06-22-2010 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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
Larry Carney
Scott Dugan
John Gericke
Peg Gilbert
Chuck Haase
Robert Meyer
Mitchell Nickerson
Bob Niemann
Kirk Ramsey
Jose Zapata
City of Grand Island City Council
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.
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
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 "Veteran Appreciation Week" June 30 - July 6, 2010
On July 1st thru July 6th, 2010 the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be here in Grand
Island in appreciation and to pay tribute for the valor, service and sacrifice of all veterans,
especially those who served during the Vietnam War. The Mayor has proclaimed the week of
June 30th through July 6th, 2010 as "Veteran Appreciation Week". See attached
PROCLAMATION.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C2
Recognition of 2009-2010 Community Youth Council
The Mayor and City Council will recognize the hard work and many hours contributed by the
Community Youth Council to the community of Grand Island through sponsored and
collaborative events. A short presentation will be given regarding the highlights of the 2009-
10 Community Youth Council year. All youth and adult members will be recognized with a
certificate and a special gift will be given to the seniors that just graduated. Congratulations
on a successful year.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Hornady
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C3
Presentation of the 2009-2013 Housing Market Study
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director will present a summary of the 2009-2013 Housing
Market Study.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Item E1
Public Hearing on Zoning Change for Land Located North of
Faidley Avenue and West of Diers Avenue, Lot 1 and Outlot A of
Crane Valley 7th Subdivision from B2 – General Commercial to
RD – Residential Development
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: June 22, 2010
Subject: Rezone B2 to Amended RD Zone – 3604 Faidley Avenue
Item #’s: E-1 & F-2
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
Background
To rezone the proposed Lot 1 and Outlot A of Crane Valley 7th Subdivision approximately 7.25
acres of land north of Faidley Avenue and west of Diers Avenue from B2-General Commercial
to RD- Residential Development Zone, in the City of Grand Island.
Discussion
Nabity explained this request is in general conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Land
Use Plan: This particular site is designated as commercial within the plan but adjacent properties
are medium density residential to office uses. Residential uses are often found in and adjacent to
most of the commercial zones in Grand Island. Higher density residential uses such as this are
not uncommon.
Uses would be consistent with the level of service intended for Faidley Avenue : Faidley Avenue
exceeds the minimum standards for a commercial street and is intended to function as an arterial
street. Apartments using Faidley as a primary street would be appropriate.
The developer is proposing to build eight apartment buildings with eight dwelling units in each
building on this site (64 units total). At the proposed density, this development would be 8.8
units per acre or 1 unit for every 4950 square feet. This is significantly less development than
could be allowed in a B2 or RO or even R4 or R3 district. This development provides for public
utilities within the development. Road access from Faidley Avenue into the development splits
to provide a circular access pattern to the apartments. The access to the apartments north of
Faidley would be a private drive not a public street.
This development was approved by the Grand Island City Council in the spring of 2003. The
developers did not move forward with the project and the RD zone expired in 2005 and the
property was rezoned to the original B2 zoning district. The developers are requesting that the
development be considered for approval again at this time.
Sewer and Water are available.
A motion was made by Snodgrass and seconded by Reynolds to approve the amended rezone as
presented. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 9 members present (Aguilar,
Amick, O’Neill, Ruge, Hayes, Reynolds, Bredthauer, Connelly, Snodgreass) voting in favor and
no members present abstaining.
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 amended rezone as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
Item E2
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Real Estate Located at the
Southeast Corner of First Street and Sycamore Street
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Chad Nabity, AICP
Meeting: June 22, 2010
Subject: Acquisition of Property – South First Street East of
Sycamore Street – Community Redevelopment Authority
Item #’s: E-2, F-1 & G-3
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity, CRA Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority has purchased and
demolished structures on property locate in close proximity to the Grand Island City Hall.
It would be in the best long term interests of the City to maintain ownership of that
property. The CRA has declared the property surplus and has sought development
proposals on the property but has received none. A map of both the CRA property and
the City property is attached.
Discussion
The City owns property adjacent to the old Fire Station 1 that is in Redevelopment Area
1. This property could be swapped for the properties near City Hall owned by the CRA.
The CRA is currently paying to have the property near City Hall maintained and the City
is responsible for maintenance of the property near the old fire station. City Hall staff
could maintain the property across the street from City Hall and the CRA could seek
redevelopment proposals on the old fire station property.
This proposed swap would trade 2 lots owned by the City and declared surplus south of
Koenig Street and fronting onto Pine Street for almost 3 lots south of First Street and east
of Sycamore owned by the Community Redevelopment Authority. Council also has an
ordinance to consider that would authorize the trade of these properties.
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 resolution for the acquisition
of the property.
Sample Motion
Move to approve acquisition of the property.
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Item E3
Public Hearing on Changes to Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City
Code Relative to Wireless Communications Tower Regulations
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Chad Nabity, AICP
Meeting: June 22, 2010
Subject: Concerning Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for
the City of Grand Island and its 2 Mile Extra-Territorial
Jurisdiction (C-14-2010All)
Item #’s: E-3
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity, AICP
Background
This item was the subject of a public hearing at the June 8th meeting of the Grand Island
City Council and a study session before the City Council on June 15th. This hearing was
advertised prior to the study session on June 15th. The primary purpose of this hearing is
enter into the record the minutes of the June 15, 2010 study session relative to any future
action on this item.
Public comment may be received during the hearing. A copy of the materials related to
this hearing is available from the Hall County Regional Planning Commission and on the
Grand Island Web Site www.grand-island.com under the Council Agendas section of the
website for the meetings on June 8th and June 15th of 2010.
The proposed regulations would amend the Wireless Tower Regulations for the City of
Grand Island (Article XI). The complete background and discussion of these regulation
changes is attached in the Planning Directors Report to the Planning Commission.
Actions taken at this meeting relative to these changes should include:
Action
There is no action item on the Council Agenda relative to this item. Action items will be
forwarded to Council at some point in the future and a new public hearing will be held.
Item F1
#9263 - Consideration of Conveyance of Property Located South
of Old Fire Station 1 (Lots 10 and 11 of Campbell’s Subdivision)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-2.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9263
An ordinance for the exchange of real estate between the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska, and the Community Redevelopment Authority for the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska; to provide for the filing of this Ordinance in the office of the Register of Deeds of
Hall County, Nebraska; and to provide for publication and the effective date of this Ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The City of Grand Island currently owns and has declared as surplus within the
City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, property which it wishes to exchange with the
Community Redevelopment Authority for real estate located closer to the City Hall property for the
City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, which would better serve the City's long-term interests
and allow for the Community Redevelopment Authority to market and dispose of lots under its
authority, which would serve the best interests of both entities. The property is more particularly
described as follows:
LOTS TEN AND ELEVEN (10 & 11) OF CAMPBELL'S SUBDIVISION IN
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA.
SECTION 2. The real estate owned by the Community Redevelopment Authority
which shall be transferred to the City of Grand Island in exchange for the above-described Lots Ten
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 9263 (Cont.)
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(10) and Eleven (11) of Campbell's Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska
is more particularly described as follows:
ALL OF LOTS THREE AND FOUR (3 & 4) IN BLOCK NINETY-TWO
(92) IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,
HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA; AND
ALL OF LOT TWO (2), EXCEPT THE EASTERLY SIX (6.0) FEET OF
THE NORTHERLY ONE HUNDRED THREE (103.0) FEET OF THE
EASTERLY THIRTY-SEVEN (37.0) FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY
TWENTY-NINE (29.0) FEET THEREOF IN BLOCK NINETY-TWO (92)
IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL
COUNTY, NEBRASKA.
SECTION 3. The title to the property shall be exchanged between the City of Grand
Island and the Community Redevelopment Authority upon the filing of the appropriate deeds to the
real estate.
SECTION 4. This ordinance is directed to be filed in the office of the Register of
Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: June 22, 2010.
____________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F2
#9264 - Consideration of Zoning Change for Land Located North
of Faidley Avenue and West of Diers Avenue, Lot 1 and Outlot A
of Crane Valley 7th Subdivision from B2 - General Commercial to
RD - Residential Development
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9264
An ordinance rezoning certain tracts of land within the zoning jurisdiction of the
City of Grand Island; changing the land use classification of a tract of land comprising all of Lot
One (1) and Outlot A, Crane Valley 7th Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska, from B2-General Business Zone to RD-Residential Development Zone; directing the
such zoning change and classification be shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand
Island; amending the provisions of Section 36-7; and providing for publication and an effective
date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on June 2, 2010, held a public
hearing and made a recommendation on the proposed zoning of such area; and
WHEREAS, notice as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943, has been given to
the Board of Education of School District No. 2 in Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on June 22, 2010, the City Council found and
determined the change in zoning be approved and made.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The following tract of land is hereby rezoned and reclassified and
changed from B2-General Business Zone to RD-Residential Development Zone:
All of Lot One (1) and Outlot A, Crane Valley 7th Subdivision in the City
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, as established by Section 36-7 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is,
hereby ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 9264 (Cont.)
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SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: June 22, 2010.
____________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Approving Minutes of June 8, 2010 City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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
June 8, 2010
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on June 8, 2010. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
June 2, 2010.
Mayor Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Councilmember’s
were present: Meyer, Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, Nickerson, Zapata, and
Gericke. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Jeff Pederson, City Clerk
RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, Finance Director Mary Lou Brown, and Public
Works Director Steve Riehle.
INVOCATION was given by Mayor Hornady followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady introduced CYC members Michael Hollman
and Aaron Oswald. Introduced were Boy Scout Troops #1 and #7. Mayor Hornady shared a
sample check of the volunteer hours totaling $35,476.28 from the Volunteer Teacher
Association. Also mentioned was the Hope Harbor Charity Shoot – June 12, 2010 at the
Heartland Public Shooting Park.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation “20th Anniversary Americans with Disabilities Act”. Mayor Hornady proclaimed
July 26, 2010 as the “20th Anniversary – Americans with Disabilities Act”.
