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03/24/2026 Minutes CITY OF GRAND ISLAND City Council Meeting Minutes Council Chambers City Hall 100 East First Street March 24, 2026 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Roger G. 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 Administrator Patrick Brown, City Clerk Jill Granere, City Attorney Kari Fisk and Public Works Director Keith Kurz. The following City Council Members were present: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. 4. SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS 6.) PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 6.a) Recognition of the Grand Island Senior High Girls Bowling Team on their State Championship Cover Page 6.b)Presentation from Central District Health Department Cover Page Presentation 7. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Ryan O'Neill to approve CONSENT AGENDA excluding 7.b and 7.i. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. 7.a) Approving Minutes of the March 10, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Cover Page Page 2 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting March 24,2026 Minutes 7.b) Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of March 25, 2026 through April 14, 2026 in the total amount of$11,478,838.78 Cover Page Claims Councilmember Chuck Haase made a motion to amend the payment of claims by removing a payment to Central Nebraska Humane Society in an amount of$25,000 (page 16) for a revised total amount of 11,453,838.78. Councilmember Haase mentioned paying the $25,000 last payment of claims and in the contract it states it would be paid in rears. Mr. Haase reported it was being paid 52 days in advance. Councilmember Nickerson mentioned without all the details he was not in favor of taking out the $25,000 payment. City Attorney Kari Fisk reported that the claim stated April 26th payment which would not be a valid payment since the contract stated we pay in rears so either way the $25,000 would not be paid if in fact it was a future payment. Motion by Chuck Haase, second by Doug Brown to amend 7.b. The payment of claims by removing a payment to Central Nebraska Humane Society in an amount of$25,000 (page 16) for a revised total amount of 11,453,838.78. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Jason Conley, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase. Noes: Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza, Mike Paulick Motion failed. Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Ryan O'Neill to approve 7.b. Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of March 25, 2026 through April 14, 2026 in the total amount of$11,478,838.78 Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard,Mark Stelk,Jason Conley,Mitchell Nickerson,Doug Brown,Ryan O'Neill and Doug Lanfear. Noes: Chuck Haase Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. 7.c) #2026-59 - Approving Contract Renewal 2 of 2 for Annual Symbols & Intersection Markings 2024 for the Streets Division of Public Works Cover Page Contract Renewal No. 2 Resolution With County Line Striping of Grand Island,Nebraska in an amount of$68,155.00. 7.d) #2026-60 - Approving Contract Renewal 2 of 2 for Annual Lane Line Striping Under Original 2024 Contract for the Streets Division of Public Works Cover Page Contract Renewal No. 2 Resolution With Straight Line Striping, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of$81,732.00. Page 3 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting March 24,2026 7.e) #2026-61 - Approving Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Consulting Services for Sycamore Street- 10th Street to Capital Avenue Rehabilitation; Project No. 2026-P-3 Cover Page Amendment No. 1 Resolution With JEO Consulting Group of Grand Island,Nebraska an increased amount of$145,940.00 for a revised total amount of$253,150.00. 7.f)#2026-62 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for Stolley Park Road- South Locust Street to Stuhr Road Paving Improvements; Project No. 2024-P-4 (First National Bank of Omaha and Arends) Cover Page FNBO TE Exhibit Arends TE Exhibit Resolution 7.g)#2026-63 -Approving PGS Coal Combustion Residual(CCR)Groundwater Services - Task 29 Cover Page HDR Task 29 Scope of Work_ Resolution With HDR Engineering not to exceed$42,500.00. 7.h) #2026-64 - Approving State Bid for 2026 Ford F250 Truck with Utility Body for Water Department Cover Page Resolution From Anderson Ford of Lincoln,Nebraska in an amount of$83,784.00. 7.i)#2026-65 - Approving Horizon Builders Micro-TIF Application (Expedited Plan) for CRA Area 30 - 420 Ruby Ave Cover Page Application 420 Ruby Ave FLU Resolution Community Development Director Chad Nabit reported Horizon Builders was proposing to redevelop the property located at 420 Ruby Ave. The developer proposed to construct a single- family home at the above-listed address. The property is zoned R-3 SL: Medium Density-Small Lot Residential Zone and is located within the Community Redevelopment Authority Area# 30. The proposed valuation at completion for the project is expected to increase from $24,138.00 to $226,638.00. Motion by Mitchell Nickerson, second by Jack Sheard to approve 7.i) #2026-65 - Approving Page 4 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting March 24,2026 Horizon Builders Micro-TIF Application (Expedited Plan) for CRA Area 30 - 420 Ruby Ave. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza, Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. 