03/25/2025 Minutes CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND
City Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
City Hall
100 East First Street
March 25, 2025
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Roger Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
The following City Officials were present, City Clerk Jill Granere, City Administrator Laura
McAloon, Assistant City Administrator/CFO Patrick Brown, Finance Director Matthew
Gleason, City Attorney Kari Fisk and Public Works Director Keith Kurz.
The following City Council Members were present:Jack Sheard,Mark Stelk,Jason Conley,Doug
Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill, Maggie Mendoza, Mitchell Nickerson and Doug Lanfear.
Mike Paulick was absent.
4. SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
5. RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK'ON AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Mark Stelk to approve CONSENT AGENDA excluding 6.r
and 6.t. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase,
Ryan O'Neill, Maggie Mendoza, Mitchell Nickerson and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Mike Paulick.
Motion adopted.
6.a) Approving Minutes of the March 11, 2025, City Council Meeting.
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Minutes
6.b) Approving Minutes of the March 18, 2025 City Council Study Session.
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Minutes
6.c) Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of March 12, 2025 through March 25,
2025 in the total amount of$6,584,091.07.
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Claims
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6.d)Approving Appointments to the Public Art Commission.
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Ordinances 10,007
6.e) #2025-91 - Approving Addendum to the Labor Contract between the City of Grand
Island and IBEW Local 1597 Utilities Department Bargaining Unit.
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First Addendum
Resolution
6.f) #2025-92 -Approving RFP Award on Tree Inventory.
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Resolution
With Eocene from West Des Moines, Iowa in an amount of$45,540.00.
6.g#2025-93 -Approving Racquet Center Management Agreement.
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Agreement
Resolution
With Grand Island Tennis Association..
6.h)#2025-94 -Approving Bid Award for Diesel Exhaust Capture System.
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Quote
Resolution
With Air Cleaning Technologies in an amount of$44,300.00.
6.i)#2025-95 -Approve Fire Department Software Purchase.
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First Due Quote
Resolution
With First Due & Locality Media, Inc. in an amount of$56,250.00.
6.j) #2025-96 -Approving Change Order for Architect Fees for Fire Station#3
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Contract
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With Scheemer Associates Inc. and BRW Architects with an increase of$15,000.00 for a revised
total amount of$334,825.00.
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6.k) # #2025-97 - Approving Bid Award for the 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Project No.
2025-AC-1.
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Map
Contract Agreement
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With Gary Smith Construction Co., Inc. of Grand Island,Nebraska in an amount of
$718,442.40.
6.1) #2025-98 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for South Locust Street
Improvements-Former Park Road to 2nd Street;Project No. 2021-P-6(Benton Enterprises,LLC,
Johnson, and Taylor).
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Benton Exhibit
Johnson Exhibit
Taylor Exhibit
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6.m)#2025-99 -Approving Temporary Construction Easement for Claude Road; Faidley
Avenue to State Street; Project No. 2022-P-4 (Corman Properties, LLC).
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Corman Properties, LLC Exhibit
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6.n) #2025-100 - Approving Temporary Construction Easements for Independence
Avenue- Capital Avenue to Manchester Road; Project No. 2023-P-10 (Bonahoom).
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Bonahoom Exhibit
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6.o)#2025-101 -Approving Bid Award-Precipitator,Boiler,Industrial Cleaning-Spring
2025.
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Resolution
With EGM, Inc. of Valley,Nebraska in an amount of$279,913.21.
6.p) #2025-102 -Approving Bid Award-Boiler Inspection and Repair - Spring 2025.
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Resolution
With Locke AMI, LLC of Olathe, Kansas in an amount of$101,129.00.
6.q) #2025-103 - Approving Purchase of a 2025 Digger/Derrick for Electric Overhead
Department.
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Resolution
With Terex Utilities LLC of Watertown, SD in an amount of$342,519.00.