Proclamation “30th Anniversary of the Grand Island Tornadoes” June 3, 2010. Mayor Hornady
proclaimed the “30th Anniversary of the Grand Island Tornadoes” June 3, 2010. Jon Rosenlund,
Emergency Management Director was present to receive the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Full Circle Venue LLC dba Full Circle Venue, 1010 Diers
Avenue, Suite #4 for a Class “C” Liquor License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported that an
application for a Class “C” Liquor License had been received from Full Circle Venue LLC dba
Full Circle Venue, 1010 Diers Avenue, Suite #4. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits
for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City
on May 14, 2010; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on
May 29, 2010; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on May 18 2010;
along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final
inspections. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Myriam Alvarez dba El Trancaso, 413 West 4th Street for a
Class “I” Liquor License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported that an application for a Class “I”
Liquor License had been received from Myriam Alvarez dba El Trancaso, 413 West 4th Street.
Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor
Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, June 8, 2010
Control Commission and received by the City on May 19, 2010; notice to the general public of
date, time, and place of hearing published on May 29, 2010; notice to the applicant of date, time,
and place of hearing mailed on May 19 2010; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff made
no recommended. John Boehm, Attorney representing Myriam Alvarez spoke in support. No
further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Aurora Cooperative for a Conditional Use Permit for Bulk Fuel,
Propane and Anhydrous Ammonia Storage Located at 4415 East Highway 30. Craig Lewis,
Building Department Director reported that Aurora Cooperative had requested a Conditional Use
Permit for the construction of a bulk fuel storage facility and storage of anhydrous ammonia at
4155 East Highway 30. This request would relocate the existing bulk fuel and propane storage
from 1104 S. Lincoln Street to the new location outside the City limits but within the two mile
zoning jurisdiction. Staff recommended approval. Dan Lau, 2550 N. Gunbarrel Road spoke in
opposition. Don Engel, Gibbon, Nebraska representing Aurora Cooperative spoke in support. No
further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Olsson Associates on behalf of the Nebraska State Fair, with
Hall Co. Livestock Improvement Assn. (Fonner Park) for a Conditional Use Permit for
Recreation Vehicle (RV) Park Located at 700 East Stolley Park Road. Craig Lewis, Building
Department Director reported that Olsson Associates on behalf of the Nebraska State Fair, with
Hall Co. Livestock Improvement Assn. (Fonner Park) had requested a Conditional Use Permit
for a Recreation Vehicle (RV) Park located at 700 East Stolley Park Road. Staff recommended
approval with the following conditions:
1) All interior roads and streets shall be improved to the design standards as
identified in section 36-96(G), permanent, dust-free like asphalt, concrete or
paving brick.
2) Annual inspection shall be conducted by the Building Department to check
compliance with City Codes; conditions imposed, and adopted building,
plumbing, electrical, and fire codes.
3) A 90 day time limit on the maximum allowable stay shall be imposed on all
recreational vehicles and campers in the campground. No RV shall be allowed to
remain longer than a 90 day consecutive period.
4) The size of any propane tank or other fuel container shall be limited to original
equipment supplied by the manufacture; no additional or external tanks shall be
permitted.
5) No skirting of any kind shall be allowed to be utilized with any recreational
vehicle or camper within the camp grounds.
6) Use be limited to the State Fair only until such time as all of the required
improvements and conditions established by the City Council are completed.
No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Prudent Technologies, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit for a
Temporary Office Construction Trailer Located at 3304 S. Engleman Road. Craig Lewis,
Building Department Director reported that Prudent Technologies, Inc. had requested a
Conditional Use Permit for the temporary placement of an office trailer at 3304 S. Engleman
Road. The office trailer would facilitate operations for a groundwater remediation project. Staff
recommended approval for a two year period. Mark Snyder representing Prudent Technologies
spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, June 8, 2010
Public Hearing on Application for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
2010. Steve Lamken, Police Chief reported that Grand Island Police Department and Hall
County Sheriff’s Department were eligible to receive Justice Assistance Grant money in the
amount of $23,621.00 and $7,873.00 respectively. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located Along the South Side of Pioneer
Blvd., West of Blaine Street (Kenmare Owners Association). Gary Mader, Utilities Director
reported that a utility easement was needed along the south side of Pioneer Blvd., west of Blaine
Street in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances,
including lines and transformers. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Changes to Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to Wireless
Communications Tower Regulations. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that
proposed regulations would amend the Wireless Tower Regulations in Section 36-168 of the
Grand Island City Code. Staff recommended approval. Bob Naumann representing the Center for
Municipal Solutions spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
#9262 – Consideration of Changes to Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Wireless Communications Tower Regulations
Motion by Meyer, second by Dugan to move Ordinance #9262 to the next available Study
Session. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Meyer, Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Dugan,
Ramsey, Zapata, Nickerson, and Gericke voted aye. Councilmember Carney voted no. Motion
adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA:. Consent agenda items G-6 and G-9 were pulled from the agenda.
Motion by Zapata, second by Nickerson to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-6
and G-9. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of May 25, 2010 City Council Regular Meeting.
#2010-147 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Woodland Park Eleventh
Subdivision. It was noted that Hastings Ventures, LLC, owners had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Woodland Park Eleventh Subdivision for the purpose of creating 11
lots on a tract of land comprising a part of Outlot A of Woodland Park Tenth Subdivision
comprising of approximately 4.317 acres.
#2010-148 – Approving Application for Edward Byrne Memorial Justices Assistance Grant
(JAG) 2010.
#2010-149 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main Project 2009-W-3 –
Alda Water Line with Van Kirk Brothers Contracting of Sutton, Nebraska.
Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, June 8, 2010
#2010-150 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located Along the South Side of
Pioneer Blvd., West of Blaine Street (Kenmare Owners Association).
#2010-151 – Approving Designation of Mc2 as the Sole Source Provider for Fluid Dynamics
Parts at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This item was pulled from the agenda.
#2010-152 – Approving Advertising Contract with the Grand Island Independent in an Amount
of $20,000 from June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011.
#2010-153 – Approving Renewal of Pioneer Consortium Interlocal Agreement for Library
Services with the City of Bellevue, City of Gretna, City of Holdrege, City of Lincoln, City of
Omaha, and City of St. Paul, Nebraska from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011.
#2010-154 – Approving Contract with Center for Municipal Solutions Regarding
Communications Towers. This item was pulled from the agenda.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Request from Aurora Cooperative for a Conditional Use Permit for Bulk Fuel,
Propane and Anhydrous Ammonia Storage Located at 4415 East Highway 30. This item is
related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Discussion was held regarding safety concerns with storing anhydrous ammonia. Don Engel
reported Aurora Cooperative had no safety problems or violations with storing anhydrous
ammonia and stated the Fire Marshall regulated these sites.
Motion by Meyer, second by Ramsey to approve the request from Aurora Cooperative for a
Conditional Use Permit for Bulk Fuel, Propane and Anhydrous Ammonia storage located at 4415
East Highway 39. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Meyer, Niemann, Gilbert, Haase,
Dugan, Ramsey, Zapata, Nickerson, and Gericke voted aye. Councilmember Carney voted no.
Motion adopted.
Consideration of Request from Olsson Associates on behalf of the Nebraska State Fair, with Hall
Co. Livestock Improvement Assn. (Fonner Park) for a Conditional Use Permit for Recreation
Vehicle (RV) Park Located at 700 East Stolley Park Road. This item is related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing.
Discussion was held on the length of use for this year, drainage ditch, and dust control. Craig
Lewis, Building Department Director stated the length of use for the RV Park was for this years
State Fair until further improvements could be made.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Zapata to approve the request from Olsson Associates on behalf
of the Nebraska State Fair, with Hall Co. Livestock Improvement Assn. (Fonner Park) for a
Conditional Use Permit for Recreation Vehicle (RV) Park located at 700 East Stolley Park Road
with conditions as set out by City staff. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, June 8, 2010
Consideration of Request from Prudent Technologies, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit for a
Temporary Office Construction Trailer Located at 2204 S. Engleman Road. This item is related
to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motio n by Dugan, second by Niemann to approve the request from Prudent Technologies, Inc.
for a Conditional Use Permit for a temporary office construction trailer located at 3304 S.
Engleman Road for a two year period. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2010-155 – Consideration of Request from Full Circle Venue LLC dba Full Circle Venue, 1010
Diers Avenue, Suite #4 for a Class “C ” Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for
Casey Williams, 1321 Sheridan Place. This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Gericke to approve Resolution #2010-155 contingent upon final
inspections and Mr. Williams completing a state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2010-156 – Consideration of Request from Myriam Alvarez dba El Trancaso, 413 West 4th
Street for a Class “I” Liquor License. This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Carney, second by Gilbert to make no recommendation to the Nebraska Liquor
Control Commission. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2010-157 – Consideration of Updating the Personnel Rules. Brenda Sutherland, Human
Resources Director reported that the proposed changes in the Personnel Rules represented three
basic areas which included compliance, clarification, and policy changes. Changes included
adding “genetic information”, language for drug testing for cause in the event of an accident or
injury, disciplinary actions, la yoffs, furloughs, steps one and two be changed from six months
steps to one year steps, five consecutive days for vacation, funeral leave, and tuition
reimbursement.
Motion by Gericke, second by Niemann to postpone Resolution #2010-157 to the next available
meeting Ms. Sutherland would be present. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Meyer,
Niemann, Haase, Carney, and Gericke voted aye. Councilmember’s Gilbert, Dugan, Ramsey,
Zapata, and Nickerson voted no. Mayor Hornady voted no. Motion failed.
A lengthy discussion was held on disciplinary actions due to loss of license to perform duties,
furloughs, step raises, bereavement leave, and worker’s compensation claims and reporting
requirements.
Motion by Dugan, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2010-157. Discussion was held
regarding the Bereavement Leave and definitions of immediate family.
Motion by Dugan, second by Carney to amend Section 4.05 Bereavement Leave to include in the
immediate family – grandchildren and grandparents. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s
Meyer, Niemann, Haase, Carney, Dugan, Zapata, Nickerson, and Gericke voted aye.
Councilmember’s Gilbert and Ramsey voted no. Motion adopted.
Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, June 8, 2010
Upon roll call vote on the main motion, Councilmember’s Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Carney,
Dugan, Ramsey, Zapata, and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember’s Meyer and Gericke voted
no. Motion adopted.
