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1991 Minutes I ",--, I --..... I MINUTES Regular Session Grand Island City Council January 7, 1991 7:00 p.m. CITY OF GRAND ISLAND NOTICE OF CITY C?UNCIL MEETlNI' Nollce Is herebv given Ihat a meeting of the Cltv Council of the Cltv of Grand Island, Nebraska, will be held 01 7:00 P.M. on Man- dav, January 7, 1991, In the Coun. ell Chambers, Second- Floor, City Hall, Second and Pine. The meel. Ing will be ap,m 10 the public. An agenda for the meettng, kept co~ tlnuouslv current, Is ova liable for public InSpecllon al Cltv Hall In the office of fhe Cftv Clerk. Sold agenda may be modified at the meeting with concurrence of the . Cltv COUncil. , ' ' ~/ MurINo Czaplewsk.I . , City Clerk 4 (20) Opening INVOCATION was given by Reverend Jam'es Caretto, Trinity Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL - Council Members Present: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma Public Notice of this Meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on January 4, 1991. Motion by 'Kuzma, second by Sorensen, that the reading of the MINUTES of December 10, 1990 Special Session and December 17, 1990 Regular Session be suspended carried unanimously. *** No PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OR PUBLIC HEARINGS. *** PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Dr., expressed his oplnlon that Council should open Cable TV to other companies beside TCI Cablevision to make it more competitive. Keith Sinor, Acting City Administrator, explained the City has always made it open to anyone interested. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: 0-1. Council Member Larry Seifert withdrew his request to review photocopy charges. *** REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: E-1. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to receive official documents for record, file, and/or further administrative processing. a. BONDS were filed for Alice E. Neal, Council Member, and Acting City Administrator, Keith Sinor. b. Downtown Improvement Board Meeting Minutes, December 18, 1990. E-2. Appointments by Mayor. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve the following: a. Electrical Board for 1991: Randy Herrold, Steve Govier, Larry Christensen, Jim Price, Craig A. Lewis and Dean Mathis. -- ,,) () ') u (; I ."-"" I .'-..r I -- ~OJ Page 2, Regular Session, January 7, 1991 b. Gas Fitters & Appliance Installers Board for 1991: Larry Callahan, Tom Harrahill, Jay Determan, Craig A. Lewis and David Scoggins. c. Plumbers Examining Board for 1991: Terry Kelly, Mike Krecklow, Gene Rallens, Mike Galvan, Craig A. Lewis and David Scoggins. d. Downtown Improvement Board: Reappointment of Sheila Wilson and appointment of Tom Fausch to five-year terms effective January 1, 1991. E-3. Use of Public Streets, parks, or other public r.o.w. for special.events: a. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve request of Norma Kehm to have a Sidewalk ~afe. at 220 North Wheeler. E-4. Changes at Liquor License Establishments: None scheduled. E-5. Hutchinson moved to approve the request for water main by Toner's, Inc., 3721 West Highway 2, Grand Island, Nebraska Wit seconded the motion. Johnson moved that this motion be tabled until the information is received from the Army, which is due the middle of this month, on the RDX plume and the movement thereof. Sorensen second the motion. On roll call vote, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes" and Hutchinson, Wit and Murray voted "No." Motion carried. *** RESOLUTIONS: F-l. Motion by Feaster, second by Murray, carried unanimously to award contract in the amount of $69,416.00 to Jacks Associated to supply engineering services and to assist in the purchase of Energy Management System/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (EMS/SCADA) purchase. F-2. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve Agreement with Skagway to install traffic signal on South Locust at old K-Mart Store location. F-3. Motion by Feaster, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to approve Engineer's Certificate of Final Completion, as recommended by Mayor and Departments concerned, for Sidewalk District No.1, 1990. F-4. Motion by Feaster, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve awarding bid to Professional Turf in the amount of $50,490.00 for Forty-two 1988 Model Electric Golf Cars. F-5. Bids were opened at 10:30 a.m., January 3, 1991, for twelve four-door Police Department automobiles. Eugene Watson, Police Chief, recommended rejection of bids and readver- tising. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unani- mously to delcare the readvertisement for twelve four-door I "'"",--,. I '_/ I suo Page 3, Regular Council Session, January 7, 1991 automobiles for the Police Department an emergency item and to be added to this agenda as Item F-5. Motion by Seifert, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve the resolution rejecting the bids and setting new date for bids to be received. *** ORDINANCES: None scheduled. *** Motion was made by Kuzma, second by Wit, to pay the claims of $2,414,247.94. Hutchinson abstained to vote on Claim Number 1447B. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster,.Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." Voti ng "No," - ,none. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted ~W:w .if, 9> ~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk ~ I '-' I i <:.- I MINUTES study Session Grand Island city Council January 14, 1991 7:00 P.M. COUNCILMEMBE~S PRESENT: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Councilman Wit arrived at 8:25 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None. PUBLIC NOTICE of this Study Session was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on January II, 1991. The AGENDA for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting~ Mayor Dobesh presided at the Study Session. Audit Presentation. Brad Hurrell and Mark Nelson, from the firm of Peat Marwick, Certified Public Accountants, reviewed the annual audit report. The Council will discuss the audit review at the Council Study session on January 28, 1991, after they have had time to look over the reports. One and Six Year Street Imorovement Proaram. Wayne Bennett updated the council on the One and Six year street improvement program. A Public Hearing on the program will be scheduled for the City Council Meeting of February 4, 1991. Burninq ~ After considerable discussion on the burning ban which included several ideas such as recycling and leaf burning only, it was felt that the Council needed more information before making any changes in the current policy. Handicao Parkinq. Councilman Murray asked that a Committee be appointed to look into the problems involved with Handicap Parking. The Chief of Police, along with Councilmembers Murray and Kuzma will work on a solution to the problems. Increase in Cable TV rates. Councilman Seifert suggested the City own their own cable system and gave several reasons for the city to enter the cable television market. After a lengthy discussion, during which most council members stated dissatisfaction with the current system, it was suggested Mayor Dobesh, City Attorney/Acting City Administrator Sinor and Councilman Seifert set down and discuss the problems with Jack Maloy/TCI. This subject will be discussed further at the January 28, 1991, Council Study session. policy ~ Sale of Qity Property and Protest Qf ~ The Sale of City owned property will be handled on a case by case basis. ,,' n \ ~} l; '- I ',----, I I Page 2 of 2 Council Study Session January 14, 1991 ~ ~ Relating to Family ~ Care Homes. Sherryl Gannon expressed her concerns for making overlapping legal for day care providers in Grand Island. Planning Director Nelson Helm responded from a zoning standpoint and suggested conditional use permits be requested. Surrounding cities will be contacted to see how they are handling the situation. Nelson will report back to City Council on January 21, 1991. With no further business to be conducted, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. Respectfu~ly ~ubmitted, ~~~~ Jerenne J. Garroutte Administrative Assistant JJG/s cc: Mayor, Acting City Administrator, Council, Department Heads and News. -- ('0'1 () \. t~ JAN. I ."-.......- I I '"' , c::.' 1991 MINUTES Regular Session Grand Island City Council January 21, 1991, 7:00 p.m. CITY OF GRANO. ISLAND NOTICE OF . CITY.COUNCIL MEE'TING Notice Is' hereby alven that '0 meeflng of the City Council of the City of Gfclnd Island, Nebraska; will be held at 7:00 P.M. an Jon- uarv 21, 1991 In the Council Cham- bers, Second Floor. City Hall, Secend and Ptne. The" meeting will be oPen to the public. An aQenda ~~~~~t~l~e~~'I~~I~t f~~n~~~w~~~ $_lIon aI-City Hall In the office of the CIIV oterk. Sold aQenda may be modified at the meeting with concurroncocO/the City Council. , Murlltu Czaplewski City Clerk 18 "(20) Openin9 INVOCATION was given by Reverend Steve Warriner. Abundant Life Christian Center. ROLL CALL - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster. Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Public Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent .on January 18. 1991. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, that the reading of the MINUTES of J~nuary 7, 1991 Regular Council Meeting and January 14, 1991 Study Sesssion be suspended carried unanimously. *** PROCLAMATION declaring National Catholic Education Week as January 27 through February 2. 1991 was read by City Clerk. *** NO PRESENTATIONS, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, PUBLIC HEARINGS. OR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. *** DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Motion by Wit, second by Sorensen. carried unanimously to bring back for approval at the next regular City Council meeting. the formation of a Water District for Toner's. Inc. *** Councilmember Seifert requested a study be made of the TCI contract to verify the accuracy of the franchise fee payment and to identify and collect any unpaid amounts from them. Motion was made by him to call for an audit and to hire professional help. Hutchinson seconded the motion. After considerable discussion, Councilmember Shafer made a motion that copies of the current contract and proposed franchise agree- ment be sent to a consultant for his review. Kuzma seconded the motion Seifert said he contacted a New York consultant who would evaluate the current agreement for a "couple hundred dollars." His name is Larry Monroe of Unicon. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson. Wit. Johnson, Neal. Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Murray voted "No." Motion carried. Mayor Dobesh appointed a committee, namely. Councilmembers Seifert and Shafer and Assistant City Attorney Lisa Edens to acquire more information. *** REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: E-1. Motion by Sorensen, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to receive official documents for record. file, and/or further administrative processing. (~2.t ,_:f~N n 1;1\,/t I '---.- I .,""--,, I -- ~-'; ;~ ;. ~ Page 2, Regular Session, January 21, 1991 a. BONDS were filed for Robert E. Thomas, Deputy Treasurer/ Finance Director and Plumbers Examing Board Members, Terry Kelly, Mike Krecklow, and Mike Galvan. b. Grand Island-Hall County Board of Health Minutes, January 8, 1991. c. Regional Planning Commission Minutes, January 9, 1991. E-2. Appointments by Mayor. a. Motion by Johnson, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve appointment of Steve.A. Fosselman as Library Director. b. Motion by Feaster, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve appointment of Gene L. Green as Personnel Director. E-3 Use of Public Streets, parks, or other public R.O.W. for special events: a. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, approved the request of National Multiple Sclerosis Society to hold a Super Cities Walk on April 7, 1991, at 9:00 a.m. E-4. Chahgei at Liquor License Establishments: None scheduled. E-5. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve request of Jim Keeshan for a License Agreement with City of Grand Island for a Mansard Roof at Grand Island Music, 110 West Second Street contingent upon approval from the State Department of Roads. Their approval is necessary as this request will encroach over the public right-of-way adjacent to U.S. Highway 30. E-6. Request was received from Sherryl Gannon, Rt. 2, Wood River, Nebraska to change the language in Section 36-12, Subsection F-11 of Home Occupation Codes to comply with State Day Care Regulation regarding overlapping. She was present and stated she is a Family Day Care Consultant for Family Services Childcare Food Program. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, indicated that an amendment to the ordinance could not be made without it being referred to the Regional Planning Commission for hearing and referral. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve this action. E-7. Motion was made by Feaster, second by Murray, to approve awarding of Homestead House at 205 East Tenth Street to Juan and Lori Garcia for $1.00, with a 6% loan for $30,000 to do the necessary repairs with the restriction that firm estimates be in place before,the loan is closed. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Sorensen voted "No." Motion carried. ',.. E-8. Motion by Seifert, second by Kuzma, approved request of Island Invest- ment, Inc. for referral to Regional Planning Commission to have the property at 3224 West 13th Street and adjoining vacant lot to the north rezoned from R4 & CD to RO. *** RESOLUTIONS: F-1. Motion by Wit, second by Hutchinson, approved the Subdivision Agree- ment and Final Plat, as recommended by Regional Planning Commission, for: a: Audrey Subdivision located on east side of Shady Bend Road approximately 1/4 mile north of Capital Avenue. I '---- I ~ I L "J!,j'J ~ '\ I) q. :"';!.., Page 3, Regular Session, January 21, 1991 b. Block 5, Unit Two, Continental Gardens located on east side Webb Road, south of College Street. F-2. Motion by Feaster, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve Specifications and Notice to Bidders for Videotaping Council Meetings. for the remainder of 1991. F-3. Motion by Shafer, second by Murray, carried unanimously to award contract, as recommended by Community Development, to Enviro- Clean for Sampling and Testing of Asbestos Containing Materials. F-4. Motion by Feaster, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to award contract for a Future Power Supply Study for City of Grand Island Utilities Department to consulting firm of Burns & McDonnell for $66,000.00. F-5. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to accept 1990 Weed Cutting report and set date for City Council to sit as Board qf Equalization to determine benefits of weed cutting. F-6. Motion by Kuzma, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to lower the Capital Improvement Fee to 86i plus tax and to change the price of a can of beer from $1.00 to $1.25 at the Municipal Golf Course. F-7. Motion by Wit, second by Murray, carried unanimously to accept Certi- ficate of Final Completion and setting date for Board of Equaliza- tion to determine benefits and levy special assessments for Water Main District 394T, Driftwood Drive and Driftwood Court. *** ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requlrlng Ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that Ordinance numbered - #7693 - Authorizing Conveyance of Lot 4, Chateauu Orleans Third Subdivision, in City of Grand Island, to Frank E. Kolar. 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 its final passage, and call for a Roll Call Vote on each reading and final passage. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in any of the Ordinances? There being none, he called for Roll Call Vote on the motion. Voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "No" - None. Clerk: ORDINANCE 7693 on its FIRST READING. All those in favor of passage of said Ordinance on its first reading, answer roll call. Roll call vote--voting "Aye", Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen. Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "No" - None. Mayor: "By reason of the roll call votes on the first reading and final passage of Ordinance 7693, it is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. Motion was made by Feaster. second by Wit, to pay the claims of I ''-"' I "----- I ;,191 Page 4. Regular Session, January 21, 1991 $1,638,663.17. Hutchinson abstained to vote on Claim Number 14478. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal. Feaster, Seifert. Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye". Voting "No" - none. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, '11~/;~ A Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk - '".)1,,<.., I I JAN. 2 8 1991 "---' MINUTES study Session Grand Island City Council January 28, 1991 7:00 P.M. , N,OTICE OF "',,' GRANO ISLAND" CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION'" ; No11ce Is hereby olven, that -the I Grand Island' City Councll-'Study SessIon ofthe City of Grand Island will be held at 7<00 P.M. on Jan. uary 28, 1991 In the Councll'Cham. bers, - Second Floor, City Hall, ~:cg~n or: ~~;U~~I~.m.:~t~n:'~J~ for the meettng, -kept c()ntlnuouslY current, Is available for pUblic In. spectlon at City Hall In the office i of the City Clerk. Sold agenda may : be, modifIed at the meeting with I c,oncurrence 3~~~~n~'~ ~~~~~~ite I Administrative Assistant ~ ,(~) I .~ COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None. PUBLIC NOTICE of this Study Session was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on January 25, 1991. The AGENDA for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Mayor Dobesh presided at the Study Session. Cable TV. Continuation of the Cable TV franchise will be discussed at the February 4, 1991, City Council meeting. Jack Maloy answered questions on the status of burying TV lines. Several people in the audience inquired about a Spanish channel. Uodate on Proposed New Fire Station. Fire Chief Schwieger spoke concerning the proposed new Fire Station. The cost to build the station would be approximately $132,000 which is already in the 90-91 budget. There would be an additional yearly cost of approximately $300,000 for personnel to man the station. This item will be discussed further at the February 11, 1991, Study Session. The Chief will have some estimates on keeping the north station for housing available. Review of Assessment Study of Existinq Pool Facilities. Steve Paustian briefly discussed the above study. Steve will contact the School Board, for comments, after they have reviewed the study. steve will report back to the study Session of February 11, 1991. With no further business to be conducted, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, (--:).. /.' " '(7.-xI y~c{:""t, N' y:.~ -\.CJ a.,~ .,.,,,..c-<..~ Jerenne J. Garroutte Administrative Assistant JJG/s cc: Mayor, Acting City Administrator, Council, Department "-' Heads and News. I - 8J.5 i ~ l I Regular Session MINUTES Grand Island City Council February 4, 1991, 7:00 p.m. - - elITo!" GRAND ISLAND" , NoTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING Notice Is herebv given that a meellng of the Cltv Council of the Cfty of Grand Island, Nebraska, will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Feb- ruarY 4. 1991 In the Council Cham- bers. Second Floor. Cltv Hall. Second andPtne. The meeting will j ~;r ':h:':nt~e:~~;~:~~CCo~~i~3:u~~~ I current, is available for public In. ~P, e, ctlon at Cltv Hall In the office of the Cltv Clerk. Sold agenda may be modified at the meeting with concurrence of the City Council. Mur!t1a Czaplewski Cltv Clerk . \(19) ""--' Opening INVOCATION was given by Reverend David E. Harris, Alda United Methodist Church. ROLL CALL - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Public Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Indepen- dent on February 1, 1991. Motion by Sorensen, second by Johnson, that the reading of the MINUTES of the January 21, 1991 Regular Council Meeting and January 28, 1991 Study Session be~suspended carried unanimously. *** No PRESENTATIONS. *** PROCLAMATIONS: March as Mental Retardation Month and National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week, February 10-16, 1991. *** BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: I Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, that the Council adjourn to Board of Equalization carried unanimously. Wit moved that the Resolution determining benefits to be assessed to real estate in Sidewalk District No 1, 1990 be adopted and Murray seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit~ Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert and Shafer voted "yes." Sorensen and Kuzma voted "no." Motion carried. Motion by Johnson, second by Hutchinson carried unanimously to place on February 25, 1991 Study Session agenda the legal interpretation of the vote in Lincoln regarding sidewalks. Council returned to regular session upon motion by Wit, second by Hutchinson, which carried unanimously. I *** PUBLIC HEARINGS: ',--, Public Hearing was held on the application for Conditional Use Permit by Joe Lilley of Lilley Sand & Gravel to quarry, mine, remove and market gravel in all that part of Lot Three (3) on Mainland and Lots One (1) and Two (2) on Island, located east of the Wood River and South of Highway 34, which is located in the north Half of the northeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 11 North, Range 9, West of the 6th P.m. in Hall County, Nebraska. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to approve the permit which will expire on February 4, 1996. Public Hearing was held on the One and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan. Hutchinson stated he would like the Mayor to appoint a committee of people, such as couple council members and other people who are interested in this Plan, and have them incorporate everything together and work with the Department Heads. Kuzma asked Bob Hain, City Treasurer, to provide I rcr..;.;. --.' 1-..'''''' :;.>,.1 Page 2, Regular Council Session, February 4, 1991 I a long-term Capital Improvement Plan at the Council Retreat. Motion by Johnson, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to go ahead with the One and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan as well as full Council prioritization for the next twelve months and this meeting is to be held within the next 30 days. *** There was no PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. *** D-1. Discussion of Cable Franchise as requested by Council Member Seifert. Motion by Seifert, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to go into Executive Session with a consultant to discuss possible litigation regarding Cable TV in Grand Island. Executive Session began at 7:35 p.m: and at 9:38 p.m., motion by Hutchinson, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to return to regular session. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to accept the consultant's proposed contract by Municon as submitted. Seifert also moved to request the consultant to provide a written contract regarding the fees, to draft an ordinance and conduct the performance and compliance review. Hutchinson seconded motion which carried unanimously. *** Council Member Kuzma left meeting at 9:40 p.m. *** I REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: E-1. Receipt of official documents for record, file, and/or further administrative processing. a. No BONDS filed. b. Downtown Improvement Board Minutes, January 16, 1991. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Murray, to approve receipt of the minutes. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson Neal, Feaster and Shafer voted "yes." Seifert and Sorensen voted "No". Seifert does not want anymore city money spent on downtown parking. Sorensen does not want the present businesses removed. E-2. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the appointment by the Mayor of Gary R. Mader as Designated Representative and Burhl Gilpin as Alternative Representative to Electrical Resources Pooling Agreement Management Committee. E-3. Use of public streets, parks, or other public R.O.W. for events: None Scheduled. E-4. Changes at Liquor License Establishments: None Scheduled. '----" E-5. Invitation to Information Social Hour with Downtown Improvement Board I - I '--'- I '''"--'' I Page 3, Regular Session, February 4, 1991 on February 11, 1991. Mayor Dobesh indicated there is a conflict on this date and that this Social Hour should be rescheduled. E-6. Motion by Wit, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the request for Water Main District from Toner's, Inc., 3721 West Highway 2, Grand Island, Nebraska. E-7. Motion by Seifert, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve request of residents of Freedom Acres Subdivision for cre- ation of Water Main District. *** RESOLUTIONS: F-l. Motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Shafer to authorize Mayor to sig~ 1991 Spot Coal Agreement for Utilities Department with Codero Mining Company at a price of $3.70 per ton. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, and Shafer:~oted "Yes." Seifert voted "No." Motion carried. F-2. Motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Seifert to deny authori- zation of Mayor to sign Uniform Service Agreement for Utilities De- partment with Jackson Services. Upon roll call vote, Seifert and Sorensen voted "Yes" and Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster and Shafer voted "No." Motion failed. Johnson moved to approve this agreement with instructions to Gary Mader to negotiate for days off and Wit seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster and Shafer voted "Yes." Seifert and Sorensen voted "No." Motion carried. *** Council Member Kuzma returned to meeting at 10:05 p.m. *** F-3. Johnson moved to award bid for twelve four-door 1991 vehicles for the Police Division to Park Place Chevrolet of Lincoln, Nebraska in amount of $106,224.16. Murray seconded motion. Don Bauer of Anderson Ford argued that their bid of $98,608.00 should be accepted as it met important criteria. Police Chief Watson indicated Anderson Ford bid did not meet specifications. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, and Kuzma voted "Yes." Hutchinson, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted "No." Motion carried. F-4. Motion by Feaster, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to author- ize Mayor to sign renewal of Lease Agreement pertaining to airport property known as the Grand Island Municipal Golf Course and directs the Mayor to sign such renewal in cooperation with Hall County Airport Authority and County of Hall for a period of 15 years beginning March 1, 1991 and terminating on February 28, 2006. F-5. Motion by Wit, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to designate Gary R. Mader as representative and Burhl Gilpin as Alternative Representative to Electrical Resources Pooling Agreement Management Committee. *** reo. <+ llilll "'ry Page 4, Regular Session, February 4, 1991 I ORDINANCES: Council Member Sorensen moved that the statutory rules regarding Ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and the Ordinances numbered - #7694 - To assess and levy special tax to pay cost of Sidewalk District No.1, 1990; #7695 - To create Water Main District 395, 12" Water Main to serve Toner's Inc., 3721 West Highway 2; #7696 - To authorize conveyance of Lot 4, Blk 141, UPPR Cos Second Addition, to Juan and Lori Garcia (205 East Tenth Street) (Community Development); #7697 - To amend the Annual Appropriation Ordinance to increase appropriation to Police Department by $24,000.00; #7698 - To amend 1990-91 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 its final passage, and call for a Roll Call Vote on each reading and final passage. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. I Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in any of the Ordinances? There being none, he called for Roll Call Vote on the motion. Voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "no" - None. Clerk: ORDINANCES 7694, 7695, 7696, 7697, 7698 on their first reading, answer Roll Call Vote on the motion. Voting "Aye", Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "No" - none. Clerk: ORDINANCES 7694, 7695, 7696, 7697, 7698 on their final passage, answer Roll Call Vote on the motion. Voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "No" - none. Mayor: "By reason of the Roll Call Votes on the First Reading and Final Passage of Ordinances 7694, 7695, 7696, 7697 and 7698 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. Motion was made by Seifert, second by Sorensen, to pay the claims of February 4, 1991 in the amount of $1,227,337.29. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." Voting "No" - none. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ',--" ~)))u11;J 4 ' r; ~u",ku Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I I I FEB. 1 1 1991 ",,--' GRN,.~TJ~~~~ ;.;,;];;: CITY COUNCIL'"' " If STUDY SESSION' , Notlce- Is hereby gtven" thbt: thr. Grand Island City Council, Studl'f SessIon of t~e City of Grandlslan" Will be ~Id at 1:00 P;M. onFeb:< ruarY II, 1991 In the Colincll Clio"", rrs" Second;: Floor, City ~ Halll' " be",=n'I~~~nePu17,~~~t~~~~J for the.m~tlng, kept con current, Is "vallablefar spectlon at City Hall In t of the City Clerk. Sold age be modified at the meet concurrence of the City Following the adlourn StudY SessIon will be r at the Platt Admlnlstratl lng, 615 North Elm In con with the School Qoard M Jerenile J. Administrative ~!W~ ~... ...... ",... MINUTES study Session Grand Island City Council February 11, 1991 7:00 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None. PUBLIC NOTICE of this Study Session was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on February 8, 1991. The AGENDA for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Mayor Dobesh presided at the Study Session. Proposed New Fire Station. Fire Chief Schwieger presented the Council with several options to consider regarding the 4th Fire Station and corresponding manpower. City Treasurer Hain briefed the Council on the estimated financial status of the City. Mayor Dobesh hopes to hold a retreat within the next 60 days, after which time the Council will prioritize its capital improvement projects. Speaking from the audience on the Fire Station, were Gerald Collins, 2104 West 18th Street, and Greg Roberts, 2410 North Locust. Tom Usher, President of the Grand Island Y Islanders, briefly addressed the Council on the Swimming Pool issue. At 7:55 P. M., the meeting was adjourned and moved to the Grand Island Public Schools Administration Building. The City Council Study Session reconvened at 9:00 P. M. at the Grand Island Public Schools Administration Building. Steve Paustian spoke to the School Board on the possibility of a joint venture between the City and the School District for a new swimming facility. After a brief discussion, the School Board agreed to talk about the joint venture at their work session on February 25, 1991. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~k.i/YlA'l~ 9:-- sd/aJU-'-~ Jerenne J. Garroutte ~ Administrative Assistant I JJG/s cc: Mayor, Acting City Administrator, Council, Department Heads and News. ~< ~ ': , - flE~ I '"----' I '---., I ".-. ..................,...-..."" CITYc~8~~~~ ~~ETING Notice Is hereby lIlven' ,1hat a g]~r~gtJ~~:~n~ou~~~:.1J: will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Fea,:' ruary 1~ 1991 In the Council CIKIm. be". second, Floor. CIIy. 'Hall, beSecond and Pine. The meeting will open to the PUblic. An agenda for the meeflng, kepf continuously current. Is available (or pUblic In- spection at CIIy Hall In the office g:,t~\W~~ki~l~i~~~ concurrence of the CIIy Council. Murillo CzapleWSki 15 CIIy c~~~~ Opening INVOCATION was given by Bob Ranard, Assistant Director of Utility Operations. . :. ~; . MINUTES Regular Session Grand Island City Council February 18, 1991 ROLL CALL - Council Members Present: Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma. Absent: Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Hutchinson and Shafer. Public Notice of this Meeting was given in the, Grand I'sland Daily Independent February 15, 1991. ' Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, that the reading of the MINUTES of February 4, 1991 regular meeting and February 11, 1991 Study Session be suspended car~ied unanimously. *** No PRESENTATIONs AND PROCLAMATIONS. *** BOARD OF EQUALIZATION A-I. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve Water Main District No. 394T, located in Driftwood Dr. from North Road to Sweetwood Drive in Driftwood Court. B-1. Resolution to determine benefits of weed cutting. Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Feaster, to approve this resolution. John McDermott, representing Verne Schwarz, owner of Part of Lot, Section 18-11-9, protested the $95.00 levy for weed cutting as three years ago she had this property seeded into brome grass for a wildlife habitat and did not consider this to be weeds or rank vegetation. Keith Sinor stated that the City should set a policy statement for height of vegetation. Motion was withdrawn by Sorensen. Motion by Johnson, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to table this matter until input is received from the Health Department and Council has an opportunity to look at all of the assessments in light of pending legislation. Terry Berggren protested the levy of $60.00 against Lot 7, Blk 3 of Dale Roush Second Subdivision. He informed the Health Department he had mowed the lawn but still received the bill. This matter will be considered along with the above protest. *** PUBLI C HEARINGS: B-1. Public Hearing was held on the request of Island Investment, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska to have the property at 3224 West 13th Street and adjoining vacant lot to the north rezoned from R4 & CD to RO. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen carried unanimously to approve this request. B-2. Public Hearing was held on request of Cherryl Gannon, Family Service CCFP, Wood River, Nebraska to approve an amendment to the definition of a Customary Home Occupation of the Grand Island Zoning Ordinance concerning the caring of children for hire. The amendment provides that the Caregiver may overlap two more school age children beyond the eight for specified periods during the day if the total does not ( . (1 f' .~... :.) ~ .~ Page 2, Regular Council Session, February 18, 1991 I exceed four hours. The Caregiver may continue overlapping care during school breaks and holidays. The Regional Planning Commission held a hearing on this matter and had no opposition. Motion by Kuzma, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve this request. B-3. Public Hearing was held on proposed amendment by Community Development '~ which would be submitted to the State Department of Economic Develop- ment requesting $50,000 be moved from Acquisition, which was originally budgeted at $120,000 and put it in Housing Rehabilitation, which originally was budgeted for $115,00. The total grant would still be $300,000. Motion by Feaster, second by Wit,carried unanimously to approve this request. *** PUBLICATION PARTICIPATION: As i nformati onto the new Ci ty Counci 1 Members, Gerald Colli ns, 2104 West 18th St., provided copies of an analysis of the impact a 1% sales tax would have on the City of Grand Island which was prepared by former City Adminis- trator, David Weitzel. This is a ten-year projection. Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, objected to the removal of present businesses on Third Street for a parking lot. *** DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: I Dicsussion of the Grand Island Latin Club. Council Member Sorensen expressed concerns of neighbors of the Grand Island Latin Club regarding disturbances. He himself received 30 calls and felt something needed to be done. Dan Thayer of Lauritsen, Brownell, Brostrom and Stehlek law firm, representing the Latin Club, asked that these complaints be thoroughly investigated and then discussed at the next City Council Study Session. John Ramirez, a member of the Latin Club for many years, indicated the Club has a very good rapport with the law enforcement personnel and pOinted out that the Club is an asset to the City. Police Chief, Eugene Watson, stated the Manager, Mary Valdez, has responded very favorably to suggestions he made to her. He would like to have the dialogue continued to see if the problems could be resolved. Betty Patrick, 1306 East Sixth Street, did not disagree about the need for the club but would like something done about the disturbances taking place in the neighborhood usually after closing time. Yolanda Chavez Nuncio, member of the Club, stated the Management and the Board of Directors have done a lot to improve the image of the Club and feels it is a vital part of the community. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to refer this item to the next Study Session. *** REQUESTS AND REFERRALS; E-l. Motion by Kuzma, second by Wit, carried unanimously to receive official documents for record, file, and/or further adminis- trative processing: .--.- a. No OFFICIAL BONDS I r I '"--,, I ''''--' I :3 ~;j{;'t Page 3, Regular Session, February 18, 1991 b. Downtown Improvement Board Minutes, January 30, 1991. c. Community Development Advisory Commit~ee Meeting, February 6. 1991. d. Regional Planning Commission Minutes, February 6, 1991. e. Communication-Civil Defense Committee Minutes, February 12, 1991. E-2. Appointment by Mayor. a. Motion by Feaster, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the appointment by Mayor Dobesh of Michael O'Neill as Representative and Gary Mader, as Alternate Representative to Nebraska Municipal Power Pool Members' Council. E-3. Use of Public Streets, Parks, or other Public R.O.W. for eve~ts: a. Annual March of Dimes to hold their "Walk America Event" from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 1991, which begins and ends at Bonanza Restaurant. Motion by Feaster, second by by Murray, carried unanimously to approve this request. E-4. Changes at Liquor License Establishments None Scheduled E-5. Motion by Kuzma, second by Wit. carried unanimously to approve the request of the Crisis Center. Inc. to have City support passage of LB 600 which provides State funding for the Crisis Center services. E-6. Motion by Johnson. second by Seifert. carried unanimously to accept invitation to Information Social Hour with Downtown Improvement Board on February 25, 1991 after the Study Session. *** RESOLUTIONS: F-1. Motion by Wit. second by Johnson, carried unanimously to approve Sub- division Final Plat, as recommended by Regional Planning Commission for: a. Chateau Orleans Fourth Subdivision located between Faidley Avenue and Fifth Street at Orleans Drive. (2 Lots) b. Colonial Estates Seventh Subdivision located south of Thirteenth Street on Kennedy Drive extended. (20 Lots) F-2. Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Feaster. to approve the bid of Terry Wit as the best bid for taping City Council meetings for the remainder of 1991. Upon roll call vote, Murray. Johnson, Neal. Feaster. Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted "Yes." Wit abstained. Motion carried. F-3. Motion by Sorensen, second by Johnson. carried unanimously to approve authorizing Mayor to sign 1991 leases for Utility Department crop land. F-4. Motion by Seifert. second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve Specifications and Notice to Bidders, as recommended by staff. for purpose of one 185 cfm Portable Air Compressor for Utilities Department. F-5. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit. carried unanimously to accept Certificate of Final Completion and setting date for Board of I ............ I .~ I -/". r_;;J. , , f3 !Cl~.: Page 4. Regular CounCil Session, February 18, 1991 Equalization Hearing to determine benefits and set tapping fee for Water Main Districts 391T, 392T and 393T, Seedling Mile Project. F-6. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to authorize Mayor to sign Addendum to GAB Business Services contract for fiscal year claims and services. F-7. Motion by Murray, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve One and Six-Year Improvement Plan. F-8. Motion by Wit, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to designate Michael O'Neill as Representative and Gary Mader as Alternate Representative to the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool Members' Council. F-9. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Wit, to authorize Amendment to CDBG 89-HO-004 be submitted to State Department of Economic Development to request transfer of $50,000 from the Housing Acquisi- tion budget to the Housing Rehabilitation budget to facilitate better use of Fund 299. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Fe~ster, Seifert, and Kuzma voted "Yes." Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. F-10. Approving Specifications and Notice to Bidders, as recommended by Staff, for construction of Fire Station No.4. Discussion was held and it was the consensus that more study time is needed. Motion was made by Kuzma and seconded by Sorensen to postpone this item for at least 30 days. Murray recommended this should be a discussion item at the planned council retreat. Kuzma changed her motion to postpone this item until after the retreat. Sorensen seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. F-11. Motion by Wit, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve Specifications and Notice to Bidders, as recommended by staff, for purchase of two 1991 Model, minimum 26,000 GVW Chasis for Street and Alley Division. F-12. Authorizing Mayor to sign on behalf of the City two proposals for Cable Television Consulting Services by and between City and Municon Corporation as requested by Council Member Larry Seifert. Motion was made by Seifert to hire Municon to draft local regula- tory ordinances, conduct a performance and compliance review, include pole attachment survey, technical inspection and audit. Kuzma seconded the motion. Feaster expressed concern that the full cost is not known. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted "Yes." Feaster voted "No." Motion was made by Seifert that Municon requests there be no communication between the City and TCI regarding any matter re- lating to franchise fee issue, or franchise renewal without their permission. Second by Johnson who asked Keith Sinor for his opinion. Mr. Sinor stated that as long as it is understood that the intent of the motion is that no one should be doing any nego- tiating, except the hired consultant, and all negotiations should should be cleared through him, that it is an appropriate motion. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Sorensen, Feaster and Kuzma voted "Yes" None voted."No." *** I --....- I ",-_/ I ;'~ ~tW '..-J ,~,:. Page 5, Regular Session, February 1:8,1991 ORDINANCES: #7700 - Levying special tax to pay to the City the cost of cutting, destroying, and removing weeds and other rank and noxious weeds was tabled until input is received from the Health Department. Councilman Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring Ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that Ordinance numbered - . #7699 - Amending City Code pertaining to City Administrator 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 its final passage, and call for a Roll Call Vote on each reading and final pass~ge. Councilman Feaster seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Council Member Johnson asked Keith Sinor for an explanation of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Sinor explained the previous language of the ordinance had a clause in it that provided the City Administrator could only be terminated "for just cause" which under law creates a property right in itself and simply means that cause must be established before termination. The Nebraska Statutes do not require the "for just cause" provision. It provides termination .shall be by the Mayor and Council. Mayor: "Anyone in the audience interested in any of the Ordinances? There being none, he called for Roll Call Vote on the motion. Voting "Aye" Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma. Voting "No" none. Johnson abstained. Motion Failed. Johnson stated if it was the Council's intent to pass the ordinance at this time, he would change his vote to "yes." Motion carried. Clerk: ORDINANCE #7699 on its FIRST READING. All those in favor of passage of said Ordinance on its first reading, answer roll call. Roll Call Vote-- voting "Aye", Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma. "No" - None. Motion carried. Clerk: ORDINANCE #7699 on FINAL PASSAGE. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its final passage, answer roll call. Roll Call vote-- voting "Aye" - Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma. "No" - None. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance No. 7699 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. Motion was made by Feaster, second by Wit, to pay the claims of February 18, 1991 in the amount of $1,313,108.58. On roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted "Aye." "No"- none. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~..:1, ~~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I .~ I --............-. I FEB_ :( 5 199'1 I vKANU 1,)l...At>tU CITY COUNCIL... STUD SESSION ',. Notice Is hereby given '~hat'i,he Grand Island City Council Stu~y 5esslon'.of,theClty of Grand Island' will be held at 7:00 P.M, on Feb- ruarY 25, 1991 In the council Cham. bers, Second.. Floor, CJfY Hall, Second and Pille. The meeting will be open to .the public. An agenda for the meeling,. kept conlinuously current, Is available for public In- speclion at City Hall In the office o!.the City Clerk. Said agenda InDY. . be modified at the meeling with. concurrence of the City Council. Following the adtournment tbe studY session will be r~convene~ In the Yancey Commons Room of the YanceY Hotel 12.3 N. Locust, for a .Informatlonal meetIng with the Downtown Improvement. Board. Jerenne J.. Garroutte Admlnlstrallve .Asslstant /"' (28) Neal, MINUTES Study Session Grand ISland city February 25, 1991 Council 22 COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Hutchinson, .Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None. PUBLIC NOTICE of this Study Session was given Daily Independent on February 22, 1991. meeting was available for public inspection office prior to the meeting. in the Grand Island The AGENDA for the in the City Clerk's Mayor Dobesh presided at the Study Session. Presentation o'n the "Don't BaG it Lawn Care Plan". Wayne Bennett introduced Jim Hruskoci, Hall County Extension Agent, who gave a slide presentation on the "Don't Bag it" program. Grass clippings and yard debris account for as much as 25% of the total bulk in many landfills. SiGnificance of recent vote in Lincoln oertaininG to sidewalks. Keith Sinor briefly reviewed the memo he sent to the Council with reference to the recent experience with the sidewalk installation issue in Lincoln and pointed out that the issues in Lincoln were repair and maintenance, not installation. Request from Evanqelical construction. This item consideration. Free Church for a delay will be forwarded to in sidewalk Council for Usage of smaller Police Cars. Mayor Dobesh has appointed a committee to discuss the present status of police cars and other problems with Police Chief Watson. Complaints at Latin Club. Mayor Dobesh has appointed a committee to discuss the Latin Club and stated there would be no discussion on this topic tonight. Edina Ramirez, spoke briefly from the audience and requested that a member of the Latin Club be appointed to the committee. At 7:35 P.M., the meeting was adjourned and moved to the Yancey Hotel Commons Room. The City Council study Session reconvened at 8:10 P.M. in the Commons Room of the Yancey Hotel. Mark McCue, Chairman of the Downtown Improvement Board, and Dianne Kelley, Downtown Coordinator, explained briefly the functions and responsibilities of the Downtown Improvement Board. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ,.., :I-?:U-:Jo1./r1..C/ !l :X:-h.'~/<'.A"-< ~d-.cJ Jerenne J. Garroutte Administrative Assistant JJG/s cc: Mayor, Acting City Administrator, Ass't City Attorney, Council, Department Heads and Media. I -,,,,,"--, I '---' I MAR, 4 19Qi CITY OF GRAND ISLAND ., NOTICE OF . " CITY COUNCIL MEETING Notice Is hereby given thot a meeting of 1he Cltv Councll of the Cltv of Grond Island, Nebraska, will be held at 7:00 P.M. on,March ., 1991 In the Council CIlambers, Second Floor, Cltv Hall, ~cond and Pine, The meeting will be OPen to the public. An agenaafar the meeting, kept continuously current, Isovalldble for publlc.l"... ~~'~~~br.::t ~I~=:~~' be modltled at the meetlnl1 with concurrence of the City Council. " MurlHa Czaplewski Cltv Clerk (20) ~/ 1 q MINUTES Regular Session Grand Island City Council March 4, 1991 Opening INVOCATION was given by Reverend William Doran, Trinity United Methodist Church. ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Present: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. ' PUBLIC NOTICE of this Council Meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on March 1, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, that the reading of the MINUTES of the February 18, 1991 Regular Session and the February 25, 1991 Study Session be suspended. Motion carried unanimously. *** There were no PRESENTATIONS. *** PROCLAMATIONS: National Nutrition Month "Don't Bag It" Lawn Care Plan Teachers' Recognition Day, March 5, 1991 Older Recognition Week - March 10-16, 1991 *** BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to adjourn to Board of Equalization. A-I. Resolution to determine benefits of Water Main District No. 394T located in Driftwood Drive from North Road to Sweetwood Drive in Driftwood Court. Motion by Wit, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve this resolution. Resolution to determine benefits of weed cutting--this was an item on the February 18, 1991 City Council Agenda and was tabled. John McDermott, representing Verne Schwarz, owner of Part of Lot, Section 18-11-19, again requested the $95.00 assessment for weed cutting be waived. Ed Edwards, Grand Island Hall County Health Director, explained the procedure used by his department to inform property owners about weed cutting. Motion was made by Hutchinson, second by Murray, to void this bill. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert and Sorensen voted "No." It was a tie vote. A-2. Motion was made by Feaster, second by Sorensen, to table this item and to have it placed on the agenda in two weeks. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert and Sorensen voted "Yes." Hutchinson, Wit, Shafer and Kuzma voted "No." Motion carried. *** MAR. 4 199\ ! '; ,~ i \ '\.: ,-': I Page 2, Regular Session, March 4, 1991 Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to return to regular session. *** PUBLI C HEAR I NG: ~ B-1. Publ ic Hearing was held on the appl ication of Al ibi, Inc. dba "Al ibi Lounge & Package Store", 908 North Broadwell, Grand Island, Hall County, for Class "c" Liquor License. Keith Sinor, City Attorney, introduced the following exhibits: a. Application for the Liquor License filed with the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on February 20, 1991. b. Notice to general public of date, time and place of hearing published on February 22, 1991. c. Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on February 20, 1991. d. Chapter 4, City Code - Alcoholic Beverages. e. 'Department Reports as required by City Code. The applicant, Glenna Kitten, and son-in-law, Brian Henn, were present. Mr. Henn indicated this was a family business which has been in operation for the past eleven years. There was no pro or con discussion from the audience. Motion by Feaster, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve this application. *** PUBLIC PARTICIPATION~ I Linda Maly, representing the Grand Island School Community Intervention Program, addressed the Council about wanting to provide a chemical free New Years Eve celebration for the family. Council support is needed before she can make application for the grant money which is available in Nebraska this year. Motion by Seifert, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to support this request. *** Mr. Sinor explained that the appointment of Zachary Z. Zoul as City Admin- istrator would need to be an emergency addition under Item E-2 on the agenda--this would include the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract. Motion by Johnson, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve this addition. *** DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: 0-1. The annual report on the Industrial Foundation was given by Ed Armstrong, Chairman. He indicated there is a record employment in Grand Island and thanked the Council for its support. Andy Baird, President, of the Industrial Foundation handed out the financial statement. *** REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: '~ E-1. Receipt of official documents for record, file, and/or further administrative processing: I H.~?,~ 1991 J U ~.,~ Page 3, Regular Session, March 4, 1991 I a. No BONDS filed. .~ E-2. Appointment by the Mayor: Motion by Kuzma, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the appointment of Zachary Z. Zoul as City Administrator. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract with Zachary Z. loul as City Administrator effective from April 1, 1991 to December 5, 1994. E-3. Use of public streets, parks, or other public R.O.W. for special events. None scheduled. E-4. Changes at Liquor License establishments: a. Manager application of Mary A. Strawder for Coastal Mart, Inc. dba C Mart 1339,2223 South Locust, Hall Co., Lie. #B-20270. Motion was made by Wit, second by Feaster, to approve this application. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Sorensen voted "No." Motion carried. E-5. I E-6. E-7. E-8. Request of TCI for a one-year extension on franchise agreement. Lisa Edens, Assistant City Attorney, reported that the consultant, Larry Monroe, requested this item be tabled for two weeks. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve this request. Motion carried. Motion by Sorensen, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve the request of Nebraska Veterans Home to have a Fireworks Display on July 4, 1991, Motion by Sorensen, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve the request of KSYZ 108 FM to hold a Fireworks Display on July 4, 1991 at Fonner Park. Request of Evangelical Free Church, 2822 West Stolley Park Road, for a delay in constructing a portion of sidewalk adjacent to their project along Mill River Road. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve this request. E-9. Request of Elmer & Elsie Purvis, 304 West 12th St., Grand Island to hold a Motorcycle Rally at Grace Abbott Park on July 21, 1991. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve this request. E-I0. Request of Michael Otis, 112 Beachwood River. Grand Island for creation of a Water Main District in Potash Subdivision. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve this request. E-ll. Request of Shoemaker School for creation of a Water Main Oistrict. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve this request. . "'--" I *** \04, I ''-.-- I .......... I ~ ( j : I ~ ,^' , , Page 4, Regular Session, March 4, 1991 RESOLUTIONS: F-l. Authorized Mayor to sign the contract for Firm Electric Service with Western Area Power Administration (WAPA). F-2. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve determining benefits of Water Main District No. 394T, located in Driftwood Drive from North Road to Sweetwood Drive and Driftwood Court. F-3. Moti on by Sorensen, second by Wi t, 'carri ed unanimously to approve the following Specifications and Notices to Bidders: a. One minimum 6,000 GVW Four-Wheel Drive Pickup for Street and Alley Division. b. One minimum 4,500 GVW Four-Wheel Drive Pickup for Street and Alley Division. c. One new 1991 Two-Wheel Drive Pickup Truck (Nominally 3/4 Ton) for' Water Pollution Control Plant. d.' One new Commercial 72" Minimum Cut Turf Mower for Parks & Recreation Department. e. One new 1991 Minimum 4500 GVW Two-Wheel Drive Pickup for Parks & Recreation Department. F-4. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve authorizing Change Order for Sanitary Sewer District No. 469. *** Council Member Sorensen stated he has received several calls about dogs running loose and made a motion requesting a notice be placed in the paper. It was seconded by Seifert. Hutchinson inquired if this was a duty of the Humane Society. Keith Sinor indicated this matter would be checked and either the City or the Humane Society would be responsible. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. *** ORDINANCES: #7700 - Levying special tax to pay to the City the cost of cutting, destroying, and removing weeds and other rank and noxious weeds was tabled for two weeks as result of action Council took on Agenda Item A-2 on this date. 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 - #7701 - Amending Subsection (f) of Section 36-122 of GICC pertaining to child care as a Customary Home Occupation. #7702 - To rezone Lot I, Evergreen Subdivision, and Lot 1 Loescher Sub- from R4 and CD to RO. #7703 - To create Water Main Connection District No. 396T, located in Stolley Park Road from North Road to Freedom Acres Subdivision. #7704 - To create Water Main District No. 397, located in Freedom Drive and Liberty Lane. be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, ~.. I ........./ I ."---.-- I "'.r,j~ Page 5, Regular Session, March 4, 1991 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 its final passage, and call for a Roll Call Vote on each reading and final passage. Council Member Wit seconded the motion. "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in any of the ordinances? There being none, he called for Roll Call Vote on the motion. Voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "No" - None. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7701, #7702, #7703 and #7704 on their FIRST READING. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their first reading, answer roll call. Roll Call Vote--voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Votin~ "No" - None. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7701, #7702, #7703, and #7704 on FINAL PASSAGE. All those in favo~-of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Roll Call Vote--voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "No" - None. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances #7701, #7702, #7703 and #7704 are declared to be law- fully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. Motion was made by Hutchinson, second by Johnson to pay the claims of March 4, 1991 in the amount of $1,185,188.35. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifer, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." "No" - none. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, lfJl J ^ ,11" j .if, ~ 7Jf,b0 M~r~t~ Czaplewski City Cl erk '~ n f~ MAR.i I ',,--, I -- I ~ .:) ..... L{' lQgf MINUTES study Session Grand Island City Council March 11, 1991 \..\ "~ ' GRNfJJ~~s."NDP" j', #. . CITY COUNCIL .~~",' ,~..: . t STUDY SESSlQN:~:. ~, M:'~~'1~I~n~e'i!~~tg~fs~~i ~sslon of the City of Grandislan~ ~~1I1~h~1~~g::c~~ Second Floor, CIty, Hall,' ,Second' and'Plne., The meetlng',lNl1I.,:be- open to the wbllc. An agenda lor. the meeting, kept; contlnuouslv , =t~'~ cic~a~~''t'r~ r~~if:~~ . ot the City Clerk. Said agenda maY be modltled at lhe meetlrig with concurrence 01 the City Council; Jerenne J. Garroulte Administrative Assls1ant , (20) Murray, Johnson, Neal, COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Hutchinson, Wit, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer. COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Kuzma. PUBLIC NOTICE of this Study Session was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on March 8, 1991. The AGENDA for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Mayor Dobesh presided at the Study Session. Presentation of lonq term disability insurance bids. Bob Hain introduced Chuck Wood, the Benefits Insurance Consultant for the City who gave a brief overview of the summary and benefits of long term disability insurance for the employees of the City of Grand Island. Dennis McCarthy was in the audience and cautioned the Council on the program due to the low rates. After a lengthy discussion, the item was forwarded to next Monday's Council agenda for consideration. Welcome home for our military oersonnel. Keith Sinor read a memo from Mayor Dobesh on the planning of "Welcome Home" Activities for our Military Personnel returning from Operation Desert Storm. A planning meeting will be held at 7:00 P.M. March 14, 1991, in the City Council Chambers, and all interested citizens are encouraged to attend. Civil Defense Cable TV Warninq System. Marty Callahan, Greeley, Nebraska, showed a short video on a Safety Alert Monitor which is distributed by HollyAnne Corp. The SAM indoor emergency warning unit is a receiver designed for use within cable television systems. Additional accountinq position for Finance Department. Bob Hain submitted a 'formal requisition to add an Accountant to the staff of the Finance Department. He said he needed additional staff to fully implement a computer software package that would track city spending. Several councilmembers had questions regarding the request for additional staff and no decision was made on the request. Weed Assessments. Mayor Dobesh and Acting City Administrator Sinor suggested that the council waive the assessment against Verna Schwarz for cutting the tall grass in a vacant lot she owns. Sinor said the city's weed ordinance may need revision based on the challenge and bills currently pending in Legislature. Proposed location for Fire Station "4. No agreement was reached on the proposal of a new Fire Station. Councilman Johnson reported on the one meeting held by the special committee appointed consisting of 3 councilmembers and the Fire Chief. ~.1 HIt; 1 ~ --1 -1 .J 1. .:. Page 2 of 2 study Session, March 11, 1991 ( Pre~entation on First Annual Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival. Downtown Coordinator, Dianne Kelley, introduced Connie Bastron, who will chair the first annual Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival,to be held in Downtown Grand Island on J~ly 26 and 27, 1991. The Committee will be working closely with several departments of the city,in the closing of streets, etc. This request will be on the Council agenda for March 18, 1991. With no further business to be discussed, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. I Respectfully submitted, (j. ~r-k!~ ~Y7..L-1 '0.... ) Jerenne J. Garroutte Administrative Assistant JJG/s cc: Mayor, Acting City Administrator, Ass't City Attorney, Council, Department Heads and Media. I I I I --..-. I -. '~ .-..- MINUTES Regular Session Grand Island City Council March 18, 1991 7:00 p.m. CITY OF GRAND ISLAND NOTICE OF CITY.COUNCIL MEETING Nollce Is hereby given that 0 I meeting of .the City Council of the 'City of Grand Island. Nebraska, will be held at 7:00 P.M. on March 18. 1991 In the Council Chambers. Second Floor. City Hall,Second g:n fJnt~e ~~~rr~".:~I~~!n~~ It; I the meeting, kept continuously !current, Isovalfable for public In- , spectlon at City Hall In the-office of the City Clerk. Sold agenda may be modified at the meellng with concurrence of the ClIY Council. Murltta Czaplewski City Clerk IS (19) -~-",.~ Opening INVOCATION was given by Robert Thomas, Deputy Treasurer/Finance Director. ROLL CALL - Council Members Present: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Public Notice of this Meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent March 15, 1991. Motion by Sorensen, seconu by Feaster, that the reading of the MINUTES of the March 4, 1991 Regular Session and March 11, 1991 Study Session be suspended. Motion carried unanimously. *** There were no PRESENTATIONS. *** PROCLAMATION: Lenora Ray Stone Strong Day, March 29, 1991. *** BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, that the Council adjourn to BOARD OF EQUALIZATION carried unanimously. Motion by Sorensen to approve the Resolution to determine benefits of weed cutting with the assessments on the Verne Schwarz property, part of Lot, See 18-11-9, being waived, based on the recommendation of the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Shafer and carried unanimously. Council returned to REGULAR SESSION upon motion by Hutchinson and second by Wit, carried unanimously. *** PUBLIC HEARING: Public Hearing opened on the application to the Department of Economic Development for an Economic Development Grant in the amount of $42,200.00 for Sta-Rite Industries. There were no comments from the audience. Motion to approve was made by Sorensen, second by Feaster and carried unanimously. *** There was no PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: *** DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Motion by Hutchinson, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the proposal of UNUM at the 50% level for LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE. 1:** I ~~. I '--/ I .' Page 2, Regular Session, March 1B, 1991 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: G-1. Motion by SelfcLL, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to receive official documents for record, file, andlor further administrative processIng. a. No BONDS filed. b. Downtown Improvement Board meeting minutes, February 19, 1991. c. Regional Planning Commission minutes, March 6, 1991. G-2. There were no APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR. G-3. Motion by Shafer, second by Feaster, carried unanimously, to approve the fOllowing requests for USE OF PUBLIC STREETS, PARKS, OR OTHER PUBLIC R.O.W. FOR SPECIAL EVENTS: G.I. JOGGERS to run the following races: April 6, 1991 - st. Francis Medical Center Annual Fitness Classic June 1, 1991 - Monfort 5K Stampede September 21, 1991 - 14th Annual Bill Seymour Memorial Half Marathon G-4. Motion by Murray, second by Shafer, carried unanimously, to approve MANAGER APPLICATION of Karl L. Eppert for BOSSELMAN, INC.IDBA PUMP & PANTRY, "15. G-5. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously, to approve request of CENTRAL NEBRASKA ETHNIC FESTIVAL to hold festival on Friday evening, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, 1991 in downtown Grand Island. Councilman Hutchinson stated that he would like to see a Council person appointed to work with the festival as a liaison. Mayor Dobesh will appoint a committee. G-6. MoLlon by Sorensen, second hy Fe~GLer, carried unanimously, to approve the awarding of HOMESTEAD HOUSE at 412 East 9th Lv DUli &- Mi'lry Dubbs. Motion by Sorensen, sp.cond by Feaster, carried un"HllmUllGly, to approve the RAI.I': (l/i' VACANT LOT at 416 East 9th to Don & Mary Dubbs. G-7. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously, to approve a 120 day extension on the FRANCHISE AGREEMENT with TCI. G-8. Motion by Kuzma, second by Shafer, car~ied unanimously, to approve the request for REHABILITATION of property at 1221 East 9th street, contingent on the Contractor completing the rehabilitation wo~k at 512 East 11th. G-9. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously, to approve the request fo~ REHABILITATION of property at 519 East 12th. *** Page 3, Regular Session, March 18, 1991 RESOLUTIONS: I Motion by Sorensen, second by Johnsun, carried unanimously, that the following RESOLUTIONS be adopted: (H-I) To award bid for two minimum 26,000 GVW cab and chassis for street and Alley.. (H-2) To award bid for 185 CFM portable air compressor for Utilities Department. --. (H-3) For continuation of water main district #395, 12" Main in Highway 2, Diers Avenue west to Toners. (H-5) To authorize Mayor to sign documents in conjunction with Economic Development Grant 90-ED-010. (H-6) To authorize Mayor to sign contract with JMM Consulting Engineers in the amount of $34,150 for Phase IB of Soils and Hydrogeological investigation of landfill expansion. (H-7) Approving specifications and notice to bidders, as recommended for: a. Water Main District 395, 12" Main in Highway 2, Diers Avenue west to Toner's. b. Two minimum 4,500 GVW two-wheel drive pickups for Street and Alley Division. (H-8) To approve a family oriented alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration. (H-9) To reset the Board of Equalization to April 1, 1991 for Water Main Districts #391T, 392T and 393T. I (H-10) To authorize Mayor to sign agreements with various landowners to transfer well sites back to the landowners in accordance with terms set forth in agreements. (H-l1) City of Grand Island and County of Hall request the federal government to continue providing support to the Civil Defense programs. Motion by Feaster, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously, that the following resolution be duuvted: (H-4) To approve the Boiler and Machinery, Property Peril, Flood and Earthquake insurance policy with Protection Mutual Insurance Company for the Utilities Department. *** ORDINANCES: Councilman Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ORDINANCES to be read by title on thr.ee different days be suspended and that Ordinances numbered - 7700 - Levying special tax to pay the cost to the City of cutting, destroying and removing weeds and other rank and noxious weeds. (as amended to waive assessment for Verne Schwarz in the amount of $95.0Ql 7705 - Conveyance to Kelly Kava of Lot 2, Dickey Subdivision, .---. in City of Grand Island, Hall County. I 7707 - To create Water Main District No. 399 in Reed Road, Roth Road and Beachwood Drive. 7708 - To amend Ordinance No. 7649 and Ordinance 7683 pertaining to Library Personnel. I -- I "'---' I Page 4, Regular Session, March 18, 1991 be considered for pa~~~~e un the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to c~ll out the number of the Ordinance on its first reading, and then upon its final passage, and call for a Roll Call Vote on each rp.rtoing and final passage. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in any of the Ordinances?" There being none, he called for a Roll Call Vote on the motion. Voting "Aye": - Hutchinson, Wit, Hurray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen/ Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "No" - None. Mayor: "The motion to suspend the statutory rules having buen concurred in by thrAe-fourths of the City Council, said mot ion is declared pas5p.cl and adopted.: Clerk: "ORDINANCES numbered 7700/ 7705, 7707/ and 7708 on their FIRST READING. All those in favor of the pas~u~~ of each of said Ordinances on its first y.Aading, answer roll call." Roll Call Vote - Voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "No" - None. Clerk: "ORDINANCES numbered 7700/ 7705, 7707, and 7708 on FINAL PASSAGE. All those in favor of the passage of each of said Ordinances on its final passage/ answer roll call." Roll Call Vote - Voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "No" - None. Mayor: "By reason of the Roll Call Votes on the First Reading and Final Passage of each Ordinance, Ordinances No. 7700/ 7705/ 7707, and 7708 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law." *** Motion by Feaster, second by Kuzma, that CLAIMS in the amount of $1,386,787.41, as presented by the City Clerk, be allowed. Councilman Hutchinson abstained on claim #12830 for Graham Tire in the amount of $8.00. Motion carried unanimously. *** Council adjourned at 7:25 P.M. t~/ ~. <<{~;UZ; Jerenne J. Garroutte, Deputy City Clerk I '--' I --- I NOTICE OF GRAND ISLAND CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES Study Session Grand Island City Council March 25, 1991 7:00 P.M. I Notice Is hereby given that t~e Grand Island Cltv Council Studv SessJon tlf the City of Grand Island will be held at 7:00 P.M. on March 25, 1991 In the Counctf Chambers, Second Floor. City Hall. Second and Pine. The meettng. wUl be . open to the public. An agenda for :the meeting, kept continuouslY current, is available for public in. 'spectton at City Hall In the offir:~ of the City Clerk. Sold agenda mew be moduted at the meeting wJ.l1 . concurrence of the City CounciL I Jerenne J. Garroutte Administrative Assistant 22 (20) ~_._ _I COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. PUBLIC NOTICE of this Study Session was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on March 22, 1991. The AGENDA for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Mayor Dobesh presided. Acceptance of out of County solid waste at Landfill. Currently, only three out of county cities are authorized to use the landfill. Public Works Director Bennett, recommends that Council review and accept additional solid waste on a case by case basis subject to twice the in-county charges and certain other restrictions. City Attorney Sinor opposed the recommendation as he is against charging more for a service than it costs. This item will be forwarded to City Council for review and possible action at the April 1, 1991 Council meeting. Keep business locally if possible. Quotes are received on all purchases with the lowest acceptable bid being approved. Based on availability, small items are usually purchased locally. Council approval for staff members ~ to seminars due to high expenditures. Department Heads should use proper judgement on attending seminars. The Mayor and/or City Administrator should approve the attendance of all seminars. Boy Scout Troop >>119 and their leader Cliff Walcott were recognized at the study session. The session concluded at 7:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, k (! ..;!'z/ ,'. .