07-10-2013 Regional Planning Regular Meeting Packet
Hall County Regional
Planning Commission
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Regular Meeting Packet
Commission Members:
John Amick Hall County
Karen Bredthauer Grand Island Vice Chairperson
Julie Connelly Grand Island
Scott Eriksen Grand Island
Mark Haskins Hall County
Bill Hayes Doniphan
Dennis McCarty Grand Island
Jaye Monter Cairo
Pat O’Neill Hall County Chairperson
Deb Reynolds Hall County
Leslie Ruge Alda Secretary
Don Snodgrass Wood River
Regional Planning Director: Chad Nabity
Technician:
Edwin Maslonka
Secretary:
Rose Woods
6:00 PM
City Hall
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Call to Order
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.
DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION
This is an opportunity for the Director to comment on current events, activities, and issues of interest to
the commission.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA AND NOTICE OF MEETING
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers — Grand Island
1. Call to Order.
This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State
of Nebraska. The requirements for an open meeting are posted on the
wall in this room and anyone who would like to find out what those are
is welcome to read through them.
2. Minutes of June 5, 2013.
3.Request Time to Speak.
4.Council Referral – Concerning the formation of a new business improvement
district, South Locust BID 2013 to replace BID 7. (C-17-2013GI)
5. Council Referral – Concerning the formation of a new business improvement
district, Second Street BID 2013 to replace BID 6. (C-18-2013GI)
6.Council Referral – Concerning the formation of a new business improvement
district, Fonner Park BID 2013 to replace BID 4 & South Locust BID 2013.
(C-19-2013GI)
Consent Agenda
7.Preliminary Plat - Northview 9th Subdivision – located south of US Hwy 2
and east of Idaho Ave., in the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Consisting of 10 Lots and 2.77 acres.
Final Plat – Northview 9th Subdivision – located south of
US Hwy 2 and east of Idaho Ave., in the City of Grand
Island, in Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of 10 Lots and
2.77 acres.
8.Final Plat – Horizon View Subdivision – located south of Lepin Rd., and
east of 70th Rd., in Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of (1 Lot) and 3 acres.
9.Final Plat – Bond Subdivision – located west of Dodd Street and north of
Green Street in the City of Wood River, Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of
(1 Lot) and .295 acres.
10. Budget and Fees – 2013-2014 Budget review.
11. Planning Director’s Report
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12. Next Meeting August 7, 2013
13. Adjourn
PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is open to the public, and a current agenda is on file at the office of the
Regional Planning Commission, located on the second floor of City Hall in Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF HALL COUNTY, GRAND ISLAND,
WOOD RIVER AND THE VILLAGES OF ALDA, CAIRO, AND DONIPHAN,
NEBRASKA
Minutes
for
June 5, 2013
The meeting of the Regional Planning Commission was held Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in the
Community Meeting Room - City Hall – Grand Island, Nebraska. Notice of this meeting
appeared in the "Grand Island Independent" May 25, 2013.
Present:Leslie Ruge Dennis McCarty
Pat O’Neill Bill Hayes
Don Snodgrass Deb Reynolds
Karen Bredthauer John Amick
Mark Haskins Scott Eriksen
Absent: Jaye Monter, Julie Connelly
Other:
Staff:Chad Nabity, Rose Rhoads
Press:
1.Call to order.
Chairman O’Neill called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
O’Neill stated that this was a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws
of the State of Nebraska. He noted that the requirements for an open meeting
were posted on the wall in the room and easily accessible to anyone who may be
interested in reading them.
2. Minutes of May 1, 2013 meeting.
A motion was made by Ruge to approve the meeting minutes and seconded by
McCarty to approve the Minutes of the May 1, 2013 meeting as mailed.
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The motion carried with 10 members present and 7 voting in favor (McCarty,
Reynolds, O’Neill, Ruge, Hayes, Bredthauer and Snodgrass) and 3 members
present abstaining (Amick, Haskins, Eriksen).
3.Request Time to Speak.
Ray O’Connor, 611 Fleetwood, Grand Island, EW Skala, 323 Mallard Lane #5,
Rick Russell, 123 Webb Rd, Grand Island #11.