#2010-158 – Consideration of Early Retirement Program. Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources
Director reported that due to budget shortfalls and challenges in future budgets an early
retirement program was proposed for those employees within 18 months of regular retirement.
This program would allow employees to voluntarily leave early and receive the benefit of having
the City continue to pay the employer’s portion of the health insurance for the next 18 months
until they qualify for Medicare.
Lewis Kent, 624 E. Meves Avenue spoke in opposition. Discussion was held on cash savings
through vacancies and lower pay for the next budget year. Mary Lou Brown, Fina nce Director
explained the break-even point which would happen in the next fiscal year.
Motion by Haase, second by Gilbert to approve Resolution #2010-158. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2010-159 – Consideration of Changes to the 2009/2010 Fee Schedule. Chad Nabity, Regional
Planning Director reported that fee increases were brought forward to more adequately cover the
cost of service provided. Discussion was held on fees and the cost to the City to provide certain
services. Mentioned was a review process.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to wait until the budget process to approve changes to the
fee schedule. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Meyer, Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Dugan,
Ramsey, Zapata, Nickerson, and Gericke voted aye. Councilmember Carney voted no. Motion
adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Ramsey to approve the Claims for the period of May 26, 2010
through June 8, 2010, for a total amount of $2,667,177.41. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Dugan, second by Ramsey to approve the Claims for the Period of May 26, 2010
through June 8, 2010 for the Veterans Athletic Field Complex for a total amount of $31,927.98.
Unanimously approved.
Motion by Dugan, second by Ramsey to approve the Claims for the Period of May 26, 2010
through June 8, 2010 for the State Fair Recreation Building for a total amount of $4,777.55.
Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G2
Approving Minutes of June 15, 2010 City Council Study Session
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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 STUDY SESSION
June 15, 2010
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on
June 15, 2010. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on June 10,
2010.
Mayor Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Councilmember’s were
present: Gericke, Nickerson, Ramsey, Gilbert, Niemann, and Meyer. Councilmember’s Zapata,
Dugan, Carney and Haase were absent. The following City Officials were present: City
Administrator Jeff Pederson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, and City Attorney Dale Shotkoski.
INVOCATION was given by Mayor Hornady followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Discussion of Proposed Wireless Telecommunications Regulations. Chad Nabity, Regional
Planning Director reported this item was brought to a Study Session at the request of the City
Council at their June 8, 2010 City Council meeting. The proposed regulations would amend the
Wireless Tower Regulations for the City of Grand Island (Article XI). The new regulations
would establish a consistent framework for approving wireless communications facilities across
the County. A proposed contract with the Center for Municipal Solutions (CMS) was
recommended for their technical expertise and extensive experience with wireless
communications facilities. The regulations proposed a payment into an escrow account to be
maintained and used to pay the consultants when a conditional use permit was applied for.
Mr. Nabity presented a PowerPoint presentation explaining why we regulate towers and wireless
facilities.
Goals/Purpose:
· Assuring a rational, logical, orderly approach that gives the carrier what it needs
· Assures a minimum number of new towers, the maximum use of co-location and that the
facilities be made as “invisible” as possible to assure the absolute minimal visual impact
and effect
· Facilitate the expansion of service and deployment of the latest technology
This starts with requiring the applicant to show Proof of need for what is requested.
Application review:
· Cost of expert assistance – no cost to community
· Aesthetics/Appearance – a wireless facility should use the least visually and physically
intrusive means possible that is not commercially or technologically impracticable
· No towers on “Speculation” – tower companies have no ‘need’ – only carriers have a
need
· Verification/Determination of actual need
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Location, height, total number, public safety, and non-tax revenue would be part of the
application review.
Federal Limitations on Local Authority
· May not discriminate
· May not prohibit wireless service
· May not take an unreasonable amount of time to act on the application
· May not deny an application based on RF (NIER) Emissions if the applicant meets the
FCC’s standards for RF Emissions
· Denial must be in writing and supported by substantial evidence contained in a written
record
Bob Naumann representing Center of Municipal Solutions (CMS) explained pictures with
designs concealing impact of towers on buildings and pictures of tower failures. Mentioned was
the inspection requirements of the towers included in the ordinance.
The following people spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance:
· Dan Lindstrom, Attorney, 322 West 39th Street, Kearney
· Eugene Carroll, 2057 Wilderness Drive, Lincoln – Viaero representative
· Katie Zulkowski, 530 South 13th Street, Lincoln – Attorney representing AT & T and
Verizon
· Randy Blair, 1901 West Louise
The following person spoke in support of the proposed ordinance:
· Pat O’Neill, 1516 So. Gunbarrel Road – Chairman Hall County Planning Commission
Discussion was held on location of the towers so service doesn’t overlap. Mr. Carroll commented
on a third party telling a company where their tower needed to be placed. Co-locating was
mentioned.
Mr. Blair had concerns of the following sections in the proposed ordinance:
· 36-178 (b) – Height of Telecommunications Tower(s)
· 36-174 (c) – Exclusions
· 36-183 – Retention of Expert Assistance & Reimbursement by Applicant
Submitted into the record was a written letter from Mr. Blair.
Mr. O’Neill commented on the importance of having an independent expert review these
applications. Between 600 to 700 communities across the United States had adopted a similar
ordinance. He stated the concerns Mr. Blair had and suggested changes were valid.
Council discussed the increased fees and escrow accounts proposed in the ordinance and how
those fees came about, which was based on research within Nebraska communities. The Request
for Proposal process and the one response received by the City was mentioned. Mr. Nabity stated
Page 3, City Council Study Session, June 15, 2010
CMS submitted the only proposal. Mr. Nabity explained the benefits for all of Hall County
communities to adopt the same or similar ordinance.
Council had questions concerning the cost of new towers versus co-locating which no one had an
answer for. Mr. Naumann commented on other communities they represented throughout the
United States from very small to ve ry large. Cost to the customer was absorbed through the
national system and revenues would more than cover the cost of the application and escrow
amount required. Mr. Naumann stated those communities who had an ordinance in place had
increased applications for telecommunication towers. CMS worked with telecommunication
companies to get information and look for safety issues when co-locating. Mr. Naumann stated
this ordinance was the Council’s and it could be changed however they wanted.
Lowell Brookes, Attorney, Suite 984 Wells Fargo, Lincoln representing PCIA spoke of concerns
of wording within the proposed ordinance that conflicted with State and Federal laws,
definitions, and ambiguities within the ordinance. Mr. Brookes suggested the Council look at this
as “if there was a problem of the current process and if there was what the appropriate measure
was to take to solve it.”
Craig Lewis, Building Department Director commented on the time it took to process the tower
applications and stated the current fee of $200.00 did not cover the cost. Mr. Nabity stated the
current ordinance did not have a pecking order of where towers could be put up. There were
height requirements within certain areas.
Councilmember Nickerson recommended we keep the current process in house and hire the
consultant if needed and figure a rate from there. City Administrator Jeff Pederson commented
on fees and stated 100% recovery was the target.
Mr. Nabity stated there was a public hearing scheduled for the council meeting next week and
council could open the public hearing and enter the minutes from this meeting and leave it open
for action at a further date.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G3
#2010-160 - Approving Acquisition of Real Estate Located at the
Southeast Corner of First Street and Sycamore Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-2.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-160
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has expressed interest in acquiring property in close
proximity to the Grand Island City Hall, and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority owns and has declared
surplus vacant property across the street from the Grand Island City Hall, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 22, 2010, for the purpose of discussing the
proposed acquisition of property located in the City of Grand, Hall County, Nebraska; and more
particularly described as follows:
TRACT NO. 1
All of Lots Three and Four (3 & 4) in Block Ninety Two (92) in the Original Town, now City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
and
TRACT NO. 2
All of Lot Two (2), except the Easterly Six (6.0) feet of the Northerly One Hundred Three (103.0) feet
of the Easterly Thirty Seven (37.0) feet of the Southerly Twenty Nine (29.0) feet thereof in Block
Ninety Two (92) in the Original Town, now 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 from the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority, on the
above-described tracts of land.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 22, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G4
#2010-161 - Approving Nebraska Children and Families
Foundation Agreements for Professional Development Mini-Grants
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Joni Kuzma
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Joni Kuzma, Community Development
Meeting: June 22, 2010
Subject: Approve Mini-Grant Agreements with Nebraska
Children and Families Foundation and the Nebraska
Department of Health and Human Service
Item #’s: G-4
Presenter(s): Joni Kuzma, Community Development Administrator
Background
The Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF) and the Nebraska Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS), on behalf of the Nebraska Child Abuse
Prevention Fund Board, has offered the City of Grand Island a $2,000 mini-grant to
support team member’s attendance at a June 11, 2010 Community-Based Prevention
Seminar. The funds may also be used for other professional development including
attendance at other high quality state, regional, or national training or conferences
focused on primary prevention or securing qualified trainers/speakers for local
presentations focused on primary prevention.
Discussion
The Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF) is investing in local
communities to enhance child well-being throughout the state. With acceptance of the
offer, mini-grants totaling $2,000 will be awarded to the City. A one-time payment of
$1,581.00 will come from NCFF and a one-time payment of $418.60 will come from
DHHS for a total of $2,000. No matching funds are required.
