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06/24/2025 Minutes CITY OF GRAND; ISLAND ft City Council Meeting Minutes Council Chambers City Hall 100 East First Street June 24, 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, Deputy City Clerk Sonya Cisneros, 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,Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent 4. SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS 6. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 6.a) Honeywell Energy Audit Update Presentation Cover Page Jordan Belloli and Don Borgmann with Honeywell presented an update on the progress of the Investment Grade Audit Agreement for Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract. 9.) RESOLUTIONS (Mayor Roger Stelle move this item up due to Honeywell speaking on presentations) 9.b) # 2025-212 - Approving Amendment to Honeywell Investment Grade Audit Agreement to include Law Enforcement Center Cover Page Resolution Laura McAloon, City of Grand Island City Administrator said in addition to Honeywell's Page 2 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting June 24,2025 II comments Honeywell has continued its preliminary assessment of the Law Enforcement Building and determined more extensive and invasive structural testing will be needed in order to audit the building's energy use and potential repairs/retrofits/improvements to resolve known HVAC deficiencies and water and air intrusion into the building envelope. As a result of these more invasive testing methods (opening walls for example), the at risk cost of the Investment Grade Audit Agreement will increase from the original estimate of$237,000 to $256,000. Motion by, second by to approve#2025-212-Approving Amendment to Honeywell Investment Grade Audit Agreement to include Law Enforcement Center Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. Motion by, second by to approve#2025-212-Approving Amendment to Honeywell Investment Grade Audit Agreement to include Law Enforcement Center Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard,Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Chuck Haase to 9.b) # 2025-212 - Approving Amendment to Honeywell Investment Grade Audit Agreement to include Law Enforcement Center. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. Motion adopted. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Ryan O'Neill, second by Doug Brown to approve 7)CONSENT AGENDA. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. Motion adopted. 7.a) Approving Minutes of the June 10, 2025, City Council Meeting. Cover Page Minutes 7.b) Approving minutes of the June 17th, 2025 City Council Study Session Cover Page Minutes 7.c)Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of June 11, 2025 through June 24, 2025 in the total amount of$7,684, 723.74 Cover Page Claims Page 3 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting June 24,2025 7.d) Approving Request from Barbara Davis for Liquor Manager Designation with Smoker Friendly, 802 West 2nd Street, Grand Island, Nebraska. Cover Page Police Report 7.e) Approving the appointment of Laura Hurley to the Public Art Commission Cover Page 7.f)#2025-194 -Approving Terrazas Subdivision Cover Page Aerial Map Plat Agreement Resolution 7.g)#2025-195 -Approving Ummel Fourth Subdivision Cover Page Aerial Map Plat Plat Agreement Resolution 7.h) #2025-196 -Approving Anderson Auto Subdivision Cover Page Aerial Map Plat Agreement Resolution 7.i) #2025-197 -Approving KN West Subdivision Cover Page Aerial Map Plat Agreement Resolution 7.j) ) #2025-198 - Approving Revision to the Telecommunication Services Agreement with Southwest Power Pool Cover Page Agreement Resolution 7.k) #2025-199 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for South Locust Street Improvements- Fonner Park Road to 2nd Street; Project No. 2021-P-6 (Buck's Rentals, Inc. and Page 4 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting June 24,2025 Zana) Cover Page Temporary Easement Zana Exhibit Resolution 7.1)#2025-200 -Approving Changes to the Waiver Fine Schedule Cover Page Resolution Waiver Fine Schedule REDLINE 7.m) #2025-201 -Approving Relocation Compensation to Auto Central, Inc. in Connection with South Locust Street Improvements- Fonner Park Road to 2nd Street; Project No. 2021-P-6 Cover Page Exhibit Resolution 7.n) #2025-202 -Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Curb Ramp Project No. 2025-CR-1 Cover Page Location Map Certificate of Final Completion Resolution With The Diamond Engineering Company in a total amount of$177,845.94. 7.o) #2025-203 -Approving Bid Award for Lift Station No. 1 Mechanical Replacement; Project No. 2025-S-5 Cover Page Contract Resolution With Van Kirk Bros. in the amount of$99,704.20. 7.p) #2025-204-Approving Agreement with BerganKDV for Audit Services Cover Page Agreement Resolution With BerganKDV for the years of 2025-2029 at a total five-year cost of$646,000. 7.q) #2025-205 -Approving Purchase of Network Infrastructure Switch Replacement Cover Page Page 5 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting June 24,2025 State Contract Quote Resolution In an amount of$90.907.19. 7.r) #2025-206 -Consideration of an Amendment to the City's Contract with VenuWorks to authorize their contracting with Nebraska State Fair to provide services in Heartland Event Center during NSF term of possession Cover Page Resolution 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.a) Public Hearing on Grand Island ETJ Rezoning - TA: Transitional Agricultural Zone to a B2: General Business Zone: A rezoning of property (3504 E Stolley Park Road) located north of Stolley Park Road and west of Shady Bend Road from TA: Transitional Agricultural Zone to a B2: General Business Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, Hall County, Nebraska. Cover Page Proposed Zoning Map.pdf Stolley Future Land-use Map Application Ordinance Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported this application included approximately 6.825 acres (3504 E Stolley Park Road) located north of Stolley Park Road and west of Shady Bend Road. The applicant was asking that the zoning on this property be changed from TA: Transitional Agricultural Zone to a B2: General Business Zone in Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction to use two over sized detached structures as a part of a business operation. The property was located at the intersection of two section line roads (Stolley Park Road and Shady Bend Road). Freddy Lopez spoke in favor. Motion by Doug Brown, second by Ryan O'Neill to suspend the rules #10,022 - Consideration of approving Grand Island ETJ Rezoning - TA: Transitional Agricultural Zone to a B2: General Business Zone: A rezoning of property(3504 E Stolley Park Road) located north of Stolley Park Road and west of Shady Bend Road from TA: Transitional Agricultural Zone to a B2: General Business Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction,Hall County,Nebraska. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. Motion adopted. Page 6 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting June 24,2025 Motion by Chuck Haase, second by Mike Paulick to approve #10,022 - Consideration of approving Grand Island ETJ Rezoning - TA: Transitional Agricultural Zone to a B2: General Business Zone: A rezoning of property(3504 E Stolley Park Road) located north of Stolley Park Road and west of Shady Bend Road from TA: Transitional Agricultural Zone to a B2: General Business Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, Hall County,Nebraska Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. Motion adopted. 8.b)Public Hearing on Grand Island ETJ Rezoning-TA: Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone: A rezoning of property located north of Stolley Park Road and east of Stuhr Road from TA: Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, Hall County,Nebraska. #2025-207 -Approving Rezac Second Subdivision Cover Page Rezac Existing Land-use Map Rezac Future Land-use Map Rezac Proposal for Residential Development Zone REZAC 2ND FINAL Rezac Application Rezac Second Subdivision Agreement Ordinance Resolution Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported this application included approximately 12.06 acres located north of Stolley Park Road and east of Stuhr Road. The applicant was asking for the approval of the Development Plan, Final Plat and that the zoning on this property be changed from TA- Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone for the development of 2 additional single-family dwellings. There are currently 2 lots in the subdivision and this would allow the creation of 4 lots. Dick Rezac spoke in favor. Motion by Chuck Haase, second by Ryan O'Neill to suspend the rules 8.b) Public Hearing on Grand Island ETJ Rezoning - TA: Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone: A rezoning of property located north of Stolley Park Road and east of Stuhr Road from TA: Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, Hall County,Nebraska. #10,023 Consideration of approving ETJ Rezoning-TA: Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone:A rezoning of property located north of Stolley Park Road and east of Stuhr Road from TA: Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, Hall County, Nebraska. C-19-25GI. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson,Doug Brown, Chuck Haase,Maggie Mendoza,Ryan O'Neill,Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. Motion adopted Page 7 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting June 24,2025 Motion by Doug Brown, second by Doug Lanfear to approve 8.b)Public Hearing on Grand Island ETJ Rezoning-TA: Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone:A rezoning of property located north of Stolley Park Road and east of Stuhr Road from TA: Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, Hall County, Nebraska.#10,023 - Consideration of approving ETJ Rezoning - TA: Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone: A rezoning of property located north of Stolley Park Road and east of Stuhr Road from TA: Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, Hall County, Nebraska. C-19-25GI. #2025-207 -Approving Rezac Second Subdivision. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. Motion adopted. Motion by Chuck Haase, second by Mike Paulick to approve 8.b) Public Hearing on approving #2025-207 Rezac Second Subdivision Motion to Approve#2025-207-Rezac Second Subdivision. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza, Ryan O'Neill, Mike Paulick, Doug Lanfear. Absent: Jason Conley. Motion adopted. 