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1993 Minutes I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION January 4, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, January 4, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on December 30, 1992. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and SoH. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. AGENDA PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION. Mayor Dobesh stated that his desire to have the City Council Agenda Packets completed by Friday at 12:00 noon was based, in part, on a request by the media to have the information provided earlier in the day. Councilmember SoH stated that it would be beneficial to have the packets completed by 5:00 p.m. Councilmember Seifert asked if any of the Council members would be in favor of moving the Council meetings to Tuesday evenings to allow additional time for the Councilmembers to review the Agenda Packets. Councilmember Shafer stated that he was pleased with the current product and procedure. Councilmember Sorensen stated that items that weren't on the preceding Study Session should not be allowed on the Agenda for the following Monday's meeting and spoke in favor of establishing and maintaining an early deadline for Agenda items in an effort to allow for completion of the Agenda Packets on Wednesday or Thursday. Council member Kehm stated he had no problem with the agenda packets and delivery time and voiced support for the quantity of information in the packet, stating that the data helped him make informed decisions on Council matters. Mayor Dobesh stated that the time frame on the preparation of the Agenda Packets was more the issue than the delivery of the packets and cited the safety of the secretaries in the building after 5:00 p.m. on Friday evening as the reason for his concern. Councilmember Preisendorf stated that he was not concerned about the time of receipt of the packets but did agree with the concern for the secretaries' safety. Councilmembers Wit and Murray voiced appreciation for the packets themselves, as well as for delivery, and stated they were not aware that the staff involved had concerns about working extended hours, and suggested continuing with the current process. Councilmember Johnson voiced support and appreciation for the current process and information and stated that the current Agenda Packet prevented emergency items which would require the Council to make decisions without review of information. Mayor Dobesh suggested that departments may not be submitting their information in a timely manner. City Administrator Zachary Zoul pointed out that only his secretary was responsible for the majority of the work with the City Clerk's secretary providing limited assistance. Mr. Zoul added that the staff involved in the preparation and distribution process worked diligently to provide a top quality product and had not voiced concern with the I I I Page 2, City Council Study Session, January 4, 1993 hours involved, as all were aware of the hours required at the time of hire. In relation to security, he indicated that either he, the building custodian, or both were in the building. Mr. Zoul reported that the Editor of the Grand Island Independent had called to commend the City on the quality and quantity of information provided in the Agenda Packets and was unaware that any media sources were unhappy with the timetable of the Agenda distribution, stating that representatives from the electronic media often did not pick up their packets until the evening of the meeting. Council member SoH suggested the Monthly Reports be eliminated from the packet in an effort to reduce compilation time. Mr. Zoul stated that inasmuch as no complaints had been received relative to the material in the packets, or from the support staff, and that the media had commended the packets, he was unsure of what problem was needing to be solved. Mayor Dobesh suggested reviewing the issue in thirty days. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TASK FORCE REPORT. City Administrator Zachary Zoul presented the Property Maintenance Task Force Report and Recommendations. The consensus of the Council was to schedule a Public Hearing on January 25, 1993, in conjunction with the Regular City Council meeting. Council member Seifert suggested publishing a notice relative to the Public Hearing, in the main section of the Independent as well as in the Legal Notices. Building Inspection Director, Craig Lewis, reported that a windshield survey would most likely be conducted when completing an assessment and inventory of the City. SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL PLAN. Walt Vargason, Street and Alley Superintendent, presented information on the City's Street and Ice Removal Plan. Council member Wit questioned the process of establishing a budget for the snow and ice removal plan. Mr. Vargason stated that past history was used to establish the budget. FINANCIAL REPORTING FORMS. Finance Director, Chuck Haase, presented a review of the City's Financial Reporting Forms. Councilmember Wit questioned the Local Assistance fund. Mr. Haase explained that this fund was established to accept donations for specific projects and that there were currently approximately fifteen projects. REGULATIONS GOVERNING ADDITIONS TO MOBILE HOMES. Building Inspections Director, Craig Lewis, presented information on the request of Bob Stahla, owner of Lane Manufacturing, for interpretation of the City Code as it related to additions for manufactured housing. Mr. Lewis stated that although the State regulated and inspected manufacturers of modular and manufactured homes they did not regulate manufacturers who construct only add ons. Bob Stahla, 3208 Homestead Drive, requested the City Council amend City Code to allow additions other than those constructed by State approved manufacturers and explained that Grand Island was the only city in Nebraska with regulations requiring approval by the State for construction of the mobile home add ons. Mr. Lewis recommended that the existing recommendations be maintained. Councilmember Seifert inquired if a private contractor would be able to provide the add on and Mr. Lewis replied no. Council member Johnson suggested the City go on record as supporting the State amending their requirements to address add on units in the manufactured homes industry. City Attorney Keith Sinor noted that this process could be supported by either the Administrative, Executive, or Legal branch of State government. I I I Page 3, City Council Study Session, January 4, 1993 BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD ELEVATED RAIL PROJECT. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, presented information on the suggestion to exchange the underpass at Seventh Street for one on 18th Street. Council member Sorensen had requested this option be investigated due to the larger amount of traffic on 18th Street. Mr. Bennett reported that the project would most likely be delayed if this change were made, and that the estimated additional expense for the change would be $1 million. It was the consensus of the Council to proceed with the project as planned, with the underpass at Seventh Street remaining. CITY HALL AND WATER PARK DEDICATIONS. Councilmember Seifert requested input from the Council relative to the City Hall and Water Park Dedications. Councilmember Johnson spoke in support of the inclusion of the Employee Advisory Committee in the planning of the ceremonies and stated that the event was a community event and as such community involvement would be desirable. Council member Sorensen spoke against an elaborate ceremony. Council member Wit suggested the dedication ceremony could be used to reeducate the public on the necessity for building a new City Hall. Councilmember Seifert stated a joint meeting of the City Council Committee and the Employee Advisory Committee would be scheduled. ISSUANCE OF NEWS RELEASE. Councilmember SoH requested discussion on the current policy relative to issuance of news releases and stated he was concerned that the Councilmembers were not made aware of the composting facility grant. City Administrator Zoul replied that the Mayor and he had learned about the award of the grant in the newspaper also but only because the memorandum issued by Public Works Department to the Mayor and City Administrator had been lost in the mail. Mayor Dobesh stated that what Councilmember SoH was referring to was the information released to the media relative to the Police Labor Contract negotiations when the committee believed that the information would be kept secret. City Administrator Zoul stated that the understanding was that no release would be issued until a statement written by the Personnel Director was reviewed by the committee members by telephone, that this was done, and that Mr. Zoul had personally called the six remaining Council members to inform them of the committee's decision. Mr. Zoul reiterated that Council member SoH's request was current policy. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, C~art~ht City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 11, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on January 11, 1993. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on January 6, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following were present: Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by Invocation given by Pastor Benjamin Fiske. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the December 21, 1992 Regular City Council Meeting and the January 4, 1993 City Council Study Session. PROCLAMATIONS: City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reported that the Mayor had proclaimed January 18, 1993, as Martin Luther King Day. ADJOURN TO BOARD OF EOUALIZATION: Motion by Solt, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. ~ Utilities Director Gary Mader explained the difference between a tap district and an assessment district and noted that the assessments on Watermain District No. 396T were based on the square footage of each property whereas the assessments for Watermain District No. 397 and No. 407T were calculated by dividing the total assessable amount by the number of lots in the District. Councilmember Johnson questioned the success rate of recouping the expended funds for a tap district. Mr. Mader replied that because many residents do not connect to the Watermain until a need arises, total recoupment might not take place for years. #93-BE-00l - Watermain District No. 396T. Utilities Director Gary Mader reported that this District had been created by the City Council at the request of the area residents and that the District served was along Stolley Park Road from North Road to Freedom Acres Subdivision. Glenn Schwarz, 1605 Stagecoach Road, questioned the method of assessment. Mr. Mader explained that because of the odd shaped lots, the assessments for Watermain District No. 396T were computed based on the square footage of each property. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. I I I Page 2, Regular City Council Meeting, January 11, 1993 #93-BE-002 - Watermain District No. 397. Utilities Director Gary Mader reported that this Watermain District had been created by the City Council at the request of area residents and that the District served residents within the Freedom Acres Subdivision which was located in the southwest part of the City, west of North Road and north of Stolley Park Road. No public testimony was received. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-BE-003 - Watermain District No. 407T. Utilities Director Gary Mader reported that this district had been created by the City Council at the request of the area residents and that it provided City service to all properties within the District, which consisted of Stauss Road, west of North Road. No public testimony was received. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. MOTION TO ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Solt, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to adjourn to Regular Session. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to receive and place on file the minutes of the Library Board, December 7, 1992; Downtown Improvement Board, December 15,1992; Keno Committee Meeting, December 17,1992; Civil Service Commission, December 22, 1992; and Police Pension Committee, December 28, 1992. City Hall and Water Park Dedication Ceremonies Committee. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the appointments to the City Hall and Water Park Ceremonies Committee. Police Labor Contract Committee. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the dissolution of the Police Labor Contract Committee. Community Development Grant Programs. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the six month extension request for two Community Development Grant Programs, the Rental Rehabilitation Grant #R-91-SE-31-0105, and the Community Development Block Grant #91-CR -00 1. Super Cities Walk. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the request of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for Use of Public Streets for a Super Cities Walk scheduled for March 28, 1993. RESOLUTIONS: #93-001 - Colonial Estates Tenth Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Johnson Cashway Lumber Company of Grand Island had submitted the final plat for the Colonial Estates Tenth Subdivision, a 8.826 acre tract of land located on the west side I I I Page 3, Regular City Council Meeting, January 11, 1993 of Kennedy Drive, approximately 400 feet north of Faidley Avenue. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-002 - Sussex Place Second Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that the final plat for the Sussex Place Second Subdivision, a 2.32 acre tract of land located on the north side of Cannon Road, approximately 700 feet west of North Road, had been received. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-003 - Watermain District 406. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that Diamond Engineer had completed the construction work associated with Watermain District #406, which consisted of a ten inch watermain along Driftwood Drive, approximately 500 feet west of Sweetwood Drive; and Watermain District 408, which consisted of a ten inch watermain along Driftwood Drive and Redwood Drive, from the west border of District 406 to the end of the Westwood Second Subdivision. Motion by Murray, second by Solt, carried unanimously to accept the Certificate of Final Completion and set the date for Board of Equalization for February 8, 1993. #93-004 - Lease Agreement for Police Storage Building. Police Chief Gene Watson explained that the City had entered into a lease agreement with John and Teresa Wayne for the use of the former Wayne Cyclery building at 253 South Locust Street for the storage of abandoned property by the Police Department. Council member Johnson asked if there were City buildings, such as the old Fire Station or the Pine Street Power Plant Building, which could be used for storage purposes. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that the Pine Street Power Plant Building was not suitable due to roof leakage. City Administrator Zachary Zoul explained the Police Department preferred having a storage building in close proximity to the Public Safety Building. Councilmember Solt requested that an inventory of City property with storage potential be completed within 60 days. Motion by Johnson, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-005 - Closure of Funds 330 and 335. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that two Debt Service Funds which were created in 1972 for the purpose of retiring the debt obligation of the 1972 Storm Sewer Bond Issue and the 1972 Municipal Library Building Bond Issue, Funds 300 and 335 respectively, had no outstanding expenses and should be closed. Motion by Solt, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve. #93-006 - Regulation of Additions to Manufactured Homes. Craig Lewis, Building Inspections Director, reported that Resolution #93-006 related to the request by Mr. Bob Stahla of Lane Manufacturing to amend the City Code relative to Manufactured Home Regulations, and the Council's subsequent request to support State legislation relative to these regulations. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. Councilmember Murray suggested that the Resolution, along with additional background information, be sent, to the Legislators. I I I Page 4, Regular City Council Meeting, January 11, 1993 #93-007 - Water Park Bulk Head Contract. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that Requests for Proposals were solicited for the design, supply and installation of a vertical moving bulkhead and that four vendors responded with proposals ranging from $52,914 to $71,500. Ms. Griffiths added that the Project Architect advised that the low bidder, Paddock Pool Equipment of Rock Hill, South Carolina, had submitted the best overall proposal at a cost of $52,914. Councilmember Johnson questioned the delay between the receipt of proposals and the request for approval. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, noted that because this was only the second such bulkhead in the continental United States, the engineer completed a very thorough evaluation of the products. Mr. Paustian added that the product had a one year warranty. Motion by Johnson, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to approve. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs Street, voiced opposition to the project. #93-008 - Miscellaneous Electrical Items. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of miscellaneous electrical items to serve the Utilities Department, Line and Underground Division and that bids had been submitted by three vendors but that one bid had been rejected due to bid requirements not being met. Ms. Griffiths stated that the Purchasing Department recommended that the bid be awarded to Kriz- Davis Company in the amount of $56,243.27. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve. #93-009 - Public Information - News Media. Councilmember Solt stated that he had placed this item on the agenda to establish a written policy relative to the release of information to the media. Councilmember Solt emphasized that he did not want news releases censored or approved before release, but that he did have a concern with Councilmembers being made aware of all news releases issued. Councilmember Johnson requested that this issue be discussed at a Study Session prior to action. Mayor Dobesh reported that all but one department called for approval of release of news releases. Mayor Dobesh added that a Public Information Officer might be needed to regulate the issuance of news releases. Council member Solt added that if the City could not communicate internally, communicating externally would also be a problem. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert to approve Resolution #93-009. Councilmember Murray stated that the Resolution appeared to be a total rewrite of the existing policy and voiced agreement with Councilmember Johnson to discuss this issue at a Study Session. Aaron Sandlin, 915 South Sycamore, asked to have the proposed policy more clearly defined and voiced concern with the idea of news releases being controlled. Councilmember Johnson voiced various concerns with the proposed policy and made a motion to table the discussion until the next Study Session. Second by Murray. Upon roll call, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, and Shafer, voted aye. Sorensen, Seifert, and Solt voted nay. Motion to table discussion carried . #93-011 - Contract Change Order for Water Park Proiect. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that Change Order #5 provided for revisions to the wave chamber which would increase the vertical clearance to fully utilize the wave capacity of the purchased wave generation equipment, and that this increased clearance required structural and venting additions, as well as additional concrete material. Councilmember Murray questioned if this change would provide I I I Page 5, Regular City Council Meeting, January 11, 1993 for larger waves. Council member Kehm questioned how this Change Order would affect the bulkhead. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, reported that the Change Order would provide for increased volume which would produce larger waves and that the bulkhead was designed to handle the larger waves. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve. #93-012 - Contract Change Order for City Hall Project. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, presented information on Change Order #6 for the City Hall Project and stated that the approval of this Change Order would result in a revised general construction contract amount of $4,207,387. Motion by Shafer, second by Murray, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Preisendorf and Seifert abstained. Motion carried. #93-013 - Worker's Compensation Litigation Policy. City Attorney Keith Sinor explained that the City required additional legal capacity and expertise to litigate workers' compensation insurance claims that were filed with the State Workers' Compensation Court and that a working group consisting of the Administrative Services Director, City Attorney, and Finance Director recommended that the City Council authorize the hiring of outside counsel for these claims. Councilmember Johnson inquired as to the procedure which would be used to hire the outside counsel. Mr. Sinor stated that several firms in Grand Island had expertise in this area, and stated that proposals would be reviewed, and, according to the Procurement Code, the City Council would make the final determination. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve. #93-014 - Contract Amendment with Golf Professional. Joel Foster, Administrative Services Director, reported that the City's Golf Professional, Mr. Scott Brunzell, was engaged on a contractual basis and that the current contract contained a provision calling for a cost of living increase the same as what was given to City employees. Mr. Foster explained, however, that City employees were no longer given a general increase and, therefore, another measure was needed to provide for the adjustment for Mr. Brunzell. Mr. Foster recommended that the City utilize the Consumer Price Index issued by the U.S. Department of Labor-Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Kansas City region for this purpose. Council member Seifert voiced concern that Mr. Brunzell would be the only City employee to receive a cost of living raise. Councilmember SoH questioned the amount of other compensation paid to Mr. Brunzell. City Administrator Zoul stated that Mr. Brunzell was not a City employee, but a private contractor and that he did not receive City wages or benefits. Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, voiced opposition to the proposed contract amendment. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that from earnings received, Mr. Brunzell paid expenses, including employee wages, insurance, and taxes. Mr. Paustian noted that this type of contract was consistent with the contracts of golf professionals around the country. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, stated that he would research Mr. Brunzell's earnings and expenditures and submit a follow- up report. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Wit, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer voted aye. SoH voted nay. Motion carried. I I I Page 6, Regular City Council Meeting, January 11, 1993 ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7883 - Approving Assessments for Construction of Watermain District No. 397 #7884 - Approving Vacation of Easement at 2534 West North Front Street be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Seifert seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Clerk: Ordinances #7883 and #7884 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Clerk: Ordinances #7883 and #7884 on their final reading. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7883 and #7884 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS: Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $2,249,487.21 as presented by the City Clerk. Councilmember Preisendorf abstained from voting on Claim #05126 and Councilmember Wit abstained from voting on Claim #05022. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8: 15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, &~~~~h'~ Cindy K. l Cartwright J City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION January 18, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, January 18, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on January 13, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following were present: Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. MEDIA RELATIONS POLICY. Councilmember Solt stated that, in conjunction with the City Administrator, a revised Resolution had been drafted which addressed previous stated concerns relative to the media relations policy. Council members Johnson and Murray stated that the proposed Resolution met their expressed concerns. The Resolution was forwarded to the January 25, 1993 City Council Meeting for action. CITY HALL DEDICATION CEREMONIES RECOMMENDATIONS. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reviewed the recommendations which the City Council Committee for the City Hall Dedication Ceremonies and the Employee Advisory Committee had proposed. Ms. Cartwright stated that the City Council Committee had agreed to forward to the full Council the concept of hosting an Employee Night, Public Dedication/Open House, Official Night, and Vendor Appreciation Event. Councilmember Seifert thanked the employees for their work on the plans. Discussion was held relative to the scheduling of the Grand Opening Ceremonies. Councilmember Preisendorf had suggested holding the Grand Opening on June 14, 1993, which was the date the current City Hall was dedicated in 1940. Council member Sorensen stated it would be preferable for the employees to be settled in the new building before the Grand Opening. Ms. Cartwright stated that many plans could be initiated without an actual date and that construction reports would be followed closely to determine if the proposed June 14, 1993, date was attainable. WATER PARK OPERATIONAL POLICIES. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, presented a Water Park Operating Guidelines report and asked the Council for guidance as to the overall philosophy of the Water Park. Steve Rasmussen, Rasmussen and Associates Advertising Firm, was present and reviewed the proposed theme and logo for the Water Park, and explained that the theme, Island Oasis, was intended to convey a relaxed, casual image of more than just a Water Park. Council members Shafer, Kehm, and Solt voiced support for an aggressive plan for advertising and marketing the Water Park. Council member Sorensen asked for a rate comparison for Water Parks across the country. Mr. Paustian replied that prices for youth admission ranged from $3.00 to $15. Council member Johnson suggested advertising in I I I Page 2, City Council Study Session, January 18, 1993 stages to better control attendance. Councilmember Seifert inquired as to the capacity for the facility. Mr. Paustian explained that the capacity for the Water Park would be approximately 1,500 and 700 for the pool itself. Councilmember Wit voiced pleasure with the rate schedule and noted the commitment of the Council and Staff to keeping the admission rate as low as possible. Council member Seifert asked about the possibility of implementing a double fee scheduled whereby the rate to Hall County residents would be less than the rate to out of county attendees. Mr. Paustian replied that this type of rate structure would be hard to police. Council member Johnson suggested limiting the number of season passes made available. Council member Shafer suggested having a promotion whereby a free pass would be issued to Grand Island elementary students. Mr. Paustian reviewed the proposed private party rate structure and stated that the number of private parties held might be reduced due to the Water Park's extended hours. Mr. Paustian added that the pool would be open from Memorial Day through the Labor Day weekend, and stated that staffing at the Water Park would be approximately 19 persons. SIX YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reviewed the proposed One and Six Year Street Improvement Plans. Council member Sorensen asked if changes could be made to the plan once it was submitted to the State. Mr. Bennett explained that changes could be made at any time. Councilmember Wit asked if matching Federal funds could be used for the State Street expansion project. Mr. Bennett stated that because of the number of restrictions for use of Federal funds, those funds were generally used for long term projects. Councilmember Johnson inquired as to the line item for groundwater study. Mr. Bennett explained that inasmuch as groundwater could be high this year due to the amount of moisture received, a study would determine the high groundwater contours for future planning and would provide estimate for a dewatering operation. Councilmember Johnson voiced concern with the financial impact of the 1994 plan and added the City needed to provide property tax relief. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, voiced opposition to the proposed Six Year Street Improvement Plan, stating that Charles Street and Koenig Street needed repairs. City Administrator Zachary Zoul noted that the State Street plans were put on an accelerated schedule in response to input from the City Council. Councilmember Shafer suggested the building of a fire station in Capital Heights should be reviewed. Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, spoke against the renewal of the sales tax. BACKFLOW PREVENTION PROGRAM. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, presented information on the proposed backflow prevention program and stated this program was the result of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1986. Mr. Mader recommended implementing the recommendations into a six year program and proposed that, with the passage of the Ordinance, all new services be required to be back flow preventive. Discussion was held on the number of licensed backflow prevention installers in Grand Island. Craig Lewis, Building Inspections Director, noted that sprinkler companies had expressed an interest in amending the City Code to allow them to perform their own installations and inspections in place of a licensed plumber. Councilmember Murray questioned the time frame involved in the implementation of the program and the possibility of lawsuits inasmuch as the deadline for establishment of a program was January 1, 1993. Mr. Mader replied that State agencies and cities were just becoming I I I Page 3, City Council Study Session, January 18, 1993 knowledgeable about the program and added that the proposed program was both obtainable and sustainable and would serve Grand Island well. USE OF GASOHOL IN CITY VEHICLES. Council member Seifert explained that he had placed this item on the agenda out of consideration for the environment, support for the agricultural industry and concern with oil dependency. Council member Johnson expressed concern over the additional price of gasohol and the possibility of increased maintenance costs. Councilmember Seifert stated that in the long run the benefits of cleaner air and less oil dependency would outweigh the additional cost of gasohol. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs Street, spoke in favor of conversion to gasohol. Council member Solt stated that the problems associated with gasohol use in vehicles were not insurmountable but that he would like a more detailed report on the costs versus benefits of gasohol. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, stated that research had been completed relative to the costs and maintenance concerns and added that the issue appeared to be more a question of ecological impact. City Attorney Keith Sinor stated that State Statues did not permit the Council to approve the use of gasohol as an incentive to agriculture. The use of gasohol in City vehicles was referred to the January 25, 1993 City Council Meeting for action. HANDICAP PARKING. Councilmember Larry Seifert recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance similar to what North Platte recently passed relative to police ticketing of handicap parking violators on private property. Councilmember Murray stated that this issue was reviewed two years ago but at that time State law prevented police from ticketing on private property and allowed for only the driver of the vehicle to be ticketed. Mr. Murray added that the Legislature had since amended State Statutes to allow police to not only ticket on private property but to cite the owner of the vehicle, not the driver. Lisa Thayer, Assistant City Attorney, stated that she would contact North Platte to determine the response to this Ordinance. Ms. Thayer added that under current law, private owners could have vehicles towed away but that only police officers had the authority to issue citations. Councilmember Shafer suggested business owners be contacted for input on the issue. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs Street, voiced support for enforcement of handicap parking tickets on private property. Terry Wit, 1412 North Lafayette, noted that a local group in Connecticut had created stickers which were placed on offending vehicles to discourage parking in handicapped areas. The consensus of the Council was to further review the issue at the February 1, 1993 Study Session. PRIVATE PROPERTY SNOW REMOVAL POLICIES. Councilmember Seifert stated he had placed this item on the agenda at the request of area residents who had concerns relative to snow being moved into the City streets after the streets had been cleared. Lisa Thayer, Assistant City Attorney, stated that residents could move snow from sidewalks onto the streets, as long as traffic was not impeded, but could not move snow from private property onto the streets. David McCarthy, 1812 West John, voiced concern with private snow removal practices which caused traffic obstructions in the streets. I I I Page 4, City Council Study Session, January 18, 1993 ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CvtdAt K~ Sh:k-. Cindy K. Cartwright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 25, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on January 25, 1993. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on January 20, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by Invocation given by City Clerk Cindy Cartwright. APPROV AL OF MINUTES: Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the January 11, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting, with the addition of Councilmember Preisendorf's abstention from voting on Claim #05026; and the January 18, 1993 City Council Study Session. PROCLAMATION: The City Clerk reported that February, 1993, had been proclaimed as Afro-American History Month. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Property Maintenance Task Force Recommendations. City Administrator Zachary Zoul reviewed the recommendations from the Property Maintenance Task Force and noted that this Public Hearing was to receive public input. Robert Briseno, Wood River, Tim O'Neill, 1203 South Sylvan, Marty Bassett, 3548 Schroeder Avenue, Roxy Clark, 920 West Phoenix, Melvin Boeckel, 1815 North Howard Court, Ray Lassonde, 1027 East Capital Avenue, Jean Seely, 4230 Arizona, Paul Hamilton, 305 Cherokee, John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison, Penny Stumpenhorst, 2313 Stonybrook, Paul Obermiller, 1211 West Sixth Street, Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, Leon Cederlind, 4706 Gunbarrel Place, Larry Royal, 809 West Koenig, Rudy Plate, 2209 East Stolley Park Road, and Charles Fox, 3115 South North Road, voiced concerns with various aspects of the Proposed Property Maintenance Task Force Recommendations. Dan Nitzel, 811 North Locust Street, Mrs. B. J. Kennedy, 4314 Blauvelt Road, and Bob Rannard, representing Grand Island Area Housing Corporation, 1814 West Anna Street, spoke in support of the Proposed Property Maintenance Task Force Recommendations. Gina Vanlangen, 911 East Sunset and Billie Jo Ramirez, 1624 North Lafayette, spoke as representatives from Grand Island Senior High School, and volunteered to organize a student program to assist in community I I I Page 2, Regular City Council Meeting, January 25, 1993 cleanup. Mayor Dobesh stated that additional discussion would take place before any decisions were made. Six Year Street Improvement Program. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reviewed the Six Year Street Improvement Plan. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, spoke in opposition to the Six Year Street Improvement Plan and suggested that the need for street work on the older streets be reassessed. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relative to Side Yard Setback. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, commented on the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment and asked that the Councilmembers consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission which was to deny approval of the zoning ordinance inasmuch as the proposal represented an extreme change, could have potential affect on many properties, and approval would represent a bad policy. Mr. Helm urged the Council to evaluate the amendment as to the potential benefit for the entire community. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, spoke against City employee attendance at the Nebraska League of Municipalities Conference in February. Councilmember Seifert noted that the conferences were very informative and educational. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Johnson, second by Solt, carried unanimously to receive and place on file the minutes of the following meetings: Regional Planning Commission, January 6, 1993; and Civil Service Commission, January 14, 1993 and to receive and place on file the Official Bonds for Council members Solt, Kehm, Preisendorf, and Hosier, and the Electric Department Annual Financial Statement and the Water Department Annual Financial Statement. Request of James Tacha for Liquor Manager. Motion by Shafer, second by Wit, to approve the request of James E. Tacha for Liquor Manager for Coastal Mart, Inc., 2223 South Locust Street. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen and Johnson abstained. Motion carried. Referral of Land Use Change for Property Located at 593 East 19th Street. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Dale Roberts, 593 East 20th Street, submitted a request to rezone a lot located on the north side of Nineteenth Street, approximately 60 feet west of Indiana Avenue from R2 (low Density Residential) Zone to R2- M (Low Density Residential-Manufactured) Zone, in order to allow for the placement of a mobile home and that the request should be referred to the Regional Planning Commission for a Public Hearing and recommendation as provided for in the City Code. Motion by Johnson, second by Shafer carried unanimously. I I I Page 3, Regular City Council Meeting, January 25, 1993 Auditor Selection Committee. Motion by Seifert, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the formation of the Auditor Selection Committee, and the appointment of Council members Hosier, Johnson, Murray, and Wit, and Mayor Dobesh to serve on the committee. Revised 1993 City Council Meeting Schedule. Motion by Seifert, second by Murray, carried unanimously to dispense with the regular City Council meeting scheduled for February 22, 1993, and to reschedule meeting for February 15, 1993. RESOLUTIONS: #93-009. - Public Information Policy Amendment - Media Interviews. Motion by Johnson, second by SoH, carried unanimously to approve the revised Media Relations Policy, and to amend the City's existing "Public Information and Communications Policy", adopted on May 15, 1991. #93-015 - 1992 Weed Abatement Assessments. Motion by Johnson, second by SoH, carried unanimously to set date for Board of Equalization to levy special assessment for weed abatement, and to hold a public hearing on that date. #93-016 - Certificate of Final Completion for Street Improvement Program #1. 1992. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that Diamond Engineering Company had completed the work provided for in the contract for Street Improvement Program #1, 1992. Mr. Bennett explained that it was necessary for the City Council, in its capacity as the Board of Equalization, to consider the assessment of benefits associated with the Districts. Motion by Johnson, second by SoH, carried unanimously to set the date of March 8, 1993 for the Board of Equalization Hearing to determine the benefits and assessments for the program. #93-017 - Water Park Operational Policies. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, reviewed information on the proposed policy matters relating to the operation of the Water Park. Motion by Murray, second by Wit to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. #93-018 - Amending Fiscal Year 1992-1993 Budget. Personnel Allocation - Wastewater Division. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that this Resolution provided for the addition of a Plant Operator position in the personnel allocation contained in the Public Works Department, Wastewater Division. Motion by Murray, second by Wit to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. #93-019 - Six Year Street Improvement Plan. Council member Johnson voiced concern with the Six Year Street Improvement Plan relative to the 1994 funding estimate. Motion by Murray, second by Wit to approve. Upon roll call, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, I I I Page 4, Regular City Council Meeting, January 25, 1993 Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. #93-020 - Use of Gasohol in City Vehicles. Councilmember Seifert explained that he had requested discussion on the use of gasohol in City vehicles due to concerns for the environment, dependency on oil, and support for agriculture. Councilmember Murray requested this issue be tabled until further information was made available. Motion by Murray, second by Johnson to table. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Seifert voted nay. Motion carried. #93-021 - Grant Application for Educational Material. Motion by Murray, second by Wit to approve the grant application for educational material relative to waste reduction and recycling. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. #93-022 - City Hall Dedication Ceremonies. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reported that the City Council City Hall/Water Park Dedication Committee met on January 12, 1993 to review the various ideas and proposals for the dedication of the new City Hall. Councilmember Kehm conveyed reservation relative to the Project Staff/Contractor/Vendor Reception and made a motion to approve the Resolution with the elimination of the Contractor Reception event. Second by Seifert. Councilmembers Preisendorf, Murray and Johnson spoke in support of the planned events. Councilmember Johnson stated that the events should help instill a sense of community ownership for the City Hall. Roll call was taken on the motion to approve Resolution #93-022 with the deletion of the Contractor Reception. Upon roll call, Kehm and Sorensen voted aye. Seifert, Solt, and Preisendorf abstained and Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, and Shafer voted nay. Motion failed. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray to approve Resolution #93-022 in its entirety. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Kehm and Sorensen voted nay. Seifert abstained. Motion carried. #93-023 - Purchase of Padmount Transformers. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that bids had been received for the purchase of Pad mount Transformers to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division and recommended that the low evaluated bid from Westinghouse Electric of Grand Island, in the amount of $12, 198.48, and the low evaluated bid from Kriz-Davis Company of Grand Island, in the amount of $13,006.20, be accepted. Motion by Seifert, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. ORDINANCES: #7880 - Backflow Prevention Regulations. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, explained that amendments to the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act were passed by Congress in 1986 and that these amendments required the Environmental Protection Agency to develop rules and regulations governing the nation's public water supplies, greatly increasing the mandatory testing and operating procedures required of public water system owners across the nation. Council member Solt moved to table approval of this Ordinance to a future Study Session and I I I Page 5, Regular City Council Meeting, January 25, 1993 to hold a public hearing inasmuch as the modifications required affected every residence and business. Second by Shafer. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance numbered: #7885 - Creating Watermain District No. 411T be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinance on its first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Seifert seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. Clerk: Ordinance #7885 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote. Clerk: Ordinance #7885 on its final reading. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7885 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. #7886 - Amending Chapter 36 relative to Conditional Uses for Side Yard Setback. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, noted that the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance would allow for a reduction of the current side yard setback requirements on corner lots adjacent to side streets subject to ceratin conditions and when approved by the City Council through the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Motion by Seifert, second by Preisendorf to reject Ordinance #7886. City Attorney Keith Sinor recommended that the language of the motion be amended to read "to table indefinitely". Council members Seifert amended his motion to table indefinitely Ordinance #7886 - Amending Chapter 36 relative to Conditional Uses for Side Yard Setback. Preisendorf agreed to amend his second to the motion. Council member Solt voiced concern that Mr. Chitty's request was being dismissed without a solution. Councilmember Johnson stated that the Council had pursued various options but there were no good solutions. City Attorney Keith Sinor requested the Council determine if the law is a good law and should be retained or if the law is a bad law and should be changed and noted that he was concerned that a precedent was being set. Mr. Sinor suggested that the issue was being viewed not as a zoning issue but as a citizen assistance issue. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Johnson, Kehm, and Seifert voted aye. Wit, Murray, Hosier, Shafer, and Solt voted nay. Sorensen abstained. Motion failed. I I I Page 6, Regular City Council Meeting, January 25, 1993 Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered: #7886 - Amending Chapter 36, Section 82 relative to Conditional Uses for Side Yard Setback be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Seifert seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Kehm and Hosier voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7886 on its final reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Sorensen, Shafer and Solt voted aye, Preisendorf, Johnson, Kehm, and Seifert voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7886 on its final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Preisendorf, Johnson, Kehm, and Seifert voted nay. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call vote on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7886 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS: Motion by Shafer, second by Wit to approve the claims in the amount of $1,475,144.34 as presented by the City Clerk. Councilmember Seifert abstained from voting on Claim #05515, Council member Wit abstained from voting on Claim #05509, Councilmember Preisendorf abstained from voting on Claim #05337. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Preisendorf abstained. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Murray, second by Seifert to adjourn to Executive Session for discussion on personnel matters. Councilmember Murray withdrew his motion to adjourn to Executive Session after the decision was made to hold the Grand Island Solid Waste Agency meeting first. Motion by Murray, second by Seifert to recess in order to adjourn to the Grand Island Area Solid Waste Agency meeting at 9:22 p.m.. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to return to the Regular City Council meeting at 9:26 I I I Page 7, Regular City Council Meeting, January 25, 1993 p.m., at the conclusion of the Grand Island Area Solid Waste Agency meeting. Motion by Murray, second by Solt to adjourn to Executive Session, at 9:26 p.m. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Sorensen, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to return to Regular Session at 11:52 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Solt, second by Sorensen, to terminate the contract of the City Administrator and to pay six months severance pay as provided for in the contract. City Attorney Sinor stated that this motion could not be voted on unless it were added to the agenda as an Emergency Item, and that eight votes were required to add an item to the agenda. Councilmember Solt withdrew his motion, and made a motion to add the termination of the City Administrator's contract to the agenda as an Emergency Item. Second by Sorensen. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Wit, Murray, and Johnson voted nay. Motion failed. City Attorney Sinor stated that this issue could be placed on a future agenda, or a Special Meeting could be held if requested by the Mayor or by four Councilmembers, and that twenty four hours written notice to each Councilmember of the Special Meeting was required. Councilmember Solt requested a Special Meeting be called for 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 1993. Council members Sorensen, Seifert, and Hosier joined Council member Solt in requesting the Special Meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 11:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CtMdj K ~p Cindy K. Cartwright I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 27, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on January 27, 1993. Notice of this meeting was posted on January 26, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m. The following were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, and City Attorney Keith Sinor. CONSIDERATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S CONTRACT. Councilmember Johnson moved that the City Council go on record as being in support of the City Administrator. Council member Wit seconded the motion. Terry Krepel, 1001 West First, Joel Foster, 1620 North Sycamore Street, Beth Griffiths, 3011 Brentwood Boulevard, and Tom Atkins, 2723 North North Road, spoke in support of the City Administrator. Mayor Dobesh stated that he had no prior knowledge of the allegations and that it was time for everybody to work together and not · blame one individual. Council member Seifert moved to adjourn to Executive Session for discussion on personnel matters and formulation of a statement. Councilmember Sorensen seconded the motion. Councilmember Johnson stated that the Council had four options to consider, one of which was to work with a Organizational Behavior Professional who would review the organization and make recommendations to the City. Council member Johnson added this option as an amendment to his motion. Councilmember Wit agreed to the amendment. Councilmember Solt explained that this issue was brought before the Council so that it could be addressed and added that rightness and fairness were primary concerns. Roll call vote was taken on the motion to support the City Administrator. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen abstained. Motion to go on record for support of the City Administrator carried. Council member Seifert restated the motion to adjourn to Executive Session, second by Solt. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Wit, Murray, Johnson voted nay. City Attorney Sinor stated that the reasons allowed for Executive Session were limited and the writing of a statement did not fall under the reasons allowed. Council member Seifert withdrew his motion. Motion by Johnson to adjourn, second by Wit. City Administrator Zachary Zoul thanked the members of the Council and community for their support and stated he looked forward to working together in the future. Mr. Zoul reaffirmed his commitment to the City and noted the great potential of the community. ADJOURNMENT. 