The City will act as fiscal agent. The Coalition for Children in collaboration with
Community Development will carry out the scope of offer as outlined in the offer letter.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the grant agreement
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
Recommendation
City administration recommends that Council approve the mini-grant agreement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the mini-grant agreements with the Nebraska Children and Families
Foundation and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and authorize
the Mayor to sign all related documents.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-161
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation and the Nebraska
Department of Health and Human Services, on behalf of the Nebraska Child Abuse Prevention Fund
Board, has offered the City of Grand Island mini-grants to attend a June 11, 2010 seminar; and
WHEREAS, the mini-grants total $2,000 and can be used to attend the seminar and/or for
other professional development; and
WHEREAS, the Coalition for Children will work with Community Development to carry
out the scope of offer as outlined in the agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island will serve as fiscal agent for the mini-grant; and
WHEREAS, an agreement letter has been received by the City and must be signed by the
Mayor to accept the grant award.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the agreement for the Nebraska Children and
Families Foundation and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is approved and that the
Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute any related documents on behalf of the City of Grand
Island for such grant program.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 22, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G5
#2010-162 - Approving Nebraska Children and Families
Foundation Agreement for a Child Well-Being Implementation
Grant
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Joni Kuzma
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Joni Kuzma, Community Development
Meeting: June 22, 2010
Subject: Approve Child Well-being Implementation Grant
Agreement with Nebraska Children and Families
Foundation
Item #’s: G-5
Presenter(s): Joni Kuzma, Community Development Administrator
Background
The Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF), on behalf of the Nebraska
Child Abuse Prevention Fund Board, has offered the City of Grand Island a $30,000
grant to work with the Coalition for Children to implement a community Strategic Plan
for Child Well-being. A collaborative assessment and planning process occurred between
January and June 2010 for the development of the Child Well-being strategic plan and
was funded through a $10,000 grant. This is the second phase of the project.
Discussion
The Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF) is investing in local
communities to enhance child well-being throughout the state. With acceptance of the
offer, a grant in the amount of $30,000 will be awarded to the City. No matching funds
are required. The 13-month agreement will be in effect from June 1, 2010 through June
30, 2011.
The City will act as fiscal agent. The Coalition for Children in collaboration with
Community Development will carry out the scope of offer as outlined in the offer letter.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the grant agreement
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
Recommendation
City administration recommends that Council approve the grant agreement with the
Nebraska Children and Families Foundation and authorize the Mayor to sign all related
documents.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the grant agreement with the Nebraska Children and Families
Foundation and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-162
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, on behalf of the Nebraska
Child Abuse Prevention Fund Board, has offered the City of Grand Island a grant to work with the
Coalition for Children to implement a community Strategic Plan for Child Well-being.; and
WHEREAS, the grant includes financial support of up to $30,000 to implement the
community Strategic Plan for Child Well-being;
WHEREAS, the Coalition for Children will work with Community Development to carry
out the scope of offer as outlined in the agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island will serve as fiscal agent for the grant contract period
between June 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS, an agreement letter has been received by the City and must be signed by the
Mayor to accept the grant award.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the agreement for the Nebraska Children and
Families Foundation is approved and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute any
related documents on behalf of the City of Grand Island for such grant program.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 22, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G6
#2010-163 - Approving Baseball Tomorrow Fund Grant
Application
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Joni Kuzma
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steve Paustian, Parks & Recreation Director
Meeting: June 22, 2010
Subject: Approving Baseball Tomorrow Fund Grant Application
Item #’s: G-6
Presenter(s): Steve Paustian, Parks & Recreation Director
Background
A 70,000 square foot Community Fieldhouse has been constructed at Fonner Park and
will be committed to use during the 2010 Nebraska State Fair for 4-H and FFA Exhibits
for three months of the year. However, from October 1 through April 30 annually, the
City of Grand Island will manage the facility and provide indoor recreational and group
activities. The building, sports flooring, and raised lighting are in place but recreational
equipment is needed to carry out programming.
A Letter of Inquiry was submitted to the Baseball Tomorrow Fund in March 2010
requesting permission to apply for a $21,085 grant to purchase baseball and softball
batting cages, pitching machines, and throwing tunnels. The City was invited to submit a
full application based on the information provided in the Letter of Inquiry.
Discussion
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund grant is available to the City of Grand Island as a
municipality. The Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players
Association are the fund sponsors. The full grant application is due July 1, 2010 and
requires the legal entity to adopt a resolution that:
1. authorizes the filing of an application with the Baseball Tomorrow Fund
2. indicates agreement to adhere to the understandings and assurances in the
application,
3. authorizes the Mayor as the chief operating official, and
4. to provide such additional information as may be required.
The grant application has been prepared and staff recommends approval for submission.
A minimum match of 50% is generally required. The application provides a listing of
other grants that have been submitted for funding, as well as contributions toward the
building from the State and the City that have been identified as matching funds. No
additional matching funds will be required.
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 grant application and
authorize the Mayor to sign related documents.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the grant application and authorize the Mayor to sign related
documents.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-163
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island submitted a Letter of Inquiry to the Baseball
Tomorrow Fund to be eligible to apply for a grant; and
WHEREAS, the Baseball Tomorrow Fund invited the City to submit a full application for
$21,085 to fund baseball and softball equipment; and
WHEREAS, the grant application is due July 1, 2010 and requires the legal entity to adopt
a resolution that 1) authorizes the filing of an application with the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, 2) indicates
agreement to adhere to the understandings and assurances in the application, and 3) authorizes the Mayor
as the chief operating official to sign documents, and 4) agrees to provide such documents as may be
required;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island, Nebraska is hereby
authorized to apply for grant funding from the Baseball Tomorrow Fund and the Mayor is hereby authorized
and directed to execute such proceedings on behalf of the City of Grand Island for such grant programs.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 22, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G7
#2010-164 - Approving Lease Agreement with the Nebraska State
Fair Board Regarding Parking by Island Oasis
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steve Paustian, Parks & Recreation Director
Meeting: June 22, 2010
Subject: Approving Lease Agreement with State Fair for Parking
on City Owned Property
Item #’s: G-7
Presenter(s): Steve Paustian, Parks & Recreation Director
Background
Grand Island was selected to host the Nebraska State Fair starting in the summer of 2010.
As part of the requirements of hosting a successful State Fair, adequate parking is
necessary.
Discussion
A lease agreement has been drawn up to allow for State Fair Parking on City owned land
south of Island Oasis and south of Fire Station Number 1. A copy of the proposed lease is
attached.
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 resolution authorizing the
Mayor to sign the lease agreement with the State Fair.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with the
NE State Fair to allow parking on City owned property during the State Fair.
LEASE AGREEMENT
This Lease Agreement is made and entered into as of the _____ day of ___________,
2010, by and between the CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, a Municipal
Corporation (the "City"), as the “Lessor”, and the NEBRASKA STATE FAIR BOARD, f/k/a
THE NEBRASKA STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE, A Private Corporation established
under the authority of Nebraska Revised Statutes §2-101 and an instrumentality serving the State
of Nebraska and its citizens under the terms provided for in Nebraska Revised Statutes, Article I
of Chapter 2, as the "Lessee". Lessor and Lessee each may be referred to herein as the "party"
and jointly referred to herein as the "parties".
WITNESSETH:
I.
That, in consideration of the covenants herein contained on the part of the Lessee to be
observed and performed, the Lessor does hereby demise and lease unto the Lessee all that tract
and parcel of land directly south of the Island Oasis property, further described in the drawing
attached herein, located in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
II.
To have and to hold said premises unto Lessee for a term of one (1) year, which can be
renewed annually by agreement of the parties in writing. It is expressly understood and agreed
by and between the parties that either party shall have the absolute right to provide to the other
party ninety (90) days written notice to terminate the lease without any cause, at any time during
the lease term. The property is to be used by Lessee for parking and shall be occupied only
during the operating days of the Nebraska State Fair, with said dates to be provided by Lessee to
the Lessor sixty (60) days prior to any occupancy.
III.
For the preparation of the area to be considered by the lease, the Lessee shall only be
authorized to do dirt work in the area south of Island Oasis when there is no wind or wind that
blows only from the northerly direction to protect the Lessor's interest in the Island Oasis Water
Park. Furthermore, the Lessee shall provide and maintain wind screens on the south side of
Island Oasis on the chain linked fence or other provisions approved by the Parks and Recreation
Director for the City of Grand Island to maintain the Lessor's interest in the water clarity and
operations of the Island Oasis Water Park. The Lessee shall take every effort to control any dirt
from blowing into the Island Oasis facility at any time.
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IV.
The Lessee further covenants that it shall remove all trash, debris, and refuse from the
area that it occupies and keep it clean and free from all refuse throughout the term of the lease.
The Lessee shall maintain and provide for trash receptacles and control during the time of the
State Fair included in the dates that it provided above for its occupancy of the property.
V.
The Lessee shall provide a comprehensive general public liability insurance policy in the
amount of at least Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) for one person or One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000) for any one accident involving injury to more than one person, and property
damage of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250,000) for any one accident. The
Lessee shall list the Lessor as an additional insured on its general public liability insurance
policy.
VI.
The Lessee shall pay rent in the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) per year payable on the 1st
day of August, 2010.
VII.
The Lessee will not allow for any liens or encumbrances to be placed upon the property
or any improvements of the Lessor.
VIII.
The Lessee will not make or suffer any unlawful, improper, or offensive use of the
premises, or any use or occupancy thereof contrary to any law of the state or any ordinance of
the City now, or hereafter made, or which shall be injurious to any person or property, or which
shall be liable to endanger or effect any insurance on the property except such as Lessor shall in
writing approve.
IX.
The Lessee shall not assign, sublet, or part with the possession of the whole or any part of
the leased premises without first obtaining the written consent of the Lessor.
X.
At the expiration of said term, the Lessee will peaceably yield up to the Lessor the
premises, in good repair in all respects, and provide for the appropriate grass/sod or ground cover
to be restored to the satisfaction of the Lessor.
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XI.
No consent, express or implied, by the Lessor to any breach of any of the Lessee's
covenants shall be deemed to be a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or any other
covenant.
XII.
Lessee agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment to be employed in the performance of this Lease Agreement, with respect to his/her
hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly
related to the employment because of his/her race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry.
The Lessee further agrees to maintain a drug-free environment at all times. Breach of this
covenant may be regarded as a material breach of the Lease Agreement.
XIII.
Lessee agrees that it shall be responsible for all landscape maintenance, including all
mowing. Any landscaping modifications may be performed by Lessee upon obtaining written
consent from the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Grand Island.
XIV.
The Lessee agrees to indemnify the Lessor for any claim made by the Lessee's employees
or by any other persons, for personal injury or property damage arising out of the Lessee's use of
the premises during the term of this lease and since the date of its occupancy of the premises
which may have preceded the commencement of this Lease Agreement. Lessee agrees not to
remove any soil from the Lessor's premises except as authorized in writing by the Lessor.
