05-09-2006 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
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
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for Future Agenda
Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action,
notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve time to speak.
Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will be speaking.
Invocation - Pastor Vern Rice, Independent Bethel Baptist Church, 1223 East 6th
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
Proclamation "Salvation Army Week" May 15-21, 2006
Innovative and professional services have been provided by The Salvation Army to the
community of Grand Island with little or no thanks expected. Mayor Vavricek has
proclaimed the week of May 15-21, 2006 as "Salvation Army Week" in Grand Island and
encourages all citizens to join in saluting the steadfast men and women who bind up the
brokenhearted and renew the heart of our community by their quiet service of compassion.
See attached PROCLAMATION.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact:
City of Grand Island City Council
THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
City of Grand Island
State of Nebraska
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The Salvation Army’s only business in Grand Island, Nebraska,
as everywhere, is still human business, undertaken with joy for
the family of humankind to the greater glory of God; and
WHEREAS, through sound, innovative and professional services, The
Salvation Army serves the people of Grand Island with
unshakable faith in all, no matter how desperate the situation
and views all people as people with possibilities; and
WHEREAS, The Salvation Army acts on behalf of all the residents of our
community, with neither salvation nor any other condition
prerequisite, nor expecting any thanks, yet nonetheless
welcoming community support.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jay Vavricek, Mayor of Grand Island, Nebraska, do hereby
proclaim the week of May 15-21, 2006 as
“SALVATION ARMY WEEK”
in the City of Grand Island, and I urge all citizens to join me in
saluting the steadfast men and women who bind up the
brokenhearted and renew the heart of our community by their
quiet service of compassion.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Grand Island to be affixed this ninth day of May in
the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Six.
________________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest: ________________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item E1
Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3720
Arch Avenue - South Central Industrial Properties X, L.P.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
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 9, 2006
Subject: Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3720 Arch Avenue -
South Central Industrial Properties X, L.P.
Item #’s: E-1 & G-2
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 South Central Industrial Properties X, L.P., located at 3720 Arch Avenue (Claude
Road and U.S. Hwy. 30), 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 is in two parts. Tract One (1) will be used to locate primary underground
electric cable and a pad-mounted transformer to provide electricity to a new building.
Tract Two (2) is needed to relocate the overhead power line along Claude Road. This is
needed to provide a driveway from Claude Road to the new business. The customer will
pay to relocate the overhead line for his convenience.
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 reolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Motion to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
Item E2
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Lot One (1) and Lot Two (2) in
Block Thirteen (13) of Fairview Park Addition to the City of
Grand Island (Steven D. and Bonnie R. Lockwood and John Burke
and Karen Williams-Burke)
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
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: May 9, 2006
Subject: Public Hearing on Purchase of Lot One (1) and Lot Two
(2) in Block Thirteen (13) of Fairview Park Addition to
the City of Grand Island; (Steven D. and Bonnie R.
Lockwood and John Burke and Karen Williams-Burke)
Item #’s: E-2 & G-3
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public works Director
Background
A public hearing must be held and Council action must be taken by resolution for
the City of Grand Island to acquire property.
Discussion
The intersection of 10th Street, Adams Street, and Broadwell Avenue is a
combination of a “Tee” and “Y” intersection. The safety of the intersection can be
improved by stopping Adams Street short of 10th Street and building a cul-de-sac.
The subject property is needed in order to construct the cul-de-sac. The parties
have agreed to sell the property for $550.00.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the acquisition of the property at 10th Street and Adams
Street.
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 a resolution for the purchase
of the property in the amount of $550.00.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the acquisition of the property.
Item G1
Approving Minutes of May 2, 2006 City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
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 2, 2006
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 2, 2006. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
April 19, 2006.
Council President Margaret Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following
members were present: Councilmember’s Meyer, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Pauly, Hornady,
Walker, and Haase. Mayor Vavricek and Councilmember’s Whitesides and Cornelius were
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
Attorney Dale Shotkoski.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Terry Brown, Northridge Assembly of God, 3025
Independence Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Council President Hornady introduced Mike Olson, Executive
Director of the Hall County Regional Airport. Mr. Olson announced that a public meeting would
take place on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at College Park with the Hall County Airport Authority to
discuss future essential air service.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request of Ronald F. King dba King’s Bar, 316 East 2nd Street for a Change
of Location for Class “C-59418” Liquor License to 217 East Stolley Park Road #6 & #7. RaNae
Edwards, City Cle rk reported that Ronald F. King dba King’s Bar, 316 East 2nd Street had
submitted an application with the City Clerk’s Office for a change of location to their Class “C-
59418” Liquor License to 217 East Stolley Park Road #6 & #7. Ms. Edwards presented the
following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and
received by the City on April 7, 2006; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing
mailed on April 18, 2006; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing
published on April 22, 2006; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request of Cornhusker C-Stores, Inc. dba Pumpers, 1904 North Diers Avenue
for a Class “D” Liquor License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported that Cornhusker C-Stores,
Inc. dba Pumpers, 1904 North Diers Avenue had submitted an application with the City Clerk’s
Office for 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 on
April 3, 2006; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on April 18,
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2006; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on April 22,
2006; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval. Terry Gokie,
Lincoln, Nebraska, president of Cornhusker C-Stores was present to answer questions. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request of Keetay, Inc. dba Downtown Copper Mill, 115 West 3rd Street for a
Class “C” Liquor License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported that Keetay, Inc. dba Downtown
Copper Mill, 115 West 3rd Street had submitted an application with the City Clerk’s Office for 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 on March 30,
2006; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on April 18, 2006; notice
to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on April 22, 2006; along with
Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 218 Wilmar Avenue. (281 & Old
Potash, LLC) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at 218 Wilmar Avenue was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain,
and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The purpose of the easement
would be to place underground electric cable and a pad-mounted transformer to provide
electrical service to a new building. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 620 East 4th Street. (State Glass,
Inc.) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 620
East 4th Street was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The purpose of the easement would be to place
underground cable and a pad-mounted transformer to provide electrical service to new buildings.
No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 420 North St. Paul Road. (Patrick
Rentals, LLC) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at 420 North St. Paul Road was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The purpose of the
easement would be to place underground electric cable and a pad-mount transformer to provide
electrical service to new buildings. No public testimony was heard.
Pubic Hearing Concerning Issuance of Development Revenue Bonds by Hall County for the
Heartland Events Center. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that the Heartland
Events Center had requested that Hall County issue revenue bonds based on the Hall County
Lodging Tax for the Heartland Events Center. The Events Center was located in a Blighted and
Substandard area and was consistent with the Generalized Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area
#2. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Drainage Easement Located at 2908, 2912, and 2916 Lee
Street and 4083 Northview Drive. (Lots 12 thru 15 of Northview First Subdivision) – (McNelis
Development, LLC and MelDor, LLC) Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that a
public easement was needed at 2908, 2912, and 2916 Lee Street and 4083 Northview Drive in
Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, May 2, 2006
order to construct an outfall storm sewer from Woodland Park Subdivision to the city owned
outfall ditch that runs through Northview Subdivision. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Pielstick moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9043 - Consideration of Repealing Chapter 6 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to
Bicycles
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 this ordinance on first reading and then upon final passage
and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.” Councilmember
Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Dale Shotkoski, Interim City Attorney reported that after reviewing Chapter 6 of the City Code
there was no need to ha ve a separate chapter for bicycles. Bicycles would be included in the
section of the City Code that deals with streets. Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves spoke in opposition.
City Administrator Gary Greer stated the Police Department would still register bikes.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Meyer to approve Ordinance #9043.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9043 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9043 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Council President Hornady: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final
passage, Ordinance #9043 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Pielstick, second by Gilbert to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of April 11, 2006 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Request of Gary Brandt, 4104 Fairacres Road, Kearney, Nebraska for Liquor
Manager Designation for Ampride, 3210 West Potash.
Approving Request of Kent Birnie, 1224 West Anna Street for Liquor Manager Designation for
Copa Cabana, 2850 Old Fair Road.
#2006-124 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 218 Wilmar Avenue. (281 &
Old Potash, LLC)
Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, May 2, 2006
#2006-125 – Approving Application of Utility Easement Located at 620 East 4th Street. (State
Glass, Inc.)
#2006-126 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 420 North St. Paul Road.
(Patrick Rentals LLC)
#2006-127 – Approving Application of Power Review Board for Adjusting Service Area.
#2006- 128 – Approving Bid Award for Horizontal Superheater Repair with Moorhead
Machinery & Boiler Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota in an Amount of $1,032,029.00 and
Option 2.
#2006-129 – Approving Bid Award for Sixty (60) Satec SA320 Circuit Breaker Monitoring and
Control Modules with Weisler & Associates, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri in an Amount of
$243,318.00.
#2006-130 – Approving Bid Award for a Puller/Tensioner with the Sarlex Rope and Swivel with
Sherman & Reilly, Inc. of Chattanooga, Tennessee in an Amount of $49,250.00.
#2006-131 – Approving Bid Award for Asphalt Maintenance Project 2006-AC-1 with Gary
Smith Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $495,445.80.
#2006-132 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Final Clarifier Mechanisms for the
Waste Water Treatment Plant with Dorr Oliver Eimco of Salt Lake City, Utah.
#2006-133 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Final Clarifier Improvements for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Installation) with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand
Island, Nebraska.
#2006-134 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Final Clarifier Improvements for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Painting) with HEG Painting Company, Inc. of Cherokee, Iowa.
#2006-135 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Final Clarifier Improvements for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Electrical) with Middleton Electric, Inc. of Grand Island,
Nebraska.
#2006-136 – Approving Bid Award for Water Main Project 2005-W-12; Sanitary Sewer Project
2005-S-14; and Street Improvement Project 2006-P-2 – New Public Safety Center with Starostka
Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $463,984.38.
#2006-137 – Approving Acquisiiton of a Drainage Easement Located at 2908, 2912, and 2916
Lee Street and 4083 Northview Drive (Lots 12 thru 15 of Northview First Subdivision) –
(McNelis Development, LLC and MelDor LLC)
Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, May 2, 2006
#2006-138 – Approving Issuance of Development Revenue Bonds by Hall County for the
Heartland Events Center.
#2006-139 – Approving Alternate Bid Award for Trucking of Sewage Sludge with Butler
County Landfill, Inc. of David City, Nebraska at a Rate of $9.50 per ton.
#2006-140 – Approving HIDTA Funding to the Grand Island Police Department for the Tri City
Drug Task Force.
#2006-141 – Approving Bid Award for Eleven (11) Mobile Data Systems and Mobile Digital
Video Systems with Data911 of Chesterfield, Missouri in an Amount of $117,027.81.
#2006-142 – Approving Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer Project No. 2006-S-3; Sewer
Replacement between Koenig and Division Streets from Harrison Street to Broadwell Avenue
for Construction of the Wasmer Detention Cell with The Diamond Engineering Company of
Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $43,475.68.
#2006-143 – Approving License Agreement for Installation of Monitoring Wells with CNH
American, LLC on City Property and Right-of-Ways.
#2006-144 – Approving Correction to Ownership on Logan’s Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement.
#2006-145 – Approving Interlocal Agreement with Hall County for Operation of the Hall
County Emergency Management/Communications Center.
#2006-146 – Approving Non-Disclosure Agreement with GeoComm, Inc. for Expanded 911
Capabilities.
#2006-147 – Approving Funding of Economic Development Corporation Request for Platte
Valley Industrial Park (NWPS Rate Agreement Funds) in an Amount of $70,000.00.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2006-148 – Consideration of Request from Ronald F. King dba King’s Bar, 316 East 2nd Street
for a Change of Location for Class “C-59418” Liquor License to 217 East Stolley Park Road #6
& #7. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported this item related to the aforementioned Public
Hearing and recommended approval contingent upon final inspections.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Pielstick to approve the request from Ronald F. King dba
King’s Bar, 316 East 2nd Street for a change of location for Class “C-59418” Liquor License to
217 East Stolley park Road #6 & #7 contingent upon final inspections. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2006-149 – Consideration of Request from Cornhusker C-Stores, Inc. dba Pumpers, 1904 North
Diers Avenue for Class “D” Liquor License and Angela M. Larson, 1845 Santa Anita Drive for
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Liquor Manager Designation. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported this item related to the
aforeme ntioned Public Hearing with the request of Angela M. Larson for a Liquor Manager
designation. Approval was recommended contingent upon final inspections and the stipulation
that a state approved server/seller training program be completed.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Pielstick to approve the request of Cornhusker C-Stores, Inc.
dba Pumpers, 1904 North Diers Avenue for a Class “D” Liquor License contingent upon final
inspections and the request of Angela M. Larson for a Liquor Manager designation with the
stipulation that a state approved server/seller training program be completed. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2006-150 – Consideration of Request from Keetay, Inc. dba Downtown Copper Mill, 115 West
3rd Street for Class “C” Liquor License and Dana S. Harris, 1726 Allen Court for Liquor
Manager Designation. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported this item related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing with the request of Dana S. Harris for a Liquor Manager
designation. Approval was recommended contingent upon final inspections and the stipulation
that a state approved server/seller training program be completed.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Pielstick to approve the request of Keetay, Inc. dba Downtown
Copper Mill, 115 West 3rd Street for a Class “C” Liquor License contingent upon final
inspections and the request of Dana S. Harris for a Liquor Manager designation with the
stipulation that a state approved server/seller training program be completed. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2006-151 – Approving Bid Award for Construction of Law Enforcement Center with Chief
Construction Company of Grand Island, Nebraska. Steve Lamken, Police Chief reported that a
committee along with Wilson/Estes Police Architects had been working on the design and
construction of a new collocated law enforcement center for over a year. Six bids along with 5
alternatives with each bid were received and opened on April 17, 2006.
After review of the bids it was recommended to accept the low bid from Chief Construction
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for a base bid of $7,288,000.00. It was also recommended
to accept Alternative No. 2 – Concrete Parking Lot Pavement in an Amount of $20,530.00 and
Alternative No. 3 – Portland Cement Concrete Pavement at Parking Lot in an amount of
$97,550.00
Motion by Meyer, second by Pielstick to approve the bid award for construction of Law
Enforcement Center with Chief Construction Company of Grand Island in an amount of
$7,288,000.00 and the following alternates:
1. Alternative No. 2 – Concrete Parking Lot Pavement - $20,530.00
2. Alternative No. 3 – Portland Cement Concrete Pavement at Parking Lot - $97,550.00
For a total bid cost of $7,406,080.00.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Page 7, City Council Regular Meeting, May 2, 2006
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Nickerson, second by Gilbert to approve the Claims for the period of April 12, 2006
through May 2, 2006, for a total amount of $4,489,627.72. Motion adopted unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Pielstick, second by Gilbert to adjour n to executive session
at 7:30 p.m. p.m. for the purpose of discussing union negotiations. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Walker, second by Pauly to return to regular
session at 9:27 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G2
#2006-152 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3720 Arch
Avenue - South Central Industrial Properties X, L.P.
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 4, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-152
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from South
Central Industrial Properties X, L.P., a limited partnership, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public
utilities and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 9, 2006, for the purpose of discussing the
proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way through a part of Lot One (1) and a part of Lot Two
(2) Farrall Subdivision located in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the utility easement and
right-of-way being more particularly described as follows:
Tract No. 1:
The northerly thirty (30.0) feet of the westerly twenty (20.0) feet of the easterly thirty-one
and twenty-five hundredths (31.25) feet of Lot Two (2) Farrall Subdivision; and
Tract No. 2:
Beginning at a point on the easterly line of Lot One (1) Farrall Subdivision, said point being
twenty-five and six tenths (25.6) feet north of the southeast corner of said Lot One (1);
thence continuing on an assumed bearing of N00º00'00"E along the easterly line of said Lot
One (1), a distance of one hundred thirty-nine and fifty-seven hundredths (139.57) feet;
thence N30º15'22"W a distance of seventy-five and fifteen hundredths (75.15) feet to a
point on the northerly line of said Lot One (1); thence S21º55'20"E a distance of seventy-
five (75.0) feet; thence S4º30'40"E a distance of one hundred twenty-four and fifty-seven
hundredths (124.57) feet; thence S67º10'16"W a distance of thirty-two and eleven
hundredths (32.11) feet; thence S22º49'44"E a distance of ten (10.0) feet; thence
N67º10'16"E a distance of twenty-eight and two hundredths (28.02) feet to the said Point
of Beginning.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing a combined total of 0.045
acres, more or less, as shown on the plat dated April 21, 2006, 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 South Central Industrial Properties X, L.P., a limited
partnership, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 9, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
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_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G3
#2006-153 - Approving Acquisition of Lot One (1) and Lot Two (2)
in Block Thirteen (13) of Fairview Park Addition to the City of
Grand Island (Steven D. and Bonnie R. Lockwood and John Burke
and Karen Williams-Burke)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-2.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 4, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-153
WHEREAS, the intersection of 10th Street, Adams Street, and Broadwell Avenue is a
combination of a "T" and "Y" intersection which poses ongoing traffic safety issues; and
WHEREAS, improving the traffic flow at such intersection would require the acquisition of
property in order to construct a cul-de-sac; and
WHEREAS, the owners of property adjacent to such intersection have agreed to sell a
small parcel of land to the City for use in developing a cul-de-sac; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 9, 2006, for the purpose of discussing the
proposed acquisition of property comprising the north Seventy and Seven Tenths (70.7) feet of Lots One
(1) and Two (2) in Block Thirteen (13), Fairview Park Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska.
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 property at the intersection of 10th Street, Adams Streets and Broadwell Street from
Steven P. Lockwood and Bonnie R. Lockwood, husband and wife, and Karen K. Williams-Burke and
John Burke, wife and husband, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 9, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G4
#2006-154 - Approving Bid Award for Street Improvement Project
2005-P-11; Temporary Right Turn Lane - Capital Avenue from
Diers Avenue to U.S. HWY 281
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
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: May 9, 2006
Subject: Approving Bid Award for Street Improvement Project
2005-P-11; Temporary Right Turn Lane - Capital
Avenue from Diers Avenue to U.S. HWY 281
Item #’s: G-4
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On April 19, 2006 the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department advertised
for bids for Street Improvement Project No. 2005-P-11; temporary right turn lane at
Capital Avenue from Diers Avenue to U.S. HWY 281. The eastbound right turn lane
starts at Diers Avenue and ends at U.S. HWY 281 and will improve the traffic flow and
safety in the area. Bid notices were sent to 14 potential bidders.
Discussion
One (1) bid was received and opened on May 1, 2006. The bid was submitted in
compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications with no exceptions. The
engineer’s estimate for the project was $29,043.25. A summary of the bid is shown
below.
Bidder Exceptions Bid Security Bid Price
The Diamond
Engineering Co.
Grand Island, NE
None Universal Surety Company $26,546.50
There are sufficient funds in Account No. 40033530-90148 to fund this contract.
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 awarding the contract and
pass a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, NE.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve awarding the contract for Street Improvement Project 2005-P-11 to
The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an amount of
$26,546.50.