~ , ::..C./( E:'.~/l/VL-<'~' f- -",_,/c' C (<'-<_~Jl""'<,) v . Jerenne Garroutte Administrative Assistant JJG/s cc: Mayor, Council, Department Heads and Media. I " '---"" I '-. I MINUTES - REGULAR SESSION Grand Island City Council April I, 1991 CITY OF' GRAND ISLAND NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING Notice Is hereby ghien 1hot a meeting qf ,the Cltv Councll of the CItV of Grand" tsland. Nebraska. will be held at 7:00 p.M.onAprllt. 19911n the council Chambers. Sec- ond Floor, City Hall, Second OOtd Pine. The meeting wlll be open 0 . 1he pub He. An - ,agenda for the meeting, kept continuously. cur- rent, Is avo-liable for public.inspec- tlon at City Hallin the office of the . City Clerk. Sold agenda may be modified at the meeting with .con- currence at thM<;::rtt~O~~~~llewskl City Clerk (19) 29 opening INVOCATION was given by Bob Ranard, Assistant Director of Utilities. Mayor Dobesh introduced Zachary Z. Zoul, City Administrator, and Gene L. Green, Personnel Director, whose duties both began on this date. ROLL CALL - Council Members Present: HutChinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. PUBLIC NOTICE of this Council Meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on March 29, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Motion by sorensen, second by Feaster, that the reading of the Minutes of the March 18, 1991 Regular Session and March 25, 1991 Study Session be suspended. Motion carried unanimously. *** There were no PRESENTATIONS. *** PROCLAMATIONS: Super cities Walk Day - April 7, 1991 Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust, April 7-14, 1991- National Library Week, April 14-20, 1991 Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month National community Development Week, April 1-7, 1991. *** BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma , carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. Motion by Sorensen, second by HutChinson, carried unanimously to approve the fOllowing resolutions: D-1. Resolution to determine benefits of Water Main District No. 391T, located in VillaMar Dee, Wainwright and Gregory Streets. D-2. Resolution to determine benefits of Water Main District No. 392T, located in Wetzel Street from Seedling Mile Road north for 1,350.9 feet. D-3. Resolution to determine benefits of Water Main District 393T, located in Andrew Avenue, Yost Lane, Shady Bend Road and Seedling Mile Road. I ---- I --- I Page 2, Regular Session, April 1, 1991 Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to return to Regular Session. *** PUBLIC HEARING: E-l. Public Hearing was held on the application of Michelle Hellbusch & Cheryl A. Lengfelder, dbajAtch's Bar & Grill, for a Class "C" Liquor License. Keith Sinor, city Attorney, introduced the fOllowing exhibits: a. Application for the Liquor License filed with the Liquor Control commission and received by the City on March 11, 1991. b. Notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on March 22, 1991. c. Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hear- ing mailed on March 12, 1991. d. Chapter 4, City Code - Alcoholic Beverages e. Department Reports as required by City Code. Applicant Cheryl A. Lengfelder was present. There was no pro or con discussion from the audience. Motion was made by Feaster and seconded by Shafer to approve the application. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, JOhnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye" and Hutchinson voted "No." Motion carried. *** There was no PUBLIC PARTICIPATION and no DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS. *** REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: G-l. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Seifert, carried unani- mously to receive official documents for record, file, and further administrative processing: a. BOND was filed with City Clerk for Zachary Z. Zoul, City Administrator. G-2. Appointments by the Mayor - None. G-3. There was no request for use of public streets, parks, or other public r.o.w. for events. G-4. There were no changes at Liquor License Establishments. G-5. Request of Hall County Board of Supervisors to vacate a county road at Stuhr Museum. Ellen Totzke, county Attorney, explained that the maintenance and ownership of this road would be given back to the Museum Board and approval was needed by the City Council since it is within the two-mile jurisdiction of the city. The County Board will hold a I ---- I "",--", I Page 3, Regular Session hearing on this matter on April 2, 1991. Motion by sorensen, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve this request. G-6. Rate approval for accepting waste at landfill from outside jurisdiction. John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison, requested that the taxpayers be protected and the City be protected from hazardous waste. Gene MCCormick, 707 South Pleasant- view Drive recommended the units delivering the waste be liable and opposed hazardous waste. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, recommended the city charge at least twice the gate fee to out-of-county users. Motion was made by Seifert, seconded by Johnson, to charge twice the rate. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye" and Hutchinson, wit and Sorensen voted "No." Motion carried. Johnson asked that Mr. Sinor and Mr. Bennett review liability. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the following items: G-7, G-8 and G-10. G-7. Request of Robert M. Allen for referral to Regional Planning Commission to have the property at Southeast Corner of Highway 281 and Thirteenth street rezoned from TA to CD. G-8. Request of Gerald Ferrell for referral to Regional Planning Commission to have the property located north of Bismark Road and east of Cherry street rezoned from R2 to CD. G-10 Request for approval of rehabilitation of property at 112 East Seventh Street as recommended by community Development Advisory Committee. G-9. Request of Bag 'N Save, 1710 West Second Street, to re- locate 8" existing sewer main. John O'Meara of Chief Construction represented Bag 'N Save. Wayne Bennett, Director of Public Works, recommended against the reloca- tion. Motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Feaster to approve this request. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Feaster, Sorensen, and Shafer voted "Aye." Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert and Kuzma voted "No. " It was a tie vote. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Wit, to place this matter on next Study Session Agenda on April 8, 1991. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." Sorensen voted "No." Motion carried. *** RESOLUTIONS: Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the adoption of the following resolutions: '.' Page 4, Regular Session, April 1, 1991 I H-1. To authorize purchase of replacement turbine generator first stage steam nozzle for peGS unit 1. H-2. To authorize Mayor to sign Benefits consulting Agreement with Charles E. Wood of Schumaker & Company for employee benefit insurance coverage for health, life and long-term disability insurance. H-3. To award bid for one 1991 minimum 4,500 GVW four-wheel drive pickup for Street & Alley Division to Anderson Ford in the amount of $12,620 with trade-in allowance of $500. H-4. To award bid for one minimum 6,000 GVW four-wheel drive pickup for Street & Alley Division to Anderson Ford in the amount of $13,894 with trade-in allowance of $1,600. H-5. To award bid for one new Two-Wheel Drive Pickup for the Water Pollution Control Plant to Anderson Ford in the amount of $12,622. H-6. To award bid for one new 1991 m~n~mum 4,500 GVW PiCkUp for Parks & Recreation Department to Hamilton Chevrolet in the amount of $11,411. H-7. To award bids for one New Commercial 72" Minimum cut Turf Mower for Parks & Recreation Department to Big Bear in the amount of $7,686 and for one used 88" Heckendorn Mower to Ditch Witch in the amount of $751.51. H-8. To authorize Mayor to sign Amendment Number One to Grand Island General Employees Pension Plan. I H-9. To authorize Mayor to sign Labor Agreement by and between city of Grand Island and Fraternal Order of Police for fiscal year 1990-91. H-10 To authorize Mayor to sign lease agreement by and between the City as Lessor and Gerald Arnold and Wayne Arnold for crop land and pasture. *** ORDINANCES: Council Member Kuzma requested that Ordinance #7711 be taken separately. Council Member Johnson moved to table Ordinance #7711 until the City Treasurer and City Administrator have an oppor- tunity to review it and address alternate sources of funding. Council Member Kuzma seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Johnson and Kuzma voted "Aye" and Hutchinson, Wit, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted "No." l'1otion failed. counc~i Memoer ~orensen movea tna~ ~ne s~a~u~ory rUies requ~r~ng ORDINANCES to be read by title on three different days be sus- pended and that ORDINANCES numbered - 7706 - To create Water Main District No. 398T, to construct 20" ~ I I Page 5, Regular Meeting, April 1, 1991 main in Potash Highway from North Road to Dale Roush Sub- division, and 20" main in North Road from Potash Highway to stolley Park Road. .',,-----, 7709 - To authorize conveyance of CDA Homestead Property to Donald A. and Mary Dubbs. 7710 - To amend section 2 of Ordinances Nos. 7698 and 7649 pertaining to uniform allowance. 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 its final passage, and call for a Roll Call Vote on each reading and final passage. Council Member Hutchinson seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in any of the Ordinances?" There being none, he called for a Roll Call Vote on the motion. Voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. voting "No" - None. Mayor? "The motion to suspend the statutory rules having been concurred by three-fourths of the City council, said motion is declared passed and adopted. I Clerk: ORDINANCES numbered 7706, 7709 and 7710 on their FIRST READING. All those in favor of the passage of each of said Ordinances on its first reading, answer roll call." Roll Call Vote - Voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "No" - None. Clerk: ORDINANCES numbered 7706, 7709 and 7710 on FINAL PASSAGE. All those in favor of the passage of each of said Ordinances on its final passage, answer roll call." Roll Call Vote - Voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "No" - None. Mayor: "By reason of the Roll Call Votes on the First Reading and Final Passage of each Ordinance, Ordinances No. 7706, 7709 and 7710 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publica- tion as required by law." Council Member Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ORDINANCES to be read by title on three different days be sus- pended and that Ordinance numbered - 7711 - To amend the Annual Appropriations Ordinance oe cons10ereo Lor passage on tne same oay upon reao1ng oy 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 its final passage, and call for a Roll Call Vote on each reading and final passage. Council ~ I I I I Page 6, Regular Session, April 1, 1991 Member Seifert seconded the motion. Mayor: Any discussion? Council Members Hutchinson, Johnson and Shafer had questions which were answered by the City Treasurer. Mr. Hain stated he did not oppose the ordinance but wanted the Council to understand that the salary survey had not been completed. Mr. Zoul, City Administrator, indicated Ordinance 7711 would be appropriate action by the City Council. Mayor: Anyone in the audience interested in this ordinance? There being none, he called for a Roll Call Vote on the motion. Voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, and Kuzma. voting "No" - Kuzma. Mayor: "The motion to suspend the statutory rules having been concurred in by three-fourths of the City Council, said motion is declared passed and adopted." Clerk: "Ordinance numbered 7711 on its FIRST READING. All those in favor of the passage of said Ordinance on its first reading, answer roll cal1." Roll Call Vote - voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer. Voting "No" - Kuzma. Clerk: "ORDINANCE NUMBER 7711 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of said Ordinance on its final passage, answer roll cal1." Roll Call Vote - voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer. Kuzma voted "No". Mayor: "By reason of the Roll Call Vote on the First Reading and Final Passage of said Ordinance, Ordinance No. 7711 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law." *** Motion by Seifert, second by wit, that CLAIMS in the amount of $987,569.91, as presented by the City Clerk, be allowed. Motion carried unanimously. *** Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ~UU~ j'. ~ ~,J0 Mu~itta F. Czaplewski, City Clerk I MINUTES Special Session Grand Island City Council April 8, 1991 6:45 P.M. NOTICE OF SPEC'-AL MEETlN,'~, OF ~RAND ISLAND . ~ .. , ' CITY COUNCIL " Notice Is herebY gIven tho~'.lhe Grand Island' .Clty .Councll "wJlI,- I hold 0 Special Meeting 01 6145 p.m., Monday, April 8, 1991, fn1he Council Chambers. City Hall. Sec- ond and PIne Slreets. The follow- lIng Is the Agenda Item for the I ~i.e~~gie TV Ordinance . I Doted: April 3. 1991 "" , MurIllo F. Czaplewski City .c~~~ '--' A SPECIAL SESSION called by the Mayor for April 8, 1991, was convened at 6:45 P.M. PUBLIC NOTICE of this Council Meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent April 4, 1991. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Present: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Councilmembers Absent: Seifert. ORDINANCE 7712 Cable TV. Mayor Dobesh stated that Ordinance #7712 was not for passage at this time but only for discussion. The consultants compliance report under the existing franchise is due back in approximately 30 days after which time Ordinance #7712 will be considered for adoption. I There were no reports from anyone in the audience. Motion by Johnson and seconded by wit to adjourn the meeting carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 9~/u~"UJ ~ Yf<Vc~ Jerenne J. Garroutte Deputy City Clerk '",---" I A?K. 1 :j lSQ' I MINUTES Regular Session Grand Island City Council April 15, 1991 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND NOTICE OF CITY COUNCil MEETING Notice Is hereby given that a meeting of Ihe City Council of the C/IV of ' Grand Island. Nebraska. will be held af 7:00 P.M. on April 15, 199'. In trye Councll.Chambers, Second Floor. City Hall. Second and Pine. The - meeting wlll be open to the public. An agenda for the meeting, kept continuouslv current, Is available for public in. spection at City Hall in the office of the City Clerk. Soid ogenda may be modified at the meeting with concurrence of the City Council. Muritta CZ(lIplewskl City Clerk 12 ' 0 .( f',";q J.. ~} ! ''''--'' Opening invocation was given by Reverend Henry C. Beatty, Chaplain at Veterans Administration Hospital. ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Present: Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Councilmem- ber absent: Wit. PUBLIC NOTICE of this Council Meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on April 12, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Motion by Feaster, second by Seifert, that the reading of the MINUTES of April 1, 1991 Regular Council Meeting; April 8, 1991 Special Council Meeting and April 8, 1991 Study Session be suspended carried unanimously. *** There were ~o PRESENTATIONS. *** I PROCLAMATIONS: National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, 1991 Earth Day, April 22, 1991 Arbor Day, April 26, 1991 Workers Memorial Day, April 28, 1991 *** There was no BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. *** PUBLIC HEARINGS: E-1. Public Hearing was held on the request of Jerry Ferrell, Manager of the Super Bowl Alley, to have a change in land Use District from R2 to CD for property located north of Bismark Road and East of Cherry Street which is to be used for a recreational complex. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Commission Director, stated approval was given by the Planning Commission for this project. Jay Davis and Jerry Ferrell, explained the amended changes to the plans. Mr. Davis stated the beer garden was left in the plan, and the owners have indicated it will be inside a ten-foot wooden fence with controlled access out of the building. The following members of the audience spoke in opposition: Jim Greer, 637 MacArthur Ave; Dan Govier, 716 South Stuhr Road; Lewis Kent, 624 East Meves; Ardie Grimes, 621 East MacArthur Ave. and Ann & Ron Miller, 704 South Cherry Street. The following spoke in favor: Pastor Robert ',,---, I ,,/'iI, , -' ,illl,n J ~. -~ Page 2, Regular Minutes, April 15, 1991 I '''"-' Washington, 702 South Sycamore; Doug Wilson, 212 North Grace and Sherry Orchid, 1319 South Sylvan. Motion was made by Feaster and seconded by Seifert to approve the request. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted "Yes." Kuzma voted "No." Motion carried. E-2. Public hearing was held on the request of Robert Allen for a change in Land Use District to have property located south of Thirteenth Street immediately east of U. S. Highway 281 changed from TA to CD. There was no particiption from the audience. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve this request. Public hearing was held concerning a preliminary application to the Department of Economic Development/Public Works Grant. This grant is available to local governments for economic development/public works activities. The City of Grand Island is requesting $69,500. The subrecipient wishes to remain anonymous at this time. An additional public hearing will be held at a later date with the subrecipient being named as well as the location. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried uanimously to approve this appli- cation. E-3. *** F-1. Carolyn Folsom, 1504 West Second Street, discussed en- forcement procedures of the police department. I *** G-1. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve the following Pawnbrokers licenses and bonds: a. Grand Island Loan Shop; Stewart's Loan & Pawn Shop and Third Street Pawn Emporium. G-2. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Kuma, carried unanimously to receive the following documents: b. Grand Island-Hall County Board of Health Minutes of April 3, 1991. c. Downtown Improvement Board Minutes of March 19, 1991. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to receive the following documents: d. Regional Planning Commission 1991-1992 Proposed Budget e. Regional Planning Commission Minutes, April 3, 1991 f. Communications/Civil Defense Committee Minutes, April 9, 1991 G-3. Appointment by the Mayor '--- Motion by Kuzma, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the appointment of Craig Lewis as Director of Building Inspection. G-4. Use of Public Streets, parks, or other public r.o.W. for events: I ),(':\. -' iQ91 1 u :-.~ n Page 3, Regular Session, April 15, 1991 I a. Request of Ruzicka Carburetor Electric, 1414 West Stolley Park Road, to use city property west of their business for July 20, 1991 Late Great Chevy Car Show/Picnic #2, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve this request. '- b. Request of Harvest of Harmony Committee to hold their 50th Annual Parade on Saturday, October 5, 1991, from Fifth and Elm to Third and Plum. Regina Rathman of Wood River, Chairperson, was present and indicated the Committee had four requests, namely, (1) Use of streets for parade route, (2) Hanging of banners at ten loca- tions on Third Street, (3) Hanging of street banner at Second & Cedar, and (4) Horses and buggy at front of parade and horse club at end of parade. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve this request. G-4. Changes at Liquor Establishments None Scheduled G-5. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve the request of Richard Ness, 1023 West First Street, to install a curb sidewalk at Lincoln and First Street. I G-6. Request of Bag 'N Save, 1710 West Second Street to relocate 8" existing sewer main. John Nel, Manager, spoke on behalf of Bag 'N Save. Leon Wintroub, 1408 California Street, Omaha, spoke on behalf of Grace-Mayer Insurance Agency. He distributed copies of a letter addressed to him from CNA Insurance Company stating they would defend all claims (subject to the terms of the pol icy) for which Bag I.N Save may be liable; however, should CNA terminate doing business with Bag 'N Save, then CNA would not have a responsibility for any claims after coverage expired. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, and Keith Sinor, City Attorney, recommended that this request be denied because of the concern for the people upstream and with the possi- bility of an insurance claim being denied. Motion was made by Sorensen, seconded by Hutchinson, to approve the request of Bag 'N Save to relocate 8" existing sewer main. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Ves" and Murray, Neal and Johnson voted "No." Motion carried. *** RESOLUTI ONS: Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the following resolutions: H-l. To authorize Mayor to sign contract, by and between City and JMM Consulting Engineers, for final design and Operating Plans for Landfill. . '--" H-2. To award bid for two 4,500 GVW two-wheel drive pickups to Anderson Ford of Grand Island in the amount of $18,868. I I .~ I .--.-- I ~p" .; i99i Page 4, Regular Session, April 15, 1991 H-3. To authorize Mayor to sign Lease, between the Nebraska Veterans Home at Grand Island and the City of Grand Island to use a building and tract of land as a fire training facility by the Grand Island Fire Department. H-4. Approved Subdivision Agreement and Final Plat, as recom- mended by Regional Planning Commission, for: a. L & M Subdivision located on north side of Seedling Mile Road west of Seedling Mile School. (3 Lots) b. Union Square Fifth Subdivision located on south side of Fifteenth Street east of Webb Road. (New office building) c. Galvan Second Subdivision located between Capital Avenue and 20th Street approximately 500' east of Illinois Avenue. (Four Lots) d. Kiewit Second Subdivision located on south side of Second Street west of Union Pacific Branch Railroad to the Platte Generating Station. (1 Lot) H-5. To authorize Mayor to sign contract for wm District 395, 12" Main in Highway 2, Diers Avenue west to Toner's. H-6. Notices to cut weeds to be published in Grand Island Daily Independent. H-7. Approving Specifications and Notice to Bidders, as recom- mended by Staff, for Vibratory Roller for Street and Alley Division. H-8. Authorizing Mayor to sign contract for asbestos containing material removal, demolition and site clearance. H-9. Authorizing Mayor to sign contract for mowing vacant Com- munity Development lots. H-I0. State Legislative funding for Library automation. *** ORDINANCES: Keith Sinor, City Attorney, gave background information on Ordinance #7715 pertaining to the police captains on request of Councilmember Kuzma. Councilman Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring Ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that Ordinances numbered - #7713 - To rezone from TA to CD property located at Southeast Corner of 281 and Thirteenth Street. #7714 - To rezone from R2 to CD property located north of Bismark and East of Cherry Street. #7715 - To amend the General Schedule in Ordinance No. 7698. #7716 - To amend Section 17-19 pertaining to fees for garbage, refuse and waste material brought in from outside of Hall County. 1 n . ~1 I "-' I ~ I Who i ~ iiilil Page 5, Regular Session, April 15, 1991 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 their final passage, and call for a Roll Call Vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Hutchinson seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in any of the Ordinances?" There being none, he called for a Roll Call Vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted "aye." Kuzma voted "No." Motion carried. Clerk: ORDINANCES #7713, #7714, #7715 and #7716 on their FIRST READING. All those in favor of passage of said Ordinances on their first reading, answer roll call. Roll call vote--voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer. Johnson and Kuzma voted "No." Motion carried. Clerk: ORDINANCES #7713, #7714, #7715 AND #7716 on final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Roll Call vote--voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer. Johnson and Kuzma voted "No." Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7713, #7714, #7715 and #7716 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publi- cation as required by law. Motion was made by Feaster, second by Murray, to pay the claims of April 15, 1991 in the amount of $1,152,798.12. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "aye." "No" - none. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m Respectfully submitted, ~4.~~ Mu~itta F. Czaplewski City Clerk i tJ ~ ;' I I I APR 2 9 1991 ;~, ,-, (,;/:; CITY OF G~ANDIs'~AND , , ' NOTICE OF " CITY ,COUNCIL MEETING ' . NotICe' is hereby given. that a meeting of the City 'Councllof the City of, Grand ,Island; Nebraska, wifl'be held at 7:00 P.M:on April 29, 1991 in the Council ChQmbers, Second Floor, City flail, Secbnd and Pine. The meeting will be open to tlJe public. An agenda for' the meeting, kept continuously current, is available for. pUblic in- spection at City' Hall in theofficll of the City Clerk. Sllid agenda may be modified, at tlle'meetlng with concurrence. of the City Council. . MlJritta .Czaplewski . Clh' Clerk 26 . (lV MINUTES Regular Session Grand Island City Council April 29, 1991 Opening invocation was given by Reverend Henry C. Beatty, Chaplain at Veterans Administration Hospital. ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Present: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. PUBLIC NOTICE of this Council Meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on April 26, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, that the reading of the MINUTES of April 15, 1991 Regular Council meeting be suspended carried unanimously. *** There were no PRESENTATIONS and no BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. *** PROCLAMATIONS: Youth Week - May 1, 1991 Municipal Clerks' Week - May 5-11, 1991 Across America Tennis Day - May 11, 1991 May - National Sight Saving Month *** PUBLIC HEARINGS E-l. Public hearing was held on the request of Barnaby's Inc., dba "Barnaby's", 2110 West Second St., Grand Island, Hall County for Cl ass "C" Liquor License. Kei th Si nor, City Attorney, introduced the following exhibits: a. Application for the Liquor License filed with the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on April 8, 1991. b. Notice to general public of date, time and place of hearing published on April 19, 1991. Page 2, Regular Meeting, April 29, 1991 I c. Notice to applicant of date, time and place of hearing published on April 15, 1991. d. Chapter 4, City Code - Alcoholic Beverages e. Department reports as r2quired by City Code ( The corporation president, Ronald C. Kraus, ""as pY't;sent. His attorney, Jamed H. Truell, represented him and informed that the former Erin Pub will now be a restaurant lounge. There was no pro or con from the audience. Motion was made by Feaster, second by Shafer, to approve the application contingent upon final inspection. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster,Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Johnson voted "No." *** PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, on behalf of the Liederkranz, requested that it be exempt from the Downtown Improvement District No.1 tax roll. This matter was referred to the Study Session of May 6, 1991. I Councilmember Seifert stressed the need for the Safety Alert Monitor to be used in Grand Island and felt it should be considered as top priority in negotiating with Cable TV. Wayne Bennett stated he felt it would be beneficial to have weather radar on a cable channel by itself so that it would be available to the citizenry at all times. These items were referred to the next Study Session. *** REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: G-1. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve the following Pawnbrokers' licenses and bonds: a. Dubis Sports, Inc. Wayne E. May G-2. There were no appointments by the Mayor. G-3. a. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the request of Nebraska Korean Veterans Association, Inc., Inc., to hold a parade on August 24, 1991, from Riverside Inn proceeding north to Third Street. I b. Request of YMCA to hold a parade and permission to use L. E. Ray Park for the Grand Island YMCA Eighth Annual Triathlon to be held July 13, 1991. Concern was expressed about the lia- bility involved if swimming was permitted and also about the park. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unani- mously to refer this request to the next Study Session. c. Request to block off Locust Street from 13th to 14th Street to have spring track meet, May 3, 1991, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. by Trinity Lutheran School. Motion by by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve th i s reques t. APR. 2 \:J 1991 :~o Page 3, Regular Session, April 29, 1991 I G-4. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the request from The Church of Resurrection, 4110 Cannon Road, for a License Agreement to blacktop a portion of a platted, but undeveloped city right-of-way. G-5. Motion by Seifert, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve request by the Health Department for utilization of contingency funds for Weed Control. G-6. Request of Robert and Jody Rupp, 3559 Laura Avenue, for License Agreement for their garage that extends six feet into an eight- foot easement. They reside within the city.s two-mile jurisdic- tion for building codes. Mr. Rupp was present and said he was not aware of the regulations. Craig Lewis, Building Department Director, indicated a building permit had not been obtained and there was no inspection. Councilmember Shafer said he would abstain from voting as he was a friend of Mr. Rupp. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Neal, to deny the license agree- ment. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster and Seifert voted "Yes." Neal, Sorensen and Kuzma voted "No" . *** I RESOLUTIONS: H-1. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve the determination that insufficient protests have been filed against creation of Water Main District No. 397. H-2. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve specifications and notice to bidders, for: a. Water Main District 396T, 16" Water Main, Stolley Park Road from North Road to Freedom Drive. b. Water Main District 397, 6" Water Main, Freedom Drive and Liberty Lane. c. Water Main District 398T, 20" Main in Potash Highway from North Road to Dale Roush Subdivision and 20" Main in North Road from Potash Highway to Stolley Park Road. H-3. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to authorize Mayor to sign updated version of Local Emergency Operations Plan. I H-4. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to authorize Mayor to sign construction contract for paving north and south end of Independence Avenue. ,WR.,' ,,9g1 1 n .J_ ~:; Page 4, Regular Session, April 29, 1991 I Motion by Shafer, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve the fo 11 owi ng: H-5. To advertise for sealed proposals for the purchase of playground equipment for the Parks & Recreation Department. H-6. To authorize Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 pertaining to Street Improvement District No. 1173. H-7. To advertise for television inspection of sanitary sewer lines for the City. Motion by Johnson, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve the following: H-8. Engineer's Certificate of Final Completion for Street Improve- ment Districts Nos. 1173 (13th/K-Mart) and 1174 (Cherry St. off Bismark). H-9. To allow for permanent disability retirement for Firefighter Terry Giboney effective April 29, 1991. *** I Councilman Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requlrlng Ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that Ordinance numbered - 7717 - To amend Salary Ordinance 7715 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 its final passage, and call for a Roll Call Vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Hutchinson seconded the motion. Mayor: IIAny discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in any of the Ordinances? There being none, he called for a Roll Call Vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted IIAye.1I Voting IINolI - none. Motion carried. Clerk: ORDINANCE #7717 on its FIRST READING. All those in favor of passage of said Ordinance on its first reading, answer roll call. Roll call vote--voting II Aye II - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "Noll - None. Motion carried. I Clerk: ORDINANCE #7713 on FINAL PASSAGE. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its final passage, answer roll call. Roll call vote--voting IIAyell - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "Noll - APR. 2, '991 '0 i, i ) I Page 5, Regular Session, April 29, 1991 none. Motion carried. ( Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7717 is declared to be law- fully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Kuzma, to pay the claims of April 29, 1991 in the amount of $4,575,220.10. Councilmember Hutchinson abstained on Claim No. 13039 in the amount of $130.36. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." "No" - none. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, I ~ultv d G ~u-u:z-k~ Mur~tta F. czaplew~~i City Cl erk I I MINUTES study Session Grand Island City Council May 6, 1991 7:00 P.M. NOTICE OF GRAND ISLAND CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Notice Is hereby given that the Grand Island City Council SludY : Sesslon of the City of Grand Island will be held at 7:00 P.M. on May 6, 1991 In the Council Chambers, Sec. and Floor. City Hall. Second and Pine. The meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for the meellng, kepI conllnuously cur. rent, Is available for public InsJ>eC- . lion 01 Clly Hall In Ihe office of Ihe : Cltv Clerk. Said agenda may be 1 modified at the meeting with con- i currence of the City Council. I Jerenne J. Garroutte I Administrative Assistant 13 (20) ;-' C) ,..,.' ,. ~ -----, COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma. Kuzma arrived at 7:15 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Shafer PUBLIC NOTICE of this Study Session was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on May 3, 1991. The AGENDA for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Mayor Dobesh presided at the Study Ses8ion. Review QL request of Liederkranz relative to boundaries of Downtown Improvement Districts. Mayor Dobesh will appoint a committee consisting of City Attorney Sinor and two Council Members to study the problem. Safety Alert Technoloqy - Adequate Warning System and Grand Island color radar QU separate channel for Cable Television. Provisions concerning Safety Alert Technology have been incorporated into the Cable Television Ordinance. The time frame for offering this service will be changed from 12 months to within 6 months of the effective date of the ordinance. I Request of YMCA to hold a parade and permission to ~ L.E. Ray Park for YMCA Eiqhth Annual Triathlon. T. J. Niehaus, Programl Fitness Director for the YMCA, informed the Council the YMCA has Special Event Insurance and will have certified life guards on the grounds. City Attorney Sinor answered questions on the liability. The request was referred back to the City Council for action. Reauest QL waiver ~t sidewalk installation from Ronald Smith for vacant lot east Qf 2913 West 13th Street. After a short discussion, the request to waive the sidewalk installation was referred to the City Council for action. Discussion QL Sidewalks in the tLortheast area. Guidelines for CDBG funds to install sidewalks in the NE area were discussed. Community Development surveys to date indicate a need for sidewalks. Options for sidewalk installation under this program were reviewed. Information on grant options and survey tabulations will be presented at the May 13, 1991 City Council meeting. Councilman Sorensen asked to also put the Sidewalk Policy on the Council agenda for discussion. Cherry Street speed limits. A recent speed survey on Cherry Street indicated the speeds to be similar to the speeds observed in 1979 when the speed limit was increased to 35 mph. Public Works Director has recommended against reducing the speed limit to 25 mph. Councilmember Kuzma suggested another speed study be completed after the Super Bowl recreational complex is finished. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. I Respectfully submitted, ~~.~a'tu~-iW Administrative Assistant JJG/s CC: Mayor, City Administrator, Council, Department Directors and Media I\C~UlU' ..,JC.J;.;:,avat Grand Island City Council May 13, 1991 Tfle ,,'meenng, kept.. cOJltinuously current, Is, avanabfefor;pUbllc In' spection at Clty'Hall' in the of.{1C'e ofothe,C'ity Clerk. Sold agenda may be. modified at the meetIng with concurrence of the City. Council. . , Murltta Czapl!'lwskl 'Clty Clerk . 09l I j 26 Opening INVOCATION was given by Reverend Henry C. Beatty, Chaplin at Veterans Administration Hospital. ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Present: Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Councilmember absent: Hutchinson. PUBLIC NOTICE of this Council meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on May 10, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Motion by Feaster, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the MINUTES of the April 29, 1991, Regular Council Meeting and the May 6, 1991 Council Study Session., *** PRESENTATIONS: I Mayor Dobesh presented a Certificate of Recognition to John Phelps for his 50 years of employment with the City of Grand Island in the Utilities Department. James D. Washington presented a check in the amount of $283.11 to be used for the Veteran's Day celebration or for any good cause. He and fifteen students from different schools earned the money by gathering cans and also received donations from the public. *** PROCLAMATIONS: National Homemakers' Week, May 5-11, 1991 Special Olympics Week, May 20-25, 1991 React Month, May 1991 National Public Works Week, May 19-15. 1991 *** PUBLIC HEARINGS: E-1. Public Hearing was held on the application of Dan Beck for a Conditional Use Permit to use a mobile home at 920 A - North Shady Bend Road as an office for Aurora Elevator Company. There was no opposition. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the application. ~ E-2. Public Hearing was held on the application of Lynn Rathjen/ Tom Bednar to provide off-street parking for Grand Island Physical Therapy Clinic at 3009 West Faidley Avenue. There was no opposition. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the application. E-3. Public Hearing was held on Economic Development Public Works Grant. On April 15, 1991, the City Council approved a pre- liminary application to the Department of Economic Development. This grant will help make it economically feasible for I subrecipient to remain in Nebraska. They will retain 74 jobs in the Grand Is 1 and fac 11 ity. The grant reques tis in the amount of $92,000. Motion by Murray, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the request. (See Resolution H-6.) I *** PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Jason Miester, 1414 Piper Lane, requested L. E. Ray Park be reopened for swimming. This request was referred for discussion to the next Study Session. Council person Kuzma requested that a review of the Public Relations Policy for the City be an agenda item at the next Study Session. *** REQUESTS AND REFERRALS G-1. Receipt of official documents for record, file and/or furrher administrative processing. a. No official bonds. b. Motion by Wit, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 17, 1991 Downtown Improvement Board Minutes. I c. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve the amendment to Regional Planning Commission1s Budget for 1991-92 fiscal year. d. Petitions with 556 names were received requesting the name of IICapita 1 Hei ghts Hall County Parkll be changed to IIGeorge Park.1I Randy George, 4239 Utah Avenue, spoke on behalf of his parents, Ted & Jean George, and felt it was appropriate to name the park after his parents because they originated it. Don Anderson, 2126 Viking Place, recommended the name change because of the devotion of Mr. & Mrs. George in promoting the activities held at the park. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to change the name to IIGeorge Park.1I e. Motion by Feaster, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the Regional Planning Commission Minutes of May 1, 1991. G-2. There were no appointments by the Mayor. G-3. Use of public streets, parks or other public property. a. Motion by Kuzma, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the request of Downtown Retailers to hold their Annual Sidewalk Sale July 10, 1991. \, b. Request of YMCA to hold a parade and permission to use L. E. Ray Park for the Grand Island YMCA Eighth Annual Triathlon, July 13, 1991. At the last council meeting on April 29, 1991, this item was referred to the Study Session and now back to Council. Motion wad made by Shafer and seconded by Feaster to approve this request. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted uYes.u Seifert voted uNo.u Motion carried. I c. Motion by Shafer, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve request of Veterans Appreciation Committee to hold Veterans Appreciation Day Parade at 10:00 a.m., July 4, 1991. I G-4. Request of Ronald Smith for waiver of sidewalk installation for vacant lot east of 2913 West Thirteenth Street. Motion was made by Wit and seconded by Seifert to deny the request. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted IIVesll and Sorensen voted IINo.1I Motion carried. G-5. Motion by Sorensen to postpone the enforcement of sidewalk in- stallation for one year and a study be made died for a lack of a second. Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Seifert, to extend the deadline to 120 days for sidewalk installation in the Community Development area and continue according to plan in the balance of the area. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted IIVes.1I Wit voted IINo.1I I G-6. Request to proceed with Preliminary application for CDBG funds by Community Development. Three options were outlined in a memo to the City Council from Jerenne J. Garroutte of Community Development. Motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Feaster to approve option #2 which would install all the side- walks for low/moderate income persons, as well as high income persons, and provide the 25% match for low/moderate income persons with city funds. The 25% match for the higher income persons would be assessed to them. Upon roll call vote, Feaster and Sorensen voted IIVesll and Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted IINo.1I Motion failed. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Seifert, to approve option #1 which would install only the sidewalks for the low/moderate income persons and provide the 25% match with city funds. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Johnson,Ne~l, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted IIVes.1I Murray and Sorensen voted IINo.1I Motion carried. The third option was to install sidewalks under the housing rehab program as part of the rehab. These funds would be given as a deferred payment loan to the low income homeowner with no interest. G-7. Motion by Kuzma, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the selection of BRW, Inc., as the Comprehensive Development Plan/Transportation Plan Consultant and that the task forces be formed to work along with the comprehensive plan. *** RESOLUTIONS: I ( H-1. Motion by Feaster, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to authorize the mayor to sign Agreement with Nebraska Department of Roads for reimbursement of Construction Engineering Services. H-2. Water Main District No. 399 was created by Ordinance No. 7707 on March 18, 1991. Protests representing 55.85% of the total district front footage have been filed against the creation of this water main. Motion by Seifert, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve repealing Ordinance 7707 which created Water Main District 399. I H-3. Motion by Feaster, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve awarding bid for 1991 Vibratory Asphalt Roller to Nebraska Tractor and Equipment Company in the amount of $10,479 for the Street & Alley Department. H-4. Motion by Wit. second by Shafer. carried unanimously to approve final plat, as recommended by the Regional Planning Commission, for R. W. Rasmussen Second Subdivision. H-5. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Neal, to approve specifications and notice to bidders for (a) Asphalt Maintenance Project 91-AC-l and (b) Street Patching Project 91-P-l. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted IIVes.1I Kuzma voted IINo.1I H-6. Motion was made by Neal, second by Murray, to authorize the mayor to sign a resolution to complete the final phase of the application and implementation of an Economic Development grant in the amount nf $92,000 from the State Department of Economic Development. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Neal, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer voted IIVes.1I Kuzma voted IINo.1I Motion carried. *** ORDINANCES: I 1-1. Councilperson Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requlrlng an ordinance to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the Ordinance numbered - #7718 - Providing Supplemental Spending Authority Relative to Economic Development Grant #90-ED-OI0 and Barrier- Free Park. 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 its final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilperson Schafer seconded the motion. Mayor: IIAny discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the Ordinance?1I There being none, he called for a roll call vote on the motion. Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Schafer and Kuzma voted lIaye.1I None voted IINo.1I Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7718 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Roll call vote--voting IIAyell Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Schafer and Kuzma. None voting IINo.1I Motion carried. I Clerk: Ordinance #7718 on final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its final passage, answer roll call. Roll call vote--voting IIAyell - Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Schafer and Kuzma. None voted IINo.1I Motion carried. ( Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7718 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. MAY 3 19~1 ,1 \) i.tO Page 5, Regular Session, May 13, 1991 I PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: ( Motion was made by Feaster, second by Wit, to pay the claims of May 13, 1991 in the amount of $1,320,381.67. On roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Schafer and Kuzma voted lIaye.1I IINolI - none. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Most sincerely, mMWtv :d, ~-~ MU~itta F. Czaplewski City Cl erk I I MINUTES Study Session May 20, 1991, 7:00 p.m. current, is availQble,tor:"pubJjG,In~ \ SPEii::ti,O, n' at CitY' Hci,ll ',fii"tli~ "':0, ffj~ e,' .... 'of the,Citv ClerK. Said agenda may be modified at the meeting witll . concurrence of., theCitv coun, C,II.." '\ ' 'Jerenne J. Garroutte i Administrative Assistant; 17 ' , "0(20)',:' "'_~,;I I COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. PUBLIC NOTICE of this Study Session was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on May 17, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Mayor Dobesh presided at the Study Session. Discussion of Swimming at ~ ~ Ray Park and Pier Pool. Steve Paustian answered questions regarding the possibility of reopening L. E. Ray Park and the status of Pier Pool. Various options were discussed. No decision was reached. This item will be placed on the May 28 City Council Agenda. Review of City's Public Relations Policy. Zachary Zoul, City Adminis- trator, submitted the following alternatives for consideration: city newsletter, resident roundtables, surveys, public access television, speakers bureau, media packets, identity, and media interviews. Councilmember Kuzma requested a resolution be prepared for the next Council agenda on this subject. I Review Budget Timetable and Process. The revised budget preparation timetable was reviewed as submitted by Robert F. Hain, Finance Director. Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Process. BRW has been selected to develop a Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Study. Mr. Zoul recommended public participation and input. He suggested establish- ing ten ad hoc citizen task forces, consisting of fifteen residents in each, to address a defined functional area. Councilmember Seifert requested a resolution be prepared for the next council agenda on this item. Request from Richard Ness, 1023 West First Street, to install ~ fence in city right-of-way. Discussion was held on this request and was referred back to the City Council for action. Presentation on Country' General Expansion/Grant. who planned to give the presentation, was unable This item was referred to the next Study Session Jerenne Garroutte, to be present. in two weeks. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, I J )~JJ.1k) ,4, ~ '~PUAJ~r2j Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk \, cc: Mayor, City Administrator, Council, Department Directors and Media MINUTES Regular Session Grand Island City Council May 28, 1991 open to the PulJljc.'Ancjgeii~q~;:' .~ the mee.ting, . kl ePlt cOl]ti!1~~SIV;lj .current,IS oVal ab e-for,P'II2!A~:in- , spection at City Hall in 't~!l:.Dffice' I' of the City Clerk. Said agen~ay . j' be modified at the meetil\9>wltti concurrence of the City Co~4kl< Murltta Czap19WJ;kl CltiX,Terk i i 24;:.. '.', . ~,',eMf~ .. I Opening INVOCATION was given by Pastor Dale Howard, First United Methodist Church. ROLL CALL - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. None were absent. PUBLIC NOTICE of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on May 24, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the MINUTES of the May 13, 1991, Regular Council Meeting and the May 20, 1991 Study Session. *** There were no PRESENTATIONS. *** PROCLAMATIONS: I Mental Health Month, May 1991 National Safe Boating Week, June 2-8, 1991 National Flag Day, June 14, 1991 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Wit, second by Murray, carried unanimously to adjourn to Board of Equalization. D-1. Resolution determining benefits of Street Improvement District No. 1173. (Paving and storm sewer on Thirteenth Street adjacent to Walmart and K-Mart developments.) D-2. Resolution determining benefits of Street Improvement District No. 1174. (Paving and storm sewer on Cherry Street adjacent to Super Bowl.) Motion by Johnson, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve the above two resolutions. Motion by Shafer, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to return to regular session. *** PUBLIC HEARING: I E-1. - Application of Rainy Day Inc., dba/Silver Dollar, 106 West Fourth Street, for Class "c" Liquor License. At the request of Resident Agent, Delores Schroeder, this application was withdrawn on May 28, 1991. *** I I I PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: There was no public participation. *** DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: F-1. - Swimming at L. E. Ray Park. Issues of safety, cost, need and liability were considered. Steve Paustian, Parks & Recreation Director, recommended lifeguards. Keith Sinor, City Attorney, indicated there is much more liability when a fee is charged. Zachary Zoul, City Administrator, stated the Parks & Recreation budget could handle a subsidy should it be required. Motion was made by Sorensen, seconded by Neal, to reopen L. E. Ray Park for swimming with a fee of $.50 for children and $1.00 for adults and that lifeguards be provided. On roll call vote, Wit, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer voted "Yes" and Hutchinson, Murray and Kuzma voted "No." Motion carried. *** REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: G-1. Receipt of official documents. None scheduled. G-2. Request of Junior Urias to block traffic on Oak Street and Bis- mark Street for Monfort Stampede Race. Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve request. G-3. Change at Liquor License establishment. Motion was made by Murray and seconded by Wit, to approve request of Joanne Bernard, dba/Generations, 2815 South Locust Street, for Special Designated Permit to serve beer, wine and distilled spirits in conjunction with Car Show on June 29, 1991. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Johnson and Sorensen voted "No." Motion carried. G-4. Request of Rudy Plate for a License Agreement for property at 110 South Greenwich to allow alley encroachment for garage eve pro- truding one-half foot and for sidewalk protruding two feet. Motion by Kuzma, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the request. G-5. Request of Richard Ness, 1023 West First Street, to install a fence in right-of-way. Motion was made by Neal to allow the waiver and was seconded by Feaster. Upon roll call vote, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson and Seifert voted "No." Being a tie vote, Mayor Dobesh voted and cast a "No" vote. Motion failed. ( '- G-6. Request of Margaret Hodgson, 321 East 19th Street, for waiver to install 15 feet of sidewalk. Motion was made by Hutchinson, second by Wit, to deny the waiver. On roll call vote, Hutch- inson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Sorensen voted "No.1I Motion carried. G-7. Request of Liederkranz Club to be removed from boundaries of the Downtown Improvement District. Motion was made by Kuzma, second by Seifert, to deny the request. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Sorensen voted "No." I G-8. Request of Ponderosa Estates, Inc., for referral to Regional Planning Commission to have the 132 acre area located on the west side of U. S. Highway 281 immediately north of Schimmer Drive rezoned. Motion by Shafer, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve request. *** RESOLUTIONS: H-1. Motion by Schafer, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve specifications and notice to bidders for: a. Water Main Project 90-W-3, 12" Water Main in Adams Street from Stolley Park Road to Fonner Park Road. b. Sanitary Sewer Project No. 91-S-2. H-2. Motion by Seifert, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to award bids for: I a. Television Inspection Contract 91-TV-1. b. Water Main District 396T, 16" Main in Stolley Park Road from North Road to Freedom Drive. c. Water Main District 397, 6" Main in Freedom Drive and Liberty Lane. d. Water Main District 398T, 20" main in North Road from Potash Highway to Stolley Park Road. H-3. Approving Engineer's Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District No. 469 was postponed. H-4. Establishing Fees for use of City Tennis and Racquet Complex. Motion by Kuzma, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve this resolution. H-5. Authorizing City Council to sit as Board of Equalization on June 24, 1991 relative to the Business Improvement District No.1. This process enables the City Council to establish the proposed budget for this district. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve this resolution. H-6. Establishing Policy Relative to Public Information and Communi- cation. Motion by Kuzma, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve this resolution. H-7. Establishing Process for Public Participation in Development of Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Kuzma, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve this resolution. I H-8. Setting Public Hearing on tax rate for Downtown Improvement and Parking District for June 10, 1991. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve this resolution. *** \. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring MAY ? 8 1991 '~A Page 4, Regular Session, May 28, 1991 I ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered: #7719 - To assess and levy special tax to pay construction cost of Street Improvement District No. 1173. #7720 - To assess and levy special tax to pay construction cost of Street Improvement District No. 1174. 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 its final passage, and call for a roll call vote in each reading and final passage. Councilmember Feaster seconded the motion. "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in any of the ordinances? There being none, he called for roll call vote on the motion. Voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "No" - None. Motion carried. I Clerk: Ordinances #7719 and #7720 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their first reading, answer roll call. Roll call vote --voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "No" - none. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7719 and #7720 on final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. Roll call vote--voting "Aye" - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Voting "No" - none. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances #7719 and #7720 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. *** Motion was made by Wit, second by Hutchinson, to pay the claims of May 28, 1991 in the amount of $967,448.61. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "aye." "No" - none. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, I 'iY\ IJ cd;V' (~ 'I ~tG~1 '-::1' <p :~.I.^./vJc'~' Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I "--' I "--- I 1-.,;:;1 MINUTES Study Session Grand Island City Council June 3, 1991, 7:00 p.m. ~. NOTICe OF GRAND ISLAND : . . ..s~'JM~~~~b'N ~otice Is hereby given that the (;fand-Island Cltv Council Study S~$Slon of Ihe Cilv of Grand Island' \lillt~e. held 01 7:00 P.M. on June 3, 1W:lln the Coundl Chambers, Sec~ aAd Floor, City "Hall, Second and PI.;e-. -The meeting-will be otlen to lite. "public. An agenda for Ihe nteetlng, kept continuously cur- *';.15 available for public Inspec- Ii n III Cllv Hollin the office of Ihe tv.".Clerk. Said agenda may be modified at Ihe meellng with con- currence of the Cltv Council. ..~ Jerenne J. Garroutte Administrative Assistant 3} (20) 0() COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Johnson, Neal, PUBLIC NOTICE of this Study Session was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on May 31, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Mayor Dobesh presided at the Study Session. Parkinq at Georqe Park. Paustian will look into alternatives for additional parking as well as cost estimates and report back to Council. Relocation/Replacement of Canopy for Rick's Lawn Care. Request for license agreement at 924 and 922 West Oklahoma. Request is to relocate existing canopy on the south side of the building to the west side entrance and to install a new canopy at the south side location. Both canopies will encroach into the public right of way. This item will be forwarded to Council for action. City Clean-uD Days Proqram. Public Works Director expressed concern over free dumping. Someone has to costs which were estimated at approximately $7,000.00. brief discussion the matter was referred to Council for Bennett pay the After a action. Ward/Precinct boundary Redistrictinq. A volunteer committee consisting of Alice Neal, Glen Murray and Gary Wit will work with Regional Planning Director Nelson Helm to address city ward redistricting which is required by state law after the completion of the 10 year census. Some adjustments in ward boundaries are expected, however Mayor Dobesh has indicated that voting places should not be moved. All Council members will be kept advised as to meeting dates, etc. of the committee. Meetinq with County Board reqardinq Budqet. A meeting has been set for 7:30 p.m. on June 5, 1991 to be held in the Hall County Board Room. Presentation on Country General eXDansion/qrant. Jerenne Garroutte gave a brief overview on the Economic Development Grant which will be used for street paving, storm sewer and water distribution lines to serve the warehouse site located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Highways 30 and 281. The grant will help allow Country General to remain in Grand Island, retaining 74 employees. Councilman Hutchinson addressed the Council briefly on the news release that appeared in the Daily Independent on Friday, May 31, 1991. Councilman Hutchinson did not release confidential information and asked that his integrity be upheld. Councilman Seifert read a statement that suggested the City take the consultants advice and accept TCI's offer of $300,000. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasant View Drive was in the audience and voiced his complaints with TCI Cable. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, )..<.Jc.<.. %YV.../ Y;v--~t..(.'Ut....! &.t1!..<:Y :/j'-- Jerenne J. Garruutte Administrative Assistant cc: Mayor, City Administrator, Council, Department Directors and Media. j,,'1" \ I MINUTES - SPECIAL SESSION Grand Island City Council June 5, 1991, 7:30 p.m. "11':\1.4>< NOTICE OF SPECIAL MeETING ", :",+ Notice Is hereby given tl10fthe Grand Island City. CounclL<.WlI/ hold a special meeting at 7:30 p.m., June 5. 199110 the Hall Coun. ty Board Room, 121 S. Pine Street.. The following Is the agendp Jt~m~ To review the 1991-92 BUdget Mdt. ters. . Murltta Czaplewski City Clerk 4J~1) 82 ( The City Council held its Special Session at the Board Room in the Hall County Administration Building. Dick Frauen, Chairperson of the Hall County Board of Supervisor presided. Councilmembers Present: Hutchinson, Wit, Feaster, Murray, Neal and Kuzma. Absent: Johnson, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer. Others Present: Ernest L. Dobesh, Mayor; Zachary Z. Zoul, City Administrator; Robert Hain, Finance Director; Ronald Schwieger, Fire Chief, Ed Edwards, Health Director; Steve Fosselman, Library Director, Muritta Czaplewski, City Clerk and Hall County Board of Supervisors: Frauen, Quandt, Hartman and Leslie. Public notice of this Special Session Island Island Daily Independent on June the meeting was available for public clerk's office prior to the meeting. was given 4, 1991. inspection in the Grand The agenda for in the city I Ed Edwards reported that the Health Department attempted to stay within the 4% lid increase. He indicated they have an inventory of insecticide on hand for mosquito control; however, they may not have sufficient funds for the labor cost. .\".. \. Councilmember Hutchinson inquired if there were a{l'~ftirther plans to have the City be responsible for the Ambulance and the County be responsible for the Health Department and the Civil Defense/ Communications Department. Supervisor Leslie felt it needs to be a joint effort between the City and County to make it work, and that nothing should be done to change the present arrangement. Steve Fosselman 45.5 percent to accounted for 16% Frauen indicated increase allowed. asked Hall County to increase its contribution continue operating the bookmobile. He said it of the circulation during the year. Supervisor there would probably be no more than a 4% Supervisor Hartman questioned Ronald Schwieger about providing ambulance service for long distance transfers. The consensus of those present was to leave the present operation of the Ambulance as is. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. I Respectfully submitted, '111' \ ~--f ,( ^ J ~ I I rvlAVV<.J",) ,~, u> .~ffJ..v'-1};/I"--<J Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I ----- I "'-"'" I MINUTES Regular Session Grand Island City Council June 10, 1991 CITY OF GRANO ISLAND NOTICE OF CITY C;dUNCIL MEETING NoNce_' Is hereby given. thot a meeting of the Clty"Councll of fhe, Cltv pi Grand Island, Nebraska, will be held at 7:00 P.M. on June 10. 1991 In the C<luncll Chambers. Second Floor. City Hall. Second " and Pine. The meetlhg.wfllbe ,.. open to the public. An agenda for , the meeting, kept continuously : _, ~~~TI~fr; ~t a~~~~~~lfr~_ ~Ueb~ftl~; of ~he City Clerk. Said agenda may be modified at the meeting with concurrence of the City Council. Murltto Czaplewski Cltv Clerk (19) Opening INVOCATION was given by Pastor Lawrence Becker, Calvary Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. None absent. PUBLIC NOTICE of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Inde- pendent on June 7, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for public inspection in the city clerk's office prior to the meeting. Motion by Feaster, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the May 28, 1991 Regular Council Meeting and June 3. 1991 Study Session. *** There were no PRESENTATIONS or PROCLAMATIONS and no BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. *** PUBLIC HEARINGS: E-1. - Public Hearing was held on the request of the Downtown Improvement Board for a tax increase in the Downtown Parking District from $.075 to $.086 per square foot of public use floor space. Additionally, they requested the minimum tax be increased from $60 to $69 for the year 1991-92. There was no pro or con discussion from the audience. Motion by Feaster, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve these requests. E-2. - Public Hearing was held on the Ponderosa Estates Subdivision Land Use. R. W. Giesenhagen. representing Ponderosa Estates, Incorpor- ated, submitted an application to rezone 132 acres west of U.S. Highway 281, immediately north of Schimmer Drive. from TA Zone to RD, B2 and RO. The City Council, at their May 28. 1991 meeting. referred this request to the Regional Planning Commission who held a hearing on June 5, 1991 and granted approval. There was no pro or con discussion from the audience. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the application. E-3. - Public Hearing was held on the 1991 Community Development Block Grant Application. This application was presented proposing to request $300.000 from the State Department of Economic Development for a 1991 Comprehensive grant to include the following activites: Acquisition - $40.000; Demolition - $8.000; Disposition - $500; Public Improvements (Sidewalks) $4,500; Street Improvements - $90.000; Clearance - $1,000; Housing Rehab - $109.000; Housing Administration - $32.000; and General Administration - $15.000. The estimated amount of funds for all activities to benefit lower income persons is 90%. No displacement of persons will occur as a result of any displacement of persons will occur as a result of any activities. There was no pro or con discussion from the audience. Motion by Feaster. second by Johnson. carried unanimously to approve submittal of the application. See Resolution H-6. *** PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Glendale Reiss. 910 North Boggs, spoke on TCI Cablevision. He felt they should provide better service and action should be taken to obtain it. I Mayor Dobesh asked for a motion to place on the agenda, as an emergency item, the request of the Police Department for a CANDO (Compact for the Apprehension of Narcotic Dealers and Offenders) grant application. Motion by Neal, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve this request. *** DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: F-1. - Role of duties of City Administrator. This item was placed on agenda by Councilmember Hutchinson. He read from a prepared statement in which he said he felt if the City is to be progressive, it should not be dominated by department heads and that since the City does have a competent city administrator, he should be allowed to make the decisions on how to administrate the different levels of government. He wanted to know what the roles of the city administrator are. Councilmember Kuzma also read from a prepared statement in which she stated that in our mayor/city council form of government, there is a need to provide the highest level of citizen representation possible while maintaining an internal balance of power between the mayor, city administrator and city council. She defined what she thought the roles of the mayor, city administrator and city council are. I Councilmember Johnson referred to the excerpt from the City Code which delineates the City of Grand Island's form of government. He stated that since this is the correct interpretation, all should adhere to it whether it is the mayor, city administrator, department heads or city council. Gerald Collins, 2104 West 18th Street, asked the Mayor if he was not allowing the city administrator to do his job. Mayor Dobesh in turn asked Mr. Zoul, City Administrator, if this was so. Mr. Zoul stated that he and the mayor have an understanding as to their roles, as well as that of the council, and are devoting time to making this relationship an effective one. Mayor Dobesh stated that he and Mr. Zoul have been working together. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview, expressed his opinion that council committees should be formed and volunteers utilized in coordination with department heads so that the necessary information can be obtained. F-2. - Combined Finances in Finance Department. Councilmember Hutchinson placed this item on the agenda. He said he was concerned when he learned there were plans to separate the utilities department from the finance department. He feels the present structure is a sound one and should remain as is. I Councilmember Kuzma stated she does not want this matter coming up with each change of administration and made a motion to have the city administrator or city attorney write up an ordinance establishing the organizational structure of the finance department. It was seconded by Hutchinson and carried unanimously upon roll call vote. \ John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison, spoke in favor of putting the Utilities Department under a Power Board. Gene McCormick recommended keeping the two functions separate and Gerald Collins spoke in favor of leaving the present setup. *** G-1. - Motion by Hutchinson, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to accept the Downtown Improvement Board Minutes of May 21, 1991 and the Community Development Advisory Committee Minutes of June 5, 1991. I G-2. - Motion was made by Wit, second by Murray, to approve the Special Designated Permit for a Parking Lot Sale by the Grand Island Bottle Shop. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes" and Johnson abstained. Motion carried. G-3. - Motion by Shafer, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve request of Evangelical Free Church for License Agreement to install sewer connection. G-4. - Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to increase by one the number of lots in Stahla Mobile Home Park. G-5. - Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the request of Rick's Lawn Care Company for License Agreement to relocate canopy. G-6. - Motion was made by Kuzma, second by Wit, to resume the free dumping at the transfer station in the spring of 1992 during the City Clean- up Days Program. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes" and Murray voted "No." Motion carried. Hutchinson suggested bringing up at the time of the next Clean-up Days, the "No Bag" concept and a ban on burning. I G-7. - Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Feaster, to approve request of Mrs. Margaret Brown for exemption from sign regulations to erect a 10'x 12' billboard sign in Ryder Park to recognize the Legion Baseball Hall of Fame. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "yes." Wit voted "No." Motion carried. G-8. - Motion by Seifert, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to approve request of Abraham and Sue Soto, 615 North Pine Street, to purchase a vacant lot at 916 North Poplar. G-9. - Motion by Wit, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve request of the Community Development Advisory Committee for revision of Community Development Housing Rehabilitation Guidelines. G-10. - Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve request of Riverside Golf Club for alternate date for Fireworks Display. G-11. - Motion by Shafer, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the request of the Police Department for the CANDO grant application. **,'( I RESOLUTIONS: H-1. - Motion by Hutchinson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve authorizing execution of Agreement with Nebraska Department of Roads for signalization modification at Highway 281 and Thirteenth Street. H-2. - Motion was made by Wit, second by Shafer, to order property owners at 1415 North Kruse Street to repair sidewalk along Page 4, Regular Session, June 10, 1991 their property. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murrav Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "yes:" Sorensen voted "no." Motion carried. I H-3. - Motion by Kuzma, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve awarding bid to Eli Churchich and Associates in the amount of $1,812.00 and bid to PRS Associates in the amount of $7,532.00 for barrier-free park equipment at Ashley Park. H-4. - Motion by Feaster, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the final plats for following subdivisions: Zlomke Subdivision, Goodwill Subdivision, Hurley Subdivision, Grand Island Mall Eighth Subdivision and Holder's Acre Subdivision. H-5. - Motion by Kuzma, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the Preliminary Study for Kenmare Subdivision. H-6. - Motion by Murray, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve authorizing execution of 1991 Community Development Block Grant Application. H-7. - Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve specifications for interior roof and sidewall insulation improve- ments for Racquet Center. H-8. - Motion by Kuzma second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve authorizing exe~ution of contract with Ralph Andersen and Associates for Compensation and Classification Study. I H-9. - Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve authorizing execution of contract with BRW, Inc. for Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Study in the amount of $120,000. H-IO. - Motion was made by Seifert, second by Feaster to approve the settlement agreement relative to Cable Television occupation tax and franchise fees. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Hutchinson, at 8:00 p.m., to go into Executive Session to discuss this agreement. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Sorensen voted "No." Motion carried. At 8:35 p.m., motion was made by Seifert, second by Hutchinson to return to regular session. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted "Yes." Shafer voted "No." Motion carried. Upon roll call vote to the first motion made to approve the agreement, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted "Yes." Shafer voted "No." Motion carried. I H-ll. - Motion by Sorensen, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to approve this resolution regarding personal property tax hardship refund. It certifies to the county treasurer of Hall County that immediate payment of the refunds would seriously interfere with the city's governmental functions. H-12. - Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve authorizing execution of amendment to the General Employees Pension Plan with Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation. *** ,-11.~1\\ : .) lq i~1 1 0 J ..::.. "..1 ~ Page 5, Regular Session, June 10, 1991 I ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requ~r~ng ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered - ( #7721 - Amend Section 13-3 of the Grand Island City Code per- taining to Downtown Improvement and Parking District. #7722 - Authorize sale to David McNeel of Lots 3 and 4, Dickey Seventh Subdivision. #7723 - Authorize sale to Steven and Lorrie Schleicher of Lot 1, Dickey Seventh Subdivision. #7724 - Authorize sale to Abraham G. So to and Sue Ellen Soto of Lots 4, 5 and 6, Pleasant Hill 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 Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Counci1person Hutchinson seconded the motion. I Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the Ordinances?" There being none, he called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma vote "aye." None voted "No." Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7721, #7722, #7723 and #7724 All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, and Kuzma voted "aye". None voted "No." on their first reading. On roll call vote, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer Clerk: Ordinances #7721, #7722, #7723 and #7724 on final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "aye." None voted "No." Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7721, #7722, #7723 and #7724 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. *** PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: I Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, to pay the claims of June 10, 1991 in the amount of $1,750,960.85. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "aye." None voted "No." Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, In il l U))~J)r4) ..j , ~71!-f-1')!J()aj2-<> Mur\tta F. Czapl;w~ki City Clerk ,.--------------. - () I MINUTES study Session Grand Island City Council June 17, 1991 7:00 P.M. 'NOTICE OF GRAND ISLAND . CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Notice Is herebY given that the Grand Island City Council SIUdy Session of the City of Grand Island will be held 01 7:00 P:M. on June 171 1991 In the Council Chambersl' Second Floor, City Hall. Second- and Pine. The meellng will be" open to the public. An agenda. for'':. the meetlngl kept .contlnuouslY current. 15 available for pUblic In_ specllon 01 City Hall In Ihe ofllce 01 Ihe Clly Clerk. Sold agenda may be modified 01 Ihe meellng wllh concurrence of the Cltv Council. _ Jerenne J. Garroutte Admlnlslrallve Asslslanl 14 (20) -- COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma. COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Sorensen. PUBLIC NOTICE of thii study Session was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on June 14, 1991. The AGENDA for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Mayor Dobesh presided at the Study Session. Burninq ~ Fire Chief Schwieger briefed the Council on some background pertaining to open burning. The current Wednesday-Saturday times were set in 1972. Most of the Councilpersons favored a one day a week burning at the present time. Item forwarded to Council for the June 24, 1991 City Council meeting. Ponderosa Subdivision Sewer Service. Wayne Bennett explained three different alternatives for sewer expansion in this area based on the City's 1988 comprehensive sewer plan. Two methods of serving the subdivision are under consideration. Bob Morris, Chairman of the Grand Island Industrial Foundation asked the Council to consider the extension of Utilities to the Platte Valley Industrial Site for future development. Ponderosa Estates developer Bob Giesenhagen was available for questions. Item forwarded to Council for the June 24, 1991 City Council meeting. I hLicense Aqreement for use of Little Leaque Diamonds. Steve Paustian explained the Little League wants exclusive rights to use city baseball fields. The Little League board asked for lease agreements between April 15 and August 1 on several diamonds. The Council discussed a lease agreement based on a daily time schedule rather than an exclusive 3 1/2 month agreement. No decision made at this time. Georqe Park parkinq alternatives. Steve Paustian informed the council the city owns a 200 foot wide strip that extends from the east edge of George park to North Road. The landowners, rather than pay tax assessments, turned the Idnd over to the city. Paustian will report back in two weeks on the potential developments costs of the 200 foot wide strip. 1991-1992 Budget preparation update. City Administrator Zoul gave a brief update on the budget. The proposed budget will be presented to the Council on June 24, 1991 with Council Budget review work sessions tentatively set for July 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th. A public hearing on the proposed Budget has been scheduled for Monday, July 8, 1991. Pres~ntation on Financial Manaqement. City Administrator Zoul addressed a number of deficiencies that he felt were quite prominent and prevalent in the current operations of the final1~ial management function. Mark Nelson, with the auditing firm of Peat Marwick Main was present and also reviewed the state of our financial management function. Finance Director Bob Hain concurred with the opinions of Mr. 20ul and Mr. Nelson. Additional staffing for the finance department will be discussed during budget preparations. ',__/ Wi th no further business to be conducted the meeting adjourned at 9: 15 P.M. I Respectfully submitted, r-.!?{~ fl- ~~/~u:Z?;~ V Jerenne J. Garroutte Administrative Assistant cc: Mayor, City Administrator, Council, Department Directors, Media JJG/s I I I JUN. 2 4 1991 Ib~ MINUTES Regular Session Grand Island City Council June 24, 1991 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING Notice Is hereby gIven that 0 meeting of the Citv Council of the City of Grand Island. Nebraska. will be held at 7:00 P.M. on June 24. 1991 in the Council Chambers. Second Floor. Citv Hall. Second and Pine. The meeting will be' open to the public. An agenda for the meeting. kept continuouslY' current. Is available for public In- spection at Cltv Hall In the office, : of the Cltv Clerk. Sold agenda may: I' be modified at the meeting with ~ concurrence of the Cltv Council. ' Muritta czaPlewskl~' . Cltv Clerk 21 . (19) , , .... . i . , Opening INVOCATION was given by Reverend Robert F. Chamberlain, st. Mary's Cathedral Church. ROLL CALL Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. None absent. Public notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on June 21, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for public inspection in the city clerk's office prior to the meeting. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of Special Council Meeting, June 5, 1991; Regular Council Meeting, June 10, 1991 and Study Session, June 17, 1991. *** PRESENTATIONS: B-1. Zachary Zoul, city Administrator, presented the council members with copies of the proposed 1991-92 Annual Budget and gave a summary of it as well as the timetable. B-2. Don Shuda, Chairperson of the Veterans Appreciation Committee, handed out the activity schedule for Veterans Appreciation Day to be held July 4. Terry Nester and Clarel Middleton, on behalf of the Eagles Club, presented a check to Mr. Shuda in the amount of $500.00 as a donation for this event *** APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR: Mayor Ernest L. Dobesh announced his appointment of a Swimming Pool Committee. Members are Larry Seifert, Chairperson; Alice Neal, Bud Feaster and Michael Shafer who are to work with Steve Paustian, Director of Parks and Recreation. Copies of the swimming pool survey results were distributed. I I I JUN. 2 -1. 1991 'i J>l! ....0-'- Page 2, Regular Session, June 24, 1991 & BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Hutchinson, second by wit, carried unanimously to adjourn to Board of Equalization. D-1. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the Business Improvement District No. 1 Assessments. Motion by Kuzma, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to return to regular session. PUBLIC HEARING: E-1. A public hearing was held on the application of James H. & Julie Pedersen, 4216 Norseman Avenue, for a Conditional Use Permit to expand their Group Day Care Home from 8 to 12 children. Mr. & Mrs. Pedersen were present. There was no pro or con discussion from the audience. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve this application. *** PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Frank Ambrose, 4216 Norseman Avenue, who lives across the street from the Pedersen Group Day Center, expressed his concern about what effect the expansion would have on the valuation of his property and taxes. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles Street, questioned the method of determining the special tax for the Business Improvement District #1 and Downtown Parking District. *** REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: G-1. Motion by Kuzma, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to accept the minutes of the Regional Planning Commission Meeting, June 5, 1991. G-2. Request of Robert E. Reynolds and Jeanne A. Reynolds, 2231 Brahma Street, for License Agreement to encroach upon a public utility easement. Mr. Kenneth Elson, their attorney, was present and explained that their house protrudes 12' into the 16' easement. Motion by Feaster, second by Sorensen carried unanimously to approve this request. (' I I I JUN. :d. 4 I~"l 180 Page 3, Regular Session, June 24, 1991 G-3. Motion by Kuzma, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the request of H. E. Carmichael, dba/O.K. Liquor, 305 West Koenig, for a License Agreement for a new sign on the east side of his building. G-4. Motion was made by Seifert, second by Feaster, to approve request of Kris Mortensen, representing K.C Concessions, Inc., for a Special Designated Permit for sale of beer and wine at Fonner Park on July 4. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes. Johnson abstained. Motion carried. G-5. Motion was made by Hutchinson, second by Murray, to deny the request of Burke Financial Corporation, 517 East Fifth Street, for waiver of sidewalk installation. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes. Sorensen voted "No." Motion carried. G-6. Request for Burning Ban was deferred to the next regular meeting on July 8, 1991. *** RESOLUTIONS: H-1. Motion was made by Seifert, second by Wit to approve ordering installation of sidewalks at various locations. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Feaster and Sorensen voted "No." Motion carried. H-2. Motion by Shafer, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve bid specifications for renovation of Edith Abbott Memorial Library. H-3. Motion by Murray, second by Wit, carried unanimously to award bid for Sanitary Sewer Project 91-S-2, in Greenwich Avenue near Connell School, to Diamond Engineering in the amount of $19,957.00. H-4. Ponderosa Estates, Inc., desires to develop an addition to the City of Grand Island with a sanitary sewer system extended to the City's sanitary sewer system. Total cost is expected to be $350,000.00. Resolution was prepared wherein the City will extend a one-half mile, 27 inch sanitary sewer from the intersection of Highway 34 and Highway 281 south to the northeast corner of Ponderosa Estates Subdivision, subject to developers' agreement to pay $100,000 towards this project. Motion was made by Wit, second by Hutchinson, to I I I JUN. ';' .:1 !gql 'j r;' D ~"- ;; 'il" page 4, Regular session, June 24, 1991 approve the resolution with the amendment that the following words be deleted, "said contract shall require a guaranteed contribution on behalf of the developers of said subdivision in the amount of $100,000.00 prior to the end of the 1992 construction season." Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Kuzma voted "Yes". Murray voted "No." Motion carried. H-5. Motion by Seifert, second by Wit, carried unanimously to award bid for Water Main Project 90-W-3, in Adams Street in order to serve Sta-Rite facility, to Diamond Engineering in the amount of $149,282.00. H-6. Motion by Wit, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve sales agreement with Beacon Power for sale of Generator No.3 at a cost of $1,000.00. H-7. Motion by Seifert, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to approve purchase agreement of property immediately adj acent to the Electric Service Building from otto and Rose Hauschild in the amount of $60,000.00. H-8. Motion by Sorensen, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to approve supporting Locust Street/Interstate 80 Interchange and Highway 30 projects. Dick Good, President of Chamber of Commerce was present and answered questions. At this time (8:00 p.m.), the Council took a fifteen minute recess. H-9. Motion by Feaster, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve bid specifications for turf mower for Cemetery Division. H-10 Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve request for Conditional Use Permit of James H. & Julie Pedersen to expand Group Day Care Home at 4212 Norseman Avenue from 8 to 12 children H-11 Motion by Feaster, second by Neal, carried unanimously to approve Certificate of Final Completion for Street Patching Project 90-P-1. *** ORDINANCES: Councilperson Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring an ordinance to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the Ordinances numbered: I I I JUN. d. 4 1!:/!:/1 -II i~/8 ~ I . ........ .. i ( Page 5, Regular Meeting, June 24, 1991 #7726 To assess special tax to pay for 1991-92 fiscal year cost of Business Improvement District No.1. #7727 To rezone three tracts for Ponderosa Estates Subdivision from AG to RD, B2 and RO. #7728 To define the organizational structure of the Finance Department. 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 their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilperson Burton Feaster seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the Ordinances? There being none, he called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." None voted "No. Clerk: Ordinances #7726, #7727 and #7728 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye". None voted "No." Clerk: Ordinances #7726, #7727 and #7728 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, wit, Murray, Johnson Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye. None voted "No." Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7726, #7727 and #7728 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. *** PAYMENT OF CLAIMS; Motion by Feaster, second by Shafer, to pay the claims of June 24, 1991 in the amount of $1,280,246,96. Councilman Hutchinson abstained on claim #15294 for Graham Tire in the amount of $499.24." *** F-1. Cable Television Regulatory Ordinance and Franchise Renewal. Larry Monroe of Municon, the City's Cable TV consultant, and JUN. 2 4 1991 ~77 -t.....L (I ( I :page 6, Regular Meeting, June 24, 1991 his attorney, Michael Hunt, were present. They brought the Council up-to-date on matters regarding the process involved in preparing the Cable Television Regulatory Ordinance and Franchise Renewal and as to what actions Municon has taken. He stated the FCC has set a new regulation which now invokes the City's right to regulate basic service rates if the Cable Company has less than six outside television signals available for antenna users. Jack Maloy, TCl local manager, and Russ Blackburn, Regional TCl official, were present. Mr. Monroe had requested the Council go into Executive Session to discuss some matters. Motion was made by Seifert, second by Shafer, to do so. Upon roll call vote, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Huthinson , Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, and Sorensen voted "No." Motion failed. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously to have Mr. Monroe confer with the Mayor, City Administrator, City Attorney and Deputy city Attorney about the matter he had wanted to speak about in Executive Session. *** II The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 1Il11JulW d. ()P ~ M~~itta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I \ \ / ( \ I I I JUL. I l\1tJ 1 NOTICEOF GRAND ISLAND CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION I (', ~.1.. ....-- \...J .A. MINUTES Study Session Grand Island City Council July 1, 1991 7:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Grand Island City Council Study Session of the City of Grand Island will be held at 7:00 P.M. on July 1, 199J in the Council Chambers, Sec- ondFloor. City Hall, Second and Pine. The meeting wi II be open to 1 the public. An agenda for the ' meeting, kept continuously cur- rent; is available for pUblic inspec- tion at City Hall in the office of the City' Clerk. Said agenda may be modlfied at the meeting with con- : currence of the City Council. I Jerenne J. Garroutte '/ Administrative Assistant I 28 (,OJ , COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. PUBLIC NOTICE of this Study Session was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on June 28, 1991. The AGENDA for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Mayor Dobesh presided at the Study Session. Skateboardinq. Mayor Dobesh appointed a committee to make recommendations for a solution to control skateboarders downtown. The following comprise the committee: Lisa Edens, Deputy City Attorney, Dianne Kelley, Downtown Improvement, Councilmember Glen Murray, Chairperson, Councilrnembers Mike Hutchinson, Gary Wit and steve Johnson. Speaking from the audience on the issue were: Bob Morris, Overland National Bank, Dave Marsh, Nebraska Office Service, Dianne Kelley, Downtown Coordinator, Craig Hand, Howard's Jewelry and Ron Von Behren, Quality Sew and Vac. The committee will report back to the study Session on July 29, 1991. Keno Operations. Earl Ahlschwede, Attorney for Robb Investments, Inc. addressed the Council with a request to consider placing the issue of whether the City should license Keno operations under the Nebraska County and City Lottery Act within the corporate limits. Mr. Ahlschwede's client would like to have this issue on a special election ballot, if a special election is called for other purposes within the City prior to the next regular election. Dave Zeilinger, who operates Keno in Denton, Nebraska, stated the City has no responsibility and there is no expense to the City. A motion was made by Steve Johnson and seconded by Mike Hutchinson to not include this item on the July 8, 1991 Council Meeting agenda. Motion carried 9-1 with Wit casting the negative vote. With no further business to be conducted the meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~9:-4~~~m~) Jerenne J. Garroutte Administrative Assistant cc: Mayor, City Administrator, Council, Department Directors, Media JJG/s '.I '.. ~~ . I 1991 " NOTICE OF ," GRAND fSLANO* 'S'PECIAL CITY COUNCil ~;'i..I'-. .. MEETING ''t , ' R€VIEW OF PROPOSED 1991- 1992 BUDGET : Notice is hereby given that the I Grand Island City Council will; convene as a Committee' of the' Whole, at 7:30 P.M. or immedi-l ately following the StudY seSSion," :on' July L 1991 in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, Second and Pine. The meet- ' 109 WI II be open to the pUblic:. An a.genda for the meeting, kept con- ' tlOuous!y current, is available for public .Inspection at City Hall in the office of the City Clerk. Said agenda may be modified at the ~eeting w!th concurrence of the City Councl! JerrenneJ. Garroutte ~8dministrative Assistant -") t I r~ ! r'\ \ ..d- t.../ ~.' p I MINUTES Special Session Grand Island City Council July 1, 1991 (24) A SPECIAL SESSION of the Grand Island City Council was convened at 7:35 P.M., July 1, 1991. Public notice of this Special Council Meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on June 28, 1991. Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Present: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Mayor Dobesh stated this was a work session on the Budget and asked that all comments be brief. A Public Hearing will be held on the Budget on July 8, 1991, at which time the Public will be allowed to speak with reference to the Budget. I The Revenue Section of the General Fund was the first portion of the budget review which was followed by a review of the General Fund proposed expenditures. Joyce Cantrell, 422 West 8th Street, who is the Manager of the Grand Island branch of Eastern Ambulance was present and questioned the ambulance service. Councilman Feaster expressed some concern with the Finance Department Budget. There was also some questions asked about the Cr is is Center Budget, Parks and Recreations Programs, Book Mobile, Ambulance Service and the RSVP Program. The Council reviewed the entire section of the General Fund. Meeting was adjourned at 9: 40 P.M. (),>, (' -~-i'-- 9, ~ / .... ',~ ~ I ., -. \ / ' / , ~Jy//I~ /'r; <j ~Y::::y ~G"'-~".-'&...vl. -' Jerenne J. Garroutte Administrative Assistant JJG/s cc: Council, Mayor, City Administrator, Department Directors and Media. I( ( I I - VU'-. 4. 1111:11 ~ (~, ......0 ~ . NOTICE OF ' GRAND ISLAND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL , , MEETING ,'. ., MINUTES Special Session Grand Island City Council July 2, 1991, 7:00 p.m. ;lt21Zi'~5~E'V PROPOSED 1991- : NOtice is hereby given that the .Gr,and Island City Council will .,coflvene' as a Committee of the ,WlloJe. at ],00 P,M, on July 2. 1991 , ,in.,tl<e Council Chambers, Second - Floor, City Hall, Second and Pine, o The meeting will be open to the , ~ub,ljc, An agenda for the meeting, ~ept conlinuously current. is ! -ava.ilable for public inspection at 'Ci1y Hall in the ofJice of the City 'C.'erk, Said agenda may be mod. ified (It the meeting with concur. , rence of the'City Council. Jereri'ne J, Garroutte Administrative Assistant, 28 (22) I A Special Session of the Grand Island City Council was convended at 7:00 p.m., July 2, 1991. Public Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on June 28, 1991. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ernest L. Dobesh. Roll Call - Council members Present: Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer, and Kuzma. Hutchinson entered the Council Chambers at 7:55 p.m. Absent: Seifert. The remainder of the Proposed 1991-92 Annual Budget was reviewed beginning with Special Revenue Funds on Page 102. Gary Mader, Director of Utilities; Bud Buettner, Administrative Assistant, Public Works; and Ben Thayer, Superintendent of Water Pollution Control Plant, were present and answered questions on their respective departments. A discussion was held about the fees being charged at Pier Park Pool. Suggestions made were to lower the water slide fee; or to raise the season pass fee and include the use of the water slide; or to include it with the admission. Mayor Dobesh stated this matter will be discussed further at the next Study Session. Councilmember Neal felt if a new City Hall is going to be built that a committee should be appointed now. A public hearing on the proposed 1991-92 Annual Budget will be held at the next regular Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. on July 8, 1991. Respectfully submitted, ~.J.~~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk v..,:......... ~ ,f.4VI 200 CITY OF GRAND iSLAND NOTICE .OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MINUTES Regular Session Grand Island City Council July 8, 1991 Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, will be held.at 7:00 P.M. on JulY 8, 1991 In the Council Chambers, Sec- on.d .Floor, City Hall, Second and, .Plne. The meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for the I . meeting, kept. continuously cur- rent, is available for pUblic inspec- tion at City Hall in the office of the : City Clerk. Said agenda may be ; modified at the meeting with con- currence of the City Council. . Muritta czaplewski City Clerk 5 (19) Opening Invocation was given by Captain Kevin Van Zee, Salvation Army. ROLL CALL - Hutchinson, Wit, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, and Kuzma. Absent: Murray and Shafer. Public Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on July 5, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for public inspection in the city clerk's office prior to the meeting. Motion by Sorensen, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, June 24, 1991; Study Session, July 1, 1991; Special Council Meeting, July 1, 1991 and Special Council Meeting, July 2, 1991. I Councilperson Murray entered the meeting at 7:05 p.m. *** I \ There were no Presentations or Proclamations and no Board of Equalization. *** PUBLIC HEARINGS: E-1. Public hearing was held on burning regulations. Ed Edwards, Director of Health, and Ron Schwieger, Fire Chief; Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasant View Drive; and Agnes O'Hare, 2520 West Phoenix, spoke in favor of a ban on open burning. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles and Edna Kelsey, 1522 East Seventh Street, opposed the ban. E-2. Public hearing was held on Proposed 1991-92 Budget. Gene McCormick opposed property tax increase and a new City Hall at this time. He had questions about the proposed swimming pool. Glendale Reiss, 1005 Centennial Towers, requested a 2 % lid on spending. Earl Wilson felt swimming pool issue should be placed on the ballot. John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison, objected to amount of League of Municipalities dues and the Finance Department budget. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, opposed a new City Hall. Ron Schatz, 1606 Spring Road, was against a small tax increase. ( I I I 1991 iOO <"-v J Page 2, Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 1991 E-3. Public Hearing was held on proposed 1991-92 Tax Levy. State law requires a public hearing on the proposed tax levy. The proposed budget provides for a property tax asking of $4,755,500, a five percent increase over the 1990-91 asking of $4,528,997. Gene McCormick commented that additional personnel should be hired in Data Processing rather than in the Finance Department. He questioned how the utility fund reserves will be spent *** PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Monty Barcus, 1203 West First, invited the council to attend the Central Nebraska Swim Meet at Pier Park, July 27, 1991. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: F-l City Identity. Steve Rasmussen gave a slide presentation of the city's new logo and motto which he designed. He explained that a portion of the logo comes from the Grand Island Industrial Foundation's logo and that they have agreed to share it. The city's motto is: "Working Together for a Better Tomorrow. Today." F-2. Ward Redistricting. Councilperson Alice Neal reviewed the proposed Ward/Precinct Redistricting maps. F-3. Review of Proposed 1991-92 Budget. Steve Paustian, Director of Parks & Recreation; Ron Schwieger, Fire Chief; Bob Hain, Director of Finance, and Howard Maxon, Director of Communications/Civil Defense, answered questions about their respective departments. Councilperson Feaster requested Steve Paustian to consult with the School Board regarding possibility of using school property adjacent to Senior High School for the Swimming Pool site. *** At 8:40 p.m., a five-minute recess was taken. Councilperson Shafer entered the meeting at this time. *** G-l. Motion was made by Wit, second by Feaster, to approve the Special Designated Permit of Grand Island Liederkranz for Ethnic Festival. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Johnson voted "No. I I I ( ~UL. 8 1991 1 Q8 .....v_ Page 3, Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 1991 0-2. Motion was made by Feaster, second by Shafer, to approve the Special Designated Permit for the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Hutchinson voted "No" and Johnson abstained. Motion carried. 0-3. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve request of College Park for referral to the Regional Planning Commission to have the property located north of Husker Highway between U.S. Highway 281 and Tech Drive rezoned from TA to RO. 0-4. Motion by Shafer, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve the request of Orand Island Kiwanis Club for Kiwanis Kids Day Parade at 8:30 a.m., September 28, 1991. 0-5. Motion by Feaster, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to accept receipt of Downtown Improvement Board Minutes of June 20, 1991. RESOLUTIONS: H-1. Motion by Feaster, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to award bid for Racquet Center interior roof and sidewall insulation to Hurd and Associates in the amount of $51,872. H-2. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Seifert, carried unanimoulsy to approve Engineer's Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District No. 469 and final payment to Knox Construction Company of the balance remaining due in the amount of $3,125.15. H-3. Motion by Seifert, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve Agreement by and between City and Orand Island Industrial Foundation for use of trademark and establish identity program. *** 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: #7729 - Burning Regulations be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on I( I I \,' ,>'-.,~",.;j I~ijl 1(\""f .,i. ,) t Page 4, Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 1991 final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to callout the number of the Ordinance on its first reading, and then upon its final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilperson Wit seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the Ordinance? Council- person Johnson made a motion to amend the ordinance to incorporate January 2, 1991 as the effective date and to leave the ordinance in place until such a time. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson and Neal voted "Yes". Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "No." It was a tie vote. Councilman Sorensen again moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance numbered: #7729 - Burning Regulations be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage. Councilperson Feaster seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the Ordinances?" There being none, he called for a roll call vote on the motion. Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Hutchinson voted "No." Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7729 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Wit, Neal, Feaster Seifert and Sorensen voted "Yes." Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Shafer and Kuzma voted "No." Mayor Dobesh broke the tie and voted "Yes." Motion carried . Clerk: Ordinance #7729 on final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Wit, Neal, Feaster, Seifert and Sorensen voted "Yes." Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Shafer and Kuzma voted "No." Mayor Dobesh broke the tie and voted "Yes." Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7729 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. *** PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Feaster, second by Kuzma, to pay the claims of July 8, 1991 in the amount of $1,096,733.49. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Motion carried. I I I \ JUL 8 1991 ^I()f' ..~ ~) \) Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~Willtv 4. ~'1fltlJj(Z~ "- Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk ( I I ~:- . I ) ",1991 '\" MINUTES - Special Session Grand Island City Council July 15, 1991, 7:00 p.m. City of Grand Island NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COVNCI'L MEETIIllG Notice Is hereby /glventhat, a Special Meeting of the City Coun- cil of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, will be held at 7:00 p.rn" JulV 15, 1991, In he Council ChomAers, Second Floor, City Hall''l;.SeCond and Pine. The meet- in9wlll be open to the public. An agendiJ for the meeting, kept con- llnucltsly current, Is available for . public Inspection at city Hallin the ",'offlce of the City Clerk. Sold agen- da may be modified at the meetlnq with concurrence pf the City Coun- cil. ' Murltto F. Czaplewski . City Clerk' 12 (20)' 204 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ernest L. Dobesh. Roll call - Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer, and Kuzma. Absent: Wit. Public Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on July 12, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for public inspection in the city clerk's office prior to the meeting. RESOLUTION - 1991-92 Budget Adoption. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasant View Drive, and Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, spoke against certain portions of the budget. Motion was made by Hutchinson, second by Shafer, to approve the 1991-92 budget. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Sorensen voted "No." Motion carried. ORDINANCES: Councilperson Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring an ordinance to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the Ordinances numbered: #7730 - Appropriation Ordinance #7731 - Salary Ordinance #7733 - Tax Levy 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 rirst reading, and then upon their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilperson Shafer seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the ordinances? There being none, he called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." Sorensen voted "No." Clerk: Ordinances #7730, #7731 and #7733 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." Sorensen voted "No." Clerk: Ordinances #7730, #7731 and #7733 on final passage. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." Sorensen voted "No." I I I "'t ~- v~ _. I ;:) 1991 '>0'" (., v ( Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7730, #7731 and #7733 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted. ~J.(b~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk .lUL I ::J lll;t I NUH~t: Ur GRAND ISLAND CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Notice Is hereby given that the ". Grand Island City Council Study Session of the City of Grand Island I will beg!"nn Immediately following the 7:00 'p.m. Special City Council I Meeting held at 7:00 P.M. on July I 15, 1991 In the Council Chambers, Second F.loor, City Hall, Second I and Pine. The meeting will be o~en to the public. An agenda for. the meeting, kept continuously I current, Is available for pUblic in- : spectlon at City Hall In the office : of the City Clerk. Said agenda may' . be modified at the meeting with concurrence of the City Council. Murltta F. Czaplewski \ City Clerk 12 (22) 1 %l' ,,",, . ( I MINUTES Study Session Grand Island City Council July 15, 1991 7:35 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Wit. PUBLIC NOTICE of this Study Session was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on July 12, 1991. The AGENDA for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Mayor Dobesh presided at the Study Session. Site Improvements for Grand Island Modelers Association. This item was removed from the Agenda. I Ward/Precinct Boundary Redistricting. Councilman Murray addressed the issue of redistricting. The council agreed that a minor adjustment in the shifting of 88 people from Ward 3 to Ward 4 is necessary but would have no affect on the proposals and the adjustment would be made before the Council votes on the issue. This item will be forwarded to the July 22, 1991 City Council meeting for action. Rates at Pier Park Pool. Waterslide rates at Pier Park are currently $1.25 which is in addition to general admission. It has been proposed to offer the waterslide at no additional fee for the balance of the year. This item will appear on the July 22, 1991 City Council meeting for action. Parking at George Park. Mayor Dobesh suggested the Councilmembers meet at 6:30 P.M. on July 29, 1991, at George Park to look over the possibilities for, additional parking. With no further business to be discussed the meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, f)~~v~ ;: ~~d<.J Jerenne J. Garroutte Administrative Assistant I cc: Mayor, City Administrator, Council, Department Directors, and Media. JUL. 2 2 1991 'J 3- ( (,.1 . MINUTES - Regular Session Grand Island City Council July 22, 1991, 7:00 p.m. CITY OF GRAND ISLAND . NOTICE OF , CITY COUNCIL MEETING Notice Is herebY given that a 'meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, will be held at 7:00 P.M. an July 22, 1991 In the Council Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, Second and Pine. The meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for the meeting, kept continuously current, Is available for pUblic In- - spectlon at City Hall In the office of the City Clerk. Said agenda may be modified at the meeting with concurrence of the City CouncH. Murltta Czaplewski City Clerk 19 (19) ( I Opening Invocation was given by Reverend Steve Warriner, Abundant Life Christian Center. Roll call - Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. None absent. Public Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on July 19, 1991. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 1991; Special Council Meeting, July 15, 1991 and Study Session, July 15, 1991. I *** There was no Board of Equalization, Presentations or Proclamations. *** PUBLIC HEARING: E-1. College Park Land Use. Mr. C. E. Armstrong, on behalf of College Park, has submitted a petition requesting a 36.22 acre tract of land be rezoned from TA to RO. The property is located on the north side of Highway 34, east of U.S. Highway 281, and adjacent to Central Community College. The rezoning is desired in order to allow for the construction of College Park. Nelson Helm, Director of Regional Planning, reported that the Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing on the matter and recommended approval. There were no further comments from anyone else. *** PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: - Gordon Williams, 320 West Sixth Street, expressed his concern about neighborhood matters including vandalism, children being left alone and garbage being placed in the alley. Keith Sinor, City Attorney, informed him of the respective departments that can assist him. ( I I I ",n.. 2 7' 19~1 ;J ;:; f) ...." ...."J (1./ *** Page 2, Regular Session, July 22, 1991 DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: F -1. Discussion of Cable Television Survey. Councilmember Seifert had prepared a proposed citizen survey relative to cable television and suggested this survey be distributed through the utilities mailing. The city's consultant, Larry Monroe of Municon, advised by letter that the matter should be dropped. After further discussion and requests by council members to reschedule this item, Mayor Dobesh stated it would be placed as an agenda item at the next Study Session. F-2. Discussion of RDX Levels in Private Water Wells. Council Member Hutchinson requested this item. He feels the City and Hall County should demand additional U.S. Army testing for RDX in the Capital Heights area through the Nebraska congressional delegates. Gary Mader, Director of Utilities, stated additional testing is warranted. Mayor Dobesh appointed the following to a committee to pursue this issue: Keith Sinor, City Attorney; Ed Edwards, Director of Health; Gary Mader, Director of Utilities and Margaret Landis, Hall County Board Supervisor. *** REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: G-I. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the request of Christ Lutheran Church, 1300 North Grand Island Avenue, for a handicapped ramp and two parking stalls. G-2. Motion was made by Hutchinson, second by Kuzma, to approve the request of James Roth of Park Gardens Development, Inc. for drainage improvements at 2215 DelMar. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Seifert abstained. Motion carried. G-3. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the request of the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival for a fireworks display at 10:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 1991. G-4. Motion by Shafer, second by Wit, carried unanimously to accept receipt of the Regional Planning Commission Minutes of July 10, 1991. G-5. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve the following appointments by Mayor Dobesh: a. Reappointment of Janet Janulewicz and Dr. Chris Waters and appointment of Cindy Wilkinson to Board of Health for a three-year term expiring July 1, 1994. JUL. '2 r, '98' ;)90 f-~I f-..../ (J ( \ Page 3, Regular Session, July 22, 1991 I b. Reappointment of Alicia Haussler and Elmer Lykke to Community Development Advisory Board for three-year term and appointment of Kevin Kirkland to fill out out the remainder of Kevin Riggert's term which expires July 1993. *** RESOLUTIONS: H-1. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to authorize execution of sales agreement for Pine Street Units 1 & 2 with Beacon Power of Tucson, Arizona for $250.00 each. H-2. Motion by Sorensen, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to authorize execution of a Renewal Rider, bearing Contract No. 10476, C.D. #4781l-1-D, with the Union Pacific Railroad providing for city use of a private access road north of Ninth Street and adjacent to the UPRR Ord Branch line along the east side of the tracks. I H~3. Self Insurance Program for Workers Compensation. Mr. Kevin Murphy and Mr. Tom Maedke of Arthur J. Gallagher Company of Chicago, Illinois gave a presentation and answered questions. Motion by Shafer, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the SelfInsurance Program of Workers Compensation offered by the Arthur J. Gallagher Company for the City of Grand Island effective August 1, 1991. H-4. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve rescinding the fee for use of the water slide at Pier Park Swimming Pool for the remainder of the 1991 swim season. H-5. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the final plats for: a. Super Bowl Subdivision b. Versaw Subdivision H-6. a. Asphalt Maintenance Project 91-AC-1. One bid was received from Knight Brothers, Inc. of Chapman, Nebraska in the amount of $163,656. Inasmuch as this exceeds the engineering estimated cost of $101,814, and the budget appropriation of approximately $100,000, the Public Works Director pursued a negotiated contract with the bidder. This resulted in a negotiated bid providing for a reduced project scope of 19.5 blocks of asphalt resurfacing at a cost of $82,563. Motion was made by Hutchinson to disapprove awarding this bid, seconded by Seifert. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "yes." Neal and Sorensen voted "No." Motion carried. I I I - JUL. 2 2 1991 ~.J 'J ""t hi f-.; r, Page 4, Regular Meeting, July 22, 1991 b. Motion by Hutchinson, Second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve Street Patching Project 91-P-1. c. Motion by Kuzma, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the bid for a 60" Turf Mower for Cemetery Division to Big Bear Equipment in the amount of $7,535. H-7. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve time extension request of Intemational Power Machinery of Cleveland, Ohio to November 30, 1991 for unit to be removed from Pine Street Generating Plant. H-8. Motion by Murray, second by Wit, carried unanimously approve specifications for: a. Water Main District 400T b. Street Improvement Project 91-P-4 H-9. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer carried unanimously to approve the following 1991- collective bargaining agreements: a. With Utilities and IBEW, Local Union No. 1597 b. With City Finance and IBEW, Local Union No. 1597 c. With Data Processing and IBEW, Local Union No. 1597 d. With FOP, Lodge No. 24 H-lO. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve settlement of Police Captain Hetrick's lawsuit. *** ORDINANCES: Councilmember Kuzma requested the ordinances be taken one at a time. Council member Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance numbered: #7725 - To create Water Main Connection District No. 400T 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 its final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Wit seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the Ordinance? There being none, he called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, 1/ I I JUt. 2 2 1991 218() Page 5, Regular Session, July 22, 1991 Clerk: Ordinance #7725 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." None voted "No." Clerk: Ordinance #7725 on final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on its final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." None voted "No." Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7725 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. Council member Kuzma rescinded her request and asked that the remaining ordinances be considered altogether. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and the ordinances numbered: #7732 - To amend Chapter 14 of City Code establishing ward boundaries. #7734 - To rezone a tract for College Park from TA to RO. #7735 - To amend Section 8-26 of City Code pertaining to building permit fees. #7736 - To amend Section 15-22 of City Code pertaining to registration of contracting electricians fees. #7737 - To amend Section 18-21 of City Code pertaining to registration of gas fitters fees #7738 - To amend Section 26-22 of City Code pertaining to registration of plumbing contractors fees #7739 - To authorize conveyance of Lot 1, Chateau Orleans Third Subdivision to Philip E. & Lorraine J. Hammon #7740 - To amend Section 31-3 of City Code pertaining to sign hangers fees #7741 - To amend Section 20-2 pertaining to trespassing 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 their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the Ordinances? There being none, he called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." None voted "No." Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7732, #7734, #7735, #7736, #7737, #7738, #7739, #7740 and #7741 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, r \ Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted ) ( \. I I , ~"'f' ~ ,!lJL. f~' ,.., 1991 ,-, () r- ,c-,,:; ,) Page 6, Regular Session, July 22, 1991 "Aye." None voted "No." Clerk: Ordinances #7732, #7734, #7735, #7736, #7737, #7738, #7739, #7740 and #7741 on final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." None voted "No." Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7732, #7734, #7735, #7736, #7737, #7738, #7739, #7740 and #7741 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. *** PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Wit, second by Johnson, to pay the claims of July 22, 1991 in the amount of $2,139,747.77. Councilmember Hutchinson abstained from voting on claim No. 16061 in the amount of $180.08 to Graham Tire. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." None voted "No." Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~J.a~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I I ( ".,...\:IKAI'tU '~'-'''U'lllt.l CITY COUNCIL>'liHol 'STUDY SE,SSION;}nio1" I. .'... .\. ,~~"rti" - . Notice Is hereby given 'thOMIile:-r. Grand Island City Cou!,c:lI,lltuQ\>',n Session ilfthe City of Grand Island .' 'will be held at 6:15 P,M.on:July' ;29, 1991 at George Park and will 1 'then reconvene at 7:00 p.m. in'the 'Council Chambers, Second r;:190~" :Clty Hall. Second and Plnej~TWeJ meeting will be open to the PUIlU.,c. . In agenda for the meeting,: ~ept.". , ontinuously current, is avalla ,bl',e, or public inspection at City HaW the office of the City Clerk. Said' genda mav be' modified at cttle eeting with concurrence of"'tHil'- itv Council., -; _,''-:' Murl,tta F. CzaplewsKln _ .' , . Citv Cle"~? At 6:15 p.m., Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma met at George Park to view the different alternative sites for additional parking. Seifert was absent. FJL;;: . !':JJ; 237 MINUTES Study Session Grand Island City Council July 29, 1991 At 7:00 p.m., the City Council reconvened at City Hall. Councilmembers present: Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Wit entered the meeting at 7:05 p.m. None absent. Public notice of this Study Session was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on July 26, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for public inspection in the city clerk's office prior to the meeting. Mayor Dobesh presided at the meeting. Parking at George Park. Discussion was held on the options for parking. This item was forwarded to the August 5, 1991 City Council meeting for action. Council Salaries. A survey of council salaries was furnished by Zachary Zoul, City Administrator. Discussion was held on options such as a cost of living increase. No decision was reached. Cable Vision Survey. The council discussed the timing of the survey since there are negotiations currently taking place. Gene McCormick, Earl Wilson and George Solt from the audience spoke on the issue. No decision was reached. Gap Sidewalk at 420 West 17th Street. Barney McGahan has requested a waiver to install sidewalk at this location. A brief discussion was held and item was forwarded to next Council meeting on August 5, 1991. Acquisition of Public right-of-way. Request of Grace Lutheran Church is to acquire a triangle shaped portion of Memorial Drive right-of-way. A brief discussion was held and item was forwarded to next council meeting on August 5, 1991. Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~.d. rp~ Mu~tta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I I I (, , , \.>:...~.-~, (<::... City of Grand .lsl~~~~ I NOTICE OF SPEciAL' ~. 'I CITY COUNCIL MEETING-" Notice Is herebv given thJf'~t/ Special Meeting of the cltv,toui\:":I' cil of the Citv of Grand Isl~41J' Nebraska will be held followln~b': the reconvened 7;00 p.m. Stu~y, ,:' 'Session, July 29,1991, In the Cf:l.YOh';,.,! cil Chambers, Second Floor"'9,li6, ,',' Hall, Second and Pine, The mee,.;; ing will be open to the pUbllc,A/1-+ I agenda for the meeting, kept, coy-" , tinuously c,urrent, 'Is availablEl' for ",I public Ihspectlon at Cltv HdJl: Ill::: the office of the City Clerk. ,Said.; agenda may be modified ahttWlIl meeting with concurrence of'tbeol Citv Council. ,'----,-1 Muritta F. Czaph~WSkP, City C~1!t~: 2BG MINUTES Special Session Grand Island City Council July 29, 1991, 7:45 p.m. Roll Call: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. None absent. Public notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on July 26, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for inspection in the city clerk's office. RESOLUTIONS: A-I. Motion by Wit, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to award bid to Lacy Building Supply in the amount of $82,050.00 for renovation of Edith Abbott Memorial Library. A-2. Motion by Johnson, second by Huthinson carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to sign the letter of determination to the Internal Revenue Service regarding participation in the General City Employees Retirement Plan. A-3. This item - approving 1991-92 collective bargaining agreement with IAFF, lOCAL Union No. 647, was pulled from the agenda. ORDINANCE: Council member Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance number: #7742 - 1990-91 Budget Amendment 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 its final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Council member Wit seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the Ordinance? Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasant View Drive, asked for the question of privilege and made comments about the 1991-92 Budget. The Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye. II None voted "No." Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7742 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." None voted "No." I I I ( .JUt. ~? (:~ 1991 (':,' ~.';; ~.-.- (::j0;) Page 2, Special Meeting, July 29, 1991 Clerk: Ordinance #7742 on final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." None voted "No." Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7742 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. PA YMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Feaster, second by Seifert, to pay the claims of July 29, 1991 in the amount of $695,800.62. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Aye." None voted "No." REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: 1. Motion by Johnson, second by Neal, carried unanimously to approve the composition of the members of the Comprehensive Plan Task Forces Membership. 2. Swimming Pool. Discussion was held on what type of pool should be built and if a water park should be built. Mayor Dobesh stated he received a call from Lonnie Davis, President of the School Board, who stated the school would furnish land for a pool and parking. Jim Wilgus of Heery Engineering of Atlanta, Georgia made a presentation on design concepts and cost estimates. Paul Hayman, 2003 West Twelfth Street; Jan Clark, 4247 Kay Avenue; Paul Hamilton, 305 Cherokee Avenue; Monte Barcus, 1203 West First Street; and Steve Jensen, 1316 South Shady Bend Road spoke from the audience and were in favor of a 50 meter pool. Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, felt it should be put on the ballot. Kevin Pryor of Olsson & Associates gave a report on their study of Pier Park Pool. Motion was made by Neal and seconded by Seifert, to direct the Swimming Committee to develop the water park park/leisure pool concept. Upon roll call vote, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Feaster, Sorensen voted "No." The vote was a tie. Mayor Dobesh broke the tie and voted "No." Motion failed. Meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~,u~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk ( I I I \ f.U(i. ~) 19tH 25B MINUTES Regular Session Grand Island City Council August 5, 1991 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING Notice is hereby given that Q meeting of the City Council of the City of Grond Islond, Nebraska. will be held at 7:00 P.M. on August 5, 1991 in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, Second and Pine. The meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for I the meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public in- spection at City Hall in the office of the Citv Clerk. Said agenda may be modified at the meeting with concurrence of the City Council. MuriHa Czaplewski City Clerk Opening Invocation was given by Pastor Kay Alnor, Trinity United Methodist Church. Roll Call: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. None absent. Public notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on August 2, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for inspection in the city clerk's office. *** There was no Board of Equalization, Proclamations, or Hearings. *** PRESENTATIONS: Present in the audience were Congressmen Danilo Medina and Abigail Soto from the Dominican Republic who were visiting in Grand Island. Mayor Dobesh presented them with keys to the city. B-1. Hugh Miner, representing the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce, the Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Grand Island Industrial Foundation, asked the Council for its continued cooperation on endorsing an 1-80 interchange at South Locust Street. Ron Eakes and Glendale Reiss also pointed out the need for this interchange. *** DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: F-1. Motion by Wit, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve a gravel parking lot at the east end of George Park. F-2. Swimming Pool Design. Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Feaster, to send out a second survey on the swimming pool. Discussion followed and the following from the /1)(::, HUH 252 ( I Page 2, Regular Session, August 5, 1991 audience made comments: Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasant View Drive; Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive; Lois Steinke, 103 West Ashton; Jack Evans, 120 West 22nd Street; Steve Jensen, 1316 South Shady Bend Road; Bob Fickes, 2672 O'Flannagan; Monte Barcus, 1203 West First Street. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Feaster and Sorensen voted "Yes." Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "No." Motion failed. Motion was made by Shafer and seconded by Murray to proceed with the water park concept including in this design the future addition of a 50 meter competition pool. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, and Shafer voted flYes." Wit, Feaster, Sorensen and Kuzma voted "No." Motion carried. *** REQUESTS AND REFERRALS I G-l. Motion was made by Murray, second by Shafer, to refer to the Regional Planning Commission the request of Johnson and Company to rezone a 1.8 acre tract on the west side of Pleasant View Drive, between Hall Street to Dodge Street, from Rl to R2. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes. II Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. G-2. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve permanently Barney McGahan's request for a waiver to install sidewalk adjacent to his property at 420 West Seventeenth Street. *** RESOLUTIONS: Motion by Wit, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the following resolutions H-1 through H-8: H-l. H-2. H-3. I H-4. H-5. Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Television Inspection Contract 91-TV-1. Authorizing execution of Storm Water Discharge Permit Program. Authorizing removal of north-south stop signs at Koenig and Broadwell. Ordering sidewalk repair at Shovlain's Drive-Inn, 1903 South Locust. Authorizing execution of Engineering Services Contract Amendment with Lutz, Daily and Brain. ( I I I \ AUG. 5 1991 251 Page 3, Regular Minutes, August 5, 1991 H-6. Authorzing execution of contract with Scott Brunzell, Golf Professional for the Municipal Golf Course. H-7. Approving 1991-92 Collective Bargaining Agreements with ASCFME, AFL-CIO, Local 1109 of Council 32. H-8. Preparing Annexation of 10+ acre Sta-Rite property located on Adams Street which was previously located in a County Industrial zone. *** ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be rad by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance numbers: #7743 - To amend Sections 17, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38 pertaining to weeds. #7744 - To amend Chapter 7 pertaining to Bingo. 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 their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Seifert seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the Ordinances? There being none, he called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." None voted "No." Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7743 and #7744 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call vote. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." None voted "No." Clerk: Ordinances #7743 and #7744 on the first on final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." None voted "No." Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7743 and #7744 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. *** I I I \ AUG. 5 1991 2[50 Page 4, Regular Session, August 5, 1991 PA YMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Shafer, second by Kuzma, to pay the claims of August 5, 1991, in the amount of $1,149,742.34. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted "Yes." None voted "No." Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~4.~~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk if., I~ I I \ AUS. 1 2 1991 NOTICE OF',;'~~> GRAND ISLAND "."".", CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Notice is hereby given fllClf,Jill1 Grand Island City Counc'1~tuc:ty Session of the City of Grand~slar\d will be held at 7:00P.M. on.AugV$t I 12, 1991 in the Council Chambers, : Second Floor. City Hall. "Secondr' and Pine. The meeting ~11l;"~i! , open to the public. An ageilda for the meeting, kept continuously I i current, is avalloble for public.ln- i . spection at City Hali in the''llffice cif the City Clerk. Soid agenda may' be modified at the meeting with i concurrence of the City Council. t MurittaF. C~aplewski ., , City CI.ltr;~ : If ....1':' (.,;0 :) MINUTES Study Session Grand Island City Council August 12, 1991, 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Present: Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, and Kuzma. Public Notice of this Study Session was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on August 9, 1991. The agenda for the meeting was available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. Mayor Dobesh presided at the meeting. Request of Dan Cimino. 3012 Brentwood Ct., for an extension of sidewalk installation. Mr. Cimino was present and stated he requested a 90 day extension because of the short notice. He purchased the property in February and was not informed by the previous owner that sidewalk was to be put in. This item was referred to the next regular city council meeting on August 19, 1991. Review of Asphalt Paving Specifications. One bid was received from Knight Brothers, Inc. on the Asphalt Maintenance Project 91-AC-l and was rejected at the council meeting on July 22, 1991. Bill Knight and his attorney, John Brownell, were present and requested that Mr. Knight be permitted to proceed with the work. Wayne Bennett, Director of Public Works, reviewed the specificalions and informed that the Asphalt Maintenance Project 91-AC-l will be readvertised. This item was referred to the next regular council meeting. Request ofPonderosa Estates Subdivision for City Council support of Stuhr Museum annexation. R. W. Giesenhagen, representative of this Subdivision, has asked for a letter of support from the City Council for annexation of Stuhr Museum which would make Ponderosa contiguous. It was agreeable with all council members to do so. This letter will be presented to the Board of Directors of Stuhr Museum. Swimming Pool Sites. Engineering and Timetable. At 8:00 p.m., motion was made by Seifert, second by Neal, to go into Executive Session to discuss sites and price of land. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, and Kuzma voted "Yes." Feaster and Sorensen voted "No." Motion carried. At 8:37 p.m., motion by Kuzma, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to reconvene to regular session. Zachary Zoul, City Administrator, announced that from this time forward, the swimming pool issue will be dealt with by the full council. A timetable was provided. Funding Completion of Wood River Flood Protection Feasibility Study. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers informed the City that the scope of the Feasibility Study must be broadened significantly which will increase the cost of the study. Wayne Bennett recommended approving / I I I AU6. 1 2 1991 Page 2, Study Session, August 12, 1991 this broadened study. This item was referred to the next regular City Council meeting. Cable Television. This item was pulled from the agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~J.~~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk 25.1 / I I I i \ AUG. , S: 1991 n '-' r, r:, t t) CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 19, 1991 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 August 19, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Invocation was given by Reverend Leslie Cole of the Evangelical Wesleyan Church. Approval of Minutes - A motion was made by Sorensen, seconded by Kuzma to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, August 5, 1991 and Study Session, August 12, 1991. With all members voting aye, the motion carried. Board of Equalization - Determining benefits for Sanitary Sewer District #469. Upon motion by Shafer, second by Feaster, which carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned to the Board of Equalization to consider the assessment of benefits of District No. 469. This District was established on December 1, 1991 to provide sanitary sewer service for K Mart and Walmart. Construction was completed on July 5, 1991. Attorney Ron Depue, representing Inez Mauer and Kathryn Hilker who own 86 acres in this district, asked that their assessment of $122,000 be reduced since the acreage is being used for agricultural purposes. They did not feel Walmart is paying a fair share. Wayne Bennett, Public Works Director, indicated the assessments are based upon front footage and upon the benefits to adjoining property. Keith Sinor, City Attorney, pointed out that the formula for assessing both of the properties was equal and uniform. Motion by Wit, second by Johnson,. carried unanimously to approve this resolution. Motion by Feaster, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to adjourn to regular seSSIOn. Public Hearing - Class "c" Liquor License for Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant. 610 West Second Street. Public Hearing was held on the request of Yen Ching, Inc. dba/Ching Chinese Restaurant, 610 West Second Street for Class "c" Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for the Liquor License filed with the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City Clerk on July 25, 1991; Notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on August 9, 1991; Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on August 5, 1991; Chapter 4, City Code - Alcoholic Beverage; and Department Reports as required by City Code. Applicant was not present, and there was no pro or con from the audience. Motion was made by Seifert, second by Sorensen, / I I I AUG. 1 :? 199j 21"'" ? J { ,~I Page 2, Regular Session, August 19, 1991 to approve the license. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye and Hutchinson, Johnson and Seifert voted nay. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Rezoning for Pleasant View Ninth Subdivision. Public Hearing was held on the application of John Van Skiver of Johnson Cashway Lumber Company to rezone a 1.8 tract of land located on the west side of Pleasant View Drive, between Hall Street and Dodge Street from "Rl" to "R2" to allow for 12 single family homes. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, reviewed the proposed rezoning which was approved by the Regional Planning Commission. There was no pro or con discussion. Public Participation. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview Drive, stated that he had several complaints which are as follows: The number of closed committee meetings being held and decisions reached in committee meetings; the suspension of the rules in passing ordinances; and the use of the sales tax; and misinformation about the repair cost of Pier Park Pool. He indicated he had spoken to Mr. Dale Koumer of the Attorney General's office about his complaints. Jack Maloy, General Manager TCI Cablevision, informed that he will be retiring as of August 30 and that he appreciated all the cooperation he had received from the department heads. Councilmember Wit thanked him for making possible the video taping of the council meetings. Councilmember Seifert thanked him for having cablevision installed at Golden Towers. Requests and Referrals: Receipt of Minutes. Motion by Johnson, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to receive the following minutes: Grand Island-Hall County Board of Health, July 10, 1991; Downtown Improvement Board, July 16, 1991; Regional Planning Commission, August 7, 1991; and Community Development Advisory Committee, August 7, 1991. Application of Dawn Miller for Corporate Manager at Pump & Pantry #12. Applicant was not present. Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Seifert, to approve this application. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye. Hutchinson voted nay. Motion carried. Request of Joanne I. Bernard/dba Generations, 2815 South Locust. for Special Designated Liquor Permits. Motion was made by Feaster, second by Seifert, to approve Joanne Bernard's applications for Special Designated Permits for the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits in a fenced-in outdoor area adjacent to their building for 3 on 3 Basketball Tournaments to be held September 9, 14, 21, and 28, 1991. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted aye. Johnson and Kuzma voted nay. Motion carried. Request of Dan Cimino for Sidewalk Installation Extension. Mr. Dan Cimino, 3012 Brentwood ( I I I I I AUG. 1 9 1991 2~. ! . ~- Page 3, Regular Session, August 19, 1991 Court, submitted a request for a 90-day extension to install sidewalk for the property at 654 North Kennedy Drive. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve this request. Approval of Conveyance of Property Under Homestead Program. The Community Development Advisory Committee recommended the house at 312 East Seventh Street be conveyed to Mark and Traci Slater under the Homestead Program. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve this conveyance. Petition for Establishment of Water Main District. Eleven property owners in Gosda Subdivision submitted a petition calling for the creation of a Water Main District to serve the 24 lot residential subdivision west of North Road. A 20 inch water transmission line is currently being installed along North Road adjacent to this subdivision. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to receive this petition. Application of Yen Ching Restaurant for Class "C" Liquor License. This item is related to the aforementioned Public Hearing and provides for the approval and issuance of a Class "C" Liquor License. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve this license. Submittal of Claim for Damages by Marlin E. Jones. Mr. Jones, 802 West E Street, North Platte, filed a claim against the City of Grand Island in the amount of $250,000. He is seeking damages as a result of an incident involving the Police Department in March 1991. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to disapprove the claim. RESOLUTIONS: Approving Final Subdivision Plats for Second Amended Lot 4. Block 9. Continental Gardens and Jensen Subdivision. Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the plats for both subdivisions. Establishing Sidewalk District #1991-1.. Motion was made by Hutchinson, second by Wit, to approve establishing a sidewalk district. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Approving specifications for Sidewalks in Sidewalk District #1991-1 and Asphalt Maintenance Project #91-AC-1. Motion by Feaster, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve both specifications. Awarding bid for Street Improvement Project #91-P-4 and Water Main District #400T. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to award the bid in the amount of $79,179 to Diamond Engineering for Street Improvement Project #91-P-4 and the bid in the amount of amount of $67,308 to Diamond Engineering for Water Main District #400T. I I I ( \ AUG. I G1991 2~/O Page 4, Regular Session, August 19, 1991 Approving Modification ofIntergovernmental Agreement for Wood River Flood Control Project Feasibility Study. The City was notified by the U.S. Army Crops of Engineers that the scope of the Feasibility Study must be broadened. This will result in a cost increase to the City for their share in the amount of $21,490. The City was notified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that the scope of the Feasibility Study must be broadened. This will result in a cost increase to the City for their share in the amount of $21,490. Motion was made by Feaster, second by Neal, to approve the modified agreement. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Approving Engineering Contract for New Swimming Pool Facility. Mayor Dobesh announced that Fonner Park would donate 14.1 acres of land for the City's new swimming facility. Motion by Seifert, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve receipt of this offer and to authorize the execution of the engineering contract with Reery International, Inc. for engineering work for the City's proposed aquatic facilities, which would include a competitive pool, at the proposed Fonner Park site. ORDINANCES: Councilman Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7745 #7746 To create Sidewalk District #1991-1 To assess and levy special tax to pay the cost of construction of Sanitary Sewer District #469. To change Land Use Designation of certain Lots in Pleasant View Ninth Subdivision To authorize conveyance of easterly one-half of Lot 6, Block 129, Union Pacific Railway Co's Second Addition. To amend Salary Ordinance to provide for tool allowance. To amend City Code regarding term of Bingo permits #7747 #7748 #7749 #7750 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 their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the Ordinances? There being none, he called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. AuG. , () 1991 2Ga I~ Page 5, Regular Session, August 19, 1991 Clerk: Ordinances #7745, #7746, #7747, #7748, #7749 and #7750 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted "aye". Sorensen voted nay. Clerk: Ordinances #7745, #7746, #7747, #7748, #7749, and #7750 on final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7745, #7746, #7747, #7748, #7749, and #7750 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Claim #16763 to Protex Systems of Hastings in the amount of $397.00 was pulled. This item was tabled pending further information regarding payment of an outstanding claim against the City in the amount of $470.38. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, to pay the claims of August 19, 1991 in the amount of $1,484,290.90 I Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~.~~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I \ ( '< I I - \. AU.. 2 6 10g1 n,~1 ,( r::d { .l CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AUGUST 26, 1991 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 August 26, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on August 23, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Attorney Keith Sinor, Deputy City Attorney Lisa Edens, and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Request of Evangelical Free Church for Review of Sign Ordinance. It is the desire of this church to erect a new sign which would be gold letters mounted on an 18-foot planter. It would also feature a display board with church information on top of the planter. This would make the sign slightly more than 19 square feet which violates the city ordinance prohibiting signs larger than 16 square feet in a residential area. City Administrator Zachary Zoul indicated alternatives will be provided to the City Council for their consideration at a future meeting. Discussion on Skateboarding. Councilmember Murray, Chairman of the Skateboarding Committee, reported that they are proposing the passage of an ordinance to have a complete ban on skateboarding in the downtown area. In addition, they received approval from the Downtown Improvement Board, to set aside the southwest corner of the Dodge Parking Lot for skateboarding usage. This item was referred to the next regular council meeting. Presentation on Electric Distribution Systems Control and Data Acquisitions (SCADA). Utilities Director Gary Mader and Electrical Engineer Burhl Gilpin gave a presentation outlining the growth of demand for electricity and the need to accommodate this growth by updating obsolete and limited distribution and control systems. Completion of specifications for equipment purchase is anticipated during the next six weeks. Installation and full system operation are planned over the next several years. Jim Jacks of Jacks Associates presented the findings of his Study and further explained the EMS/SCADA System. Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~..5.~~ MJritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I I I ( \ 0-1 (' "J ' ')~ .' CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AUGUST 28, 1991 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 August 28, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on August 24, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Discussion with Engineer on Swimming Pool Facility. Jim Wilgus informed that he and Dave Hoffman of Heery Engineering, and Kevin Prior of Olsson and Associates met with Parks & Recreation Director Steve Paustian and City Administrator Zachary Zoul to obtain input for the design of the water park and swimming pool. He explained it was the intent to have something for every age group. He had made a sketch of the proposed facility and pointed out the features which include a six-lane, 50-foot meter pool with zero depth, two water slides, associated play structures and crossing activities. Specifications would be written for a wave making apparatus for 25 of the 50 meters. There would be sand volley ball. He indicated in the non-water park future expansion, an ice skating rink, amphitheatre and softball facilities could be incorporated. City Administrator Zachary Zoul explained that with the donation of the land from Fonner Park, there is a cost savings of $200,000 and since the contingency fund has been identified as another fund sufficient to finance a competitive pool, the engineers and the staff felt it would be more cost efficient to bid it as part of the base bid. There would be a savings in the engineering costs and more competitive bids could be obtained. Mr. Zoul reiterated that the purpose of the meeting this evening was to get the feedback of the council. If they did not feel comfortable with this approach, changes could be made. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview Drive, and Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, of the audience had questions. Paul Hamilton, 305 Cherokee Ave., expressed his concerns about spending 1.7 million for a water park. Glendale Reiss, Centennial Towers, felt this issue should have been put on the ballot. The engineers will be meeting in the morning and then will go back and drawup a concept plan incorporating the input that was received from the councilmembers. Mayor Dobesh stated that perhaps since the engineers were able to spend only ten hours on this date on this project, perhaps they needed more time. Mr. Wilgus indicated he did not feel they needed more time. I I I \. 9 .~J r-~ .'--d ,~ ~) At 8:10 p.m., a ten-minute recess was taken. Presentations by Architect Firms for City Hall. City Administrator Zachary Zoul explained that a committee consisting of himself, the mayor, public works director, city attorney, planning director, communications director, and personnel director screened 14 outstanding proposals and the three finalists would be making their presentations. TCEP/CANNON, a design team comprised of the Clark Enersen Partners of Lincoln and James L. Cannon and Associates of Grand Island were the first architectural firm to make their presentation. The second group was the project team of Abend Singleton Associates Incorporated of Kansas City, Missouri, Richard E. Willis and Associates of Grand Island, and Olsson Associates of Grand Island. The third group was the Leo A Daly Architectural firm of Omaha. Each group was allowed one~half hour to make their presentations. Council members will vote on the finalist at their next regular meeting on September 3, 1991. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~,~~ Muntta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I I I st? 3 290 1991' CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 1991 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 September 3, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on August 30, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Invocation was given by Reverend George D. Wheat of the United Methodist Church. Approval of Minutes - A motion was made by Sorensen, seconded by Shafer to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, August 19, 1991; the Study Session, August 26, 1991, and Special Study Session, August 28, 1991. Fiscal Year 1990-91 Financial Report. Finance Director Bob Hain presented his assessment of the city's finances and stated the city achieved its most important goal last year and that was restoring adequate balances in all city funds. The sales tax money was an important source of new revenue which allowed the city to cut its property taxes by more than 22 percent for fiscal year 1990-91. Mr. Hain also said the sales tax is allowing the city to pay cash for improvements, instead of issuing bonds. Proclamations. Mayor Dobesh, in conjunction with Senior Citizen's Industries, designated the week of September 15-21, 1991 as Adult Day Care Center Week in recognition of their community based services. In conjunction with Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism, he designated the month of September 1991 as National Alcohol and Drug Treatment Month in recognition of quality treatment of alcoholism. Public Hearing - Class "C" Liquor License for Taylors on the Square. 3537 West 13th Street. Public Hearing was held on the request of Charles Taylor, 1823 West John Street, for Class "C" Liquor License. City Attorney Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for the Liquor License filed with the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City Clerk on August 15, 1991; Notice to general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on August 23, 1991; Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on August 19, 1991; Chapter 4, City Code - Alcoholic Beverage; and Department Reports as required by City Code. Applicant was present and there was no pro or con from the audience. I I I StP. ;:, --' 1', :-1 ~Rt) r~ \....../ it Page 2, Regular Minutes, September 3, 1991 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Richard Enevoldsen, 1707 South Sylvan, inquired about the cost of renovating the swimming pool at Pier Park. He also asked if Super Saver is going to locate in Grand Island and if new industry would be coming to Grand Island. Discussion and Information Item: Consideration of a Request for Sunday Liquor Sales. Six business people representing retail liquor establishments have submitted a request for an ordinance which would enable retailers to sell liquor on Sundays. The State Legislature enacted a law in the 1991 Session enabling cities to provide for the sale of alcoholic liquor on Sundays through the enaction of an ordinance. Motion by Wit, seconded by Sorensen, carried unanimously to refer this request to the next Study Session. Requests and Referrals: Application of Michelle Yu for Corporate Manager at Hunan's Chinese Restaurant at 2249 North Webb Road. Applicant was unable to be present. Motion was made by Wit, seconded by Sorensen, to approve this application. Upon roll call vote Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye and Hutchinson voted nay. Motion carried. Application of Taylors on the Square for Class "C" Liquor License. This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Motion was made by Seifert, second by Shafer, to approve this application for a Class "C" Liquor License. Hutchinson offered an amendment that it be approved contingent upon final completion and inspection. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye and Johnson voted nay. Request of Church World Services CROP Hunger Walk. Reverend Laurence Becker of Calvary Lutheran Church, 1304 North Custer Avenue, made application for this permit for the September 29, 1991 Church World Services CROP Hunger Walk. Motion by Sorensen, seconded by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve this request. Appointments to Building Code Advisory Board and Steering Committee. South Locust/I-80 Interchange Task Force. Motion by Kuzma, seconded by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the appointments by the mayor of the following to the Building Code Advisory Board: Richard Willis, Marvin Webb, James Roth, John O'Meara, Don Skeen, Babe Kalkowski, Keith Eshliman, Fire Marshal Jim Carter, Councilmember Steve JohnSon and Building Department Director Craig Lewis. Also, to approve the appointments of the following to the South Locust/I- 80 Interchange Steering Committee: Mayor Dobesh, City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Attorney Keith Sinor, Director of Public Works Wayne Bennett, Director of Planning Nelson Helm and Councilmember Glen Murray. I I I ..: ~ 9RD {"",l'-.:l 0 l'J01 Page 3, Regular Council Meeting, September 3, 1991 Request of Alibi Lounge. 908 North Broadwell. for Special Designated Liquor Permit. Donna Hespe of Alibi Lounge applied for a Special designated Permit at Circle B Square Dance Hall, 509 Gold Road, on October 6, 1991 in conjunction with a fund raiser for Nicholas Hixon who has leukemia. Motion by Sorensen, seconded by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve this application. Request of Robert D. Hancock for Sidewalk Installation Extension. Mr. Hancock of 1800 West Lincoln Highway requested a 60-day time extension of a sidewalk installation order for the property at 1840 Blake Street. His extension request is due to construction of a new building on this property. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to grant the time extension from August 22, 1991 to November 22, 1991. Request of Burlington Employees Credit Union for referral of property rezoning to Regional Planning Commission. Mr. David Schroeder, representing the Burlington Employees Credit Union, submitted an application to rezone a 13.7 acre tract of land located on the west side of U.S. Highway 281, just north ofWal-Mart, from TA to B2. Motion by Sorensen, seconded by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to refer this request to the Regional Planning Commission. Request of Mr. & Mrs. John B. Sims. Sf.. to erect a Mausoleum in the Grand Island Cemetery. The ordinance stipulates that mausoleums may be constructed in the Cemetery with approval of the City Council. Motion by Feaster, seconded by Sorensen, carried unanimously to grant the request of Mr. and Mrs. Sims to erect a Mausoleum. RESOLUTIONS Authorizing execution of Contract with Judy M. Lange to represent City in NPDES Discharge Permit Negotiations. The attorney, who represented the City in working with the Nebraska Department of Environmental Control, is no longer employed by the firm currently under contract. Ms. Judy Lange of the firm of Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson and Endacott has experience working with the Nebraska Department of Environmental Control. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Wit, carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with this firm. Declaring Personal Property Tax Hardship for Downtown District #2. By a Nebraska Supreme Court ruling, counties have been directed to provide for refunds in the personal property taxes assessed to and paid by private utilities and railroads. The Hall County Board of Supervisors notified the Downtown Improvement District #2 on May 14, 1991 that the Downtown Improvement District #2 owes a refund of $14,738.73. Motion by Kuzma, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to declare this request as a hardship. Approving Adiustments in Departmental Fees and Charges for Police Department. Public Works Department. Golf Course. Tennis & Racquet Complex and Parks & Recreation. These resolutions provide for various increases in service fees and charges, as provided for by the I I I s.:P. 23 19.9.1 " (/ i (.,(), ( Page 4, Regular Council Meeting, September 3, 1991 1991-1992 Annual Budget, for the aforementioned departments. It is approximately a 5% increase over existing levels. Motion by Shafer, seconded by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve these increases. Approving Architectural Services Contract for City Hall Proiect. The City received ten responses from architectural firms. Presentations were given by the three finalists for the City Hall Project at the August 28, 1991 Study Session. The Leo A. Daly firm of Omaha, whose fee proposal was for $202,500, was favored. Motion was made by Kuzma, seconded by Murray to approve this firm. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Neal, Feaster, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye, and Murray, Johnson, Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. ORDINANCES Councilman Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7751 #7753 #7754 To amend Grand Island City Code to adjust fees To annex Sta-Rite Property To amend Grand Island City Code and to add Section 20-60 pertaining to Skateboards 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 their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Seifert seconded the motion. Mayor" Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the Ordinances? There being none, he called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7751, #7753 and #7754 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Hutchinson and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7751, #7753 and #7754 on their final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Hutchinson and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7751, #7753 and #7754 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. Motion carried. Ordinance #7752 was tabled to Study Session. I I I \ $Ef>. 3 ,) Q (' i,_'~U 1991 Page 5, Regular Meeting, September 3, 1991 PA YMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Shaffer, seconded by Sorensen, carried unanimously to pay the claims of September 3, 1991 in the amount of $1,122,506.47. Meeting was adjourned at 8: 10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~J."'~ Muntta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I I I 1;'''''- ,,)!;::,r'J. L: 19 9 1 G (\. r-~ (,~) ,~: f,) CITY OF GRAND ISLAND OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1991 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 September 9, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on September 6, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Neal was absent. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Attorney Keith Sinor and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Public Hearing - Grant Application for Rental Rehabilitation Funds. A public hearing was conducted regarding a grant application to the Department of Economic Development for Rental Rehabilitation funds. Jerenne Garroutte of Community Development informed that the City will request $30,000 to be used to rehabilitate ten rental units. No displacement of persons will occur as a result of the activities. The public was informed as to the request for Waiver of 100% Benefit to lower income persons. No comments were received from the public. Discussion and Information - Cable Television Franchise Agreement Renewal and Regulatory Ordinance. Consultant Larry Monroe, who wrote the draft Cable Television ordinance and negotiated the draft franchise along with Attorney Michael Hunt, were present. They reviewed the documents and answered questions. They indicated as far as changes, nothing was totally removed and there was no trading of one item for another. Items they 1 .,hlighted were that TCI proposed to rebuild the entire system with fiber optic technology, will wire the entire City as it now exists during the rebuild, will offer no fewer than 60 channels and the City will receive 5 % of gross revenue. Mr. Monroe stated the cost of basic cable service will rise nationally to $25.00 by 1994-95. Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, stated he felt all that is needed is basic service at a reasonable rate. The council had requested that safety alert technology be incorporated into basic service as it is an important public safety issue. June O'Neill, 503 O'Neill Circle, expressed her desire that this be attained. Representing TCI was Russ Blackburn, Area Manager, and their attorney, Linda Williams. Mr. Blackburn stated that TCI has always met the criteria within specifications of FCC. Ms. Williams said the proposed documents that have been arrived at are quite advantageous to the City. Request - Waiver of Benefit relating to Rental Rehabilitation Grant. Jerenne Garroutte explained ( I I I ~-o ....t:t . S'1 1991 P (} ,t ,V\) l!.J 0". September 9, 1991, Special City Council Meeting, September 9, 1991 this is a request that the lower benefit standard be reduced from 100% to 70%. Motion by Feaster second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the Waiver of 100% Benefit Standard regarding initial occupancy by lower income persons in units under the proposed Rental Rehabilitation Program. RESOLUTIONS: Awarding bid for Asphalt Maintenance Project #91-AC-1. Bids were to be opened September 6, 1991 on the 1991 Asphalt Resurfacing Program. No bids were received. The recommendation of Public Works Director Wayne Bennett is to readvertise in spring of 1992. Tom Atkins of JIL Asphalt was present and commented he would not bid on the present specifications as he feels they are too stringent. Mayor Dobesh informed that he, City Administrator Zachary Zoul, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett, City Attorney Keith Sinor and some members of the City Council will make a study of the specifications. Motion by Sorensen, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the following resolutions pertaining to the Community Development Agency: Approving Tenant Displacement! Assistance Policy. This resolution is in relation to the proposed Rental Rehabilitation Grant Application. Authorizing execution of Grant Application for Rental Rehabilitation Program. This resolution authorizes the mayor to sign the Rental Rehabilitation Grant application and all supporting documents. Approving Affirmative Marketing Policy and Implementation Procedures. Through this resolution, the City of Grand Island adopts the Affirmative Marketing Policy and Implementing Procedures as outlined for the Community Development Agency which markets units under the Rental Rehabilitation Program. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~:1,C~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk ( I I I SfP. [1 1991 ". n !~ (~ ~> {) 41 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION SEPTEMBER 9, 1991 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 September 9, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on September 6, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. following the Special City Council Meeting. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Neal was absent. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Liquor sales on Sunday. Dave Jackson, Manager of the Grand Island Bottle Shop, and Vicki Farrer, Manager of Westside Lanes, were present and requested that a change be made in the present ordinance so that liquor could be served from noon to midnight on Sundays. Discussion was held by the councilmembers. This item was referred to the next regular council meeting. City Hall Site Selection. Councilman Shafer indicated he had several requests from his constituents to consider the Dodge Parking Lot as the site for the new City Hall. He pointed out they felt it was an appropriate one especially since it was the historical site of a prisoner of war camp during World War II. Diane Kelly, Downtown Coordinator, informed she received several inquiries as to how the council would provide replacement of the present parking spaces in Dodge Parking Lot should it be chosen as the site. She will have a survey made of that lot as well as the parking ramp. This item was referred to next Study Session. Paul Hamilton, 306 Cherokee, asked where the money is coming from to build a new City Hall, and what the cost would be to renovate the present building. He indicated he felt this matter of building a new city hall should have been brought to the vote of the taxpayers. Sign Regulations. Craig Lewis, Director of Building Department, reviewed his recommended revisions to Section 31-20 of the Grand Island Sign Code. The revisions will allow larger signage in residential properties, remaining consistent with existing setback policies for ground signs in business districts, and still provide a degree of protection for residentially zoned properties. This item was referred to the next regular council meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~. r;~ Muritta F. Czaplewski, City Clerk ( I I I SEP. S 1991 Ii) n '? ~).JQ) CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 16, 1991 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 September 16, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on September 13, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Absent: Neal. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Attorney Keith SinorPublic Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Invocation was given by Reverend Thomas Hepner, Third City Christian Church. Approval of Minutes - A motion was made by Sorensen, seconded by Shafer, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, September 3, 1991; the Special Council Meeting, September 9, 1991, and Study Session, September 9, 1991. With all members voting aye, motion carried. Proclamations: Mayor Dobesh, in conjunction with National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, designated the week of September 17-23, 1991 as Constitution Week. In conjunction with Governor Ben Nelson, he proclaimed September 20, 1991 as P.O.W.lM.I.A. Recognition Day. Public Participation: Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview Drive, expressed concern with Diane Kelly, Downtown Coordinator, being a city employee and about the city council misusing sales tax money to build a new swimming facility and City Hall. Councilmember Seifert gave a brief summary on the amount of 1990 property taxes assessed to Gene McCormick, Earl Wilson, Paul Hamilton and Glendale Reiss as well as to himself. Mr. Feaster commented on the need to provide funding for city budget requirements. Council member Johnson, expressed his concern about the constant allegations being made against the council and asked Mr. McCormick to press charges, and if not, to refrain from making the allegations. Councilmember Wit joined with him. Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, stated he also felt the city council is misuing the city sales tax funds. Discussion of Cable TV Regulating Ordinance: Councilmember Murray indicated he will be offering an amendment to the ordinance regarding consumers' rights. Councilmember Hutchinson stated he would like to have the safety system incorporated into the ordinance. I I I SEP. 1 6 1991 ,I) n 'J d ,-, ("I Regular Session, Page 2, September 16, 1991 Requests and Referrals: Request of Northrup King Seed Com Company and Tri-City-Claim Service for disposal of material at Sanitary Landfill. The Northrup King Seed Com Company located near Phillips, Nebraska requested approval to dispose of some red dust at the city landfill. A request was also received from the Tri-City Claim Service to dispose of 100 to 150 yards of dirt mixed with diesel fuel at the landfill. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve both requests. Appointments by Mayor Dobesh. The mayor submitted the reappointment of Gregg Roberts of 2410 North Locust Street and the appointment of Charles Cuypers of 1508 Spruce Place to three- year terms which will expired October 1, 1994 on the Regional Planning Commission. He also submitted the appointments of Pam Lancaster, 2809 Apache Road; Russell J. Martinez, 1304 West Second Street; and Myong B. Wang, 1625 Coventry Lane, to the Human Rights Commission for three-year terms which will expire September 25, 1994. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve these appointments. Request of Grace Lutheran Church and Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Aukerman for right-of-way acquisition. Grace Lutheran Church, 545 East Memorial Drive, desires to enlarge the dwelling at 537 East Memorial Drive and submitted a request seeking conveyance of a parcel of city owned property adjacent to their property. After submitting their initial request on July 15, 1991, the other adjacent property owner, Mr. Kenneth Aukerman, 533 East Memorial Drive, expressed interest in acquiring a portion of the parcel. Grace Lutheran Church was represented by Pastor Daniel Bremer and Ron Schatz of 1606 Spring Road who spoke on their behalf. Mr. & Mrs. Aukerman were present. Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Murray, to approve the two requests. Councilmember Hutchinson offered an amendment that this land be placed on the tax role. Upon roll call vote, all members voted aye. Motion carried. City Attorney Keith Sinor indicated the Council would need to arrive at a value of this property. An ordinance to make the conveyance will be prepared for the next regular meeting. Request of Ann E. Ottman for COI:p<>rate Manager at Riverside Golf Club. Applicant was present, and there were no objections to her request. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve this application for Corporate Manager. Receipt of Regional Planning Commission Minutes. September 4. 1991. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously to receive these minutes. RESOLUTIONS: Awarding Bid for Sidewalks in Sidewalk District #1991-1. Motion was made by Hutchinson, seconded by Murray, to approve awarding the bid for sidewalks in Sidewalk District #1991-1 to Galvan Construction Company in the amount of $2,052. Work would commence within 30 days and be completed October 18, 1991. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, '::'::;P. , j991 RO, t '--.j J .;'~. I Page 3, Regular Session, September 16, 1991 Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion Regular Motion carried. Authorizing execution of Contract with Crisis Center. In fiscal year 1990-91, the City approved a contribution of $8,000 to the Crisis Center, Incorporated of Grand Island to assist in funding their operation. The Crisis Center has proposed a contract for services agreement. This would establish a contractual basis for the City's payment and would formalize what has previously been characterized as a donation. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve execution of this contract. Approving Final Subdivision Plat for O'Connell Subdivision. Mr. and Mrs. Don Harmon and Edna O'Connell of Grand Island have submitted the final plat for this subdivision which is located at the comer of John Street and Greenwich Street. Motion by Shafer, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve this plat. I Approving the Surety Bond for Worker's Compensation Insurance. Finance Director Robert Hain, explained that in order to initiate the city's self insured Workers Compensation Program, it was necessary to accept the requiried surety bond. City Attorney Keith Sinor explained this is an emergency item because it is necessary for the City to complete its obligations for self insurance immediately and would be accomplished through this resolution. Motion by Wit, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to add this item to the agenda as an emergency item for the reason as stated by Mr. Sinor. Motion by Feaster, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the surety bond for the Workman's Compensation Insurance. ORDINANCES: Motion was made by Feaster, second by Seifert, to have Ordinance #7752 referred back to the next Study Session for further study. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Feaster, Seifert, and Sorensen voted aye. Hutchinson, Johnson, Shafer and Kuzma voted nay. Motion carried. Ron McCue, 515 Plum Road, and Tom Hepner, 4309 Saddle Horse Court, of the audience voiced their opposition to the passage of this ordinance. Councilmember Johnson asked that the proclamation, which was read at the September 3, 1991 Council Meeting, proclaiming September as National Alcohol and Drug Treatment month be redistributed. Councilman 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 #7755 #7756 #7757 To create Water Main District 401 To create Water Main District 402 To amend Section 31-20 of City Code pertaining to Signs in Residential Districts SfP,: G 1991 f';nn .......... U t.: ( Page 4, Regular Meeting, September 16, 1991 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 callout the number of the Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Council member Seifert seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Hutchinson and Wit voted nay. Motion failed. Council member Hutchinson moved that ordinances numbered: #7712 #7755 #7756 #7757 New Cable Television Ordinance To create Water Main District 401 To create Water Main District 402 To amend Section 31-20 of City Code pertaining to Signs in Residential Districts be approved on their first reading. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Wit. Upon roll call vote, with all members voting aye, motion carried. I Council member Feaster relayed that he would like to consider adding $310,000 to the 1993-94 budget so that an adequate swimming pool and water park could be built. He asked the council to consider it. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to pay the claims of September 16, 1991 in the amount of $1,520,566.67. Meeting was adjourned at 8: 15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~<j.~~ Muntta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I sr':-) - .~ . ',_. . ::? ;;; 199, 'f () " U U ,) I f \ I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION SEPTEMBER 23, 1991 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 September 23, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on September 20, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma. Neal and Shafer were absent. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and Deputy City Clerk Jerenne Garroutte. I Request of First Baptist Church, 811 West 10th, to pave lot and alley. Wayne Bennett stated his department has no objections to this project provided appropriate guidelines are used to govern the work. A License Agreement is needed to cover an existing water main. Carroll Mustion, a representative of the Church was present and indicated he had no problems with Mr. Bennett's provisions. This item will be forwarded to City Council Meeting of September 30, 1991 for consideration. Sunday Liquor Sales. Speaking in favor of a proposed change to the present liquor ordinance regarding sunday liquor sales were: John Willman, Manager of Willman's Bottle Market, Dave Jaixen, Manger of Grand Island Bottle Shop and Vickie Farrer, Manager of Westside Lanes. Speaking in opposition to the proposed ordinance were: Richard Schlaman, 1503 West Stolley Park Road, Bill Ramsey, 4002 Kay Avenue and Carrol Mustion, 2753 Lakewood Drive. The item was referred to the Special Council Meeting immediately following the Study Session. CDBG 1991 Grant Award. Jerenne Garroutte gave a presentation on the Community Development Block Grant that was recently awarded to the City in the amount of $300,000. Graphics were shown of the project area, eligible income guidelines, streets proposed to be paved as well as an itemized listing of approved activities. - <r_;:,.