XV.
Before exercising any remedies for breach, default, or failure to perform under this Lease
Agreement, the defaulting party shall be given thirty (30) days written notice of such default or
failure to perform. If the act is such that it cannot be cured within a thirty (30) day period, this
period may be extended upon written agreement of the parties providing that the defaulting party
commences to cure such default within said thirty (30) day period and proceeds diligently
thereafter to effect such cure.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto hereby agree to execute this Lease
Agreement as of the day and year first written above.
Attest: CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
A Municipal Corporation, Lessor
________________________________ By:___________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Margaret Hornady, Mayor
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STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HALL )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ________________, 2010, by
Margaret Hornady, Mayor on behalf of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation.
__________________________________________________
Notary Public
NEBRASKA STATE FAIR BOARD, f/k/a THE
NBRASKA STATE BOARD OF
AGRICULTURE, A Private Corporation
By:_______________________________________
______________________________
Its ____________________________
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HALL )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of ___________________, 2010,
by ________________________________, _______________________ of the Nebraska State Fair Board.
__________________________________________________
Notary Public
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-164
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is the owner of approximately 12 acre tract of land
located south of Island Oasis Water Park and south of Fire Station #1; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska State Fair has relocated to Grand Island, Nebraska; and,
WHEREAS, parking is required to quests visiting the State Fair; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska State Fair has asked to use the city owned property for parking
during the State Fair.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City owned property located south of Island
Oasis Water Park and Fire Station #1 be leased to the State Fair per the terms of the lease agreement.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 22, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G8
#2010-165 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Installation of Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
(SCADA) System, Project No. WW050
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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: June 22, 2010
Subject: Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Installation of Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
(SCADA) System, Project No. WW050
Item #’s: G-8
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The project “Installation of Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
System” Project No. WW050 was awarded to IES Industrial Inc. of Grand Island,
Nebraska, on August 11, 2009. Work commenced on October 1, 2009 and was completed
on June 2, 2010.
The intent of the SCADA system is to reduce the number of required physical
inspections, receive timely alerts indicating system problems, receive and record valuable
system information, and better track performance and serviceability of equipment.
The project replaces an existing SCADA System that was installed in the 1995 aeration
basin plant expansion. The system installation was comprised of both hardware and
software, with communication, electrical, and instrumentation upgrades. SCADA is the
most recognized automation tool in the industry for managing the monitoring, alarming,
and control of remote equipment and processes.
Discussion
The engineer for the project, Huffman Engineering, has reviewed the completed work
and has issued a certificate of substantial completion in accordance with the terms,
conditions, and stipulations of the contract, the plans, and the specifications.
The project was completed at a total cost of $436,785.94.
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
Public Works Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of
Final Completion for the Installation of Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
(SCADA) System, Project No. WW050.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for the SCADA project.
ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
INSTALLATION OF SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA)
SYSTEM, PROJECT NO. WW050
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
June 02, 2010
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that INSTALLATION OF SUPERVISORY CONTROL DATA ACQUISITION
(SCADA) SYSTEM, PROJECT NO. WW050, has been fully completed by IES Industrial Inc., of Grand
Island, Nebraska under contract dated October 01, 2009. The work was completed in accordance with
the terms, conditions, and stipulations of said contract and complies with the contract, the plans, and the
specifications. The work is hereby accepted for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, by me as City
Engineer / Public Works Director in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
It is further certified that the improvements as constructed include the following items and costs and that
this certificate shall constitute the Final Payment for this work.
INSTALLATION OF SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA)
SYSTEM Project No. WW050 is located at Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Base Bid $ 379,890.00
Alternate A; HMI System Server Computers, HMI System Database
Computers, LCD Flat Panel Monitors, Computer Accessories, and Spare
Computers
$ 16,429.00
Alternate B; Programming/Development Laptop Computer $ 1,209.00
Alternate C; HMI Software, PLC Programming Software, Alarming
Software and Modems $ 36,241.00
SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT COST $ 433,769.00
SUMMARY OF OTHER COSTS
Item
No.
Description
Unit Price
1 GI Daily Independent - Advertising $ 46.94
2 Building Department – Plan Review $ 50.00
3 Kriz Davis – Panel Protective Covers $ 2,920.00
SUBTOTAL OTHER COSTS $ 3,016.94
GRAND TOTAL COST OF INSTALLATION OF SUPERVISORY
CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM, PROJECT NO.
WW050
$ 436,785.94
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June 22, 2010
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
I hereby recommend that the Engineer's Certificate of Final Completion for INSTALLATION OF
SUPERVISORY CONTROL DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM be approved
Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted,
Steven P. Riehle, P.E. Margaret Hornady
Public Works Director Mayor
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-165
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director for the City of Grand Island issued a
Certificate of Substantial and Final Completion for the Installation of Supervisory Control And Data
Acquisition (SCADA) System, Project No. WW050 certifying that IES Industrial Inc., of Grand Island,
Nebraska, completed such project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations of the contract,
plans and specifications for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the
Engineer’s certificate of substantial and final completion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer/Public Works
Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Certificate of Substantial and Final Completion
for the Installation of Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Project No.
WW050 is hereby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 22, 2010.
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2010-166 - Approving Designating No Parking on Portions of
Stolley Park Road, Stuhr Road and Fonner Park Road
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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: June 22, 2010
Subject: Approving Designating No Parking on portions of
Fonner Park Road, Stolley Park Road and Stuhr Road
Item #’s: G-9
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Council action is required to designate No Parking on any public street.
Representatives from the Public Works Department, Police Department, Sherriff’s
Department, Department of Roads, State Fair, State Patrol, and the Grand Island
Chamber of Commerce are looking at measures to help with traffic flow in preparation
for the 2010 Nebraska State Fair. Items being discussed include on-site & off-site
parking; traffic cont rol on city streets, county roads, state highways and Interstate 80; and
signage.
One of the recommendations from the committee was to consider parking restrictions on
streets near the Fonner Park/Heartland Events Center and the State Fair.
Discussion
The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department reviewed traffic flows and
safety in the area and recommend the designation of No Parking in the noted locations.
The No Parking restriction will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and improve
safety on streets that are impacted by existing traffic as well as the expected traffic for the
State Fair.
A No Parking restriction is proposed on both sides of the following streets:
· On Fonner Park Road, from Pleasant View Drive to Stuhr Road;
· On Stolley Park Road, from 500 feet west of Adams Street to Stuhr Road;
· On Stuhr Road, from the south city limits (Wood River) to Bismark Road;
A No Parking restriction is already in place on Fonner Park Road from Locust Street to
Pleasant View Drive.
The No Parking restriction would also allow for striping of Stolley Park Road from west
of Adams Street to Locust Street as a 3-lane roadway. Changing this section of Stolley
Park Road to a 3-lane roadway will make the roadway safer and improve traffic flow. A
similar change from a 2-lane to a 3-lane roadway was made on Faidley Avenue from
Webb Road to east of Custer Avenue a number of years back that has proven to work
very well. Letters were sent to adjacent property owners along Stolley Park Road
notifying them of the possible change.
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 resolution designating No
Parking on portions of Fonner Park Road, Stolley Park Road and Stuhr Road.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution designating No Parking on portions of Fonner Park Road,
Stolley Park Road and Stuhr Road.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-166
WHEREAS, the City Council, by authority of §22-77 of the Grand Island City Code, may
by resolution, entirely prohibit or fix a time limit for the parking and stopping of vehicles in or on any public
street, public property, or portion thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department is requesting that No Parking be allowed along
the following city streets:
· On Fonner Park Road, from Pleasant View Drive to Stuhr Road;
· On Stolley Park Road, from 500 feet west of Adams Street to Stuhr Road;
· On Stuhr Road, from the south city limits (Wood River) to Bismark Road;
WHEREAS, it is recommended that such restricted parking request be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. A No Parking Zone is hereby designated along the following sections:
· On Fonner Park Road, from Pleasant View Drive to Stuhr Road;
· On Stolley Park Road, from 500 feet west of Adams Street to Stuhr Road;
· On Stuhr Road, from the south city limits (Wood River) to Bismark Road;
2. The City’s Street Division of the Public Works Department shall erect and maintain the
signs necessary to effect the above regulation.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 22, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2010-167 - Approving Award of Proposal for Consulting Services
for Geospatial Data Collection of Grand Island's Public
Stormwater Conveyance System
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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: June 22, 2010
Subject: Approving Award of Proposal for Consulting Services
for Geospatial Data Collection of Grand Island's Public
Stormwater Conveyance System
Item #’s: G-10
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
A Request for Proposals (RFP) for consulting services for Geospatial Data Collection of
Grand Island’s Public Stormwater Conveyance System was advertised in the Grand
Island Independent on May 28, 2010. The RFP was also sent to five (5) potential
proposers by the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department.
The collection of this geospatial data for the City’s public stormwater conveyance system
will assist the City’s Stormwater Technician with mapping the stormwater as part of the
requirement of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
stormwater permit. The mapping will also give the City information on locations and
elevations of all stormwater structures. This information will be used for stormwater
hydraulic modeling, required mapping for compliance with permit to identify Illicit
Detection Discharge Elimination (IDDE) and stormwater capital improvement planning.
This survey will provide an accurate, electronic, easily-accessible storm sewer map and
database from which the staff can quickly access valuable physical and historical
information regarding the storm sewer system.
Discussion
Three (3) proposals were opened on June 15, 2010 and reviewed and scored by Scott
Sekutera, Stormwater Technician; Tom Carlson, Engineering Technician Supervisor;
Milt Loeb, Engineering Technician; and Pat Larson, GIS Specialist. The proposals were
evaluated by the selection committee based on the evaluation criteria.
· Firm & Team experience on similar work. (25%)
· Team experience (25%)
· Approach (25%)
· Proposed schedule and fees. (25%)
The estimate for this work was $60,000. Funds for the consulting services are in the
approved 2009/2010 budget and paid for using the LB 1226 Stormwater Grant fund
through Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ). This work supports
the City of Grand Island's Stormwater Management Plan.
The proposal submitted by JEO Consulting Group, Inc of Grand Island, NE was scored as
the best firm to complete the required work. The agreement will be for surveying 1,110
stormwater structures at $55.00 each for a grand total of $60,500.
