05/04/2004 Minutes
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
May 4, 2004
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session 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
May 4, 2004. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on April 28,
2004.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmembers Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Walker, and
Haase. Councilmembers Hornady, Meyer, and Pauly were absent. The following City Officials
were present: City Administrator Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director
David Springer, City Attorney Doug Walker and Public Works Director Steve Riehle.
RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: One individual reserved time to speak on
agenda items.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek commented on the following:
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Reminder of "National Day of Prayer, Let Freedom Ring" with speaker Attorney
General John Bruning to be held Thursday, May 6, 2004 at the Evangelical Free
Church
Mentioned possibility of not closing City Hall on Arbor Day in the future
Mentioned Wasmer School pictures displayed in council chambers
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Presentation by the Central District Health Department Relative to Isolation/Quarantine
Procedures and Recommending Ordinance. Lisa Heineman, Emergency Response Coordinator
and Teresa Anderson, Central District Health Department Executive Director reported that
infectious diseases and other public health emergencies were complex health threats facing the
nation's safety. Various state statutes existed to allow the State, counties and municipalities to
exercise quarantine authority to prevent the introduction or spread of disease.
E. Coli Outbreak, Monkey Pox and SARS were mentioned as rapid communicable diseases.
Outlined were critical steps necessary for an effective quarantine. Ms. Heineman explained the
responsibilities of the Board of Health. If expenses were incurred during a quarantine they would
be paid by the local jurisdiction.
Ms. Heineman requested that the City of Grand Island recognize the Central District Health
Department as the "board of health" for Grand Island with respect to issues of isolation and
quarantine in the City.
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City Administrator Gary Greer stated that the current Interlocal Agreement with the Central
District Health Department covered these issues and suggested that if we passed another
Ordinance it would be redundant. Discussed were possible expenses during a
isolation/quarantine. Ms. Heineman stressed community effort and understanding during a
isolation/quarantine.
Discussion Concerning Changes to the City Code Relative to Solicitor and Vendor Permits.
Executive Assistant Paul Briseno presented information to the Council concerning changes to the
Solicitor and Vendor Permitting process. The following changes were proposed:
Food Vendor Permits:
· Issued by the Health Department
· Fee to be determined by the Health Department Board
· Exclusive concessions in parks will be granted by the Park and Recreation Department
· Violations will be immediate seizure of the permit by the Police Department
Solicitor Permits:
· Issued by the Police Department
· Photo ID required
· Nonrefundable application fee
· Background check
· Application would be processed within 30 days
· Application having a felony conviction will be denied
· Permits in effect for 90 consecutive days
· Hours 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
· Permit required for residents or nonresidents
Street Vendors
· Issued by the Police Department
· Photo ID required
· Application will be processed within 30 days
· Permits in effect for 90 consecutive days
· Hours 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Lynette Marshall, 407 East 19th Street spoke with regards to the Ethnic Festival and the time
limit. City Clerk RaNae Edwards explained that the Ethnic Festival would fall under the Food
Vendor Permits and that there was no time limit.
Jeremey Collison representing the Health Department spoke with regards to businesses who sell
food at their businesses, in which a health certificate would be needed.
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Councilmember Pielstick recommended that this issue be brought back to council at the May 11,
2004 Regular Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk