy Subdivision
Item #’s: D-1 & F-1
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The Certificate of Final Completion for Street Improvement District No. 1253
was approved on January 11, 2005 with February 8, 2005 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 the District.
Discussion
The contract for Street Improvement District No. 1253 was awarded to The Diamond
Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska on August 24, 2004. The contract
completion date was changed from October 15, 2004 to November 4, 2004 due to utility
conflict delays and because the city directed Diamond to concentrate their efforts on the
project to widen Stolley Park Road west of US HWY 281. Work on the project was
completed at a construction price of $108,867.82. Total cost of the project, including
engineering, is $115,399.89 with $104,605.19 assessed to privately owned property. The
estimated cost of the District at the time of creation was $112,004.31. Costs for the
project break down as follows:
Original Bid $ 99,265.26
Overruns $ (3,198.88)
Change Order # 1 $ 6,403.68
Sub Total (Construction Price) $ 108,867.82
Additional Costs
Engineering, Publication, and TV Insp. Costs $ 6,532.07
Total Cost $ 115,399.89
Alternatives
1. Make a motion to approve the recommendation to allow the Board of
Equalization to determine benefits for Street Improvement District No. 1253.
Make a motion to pass an ordinance allowing the City to recover the majority
of the District costs and assess the benefiting owners.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on 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
(Sample Motion for the Board of Equalization)
Move to approve the resolution establishing benefits for Street Improvement District No.
1253.
(Sample Motion for the Ordinance)
Move to approve the ordinance levying the assessments for Street Improvement District
No. 1253.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 2, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-BE-3
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Street Improvement
District No. 1253 located in Island Circle, west of Webb Road, 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
$104,605.19; and
Such benefits are equal and uniform; and
According to the equivalent frontage of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate
within such Street Improvement District No. 1253, such benefits are the sums set opposite the
several descriptions as follows:
Name Description Assessment
Lacy Construction Co., a/k/a Lacy
Building and Supply Co.
Lot 1, Lacy Subdivision 22,358.87
Lacy Construction Co., a/k/a Lacy
Building and Supply Co.
North 200 feet of Lot 3, Lacy Subdivision 35,128.72
Lacy Construction Co., a/k/a Lacy
Building and Supply Co.
Lot 4, Lacy Subdivision 26,611.01
B. E. Burhoop Part of the N1/2 of the NE1/4 of Section 24-11-10, more
particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point
where the west line of Webb Road intersects the north
line of Island Circle; thence west 225 feet; thence north
82.5 feet; thence east 225 feet; thence south 82.5 feet to
the point of beginning. 82.5 feet north and south; 225
feet east and west.
13,714.59
Ellen Irene Bishop, Trustee Part of the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 24-11-10,
more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a
point where the west line of Webb Road intersects the
south line of Island Circle; thence south 99.5 feet;
thence west 100.13 feet; thence north 99.5 feet; thence
east 100.13 feet to the point of beginning. 100.13 feet
east and west; 99.5 feet north and south.
6,792.00
TOTAL $104,605.19
RESOLUTION 2005-BE-3
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on February 8, 2005.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item E1
Public Hearing on Request of Amy Anderson, Personal
Representative of the Estate of Thomas Anderson for Conditional
Use Permit for Sand and Gravel Operation Located at 2819 South
Locust Street
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
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: February 8, 2005
Subject: Public Hearing on Request of Lyman-Richey Corp. & Amy
Anderson of A & L Farms, Inc for conditional use permit to
continue to operate a sand and gravel pumping facility at 2819 S.
Locust St.
Item #’s: E-1 & G-5
Presenter: Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Background
This request is for council approval to allow for the continued operation of a sand and
gravel facility at the above referenced address. A conditional use permit is required as the
current zoning classification, LLR or large lot residential 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
original request was presented to and approved by the City Council in 1972, and has
received subsequent approvals for the past 33 years.
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 3 years with the possibility of
renewal for an additional time at the end of the 3 year period.
(b).Pumping of product shall not be allowed within 150 feet of any public road right of
way and protected by a 6 foot earthen berm during pumping. The finished width of
developable property adjacent to the public right of way shall be 300 feet at the time of
termination of the operation. A setback of 100 feet from any adjacent property line shall
be maintained.
(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. One exception to this
condition shall be in the months of March, April, October, and November activities may
operate from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to allow for winter condition.
(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. No product, material or equipment shall be stored within an 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 continue the mining operation but 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 the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue.
1. Approve the request with the proposed conditions.
2. Deny the request.
3. Approve the request with additional or revised conditions.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the request with the identified conditions presented by City Administration.
SAMPLE MOTION
Motion to approve the conditional use with the conditions identified by the City
Administration, published in the Council packet and presented at the Council meeting.
Grand Island Pit
1. Time for completing mining- We anticipate mining to be completed on the
property during the year of 2005. The only remaining virgin land to be mined is
located in the northeast corner of the property. There is approximately five acres
yet to be mined.
2. Permit time-We are asking for three years on the extension of the permit to be
sure and have enough time to complete mining and time to remove the equipment
and replace dirt over placed sand. We also need some time to remove stockpiles
of mined material from the property.
3. Adjoining Lyman-Richey property- Lyman-Richey Corporation does own
property adjacent to the property being mined under the conditional use permit. In
2004 we cleaned accumulated material from the property, disk and seeded the
area to grass to give a pleasing appearance to the property.
4. Anderson property reclamation- At the completion of mining we will
accomplish the following items:
A. Remove mining equipment
B. Remove stockpiles of screened products
C. Smooth waste sand areas to a pleasing appearance.
D. Cover the waste sand with available topsoil.
E. Remove electrical service from the mine area.
F. Remove scale and scale house from the permitted property.
5. Environmental Issues
At all times the mining operation will be conducted in accordance with the State
of Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality permits dealing with air and
water quality.
The mining operation will follow all Federal Department of Environmental
Quality required permits for diesel fuel, oil and gasoline storage. All fuel storage
must and will have secondary containment previous to allowing any fuel or oil on
the property.
There is minimal haul road length due to the proximity to Blaine Street, therefore
there will little or no dust caused by truck traffic.
All of Lyman-Richey mining operations operate under the rules and regulations as
written and enforced by the Mining Health and Safety Act, MSHA, a set of
Federal mandated regulations for all mining operations. The regulations of this
Act mandate the ma ximum noise level of the operation within the bounds of the
mining operation at 85 decibels. We strictly abide by these Federal regulations.
Special mufflers are fitted to the engines on the dredge. The processing plant is
entirely electric and has minimal noise.
Item E2
Public Hearing on One & Six Year Street Improvement Program
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: February 8, 2005
Subject: Approving One & Six Year Street Improvement Program
Item #’s: E-2 & G-6
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Adoption of a One and Six Year Street Improvement Program is required by State law as
part of the requirements to receive approximately three million dollars of state gas tax
funds each year.
Discussion
The public, Regional Planning Commission, and Council involvement was as follows:
· Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - City Council referred Plan to Regional Planning
Commission.
· Wednesday, February 2, 2005 - Regional Planning Commission conducted a Public
Hearing and forwarded the recommendation to the City Council.
· Tuesday, February 8, 2005 - City Council hears presentation from staff, conducts
Public Hearing and passes Resolution adopting the Plan.
The only change to the original plan as published for the January 25, 2005 meeting was
to remove the project to widen Eddy Street between 4th Street and 10th Street from the
program.
Attached is staff’s recommended One and Six Year Street Improvement Program.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve the One and Six Year Street Improvement
Program.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the One and Six Year Street
Improvement Program.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program.
2005 CONSTRUCTION SEASON
(ALL COSTS IN $1,000's)
No. Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other
City
STP
City
G.O.
Bond
City
Cap.
Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310- 480 Independence Ave./Shanna St. Paving $793 $793
M310- Claude Road Paving $250 $250
M310- 386
S. Locust, Floodway to I-80, Bridge C0040
4120R $1,060 $848 $212
M310- 388
S. Locust, Floodway to I-80, Bridge C0040
4125R $1,095 $876 $219
M310- 463
Construction E&I - Two bridges over Platte
(C0040-4120R & 4125R) $275 $220 $55
M310- 444 Paving Petition Program $400 $400
M310- 267
Two Bridge Replacements - Blaine @ Wood
River (Engineering Design) $45 $45
M310- 489
Widen Stolley Park Road - HWY 281 West
1/4 mile $240 $240
M310- 450
Signal Detection - Locust & Stolley Park
Road $50 $50
Street Resurfacing
M310- 445 Annual Resurfacing Program $400 $400
Drainage & Flood Control
M310- 485 PVIP Cells & Drainage $127 $127
M310- 461
Moores,Prairie, & Silver Creek Flood Control
Design $486 $243 $243
M310- 434 Annual Major Drainage Development $50 $50
M310- 466 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches $50 $50
M310- Independence Avenue Drainage $80 $80
Other
M310- 425 Railroad Corridor Study $125 $125
M310- 465
Engineering Design- Hike/Bike Bridge
Superstructure over 2 Platte River Channels $50 $50
M310- 389
Hike/Bike Trail Const. along Floodway - Hall
County Park to S. Locust $600 $480 $120
M310- 385
Geographic Information System (Continued
Development & Maintenance) $25 $25
M310- 384
Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node
(No. 1) $25 $25
TOTALS $3,003 $723 $220 $400 $1,660
2006 CONSTRUCTION SEASON
(All Costs in $1,000's)
No. Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other
City
STP
City
G.O.
Bond
City
Cap.
Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310- 468 2006 Paving Petition Program $600 $600
M310- 487A
Stolley Park Rd Widening, Locust to Fonner
Park Ent.(Eng Design & ROW) $90 $90
M310- 500 Widen Capital Avenue West of HWY 281 $1,070 $1,070
M310- 407
S. Locust - HWY 34 to I-80 - Additional
Landscaping $60 $48 $12
M310- 267
Two Bridge Replacements - Blaine @ Wood
River $250 $120 $130
M310- 458 Traffic Signal - HWY 281/Wildwood Dr. $160 $80 $80
M310- Wasmer Cell Construction $170 $170
M310- 497
Illuminating Lighting - HWY 281, Stolley to
Old Potash $250 $250
Street Resurfacing
M310- 470 Annual Resurfacing Program $750 $750
Drainage & Flood Control
M310- 485 PVIP Cells & Drainage $263 $263
M310- 446 Annual Major Drainage Development $50 $50
M310- 467 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches $50 $50
M310- 459
Construct Drainway from CCC area to Wood
River $425 $425
M310- 382
Moores Creek Drainage - Rogers Well to S.
of Old Potash HWY $200 $200
M310- 461
Moores,Prairie, & Silver Creek Flood Control
- Construction $780 $420 $360
M310- Detention Cell/Ditch Restoration $50 $50
Other
M310- 385
Geographic Information System (Continued
Development & Maintenance) $25 $25
M310- Misc. Safety Enhancements $150 $150
M310- 387
Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node
(No. 2) $25 $25
M310- 408
Hike/Bike Bridge Superstructure over two
Platte River Channels $350 $280 $70
M310- 431
Hike/Bike Trail Construction, S. Locust -
Floodway to I-80 $600 $480 $120
TOTALS: $6,368 $1,428 $0 $600 $4,340
2007 CONSTRUCTION SEASON
(All Costs in $1,000's)
No. Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other
City
STP
City
G.O.
Bond
City
Cap.
Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310- 487A
Stolley Park Rd widening, Locust to Fonner
Park Ent. (Eng Design & ROW) $60 $60
M310- 409
S. Locust Grading and Median Drains for
New Lanes (2007) $720 $576 $144
M310- 341
S. Locust Grading Floodway to I-80,
Surfacing New Lanes (2007) $2,750 $2,200 $550
M310- 475 2007 Paving Petition Program $600 $600
M310- 351
Hwy 30 - Grant to Greenwich - NDOR Project
(FY 2007) $3,749 $3,749 $750
M310- 480 Independence Avenue Paving $1,050 $1,050
Street Resurfacing
M310- 476 Annual Resurfacing Program (2007) $750 $750
Drainage & Flood Control
M310- 471 Annual Major Drainage Development (2007) $500 $500
M310- 472 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches(2007) $50 $50
M310- 461
Moores,Prairie, & Silver Creek Flood Control
- Construction $780 $420 $360
M310-
Moores Creek Drainage - Old Potash HWY to
Edna Dr. $150 $150
M310- Detention Cell/Ditch Restoration $50 $50
Other
M310- 385
Geographic Information System (Continued
Development & Maintenance) $25 $25
M310- 414
Hike/Bike Trail Construction, S. Locust to
Morman Island. (Parallel to I-80) $600 $480 $120
M310- 390
Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node
(No 3) $25 $25
M310- Misc. Safety Enhancements $150 $150
TOTALS: $11,079 $4,649 $2,950 $1,650 $2,580
2008 Construction Season
(All costs in $1,000s)
No. Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other
City
STP
City
G.O.
Bond
City
Cap.
Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310- 487
Stolley Park Rd widening, Locust to Fonner
Park Entrance (Construction) $1,200 $1,200
M310- 490 Annual Paving Petition Program (2008) $750 $750
M310- 353
Faidley Ave. - Moores Creek Ditch to North
Rd. $1,250 $1,250
Street Resurfacing
M310- 491 Annual Resurfacing Program (2008) $700 $700
Drainage & Flood Control
M310- 492 Annual Major Drainage Development (2008) $500 $500
M310- 493 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches(2008) $50 $50
M310- 461
Moores,Prairie, & Silver Creek Flood Control
- Construction $780 $420 $360
M310- Detention Cell/Ditch Restoration $50 $50
Other
M310- 397
Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node
(No 4) $25 $25
M310- 447
Hike/Bike Trail Construction - State St. to
Veterans Home $600 $480 $120
M310- 385
Geographic Information System (Continued
development and maintenance) $25 $25
M310- Misc. Safety Enhancements $150 $150
TOTALS $6,080 $900 $0 $3,200 $1,980
2009 Construction Season
(All costs in $1,000s)
No. Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other
City
STP
City
G.O.
Bond
City
Cap.
Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310- 501 Annual Paving Petition Program (2009) $750 $750
M310- 334
Widen Eddy Street Underpass to 5-lanes on
south end $175 $175
M310- 469 Capital Ave - HWY 281 to Webb Rd $900 $900
M310- 352
Hw y 30 - Hwy 281 to west City Limits -
NDOR Project $9,449 $7,559 $1,890
Street Resurfacing
M310- 503 Annual Resurfacing Program (2009) $700 $700
Drainage & Flood Control
M310- 504 Annual Major Drainage Development (2009) $500 $500
M310- 505 Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches(2009) $50 $50
M310- 461
Moores,Prairie, & Silver Creek Flood Control
- Construction $780 $420 $360
M310- Detention Cell/Ditch Restoration $50 $50
Other
M310- 415
Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node
(No. 5) $25 $25
M310- 385
Geographic Information System (Continued
development and maintenance) $25 $25
M310-
Hike/Bike Trail Const. - Veterans Home to
Eagle Scout Park $600 $480 $120
M310- Misc. Safety Enhancements $150 $150
TOTALS $14,154 $8,459 $0 $3,540 $2,155
2010 and After Construction
(All costs in $1,000s)
No. Project Description
Total
Project
State
Federal
Other
City
STP
City
G.O.
Bond
City
Cap.
Impr.
Fund
Street Construction
M310- Annual Paving Petition Program (2010) $750 $750
M310- 334
Widen Eddy Street Underpass to 5-lanes on
south end $175 $175
M310- 89 Capital Ave - Webb to Broadwell Ave $2,500 $2,500
M310- Capital Ave - Broadwell to St. Paul Road $2,500 $2,500
M310- 499 Grade Separation Broadwell @ UPRR $12,000 $600 $11,400
M310- 502 East Bypass Grade Separation @ UPRR $16,000 $800 $15,200
M310- 498
S. Locust - Illumination Lighting S. City Limits
to I-80 $1,000 $500 $500
M310- 352
Hwy 30 - Hwy 281 to west City Limits -
NDOR Project $9,449 $7,559 $1,890
M310- 411
Hwy 34 - Locust to Hwy 281 - NDOR
Projec+C181 $6,679 $5,343 $1,336
M310- Swift Road - WWTP to Shady Bend Rd ??
Street Resurfacing
M310- Annual Resurfacing Program (2010) $750 $750
Drainage & Flood Control
M310- Annual Major Drainage Development (2010) $500 $500
M310- Concrete Lining of Drainage Ditches(2010) $50 $50
M310- 461
Moores,Prairie, & Silver Creek Flood Control
- Construction (Due remainder of Project) $4,680 $2,520 $2,160
M310- Detention Cell/Ditch Restoration $50 $50
Other
M310- 435
Construct One Landscaped Gateway Node
(No. 6) $25 $25
M310- 385
Geographic Information System (Continued
development and maintenance) $25 $25
M310- 416 BLDG Improvements at West Yard $375 $375
M310-
Hike/Bike Trail Const. along Floodway - S.
Locust to Platte River $600 $480 $120
M310- Misc. Safety Enhancements $150 $150
TOTALS $58,258 $17,302 $500 $35,576 $4,880
Item E3
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3429 West
13th Street - RT Omaha Franchise, LLC
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
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: February 8, 2005
Subject: Acquisition of Utility Easement – 3429 West 13th Street
RT Omaha Franchise, LLC
Item #’s: E-3 & G-9
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 RT Omaha Franchise, LLC, located at 3429 West 13th Street, 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
This easement will be used to place primary underground electrical cable and a pad-
mounted transformer to serve the new Ruby Tuesday Restaurant.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on 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
Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
Item F1
#8952 - Consideration of Assessments for Street Improvement
District 1253; Island Circle, West of Webb Road in Lacy
Subdivision
This item relates to the aforementioned Board of Equalization Item D-1.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 8952
An ordinance to assess and levy a special tax to pay the cost of construction of
Street Improvement District No. 1253 of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska; to provide for the
collection of such special tax; to repeal any provision of the Grand Island City Code, ordinances,
and 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
Street Improvement District No. 1253 located in Island Circle, west of Webb Road in the city of
Grand Island, Nebraska, as adjudged by the Council of said 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 such lots, tracts and land as follows:
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 8952 (Cont.)
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Name Description Assessment
Lacy Construction Co., a/k/a Lacy
Building and Supply Co.
Lot 1, Lacy Subdivision 22,358.87
Lacy Construction Co., a/k/a Lacy
Building and Supply Co.
North 200 feet of Lot 3, Lacy Subdivision 35,128.72
Lacy Construction Co., a/k/a Lacy
Building and Supply Co.
Lot 4, Lacy Subdivision 26,611.01
B. E. Burhoop Part of the N1/2 of the NE1/4 of Section 24-11-10, more
particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point
where the west line of Webb Road intersects the north
line of Island Circle; thence west 225 feet; thence north
82.5 feet; thence east 225 feet; thence south 82.5 feet to
the point of beginning. 82.5 feet north and south; 225
feet east and west.
13,714.59
Ellen Irene Bishop, Trustee Part of the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 24-11-10,
more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a
point where the west line of Webb Road intersects the
south line of Island Circle; thence south 99.5 feet;
thence west 100.13 feet; thence north 99.5 feet; thence
east 100.13 feet to the point of beginning. 100.13 feet
east and west; 99.5 feet north and south.
6,792.00
TOTAL $104,605.19
SECTION 2. The special tax shall become delinquent as follows: One-tenth of
the total amount shall become delinquent in fifty days; one-tenth in one year; one-tenth in two
years; one-tenth in three years; one-tenth in four years, one-tenth in five years; one-tenth in six
years; one-tenth in seven years; one-tenth in eight years; and one-tenth in nine years respectively,
after the date of such levy; provided, however, the entire amount so assessed and levied against
any lot, tract or parcel of land may be paid within fifty days from the date of this levy without
interest, and the lien of special tax thereby satisfied and released. Each of said installments,
except the first, shall draw interest at the rate of seven percent (7.0%) per annum from the time
of such levy until they shall become delinquent. After the same become delinquent, interest at
the rate of fourteen percent (14.0%) per annum shall be paid thereon, until the same is collected
and paid.
ORDINANCE NO. 8952 (Cont.)
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SECTION 3. The treasurer of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby
directed to collect the amount of said taxes herein set forth as provided by law.
SECTION 4. Such special assessments shall be paid into a fund to be designated
as the “Paving District Assessment Fund” for Street Improvement District No. 1253.
SECTION 5. Any provision of the Grand Island City Code, and any provision of
any ordinance, or part of ordinance, in conflict herewith is hereby 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: February 8, 2005.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Approving Minutes of January 25, 2005 City Council Regular
Meeting
The Minutes of January 25, 2005 City Council Regular Meeting are submitted for approval.
See attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
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
January 25, 2005
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
January 25, 2005. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on January 19,
2005.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present:
Counc ilmember’s Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady,
Walker, and Haase. 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.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Joel Schroeder, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1515 South
Harrison Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek commented on attending a meeting with the
Nebraska Games and Parks Commission in Sydney, Nebraska where the Heartland Shooting Facility
was granted $250,000.00.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Amendment to Community Authority (CRA) Redevelopment Plan for Blight and
Substandard Area #2 and authorizing Tax Increment Financing for Harley Davidson Central Located
at 2719 South Locust Street. Doug Walker, City Attorney reported that the Community
Redevelopment Authority (CRA) had received an application requesting tax increment financing
(TIF) for the Nebraska Cycle Company, Inc., dba Harley Davison Central located at 2719 South
Locust Street. Explained were the state statute requirements for TIF and the background for this
application. Duane Burns and Barry Sandstrom representing the CRA spoke in support. Applicant
Bill Lawrey, 2519 Commerce Avenue spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Amendments to the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map
for Property Located at 2820 East Highway 34. (Mile Bridge School). Chad Nabity, Regional
Planning Director reported that Robert Kayl had made application for changes to the Comprehensive
Plan and Future Land Use Map for the Mile Bridge School property located at 2820 East Highway
34. It was stated this property would be used as a heating and air conditioning business. Steve
Morris, 1819 Spring Road, Rob Kayl, 1305 Sandra Road, and Kim Meyer, 4221 Springview Drive
spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Amendments to the Grand Island Zoning Map for Property Located at 2820 East
Highway 34 from TA Transitional Agricultural to B2 General Business. (Mile Bridge School) Chad
Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that this item related to the previous item with regards
to the Mile Bridge School property located at 2820 East Highway 34. Steve Morris, 1819 Spring
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Road, Rob Kayl, 1305 Sandra Road, and Kim Meyer, 4221 Springview Drive spoke in support. No
further public testimony was heard.
RESOLUTION:
#2005-33 – Approving Amendments to the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use
Map for Property Located at 2820 East Highway 34. (Mile Bridge School) Chad Nabity, Regional
Planning Director reported that this item related to the Public Hearing held earlier and this Resolution
needed to be acted upon before Ordinance #8950. Mr. Nabity explained the possible uses of the
property if it were changed to B2 General Business and stated this was spot zoning. Discussion was
held concerning an agreement between the buyer and seller of this property.
Motion by Gilbert, second by to Nickerson to approve Resolution #2005-33. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmember’s Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Hornady, Walker, and
Haase voted aye. Councilmember Pauly voted no. Motion adopted.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Pielstick moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on
three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#8950 - Consideration of Amendments to the Grand Island Zoning Map for Property Located
at 2820 East Highway 34 from TA Transitional Agricultural to B2 General Business (Mile
Bridge School)
#8951 – Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
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 Haase
seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert,
Nickerson, Cornelius, Hornady, Walker, and Haase voted aye. Councilmember Pauly voted no.
Motion adopted.
Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director explained the changes to Salary Ordinance #8951.
Motion was made by Pielstick, second by Cornelius to approve Ordinances #8950 and #8951.
City Clerk: Ordinances #8950 and #8951 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 #8950 and #8951 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
#8950 and #8951 are declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Gilbert, second by Cornelius to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, January 25, 2005
Approving Minutes of January 11, 2005 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of January 18, 2005 City Council Study Session.
#2005-20 – Approving Bid Award for Turbine Room and DA Room Roof Replacement at Platte
Generating Station with Weathercraft Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$155,266.00.
#2005-21 – Approving Bid Award for Fuel Oil Facilities Upgrade Project for Burdick and Platte
Generating Stations with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an
Amount of $781,000.00.
#2005-22 – Approving Amendments for Personnel FTE Budgets.
#2005-23 – Approving Contract for Police and Firefighters Pension Plan with Wells Fargo Bank,
N.A.
#2005-24 – Approving Change Order #3 for Grand Generation Addition and Renovation with
Starostka Group, Inc., of Grand Island, Nebraska for a Decrease in the Contract Amount of
$2,000.00. Lois Steinke, Executive Director of the Grand Generation Center invited the Council and
the public to a walk-through at the Grand Generation Center on Thursday, January 27, 2005 from
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bob Sorensen updated the Council on the Grand Generation project and
thanked them for their support.
#2005-25 – Approving Addendum to CNH Memorandum of Understanding.
#2005-26 – Approving the Name of “The Virgil Eiehusen Memorial Skeet Range”.
#2005-27 – Approving Authorization of Application for Household Hazardous Waste Grant Funds
from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality.
#2005-28 – Approving Contract with Fonner Park Relative to Stand-By Ambulance.
#2005-29 – Approving Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for Widening Stolley Park Road West of U.S. Highway 281,
Project 2004-P-08 for an Increase of $18,624.80 and a Revised Contract Amount of $668,779.70.
#2005-30 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Widening Stolley Park Road West of U.S.
Highway 281, Project 2004-P-08 with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska.
#2005-31 – Approving Subordination Agreement for Home Owned by Troy and Cathy Lehn, 1216
Warren Lane Purchased Under CDBG Down Payment Assistance Program.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Approving Referral of One and Six Year Street Improvement Program to Regional Planning
Commission. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that adoption of a One and Six Year
Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, January 25, 2005
Street Improvement Program was required by State law as part of the requirements to receive
approximately three million dollars of state gas tax funds each year.
Motion by Hornady, second by Pielstick, to refer the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program
to the Regional Planning Commission for their review at their February 2, 2005 meeting. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2005-32 – Approving Amendment to Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Redevelopment
Plan for Blight and Substandard Area #2 and Authorizing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for Harley
Davidson Central Located at 2719 South Locust Street. Doug Walker, City Attorney reported that
this item related to the Public Hearing held earlier. A lengthy discussion was held with regards to the
CRA’s policies and procedures and the timing of events with regards to this application. Craig Lewis,
Building Department Director commented on the building requirements for a building permit.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Whitesides to deny Resolution #2005-32 according to staff
recommendation. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert,
Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady, Walker, and Haase voted aye. Councilmember Nickerson voted no.
Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Cornelius, second by Hornady to approve the Claims for the period of January 12, 2005
through January 25, 2005, for a total amount of $1,794,903.36. Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G2
Approving Minutes of February 1, 2005 City Council Study Session
The Minutes of February 1, 2005 City Council Study Session are submitted for approval. See
attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
February 1, 2005
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on
February 1, 2005. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on January
26, 2005.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmember’s Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady,
Walker, and Haase. Councilmember Gilbert 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
Mayor Communication: Mayor Vavricek recognized Councilmember Pielstick to explain the
“Go Red for Women” campaign which will be celebrated Friday, February 4, 2005. This
campaign is to make women aware of heart risks, which is the No. 1 killer of women.
Presentation of Library Expansion Process: Mike Kneale, Library Board President reported that
for the past several months the Library Facility Committee had been working on details related
to the library’s expansion/remodel project. Mr. Kneale presented a PowerPoint presentation to
update the Council on actions taken by the Library Facility Committee and how those decisions
would be referred to the Grand Island Facilities Corporation. Explained was the Request for
Proposal (RFP) process. The Library Facility Committee would be managing the solicitation of
this RFP for the corporation.
The following tentative timetable was presented:
· Site Clearing Summer 2005
· Design Work Summer/Fall 2005
· Groundbreaking Fall/Winter 2005
· Construction Finished Winter 2006/Spring 2007
Steve Fosselman, Library Director presented the Building Program Document which provided
for specific space allocations and explanations for the expansion/remodel project for the library.
Design and technology was presented in the way of automatic book returns.
Mr. Fosselman mentioned that the library would be open during construction. Property
acquisition was discussed with a projected timeline of acquiring the remaining properties this
spring.
Review of One and Six Year Street Improvement Program. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
reported that the Regional Planning Commission would conduct a public hearing at their
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February 2, 2005 meeting and the City Council would be asked to approve the program at their
February 8, 2005 regular City Council meeting. Mr. Riehle explained one of the major projects
for the 2005 construction season was the pavement construction for Independence Avenue from
Shanna Street to 13th Street, as well as the paving of Shanna and Lariat Lane.
Other projects considered for 2005 were as follows:
· Annual Paving Petition Program
· Convert One Signal to Video Detection
· Annual Asphalt Resurfacing Program
· Annual Major Drainage Development
· Concrete Ditch Lining
· Railroad Corrodor Study
· GIS Continued Maintenance
· Landscape Gateway
· Paving Claude Road to facilitate CNH operations
· Widening U.S. Highway 30 to the Merrick County line
· Two bridges over the Platte River for the northbound lanes of South Locust Street
between I-80 and the south city limits
· Completion of the Railroad Corridor Study
· Continuation of the Moores, Prairie, and Silver Creek flood control design
· Hike/Bike trail from Central Community College to the Hall County Park
Projects to be considered for the 2006 – 2010 Construction were as follows:
2006 Construction
· Detention Cell & Ditch Restoration
· Safety Improvements
· Annual Paving Petition Program
· Annual Asphalt Resurfacing Program
· Annual Major Drainage Development
· Concrete Ditch Lining
· GIS Continued Maintenance
· Landscape Gateway
· Widening Capital Avenue west of U.S. Highway 281
· Construction of two northbound bridges on South Locust Street over the Platte River
channels
· Commencement of roadway construction for the northbound lanes of South Locust Street
between the I-80 interchange and the south city limits
· Hike/Bike trail construction
Page 3, City Council Study Session, February 1, 2005
2007 Construction and Beyond
· Widen Eddy Street Underpass on South End
· Widen Eddy Street from 4th Street to 10th Street
· Widening Stolley to Heartland Events Center
· South Locust Grading, Lighting and Surfacing of Northbound Lanes
· Hike/Bike Trail Construction
· Morre’s Creek Drain
· Widening U.S. Highway 30 between the U.S. Highway 30 railroad overpass and
Greenwich Street
· Commencement of ten years of construction activities for the Moores, Prairie, and Silver
Creek floodway protection project
Discussion was held with regards to Highway 34 and South Locust Street intersection and the
possible increased traffic due to the new Wal-Mart on South Locust Street. Also discussed was
the State Street and North Road intersection with regards to a traffic light. Mr. Riehle stated that
a modern roundabout would be looked at for this location. Five Pointes intersection was
discussed because of traffic congestion. This was also a location that would be considered for a
roundabout.
Mentioned was the Wasmer detention cell to be constructed in 2006, before the Nebraska
Department of Roads Highway 30 Widening Project of 2nd Street from 4 lane to 5 lane which
was planned for 2007.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G3
Approving Appointment of Councilmember Bob Meyer to the
Humane Society Board
The Mayor is recommending the appointment of Councilmember Bob Meyer as Council
Liaison to the Humane Society Board. The appointment would become effective immediately
and would expire on December 31, 2005. Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G4
Approving Request of Alice Frazeur, 2323 West George Street for
Liquor Manager Designation for Pump & Pantry #3, 2511 Diers
Avenue
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
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: February 8, 2005
Subject: Request of Alice Frazeur, 2323 West George Street for
Liquor Manager Designation for Pump & Pantry #3,
2511 Diers Avenue
Item #’s: G-4
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Alice Frazeur, 2323 West George Street has submitted an application with the City
Clerk’s Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class “B-
13151” Liquor License for Pump & Pantry #3, 2511 Diers Avenue. 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 Alice Frazeur, 2323 West George Street for Liquor
Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class “B-13151” Liquor
License for Pump & Pantry #3, 2511 Diers Avenue.
2. Forward the request with no recommendation.
3. Take no action on the request.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve this request.
Sample Motion
Approve the request of Alice Frazeur, 2323 West George Street for Liquor Manager
Designation for Pump & Pantry #3, 2511 Diers Avenue.
Item G5
Approving Request of Amy Anderson, Personal Representative of
the Estate of Thomas Anderson for Conditional Use Permit for
Sand and Gravel Operation Located at 2819 South Locust Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G6
#2005-34 - Approving One & Six Year Street Improvement
Program
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-2.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 2, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-34
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission, after public notice having been published
in one issue of the Grand Island Independent on January 22, 2005, and such notice also having been posted
in at least three places in areas where it was likely to attract attention, conducted a public hearing on
February 2, 2005, on the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program for 2005-2010 for the City of
Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, at the February 2, 2005 public hearing, the Regional Planning Commission
approved the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program 2005-2010, and recommended that such
program be approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council, after public notice having been published in one
issue of the Grand Island Independent on February 3, 2005, and such notice also having been posted in at
least three places in areas where it was likely to attract attention, conducted a public hearing on February 8,
2005, on the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program for the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, this Council has determined that the Six Year Street Improvement Program as
set out in Exhibit "A" should be adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Six Year Street Improvement Program 2005-
2010, based on priorities of needs and calculated to contribute to the orderly development of city streets,
and identified as Exhibit "A", is hereby approved and adopted by this Council.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G7
#2005-35 - Approving Bid Award for a Commercial Front Mount
Mower for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works
Department
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: February 8, 2005
Subject: Approving Bid Award for One Commercial Front Mount
Mower for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works
Department
Item #’s: G-7
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department budgeted for commercial front
mounted mower. On January 10, 2005 the Waste Water Division advertised for bids.
Discussion
Three bids were received and opened on January 27, 2005. The Waste Water Division of the
Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division of the City Attorney’s Office reviewed
the bids that were received. All bids were submitted in compliance with the contract, plans, and
specifications. A summary of the bids is shown below.
Bidder Exceptions Bid Security Total Bid
Fairbanks Grand Island None Cashier’s Check $9,950.00
Green Line Equipment None Cashier’s Check $6,956.00
Landell-Thelen, Inc. None Cashier’s Check $11,568.55
The estimate for this unit was $15,000.00. There are sufficient funds in Account No. 53030054-85615
for this purchase.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council
may:
1. Make a motion to approve the purchase of the commercial front mounted mower.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of the commercial front
mounted mower in the amount of $6,956.00 from Green Line Equipment of Grand Island, NE.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of the Wastewater Division front mounted mower from Green Line
Equipment in the amount of $6,956.00.
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: January 27, 2005 at 11:15 a.m.
FOR: (1) Commercial Front Mount Mower
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $15,000.00 with Trade -In
FUND/ACCOUNT: 53030054-85615
PUBLICATION DATE: January 10, 2005
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4
SUMMARY
Bidder: Fairbanks Grand Island Green Line Equipment Landell-Thelen, Inc.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE Shelton, NE
Bid Security: Cashier’s Check Cashier’s Check Cashier’s Check
Exceptions: Noted None None
Bid Price
with Trade -in: $9,950.00 $6,956.00 $11,568.55
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Bub Buettner, Assistant Public Works Director
Ben Thayer, Supt. of WWTP Danelle Collins, Admin. Assistant PW
Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P966
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-35
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for One (1) Commercial Front
Mount Mower, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2005, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Green Line Equipment 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 $6,956.00; and
WHEREAS, such bid is below the engineer's estimate for such mower.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Green Line Equipment of Grand Island,
Nebraska, in the amount of $6,956.00 for one commercial front mount mower is hereby approved as the
lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G8
#2005-36 - Approving Bid Award for One 20 Ton Pull Type
Trailer Mounted Spreader for the Wastewater Division of the
Public Works Department
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: February 8, 2005
Subject: Approving Bid Award for a 20 Ton Pull Type Trailer
Mounted Spreader for the Wastewater Division of the Public
Works Department
Item #’s: G-8
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department budgeted for a 20 ton pull type trailer
mounted spreader.
Discussion
The trailer mounted spreader meets all of the requirements for the Wastewater Division. West Point
Design, Inc. of West Point, NE submitted a bid the exceptions noted and approved in the amount of
$31,124.00. There are sufficient funds for this purchase in Account No. 53030054-85615.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve the purchase of the 20 ton pull type trailer mounted spreader.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of the trailer mounted spreader in
the amount of $31,124.00 from West Point Design, Inc. of West Point, NE.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of the Wastewater Division trailer mounted spreader from West Point
Design, Inc. in the amount of $31,124.00.
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: January 27, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: (1) 20 Ton Pull Type Trailer Mounted Spreader
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $35,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 53030054-85615
PUBLICATION DATE: January 10, 2005
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 3
SUMMARY
Bidder: West Point Design, Inc.
West Point, NE
Bid Security: Cashier’s Check
Exceptions: Noted
Bid Price: $31,124.00
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Bub Buettner, Assistant Public Works Director
Ben Thayer, Supt. of WWTP Danelle Collins, Admin. Assistant PW
Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P965
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-36
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for One (1) 20-Ton Pull Type
Trailer Mounted Spreader, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2005, one bid was received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, West Point Design, Inc. of West Point, 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 $31,124.00; and
WHEREAS, such bid is below the engineer's estimate for such equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of West Point Design, Inc. of West Point,
Nebraska, in the amount of $31,124.00 for one 20-ton pull type trailer mounted spreader is hereby
approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2005-37 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3429 West
13th Street - RT Omaha Franchise, LLC
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-3.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 2, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-37
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from RT
Omaha Franchise, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public
utilities and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 8, 2005, for the purpose of discussing
the proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way through a part of Lot Twenty One (21),
Meadowlark West Third Subdivision located in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the
easement and right-of-way being more particularly described as follows:
The northerly five (5.0) feet of Lot Twenty One (21) Meadowlark West Third Subdivision;
and the westerly twenty (20.0) feet of the easterly fifty nine (59.0) feet of the northerly
twenty (20.0) feet of Lot Twenty One (21) Meadowlark West Third Subdivision.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.037 acres, more or less, as
shown on the plat dated January 27, 2005, 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 RT Omaha Franchise, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2005-38 - Approving Request for Proposal for Engineering
Services - Transmission Line Work
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
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: February 8, 2005
Subject: Award of Contract for Transmission Line Engineering
Services
Item #’s: G-10
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
The Electric Department utilizes a 115,000 volt transmission line around and through the
City as the backbone of the Electric Distribution system. Generation and high voltage
interconnections are on the southerly portions of this loop. Six substations on the loop
are the source of power for the feeder circuits which provide power throughout the City.
Five of these substations are separate from generating plants, making the 115 kV loop
essential for providing electricity to our customers.
CXT Rail Products manufactures concrete ties at a manufacturing plant that is adjacent to
the Union Pacific Rail Road on the east side of Grand Island. The 115 kV loop crosses
the UPRR in this location. CXT intends to make improvements to their facility, through
the installation of a gantry crane. To gain the additional clearance the transmission line
needs to be relocated at a much higher elevation. CXT desires the reconstruction be
completed with minimal delay.
Discussion
Steel poles mounted on large concrete foundations are required for the modifications.
Consulting engineers have the specialized experience and design tools to assist them in
the design. An experienced consulting engineer should be capable of rapid design
comp letion.
A Request for Proposals was prepared to select a Design Engineer. These services were
estimated to cost less than $100,000. The Request for Proposals was advertised in
accordance with the City Purchasing Code and solicitations were sent to four engineering
firms with expertise in this field.
Proposals were received until February 1, 2005. Only Advantage Engineering of
Chesterfield, Missouri submitted a Proposal. Advantage Engineering advises that
preparation of plans and specifications can be complete by the first week of April, 2005.
Their “not to exceed” cost is $52,000.
Advantage Engineering has previously provided Grand Island with transmission line
engineering services. The firm’s work has been quite satisfactory and they are very
familiar with requirements specific to Grand Island.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the Contract for Transmission Line Engineering Services
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council recommends awarding the Transmission
Line Engineering Services Contract to Advantage Engineering of Chesterfield, Missouri,
with a not to exceed cost of $52,000.
Sample Motion
Move that the Transmission Line Engineering Services Contract be awarded to
Advantage Engineering of Chesterfield, Missouri, with a not to exceed cost of $52,000.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
TRANSMISSION LINE ENGINEERING SERVICES
RFP DUE DATE: February 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
PUBLICATION DATE: January 12, 2005
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
Advantage Engineering, Inc.
Chesterfield, MO
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assistant Utilities Director
Burhl Gilpin, Utilities Dept. Pat Gericke, Admin. Asst. Utilities
Gary Greer, City Administrator David Springer, Finance Director
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P967
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-38
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited proposals for Transmission Line Engineering
Services in accordance with a Request for Proposal on file at Phelps Control Center; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2005, one proposal was received, reviewed and evaluated in
accordance with established criteria; and
WHEREAS, Advantage Engineering, Inc. of Chesterfield, Missouri, submitted a proposal in
accordance with the terms of the request for proposals and all statutory requirements contained therein and
the City Procurement Code, such proposal being for an amount not to exceed $52,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Advantage Engineering, Inc. of
Chesterfield, Missouri, for transmission line engineering services for an amount not to exceed $52,000 is
hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute an agreement for such services on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2005-39 - Approving Bid Award for Cardiac Monitors for the
Grand Island Fire Department
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Terry Leslie, Jim Rowell
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Terry Leslie, EMS Division Chief
Meeting: February 8, 2005
Subject: Cardiac Monitor Bid
Item #’s: G-11
Presenter(s): Terry Leslie, EMS Division Chief
Jim Rowell, Fire Chief
Background
Cardiac monitors are utilized at emergency medical scenes to evaluate the patient’s heart activity
and provide emergency defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and external pacemaker
therapy, as needed. Cardiac monitors developed over the last several years have the capability of
allowing one cardiac monitor to be used by emergency care providers with differing levels of
training instead of each level of training needing a different cardiac monitor. These monitors also
utilize an alternative technology which is purported to be mo re effective in correcting ventricular
fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm associated with cardiac arrest. This technology is
recommended by a cardiologist in Grand Island. The Grand Island Fire Department (GIFD) has
an assortment of cardiac monitors on its Engine Companies, which are first response vehicles,
and its ambulances. GIFD utilizes six different models of monitors from two different
manufacturers. These six different models require three different battery types to operate, three
different battery charging systems, and four different non-interchangeable styles of adult size
electrodes, each of which have a specific shelf life.
Discussion
On December 22, 2004, the Fire Department advertised for bids for cardiac monitors. There
were two potential bidders. Two bids were received and opened on January 4, 2005. Medtronic
Physio-Control of Redmond, WA is in compliance with the specifications and with no
exceptions. There are sufficient funds available to purchase a total of six cardiac monitors at a
total cost of $62,330.
The transition to one model of cardiac monitor will eliminate the necessity of more than one
monitor on the same apparatus due to personnel having different levels of training. Patient care
may be transferred from personnel on one apparatus to another quicker and with less cost by
using the same electrodes. Further operational cost savings will be gained by having one style of
battery and battery charging system.
The choice between the two bids has been difficult, as GIFD has both models. Both models
provide similar features and preference is evenly divided between personnel using them in the
field.
I recommend the bid from Medtronic Physio Control be accepted for two reasons:
1. Although the bids have been competitive, Medtronic appears to be consistently able to
provide individual monitors less expensively.
2. The suction machines used by GIFD to clear airways of vomiting patients, also, use the
same style of batteries and charging systems used by Medtronic monitors. This will
allow GIFD to transition to one battery style and charging system for its monitors and
suction machines, one style cardiac monitor and electrodes able to be used by EMT-
Basics and EMT-Paramedics, alike.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of six cardiac monitors
from Medtronic Physio-Control of Redmond, Washington.
Sample Motion
Move to approve six cardiac monitors from Medtronic Physio-Control of Redmond, Washington
in the total amount of $62,330.00.
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: January 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: (3) Cardiac Monitors
DEPARTMENT: Fire
ESTIMATE: $63,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 10022102-85615
PUBLICATION DATE: December 22, 2004
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 2
SUMMARY
Bidder: Medtronic Physio-Control Zoll Medical Corporation
Redmond, WA Chelmsford, MA
Bid Security: Safeco Ins. Co. Western Surety Company
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price:
Cardiac Monitor Item #1 $7,145.00 per unit $8,859.60/$10,277.50
Cardiac Monitor Item #2 $16,245.00 per unit $18,718.80/$24,634.50
(trade -in options additional)
cc: Jim Rowell, Fire Chief Terry Leslie, EMS Division Chief
Chris Hoffman, Fire Secretary Gary Greer, City Administrator
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P963
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 2, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-39
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for at least Three Cardiac
Monitors for the Fire Department, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, on January 4, 2005, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Medtronic Physio-Control of Redmond, Washington, 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 $7,145 for a basic cardiac monitor unit and
$16,245 for a cardiac unit with additional features including 12 lead ECG capabilities, oxygen and carbon
dioxide monitoring capabilities and an automatic blood pressure cuff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Medtronic Physio-Control of Redmond,
Washington, in the total amount of $62,330 for four basic cardiac monitor units and two premium cardiac
monitor units as identified above is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2005-40 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Backer Subdivision
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: February 8, 2005
Subject: Backer Subdivision - Final Plat
Item #’s: G-12
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This subdivision proposes to create 4 lots on a parcel of land in the W ½ SE ¼ Section
10, Township 11, Range 9.
Discussion
The owners of this property, Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity, have requested to
subdivide it into 4 lots. The property is zoned R4 High Density Residential. The
proposed lots meet all of the requirements for a legal subdivision. Streets are adjacent to
the property. Water and sewer are available to all of the lots.
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 Wagoner and seconded by Monter to approve and recommend
that the Grand Island Cit y Council approve the final plat of Backer Subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present (Amick,
O’Neill, Brown, Niemann, Miller, Eriksen, Ruge, Monter, Hayes, Wagoner) voting in
favor.
