06/14/2005 Minutes
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 14, 2005
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 14, 2005. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
June 8, 2005.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmember's Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly,
Hornady, Walker, and Haase. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator
Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director David Springer, Public Works
Assistant Director Bud Buettner, and City Attorney Doug Walker.
INVOCATION was given by Youth Minister Brian Pielstick, Independent Bethel Baptist
Church, 1223 East 6th Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Diane Smutny, Purchasing Technician with the Finance Department for 20 Years
of Service with the City. Mayor Vavricek and the City Council recognized Diane Smutny for her
20 years of dedicated service with the City as a Purchasing Technician in the Finance
Department. Ms. Smutny was present for the recognition.
Recognition of Erika Anschutz for U.S. World Team Archery and U.S. National Team Archery
Competitions. Mayor Vavricek and the City Council recognized Erika Anschutz for her many
national championships and world records in archery. Ms. Anschutz was present for the
recognition.
Recognition of Students from Senior High, Central Catholic, and Northwest High Schools for
State Championships in Track. Mayor Vavricek and the City Council recognized the following
students for their Championships at the State Track Meet:
Grand Island Senior High:
Eric Steele - Class "A: Pole Vault
Rebecca Brown and Megan Dillman - Girls #2 Tennis
Grand Island Central Catholic:
Kenny Howard - Class "C" Discus
Mallory Tinger - Girls Pole Vault
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Northwest High School:
Brandon Harrington - 110 High Hurdles, 300 Intermediate Hurdles, and Long Jump
Sam Ogden - Pole Vault
Northwest Track Team - Class "B" Overall State Champions - Head Coach Dave Gee
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request of Wal-Mart Stores. Inc. dba Wal-Mart Supercenter #3395. 3501
South Locust Street for a Class "D" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. dba Wal-Mart Supercenter #3395,3501 South Locust Street had submitted
an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Class "D" Liquor License. Ms. Edwards
presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control
Commission and received by the City on May 26, 2005; notice to the applicant of date, time, and
place of hearing mailed on May 31, 2005; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of
hearing published on June 4, 2005; and Chapter 4 of the City Code. Recommendation was to
approve contingent upon final inspections. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Amendment to Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA)
Redevelopoment Plan and Authorizing Tax Increment Financing. Doug Walker, City Attorney
reported that Procon Development, LLC, had applied for tax increment financing to development
twenty handicap accessible rental units located along the south side of Capital Avenue and the
east side of Geddes Street. Approval had been given by CRA and the Regional Planning
Commission. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Property Located at 1212 West 2nd Street. (Robert C. Ramold
dba Domino's Pizza) Doug Walker, City Attorney reported that acquisition of property located at
1212 West 2nd Street was required for the Library expansion project. Currently, negotiations
were under way but had not been successfuL The use of eminent domain would be necessary if
negotiations were unsuccessfuL No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Property Located at 244 and 304 Stuhr Road. (Melvin W. & Jo
Ann Meyer and M.J. Lake. LLC) Doug Walker, City Attorney reported that acquisition of
property located at 244 and 304 Stuhr Road was required for development of a fire training
facility. The purchase of the real estate as this location had been negotiated for the appraised
price of $583,900.00. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing Concerning Economic Development CDBG Grant. Jom Kuzma, Community
Development Specialist reported that the City was applying for an economic development grant
in the amount of $254,000, of which $250,000 would be loaned to the Grand Island Area
Economic Development Corporation for funding a speculative building targeted to metal
working or warehouse type companies. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Amendment to Extend CDBG Grant. Jom Kuzma, Community Development
Specialist reported that in August of 2003, the City was awarded a Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $270,4000 from the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes with the projects to be completed
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by August 15, 2005. It was recommended that the project completion date be extended to
February 15,2006. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Pielstick moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#8979 - Consideration of Vacating a Portion of Adams Street North of West Koenig and
Adjacent to the Property of 1224 & 1304 West Koenig Street
#8980 - Consideration of Vacating a Utility Easement in V oitles Addition, the North
112' ofa 16' Wide Easement East of727 East 9th Street
#8981 - Consideration of Creation of Street Improvement District No. 1257, Shanna
Street in Western Heights 4th 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 first reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage."
Councilmember Gilbert seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Bud Buettner, Assistant Public Works Director explained Ordinance's #8979, #8980, and #8981.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Hornady to approve Ordinances #8979, #8980, and #8981.
City Clerk: Ordinances #8979, #8980, and #8981 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 #8979, #8980, and #8981 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.
Mayor Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinances #8979, #8980, and #8981 are declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as
required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-IO, G-11, and G-12 were pulled for further
discussion. Motion by Hornady, second by Cornelius to approve the Consent Agenda excluding
items G-I0, G-ll, and G-12. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of May 24. 2005 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of June 7. 2005 City Council Study Session.
Approving Appointment of Councilmember Mitch Nickerson to the Central District Health
Department Board.
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Approving Appointment of Matthew Armstrong to the Business Improvement District #5 Board.
Approving Appointment of Mark Stelk to the Citizens' Review Committee.
Approving Appointments of Councilmember's Margaret Homady and Mitch Nicerson and Kurt
Haecker to the City/County Efficiency Effectiveness Committee.
Approving Request of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. dba Will-Mart Supercenter #3395, 3501 South
Locust Street for Class "D" Liquor License.
Approving Request of Bradley Koza, 2539 Delmonte Avenue for Liquor Manager Designation
for Wal-Mart Supercenter #3395, 3501 South Locust Street.
Approving Preliminary Plat for Woodland Park Subdivision.
#2005-164 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for John Voitle's Second
Subdivision. It was noted that Starostka Group Unlimited had submitted the final plat for John
Voitle's Second Subdivision located on ground south of 9th Street and east of Beal Street for the
purpose of creating 3 lots.
#2005-165 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Northview First Subdivision.
It was noted that Melvin E. and Dorothy V. Zichek had submitted the fmal plat for Northview
First Subdivision located on a parcel of land in the E 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section 12-11-10 for the
purpose of creating 33 lots.
#2005-166 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Schimmer's Second
Subdivision. It was noted that Jerome W. and Doralene F. Niedfelt Trustees had submitted the
final plat for Schimmer's Second Subdivision located on property at 18th and Eddy Streets for the
purpose of moving lot lines on two existing lots from a north/south configuration to an east/west
configuration.
#2005-167 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for V & C Subdivision. It was
noted that Melvin E. and Dorothy V. Zichek had submitted the final plat for V & C Subdivision
located on an 80 acre parcel of land at the intersection of Stuhr Road and Swift Road for the
purpose of splitting an existing farmstead.
#2005-168 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Woodland Park Third
Subdivision. It was noted that Hastings Ventures L.L.C. had submitted the final plat for
Woodland Park Third Subdivision located on a parcel of land in the W 1/2 SE 1/4 of Section 2-
11-10 for the purpose of creating 16 lots.
#2005-169 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Woodland Park Fourth
Subdivision. It was noted that Hastings Ventures L.L.c. had submitted the final plat for
Woodland Park Fourth Subdivision located on a parcel ofland in the W 1/2 SE 1/4 of Section 2-
11-10 for the purpose of creating 30 lots.
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#2005-170 - Approving Nebraska Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Intent to Enter and
Proclamation.
#2005-171 - Approving Economic Development CDBG Grant.
#2005-172 - Approving Amendment to Extend CDBG Rahab Grant.
#2005-173 - Approving Desi~nating the North Side of State Street between Custer Avenue and
Lafayette Street as No Parking.
#2005-174 - Approivng Amendment "C" to the Agreement with CH2M Hill for the UV
Disinfection Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for an amount of $326500.00.
#2005-175 - Approvin~ Task #1 under the Agreement with SH2M Hill for On-Call Engineering
Consultin~ Services. Design of Lift Station Near the Intersection of Capital and Diers Avenues.
#2005-176 - Approving Bid Award for Modular Home Design/Build with Lockhart Homes of
Grand Island. Nebraska in an Amount of$141.210.00.
#2005-177 - Approving Agreement with Convention Visitors Bureau for Sub-Lease of Interstate
80 Signs in an Amount of $250.00 per year for each sign.
#2005-178 - Approvin~ Amendment No.5 to the Agreement with Olsson Associates of Grand
Island. Nebraska for Street Improvement District 1246. South Locust from Stolley Park Road to
Fonner Park Road in an Amount of $22.850.00.
#2005-161 - Approving Amendment to Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA)
Redevelopment Plan and Authorizing Tax Increment Financing for Procon. LLC Proposed
Handicapped Accessible Apartments Located along Capital A venue and Geddes Street. Doug
Walker, City Attorney and K.C. Henke, developer explained the $1.4 million project. Discussion
was held on the TIF financing.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Hornady to approve Resolution #2005-161. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion was adopted.
#2005-162 - Approving Acquisition of Property Located at 1212 West 2nd Street. (Robert C.
Ramold dba Domino's Pizza) Doug Walker, City Attorney explained that negotiations had taken
place since February 2005. Discussion was held regarding eminent domain procedures. Mr.
Walker stated negotiations would continue with eminent domain being used as a last resort.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Hornady to approve Resolution #2005-162. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion was adopted.
#2005-163 - Approving Acquisition of Property Located at 244 and 304 Stuhr Road. (Melvin W.
& Jo Ann Meyer and M.J. Lake. LLC) Doug Walker, City Attorney reported that negotiations
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had taken place with the Meyer's to purchase property located at 244 and 304 Stuhr Road for the
development of a fire training facility. Mr. Walker stated that an appraised price of $583,900.00
had been agreed upon.
Discussion was held with regards to costs and the type of facility that was proposed at this site
versus the site east of the Central Community College. Fire Chief Jim Rowell stated there may
be more meeting rooms at this site since they were a distance from the Community College
which they had planned to use for meetings.
Gary Greer, City Administrator commented on the differences in these locations with regards to
cost, location, and type of facility. Mentioned was the Law Enforcement facility that was going
to be built in the same location which could be used for meetings, thereby eliminating the need
for more meeting rooms at the training center.
Councilmember Gilbert thanked the Meyer family for negotiating and selling this property to the
City.
Motion by Meyer, second by Pielstick to approve Resolution #2005-163. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmember's Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady,
and Haase vote aye. Councilmember Walker voted no. Motion was adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2005-179 - Approving Annexation Plan for Properties Located North of Capital Avenue and
East of S1. Paul Road and Vacious Properties Adjacent to the City of Grand Island and
Scheduling Public Hearing. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that a request had
been made to annex property north of Capital A venue and east of S1. Paul Road to connect to
city sewer. City Administration suggested other properties adjacent to 1024 Capital Avenue and
properties purchased by the waste water utility department as well as street right-of-way be
annexed into the City. Mr. Nabity reviewed the Annexation Plan - June 2005.
Motion by Hornady, second by Pielstick to approve Resolution #2005-179. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Cornelius, second by Hornady to approve the Claims for the period of May 25, 2005
through June 14,2005, for a total amount of $3,010,092.27. Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk