06/24/2003 Minutes
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 24, 2003
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 June 24, 2003. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
June 18,2003.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Larson, Nickerson, Seifert, Pauly,
Hornady, Walker and Haase. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator
MarIan Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Public Works Director Steve Riehle, City
Attorney Doug Walker and Finance Director David Springer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by the INVOCATION given by Youth Pastor
Matt Whitman, Evangelical Free Church, 2609 South Blaine Street.
RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: Six individuals reserved time to speak on
agenda items.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation "Husker Nation Tour" June 26, 2003. Mayor Vavricek proclaimed June 26, 2003
as "Husker Nation Tour" day. Orv Qualsett was present to receive the proclamation
ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT:
City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that the City Council was required to elect one
Councilmember to the office of Council President to replace Councilmember Gale Larson who
resigned at the June 17, 2003 City Council Meeting. The term would be through December 9,
2003. The Council President automatically assumes the duties of the Mayor in the event that the
Mayor was absent or otherwise unable to fulfill his duties.
Councilmember Pauly nominated Mitch Nickerson. Councilmember Whitesides nominated
Jackie Pielstick. Motion by Seifert, second by Hornady, carried unanimously to cease
nominations.
City Clerk RaNae Edwards called for the first ballot. It was reported that Councilmember
Pielstick had received 5 votes and Councilmember Nickerson had received 4 votes.
Councilmember Jackie Pielstick was elected as City Council President.
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ADJOURNED TO BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Homady, second by Walker,
carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization.
#2003-BE-5 - Determining Benefits for Water Main District 434T - Platte Valley Industrial
Park 3rd Subdivision. Motion by Pielstick, second by Whitesides, to approve Resolution #2003-
BE-5, carried unanimously.
#2003-BE-6 - Determining Benefits for Water Main District 437 - Platte Valley Industrial Park
3rd Subdivision. Motion by Pielstick, second by Whitesides, to approve Resolution #2003-BE-5,
carried unanimously.
#2003-BE-7 - Determining Benefits for Water Main District 438T - Platte Valley Industrial
Park 3rd Subdivision. Motion by Pielstick, second by Whitesides, to approve Resolution #2003-
BE-5, carried unanimously.
#2003-BE-8 - Determining Benefits for Water Main District 439T - Platte Valley Industrial
Park 3rd Division. Motion by Pielstick, second by Whitesides, to approve Resolution #2003-BE-
5, carried unanimously.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Whitesides, second by Hornady, carried
unanimously to return to Regular Session.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing Concerning Annexation of Property Being Platted as Secundino Subdivision.
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that the property was located north of Capital
Avenue and west of Sky Park Road, in the E 1/2 SE 1/4 Section 4, Township 11, Range 9. The
Regional Planning Commission at their meeting of June 4, 2003, voted to approve and
recommend the city council approve this annexation. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Changes to the Grand Island Zoning Map for Land Proposed for Platting as
American Independence Subdivision. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that
Gary Valasek, owner was requesting a change of zoning for property located in the SE 1/4 SW
1/4 Section 11, Township 11, Range 10, proposed for platting as American Independence
Subdivision. This application proposed to change the zoning from T A Transitional Agricultural
to Rl Suburban Residential. This change was in conformance with the Grand Island
Comprehensive Plan. The Regional Planning Commission at their regular meeting held June 4,
2003 voted to approve and recommend the Grand Island City Council approve this amendment
to the Grand Island Zoning Map. Gary Valasek, 4226 Lariat Lane spoke in support. Ray Harmon
representing Third City Christian Church noted that if a paving district would go in, he felt the
church property should not be assessed. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Changes to the Grand Island Zoning Map for Property Being Platted as
Richmond Third Subdivision. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that Dave
Albers, owner was requesting a change of zoning for property located along Diers Avenue south
of Faidley Avenue and west of Highway 281, being platted as Richmond Third Subdivision. This
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application proposed to change the zoning from T A Transitional Agricultural to B2 General
Business. This change was in conformance with the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. The
Regional Planning Commission at their regular meeting held June 4, 2003 unanimously voted to
approve and recommend the Grand Island City Council approve this amendment to the Grand
Island Zoning Map. Dave Albers, owner was present to answer questions. No public testimony
was heard.
Public Hearing on Request of Nathan Detroit's. Inc. dba Nathan Detroit's. 316 North Pine Street
for Addition to Class "C-31274" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that
Robert Mahood representing Nathan Detroit's, 316 North Pine Street had submitted an
application with the City Clerk's Office for an addition to their Class "C-31274" Liquor License.