7:32 a.m. Respectfully submitted, ~r:t. ~~~rF City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL RETREAT February 6, 1993 Meeting began at 8:30 a.m. with Mayor Dobesh, Council members Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt, City Administrator Zachary Zoul, and City Clerk Cindy Cartwright present. COMMUNITY NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES. Discussion was held on Councilmembers' general views on the aspirations and future direction of the Grand Island community. Council member Johnson stated he would like the community to increase cultural sensitivity and awareness and suggested the United Way be contacted for a presentation, and encouraged attendance at the reception being held on February 15, 1993 for Pascaul Marquez. Councilmember Seifert suggested the community needed more knowledge of what City government was doing and stated a Public Information Officer was required. Councilmember Murray stated that he hoped that Grand Island would be a progressive community and would provide City services in a cost efficient and effective manner. Mr. Murray added that Grand Island had several strengths such as: 1.) regional trade center, 2.) good education/curriculum, 3.) medical facilities, 4.) sound City finances, 4.) low unemployment. Mr. Murray added that weaknesses in Grand Island were: 1.) too many low wage jobs, 2.) shortage of affordable housing, 3.) increase in crime, 4.) property maintenance, 5.) cultural diversity sensitivity, 6.) public information. Lengthy discussion was held on the need for school building improvements in Grand Island and the effect improper school settings have on the entire community. Councilmember Solt stated that City government should be operated as economically as possible, and that the percentage of tax dollars used for City government should be reduced. Mr. Solt also stated that City government needed to assume a proactive approach in bringing industrial businesses to Grand Island. After further discussion, the strengths, weaknesses and needs of Grand Island were listed as follows: STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES NEEDS Trade Center Property Maintenance Industrial development I I I Page 2, City Council Retreat, February 6, 1993 Medical facilities Education/ Curriculum Sound City Finances Low unemployment Work ethic Safety Quality of life Affordability Growing, progressive community Efficient/Cost effective City government Affordable housing Crime Low Wage Jobs Cultural diversity Public information School buildings Downtown Industrial park Cost efficient services High wage jobs Public information Recreation Law enforcement Cultural diversity Downtown rehabilitation Tax share Public participation government in r- Discussion was held on the issue of providing utility services to the Industrial Park location. Council member Solt asked about available land which could be developed for industry. Council member Sorensen suggested the airport area be considered. City Administrator Zoul stated that if major sewer and water systems were needed for a location, the design, bid, and construction process would take approximately two years. He further stated that the Industrial Park site was excellent, with access to both rail lines, four lane highways and the Interstate. It was suggested that a "For Sale" sign be posted at the Industrial Park. Councilmember Johnson suggested development of a five year budget to set aside funds to be dedicated to industrial development. ROLE AND MISSION OF CITY GOVERNMENT. Council member Solt inquired how far, and at what cost, the City could get involved in attracting industry to Grand Island. It was noted that leadership was important and suggested that the Council might wish to meet periodically with representatives from the Industrial Foundation, County Board, and School Boards. Councilmember Wit remarked that steady growth was preferable to up and down growth. Council member Sorensen suggested property taxes be reduced 20-25%. It was noted that the City reduced the levy by 25% in 1990 and that the City's share of the tax dollar was 21 %. It was noted that the combined budgets of the Police, Fire, and 911 Departments were larger than the City's total tax levy and that Public Safety was approximately one half of the General Fund. Council member Shafer stated that the role of City government should be one of leadership and City government should coordinate communication between different governing bodies and suggested that occasional Study Meetings be scheduled with these bodies. Councilmember Seifert stressed the need for the public to be informed that the City only receives 21.6(; out of every tax dollar. Councilmembers Preisendorf and Shafer agreed that public information was vital. Councilmember Kehm supported tax relief. CITY GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND FACILITIES/REVIEW OF ISSUES. PRIORITIES. AND PROJECTS. I I I Page 3, City Council Retreat, February 6, 1993 City CouncWLegislative Council member Shafer stressed that City government needed to operate from a more positive approach. Mr. Shafer noted as an example, the recommendations in the Property Maintenance Task Force were seen as intrusive and suggested that the City promote voluntary compliance and a positive approach including cleanup weekends and yard parties. Mayor Dobesh stated that the Property Maintenance Task Force was formed only in an effort to clean up property. Council member Wit stated that the recommendations contained several good suggestions but that people were focusing on the invasion of privacy. Councilmember Solt suggested the City make recycling and cleaning up beneficial by offering incentives to do so. Mayor Dobesh brought up the issue of modifying the burning ban. Council member Shafer noted that the process of discussing major issues at a Study Session and holding Public Hearings was a good policy. Councilmember Johnson noted that Public Access television would be a benefit once the move to the new City Hall was made. Discussion was held on "Team Building", after review of information provided by Administrative Services Director Joel Foster. Council member Johnson noted that the training would provide a broader scope than simply telling people how to get along, that the training would provide an opportunity for individuals to learn skills in developing a team approach and how to become better decision makers. Council members Preisendorf and Wit asked for additional time to review the information. Financial Management Councilmember Johnson noted that Grand Island was a "pay as you go" community and stated that the City's bonded indebtedness had been reduced and suggested it might be wise to enact a reasonable property tax reduction and establish a more stable growth pattern. Mr. Johnson added that a Resolution had been adopted by the City Council setting forth the Council's commitment to establishing a financing plan in place before making a commitment to a project. It was noted that while the City Hall and Water Park were being paid for as built, several things were put on hold for the last two years so this could be accomplished. Mr. Zoul also added that money has been spent on reducing existing debt and paying off General Obligation bonds. Council member Preisendorf commented that if property taxes were reduced, public safety services would decrease. It was noted that it would be difficult to get the public to perceive tax reduction no matter what the City did. Council member Murray suggested that the public be provided with information on what the cost of the City Hall would be if it were paid for with bonds, and asked for an update on the City's indebtedness status. City Administrator Zoul suggested the following: 1.) sales tax was the least painful way of paying taxes, 2.) at least 50% of sales tax income comes from out of town shoppers, 3.) some property tax reduction could be provided, 4.) establish, and publicize, a five year plan for funds, 5.) pay as you go, highlighting interest savings, 6.) property tax will go up if sales tax is eliminated. Councilmember Johnson reminded the Council that if the property tax were eliminated and the City was forced to operate under a 5 % lid, services would be dramatically reduced. I I I Page 4, City Council Retreat, February 6, 1993 It was noted that the purchase of a new computer system would have to be addressed shortly as the present computer had reached its capacity. Councilmember Johnson suggested the placement of a personal computer in the Council work area so Councilmembers would have access to information. Personnel/Purchasing Discussion was held on the Administrative Services Director position. It was suggested that a sub-committee be formed to interview candidates, however, Mayor Dobesh stated that this approach had been tried once and turmoil resulted. Councilmember Johnson suggested that the personnel plan be reviewed and fine tuned. Mr. Johnson voiced interest in initiating discussion at the League meeting on the benefits of similar classifications in all cities. Public Information Officer Councilmember Seifert suggested hiring a Public Information Officer as soon as possible. Councilmember Solt suggested that two additional items be reviewed in relation to Public Information - 1.) public access television and 2.) news media relations. Councilmember Wit asked for clarification of the Public Information Officer job description. It was noted that this position would be a technical one and added that because the Public Information Officer would be responsible for getting information out to the media, written communication skills would be the primary focus. It was noted that the Department Directors, Council, City Administrator and Mayor would continue to handle the public relations function. It was noted that the Communications Budget included a line item for an Audio/Visual Technician who would operate the television facilities. Council members Murray and Solt noted the need to establish the CityDesk Newsletter. City Hall Building City Administrator Zoul stated that the Council would need to begin working on building policies for the new City Hall. Councilmember Preisendorf noted the importance of an ongoing building maintenance program. Public Works Councilmember Murray commented on the need to increase maintenance on City streets. Council member Sorensen noted storm sewage drainage problems at 17th and Wheeler, 16th and Clark and in the West Division area and problems on Eddy Street due to the lack of curbing. Discussion was held on the possibility of City sanitation service. Council member Seifert discussed the recycling program in St. Peters, Missouri. Councilmember Solt asked for an update on CH2M Hill's progress. Downtown Discussion was held on the Downtown Parking Districts. Council member Solt stated that he did not see the Downtown Parking District as a benefit to the overall city. Council members Wit and Preisendorf noted that no tax money was used for this district and that if the District was not wanted by the people in the District, it could be dissolved. It was noted that if there was not a Downtown District, the City would have the responsibility for all snow removal, sweeping, I I I Page 5, City Council Retreat, February 6, 1993 and lighting which would have to be paid from the General Fund, and stated that the Director's and secretary's wages were paid from Downtown District dollars. Councilmember Seifert suggested removing the taxing authority and leaving the districts to function as a voluntary entity. Council member Preisendorf stated that voluntary would not be productive as some would reap the benefits without contribution. Discussion was held relative to Downtown's payment for space in the new City Hall. Council member Seifert suggested highlighting the Downtown Department in an upcoming newsletter. Utilities Councilmember Wit questioned the status of the electric power study. City Administrator Zoul noted that based on the study, more power would be needed by 2003 and that since the average length of time to plan and build a power station was seven years, the City would need to start making decisions on which way to proceed. Councilmember Seifert asked if a sinking fund could be established to help finance this project. City Administrator Zoul replied that it was possible but that the City would probably end up paying more in interest than the sinking fund would produce given outstanding debt and the ratio of interest expense to interest income. Councilmember Seifert questioned the future use of the old Pine Street Power Plant and the generators. Council member Wit asked for an update on the TCI rebuild. Public Safety Councilmember Seifert stated his preference for additional police officers. It was noted that Chief Watson's goal was to have a staff of 60 police officers and asked if the Council wanted to reach that goal this year. Discussion was held on the expenses associated with the addition of police officers. Councilmember Seifert suggested a satellite precinct could be established in the north part of Grand Island. It was noted that management of a second precinct was a concern to the Police Chief. Fire Discussion was held on the location of fire stations. Councilmember Johnson suggested a fire station be built on State Street once it was developed. Councilmember Preisendorf suggested this might be a goal for the next 3-5 years. City Administrator Zoul reviewed maps of the present fire station locations and noted that with the need for the Pine Street Station to be replaced soon, it might be wise to consider moving the Stations to allow for better access in the North and west portions of Grand Island. Mr. Zoul reviewed costs involved with the staffing of Fire Stations and stated that a new Station could be built for less than one-half of the cost of manning a Station for one year. Mr. Zoul suggested moving the Pine Street Station to a location east of the new City Hall, and relocating Station #2 to State Street and Highway 281, with Station #3 remaining in its present location. Parks Councilmember Shafer suggested relocating the east egress to Stolley Park to Park Drive in an effort to better control traffic flow, and to plant flowers in the current entrance. City Administrator Zoul noted that parks were an important infrastructure that had been neglected and would need a major overhaul and the City would need to reinvest in its Park system. I I I Page 6, City Council Retreat, February 6, 1993 Councilmember Wit asked for an update on the hike and bike trail grant application. Councilmember Johnson suggested that Pier Park be renovated into a skating rink. It was noted that ADA requirements might require changes to be made in the Parks and that it could be more cost effective to build a new skating rink instead of renovating the old Pier Pool. Discussion was held on the need for new ballfields. Mayor Dobesh questioned the Council on future plans for Tornado Hill. It was decided that signage such as "Sled at your own risk", and "No motor vehicles or motorcycles allowed" be installed. A suggestion was made to fence around the hill to discourage motor vehicles. Zoo Mayor Dobesh questioned the status with the zoo. It was noted that $100,000, as recommended by the City Council Zoo Committee, would be budgeted, and no in kind services would be provided. Councilmember Sorensen suggested reconsideration of this funding. Community Development Councilmember Johnson suggested that future use of Community Development funds should be more diversified in order to address property maintenance needs. Councilmember Solt suggested that if some of the downtown buildings could be redeveloped for lower income housing, many other problems in the more depressed areas could be eliminated. Code Enforcement Council member Seifert asked if the Health Department, being funded equally by City and County funds, was effective. It was noted that shared departments had proven to be very efficient. Councilmember Murray noted the need to add an enforcement officer in the Building Department or Health Department to assist with code enforcement. Councilmember Johnson asked if none of the Property Maintenance Task Force recommendations were adopted, would there still be a need for an additional position. It was recommended that a position be created but that its continuation be dependent upon the continued high level of permits/building activity and inspections being completed. It was noted that if it appeared there was no longer a need for the position, should building activity significantly decline, the position would be eliminated. 1993-1994 Budget Process Councilmember Sorensen suggested noting the placement of large purchases in the individual departmental budget, not the Capital Improvement Budget. It was noted that capital funds were budgeted in this way so if there were additional funds, they would not be automatically available to the individual budgets. PRIORITIES. The Council initially ranked their priorities for 1993 as follows. Each item was scored as being a High (H) priority, Moderate (M) priority or Low (L) priority. I I I Page 7, City Council Retreat, February 6, 1993 PRIORITY 1. Public Information Program 2. Tax Reduction 3. Police Staffing 4. Fire Station Relocations 5. Street Maintenance 6. State Street Extension 7. Industrial Park Utilities 8. Replacement of Mainframe Computer 9. Property Renovation/Community Development 10. Capital Avenue Underpass Project 11. Wastewater Plant 12. Sinking Fund 13. Parks Department 14. Wood River Flood Project 15. Stolley Park Road 16. East Highway 30 Project 17. Affordable Housing 18. Code Enforcement Staffing 19. Capital Improvements 20. Storm drainage VOTES RECEIVED H-9; M-l; L-O H-8; M-l; L-l H-6; M-4; L-O H-3; M-2; L-5 H-4; M-5; L-l H-7; M-3; L-O H-4; M-4; L-2 Included this FY In Progress H-9; M-l; L-O In Progress Ongoing H-2; M-7; L-l H-4; M-5; L-l H-4; M-6; L-O In Progress Ongoing H-l; M-5; L-4 H-6; M-3; L-l H-l; M-3; L-6 Subsequently, the Council priorities for 1993 were set as follows: 1. Public Information 2. Tax Relief 3. Police Staffing 4. State Street Extension 5. Capital Improvements 6. Street Maintenance 7. Stolley Park Entrance 8. Industrial Park Utilities 9. Fire Station 10. Code Enforcement 11. Parks Improvement 12. Storm Drainage City Administrator Zoul asked for direction in the amount of property tax reduction desired. Council members ranged the percentage of property tax reduction desired. Six Councilmembers selected 10%; two Councilmembers selected 15%; 1 Councilmember selected 20% and one Councilmember selected 25 %. A second vote was taken using ranges for property tax reduction. Two Councilmembers selected 0-9 % ; five Council members selected 10 % -14 % ; two Council members selected 15-19% and one Council member selected 20-24%. Councilmember I I I Page 8, City Council Retreat, February 6, 1993 Johnson asked for a listing of five year Capital Improvement needs before the budget process. ADJOURNMENT: 2:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, <. ..~ fl, ~ I) IV L , L", ; fil, L/V/\ - r~ ~fv0L/n.AI v'-~ Cindy K. artwright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 8, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, February 8, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on February 3, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor and Assistant Public Works Director Bud Buettner. Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by Invocation given by Reverend Robert Washington. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Preisendorf, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the January 25, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting, and the January 27, 1993 Special City Council Meeting. PROCLAMATIONS: The City Clerk reported that February 1993 had been proclaimed as American History Month, and that February 7-14, 1993 had been proclaimed as National Scouting Anniversary Week. Boy Scouts from Grand Island Troop #147 were present and were recognized. ADJOURN TO BOARD OF EOUALIZATION: Motion by Solt, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. #93-BE-004 - Watermain District No. 406. Utilities Director Gary Mader reported that this District had been created by the City Council on February 10, 1992, in order to provide for improvements in the form of a six inch watermain located along Driftwood Drive for approximately 500 feet west of Sweetwood Drive. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve. #93-BE-005 - Watermain District No. 408. Utilities Director Gary Mader reported that this District had been established by the City Council on March 9, 1992, in order to provide for improvements in the form of 10 inch watermains along Driftwood Drive, Redwood Road, and Maywood Drive, and a six inch watermain along Redwood Court. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve. I I I Page 2, Regular City Council Meeting, February 8, 1993 ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Solt, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to adjourn to Regular Session. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Application for Liquor License. Public Hearing was held on the request of the Round Table Lounge, 107 North Walnut Street, for a Class "C" Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for Class "C" Liquor License filed with the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City Clerk on January 15, 1993, Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on January 29, 1993, Notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on January 29, 1993, Chapter 4, City Code- Alcoholic Beverages; and Departmental reports as required by City Code. Thomas Gibson, owner, was present on behalf of the application. No testimony from the public was received. Councilmember Kehm asked how a pending allegation against the Round Table Lounge affected the application. City Attorney Keith Sinor reported that the alleged violation was against the current owners, and that the City Council could consider the alleged violation but that innocence should be presumed until guilt was proven. Proposed Amendment to Subdivision Regulations. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reviewed a number of minor amendments to the Subdivision Regulations of the City Code which addressed various concerns relative to surface water drainage and had been reviewed and approved by the Regional Planning Commission. Councilmember Johnson questioned how the proposal affected areas where there was no opportunity for drainage improvement. Mr. Helm reported that subdivisions would no longer be accepted with closed drainage, but that these amendments more closely affected drainage in easements. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke against additional regulations. Backflow Prevention Regulations. Utilities Director Gary Mader reviewed the proposed Backflow Prevention Program. Brian Mustion, 2718 West Tenth Street, spoke on behalf of Tilley Sprinkler Systems, and voiced concern with the possible water pressure reduction which would result from the backflow prevention devices. Mr. Mader reported that there could be a decrease in water pressure and that a larger backflow device would alleviate the problem. Council member Johnson stated the loss of water pressure could affect existing sprinkler systems, as well as new installations. Mr. Mader explained that the intentions of the Ordinance were to leave the design and installation of devices up to the private sector but that the Ordinance could be amended to encourage contractors to consider present and future uses. John Kosch, 1509 West Louise Street, representing Ditch Witch, asked for names of approved backflow manufacturers, and asked if the homeowners would be responsible for the cost of installing the devices. Mr. Mader replied that there were five approved manufacturers, and noted that the backflow prevention devices would be required on all new construction and would be installed on existing dwellings when work was being done on those systems. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: I I I Page 3, Regular City Council Meeting, February 8, 1993 Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, objected to the publication of Property Maintenance Task Force Recommendations which were published in the Grand Island Independent. Mr. Reiss also stated that the requirement for installation of sidewalks were not consistently enforced. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION: Use of Ethanol in City Vehicles. Councilmember Murray provided additional information on the use of ethanol in vehicles. Dale Roberts, 593 East 20th Street, spoke in support of the use of alternate fuels in City vehicles. Handicap Parking Regulations. Ruth Smith, 311 West 12th Street, Twyla Stevens, 510 East 11th Street, and Diana Patterson, 3013 West Stolley Park Road, spoke in support of a City Ordinance which would strengthen existing handicap parking regulations by regulating the use of designated spaces on private property. Chief of Police Gene Watson and Lisa Thayer noted that the majority of businesses surveyed about the proposed Ordinance were supportive. Chief Watson recommended the Ordinance be adopted. Councilmember Solt recommended that the Council adopt the maximum fines allowable under State Statute. Discussion was held on the need to publicize the proposed Ordinance and to ensure that proper signage was posted. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Solt, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to receive and place on file the FY 1991-1992 Audit Report and Minutes of the Downtown Development Association Meeting of January 26, 1993. Councilmember Seifert questioned the Audit Report. City Administrator Zachary Zoul reported that a presentation by the auditors would be scheduled for the March 1, 1993 City Council Study Session. Liquor License Application. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, to approve the Liquor License Application for Round Table Lounge, 107 North Walnut Street. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Seifert voted nay. Motion carried. Establishment of Committee and Approval of Appointments. Councilmember Seifert noted that the Indoor Warning System was a function of the Cable Television Advisory Board. Motion by Solt, second by Shafer to approve the formation of the Indoor Warning System Committee and the appointments to the Indoor Warning System Committee and the Cable Television Advisory Board. Councilmember Johnson asked for definition on the purpose of the Indoor Warning System Committee. Mayor Dobesh left the meeting at 7:54 p.m., Council President Seifert presided over the remainder of the meeting. John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison, spoke in opposition to the proposed reconfiguration of services by TCI Cablevision. Councilmember Johnson suggested voting on the appointments to the Cable Television Advisory Board only. Council members Solt and Shafer agreed to amend their motion to approve only the appointments to the Cable Television Advisory Board. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, I I I Page 4, Regular City Council Meeting, February 8, 1993 Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Seifert abstained. Motion carried. Temporary Retail Buildings. Craig Lewis, Building Inspection Director, reported that requests had been received to amend the City Code relative to Temporary Retail Buildings and to extend the length of time allowed for the placement of these structures from sixty days to 120 days per calendar year. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Seifert abstained. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS: #93-024 - Amendment to Personnel Rules Relative to City Holidays. Joel Foster, Administrative Services Director, reported that Arbor Day had been added as a paid holiday for City personnel represented by bargaining units and that, therefore, the Personnel Rules should be amended to incorporate Arbor Day as a paid holiday for all City employees. Council member Johnson questioned the allowance of the day after Thanksgiving as a paid holiday. Mr. Foster reported that the day after Thanksgiving was a common holiday. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Seifert abstained. Motion carried. #93-025 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Kenmare Second Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kelly had submitted the final plat for the Kenmare Second Subdivision, a .675 acre tract of land identified as Lot 1, located at the northerly end of Wicklow Drive. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-026 - Awarding Bid for Circulating Water Pump Parts. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Purchasing Division had received one bid for the purchase of Circulating Water Pump Parts for the Utilities Department, Platte Generating Station and that the bid was from BW/IP International, Inc., of Elgin, Illinois, in the amount of $30,060. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-027 - A warding Bid for Triplex Green Mowers. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of three Triplex Green Mowers for the Parks and Recreation Department, Golf Course Division and that three bids were received, ranging from $35,209 to $36,888. Ms. Griffiths noted that the low bid was submitted by Midwest Turf and Irrigation of Omaha, Nebraska, in the amount of $35,209. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to award bid to Midwest Turf and Irrigation. #93-028 - Awarding Bid for Wooden Poles. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of wooden distribution poles to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division and that three bids were received, ranging from $24,312 to $36,654 without tax. Ms. Griffiths added that the low bid had been submitted by I I I Page 5, Regular City Council Meeting, February 8, 1993 Larsen Marketing of Lincoln, Nebraska in the amount of $28,253.51. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to award the bid to Larsen Marketing. #93-029 - Agreement with Community Refuse Disposal for Landfill Closure. Bud Buettner, Assistant Public Works Director, noted that the contract with Community Refuse Disposal Inc., which operates the City Landfill and Transfer Station, would expire on June 30, 1993 and that the City would then assume operational responsibilities for both the Landfill and the Transfer Station. Mr. Buettner explained that an agreement was necessary to clarify various responsibilities in order to facilitate a smooth transition from the contractor to the City, and to comply with new Sub-Title D regulations which have taken effect since the original contract was executed in 1983. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the agreement. #93-030 - Engineering Contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Improvements. Assistant Public Works Director Bud Buettner responded to questions concerning the proposed recommendation by the Public Works Department to engage a "value" engineer to identify possible deign alternatives which could be constructed at a lower cost, and to review the primary consultant's plans and designs. Councilmember Shafer expressed reservations with the concept of value engineering. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, noted that the value engineering review of the original engineer was a standard process on major projects, and that CH2M Hill worked with value engineers on a regular basis. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf to approve. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, and Hosier voted aye. Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer, Solt, and Seifert voted nay. Motion failed. #93-031 - Change Order for City Hall Proiect. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, presented information relative to the contract Change Order for the new City Hall Project. Ms. Griffiths stated that the items in Change Order #7 had a net cost of $6,320. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, objected to the Change Order. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt to approve. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Preisendorf abstained. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #93-032 - Contract for Soft Drink Vendor at Water Park. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, noted that proposals had been received from Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Grand Island and Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Omaha, Nebraska for the soft drink vending rights at the Water Park. Mr. Paustian noted that after evaluation of the proposals, the Parks and Recreation Department recommended that the vending rights for the Water Park be awarded to Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. ORDINANCES: Council member Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: I I I Page 6, Regular City Council Meeting, February 8, 1993 #7887 - Approving Assessments for Construction of Watermain District No. 406 #7888 - Approving Assessments for Construction of Watermain District No. 408 be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Council member Solt seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, Council President Seifert called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Clerk: Ordinances #7887 and #7888 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7887 and #7888 on their final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Council President Seifert: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinance #7887 and Ordinance #7888 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS: Council member Wit abstained from Claim #005812 and Claim #005723. Councilmember Preisendorf abstained from Claim #005798 and Claim #005804. Council member Solt asked Gary Mader, Utilities Director, for clarification on Claim #005881. Gary Mader replied the Claim would be researched and information provided. Motion by Solt, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $1,721,807.06 as presented by the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8: 17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, G7 nelL} K ~t(}ctLJvLc~ Cindy K. Cartwright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 15, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, February 15, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on February 10, 1993. A quorum present, Council President Larry Seifert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and SoH. Mayor Dobesh was absent. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by Invocation given by Reverend Dick Bacon. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Sorensen, second by SoH, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 6, 1993 City Council Retreat and the February 8, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Application for Liquor License. Public Hearing was held on the request of Fly's Inc., 2303 East Highway 30, for a Class "C" Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for Class "C" Liquor License filed with the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City Clerk on February 1, 1993, Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on February 1, 1993, Notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on February 5, 1993, Chapter 4, City Code-Alcoholic Beverages, and Departmental reports as required by City Code. Denise Howells, owner, was present. No testimony from the public was received. Proposed Land Use Change. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, explained that Mr. and Mrs. Dale Roberts, 593 East 20th Street, submitted an application to rezone a 10,350 square foot tract of land located on the north side of 19th Street, approximately 60 feet west of Indiana Avenue and that this request provided for a change from a Low Density Residential Zone to a Low Density Residential Manufactured Home Zone. Councilmember SoH asked if any problems were anticipated with the moving of the mobile home. Dale Roberts, 519 East 20th Street, stated that tentative arrangements had been made. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: I I I Page 2, Regular City Council Meeting, February 15, 1993 Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves, spoke against the Webb Road and State Street Road projects. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke in favor of property tax relief. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Shafer, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to receive and place on file the Minutes of the Regional Planning Commission Meeting of February 3, 1993; Minutes of the Community Development Meeting of February 3, 1993; Minutes of the Civil Service Meetings of February 8, 1993 and February 10, 1993, and Minutes of the Cable Television Advisory Board Meeting of February 10, 1993. Liquor License Application. Motion by Wit, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the Liquor License Application for Fly's Inc., 2303 East Highway 30, Grand Island. Liquor Manager Application. Motion by Wit, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the Liquor Manager Application of Denise Howells, in conjunction with the Liquor License Application for Fly's Inc., 2303 East Highway 30, Grand Island. License Agreement to Utilize Public Right of Way. Bob Smith, Assistant Utility Director, reported that Mr. Jerry Bothum, Factory Manager of H.J. Heinz Company located at 204 East Roberts Street, had submitted an application for a License Agreement to allow for the construction of an overhead conveyor bridge structure across a 16 foot wide City owned perpetual easement. Motion by Wit, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. Request for Use of City Property. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, explained that Mr. Don Ruzicka had requested the use of City property west of Ruzicka Carburetor and Electric, for use during the 1993 Late Great Car Show and Picnic which was scheduled for July 24, 1993. Motion Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the request. Cable Television Advisory Board Recommendation. Jim Sanders, Cable Television Advisory Board Member, spoke against the proposed cable television reconfiguration. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, stated the contract with TCI should not be renewed. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen abstained. RESOLUTIONS: #93-033 - Fiscal Agent Designation. Finance Director Chuck Haase explained that the City had solicited proposals for Fiscal Agent Services for the period of May 1, 1993 and April 30, 1997 and that a committee consisting of the Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, and City Attorney had reviewed the proposals on the basis of underwriting, fiscal agent, and First Class city experience, and that the committee recommended the selection of Mr. Bill Beavers of Shearson Lehman Brothers. Motion by Johnson, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the designation of Shearson Lehman Brothers as Fiscal Agent. I I I Page 3, Regular City Council Meeting, February 15, 1993 #93-034 - Amendment to Feasibility/Cost Sharing Agreement for Wood River Flood Control Project. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, stated that the US Army Corps of Engineers had revised the Feasibility/Cost Sharing Agreement for the Wood River/Upper Warm Slough Flood Control Project and that an increase was necessary to complete the study. Mr. Bennett noted that the City's share of the increase was $3,500. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-035 - Awarding Bid for Landfill Heavy Equipment. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of heavy equipment to serve the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division and that the equipment would be utilized in the operation of the Landfill and Transfer Station. Ms. Griffiths noted that the low bid was submitted by Nebraska Machinery Company of Doniphan in the form of a combined bid, in the amount of $739,360. Councilmember Johnson inquired about housing for the equipment. Mr. Bennett explained that there would be buildings constructed at the landfill and that the equipment was being ordered now due to the leadtime. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Murray, carried unanimously. #93-036 - Awarding Bid for Turf Mower. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of a turf mower to serve the Parks and Recreation Department, Cemetery Division and that the low bid was submitted by Green Line Equipment Company of Grand Island in the amount of $5,680. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. #93-037 - A warding Bid for Polemount Transformers. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of seven types of Polemount Transformers to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division and that the low evaluated bid was submitted by Crescent Electric of Grand Island in the amount of $46,349.58. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. #93-042 - A warding Bid for Digital Telephone System. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of a telephone system for the new City Hall facility and that the low bid was submitted by Business Telecommunications Services of Grand Island in the amount of $74,505 including alternates and unit costs. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. #93-038 - Downtown Improvement Board Term Revision. Dianne Kelley, Downtown Development Director, explained that the Downtown Improvement Board had requested amending the term lengths for service on the Board from the current five year term to a three year term, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. Motion by Wit, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve. #93-039 - Designation of Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator. Administrative Services Director Joel Foster reported that review of the ADA of 1990 as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 had begun and that naming a coordinator and establishing a grievance I I I Page 4, Regular City Council Meeting, February 15, 1993 procedure would be the initial step in ensuring that the City was making a good faith effort to comply with the law. Motion by SoH, second by Sorensen to delay vote on the designation of a coordinator until after action was taken on the appointment of an interim Administrative Services Director. At that time, Councilmember SoH made a motion to designate an Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator. Second by Wit. Upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. #93-040 - Contract Change Order for City Hall Project. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Project Architect, Lacy Building and Supply Company, and City Staff had developed Change Order #8 for the City Hall Project and that the Change Order line items totaled $2,886. Motion by Shafer, second by Murray to approve. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Preisendorf abstained. Motion carried. #93-041 - Publication of CityDesk Newsletter. City Administrator Zachary Zoul reported that public information was identified as a top priority at the February 6, 1993 City Council Retreat and that this item had been placed on the agenda to determine if the Council wished to proceed with the publication of City Desk Newsletter. Councilmember Preisendorf stated that the dissemination of information to the public was very important but suggested that the distribution of the City Desk newsletter be discussed at a Study Session. Councilmember Sorensen noted that the newspaper did a good job of covering City Hall and that the newsletter could be distributed in a utility billing to save postage. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Sorensen, to discuss publication of the newsletter at the March 1, 1993 City Council Study Session. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Seifert voted nay. Motion carried. #93-043 - Amending FY 1992-1993 Budget. Public Information Officer. City Administrator Zachary Zoul reviewed the status of the proposed Public Information Officer program was identified as a top priority at the February 6, 1993 City Council Retreat. Councilmember Johnson stated that it was imperative that the position be filled before the move to the new City Hall and moved to approve Resolution #93-043. Council member Kehm seconded the motion. Councilmember SoH noted that the vote to table the newsletter to a future Study Session was not a vote against public information but a desire to determine the best way to distribute the newsletter. City Administrator Zoul noted that any medium used for public information would take funding. Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, noted that total City employment was up. City Administrator Zoul noted that full time employment in 1982 was 361 and full time employment in 1992 was 380 employees and that during this 10 year period thirteen police officers and seven paramedics were added. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried . #93-044 - Appointment of Interim Administrative Services Director. City Administrator Zoul noted that Administrative Services Director Joel Foster's last working day would be Friday, February 26, 1993 and that it was necessary to appoint an Interim Administrative Services Director until Mr. Foster's replacement was on board. Mr. Zoul noted that the Resolution also I I I Page 5, Regular City Council Meeting, February 15, 1993 called for retaining Mr. Foster on a part time basis to provide transitional service and to handle pending special projects. Councilmember Johnson extended gratitude to Ms. Griffiths and Mr. Foster for their willingness to serve the City. Council member Sorensen questioned where Mr. Foster would be located to do the part time work. Councilmember Solt asked Ms. Griffiths if she anticipated any difficulties dealing with the ADA compliance issues. Ms. Griffiths noted that she believed the proposal called for Mr. Foster to handle the ADA issues overall but that she could handle minor concerns. City Administrator Zoul noted that Mr. Foster would be developing overall ADA guidelines and proposals in lieu of some of the work which would otherwise be assigned to a consultant, and that Mr. Foster would be working on the personnel manual. Mr. Foster explained that he would be available for the next thirty days. Council member Shafer questioned the cost of a consultant. Mr. Zoul noted that it would be necessary to hire a consultant in the future to analyze the City's facilities but that Mr. Foster's knowledge and continued employment would be a fraction of the cost of a consultant. Glendale Reiss questioned the need for the position. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Hosier abstained. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. ORDINANCES: Discussion was held on the enaction of an ordinance establishing backflow prevention regulations. Bob Luther, 509 North Custer, presented a petition relative to backflow regulations and the need to regulate individuals installing the units. Larry Kelly, 522 Johnson Place, supported installation regulation. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, and Craig Lewis, Building Inspections Director, noted that the Plumbing Code in the City Code addressed this issue. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7880 - Enacting Backflow Prevention Regulations #7889 - Amending Chapter 8, Section 15 of City Code Relative To Temporary Structures #7890 - Amending Land Use Designation for Property Located North of 19th Street and West of Indiana A venue #7891 - Amending Subdivision Regulations Relative to Drainage Requirements #7892 - Amending Chapter 22 of City Code Relative to Handicap Parking Regulations #7893 - Amending Chapter 26 of City Code Relative to Plumbing Code #7894 - Approving Sale of Community Development Property #7895 - Approving Sale of Community Development Property be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Murray seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, Council President Seifert called for I I I Page 6, Regular City Council Meeting, February 15, 1993 a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Clerk: Ordinances #7880, #7889, #7890, #7891, #7892, #7893, #7894, and #7895 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7880, #7889, #7890, #7891, #7892, #7893, #7894, and #7895 on their final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Council President Seifert: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7880, #7889, #7890, #7891, #7892, #7893, #7894, #7895 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS: Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $833,491.87 as presented by the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Culdf K ~ Cindy K. Cartwright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS March 1, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, March 1, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on February 24, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. ELEVATED RAIL CORRIDOR PROJECT. Mr. Tom Jarnigan, Division General Manager of Burlington Northern, presented an update on the status of the Elevated Rail Corridor Project. It was suggested that the City Council issue a deadline to Burlington Northern in order for the City to be provided with a definitive answer. Council member Sorensen questioned the cost involved with moving an overpass from Seventh Street to 18th Street. Councilmember Johnson questioned the railroad's proposal for dislocation and moving expenses. Mr. Jarnigan replied that all circumstances would be reviewed by the Burlington Northern Property and Logistics Development Department after the project had been approved. ENERGY ACTION PLAN. Dale Roberts, 593 East 20th Street, and John McKenzie and Mike DeVore of the Nebraska Corngrowers Association, spoke in support of the use of ethanol in City vehicles. REFINANCING 1989 SERIES WATER REVENUE BONDS. Finance Director Chuck Haase presented information on the proposed refinancing of the 1989 Series Water Revenue Bonds. Mr. Haase noted that the refinancing would save money and would provide the water department with the ability to payoff existing debt in less time or provide cash flow for future expansion without a rate change. Councilmember Johnson questioned the cost of the bond reissuance. Mr. Haase reported that the amount was between 1 1/2 % and 2 % . 1991-1992 FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORT. Brad Hurrell and Jim Krueger of KPMG Peat Marwick presented information on the 1991-1992 financial audit. Mr. Hurrell noted that there were no significant concerns and that items suggested were recommendations only. Council member Murray asked how the City's financial situation today compared with the financial situation five years ago when KPMG Peat Marwick began auditing the City. Mr. Hurrell stated that significant progress in relationship to monitoring of financial relationships within the City had occurred. SEMI ANNUAL BUDGET REVIEW. Finance Director Chuck Haase presented the Semi I I I Page 2, Study Session, March 1, 1993 Annual Budget Review. Council member Seifert inquired as to the status of items identified in the KPMG Peat Marwick Financial Statements. Mr. Haase reported that these issues were of a minor nature and had been addressed. CITY DESK NEWSLETTER. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright presented information on alternative methods of distribution for the City Desk Newsletter. Councilmember Preisendorf stated a preference for having a Public Information Officer hired before the issuance of a newsletter. Council member Murray addressed the discrepancy in the number of deliveries and stressed that the top priority should be to get information to all residents of Grand Island. Mr. Murray favored the direct mailing method of distribution for the newsletter. Council member Johnson questioned how the Council wanted to achieve the goal of providing information to the public and voiced support for direct mailing. Council member Johnson suggested that a year end summary or a semi annual newsletter be published if a quarterly edition was not approved and proposed that community input relative to the establishment of priorities for the City be requested via the newsletter. Councilmember Hosier noted the importance of providing information to the public and Mayor Dobesh agreed that direct mailing appeared to be the most effective method of distribution. Councilmember Seifert suggested the use of multiple methods of providing information to the public. Councilmember Sorensen spoke in favor of publishing an advertisement in the Grand Island Independent. City Administrator Zoul suggested a survey be included in the second issue of the newsletter providing for input for residents on what they considered to be the most effective method of communication. Councilmember Preisendorf voiced support for the publication of the next issue with the inclusion of a resident survey. Council member Seifert requested the distribution of the City Desk newsletter be placed on the agenda for the March 8, 1993 City Council meeting. Councilmember Johnson asked that an article be written on the priorities established by the City Council at the February 6, 1993 City Council Retreat. City Administrator Zoul stated that a proof would be available for the March 8, 1993 meeting. COMPUTER SYSTEM PURCHASE. Bob Holmes, Data Processing Director, provided information on the need for a new City computer system inasmuch as the current system had nearly reached capacity. Mr. Holmes compared the cost of purchasing the unit, $169,282.00 with leasing, $221,235.00 and noted that the lease agreement included all maintenance and that at the end of the lease period, the system would become the property of the City. Council member Seifert asked if the new system, the AS400, would allow for networking capabilities. Council member Sorensen asked if training would be a problem. Mr. Holmes noted that the AS400 could handle networking and that training should not be a concern. Councilmember Shafer asked if there was a tax advantage to either leasing or buying. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that there was no tax advantage to buy or lease. REOUEST BY LATIN CLUB FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY. Jerenne Garroutte, Community Development Director, presented information on the request of the Latin Club to purchase Community Development property and noted that because the proposed purchase was not for a residential use, direction was needed. Yolanda Nuncio, 611 North Wheeler Street, spoke on behalf of the Latin Club. Council member Sorensen requested that a survey be I I I Page 3, Study Session, March 1, 1993 conducted by the Community Development Department to receive their input of area residents for the Latin Club proposal. Ms. Nuncio stated that she hoped that if similar requests were received by the City, the same restrictions would be placed on those requestors. City Attorney Keith Sinor noted that because the property was zoned residential, if expansion were required, receipt of a non conforming use permit would need to be issued, which would mean a public hearing would take place. Mr. Sinor added that a parking lot would not require an expansion to the non conformance permit. CONSTRUCTION OF BRICK MURAL FOR CITY HALL. Council member Johnson provided information on the proposed building of a brick mural for the new City Hall. Mr. Johnson had proposed to construct a brick wall in the new City Hall, at no expense to the City. Discussion was held on the possibility of raising funds to provide for an additional brick mural. VALUE ENGINEERING. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, presented information on value engineering for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and noted that savings were very likely. Councilmember Sorensen questioned the need for a value engineer. Council member Solt requested that this item be returned to the March 8, 1993 City Council Meeting agenda for further action. STATE VEHICLE CONTRACTS. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, presented a summary of research information relative to purchasing vehicles from State Contracts. Ms. Griffiths noted that the State bidding process met all statutory bidding criteria and could save the City money on purchases and on the time required to complete the bidding process. ADJOURNMENT: 9:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~:+wn~ City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 8, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, March 8, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on March 3, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and SoH. Shafer was absent. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by Invocation given by Reverend Dick Bacon. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Sorensen, second by SoH, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 15, 1993, Regular City Council Meeting, and the March 1, 1993, City Council Study Session. PROCLAMATION: City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reported that March 28, 1993, had been declared Super Cities Walk Day for Multiple Sclerosis. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. #93-BE-006 - 1992 Weed Abatement Program. Robert Thomas, Assistant Finance Director, explained that it was necessary for the City Council to meet as the Board of Equalization to conduct a hearing and to determine the benefits and assessments for the 1992 Weed Abatement Program. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-BE-007 - Street Improvement District No. 1177. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that Street Improvement District No. 1177, which included Congdon Street between Fourth Street and Seventh Street, had been established on October 14, 1991, and construction was completed in September. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-BE-008 - Street Improvement District No. 1178. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that Street Improvement District No. 1178, which included Poplar Street between Ninth Street and Eleventh Street, had been established on February 10, 1992, and construction was completed in September, 1992. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. I I I Page 2, Regular City Council Meeting, March 8, 1993 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Application for Liquor License. Public Hearing was held on the request of Gas 'N' Shop, 1219 West Second Street, for Class "A" and Class "B" Liquor Licenses. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for Class "A" and "B" Liquor Licenses filed with the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City Clerk on February 11, 1993; Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on February 19, 1993; Notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on February 25, 1993; Chapter 4, City Code-Alcoholic Beverages. Attorney Don Dunn, representing Gas 'N Shop, was present on behalf of the application. Mr. Dunn presented Exhibit 1, Objection to Procedure, Exhibit 2, Fact Sheet, Exhibit 3, Affidavit by Mr. Larry Coffey, and Exhibit 4, Site Plans and Drawings. Mr. Dunn explained that Gas 'N' Shop wished to withdraw the application for a Class "A" Liquor License and requested the Council consider only the application for a Class "B" Liquor License. Mr. Dunn noted that Gas 'N Shop planned to purchase inventory from Fackler's Service inasmuch as Fackler's was surrendering their liquor licenses. Councilmember Johnson questioned the anticipated completion time of the new building. Mr. Kay Laessig, and Mr. Mike Peters were also present on behalf of the application. No public testimony against the request was heard. Conditional Use Permit for Placement of Motor Homes. Craig Lewis, Building Inspection Director, reported that Peace Lutheran Church, 4018 Zola Lane, had submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for motor homes to be placed on an open field north of the church during a specific construction project. Kevin Kirkland, 1514 North Hancock, spoke in support of the application and clarified that the anticipated length of construction was six months. Elaine Royce, 1717 Allen Court, spoke in opposition to the request. Don Moeller, 4317 Lariat Lane, spoke in support of the application. Conditional Use Permit for Temporary Placement of Concrete Mix Plant. Craig Lewis, Building Inspection Director, reported that Mr. Jerry Jacupke of Werner Construction had submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the temporary placement of a Concrete Mix Plant located at Rural Route #1, U.S. Highway 281, North. Mr. Lewis noted that the Conditional Use Permit was required by the Zoning Code inasmuch as the property was zoned Transitional Agriculture which required approval of temporary industrial activity, and explained that the plant was in the City's two mile jurisdiction. No testimony from the public was heard. Conditional Use Permit for Side Yard Setback Reduction. Craig Lewis, Building Inspections Director, reported that Mr. Stephen Chitty, 2331 North Park Avenue, had submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a garage at that address, and that the Conditional Use Permit was required by the Zoning Code because the property was zoned Low Density Residential which required Council approval of reduced setbacks. No testimony from the public was heard. Community Development Block Grant Application - Housing Development. Community I I I Page 3, Regular City Council Meeting, March 8, 1993 Development Director Jerenne Garroutte reported that the Community Development Department had prepared a proposed application seeking $300,000 to fund a housing development project in the northeast area of Grand Island and that the Program required that the City Council conduct at least two Public Hearings prior to the submittal of the application. Councilmember Johnson questioned the purchase price of the vacant lots. No testimony from the public was heard. Community Development Block Grant Application - Housing Programs. Community Development Director Jerenne Garroutte reported that the Community Development Department had prepared a proposed application seeking $300,000 to fund housing activities, including property acquisition, demolition, disposition, clearance, and housing rehabilitation for low to moderate income families, in a designated project area, and that the Program required that the City Council conduct at least two Public Hearings prior to the submittal of the grant application. No testimony from the public was heard. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs Street, Fred Whiteside, 507 West Charles, and John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison Street, spoke against the proposed TCI service reconfiguration. Russ Blackburn, General Manager of Hastings's TCI Cablevision, explained the proposed TCI service reconfiguration. Councilmember Kehm questioned the proposed pricing structure. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles Street, presented a petition to the Council asking for the dissolution of the Business Improvement District #1. Councilmember Steve Johnson requested a summary of the status of negotiations for establishment of a keno lottery in Grand Island. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Wit, carried unanimously to receive and place on record the minutes of the Library Board Meeting of February 1, 1993, Plumbing Board Meetings of January 20, 1993 and February 9, 1993, Gas Fitters Meeting of February 9, 1993, and Downtown Improvement Board Meeting of February 16, 1993. Request for Class "B" Liquor License. Motion by Johnson, second by Wit, to approve the request of Gas 'N Shop, 1219 West Second Street, for a Class "B" Liquor License subject to compliance of City Code requirements. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray , Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Liquor Manager Application. Motion by Murray, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the request of Mr. Harold K. Laessig for Liquor Manager for Gas 'N Shop, 1219 West Second Street. Mr. Laessig was present on behalf of the request. I I I Page 4, Regular City Council Meeting, March 8, 1993 Liquor Manager Application. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the request of Mr. Marvin D. Fisher for Liquor Manager for Gas 'N Shop, 806 North Eddy Street. Conditional Use Permit for Peace Lutheran Church. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the request of Peace Lutheran Church for a Conditional Use Permit for temporary placement of motor homes. Conditional Use Permit for Concrete Mix Plant. Motion by Sorensen, second by SoH, carried unanimously to approve the request of Werner Construction Company for a Conditional Use Permit for temporary placement of a concrete mix plant. Conditional Use Permit for Construction of Garage. Motion by Wit, second by Murray to approve the request of Mr. Stephen Chitty for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a garage at 2331 North Park Avenue. Councilmember Johnson voiced concern that a precedent will be established if this request was approved. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and SoH voted aye. Preisendorf, and Johnson voted nay. Motion carried. License Agreement to Utilize Public Right of Way. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, explained that an application had been submitted with the City Clerk's Office on behalf of Mr. James McElroy, 2429 West Lincoln Highway, for a License Agreement to allow for the intrusion of an existing building onto the public right-of-way approximately 556 square feet along West Lincoln Highway and approximately 20 square feet along Waldo Street, located on Lots 2 and 3 of the West's Subdivision. Motion by Sorensen, second by SoH, carried unanimously to approve the request. Request to Increase Wastewater Discharge Permit. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that Mr. Jerry Bothum, Factory Manager of Ore-Ida Foods, Inc., Delicious Foods Division, had submitted a request seeking an amendment to the discharge permit limits for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Bennett noted that the effectiveness of Ore-Ida's new pretreatment system and interim improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant would allow the City to maintain the capacity to accommodate this request. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve. Request for Fireworks Display. Fire Chief Jim Rowell explained that Mr. Jay Vavricek, General Manager of KSYZ 108 FM, had submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Fireworks Display Permit for July 4, 1993, at the east side of Fonner Park. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve. Preliminary Study for Twin Lakes Subdivision. Regional Planning Director Nelson Helm reported that Mr. Mark Westergard, representing Christensen Corporation of Omaha, had submitted a Preliminary Study for Twin Lakes Subdivision, a 30 acre tract of land located on the south side of Bismark Road, immediately west of Austin Avenue. Mr. Helm noted that this I I I Page 5, Regular City Council Meeting, March 8, 1993 would be a first major new subdivision on the east side of Grand Island. Councilmember SoH spoke in support of development on the east side of Grand Island. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve. Violation Notice to TCI Cablevision Relative to Service Reconfiguration. Councilmember Seifert explained that he believed the Franchise Agreement between the City and TCI had been breached due to the decrease in programming service. City Attorney Keith Sinor reported that the issues raised were very broad and that upon first review, it did not appear the City could make a case for violation of the ordinance. However, Mr. Sinor added that more time would be required to completely research the alleged violations. Council member Murray asked Mr. Sinor to comment on the related issues brought forth by the City of Lincoln. Mr. Sinor noted that Lincoln had a significantly different franchise agreement than Grand Island. Councilmember Wit stated that most people believed TCl's service reconfiguration was a means of bypassing the new Federal regulations. Councilmember Seifert presented signatures of people opposed to the TCI plans. Council member Kehm stated it was the City Council's duty to stand up for the people and let TCI know that the City Council was not in agreement with TCl's actions. Council member SoH added that silence implied consent. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, to direct the Legal Department to send TCI a registered letter notifying them that the City of Grand Island did not approve of the new tiering structure and intended to hold them to the provisions of Ordinance #7712. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. City Administrator Zachary Zoul noted that on April 3, 1993, the Federal Communications Commission would be issuing guidelines on the ability of cities to regulate cable television rates and that it was possible that those guidelines would supersede this action. Council member Seifert requested that a copy of the letter being sent to TCI also be sent to the Federal Communications Commission. Council member Seifert urged people to contract their Senators and Representatives regarding additional legislation. Administrative Services Director. City Administrator Zoul reported that Mayor Dobesh and he recommended the appointment of David Bell to fill the position of Administrative Services Director. Mr. Zoul requested that Mr. Bell be allowed to participate in the ICMA retirement plan in lieu of the City pension plan. Council members Johnson and Kehm spoke in support of Mr. Bell for the Administrative Services Director. Motion by Seifert, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to approve. A five minute recess was called at 8:40 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:47 p.m. RESOLUTIONS: #93-020 - Use of Ethanol in City Vehicles. Motion by Sorensen, second by SoH, to approve the use of ethanol in city vehicles. Council member Johnson voiced concern with the additional cost of ethanol and offered an amendment to provide for enaction of the Resolution with the commencement of FY 1993-1994. Council member Sorensen rejected the amendment. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and SoH voted aye. Murray and Johnson voted nay. Motion carried. I I I Page 6, Regular City Council Meeting, March 8, 1993 #93-030 - Engineering Contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Improvements. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, explained that a value engineering team would review the primary consultant's plan and designs for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and identified any opportunities for more cost effective means of accomplishing design objectives thereby reducing construction and operating costs. Motion by Solt, second by Preisendorf to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen, and Seifert voted nay. Motion carried. #93-045 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Elrod Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Mark Means had submitted the final plat and subdivision agreement for the Elrod Subdivision, a 2.0 acre tract of land located on the north side of U.S. Highway 30, approximately one-half mile west of Engleman Road. Motion by Seifert, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-046 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Grandpa's Acres Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. Frank Kramer had submitted the final plat and subdivision agreement for the Grandpa's Acres Subdivision, a 9.255 acre tract of land located on the east side of U.S. Highway 281, approximately 800 feet north of Airport Road. Motion by Seifert, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-047 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Plummer Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Plummer had submitted the final plat and subdivision agreement for the Plummer Subdivision, a 6.355 acre tract of land located on the south side of Fourth Street, approximately 400 feet east of the Ord Branch of the Union Pacific Railroad. Motion by Seifert, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-048 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Woodland Fourth Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Elrod-Woolworth Company, Inc., had submitted the final plat and subdivision agreement for the Woodland Fourth Subdivision, a 1.422 acre tract of land located on the north side of Ramada Road, approximately 800 feet west of Locust Street. Motion by Seifert, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-049 - Amending 1992-1993 Annual Budget. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, explained that amendments were being made to the FY 1992-1993 Annual Budget, primarily to account for costs associated with severe winter weather conditions which resulted in excessive snow removal and street repair costs. Motion by Seifert, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to approve. #93-050 - A warding Bid for Pad mount Transformers. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of one type of Padmount Transformer to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division and that the low bid was in the amount of $12,522.84 from Westinghouse Electric of Grand Island. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to award bid to Westinghouse Electric. #93-051 - A warding Bid for Water Park Lockers. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that I I I Page 7, Regular City Council Meeting, March 8, 1993 the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of Water Park lockers and that two bids were receiving ranging from $14,904 to $23,472. Ms. Griffiths noted that the low bid did not meet specifications and that the low bid meeting specifications was submitted by American Locker of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, in the amount of $23,472. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to award bid to American Locker. #93-052 - A warding Bid for Watermain District 411 T. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Department had received bids for Watermain District 411T, located in the northeast part of the City, along Twelfth Street, from Saint Paul Road to Evans Street and that improvements consisted of a six inch watermain. Ms. Griffiths added that two bids had been receiving ranging from $28,867.15 to $42,850 and that the low bid was submitted by Diamond Engineering in the amount of $28,867.15. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to award bid to Diamond Engineering. #93-053 - A warding Bid for Aerial Device and Truck. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Department had received bids for the purchase of an 80' aerial device and truck to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division and that the low bid was submitted by Hansen International Truck of Grand Island in the amount of $120,736.55. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to award bid to Hansen International Truck. #93-058 - A warding Bid for One Half Ton Pickup Trucks. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division proposed to purchase three trucks for use by the Public Works Department through the State of Nebraska Vehicle Contract, and that the total purchase cost of the three trucks was $32,165.14. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. #93-054 - Lease Agreement with IBM for AS400 Computer. Bob Holmes, Data Processing Director, reported that after evaluation of market products, the IBM AS/400 computer was determined to best meet the City's present and future computer needs and recommended that the acquisition of the AS/400 computer system be provided for through IBM's lease/purchase plan at a monthly cost of $3,687.25 for sixty months. Motion by Wit, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-055 - Renewal of Agricultural Leases. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that property not required for actual Utilities Department facilities was leased for farming purposes to eliminate maintenance and provide additional revenue, and that there were approximately 1,800 acres being leased for this land use. Mr. Mader added that the current leases expired in February. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-056 - Contract Change Order for Phelps Control Center. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that the Project Engineer, Dominion Construction Company, and City staff developed Change Order #1 for 92-PCC-l, 115,000 Volt Line Construction and that approval of this Change Order would result in a revised contract amount of $772,019.40. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. I I I Page 8, Regular City Council Meeting, March 8, 1993 #93-057 - Surveying and Geotechnical Services for Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that the need for geotechnical and surveying services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant were identified in the Facilities Plan. Mr. Bennett added that proposals had been received and evaluated and that Geotechnical Services, Inc., was recommended for the geotechnical services for a fee of $10,510 and that Olsson Associates of Grand Island was recommended for the surveying work for a fee of $18,900. Motion by Solt, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve. #93-059 - Insurance Renewal for Utilities Department. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that the Utilities Department maintained an insurance policy with Protection Mutual Insurance Company of Ridge Park, Illinois, which provided property peril and boiler and machinery coverage. Mr. Mader noted that the proposal for renewal of the existing insurance policy included an annual premium of $208,192 for coverage from April 1, 1993 to April 1, 1994. Motion by Murray, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to approve. #93-060 - Contract Change Order for City Hall Project. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Project Architect, Lacy Building and Supply Company, and City staff had developed Change Order #9 for the City Hall Project and that approval of the Change Order would result in a revised total Lacy contract amount of $4,149,757. Motion by Wit, second by Hosier to approve. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Solt voted aye. Preisendorf abstained. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #93-061 - Publication of City Desk Newsletter/Citizen Survey. Cindy Cartwright, City Clerk, noted that the proof for a proposed second edition of the City newsletter, along with a resident survey, was prepared for Council review. Councilmember Johnson remarked that there would be an expense associated with every medium used to provide public information. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm to approve publication of the City Desk Newsletter and resident survey on a one time basis. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #93-062 - Call for Outstanding 1989 Water Revenue Bonds. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, and Bill Beavers, Managing Director of Lehman Brothers, presented information on the refinancing of the 1989 Water Revenue Bond Issue. Motion by Solt, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7893 - Amending Chapter 26 of City Code Relative to Plumbing Code #7896 - Amending Chapter 8, City Code Relative to Uniform Building Code #7897 - Amending Chapter 16, City Code Relative to Uniform Fire Code #7898 - Amending Chapter 30, Section 28 of City Code Relative to Sewer Taps. I I I Page 9, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting, March 8, 1993 #7899 - Amending Chapter 32, City Code Relative to Administration of Temporary Use of Public Right-of-Way Provisions #7900 - To Levy Assessments for the 1992 Weed Abatement Program #7901 - To Assess and Levy Special Tax for Construction of Street Improvement District No. 1177 #7902 - To Assess and Levy Special Tax for Construction of Street Improvement District No. 1178 #7903 - Authorizing Vacation of Alleyway from Cedar Street to Walnut Street between First Street and Second Street #7904 - To Authorize Issuance of Refunding Bonds for the 1989 Water Revenue Bonds be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Council member Johnson seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Clerk: Ordinances #7893, #7896, #7897, #7898, #7899, #7900, #7901, #7902, #7903, and #7904 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7893, #7896, #7897, #7898, #7899, #7900, #7901, #7902, #7903, and #7904 on their final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7893, #7896, #7897, #7898, #7899, #7900, #7901, #7902, #7903, and #7904, are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS: Councilmember Wit abstained from voting on Claims #006320, 006390, and 007619. Councilmember Kehm abstained from voting on Claim #006803. Councilmember Preisendorf abstained from voting on Claim #006804. Councilmember Seifert abstained from voting on Claim #006446. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $2,574,144.31, as presented by the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~<K~~ Cindy K. \ Cartwright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION March 15, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, March 15, 1993. Notice of the meeting was published in the Grand Island Independent on March 10, 1993 A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. Councilmember Hosier was absent. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. REOUEST TO ALLOW FOR EXTENDED PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY STRUCTURES. Craig Lewis, Building Inspection Director, reported on the request of Williams Greenhouse to amend Ordinance #7804 which provides regulations for temporary structures. Mr. Michael Williams, 2920 West Bock Avenue, requested an extension to the length of time temporary structures are allow, inasmuch as his company would lose considerable money if the building was required to be torn down. Councilmembers Sorensen and Preisendorf spoke in support of allowing a variance to provide for the extension. City Attorney Keith Sinor noted that there was no provision for a variance to the Ordinance and stated that if the Council wished to change the length of time allowed for a temporary structure, the Ordinance would have to be amended. Mr. Lewis noted that prior to adoption of Ordinance #7804, the City Code did not address temporary structures and that several other companies had amended their buildings to comply with the Ordinance. Councilmember Johnson requested that the Building Inspections Department delineate the pros and cons of amending the Ordinance and present this information at a future date. INSTALLATION OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES BY LAWN SPRINKLER COMPANIES. Building Inspection Director Craig Lewis presented information on the request of Tilley Sprinkler Systems for authorization to install backflow prevention devices. Mr. Lewis explained that the Ordinance required backflow prevention devices to be installed by a licensed plumber but added that lawn sprinkler companies could hire licensed plumbers to install the devices, and could also earn the Grade VI designation required for inspection of backflow prevention devices. Councilmember Seifert spoke in support of maintaining the current Ordinance which requires a licensed plumber to do the installation of the backflow prevention devices. REVIEW OF TOWING POLICY. Howard Maxon, Communications Director, presented information on the current towing policy and requested that the policy be reviewed to address a provision relative to insurance required for wrecker companies. Mr. Maxon suggested the policy could be expanded or amended to establish specifications for a bid process. Councilmember Johnson requested Mr. Maxon study the issue further and return to Council at the next Study Session with a recommendation. I I I Page 2, City Council Study Session, March 15, 1993 FIRE INSPECTION PROGRAM. Fire Chief Jim Rowell presented information on the Fire Inspection Program and noted that the area of fire prevention, including building inspections and public education, was of great importance to all citizens. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS. City Administrator Zachary Zoul reviewed the Property Maintenance Task Force Recommendations #2, City Code Recodification; #3, Public Information; #4, Sanitation; and #5, Rental Housing. Jean Seely, 4230 Arizona Avenue, and Roxy Clark, 924 West Phoenix Avenue, spoke against the recommendation requiring property owners to be responsible for the garbage service at their rental units. Councilmember Solt suggested the property owner address the mandatory garbage pickup by increasing the rent to provide for this service. Dave McCarthy, 1812 West John Street, asked if the problem was centered on single family homes or multiple units. Mr. Zoul responded that the Task Force had primarily been concerned with multi-family units. Councilmember Shafer asked if other states had rental housing regulations and Mr. Zoul noted that State programs were very common and that most provided the Cities the ability to regulate. Council member Wit suggested further review of the Rental Housing recommendation. Councilmember Sorensen suggested that the Property Maintenance Task Force Recommendations be abandoned. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, spoke against publishing regulations in other languages. Jerry Nietfeldt, 1515 East Husker Highway, Paul Obermiller, 1211 West Sixth Street, and Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, spoke against the annual inspection. Council member Johnson asked the Building Inspection Director to provide the BOCA Code guidelines for Councilmembers' review. Bill Thornton, 417 West 13th Street, spoke in support of the overall program, but noted that he did not support certain aspects. Council member Johnson suggested that the Task Force, or a representative group of the City, meet with landlords and develop proactive suggestions and asked property owners to call the Mayor's office if they were interested in discussion of these issues. City Administrator Zoul noted that the Task Force met 11 times over a one year period and that there were 14 areas of recommendations in the report, of which only two issues generated public debate. City Administrator Zoul suggested that Recommendation #6, Code Enforcement Staffing; #7, Low Income Housing; and #8, Weed Abatement, be discussed at the next Study Session and that the Council review the remaining recommendations at subsequent Study Sessions, noting that this would provide ample opportunity for public input. Councilmember Shafer and Solt suggested that once the recommendations were reviewed independently, another meeting be held to present the final recommendations to the public. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, (jllclG~ K ~>'Vt+- ~ ~ Cindy K. Cartwright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 22, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, March 22, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on March 17, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. Kehm was absent. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by Invocation given by Pastor Robert Washington. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Preisendorf, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 8, 1993, Regular City Council Meeting, and the March 15, 1993, City Council Study Session. PUBLIC HEARING: Application for Liquor License. Public Hearing was held on the request of Alibi Lounge and Package Store, 908 North Broadwell Street, for a Class "C" Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for Class "C" Liquor License filed with the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City Clerk on March 1, 1993; Notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on March 3, 1993; Notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on March 13, 1993; Chapter 4, City Code- Alcoholic Beverages, and Departmental Reports as required by City Code. Dennis Kamarad, President, spoke in support of the application. No other public testimony was heard. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Downtown Improvement District #1. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles Street, requested dissolution of the Downtown Improvement District #1, or amendment to the boundaries to exclude the private clubs. Ron Eakes, 2827 Brentwood Boulevard, noted that 80% of the property owners in the Downtown Improvement District supported the District and that the District was for the benefit of not only the central business district but for the entire city. Councilmember Wit questioned what the District formation process had been. Keith Sinor, City Attorney, noted that the Downtown Improvement Board and the Downtown Development Association had recommended the formation of the District, including the boundaries, and that I I I Page 2, Regular City Council Meeting, March 22, 1993 the City Council removed the residential properties from the District. Dianne Kelley, Downtown Development Director, noted that the boundaries included all businesses, and excluded all residential, and explained that alterations to the District boundaries could not be made. Gail Leetch, 115 South Cedar Street, stated that the Downtown area was the defining characteristic of the community and questioned why the dissolution of the District was being pursued. Mr. Leetch also noted that the Liederkranz was $4,000 in arrears on its taxes and stated that was unfair to the rest of the property owners in the District who paid their taxes. John Miller, 417 Linden Avenue, spoke in support of the Downtown Improvement District and stated that it had been a long struggle to make the Downtown viable and that an ongoing effort was mandatory. Ben Wassinger, Jr., 2115 West Del Mar Avenue, spoke in support of the District and noted that the benefits received by the City had been great and that the group had worked hard to build up central Grand Island. Vema Frandsen, 2019 North Huston, spoke against the Business Improvement District and noted that people were not getting benefits equal to taxes paid. Councilmember Johnson asked about funding for maintenance to the downtown parking lots if the District were dissolved. Finance Director Chuck Haase noted that the cost of the maintenance would be passed on to the taxpayers of the City, not just the District. Councilmember Johnson spoke in support of the businesses that benefitted from the service paying for the service. Councilmember Johnson stated that if the majority of the property owners had been in support of dissolution of the District, he would have supported that decision. Council member Sorensen questioned the number of property owners who live in the Yancey Hotel. City Attorney Sinor noted that the tax was based on the assessed value and that the establishment became residential after the creation of the District. Ms. Kelley noted that there were approximately 59 residential properties and five commercial properties in the Yancey. Councilmember Sorensen suggested that a questionnaire be distributed to all business owners to foster unanimous support for the District. Ms. Kelley noted that the Downtown Improvement Board members had been contacting the property owners who had signed the petition to ascertain their concerns. Councilmember Seifert supported the issuance of a questionnaire. City Administrator Zachary Zoul noted that the District was based on assessments, not on the number of properties and that only if property owners representing 50% or more of the assessed valuation petitioned the dissolution of the District, could the District be abolished. Mr. Zoul added that the Downtown Improvement Board was established to handle problems such as this and, if the Council supported the job the Downtown Improvement Board was doing, that it may be appropriate to allow the Downtown Improvement Board to resolve the differences. Council member Solt reiterated that the Council could only consider abolishment of the District provided the petition represented 50 % of the assessed valuation in the District was submitted. Council member Shafer suggested that the Downtown Improvement Board be charged with mediating with the concerned parties. Jim O'Neill, 1732 North Huston, noted that there would be dissenters but that the Council ought to try and do what they could to resolve the differences. Councilmember Solt noted that the size of the problem was not reflected by the noise that had been heard. Mr. Solt added that he had attended the Downtown Improvement Board meetings and had seen what was being accomplished. Handicap Parking Regulations. Councilmember Seifert requested that Chief Watson evaluate the enforcement of the new handicap parking regulations. Councilmember Wit asked if private I I I Page 3, Regular City Council Meeting, March 22, 1993 citizens could do anything if they saw offenders. City Attorney Sinor noted that the practical thing for a citizen to do was to call the police department. Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison Street, suggested a heated campaign be initiated to enforce this policy and to make people aware of the new regulations. Mr. Sander also suggested the establishment of minimum standards for receipt of a handicap permit. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Workers Compensation Insurance for Refuse Haulers. Cindy Cartwright, City Clerk, noted that a request had been made for Council review of the current policy which requires refuse haulers to provide proof of workers compensation insurance before issuance of a refuse haulers permit. Mr. Ira Lee, 3230 Westside Street, and Mr. Gary Rosacker, 4408 Quail Lane and Councilmember Sorensen, spoke in favor of amending City Code to exclude single proprietors with no employees from being required to carry workers compensation insurance. Councilmember Johnson noted that the current requirement was provided to hold the City harmless in case of a lawsuit, and asked the City Attorney to explain the concerns with amending the current policy. City Attorney Keith Sinor stated that the City had no mechanism for distinguishing between sole proprietor who had employees and those who did not and that this activity would be impossible to monitor. Councilmember Wit suggested that the full burden of proof be placed on the refuse haulers and made a motion to amend Ordinance so that individual proprietors with no employees would be exempt from carrying workers compensation insurance. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Report on Golf Course Operations. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, John Hadwick, Golf Superintendent, and Scott Brunzell, Golf Professional, provided information on the operations of the Municipal Golf Course. Council member Shafer noted that the Grand Island Municipal Golf Course was widely acclaimed and recognized for its excellence. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously, to receive and place on record the minutes of the Downtown Improvement Board Meeting of February 16, 1993; the Cable Television Advisory Board Meeting of February 23, 1993; the Regional Planning Commission Meeting of March 3, 1993; and the Auditors Selection Committee Meeting of March 8, 1993. Request for Class "C" Liquor License. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the request of Alibi Lounge and Package Store, 908 North Broadwell Street, for a Class "c" Liquor License. Liquor Manager Application. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the request of Ms. Kathleen L. Farris for Liquor Manager for Alibi Lounge and Package Store, 908 North Broadwell Street. I I I Page 4, Regular City Council Meeting, March 22, 1993 Liquor Manager Application. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the request of Mr. Robert A. Taylor for Liquor Manager for Pizza Hut of America, Inc., 2004 North Broadwell Street. Receipt of Petition. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Department, explained that the Public Works Department had received a petition from several property owners requesting the establishment of a Street Improvement District along 20th Street, from Illinois Street to the west of Saint Paul Road. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to receive the petition. Request of Harvest of Harmony for Parade Permit. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reported that Harvest of Harmony Chairman Jack Moore had submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Parade Permit for Saturday, October 2, 1993, from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m., for the 52nd Annual Harvest of Harmony Parade. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. License Agreement for Placement of Awnings in Public Right of Way. Building Inspection Director Craig Lewis reported that Mr. Darrel Olson had submitted an application for a License Agreement for construction of four canopies at the new Olson Furniture Store located at 103 West Third Street. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. Appointment to Downtown Improvement Board. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the appointment of Councilmember Dick Preisendorf to the Downtown Improvement Board, with term expiring December 14, 1993. RESOLUTIONS: #93-063 - Awarding Bid for Television Inspection Contract 93- TV-I. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths explained that the Purchasing Division had received bids for inspectional services associated with 53,124 lineal feet of sewer line in various locations throughout the northern area of the City and that two bids had been received ranging from $33,274.40 to $42,718.04. Ms. Griffiths added that the low bid had been submitted by Johnson Service Company of Osceola, Nebraska in the amount of $33,274.40. Motion by Wit, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award bid to Johnson Service Company. #93-067 - Awarding Bid for Transfer Trailers for Landfill. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, explained that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of two new 100 cubic yard solid waste transfer trailers to serve the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division, and that bid proposals had been received from three vendors ranging in price from $39,275 to $55,614 but that the low bid did not meet the required delivery date. Motion by Wit, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the bid to Brothers Industries of Morris, Minnesota, in the amount of $39,857 each. #93-068 - A warding Bid for Truck Tractors for Landfill. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, explained that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of two used truck I I I Page 5, Regular City Council Meeting, March 22, 1993 tractor units to serve the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division, and that bid proposals were received from one vendor for four truck tractor models, ranging in price from $29,500 to $48,339.20. Ms. Griffiths added that the low bid was submitted by Nebraska Peterbilt Ford for two 1989 Peterbilt Model truck tractors. Motion by Wit, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the bid to Nebraska Peterbilt Ford in the amount of $29,500 each. #93-069 - A wardin~ Bid for Library Computer Equipment and Software. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the supply and installation of computer equipment and software to serve the Library Reference Computer Project and that one bid had been received from Eakes Office Products Center, Inc., in the amount of $22,242. Motion by Wit, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the bid to Eakes Office Products Center, Inc. #93-071 - Awardin~ Bid for Sod and Seed Installation. Water Park. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received unit price bids for sod and seed installation at the Water Park, and that one bid had been received, from Denny's Lawns, Inc., in the amount of $0.21 per square feet for sod and $0.06 per square feet for seed. Motion by Wit, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the bid to Denny's Lawns, Inc. #93-064 - Creation of Sidewalk District No.1. 1993. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that there were four locations where sidewalks had not been installed in accordance with City Council policy which provided for sidewalk construction at locations where there were gaps of 150 feet or less along a block frontage on streets having curb and gutter. Mr. Bennett added that approval of this Resolution provided for the establishment of a sidewalk district which would cause such sidewalks to be constructed, reconstructed, or repaired, and assessments to be levied to parcels of land abutting on or adjacent to the sidewalk improvements. Councilmember Sorensen questioned the protest period for this District. Mr. Bennett explained that creation of a Sidewalk District was not subject to protest. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #93-065 - A~reement with Nebraska Department of Roads. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett explained that the Nebraska Department of Roads had prepared an Agreement with the City for improvements to the traffic signal at Highway 34 and South Locust Street, and that the improvements would enhance detection of vehicles approaching the traffic signal, resulting in a more efficient signal operation. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve. #93-066 - Reimbursement for Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Expenditures. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett explained that certain initial costs associated with the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion would be incurred prior to the bond financing and that in order for these preliminary expenses to be eligible for reimbursement, approval, by way of Resolution, was required. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve. I Page 6, Regular City Council Meeting, March 22, 1993 #93-070 - Interlocal Cooperation Agreement relative to Keno Lottery. City Attorney Keith Sinor explained that the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement provided that the local government share of lottery proceeds generated within the two-mile zoning area of the City would be distributed equally to the County and City and that the lottery operator within the two mile jurisdiction would be Fonner Keno, Inc. Council member Johnson noted dissatisfaction with the 50/50 compromise and stated that several cities had arrangements with counties whereby the cities received 70% or 80%. Mr. Johnson also requested that the establishment of the satellite locations be completed in an reasonable manner. Councilmember Solt emphasized the need for the City's proceeds to go toward property tax relief. City Attorney Sinor explained that the satellite locations would be approved by both the County Board and the City Council. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Hall County. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson voted nay. Motion carried. #93-072 - Contract Change Order for Water Park Project. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, explained that Project Engineer, Heery Engineering, and City staff, in conjunction with Merit Construction Company, Inc., had developed Change Orders #5a and #6 for the Water Park Project and noted that approval of the Change Orders would result in a revised total Merit contract of $1,338,616.79. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the Change Orders. I ORDINANCES: Council member Solt questioned how Ordinance #7908 would affect the property tax reduction. Council member Wit noted that the City would receive a greater amount of funds with the 50 % share than they would with the tax currently provided for in the City Code, and that every penney of the proceeds should be dedicated to property tax relief. Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison Street, noted that before the City could decide what to do with the funds, a general idea of the amount of funds was needed. I Council member Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7905 - Creation of Sidewalk District No.1, 1993 #7906 - Authorizing Conveyance of Lot 1, Block 3, George Loan's Subdivision #7907 - Authorizing Conveyance of Lots 2 and 3, Block 3, George Loan's Subdivision #7908 - Amending Chapter 23 of City Code relative to Lotteries be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Shafer seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call I I I Page 7, Regular City Council Meeting, March 22, 1993 vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Clerk: Ordinances #7905, #7906, #7907, and #7908, on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7905, #7906, #7907, and #7908, on their final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7905, #7906, #7907, and #7908, are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS: Councilmember Wit abstained from voting on Claims #006847 and #007061. Councilmember Shafer abstained from voting on Claim #007132. Councilmember Solt abstained from voting on Claim #007056. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $904,595,32, as presented by the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~J< ~tJ~- Cindy K. C~ht City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Thursday, March 25, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on March 25, 1993, and posted March 24, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. APPROVAL OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN AGREEMENT. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett presented information on the tri-party agreement between the Burlington Northern Railroad, Nebraska Department of Roads, and the City of Grand Island. Mr. Bennett explained that the agreement provided for the construction of the Burlington Northern Railroad Overhead Rail Project through Grand Island and outlined each parties responsibilities. Council member Sorensen asked if the representatives from Burlington Northern Railroad had contacted affected property owners. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve. WORKERS COMPENSATION REOUIREMENT FOR REFUSE HAULERS. City Attorney Keith Sinor noted that this Ordinance amended City Code to allow sole proprietor, with no employees, applying for a refuse haulers license, to be exempt from providing proof of Workers Compensation insurance. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7909 - Amending City Code Relative to Workers Compensation Insurance Requirement for Refuse Haulers be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinances on its first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Council member Johnson seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. I I I Page 2, Special City Council Meeting, March 25, 1993 Clerk: Ordinance #7909 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7909 on its final reading. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinance #7909 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 5:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted, tuuiu ~&Ah+ Cindy K. ~artwright ' City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AprilS, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, AprilS, 1993. Notice of this meeting was published in the Grand Island Independent on March 31, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and SoH. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. VARIANCE REOUEST FOR EXTENDED PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY STRUCTURES. Craig Lewis, Building Inspections Director, reported on the request of Williams Greenhouse to amend Ordinance #7804, which provides for placement of temporary structures. Mr. Lewis explained that the Council could consider granting Williams Greenhouse a Conditional Use Permit to provide for placement of the structure for up to six months instead of 120 days. Councilmembers Preisendorf and Shafer spoke in support of a Conditional Use Permit for this use. SALE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY TO THE LATIN CLUB. Yolanda Nuncio, 611 North Wheeler Avenue, spoke in support of the sale and distributed a letter from Police Chief, Gene Watson, which voiced support for the construction of a parking lot. Ms. Nuncio stated that the Latin Club was making efforts to get along with the area residents. Stan Nelson, 1444 East Fifth Street, Jim Schwartz, 1319 East Sixth Street, Edna Kelsey, 1522 East Seventh Street, and Kevin Trapp, 1407 East Sixth Street, spoke in opposition to the proposed sale of property to the Latin Club. Mr. Nelson voiced the need for noise control in the area. Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves Street, suggested the Latin Club be required to police themselves. Mary Chavez, 721 North Kimball Avenue, and Don Chavez, 203 West Fifth Street, spoke in support of the Latin Club. Benny Campos, 621 North Market Street, expressed concern that the land was not being used for low income housing as originally proposed. Lupe Schwartz, 1319 East Sixth Street, stated that the Latin Club had originally been formed to provide a place for weddings, and family gatherings. Ms. Nuncio stated that one option would be for the City to develop the land, and the Latin Club would pay assessments to the City. City Administrator Zachary Zoul stated that this type of arrangement would be considered a parking district and a parking district could be established by petition to the City Council. Councilmember Johnson stated his belief that the views of the majority of the resident owners should be respected. Councilmember Sorensen stated the Latin Club had not been cooperative in taking care of past problems. Councilmember SoH spoke in support of the sale of the property to the Latin Club. Councilmember Seifert questioned the sale of property to a private club. Ms. Jerenne Garroutte, Community Development Director, noted that the top priority of the Community Development Department was to promote affordable housing but that the Community Development Advisory Board had recommended approval of this sale inasmuch as no residential offers had been made. Ms. Garroutte noted that Community Development had not sold land to private clubs in the past. Council member Murray suggested a meeting between the Latin Club, area residents, and a I I I Page 2, City Council Study Session, April 5, 1993 professional mediator, be held. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, questioned the membership requirements. Roxy Clark, 920 West Phoenix, noted that the location of the Club would provide for continuous concern. The sale of the property to the Latin Club was forwarded to the April 12, 1993, City Council Meeting for action. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS. City Administrator Zachary Zoul reviewed the Property Maintenance Recommendations relative to Code Enforcement Staffing, Low Income Housing, and Weed Abatement. Council member Johnson suggested that the City of Norfolk be contacted relative to code enforcement activities. Councilmember Preisendorf questioned why the Building Department was given the added responsibility of backflow prevention program and not the Utility Department. Craig Lewis, Building Inspection Director, explained that the building department had expertise in the integral part of plumbing. Mr. Lewis added that currently the Building Inspection Department administers the Property Maintenance Program on a reactionary basis only due to the amount of building activity. City Administrator Zachary Zoul noted that dealing with problem properties had become complicated and therefore took many months to resolve. Mr. Zoul suggested that the frustration associated with unresolved property maintenance issues would not be alleviated until building activity decreased or staffing increased. Council member Kehm spoke against the increase in staff. Councilmember Johnson questioned if the funds for developing upper level housing could have been used more effectively elsewhere, and requested data relative to the renovation for upper level housing in the downtown area. Ron Tagge, 2115 North Lafayette, spoke regarding trash on private property. Jean Seely, 4230 Arizona, questioned the need for a weed abatement officer. Mr. Zoul explained that the weed assessments from property owners would be a reimbursement to the City. City Administrator Zachary Zoul noted that City Council would be reviewing Property Maintenance Task Force Recommendations #9 - City Wide Inventory; #10 - City Government Coordination; #11 - Vehicles; #12 - Community Cleanup; #13 - Neighborhood Associations; and #14 - Fines, at the April 19, 1993, City Council Study Session. CITY HALL PROJECT WORK SESSION. City Administrator Zachary Zoul provided an update on the current budget status of the City Hall Project. WATER PARK PROJECT WORK SESSION. City Administrator Zachary Zoul provided an update on the current budget status of the Water Park Project. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Paustian noted that the General Contractor should be completed with work on the project by the first of May. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~~L~ City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 12, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, April 12, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on April 7, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by Invocation given by City Clerk Cindy Cartwright. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 22, 1993, City Council Regular Meeting, the March 25, 1993, City Council Special Meeting, and the April 5, 1993, City Council Study Session. PROCLAMATIONS: City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reported that April, 1993, had been proclaimed as Fair Housing Month, April 18-25, 1993, as The Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust; April 18-24, 1993, as National Library Week; April 21, 1993, as Great Read Aloud Day; April 22, 1993, as Earth Day. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1993 Community Development Home Ownership Opportunity Block Grant Application. Community Development Director Jerenne Garroutte explained that a proposed application seeking $300,000 to fund housing development activities such as street improvements, acquisition, water utilities, and down payment assistance for first time home buyers, in the northeast area of Grand Island, had been prepared. No testimony from the public was heard. 1993 Community Development Block Grant Application - Housing Program. Community Development Director Jerenne Garroutte explained that a proposed application seeking $300,000 to fund housing activities such as property acquisition, demolition, disposition, clearance, and housing rehabilitation for low to moderate income families, in a designated project area, had been prepared. No testimony from the public was heard. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: I I I Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, April 12, 1993 Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to receive and place on record the minutes of the Library Board meeting of March 1, 1993; the Downtown Improvement Board meeting of March 16, 1993; the Civil Service Commission meeting of March 18, 1993; the Auditor Selection Committee meeting of March 22, 1993; the Board of Adjustment meeting of March 24, 1993; the Electrical Board meetings of March 29, 1993, and April 6, 1993; and to approve the applications and bonds for Pawnbroker Licenses for Grand Island Loan and Pawn Shop, Stewart's Loan and Pawn Shop, Third Street Emporium, and Wayne's Pawn Shop. License Agreement for Construction of Canopy in Public Right of Way. Craig Lewis, Building Inspection Director, explained that Mr. Mike Nigon of Domino's Pizza had submitted an application for a License Agreement to construct a canopy above the public right-of-way at Domino's Pizza located at 1212 West Second Street. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson was absent at the time the vote was taken. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS: #93-074 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Rasa Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, noted that Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson and Mrs. Dorothy Herbst of Grand Island had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Rasa Subdivision, a 0.722 acre tract of land located on the south side of Anna Street, immediately east of Harrison Street. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Sorensen to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson was absent at the time the vote was taken. Motion carried. #93-075 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for St. Francis Medical Third Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, explained that Saint Francis Medical Center of Grand Island had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the St. Francis Medical Third Subdivision, a 20.79 acre tract of land located on the north side of Faidley Avenue, immediately west of Hancock Avenue. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Sorensen to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson was absent at the time the vote was taken. Motion carried. #93-076 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Saunders Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, explained that Mr. and Mrs. Ray Saunders of Grand Island had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Saunders Subdivision, a 2.958 acre tract of land located on the south side of Cannon Road, approximately 1,000 feet west of North Road. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Hosier abstained. Motion carried. I I I Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, April 12, 1993 #93-077 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Toukan Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, explained that Toukan Enterprises, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Toukan Third Subdivision, a 5.48 acre tract of land located on the west side of Diers Avenue extended, approximately 785 feet south of State Street. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Sorensen to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson was absent at the time the vote was taken. Motion carried. #93-078 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Twin Lakes Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, explained that Christensen Limited Partnership of Omaha had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Twin Lakes Subdivision, a 28.839 acre tract of land located on the south side of Bismark Road, immediately west of Austin Avenue. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Sorensen, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson was absent at the time the vote was taken. Motion carried. #93-079 - Community Development Home Ownership Grant Application. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve. #93-080 - Community Development Grant Application - Housing Program. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve. #93-081 - Designation of Auditing Firm. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the Auditor Selection Committee had received proposals for the City's auditing firm for the fiscal years ending August 1, 1992, through July 31, 1997, and that the committee recommended the selection of KPMG Peat Marwick/McDermott & Miller, PC. Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve. #93-082 - A warding Bid for Padmount Transformers. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of four types of Pad mount Transformers to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division, and that the low bids were from Husker Electric of Lincoln, and Dutton Lainson of Hastings. Motion by Johnson, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to award bid to Husker Electric and Dutton Lainson. #93-083 - Awarding Bid for Precipitator Cleaning. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the service of precipitator cleaning for the Utilities Department, Power Plant Division, and that two bids had been received ranging from $15,876 to $18,500. Motion by Johnson, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to award the low bid to W.S. Bunch of Omaha. #93-087 - Awarding Bid for Vehicles - State of Nebraska Contracts. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, noted that the Purchasing Division proposed to purchase five vehicles for use by the Fire, Parks and Recreation, Utilities, and Public Works Departments, through the State of Nebraska Vehicle Contract. Motion by Johnson, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to approve. I I I Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, April 12, 1993 #93-084 - Easement of City Owned Property at the Burdick Station Power Plant. Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that MCI Telecommunications Corporation had requested an easement adjacent to the Burdick Station Power Plant property which borders the south side of the Burlington Northern Railroad in the area from Stuhr Road west to the Highway 30 underpass, for installation of a fiber optics communication cable. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Shafer voted nay. Motion carried. #93-085 - Engineering Service Contract for Electric Utility. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that Lutz, Daily, and Brain, of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, had provided engineering services since 1978 and that, in accordance with their contract which provides for an annual modification to the schedule of hourly personnel rates, the firm had requested modification to the schedule of hourly personnel rates. Motion by Solt, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve. #93-086 - Request of Eagles Club for Handicap Parking Spaces. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that the Board of Trustees of the Eagles Club had requested two on-street handicap parking spaces near the corner of Third Street and Sycamore Street. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-088 - Supporting Maintenance of Existing Courses and Services at College Park. Councilmember Seifert requested that the Council urge State Senators to maintain the current curriculum and services offered at College Park and to voice the City's opposition to any reduction in the level of services. Councilmember Wit requested the motion include and encourage future expansion. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance numbered: #7910 - Creating Street Improvement District #1185 - be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinance on its first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Seifert seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7910 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. I I I Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, April 12, 1993 Clerk: Ordinance #7910 on its final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7910 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. #7911 - Enaction of an Ordinance Conveying Property. City Attorney Keith Sinor explained that the Ordinance provided for the sale of the Community Development lots in northeast Grand Island, aka Lots 1, 2, and east half of Lot 3, Block 12, John W. Lambert's Addition, and that the Latin Club had offered $3,750 for the parcel. Kevin Trapp, 1407 East Sixth Street, Jim Schwartz, 1319 East Sixth Street, Stan Nelson, 1424 East Fifth Street, Dennis Benson, 1008 East Fifth Street, Rocke Beason, 2515 Commerce Avenue, Barbara Peace, 510 East 12th Street, Edna Kelsey, 1522 East Seventh Street, Benny Campos, 621 North Market Street, and Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves, spoke in opposition to the sale. Mary Chavez, 721 North Kimball Avenue, Don Chavez, 203 West Fifth Street, Rhonda Clark, 1414 St. Paul Road, Yolanda Nuncio, 611 North Wheeler Avenue, and Cecilia Olivarez Huerta, Acting Director of the Nebraska Mexican American Commission, Lincoln, spoke in support of the application. Gus patsios, 2429 Park Drive, questioned the current lighting requirements at the Club. John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison Street, stated that the Council had been elected to represent all the citizens of Grand Island. Councilmember Wit noted that citizens could object to the issuance of the Latin Club's liquor license at the time of license renewal, and stated that the Latin Club was a private operation wanting to make improvements to their property. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance numbered: #7911 - Authorizing Conveyance of Lots 1, 2 & East Half of Lot 3, Block 12, John W. Lambert's Addition be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinance on its first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Seifert seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7911 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Solt, Wit, and Murray voted aye. Preisendorf, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer voted nay. Motion failed. Councilmember Johnson stated that many negative things had been brought out and that there might be an opportunity to assist the Latin Club if they were interested in relocating. I I I Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, April 12, 1993 Councilmember Solt stated that he would like to see the Latin Club proposer and the Hispanic population have the anchor that was needed. Yolanda Nuncio, 611 North Wheeler Avenue, stated that the Latin Club had made a sincere effort to improve the situation at the Club. City Administrator Zoul noted that the sale of the land to the Latin Club had been handled consistent with policy. CLAIMS: Councilmember Wit abstained from voting on Claims #007222, and #007298. Councilmember Preisendorf abstained from voting on Claim #007496, #007625, and #007659. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $2,419,250.87 as presented by the City Clerk. City Administrator Zoul introduced the new Administrative Services Director, David Bell. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ( i Y (' ru _/ j' , [ ' r ,"! f ; , ~ I ! J -~~~ ",",., i Jill, C' II ". [L~ vv1 c! tv' \...." /, "lll .""."",_..,-,/ , \ Cindy K. dartwrightV City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 26, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, April 26, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on April 21, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer. Solt was absent. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor and Assistant Public Works Director Bud Buettner. I Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by Invocation given by City Clerk Cindy Cartwright. APPROV AL OF MINUTES: Motion by Sorensen, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 12, 1993, City Council Regular Meeting. PROCLAMATIONS: City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reported that April 28, 1993, had been proclaimed as Workers Memorial Day; April 30, 1993, as Arbor Day; May, 1993, as Sight Saving Month; May 6, 1993, as National Day of Prayer; and May 9-15, 1993, as Business and Industry Recognition Week. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, questioned travel and training expenses and the accountability of the Grand Isle Heritage Zoo. Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves, spoke on the number of unlicensed vehicles, and the parking of semi trucks on City property. Police Chief Watson noted that State law provides that owners have thirty days after purchase in which to license a vehicle. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright received for the record a statement from Councilmember Kehm relative to a conflict of interest regarding Community Development property. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Presentation on Platte River. Jim Erickson, Soil Conservation Service, and former State Senator and Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Water Issues Study Group, Ralph Kelley, presented information on the Platte River and its interrelationship with and impact on the water needs of the Grand Island area. Mr. Erickson invited the Council to attend an educational tour of the Platte River to be held in June. I I I Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, April 26, 1993 All America City Competition. Chamber of Commerce President Roger Nygaard, presented information on the preparations for the formal presentation and exhibition booth for the All America City competition. Mr. Nygaard reiterated that Grand Island's programs, Save the Zoo, Groundwater Festival, and College Park, were excellent. Mayor Dobesh voiced appreciation to the committee for their hard work and invited Councilmembers and citizens to attend the competition. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert to receive and place on record the Official Bond in the amount of $50,000, filed with the City Clerk, and approved by the City Attorney, for Central Sanitation, Inc., and minutes from the Cable Television Advisory Board meeting of April 6, 1993; the Regional Planning Commission meeting of April 7, 1993; and the Board of Adjustment meeting of Apri113, 1993. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Shafer voted aye. Sorensen was absent at the time the vote was taken. Motion carried. Approval of Appointments. Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert, to approve the appointments of Mr. Mike Nolan, and Mr. Charles Beer, to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Shafer voted aye. Sorensen was absent at the time the vote was taken. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS: #93-089 - A warding Bid for Generator Retaining Rings. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the fabrication and installation of generator rotor retaining rings to serve the Utilities Department, Power Division and that two bids had been submitted. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to award the low bid, in the amount of $129,900, to Magnetek National Electric Coil of Columbus, Ohio. #93-090 - Awarding Bid for Trailer Mounted Sewer Vac-AI1. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of a trailer mounted sewer vacuum machine to serve the Public Works Department, Wastewater Treatment Plant Division, and that two bids had been received. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to award the low bid, in the amount of $32,891, to Utility Equipment Company of Grand Island. #93-091 - Awarding Bid for Utility Tractor with Boom Mower. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of a utility tractor with boom mower to serve the Public Works Department, Street and Alley Division, and that four bids had been received ranging from $26,595 to $37,300. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to award the low bid, in the amount of $26,595, to Toners, Inc., of Grand Island. I I I Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, April 26, 1993 #93-092 - Awarding Bid for Property Mowing. Jerenne Garroutte, Community Development Director, reported that the Community Development Director had solicited quotations for the 1993 mowing season of ten residential lots under the jurisdiction of the Community Development Department. Mrs. Garroutte stated that one quotation had been received. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to award the bid, in the amount of $195 per mowing of the ten lots, to Bob's Maintenance of Grand Island. #93-093 - 1993 Asphalt Maintenance Proiect. Bud Buettner, Assistant Public Works Director, reported that the Public Works Department had received bids for Asphalt Maintenance Project 93-AC-l, and that the Project was an annual undertaking which provides for the overlay of various asphalt streets located throughout the City. Mr. Buettner explained that two bids had been received in the amounts of $172,914.66 and $208,498.44 and that the low bid was submitted by IlL Asphalt Paving Company of Grand Island. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to award the low bid, in the amount of $172,914.66, to IlL Asphalt Paving Company. #93-094 - Approving 1992-1993 Budget Amendment. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that Resolution #93-094 addressed routine amendments of appropriation to the 1992-1993 Budget. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve. #93-095 - Setting Date for Public Hearing for Downtown Improvement and Parking District. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to set the date of June 1, 1993, as the date for the Public Hearing relative to the tax levy associated with the Downtown Improvement and Parking District. #93-096 - Request for Residential Handicap Parking Space. Bud Buettner, Assistant Public Works Director, reported that Mrs. Kathleen Hendrickson had requested an on-street handicap parking stall and that the City had not before established on-street handicapped parking spaces outside of the downtown area. Mrs. Jeanie Cooper, 204 West Sixth Street, spoke in support of the request. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to refer the request to a future Study Session for further review. #93-097 - Authorizing Acquisition of Property for Community Development Program. Jerenne Garroutte, Community Development Director, explained that the Community Development Department propose to acquire an existing commercial property located at 221 East Third Street and that plans included demolition of the building, and surfacing of the lot for parking for the YMCA. Council member Johnson voiced concern with the possibility of land contamination on that site and moved to approve the property acquisition dependent upon negative testing results for contamination. Sorensen seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Seifert, Shafer, and Sorensen voted aye. Hosier and Kehm voted nay. Motion carried. #93-098 - Approving Contract Change Order for City Hall Project. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Project Architect, Lacy Building and Supply Company, and City staff I I I Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, April 26, 1993 had developed Change Order #10 for the City Hall Project in the amount of $6,116. Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Shafer voted aye. Preisendorf abstained. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried . CLAIMS: Councilmember Wit abstained from voting on Claims #07770, and #07838. Motion by Wit, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $1,307,203.86, as presented by the City Clerk. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright introduced the new Public Information Officer, Mrs. Kelly DiMartino. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ Cindy K. Cartwright City Clerk I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION May 3, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted at the Solid Waste Landfill, Transfer Station, and Compost Site, on Monday, May 3, 1993. Notice of this meeting was published in the Grand Island Independent on May 1, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, Solid Waste Superintendent Ted Johnson, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. TOUR OF CITY FACILITIES. The Councilmembers participated in a tour of the Solid Waste Landfill, Transfer Station, and Compost Site. I ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned a18:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /11 AdM 4-< ~ 'C'i~~y ~. tartwri1ht ,,-) City Clerk I I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 10, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, May 10, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on May 5, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by Invocation given by Reverend Lawrence Becker. APPROV AL OF MINUTES: Motion by Solt, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 26, 1993 City Council Regular Meeting. Council member Preisendorf noted that he abstained from the vote on Resolution #93-098, Approving Contract Change Order for City Hall Project. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reported that May, 1993, had been proclaimed as Better Hearing and Speech Month; and May 10, 1993, had been proclaimed as Ruby Washington Day. Mayor Dobesh presented Mrs. Washington with a key to the City and congratulated her on receiving the Mother of the Year Award. Mrs. Washington stated that she would be traveling across the United States, representing motherhood. Irene Abernethy, on behalf of the League of Women Voters, spoke in support of Mrs. Washington's receipt of the Mother of the Year award. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Preliminary Public Hearing on 1993-1994 Annual Budget. City Administrator Zachary Zoul noted that the intent of the Public Hearing was to solicit public comment relative to the budget. Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, suggested funding be eliminated for programs such as Family Violence, and Clean Community Systems. Susan Nadolski, Family Violence Center Director, stated that Grand Island should be proud of its accomplishments relative to domestic violence. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, noted that sales tax should be used for property tax relief. Chris Peterson, 309 West Second Street, voiced appreciation for the quality of life in Grand Island and commended the Council for making decisions that positively affected future generations. Tax Levy for Downtown Improvement and Parking District #1. Dianne Kelley, Downtown I I I Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, May 10, 1993 Development Director, stated that the purpose of the Downtown Improvement and Parking District #1 was to provide for the ongoing expenses of maintenance and improvement of all public lots, green areas, and other areas within the district. No public testimony was heard. Request for Class "D" Liquor License. Public Hearing was held on the request of Terry Walters, dba Ace Liquor, 222 West Stolley Park Road, for a Class "D" Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for a Class "D" Liquor License filed with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on April 30, 1993; Notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing, published on May 1, 1993; Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing, mailed on April 30, 1993, Chapter 4 of City Code, and Departmental Reports as required by City Code. Mr. Walters was present on behalf of the application. No testimony from the public was heard. Conditional Use Permit for Temporary Greenhouses. Craig Lewis, Building Inspection Director, reported that Mr. Mike Williams, owner of William's Flower Company, located at 2211 South Locust Street, had submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for two temporary greenhouses at 2211 South Locust Street. No testimony from the public was heard. PUBLIC P ARTICIP A TION: Cale Neal, 1809 South Harrison Street, requested the lot at the comer of Oklahoma and Harrison Streets be mowed. Mr. Neal also suggested that signage be erected at the entrances to Grand Island. Mayor Dobesh stated a committee would be appointed to review the need for signage. Chris Peterson, 309 West Second Street, invited the City Council to a luncheon on June 10, 1993, sponsored by the Leadership Tomorrow class. Richard Grabbe, 2515 Seedling Mile Road, voiced concern with the lack of sidewalk along Seedling Mile Road. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Progress. Tom Heinneman, Wastewater Department Manager, CH2M Hill, presented a progress update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Design. Councilmember Johnson asked why only half of the recommendations of the Value Engineer firm were accepted. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that 28 of 40 recommendations were accepted but that some were not useable as presented. Discontinuation of Burning Ban. Rocke Beason, 2515 Commerce Avenue, spoke in support of the discontinuation of the burning ban. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett noted that a compost site would be available on July 1, 1993. Councilmember Shafer suggested the City provide a location for storage of tree limbs which could then be made available to citizens. Frank Kalupa, 2503 Commerce Avenue, voiced support for elimination of the burning ban. This item was referred to the May 17, 1993 City Council Study Session for further review. I I I Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, May 10, 1993 Reserved Handicap Parking Space in Residential Area. Judy Whitecalf, 410 East First Street, spoke in support of her mother's request for a reserved handicap parking space and a curb cut. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, noted that the Council had a responsibility to represent the minority as well as the majority. City Administrator Zachary Zoul noted that safety was an concern as Mrs. Hutchinson exited her vehicle on the traffic side of the street. Councilmember Preisendorf voiced opposition to the dedication of a parking space in a residential area. The request was referred to the May 17, 1993, City Council Study Session for further review. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Murray, carried unanimously, to receive and place on record the minutes of the Library Board meeting of April 5, 1993, and the Regional Planning Commission of May 5, 1993. Request for Class "D" Liquor License. Motion by Shafer, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve the request of Terry Walters, dba Ace Liquor, 222 West Stolley Park Road, for a Class "D" Liquor License. Conditional Use Permit for Temporary Greenhouses. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the request of William's Flower Company, 2211 South Locust Street, for a Conditional Use Permit for Temporary Greenhouses. Request to Conduct Vending Business on Public Streets. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright explained that Ms. Phyllis Conway, 384 1/2 North Pine Street, had requested permission to use the public streets for conduction of a vending business. Ms. Conway spoke in support of the application, and noted that she had been advised of the areas which could be utilized. License Agreement for Construction of Driveway over Easement. Craig Lewis, Building Inspection Director, reported that Mr. Terry Carlson, 915 Sun Valley Drive, had made application for a License Agreement to pave over an easement along the north side of the property. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. License Agreement for Use of Public Right of Way. Craig Lewis, Building Inspection Director, explained that Mr. Mark A. Hughes, owner of Stolley Park Veterinary Hospital, 3020 West Stolley Park Road, had submitted an application for a License Agreement to allow for the continued placement of a business sign located on a utility easement. Motion by Johnson, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve. Temporary Closing of Locust Street from Third Street South to the Alley between Second and Third Streets. Dianne Kelley reported that Ben's Drug Store, Inc., had requested the closing of Locust Street from Third Street South to the Alley between Second and Third Streets, on May I I I Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, May 10, 1993 16, 1993, for a Soda Jerk Meeting, and Antique Car Show. Motion by Seifert, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. Variance to City Code Requirement Relative to Driveway Setback. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that a request from Mr. David Ebbing, President of Hardee's Restaurants, had been submitted for a variance to the City Code relative to driveway setback requirements. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve. Community Development Program Guidelines. Jerenne Garroutte, Community Development Director, reported that Grand Island was one of nine recipients for the HOME/Nebraska Program and that implementation of the grant required Council approval of HOME Rental Housing and Repair/Ownership Program guidelines. Motion by Solt, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to approve. RESOLUTIONS: #93-099 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Conestoga North Ninth Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mehring, et al, of Grand Island had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Conestoga North Ninth Subdivision, a 8.487 acre tract of land located immediately north of the Conestoga Mall. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-100 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Desert Rose Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Grand Island Music, Inc., and Vanosdall Softball Fields, Inc., had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Desert Rose Subdivision, a 3.307 acre tract of land located on the east side of Exchange Road, immediately north of U.S. Highway 34. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-101 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Herman's Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. Herman Mader of Grand Island had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Herman's Subdivision, a 1.57 acre tract of land located on the north side of Abbott Road, immediately west of Webb Road. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-102 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Schultz Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. August Schultz of Saint Paul had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Schultz Subdivision, a 7,030 square foot tract of land located on the east side of Locust Street, approximately 150 feet south of Anderson Avenue. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-103 - Designation of Authorized Representative Relative to Request for Federal/State Disaster Relief Funds. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that many of the expenses that the City incurred relative to the March, 1993 flooding were expected to meet I I I Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, May 10, 1993 eligibility requirements for Federal and State Disaster Assistance and that a City representative was required to be designated as a contact person. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously to designate the Public Works Director as the contract person. #93-104 - Hiring of Legal Representation Relative to Workers Compensation Insurance Claims and Personnel Matters. City Attorney Keith Sinor reported that a request for proposals was sent to all Grand Island attorneys for outside legal representation required for Workers Compensation Insurance Claims. Mr. Sinor added that only one proposal was submitted. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt to approve the hiring of the law firm of Luebs, Beltzer, Leininger, Smith, and Busick as legal representation for workers compensation claims. Council member Murray offered a friendly amendment to provide for legal representation of certain personnel matters. The amendment was accepted. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. #93-105 - Contract Extension for Watermain District #409T and #410. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that Diamond Engineering Company had requested that the City delay construction time on Water Main District #409T and #410, North Road, Hampton Road to Regal Drive, and in Castle Estates Subdivision, due to the severe winter weather and the high ground and runoff water encountered. Motion by Seifert, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve. #93-106 - Awarding Bid for Front Mounted Compost Turner. Beth Griffith, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of a front-mounted compost turner to serve the Public Works Department, Compost/Transfer Station Division, and that two bids were received. Motion by Murray, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Ted B. Miller Company, Inc., of Lincoln, in the amount of $71,895. #93-107 - Awarding Bid for Line Switches. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffith reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of S & C Adultirupter Switches to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division, and that three bids had been received ranging from $12,618 to $12,798. Motion by Murray, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Westinghouse Electric of Grand Island, in the amount of $12,618. #93-108 - Storm Drainage Project No. 93-D-1. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffith reported that the Public Works Department had received bids for Storm Drainage Project 93-D-1, and that two bids had been received ranging from $27,767 to $37,201. Motion by Murray, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Diamond Engineering Company. ORDINANCES: Council member Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7913 - Amending Chapter 13 of City Code relative to Downtown Improvement and Parking District # 1 I I I Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, May 10, 1993 #7914 - Creation of Street Improvement District #1186, 15th Street from Saint Paul Road to 1/2 Block east of Poplar Street be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Clerk: Ordinances #7913, and #7914, on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7913, and #7914, on their final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7913, and #7914 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS: Councilmember Wit abstained from voting on Claim #08327. Councilmember Preisendorf abstained from voting on Claim #08311, and Claim #08478. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $2,070,619.48, as presented by the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 61'lcLcj K C ~ ~ k-J-- Cindy K. Cartwright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION May 17, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, May 17, 1993. Notice of this meeting was published in the Grand Island Independent on May 12, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Shafer, and Solt. Sorensen, and Seifert were absent. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. REQUEST FOR RESERVED HANDICAP PARKING SPACE. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett summarized discussion held to date relative to the request of Mrs. Kathleen Hendrickson for a reserved handicap parking space, and curb cut, at 206 West Sixth Street. Councilmember Murray suggested establishing a general policy relative to handicap parking spaces in residential areas, and then consider the request in relation to the general guidelines. Councilmember Johnson noted that curb cuts were generally made at an intersection. Council member Kehm asked if it would be possible to cut at the intersection instead of in the middle of the street. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett stated that he would have no objections to placing the curb cut at the corner now, instead of when normally done, at time of repair. City Attorney Keith Sinor noted that the Americans with Disabilities Act was not directly applicable to this request. Councilmember Johnson requested this item be placed on the May 24, 1993 City Council Agenda for action. DISCONTINUATION OF BURNING BAN. Frank Kalupa, 2503 Commerce Avenue, Dale Dey, 2421 Commerce Avenue, Edna Kelsey, 1522 East Seventh Street, Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, and Rocke Beason, 2515 Commerce Avenue, spoke in support of discontinuation or modification to the burning ban. Gary Janulewicz, 1624 Arrowhead, Linda Shovlain, 2211 Riverside Drive, Don Rock, 408 West 12th Street, Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves Street, and Fire Chief Jim Rowell, spoke in support of the burning ban. Council member Preisendorf suggested establishing an alternate schedule with garbage haulers whereby garbage would be picked up one day and compost material the next day. Mr. Preisendorf suggested a reduced rate or other incentive be provided to encourage use of the compost facility, and also noted that the City might need to establish recycling locations throughout the City. Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, asked if there would be a limit to the amount of compost that would be picked up. Councilmembers Wit, Hosier, and Murray voiced support for Mr. Preisendorf's idea. Councilmember Solt noted that he had received several telephone calls relative to the discontinuation of the burning ban and that people appeared to favor continuation of the ban. Councilmember Kehm suggested a committee be formed to review the recommendations. Alicia I I I Page 2, City Council Study Session, May 17, 1993 Henderson, 1821 North Kruse Street, spoke in support of recycling. Councilmember Johnson noted that funds would have to be provided for in the 1993-1994 Annual Budget if Council elected to help subsidize or fund compost pickup. Wayne Bennett noted that it would be very difficult to develop this program for the 1993-1994 Budget Year. City Administrator Zachary Zoul suggested the Public Works Director convene a meeting with private garbage haulers to determine if there was interest in compost pickup at a special rate. . The consensus of the Council was to establish a committee to review all options. PRESENTATION OF 1993-1994 ANNUAL BUDGET. City Administrator Zachary Zoul presented the Proposed 1993-1994 Annual Budget. Mr. Zoul stated that inasmuch as Grand Island had been selected as an All America City finalist, Grand Island was distinguished as one of the premiere cities in America, committed to quality of life. Mr. Zoul noted that the challenge before City government was to balance competing limited funds with demand for services. Mr. Zoul stated that City government was committed to providing a high level of public service in an efficient and effective manner and to view issues from a long term perspective, not short term and short sighted. Mr. Zoul summarized the challenges which impacted the fiscal position of City government: Community growth; Increased demand for City services; Increases in fixed operating costs; Costly State and Federal mandates; and State mandated compensation levels, and noted that these issues presented a very formidable challenge which was made more difficult by the Council mandate to reduce property taxes by 10%. Mr. Zoul reviewed the fifteen priorities established at the February 6, 1993, City Council Retreat, and explained that the proposed budget provided for accomplishment of each of the priorities. Mr. Zoul explained that the 10% reduction in the property tax was even more significant than the number portrayed, given increases in operating costs and demands for services, and stressed that the budget reflected the commitment of the City Council and the Mayor to providing property tax relief. Mr. Zoul explained that the property tax level was proposed to be $4.5 million as compared to $5 million for the current year. The City Administrator noted that there was a dramatic increase in demand for City services, and to provide for future growth and development. Mr. Zoul noted that in the last ten years the City population had increased 22 %, land area increased 49%, total housing units increased 14%, gallons of water sold increased 33 %, wastewater treated increased 65 %, and electric utility customers increased 13 %. Mr. Zoul said that the departmental requests submitted totalled $82 million and that this budget was set at $72 million which was an 11 % reduction from all submittals. Mr. Zoul stressed that the cost of public safety services, minus their revenue, was less than the total property tax levy. Mr. Zoul explained the impact of sales tax on property tax was such that if there were no sales tax, the property tax would have to be 98 % higher to fund this budget. Special Study Sessions for Budget review were scheduled for Tuesday, May 18, 1993; and Wednesday, May 19, 1993. ALL AMERICA CITY PRESENTATION. The All America City Presentation report was canceled due to the unavailability of the video tape. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Resp.. ectfullY.. SUbmitted.,' . - rd ^.~ Qu~d~ ~CAtrJLu~~ '-4 Cindy K. eartwright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION May 18, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on May 18, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on May 17, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt. Sorensen was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, and City Clerk Cindy Cartwright. Proposed 1993-1994 Annual Budget. City Administrator Zachary Zoul reviewed the proposed 1993-1994 Annual Budget, General Fund. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, noted that an effort had been made to delineate all line items for better control. Councilmember Seifert questioned the funding for the Industrial Foundation. Mr. Zoul noted that the City allocated $45,000 to the Industrial Foundation, and that the County and Hall County Airport Authority also funded the Industrial Foundation. It was noted that the Mayor's Office would be considered separately from the Legislative Division in the 1993-1994 Budget. Mr. Zoul noted that the most significant line item in the Legislative Division account was for the publication of the City Desk newsletter, and that because it was assumed that the newsletter would be distributed in the utility bills, no funds were allocated for postage. Mr. Zoul explained that several services whose expenses had previously been allocated to various divisions were now established in one division, the Central Support Services. Mr. Zoul noted that funds had been allocated for a photocopy machine. Councilmember Wit suggested studying whether leasing a photocopy machine might be cost effective. It was noted that one support staff position was being transferred from Finance to fill either the mail room/copy room clerk position or the Information Desk position and that a new accountant position was requested due to the restructuring of the department, and that the Finance Department was attempting to convert from a bookkeeping function to that of Financial Management, and would be initiating fixed asset management. Discussion was held on the costs associated with the City Hall Building and it was noted that limited funds had been allocated for building maintenance and service. City Administrator Zoul reported that the Building Inspection Division had doubled its activity in the last two years with no addition in staff and that the addition of one Building Inspector and one part time clerk was recommended. Discussion was held on the Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Divisions, and it was noted that inasmuch as the trade in offered for the used ambulance was low, the ambulance might be sold to a smaller, neighboring community. Mr. Zoul noted that the Police Department's budget showed a significant increase this year, due largely to the increase in additional police officers. City Administrator Zoul noted that the Streets/Transportation Budget was largely I I I Page 2, Special City Council Study Session, May H~, 1993 funded by gas tax revenue and that funds were allowed for storm cell improvements. Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, questioned the payment to Clean Community Systems. It was noted that cities were allowed to contract with agencies to provide services that the City would otherwise provide. The City Administrator noted that the Library books budget was increased for 1993-1994 to provide for funds which were reduced in last year's budget. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reviewed the Parks and Recreation Budgets. Councilmember Wit questioned if the City was upgrading facilities to avoid major infrastructure problems similar to the City of Lincoln. Mr. Zoul noted that L.B. Ray Park would be open only on weekends and holidays and that it was projected that the Water Park would break even. The City Administrator noted that $100,000 was budgeted for the zoo in accordance with the agreement reached last year. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m. , Respectfully submitted, ... J-. ~i\01y !'\ ~1JJV7 <( l~!r Cindy K. ~artwnght J City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION May 19, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on May 19, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on May 17, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and SoH. Sorensen was absent. Proposed 1993-1994 Annual Budget. City Administrator Zachary Zoul and Finance Director Chuck Haase reviewed the Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Capital Improvement Funds, on a page by page basis. Questions were posed, and discussion was held, relative to the Transfer Station/Compost Site, Water System Construction, Downtown Improvement Plan, Insurance Coverage, Sewer Capital Projects, Sanitary Improvement District #1, and Little League Baseball Program. It was noted that efforts needed to be made to interest other communities in utilizing the landfill. Discussion was held on the groundwater study, and the Wood River Flood Control Project. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, noted that a groundwater study had been conducted by University of Nebraska students. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~N Connie Wilkinson Deputy City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 24, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on May 24, 1993. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on May 19, 1993. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following were present: Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following Officials were present, City Administrator Zachary Zoul, Deputy City Clerk Connie Wilkinson, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Assistant Public Works Director Bud Buettner. Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by Invocation by Elder Virginia Meyers of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints. APPROV AL OF MINUTES: Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the May 13, 1993 City Council Study Session, the May 10, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting, and the May 17, 1993 City Council Study Session. PROCLAMATIONS: Deputy City Clerk Connie Wilkinson reported that June 14, 1993 had been proclaimed National Flag Day. PUBLIC HEARING: Request for Conditional Use Permit at 4119 Stauss Road. Building Inspection Director Craig Lewis explained that Mike and Roswitha Weick had made application for a Conditional Use Permit for temporary placement of a mobile home at 4119 Stauss Road. Jeri Garroutte, 4702 Stauss Road, spoke in opposition to the issuance of the permit and presented a petition of property owners who opposed the application. Proposed 1993-1994 Annual Budget. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview Drive, voiced questions on the proposed budget. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, Tim Wells, 1704 North Eddy, Charles Bosselman, 1405 West Koenig Street, and Thelma Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke in opposition to the move of Fire Station #2. Mr. Reiss filed a petition with the City Clerk's Office in protest of such move. Roger Nygaard, 26 Chantilly, and Chris Nolan Brown, 1720 South Curtis, commended the Council and staff on the Proposed 1993-1994 Budget. John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison, expressed concern over property tax relief. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: I I I Gail Foreman, 2103 West Stolley Park Road, spoke regarding the entrance to the Heritage Zoo. Ms. Foreman requested the entrance be made a one way street from the east side of the park with the exit on the west. Council member Seifert suggested the request be reviewed at a future study session. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously, to receive and place on file the minutes of the following meetings: Downtown Improvement Board Meetings of April 20, 1993 and April 21, 1993, the Cable Television Advisory Board Meeting of April 27, 1993, the Community Development Advisory Board Meeting of May 5, 1993, and the Board of Adjustment Meeting of May 18, 1993. Request of Arthritis Foundation for Jingle Bell Run. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the request of the Arthritis Foundation for the Use of Public Streets, for the annual Jingle Bell Run to be held December 4, 1993. Request for Conditional Use Permit for Temporary Placement of Mobile Home. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm, to deny the request of Ace Tree Transplanting for a Conditional Use Permit for temporary placement of a mobile home. Mr. Mike Weick, _, spoke in support of the application and stated that the mobile home would be used as a temporary shelter for an office, and that a permanent office would be constructed in two years. Upon roll call vote, Seifert, Kehm, Preisendorf, Hosier, Shafer, Solt, voted aye. Wit, Murray, Johnson, Sorensen, voted no. Motion to deny the application carried. Approval of Appointments. Motion by Solt, second by Hosier, carried unanimously, to approve the appointments of Councilmembers Johnson, Wit, and Murray to the City Entrance Signage Committee, and Councilmembers Johnson, Murray, Preisendorf, and Kehm to the Burning Ban Committee. Referral of Land Use Zoning Change. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, explained the request of Little B's Corporation to rezone a lot located at 722 North Webb Road. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously, to approve the referral to the Regional Planning Commission for hearing and recommendation. Request for Extension of Non-Conforming Use. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Westphalen, had submitted an application for extension of non-conforming use, to repair and remodel deteriorated foundation, and to move the home to an adjacent lot. Motion by Johnson, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously, to approve the req uest. Request for Reserved Handicap Parking Space and Curb Cut. Bud Buettner, Assistant Public Works Director, reviewed the request of Mrs. Kathleen Hendricksen for a reserved handicap parking space and curb cut. Councilmember Murray suggested the following conditions be applied to the approval of the request: 1.) curb cut be placed on Sixth Street in the pedestrian crossing near the street corner radius; 2.) that the parking space be located immediately west I I I of the curb cut; 3.) that the handicap parking space at this location be authorized for a period of four years. Motion by Sorensen, second by Johnson to approve the request for handicap parking space and curb cut with the conditions as suggested by Councilmember Murray. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Preisendorf, Wit, Kehm, Seifert, and Shafer voted nay. Upon the tied vote, Mayor Dobesh elected to vote aye, and motion carried. Recommendation of Cable Television Advisory Board. Mr. Jim Sander, member of the Cable Television Advisory Board, explained the recommendation of the Cable Television Advisory Board relative to notification to TCI, to re-establish the rate and tier structure to the level which was provided in September, 1992. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to approve the request of the Cable Television Advisory Board. RESOLUTIONS: #93-109 - Approving Continuation and Construction of Street Improvement District #1185. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, explained that the protest period for Street Improvement District No. 1185 had been completed, and that one protest, equalling 13.7%, had been received. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously, to approve the continuation and construction of Street Improvement District No. 1185. #93-110 - Setting Date for Board of Equalization. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously, to set the date for the Board of Equalization relative to Downtown Business District #1 assessment, as June 14, 1993. #93-111 - Acceptance of Certificate of Final Completion for Street Repair Proiect 92-P-8. Wayne Bennett, Director of Public Works, reported that GLC, Inc., of Columbus had completed the work provided for in the contract for Street Repair Project 92-P-8. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously, to approve the Certificate of Final Completion. #93-112 - A warding Bid for Chain Link Fence. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Department had received bids for the purchase of chain link fencing to serve the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division, and that bids proposals were received from five vendors ranging from $16,499 to $18,500. Ms. Griffiths added that the low bid was submitted by S & W Fencing, Inc. of Omaha. Motion by Seifert, second by Hosier, carried unanimously, to award the bid to S & W Fencing. #93-113 - Awarding Bid for Storm Drainage Proiect No. 93-D-2. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for Storm Drainage Project 93- D-2, and that one bid had been received by Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island in the amount of $84,652. Motion by Seifert, second by Hosier, carried unanimously, to award the bid to Diamond Engineering Company. #93-114 - Awarding Bid for Landfill Monitoring Well Installation. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the installation of a monitoring well at the Landfill, and that the low bid had been submitted by HWS Consulting I I I Group of Lincoln in the amount of $22,020. Motion by Seifert, second by Hosier, carried unanimously, to award the bid to HWS Consulting Group. #93-115 - Awarding Bid for Landfill Monitoring Well Sampling. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for services associated with sampling the monitoring well at the Landfill, and that five bids had been received ranging from $15,687 to $20,898. Ms. Griffiths noted that the low bid had been submitted by A & L Midwest Laboratories of Omaha. Motion by Seifert, second by Hosier, carried unanimously, to award the bid to A & L Midwest Laboratories. #93-116 - Awarding Bid for Wooden Utility Poles. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of wooden utility poles to serve the Utility Department, Electric Line Division. Ms. Griffiths added that three bids had been received, and that the low bid was submitted by Larsen Marketing of Lincoln in the amount of $19,055. Motion by Seifert, second by Hosier, carried unanimously, to award the bid to Larsen Marketing. #93-117 - A warding Bid for Electrical Equipment Items. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of miscellaneous electrical items to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line and Underground Divisions. Ms. Griffiths explained that the low bid was submitted by Dutton Lainson Company of Hastings in the amount of $11,432. Motion by Seifert, second by Hosier, carried unanimously, to award the bid to Dutton Lainson Company of Hastings. #93-118 - Awarding Bid for Hydraulic Heavy Rescue Equipment. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of remanufactured hydraulic heavy rescue equipment to serve the Fire Department. Fire Chief Jim Rowell explained that the equipment would be purchased with donations. Councilmember Johnson inquired as to what would be done with the old equipment. Chief Rowell explained that the Fire Department would retain the old equipment inasmuch as the trade in offered was not sufficient. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to award the low bid of $19,942 to Amkus Rescue Systems of Lisle, Illinois. #93-119 - A warding Bid for Pickup Truck. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of a pickup truck to be used by the Utilities Department, Underground Division. Ms. Griffiths explained that one bid had been received from Anderson Ford of Grand Island in the amount of $19,793. Motion by Seifert, second by Hosier, carried unanimously, to award the bid to Anderson Ford. .... #93-120 - Approving Supplemental Agreement No.1 for Elevated Rail Corridor Proiect. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett explained that at the Special City Council Meeting of May 25, 1993, the City Council adopted Resolution #93-073 which authorized the Mayor to execute the contract with the Burlington Northern Railroad and Nebraska Department of Roads for the Elevated Rail Corridor Project and that the contract provided for raising the Burlington Northern Railroad over Capital A venue, 10th Street, Seventh Street, Fourth Street, and First Street. Mr. Bennett reported that the original agreement should also have included Fifth Street and that the I I I Nebraska Department of Roads had prepared Supplemental Agreement #1 to correct the omission. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to approve the revision of the contract. #93-121 - Amending Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Contract. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett explained that the City Council adopted Resolution #92-321 on December 21, 1992, which authorized execution of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Design Contract with CH2M Hill, and that this contact included a budget of $50,000 for design modification as a result of Value Engineering, $75,000 for additional work determined necessary as a result of Pre-Design, and $50,000 for "general wastewater-related engineering and advice." Mr. Bennett explained that it was necessary to execute a contract amendment to provide for Value Engineering modifications and additional work required to complete the final design. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to approve the amendment to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Contract. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7912 - Creation of Sanitary Sewer District #463T, Colonial Sixth Subdivision #7915 - Amending Chapter 15 of City Code relative to Electric Code #7917 - Approving Abandonment of a Portion of Utility Easement at 916 North Shady Bend Road. #7918 - Amending Sewer Rates #7919 - Amending Salary Ordinance be considered for final passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Seifert seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7912, #7915, #7917, #7918, and #7919 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and SOlt voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7912, #7915, #7917, #7918, and #7919 on its final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinance #7912, #7915, #7917, #7918, and #7919, is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. I I I #7916 - Amending Chapter 17 of City Code relative to Landfill Rates. Councilmember Solt recommended that the Council approve the ordinance dropping the two rates applicable to the compost site. Mr. Solt stated he believed rates should not be set until the Burning Ban Committee had a chance to discuss the burning ban regulations. Council member Preisendorf stated the Committee would be able to come up with a recommendation for the Council by the June 14, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview Drive, and Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, spoke in support of compost site pick-up by refuse haulers. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinance number: #7916 - Amending Chapter 17 of City Code relative to Landfill Rates, in it's entirety, with the removal of the rates associated with yard waste and tree trimmings. be considered for final passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to all out the number of the Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Seifert seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7916 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7916 on its final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7916 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS: Councilmember Wit abstained from voting on Claim #08693. Motion by Johnson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $1,134,115.18, as presented by the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, , "' ~ hU S. WJJJeul1So~ Connie S. Wilkinson Deputy City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION May 25, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on May 25, 1993. Notice of this meeting was given in the Independent on May 24, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, Sorensen, and Solt. Hosier was absent. Proposed 1993-1994 Annual Budget. City Administrator Zachary Zoul and Finance Director Chuck Haase answered questions previously posed on the proposed 1993-1994 Annual Budget. Discussion was held relative to the cost share between the City and County, Downtown Improvement Plan, General Insurance Fund, Ambulance Services, Burlington Northern Railway Project, Water and Sewer Projects, and Library. Discussion was held relative to the new fire station location. Mr. Zoul stated the Capital Avenue property was purchased for $11,000, and suggested it be sold to Mr. Bosselman at the same purchase price. Mr. Zoul explained the cost for the new fire station, including 12 personnel, was $539,087.41 each year. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitt~d, f.ffi\ llii WJlkLnSDA Connie Wilkinson Deputy City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 1, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special City Council Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on June 1, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on May 28,1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, Sorensen, and SoH. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, Assistant City Attorney Lisa Thayer, and Assistant Public Works Director Bud Buettner. PROCLAMATION: City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reported that June 5, 1993, had been proclaimed Get Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs or Alcohol Day. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, voiced his belief that minutes could not be approved at a Special City Council Meeting. RESOLUTIONS: #93-123 - Approving Fiscal Year 1993-1994 Annual Budget. Motion by Seifert, second by Murray, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #93-124 - Establishing Golf Fees for 1994. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the Resolution provided for an increase in service fees, approximating a 5% increase over existing levels, at the Golf Course. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, questioned the increase in golf fees. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, and Tim Wells, 1704 North Eddy, and John Wagoner, 1711 South Harrison, spoke against passage of resolutions pertaining to fee increases. Finance Director Chuck Haase noted that all fee increases were included in the proposed budget and that copies of the budget were available at City Hall or the Library. Mayor Dobesh polled the Councilmembers relative to course of procedure. The consensus of the Council was to discuss the proposed fees as outlined on the Agenda. City Administrator Zachary Zoul reviewed the Resolutions and Ordinances before the Council. Michael Palu, 4019 Avenue, questioned the rates for use of the Island Oasis Water Park for competitive swim meets. Motion by Seifert, second by Murray, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. I I I Page 2, Special City Council Meeting, June 1, 1993 #93-125 - Establishing Public Works Fees. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the Resolution provided for an increase in service fees, approximating a 5 % increase over current levels for certain Public Works fees. Motion by Seifert, second by Murray, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #93-126 - Establishing Police Department Fees. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the Resolution provided for a decrease in the "Driving Under the Influence" fee, approximating a 5 % decrease over the existing level. Motion by Seifert, second by Murray, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #93-127 - Establishing Aquatics and Playground Fees. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the Resolution provided for the addition of a $30 bleacher rental fee and children playground program fees of $15 per session. Motion by Seifert, second by Murray, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #93-128 - Establishing Library Fees. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, noted that the resolution provided for an increase in service fees relative to adult overdue Library material fees, and a change in the non-resident annual card fee. Councilmember Shafer requested that the fee for out of county students be reviewed. Motion by Seifert, second by Murray, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #93-129 - Opposing U.S. House Budget Reconciliation Bill Relative to Rural Electric Service Territory. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that the House Agricultural Committee had added provisions to budget reconciliation legislation protecting Rural power districts from condemnation or annexation by municipalities, thus severely limiting municipal growth into rural territories, and usurping the State's right to govern electric service territory process. Motion by Seifert, second by Murray, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #93-130 - Approving Contract Change Order for City Hall Proiect. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Project Architect, Lacy Building and Supply Company, and City staff had developed Change Order #11 for the City Hall Project in the amount of $29,610. Motion by Seifert, second by Murray, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #93-131 - Approving Personnel Classification Plan Amendment. Motion by Seifert, second by Murray, to approve the Personnel Classification Plan Amendment to incorporate the Audio Visual Technician Position. I I I Page 3, Special City Council Meeting, June 1, 1993 ORDINANCES: #7920 - Approving Appropriations Ordinance. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that it was necessary to establish appropriation levels by fund and department in conjunction with the adoption of the 1993-1994 Annual Budget. #7921 - Amending Chapter 3 of City Code Pertaining to Alarm Fees. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the Ordinance provided for an approximate 5 % increase in the Excessive False Alarm Fee. #7922 - Amending Chapter 13 of City Code Pertaining to Parking Fees. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the existing Downtown Parking fee had been reviewed and revisions had been made to reflect certain adjustments provided for in the 1993-1994 Annual Budget. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, and John Wagoner, 1711 South Harrison, spoke on the proposed increase in Downtown parking fees. #7923 - Amending Chapter 15 of City Code Pertaining to Electric Service Fees. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the existing Electric Service fees had been reviewed and revisions had been made to reflect certain adjustments as provided for in the 1993-1994 Annual Budget, and that the increase to the Electric Service fees was approximately 5 %. #7924 - Amending Chapter 16 of City Code Pertaining to Fireworks Fees, Ambulance Service Fees. and Paramedic Service Rates. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the existing Fireworks Permit fee, and Ambulance and Paramedic Service Rates had been reviewed and revisions had been made to reflect certain adjustments as provided for in the 1993-1994 Annual Budget. #7925 - Amending Chapter 17 of City Code Pertaining to License Fees for Garbage and Refuse Haulers. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that existing fees for Garbage and Refuse Haulers had been reviewed and revisions had been made to reflect certain adjustments as provided for in the 1993-1994 Annual Budget, and that the increase was approximately 5 %. #7926 - Amending Chapter 23 of City Code Pertaining to Occupation Tax for Solicitors. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the existing Occupational Tax for Solicitors had been reviewed and revisions had been made to reflect certain adjustments as provided for in the 1993-1994 Annual Budget, and that the fee would be increased approximately 5 %. #7927 - Amending Chapter 25 of City Code Pertaining to Occupation Tax for Pawnbrokers. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the existing Occupational Tax for Pawnbrokers had been reviewed and revisions had been made to reflect certain adjustments as provided for in the 1993-1994 Annual Budget, and that an increase of approximately 5% was proposed. #7928 - Amending Chapter 32 of City Code Pertaining to Pavement Cut Fees. Call-Out Fee. and Fee for License Agreements. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the existing fees I I I Page 4, Special City Council Meeting, June 1, 1993 for Pavement Cuts, Call-Out Charges, and License Agreements had been reviewed and revisions had been made to reflect certain adjustments as provided for in the 1993-1994 Annual Budget, and that an increase of approximately 5 % was proposed. #7929- Amending Chapter 34 of City Code Pertaining to Taxi Driver Permit Fees. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the existing Taxi Driver Permit fees had been reviewed and revisions had been made to reflect certain adjustments as provided for in the 1993-1994 Annual Budget, and that an increase of approximately 5% was proposed. #7930 - Amending Chapter 36 of City Code Pertaining to Board of Adiustment Fees and Conditional Use Permit Fees. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the existing Board of Adjustment and Conditional Use Permit fees had been reviewed and revisions had been made to reflect certain adjustments as provided for in the 1993-1994 Annual Budget, and that an increase of approximately 5 % was proposed. #7931 - Approving Tax Levy Ordinance. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the Ordinance established $4,572,320 in property tax revenue the City was to receive for 1993 property taxes, which were due and payable on May 1, 1994 and September 1, 1994 and that the amount proposed for 1993 in conjunction with the 1993-1994 Annual Budget was $4,572,320, a 10% decrease in the property tax rate. #7932 - Amending Chapter 3 of City Code Pertaining to Building Department Fees. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that existing Building Permit fees had been reviewed and revisions had been made to reflect certain adjustments as provided for in the 1993-1994 Annual Budget, and that an increase of approximately 7% was proposed. #7933 - Amending Chapter 26 of City Code Pertaining to Plumbing Permit Fees. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that existing Plumbing Permit fees had been reviewed and revisions had been made to reflect certain adjustments as provided for in the 1993-1994 Annual Budget, and that an increase of approximately 7% was proposed. #7934 - Amending Chapter 35 of City Code Pertaining to Water Service Fees. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that existing Water Service fees had been reviewed and revisions had been made to reflect certain adjustments as provided for in the 1993-1994 Annual Budget. #7935 - Amending Salary Ordinance. It was noted that the Personnel Salary Schedule Ordinance had been previously amended to incorporate the positions of Public Information Officer and Audio Visual Technician and that the compensation status on these positions should be listed as exempt, not 40 hours week. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, objected to the passage of Ordinance #7935. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: I I I Page 5, Special City Council Meeting, June 1, 1993 #7920 - Approving Appropriations Ordinance #7921 - Amending Chapter 3 of City Code Pertaining to Alarm Fees #7922 - Amending Chapter 13 of City Code Pertaining to Parking Fees #7923 - Amending Chapter 15 of City Code Pertaining to Electric Service Payments #7924 - Amending Chapter 16 of City Code Pertaining to Fireworks Fees, Ambulance Service Fees, and Paramedic Service Rates #7925 - Amending Chapter 17 of City Code Pertaining to License Fees for Garbage and Refuse Haulers #7926 - Amending Chapter 23 of City Code Pertaining to Occupation Tax for Solicitors #7927 - Amending Chapter 25 of City Code Pertaining to Occupation Tax for Pawnbrokers #7928 - Amending Chapter 32 of City Code Pertaining to Pavement Cut Fees, Call-Out Fee, and Fee for License Agreements #7929 - Amending Chapter 34 of City Code Pertaining to Taxi Driver Permit Fees #7930 - Amending Chapter 36 of City Code Pertaining to Board of Adjustment Fees and Conditional Use Permit Fees. #7931 - Approving Tax Levy Ordinance #7932 - Amending Chapter 3 of City Code Pertaining to Building Department Fees #7933 - Amending Chapter 26 of City Code Pertaining to Plumbing Permit Fees #7934 - Amending Chapter 35 of City Code Pertaining to Water Service Fees #7935 - Amending Salary Ordinance be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage and that the City Clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7920, #7921, #7922, #7923, #7924, #7925, #7926, #7927, #7928, #7929, #7930, #7931, #7932, #7933, #7934, and #7935 on their first reading, all those in favor of the passage of each of said ordinances on their first reading, answer roll call. Councilmember Preisendorf noted his abstention on Ordinance #7933. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7920, #7921, #7922, #7923, #7924, #7925, #7926, #7927, #7928, #7929, #7930, #7931, #7932, #7933, #7934, and #7935 on their final reading, all those in favor of the passage of each of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Councilmember Preisendorf noted his abstention on Ordinance #7933. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. I I I Page 6, Special City Council Meeting, June 1, 1993 Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7920, #7921, #7922, #7923, #7924, #7925, #7926, #7927, #7928, #7929, #7930, #7931, #7932, #7933, #7934, and #7935 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CREATION OF DISTRICTS. Utilities Director Gary Mader, in response to a request from Councilmember Johnson, explained the procedure for creation of street improvement, water main, or sewer districts. ADJOURNMENT: 8:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,j i v'1' ('-~ ___ ' l (j l \,.-J; _ ' , ._' ,J ! I &~CL~I.. 't\Uu Ju~;1"/ . d J. h '" Cm y K. Cartwng t \, City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION June 7, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on June 7, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on June 2, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert Shafer, and Solt. Sorensen was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, and Assistant City Attorney Lisa Thayer. FISHING DERBY. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright read a letter from Mrs. CeCe Meyer commending the City on the success of the Fishing Derby. Mayor Dobesh thanked Council member Seifert for organizing the event. STOLLEY PARK ROADWAY AND ENTRANCE. Discussion was held on a request to alter the traffic flow entering and exiting Stolley Park. City Administrator Zachary Zoul stated that representatives from the Grand Isle Heritage Zoo had requested that the eastern interior road to the zoo be made a one way road, on the eastern section. Councilmember Shafer voiced concern with having the one way throughout the entire park inasmuch as several people used the west entrance for access to ball fields and soccer fields, and a tremendous amount of traffic would be traveling through the east entrance to access those areas. Councilmember Murray suggested that the Parks and Recreation Director and the Public Works Director present a recommendation to the City Council at a future Study Session. Councilmember Johnson requested an overhead of Stolley Park be created for use at the Study Session. Councilmember Shafer requested cost of installing sidewalks on the west side of the park along Blaine Street be reviewed. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS. City Administrator Zachary Zoul reviewed Property Maintenance Task Force Recommendations #9, City-wide Inventory, #10 - City Government Coordination, #11 - Vehicles, #12 - Community Cleanups, #13 - Neighborhood Associations, and #14 - Fines. Jean Seely, 4230 Arizona Avenue, questioned the city-wide inventory process. City Administrator Zoul noted that the inventory would be done on a drive by basis by existing City staff and that no costs would be incurred. Councilmember Johnson voiced concern with the recommendation relative to off-street parking and suggested further study be completed. Councilmember Shafer suggested a community clean up be held in both the spring and the fall. It was suggested that an information brochure depicting neighborhood cleanup programs be prepared to facilitate other interested groups or associations. Councilmember Shafer questioned the definition of abandoned vehicles. Assistant City Attorney Lisa Thayer noted that the definition which is currently in existence included I I I Page 2, City Council Study Session, June 7, 1993 vehicles which were inoperative or partially or totally dismantled, and stressed that the vehicles' appearance would be the primary factor. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, noted that many times vehicles which had been involved in accidents could not be disposed of in a timely manner due to insurance investigations. City Administrator Zoul noted that the concern was the manner in which vehicles are stored and that the intent of the recommendation was to hold the owner responsible for the appearance of his/her property. City Administrator Zoul proposed that all comments made relative to the recommendations be compiled into summary form for Council review and determination of future direction. REVIEW OF TOWING POLICY. Howard Maxon, Communications/Civil Defense Director, reviewed the proposed towing policy and noted that policy expansion was needed to protect the City and the County. Councilmember Murray requested that the draft policy be reviewed by the Legal Department and returned to a future agenda for action. REQUEST OF SKEET CLUB FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL RANGE. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that the Skeet Club had requested construction of an additional range and voiced his concern with the possible application of lead to the wellfie1d. Lanny Cook, President of the Skeet Club, Mobile Manor, noted that club members used lead shot, not steel, due to expense and firearm wear and tear. Mr. Cook added that mining the skeet fields to remove the lead would not be practical. Councilmember Seifert suggested a review of other City land be completed to determine if another site might be available. City Administrator Zoul recommended that the Council take a serious look at the entire issue and that if a risk existed, a no tolerance stand should be assumed. Councilmember So11 requested that soil testing be conducted at the land site to determine the level of lead. Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, stated it was prudent for the Council to be alarmed. FIRE STATION RELOCATION PLAN. City Administrator Zachary Zoul reported on a variation to the proposed fire station plan which provided for the Emergency Medical Services to remain at the Broadwell location while the Fire Services moved to the State Street location. Mr. Zoul added that the costs associated with retaining the Emergency Medical Services at the Broadwell location would be for maintenance only. Council members Johnson and Wit spoke in support of the proposal. Dave McCarthy, 1812 West John Street, spoke in support of keeping Fire Station #2 open for Emergency Medical Services. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 8: 16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~ 1!~JI~t Cindy ~. t~~ight . City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 14, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on June 14, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on June 9, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, Sorensen, and Shafer. The following City Officials were present: City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Assistant Public Works Director Bud Buettner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert, carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of the May 18, 1993 City Council Special Study Session, May 19, 1993 City Council Special Study Session, May 24, 1993 City Council Regular Meeting, May 25, 1993 City Council Special Study Session, June 1, 1993 City Council Special Meeting, and the June 7, 1993 City Council Study Session. ADJOURN TO BOARD OF EOUALIZATION: Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. #93-BE-009 - Business Improvement District No.1 Assessments. City Attorney Keith Sinor reported that it was necessary for the City Council to consider the assessment of the special tax levy associated with Business Improvement District #1, and explained that the assessments were levied within the District on the basis of property valuations. Mr. Sinor noted that five residents of the Yancey Hotel had submitted written opposition to the assessments and that a photocopy of their letter was included in the Agenda Memorandum. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray to approve #93-BE-009. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Seifert abstained. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. MOTION TO ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to return to Regular Session. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Addition to Premises Liquor License for Pizza Hut. Public Hearing was held on the request of Pizza Hut, 1816 Webb Road, for an Addition to Premises Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for an Addition to Premises Liquor License filed with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on May 17, 1993; Notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing, published on June 3, 1993; Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing, mailed on June 4, 1993; Chapter 4 of City I I I Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, June 14, 1993 Code, and Departmental reports as required by City Code. Mr. Sinor noted that inasmuch as the addition had not yet been constructed, if Council approval was granted, it would need to be contingent upon meeting City Code requirements. Peg Harders, 1608 North Hancock, spoke in support of the application. Class "B" Liquor License for R D & D. Inc. Public Hearing was held on the request of Mr. Rodney Yost, President ofR D & D, Inc., dba Eddie's Fast Gas & More, 417 North Sycamore Street. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for a Class "B" Liquor License filed with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on May 20, 1993; Notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing, published on June 3, 1993; Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing, mailed on June 4, 1993; Chapter 4 of City Code, and Departmental reports as required by City Code. Rod Yost, 2507 Sothman Drive, spoke in support of the application. Class "C" Liquor License for B R S. Inc. Public Hearing was held on the request of B R S, Inc., dba Conoco Motel-Lounge, 2107 West Second Street. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for a Class "C" Liquor License filed with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on May 20, 1993; Notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing, published on June 3, 1993; Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing, mailed on June 4, 1993; Chapter 4 of City Code, and Departmental reports as required by City Code. Robert Clark, 4247 Kay Avenue, spoke in support of the application. Mr. Sinor noted that the building inspection report had been received. Addition to Premises Liquor License for J G & J. Inc. Public Hearing was held on the request of J G & J, Inc., dba Desert Rose, 3235 South Locust Street. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for an Addition to Premises Liquor License filed with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on June 2, 1993; Notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing, published on June 3, 1993; Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing, mailed on June 4, 1993; Chapter 4 of City Code, and Departmental reports as required by City Code. Dick Rezac, 1512 East Stolley Park Road, spoke in support of the application. Mr. Sinor noted that the addition would have to be in compliance with City Code before the Liquor License would be issued. Proposed Land Use Change for Property Located Along North Webb Road. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Little B's Corporation had submitted an application to rezone a 2.615 acre parcel of land located on the west side of Webb Road, immediately north of Faidley Avenue. Rudy Plate, 2209 East Stolley Park Road, was present on behalf of the application. Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinances and Subdivision Regulations. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that the Planning Department had initiated a number of minor amendments to the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations intended to provide the City I I I Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, June 14, 1993 Council with direct authority to set user fees for various provisions within the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations. No public testimony was heard. Conditional Use Permit for Construction of Church. Craig Lewis, Building Inspection Director, reported that an application had been submitted for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a church at 4100 West Capital Avenue. Mr. Dennis Ronne of Berean Bible Church was present on behalf of the request. No other public testimony was heard. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, spoke in support of freedom of speech. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke on the 1993-1994 Annual Budget. Paul Hamilton, 305 Cherokee, spoke on City services in the Indian Acres Subdivision. City Attorney Keith Sinor explained the provisions for petitioning creation of water, and sewer districts. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Seifert, second by Wit, carried unanimously to receive and place on record the minutes of the Electrical Board Meeting of April 27, 1993, the Library Board Meeting of May 3, 1993; the Civil Service Commission Meeting of May 14, 1993, the Downtown Improvement Board Meeting of May 18, 1993, the Burning Ban Committee Meeting of June 1, 1993, the Cable Television Advisory Board Meeting of June 1, 1993; and the Regional Planning Commission Meeting of June 2, 1993. Liquor License Agreement for Addition to Premises. Motion by Seifert, second by Wit, carried unanimously, to approve the request of Pizza Hut, 1816 Webb Road, for an Addition to Premises Liquor License, contingent upon compliance with City Code requirements. Application for Class "B" Liquor License. Motion by Seifert, second by Wit, carried unanimously, to approve the request of R D & D, Inc., dba Eddie's Fast Gas & More, 417 North Sycamore Street. Liquor Manager Application for R D & D. Inc. Motion by Seifert, second by Wit, carried unanimously, to approve the request of David Starostka for Liquor Manager for R D & D, Inc., dba Eddie's Fast Gas & More. Application for Class "C" Liquor License. Motion by Seifert, second by Wit, carried unanimously, to approve the request of B R S, Inc., dba Conoco Motel-Lounge, 2107 West Second Street, for Class "C" Liquor License. I I I Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, June 14, 1993 Liquor Manager Application for B R S. Inc. Motion by Seifert, second by Wit, carried unanimously, to approve the request of Robert Clark for Liquor Manager for B R S, Inc., dba Conoco Motel-Lounge. Liquor License Agreement for Addition to Premises. Motion by Seifert, second by Wit, carried unanimously, to approve the request of J G & J, Inc., dba Desert Rose, 3235 South Locust Street, for Addition to Premises Liquor License, contingent upon compliance with City Clerk requirements. Liquor Manager Application for Barnaby's Inc. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm, to deny the request of Roy Dugan for Liquor Manager designation in conjunction with the Class "C" Liquor License issued to Barnaby's, Inc., 2110 West Second Street. Paul Hamilton, 305 Cherokee, spoke in support of the application. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Wit voted nay. Motion carried. Request of Berean Bible Church for Conditional Use Permit. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously, to approve the request of the Berean Bible Church for location of a church at 4100 West Capital Avenue. Request of Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival for Use of Public Streets. and Special Designated Liquor Permit. Elizabeth Bernal, Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival Manager, spoke in support of a request by the Committee for use of certain streets for the third annual Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival and for a Special Designated Permit to provide for the sale of beer in a specified confined area. Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson voted nay. Motion carried. Preliminary Study for Brentwood Fourth Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. Herbert F. Mayer, JI. had submitted a Preliminary Study for Brentwood Fourth Subdivision, a 3.85 acre tract of land located on the south side of Lakewood Drive, approximately 120 feet west of Brentwood Boulevard. Motion by Murray, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve. License Agreement for Encroachment on City Right of Way. Bud Buettner, Assistant Public Works Director, reported that MI. Glenn Griffin of 2202 East Seventh Street, had submitted an application for a License Agreement to allow for the intrusion of an existing garage onto the public right-of-way, approximately 318 square feet on the south side of East Seventh Street. Motion by Murray, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve. License Agreement for Placement of Underground Cable in City Easements. Assistant City Attorney Lisa Thayer reported that several citizens had requested that TCI Cablevision be allowed to install fiber optic cable under the gravel road in the City cemetery. Councilmember Seifert moved to deny the request stating that utilities should be placed in City easements. I I I Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, June 14, 1993 Motion was seconded by Solt. Carl Kostbahn, 2204 Woodridge Court, and John Brownell, 2203 Brentwood Court, spoke in support of the request. Utilities Director Gary Mader and Parks and Recreation Director Steve Paustian noted that no problems were anticipated if the cable was installed in the City cemetery. Roll call vote was taken on the motion to deny the request. Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Solt voted aye. Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Sorensen, and Shafer voted nay. Motion failed. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray to approve the request of TCI for License Agreement for placement of underground cable in city easement. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Sorensen, and Shafer voted aye. Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Solt voted nay. Motion carried. Street Vending Permit. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reported that Mr. Bill Garbez, owner of Frosty Treats, had submitted a request for use of public streets for the purpose of engaging in the business of street vending. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the request, contingent upon compliance with requirements set forth in the City Code. APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF HEALTH. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the appointment of Mrs. Rozella Sidders to the Board of Health. REOUEST FOR ALTERNATE DATE FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously, to approve the request of Riverside Golf Club for an alternate date of July 5, 1993, for a Fireworks Display at Fonner Park. RENT AL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. This item was withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the Community Development Director. RESOLUTIONS: Approving Final Plat for Jeffrey Oaks Second Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. James Reed had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Jeffrey Oaks Subdivision, a 1.839 acre tract of land located on the north side of Manchester Road and west of Mansfield Road, extended. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson abstained. Motion carried. Approving Final Plat for Jessica Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pollack and Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Ochoa had submitted the Final Plat for the Jessica Subdivision, a 0.987 acre tract of land located on the east side of Saint Paul Road, approximately 3/8 mile north of Capital Avenue. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson abstained. Motion carried. Establishing Fire Department Services Fees. Fire Chief Jim Rowell reported that the inspection fees relative to day and foster care facilities, liquor inspections, health care facilities, and the installation of underground storage tanks are established and set by the State, and administered I I I Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, June 14, 1993 by the Fire Department. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve. Amending Contract with Community Refuse Disposal. Bud Buettner, Assistant Public Works Director, reported that the contract with Community Refuse Disposal, Inc., would expire June 30, 1993,and that the City would then assume operational responsibilities of both the Landfill and the Transfer Station. Mr. Buettner noted that it would be advantageous to transfer operations of the Landfill over the July 3, 1993, weekend to provide for a smoother transition. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve the amendment to the contract Community Refuse Disposal, Inc., designating July 3, 1993 as the date for transfer of the landfill operations.. Traffic Control Modification. Assistant Public Works Director Bud Buettner reported that the Nebraska Department of Roads had completed an independent study of the intersection of 13th Street and Custer Avenue, and that the project had been approved for 80% Federal Surface Transportation Program funding. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, spoke against the installation of a traffic light at this intersection. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve. Dissolution of Street Improvement District #1186. Assistant Public Works Director Bud Buettner reported that property owners representing 60.5 % of the front footage in District #1186, 15th Street from Saint Paul Road to 1/2 Block east of Poplar Street, had filed objections and that therefore dissolution of Street Improvement District #1186 was in order. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously, to dissolve Street Improvement District #1186. Awarding Bid for Miscellaneous Electrical Items. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of miscellaneous electrical items to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line and Underground Divisions, and that bids were submitted by five vendors. Ms. Griffiths noted that the low bid for three electrical items was submitted by Westinghouse Electric of Grand Island in the amount of $17,445. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to award the bid to Westinghouse Electric. A warding Bid for Pad mount Transformers. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of three types of low profile pad mount transformers to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division and that bids received from three suppliers ranged from $22,052 to $22,434. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously, to award the low bid to Dutton-Lainson Company of Hastings and Husker Electric of Lincoln in the amounts of $10,268 and $11,640 respectively. A warding Bid for Circulating Water Pump Repair. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the repair of one circulating water pump to serve the Utilities Department, Power Division, and that five bids were submitted ranging from $22,360 to $33,244. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Engineered Pump Services of Waukesha, Wisconsin. I Page 7, City Council Regular Meeting, June 14, 1993 A warding Bid for Emissions Monitoring Equipment. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffith reported that bids had been received for the purchase of a Continuous Emissions Monitoring System to serve the Utilities Department, Power Division, and that four bids were received ranging from $413,592 to $606,135. Ms. Griffiths noted that during the negotiation phase, an additional $7,700 was added to the base price as a result of new State regulations. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Enviroplan of Roseland, New Jersey in the amount of $421,292. A warding Bid for Landscaping, City Hall Project. Purchasing Agent Beth Griffiths reported that bids had been received for the City Hall landscaping project and that bids were received from three suppliers ranging from $23,453 to $28,774 and that the low bid was submitted by Lewis Greenscapes of Grand Island. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, to award the low bid in the amount of $11,291 to Lewis Greenscapes. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Preisendorf abstained. Motion carried. Accepting Waiver of Responsibility for Union Pacific Railroad. Utilities Director Gary Mader reported that the Utilities Department had received payment in full by the Union Pacific Railroad for damage to car heaters in the coal unloading thaw shed at Platte Generating Station, and that the Union Pacific Railroad was requesting a waiver of responsibility for additional compensation or damages. Motion by Solt, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve. I ORDINANCES: Establishing Tax Levy for Business Improvement District #1. Councilmember Wit questioned the options for removing a property from the District. City Attorney Sinor noted that there were no provisions for individual businesses removing themselves from the District, and that the District would be either continued or repealed. Downtown Development Director Dianne Kelley reported that the assessments were based on the County set valuation of that property. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7937 - Approving Downtown Improvement and Business District #1 Assessments #7938 - Creating Street Improvement District #1187, Henry Street from Stolley Park Road to North Line of Dawn Addition #7939 - Amending Chapter 17 of City Code Relative to Landfill Rates I be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinance on its first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, I I I Page 8, City Council Regular Meeting, June 14, 1993 Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7937, #7938, and #7939 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7937, #7938, and #7939 on their final reading. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen abstained. Seifert voted nay. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7937, #7938, and #7939 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS: Councilmember Wit abstained from voting on Claim #009201. Councilmember Preisendorf abstained from voting on Claim #009335. Council member Seifert abstained from voting on Claim #009305. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously, to approve the claims in the amount of $3,181,627.36 as presented by the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~~r~ Co;Jux'r City Clerk I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on June 28, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on June 23, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, Sorensen, and Solt. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the June 14, 1993 City Council Regular Meeting, and the June 21, 1993 City Council Study Session. I PRESENTATIONS: COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD. Ms. Betty Curtis, Executive Director of the Grand Island Area Clean Community System, presented the City with the "Deanie Anderson" Community Environmental Award, which was presented to communities who demonstrated positive efforts in the areas of public awareness, education, cleanup, recycling, and beautification. ALL AMERICA CITY CERTIFICATE. Roger Nygaard, Chamber of Commerce President, presented the Council with the All America City Finalist Certificate. PUBLIC HEARINGS: I Request of Food 4 Less for Class "D" Liquor License. Public Hearing was held on the request of Food 4 Less, 1602 West Second Street, for a Class "D" Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for Class "D" Liquor License filed with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on June 10, 1993; Notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing, published on June 17, 1993; Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing, mailed on June 11, 1993; Chapter 4 of City Code; and Departmental reports as required by City Code. Pat O'Brien, 811 South 13th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska and Robert Weitzel, 4196 Arizona Avenue, spoke in support of the application. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, and Ms. Terri Thiessen, 2407 West John Street, spoke in opposition to the application. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, spoke on I I I Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, June 28, 1993 discrimination. Request of Sam's Club for Class "D" Liquor License. Public Hearing was held on the request ofWal-Mart Stores, Inc., dba Sam's Club, 1510 Diers Avenue, for a Class "D" Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for Class "D" Liquor License filed with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on June 16, 1993; Notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing, mailed on June 17, 1993; Notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing, mailed on June 17, 1993; Chapter 4 of City Code; and Departmental reports as required by City Code. Mr. Sinor noted that inasmuch as the building was not yet constructed, certain departmental reports had not been received. Carl Kramer, 2948 Clinton Street, and Hank Geerling, 1011 73rd Street, Des Moines, Iowa, and Frank Arrieta, 4182 Hartford, spoke in support of the application. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke against the application. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Cale Neal, 1809 South Harrison, congratulated the Council on the success of the Island Oasis Water Park. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, spoke in regards to the issue of additional staffing in the Parks and Recreation Division. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Shafer, second by Wit, carried unanimously to receive and place on record the minutes of the Civil Service Commission Meeting of June 10, 1993, the City Entrance Signage Committee Meeting of June 14, 1993, the Downtown Improvement Board Meeting of June 15, 1993, and the Burning Ban Alternative Committee Meeting of June 21, 1993. Request of Festival Foods for Class "D" Liquor License. Motion by Wit, second by Shafer, to approve the request of Festival Foods for a Class "D" Liquor License. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Kehm, and Shafer voted aye. Seifert abstained. Preisendorf, Johnson, Hosier, Sorensen, and Solt voted nay. Motion failed. Motion by Johnson, second by Sorensen to deny the request of Festival Foods for a Class "D" Liquor License based on Provision F, existence of a citizen protests and similar evidence in support of or in opposition to the application and Provision H, distance and times of travel between establishments issued such licenses, of LB781. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Johnson, Hosier, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Seifert abstained. Wit, Murray, Kehm, and Shafer voted nay. Motion failed. Request for Liquor Manager for Festival Foods. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, to make no recommendation relative to this request. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Seifert abstained. Wit, and Shafer voted nay. Motion carried. I I I Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, June 28, 1993 Request of Sam's Club for Class "D" Liquor License. Councilmember Johnson stated that additional time was needed to provide the public with an opportunity to address the request. Motion by Johnson, second by Solt, to table action on the request of Sam's Club for Class "D" Liquor License for 30 days. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Johnson, Hosier,Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Wit, Murray, and Shafer voted nay. Motion carried. Councilmember Wit noted that Nebraska Liquor Control Commission could act unilaterally on the request. Motion by Johnson, second by Solt to reconsider the action to delay acting on the request for 30 days. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Wit voted nay. Seifert abstained. Motion to reconsider prior action carried. Motion by Johnson, second by Solt to table the request of Sam's Club for a Class "D" Liquor License until the July 12, 1993 City Council Meeting. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Seifert abstained. Wit, Murray, and Shafer voted nay. Motion carried. Request for Special Designated Liquor Permit. Motion by Shafer, second by Wit, to approve the request of Generations , 2815 South Locust Street, for a Special Designated Liquor Permit to provide for the sale of alcoholic beverages in an 150' x 150' square foot outdoor, fenced in area, immediately west of the Generations building, on July 10, 1993. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Seifert and Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. Request for Special Designated Liquor Permit. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, to approve the request of Super Bowl, 1010 East Bismark Road, for a Special Designated Liquor Permit to provide for the sale of beer in a 150 x 80 square foot outdoor fenced in area adjacent to the above location, on July 10, 1993. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer and Solt voted aye. Seifert and Johnson abstained. Motion carried. Request for Liquor Manager for Sam's Club. Motion by Johnson, second by Solt, to table action on the request of Carl J. Kramer for Liquor Manager for Sam's Club, 1510 Diers Avenue. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, and Solt voted aye. Seifert abstained. Wit, and Shafer voted nay. Motion carried. Parade Permit For Kiwanis Club. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the request of the Grand Island Kiwanis Club for a Parade Permit for Saturday, September 25, 1993. Use of Public Property for Sidewalk Sale. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the request of the Downtown Promotions Committee for street closures for the Annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale. RESOLUTIONS: #93-145 - Traffic Improvements at Highway 30 and North Road. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that the Nebraska Department of Roads had prepared an Agreement with the I I I Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, June 28, 1993 City for improvements to the intersection of Highway 30 and North Road and that the improvements consist of two left turnlanes on Highway 30. Mr. Bennett noted that the cost of the improvements would be shared with the City paying 20% or $48,109. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-146 - Extension of Time on Storm Drainage Project #93-D-l. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett stated that Diamond Engineering Company had requested that the City extend the construction date on Storm Sewer Drainage Project #93-D-l, Stagecoach Road west of August Street, due to the delay in the return of the signed contract. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to extend the completion time on Storm Drainage Project #93- D-l to July 15, 1993. #93-147 - certificate of Final Completion of Dewatering for Sanitary Sewer Proiect 92-S-1 and Water Main District #405T. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that Knox Construction, Inc., dba Omni Construction, had complete the dewatering portion of the work provided for in the contract for Sanitary Sewer Project 92-S-1 and Water Main District #405T. Motion by Murray, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-148 - Water Rights Acquisition Procedures. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that The Nebraska Legislature recently passed LB30l which provided for surface water appropriations to recharge municipal wells. Mr. Mader noted that the Utilities Department did not have the staff to proceed with filing of the application for water rights and recommended consulting engineers, Lutz, Daily, and Brain, be utilized to prepare the appropriate water use projections and Central Platte Natural Resources District be utilized to provide the hydrological and other data required by the application. Motion by Seifert, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve. Councilmember Shafer commended Mr. Mader and City Attorney Sinor for their prompt response to this issue. #93-149 - Request for Handicap Parking Space. It was note that the request of Mrs. Kathleen Hendrickson had been approved at the May 24, 1993 City Council Meeting, but that the designation of a handicapped parking space must be done through the adoption of a Resolution. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt to approve. #93-150 - A warding Bid for Communications Monopole. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that bids had been received for the purchase of a communications monopole for the City Hall project and that one bid was received in the amount of $221,192 from Brook Hill Communications, Inc., of Richmond, Virginia. Dave Richardson, project engineer from Leo A Daly, answered questions relative to the monopole. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt to approve. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Hosier, and Preisendorf, abstained. Motion carried. #93-151 - Awarding Bid for Governmental Educational Television System Equipment. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of the Governmental/Educational Television System equipment to serve the I I I Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, June 28, 1993 Communications and Civil Defense Department, Governmental/Educational Television Division, and that one bid was received, in the amount of $90,360 from Audio Visual, Inc., of Omaha. Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert to approve. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Hosier and Preisendorf abstained. Motion carried. #93-152 - Application for Girls Softball Grants. Bob Hoffa, 1415 West John Street, reported that the Grand Island Girls Softball Program had prepared an application seeking funds from the Kaufmann-Cummings Trust and the Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust for the purpose of making improvements to the Bob Sorensen Softball Complex located at Ryder Park, and requested that the City of Grand Island participate in the request for these funds. Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance numbered: #7936 - Amending Chapter 15 of City Code Relative to Electrical Permit Fees be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinance on its first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Shafer seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7936 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7936 on its final reading. All those in favor or passage of said ordinance on its final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinance #7936 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS: Council member Wit abstained from voting on Claim #009535, and #009549, Councilmember I I I Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, June 28, 1993 Seifert abstained from voting on Claim #009507. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $1,377,771.99 as presented by the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ ~f~ ~ CJ>>JwfU~ U- Cindy K. Cartwright City Clerk I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 1, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted at Dreisbach's Restaurant, 1137 South Locust Street, on July 1, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on June 29, 1993. The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Hosier, Solt, Sorensen, Wit, Murray, Kehm, and Preisendorf. Absent were: Seifert, Johnson, and Shafer. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. DISCUSSION WITH MONFORT OFFICIALS. Discussion was held on the ongoing concern relative to odors from the Monfort beef packing plant. Monfort officials presented information on the company's efforts to reduce odor. Wes Potter, Monfort Vice President, noted that special anti-odor equipment would be installed within the next sixty days at the plant and should reduce the problem. I ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, . . ' ~ W\IJ;' ~ CevvtuN1 ~ Cindy K. Jrtwright City Clerk I I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 12, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on July 12, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on July 7, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by INVOCATION given by Pastor Greg Berger. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Motion by Solt, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the June 28, 1993 City Council Regular Meeting, and the July 1, 1993 City Council Meeting. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to add Resolution #93-162 - discussion on the formation of dewatering districts, and Salary Ordinance #7947 to the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Proposed Land Use Designation Change. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that an application had been submitted to rezone a 2.615 acre parcel of land located on the west side of Webb Road, immediately north of Faidley Avenue and that the request provided for a change from a Transitional Agriculture Zone to a Light Business Zone. No public testimony was heard. Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations Relative to User Fees. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that the Planning Department had initiated a number of minor amendments to the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations intended to provide the City Council with direct authority to set user fees for the processing of applications relative to Board of Adjustment variances, rezoning, conditional use permit applications, and the filing of subdivisions. No public testimony was heard. Request of Sam's Club for Class "D" Liquor License. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs Street, I I I Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, July 12, 1993 spoke in opposition to the request. Frank Arietta,4182 Hartford, and Greg Johnston, Director of Operations for Sam's Clubs in Kansas and Central Nebraska, presented the City Clerk with a petition signed by individuals in support of a liquor license for Sam's Club. No other public testimony was heard. Request of EI Tapatio Restaurant for Class "C" Liquor License. Public Hearing was held on the request of EI Tapatio Restaurant, 2610 South Locust Street, for a Class "C" Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for a Class "C" Liquor License filed with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on June 28, 1993; Notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing, published on July 1, 1993; Notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing, mailed on June 28, 1993; Chapter 4 of City Code; and Departmental reports as required by City Code. Mr. Sinor noted that departmental reports had not been received from the Building Inspections Department and the Health Department. The applicant was not present. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke in opposition to the request. No other public testimony was given. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Johnny K. Walker, 1416 North Howard, requested Council support of the conversion of the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant into an international air rail cargo transit center. The request was forwarded to the July 26, 1993 City Council Meeting for consideration. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke in opposition to the Grand Isle Heritage Zoo expansion. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS. Request for Water Main District. Indian Acres Subdivision. Discussion was held on creation of a Water Main District to serve the Indian Acres Subdivision. The request was forwarded to a future City Council Meeting for action. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Murray, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to receive and place on record minutes of the Library Board Meeting of June 7, 1993, the City Entrance Signage Committee Meeting of June 28, 1993, and the Regional Planning Commission Meeting of July 7, 1993. Request of Sam's Club for Class "D" Liquor License. Motion by Johnson, second by Sorensen, to deny the request of Sam's Club, 1510 Diers Avenue, for a Class "D" Liquor License, based on Provision F, existence of a citizen protest and similar evidence in support of or in opposition to the application, and Provision H, distance and times of travel between establishments issued such licenses, of LB781. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Johnson, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Shafer voted aye. Motion to deny the request failed. Motion by Kehm, second by Seifert to approve the request of Sam's Club for a Class I I I Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, July 12, 1993 "D" Liquor License. Upon roll call vote, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, Wit, Murray, and Hosier voted aye. Preisendorf, Johnson, Sorensen, and Solt voted nay. Motion to approve the request carried . Request for Liquor Manager for Sam's Club. Motion by Shafer, second by Murray to approve the request of Carl J. Kramer for Liquor Manager for Sam's Club. Upon roll call vote, Wit Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Shafer voted aye. Preisendorf abstained. Sorensen, Johnson, and Solt voted nay. Motion carried. Request of EI Tapatio for Class "C" Liquor License. Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert, to deny the request ofEI Tapatio for Class "c" Liquor License inasmuch as no representative from that company was present at the Council meeting to answer questions. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Murray abstained. Motion to deny the request of EI Tapatio for a Class "C" Liquor License carried . Request for Liquor Manager for EI Tapatio. Motion by Kehm, second by Shafer, to deny the request of Saul Llamas for Liquor Manager for EI Tapatio. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Murray abstained. Motion to deny the request of EI Tapatio for a Class "c" Liquor License carried. Request of Generations for Special Designated Liquor Permit. Tom Bernard, Owner of Generations, spoke in support of the request for a Special Designated Liquor Permit. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Seifert abstained. Johnson, Hosier, and Kehm voted nay. Motion carried. Request of Liederkranz for Special Designated Liquor Permit. Mel Boroff, 2024 North Grand Island Avenue, spoke in support of the request for a Special Designated Liquor Permit. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Kehm voted nay. Motion carried. Request for Parade Permit. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the request of Church World Services CROP Hunger Walk for a Parade Permit for October 10, 1993. Rental Rehabilitation Applications. Lorraine Janssen, Community Development Technician, explained that applications had been received by the Community Development Department for housing rehabilitation assistance under the Community Development Rental Rehabilitation Program. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson abstained. Motion carried. I I I Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, July 12, 1993 RESOLUTIONS: #93-153 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Knox Second Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Messrs. Mason and Theodore Robb of Grand Island had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Knox Second Subdivision, a 3.338 acre tract of land located on the east side of Locust Street, immediately south of the Wood River. Motion by SoH, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. #93-154 - Request for Parking Space at Northwest Comer of Second Street and North Locust Street. Dianne Kelley, Downtown Development Director, reported that a request had been submitted for one 20 minute parking stall on the north side of Second Street, west of the intersection of Second Street and South Locust Street. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve. #93-155 - Determination of Low Bidder for Traffic Control Modifications at Highway 34 and South Locust Street. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that the Agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads for improvements to the traffic signalization at Highway 34 and South Locust Street stipulated that the City would concur in the selection of the bidder contracted by the State. Motion by SoH, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve Watts Electric Company as the low bidder. #93-156 and #93-157 - Approving Agreements with Nebraska Department of Roads. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that the Nebraska Department of Roads had prepared two Agreements for improvements to the intersections of Highway 34 and Tech Drive and Rae Road and Highway 281. Motion by Shafer, second by Wit, to approve the agreements. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Seifert, and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #93-158 - Time Extension for Storm Drainage Proiect 93-D-2. Blaine Street. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that Mr. James L. Harder, Executive Vice President of The Diamond Engineering Company had requested that the City extend the construction date on Storm Sewer Drainage Project #93-D-2, Blaine Street, Koenig Street to Second Street. Motion by Shafer, second by Preisendorf to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. #93-159 -Awarding Bid for Padmount Transformers. David Bell, Administrative Services Director, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of two types of padmount transformers to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division. Mr. Bell noted that bids were received from three suppliers and that the low evaluated bids were received from Westco and Crescent Electric of Grand Island in the amount of $13,356 and $18,683 respectively. Motion by Murray, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to award bids to Wesco and Crescent Electric. I I I Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, July 12, 1993 #93-161 - Agreement with Northeast Community College relative to Paramedic Training Program. Fire Chief Jim Rowell reported that the Fire Department had received a request from Northeast Community College to utilize the City's assistance with training paramedic students. Motion by Johnson, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to approve. #93-162 - Instigating Creation of Subsurface Water Drainage District. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett presented information on the results of the dewatering survey. Discussion was held on plans for the displacement of the subsurface water. Councilmember Seifert noted that this action would initiate the creation of the district but that residents of the district area would have a chance to vote against the dewatering district. Councilmember Seifert moved to approve Resolution #93-162 and to include the areas labeled D, E, F, and H. Council member Kehm seconded the motion. City Attorney Keith Sinor noted that the City had never had a dewatering district and that there were several issues relating to the creation of the district which needed addressed. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Sorensen voted aye. Johnson abstained. Shafer, and Solt voted nay. Motion carried. ORDINANCES: Council member Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7940 - Amending Zoning Regulations and Subdivision Agreements Relative to Establishment of User Fees #7941 - Approving Land Use Designation for Property Located at 722 North Webb Road #7942 - Approving Sale of Lot 2, Sunset Eighth Subdivision #7943 - Approving Sale of Lot 1, Block 11, Joehnck's Addition #7944 - Approving Sale of Lots 5,6,7,8,9, and 10, Dickey Seventh Subdivision #7945 - Approving Sale of Lot 2, Block 13, Lambert's Addition #7947 - Amending Salary Ordinance be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinance on its first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Shafer, seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7940, #7941, #7942, #7943, #7944, #7945, and #7947, on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7940, #7941, #7942, #7943, #7944, #7945, and #7947, on their final I I I Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, July 12, 1993 passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7940, #7941, #7942, #7943, #7944, #7945, and #7947 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS: Council member Wit abstained from voting on Claim #009947, and Council member Preisendorf abstained from voting on Claim #010092, and Claim #010219. Motion by Johnson, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $1,955,041.52 as presented by the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~ht City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION July 19, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on July 19, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on July 14, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt were present. Johnson was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. IMPROVEMENTS TO L.E. RAY PARK. Council member Seifert provided information on the suggested improvements to be made to L.E. Ray Park. Mr. Seifert noted that the Bass Masters Club would provide the labor to build a handicap fishing ramp if the City would provide the material. Mr. Seifert distributed a blueprint for the project to the Councilmembers. The suggested improvements will be reviewed at a future Study Session. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING FOR ISLAND OASIS WATER PARK. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Paustian discussed capital improvement options available for the Water Park. Mr. Paustian recommended that the engineers be authorized to review potential plans and cost estimates. Councilmember Seifert suggested additional parking space be made a priority. REQUESTS FOR SIDEWALKS. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett presented information on the various requests for sidewalks and reviewed the costs associated with each request. Councilmember Kehm requested a breakdown be provided on costs of labor and costs of material relative to the request for a sidewalk between Shanna Street and Lariat Lane. Mr. Zoul noted the importance of discussing these requests in advance of consideration of the next budget year. ESTABLISHING DATE FOR MANDATORY COMPOSTING. Discussion was held on the recommendation of the Burning Ban Alternative Committee to accelerate the date established for mandatory compo sting and to establish April 1, 1994 as that date. Councilmember Preisendorf suggested that January 1, 1994 be established as the date for which yard waste would no longer be accepted at the landfill. Ron Clark, 507 West 16th Street, stated that it appeared that garbage haulers would be prepared to handle compost materials separately at the date established by the Council. Council member Solt questioned if the out of county landfill users would be held to the earlier mandatory date established by the City Council. REMOVAL OF CONCRETE DIVIDER AT THE 600 BLOCK OF SOUTH LOCUST STREET. Discussion was held on the request of various businesses to remove the traffic island in the 600 I I I Page 2, City Council Study Session, July 19, 1993 block of South Locust Street. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, noted that traffic safety would be negatively impacted by such a change and that an increase in accidents should be expected if a change was made. No recommendation was forwarded. TRAFFIC MODIFICATIONS WITHIN STOLLEY PARK. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, presented information on two options available for traffic modifications within Stolley Park. The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to further review the traffic modifications and provide a recommendation at a later date. ADJOURNMENT. 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, , (lALiilii't;f2~ ~~~'~J City Clerk CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA I OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 26, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on July 26, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on July 21, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, CouncilmembersPreisendorf, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by INVOCATION given by Minister Scott Jones. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the July 12, 1993 City Council Regular Meeting. I PUBLIC HEARINGS: Request of BQ Bones. Inc.. for Class "J" Liquor License. Public Hearing was held on the request of BQ Bones, Inc., for a Class "J" Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for a Class "J" Liquor License filed with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on July 8, 1993; Notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing, published on July 15, 1993; Notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on July 9, 1993; Chapter 4 of City Code; and Departmental reports as required by City Code. Mr. Sinor noted that a departmental report had not been received from the Fire Department. Christina Battles, 3111 College Road #11, and Russ Bayer, 8520 Navajo Trail, Lincoln, Nebraska, were present on behalf of the application. No other public testimony was heard. I Request of Quick Lease Company for a Conditional Use Permit. City Attorney Keith Sinor reported that Messrs. Don Nelson and Roger Johnson of Quick Lease Company had submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a mobile home to be placed at 2124 South Locust Street, in conjunction with a car leasing facility, and that City staff was concerned with current code violations at this property. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright read a petition submitted in opposition to the request, and also noted that Mr. Nelson had provided statements from area property owners in support of the request. Don Nelson, owner, 2124 South Locust Street, spoke in support of the application. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke in opposition to approval of the request. No further public testimony was heard. I I I Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, July 26, 1993 Amendment to 1993-1994 Annual Budget. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, explained that the Public Hearing was to address a proposed amendment to the 1993-1994 Annual Budget. No public testimony was heard. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, requested assistance in determination of the appropriate governing body for gas station regulation. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to receive and place on record minutes of the Joint Police and Fire Pension Committee Meeting of June 29, 1993; and the Civil Service Commission Meeting of July 1, 1993. Request for Liquor Manager for Super Bowl. Motion by Sorensen, second by Preisendorf, to approve the request of Rickey Mason for Liquor Manager for Super Bowl, 1010 Bismark Street. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Seifert abstained. Motion carried. Request for Liquor Manager for BO Bones. Inc. Motion by Sorensen, second by Preisendorf, to approve the request of Christina Battles for Liquor Manager for BQ Bones, Inc., 218 South Wheeler Street. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Seifert abstained. Motion carried. Request for Liquor Manager for Grand Island Bottle Shop. Motion by Sorensen, second by Preisendorf, to approve the request of Derrill W. Davis for Liquor Manager for Grand Island Bottle Shop, 1711 West Second Street. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Seifert abstained. Motion carried. Request of BQ Bones. Inc.. 218 South Wheeler Street. for Class "J" Liquor License. Motion by Shafer, second by SoH to approve the request of BQ Bones, Inc., for a Class "J" Liquor License, contingent upon compliance with City Code requirements. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Seifert abstained. Motion carried. Request of Ouick Lease Company for Conditional Use Permit. City Attorney Keith Sinor reviewed the request of Quick Lease, Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit for temporary placement of a mobile home at 2124 South Locust Street. Don Nelson stated that plans had been drawn up for construction of a permanent office building and that the company would be willing to enclose the property with a nine foot fence within 120 days of approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Motion by Shafer, second by SoH, carried unanimously, to table the request until Code violations were corrected. I I I Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, July 26, 1993 Request of Super Bowl for Special Designated Liquor License. Motion by Sorensen, second by SoH to approve the request of Super Bowl, 1010 Bismark Street, for a Special Designated Liquor License for August 21, and August 22, 1993, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., respectively. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Seifert abstained. Motion carried. Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves, questioned the need for a Special Designated Liquor License. RESOLUTIONS: #93-160 - Contract Renewal for Operation and Management of Grand Isle Heritage Zoo. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Paustian reported that a number of revisions had been made to the Agreement with the Grand Island Area Zoological Society. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke in opposition to the contract renewal. #93-163 - Continuation and Construction of Street Improvement District #1187. Henry Street from Stolley Park Road to north line of Dawn Addition. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that the City Council had acted on June 14, 1993 to create Street Improvement District #1187, Henry Street from Stolley Park Road to the north line of Dawn Addition, for the purpose of constructing concrete street paving and that the twenty day protest period had ended July 12, 1993, and that no protests were received. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-164 - Certificate of Final Completion for Storm Drainage Project #93-D-l. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island had completed Storm Drainage Project #93-D-l, located along Stagecoach Road, from approximately 100 feet west of Riverview Drive to Apache Road, and that the work had been substantially completed by June 30, 1993. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-165 - Certificate of Final Completion for Street Improvement Districts #1180. #1181. and #1182. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that Diamond Engineering company of Grand Island had completed Street Improvement Districts #1180, Taft Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street; #1181, Market Street, Fourth Street to Fifth Street; and #1182, Superior Street, Eighth Street to Ninth Street, and North Street, Superior Street to the Union Pacific Railroad, and that the work had been substantially completed by July 6, 1993. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-166 - Certificate of Final Completion for Asphalt Maintenance Project #93-AC-1. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that IlL Asphalt of Grand Island had completed Asphalt Maintenance Project #93-AC-l, consisting of Third Street, Eddy Street to Cleburn, Walnut Street, Division Street to Second Street; Locust Street, First Street to Ashton Avenue,; First Street, Eddy Street to the south lane of Walnut Street; Boggs Street, Seventh Street to Baumann Drive; Exchange Drive, South Locust Street to the parking lot; Harrison Street, First Street to I I I Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, July 26, 1993 Second Street; South Front Street, Walnut Street to Sycamore Street; Arch Avenue, Johnson Road to Claude Road; and Third Street, Lincoln Avenue to one-half block west of Eddy Street, and that the work had been substantially completed by June 30, 1993. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-167 - Awarding Bid for Sanitary Sewer Project 93-S-1. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that the Public Works Department had received bids for the construction of 4,500 lineal feet of eight inch ductile iron sewer line located along State Street, from Hancock Street to one-fourth mile west of Highway 281, and that one bid was received in the amount of $248,264 from Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-168 - Awarding Bid for Air Compressor. David Bell, Administrative Services Director, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of one (1) 1993 CFM Air Compressor to serve the Public Work's Department, Street and Transportation Division and that two bids were received in the amounts of $11,800 and $12,000 with trade-in, and $12,300 and $13,000 without trade-in. Mr. Bell noted that the low bid was submitted by Diesel Power and Equipment of Omaha. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Diesel Power and Equipment. #93-172 - Health Insurance Policy. David Bell, Administrative Services Director, explained that this item provided for the renewal of the City's personnel health insurance coverage contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and that the annual premium for renewal of health insurance for the period of August 1, 1993 through August 1, 1994 reflected a decrease in employee and family insurance premiums of 2 % with the addition of an Employee Wellness Program added to the City's coverage. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-173 - Dental Insurance Policy. David Bell, Administrative Services Director, reported that this item provided for the renewal of the City's dental insurance coverage contract with Ameritas Insurance Company and stated that the dental claims to premium ratio for the current year was 109% which resulted in a 19% increase in annual premium. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. #93-169 - Grant Application for Recycling Containers through the Waste Reduction and Recycling Program. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that a State Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants Program was established in 1990 and that additional grant funds were available. Mr. Bennett explained that the Public Works Department had prepared an application requesting grant funds for the acquisition of a recycling trailer and the construction of an all-weather accessible drop-off site for recycled materials. Motion by Solt, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve. #93-170 - Establishing Date for Mandatory Yard Waste Composting. It was noted that Federal law prohibited the disposal of yard waste in solid waste landfills after October 1, 1994, and that I I I Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, July 26, 1993 State law had established September 1, 1994 as the date for this requirement. The Burning Ban Alternative Committee had recommended the establishment of an earlier date. Motion by SoH, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to establish January 1, 1994, as the date for mandatory yard waste composting. #93-171 - Supporting Conversion of Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant into Intermodel Transportation Center. It was noted that at the July 12, 1993 City Council meeting, Mr. John Walker of 1416 North Howard Street, a member of the Air Cargo Feasibility Study Committee, asked the City Council to endorse the use of the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant as the site for an international air rail cargo transportation center. Motion by SoH, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve. #93-174 - Amending 1992-1993 Annual Budget. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, explained that it was customary to amend the Annual Budget near the close of the fiscal year to account for any deviations from established levels attributable to unanticipated costs. Motion by SoH, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve. #93-175 - Amending 1993-1994 Annual Budget. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the Fiscal Year 1993-1994 Annual Budget was adopted on June 1, 1993 and that since that time, a number of unanticipated matters had arisen that warranted consideration in the form of a Budget amendment. Motion by SoH, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve. #93-176 - Refinancing General Obligation Bond Issues. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, and Bill Beavers, Bond Counsel, explained that the item provided for the refinancing of six existing General Obligation Bond Issues and that this refinancing had been developed in an effort to reduce debt service cost by taking advantage of lower interest rates. Motion by Shafer, second by SoH, carried unanimously to approve. #93-177 - Emergency Medical Services Contract with Hall County. Motion by SoH, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County relating to emergency medical services. #93-178 - Tow Away Zone on College Street. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that Grand Senior High Principal Kent Mann had submitted a request to change the parking regulations on College Street, between Lafayette Street and the Old College Gym, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Mr. Bennett noted that both the north and south sides would be posted No Parking - Tow Away, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and explained that the parking change would enhance safety for students by allowing them to travel from the High School to the activities area south of the building. Motion by SoH, second by Seifert to approve. ORDINANCES: #7948 - Sale of Surplus City Property. City Attorney Keith Sinor explained that this I I I Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, July 26, 1993 Ordinance provided for a correction to Ordinance #7794, passed by the City Council at the meeting of July 12, 1993. #7949 - Creating Dewatering District. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that at the July 12, 1993 meeting, the City Council directed staff to prepare a Dewatering District for a portion of west Grand Island and that the District included approximately 485 households and much of the property between Capital Avenue and Thirteenth Street, from North Road to Engleman Road, with the exception of some area north of Thirteenth Street and east of Engleman Road, and the area north of Capital Avenue and east of North Road. Mr. Bennett explained that the purpose of the District was to provide for a dewatering system to lower the groundwater, and that the cost of the District would be assessed against property owners. Mr. Bennett noted that property owners would have the opportunity to protest the District by filing a protest within 30 days of publication of the Ordinance Creating the District. Discussion was held on the possibility of legal ramifications to the City if the dewatering district were formed. City Attorney Keith Sinor noted that no precedent had been established. Councilmember Shafer voiced concern with the relocation of contaminated water and noted that other areas of Grand Island had water problems also. Mr. Bennett suggested that Council amend the language in the ordinance to include drainage tile and pumps as well as drainage pipes. Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, noted that the military was no longer immune from lawsuits. #7950 - Annual Appropriations Ordinance. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, noted that this matter provided for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 1993-1994 Annual Budget and that the Appropriations Ordinance sets forth the expenditure level for each Fund. #7951 - Downtown Parking Fees. Dianne Kelley, Downtown Development Director, reported that at the June 1, 1993 City Council meeting, Downtown parking fees were increased from $1 to $3 but that as the result of an oversight, the "20 minute" parking fee was not revised accordingly. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles Street, spoke on the fee. #7952 - Issuing 1993 General Obligation Refunding Bonds. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that this item related to authorizing issuance of $7,360,000 in refunding for bonds and explained that the average interest rate on these refunding bonds were 3.68% ranging from 2.75% to 4.10%, saving approximately $550,000 over the issue term. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7948 - Approving Sale of Surplus Property - Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Dickey's Seventh Subdivision #7949 - Creating Dewatering District #7950 - Annual Appropriations Ordinance #7951 - Amending Downtown Parking Fees #7952 - Issuing 1993 General Obligation Refunding Bonds I I I Page 7, City Council Regular Meeting, July 26, 1993 be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to callout the. number of the Ordinance on its first reading, and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Council member Shafer seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Murray, second by Shafer, to table action on Ordinance #7949. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Hosier, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Kehm, Seifert, and Sorensen voted nay. Motion failed. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm to approve Ordinance #7949, on its first reading, with the amendment relative to drainage tile and pumps. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Sorensen voted aye. Shafer and Solt voted nay. Motion carried. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm, to approve Ordinance #7949 on its final reading. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Sorensen voted aye. Shafer and Solt voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7948, #7950, #7951, and #7952 on their first reading. All those in favor of the passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. none voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7948, #7950, #7951, and #7952, on their final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7948, #7959, #7950, #7951, and #7952 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS. Motion by Seifert, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $3,656,042.50 as presented by the City Clerk. Councilmember Preisendorf abstained from voting on Claim #010250, Claim #010935, and Claim #010939. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 6~fldu y~ ~\JtvVt'c lJ Cindy~ KQ Cartwright J City Clerk I I I CITY OP GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING August 9, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on August 9, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on August 4, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by INVOCATION given by Pastor John Caretto. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt to approve the minutes of the July 19, 1993 City Council Study Session, and the July 26, 1993 City Council Regular Meeting. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson abstained. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Kay Davis, 4140 Horseshoe Place, noted the need for traffic modifications at the intersections of Stolley and Highway 281, Potash Highway and Highway 281, and Thirteenth Street and North Road. Mrs. Davis also questioned why authorization was provided for an individual to use an irrigation pump. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, explained that the City of Grand Island had no authority to regulate irrigation pumps. Dave Davis, 4140 Horseshoe Place, noted that the pumps were in the public right of way. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Sanitary Sewer District. Seedling Mile Area. Councilmember Solt requested that the City Council consider the formation of a Sanitary Sewer District for the area bounded by Seedling Mile Road to the north, Shady Bend Road to the east, Main Street to the west, and Gregory Avenue to the south due to the high number of private septic systems which have become inoperative as a result of the high groundwater. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously to place on the August 23, 1993, City Council Agenda for action. Subsurface Dewatering - Pleasant View Addition and Water Well Operation. Councilmember Solt requested that the City Council consider the formation of a subsurface Dewatering District I I I Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, August 9, 1993 for the area bound by Oklahoma Avenue to the north, Sun Valley Drive to the east, Pleasant View Drive to the west, and Delaware A venue to the south, in response to concerns relative to recent high ground water levels in the area. Harold Perry, 821 Sun Valley Drive, thanked City officials for utilizing City wells to lower the groundwater level. Councilmember Solt requested that City staff prepare a survey to determine the interest in a dewatering district for the area. Motion by Kehm, second by Solt, carried unanimously to place the creation of a subsurface dewatering district on the August 23, 1993 City Council Agenda for action. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to receive and place on record the minutes of the Library Board meeting of July 6, 1993; the City Entrance Signage Committee meeting of July 12, 1993; and the Board of Health meeting of July 21, 1993. License Agreement of Hardees. Inc. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the request of Hardees, Inc., 2010 West Second Street, for a License Agreement to pave over an easement along the south side of the property. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson abstained. Motion carried. License Agreement for Nebraska Dairies. Inc. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the request of Nebraska Dairies, Inc., 1813 South Holland Drive, for a License Agreement to pave over an easement along the west side of the property. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson abstained. Motion carried. Liquor Manager for Elks Club. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the request of Robert Newman for Liquor Manager for the Elks Club, 631 South Locust Street. Request of Gold Wing Touring Association for Parade Permit. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the request of Gold Wing Touring Association of Nebraska for a parade permit for August 15, 1993. Appointments to City Entrance Signage Committee. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the appointments of Roger Nygaard, Cale Neal, Gary Mehl, Steve Rasmussen, and June Gibboney to the City Entrance Signage Committee. Request of Quick Lease Company for Conditional Use Permit. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the request of Quick Lease Company for temporary placement of a mobile home at 2124 South Locust Street. RESOLUTIONS: I I I Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, August 9, 1993 #93-179 - A warding Bid for Miscellaneous Electrical Items. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of electrical items to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line and Underground Divisions. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the low bids for miscellaneous electrical items to Dutton-Lainson Company of Hastings, and Westinghouse Electric of Grand Island, in the amounts of $10,403 and $11,700, respectively. #93-180 - A warding Bid for Crossarms and Braces. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of crossarms and braces to serve the Utilities Department, Line Division, and that bids were submitted by three vendors. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the low bid for crossarms and braces to Kriz-Davis Company of Grand Island, in the amount of $11,160. #93-181 - Awarding Bid for Wood Utility Poles. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of wood utility poles to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division, and that bids were submitted by three vendors offering pricing for two specified types of wood utility poles. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the low bid for wood utility poles to Larsen Marketing of Lincoln in the amount of $12,636. #93-182 - Awarding Bid for Switchboard Watthour Meters. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of ten switchboard watthour meters to serve the Utilities Department, Substation Division and that two bids were received in the amounts of $15,656 and $33,920, but that the low bid did not meet specifications. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the bid for ten switchboard watthour meters to Scientific Columbus of Columbus, Ohio, in the amount of $33,920. #93-183 - Awarding Bid for Asphalt Maintenance Project 93-AC-2. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that two bids had been received for Asphalt Maintenance Project 93- AC-2, and that the low bid was submitted by JIL Asphalt of Grand Island in the amount of $439,738. Motion by Murray, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to award the bid to JIL Asphalt. #93-184 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Brentwood Fourth Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Katharine and Herb Mayer, Jr., had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Brentwood Fourth Subdivision, a 3.828 acre tract of land located on the south side of Lakewood Drive, approximately 120 feet west of Brentwood Boulevard. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-185 - Engineering Services for Demolition of Pier Park Pool. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, reported that Olsson and Associates of Grand Island had submitted a proposal in the amount of $4,145 to develop specifications for the demolition of the Pier Pool facility. Council member Shafer requested that the proposed meeting between City officials and adjacent property owners be publicized for greater attendance. Motion by Shafer, second by I I I Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, August 9, 1993 Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-187 - Contract with State Health Department Relative to Computer Reporting System. Fire Chief Jim Rowell reported that the Fire Department had been providing the State of Nebraska with statistical information relative to emergency calls via the use of a standardized reporting form and computer, and that the State utilized this data to evaluate the emergency medical service delivery system in Nebraska. Motion by Sorensen, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve. #93-188 - Condemnation Award Settlement for Public Utility Easements. Assistant City Attorney Lisa Thayer reported that in May, 1992, the City commenced a condemnation action to acquire land owned by Mr. Tedd Robb of 3740 South Highway 281 for public utility easements associated with the extension of water and sewer utilities to serve the Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision, and that a Board of Appraisers awarded $2,000 to Mr. Robb as compensation for the taking of his property. Ms. Thayer added that Mr. Robb appealed this amount to the Hall County District Court but that subsequently a settlement offer of $6,000, $2,000 of which had been awarded, was accepted. Motion by Shafer, second by Murray to approve the condemnation award settlement in the amount of $4,000. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Kehm voted nay. Motion carried. #93-189 - Publication of City Desk Newsletter. Public Information Officer Kelly DiMartino reviewed the Public Information efforts to date and suggested that a City newsletter would be the next logical step in providing information to the public. Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert to approve. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Kehm abstained. Sorensen, Preisendorf, and Wit voted nay. Motion carried. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7953 - Creation of Water Main District #412, Indian Acres #7954 - Authorizing Conveyance of Part of Lot 23, Bachman and Lester Subdivision be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinance on its first reading and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Council member Kehm seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7953 and #7954 on their first reading. All those in favor of the passage, I I I Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, August 9, 1993 answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7953, and #7954 on their final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7953, and #7954 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $2,142,380.89 as presented by the City Clerk. Councilmember Wit abstained from voting on Claim #011004, Claim #011063, and Claim #011267. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 8: 18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~M\~ v,0>>c j U. II)' ~ykl Cindy K. ~artwright (J City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION August 16, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on August 16, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on August 11, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. Wit, and Seifert were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, and City Clerk Cindy Cartwright. FUTURE PLANS FOR TORNADO HILL. Discussion was held relative to the future plans for Tornado Hill. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, noted that improvements should be done in the spring. Paul Hamilton, 305 Cherokee, suggested modifications be made to the hill to discourage sledding. The consensus of the Council was to continue maintaining Tornado Hill. IMPROVEMENTS TO L.E.RAY PARK. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, noted that the Grand Island Jaycees had shown an interest in adopting L. E. Ray Park and would provide maintenance assistance. Councilmember Johnson stated that the potential for the area was not being fully utilized. Mr. Paustian suggested developing a hike trail and camp grounds at the park. Council directed the Parks and Recreation Department to further research a walking trail and camping grounds and to report back to Council with a recommendation. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS. Craig Lewis, Building Inspection Director, reviewed the proposed Property Maintenance Code. Assistant City Attorney Lisa Thayer noted that a reference guide was proposed for use in place of a complete recodification to the City Code. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, and Jean Seely, 4230 Arizona Avenue, spoke in opposition to the recommendations. City Administrator Zachary Zoul stated that revisions to the recommendations would be made and would be reviewed at a future meeting. REOUEST FOR FUNDING BY SENIOR CITIZEN INDUSTRIES. Tammie Stelk, Hall County Supervisor, and Senior Citizens Industries Board Member, and Lois Steinke, Executive Director of the Senior Citizens Industries, presented a request relative to the purchase of a single family dwelling located at 301 East Third Street, at a cost of $40,000. Ms. Stelk explained that the Hall County Board of Supervisors would fund one half of the expansion project if the City Council agreed to fund the remaining half. Councilmember Johnson suggested that Community Development funding be researched for possible future use. Councilmember Sorensen spoke in support of the acquisition and suggested that funds allocated for the demolition of Pier Pool be I I I Page 2, City Council Study Session, August 16, 1993 used to purchase the property. Finance Director Chuck Haase explained that inasmuch as the 1993-1994 Budget had been approved, a budget amendment would be required to allocate funds for this purpose. Councilmember Sorensen requested the request be placed on the August 23, 1993 City Council Regular Agenda for action. RELOCATION AND DEDICATION FOR CITY HALL. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reviewed the relocation and dedication plans for the new City Hall. It was noted that September 30, October 1, 2, and 3 had been reserved for relocation purposes and that the new City Hall would be open October 4, 1993. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, C~ndJ1- \I" Q,AM~hjV\~ . Cindy K. ICartwright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING August 23, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on August 23, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on August 18, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Hosier, Johnson, Kehm, Murray, Preisendorf, Seifert, Solt, Sorensen, and Wit. Shafer was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by INVOCATION given by Pastor Dennis Hahle. APPROV AL OF MINUTES. Motion by Sorensen, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously .to approve the Minutes of the August 9, 1993 City Council Regular Meeting and the August 16, 1993 City Council Study Session. ADJOURN TO BOARD OF EOUALIZATION. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. #93-BE-01O - Street Improvement District No. 1180. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that Street Improvement District No. 1180, which included Taft Street, from Fourth Street to Fifth Street, had been established on July 27, 1992, and construction was completed in July, 1993. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. #93-BE-Oll - Street Improvement District No. 1181. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that Street Improvement District No. 1181, which included Market Street, from Fourth Street to Fifth Street, had been established on July 27, 1992, and construction was completed in July, 1993. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. #93-BE-012 - Street Improvement District No. 1182. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that Street Improvement District No. 1182, which included Superior Street, from Eighth Street to Ninth Street; and Ninth Street, from Superior Street to the Ord Branch of the Union Pacific Railroad, had been established on July 27, 1992, and construction was completed in July, 1993. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Solt, second by Kehm carried unanimously to return to Regular Session. I I I Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, August 23, 1993 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Request of Messrs. Bill Baasch and Richard Macku for Conditional Use Permit. Building Inspection Director Craig Lewis reported that Messrs. Bill Baasch and Richard Mac1ill had submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the establishment of a salvage and recycling yard at 2318 West Third Street. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spOke in opposition of the request. No further public testimony was heard. Request of Ms. Carol Mitchell for a Conditional Use Permit. Building Inspection Director Craig Lewis reported that Ms. Carol Mitchell had submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a day care facility in a mobile home located at 1414 North Saint Paul Road - #13. No public testimony was heard. Request of the City for a Conditional Use Permit. Building Inspection Director Craig Lewis reported that the Public Works Director, on behalf of the City, had submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a mobile home to be placed at the Solid Waste Transfer Station, located at 5050 West Old Potash Highway. No public testimony was heard. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Seifert, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to receive and place on record the Minutes of the Downtown Improvement Board meeting of July 20, 1993, the Cable Television Advisory Board meeting of August 3, 1993, the Regional Planning Commission meeting of August 4, 1993, the Civil Service Commission meeting of August 5, 1993, the Grand Island Area Solid Waste Agency meeting of August 9, 1993, and the City Entrance Signage Committee meeting of August 9, 1993. Request of Messrs. Bill Baasch and Richard Macku for Conditional Use Permit. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to deny the request of Messrs. Bill Baasch and Richard Macku for the establishment of a salvage and recycling yard at the location of 2318 West Third Street. Councilmember Johnson inquired as to whether the current usage was within the framework of the law. Request of Ms. Carol Mitchell for Conditional Use Permit. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the request of Carol Mitchell for the operation of a day care facility in a mobile home located at 1414 North Saint Paul Road - #13. Request of City for Conditional Use Permit. Motion by Seifert, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the request of the City for the placement of a temporary structure at the Sol~d Waste Transfer Station, located at 5050 West Old Potash Hi.ghway. Request of Land Use Zoning Change. Regional Planning Director Nelson Helm explained the I I I Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, August 23, 1993 request of Mr. Milan Bish to rezone a 17 acre tract of land located on the south side of State Street, approximately 500 feet west of U.S. Highway 281. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve the referral to the Regional Planning Commission for hearing and recommendation. Request of Land Use Zoning Change. Regional Planning Director Nelson Helin explained the request of Attorney David Pavel on behalf of Mr. Gene Wilczewski, Fountain Glen Apartments, Inc., to rezone a 16.5 acre tract of land located on the south side of Thirteenth Street, approximately one-quarter mile west of U.S. Highway 281. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve the referral to the Regional Planning Commission for hearing and recommendation. Request. for Special Designated Liquor Permit. Ms. Marabeth Luton, Manager of Midtown Holiday Inn, located at 2503 South Locust Street, spoke in support of a request for a Special Designated Permit to provide for the sale of wine and beer in a 125 x 125 foot outdoor, fenced- in area adjacent to the above location, on Sunday, August 29, 1993. Motion by Johnson, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the request. Approval of Committee and Appointments to Basement Advisory Committee. Motion by Sorensen, second by Preisendorf to approve the establishment of a Basement Advisory Committee and the appointments of Councilmembers Murray and Preisendorf, City Attorney, Utilities Director, Planning Director, Building Inspection Director, Public Works Director, and building contractors Robert Baker of Baker Development, Michael Wenzl of Wenzl Construction, and James Reed of Reed and Reed, Inc., and Jeffrey Oaks, Inc., to serve on the Committee. Marilyn Lauck, 31 Ponderosa Drive, spoke in support of the Basement Advisory Committee. Tom Pirnie, 919 East Phoenix Avenue, noted that the city's water supply came from the Platte River. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasant View Drive, noted that the City Council could not be held liable for ground water levels. Council member Johnson raised concern relative to the improvement of water levels and stated that the right to construct a basement should not be ~en away from citizens. Motion carried unanimously to approve the formation of and the appointments to the Committee. RESOLUTIONS: #93-190 - Establishing Traffic Control Modifications. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett recommended the establishment of a 50 mph speed limit for the portion of Husker Highway from 300 feet west of Schroeder Avenue to North Road. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to approve. #93-191 - Accepting Final Completion for Television Inspection Contract 93- TV -1. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that Johnson Service Company of Osceola had completed the work provided for in Sewer Inspection Project 93-TV-l and that the work commenced in May, 1993, and was substantially completed by July 31, 1993. Motion by I I I Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, August 23, 1993 Sorensen, second by Salt, carried unanimously, to approve. #93-192 - Approving Wire Line Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad. Utility Director Gary Mader reported that the Electric Department was rebuilding approximately ten miles of distribution feeders within the City, and that the feeders ~ross the Union Pacific Railroad tracks at Jefferson Street at the Union Pacific Railroad maln line. Mr. Mader added that inasmuch as the City was unable to repair the distribution feeders at the above location without the approval of the Railroad, the Railroad had prepared a Wire Line Crossing Agreement. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to approve. #93-193 - Approving Wire Line Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad. Utility Director Gary Mader reported that the Electric Department was rebuilding approximately ten miles of distribution feeders within the City and that the feeders cross the Union Pacific Railroad tracks at the alley between Fourth Street and Fifth Street and Union Ord Branch. Mr. Mader added that inasmuch as the City was unable to repair the distribution feeders at the above location without the approval of the Railroad, the Railroad had prepared a Wire Line Crossing Agreement. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to approve. #93-194 - Amending 1993-1994 Annual Budget. Finance Director Chuck Haase reported that the Board of Directors of Senior Citizens Industries had determined that they required additional office space to administer their Educational and Retired Senior Volunteer Programs and that the Hall County Board had agreed to fund $20,000 for the acquisition contingent upon the City funding the same amount. Motion by Sorensen, second by Hosier, carried unanimously, to approve. #93-195 - Amending 1993-1994 Annual Budget. Finance Director Chuck Haase reported that U.S. West Communication, Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph, and Lincoln Telephone Long Distance had agreed to forego approximately 80% of the 1989 Court ordered political subdivision refunds, if the remaining amounts from 1989 and 1990 were paid by December 1, 1993. Motion by Sorensen, second by Hosier, carried unanimously, to apprqve. #93-196 - Awarding Bid for Platte Generating Station Chimney Repair. Utility Director Gary Mader reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the specialized service of chimney repair for the Utilities Department, Power Plant Division, and that two bids were received in the amounts of $72,877 and $96,105. Mr. Mader noted that the low bid was submitted by Custodis-Cottrell, Inc., ofItasca, Illinois. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously, to award the low bid to Custodis-Cottrell, Inc. #93-197 - A warding Bid for Platte Generating Station Precipitator Cleaning. Utility Director Gary Mader reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the specialized service of precipitator cleaning for the Utilities Department, Power Plant Division, and that three bids were received ranging from $15,876 to $19,000. Mr. Mader noted that the low bid was submitted by W. S. Bunch of Omaha. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried I I I Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, August 23, 1993 unanimously, to award the low bid to W.S. Bunch. #93-198 - Amendments for Temporary Easements for Sanitary Sewer Proiect 93-S-1. Director of Public Works Wayne Bennett reported that at their July 26, 1993 meeting, City Council awarded Sanitary Sewer Project 93-S-1, State Street, from Hancock Street to one-fourth mile west of Highway 281, to Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island and that in conjunction with this Project, it was necessary to obtain temporary construction easements from various property owners. Motion by Seifert, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to approve. #93-199 - Approving Contract Change Order for Water Park Project. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Paustian reported that Project Engineer Heery Engineering, and City staff, in conjunction with Merit Construction Company, Inc., had developed Change Order #7 for the Water Park Project in the amount of $20,389. Council member Preisendorf inquired as to whether the bulkhead was part of the tract rework. Mr. Paustian noted that the subject was currently being discussed and had not been confirmed to date. Council member Johnson questioned other outstanding concerns. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously, to approve. #93-200 - Approving Tennis Professional Contract. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Paustian reported that Mr. Richard Halpine, Tennis Professional and contract operator for the Racquet Center, had terminated his contract effective September 1, 1993 and that the Parks and Recreation Department had solicited proposals for a Tennis Professional and contract operator for the period between September 1, 1993 through July 31, 1994. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously, to approve the Tennis Professional contract with Mr. Patrick Mlauzi as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Director and Administrative Services Director. ORDINANCES: #7955 - Creation of Dewatering District. Pleasant View Addition. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that at the August 9, 1993 meeting, the City Council directed staff to develop a Dewatering District for an area bound by Oklahoma Avenue to the north, Sun Valley Drive to the east, Pleasant View Drive to the west, and Delaware A venue to the south, and that a survey had been was distributed to residents on Wednesday, August 11, 1993 to determine interest. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasant View Drive, spoke in opposition to the Creation of the Dewat.ering District. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett noted that the same map which was lltilized in 1987 was utilized for the creation of this Ordinance. Mr. Lewis Fruchtl, 906 East Delaware, spoke in support of the District. Mr. Harold Stopkotte noted that it was inappropriate to pump excess water into the Wood River. Mr. Tom Pirnie, 919 East Phoenix A venue, suggested an additional survey be conducted with emphasis on a given area. Mr. Joe Sokolik, 722 South Pleasant View Drive, spoke in support of the Dewatering District. Mr. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, noted that more study was needed. Mr. Vern Frauen expressed the need for City officials to support the Wood River Project. Ms. JoAnne Hyde, 715 I I I Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, August 23, 1993 Sun Valley Drive, suggested a solution be found which would satisfy all involved. City Attorney Keith Sinor outlined the process of Creation of the District. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf to table Ordinance #7955. Council member Solt noted that the Dewatering District was a possible solution to an ongoing problem, and noted that the District needed to be instituted as the first step in determining citizen. interest. Council member Seifert spoke in support of providing the citizens an opportUnity to express their opinions. Councilmember Johnson noted that the City Council was elected to be responsive to all citizens and that additional resource was needed. Councilmember Johnson spoke in support of the Wood River Flood Control Project and noted that if a lawsuit was fIled as a result of dewatering, it would be filed against the City as a whole and not just the District. Lewis Kent, 624 Meves Avenue, spoke on the issue. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, to table the creation of the dewatering district. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, and Sorensen voted aye. Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Solt voted nay. Mayor Dobesh voted with motion to table Creation of District. Motion carried. Council member Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the Ordinances numbered: #7956 - Approving Assessments for Construction of Street Improvement District #1180, Taft Street #7957 - Approving Assessments for Construction of Street Improvement District #1181, Market Street #7958 - Approving Assessments for Construction of Street Improvement District #1182, Superior Street #7959 - Creation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 474, Andrew Avenue, Main Street and Gregory Avenue be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinances on its first reading and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Council member Johnson seconded the motion. After inviting qu~stions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on' the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7956, #7957, #7958, and #7959 on their first reading. All those in favor of the passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carri ed. Clerk: Ordinances #7956, #7957, #7958, and 1/7959 on their final passage. All those in favor I Page 7, City Council Regular Meeting, August 23, 1993 of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7956, #7957, #7958, and #7959 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. ' CLAIMS: Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve the claims in tl}e amount of $1,349,394.52 as presented by the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, b4'1 r( (JCt (lU-1~ lcJ Cindy K. Cartwright City Clerk I I I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING August 30, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Committee Room of City Hall on August 30, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on August 28, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. Hosier was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, and City Attorney Keith Sinor. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, questioned the call for an Executive Session. The City Attorney explained the State Statute which provided for the calling of the Executive Session. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to adjourn to Executive Session. Motion by Kehm, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to return to Open Session at 8:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, (\MNJA ~iJwt~~ Cindy i'. -&twriglit City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION September 7, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on September 7, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on September 2, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and SoH. Kehm was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. APPROVAL OF SALARY ORDINANCE. Gene McCormick, 707 South P1easantview, spoke against the Special Meeting held August 30, 1993. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, requested minutes of the Executive Session. City Attorney Keith Sinor explained that State Statutes provided for Executive Sessions when collective bargaining was discussed, and that no minutes were recorded of Executive Sessions. John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison Street, questioned the need for the Executive Session. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7960 - Adoption of Salary Ordinance be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the city Clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinance on its first reading and then upon final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinance on its first reading and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Seifert, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7960 on its first reading. All those in favor of the passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Seifert, Shafer, and SoH voted aye. Hosier and Seifert abstained. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7960 on its final reading. All those in favor of the passage, answer roll call. I I I Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Hosier and Seifert abstained. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, c~~VM1 LJ- City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION September 7, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on September 7, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on September 1, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and SoH. Johnson, and Kehm were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, and City Clerk Cindy Cartwright. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE PROVISIONS. Discussion on the Property Maintenance Code Provisions was referred to a future Study Session. REOUEST FOR NO PARKING ZONE. Councilmember Seifert reported that Kay Davis, 4140 Horseshoe Place, had requested a no parking zone along Zola Lane, Manchester Road, and Horseshoe Place. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, explained that the streets mentioned were not wide enough for on street parking. The request was referred to the September 13, 1993 City Council meeting. PLANTING OF TREES ON TORNADO HILL. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, reported that Lyle Brabander, on behalf of Chapter #632 Military Order of the Purple Heart, had offered a donation of trees to the City to be planted at Tornado Hill. Mr. Brabander spoke in support of the donation and noted that the organization was aware that no guarantees would be given that the trees would survive. Council consensus was to authorize approval for planting of the trees at the summit of Tornado Hill. FUTURE PLANS FOR CITY HALL. Discussion was held on future plans for the current City Hall. Councilmember Murray spoke in support of soliciting bids for the building. The consensus of the Council was to delay action for several months. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~rll1 ~(lvch)ffi.S ~ Cindy ~.v,~artWright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 13, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Fonner Room of College Park on September 13, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on September 9, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by INVOCATION given by Pastor Kay Moyer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Motion by Wit, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the August 23, 1993 City Council Regular Meeting, the August 30, 1993 City Council Special Meeting, the September' 7, 1993 City Council Special Meeting, and the September 7, 1993 City Council Study Session. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Proposed Land Use Change for Property Located South of State Street. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. Milan Bish, President of Tree Houses, Inc., of Grand Island, had submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office to rezone a 17 acre tract of land located on the south side of State Street, approximately 500 feet west of U. S. Highway 281, and that the request provided for a change from a Transitional Agriculture Zone to a High Density Residential Zone. Michael Hooper, reporter from the Grand Island Independent, questioned the proposed rental rates. Howard Tracy, attorney representing Tree Houses, Inc., reported that the expected rental rate would be approximately $400. Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves, questioned the State Street extension project. Proposed Land Use Change for Property Located South of 13th Street. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, stated that Attorney David Pavel, on behalf of Mr. Gene Wilczewski, Fountain Glen Apartments, Inc., of Omaha, had submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office to rezone a 16.53 acre tract of land located on the south side of 13th Street, approximately one-fourth mile west of U.S. Highway 281. Mr. Pavel was present on behalf of the application. Michael Hooper, reporter, questioned the anticipated rental rates. No other public testimony was heard. I I I Conditional Use Permit To Allow for Off Premise Sign. Craig Lewis, Building Inspection Director, reported that the Parks and Recreation Department had submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the placement of an off premise sign at 2003 South Locust Street. No public testimony was heard. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mr. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke on the Special Meeting held August 30, 1993. Mr. Chuck McCann, owner and occupant of 123 North Locust Street - The Yancey, spoke in opposition to the Yancey residents being included in the Business Improvement District #1 assessments. Ron Eakes, 2827 Brentwood Boulevard, and Mark Myers, 820 South Harrison, spoke in support of the Business Improvement District. Mayor Dobesh stated that discussion on the Business Improvement District would be scheduled at a future Study Session. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Request for No Parking Zone along Zola Lane. Manchester Road. and Horseshoe Place. Councilmember Seifert presented a petition from area property owners protesting the creation of a No Parking Zone along Zola Lane, Manchester Road, and Horseshoe Place, and requested no further consideration be given this request. REOUEST AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Solt, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously, to receive and place on record the minutes of Library Board Meeting of August 2, 1993, the Civil Service Commission Meeting of August 17, 1993, and the Regional Planning Commission meeting of September 1, 1993. Amendment to Subdivision Agreement. Motion by Murray, second by Wit, carried unanimously, to approve the request of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schmader for an amendment to the Schmader Second Subdivision Agreement to allow for the use of septic tanks rather than requiring connection to the City Sewer Line. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Motion carried. Appointments to Board of Health and Regional Planning Commission. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously, to approve the appointments of Mr. John Tignor, to the Board of Health, and Mr. Robert Dodendorf, to the Regional Planning Commission. Adoption of Revision to Local Plan for Continued Use of Community Development Block Grant Program Income. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm, carried unanimously, to approve the request for Adoption of Revision to Local Plan for the continued use of Community Development Block Grant Program income. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Motion carried. Adoption of the Revised Property Repair/Ownership Program Guidelines. Motion by Seifert, I I I second by Kehm, carried unanimously, to approve the adoption of the Revised Property Repair Ownership Program Guidelines. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. Motion carried. Liquor Manager for Knights of Columbus. Motion by Kehm, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to approve the request of William Edwards for Liquor Manager for the Knights of Columbus, 1600 South Eddy Street. Request of Water Main District. Motion by Seifert, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to receive the request of B.L. and Evelyn K. Thompson of 411 and 407 East Brookline Drive, for creation of a Water Main district along Brookline Drive and Bellwood Drive. Request for Conditional Use Permit. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously, to approve the request of the Grand Island Racquet Center for a Conditional Use Permit for the placement of an off premise sign to be located at 2003 South Locust Street. RESOLUTIONS: #93-201 - Certification of Final Completion and Setting Date for Board of Equalization for Water Main District 405T. Utilities Director Gary Mader reported that Omni Construction Company of Grand Island had completed the construction work associated with Watermain District 405T and that the date for the Board of Equalization Hearing was set for October 11, 1993 to consider the assessment of benefits associated with Watermain District 405T. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Murray, carried unanimously, to approve. #93-202 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Berean Bible Church Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that the Berean Fundamental Church had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Berean Bible Church Subdivision, a 3.798 acre tract of land located on the north side of Capital Avenue, approximately one-forth mile west of North Road. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-203 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Ponderosa Lake Estates Second Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Ponderosa Lake Estates Second Subdivision, a 0.70 acre tract of land located on the east side of Ponderosa Drive, approximately one-half mile west of U.S. Highway 281. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-204 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Rainbow Lake Second Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Rex Otto had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Rainbow Lake Second Subdivision, a 9.325 acre tract of land located on the south side of Bass Road, approximately one-fourth mile east of Blaine Street. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-205 - Awarding Bid for Electric Meters. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of electric meters to service the Utilities Department, Electric I I I Line Division, and that bids were submitted by six vendors offering pricing for three types of commercial meters, however, one could be awarded without City Council action inasmuch as the total award to each individual bidder was less than $10,000. It was noted that Dutton Lainson Company of Hastings was the low bidder for the remaining two meters. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to award the low bid for electric meters to Dutton Lainson Company of Hastings in the amount of $12,332. #93-207 - Awarding Bid for Photocopier Machine. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the copy management program as the primary machine in City Hall and that six bids were received, however, four of the bids could not be considered inasmuch as they did not comply with specifications. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to award the low bid for a copy management program to Elite Business Concepts in the amount of $11,208. #93-208 - Awarding Bid for Vending Machine and Food Services. It was reported that the City Clerk's Office had received bids for vending machines and food service for the new City Hall and that six firms expressed interest in providing the service, however, only one proposal was received. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to award the bid to KC Concessions of Grand Island. #93-206 - Access Agreement with United States Environmental Protection Agency. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that on May 4, 1992, the City Council had approved the execution of an Access Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency consenting to and permitting representatives to collect water samples in the Cleburn Street and Lincoln Street municipal wells, and that an amended agreement was needed to conduct further environmental response actions. Motion by Johnson, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve. #93-209 - Approving Contract Change Order for City Hall Proiect. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Project Architect, Lacy Building and Supply Company, and City staff had developed Change Order #12 for the City Hall Project in the amount of $52,478.50. Motion by Johnson, second by Kehm, to approve. Preisendorf abstained. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Shafer voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. ORDINANCES: Council member Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered: #7961 - Approving Change of Land Use District, State Street, west of Toukan Second Subdivision Approving Change of Land Use District, South of 13th Street, West of K- Mart Repealing Ordinance #7855 Authorizing the Conveyance of Lot 1, Block 11, Joehnck's Addition, to Dymond Enterprises, Inc #7962 - #7963 - I I I #7964 - Authorizing the Conveyance of Lot 8, Block 6, Wiebe's Addition be considered for final passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinance on its first reading and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Council member Kehm seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7961, #7962, #7963, and #7964 on their first reading. All those in favor of the passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7961, #7962, #7963, and #7964 on their final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on their first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7961, #7962, #7963, and #7964 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $2,226,038.87 as presented by the City Clerk. Council member Wit abstained from voting on Claim #011808. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cindy K. Cartwright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 27, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Fonner Room of College Park on September 27, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on September 22, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called. the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, Sorensen, and Solt. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. INYOCA TION was given by Pastor Julia Bringleson. APPROY AL OF MINUTES. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of September 13, 1993. PROCLAMATIONS. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reported that October, 1993, had been proclaimed Students Watching Over Our Plant Earth Awareness Month, and that October 11, 1993 had been proclaimed Children's Day. PUBLIC HEARINGS. Request for Class "A" Liquor License. Public Hearing was held on the request of Sax's Pizza, 1916 South Locust Street, for a Class "A" Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for a Class "A" Liquor License filed with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on September 1, 1993; Notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing, published on September 17, 1993; Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on September 13, 1993, Chapter 4 of City Code, and Departmental reports as required by City Code. Mr. William Rutsay, applicant, was present on behalf of the application. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, spoke in opposition to the application. Request for Catering Liquor License. Public Hearing was held on the request of Mr. Jerome Salle, Owner of Capital Liquor, 3357 West Capital Avenue, for a Catering Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for a Catering Liquor License filed with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on August 25, 1993; Notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing, published on September 17, 1993; Notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on September 7, 1993; Chapter 4 of City Code; and Departmental reports as required by City Code. Mr. Jerome Salle, owner was present on behalf of the application. I I I Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, September 27, 1993 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke in opposition to the Special Meeting held August 30, 1993. Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, informed the Council of the Cable Television Advisory Board Meeting scheduled for September 30, 1993. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS. Discussion was held relative to the request for conveyance and acceptance of the Husker Harvest Days Site. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, and Paul Hamilton, 305 Cherokee, spoke on the issue. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to receive and place on record minutes of the Downtown Improvement Board Meeting of August 17, 1993, Grand Island Area Solid Waste Agency Meting of September 13,1 993, the Civil Service Commission Meeting of September 15, 1993, and the official bonds for Central Waste Disposal, Third City Sanitation, Inc., Mid-Nebraska Disposal, Inc., and Central Sanitation. Request of Sax's Pizza for Liquor License. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the request of Sax's Pizza, 2916 South Locust Street, for a Class "A" Liquor License. Request of Capital Liquor for Catering Liquor License. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the request of Capital Liquor, 3357 West Capital Avenue, for a Catering Liquor License. Request of Grand Island Liederkranz for Special Designated Permit. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the request of the Grand Island Liederkranz, 403 West First Street, for a Special Designated Liquor Permit for Friday, October 8, 1993, from 7:00 p.m. to 1 :00 a.m. Request for Liquor Manager for Sax's Pizza. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously, to approve the request of Mr. William Rutsay for Liquor Store Manager for Sax's Pizza, 1916 South Locust Street. License Agreement for Buck's Moving and Storage. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that Mr. Norm Buck, Owner of Buck's Moving and Storage located at 618 North Oklahoma Street, had submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a License Agreement to allow for construction of a building over a public storm sewer crossing the property. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve. License Agreement for Trinity United Methodist Church. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that Mr. Tom Rathman, President of Rathman/Manning Corporation, on behalf of Trinity United Methodist Church located at 511 North Elm Street, had submitted an application with the City Clerk's Office for a License Agreement to allow for encroachment onto I I I Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, September 27, 1993 the public right-of-way, approximately 10 square feet along Fifth Street, located on Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8 of Block 14, Original Town Subdivision, for installation of an elevator to serve handicapped individuals. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kehm, to approve the request. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Preisendorf abstained. Motion carried. Request for Concession Stands During Harvest of Harmony Parade. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reported that Ms. Jan Schmidt, Coordinator of the Harvest of Harmony Committee, had submitted a list of proposed street vendor stands and operational rules for the Harvest of Harmony Parade on October 2, 1993. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. RESOLUTIONS: #93-210 - Acquisition of Right of Way for State Street Extension Proiect. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director reported that land acquisition for street right-of-way was necessary for the construction of the State Street Extension Project and that the Public Works Department had negotiated Purchase Agreements for the necessary right-of-way for City Council consideration. Mr. Bennett noted that the State Street extension was a high priority in the Comprehensive Plan. Paul Hamilton, 305 Cherokee, and Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves, Jim Sander, 218 South Harrison, Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke in opposition to the purchase of the land. Councilmember Wit spoke in support of the acquisition of the right of way, and the fire station relocation plan. Councilmember Johnson spoke in support of creating a street improvement district and assessing the adjacent property owners. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, to hold a meeting as soon as possible to create a street improvement district. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, Solt, Shafer, and Sorensen voted aye. Seifert, Kehm, and Hosier voted nay. Wit was absent. Motion carried. City Attorney Keith Sinor recommended continuation of the meeting until Wednesday, September 29, 1993, at which time creation of the street improvement district could be voted on. Resolutions #93-211, Purchase Agreement for Susan Drummond; #93-212, Approving Bid Award for State Street Extension Project; #93-225, Approving Acceptance and Designation of Fire Station Site; and #93-226, Approving Fire Station Relocation Plan, were forwarded to the meeting continuation on September 29, 1993. Bruce Lavalleur, 1220 West 8th Street, spoke in opposition to the return sale of property. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, spoke in opposition to the relocation of Pine Street fire station. City Administrator Zachary Zoul noted that fire response time would improve in all directions. #93-213 - Approving Annual Budget Amendment. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director reported that it was recommended that two part-time Clerk positions be established at the Transfer Station to address staffing deficiencies in the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works I I I Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, September 27, 1993 Department. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-214 - Approving Agreement Relative to City Hall Alternate Emergency Operations Center. City Attorney Keith Sinor reported that as part of the ongoing discussions to arrive at an agreement for funding and operation of a joint Emergency Operations Center in the new City Hall with the Nebraska State Civil Defense Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the City had prepared a Memorandum of Understanding. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the Memorandum of Understanding. #93-215 - Awarding Bids for Purchase of Wooden Distribution Poles. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of wood utility poles to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division and that bids were submitted by three vendors offering pricing for two types of wood utility poles, 40 foot poles and 50 foot poles. It was noted that the total amounts ranged from $12,896 to $17,728 for the 40 foot poles and $6,490 to $8,495 for the 50 foot poles and that the low bid for both types of poles was submitted by Larsen Marketing of Lincoln in the total bid amount of $19,386. Motion by Johnson, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Larsen Marketing. #93-216 - Awarding Bids for Purchase Cooling Tower Repair. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the specialized service of cooling tower repair for the Utilities Department, Power Plant Division and that two bids were received in the amounts of $12,674 and $29,000. It was noted that the low bid was submitted by Davenport Cooling Technology of Kansas City. Motion by Johnson, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Davenport Cooling. #93-220 - Awarding Bids for Electric Distribution System Switches. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of electrical distribution system switches to serve the Utilities Department, Line Division and that three bids were received ranging from $12,621 to $12,786. It was explained that the low bid was submitted by Westinghouse Electric of Grand Island in the amount of $12,621. Motion by Johnson, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Westinghouse Electric. #93-227 - Approving BRC Financial Software Contract. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that with the purchase of the new AS400 Computer, it was necessary to convert the City's accounting software package for use on the AS400. Motion by Johnson, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to approve. #93-221 - Approving Extension of Existing Coal Supply Agreement. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that the City entered into a contract with Cordero Mining Company in March, 1991 to purchase coal from their Wyoming mine on a spot basis at the price of $3.70/ton, F.O.B. mine, to serve as a coal fuel source for the Platte Generating Station and that with the current coal contract expiring, action was needed to continue the coal supply. Motion by Johnson, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to approve. I I I Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, September 27, 1993 #93-229 - Awarding Bid for Fire Station Radios. Chief Jim Rowell reported that the Fire Department proposed to purchase 21 portable Motorola radios through the State of Nebraska Contract for a total purchase cost of $18,684. Motion by Johnson, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to approve. #93-218 - Approving Continuation and Construction of Water Main District 412. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that the City Council acted on August 9, 1993, to create Water Main District 412, along Cherokee Avenue, Arapahoe Avenue, Commanche Avenue, Navajo Drive, and Dakota Drive and that the estimated Project cost was $200,000, with preliminary assessments estimated at $1,800 to 2,000 per lot. It was explained that because the protest period ended September 16, 1993, and protests from property owners representing less than 50 % of the owners of record title protested the District, the district would be certified. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve. #93-222 - Approving Engineering Agreement to Determine Groundwater Elevation. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that the Public Works Department had negotiated an Engineering Agreement with Lutz, Daily, and Brain to determine high groundwater elevations in the City. Mr. Bennett explained that no other bids were taken since duplication of efforts would have occurred inasmuch as Lutz, Daily and Brain were familiar with the groundwater aquifer in the area. Motion by Solt, second by Shafer, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Murray voted nay. Motion carried. #93-224 - Approving City Hall Building Policies. Councilmember Sorensen requested that inasmuch as he had not had an opportunity to review the building policies, he would like action deferred to Wednesday, in conjunction with the continuation of the meeting. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7965 - Creating Water Main District #413, Brooklin Drive and Bellwood Drive be considered for final passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinance on its first reading and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Murray, seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Wit was absent. Motion carried. I I I Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, September 27, 1993 Clerk: Ordinance #7965 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its first reading, answer roll call. Upon roll call, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, shafer, and Solt voted aye. Wit was absent. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7965 on its final reading. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its final reading, answer roll call. Upon roll call, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, shafer, and Solt voted aye. Wit was absent. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on its first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7965 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS: Motion by Shafer, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $1,661,003.51. Councilmember Preisendorf abstained from voting on Claim #12309 and Claim #12713. RECESS: Motion by Solt, second by Shafer, to recess the meeting until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 1993. RETURN FROM RECESS: The meeting was continued at 7: 00 p. m. on Wednesday, September 29, 1993, with the following members present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Wit, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Solt. Shafer was absent. RESOLUTION: #93-224 - Approving City Hall Building Policies. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Solt, to approve the building policies for a period of six months. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Shafer and Wit were absent. Motion carried. ORDINANCE: Discussion was held on the creation of Street Improvement District #7957, State Street. Don Anderson, 2126 Viking Place, spoke in support of the State Street extension. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, and Paul Hamilton, 305 Cherokee, Herb Mayer, 3135 Briarwood Boulevard, William Blackburn, 2703 South Riverside, spoke in support of creation of the district. Jerry Niedfelt, 1515 West US Highway 34, questioned the assessed area. Margaret Landis, Route 1, Box 323a, spoke in opposition to the district. City Administrator Zachary Zoul noted that if the district was voted out, the Council would then have the choice of either constructing the district or to not build the street. Mr. Zoul noted that the property owners did not initiate the project; the project was initiated as a result of the Comprehensive Plan and that two municipal purposes would be served; the need for transportation access to the west; and provision of a fire station in the west. I I I Page 7, City Council Regular Meeting, September 27, 1993 Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7966 - Creating Street Improvement District #7957. be considered for final passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinance on its first reading and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Murray, seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Shafer was absent. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7966 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its first reading, answer roll call. Upon roll call, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, Kehm, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Seifert, Wit, and Hosier voted nay. Shafer was absent. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7966 on its final reading. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its final reading, answer roll call. Upon roll call, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Kehm, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Hosier, and Seifert voted nay. Shafer was absent. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on its first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7966 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. Motion by Johnson, second by Sorensen to table Resolution #93-210; #93-211; #93-212; #93- 225; #93-226. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~/w;tCJtJ- Cindy K. cfJartwright . City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION October 4, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on October 4, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on September 30, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. BUILDING ORIENTATION. City Administrator Zachary Zoul conducted a City Hall building orientation relative to operations of the new City Hall. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, , ~(LA JZ__&x1ujrt'CJ L'-J\ Cindy ;- clrtwright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 11, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 100 East First Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on October 6, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by INVOCATION by Pastor James Carretto. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Motion by Murray, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the September 27, 1993 City Council Regular Meeting, and the October 4, 1993 City Council Study Session. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Mr. and Mrs. David Young presented a sculpture to the City of Grand Island. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reported that October, 1993 had been proclaimed International Alpha Delta Kappa Month; and October 11-15, 1993 had been proclaimed as Court Observance Week. ADJOURN TO BOARD OF EOUALIZATION: Motion by Solt, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. Utilities Director Gary Mader explained the District was established on January 25, 1992, in order to provide for improvements in the form of a 20 inch watermain along Highway 281 and a 12 inch watermain along Husker Highway, and that the extension allowed for water service to be provided to developing acres on the south side of the City. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously, to approve #93-BE-013. MOTION TO ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to adjourn to Regular Session. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Regional Planning Director Nelson Helm explained that the Planning Department initiated a number of minor amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, I I I Chapter 36 of the City Code, intended to implement changes recommended by the consultant and incorporated in the adopted Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan. These provisions were reviewed and approved by the Regional Planning Commission at their October 6, 1993 meeting. Renewal of Liquor License for Grand Island Latin Club. City Attorney Keith Sinor recommended the hearing be tabled until the October 25, 1993 Regular Meeting, inasmuch as a restraining order prohibited the City from conducting the hearing. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, spoke on the use of Utility monies used for general City government. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke on the cable television franchise agreement between the City and TCI Cablevision. Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, updated the Council on the cable television status. Paul Hamilton, 305 Cherokee, questioned the relocation efforts to the new City Hall. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Solt, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Community Development Advisory Board Meeting of September 1, 1993, the Library Board Meeting of September 7, 1993, the Civil Service Commission Meeting of September 15, 1993, and the Cable Television Advisory Board Meeting of September 21, 1993. Request of Non-Conforming Use for Electrical Permit. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve the request of Mr. Lawrence Badura, 519 White Avenue, for an extension of a non-conforming use to permit the installation of electrical services in a structure located at 1824 West Fourth Street. Determining Action Relative to Liquor License Renewal for the Grand Island Latin Club. No action could be taken on this item. Request for Traffic Speed Modification on Kennedy Drive. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kehm, to approve the request. Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, spoke on the issue. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted nay. Sorensen voted aye. Motion failed. RESOLUTIONS: #93-221 - Approving Supplemental Agreement with Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant for Pistol Range. Police Chief Gene Watson reported that in 1988, the City entered into a five-year I I I contract with the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant whereby the Police Department utilizes their pistol range for firearm training. A revised contract for the period of October 1, 1993 through September 30, 1994, with an automatic renewal for four years had been developed. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously, to approve. #93-230 - Repealing Sanitary Sewer District #474. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that Sanitary Sewer District #474, Seedling Mile Road to Gregory Avenue and from Shady Bend Road to Wainwright Street completed the 30-day protest period. Mr. Bennett stated there were protests filed against this District by 34 property owners, and that these owners represented 4,225.43 front feet, or 78.35% of the District frontage of 5,393.23 feet. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. #93-231 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Cornerstone Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, explained that Mr. and Mrs. Jim Huebner of Grand Island, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Cornerstone Subdivision, an 8,712 square foot lot located on the north side of Koenig Street, immediately east of Washington Street. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-232 - Awarding Bids for Miscellaneous Electrical Items. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of miscellaneous electrical items to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line and Underground Divisions. Bids were submitted by five vendors offering pricing for 22 electrical line items, however 19 of the line items can be awarded without City Council action as the total award to each individual bidder was less than $10,0000. Low bids were submitted for the remaining three electrical items, 6000 feet of underground power cable, quazite boxes, and quazite box lids by Wesco of Grand Island, in the amounts of $10,500, $106, and $58, respectively. This total, along with the other line item awards, is less than the engineer's estimate of $25,000. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve. #93-233 - Awarding Bids for Polemount Transformers. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of nine types of Polemount Transformers to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division. Bids were received from five suppliers with a total of 68 bids. Bid awards were evaluated based on no-load and full-load transformer losses as outlined in the bidding documents. It is recommended that the low evaluated bid from Cresent Electric of Grand Island in the amount 0 f$96,176 be accepted. The engineer's estimate was $106,000. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Murray, carried unanimously, to approve. #93-237 - Approving Insurance Coverage Contract. Personnel Director David Bell reported that the City's policy anniversary dates for property, casualty, workers compensation nd liability insurance was August 1, 1993, and that proposals have been requested from two insurance consultants for developing a Request For Proposal package. Mr. Bell explained that the target date for sending out the Request for Proposals to insurance carriers would be February 1, 1994, bids would be due on April 1 , 1994, with a recommendation to the Council in May, 1994, with an effective date of August 1, 1994. The new coverages would be bid for a period of three years. Section 27-13 of the Procurement Code would allow the City Council to authorize the continuation of existing contracts for property, casualty, workers compensation and liability I I I insurance coverages through July 31, 1994. This will allow the City adequate time to complete the process for selecting insurance providers and maintain the current anniversary date of August 1, which runs consistent with the fiscal year. Motion by Johnson, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. #93-238 - Approving Ambulance Contract Agreement. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of an ambulance to serve the Fire Department, Emergency Medical Division. Four bids were received, ranging from $58,975 to $68,655. The low bid was submitted by Smeal Fire Equipment of Nebraska in the amount of $58,975. This unit replaces a 1977 unit with 54,637 miles. The 1993-1994 Annual Budget contains $60,000 in the Capital Account for this purchase. It is recommended that the bid be awarded to Smeal Fire Equipment in the amount of $58,975. Motion by Murray, second by Solt, to approve the resolution. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Solt, voted aye. Shafer voted nay. Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. #93-234 - Approving: Contract with Nebraska Department of Roads for Traffic Modification at 13th Street and Custer Street. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett reported that at the regular meeting of June 14, 1993, the City Council approved an Agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads for traffic control improvements to the intersection of 13th Street and Custer A venue. Mr. Bennett reported that the improvement consisted of the installation of a new traffic signal with walk/do not walk devices. The Agreement stipulates that the costs of the improvements be paid through 80 % State funds and 20 % local funds and that the City will concur in the selection of the bidder contracted by the State. The Nebraska Department of Roads received four bids ranging from $38,732 to $47,926. The low bid was submitted by Kay ton Electric of Holdrege, in the amount of $38,732. Motion by Wit, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Kay ton Electric. #93-235 - Approving Request for Agricultural Deferment of Assessments for State Street Proiect. City Attorney Keith Sinor explained a letter had been received this week from Mr. Jim Shamberg, attorney representing Susan Drummond, relative to the formation of Street Improvement District #1188. The Drummond property is one of three properties forming the assessment District. Mr. Sinor stated that Mr. Shamberg had asked that City Council agree to: 1.) defer the assessments against the property, and 2.) refrain from charging interest on the unpaid portion until it is diverted from agricultural use. City policy has been to charge 6% interest commencing with the Ordinance levying assessments and continuing on the unpaid balance until the assessments are paid off. Mr. Sinor explained that the Drummond letter appeared to have the potential of resolving a significant equity issue relative to the State Street Extension Project and City assessment policies. Motion by Seifert, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to approve. #93-236 - Conveying Appreciation to the Grand Island Art Club and Grand Island Sketch Club. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright explained that on Thursday, September 30, 1993, several members of the Grand Island Art Club and the Grand Island Sketch Club met at the new City Hall and, for more than three hours, mounted approximately 90 pieces of art work on the City Hall walls. Ms. Cartwright reported that the two clubs are exhibiting their art work at no cost to the City. I I I Every six months representatives from the groups will mount new pictures. The City recognized, and thanked, the Grand Island Art Club and the Grand Island Sketch Club for their generosity and contributions to the building. Motion by Wit, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinance numbered: #7967 - Approving Amendments to Grand Island Zoning Ordinance be considered for final passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinance on its first reading and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Solt seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer voted aye. Solt voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk; Ordinance #7967 on its first reading. All those in favor of the passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer voted aye. Solt voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk; Ordinance #7967 on its final passage. All those in favor of the passage of said ordinance on its final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer voted aye. Solt voted nay. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on their first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7967 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS: Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount 0 f$l, 631,499.17 as presented by the City Clerk. Councilmember Preisendorf abstained from voting on Claim #012886. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 8: 16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, C~~hv~~ City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 25, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 East First Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on October 20, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by INYOCA TION. APPROY AL OF MINUTES. Motion by Sorensen, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the October 11, 1993 City Council Regular Meeting. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reported that October, 1993 had been proclaimed National Arts and Humanities Month; October 27, 1993 had been proclaimed Unfunded Mandates Day; and November, 1993 and been proclaimed Epilepsy Awareness Month. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Application of EI Palenque for Class "C" Liquor License. Public Hearing was held on the request of EI Palenque for a Class "C" Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for a Class "C" Liquor License filed with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on September 30, 1993, notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on October 15, 1993; notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on October 8, 1993; and Chapter 4 of City Code. Mr. Sinor noted that departmental reports as required by City Code were not received. Thomas Wagoner, attorney for the applicant, spoke in support of the application. No other public testimony was heard. Renewal of Liquor License for the Grand Island Latin Club. City Attorney Keith Sinor reported that the Liquor Control Commission had withdrawn its request for a long form application and had approved the liquor license for the Latin Club. Mr. Sinor reviewed the reasons why a liquor license could be denied. Benny Campos, 621 Market Street, spoke in opposition to the renewal of the liquor license, and provided a videotape taken of activities at the Latin Club. Dennis Benson, 1008 East Fifth Street, and Edna Kelsey, 1522 East Seventh Street, spoke in I I I Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, October 25, 1993 opposition to renewal of the liquor license. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, suggested the City file legal action against the Liquor Control Commission. Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, spoke on the issue. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, and Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, spoke on the cable television issue. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Solt, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to receive and place on record minutes of the Downtown Improvement Board Meeting of September 28, 1993, Regional Planning Commission Meeting of October 6, 1993, Civil Service Commission Meeting of October 7, 1993, and Downtown Improvement Board Meeting of October 19, 1993. Approval of Rental Rehabilitation Proiect. Jerri Garroutte, Community Development Director, presented information on the request for approval of an upper level housing rental rehabilitation project at 202 1/2 North Locust Street. Councilmember Johnson voiced concern with the funding distribution. Councilmember Sorensen voiced concern relative to available parking. Motion by Murray, second by Wit, to approve the request. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Kehm, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Preisendorf and Seifert abstained. Johnson, Hosier, and Sorensen voted nay. Motion failed. Liquor License for EI Palenque. Motion by Johnson, second by Sorensen to table request until departmental reports were completed. After discussion, Councilmember Johnson withdrew his motion to table. Motion by Johnson, second by Solt,to deny applications inasmuch as departmental reports had not been received. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Wit voted nay. Motion carried. Liquor Manager Application for Pump and Pantry. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray to approve the request of Karen Beck for Liquor Manager for Pump and Pantry, 2028 East Highway 30. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer voted aye. Solt voted nay. Motion carried. Liquor Manager Application for Elks Club. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray to approve the request of Joseph M. Gatto, Sr. for Liquor Manager for Elks Club, 631 South Locust Street. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer voted aye. Solt voted nay. Motion carried. Exception to Council Policy Relative to Commercial Driveway Locations. Motion by Murray, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the request of Casey's General Stores, Inc., I I I Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, October 25, 1993 for an exception to Policy relative to commercial driveway setback requirements. RESOLUTIONS: #93-211 - Purchase Agreement for Acquisition of Right of Way for State Street Extension Proiect. Motion by Solt, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the purchase agreement for the purchase of right of way for the State Street Extension Project. #93-225 - Acceptance and Designation of Fire Station Site. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously, to schedule a public hearing to hear comments relative to the acceptance and designation of the fire station site. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, and John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison, spoke on the issue. #93-226 - Fire Station Relocation Plan. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously, to schedule a public hearing to hear comments relative to the fire station relocation plan. #93-239 - Repealing Subsurface Drainage District No.1. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that over 75% of the property owners in Subsurface Drainage District #1 filed objections to the creation of the district and therefore, the District should be repealed. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to repeal the District. #93-240 - Final Certificate for Sidewalk District No.1. 1993. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that Sidewalk District No.1, 1993, had been fully completed and that a final certificate should be approved. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Wit was absent at the time the vote was taken. Motion carried. #93-241 - Call of Sanitary and Improvement District #1 Series II Bonds. Finance Director Chuck Haase reported that Resolution #93-241 provided for the early payment of the Sanitary and Improvement District #1, Series II Debt, and explained that the revenue source for the early payment was from sales tax funds and from the Sanitary Improvement District lot sales. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve. #93-242 - Awarding Bid for Truck Chassis. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of one 1994 Axle Truck Chassis to serve the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division, and that four bids were received ranging from $40,788 to $42,759. It was noted that the low bid did not comply with specifications. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the low bid meeting specifications to Hansen International Truck, Inc., of Grand Island, in the amount of $42,526. #93-243 - Awarding Bid for Truck Tractor. It was reported that the Purchasing Division received bids for the purchase of one 1994 Axle Truck Tractor to serve the Public Works I I I Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, October 25, 1993 Department, Wastewater Treatment Plant Division and that five bids were received ranging from $44,601 to $51,269 but that the low bid did not meet specifications. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the low bid meeting specifications to Hansen International Truck, Inc., in the amount of $47,489. #93-246 - Awarding Bid for Wooden Distribution Poles. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of wood utility poles to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the low bid for the 45 foot poles to Evans Lipka of Lincoln in the amount of $10,597 and to award the low bid for the 55 foot poles to Larsen Marketing of Lincoln in the amount 0 f$24,695. #93-247 - Awarding Bid for Padmount Transformers. It was reported that the Purchasing Division received bids for the purchase of three 75 KV A Padmount Transformers to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division, and that bids were received from five suppliers ranging from $12,675 to $16,830. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Husker Electric. #93-244 - Continuation and Construction of Street Improvement District #1188. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that the District was created on September 29, 1993. Mr. Bennett noted that inasmuchas the 20 day protest period had ended with less than 50 % of the owners of record title protesting the creation of the district, the District should be continued. Motion by Seifert, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to approve. #93-245 - Awarding Bid for State Street Extension Proiect. Motion by Seifert, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to award the low bid for the State Street Extension Project to Diamond Engineering in the amount of $721,548.94. #93-248 - Approving Budget Amendment. Finance Director Chuck Haase reported that Resolution #93-248 provided for the expenditure of $15,036 in contingency funds for relocation costs associated with the new City Hall, including overtime salaries, contract services for temporary labor, postage, advertising, and miscellaneous supplies. Motion by Johnson, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve. #93-249 - Contract with ICMA for 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Motion by Johnson, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the contract with ICMA for the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. #93-250 - Contract with ICMA for Section 401 Pension Plan. Motion by Johnson, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the contract with ICMA for the Section 401 Pension Plan. I I I Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, October 25, 1993 #93-251 - Statement of Opposition to Federal Unfunded Mandates. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the statement of opposition to Federal Unfunded Mandates. #93-252 - Donation of City Vehicle to Grand Isle Heritage Zoo. Motion by Seifert, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to transfer ownership of a 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier Station Wagon from the Fire Department to the Grand Isle Heritage Zoo. #93-253 - Determining Course of Action Relative to Liquor License for Grand Island Latin Club. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm to send all liquor license applications to the State of Nebraska with no recommendation, and request that Governor Nelson conduct an internal investigation of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Councilmember Kehm noted that the City Council needed the ability to represent people and that ability had been taken away from the Council. Councilmember Sorensen asked that all evidence presented at the Public Hearing be forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and Governor Nelson. Councilmember Shafer stated that the Commission should be held accountable, but added that the Council should continue to give their recommendations. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, spoke on the issue. Upon further discussion, Councilmember Seifert withdrew the motion. Motion by Sorensen, second by Johnson, carried unanimously, to approve Resolution #93-253, and to pursue requirement of Attorney General's office or appropriate committee to review action of Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Yolando Nuncio, 611 North Wheeler Street, spoke in support of the Latin Club. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinance numbered: #7968 - Repealing Subsurface Drainage District No.1 be considered for final passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinance on its first reading and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Shafer seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7968 on its first reading. All those in favor of the passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray , Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Motion carried. I I I Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, October 25, 1993 Clerk: Ordinance #7968 on its final passage. All those in favor of the passage of said ordinance on its final passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7968 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS. Motion by Shafer, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $1,776,883.94. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned. Respectfully sUbmi~JuM ;.~ c~~ City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 8, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on November 3, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Assistant Public Works Director Bud Buettner. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by INVOCATION given by Pastor Steve Warriner of the Abundant Life Christian Center. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright reported that November 14-20, 1993 had been proclaimed American Education Week. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. #93-BE-014 - Sidewalk District No.1. 1993. Assistant Public Works Director Bud Buettner reported that it was necessary for the City Council to consider the assessment of benefits associated with Sidewalk District No.1, 1993. Motion by Solt, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to return to Regular Session. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Fire Station Relocation Plan. Fire Chief Jim Rowell presented information on the fire station relocation plan. Shane Smith, 2512 South Chanticleer, Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, Jackie Halstead, 722 East Seventh Street, Charlene Hansen, 615 West 15th Street, Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, Don Mustion, 4010 Driftwood, Dennis Benson, 1008 East Fifth Street, Benny Campos, 621 Market Street, Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles Street, John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison, Edna Kelsey, 1522 East 7th Street, Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, Bryan Stutzman, 4220 Vermont Avenue, spoke on the issue. Councilmember Wit noted that the Council had strived to create a plan whereby the response time to the northeast area would improve, the northwest area would be served, and the associated expenses would not I Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, November 8, 1993 result in a substantial tax increase to the citizens. Councilmember Wit suggested a committee be formed to further review the plan. Acceptance and Desi!!nation of Fire Station Site. Councilmember Kehm noted that the northwest area needed more efficient fire service. Councilmember Preisendorf spoke in support of proceeding with the designation of the State Street property as a fire station site. Application of Sami J's Family Restaurant, Class "I" Liquor License. Public Hearing was held on the request of Sami J's Family Restaurant for a Class"I" Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for a Class "I" Liquor License filed with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on October 27, 1993, notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on October 30,1993, notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on October 28, 1993, Chapter 4 of City Code, and Departmental Reports as required by City Code. Mrs. Betty Jo Dowd was present on behalf of the application. No other public testimony was heard. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mike Johnson, attorney for Little B's Corporation, spoke on the status of the negotiations relative to the acquisition of right of way for the State Street Extension Project. I Break was taken from 9:05 p.m. to 9: 17 p.m. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Sorensen, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to receive and place on record the minutes of the September 30, 1993, Cable Television Advisory Board Meeting, October 4, 1993 Library Board Meeting, October 6, 1993 Regional Planning Commission, October 11, 1993 Grand Island Area Solid Waste Agency Meeting, October 12, 1993 Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the October 25, 1993 Grand Island Area Solid Waste Agency Meeting. Rental Rehabilitation Improvements at 202 North Locust Street. Jerri Garroutte, Community Development Director, presented information on the request of Dr. Gary Pederson, Dr. William Grange, and Dr. Richard Brown, relative to application with the Community Development Department for housing rehabilitation assistance under the 1992 Community Development "Home" Rental Rehabilitation Program. Motion by Sorensen, second by Hosier to approve. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Preisendorf abstained. Motion carried. I Request of Sami J's Family Restaurant, 3406 West Capital Avenue, for Class "I" Liquor License. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kehm, to approve the request of Sami J's Family Restaurant for a Class "I" Liquor License. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, I I I Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, November 8, 1993 Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer voted aye. Solt abstained. Motion carried. Approval of City Representative to Local Emergency Planning Sub-Committee. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to appoint Public Works Director Wayne Bennett to serve as the City representative on the Local Emergency Planning Sub-Committee. Installation of Curb Sidewalk at 1826 and 1832 North Hancock Avenue. Motion by Wit, second by Hosier, to approve the request for variance to City Code relative to installation of curb sidewalk at 1826 and 1832 North Hancock Avenue. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson voted nay. Motion carried. Driveway Setback Requirement Exception. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve the request of Mr. Michael Nolan for an exception relative to driveway setback requirements. Referral to Cable Television Advisory Board. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to assign to the Cable Television Advisory Board, the formulation of initial regulations consistent with the Federal Cable Act, and the completion of form 393 relative to Cable Programming Services. One Way Traffic Designation for Alleyway. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to approve the request of Jim Cannon and Associates, representing the Equitable Building and Loan Association, 113 North Locust Street, for a one way traffic designation for the alleyway between First and Second Streets, from Pine Street to Locust Street. RESOLUTIONS: #93-262 - #93-276 - Resolutions of Appreciation for City Hall Proiect. Motion by Shafer, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve several resolutions of appreciation for City personnel, community members, and volunteers who made important contributions to the City Hall project. #93-225 - Acceptance and Designation of Fire Station Site. Action was not taken on this item. #93-226 - Fire Station Relocation Plan. Action was not taken on this item. #93-254 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Adams Way Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schumacker had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Adams Way Subdivision, a 2.688 acre tract of land located on the south side of Cannon Road, approximately 613 feet west of North Road. Motion by Wit, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve. I I I Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, November 8, 1993 #93-255 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Fawnacres Second Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mrs. Hazel Geer of Grand Island had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for the Fawnacres Seventh Subdivision, an 8.04 acre tract of land located south of Stolley Park Road and west of Engleman Road. Motion by Wit, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve. #93-256 - Awarding Bid for Four Wheel Drive Vehicle. The Purchasing Department reported that bids had been received from four vendors for the purchase of a four wheel drive vehicle to serve the Fire Department, and that the low evaluated bid was from Schrier Ford of Omaha, in the amount of $14,980. Motion by Solt, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Schrier Ford. #93-257 - Awarding Bid for Padmount Switchgear. The Purchasing Department reported that bids had been received, from four suppliers, for the purchase of Padmount Switchgear to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division, and that bids ranged from $78,257.25 to $79,950. It was noted that the low evaluated bid was from Husker Electric of Lincoln in the amount 0 f$78,257.25. Motion by Solt, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Husker Electric. #93-258 - Awarding Bid for 3750 KV A Transformers. The Purchasing Department reported that bids had been received from four suppliers for the purchase of 3750 KV A transformers to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division, and that the bids ranged from $372,547.50 to $369,009. It was noted that the low bid was received from Crescent Electric of Grand Island. Motion by Solt, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Crescent Electric . #93-259 - Approving Designation of Keno Lottery Locations. City Attorney Keith Sinor reported that the County had selected the Hub Lounge, and Westside Bowling Lane as the two satellite sites for keno lottery operations. It was noted that the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Grand Island and Hall County provided that the City would approve locations for all satellite keno lottery operations. Mike Johnson, attorney for Fonner Keno, and Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, spoke on the issue. Motion by Wit, second by Solt to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Johnson abstained. Motion carried. #93-260 - Amending Agreement Between City, State, and Burlington Northern Railroad Relative to Elevated Rail Corridor Proiect. Assistant Public Works Director Bud Buettner reported that the City of Grand Island had entered into an agreement with the Burlington Northern Rail Road and the State of Nebraska Department of Roads relative to construction of the Elevated Rail Corridor Project, and that the agreement stipulated, in part, that because the use of federal funds was anticipated, a formal public hearing would be required. Mr. Buettner noted that it had since been determined that federal funds would not be used and that an informal open house meeting could be held in place of the formal public hearing. Councilmember Johnson requested all I Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, November 8, 1993 background correspondence relative to the project. Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to amend the agreement. #93-261 - Approving Sale of Platte Valley Industrial Park Property. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that Mr. Thomas Cleary, President of Cleary Building Corporation of Verona, Wisconsin, had accepted a proposal for the purchase of approximately 17 acres of property located in the Platte Valley Industrial Park. Industrial Foundation representative Andy Baird spoke in support of the sale and noted that the adjacent property owner had been made aware of the sale. Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, spoke in support of the sale. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. Amending Memorandum of Understanding:. Motion by Wit, second by Hosier, carried unanimously, to add this item to the agenda for action. City Administrator Zachary Zoul reported that City, State, and Federal officials met on November 8, 1993 to review the Memorandum of Understanding relative to federal funding, and that an agreement had been reached which addressed concerns relative to the language referencing funding. Mr. Zoul noted that the following language would be substituted: "Section 7: It is understood and agreed that this agreement may be terminated by the City upon repayment of all Phase I and Phase II funds.". Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve the amendment. I ORDINANCES: Councilmembers Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7969 - Approving Assessments for Sidewalk District No.1, 1993 #7970 - Repealing Water Main District #413 #7971 - Approving Revised Council Ward Map and Boundaries #7972 - Approving Variance to City Code Relative to Sidewalk Requirements be considered for final passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then laced on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number 0 the Ordinance on its first reading and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Seifert seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried. I Clerk: Ordinances #7969, #7970, #7971, and #7972 on their first reading. All those in favor of the passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7969, #7970, #7971, and #7972 on their final passage. All those in favor I I I Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, November 8, 1993 of the passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7969, #7970, #7971, and #7972 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS. Motion by Solt, second by Kehm, carried unanimously, to approve the claims in the amount of $1,814,963.62. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 10: 13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~Lt\~~ (,.~tL\ ILLV\ ~kJ Cmdy K. !Cartwnght City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION November 15, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on November 15, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on November 14, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 9:20 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Solt. Shafer was absent. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. RIGHT OF WAY ACOUISITION FOR STATE STREET EXTENSION PROJECT. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett presented an update on the negotiation process for the right to of way acquisition for State Street Extension Project. Councilmember Murray moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss negotiations on sale of real estate. Second by Solt. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Solt voted aye. Wit voted nay. Motion carried. Upon return to Regular Session, motion by Murray, second by Solt, carried unanimously to adopt Resolution #93-277 which provided for completion of negotiations with Little B's Corporation for acquisition of the property; and, if negotiations were unsuccessful, commencement of condemnation proceedings to obtain ownership of said property. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m. RespectfuIly SUb~tted, . .' . .J- LL{\GV\ ~lIW/l) k; Cindy K. Cartwright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION November 15, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on November 15, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on November 10, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Solt. Shafer was absent. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. KN ENERGY LICENSE AGREEMENT. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, explained that KN Energy had requested a License Agreement to install pipeline in the right of way from north of Monforts to the Luzenac Plant on Talc Road. Dave Schuetts, representing KN Energy, spoke on behalf of the request. Councilmember Seifert noted that a franchise agreement existed between the City of Grand Island and Northwestern Public Service. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that the gas industry had changed greatly due to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission order 636 and stated the area proposed for use in the License Agreement was not in the same location as pipelines from Northwest Public Service. Councilmember Solt voiced concern relative to possible rate increases. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, spoke on the issue. Larry Pichler, representing Northwestern Public Service, was present. Councilmember Kehm asked that further review be conducted at a future Study Session. WATER PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, reported on proposals received from two engineering firms in response to request for proposals for engineering services for the possible expansion of Island Oasis Water Park. Kevin Prior, Olsson Associates, was present. Councilmember Johnson questioned the fee structure. Councilmember Solt and Sorensen voiced concern with expansion at this time. Councilmember Kehm and Preisendorf spoke in support of improvements. Paul Hamilton, 305 Cherokee, and John Wagoner, 1811 South Harrison, spoke against expansion. Councilmember Seifert noted that public opinion had been solicited prior to the construction of the Water Park and that the input was very favorable toward a Water Park facility. CEMETERY LAND ACOUISITION. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Paustian presented information on two available tracts of land which could be utilized for possible cemetery land expansion. Councilmember Murray stressed the importance of planning for the future and noted that budget time would be the appropriate time to fully consider a request. CITY ENTRANCE SIGNAGE. Councilmember Steve Johnson presented information compiled I Page 2, City Council Study Session, November 15, 1993 by the City Entrance Signage Committee relative to design and location for seven City entrance signs. Cale Neal, 1809 South Harrison, spoke in support of the project and noted that the Chamber of Commerce would be providing funding assistance for the project. RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION FOR STATE STREET EXPANSION PROJECT. This item was referred to the Special Meeting which followed the Study Session. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1. Dianne Kelley, Downtown Development Director, reported that owner/occupants of the Yancey had voiced opposition to their inclusion in the Business Improvement District No.1. Ms. Kelley noted that the Ordinance creating the District did not provide for the arbitrary removal of property from the District. David McGrath, 123 North Locust Street, requested that the Council equalize the assessments and reduce or eliminate those for owner/occupants of the Yancey. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, and Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, and Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, spoke on the issue. Mark McCue, 123 North Locust Street, spoke in support of the Business Improvement District, and stated that the assessments made the area better for all property owners, not just retail establishments. Councilmember Solt asked Mrs. Kelley to research the number of owner/occupants in the District, and the total assessments to those individuals. Councilmember Murray explained that the time for the Council to consider the assessments was when the Council sat as a Board of Equalization. I ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~L;n d/ ( (< (( eLL h,U/l \~{ Cindy K. Cartwright City Clerk I I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 22, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on November 17, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by INVOCATION given by Pastor Fred Gardner, United Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Motion by Sorensen, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of November 8, 1993, the City Council Study Session of November 15, 1993, and the Special City Council Meeting of November 15, 1993. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Gerald Collins, 2104 West 18th Street, and Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, spoke on the City Hall project. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke on the cable television issue. Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves, and Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, spoke on the newspaper reporting. Benny Campos, 611 Market Street, spoke on the Latin Club. Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, spoke on the sales tax. Dave McCarthy, 1812 West John Street, questioned the City's ability to control TCI Cablevision. Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, stated that competition might be the answer. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION: Liquor License Hearing for Grand Island Latin Club. City Attorney Keith Sinor explained that the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission had scheduled a show cause hearing on December 2, 1993, at 11:00 a.m. relative to the liquor license renewal application of the Grand Island Latin Club. Councilmember Johnson requested that the City Attorney attend the hearing. Councilmember Seifert questioned whether the City could have taken other action which would have been more effective. Mr. Sinor reported that the Council had been very willing to attempt to deal with the issue but that the City had limited authority to effect desired results. Edna Kelsey, 1522 East 7th Street, and Dennis Benson, 1008 East Fifth Street, spoke against the Latin Club. Councilmember Wit requested that a follow up letter be sent to the Nebraska Liquor I I I Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, November 22, 1993 Control Commission and the Attorney General's Office. Purchase of Sycamore Street Salvation Army Property. City Attorney Keith Sinor reported that the Salvation Army had communicated with City Officials in reference to their interest in selling the property located at the corner of Second Street and Sycamore Street. Don Walters, legal counsel representing the Salvation Army, stated that the Salvation Army Advisory Board wished to inform the Council that a replacement site for the Salvation Army had been located. Captain Kevin VanZee, Salvation Army, spoke on the issue. Jackie Pielstick, 722 East Seventh Street, Gerald Collins, 2104 West 18th Street, John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison, and Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, spoke on the issue. Review of Property Tax Relief. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, presented information on property tax relief which resulted from the enaction of the sales tax. Councilmember Seifert noted that he had requested the item be placed on the agenda inasmuch as it was important to inform the citizens on the use of sales tax funds, and requested staff develop a five year projection plan for the use of the funds. John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison, and Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, spoke against sales tax renewal. Gerald Collins, 2104 West 18th Street, noted that the sales tax funds were being utilized appropriately, but that the public needed to be kept informed. City Administrator Zachary Zoul noted that the City had reduced property tax rates by 38% but that because the City's share of the total taxes was only 18%, the decrease might not be easily visible. Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, noted it was important that the public realize the City's share of tax dollars was only 18%. Councilmember Kehm spoke in support of moving forward and planning for future generations. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to receive and place on file the Minutes of the City Entrance Signage Committee Meeting of October 18, 1993, the Minutes of the Board of Health Meeting of October 20, 1993, the Minutes of the Regional Planning Commission of November 3, 1993, and the Minutes of the Grand Island Area Solid Waste Agency Meeting of November 8, 1993. Hub Lounge for Addition to Premises Liquor License. Motion by Wit, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the request of the Hub Lounge, 807 West Fourth Street, for an Addition to Premises Liquor License. Request of BQ Bones for Change of Location for Liquor License. Motion by Wit, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the request of BQ Bones for Liquor License Change of Location to 1201 South Locust Street. Liquor Manager Designation for United Veteran's Club. Motion by Wit, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the request of Ms. Margie Wilson for Liquor Manager Designation for the United Veteran's Club. Request of Capital Liquor for Special Designated Liquor Permit. Motion by Wit, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the request of Capital Liquor, 3357 West Capital I I I Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, November 22, 1993 Avenue, for a Special Designated Liquor Permit for December 10, and 11, 1993. Use of Public Streets for Hay Rack Ride. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the request of Calvary Assembly of God for a Parade Permit to conduct a hay rack ride on Friday, December 10, 1993. Request for Rental Rehabilitation at 324 West Koenig Street. Jerenne Garroutte, Community Development Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Vergil Floodman, owners of property located at 324 West Koenig, had submitted an application with the Community Development Department for housing rehabilitation assistance under the 1992 Community Development "Home" Rental Rehabilitation Program. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the request for rehabilitation funds in the amount of $34,313. Fire Station Study Committee and Appointments. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Wit, to approve the formation of, and appointments to, the Fire Station Study Committee. Jackie Pielstick, 722 East 7th Street, spoke in support of the issue. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Kehm voted nay. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS: Acceptance and Designation of Fire Station Site. No action was taken on this Resolution. Appointment to Nebraska Municipal Power Pool. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the appointment of Gary Mader, Utilities Director, as the City's representative for the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool. Reimbursement for Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Expenditures. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the reimbursement to City funds for certain initial costs for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, such as upgrade of ventilation systems, installation of adjustable frequency drives, and replacement of motor control centers. Fees for Softball and Baseball Program. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, reported that a program had been implemented whereby the Racquet Center would be rented to baseball groups or teams for restricted use in the off season. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. Awarding Bid for Wooden Poles. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of wood utility poles to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division and that three bids were received. It was noted that Evans Lipka, the low bidder for the 45 foot poles, had since refused to accept the City's purchase order due to problems relative to their supplier. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously, to award the second low bid in the amount of $11,638 for the 45 foot poles to Larsen Marketing of Lincoln. I I I Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, November 22, 1993 Awarding Bid for Padmount Transformers. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of one Padmount Transformer to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division and that bids were received from five suppliers with a total of seven bids. It was noted that the low evaluated bid in the amount of $13,760 was received from Husker Electric of Lincoln, Nebraska. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously, to award the bid to Husker Electric. AwardinQ Bid for Service Contract for City Hall Elevator. Beth Griffiths, Purchasing Agent, reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for a maintenance contract for the City Hall Elevator, and that although the low bid was received from O'Keefe Elevator Company, equipment was not covered in the O'Keefe service contract as it was in the Otis Elevator proposal. Ms. Griffiths recommended that the bid be awarded to Otis Elevator Company in the amount of $152.00 per month. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve. Capital Improvement Planning for Water Park. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, reported that improvements and additions to the Water Park would be required for the facility to remain on the leading edge as an aquatics and recreational site, and that revenues generated by the facility could be used to fund a portion of any future facility improvements. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, stated that the funds generated by the Water Park should be reinvested in the Water Park. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Seifert, to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Shafer voted aye. Sorensen, and Solt vote nay. Motion carried. Acquisition and Eminent Domain Proceeding for State Street Extension Proiect. City Attorney, Keith Sinor, presented information on the acquisition of right of way for the State Street Extension Project. Mr. Sinor suggested the City Council consider one of the three options forwarded relative to purchase of the right of way. Mike Johnson, attorney for Little B's Corporation, spoke in support of the alternate proposal, which established the purchase price for both properties at $5,445 per acre. Motion by Seifert, second by Solt, carried unanimously, to approve the alternate offer of $5,445 per acre. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7973 - Approving One Way Traffic in Alleyway #7974 - Approving Naming of Street Adjacent to the West Right of Way Line of the Southbound Union Pacific Railroad Line between Kiewit Second Subdivision and Dawn Addition be considered for final passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinances on their first reading and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Shafer seconded the motion. I I I Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, November 22, 1993 After inviting questions or comments and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7973, and #7974 on their first reading. All those in favor of the passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7973, and #7974 on their final passage. All those in favor of the passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7973, and #7974 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS. Motion by Murray, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $1,738,601.68. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 10:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, c~a~t:~Jtw~ City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION December 6, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on December 6, 1993. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on December 1, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. Johnson was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, and City Attorney Keith Sinor. Presentation by Junior City Council. Representatives from the Junior City Council were present to offer the City Council their assistance for projects which involved Grand Island youth. Council President Seifert presented the Junior City Council with a Certificate of Appreciation for their assistance to the City of Grand Island throughout the year. KN Energy License Agreement. Discussion was held on the request of KN Energy for a License Agreement to install pipeline in the City right of way in order to serve two industries. City Attorney Keith Sinor noted that approval for the License Agreement was recommended, with an amendment stating that the License Agreement would be for a period of five years. Dave Schuetts, Division Manager of KN Energy, answered questions posed by Councilmember Kehm relative to future plans and service levels. Warren Lotsberg, Vice President of Consumer Affairs for Northwestern Public Service, voiced concerns relative to safety, economics, and services, which might result from the duplication of services. Councilmember Kehm suggested that the City contact the State relative to the establishment of a Public Utilities Commission to set up territorial boundaries. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, spoke on the issue. Public Information Report. City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, and Public Information Officer Kelly DiMartino, presented information on the public information efforts for the past six months. It was noted that Governmental Educational Television would be available in early 1994. Central Nebraska Humane Society Request for Increase in Fees. Discussion was held on the request of the Central Nebraska Humane Society for an increase in licensing fees for dogs and cats, due to the increase in operating expenses. Councilmember Hosier expressed concern that fewer people would license their pets if the rates increased. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~ ~ ~g0f-- Cindy K. Cartwright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING December 13, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on December 8, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by INVOCATION given by Pastor Julie Bringleson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of November 22, 1993; and the City Council Study Session of December 6, 1993. PUBLIC HEARINGS. Request for Conditional Use Permit for Erection of Sign at 2813 South Locust Street. Craig Lewis, Building Inspection Director, reported that Messrs. Mason and Ted Robb had submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the erection of a 4' x 8' billboard to be located at 2813 South Locust Street. Mr. Ted Robb was present on behalf of the application. No public testimony was heard. Request for Conditional Use Permit for Sand and Gravel Operation. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. Ted Robb, 3740 South Highway 281 had submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for the establishment of a sand and gravel operation to be located at 3740 South Highway 281. Bob Giesenhagen, #1 Ponderosa Drive, spoke in support of the request. Mr. Helm noted that five conditions to approval had been presented to Mr. Robb and that Mr. Robb was in concurrence. Mr. Robb spoke in support of the application. No other public testimony was heard. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. Glendale Reiss, 910 North Boggs, spoke in support of providing information to the public. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS. I I I Report on National League of Cities Conference. Councilmember Steve Johnson presented a brief overview of the National League of Cities Conference held in early December. Presentation by Cable Television Advisory Board. This item was pulled from the agenda. Discussion on Wastewater Treatment Plant Design and Construction. Mr. Tom Heinemann, Wastewater Department Manager of CH2M Hill of Denver, Colorado, presented a progress report on the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. Discussion was held on the time frame established for receipt of bids for the project. Councilmember Shafer noted that the Council's decision to approve the value engineering had been beneficial to the City. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS. Election of City Council President. Election of City Council President was held. Councilmember Shafer nominated Councilmember Preisendorf. Councilmember Wit nominated Councilmember Johnson. Upon secret ballot, seven votes were cast for Councilmember Johnson and three votes were cast for Councilmember Preisendorf. Motion by Shafer, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously, to make the vote unanimous for Councilmember Johnson for Council President. Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Sorensen, second by Hosier, carried unanimously to receive and place on file the Minutes of the Civil Service Commission Meeting of October 7, 1993; the Minutes of the Library Board Meeting of November 1, 1993, the Minutes of the Regional Planning Commission Meeting of November 3, 1993, the Minutes of the Downtown Improvement Board Meeting of November 16, 1993, and the Minutes of the Regional Planning Commission Meeting of December 1, 1993. Request for Special Designated Liquor Permit. Motion by Johnson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the request of Jerome K. Selle, Capital Liquor, 3357 West Capital Avenue, for a Special Designated Liquor Permit for December 17, 18, 23, 24, 30, and 31, 1993. Request for Conditional Use Permit for Erection of Sign. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen to approve the request of Messrs. Mason and Ted Robb for a Conditional Use Permit for erection of a sign at 2813 South Locust Street. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer voted aye. Solt was absent at the time the vote was taken. Motion carried. Request for Conditional Use Permit for Sand and Gravel Operation. Motion by Johnson, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the request of Mr. Ted Robb for a Conditional Use Permit for a sand and gravel operation at 3740 South Highway 281, with the following conditions: no asphalt batching plant shall be permitted as part of the permit; a drainage ditch shall be constructed along the west side of the property to take overland surface flow from the west northward to Husker Highway; a wind erosion control plan shall be filed; the primary access road for the operations shall be off Husker Highway; at the completion of sand and gravel extraction operations, the property will be properly graded to a finish grade including topsoil. I I I Revised 1993 City Council Meeting: Schedule. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the revised 1993 City Council Meeting Schedule. Appointments to City Council Committees and Liaison Aooointments. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to dissolve the Burning Ban Study Committee. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the appointments to various City Council Committees and Liaison Appointments. Mayor Dobesh noted that Councilmember Shafer would be appointed to the Communications/Civil Defense Committee. Request of KN Energy for License Agreement. Motion by Johnson, second by Seifert, to table discussion on the request of KN Energy for a License Agreement for 30 days or until agreement is reached between KN Energy and Northwestern Public Service. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Solt, voted aye. Murray, Shafer and Sorensen voted nay. Preisendorf abstained. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS. #93-286 - Approving Maintenance Agreement with State Deoartment of Roads. Motion by Solt, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the renewal of a Maintenance Agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads which provides that the City maintain State Highways 281, 30, 34, and 2 within the City limits. #93-287 - Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main District 411 T. and Setting Date for Board of Equalization. Motion by Solt, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the certificate of final completion for Water Main District #411T, 12th Street from St. Paul Road to Evans Street, and to Set the Board of Equalization Date for January 24, 1994. #93-288 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Burch Second Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Virgil L. Roush had submitted the final plat for the Burch Second Subdivision, a 5.047 acre tract of land located on the east side of Locust Street approximately 140 feet south of Stolley Park Road. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve. #93-289 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Kramer's Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Kramer's Auto Parts and Iron, Inc. had submitted the final plat for Kramer's Subdivision, a 1.002 acre tract of land located on the east side of US Highway 281, approximately 1,000 feet north of Airport Road. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve. #93-290 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Lesiak Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Lesiak had submitted the final plat for Lesiak Subdivision, a 1.005 acre tract of land located on the south side of Lakeside Drive near the easterly end. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve. #93-291 - Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Sussex Place Third Subdivision. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Christopher May had submitted I I I the final plat for the Sussex Place Third Subdivision, a 2.686 acre tract of land located on the south side of Cannon Road approximately 307 feet west of North Road. Motion by Wit, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve. #93-292 - Certificate of Final Completion for Storm Drainage Project #93-D-2. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, reported that the Diamond Engineering Company had completed the work provided for in Storm Drainage Project 93-D-2. Motion by Murray, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve. #93-293 - Awarding Bid for Wooden Poles. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of wood utility poles to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division and that the low bid was submitted by Larsen Marketing of Lincoln in the amount of $57,911.50. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Larsen Marketing. #93-294 - Awarding Bid for Insulation Installation of Turbine Generator. It was reported that the Utilities Department had received bids for the purchase of providing and installing insulation for the Unit 2 turbine generator at the Burdick Station and that only one bid was received. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the bid to Midwest Insulation Service of Omaha, in the amount of $13,690. #93-295 - Awarding Bid for Technical Direction for Overhaul of Turbine Generator. It was reported that the Utilities Department had received bids for the technical direction and inspection of the Unit 2 turbine generator at the Burdick Station and that one bid was received. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the bid to Siemens Power Corporation of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the estimated total billing of $40,000. #93-296 - Awarding Bid for 7620 Polemount Transformers. It was reported that the Purchasing Division had received bids for the purchase of three types of 7620 Volt Polemount Transformers to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line Division and that bids were received from three suppliers. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Crescent Electric in the amount of $52,140.24 for Types #1 and #3, and from Cooper Power Systems of Omaha in the amount of $43,792 for Type 2. #93-297 - Change Order #1 to Electric Transmission System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Contract. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that the Utilities Department had developed Change Order #1 for the Electric Transmission and Distribution System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Contract, and that the proposed Change Order would increase the contract amount to $1,110,579. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve. #93-298 - Call for 1964. 1965. and 1974 Sewer Revenue Bonds. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that the Resolution provided for the final payoff of the 1964, 1965, and 1974 Sewer Revenue Bonds. Motion by Johnson, second by Preisendorf, carried unanimously to approve. I I I ORDINANCES. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7975 - Amending Section 22, Chapter 35.1 Pertaining to Direction of Traffic III Alleyway. #7976 - Amending Section 22, Chapter 113 of City Code Relative to Snow Emergency Routes be considered for final passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinances on their first reading and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Seifert seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7975, and #7976 on their first reading. All those in favor of the passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7975, and #7976 on their final passage. All those in favor of the passage of each of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. All roll call. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7975, and #7976 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7977 - Approving Request of Central Nebraska Humane Society for Increase in Fees be considered for final passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinances on its first reading and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Seifert seconded the motion. Jim Greer, 637 East McArthur, and Councilmember Hosier, spoke against the increase in fees. Motion by Johnson, second by Hosier, to return this request to a Study Session. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Murray voted nay. Motion carried. CLAIMS. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $2,625,157.62. Councilmember Preisendorf abstained from voting on claim #014752. I I I ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /J 1 ~'~'. il/...!/tU0hLA/J . 9LX'. L~U ik .. 1",,- L .:.) Cindy . Cartwright City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING December 20, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on December 18, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by INVOCATION given by City Clerk Cindy Cartwright. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Motion by Sorensen, second by Solt, carried unanimously to approve the amended minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of December 13, 1993. PUBLIC HEARINGS. Revocation of Mobile Home Park License. Craig Lewis, Building Inspections Director, presented information on the code violations at the Oak Ridge Estates Mobile Home Park. Mr. Bob Connelly, owner of Oak Ridge Estates, requested additional time to resolve the violations. Coad Miller, 1807 West John Street, explained that the property management division of Home Real Estate handled evictions, rentals and minor maintenance for the properties. Sam Zeleski, Western Nebraska Legal Services, 207 West Third Street, spoke in support of the City's efforts to bring the mobile home park into compliance. Gerald Collins, 2104 West 18th Street, spoke on the issue. No other public testimony was heard. Proposed Local Government Miscellaneous Expenditures Policy. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, presented information on the proposed Local Government Miscellaneous Expenditures Policy. No public testimony was heard. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, spoke on public participation. Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, suggested the Council consider changing the night Council meetings were held. Edna Kelsey, 1522 East 7th Street, spoke on snow route policy. I I I Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, December 20, 1993 REOUESTS AND REFERRALS. Receipt of Official Documents. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to receive and place on file the minutes of the Downtown Improvement Board Meeting of November 16, 1993; and the minutes of the Civil Service Commission Meeting of November 30, 1993. Request for License Agreement for Use of Public Right Away. Motion by Wit, second by Seifert, to deny the request of Tim Danielson, 715 Joehnck Road, for License Agreement to allow for the encroachment on public right of way. Mr. Wit concurred with the Public Works Department that the fence height, and the proximity of the fence to the street, were not in the best interest of the public's safety. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. Referral of Six Year Street Improvement Plan to Planning Commission. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to refer the Six Year Street Improvement Plan to the Regional Planning Commission for review. Approval of 1994 City Council Meeting Schedule. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the 1994 City Council Meeting Schedule. Revocation of Oak Ridge Estates Mobile Home Park License. Discussion was held on the code violations at the Oak Ridge Estates Mobile Home Park. Councilmember Wit proposed establishing a time table to provide for improvements to the park. Motion by Johnson, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to grant the renewal license for the mobil home park and to establish a time table to be forwarded for Council approval delineating proposed changes. RESOLUTIONS. Awarding Bid for Purchase of Meters and Luminaries. The Purchasing Division reported that bids had been received for the purchase of meters and luminaries to serve the Utilities Department, Electric Line and Underground Division and that bids had been received by four vendors. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Dutton Lainson Company of Hastings, Nebraska, in the amount of $17,691.20. Awarding Bid for Aerial Device and Digger Truck. The Utilities Department reported that bids had been received for the purchase of an Aerial Device, and Digger Derrick Truck, and that four bids ranging from $69,641 to $80,108 for the Aerial Device, and $93,354 to $104,346 for the Digger Derrick Truck had been received. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm, carried unanimously to award the low bid to Teague Equipment Company of Denver, Colorado, in the amount of $69,641 for the Aerial Device, and the low bid from Teco, Inc., of Fort Wayne, Indiana in the amount of $93,354 for the Digger Derrick. I I I Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, December 20, 1993 Awarding Bid for Insurance Consulting Services. The Administrative Services Department reported that proposals from insurance consultants to assist the City in developing a Request for Proposal document pertaining to property and liability insurance coverage had been received and that proposals ranging from $5,000 to $34,200 had been received from six firms. Dave Bell, Administrative Services Director, recommended the proposal of Grace/Mayer of Omaha, Nebraska, in the amount of $5,000. Motion by Johnson, second by Solt, carried unanimously to award bid to Grace/Mayer. Replacement of Platte Generating Station Control System. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that concerns about the condition of the existing Platte Generating Station controls systems prompted the Utilities Department to solicit proposals from qualified engineering firms to evaluate the potential problem and that the engineering firm had recommended that most primary power plant systems controls be replaced with modern equipment. Motion by Johnson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the Platte Generating Station Control System Replacement. Amending to Union Pacific Railroad Agreement. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, reported that the City and the Union Pacific Railroad entered into an agreement in 1978 which provided for the governing of a water pipeline encroachment on the Railroad's property along Highway 30. Mr. Mader explained that a modification was needed to the agreement to include provisions to protect fiber optic cable which will be installed in the right of way. Motion by Solt, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve. Budget Amendment. Chuck Haase, Finance Director, reported that Resolution #93-302 contained seven areas for amendment, with no new expenditures. Jim Greer, 637 East McArthur, and Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, spoke on the issue. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Seifert abstained. Motion carried. Contract with Olsson and Associates for Water Park Engineering Services. Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director, reported that in order to maintain the schedule established by the City Council for engineering services associated with possible future expansion of the Water Park, approval of the contract was required. Motion by Seifert, second by Kehm to approve. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, and Shafer voted aye. Solt and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Fire Services Citizen Survey. Discussion was held on the fire services survey. Councilmember Seifert moved for approval. Motion died for lack of a second. Gerald Collins, 2104 West 18th Street, Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, and Warren Edghill, 417 Windolph Avenue, spoke in support of review of the survey by the Fire Station Committee. Councilmember Wit expressed support for utilizing a postage paid method for survey return. Councilmember Johnson requested the survey be distributed at the earliest possible time. Motion by Preisendorf, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to refer survey to fire station committee for review. I I I Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, December 20, 1993 ORDINANCES. Councilmember Murray moved that Ordinance #7978 - Approving Local Government Miscellaneous Expenditure Policy be referred to a Study Session for further review. Second by Wit. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance numbered: #7977 - Amending City Code Relative to Increase in Licensing Fees for Dogs and Cats be considered for final passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinance on its first and final reading and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Solt seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Clerk: Ordinance #7977 on its first reading. All those in favor of the passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Hosier abstained. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7977 on its final passage. All those in favor of the passage of the ordinance on its final passage answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt voted aye. Hosier abstained. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7977 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance numbered: #7979 - Approving Sale of Lot 13, Bosselman Second Subdivision Property be considered for final passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinance on its first and final reading and then upon final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Solt seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, Mayor Dobesh called for a roll call vote on the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. I I I Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, December 20, 1993 Clerk: Ordinance #7979 on its first reading. All those in favor of the passage, answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7979 on its final passage. All those in favor of the passage of the ordinance on its final passage answer roll call. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7979 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. CLAIMS. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the claims in the amount of $673,892.27, as presented by the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 9:59 p.m. Re=dully ~0~ ~.~ht City Clerk I I I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION December 20, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on December 15, 1993. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Preisendorf, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Hosier, Kehm, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Solt. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Cindy Cartwright, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. REQUEST OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY FOR INCREASE IN FEES. Discussion was held on the request of the Central Nebraska Humane Society for an increase in fees. Jim Truell was present on behalf of the request. Mr. Truell explained that operating revenue was raised through funds from the City as well as adoption and license fees, and products sold, and noted that the Humane Society currently did not have the manpower to investigate problem areas and operated in a response only mode. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, spoke on the issue. PLATTE GENERATING STATION CONTROL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, provided information on the Platte Generating Station Control System Replacement. It was noted that as guidelines and regulations became more extensive, additional staffing was needed to meet that demand. Gerald Collins, 2104 West 18th Street, spoke on the Issue. SALE OF LOT 13. BOSSELMAN SECOND SUBDIVISION. Discussion was held on the sale of the property to Mrs. Elizabeth Bosselman for the exact dollar amount which the City paid for the property several years ago. Councilmember Preisendorf noted that a gentleman's agreement had been made at the time of the sale which provided that, if the land was not used for a fire station, it would be offered to the Bosselmans for purchase at the price it originally sold for. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, and Jim Sander, 218 North Harrison, spoke on the issue. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully s~~i W ~ ~right ~ City Clerk