10/27/2009 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 27, 2009
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 27, 2009. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on October 21, 2009.
Mayor Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Councilmember's
were present: Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, Nickerson, Zapata, and
Gericke. Councilmember Meyer was absent. The following City Officials were present: City
Administrator Jeff Pederson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Mary Lou Brown,
City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, and Public Works Director Steve Riehle.
INVOCATION was given by Mayor Hornady followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady introduced Community Youth Council
members Zach Stauffer, Garrett Coble, Jessica Wiens, and Board Member Darren Sanchez .Also
mentioned was the CYC 2°d Annual "Create Your Community" Art Contest on November 21
and 22. Mayor Hornady commented that the City of Grand Island recently received from
Governor Heineman the "Governor's Award of Excellence in Wellness". Human Resources
Director Brenda Sutherland and Human Resources Specialist Tami Herald were recognized for
their efforts in the City receiving this award.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing Concerning Change of Zoning for Land Located South of Capital Avenue, East
of Geddes Street and West of Sky Park Road from M2 Heavy Manufacturing to R3 Medium
Density Residential. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that Josh Rhoades of
Horizon Builders had made a request to rezone properties south of Capital Avenue and west of
Sky Park Road from M2 Heavy Manufacturing to R3 Medium Density Residential. Mr. Nabity
mentioned the airport was planning on extending the runway to the south. Staff recommended
approval. Curtis Griess, Hall County Airport Authority Chairman, 26 Kuester Lake spoke in
opposition. James Truell representing Procon Properties spoke in support. Mike Olson,
Executive Director presented a PowerPoint in opposition showing the future runway extension
and grant assurance. Mr. Olson read letters from AOPA and the Federal Aviation Administration
opposing this zoning change. Lynne Werner, 717 South Harrison spoke in opposition. No further
public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Gilbert moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9241 -Consideration of Change of Zoning for Land Located South of Capital Avenue,
East of Geddes Street and West of Sky Park Road from M2 Heavy Manufacturing to R3
Medium Density Residential
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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 first reading and then upon final passage
and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage." Councilmember
Ramsey second the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Ordinance #9241 related to the aforementioned Public Hearings. Discussion was held regarding
surrounding zoning, noise, covenants, and safety concerns.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Dugan to approve Ordinance #9241. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmember's Nickerson and Gericke voted aye. Councilmember's Niemann, Gilbert, Haase,
Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, and Zapata voted no. Motion failed.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-8 was removed for further discussion and a
correction to Resolution #2009-283. Motion by Zapata, second by Gilbert to approve the
Consent Agenda excluding item G-8 and the correction to Resolution #2009-283. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of October 13, 2009 City Council Regular Meeting
#2009-273 -Approving EMS Field Training Agreements with McCook Community College,
Southeast Communit~College, Northeast Communit~Colle~e, and Central Communit~ge.
#2009-274 - Approving Bid Award for One (1) 2010 Model 90,000 GVW Conventional Truck-
Tractor for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department with Nebraska Peterbilt of
Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $90,737.00.
#2009-275 - Approving Bid Award for Downtown Parking Lot Snow Removal Operations for
the 2009/2010 Winter Season with A-1 Snow Removal of Grand Island Nebraska for the
followingLAmounts: Trucks - $50.00 per load; Front End Loaders/Tractors - $132.00 per hour;
and Tractor with Pull Blade - $330.00 per hour.
#2009-276 - Approving Changes to the 2009/2010 Fee Schedule.
#2009-277 -Approving En ingL Bering Services for Uranium Removal Methods Evaluation with
HDR En ingL Bering Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount not to exceed $79,704.00.
#2009-278 - Approving Bid Award for Tree Trimming Contract 2010-TT-1 with the following:
Leetch Tree Service of Grand Island Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, & 14 in an Amount
of $102 327 00• Asplundh Tree Exerts of Fairfax Iowa Section 9 in an Amount of $3 649 00•
Sheffield Tree Service of Grand Island Nebraska, Section 13 in an Amount of $4,500.00; and
Tom's Tree Service of Grand Island Nebraska Section 15 in an Amount of $1,400.00.
#2009-280 -Approving Disbursement of Donated Items for the Heartland Public Shooting
from Hornady Manufacturing in an Amount of $1,913.58.
#2009-281 -Approving Contract Extension with Olsson Associates for the Design of the River
Way Hike/Bike Trail.
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#2009-282 -Approving Change Order #1 for Grading Improvements at the Veterans Field
Athletic Complex with Slepicka Construction of Dorchester Nebraska for an Increase of
$4,416.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $87,942.25.
#2009-283 -Approving Hazard Mitigation Grant Application for Outdoor Sirens
#2009-279 -Approving Confidentialit~greement Between the City of Grand Island Utilities
Department and Midwest Wind Energy Development Group. Discussion was held concerning
future wind energy and cost.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Carney to approve Resolution #2009-279. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2009-284 -Approving the Adoption of the Resolution to Comply with Local Public A ency
Guidelines Manual. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that federal transportation
funds are presently being utilized by the City and the City is required by the Nebraska
Department of Roads to adopt a resolution agreeing to comply with the requirements of the
Local Public Agency Guidelines Manual.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Carney to approve Resolution #2009-284. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Ramsey to approve the Claims for the period of October 14, 2009
through October 27, 2009, for a total amount of $4,489,994.92. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Dugan, second by Ramsey to approve the Claims for the Period of October 14, 2009
through October 27, 2009 for the Veterans Athletic Field Complex for a total amount of
$25,504.00. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Dugan, second by Ramsey to approve the Claims for the Period of October 14, 2009
through October 27, 2009 for the State Fair Recreation Building for a total amount of
$146,134.41. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk