10-18-2022 City Council Study Session Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Study Session Agenda
City Council:
Jason Conley
Michelle Fitzke
Bethany Guzinski
Chuck Haase
Maggie Mendoza
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Justin Scott
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Roger G. Steele
City Administrator:
Jerry Janulewicz
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 18, 2022
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 18, 2022
Study Session
Item -1
Presentation on Veteran’s Home Cemetery Headstone
Straightening Project Update
Staff Contact: Todd McCoy
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting:October 18, 2022
Subject:Veteran’s Home Cemetery Headstone Straightening
Project Update
Presenter(s):Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
The City has hired Wegner Monument Company from Central City in the amount of
$27,820.00 to straighten and reset 69 markers at the Veteran’s Home Cemetery. A new
concrete base will be poured for each marker to be fixed. Five large markers and sixty-
four small white markers will be straightened. This project is being funded from
Veteran’s property farm lease income.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Study Session
Item -2
Presentation on Water Park Master Plan Study
Staff Contact: Todd McCoy
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C I T Y C O U N C I L M E E T I N G
I s l a n d O a s i s W a t e r P a r k
C om p re h en si v e F a ci lit y Eva l u a t i on a n d M ast e r Pl a n
O c t o b e r 1 8 , 2 0 2 2
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A g enda
M a r k e t a n a l y s i s & p u b l i c i n p u t
P r o j e c t b a c k g r o u n d
I m p r o v e m e n t o p t i o n s
B u s i n e s s p l a n
R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s
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Project Backgroun d
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Understand current operating
conditions, develop opportunities
that will serve the community,
and develop options that
increase operational efficiency.
Purpo s e
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Existing facility assessment
Market analysis
Aquatic trends
Public input
Facility programming/planning
Concept development and costs
Operating projections
Final report
Study Compone n ts
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Existing facility assessment
Market analysis
Aquatic trends
Public input
Facility programming/planning
Concept development and costs
Operating projections
Final report
Study Compone n ts
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D E C R E A S I N G
A T T E N D A N C E &
R E V E N U E
G O O D C O N D I T I O N
W I T H O N G O I N G
M A I N T E N A N C E
(T Y P I C A L O F I T 'S A G E )
M A R K E T
C O M P E T I T I O N &
I N T E R E S T I N N E W
A M E N I T I E S
H I R I N G
L I F E G U A R D S I S A
C H A L L E N G E
Where You're At Now
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Mar k et Ana lys i s &
Public Input
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Mark et Com petition
1 splashpad (GI)
3 wading pools (GI)
1 indoor pool (GI YMCA)
6 outdoor pools:
Lincoln Pool, Wood River, Aurora, Cairo, Capital
Heights Swim Club, Riverside Golf Club
Hastings, Aurora, Central City, York, St. Paul, Cairo,
and others
11 facilities in market area (20-mile radius)
Outside market area:
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Benc h marki ng
S.F. Per Capita Expense Per
S.F.
Revenue Per
S.F. Cost Recovery Attendance
per Capita
Average of
benchmarked
facilities
.60 s.f.$23 / s.f.$21 / s.f.92%2
Current Island
Oasis
(2-to-3-year
average)
.63 s.f.
(IO Only)
.80 s.f.
(total)
$17 / s.f.$11 / s.f.65%.72
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Publ ic Inp u t
June 15 @ Island Oasis
August 4 @ City Hall
June 1 - June 25
489 completed (exceeded goal)
Public Meetings
Online Survey
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Aquacourt Water Park Wood River Aquatic Center Aurora Aquatic Center
Pawnee PlungeCentral City Aquatic Center
Grand Island YMCA
Riverside Golf Club
Capital Heights Swim Club
Others:
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Very Good & Good Neutral Poor & Very Poor
50
40
30
20
10
0
Overall Satisfacti o n of I s land Oasis
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F a c i l t i y l a c k s a m e n i t i e s
3 9 %
U s e o u t d o o r p o o l s
o u t s i d e o f G r a n d I s l a n d
3 2 %
S a f e t y c o n c e r n s
2 0 %
F a c i l i t y d o e s n o t m e e t t h e
n e e d s o f m y h o u s e h o l d
1 5 %
Reasons Don't Visit Isl and Oasis
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Fun features Cost to use Classes Fits with area Cost recovery
5
4
3
2
1
0
Important Consi derations
.7 8 .7 0
W e i g h t e d S c o r e
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Impo r ta n t A me n ities
Kids Area Lazy River
Active Features Open Swim Space
Large Waterslides
.7 7
.4 3.7 4.7 5
W e i g h t e d S c o r e
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Impo r ta n t A me n ities
Shade Splashpad Wave Pool
Lap Lanes
.6 8
.3 3.6 2.7 3
W e i g h t e d S c o r e
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C o n tinue to O ffer Sand?
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P rograms of Interest
Lap Swimming
Dive team/programs
Pool rentals/parties
Special programs
Senior programs
Swim lessons
Water fitness
Toddler/baby swim
Adult hours
88%
88%
87%
83%
82%
76%
67%
58%
46%
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Sum mary
Support for Island Oasis
Modify with new features &
programs
Lazy river, wave pool, slides, deep
water, diving, kids spaces popular
Maintain affordability
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Impro vement Options
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Imp rovements
I m m e d i a t e B a s i c E n h a n c e d &
S i g n i f i c a n t
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Immediate
Magnitude of Cost: $163,000 - $195,000
2 0 2 3
P R I O R T O T H E S E A S O N
Paint portion of zero-depth
Safety barrier on wave pool
Replace backwash valve controls
Add emergency stops for waterslides
Replace aged flow meters & pressure gauges
Replace platform on speed slide tower
Add ADA chair lifts
Replace grates (VGBA)
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Ba sic
Magnitude of Cost: $2.2 - $2.7 Million
2 0 Y e a r sFOR T H E N E X T
Replace filters, pumps, strainers, etc.
Increase backwash tank capacity
Cover chemicals
Concrete deck repair & replacement
Repair cracks & paint lazy river
Replace speed slide tower railings
Remove sand areas
Replace concession stand equipment
Other repairs around the facility
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E n h anc ed & Sig n ifi ca n tNew
& F u n
Focus on positive user experience
Right mix of amenities
Create space for young kids & families
Increase opportunities for programs
Maximize revenue potential
Continue to offer affordable pricing options
Offer longer-season amenities
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E n h anc ed & Sig n ifi ca n t
Magnitude of Cost:
$12 - $17.5 Million
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B usiness Plan
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Programs
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Schedule
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Fe es
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Fe es
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Revenue: $450,000 - $620,000
Cost Recovery:80% - 100+%
Attendance:80,000 - 100,000 annually
Expenditures:$520,000 - $670,000
Proje cted Performa nce
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Re commenda t i ons
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Make improvements to
continue to operate for
the next 20 years.
Increase interest and
participation by enhancing
the facility with new and
updated features.
Use the business plan or
variation of it to maximize
use and cost recovery
potential
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Thank Y ou.
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