8.c) Public Hearing on Grand Island Rezoning - LLR: Large Lot Residential Zone to a R3: Medium Density Residential Zone: A request to rezone property located in northwest Grand Island at the corner of Capital Avenue and Engleman Road(The original school site for Engleman Elementary School.), from LLR: Large Lot Residential Zone to a R3: Medium Density Residential Zone in Grand Island, Nebraska. Cover Page Hasselmann Existing Land Map Hasselmann Future Land-use Map Hasselmann application Preliminary Plat Ordinance Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported this application included approximately 3.279 acres at the corner of Capital Avenue and Engleman Road (The original school site for Engleman Elementary School). The applicant was asking for the approval of the Preliminary Plat and that the zoning on this property be changed from LLR: Large Lot Residential Zone to a R3: Medium Density Residential Zone for the development of the 10 buildings with a total of 20 housing units. Michael Gehman spoke in favor Dustin Hallelmann spoke in favor Motion by Doug Lanfear, second by Mike Paulick to suspend the rules 8.c)#10,024 Consideration Page 8 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting June 24,2025 of approving ETJ Rezoning - TA: Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone: A rezoning of property located north of Stolley Park Road and east of Stuhr Road from TA: Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, Hall County, Nebraska. C-19-25GI. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. Motion adopted. Motion by Doug Lanfear, second by Mark Stelk to approve 8.c) #10,024 - Consideration of approving ETJ Rezoning -TA: Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone: A rezoning of property located north of Stolley Park Road and east of Stuhr Road from TA: Transitional Agricultural to RD: Residential Development Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, Hall County, Nebraska. C-19-25GI. #2025-207 - Approving Rezac Second Subdivision Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard,Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson,Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. Motion adopted 8.d)Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan Amendment: CRA Area#35 north of Capital Avenue and east of Engleman Road, Hasselmann Development- Grand Island_ #2025-208 - Redevelopment Plan Amendment: CRA Area#35 north of Capital Avenue and east of Engleman Road, Hasselmann Development- Grand Island. Cover Page Redevelopment Plan Amendment Area 35 Hasselmann Development Hasslemann Map Site Plan Preliminary Plat Application Resolution 518 signed Resolution 519 signed Resolution 2025-06 Revelopment Plan Amendment Area 35 - Hasselman -sgined Resolution 520 -Hasselman Development - Signed Resolution Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported Hasselmann Development was proposing a small housing development in northwest Grand Island on property to be platted at the corner of Capital Avenue and Engleman Road(The original school site for Engleman Elementary School.). The development would consist of 10 duplex buildings(20 Housing Units). Michael Gehman spoke in favor Dustin Hallelmann spoke in favor Page 9 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting June 24,2025 Motion by Ryan O'Neill, second by Doug Lanfear to approve #2025 208 - Approving Redevelopment Plan Amendment: CRA Area#35 north of Capital Avenue and east of Engleman Road, Hasselmann Development- Grand Island. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson,Doug Brown, Chuck Haase,Maggie Mendoza,Ryan O'Neill,Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent 8.e) Public Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment- Consideration of changes various sections of Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code: Sections 36-7 Abbreviations and Acronyms, 36-8 (B) Definitions, 36-25 Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards, 36-27 Accessory Building and Uses, 36-54(AG-1)Primary Agriculture Zone, 36-55 (AG-2) Secondary Agriculture Zone, 36-56 (AG-SC) Special Agriculture/Conservation Zone, 36-58 (AG-SI) Special Agriculture/Industrial Zone, (36-60 (TA) Transitional Agriculture Zone, 36-61 (LLR) Large Lot Residential Zone, 36-97 Schedule of Minimum Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements, and 36-99 Home Occupations, and to add 36-108 Livestock Feeding Operations to the Grand Island City Code. Cover Page Proposed Zoning Changes GI Group 1 a Changes Only Ordinance Coommunity Development Director Chad Nabity reported as part of the Comprehensive Plan update, changes to the Grand Island Zoning regulations were needed. These changes were consistent with the goals of the plan that was approved by the Grand Island City Council in January of 2025. These changes would be brought forward as a series of proposed changes to certain sections of the code as opposed to a full rewrite. After the last of the proposed changes it was expected that the entire chapter would be brought forward for readoption in clean format. In May of 2025 the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed changes in a workshop format. This provided them the opportunity to comment on the changes and make suggestions. At that meeting they felt these changes were ready for a public hearing and potential adoption. Staff scheduled the public hearing for the June meeting. Motion by Doug Lanfear, second by Jack Sheard to suspend the rules #10,025 -Consideration of approving Zoning Text Amendment- Consideration of changes various sections of Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code: Sections 36-7 Abbreviations and Acronyms, 36-8 (B) Definitions, 36-25 Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards, 36-27 Accessory Building and Uses, 36-54 (AG-1) Primary Agriculture Zone, 36-55 (AG-2) Secondary Agriculture Zone, 36-56 (AG-SC) Special Agriculture/Conservation Zone, 36-58 (AG-SI) Special Agriculture/Industrial Zone, (36- 60(TA)Transitional Agriculture Zone,36-61 (LLR)Large Lot Residential Zone, 36-97 Schedule of Minimum Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements, and 36-99 Home Occupations, and to add 36-108 Livestock Feeding Operations to the Grand Island City Code.Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. Motion adopted. Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Doug Lanfear to approve#10,025 -Consideration of approving Page 10 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting June 24,2025 Zoning Text Amendment-Consideration of changes various sections of Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code: Sections 36-7 Abbreviations and Acronyms, 36-8 (B) Definitions, 36-25 Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards, 36-27 Accessory Building and Uses, 36-54 (AG-1) Primary Agriculture Zone, 36-55 (AG-2) Secondary Agriculture Zone, 36-56 (AG-SC) Special Agriculture/Conservation Zone, 36-58 (AG-SI) Special Agriculture/Industrial Zone, (36-60 (TA) Transitional Agriculture Zone, 36-61 (LLR) Large Lot Residential Zone, 36-97 Schedule of Minimum Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements, and 36-99 Home Occupations, and to add 36-108 Livestock Feeding Operations to the Grand Island City Code. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. Motion adopted. 8.f) Public Hearing on Acquisition of Permanent Easement for South Locust Street Improvements-Fonner Park Road to 2nd Street; Project No. 2021-P-6 (Zana) #2025-209- Approving Acquisition of Permanent Easement for South Locust Street Improvements- Former Park Road to 2nd Street; Project No. 2021-P-6 (Zana) Cover Page Zana Exhibit Resolution Public Works Director Keith Kurz stated that 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 permanent easement was necessary. Motion by Ryan O'Neill,second by Doug Lanfear to approve#2025-209-Approving Acquisition of Permanent Easement for South Locust Street Improvements- Fonner Park Road to 2nd Street; Project No. 2021-P-6 (Zana). Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. Motion adopted. 8.g) Public Hearing on Acquisition of Permanent Easements for Stuhr Road at Highway 30 Northbound Turn Lanes; Project No. 2023-P-12 (Swift Beef Company and JBS USA Holding LUX S.A.R.L./JBS USA, LLC #2025-210 - Approving Acquisition of Permanent Easements for Stuhr Road at Highway 30 Northbound Turn Lanes; Project No. 2023-P-12 (Swift Beef Company and JBS USA Holding LUX S.A.R.L./JBS USA, LLC Cover Page Utility Easement Swift Exhibit Utility Easement Page 11 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting June 24,2025 111 Resolution Public Works Director Keith Kurz stated that this project was for the improvement of Stuhr Road at the intersection of Highway 30. The Public Works Department was proposing to enhance the existing northbound lanes with dual left turn lanes along with traffic control, drainage and all other improvements needed to complete the project. This project would also add a common turn lane north of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad crossing, which JBS Foods Group would cost share in. To accommodate such improvements the acquisition of permanent easements was necessary. Motion by Ryan O'Neill, second by Doug Brown to approve#2025-210-Approving Acquisition of Permanent Easements for Stuhr Road at Highway 30 Northbound Turn Lanes; Project No. 2023-P-12 (Swift Beef Company and JBS USA Holding LUX S.A.R.L./JBS USA, LLC. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Maggie Mendoza,Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear, and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. 9.) RESOLUTIONS 9.a) #2025-211 -Approving Hear Grand Island 2025 LB 840 Grant Application Cover Page Presentation Hear GI Application 3 Year Pro Forma Resolution Mary Berlie, with GIAEDC said the 2025 grant application was for$50,000, an increase of $40,000 from prior LB840 funding assistance grants. The prior LB840 funding for Hear Grand Island has remained at$10,000 annually despite increased costs for talent, insurance and operations. The 2025 grant seeks to put Hear Grand Island on solid financial footing and does include the payment of approximately $13,000 in unpaid costs from the 2024 season for security, portable restrooms and sound/lighting. Brent Linder spoke in favor. Motion Jack Sheard, second by Chuck Haase to approve #2025-211 - Approving Hear Grand Island 2025 LB 840 Grant Application . Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson,Doug Brown,Chuck Haase,Maggie Mendoza,Ryan O'Neill,Doug Lanfear,and Mike Paulick. Jason Conley was absent. Motion adopted. 9.b) (Mayor Roger Stelle move this item up due to Honeywell speaking on presentations) 10). ADJOURMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 p.m Page 12 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting June 24,2025 9#qe Deputy,City Clerk Sonya Cisneros