10/08/2002 Minutes
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 8, 2002
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 October 8, 2002. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
October 2, 2002.
Mayor Ken Gnadt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Pielstick, Ward, Seifert, Larson, Hornady, Whitesides, Haase, Murray, Walker
and Sorensen. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan Ferguson,
City Clerk RaN ae Edwards, Assistant City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, Public Works Director
Steve Riehle and Finance Director David Springer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by the INVOCATION given by Pastor Steve
Warriner, Abundant Life Christian Church, 3409 West Faidley Avenue.
RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: One individual reserved time to speak on
an agenda item.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Larry Seifert by Nebraska Veterans Home Representatives for Coordinating the
Grand Island Fishing Derby. Cliff Crowder and Nancy Klimek representatives from the
Nebraska Veterans Home recognized Larry Seifert for his 10 years of hard work coordinating the
Grand Island Fishing Derby.
Proclamation "World Population Awareness Week", October 20-26, 2002. Mayor Gnadt
proclaimed October 20-26, 2002 as "World Population Awareness Week" and encouraged
citizens to participate appropriately in its observance.
Proclamation "National 4-H Youth Development Program Week" October 6-12, 2002. The
Mayor and City Council joined Senator Nelson in proclaiming October 6-12, 2002 as "National
4-H Youth Development Program Week" and encouraged citizens to observe this week with
appropriate ceremonies and activities. Kathy Consbruck, Nancy Schmerdtmann and Tom
Druidick and severa14-H youth and leaders were present to receive the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1010 North Diers Avenue.
(Concord Development) Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 1010 North Diers Ayenue, was required in order to have access to install,
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upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to place power
cables, pad mounted switchgear and transformers to serve lots three (3) and four (4) with
electricity. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request of Brenda and David Schocke dba Bunkhouse Sports Bar & Grill,
3568 West Old Highway 30, for Class "C" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards, reported
that Brenda and David Schocke dba Bunkhouse Sports Bar & Grill, 3568 West Old Highway 30,
had submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Class "C" Liquor License. A
Class "C" Liquor License allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages on and off sale within the
corporate limits of the City. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record:
application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on September
26, 2002; notice to applicant of date, time and place of hearing mailed on September 26, 2002;
notice to the general public of date, time and place of hearing published on September 29, 2002;
Chapter 4 of City Code and departmental reports as required by City Code. No public testimony
was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#8778 - Consideration of Creating Sanitary Sewer District #508, Desch 1st and 2nd
Subdivision near Langenheder Street and Husker Highway
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of this ordinance on its first reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage. Councilmember
Homady seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor: Is there anyone in the audience interested in this ordinance? No public testimony was
heard.
City Clerk: Ordinance #8778 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #8778 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordinance
#8778 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Items G-23, G-32 and G-35 were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Whitesides, carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda
excluding items G-23, G-32 and G-35.
Receipt of Official Document - Civil Service Minutes of September 10, 2002.
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Approving Minutes of September 24, 2002 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Appointment of Dale Shotkoski as Interim City Attorney. Councilmenber Haase
voted no.
Approving Appointment of Bob Loewenstein to the Animal Advisory Board.
Approving Request of Brenda and David Schocke dba Bunkhouse Sports Bar & Grill, 3568 West
Old Highway 30, for Class "C" Liquor License.
Approving Request of Charles Donner, 1818 West Charles Street, for Liquor Manager
Designation for Knights of Columbus St.. Mary's dba Knights of Columbus, 1600 South Eddy.
Approving Preliminary Plat for Timberline Subdivision.
Approving Revised Preliminary Plat for Indianhead Subdivision.
#2002-300 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1010 North Diers Avenue.
(Concord Development)
#2002-301 - Approving Outside Funding for Community Humanitarian Resource Center in an
Amount of $4,500. Councilmember Pielstick voted no.
#2002-302 - Approving Outside Funding for the Crisis Center, Inc. in an Amount of $1 0,200.
#2002-303 - Approving Outside Funding for the Family Violence Coalition in an Amount of
$10,000.
#2002-304 - Approving Outside Funding for the Grand Island Area Clean Community System in
an Amount of$18,000.
#2002-305 - Approving Outside Funding for Grand Island Area Council for International
Visitors in an Amount of$l,OOO.
#2002-306 - Approving Outside Funding for Grand Island Dive Rescue Team for a One Time
Amount of$9,700.
#2002-307 - Approving Outside Funding for Grand Island/Hall County Convention & Visitors
Bureau in an Amount of$10,000. Councilmember Pielstick voted no.
#200-308 - Approving Outside Funding for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in an Amount
of $1 0,000.
#2002-309 - Approving Outside Funding for the Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. in an Amount of
$15,000.
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#2002-310 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Grand West Fourth
Subdivision. It was noted that Steve Craig, owner, had submitted the final plat for Grand West
Fourth Subdivision, located along Craig Road, between North Road and Mansfield Road for the
propose of developing 27 lots.
#2002-311 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Indianhead Seventh
Subdivision. It was noted that Virgil Eihusen, owner, had submitted the final plat for Indianhead
Seventh Subdivision, located South of Trust Street and West of North Road for the propose of
developing 52 lots.
#2002-312 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Preliminary Engineering Services
for Shoemaker Hike/Bike Trail with Olsson Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2002-313 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Wading Pool Project with Tri Valley
Builders of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2002- 315 - Approving Change Order # 1 for General Work Contract at Burdick Station GT - 2
and GT-3 Combustion Turbine Project with The Industrial Company of Steamboat Springs,
Colorado for an Increased Amount of $705,382,43 and an Adjusted Contract Amount of
$11,702,997.43. Councilmember Pielstick voted no.
#2002-316 - Approving Bid Award for Boom Truck and Crane with Teague Equipment
Company of Denver, Colorado in an Amount of$198,638.00.
#2002-317 - Approving Bid Award for Tree Trimming Project 2003-TT-1 with Toms Tree
Service of Grand Island, Nebraska for Sections 03-2, 03-5, 03-7, and 03-12 in an Amount of
$22,700.00 and Sheffield Tree Service of Grand Island, Nebraska for Sections 03-3, 03-6, 03-8,
03-11, and 03-16 in an Amount of $34,800.00 and Wright Tree Service, Inc. of Des Moines,
Iowa for Sections 03-1, 03-9, 03-10, 03-13, 03-14, 03-15, 03-17, 03-18, 03-19, and 03-20 in an
Amount of$91,943.00.
2002-318 - Approving Bid Award for Security Gates for Burdick Station and Platte Generating
Station with American Fence Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $86,649.40
Plus Tax.
#2002-319 - Approving Bid Award for RFP for Engineering Services for Circuit Breaker
Replacement with De Wild, Grant, Reckert & Associates Company of Rock Rapids, Iowa in an
Amount of 250,00.00.
#2002-320 - Approving Bid Award for Skid Steer Loader with Central Nebraska Bobcat of
Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $34,650.00 Plus Tax.
#2002-321 - Approving Bid Award for Street Improvement District #1234, Juergen Road in the
Platte Valley Industrial Park with the Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska
in an Amount of$133,397.18.
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#2002-322 - Approving Designation of Nebraska Machinery Company of Doniphan, Nebraska
as the Sole Source Provider of Track Loaders for the Solid Waste Division, Public Works
Department, and Approving Authority to Negotiate with the Vendor.
#2002-324 - Approving Agricultural Deferral of Assessments in Sanitary Sewer District #500.
#2002-325 - Approving Authorization for County Treasurer to Re-Sell City Owned Property
Acquired Through Sheriffs Deed Located at 603 North Oak Street and 404 East Sixth Street.
#2002-327 - Approving Interlocal Agreement for Statewide Wireless Communication Network.
#2002-326 - Approving Contract Award for the Historical Stolley House Repair and Renovation
with Nelson Contracting of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $80,257.00. Craig Lewis,
Building Department Director, reported that the Building Department solicited proposals for the
repair and renovation of the historical Stolley House in accordance with the Master Plan
developed by the City and approved by the Nebraska State Historical Society. Two proposals
were received, one from Nelson Contracting and the second from Fred Goss. The Building
Department recommended approval of the proposal from Nelson Contracting for the repairs and
renovation in the amount of $80,257.00. The funds would be a combination of monies from the
City and State Historical Society Foundation. An additional purchase order would be prepared
for the second proposal of Fred Goss to provide consulting, interior design, develop a color
scheme, and insure historical integrity with a not to exceed $5,000 amount.
Councilmember Pielstick and Seifert voiced concerns of the $5,000 amount to Fred Goss and
stated they had not been informed of this matter until they had read it in the paper.
Councilmember Haase questioned if Stuhr Museum had experience in interior design and
whether they would help the City out in this area. Mr. Lewis stated that this project needed to be
moved along and volunteer workers or himself just did not have the time or knowledge to do the
job right.
Fred Roeser, 4262 Michigan Avenue and Annette Davis, 436 Highway 11, Dannebrog, both
members of the historical society spoke in support.
Motion was made by Pielstick to approve Resolution #2002-326, second by Murray. Carried
unanimously to approve.
#2002-314 - Approving Bid Award for Installation of Irrigation System for the South Side of the
Grand Island Cemetery with Tilley Sprinkler Systems, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an
Amount of $125,410.00. Councilmember Walker questioned an anonymous letter regarding this
Resolution. Mayor Gnadt stated that any anonymous letter would not be talked about, had there
been a signature on the letter, this would have been discussed. Motion by Whitesides, second by
Ward to approve Resolution #2002-314. Carried unanimously to approve.
#2002-323 - Approving Resolution Directing Staff to Require Installation of Public Sidewalks
by Fall 2003. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director, reported that at the August 20, 2002 Council
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Study Session, the Sidewalk Committee reviewed the sidewalk maps and identified areas where
they believe Council should order sidewalks installed before school starts in Fall 2003. Staff
reviewed all of the proposed areas and believed that it was possible to install sidewalks in each
area. Fill material would be provided where needed at city cost. Some tree and bush trimming or
removal may be needed. The Committee discussed the possibility of installing sidewalk on one
side of each street, but the Committee felt property owners on both sides of a street should be
required to install sidewalk, as long as the installation was possible without major conflicts such
as drainage ditches. Three areas had been added to the list discussed at the August 20 meeting.
Discussion was had on the need of widening Harrison Street, drainage, retrofitting, and if there
was a need to have sidewalks on both sides of the street.
Bob Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison, Charles Maser, 1222 South Harrison and Roy Anderson,
1810 South Harrison spoke in opposition is including Harrison Street in Resolution #2002-323.
Motion was made by Whitesides, second by Larson to table that portion of Harrison Street in
Resolution #2002-323. Upon Roll call vote, Councilmembers Pielstick, Ward, Seifert, Larson,
Hornady, Whitesides, Haase, and Sorensen voted yes. Councilmember Walker voted no.
Councilmember Murray abstained. Motion adopted.
Councilmember Pielstick mentioned the fact that Council voted to put sidewalks in before school
started this year and felt we would be opening a can of worms. Councilmember Hornady stated
there were areas in town that did not need sidewalks.
Motion was made by Whitesides, second by Walker to approve Resolution #2002-323 excluding
that portion of Harrison Street. Carried unanimously to approve.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Whitesides, second by Haase, carried unanimously to approve the Claims for the
period of September 25,2002 through October 8,2002, for a total amount of$1,811,944.26.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk