07/28/2009 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 28, 2009
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on July 28, 2009. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
July 22, 2009.
Mayor Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council members
were present: Meyer, Niemann, Gilbert, Carney, Ramsey, Nickerson, Zapata and Gericke.
Councilmember's Haase and Dugan were absent. The following City Officials were present: City
Administrator Jeff Pederson, Deputy City Clerk Paul Briseno, Finance Director David Springer,
City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, and Public Works Director Steve Riehle.
INVOCATION was given by Mayor Hornady followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady introduced Community Youth Council member
Lauren Cantrell. Mentioned was an invitation to the community for the Movie in the Park event
this Friday, July 31 at Stolley Park beginning at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of 2008-2009 Community Youth Council. Wendy Myer-Jerke, Public Information
Officer gave a short presentation and video of activities of the CYC students over the past year.
The Mayor and City Council recognized the following Community Youth Council (CYC)
members: Sophomores -Lauren Cantrell, Danielle Jim, Ava Mackey, Katrina Molholm, Garrett
Coble, and Andres Gamboa: Juniors - Audie Aguilar, Miranda Baxter, Sarah Stoltenberg, Zach
Stauffer, and Austin Witmer: Seniors -Kayla Harris, Paige Liess, Claire Mackey, Michael
Rivera, Zach Schultz, Malorie Meier, Sammy Saiyavongsa, Sam Schneider, Caitlynn Schwehn,
Mikayla Walsh, and Emily Michael. Board Members -Carole Ostdiek, Celine Stahlnecker, and
Butch Hurst. Those not present were: CYC students: Garrett Coble, Andres Gamboa, Zach
Stauffer, Austin Witmer, Mikayla Walsh, Emily Michael and Board Members -Adrian Velez,
Ed Jarosik, Darren Sanchez, Liz Mayfield, and Randy See.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on ReQuest from Hornady FLP on Behalf of Midland Telecom for a Conditional
Use Permit for a Communications Tower Located at 3625 West Old Potash Highway. Craig
Lewis, Building Department Director reported that Patrick Buettner, representing Midland
Telecom, Telephone Systems of NE, Inc. had submitted an application to allow for the
construction of a 190 foot lattice telecommunication tower located at 3625 West Old Potash
Highway. Staffrecommended approval with a 15 foot setback. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acduisition of Detention Cell Land in Lots Two (2) and Three (3) and Outlot
A of Springdale Second Subdivision (Springdale, LLC). Steve Riehle, Public Works Director
reported that Karen Bredthauer, developer of Springdale Subdivision was willing to donate
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detention cell land along with ingress/egress easements for access to the cell to the city. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda Item G-9 was pulled for further discussion. Motion by
Zapata, second by Ramsey to approve the Consent Agenda excluding Item G-9. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 13, 2009 Annual Joint Central District Health Department Meeting_
Approving Minutes of July 14, 2009 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of July 21, 2009 City Council Study Session.
Approving Re-Appointments of Marv Webb, Mike Wenzl, Todd Enck, and New Appointment of
Brad Kissler to the Building Code Advisory Board.
Approving Re-Appointments of Al Avery, Glen Murray, John Schultz, Mike Nolan and Karen
Bredthauer and New Appointment of Deb Trosper to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
#2009-175 -Approving FY 2009-2010 Annual Budget for Business Improvement District #4,
South Locust Street from Stolley Park Road to Fonner Park Road, and Setting Date for Board of
Equalization.
#2009-176 -Approving FY 2009-2010 Annual Budget for Business Improvement District #6,
Second Street and Setting Date for Board of Equalization.
#2009-177 -Approving FY 2009-2010 Annual Budget for Business Improvement District #7,
South Locust Street from Highway 34 to Stolley Park Road, and Setting Date for Board of
Equalization.
#2009-179 - Approving Acquisition of Detention Cell Land in Lots Two (2) and Three (3) and
Outlot A of Springdale Second Subdivision (Springdale, LLC).
#2009-180 - Approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with NDOR for South Locust Street
Phase 2 (Northbound~RoadwayConstruction.
#2009-181 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for Asphalt Maintenance Protect 2009-AC-1 with
J I>L> Asphalt Paving Company of Grand Island Nebraska for an Increase of $46,939.98 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $723,698.48.
#2009-182 - APprovingChan~e Order No. 1 for Sanitary Sewer District No. 76 Replacement;
Vine Street Between Ashton Avenue and Koenig Street with The Diamond En~ineerin~
Company of Grand Island Nebraska for an Increase of $4 000.00 and a Revised Contract
Amount of $215,322.19.
#2009-183 -Approving Purchase of a Skid Steer Loader for Use in Concrete Repair Operations
at the Streets Division of the Public Works Department with Central Nebraska Bobcat of Grand
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Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $24,730.59 plus trade in of $22,105.59 for a Total Amount of
$2,625.00.
#2009-184 -Approving Deed of Reconveyance of Property at Lot 1 Platte Valley Industrial Park
Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation
#2009-185 -Approving Extension Request for Community Development Block Grant #08-CR-
002 Phase 3.
#2009-186 -Approving Bid Award for Ambulance Remount with Arrow Manufacturing, Inc. of
Rock Rapids, Iowa in an Amount of $79,914.00.
#2009-187 -Approving En ing Bering Services for the Veterans Home Complex with Olsson
Associates of Grand Island and Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of $29,800.00.
Consideration of City Council Result Maps.
#2009-178 - Approving FY 2009-2010 Annual Budget for Business Improvement District #8,
Downtown, and Setting date for Board of Equalization. Councilmember Carney inquired of the
accounting cost provided by the city, other revenue line item, who sets the levy amount, and the
amount the Chamber receives for administration of the business improvement district. Dave
Springer, Finance Director, advised Councilmember Carney that the city charges $4,000 for
accounting services, donations and fundraising are identified within the other revenue line item,
the Council sets the levy amount, and the Chamber charges $20,000 annually.
Motion by Meyer, second by Gericke to approve Resolution #2009-178. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of RecLuest from Hornady FLP on Behalf of Midland Telecom for a Conditional
Use Permit for a Communications Tower Located at 3625 West Old Potash Highway This item
related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Mayor Hornady excused herself due to a conflict
of interest and President Robert Meyer took her place. Councilmember Gilbert asked staff if this
was the appropriate time to bring this county industrial track into the city as its use has changed.
City Attorney, Dale Shotkoski and Building Director, Craig Lewis did not agree. City
Administrator Jeff Pederson also spoke to the issue stating it would be appropriate to address the
annexation of the property in the future pending league discussion. Councilmember's Meyer and
Carney also discussed the issue.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Gericke to approve the request from Hornady FLP on behalf of
Midland Telecom for a conditional Use Permit for a Communications Tower Located at 3625
West Old Potash Highway with the condition that the applicant will conform with the purpose of
the zoning regulations of 15 foot set back. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember's Meyer,
Niemann, Carney, Ramsey, Zapata, Nickerson, and Gericke voted aye. Councilmember Gilbert
voted no. Motion adopted.
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Meyer, second by Ramsey to approve the Claims for the period of July 15, 2009
through July 28, 2009, for a total amount of $2,648,032.78. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Meyer, second by Gericke to approve the Claim for the Veterans Athletic Complex
for the Period of June 29, 2009 through July 28, 2009, for a total amount of $750.00.
Unanimously approved.
Motion by Meyer, second by Gericke to approve the claim for the Recreational Building in the
amount of $30,235.94.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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Paul Briseno
Deputy City Clerk