10-23-2007 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Margaret Hornady
City Administrator:
Jeff Pederson
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
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7:00:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
Vacant
Tom Brown
Larry Carney
John Gericke
Peg Gilbert
Joyce Haase
Robert Meyer
Mitchell Nickerson
Bob Niemann
Jose Zapata
Call to Order
City of Grand Island City Council
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MAYOR COMMUNICATION
This is an opportunity for the Mayor to comment on current events, activities, and issues of interest to the community.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Invocation - Pastor Jim Hofmann, First Church of the Nazarene, 1022 West 6th
Street
This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open Meetings Act
in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room as required by state
law.
The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law.
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C1
Proclamation "National Adoption Month" November 2007
Currently there are 513,000 children in the United States in the foster care system, some of
which live in Grand Island. By December 2007, twenty-four children in Grand Island, Hall
County will finalize adoption from foster care. Mayor Hornady has proclaimed the month of
November, 2007 as "National Adoption Month" and would encourage citizens to help secure
permanent, loving homes for each and every child in Grand Island, See attached
PROCLAMATION.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Margaret Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C2
Proclamation "Community Planning Month" October 2007
Community planning helps manage the constant change that affects all municipalities. The
month of October is designated as National Community Planning Month throughout the
United States and its territories. Mayor Hornady has proclaimed the month of October as
"Community Planning Month" in the City of Grand Island and recognizes the contributions
made by many professional planners here in the city and county. See attached
PROCLAMATION.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Margaret Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
City of Grand Island
State of Nebraska
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, change is constant and affects all cities, towns, suburbs,
counties, boroughs, townships, rural areas, and other places; and
WHEREAS, community planning and plans can help manage this change in a
way that provides better choices for how people work and live;
and
WHEREAS, community planning provides an opportunity for all residents to
be meaningfully involved in making choices that determine the
future of their community; and
WHEREAS, the full benefits of planning requires public officials and citizens
who understand, support, and demand excellence in planning
and plan implementation; and
WHEREAS, the month of October is designated as National Community
Planning Month throughout the United States of America and its
territories; and
WHEREAS, The American Planning Association and its professional
institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, endorse
National Community Planning Month as an opportunity to
highlight the contributions sound planning and plan
implementation make to the quality of our settlements and
environment; and
WHEREAS, the celebration of National Community Planning Month gives us
the opportunity to publicly recognize the participation and
dedication of the members of planning commissions and other
citizen planners who have contributed their time and expertise to
the improvement of the State of Nebraska, County of Hall,
Cities of Wood River and Grand Island, and Villages of Alda,
Cairo and Doniphan; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the valuable contributions made by professional
community and regional planners of the Hall County Regional
Planning Department and extend our heartfelt thanks for the
continued commitment to public service by these professionals.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Margaret Hornady, Mayor of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, do hereby proclaim the month of October, 2007 as
“COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH”
in the jurisdiction of the Hall County Regional Planning
Commission in conjunction with the celebration of National
Community Planning Month.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Grand Island to be affixed this twenty-third day of
October in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Seven.
________________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest: ________________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item C3
Presentation by Marlan Ferguson, Economic Development
President Relative to the Economic Development Program Plan
Marlan Ferguson, President of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will update
the Mayor and City Council on Economic Development activities in Grand Island and Hall
County. See attached Annual Report 2007.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson, EDC President
City of Grand Island City Council
Item E1
Public Hearing Concerning the Semi-Annual Report by the
Citizens' Review Committee on the Economic Development
Program Plan
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact:
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Dale M. Shotkoski, City Attorney
Meeting: October 23, 2007
Subject: Public Hearing Concerning the Semi-Annual Report by
the Citizen’s Review Committee on the Economic
Development Program Plan.
Item #’s: E-1 & G-2
Presenter(s): Dale M. Shotkoski, City Attorney
Dehn Renter, Chairman, Citizen’s Advisory Review
Committee
Background
The voters of the City of Grand Island approved an economic development plan at the
May 6, 2003 election. Subsequent to the election, the city has adopted an ordinance that
establishes the economic development plan and a Citizens Advisory Review Committee
to oversee the process of approving applications for economic development incentives.
The Citizens Advisory Review Committee is required by State Statute and the Grand
Island City Code to make a semi-annual report to the City Council.