4.Public Hearing – Concerning a Redevelopment Plan for an area known as
Redevelopment Area No. 11 in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. The property is
located south of Capital Ave., between Broadwell Ave. and Wheeler Ave. in Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, Resolution # 2013-05. (C-14-2013GI)
O’Neill opened the Public Hearing.
Nabity explained Pridon LLC has won the right to construct housing for homeless or
near-homeless veterans on property immediately north of the Veteran’s Medical Center.
The developer will build 78 units of housing at his site beginning with one building of
26 units and a second building for support services on the property. The developer is
seeking Tax Increment Financing to offset the cost of utility extension, site preparation,
engineering, architectural fees and interest associated with those expenses.
O’Neill closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Eriksen and seconded by Amick to approve the
Redevelopment Plan for an area known as Redevelopment Area No. 11 and
Resolution #2013-05.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present and 10
voting in favor (McCarty, Amick, O’Neill, Ruge, Hayes, Reynolds, Haskins,
Bredthauer, Eriksen and Snodgrass) and no one voting against.
5.Public Hearing – Concerning a Redevelopment Plan for an area known as
Redevelopment Area No. 12 in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. The property is
located south of Old Potash Hwy., east of Engleman Rd., and west of North Road, in
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, Resolution # 2013-06. (C-15-2013GI)
O’Neill opened the Public Hearing.
Nabity explained, Guarantee Group LLC is proposing to acquire substantial
portions of the property either platted as or intended to be platted as the Copper
Creek Subdivision in the NW ¼ 23-11-10, and is going to extend and complete
sewer, waste water and storm water utilities, prepare the site, extend and complete
the streets and sidewalks, and build approximately 620 single family homes on this
site at rate of between 15 and 30 homes per year. The developer is seeking Tax
Increment Financing to offset the cost of acquisition of the property, utility
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extension, site preparation, the installation of streets and the interest associated with
these portions of the project.
O’Neill closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Hayes and seconded by Bredthauer to approve the
Redevelopment Plan for an area known as Redevelopment Area No. 12 and
Resolution #2013-06.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present and 10
voting in favor (McCarty, Amick, O’Neill, Ruge, Hayes, Reynolds, Haskins,
Bredthauer, Eriksen and Snodgrass) and no one voting against.
6.Council Referral – Concerning the formation of a new business improvement district
in and around the Downtown Grand Island to replace BID 8. (C-16-2013GI)
Marco Floreani, Community Development Administrator, requested the Council
referral to replace BID 8 with BID 13 that is set to expire later this year.
A motion was made by Reynolds and seconded by Bredthauer to approve the
Council Referral for the creation of BID 13.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present and 10
voting in favor (McCarty, Amick, O’Neill, Ruge, Hayes, Reynolds, Haskins,
Bredthauer, Eriksen and Snodgrass) and no one voting against.
Consent Agenda
7.Final Plat - Sterling Estates Third Subdivision – located south of Capital Avenue
and west of US Hwy 281, in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of 1.40
acres and 8 Lots.
8.Final Plat - Sterling Estates Fourth Subdivision – located south of Capital Avenue
and west of US Hwy 281, in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of 5.01
acres and 24 Lots.
9.Final Plat – A & A Woit Subdivision – located north of Schimmer Drive and west of
90th Road, in Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of 2.06 acres and 1 lot.
10.Final Plat – Boroff Subdivision – located north of Old Potash and west of Bluff
Center Road, in Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of 5.122 acres and 1 lot.
A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by McCarty to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 10 members present and 10
voting in favor (McCarty, Amick, Eriksen, Haskins, O’Neill, Ruge, Hayes, Reynolds,
Bredthauer and Snodgrass) and no one voting against.
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11.Hazard Mitigation Plan – Jon Rosenlund presented the Hazard Mitigation Process.