7.j)#2026-66 -Approving Horizon Builders Micro-TIF Application(Expedited Plan) for CRA Area 30 -422 Ruby Ave Cover Page Application 422 Ruby Ave FLU Resolution In an amount of$53,697.02. 7.k)#2026-67-Approving Horizon Builders Micro-TIF Application(Expedited Plan)for CRA Area 30 - 426 Ruby Ave Cover Page Application 426 Ruby Ave FLU Resolution In an amount of$53,697.02. 7.1)#2026-68 -Approving Horizon Builders Micro-TIF Application(Expedited Plan) for CRA Area 16 - 2207 W Capital Ave Cover Page Application 2207 W Capital Ave FLU Resolution In an amount of$53,697.02. 7.m) #2026-69 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for San Tan Subdivision Cover Page Aerial Map Plat Application Agreement Resolution 7.n) #2026-70 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for HAP Subdivision Cover Page Aerial Map Plat Application Agreement Page 5 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting March 24,2026 Resolution 7.o) #2026-71 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Veterans Legacy South Second Subdivision Cover Page Aerial Map Plat Application Agreement Resolution 8.) PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.a) Public Hearing to consider a change of zoning for land located east of Shady Bend Road and north of Capital Avenue from TA: Transitional Agricultural to Ml: Light Manufacturing Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (Synergyinvest Inc.) #10,065 - Consideration of approving a change of zoning for land located east of Shady Bend Road and north of Capital Avenue from TA: Transitional Agricultural to Ml: Light Manufacturing Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Zoning Jurisdiction (Synergyinvest Inc.) Cover Page Application Rezoning Location Map Rezoning FLU Map Ordinance Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported this application included approximately 22 acres located east of Shady Bend Road and north of Capital Ave. The applicant was requesting that the zoning on this property be changed from TA: Transitional Agricultural to Ml: Light Manufacturing Zone to allow for the development of storage units. Motion by Ryan O'Neill, second by Doug Brown to suspend the rules 8.a) #10,065- Consideration of approving a change of zoning for land located east of Shady Bend Road and north of Capital Avenue from TA: Transitional Agricultural to Ml: Light Manufacturing Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Zoning Jurisdiction (Synergyinvest Inc.). Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill, and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. Motion by Ryan O'Neill, second by Doug Brown to approve 8.a) #10,065- Consideration of approving a change of zoning for land located east of Shady Bend Road and north of Capital Avenue from TA: Transitional Agricultural to Ml: Light Manufacturing Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Zoning Jurisdiction(Synergyinvest Inc.).Roll Call:Ayes:Jack Sheard,Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill, and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. Page 6 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting March 24,2026 8.b) Public Hearing to consider a change of zoning for land located east of Gunbarrel Road and south of A Road from TA: Transitional Agricultural to LLR: Large Lot Residential Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, Merrick County, Nebraska (Marvin Johnson) #10,066 - Consideration of approving a change of zoning for land located east of Gunbarrel Road and south of A Road from TA: Transitional Agricultural to LLR: Large Lot Residential Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, Merrick County,Nebraska (Marvin Johnson) Cover Page Application Rezoning Location Map Rezoning FLU Map Ordinance Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported this application included approximately 33.5 acres located east of Gunbarrel Road and south of A Road in Merrick County. The applicant was requesting that the zoning on this property be changed from TA-Transitional Agricultural to LLR: Large Lot Residential Zone to allow for 4 lots for the development of 4 single-family dwellings. Motion by Ryan O'Neill, second by Doug Lanfear to suspend the rules 8.b) #10,066 - Consideration of approving a change of zoning for land located east of Gunbarrel Road and south of A Road from TA: Transitional Agricultural to LLR: Large Lot Residential Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction,Merrick County,Nebraska(Marvin Johnson).Roll Call:Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill, and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. Motion by Doug Brown, second by Doug Lanfear to approve 8.b) #10,066 - Consideration of approving a change of zoning for land located east of Gunbarrel Road and south of A Road from TA: Transitional Agricultural to LLR: Large Lot Residential Zone in the Grand Island Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, Merrick County, Nebraska (Marvin Johnson). Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard,Mark Stelk,Jason Conley,Mitchell Nickerson,Doug Brown,Chuck Haase,Ryan O'Neill, and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. 