Discussion
The Citizens Advisory Review Committee has been conducting regular meetings during
the last six months as required by the City Code and the Nebraska Statutes. The
committee looks forward to receiving and reviewing meritorious applications for
consideration in the future.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Accept the semi-annual report of the Citizens Advisory Review Committee.
2. Do not accept the semi-annual report of the Citizens Advisory Review
Committee.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council accept the semi-annual report of the
Citizens Advisory Review Committee.
Sample Motion
Motion to accept the semi-annual report of the Citizens Advisory Review Committee.
Item E2
Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3003
Frontage Road - Northeast of Orscheln's Farm & Home Store - L
& P Investments
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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: October 23, 2007
Subject: Acquisition of Utility Easement – 3003 Frontage Road – L
& P Investments, LLC (Northeast of Orscheln Farm &
Home Store)
Item #’s: E-2 & G-7
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 L & P
Investments, LLC, located northeast of Orscheln Farm & Home Store, and south of Mr. G’s
Car Wash, 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 a three phase pad-mounted transformer to provide
electrical service to a new building under construction at 3003 Frontage Road.
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 G1
Approving Minutes of October 9, 2007 City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 9, 2007
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 October 9, 2007. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
October 3, 2007.
Mayor Margaret Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Councilmember’s Haase, Zapata, Nickerson, Gericke, Carney, Gilbert,
Niemann, and Meyer. Councilmember’s Brown and Whitesides were absent. The following City
Officials were present: City Administrator Jeff Pederson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance
Director David Springer, City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, and Public Works Director Steve Riehle.
INVOCATION was given by Paastor Aaron Utecht, Evangelical Free Church, 2609 South
Blaine Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady acknowledged Community Youth Council
members Sam Bolton and Dustin Supencheck.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Central District Health Department Update on County Wide Public Health Exercise. Mike
Darbrow with the Central District Health Department presented a PowerPoint concerning the
County wide public health emergency exercise to be held October 27, 2007.
Proclamation “National Arts and Humanities Month” October 2007. Mayor Hornady proclaimed
the month of October 2007 as “National Arts and Humanities Month”. Livey Henry representing
the Prairie Winds Art Center was present to receive the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Hall County Livestock Improvement Association dba Fonner
Park, 700 East Stolley Park Road for a Class “CK” Liquor License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
reported that an application had been received from the Hall County Livestock Improvement
Association dba Fonner Park, 700 East Stolley Park Road for a Class “CK” Liquor License. Ms.
Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control
Commission and received by the City on September 17, 2007; notice to the general public of date,
time, and place of hearing published on September 29, 2007; notice to the applicant of date, time, and
place of hearing mailed on September 17, 2007; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center dba Heartland
Events Center, 690 East Stolley Park Road for a Class “CK” Liquor License. RaNae Edwards,
City Clerk reported that an application had been received from the Fonner Park Exposition and
Events Center dba Heartland Events Center, 6900 East Stolley Park Road for a Class “CK” Liquor
License. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the
Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, October 9, 2007
Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on September 17, 2007; notice to the general
public of date, time, and place of hearing published on September 29, 2007; notice to the applicant of
date, time, and place of hearing mailed on September 17, 2007; along with Chapter 4 of the City
Code. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Declaration of Site Known as Redevelopment Area #6, Five Points Area as
Blighted and Substandard. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that the
Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) commissioned a Blighted/Substandard study for
Redevelopment Area No. 6 which was described as Five Points, Eddy Street, Broadwell Avenue
and Second Street West in central and north central Grand Island. The study was prepared by
RDG Planning & Design and determined this area should be declared as substandard/blighted.
Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Nebraska Department of Economic Development Planning Grant. Joni
Kuzma, Community Development Administrator reported that the Nebraska Department of
Economic Development was offering a second cycle of funding for CDBG Planning Grant
applications. The city would apply and administer a $25,000 Planning Grant for a Housing
Market Study with 25% City matching funds to be paid by the Community Redevelopment
Authority and the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation. The project total
would no exceed $45,000. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Drainage Easements Located at 3817, 3823, 3829, 3835, 3841,
3844 Meadowlark Circle and 3819, 3824, 3818 Sparrow Circle (Lots 6 thru 11 & 21 thru 23 all
in Block 1, Summerfield Estates 7th Subdivision) – Little B’s Corp. Steve Riehle, Public Works
Director reported that acquisition of drainage easements located in the back yards of the lots in
Summerfield Estates Seventh Subdivision were needed in order to have access to construct,
operate, maintain, extend, repair, replace, and remove storm sewers, manholes, pipelines, surface
markers, and other appurtenances for draining purposes. No public testimony was heard.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of September 25, 2007 City Council Regular Meeting.
#2007-239 – Approving City Council Meeting Schedule for 2008.
#2007-240 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Clean Community System in an
Amount of $20,000.00.
#2007-241 – Approving Agreement for Funding with Hope Harbor in an Amount of $4,500.00.
#2007-242 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Hall County Convention
& Visitors Bureau in an Amount of $10,000.00.
#2007-243 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Crisis Center, Inc. in an Amount of
$12,000.00.
Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, October 9, 2007
#2007-244 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Area Council for
International Visitors in an Amount of $1,000.00.
#2007-245 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Multicultural Coalition in
an Amount of $10,000.00.
#2007-246 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in
an Amount of $10,000.00.
#2007-247 – Approving Agreement for Funding with Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. in an
Amount of $15,000.00.
#2007-248 – Approving Agreement for Funding with the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival in an
Amount of Approximately $900.00.
#2007-249 – Approving Nebraska Department of Economic Development Planning Grant.
#2007-250 – Approving Extension of Contract End Date for CDBG Grant 05-CR-015 to
December 1, 2007.
#2007-251 – Approving Acquisition of Drainage Easements Located at 3817, 3823, 3829, 3835,
3841, 3844 Meadowlark Circle and 3819, 3824, 3818 Sparrow Circle (Lots 6 thru 11 & 21 thru
23 all in Block 1, Summerfield Estates 7th Sub.) – Little B’s Corp.
#2007-252 – Approving Designating Both Sides of State Street between Lafayette Avenue and
Grand Island Avenue as No Parking.
#2007-253 – Approving Payment of $167,015.00 to County Court for Just Compensation from
Appraiser’s Report for Tracts 5, 16, 17 & 19 on the Capital Avenue Widening Project.
#2007-254 – Approving Bid Award for Water Main District 453T, Sanitary Sewer District 522T,
and Sanitary Lift Station #22 to serve the National Guard Helicopter Facility to The Diamond
Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $613,371.10.
#2007-255 – Approving 2007 Victim’s Of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Award in an Amount of
$33,684.00.
#2007-256 – Approving Agreement for Funding with Izakk Walton Kids Fishing Derby in an
Amount of $2,000.00.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2007-257 – Consideration of Approving Request of Hall County Livestock Improvement
Association dba Fonner Park, 700 East Stolley Park Road for a Class “CK” Liquor License and
Request from Todd Otto, 1304 Phillips Spur, Phillips, Nebraska for a Liquor Manager
Designation. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported that this item related to the aforementioned
Public Hearing.
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Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to approve Resolution 2007-257 and the request from Todd
Otto for Liquor Manager Designation contingent upon Mr. Otto completing a state approved
alcohol server/seller training program. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Haase, Zapata,
Nickerson, Gericke, Carney, Gilbert, and Niemann voted aye. Councilmember Meyer voted no.
Motion adopted.
#2007-258 – Consideration of Approving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center
dba Heartland Events Center, 690 East Stolley Park Road for a Class “CK” Liquor License and
Request from Bruce Swihart, 339 Ponderosa Drive for a Liquor Manager Designation. RaNae
Edwards, City Clerk reported that this item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to approve Resolution 2007-258 and the request from Bruce
Swihart for Liquor Manager Designation contingent upon Mr. Swihart completing a state
approved alcohol server/seller training program. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Haase,
Zapata, Nickerson, Gericke, Carney, Gilbert, and Niemann voted aye. Councilmember Meyer
voted no. Motion adopted.
#2007-259 – Consideration of Approving Declaration of Site Known as Redevelopment Area #6,
Five Points Area as Blighted and Substandard. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
reported that this item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2007-259 with the Findings of Fact
that declaration of Area #6 meets all the definitions as outlined in State Statutes; street layout is
such that the blighted and substandard factors are distributed throughout the redevelopment area;
and, public intervention is appropriate and/or necessary for the redevelopment of the area. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Niemann, second by Haase to approve the Claims for the period of September 26,
2007 through October 9, 2007, for a total amount of $2,882,901.01. Motion adopted
unanimously.
Motion by Niemann, second by Haase to approve the following Claims for the Library
Expansion for the Period of September 12, 2007 through October 9, 2007:
#84 $1954.40
#85 2,700.00
#86 2,330.00
#87 17,456.11
#88 1,360.00
#89 37,180.53
Total $62,981.04
Motion adopted unanimously.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Meyer, second by Haase to go into Executive Session at
7:40 p.m. for the purpose of discussing FOP and IAFF Union Negotiations. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Meyer, second by Haase to return to regular
session at 9:50 p.m. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G2
#2007-260 - Approving Semi-Annual Report by the Citizens'
Review Committee on the Economic Development Program Plan
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact:
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-260
WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2715(3) and Grand Island City Code §2-110 require a
report by the Citizens Advisory Review Committee to the City Council at least once every six months on its
findings and suggestions on the administration of the Economic Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the report submitted by the Citizens Advisory Review
Committee was held at a regular session of the Grand Island City Council on October 23, 2007; and
WHEREAS, said report gave information about the activities of the past six months that
have taken place pursuant to the Economic Development Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the semi-annual report of the Citizens Advisory
Review Committee is hereby accepted and approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G3
#2007-261 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Livermore Subdivision
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: October 23, 2007
Subject: Livermore Subdivision – Final Plat
Item #’s: G-3
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This final plat proposes to create 2 lots on a tract of land comprising a part of East Half of
the Northwest Quarter (E ½ NW ¼ ) of Section Twenty Eight (28), Township Eleven
(11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska. This land consists of approximately 1.052 acres. Sewer and water are available
to this property and will be extended. A large garage is currently located on Lot 2 of the
subdivision and the subdivision agreement states that a build ing permit for a house must
be obtained on this lot by October 31, 2008 or the garage must be removed.
Discussion
The final plat for Livermore Subdivision was considered under the Consent Agenda by
the Regional Planning Commission at the October 10, 2007 meeting. A motion was made
by Miller, and seconded by Haskins to approve the plat as presented. A roll call vote was
taken and the motion carried with 10 members present voting in favor (Miller, Amick,
O’Neill, Ruge, Hayes, Reynolds, Haskins, Eriksen, Bredthauer, Heineman).
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 final plat as presented
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-261
WHEREAS, James C. Livermore and Marlys M. Livermore, husband and wife, as
owners, have caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising a part of the East Half of the
Northwest Quarter (E½ NW¼) of Section Twenty Eight (28), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine
(9), West of the 6th P.M., in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, under the name of
LIVERMORE SUBDIVISION, and have 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 LIVERMORE 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, October 23, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G4
#2007-262 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Westwood Park Eleventh Subdivision
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: October 23, 2007
Subject: Westwood Park Eleventh Subdivision – Final Plat
Item #’s: G-4
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Backgro und
This final plat proposes to create 21 lots on a tract of land comprising a part of the
Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW¼ SE ¼) of Section Fourteen (14),
Township Eleven (11) north, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M., in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska. This land consists of approximately 10.620 acres. Sewer
and water are available to the property and will be extended with the development. This
is the last phase of the Westwood Park Subdivision that began in 1978.
Discussion
The final plat for Westwood Park Eleventh Subdivision was considered under the
Consent Agenda by the Regional Planning Commission at the October 10, 2007 meeting.
A motion was made by Miller and seconded by Haskins to approve the plat as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with 10 members present voting in
favor (Miller, Amick, O’Neill, Ruge, Hayes, Reynolds, Haskins, Eriksen, Bredthauer,
Heineman).
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alt ernatives 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 final plat as presented
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-262
WHEREAS, Rudolf F. Plate and Jeannice R. Plate, husband and wife, and Tim C. Plate, a
single person, as owners, have caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising a part of the
Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW ¼ SE ¼) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Eleven
(11) North, Range Ten (10), West of the 6th P.M., in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska,
under the name of WESTWOOD PARK ELEVENTH, and have 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 WESTWOOD PARK ELEVENTH
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, October 23, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G5
#2007-263 - Approving Bid Award for Snow Removal Services for
the 2007/2008 Winter Season
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Direc
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: October 23, 2007
Subject: Approving Bid Award for Snow Removal Services for
the 2007/2008 Winter Season
Item #’s: G-5
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On September 26, 2007 the Streets Division of the Public Works Department advertised
for bids for Snow Removal Services for the 2007/2008 winter season including
equipment and labor.
Discussion
Two bids were received and opened on October 8, 2007. The Streets Division of
the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division of the City Attorney’s
Office reviewed the bids that were received. One bid was submitted in
compliance with the bid request form with no exceptions and one bid did not meet
specifications. The bids are shown below.
Bidder Exceptions Total Bid
The Diamond
Engineering Co.
Grand Island, NE
None Trucks for Hauling - $100.00/HR
Front End Loaders - $125.00/HR
Motor Graders - $145.00/HR
O’Neill
Transportation &
Equipment
Grand Island, NE
Does Not Meet
Specifications
(no motor graders &
only one loader)
Trucks for Hauling - $80.00/HR
Front End Loader (1) - $90.00/HR
Motor Graders – no bid
The estimates for the services were as follows:
A. Truck Plows for Hauling $120.00/HR
B. Front End Loaders $145.00/HR
C. Motor Graders $165.00/HR
There are sufficient funds in Account No. 10033502-85213 for these services.
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 for
snow removal services to The Diamond Engineering Company, of Grand Island,
Nebraska.
Sample Motion
Move to approve awarding contract to The Diamond Engineering Company.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Wes Nespor, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: October 8, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Snow Removal Services
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: a. Truck for Hauling Snow $120.00 per hour each
b. Front End Loaders $145.00 per hour each
c. Motor Graders $165.00 per hour each
FUND/ACCOUNT: 10033502-85213
PUBLICATION DATE: September 26, 2007
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 5
SUMMARY
Bidder: The Diamond Engineering Co. O’Neil Transport Equipment
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Exceptions: None Noted
Bid Price Per Hour:
Truck $100.00 $80.00
Front End Loaders $125.00 $90.00
Motor Graders $145.00 -----
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Bud Buettner, Assist. PW Director
Scott Johnson, Street Superintendent Catrina Delosh, PW Admin. Assist.
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney Wes Nespor, Assist. City Attorney
Sherry Peters, Legal Secretary
P1192
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-263
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Snow Removal Services,
according to specifications on file in the office of the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2007, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a
bid in accordance with terms of the advertisement of the specifications and all other statutory requirements
contained therein, such bid being as follows:
Cost Per Hour
Front End Loaders $125 per hour
Motor Graders $145 per hour
Hauling Snow $100 per hour
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, for snow removal services in the amounts identified above is hereby approved as the lowest
responsible bid submitted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract between the City and such contractor for
such snow removal services be entered into, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute
such contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G6
#2007-264 - Approving Designation of a Handicapped Parking
Stall on Boggs Avenue North of 7th Street
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: October 23, 2007
Subject: Approving Designation of a Handicapped Parking Stall
on Boggs Avenue North of 7th Street
Item #’s: G-6
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On-street handicapped parking stalls must be designated by resolution of the City
Council. Hall County Housing operates the Pletcher Terrace Apartments near 7th Street
and Boggs Avenue. The number of tenants that drive motor vehicles has substantially
increased over when the facility was built, resulting in a substantial number of vehicles
parking on the street. The vehicles compete for parking close to the apartments and many
times force a handicapped tenant to park far away from their apartment.
Discussion
Hall County Housing has asked the City to designate a handicapped parking stall on the
west side of Boggs Avenue. The handicapped stall would be just north of a handicapped
sidewalk ramp and be from 202 to 222 feet north of the north curb line of 7th Street. If
approved the Streets Division will install a handicap parking sign and paint the curb blue.
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 designating a handicapped
parking stall on Boggs Avenue north of 7th Street.
Sample Motion
Move to approve designating a handicapped parking stall on Boggs Avenue north of 7th
Street.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-264
WHEREAS, the City Council by authority of Section 22-129 of the Grand Island City
Code may designate parking stalls or spaces for the exclusive use of vehicles for handicapped or disabled
persons; and
WHEREAS, a request has been made to establish a handicapped parking space on the
west side of Boggs Avenue, north of the handicapped sidewalk ramp, 202 to 222 feet north of the north
curb line of 7th Street; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that such handicapped parking stall be established at this
location.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. That a parking area be established for handicapped or disabled persons on the west side of
Boggs Avenue, north of the handicapped sidewalk ramp, 202 to 222 feet north of the north
curb line of 7th Street.