12.Planning Director’s Report
13.Next Meeting July 10, 2013
14. Adjourn
Chairman Pat O’Neill adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
___________________________________________
Leslie Ruge, Secretary
By Rose Rhoads
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Regular Meeting
Item M1
Preliminary & Final Plat Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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June 24, 2013
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Preliminary & Final Plat – Northview Ninth Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a preliminary and final plat of Northview Ninth Subdivision,
located in the City of Grand Island, in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 10 lots on a tract of land in part of the East Half of
the Northeast Quarter (E1/2 NE1/4) of Section Two (2), Township Eleven (11)
North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island Hall County,
Nebraska, said tract containing 2.77 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on July 10, 2013 in the
Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: City Clerk
City Attorney
City Public Works
City Building Department
City Utilities
Manager of Postal Operations
Olsson Associates
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Regular Meeting
Item M2
Final Plats
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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June 24, 2013
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Horizon View Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is herewith
submitted a final plat of Horizon View Subdivision, in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 1 lot on a tract of land in the East Half of the NW1/4
Section 20, Township 9 North, Range 10 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian in Hall County,
Nebraska, said tract containing 3.00 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this final plat at
the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on July 10, 2013 in the Council Chambers
located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: Hall County Clerk
Hall County Attorney
Hall County Public Works
Hall County Zoning Department
Manager of Postal Operations
Ripp Land Surveying
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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June 24, 2013
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Bond Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is herewith
submitted a final plat of Bond Subdivision, in Wood River, Hall County, Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 1 lot, a Replat of Lot 1, Thelen Subdivision, First Addition
to the City of Wood River and a Tract of Land in Part of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of
Section Nineteen (19), Township Ten (10) North, Range Eleven (11) West of the Sixth P.M.,
in Hall County, Nebraska, said tract containing .295 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this final plat at
the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on July 10, 2013 in the Council Chambers
located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: City Clerk
City Attorney
City Public Works
City Building Department
City Utilities
Olsson Associates
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Regular Meeting
Item N1
Budget
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Date: June 7, 2013
To: Hall County Board of Supervisors
From: Chad Nabity, Planning Director
Re: 2013-2014 Budget and Fees
Enclosed you will find the budget for the Hall County Regional Planning Commission. The budget
submitted this year assumes the three positions in the Planning Department will be funded as follows:
Position Planning %CRA %Utilities %Building %Total
Director 80%20%100%
Secretary 70%20%10%1 100%
Technician 62%38%100%
The Regional Planning Department has had a history of cooperation with other city departments and
agencies for funding since 1990 when the budget was amended to transfer the planning technician
position to the Grand Island Utilities Department for 10 pay periods every year. This has been a
beneficial partnership that has kept the costs of maintaining the planning department lower than it
would have been without the partnership and increased the efficiency and communication between the
utilities department and the planning department. The partnership with the CRA was formed in 2005
and has resulted in increased efficiency and effectiveness for both agencies. The funding from the
Grand Island Building Department may be extended into the 2013-14 fiscal year. The Building
Department had planned to fill their vacant position in the latter part of the 2011-12 fiscal year but the
position is not likely to be filled until well into the 2013-14 fiscal year, it is likely that they will continue to
subsidize the planning department secretary position for the 2013-14 fiscal year.
Based on the proposed budget Regional Planning Commission is requesting $119,251 in budget
authority for fiscal year 2013-2014 from both Hall County and the City of Grand Island. The budget as
submitted to the County last year was $216,761 in 2012, $199,302 in 2011 and $200,949 in 2010. This
included $108,381 from both Hall County and Grand Island. Once again the Planning Department is
requesting no funding for Capital equipment this year. The proposed changes to the budget will cover
increased personnel costs. An increase in the cost of health insurance is the biggest portion of the
personnel cost increases. Final salaries and personnel cost will not be approved until later in the city
budget process.
Operating expenses have been reviewed and were kept at essentially the same levels as last year.
Operating expenses cannot be reduced without impacting the ability of the department to function.
Overall personnel expenses will increase by between $26,912 and $19,473. Most of this is due to
1 It appears that the Grand Island Building Department will cover 10% of the Planning Department Secretary expenses for the
2013-14 fiscal year but the budget as presented shows the impact to the planning budget both with and without this input.
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changes in the cost of health insurance. Employees pay 16% of the cost of the policy through a payroll
deduction.
Decreasing expenses or holding line items constant within the department is one piece of the budget
puzzle. The other piece is looking at fees and the possibilities available for revenue generation. The
current fees have been reviewed as have the services provided by the planning department for which
we do not currently charge a fee. Modest fee increases are suggested this year. Proposed fee
increases are shown in the attached fee schedule. The only fees impacted for Hall County would the
base cost a change in zoning or to the zoning regulations $750 to $800. Last year the department
raised fees on various publications and maps. The revenue from those publications reduces the
County share of the planning department by 50% of the amount of revenue generated and is shown on
the monthly statement received by the County.
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REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FEES AND CHARGES: Effective October 1, 2013
Service or Product Fee
Category 1. Zoning
a. Zoning Map Amendment (general)$750.00 $800.00
b. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment $750.00 $800.00
c. CD or RD Comprehensive Rezoning (Grand Island and 2 mile limit)$750.00 $800.00
d. P.U.D. Rezoning (5 or more lots)(Hall County)$750 + 10/lot
$800 + $10 per lot
Category 2. Subdivision
a. Preliminary Plat $ 400.00 + $15/lot
b. Final Plat - (Grand Island and 2 mile limit)$ 420.00 + $10.00/lot
(Elsewhere in region)$ 420.00 +$10.00/lot
c. Plat Vacation $ 250.00
d. Administrative Subdivisions $ 50.00
Category 3. Comprehensive Plan:
a. Map Amendment $750.00
b. Text Amendment $750.00
Category 4. Planning Publications:
A. G.I. Street Directory $15.00
b. Zoning Ordinances - (Grand Island)$30.00
(All other communities)$30.00
c. Subdivision Regulations – (Grand Island)$30.00
(All other communities)$30.00
d. Comprehensive Plans - (Grand Island) $85.00
(All other communities)$60.00
Category 5. Maps:
Grand Island
800 scale zoning map unassembled $125.00
Generalized zoning map $60.00
Future Land Use Map $60.00
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Grand Island Street Map $15.00
Hall County
Zoning Map Generalized 24 X 30 $60.00
Zoning Map 2” = 1 Mile $90.00
Road Map $15.00
Wood River, Cairo, Doniphan, Alda
Basemap $10.00
Zoning Map $60.00
Other Maps
School District Maps 36 X 36 $60.00
Election District Maps 36 X 36 $60.00
Fire District Maps 36 X 36 $60.00
Custom Printed Maps $15.00/sq foot
Electronic Publications
GIS Data CD $ 100.00
Aerial Photograph DC (Mr SID format)$ 100.00
Comprehensive Plans (all jurisdictions)$ 100.00
Zoning & Subdivision Regulations (all jurisdictions)$ 50.00
Custom Map PDF $ 25.00/ ½ hour
Research & Documentation Fee $150/hr
Minimum 2 hr
Category 6 Flood Plain
Letter of Map Interpretation $20.00
Review and Submission of LOMR $ 50.00
Category 7 Redevelopment Plan and Blight Studies
Blight Study Adoption $ 500.00
Redevelopment Plan Adoption $ 500.00
Redevelopment Plan Amendment $ 500.00
** An additional $50.00 fee is charged in the Villages of Alda, and Doniphan payable to the
pertaining clerk’s office
Shaded are amended fees
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Regular Meeting
Item Q1
Council Referral South Locust BID 2013
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Proposal of Boundaries for
South Locust Business Improvement District 2013
Grand Island, Nebraska
Submitted to the Honorable Mayor and City Council of Grand Island
June 11, 2013
By
South Locust Business Improvement District 2013 Board of Directors:
Dan Naranjo
Nate Weiland
William Lawrey
Rohnda Saalfeld
Gene McCloud
Norman Saale
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Business Improvement District # 7 is set to expire on September 30, 2013. The BID intends to
reform as the South Locust Business Improvement District. In a letter to the Mayor and City
Council dated May 28, 2013, South Locust Business Improvement District (from Stolley Park
Road to Highway 34), for a three year period District expressed an interest to form a new
Business Improvement District for a three year term. City Council approved the initial board and
boundaries during the June 11, 2013 Council meeting.
Property owners are organizing their efforts to continue street improvements that are now
evident the South Locust Street BID, including: pedestrian lighting, landscaping and sidewalks.
The goals include the redevelopment of South Locust into an appealing corridor and entrance
into Grand Island.
State statute 19-4021, R.R.S. 1943, allows for the creation and implementation of a plan for
improving the general architectural design of the public areas within the districts, the
development of any public activities and promotion of public events, including the management
and promotion and advocacy of retail trade activities or other promotional activities, and
employing or contracting for personnel for any improvement program under the act.