The request was for an addition of sidewalk area approximately 110' x 9' on the east side of their
building located at 316 North Pine Street. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the
record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on
June 10, 2003; notice to applicant of date, time and place of hearing mailed on June 10, 2003;
notice to the general public of date, time and place of hearing published on June 14, 2003; and
Chapter 4 ofthe City Code. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 4604 Stoneridge Path. (Donald
and Donna Willnerd) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 4604 Stoneridge Path, was required in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to locate
underground primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. No public testimony
was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 608 Ravenwood Drive. (Scott and
Terri Bilsend) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at 608 Ravenwood Drive, was required in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to locate underground
primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 546 Ravenwood Court. (Steven
and Jurita Anschutz) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 546 Ravenwood Court, was required in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to locate
underground primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. No public testimony
was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 607 Hermitage Place. (Jon and
Vergeanne Baker) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at 607 Hermitage Place, was required in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used to locate underground
primary cable to be placed between two existing transformers. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 208 West 13th Street. (Trinity
Lutheran Church) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility easement
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located in the southeast comer of the parking lot located northeast of Trinity Lutheran School,
208 West 13th Street, was required in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and
repair power appurtenances. This easement would be used for a new transformer. No public
testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance #8818 was pulled from the Agenda indefinitely.
#8818 - Consideration of Creating Sanitary Sewer District #509, Lincoln Heights
Subdivision, Lassonde Subdivision, and Unsubdivided Land in Section 10-11-9
Councilmember Pielstick moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered
#8815 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District No. 441 - Faidley Avenue
from Diers Avenue to Claude Road, Extended
#8816 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District No. 442T - Faidley Avenue to
Claude Road, Extended
#8817 - Consideration of Creating Street Improvement District #1249, Cannon Road
from North Road to Mansfield Road
#8820 - Consideration of change of Land Use Designation for Property Proposed for
Platting as American Independence Subdivision from TA Transitional Agricultural to Rl
Suburban Residential
#8821 - Consideration of Change of Land Use Designation for Property being Platted as
Richmond Third Subdivision from T A Transitional Agricultural to B2 General Business
#8822 - Consideration of Assessments for Water Main District No. 437, Platte Valley
Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision
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 these ordinances on their first reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage. Councilmember
Walker seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor: Is there anyone in the audience interested in these Ordinances? No public testimony was
heard.
City Clerk: Ordinances #8815, #8816, #8817, #8820, #8821, and #8822 on first reading. All
those in favor of the passage of these ordinances on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinances #8815, #8816, #8817, #8820, #8821, and #8822 on final passage. All
those in favor of the passage of these ordinances on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage, Ordinances
#8815, #8816, #8817, #8820, #8821, and #8822 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted
upon publication as required by law.
#8819 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Being Platted as Secundino
Subdivision (First Reading)
Motion was made by Whitesides, to approve Ordinance #8819 on First Reading only, second by
Pielstick. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda item G-26 was pulled for further discussion.
Councilmember Pielstick noted correction to the June 10, 2003 minutes, Resolution #2003-154
that was not approved and pulled from the agenda. Motion by Seifert, second by Whitesides,
carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-26.
Receipt of Official Document - Resignation Letter of Council member Gale Larson (Ward 2).
Receipt of Official Document - Community Redevelopment Authoritv Resolution No 48.
Approving Appointment of Mark Stelk and Brent Linder to Business Improvement District #2
Board.
Approving Minutes of June 10, 2003 City Council Regular Meeting. Councilmembers Pauly and
Meyer abstained.
Approving Minutes of June 17, 2003 City Council Study Session. Councilmembers Haase,
Seifert and Pauly abstained.
Approving Request of Nathan Detroit's, Inc. dba Nathan Detroit's, 316 North Pine Street for
Addition to Class "C-31274" Liquor License.
Approving Preliminary Plat for American Independence Subdivision.
Approving Preliminary Plat for Richmond Third Subdivision.
#2003-154 - Approving Cooperative Service Field Agreement with the United States
Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services for Wildlife Damage Control in the Amount of
$2,500.00. Councilmember Meyer voted no.
#2003-172 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Richmond Third Subdivision.
#2003-173 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 4604 Stoneridge Path.
(Donald and Donna Willnerd)
#2003-174 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 608 Ravenwood Drive.
(Scott and Terri Bilsend)
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#2003-175 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 546 Ravenwood Court.
(Steven and Jurita Anschutz)
#2003-176 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 607 Hermitage Place. (Jon
and Vergeanne Baker)
#2003-177 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 208 West 13th Street.
(Trinity Lutheran Church)
#2003-178 - Approving Connection fees for Water Main District No. 434T, Platte Valley
Industrial Park 3r Subdivision.
