02-25-2014 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Council Session Agenda
City Council:
Linna Dee Donaldson
John Gericke
Peg Gilbert
Chuck Haase
Julie Hehnke
Kent Mann
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
Mary Lou Brown
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street
City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 25, 2014
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 - Father Todd Philipsen, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 518
West State Street
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.
C - PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
C-1 Proclamation “Habitat for Humanity – Build a Dream Day” February 28, 2014
C-2 Recognition of Crane Trust Nature Center
E - PUBLIC HEARINGS
E-1 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1011 Claude Road - Morrison
Enterprises, LLC
E-2 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement in Vlach Subdivision (Vlach
Properties, LLC)
City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 25, 2014
G - CONSENT AGENDA
G-1 Approving Minutes of February 11, 2014 City Council Regular Meeting
G-2 Approving Minutes of February 18, 2014 City Council Study Session
G-3 Approving Appointments of Councilmembers Kent Mann and Chuck Haase to the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board
G-4 Approving Appointment of Councilmember Mike Paulick to the Building Code
Advisory Board
G-5 Approving Request for Liquor Manager Designation for Jeff Deline, 3721 West Capital
Avenue, Apt. A301 with Ruby Tuesday, 3429 West 13th Street
G-6 #2014-29 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1011 Claude Road - Morrison
Enterprises, LLC
G-7 #2014-30 - Approving Bid Award - Mark V HMI Upgrades at Platte Generating Station,
Fall of 2014
G-8 #2014-31 - Approving Bid Award - Burdick Pump Station High Service Pump #2
Recondition
G-9 #2014-32 - Approving Change Order #1 - Utility Management System - Mainsaver
Software
G-10 #2014-33 - Approving Agreement with Olsson Associates for Construction Engineering
Services for the Various Locations in Grand Island (Resurfacing) Project
G-11 #2014-34 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement in Vlach Subdivision (Vlach
Properties, LLC)
G-12 #2014-35 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for Street Improvement
District No. 1260; Webb Road (Vlach Properties, LLC)
G-13 #2014-36 - Approving Contract for Soft Drink Service for Aquatic Facilities
I - RESOLUTIONS
I-1 #2014-37 - Consideration of Approving Change Order #1 - Air Quality Control System
(AQCS) at Platte Generating Station, AMEC
I-2 #2014-38 - Consideration of Approving Coal Supply for Platte Generating Station -
87,000 Tons for 2014 and 335,000 Tons for 2015
I-3 #2014-39 - Consideration of Approving Applications for Civic and Community Center
Financing Fund Grant
J - PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
J-1 Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of February 12, 2014 through February 25,
2014
City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 25, 2014
X - OTHER ITEMS
X-1 Strategy Session with Respect to Pending Litigation
X-2 Strategy Session with Respect to Labor Negotiations with IBEW Local 1597 and
Utilities, Wastewater, Finance, and Service Clerical