Diers AvenueCapital AvenueUS HWY 281
Widening for Eastbound Right Turn Lane
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 1, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Street Improvement Project 2005-P-11
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $29,043.25
FUND/ACCOUNT: 40033530-90148
PUBLICATION DATE: April 19, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 14
SUMMARY
Bidder: Diamond Engineering Co.
Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Universal Surety Company
Exceptions: None
Bid Price: $26,546.50
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Ron Underwood, Civil Eng.
Danelle Collins, PW Admin. Assist. Gary Greer, City Administrator
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1085
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 4, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-154
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Street Improvement Project
2005-P-11, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2006, one bid was 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 $26,546.50; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company's bid is less than the 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 $26,546.50 for Street Improvement Project 2005-P-11 is
hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute a contract with such contractor for such project 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 9, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I1
#2006-155 - Approving Construction of Memorial at New Fire
Station #1
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Jim Rowell
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Jim Rowell, Fire Chief
Meeting: May 9, 2006
Subject: Memorial Site
Item #’s: I-1
Presenter(s): Jim Rowell, Fire Chief
Background
The Grand Island Firefighters resolved to create a memorial for firefighters and
emergency medical technicians. They formed a committee and began to develop the
plans for the site, garner support for the project and do fundraising for the idea
development phase of the project.
The Grand Island firefighters started by sponsoring events at the annual Fire School and
each year the event has provided food and a fun evening for visiting firefighters. These
first fundraising efforts served multiple purposes. In addition to providing fun and
fellowship, these events promoted the establishment of the memorial here in Grand Island
and raised money to get the project started.
Discussion
The firefighters are asking for permission to use a portion of the property that is the site
for the new fire station for the memorial. Having a definite location will establish the
project as a reality by providing the first tangible piece of the project.
The memorial will be 200 feet by 300 feet on the southeast end of the fire station site.
Attached is a rendering that shows how the memorial is planned to be constructed. The
size and placement of the memorial will not hamper operations at that station. The
memorial will enhance the appearance of the property and provide a convenient location
where the public can take the opportunity to visit.
Initial estimate for the project cost is $300,000 which will be raised from various non-city
sources to construct the memorial. The firefighters will continue fundraising efforts to
construct the memorial and provide some equipment for its operation. The property will
become the property of the city upon completion and the city will then bare the cost of
the utilities and maintenance of the site. The maintenance would be the cost of electricity
for lighting the flags and the water fountain feature along with the pump for the fountain.
The portion of the property covered by the memorial would reduce the total area to be
mowed and therefore will not create significant cost in the maintenance of the grounds.
The cost of the electricity and water would be similar to that of Pioneer Park and
depending on the lighting and pump should be under $2,000 per year. The firefighters are
intending to provide a funding source for the ongoing costs of the memorial through the
donations received for the site.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the use of the land for the memorial
2. Deny the use of the property
3. Modify the request to meet the needs of the City Council
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council to approve the use of the property for
the memorial site.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the use of the property for the memorial site.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 4, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-155
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2006, the City Council of the City of Grand Island approved the
construction of a replacement Fire Station No. 1 to be located on near Fonner Park; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has been approached by members of the memorial committee
requesting to use an area approximately 200 feet by 300 feet in size to construct a memorial at the site of
the new fire station; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the memorial would be paid using private funds; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the construction and full payment of such memorial, the
memorial shall be donated to the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that such project be authorized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Fire Department is hereby authorized to
designate an area approximately 200 feet by 300 feet in size for the construction of a memorial to be
located at the new fire station being built at 409 E. Fonner Park Road.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 9, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of May 3, 2006
through May 9, 2006
The Claims for the period of May 3, 2006 through May 9, 2006 for a total amount of
$1,189,339.69. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item J2
Approving Payment of Claims for the Library Expansion for the
Period of April 12, 2006 through May 9, 2006
The Claims for the Library Expansion for the period of April 12, 2006 through May 9, 2006
for the following requisitions.
#26 $710.00
#27 $437,838.08
A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council