#2003-179 - Approving Connection Fees for Water Main District No. 438T, Platte Valley
Industrial Park 3r Subdivision.
#2003-180 - Approving Connection Fees for Water Main District No. 439T, Platte Valley
Industrial Park 3r Subdivision.
#2003-181 - Approving Bid Award for Well Field Wells #13-16 Enclosures with Steel Crafters
of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of$49,770.00.
#2003-182 - Approving Contract for Medical Physical Fitness for the Fire Department with
Internal Medical Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of$21,759.00.
#2003-183 - Approving Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Community Redevelopment
Authority for Pedestrian Lighting Along South Locust Street Between Stolley Park Road and
Fonner Park Road in the Amount of$150,000.00.
#2003-184 - Approving Bid Award for Audit Services with LLP of Lincoln, Nebraska in an
Amount of $158,000.00 for Five Years of Audit Services of the Electric and Water Financial
Statements for the Fiscal Years Ending September 30,2003 through September 30,2007.
#2003-185 - Approving License Agreement with Hall County Regarding Antenna Installation,
Operation and Maintenance at the Platte Generating Station and Burdick Station.
#2003-186 - Approving Bid Award for 2003-D-1 Concrete Ditch Lining Between Allen Avenue
and the Ditch South of Cannon Road with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island
in the Amount of $30,485.20.
#2003-187 - Approving Amendment to Contract for Consulting Services Related to Remediation
of Lead Impacted oil at the CAAP with Jacobson Helgoth Consultants, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska
in an Amount not to Exceed $68,232.00.
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#2003-189 - Approving Interlocal Agreement with Hall County Regarding Ambulance Services.
Councilmember Pielstick questioned if the County had signed this agreement. They had not but
were planning to.
#2003-188 - Approving User Fee Schedule for FY 2003-2004. Motion by Seifert, second by
Whitesides to approve Resolution #2003-188 with the exception of raising the rates at the water
park.
Discussion was had regarding the water park fees, expenses, comparable rates with other water
parks, and this not being an enterprise fund. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
answered questions with regards to revenues and expenses.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2003-190 - Approving Bid Award for Credit Card Service Provider. David Springer, Finance
Director reported that the decision was made to have Departmental credit cards. A request for
proposals (RFP) was sent out to local banks and other credit card companies that expressed an
interest in providing this service to The City of Grand Island. Six responses were received. One
from a credit card company. One from Wells Fargo and four from banks that serve as a local
provider for the ELAN credit card company. These banks were Equitable, USBanc, Heritage
Bank, and Horne Federal. The responses were scored and ELAN was the recommended choice to
provide credit card services for the City. The recommended choice had four providers in Grand
Island and there was no difference between the four providers. Since there was no discernable
difference in the ELAN providers, the Finance Department deferred the selection of the credit
card provider to Administration or Council.
Mr. Springer stated there would be approximately $500 in start up costs. No annual fee was
expected based on anticipated volume.
Motion was made by Pielstick, second by Whitesides, to approve Heritage Bank as the Credit
Card Provider for the City of Grand Island. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Craig Moyer representing Heritage Bank was present.
#2003-191 - Approving Operation Agreement for Stolley Park Lines with James A. Culver dba
Chippewa Northwestern Railway Company. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
reported that a proposal to operate the Stolley Park train had been received from Jim Culver,
President of Chippewa Northwestern Railroad Company of Lincoln, Nebraska. Mr. Culver was
awarded the contract to rebuild the existing railroad line at the former zoo site. That project had
been completed and the train track had been inspected and was ready for operation. Mr. Culver
proposes to operate the line for the next seven months, to maintain and repair the train and
passenger cars, to market and promote the attraction and to hire and train all staff.
Discussion was had concerning liability insurance, length of contract, and fees.
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Motion by Whitesides, second by Seifert, to approve Resolution #2003-191. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2003-192 - Approving Central Nebraska Air Service Development Statement. City
Administrator MarIan Ferguson, reported that local citizens formed an Air Service Task Force to
review the Air Service at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport. The Task Force had developed
an Air Service Development Statement which was being adopted by Central Nebraska
Communities and other entities.
Motion by Seifert, second by Whitesides, to approve Resolution #2003-192. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Seifert, second by Walker, carried unanimously to approve the Claims for the period
of June 11, 2003 through June 24, 2003, for a total amount of $2,207,893.39. Councilmember
Pielstick abstained from claim #543053.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Hornady, second by Walker, to adjourn to
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel issues at 8:10 p.m. Upon roll call
voted, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Pielstick, second by Hornady, to return to
Regular Session at 10:00 p.m. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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RaN ae Edwards
City Clerk