8.c) Public Hearing concerning a site-specific redevelopment plan for CRA Area No. 41 to allow for redevelopment of property located east of North Road and south of Capital Avenue (Lot 2 Sterling Estates Ninth Subdivision) #2026-72 -Approving a site-specific redevelopment plan for CRA Area No. 41 to allow for redevelopment of property located east of North Road and south of Capital Avenue (Lot 2 Sterling Estates Ninth Subdivision) Cover Page Redevelopment Plan Amendment Area 41 Sterling Apartments TIF Application CRA Resolution 551 CRA Resolution 552 Page 7 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting March 24,2026 Resolution 2026-03 CRA Resolution 554 Resolution Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported TS25, LLC, was proposing to redevelop property located south of Capital Avenue, west of Carleton Avenue, in Grand Island for multifamily residential use. They were proposing to build 120 units across 4 apartment buildings. Phases one and two of the development were completed without the use of Tax Increment Financing.Due to the rising cost of development,phase three was deemed not feasible. No development has occurred at this site since 2017. The developer was requesting the use of Tax Increment Financing to aid in redevelopment expenses associated with the creation of workforce housing, as defined by the Community Development Act. The proposed development would begin in April 2026 and was expected to be completed in 2028. The project was expected to cost$20,180,589 with a final estimated valuation of$15,450,681. Eligible activities within the development, such as site grading, planning/engineering, and the development of workforce housing as defined by the Community Development Act, were anticipated to cost at least $18,244,189. It was anticipated that the development would generate a Tax Increment of $279,983 annually, generating an estimated $4,199,745 of increment over 15 years. This application would likely contain multiple start dates for the contract, though no single property will be eligible for TIF for more than 15 years. The applicant was seeking $4,014,535 in Tax Increment Assistance. Zach Butz spoke in favor. Bruce Schreiner spoke in favor. Deborah Kline spoke in favor. Jerry Poets spoke in opposition. Motion by Chuck Haase, second by Ryan O'Neill to approve 8.c) #2026-72 - Approving a site- specific redevelopment plan for CRA Area No.41 to allow for redevelopment of property located east of North Road and south of Capital Avenue (Lot 2 Sterling Estates Ninth Subdivision). Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill. Noes: Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. 8.d)Public Hearing on Request from Industrial Tower West for Conditional Use Permit for a replacement of a Telecommunications Tower Site located in Stuhr Museum's Northwest Corner, East of Highway 281 and South of Highway 34 #2026-73 -Approving Request from Industrial Tower West for Conditional Use Permit for a replacement of a Telecommunications Tower Site located in Stuhr Museum's Northwest Corner, East of Highway 281 and South of Highway 34 Cover Page Application EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B - Ownership of Parcel EXHIBIT C - Subdivision Drawing EXHIBIT D - Address of Property Page 8 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting March 24,2026 EXHIBIT E - Zoning District Map EXHIBIT F EXHIBIT G EXHIBIT H EXHIBIT I-Alternative Site Analysis-Site Justification EXHIBIT J- Site Plan Drawings Resolution Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported this request was for approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the replacement of an existing 100-ft monopole. The property was currently zoned B-1, Light Business Zone . The Grand Island Zoning Code required that all telecommunication towers receive the approval of the City Council in the form of a conditional use permit prior to construction. This request seeks approval to construct and replace an existing 100-ft monopole to support the colocation of additional 3rd-party hardware, consistent with its current use. The applicant intended to add a new backup generator as well as extend the existing 6 ft. decorative security wall. The proposed tower location must meet the separation requirements (750 ft.) from all other towers. It was estimated to be more than 3,000 ft from the nearest telecommunications tower. Chris Riha spoke in favor. Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Jason Conley to approve 8.d) #2026-73 - Approving Request from Industrial Tower West for Conditional Use Permit for a replacement of a Telecommunications Tower Site located in Stuhr Museum's Northwest Corner,East of Highway 281 and South of Highway 34. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard,Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. 9.) RESOLUTIONS 9.a)#2026-74 -Approving Ryder Baseball Field Renovations Change Order No. 1 Cover Page Change Order#1 Resolution Parks and Recreation Director Todd McCoy reported City Council previously approved Resolution 2025-350 an agreement with Nemaha Sports Construction,LLC of Lincoln,Nebraska to complete the Ryder Baseball Field Renovations in amount of$3,745,600.00.The major change related to Change Order No. 1 was credit to remove the purchase of a new scoreboard. The existing scoreboard remains in good working condition and can continue to serve the fields needs in the short term. The Diamond Baseball League had indicated that they have a strong desire to provide a much higher quality video board later this year or next season. A video board offers significantly greater value and enhanced capabilities compared to the previously planned standard scoreboard. Other items that had been identified as the project progressed included changes to grading, electrical,pavement,bullpen mounds, fencing, drainage,tree removal, and adding logos to the turf. The changes would result in a$520.35 increase. Page 9 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting March 24,2026 Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Ryan O'Neill to approve 9.a) #2026-74 - Approving Ryder Baseball Field Renovations Change Order No. 1. Roll Call:Ayes: Jack Sheard,Mark Stelk,Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill. Noes: Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. 