02/09/2010 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 9, 2010
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 February 9, 2010. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on February 3, 2010.
Mayor Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Councilmember's
were present: Meyer, Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, Zapata, Nickerson, and
Gericke. 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.
COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady introduced CYC members Michael Hollman and Aaron
Oswald and board member Celine Stahlnecker. Also mentioned was the CYC's upcoming
service project "PJ's and Pages Drive" to be held February 12-27, 2010. Mayor Hornady
commented on the annual EDC reception for the Legislature. South Locust highway project
would start May 3, 2010.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Brad Foster, Horticulturist with the Parks and Recreation Department for 25
Years of Service with the City of Grand Island. Mayor Hornady and City Council recognized
Brad Foster, Horticulturist with the Parks and Recreation Department for 25 years of service
with the City of Grand Island. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director commented on Mr.
Foster's work with the Parks Department. Mr. Foster was present for the recognition.
Recognition of Nick Mankle, Senior Power Plant Operator with the Utilities Department for 30
Years of Service with the City of Grand Island. Mayor Hornady and City Council recognized
Nick Mankle, Senior Power Plant Operator with the Utilities Department for 30 years of service
with the City of Grand Island. Gary Mader, Utilities Department Director commented on Mr.
Mankle's work with the Utilities Department. Mr. Mankle was present for the recognition.
Proclamation "Scouting Anniversary Week" February 7-13, 2010. Mayor Hornady proclaimed
the week of February 7-13, 2010 as "Scouting Anniversary Week". Traci Raber and Dave Plond,
Scout Executive with the Overland Trails Council were present to receive the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Sam's West, Inc. dba Sam's Club 6461, 1510 North Diers
Avenue for a Class "C" Liquor License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported that an application
for a Class "C" Liquor License had been received from Sam's West, Inc. dba Sam's Club 6461,
1510 North Diers Avenue. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record:
application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on January 15,
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2010; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on January 30,
2010; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on January 15, 2010;
along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval contingent upon fmal
inspections. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from ITT Corporation for a Conditional Use Permit for a FAA
Communication Tower Located at 3565 Sky Park Road. Craig Lewis, Building Department
Director reported that ITT Corporation had submitted an application for a conditional use permit
for a FAA Communication Tower located at 3565 Sky Park Road. Staff recommended approval.
Mike Olson, Executive Director for the Airport, 3741 Sky Park Road spoke in support. No further
public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan. Steve Riehle, Public Works
Director reported that adoption of a One and Six Year Street Improvement Program was required
by State law as part of the requirements to receive approximately three million dollars of state
gas tax funds each year. This item was referred to the Regional Planning Commission by Council
at their January 26, 2010 Regular Meeting. The Regional Planning Commission conducted a
Public Hearing at their February 3, 2010 meeting. Mr. Riehle presented a PowerPoint explaining
the recommendations. Paul Wieck, 319 Cardinal Drive commented on the speed limit on Stuhr
Road. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing for Neighborhood Stabilization Program Property Purchases. Joni Kuzma,
Community Development Administrator reported that the Community Development Department
was proposing to purchase structures and properties at 424 North Waldo Street, 503 West Louise
Street and 809 West Charles Street as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program using
Community Development Block Grant (GDBG) funds. These properties would be redeveloped
into new single-family homes to be sold to low-to-middle income first-time homebuyers. No
public testimony was heard.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-3, G-4 and G-11 were removed for further
discussion. Motion by Zapata, second by Nickerson to approve the Consent Agenda excluding
items G-3, G-4, and G-11. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of January 26, 2010 City Council Regular Meeting_
ApprovingLMinutes of February 2, 2010 City Council Study Session.
#2010-40 -Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Retaining Wall Construction at Sucks
Lake with Greenworks Landscaping & Design of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2010-41 -Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Furnishing and Installation of Well at
the Veterans Athletic Field Complex with Nunnenkamp Well Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2010-42 -Approving Neighborhood Stabilization Program Property Purchases Located at 424
North Waldo Street, 503 West Louise Street, and 809 West Charles Street.
#2010-43 -Approving Bid Award for Turbine Valve Overhaul at Platte Generating Station with
Power Generation Service, Inc. of Anoka, Minnesota in an Amount of $177,500.00.
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#2010-44 -Approving Bid Award for Coal Conveyor Belting at Platte Generating Station with
Lewis-Goetz & Company of Kansas City, Missouri in an Amount of $48,580.68.
#2010-45 -Approving Supplemental Agreement Number 2 for Safe Routes to School Program
Funding for the Walk to Walnut Project with the Nebraska Department of Roads.
#2010-47 -Approving Interlocal Agreement with Central Platte Natural Resources District
(CPNRD), along with the Cities of Grand Island, Kearney, Central City, Lexington Cozad
Gothenburg, North Platte and Hastings, as well as the Counties of Adams and Hamilton for
Aerial Photograph
#2010-38 -Approving Change Order #1 to the Irrigation System Installation at the Veterans
Athletic Field Complex with Nature's Helper Sprinkler Systems of Omaha, Nebraska for an
Increase of $45,415.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $169,165.00. Discussion was held
concerning the reason for this change order. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
explained the discrepancies in acreage.
Motion by Meyer, second by Ramsey to approve Resolution #2010-38. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2010-39 -Approving Change Order #1 to the Utility Improvements at the Veterans Athletic
Field Complex with Diamond En ing Bering Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska for and Increase of
$8,902.20 and a Revised Contract Amount of $200,237.38. Discussion was held concerning the
reason for this change order. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director explained the
discrepancies in acreage.
Motion by Meyer, second by Ramsey to approve Resolution #2010-38. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2010-46 -Approving the Adoption of the Resolution to Comply with Local Public Agency
Guidelines Manual by Desi ng ating Responsible Charge. Council complimented Steve Riehle,
Public Works Director on completing the work to become a responsible charge person.
Motion by Dugan, second by Gilbert to approve Resolution #2010-46. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of RecFuest from ITT Corporation for a Conditional Use Permit for a FAA
Communication Tower Located at 3565 Sky Park Road. This item related to the aforementioned
Public Hearing.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Haase to approve the request from ITT Corporation for a
Conditional Use Permit for a FAA Communication Tower located at 3565 Sky Park Road
indefinitely. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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RESOLUTIONS:
#2010-48 -Consideration of Request from Sam's West Inc. dba Sam's Club 6461 1510 North
Diers Avenue for a Class "C" Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for Jeanette
South, 2120 West State Street. This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Jeanette
South commented on the change to a Class "C" Liquor License in order to offer tasting events.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Ramsey to approve Resolution #2010-48. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmember's Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, Zapata, Nickerson, and
Gericke voted aye. Councilmember Meyer voted no. Motion adopted.
#2010-49 -Consideration of One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan. This item related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing. Discussion was held on time frame for projects. Widening
Capital Avenue, drainage projects, quiet zones, and speed limit on Stuhr Road were mentioned.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Gericke to approve Resolution #2010-49. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Nickerson to approve the Claims for the period of January 27, 2010
through February 9, 2010, for a total amount of $2,528,590.26. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Dugan, second by Nickerson to approve the Claims for the period of January 27, 2010
through February 9, 2010 for the Veterans Athletic Field Complex for a total amount of
$28,064.00. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Dugan, second by Nickerson to approve the Claims for the period of January 27, 2010
through February 9, 2010 for the State Fair Recreation Building for a total amount of
$427,500.00. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk