05-07-2013 City Council Special Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Special Meeting Packet
City Council:
Linna Dee Donaldson
Scott Dugan
John Gericke
Peg Gilbert
Chuck Haase
Julie Hehnke
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Bob Niemann
Mike Paulick
Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
Mary Lou Brown
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chamber - City Hall
100 East 1st Street
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Call to Order
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.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Special Meeting
Item C1
Presentation on Grand Island’s Proposal for the Central Nebraska
Veterans Home
Staff Contact: Grand Island Home for our Heroes Committee
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State’s Established Process for Central Nebraska Replacement Veterans’ HomeIndications of Interest Received – April 26Kearney, Hastings, North Platte, Grand Island2Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 5 / 25
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Process for Central Nebraska Replacement Veterans’ HomeReceipt, Evaluation and Site Selection Recommendation •Issuance of Request for Statement of Interest and Offer - April 29 •Pre-Offer Meeting - May 10 •Deadline for Receipt of Written Questions and Clarifications - May 17•Publish Responses to Written Questions and Clarifications - May 23•Statement of Interest and Offers Due - June 11 •Site Visits - June 13 and 14 4Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 7 / 25
Grand Island’s Efforts•First Comprehensive Discussions, Summer 2012•Regular Planning Meetings, October 2012•Convened by Senators Mike Gloor & Annette Dubas•Information Gathering•Interactions with Appropriations Committee re: Budget Line Item, Winter 2013•Presentation at Legislature’s Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing, March 25, 2013•Engaging Lobbyists, March 2013•Full Legislature Budget Hearing, May 7, 20135Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 8 / 25
Grand Island’s EffortsCommittee MembersMary Lou Brown, City of Grand IslandMarlan Ferguson, Economic Development CorporationJohn Gericke, Grand Island City CouncilKen Gnadt, former MayorChuck Haase, Grand Island City CouncilMargaret Hornady, former MayorCindy Johnson, Chamber of CommercePam Lancaster, Hall County Board of SupervisorsAnn Martin, Idea Bank MarketingBob McFarland, Hall County Board of SupervisorsBob Niemann, Grand Island City CouncilGary Quandt, Hall County Board of SupervisorsDon Smith, Grand Island IndependentMayor Jay Vavricek, City of Grand Island6Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 9 / 25
Basic Site Selection Criteria and Requirements Total: 1,200 PointsCATEGORY Physical Factors 200 pointsLocation Topography Physical Features Access & Circulation Vegetation Wetlands Off Site Drainage Geotechnical/Soil Conditions 7Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 10 / 25
Basic Site Selection Criteria and Requirements Total: 1,200 PointsUtilities / Infrastructure Factors 150 PointsElectrical Service and RatesWater (potable & fire protection) Service and RatesSanitary Sewer Service and RatesNatural Gas Service and RatesTelephone Service and RatesData Service and RatesCellular Reception Internet Connectivity Cable Television Service 8Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 11 / 25
Basic Site Selection Criteria and Requirements Total: 1,200 PointsCultural Factors 50 PointsPrevious History of Existing Structures on Site Adjacent Land Uses & Structures Land Use, Ownership & Control Community Crime Rate 9Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 12 / 25
Basic Site Selection Criteria and Requirements Total: 1,200 PointsEnvironmental Factors 100 PointsEnvironmental Hazards Noise Odors 10Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 13 / 25
Basic Site Selection Criteria and Requirements Total: 1,200 PointsCommunity Services 200 PointsFire/EMT Response Police/Sheriff Service Trash/Refuse Removal Services Snow Removal Services Public Transportation Proximity & Access to Specialty Care Proximity & Access to Acute Care Medical Center 11Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 14 / 25
Basic Site Selection Criteria and Requirements Total: 1,200 PointsRegulatory Factors 50 PointsZoning Capital Development/Impact Charges Off-Site Improvements Plan Review & Permitting Requirements Environmental Regulations Other Codes and Regulations12Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 15 / 25
Basic Site Selection Criteria and Requirements Total: 1,200 PointsWorkforce Factors 300 PointsWorkforce Competition Available Workforce Workforce Development 13Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 16 / 25
Basic Site Selection CriteriaTotal: 1,200 PointsWorkforce Factors 300 Points•Identify other long term care facilities within a 50 mile radius of the site, including scope of care and the range of number of employees. •Identify the number of people currently in a 50 mile radius of the site with health care provider licenses (physician, registered nurse, medical technician, licensed practical nurse, certified nurse assistant, physical therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, physician assistant, nutritionist, dietician, laboratory technician, etc). •Identify the number of people commuting to the location within a 50 mile radius of the site. 14Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 17 / 25
Basic Site Selection CriteriaTotal: 1,200 PointsWorkforce Factors 300 Points•Identify the number of graduates from institutions of higher education within a 50 mile radius of the site, with degrees, associate degrees or certificates in related health care fields. •Provide a list of the institutions of higher education or other training providers that offer education or certification programs for related health care fields. Including a description of the programs offered, the admissions process or the specialized training opportunities that would support the workforce at the site. •Provide letters of support for workforce development of employees at the site. 15Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 18 / 25
Basic Site Selection Criteria and Requirements Total: 1,200 PointsCommunity Support Factors 50 PointsFunding Availability from Community Sources Area Government Support Support of Veterans Home 16Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 19 / 25
RESOLUTION OF COUNTY SUPPORT(Outline Principles for Resolution of County Support for Veterans Home) •Positive promotion of Veterans Home services, programs, activities and initiatives. •Assist with inquiries on service lines and with applications to the State Veterans Home programs. •Recognize that the State Veterans Homes must comply with regulations and standards of care and provide support and understanding to member families regarding compliance with these regulations and standards. •Provide positive and supportive communication between Veterans programs and school and civic events. •Assist the Veterans Home with grant and donation enterprises to support the Home's long term goals and Veterans service functions. •Provide positive community relationship building programs to serve Veterans, spouses of Veterans and Gold Star parents. •Promotion in serving member burial needs. 17Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 20 / 25
Basic Site Selection Criteria and RequirementsTotal: 1,200 PointsProgram Enhancements 100 PointsSupport for Program Enhancements •Chapel: 3,600 additional square feet (SF) at estimated value of $250 per SF•Woodshop: 1,000 additional square feet (SF) at estimated value of $200 per SF•Ceramic Kiln: 1,000 additional square feet (SF) at estimated value of $200 per SF •Library: 750 additional square feet (SF) at estimated value of $230 per SF 18Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 21 / 25
Grand Island’s Long-Standing Tradition of Support19Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 22 / 25
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Cindy K. Johnson, Chamber of Commerce 382-9210, cjohnson@gichamber.comMarlan Ferguson, Economic Development Corp. 381-7500, mferguson@grandisland.org21Grand IslandSpecial Meeting - 5/7/2013Page 24 / 25
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Special Meeting
Item X1
Strategy Session with Respect to Threatened and Pending
Litigation
The City Council may hold a closed or Executive Session as permitted by Neb. Rev. Stat. Sec. 84-1410.
Closed sessions may be held for, but shall not be limited to such reasons as:
1. Protection of the public interest.
2. Needless injury to the reputation of an individual.
3. Strategy sessions with respect to
a. collective bargaining,
b. real estate purchases,
c. pending litigation, or
d. imminent or threatened litigation.
4. Discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices.
5. For the Community Trust created under Sec. 81-1801.02, discussion regarding the amounts to be
paid to individuals who have suffered from a tragedy of violence or natural disaster.
Staff Contact: Robert Sivick
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