9.b) #2026-75 -Approving Island Oasis Improvements Change Order No. 1 Cover Page Change Order 1 Resolution Parks and Recreation Director Todd McCoy reported City Council previously approved Resolution 2025-379 an agreement with Scheele-Kayton Construction, LLC from Lincoln, Nebraska to complete the Island Oasis Water Park Improvements in amount of$13,196,820.00. This Change included the following: 1. Site/Civil Changes - $249,808.00 2. Light Poles and PA infrastructure - $81,764.00 3. Speed Slide Drain Pits - $7,372.00 4. Splash Pad Colored Concrete - ($90,000.00) Credit 5. Mini Golf Amenities - $191,834.00 The changes resulted in a$440,778.00 or 3.34% increase. A total 10% continency was estimated for this project. Approving the changes would increase the total contract amount to $13,637,598.00. Kyle McCauly spoke in regards to change orders. Motion by Ryan O'Neill, second by Jack Sheard to approve 9.b) #2026-75 - Approving Island Oasis Improvements Change Order No. 1. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill and Doug Lanfear. Noes: Mark Stelk. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. 9.c)#2026-76 - Approving Purchase and Designation of Single Source Provider for Trojan UV System at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Cover Page Ultraviolet(UV) Disinfection System Contract Resolution Assistant Public Works Director Matt Walker reported the current UV Disinfection System at the Grand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant was nearing the end of its useful life. Installed in 2005 by Trojan UV, the system had aged to the point where replacement parts such as lamps, bulbs, sleeves, etc. had become increasingly difficult to obtain. The Wastewater engineering and operations staff issued a Request for Qualifications to consult with an engineering partner to analyze the existing system and design a superior, modern replacement. The new system would employ contemporary hardware, features that ease maintenance, and parts that would be readily available for the foreseeable future. The replacement system would reuse the existing building and channel structure without need for modification. One (1)proposal was opened on March 10, Page 10 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting March 24,2026 2026 and the proposal submitted by Trojan Technologies Corp. of London, Ontario meets the criteria laid out in the solicitation package for Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection System. An agreement in the amount of $1,205,115.00 had been reached and due to long lead times, Wastewater staff was wanting to purchase the equipment at this time. A project would be bid at a later date for installation of the equipment. Also requested was that Trojan Technologies Corp. be designated as the single source provider for Trojan UV systems parts, materials, and service for the proposed system as noted. Motion by Doug Brown, second by Ryan O'Neill to approve 9.c)#2026-76-Approving Purchase and Designation of Single Source Provider for Trojan UV System at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.Roll Call:Ayes: Jack Sheard,Mark Stelk,Jason Conley,Mitchell Nickerson,Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. 9.d) #2026-77 -Approving the Central Nebraska Humane Society-January Shelter Billing Cover Page CNHS JAN26 Resolution Police Chief Kevin Denney reported the Grand Island Police Department submitted information to the Grand Island City Administrator to address any outstanding concerns and establish an audit process to ensure accuracy. The concerns Councilmember Chuck Haase raised dated back to the beginning of the Animal Control Service change over to the Grand Island Police Department. Those issues were identified and the invoice process modified to meet the contract requirements. Councilmember Chuck Haase made a motion to amend the amount to $6,058.28 which does not include public drop off. Councilmember Haase mentioned in the contract it states that the city should only pay for animals placed in the shelter by the city, not public drop offs. Mentioned was the taxpayers have already paid$40,860 for 5 months of public drop offs which trends to be about $98,000/year. Councilmember Nickerson mentioned making sure we are documenting correctly and how the animals are dropped off Central Nebraska Humane Society President Greg Geis spoke in regards to the process of animals being brought in. Also stated was the contract and asking for drop off to be put in the contract. Seargent Wood spoke in regards to scanning chips on the animals and they do their best to get the animals back to their owners instead of taking them to the Humane Society. Central Nebraska Humane Society Executive Director Ashely Meister spoke in regards to how the process works when animals are brought in. Discussed was how they charge a fee for animals being picked up and how it is reduced out of the invoice to the city for reclaim fees. Councilmember Sheard spoke in regards to choosing rather they charge for an animal or not and Page 11 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting March 24,2026 charging the city. Motion by Chuck Haase, second by Mark Stelk to amend 9.d)#2026-77 -Approving the Central Nebraska Humane Society-January Shelter Billing in the amount of$6,058.28. Roll Call: Ayes: Mark Stelk, Chuck Haase. Noes: Jack Sheard, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Ryan O'Neill, Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza, Mike Paulick. Motion failed. Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Ryan O'Neill to approve 9.d) #2026-77 - Approving the Central Nebraska Humane Society-January Shelter Billing. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Ryan O'Neill and Doug Lanfear. Noes: Chuck Haase. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. 9.e) #2026-78 - Funding Request from Railside Business Improvement District for $peaker System Cover Page Railside Speaker System Presentation Resolution City Administrator Patrick Brown reported Railside had submitted a request to the city to aid in funding a new speaker system that would place 3 or 4 speakers along each linear block between Elm and Sycamore on existing pedestrian lighting in an amount of$50,000. They have secured $25,000 in funding from the Convention and Visitors Bureau and $50,000 from CRA. The full cost of the project is estimated at $135,000. Jim Pirnie spoke in favor and mentioned the warranty on the speakers. Motion by Ryan O'Neill, second by Chuck Haase to approve 9.e) #2026-78 - Funding Request from Railside Business Improvement District for Speaker System. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. 9.f)#2026-79 - Approving Purchase of Bookmobile for Library Cover Page Lincoln Bookmobile Resolution Library Director Celine Swan reported the Grand Island Public Library was asking permission to apply for a grant from the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation that would cover 40% of the cost of a bookmobile, estimated to be between $280,000-$300,000. They were requesting City Council to approve moving the allocated $70,000 for a kiosk to help cover the cost of the bookmobile if approved to apply and awarded the grant. The Grand Island Public Library Foundation would help to cover the rest of the cost. Also mentioned was they have a $10,000 Carnegie grant they received this year and$165,000 from the Moore Trust to purchase new books for the bookmobile. Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Doug Lanfear to approve 9.f)#2026-79 -Approving Purchase Page 12 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting March 24,2026 of Bookmobile for Library. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. 10.) ORDINANCES 10.a) #10,067 - Consideration of Approving Amendment to City Code Section 12-19— Civil Service Rules Adoption Cover Page Ordinance Human Resource Director Aaron Schmid reported Section 12-19 of the Grand Island City Code established the framework for civil service procedures applicable to classified employees. The current language references the Nebraska Civil Service Act but does not explicitly incorporate the Civil Service Rules and Regulations adopted by the Civil Service Commission for the City of Grand Island. Nebraska law required that civil service rules be formally adopted by ordinance. While the Civil Service Commission had adopted rules and regulations governing its processes, those rules are not currently referenced within City Code, creating a potential gap between local ordinance and state statutory requirements. The change accomplished several important objectives: • Ensures Legal Compliance: Aligns City Code with state statutory requirements that civil service rules be adopted by ordinance. • Clarifies Authority: Reinforces the authority of the Civil Service Commission's adopted rules by formally incorporating them into City Code. • Improves Administrative Consistency: Provides clearer direction to staff, departments, and employees regarding the governing framework for civil service matters. • Reduces Risk: Minimizes the potential for procedural challenges or disputes arising from ambiguity in applicable rules. This amendment was administrative in nature and does not alter existing practices but rather clarifies and codifies the governing framework already in use. Motion by Doug Lanfear, second by Ryan O'Neill to suspend the rules 10.a) #10,067 - Consideration of Approving Amendment to City Code Section 12-19 — Civil Service Rules Adoption. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Doug Lanfear to approve 10.a) #10,067 - Consideration of Approving Amendment to City Code Section 12-19 — Civil Service Rules Adoption. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. 11.) OTHER ITEMS 11.a) Executive Session to Discuss Strategy regarding Purchase, Sale, and Contract Negotiations of Real Estate Cover Page Page 13 of 7,City Council Regular Meeting March 24,2026 Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Doug Lanfear to adjourn to executive session 11.a) Executive Session to Receive Litigation Status Updates from City Attorney and to Discuss Strategy regarding Purchase, Sale, and Contract Negotiations of Real Estate. Roll Call:Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. Adjourn to executive session at 10:13 p.m. Motion by Doug Brown, second by Jack Sheard to return to regular session 11.a) Executive Session to Receive Litigation Status Updates from City Attorney and to Discuss Strategy regarding Purchase, Sale, and Contract Negotiations of Real Estate. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Brown, Chuck Haase, Ryan O'Neill and Doug Lanfear. Absent: Maggie Mendoza and Mike Paulick. Motion adopted. Returned to regular session at 10:53 p.m. 12). ADJOURMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:53 p.m. G✓fiG/7�i�-'� Ci Clerk Jill Granere