2. The Street Division of the Public Works Department shall post a sign and paint the curb to
designate such area for handicapped parking only.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G7
#2007-265 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3003
Frontage Road - Northeast of Orscheln's Farm & Home Store - L
& P Investments
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-265
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from L & P
Investments, LLC at Grand Island, a Nebraska non-profit corporation, to install, upgrade, maintain and
repair public utilities and appurtenances, including lines and transformers; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 23, 2007, for the purpose of discussing
the proposed acquisition of an easement located in a part of Lot Two (2), Commercial Industrial Park Third
Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a Southeast corner of Lot Two (2) Commercial Industrial Park Third
Subdivision being four hundred sixty five (465.0) feet southerly of the northeasterly corner of
said Lot Two (2); thence westerly along a southerly line of said Lot Two (2), a distance of
sixty (60.0) feet to a lot corner of said Lot Two (2); thence northerly along the westerly line
of a platted easement being parallel with the easterly line of said Lot Two (2), a distance of
thirty eight (38.0) feet to the ACTUAL Point of Beginning; thence continuing northerly along
the said westerly line of a platted easement, a distance of twenty (20.0) feet; thence westerly
and perpendicular with the easterly line of said Lot Two (2), a distance of twenty (20.0) feet;
thence southerly and parallel with the easterly line of said Lot Two (2), a distance of twenty
(20.0) feet; thence easterly and perpendicular with the easterly line of said Lot Two (2), a
distance of twenty (20.0) feet to the said Point of Beginning.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 400 square feet, more or less,
as shown on the plat dated 10/3/2007, 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 L & P Investments, LLC at Grand Island, a Nebraska
non-profit corporation, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G8
#2007-266 - Approving Bid Award for Platte River Well Field
Wells #1, #4, and #8 Earthwork
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; Wesley Nespor
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Wesley Nespor, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: October 23, 2007
Subject: Bid Award – Platte River Wellfield Earthwork
Wells #1, #4, and #8 –Contract 2008-WF-1
Item #’s: G-8
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
The City’s primary drinking water source is located at the Platte River Wellfield. Forty
years ago, the original wells were installed without building enclosures over the wells
infrastructure. In order to improve maintenance, reliability, environmental safety, and
secure operations, the Utilities Department has been systematically working to place
protective buildings over each well. This has been an on-going process for the past four
years. Protective buildings for an additional three wells are budgeted again this year.
Contract 2008-WF-1 consists of furnishing all equipment and labor for grading,
constructing embankments, and related earthwork around wells 1, 4, and 8 at the City’s
Platte River Wellfield. The work is required before the new buildings can be constructed.
Attached for reference is a site drawing.
Discussion
The contract specifications were publicly advertised and bid documents were sent to six
(6) potential bidders. Bids were opened in accordance with City Procurement Codes at
11:00 a.m. on October 11, 2007. Two bids were received and are tabulated below:
Bidder: Exceptions Bid Price
Platte Valley Construction Co. None $32,500.00
Grand Island NE
Hooker Brothers Construction Co. None $30,499.00
Grand Island NE
The bids have been evaluated by Utilities Engineering staff. Both are complete and
without exceptions. The project is scheduled for completion by December 1, 2007.
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 award Contract 2008-WF-1, Platte
River Wellfield Wells 1, 4, and 8 – Earthwork, to the low responsive bidder, Hooker
Brothers Construction Company of Grand Island, NE, in the amount of $30,499.00. Their
bid is without exceptions and below the project estimate of $49,000.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Contract 2008-WF-1, Platte River Wellfield Wells 1, 4 and 8 –
Earthwork, to Hooker Brothers Construction Company of Grand Island, NE.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Wes Nespor, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: October 11, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Platte River Well Field Wells 1, 4 & 8 Earthwork
Contract 2008-WF-1
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ESTIMATE: $49,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 525
PUBLICATION DATE: September 28, 2007
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 6
SUMMARY
Bidder: Platte Valley Construction Co. Hooker Brothers Construction Co.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Universal Surety Company Western Surety Company
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $32,500.00 $30,499.00
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Tom Barnes, Utilities Eng. Manager Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assit.
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney Wes Nespor, Assist. City Attorney
Sherry Peters, Legal Secretary
P1193
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-266
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Contract 2008-WF-1, Platte
River Well Field Wells 1, 4 & 8 Earthwork, according to specifications on file with the Utilities Engineering
Office at Phelps Control Center; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2007, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Hooker Brothers Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and specifications and all other statutory
requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $30,499.00; and
WHEREAS, such bid is below 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 Hooker Brothers Construction of Grand
Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $30,499.00 for Contract 2008-WF-1, Platte River Well Field Wells 1,
4 & 8 Earthwork is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2007-267 - Approving Bid Award for Emergency Generator
Repair - Platte Generating Station
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Wesley Nespor, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: October 23, 2007
Subject: Approving Authorization for Emergency Generator Repair –
Platte Generating Station
Item #’s: G-9
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
The Platte Generating Station is the primary electric generating plant for the City of Grand Island
and provides over 90% of the City’s electric ity, with the rest coming from the Burdick Station or
purchased from other utilities. The reliability of Platte is critical for providing the lowest cost
power to the City. To maintain reliable unit operation, a major inspection of the plant’s turbine-
generator is performed every five years. The inspection is performed in the fall of the year,
which allows the purchase of less-costly replacement power than during peak load periods of the
summer or winter. This inspection involves completely dismantling the turbine-generator and
evaluating the condition of every component. Components that are judged not suitable for
supporting another five years of operation are repaired or replaced. Based on experience and
previous inspections, most items needing major repair or replacement are anticipated and
provisions for corrective action are made in advance of the plant outage. This allows
specifications to be issued for bid and procurements made in a timely manner.
In some cases, however, the major overhaul inspections find unforeseen problems and
arrangements must be made to support the outage schedule. With disassembly and inspection of
the generator, extensive loose stator wedging was found. The wedges are made of a non-
conductive material and mechanically secure the windings of the generator stator. If the windings
are not held firm, the resulting vibration will eventually wear away electrical insulation
laminations on the generator windings and cause an electrical failure of the generator. It is not
unusual to find some loose wedges during inspection. These can usually be tightened in place by
maintenance staff. This year, though, inspectors determined the condition of the wedging to be
such that it could not be tightened further. Continued operation with the loose condition could
affect unit reliability and could result in major repairs if insulation failure were to occur.
The cost of extending the outage is estimated to be over $50,000 per day for replacement power
and contractor costs. To avoid affecting the outage schedule, it was necessary to initiate repair as
soon as possible after the problem was found. Discussions with Department management and the
City legal staff recommended the project to replace the loose stator wedging of the generator be
handled as an emergency procurement. Plant staff immediately solicited written bids from
contractors specializing in utility generator repair.
Discussion
The following bids were received by generator repair contractors (copies attached).
Bidder Bid Price
Great Plains Technical Services, Mandan, ND $ 78,830.00
NAES Turbine Services, Houston, TX $ 97,500.00
Power Generation Service, Anoka, MN $285,000.00
All bidders could comply with the required schedule constraints. Great Plains Technical Services
provided the low bid in the amount of $78,830.00.
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 implementation of the City’s
Emergency Procurement Procedures, and authorize Great Plains Technical Services of Mandan,
ND to perform the repairs in the amount of $78,830.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the use of the City’s Emergency Procurement Procedures and authorize Great
Plains Technical Services of Mandan, ND to perform the repairs.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 18, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-267
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Utilities Department, invited bids for emergency
generator repair at the Platte Generating Station; and
WHEREAS, three bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Great Plains Technical Services of Mandan, North Dakota, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained
therein, such bid being in the amount of $78,830.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Great Plains Technical Services of
Mandan, North Dakota, in the amount of $78,830.00 for emergency generator repair at the Platte
Generating Station is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I1
#2007-268 - Approving Funding of Economic Development Request
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson, EDC President
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Dave Springer, Finance Director
Meeting: October 23, 2007
Subject: Approving Economic Development Funding Request
Item #’s: I-1
Presenter(s): Dave Springer, Finance Director
Background
On July 22, 2003, the City Council approved Ordinance No.8830 adopting an Economic
Development Program for the City of Grand Island in conformance with Neb. Rev. Stat. 18-2710.
This provides for annual funding of $750,000 by the City.
Discussion
A request has been received from the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation,
duly approved by the Citizen’s Review Committee for payment of $350,000. Said funds to be
used for operating expenses, community publicity, and promotion.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Approve the request for funds.
2. Disapprove or Deny the request for funds.
3. Modify the Resolution to meet the wishes of the Council.
4. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the request for funds.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the request for funds to allow payment of $350,000 to the Grand Island Area
Economic Development Corporation.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITIZENS’ REVIEW COMMITTEE
October 9, 2007
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the Citizens’ Review Committee (CRC)
of Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on October 9, 2007. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
October 3, 2007.
Chairman Tim White called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. The following board members were
present: Tim White, Dehn Renter, Ed Armstrong, Dan Eakes, Mark Stelk, Bill Thiemann and Lisa
Willman. The following City Officials were present: City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director
David Springer, and City Attorney Dale Shotkoski.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Motion was made by Lisa Willman, second by Mark Stelk to approve
the minutes of the May 15, 2007 CRC meeting. Motion adopted unanimously.
ELECTION OF CHAIR FOR CITIZENS’ REVIEW COMMITTEE: Nominations for Chairman of
the Citizens’ Review Committee for a two year term were opened. Dehn Renter was nominated.
Nominations were closed. Upon roll call vote to elect Dehn Renter as Chairman, all voted aye.
Nominations for Vice-Chairman for a two year term of office were opened. Mark Stelk was
nominated. Nominations were closed. Upon roll call vote to elect Mark Stelk as Vice-Chairman, all
voted aye.
DISCUSSION OF SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL: Marlan Ferguson,
Grand Island Economic Development (EDC) President explained that LB-840 or the Local Option
Munic ipal Economic Development Act began October 1, 2003 for ten years. To date nine projects
had been approved. Currently there were no projects to come before the committee. Mr. Ferguson
stated the current nine projects had all met the requirements of their applications, hiring and
retaining employees as provided by each of the program plans.
Reviewed was the 2007 Annual Report with nine projects to date receiving $1,416,000 with a total
4,824 jobs created. Discussion was held regarding the companies investment in the community which
was well beyond the funds received from the LB-840 funds. (See attached Annual Report 2007)
The semi-annual report of the Citizens’ Review Committee will be presented to the City Council
for approval on Tuesday, October 23, 2007.
REVIEW OF GRAND ISLAND AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
FUNDING APPLICATION: Mr. Ferguson presented an application from EDC for LB-840 funds
for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2007 thru September 30, 2008 in the amount of $350,000.
Mr. Ferguson stated the EDC was funded $750,000 from the City ($350,000 for promotion,
recruiting, public relations and advertising and $400,000 for incentives). Other funding was from 250
members who pay dues, grants and property owned by EDC at the Platte Valley Industrial Park.
Page 2, Citizens’ Review Committee, October 9, 2007
Mr. Ferguson stated 100 proposals had been submitted since 2003 with an increase in requests. EDC
was currently working with the Chamber of Commerce, providing programs through the schools
targeting young people with jobs locally. Mentioned was that people were coming back to Nebraska
to fill the jobs available.
Motion was made by Bill Thiemann, second by Lisa Willman to approve the EDC application
for funding in the amount of $350,000. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
NEW BUSINESS: David Springer, Finance Director reported on the financial conditions of the
Citizens’ Review Committee. Currently there were $550,000 funds available for incentive programs.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 19, 2007 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2007-268
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2003, by Ordinance No. 8830, the City Council of the City of
Grand Island approved and adopted an Economic Development Program for the City of Grand Island
prepared in conformity with Neb. Rev. Statute §18-2710; and
WHEREAS, such program was amended on August 12, 2003, by Ordinance No. 8832;
and
WHEREAS, the program provides for $750,000 in annual funding to be provided by the
City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, a request has been made by the Grand Island Area Economic Development
Corporation and the Economic Development Program's Citizens Review Committee for the payment of
$350,000 to be used for operating expenses, community publicity and promotion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that approval is given to forward $350,000 in City
funding to the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation in accordance with the Economic
Development Program.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2007.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of October 10, 2007
through October 23, 2007
The Claims for the period of October 10, 2007 through October 23, 2007 for a total amount
of $3,328,165.39. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
Item J2
Approving Payment of Claims for the Library Expansion for the
Period of October 10, 2007 through October 23, 2007
The Claims for the Library Expansion for the period of October 10, 2007 through October
23, 2007 for the following requisitions:
#90 $4,334.60
#91 $5,942.00
#92 $3,324.50
Total $13,601.10
A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council