08/17/2004 Minutes
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
August 17,2004
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
August 17, 2004. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on August 11,
2004.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady,
Walker, and Haase. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Gary Greer,
Deputy City Clerk Paul Bresino, Finance Director David Springer, ami City ,^..ttomey Doug Walker.
RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: individual reserved time to speak on agenda
items.
MA YOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek commented that the Study Sessions information
presented tonight will be an overview of the process ofthe Aquatic, and not the findings of the study.
PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC INPUT CONCERNING THE AQUATIC STUDY: Steve
Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director reported that C.T. Brannon Corporation would be giving and
overview of the study and what took place to acquire the information needed for the study. Steve
also mentioned that citizens could help out by filling out a questionnaire located at City Hall or at
Grand-Island.com. Steve introduced Bryan Ziegler and Terry Brannon ofC.T. Brannon Corporation
who gave the presentation on information acquired in the month of July for the Aquatic Study.
Elements of the Study
Terry Brannon stated that there were different elements pertaining to the study.
· Inventory existence of current aquatic facilities
· Management
· Input from staff, public, and community
· Analyze market force and competition
· Analyze strengths
· Prepare an action plan
Management Practices
Mr. Brannon stated that there were many fields that would be looked at for Management Practices:
· Staffing
· Concessions
· Policy
· Safety
Market and Competition
The following items were presented concerning marketing and competition.
· Analyze the market area share
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· Marketing effects
Methods and Costs
Mr. Brannon stated the following concerning methods and costs for aquatics in Grand Island:
· Look for methods to fix current problems
· Analysis of costlbenefit analysis
· Look at various kinds of cost
· Cost recovery, that is revenue
· Look at cost of doing nothing
Prepare an Action Plan
The following are items that the C.T. Brannon Corporation will submit:
· Present a time table
· Cost revenue projection
. Separate projects to immediate, long-term and optional
Mayor: After reviewing the presentation are their any questions from the Council Members or the
audience concerning the aquatic study?
Council Member Cornelius asked if the Capital Heights pool is included in the scope of the study.
Mr. Brannon stated that yes the Capital Heights pool will be included in the study as well as all the
other pools and parks in Grand Island.
There was discussion with Council Members Pielstick, Haase and C.T. Brannon Corporation in
sharing their thoughts regarding L. E. Ray Lake as an aquatic facility and possible R V park.
There was further discussion from Council Member Nickerson, Mayor Vavricek and Mr. Brannon
concerning different partnerships, the Event Center, and impacts with other entities.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Re7JctfullY. submitted,
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Deputy Clerk
Paul Bresino
Deputy City Clerk