10-16-2018 City Council Study Session Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Study Session Packet
City Council:
Linna Dee Donaldson
Michelle Fitzke
Chuck Haase
Julie Hehnke
Jeremy Jones
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Roger Steele
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Jeremy L. Jensen
City Administrator:
Marlan Ferguson
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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, October 16, 2018
Study Session
Item -1
Introduction – “The Diamond of the Island”
Staff Contact: Mayor Jeremy Jensen
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Food and Beverage Occupation Tax - As Received Basis*Actual FY2013-2014Actual FY2014-2015Change fromPrevious YRActual FY2015-2016Change fromPrevious YRActual FY2016-2017Change fromPrevious YRActual FY2017-2018Change fromPrevious YROctober126,792.34 134,701.66 6.24% 129,020.52 -4.22% 190,964.23 48.01% 186,606.85 -2.28%November107,279.78 94,645.52 -11.78% 107,234.83 13.30% 179,240.56 67.15% 191,946.97 7.09%December128,353.71 146,485.22 14.13% 141,486.71 -3.41% 164,568.71 16.31% 168,050.34 2.12%January127,851.56 120,807.22 -5.51% 133,807.58 10.76% 187,718.82 40.29% 206,066.75 9.77%February106,413.19 109,524.05 2.92% 205,365.64 87.51% 154,074.55 -24.98% 157,965.35 2.53%March113,335.63 152,541.44 34.59% 147,802.65 -3.11% 168,087.66 13.72% 173,549.58 3.25%April126,573.61 129,539.97 2.34% 162,503.45 25.45% 197,618.93 21.61% 210,944.44 6.74%May119,608.57 126,771.55 5.99% 214,430.97 69.15% 183,478.07 -14.43% 206,202.77 @12.39%June136,786.00 157,883.23 15.42% 133,374.71 -15.52% 187,008.76 40.21% 205,246.34 9.75%July131,644.04 149,088.88 13.25% 157,130.94 5.39% 202,172.43 28.66% 210,139.70 3.94%August134,079.05 126,500.69 -5.65% 189,181.36 49.55% 192,971.26 2.00% 207,974.48 7.77%September136,673.99 160,317.37 17.30% 227,637.64 41.99% 219,854.06 -3.42% 205,097.00 -6.71%Total Receipts1,495,391.47 1,608,806.80 1,948,977.00 2,227,758.04 2,329,790.57 Year to Date (YTD) Total1,495,391.47 1,608,806.80 7.58% 1,948,977.00 21.14% 2,227,758.04 14.30% 2,329,790.57 4.58%YTD Percent Collected100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 111.39% of Budget 110.94% of Budget@Just over $22,000 was from multiple year collection judgement2017 Budget 2,000,000 2018 Budget 2,100,000 * Receipts lag the actual collection by one month. For example, January receipts are based on December sales.Grand IslandStudy Session - 10/16/2018Page 4 / 7
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Study Session
Item -2
Presentation on the Nebraska State Fair
Executive Director Lori Cox with the Nebraska State Fair will make a presentation on future plans for
the Nebraska State Fair.
Staff Contact: Lori Cox, Executive Director
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Study Session
Item -3
Presentation on Grow Grand Island
Grow Grand Island Chairman Tonja Brown will give an update on Grow Grand Island activities.
Staff Contact: Tonja Brown
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Study Session
Item -4
Presentation on the Heartland Events Center
CEO Bruce Swihart with Fonner Park will give a presentation on the Heartland Events Center.
Staff Contact: Bruce Swihart
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