The establishment of the boundaries for South Locust Business Improvement District 2013 and
the appointment of the aforementioned individuals as board members is the first step toward the
creation of the district. Approval is recommended.
If approved, City Council may adopt a resolution to establish the Business Improvement District.
There will then be a period for the property owners in the district to protest the formation of the
BID. City Council will then hold a public hearing to create the district. After the hearing
Council may pass an ordinance to establish the district.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Regular Meeting
Item Q2
Council Referral Second Street 2013
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Proposal of Boundaries for
Second Street Business Improvement District 2013
Grand Island, Nebraska
Submitted to the Honorable Mayor and City Council of Grand Island
June 11, 2013
By
Second Street Business Improvement District 2013 Board of Directors:
Bob Dodendorf
Phil Maltzahn
Bill Raile
Cheryl Nietfeldt
Dave Schaffer
Derek Aphel
Fred Groenke
John Folsom
Dr. Ryan Waind
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The Business Improvement District # 6 is set to expire on September 30, 2013. The Business
Improvement District intends to reform as the Second Street Business Improvement District. In
a letter to the Mayor and City Council dated June 4, 2013, Second Street Business Improvement
District 2013 expressed an interest to form a new Business Improvement District from Eddy
Street to Garfield Avenue for a one year period. The initial board members and boundaries were
approved during the June 11, 2013 Council meeting.
Property owners are organizing their efforts to continue street improvements that are now
evident along the Second Street Business Improvement District 2013. The goals include the
redevelopment of Second Street into an appealing corridor.
State statute 19-4021, R.R.S. 1943, allows for the creation and implementation of a plan for
improving the general architectural design of the public areas within the districts, the
development of any public activities and promotion of public events, including the management
and promotion and advocacy of retail trade activities or other promotional activities, and
employing or contracting for personnel for any improvement program.
The establishment of the boundaries for Second Street Business Improvement District 2013 and
the appointment of the aforementioned individuals as board members is the first step toward the
creation of the district. Approval is recommended.
If approved, City Council may adopt a resolution to establish the business improvement district.
There will then be a period for the property owners in the district to protest the formation of the
BID. City Council will then hold a public hearing to create the district. After the hearing
Council may pass an ordinance to establish the district.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Regular Meeting
Item Q3
Council Referral Fonner Park BID 2013
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Proposal of Boundaries for
Fonner Park Business Improvement District 2013
Grand Island, Nebraska
Submitted to the Honorable Mayor and City Council of Grand Island
June 11, 2013
By
Fonner Park Business Improvement District 2013 Board of Directors:
Buzz Douthit
Jim Goodman
Hugh Miner, Jr.
Scott Zana,
Kris Nolan Brown
Bennett Chamness
Mike Corman
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The South Locust Business Improvement District 2012 is set to expire on September 30, 2013.
The Business Improvement District intends to reform as the Fonner Park Business Improvement
District. In a letter to the Mayor and City Council dated May 22, 2013, Fonner Park Business
Improvement District expressed an interest to form a new Business Improvement District from
Fonner Park Road to Stolley Park Road for a three year period. The initial board members and
boundaries were approved during the June 11, 2013 Council meeting.
Property owners are organizing their efforts to continue street improvements that are now
evident along the southernmost portions of South Locust Street, including pedestrian lighting,
landscaping and sidewalks. There are no changes to the Fonner Park BID boundaries. The goals
include the redevelopment of South Locust and the Fonner Park area into an appealing corridor
and entrance into Grand Island.
State statute 19-4021, R.R.S. 1943, allows for the creation and implementation of a plan for
improving the general architectural design of the public areas within the districts, the
development of any public activities and promotion of public events, including the management
and promotion and advocacy of retail trade activities or other promotional activities, and
employing or contracting for personnel for any improvement program under the act.
The establishment of the boundaries for Fonner Park Street Business Improvement District 2013
and the appointment of the aforementioned individuals as board members is the first step toward
the creation of the district. Approval is recommended.
If approved, City Council may adopt a resolution to establish the business improvement district.
There will then be a period for the property owners in the district to protest the formation of the
BID. City Council will then hold a public hearing to create the district. After the hearing
Council may pass an ordinance to establish the district.
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