6.r) #2025-104 - Approving 911 Quality Review and Training Software
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SHI Quote
GovWorx Resale Agreement for SHI
State Contract
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With SHI for an annual amount of$23,906.25.
Emergency Manager Jon Rosenlund reported that Grand Island Emergency Center was proposing
the purchase of Comms Coach software, provided by GovWorx through SHI as an authorized
vendor, which was capable of reviewing 911 and non-emergency calls for service and provide
automatic quality performance reviews, statistical reports, and simulated calls for training
purposes.
Motion by Doug Lanfear, second by Mitchell Nickerson to approve#2025-104 -Approving 911
Quality Review and Training Software. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley,
Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill, Maggie Mendoza, Mitchell Nickerson and Doug
Lanfear. Absent: Mike Paulick. Motion adopted.
6.$) #2025-105 -Approving Purchase of an Electronic Security System for City Hall.
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Quote City Hall Access
Quote 3312 City Hall Cameras
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With CEI Security and Sound in an amount of$80,574.00.
6.t) #2025-106 -Approving Transfer of Funds to JackRabbit Run Golf Course
Operating Account
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Funds Request
Jackrabbit Cash Projection- 12 months
Landscapes Golf Management
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Assistant City Administrator/CFO reported Landscapes Golf Management was requesting
funding of$100,000.00 for the operation of the City's JackRabbit Run Golf course. The request
was per the City's contract with Landscapes Golf Management. Discussion was held on the
contract terms, the amounts that have previously been transferred and future plans.
Motion by Doug Brown, second by Ryan O'Neill to approve#2025-106 -Approving Transfer of
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Funds to JackRabbit Run Golf Course Operating Account. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark
Stelk, Jason Conley, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill, Maggie Mendoza, Mitchell
Nickerson and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Mike Paulick. Motion adopted.
6.u.)#2025-107 -Approving Purchase of Information Technology Services
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IT Support Agreement 2025-2030
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With Duey Computer Services dba Wingman IT Services in an amount of$369,516.00.
6.v) #2025-108 -Approving CDBG Sub Recipient Agreement with Project Hunger.
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Agreement
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Allocates $25,000 to Project Hunger.
6.w) #2025-109 - Approving Grand Island Police Department's request to purchase one
(1) 2025 Ford Maverick Super Crew Hybrid using State Contract Pricing.
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Quote
Contract
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From Anderson Auto Group of Lincoln, Nebraska in an amount of$31,876.00 using insurance
payment from two wrecked vehicles.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.a)Public Hearing Request from Damian's Convenience L.L.C., dba Damian's
Convenience L.L.C., 2105 W 2nd St, for a Class "D" Liquor License
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Police Report
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#2025-110 - Approving Request from Damian's Convenience L.L.C., dba Damian's
Convenience L.L.C., 2105 W 2nd St, for a Class "D" Liquor License, Grand Island,
Nebraska and Liquor Manager Designation for Maria G Damian, 415 S Cherry St. L2,
Grand Island,Nebraska.
City Clerk Jill Granere reported an application for a Class "D" Liquor License had been received
from Damian's Convenience L.L.C, 2105 W 2nd Street. Ms. Granere presented the following
exhibits for record; application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the
City on February 20, 2025; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing was
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published on March 15,2025;notice to the applicant of date,time and place of hearing was mailed
on February 20, 2025. Also submitted was liquor manager designation for Maria G Damian, 415
S Cherry St. L2, Grand Island,Nebraska. No public testimony was heard.
Motion by Ryan O'Neill, second by Doug Lanfear to approve #2025-110 - Approving Request
from Damian's Convenience L.L.C., dba Damian's Convenience L.L.C., 2105 W 2nd St, for a
Class "D" Liquor License, Grand Island,Nebraska and Liquor Manager Designation for Maria G
Damian,415 S Cherry St. L2, Grand Island,Nebraska.Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard,Mark Stelk,
Jason Conley, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill, Maggie Mendoza, Mitchell Nickerson
and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Mike Paulick. Motion adopted.
7.b) Public Hearing Request from Rodeo West Lounge, 811 West 4th Street, for a Class
"C" Liquor License
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Police Report
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#2025-111 - Approving Request from Rodeo West Lounge, 811 West 4th Street, for a
Class "C" Liquor License, Grand Island, Nebraska and Liquor Manager Designation for
Francisco Alcantar,4271 W Capital Avenue, Grand Island, Nebraska.
City Clerk Jill Granere reported an application for a Class "C" Liquor License had been received
from Rodeo West Lounge, 811 West 4th Street, for a Class "C" Liquor License, Grand Island,
Nebraska. Ms. Granere presented the following exhibits for record; application submitted to the
Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on February 27, 2025; notice to the general
public of date,time, and place of hearing was published on March 15,2025;notice to the applicant
of date, time and place of hearing was mailed on February 27, 2025. Also submitted was liquor
manager designation for Francisco Alcantar,4271 W Capital Avenue, Grand Island,Nebraska.No
public testimony was heard.
Motion by Doug Lanfear, second by Jack Sheard to approve #2025-111 - Approving Request
from Rodeo West Lounge, 811 West 4th Street, for a Class "C" Liquor License, Grand Island,
Nebraska and Liquor Manager Designation for Francisco Alcantar,4271 W Capital Avenue,
Grand Island, Nebraska. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Doug Brown,
Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill, Maggie Mendoza, Mitchell Nickerson and Doug Lanfear. Absent:
Mike Paulick. Motion adopted.
7.c)Public Hearing on Request from Hooker Bros. Sand and Gravel, Inc. for Conditional
Use Permit to operate a Sand and Gravel Operation located in the SE '/4, SW 1/4 33-11-9 and NE
'A, SW 1/4 33-11-9, east of Blaine Street and North of Schimmer Road (Parcels # 400208326 &
400208377).
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Application
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#2025-112-Approving Request from Hooker Bros. Sand and Gravel,Inc. for Conditional
Use Permit to operate a Sand and Gravel Operation located in the SE 1/4, SW 1/4 33-11-9
and NE 1/4, SW 1/4 33-11-9, east of Blaine Street and North of Schimmer Road (Parcels #
400208326 &400208377).
Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported Hooker Bros. Sand and Gravel, Inc. on
behalf of Mark Hanssen/Deep Water Developments was requesting a conditional use permit to
conduct a sand and gravel operation plant on properties located in the SE 1/4, SW 1/4 33-11-9 and
NE 1/4, SW 1/4 33-11-9, east of Blaine Street and North of Schimmer Road, approximately 74.86
acres. The site was currently zoned TA: Transitional Agriculture. A conditional use permit was
required, as the current zoning classification, TA: Transitional Agriculture, does not allow for
this type of use as a permitted principal use. The zoning classification does list this as permitted
conditional use, commercial mines, quarries, sand and gravel pits and accessory uses. The
applicant was requesting a 20-year conditional use permit to mine sand and gravel. At the end of
the mining period the applicant intends on developing the site for residential use.
Steve Hanssen spoke on his concerns about the operation and his irrigation well. Jeff Hooker
spoke in favor.
Discussion was held on adding a condition on operations if the operation affected the well. Chuck
Haase made a motion to postpone this item to the April 8, 2025 meeting.
Motion by Chuck Haase, second by Doug Brown to postpone #2025-112 - Approving Request
from Hooker Bros. Sand and Gravel,Inc.for Conditional Use Permit to operate a Sand and Gravel
Operation located in the SE 1/4, SW 1/4 33-11-9 and NE 1/4, SW 1/4 33-11-9, east of Blaine Street
and North of Schimmer Road(Parcels#400208326 &400208377)to the April 8, 2025 meeting.
Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan
O'Neill,Maggie Mendoza,Mitchell Nickerson and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Mike Paulick.Motion
adopted.
7.d) Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for South Locust Street
Improvements-Former Park Road to 2nd Street; Project No. 2021-P-6 (Benton Enterprises, LLC.,
Johnson, and Taylor)
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Benton Enterprises, LLC Exhibit
Johnson Exhibit
Taylor Exhxibit
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#2025-113 - Approving Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for South Locust Street
Improvements- Former Park Road to 2nd Street; Project No. 2021-P-6 (Benton
Enterprises, LLC, Johnson, and Taylor).
Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported staff plans to improve South Locust Street from the
intersection of Former Park Road to Charles Street, with the potential for some improvements
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on Walnut Street north to 2nd Street. The proposal was to replace the existing asphalt street with
a concrete curb and gutter roadway section along with associated sidewalk, traffic control,
drainage and all other improvements needed to complete the project. Roadway alignment issues
at intersections would be remedied to provide for lanes that align through intersections.Drainage
would also be improved as the current roadway drainage had been reduced over the years with
multiple asphalt overlay projects. To accommodate such improvements the acquisition of public
right-of-way was necessary.
Motion by Ryan O'Neill, second by Doug Lanfear to approve #2025-113 - Approving
Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for South Locust Street Improvements-Former Park Road to
2nd Street; Project No. 2021-P-6 (Benton Enterprises, LLC, Johnson, and Taylor). Roll Call:
Ayes: Jack Sheard,Mark Stelk,Jason Conley,Doug Brown, Chuck Haase,Ryan O'Neill,Maggie
Mendoza, Mitchell Nickerson and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Mike Paulick. Motion adopted.
7.e) Public Hearing on Acquisition of Permanent Easement for Independence Avenue-
Capital Avenue to Manchester Road; Project No. 2023-P-10 (Bonahoom)
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Resolution
Bonahoom Exhibit
#2025-114 - Approving Acquisition of Permanent Easements for Independence Avenue-
Capital Avenue to Manchester Road; Project No. 2023-P-10 (Bonahoom).
Public Works Director reported this project was for the improvement of Independence Avenue
from Capital Avenue to Manchester Road, as well as paving gravel road sections on Macron
Street and Jay Street. The Public Works Department was proposing to replace the existing asphalt
street with a concrete curb and gutter roadway section along with associated sidewalk, traffic
control, drainage and all other improvements needed to complete the project. To accommodate
such improvements the acquisition of a permanent easement was necessary.
Motion by Doug Brown, second by Mark Stelk to approve #2025-114 -Approving Acquisition
of Permanent Easements for Independence Avenue-Capital Avenue to Manchester Road; Project
No. 2023-P-10 (Bonahoom). Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Doug
Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill, Maggie Mendoza, Mitchell Nickerson and Doug Lanfear.
Absent: Mike Paulick. Motion adopted.
8. RESOLUTIONS
8.a) #2025-115 -Approving Updated Parking Regulations
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Exhibit
REDLINE Parking Restrictions
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Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported Council action was required to designate parking
restrictions on any public street. Mr. Kurz reported that Museum Drive between Seedling Mile
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Road and Swift Road was a local, two-lane gravel road with the majority bordered by property
owned by the City of Grand Island Utilities Department. The Utilities Department had requested
Museum Drive be designated as No Parking to assist with access to and security of their
infrastructure located in this area.
Motion by Doug Lanfear, second by Jack Sheard to approve #2025-115 - Approving Updated
Parking Regulations. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Doug Brown,
Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill, Maggie Mendoza, Mitchell Nickerson and Doug Lanfear. Absent:
Mike Paulick. Motion adopted.
9. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
9.a)Update to Council on ruling of Nebraska Supreme Court in Woodsonia HWY 281
v. American Multi-Cinema, 318 Neb. 592 (2025)
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Nebraska Supreme Court
City Attorney Kari Fisk updated the Council on ruling of the Nebraska Supreme Court in
Woodsia HWY 281 v. American Multi-Cinema, 318 Neb.592 (2025).
10. ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
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City Clerk
Jill Granere