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 award of the proposal to
JEO Consulting Group, Inc of Grand Island, Nebraska.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the award of the proposal.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR GEOSPATIAL DATA COLLECTION
OF GRAND ISLAND’S PUBLIC STORM WATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
RFP DUE DATE: June 15, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PUBLICATION DATE: May 28, 2010
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 5
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED
Olsson Associates Kirkham Michael
Grand Island, NE Omaha, NE
JEO Consulting Group, Inc
Lincoln, NE
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Assist.
Jeff Pederson, City Administrator Mary Lou Brown, Finance Director
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney Scott Sekutera, Storm Water Tech.
P1419
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-167
WHEREAS, the City Of Grand Island invited proposals for consulting services
for Geospatial Data Collection of Grand Island’s Public Stormwater Conveyance System,
according to the Request For Proposals on file with the Engineering Division of the Public
Works Department ; and
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2010 proposals were received, reviewed, and evaluated
in accordance with established criteria in the RFP; and
WHEREAS, JEO Consulting Services, Inc of Grand Island, Nebraska submitted
a proposal in accordance with the terms of the Request for Proposals and all statutory
requirements contained therein and the City Procurement Code with the work performed at
$55.00 each for 1,100 units for a total of $60,500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of JEO Consulting
Services, Inc of Grand Island, Nebraska for consulting services for Geospatial Data Collection of
Grand Island’s Public Stormwater Conveyance System is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 22, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2010-168 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Project
2010-WWTP-1 Construction of Sludge Storage Facility for the
Wastewater Division
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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: June 22, 2010
Subject: Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Project
2010-WWTP-1 Construction of Sludge Storage Facility
for the Wastewater Division
Item #’s: G-11
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The Improvement Project 2010-WWTP-1 Construction of Sludge Storage Facility for the
Wastewater Division was awarded to Chief Construction Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska, at the October 13, 2009 council meeting. The contract was for $395,483.31.
Work commenced on October 14, 2009 and was completed on June 15, 2010.
Discussion
The project has been reviewed and the work completed in accordance with the terms,
conditions, and stipulations of the contract, the plans, and the specifications.
The project will provide the City of Grand Island Wastewater Division inclement weather
storage of processed solids, and provide a facility for collection system’s cleaning
equipment soils disposal area.
The building project was completed at a total cost of $396,447.89, which includes related
Wastewater Plant work that was performed outside of the 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 the Certificate of Final
Completion for Improvement Project 2010-WWTP-1 Construction of Sludge Storage
Facility.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for the Sludge Storage Facility.
ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2010-WWTP-1 CONSTRUCTION OF SLUDGE STORAGE FACILITY FOR
WASTE WATER DIVISION
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
June 22, 2010
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2010-WWTP-1 CONSTRUCTION OF SLUDGE
STORAGE FACILITY FOR THE WASTEWATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, has been fully completed by Chief Construction Company, of Grand
Island, Nebraska under contract dated October 14, 2009. The work has been completed in accordance with the
terms, conditions, and stipulations of said contract and complies with the contract, the plans, and the
specifications. The work is hereby accepted for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, by me as Director of Public
Works in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
It is further certified that the improvements as constructed include the following items and costs and that this
certificate shall constitute the Final Payment for this work.
Chief Construction Company Contract $ 395,483.31
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT COST $ 395,483.31
SUMMARY OF OTHER COSTS
1 Crescent Electric $ 550.26
2 Deeter Foundry $ 216.00
3 Kriz Davis $ 151.38
4 Advertising – Grand Island Independent $ 46.94
OTHER COSTS $ 964.58
TOTAL COST $ 396,447.89
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June 15, 2010
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
I hereby recommend that the Engineer's Certificate of Final Completion for IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
2010-WWTP-1 CONSTRUCTION OF SLUDGE STORAGE FACILITY FOR WASTE WATER
DIVISION be approved
Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted,
Steven P. Riehle, P.E. Margaret Hornady
Director of Public Works Mayor
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-168
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director for the City of Grand Island issued a
Certificate of Substantial and Final Completion for the Improvement Project 2010-WWTP-1
Construction of Sludge Storage Facility for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department of
the City of Grand Island certifying that Chief Construction Company, of Grand Island, Nebraska,
completed such project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations of the contract, plans and
specifications for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the
Engineer’s certificate of substantial and final completion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer/Public Works
Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Certificate of Substantial and Final Completion
for the Construction of Improvement Project 2010-WWTP-1 Construction of Sludge Storage Facility
for the Wastewater Division is hereby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 22, 2010.
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2010-169 - Approving Renewal of Microsoft Software Enterprise
Agreement
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Mary Lou Brown, Finance Director
Meeting: June 22, 2010
Subject: Approving Microsoft Licensing Enterprise Agreement
Item #’s: G-12
Presenter(s): Mary Lou Brown, Finance Director
Background
In 1997, the City of Grand Island installed a network at City Hall and made the
determination to standardize the organization with Microsoft products. On August 14,
2007, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2007-196 approving an agreement for Microsoft
software license renewals for a 3 year period ending June 30, 2010. The end of this term
necessitates that a contract renewal be completed.
The City of Grand Island’s proposed Microsoft Enterprise Agreement provides licensing
for 400 qualified desktops and 525 qualified users. The types of licenses included in this
agreement are Windows Operating systems, Office Professional, Expression Web,
Windows Servers, Exchange Email Server licenses, Terminal Server and Core Client
Access licenses. Our agreement also includes Software Assurance benefits, which allow
upgrades to the highest version release available throughout the term of the agreement.
City department networks covered are City Hall, PGS, Waste Water Treatment Plant,
Phelps Control Center Dispatch and Utility Engineering.
Discussion
Based on the number of users/desktops for the State of Nebraska pool, the City of Grand
Island receives the lowest software pricing available for the proposed Microsoft
Enterprise Agreement with DELL Marketing LP, 850 Asbury Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL
60089, a Nebraska State Contract reseller. This agreement would be for a term of 36
months beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013 and is payable in three annual
installments of $81,811.85 for a total of $245,435.55. There is also a required annual
true-up period for added or deleted desktops/users each June. This software license
renewal is included in the Information Technology Division budget.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the three year Enterprise Agreement of Microsoft licenses.
2. Disapprove or deny the agreement.
3. Modify the Resolution to meet the wishes of the Council
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the new three year Microsoft
licensing agreement for $245,435.55, payable in three installments.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the three year Microsoft Licensing Agreement with DELL Marketing
LP, in the amount of $245,435.55.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-169
WHEREAS, the Information Technology Division of the Finance Department continually
works on maintaining the City’s computer network, computer hardware, software, etc.; and
WHEREAS, due to the number of computer users and devices, and the constant need for
computer upgrades, it is imperative to consistently maintain the entire city network system; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2007 by Resolution 2007-196, the City Council of the City of
Grand Island authorized the Information Technology Division of the Finance Department to renew software
license agreements which include a three-year term expiring June 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island can utilize the State of Nebraska negotiated pricing to
renew the Enterprise Agreement for a period of three years expiring June 30, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Enterprise agreements have been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney’s office;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Information Technology Division of the Finance
Department is hereby authorized to utilize the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement to renew software licenses
purchased in 2007 until June 30, 2013 at a cost of $245,435.55 to be paid in three annual installments of
$81,811.85.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 22, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2010-170 - Approve Amended Interlocal Agreement with the
Community Redevelopment Authority
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Chad Nabity, AICP
Meeting: June 22, 2010
Subject: Amended Interlocal Agreement with CRA Relative to
Compensation of the City for Staffing the CRA
Item #’s: G-13
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity, AICP
Background
The Community Redevelopment Authority and the City of Grand Island entered into an
interlocal agreement to have the Regional Planning Director act as Director of the CRA
beginning July 1, 2005. According to the terms of the agreement the CRA would pay 10% of the
Director's salary and benefits and 10% of the planning department's secretary's salary and
benefits to offset the cost this service.
In 2007, for the 2008 budget, this agreement was amended with the CRA paying 20% of the
Director’s benefits and salary. In response to current budget constraints and in reviewing the
work performed by the planning secretary the CRA Board has determined that it would be
appropriate for the CRA to increase the percentage of the salary and benefits for that position
from 10% to 20% for the next fiscal year. The CRA Board passed an amendment to the interlocal
agreement to increase the payment to the City at their meeting on June 9, 2010.
Discussion
Discussions on these changes were part of the budgeting process at the CRA, County and City.
These changes are consistent with the program prioritization process initiated by the City of
Grand Island.
The 2010-2010 budget for the Hall County Regional Planning Department was prepared with
these changes. The CRA approved and signed the amended agreement at their meeting on June
9, 2010. A copy of the approved amendment is attached.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the amendments to the interlocal agreement
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 amended interlocal agreement
with the CRA as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the amendment to the interlocal agreement with the CRA as presented.
AMENDMENT 2
Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority
Interlocal Agreement
June 9, 2010
The Original Agreement Dated June 28, 2005 and amended on September 26, 2007
is amended as follows:
Page 2 Paragraphs f. (1) and (2) shall read
f. (1) The City agrees that the Director will spend, during the term of this Agreement,
approximately twenty percent (20%) of his or her time, more or less, as Director of
the Authority. The City further agrees that the Director may use the physical office
provided to him or her by the City, together with equipment, supplies and services
(such as telephone and utilities) provided in connection with his or her office for his
or her services as Director of the Authority. Neither the City nor the Director shall be
obligated to record or maintain records of the actual allocation of his or her time or of
the equipment, supplies and services provided in connection therewith, as between
the City and the Authority.
(2) In consideration of the provision of the services of the Director, and the related
provision of the use of his or her office and of equipment, supplies and services in
connection therewith, the Authority shall reimburse to the City a sum equal to twenty
percent (20%) of the Director’s total annual salary and benefits and twenty percent
(20%) of the Planning secretary’s total annual salary and benefits, as determined by
the City of Grand Island Salary Ordinance in effect on the date of this Agreement,
and on the first day of October for each subsequent year. All reimbursements due
under this provision are to be made in equal quarterly installments due on the last day
of the quarter.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Authority hereby execute this
amendment by their duly authorized officers as of the date written below.
Attest: CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
A Municipal Corporation,
________________________________ By:_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Approved as to form by City Attorney _______
Approved by Resolution 2010-_______
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HALL )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ___________, 2010 by Margaret Hornady, Mayor on behalf of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska a municipal corporation. _______________________________
Notary Public
Attest: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA
________________________________ By:_______________________________
Chad Nabity, Director Barry Sandstrom, Chairperson
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HALL )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ___________, 2010 by Barry Sandstrom, on
behalf of the Community Redevelopment Authority of City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
_______________________________ Notary Public
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-170
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2005, by Resolution 2005-191, the City of Grand Island
approved an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Grand Island Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA) which directed that the Regional Planning Director would serve as the Director of the
CRA; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2007, by Resolution 2007-234, the City of Grand Island
approved an amendment to that Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the CRA, and
WHEREAS, according to the terms of the amended Interlocal Agreement, 10% of the
Planning Secretary’s salary and benefits are paid by the CRA; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2010, the CRA Board passed an amendment wherein the CRA
would pay 20% of the Planning Secretary’s salary and benefits; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved the amendment to the
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement setting out such changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement for the Community Redevelopment Authority is hereby approved
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such amendment on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 22, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I1
#2010-171 - Approving Changes to Speed Limits on Capital
Avenue, Independence Avenue, Stolley Park Road, Stuhr Road and
US Highway 281
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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: June 22, 2010
Subject: Approving Changes to Speed Limits on Capital Ave,
Independence Ave, Stolley Park Rd, Stuhr Rd and US
Hwy 281
Item #’s: I-1
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Nebraska state statute sets speed limits within municipalities as:
· 20 mph within the Central Business District
· 25 mph on residential streets
Speed limits on city streets that are set by state statute can be modified by resolution of
the city council. Modifications to speed limits are to be completed in accordance with the
Manual of Unuform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Guidelines that are used include:
A Traffic Engineering Technician gathers speed data using radar and prepares a report of:
· Bar graph showing speeds observed
· Number of vehicles observed
· Median Speed
· Average Speed
· 85th Percentile Speed
· 10 mph pace speed
· Percentage of vehicles in 10 mph pace
A preliminary speed limit is selected and then adjusted based on field conditions:
· Average test run speed by technicians
· Total pavement width
· Number of Lanes
· Lane Width
· Width and type of median
· Parking and rate of turnover
· Restricted sight distances
· Vehicle turning volumes
· Traffic density
· Accident history
· Driveway and intersection density
· Pedestrian activity
· Roadside Development
· Road and shoulder surface characteristics
· Pedestrian and bicycle activity
· Speed limits on adjoining roadway segments
· Accident experience
Discussion
The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department completed a review of speed
limits for the community and is bringing forth recommendations for council
consideration to make the following changes:
1. Capital Ave – The existing speed limit is 35 mph from Carleton Avenue to St Paul Road
and 45 mph from St Paul Road to Sky Park Road. The recommendation is to extend the
35 mph east of St Paul Road to the NE Central Railroad Tracks (about 1,740 feet east of
St Paul Road)
2. Independence Avenue – The existing speed limit is 35 mph from Capital Avenue to NE
Highway 2. The area is developing and filling in with houses. The recommendation is to
lower the speed limit to 25 mph, thereby matching statute and eliminating it from the
speed limits listed in the table.
3. Stolley Park Road - The existing speed limit is 35 mph from US Highway 281 to Locust
Street and 45 mph from Locust Street to Stuhr Road. The recommendation is to extend
the 35 mph east of Locust Street for approximately ½ mile to the Fonner Park / Heartland
Events Center driveway.
4. Stuhr Road – The existing speed limit (adjacent to the Fonner Park complex) is 55 mph
from the south city limits (just north of the Wood River) to Fonner Park Road. The
recommendation is to lower the speed limit to 45 mph.
5. US Hwy 281 – As part of the US Hwy 281 project from north of Interstate 80 to Capital
Avenue, the NDOR is requesting that the speed limit on US Highway 281 be lowered
where there are 6 inch median curbs. The recommendation is to lower the speed limit on
US Highway 281 from the UPRR/Old Hwy 30 overpass to NE Hwy 2 from 50 mph to 45
mph.
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
Public Works Administration recommends that the Council pass a resolution making the
speed limit adjustments recommended by the Engineering Division of the Public Works
Department.
Sample Motion
Move to approve speed limit changes.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-171
WHEREAS, the City Council, by authority of Section 22-51 of the Grand Island City
Code, may be resolution, establish speed limits upon the streets of the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that speed limits within the City of Grand Island are
established as follows:
STREET FROM TO LIMIT
Abbott Road
½ mile west of Sky Park Road
(city limit)
Sky Park Road
50
Abbott Road
Quandt Road
Approximately ½ mile east of
Quandt Road (city limit)
50
Adams Street
Stolley Park Road
Anna Street
30
Airport Road
¼ mile west of Sky Park Road
(west city limits)
Sky Park Road
55
Airport Road
Shady Bend Road
Approximately ½ mile east of Shady
Bend Road (east city limits)
50
Anna Street
Blaine Street
Locust Street
30
Bismark Road
Vine Street
Stuhr Road
30
Bismark Road
Stuhr Road
400 feet east of Stuhr Road (city
limit)
45
Blaine Street
U.S. Highway 34
Stolley Park Road
35
Broadwell Avenue
Anna Street
Prospect Avenue
30
Broadwell Avenue
Prospect Street
Nebraska Highway 2 (city route)
35
Broadwell Avenue
Nebraska Highway 2 (city route)
¼ mile north of Roberts Street (north
city limits)
45
Capital Avenue
Engleman Road
North Road
35
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Capital Avenue
North Road
Carleton Avenue
45
STREET FROM TO LIMIT
Capital Avenue
Carleton Avenue
St Paul Road NE Central Railroad
Tracks (approximately 1,740 feet
east of St Paul Road)
35
Capital Avenue
St. Paul Road NE Central
Railroad Tracks (approximately
1,740 feet east of St Paul Road)
Sky Park Road
45
Capital Avenue
Sky Park Road
½ mile east of Sky Park Road (city
limits)
50
Cherry Street
Bismark Road
Sutherland Street
30
Concord Street
Diers Avenue
370 feet north of Diers Avenue
30
Custer Avenue
Old Lincoln Highway/
Old Potash Highway
Capital Avenue
30
Diers Avenue
Old Potash Highway
Capital Avenue
30
Eddy Street
Fourth Street
State Street
30
Engleman Road
Husker Highway
400 feet north of North Lane
45
Engleman Road
200 feet south of Lariat Lane
Capital Avenue
45
Engleman Road
Capital Avenue
1,000 feet north of Michigan Avenue
40
Faidley Avenue
U.S. Highway 281
Webb Road
35
Faidley Avenue
Webb Road
Custer Avenue
30
Fonner Park Road
South Locust Street
Stuhr Road
35
Fourth Street
Sycamore Street
Plum Street
25
Fourth Street
Plum Street
Beal Street
30
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Fourth Street
Beal Street
Taft Street
35
Fourth Street
Taft Street
Seventh Street
45
STREET FROM TO LIMIT
Gold Core Road
Wildwood Drive
Schimmer Drive
40
Husker Highway
U.S. Highway 30
Schroeder Avenue
50
Husker Highway
Schroeder Avenue
¼ mile east of North Road (city
limits)
40
Husker Highway
Prairieview Street
U.S. Highway 281
40
Independence
Avenue
Capital Avenue
Nebraska Highway 2
35
Juergen Road
Wildwood Drive
Schimmer Drive
30
Locust Street
Wood River Floodway (south
city limits)
U.S. Highway 34
45
Locust Street
U.S. Highway 34
Stagecoach Road
40
Locust Street
Stagecoach Road
Stolley Park Road
35
Locust Street
Stolley Park Road
Charles Street
30
Locust Street
Charles Street
First Street
25
Nebraska Highway
2
½ mile west of Independence
Avenue (west city limits)
1,200 feet west of Diers Avenue
55
Nebraska Highway
2
1,200 feet west of Diers Avenue
100 feet west of O’Flannagan Street
50
Nebraska Highway
2 – City Route
100 feet west of O’Flannagan
Street
Broadwell Avenue
50
North Road
Husker Highway
Stolley Park Road
35
North Road
Old Highway 30
U.S. Highway 30
35
- 4 -
North Road
U.S. Highway 30
Old Potash Highway
45
North Road
Old Potash Highway
Nebraska Highway 2
40
- 5 -
STREET FROM TO LIMIT
Old Lincoln
Highway
Garfield Street
Broadwell Avenue
30
Old Highway 30
West intersection with U.S.
Highway 30
Webb Rod
45
Old Highway 30
Webb Road
East intersection with U.S. Highway
30
35
Old Potash
Highway
540 feet west of Arapahoe
Avenue (west city limits)
Kaufman Avenue
45
Old Potash
Highway
Kaufman Avenue
Custer Avenue
35
Quandt Road
Abbott Road
¼ mile north of Abbott Road
50
Schimmer Drive
½ mile west of U.S. Highway
281 (west city limits)
230 feet east of Scheel Road (east
city limits)
40
Second Street
Webb Road
Ada Street
35
Seedling Mile Road
½ mile west of Museum Drive
Shady Bend Road
35
Seedling Mile Road
Shady Bend Road
Approximately ¼ mile east of Shady
Bend Road (east city limits)
45
Shady Bend Road
Arabian Circle (city limits)
Bronco Road (city limits)
45
Shady Bend Road
Approximately ½ mile north of
Bismark Road (city limits)
880 feet south of Gregory Avenue
(city limits)
45
Shady Bend Road
231 feet south of Gregory
Avenue (city limits)
300 feet north of Shady Bend Way
(city limits)
35
Shady Bend Road
350 feet north of U.S. Highway
30 (city limits)
Union Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way
(city limits)
35
Shady Bend Road
1,910 feet north of Capital
Avenue
Airport Road
55
- 6 -
Sky Park Road
Seventh Street
Capital Avenue
45
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STREET FROM TO LIMIT
Sky Park Road
Capital Avenue
Twin Star Lane
55
Sky Park Road
Twin Star Lane
Gulf Stream Drive
45
Sky Park Road
Gulf Stream Drive
White Cloud Road
55
State Street
North Road
Ebony Lane
45
State Street
Ebony Lane
U.S. Highway 281
35
Stolley Park Road
920 feet west of Freedom Drive
(west city limits)
U.S. Highway 30
50
Stolley Park Road
U.S. Highway 30
North Road
45
Stolley Park Road
North Road
U.S. Highway 281
45
Stolley Park Road
U.S. Highway 281
Locust Street Fonner Park /
Heartland Events Center Entrance
(approximately ½ mile east of Locust
Street)
35
Stolley Park Road
Locust Street Fonner Park /
Heartland Events Center
Entrance (approximately ½ mile
east of Locust Street)
Stuhr Road
45
Stuhr Road
270 feet south of the north
intersection with Stolley Park
Road (south city limits)
Fonner Park Road
5545
Stuhr Road
Fonner Park Road
U.S. Highway 30
35
Sycamore Street
Fourth Street
Capital Avenue
30
Thirteenth Street
910 feet west of Branding Iron
Lane (west city limits)
Cedar Ridge Court
45
Thirteenth Street
Cedar Ridge Court
U.S. Highway 281
35
- 8 -
U.S. Highway 30 Husker Highway Johnstown Road 55
- 9 -
STREET FROM TO LIMIT
U.S. Highway 30
Johnstown Road
East Intersection with Old Highway
30
45
U.S. Highway 30
East Intersection with Old
Highway 30
Grant Street
35
U.S. Highway 30
(2nd Street)
Grant Street
Broadwell Avenue
35
U.S. Highway 30
(2nd Street)
Broadwell Avenue
Greenwich Street
30
U.S. Highway 30
(eastbound) /
Greenwich Street
Second Street
First Street
30
U.S. Highway 30
(1st Street and 2nd
Street)
Greenwich Street
Eddy Street
30
U.S. Highway 30
(1ST Street and 2nd
Street)
Eddy Street
Sycamore Street
25
U.S. Highway 30
(1st Street and 2nd
Street)
Sycamore Street
1,500 feet west of Willow Street
35
U.S. Highway 30
1,500 feet west of Willow Street
2,500 feet west of Shady Bend Road
45
U.S. Highway 30
2,500 feet west of Shady Bend
Road
270 feet west of Shady Bend Road
(east city limits)
50
U.S. Highway 34
(Husker Highway)
U.S. Highway 281
Wortman Drive (city limits)
45
U.S. Highway 34
(Husker Highway)
Wortman Drive (Begin NDOR
jurisdiction)
Blaine Street
50
- 10 -
STREET FROM TO LIMIT
U.S. Highway 34
(Husker Highway)
Blaine Street
Approximately ½ mile west of
Locust Street (city limits) (End of
NDOR jurisdiction)
50
U.S. Highway 34
(Husker Highway)
Approximately ½ mile west of
Locust Street (city limits)
Approximately ¼ mile west of
Locust Street (DeAnn Road)
50
U.S. Highway 34
(Husker Highway)
Approximately ¼ mile west of
Locust Street (DeAnn Road)
¼ mile east of Locust Street (east
city limits)
45
U.S. Highway
34/281
Milepost No. 228.91 (1/4 mile
south of Wildwood Drive)
Milepost No. 231.16 (Husker
Highway)
55
U.S. Highway 281
Milepost No. 67.6 (Husker
Highway)
Milepost No. 68.1 (south
intersection with Webb Road)
55
U.S. Highway 281
Milepost No. 68.1 (south
intersection with Webb Road)
Milepost 68.9 (UPRR and Old Hwy
30 Overpass)
Milepost No. 72 (NE Highway 2)
50
U.S. Highway 281
Milepost No. 68.9 (UPRR and
Old Hwy 30 Overpass)
Milepost No. 72 (NE Highway 2)
45
Walnut Street
Charles Street
First Street
30
Webb Road
South Intersection with U.S.
Highway 281
Nebraska Highway 2 (city route)
35
Webb Road
Nebraska Highway 2 – city route
1,410 feet north of Nebraska
Highway 2 – city route (city limits)
40
Webb Road
900 feet south of the north
intersection with U.S. Highway
281 (city limits)
240 feet south of the north
intersection with U.S. Highway 281
(city limits)
40
White Cloud Road
Sky Park Road
2,060 feet east of Sky Park Road
(city limits)
50
Wildwood Drive
380 feet west of Elk Drive (west
city limits)
610 feet east of Gold Core Drive
(east city limits)
45
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- 12 -
OTHER SPEED ZONES:
The speed limit for all alleys within the downtown Congested Parking Area as defined in Section 13-17 of
the Grand Island City Code shall be 10 miles per hour.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution supercedes any and all other
resolutions establishing or amending speed limits for the City of Grand Island.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 22, 2009.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I2
#2010-172 - Approving Resolution to Allow Temporary Closure of
College Street From Custer Avenue to Lafayette Avenue
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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: June 22, 2010
Subject: Approving Resolution to Allow Temporary Closure of
College Street From Custer Avenue to Lafayette Avenue
Item #’s: I-2
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
At the February 2, 2010 Study Session the City Council discussed the closure of College
Street through the Grand Island Senior High campus. In order to complete a traffic
impact study, the school administration requested a temporary closure of College Street
from Custer Avenue to Lafayette Avenue. Olsson Associates was hired by the school
system to perform the study. The item was on the agenda for the April 20, 2010 city
council meeting where the Grand Island Public Schools Administration requested that the
request for a temporary closure for a traffic study be postponed to fall of 2010.
Discussion
The first phase of the traffic study was completed on April 6, 2010 for the morning &
afternoon/evening peak times with traffic flow observations made and vehicle counts
recorded.
The proposed temporary closure would be for approximately 5 weeks in the fall of 2010
and be scheduled around school and community activities. During this timeframe the next
traffic & intersection counts with traffic observations would be made. Impacts to traffic
and public safety response will be monitored during the temporary closure with
mitigation measures implemented as needed. Representatives from the school system and
Olsson Associates will present details of the traffic study to the Council after the
temporary closure and the completion of the traffic impact study. Exhibits from Olsson
Associates regarding the traffic impact study are attached.
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 actio n on the issue
Recommendation
Public Works Administration recommends that the Council approve the temporary
closure of College Street from Custer Avenue to Lafayette Avenue to conduct a traffic
impact study.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the temporary closure of College Street from Custer Avenue to
Lafayette Avenue to conduct a traffic impact study.
College Street Traffic Impact Study
Traffic Study Pre-Closure Data Collection•Peak Hour Street & Intersection Counts–AM and PM Peak Hour Turning Movements–Associate with School arrival/dismissal•Nine Intersections•Nine Intersections•Intersection Documentation–Geometry–Turn Lane Storage lengths–Photo Inventory
Traffic StudyExisting Conditions Analysis•Review Traffic Counts•Study Intersection Geometry•Review Traffic Signal Timing
Traffic StudySite Characteristics•Use current Site Plan•Consider Trip Generation–Existing Buildings–Future Planning –Future Planning
Traffic StudyPost-Closure Data Collection•Allow Travelling public time to Adjust Driving Routes/Patterns•Peak Hour Street & Intersection Counts–AM and PM Peak Hour Turning Movements–AM and PM Peak Hour Turning Movements–Associate with School arrival/dismissal•9 Intersections
Traffic StudyPost Redevelopment Traffic Volumes•Comparisons of pre- and post- Closure Traffic Counts•Adjust High School Traffic for redevelopment•Assist in Planning for Development of Future •Assist in Planning for Development of Future Parking and Building needs
Traffic StudyCapacity/Operations Analysis•Capacity Analysis for Post-redevelopment volumes•Identify Areas of Concern•Evaluate Traffic Signals using MUTCD•Evaluate Traffic Signals using MUTCD
Traffic StudyDevelop Recommendations•Recommendations to Mitigate any Negative Impacts•Purpose of Recommendation will be to Provide Acceptable Traffic Operations at Study Provide Acceptable Traffic Operations at Study Intersections Including–Traffic Control–Intersection Geometrics–Roadway Widening Recommendations
Traffic StudyDocumentation•Final Report•Reviewed by GIPS and City
QuestionsQuestions
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 18, 2010 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2010-172
WHEREAS, at the February 2, 2010 Study Session City Council discussed the closure of
College Street from Custer Avenue to Lafayette Avenue, through the Grand Island Senior High campus;
and
WHEREAS, school administration has requested a temporary closure of College Street
from Custer Avenue to Lafayette Avenue to complete a traffic study; and
WHEREAS, Olsson Associates has been hired by the school system to complete such
traffic study; and
WHEREAS, the temporary closure will begin on September 12, 2010 and could extend to
October 15, 2010; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the temporary closure of College Street from
Custer Avenue to Lafayette Avenue for traffic study, from September 12, 2010 to October 15, 2010 is
hereby approved.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 22, 2010.
_______________________________________
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of June 9, 2010
through June 22, 2010
The Claims for the period of June 9, 2010 through June 22, 2010 for a total amount of
$4,102,591.11. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown
City of Grand Island City Council
Item J2
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of June 9, 2010
through June 22, 2010 for the Veterans Athletic Field Complex
The Claims for the Veterans Athletic Field Complex for the period of June 9, 2010 through
June 22, 2010 for the following requisitions.
#20 $205.82
A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown
City of Grand Island City Council
Item J3
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of June 9, 2010
through June 22, 2010 for the State Fair Recreation Building
The Claims for the Period of June 9, 2010 through June 22, 2010 for the State Fair
Recreational Building for the following requisitions:
#21 $360,000.00
A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mary Lou Brown
City of Grand Island City Council
Item X1
Discussion Concerning IBEW - Service/Clerical Labor Contract
The City Council may vote to go into Executive Session as required by State law to discuss
IBEW - Service/Clerical Labor Contract for the protection of the public interest.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Jeff Pederson
City of Grand Island City Council