Sample Motion
Approve the Final Plat for Backer Subdivision as presented.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 2, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-40
WHEREAS, Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, as
owner, has caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising a part of Lots Twenty Six (26) and
Twenty Seven (27), County Subdivision in the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W1/2, SW1/4) of
Section Ten (10), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County,
Nebraska, and the northerly Thirty Two and Sixty Two Hundredths (32.62) feet of Lots One (1), Block
Four (4), Pleasant Hill Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, said tract all being in
the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of BACKER 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 of the
property 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 BACKER 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, February 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2005-41 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
RDR Subdivision
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: February 8, 2005
Subject: RDR Subdivision - Final Plat
Item #’s: G-13
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This subdivision proposes to create 2 lots on a parcel of land comprised of Lot 3, Block 134 Union Pacific
Railway Co Second Addition.
Discussion
The owners of this property, Donald L. and Connie Robertson, have requested to subdivide it into 2 lots. The
property is zoned R4 High Density Residential. The proposed lots do not meet the minimum width or area
requirements. This subdivision would divide the two existing houses onto individual lots and allow them to be
sold separately. These houses were built legally in the 1910’s and 1920’s. It has been the policy of the City to
waive the minimum lot size and width requirements in these existing situations. Streets are adjacent to the
property. Water and sewer are available to both lots and the subdivider will be required by the subdivision
agreement to insure that each house has separate sewer and water services and to install separate services if they
do not currently exist.
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 Miller to approve and recommend that the Grand Island City
Council approve the final plat of RDR Subdivision as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present (Amick, O’Neill, Brown, Niemann,
Miller, Eriksen, Ruge, Monter, Hayes, Wagoner) voting in favor.
Sample Motion
Approve the Final Plat for RDR Subdivision as presented.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 2, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-41
WHEREAS, Donald L. Robertson and Connie Robertson, husband and wife, as owners,
have caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising all of Lot Three (3), Block One Hundred
Thirty Four (134), Union Pacific Railway Cos Second Addition (also referred to as Union Pacific Railway
Company's Second Addition) to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of RDR
SUBDIVISION, and have caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by them; 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, the buildings currently located on the lots of this subdivision were legal
structures at the time the buildings were constructed; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island recognizes that these lots will not be in conformance
with current regulations pertaining to lot width and lot size, and hereby waives the requirements pertaining to
lot width and lot size; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owners of
the property 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 RDR 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, February 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G14
#2005-42 - Approving Police and Firefighter Pension Plan
Documents and Appointment of Wells Fargo as Trustee
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Dave Springer, Finance Director
Meeting: February 8, 2005
Subject: Approving Police and Firefighters Pension Plan
Documents and Appointment of Wells Fargo as Trustee
Item #’s: G-14
Presenter(s): Dave Springer, Finance Director
Background
The plan documents for the Police and Firefighter Pension plans have been reviewed and
updated for any statutory or other changes by attorneys for Wells Fargo. The City
Attorney’s office and City Administration have also reviewed the documents and find
them in order. In the past, the City, through the Finance Department, has acted as the
Trustee for the plan.
Discussion
It is necessary that the City Council approve both plans, and as Wells Fargo had included
Trustee services in their proposal at no charge, it would seem prudent to place this
function under their stewardship also.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the plan documents and Wells Fargo as Trustee.
2. Disapprove or /Deny the documents and/or appointment.
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the plan documents and
appointment of Wells Fargo as Trustee.
Sample Motion
Approve the updated plan documents for the Police and Firefighters Pension plans and
approve the appointment of Wells Fargo as Trustee for said plans.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 2, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-42
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2005, by Resolution 2005-23, the City Council of the City of
Grand Island approved the proposal submitted by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and approved Defined
Contribution Service Agreements for the Police Officer Retirement System Plan and Trust and the
Firefighters' Retirement System Plan and Trust; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with such retirement plans, it is necessary to approve the
retirement plan documents and to appoint Wells Fargo as the trustee of the plans; and
WHEREAS, the proposed plan documents have been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney's office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the plan documents are hereby approved for the
Police Officer Retirement System and Trust.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the plan documents are hereby approved for the
Firefighters' Retirement System and Trust.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is hereby appointed trustee
of the retirement plans for both the Police Officer Retirement System Plan and Trust and the Firefighters'
Retirement System Plan and Trust.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G15
#2005-43 - Approving Amendment to the Agreement with the
Nebraska Department of Roads for Widening US HWY 30 from
Grant to Greenwich
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: February 8, 2005
Subject: Approving Amendment to the Agreement with the
Nebraska Department of Roads for Widening of US
HWY 30 Grant Street to Greenwich Street
Item #’s: G-15
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On January 14, 1997 the City of Grand Island entered into an agreement with the
Nebraska Department of Roads for the improvements of US HWY 30 from Grant Street
to Greenwich Street. Any amendments to the agreement must be approved by council.
Discussion
Improvements to this section of roadway are to reconstruct the 4-lane roadway to a 5-lane
roadway and adding a center common left turn lane. In Section 2 – D, the original
agreement calls for the State to directly bill the City of Grand Island for their share of the
project. We are proposing to amend the agreement so that the City of Grand Island will
relinquish Federal STP funds to the State to be applied for the City’s share of the project.
The City’s share is currently estimated to be $749,780.00. If sufficient Federal STP funds
are not available, the State will invoice the City for the difference.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve the amendment to the agreement.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the amendment to the
agreement for the widening of US HWY 30 from Grant to Greenwich.
Sample Motion
Approve the amendment to the agreement.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
February 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-43
WHEREAS, on January 13, 1997, by Resolution 97-16, the City Council of the City of
Grand Island approved an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads to improve U.S. Highway
30 from Grant Street to Greenwich Street by reconstructing the 4-lane roadway to a 5-line roadway and
adding a center common left turn lane; and
WHEREAS, such project is identified as Project No. NH-30-4(103), State Control No.
40352; and
WHEREAS, this agreement states that the Nebraska Department of Roads will bill the City
for 20 percent of the costs associated with this project; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that such agreement be amended to authorize the City to
relinquish Federal STP funds to the State to be applied for the City's share of the project; and
WHEREAS, the City's share is currently estimated to be $749,780; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Roads will bill the City for the difference in costs
if the City does not have sufficient Federal STP funds available for this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with the Nebraska
Department of Roads for Project No. NH-30-4(103), State Control No. 40352 as outlined above is
hereby approved; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such supplemental 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, February 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Payment of Claims for the Period of January 26, 2005 through
February 8, 2005
The Claims for the period of January 26, 2005 through February 8, 2005 for a total amount
of $2,578,001.36. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item X1
Discussion Concerning Acquisition of Real Estate and Personnel
Issues
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Discussion Concerning Acquisition of Real Estate and Personnel Issues.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION:
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council