~:;~ 1991 90 At l(J } ~:__..' / I I Freedom Acres Subdivision water extension. Gary Mader, Utilities Director, addressed the petition submitted by residents of Freedom Acres Subdivision requesting free city water due to possible RDX contamination. He explained any RDX contamination would be the Army IS responsibility not the City's. Ray Keezer, 4136 Liberty Lane expressed concern regarding Army testing for RDX. It was suggested that the residents concerned with RDX work with the Army. Cable Television Regulatory Ordinance and Franchise Renewal. A meeting will be held on October 4, 1991 at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers concerning the Franchise Renewal. The regulatory ordinance is on the Special Council Meeting agenda which is immediately following the Study Session. Meeting was aqjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~U'J1ALZ/ g- s4 cur.-^-<YJ..ilte.J '~ I Jerenne J. Garroutte Deputy City Clerk I I I I SE,P.;] ,J 19Ji 9nO d \.i () CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 1991 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 September 23, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on September 20, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m. following the Study Session. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, and Kuzma. Members absent: Neal and Shafer. The following officials were present: Ci ty Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and Deputy City Clerk Jerenne Garroutte. ORDINANCES Councilman Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7755 #7756 #7757 To create Water Main District 401. To create Water Main District 402. To amend Sign Regulation in Residential Districts. 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 second and third reading, and then upon their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Mayor "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the Ordinances?" There being none, he called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor: The motion to suspend the statutory rules having been concurred in by three-fourths of the City Council, said motion is declared passed and adopted. I I I SEP. ::2 :J HHll 307 Clerk: Ordinances #7755, #7756 and #7757 on their second and third reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7755, #7756 and #7757 on their final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the second, third and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7755, #7756 and #7757 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. Motion carried. *** Councilman Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinance numbered: #7712 To regulate Cable Television 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 second and third reading, and then upon its final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. Councilman Murray moved to amend the motion by deleting paragraph E of Section 9-38 and changing the word "may" to "shall" and delete "or over an MCS channel clearly designated for the dissemination of such information" from paragraph C of Section 9-39. Amendment was seconded by Seifert. All those in favor of amendment, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted "aye". Voting "nay" none. Motion carried. Mayor "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the Ordinance?" There being none, he called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted "aye". Voting "nay" none. Mayor: "The motion to suspend the statutory rules having been concurred in by three-fourths of the City Council, said motion is declared passed and adopted. I I I ~t:"O r'"\ ,;:c 19"1 ~.' ~....oJ .~1 BOG Clerk: Ordinance #7712 on its second and third reading. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its second and third reading answer roll call. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted "aye". Voting "nay" none. Clerk: Ordinance #7712 on its final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its final passage answer roll call. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted "aye". Voting "nay" none. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the second and third reading and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7712 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. *** Councilman Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that ordinance numbered: #7752 To permit Sunday Sale of Liquor 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 its final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Councilman Feaster seconded the motion. Mayor: "Any discussion? Anyone in the audience interested in the ordinance?" There being none, he called for a roll call vote. Wit and Sorensen voted "aye". Voting "nay", Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert and Kuzma. Motion failed. Motion by Wit to pass ordinance #7752 on its first reading. Seconded by Sorensen. Clerk: Ordinance #7752 on its first reading. All those in favor of the passage of said ordinance on its first reading answer roll call. Wit and Sorensen voted "aye". Voting "nay", Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert and Kuzma. Motion failed. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 9::!~'u.>'yvn~j J-, ~~_o.~ft0 Jerenne J. Garroutte Deputy City Clerk .;, ( I I - SEP. ~)::' 1091 -l .1 .'" ;;~,.~) i I CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 30, 1991 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 September 30, 1991. Notice of this meeting :w.as given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on September 27, 1991. A qti~rum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Hutchinson, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer entered meeting at 7:30 p.m., and Kuzma. Wit and Johnson were absent. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Invocation was given by Reverend Karen Kennerly, Chaplain of Saint Francis Medical Center. Approval of Minutes - A motion was made by Sorensen, seconded by Kuzma, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, September 16, 1991; Study Session, September 23, 1991 and Special Council Meeting, September 23, 1991. With all members voting aye, motion carried. Presentation: Alan Sydow, Chairman of the Grand Island/Hall County Committee on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, introduced Helga A.Pulte who was chosen to receive the "America By Choice" award. Mayor Dobesh made the presentation of the award to her. Proclamations: Mayor Dobesh, in conjunction with the Laymen's National Bible Association, designated the week of November 24 to December 1, 1991 as National Bible Week. In conjunction with the Nation,al Cosmetology Association, he designated the month of October 1991 has National Cosmetology Month. Public Hearing - Presentation by Burlington Northern on proposed railroad grade separation project. Tom Jarnagin., Burlington Northern Railroad general manager, evaluated the city's commitment to Burlington's proposed 2.4 mile long track elevation project which would follow the current location of Burlington Northern tracks on the east side of Grand Island. He indicated the earliest construction could begin is mid to late 1993, and it would take 18 to 20 months. Public Hearing - Proposed amendment to increase fees on Subdivision Regulations and Zoning. Nelson Helm, Regional Planning Director, informed that the proposed increase in fees is approximately 5% in accordance with the proposal adopted in the 1991-92 budget. This ( I I I \ 5:::/) r' ,-, , '_.i . -:.~i, ' j;)91 '1, 1 f",,' . , '... .~.: ~.L,'I Page 2, Regular Session, September 30, 1991 proposal, which had to go before the Regional Planning Commission first, was considered by them and approved at their September 4, 1991 meeting. No comment was received. Public Participation. Gene Armstrong, Principal of Senior High School, stated he was concerned for the safety of students crossing College Street. He made an appeal to have College Street closed as a through street from Lafayette to Custer. Mayor Dobesh referred this request to the Study Session. Presentation on Comprehensive Development/Transportation Plan by BRW Inc. Jeff Benson of BRW Inc. presented an update on the Comprehensive Development/Transportation Plan for the City. He reviewed the preliminary steps of the project accomplished to this point and will be making additional reports during the year as the project proceeds. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Motion by Sorensen, seconded by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve the following: Request of Liederkranz for Special Designated Liquor Permit for Octoberfest. This is a request to sell liquor on October 26 and 27, 1991. Request for Concession Stands During Harvest of Harmony Parade. The Harvest of Harmony Parade will be held on October 5, 1991 and there was a request for twelve street vendor stands as well as portapots. Receipt of Community Development Advisory Committee Minutes. The minutes of the September 3, 1991 Community Development Advisory Committee were received. Request of First Baptist Church to pave Lot and Alley. This will enable the First Baptist Church to install a concrete surface on a portion of the alley bounded by Eddy Street and Clark Street between Ninth and Tenth Streets and also on the public right-of-way of Ninth Street adjacent to their present gravel parking lot. The paving would be made in conjunction with the paving of the gravel lot. RESOLUTIONS: Motion was made by Sorensen, seconded by Feaster, to approve the following resolutions. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Hutchinson voted nay. Motion carried. Certificate of Final Completion of Racquet Center Insulation System. The Parks and Recreation Department recommended that the Certificate of final Completion be issued for the Racquet Center insulation system installed by Hurd & Associates. The total project cost is $51,872.00. Execution of Memorandum of Understanding for the Conduct of Nitrate Remediation Research (Water Ouality. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, in conjunction with the University of Nebraska, wishes to conduct nitrate bio-remediation research on city property. They believe ( I I I \ .R 'f r~ \_...i -1.. ~_/ Page 3, Regular Meeting, September 30, 1991 it may be possible to remove nitrates from ground water by providing a carbon source so that naturally occurring soil bacteria will use up the nitrates in the ground water. They wish to do this research in the WPCP sludge injection field since the University has already done extensive research in the area. The City is being asked to provide access, cooperate and provide $15,000 toward this study which may be a one-half million dollar effort over a three-year period. Authorizing execution of lease agreement with T & E Cattle Company. The City was deeded a 200 foot wide strip of land adjacent to the south side of Sunset Fifth Subdivision as a result of the sewer adjustment on the land. The Public Works Department has negotiated a lease with the owner of the adjacent land, T & E Cattle Company, to farm the portion not being used as parking for George Park during 1992. Authorizing Mayor to sign storm drainage agreement with Burlington Northern Railroad. In conjunction with completion of the Moore's Creek Project, a permit is required from Burlington Northern Railroad to install three 84" storm drainage pipes under their tracks. Central Platte Natural Resources District is coordinating this project for the local sponsors which include Central Platte NRD, Hall County, Merrick County and the City of Grand Island. The new pipes will replace the single 48" pipe presently in place. Engineer's Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer Project 91-S-2. The Public Works Department has recommended that the Certificate of Final Completion be issued for Sanitary Sewer Project 91-S-2 for the sanitary sewer installed in Greenwich Avenue for one-half block on either side of Charles Street under contract with Diamond Engineering Company. The total project cost is $22,254.97. ORDINANCES: Councilman Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance numbered: #7758 Amend Grand Island City Code to adjust 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 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 Hutchinson seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being one, the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7758 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call vote. Hutchinson, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. ( I I I ::~~n 6)>1 1 o -L 't Page 4, Regular Meeting, September 30, 1991 . Clerk: Ordinance #7758 on final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7758 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Seifert, second by Feaster, to pay the claims of September 30, 1991, in the amount of $651,089.88. Council member Hutchinson abstained from voting on Claim No. 17863 in the amount of $474.42 to Graham Tire. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~j,a~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk l~" ( I I I \ 910 c) J~ () ~.'\.:\: OCT. 7 1991 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION October 7, 1991 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 October 14, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on October 4, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma. Hutchinson and Shafer were absent. The following officials were present: Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Request of John O. & Sharon K. Bates. 722 East 16th Street. for Vacation of 16th Street. east of St. Paul Road. Mr. and Mrs. Bates expressed their desire to purchase right-of-way adjacent to their property which is not a dedicated street. Robert Panowicz of 804 East 16th Street spoke in favor of their request and Kay Luft, 722 East 16th Street, spoke in opposition. This item was referred to the next council meeting on October 14, 1991. Request of Mrs. Henry Washington. Sr.. 1104 East Fourth Street. for License Agreement to install fence in right-of-way. Mrs. Washington was present. It was the recommendation of staff to deny this request which was referred to the next council meeting on October 14, 1991. Request of residents for limited open burning. Nineteen residents petitioned to open up the burning ban to enable burning for two weekends after frost. Ron Greenwalt, 2632 North Road spoke in favor of this request. Discussion was held and this request was referred to the next council meeting. The Study Session was moved from the City Council Chamber to the second floor Conference Room for a work session on the City Hall project. City Administrator Zachary Zoul gave a general overview of this project and gave a slide presentation of the newer city halls he had recently visited. A discussion followed on the site options. Tom Findley, project architet, showed a series of possibilities for site use. The site selection was referred to the next council meeting. The study session was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~4,a~ Mbritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I I I OCT. 1 4. 1991 [1' f~ ;;\ CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1991 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 October 14, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on October 11, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Feaster was absent. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Invocation was given by Reverend Steve Warriner of the Abundant Life Center. Approval of Minutes - A motion was made by Sorensen, seconded by Shafer, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, September 30, 1991 and Study Session of October 8, 1991. sentation on Wood River flood Control Project Study and Moores Creek Project by Milt Moravek of Central Platte Natural Resources District. Milt Moravek of the Central Platte Natural Resources District updated the City Council on the Wood River Flood Control Project Study and Moores Creek Project. He recommended that the City Council pass a resolution approving a budget amendment for Moores Creek Flood Control Project, as well as a resolution to approve an amendment to the feasibility/cost sharing agreement for the Wood River Control Project. See resolutions for more details. Proclamation: The City Clerk read the proclamation whereby Mayor Dobesh, in conjunction with the American Dental Hygienists' Association and the Nebraska Dental Hygienists' Association, has designated the week of October 13-19, 1991 as National Dental Hygiene Week. Public Hearing - Class "C" Liquor License for Mil-Nic. dba "Riverside Inn Lounge. Public Hearing was held on the request of Mil-Nic, dba "Riverside Inn Lounge, 3333 Ramada Road, for a Class "C" Liquor License. City Attomey Keith Sinor introduced the following exhibits: Application for the Liquor License filed with the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City Clerk on September 26, 1991; Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on October 2, 1991; Notice to general public of date, time and place of hearing published on October 7, 1991; Chapter 4, City Code - Alcoholic Beverages; and Department reports as required by City Code. Applicant was present and there was no pro or con from the audience. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve this application. I I I OCT. 1 4 1991 ) /~ f,.o.i ~f.>' Page 2, Regular Council Meeting, October 14, 1991 Public Hearing - Land Use change for property on the west side of U.S. Highway 281 immediately north of Wal-Mart. Mr. Dave Schroeder, representing the Burlington Employees Credit Union, submitted an application to rezone a 13.72 acre tract of land located on the west side of U. S. Highway 281, just north of Wal-Mart. The request provides for a change from "TA" or Transitional Agriculture to "B2" or General Business. The purpose of the zoning change is to allow for a proposed motel or other business development. No opposition was received from the public. Public Participation. Paul Hamilton, 304 Cherokee Avenue, had the City Clerk read the duties and authority of the City Council as stated in the City Code. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasant View Drive, asked for clarification of the city budget. He stated that it exceeded the statutory limits for cash reserves in several funds. City Administrator Zachary Zoul explained that the state auditor's office requested additional information concerning those balances, that this information was furnished by the city treasurer's office, and that the budget was cleared by the state auditor. Attorney John Wagoner handed to the city clerk seven "Advisory Petitions" containing 121 signatures whereby the petitioners are requesting specific information regarding the construction of a new City Hall. Mr. Wagoner read the requests of the petitioners. Michael Nolan, 1613 Spruce Road, voiced his discontent which is taking place adjacent to a house he owns at 611 West Fourth Street. He indicated the participants are trespassing on his property and have placed concrete blocks in the middle of the sidewalk. This item was referred to the next Study Session. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Request of John O. & Sharon K. Bates. 722 East 16th Street. for vacation of 16th Street. east of St. Paul Road. Mr. & Mrs. Bates of 722 East 16th St. and Mr. & Mrs. Robert Panowicz of 804 East 16th Street, have requested the City convey ownership of a tract of city property to the Bates for their use as a driveway. The parcel is known as East Sixteenth Street even though the street has not been platted or dedicated. The Bates are interested in acquiring the property to provide private access to their properties. Motion by Johnson, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to table this item for two weeks so it can be studied further. Mr. Bates invited the Council to see the location. Karen Luft, 722 East 15th Street, was present and requested she be notified when this action would be taken as she would also like to be in attendance. She stated she would like to use this street as a public access. Council member Wit asked Public Works Director Wayne Bennett to prepare an estimate of the maintenance cost of this street as well as cost of a street light. ( I I I OCT. 1 4 1991 0' ') ') tJ (..) ~j Page 3, Regular Council Meeting, October 14, 1991 Request of Mrs. Henry Washington, Sr.. 1104 East Fourth Street. for License Agreement to install fence in right-of-way. Mrs. Washington submitted a request seeking permission to erect a private fence on the public right-of-way adjacent to her property. Staff recommended denial of this request. Motion was made by Seifert, seconded by Hutchinson, to deny this request. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye and Wit and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Request of Delicious Foods Company for a License Agreement to occupy city right-of-way. Virgil E. Berney, Comptroller of Delicious Foods, 2629 North Broadwell Street, submitted a request to encroach upon the public right-of-way between their two plants and distribution center as they are desirous of locating an underground fiber cable between the locations. This use does not conflict with the intended purpose of the right-of-way. Motion was made by Kuzma, second by Johnson, to approve this request. Councilmember Hutchinson offered an amendment that the License Agreement include the provisions as recommended by Public Works Director Wayne Bennett, namely: 1.) No liability to City if Delicious Foods damages other private utilities in public right-of-way. 2. No liability to City if Delicious Foods damages other private utilities in public right-of-way. 3.) Require the final plans for the cable to be approved by the Director of Public Works and Director of Utilities prior to beginning construction. 4.) Relocation of cable to be at Delicious Foods expense if required to accommodate future city street, storm sewer or city-owned utility improvements. Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Request of residents for limited open burning. The following residents spoke in opposition to the limited burning: Fire Chief Ronald Schwieger; Dr. Gerald Janulewicz, 2416 Arrowhead Rd.; and Linda Shovlain, 2515 Commerce Avenue. The following spoke in favor: Leon Cederlind, 4706 Gunbarrel Place; Dale DeyErmand, 2421 Commerce Avenue; Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles; and Rocke Beason, 2515 Commerce Avenue. Bob Stroup, 4362 Lariat Lane asked that a compost site be provided. Motion by Johnson, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to defer action on this request inasmuch as there is a burning ban in the state because of dry weather conditions, and that staff be directed to develop a plan for a compost site, including a cost analysis, with the initial reports being made available in 45 days. Council member Kuzma offer an amendment that the "Don't Bag It Program" be included. Motion by Hutchinson, seconded by Wit, carried unanimously to have three council members serve with the staff on a Compost Committee. Mayor Dobesh appointed three councilmembers; namely, Hutchinson, Johnson and Kuzma. Receipt of Downtown Improvement Board Minutes of September 17. 1991 and Regional Planning Commission Minutes of October 2. 1991. Motion by Shafer, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve these minutes. Request of Association for Retarded Citizens to hold Annual Honey Sunday Event on November 17. 1991. This event consists of selling honey door-to-door. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve this request. I I I OCT. 1 4 1991 'J'1;::> c:) r:...-I t.~,J Page 4, Regular Council Meeting, October 14, 1991 Request of Burke financial Corporation. 517 East Fifth Street for extension of sidewalk installation. Jimmy Jackson of Burke financial Corporation has requested an extension of time for the required sidewalk installation along the property they own at 517 East Fifth Street. The company asked for a waiver on June 24, 1991, which was denied by the City Council. They are currently seeking a 45 day extension because they are in the midst of their busy season. The Public Works Director recommended denial on the basis that the 90 days notice from June 24, 1991 to October 1, 1992 was sufficient to accomplish the repairs. Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Wit, to disapprove this request. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye, Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried . Approving Preliminary Plat of Morningside Acres Subdivision. Mr. James Belzer of Riverside Inves,tments, Inc. submitted a preliminary study for the Morningside Acres Subdivision, a 28.1 acreage located north of Stagecoach Road and west of August Street. The plat provides for 65 single family lots and one condominium site. Motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Murray for approval. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay and Wit abstained. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS: Approving amended project budget for Phase III of Moores Creek Flood Control Project. Central Platte Natural Resources District is requesting the City to accept its share of the additional cost necessary to complete the project, along with interest on a loan necessary until the "Super Cell" is excavated to the full storage requirement. The Moores Creek Flood Control Project furnishes flood protection for northwest Grand Island and improves drainage to farmland along Moores Creek between Grand Island and Archer. Co-sponsors are Grand Island, Hall County, Merrick County and the Central Platte Natural Resources District. Grand Island's share of the local cost is 25 %. This is the final phase of the project. An additional $92,543 will need to be budgeted next year (or the next 2 years) to fund this amount. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve this request. Authorizing execution of Amendment to the Feasibility/Cost Sharing Agreement for the Wood River flood Control Project. The United States Army Corps of Engineers has revised this agreement. This represents the agreement between them and the local project co-sponsors. The co-sponsors are the Central Platte Natural Resources District, Hall County, Merrick County, and the City of Grand Island. The Corps of Engineers clearly states no additional funds will be required to complete the study and that the changes are basically "housekeeping" revisions on their part. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve this request. Approving Bid Specifications for Electric Utility Energy Management/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System. This system is the complete, integrated control system for the city power production, transmission, distribution, and regional interconnections. The 1991-92 Annual Budget contains an appropriation of approximately one million dollars for this purchase. I I I OCT. 4 1991 9')1 U (..; _L Page 5, Regular Council Meeting, October 14, 1991 Motion was made by Johnson, second by Murray, to approve this resolution. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye. Seifert and Shafer voted nay. Motion carried. Approving Amendment #1 to Spot Coal Agreement. The Utilities Department has prepared and Cordero Mining Company has executed Contract Amendment #1 to provide for an extension of their contract to October 31, 1991. This is necessary to continue coal supply for the Platte Generating Station. Motion by Seifert, second by wit, carried unanimously to approve this resolution. Motion carried. Approving Certificate of Final completion of Water Main District #395. This district was established February 4, 1991 and consisted of construction of a 12 inch main along Highway 2 to Toner's Equipment Company. Construction commenced in May 1991 and was completed in June 1991. Motion by Seifert, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the final completion and to set the Board of Equalization hearing for November 12, 1991. Approving Final Subdivision Plats for the following: Motion by Johnson, second by Neal, carried unanimously to approve the final plats for Sunset Eighth Subdivision, Pleasant View Subdivision, and Pierce Subdivision. Motion was made by Hutchinson, second by Wit, to approve Ponderosa Lakes Subdivision and Stuhr Museum Subdivision. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. A warding bids for the following: Motion was made by Kuzma, second by Wit, to approve the following bids: The bid of Johnson-March in the amount of $13,157.00 for custom car heater repair parts for the Power Plant coal unloading facility; the bid of Modern Methods for $16,331.00 for a Cannon NP8530 copy machine; the bid of Hamilton Chevrolet in the amount of $26,233.27 for three two-wheel drive pickups for the Utilities Department and Public Works Department and the bid of Anderson Ford in the amount of $12,440.00 for one GVW two-wheel drive pickup for the Street & Alley Division. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Seifert voted nay. Motion carried. Authorizing execution of 1991-92 Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Association of Firefighters. A collective bargaining agreement for 1991-92 has been negotiated with the International Association of Firefighters Local No. 647. It provides for a one-year term and a 3% wage adjustment. Significant changes include: 1.) change in the time required to reach top salary range, and 2.) median adjustment for Firefighters. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve this resolution. Authorizing opposition to application to Department of Water Resources for diversion of Platte River flows. and retainage of outside legal counsel. The Central Nebraska Public Power and irrigation District has made an application for permits to irrigate additional lands through the I I I ..;iC r. 4 1991 ') ') t.) () {,~/ l Page 6, October 14, 1991, Regular Council Meeting the City's interest in the Platte River and its wellfield, it was recommendation of the staff to oppose the requested water rights appropriation. Motion by Shafer, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to oppose this application and to engage the firm of Orton, Brown, Thomas and Peterson of Lincoln to represent the City in this matter. Approval of City Hall site selection Space Programming. Motion was made by Wit, second by Shafer, to adopt this resolution wherein the site for the proposed new City Hall shall be the block bounded by Pine Street on the west, Second Street on the north, Sycamore Street on the east and First Street on the south, otherwise referred to as the "Pine Street Site" and that the proposed Space Program Report, as prepared by City Hall Project Architect Leo A. Daly, dated October 3, 1991 be approved. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. City Hall Site Acquisition. Motion was made by Seifert, second by Wit, to adopt this resolution whereby the terms of the purchase offer of Jack and Jim Reitan for the property described as Lots Five (5) and Six (6), Block Seventy-eight (78) Original Town of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, also known as 109 North Pine Street, be accepted and that the property be purchased by the City at a cost of $120,000. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson and Sorensen voted nay. Motion by Sorensen, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to have town hall informational meetings, one for City Hall and one for the Water Park, with City Administrator Zachary Zoul in charge, and to have tours of City Hall in conjunction with the meeting. Council member Johnson requested that a video tape be made of City Hall which is to be shown on Channel 19 previous to the town hall meeting. ORDINANCES: Councilman Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7759 #7760 #7761 #7762 #7763 To create Street Improvement District #1 175G To create Street Improvement District #1176G To create Street Improvement District #1177 Authorizing conveyance of tract of land to Grace Lutheran Church Authorizing conveyance of tract of land to Kenneth Aukerman 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 Shafer seconded the motion. I I I OCT. I 4 1991 ~) i 0 '-.) _i~ >t) ( Page 7, Regular Council Meeting, October 14, 1991 After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Councilman Johnson requested Ordinances #7759 and #7760 be acted upon separately. He noted these ordinances involve gap paving. He stated he opposes gap paving districts since they are not subject to protest. Clerk: Ordinances #7759 and #7760 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll vote. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7759 and #7760 on final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson and Sorensen voted nay. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7759 and #7760 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. Clerk: Ordinances #7761, #7762 and #7763 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call vote. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7761, #7762 and #7763 on final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma 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 #7761, #7762 and #7763 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, to pay the claims of October 14, 1991, in the amount of $1,989,482.95. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ :1.~~ Mu\itta F. Czaplewski, City Clerk ( \ I I }};~; I OCT. 2 8 1991 :~ l) I) '-.>' ,......, ...} CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 28, 1991 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 October 28, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on October 25, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Invocation was given by Councilmember Steve Johnson. Approval of Minutes - A motion was made by Sorensen, seconded by Shafer, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 14, 1991. Public Participation. Gene McCormick 707 South Pleasantview Drive, questioned the City charging a fee for public document search and reproduction. City Administrator Zachary Zoul indicated the current practice will be reevaluated and this item will be brought before the City Council at the next Study Session. Lewis Kent 624 East Meves told the Council he was recently assaulted by a man and his main concern was police did not arrive for ten minutes after he had called 911. He felt the Police Department is doing a fine job; however, he feels the City should provide more police personnel so that more police protection can be provided. Discussion and Information Items. Bill Beavers of Shearson, Lehman, & Hutton, which serves as the City's Bond Issuance Consultant, gave a presentation on the refinancing of the existing street improvement bonds. The City Council issued anticipation bonds in January 1990 to provide interim financing of $1,025,000 in street improvements. These bonds provided short- term financing and need to be refinanced by December 15, 1991. This will result in a $985,000 Various Purpose bond issue, amortized over a ten-year period. This is an action item under "Ordinances. " REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Grand Island-Hall County Board of Health Minutes of October 9. 1991 and Downtown Improvement Board Minutes of October 15. 1991. Motion by Kuzma, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve these minutes. ( I I I DCT. '2 8 199~ 'J' :)) ,\ /, c:, .....1 '''''' (""', Page 2, Regular Meeting, October 28, 1991 Request of Brown's Shoe Fit. 220 West Third Street. to use two parking stalls October 28 through November 2, 1991. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert carried unanimously to approve this request for a specially designed truck to be parked in these stalls. Request of Jerenne Garroutte. 4072 Stauss Road. for creation of Water Main District. This request is for the purpose of providing water service to Garland Place Subdivision. The improvements slated for this area consist of the installation of a 16-inch water main along Stauss Road from North Road west into the Garland Place Subdivision. Motion by Seifertr, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve the creation of this water main district. Appointment by Mayor Dobesh of Delyce Knuth. Route 1. Box 172. Cairo. Nebraska to the Board of Health. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve Mrs. Knuth's appointment to the Board of Health to fill the vacancy created by the expired term of Laura Hargens. Request of John O. & Sharon K. Bates. 722 East 16th Street. for vacation of Sixteenth Street, east of St. Paul Road. Mr. & Mrs. Bates of 722 East 16th Street and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Panowicz of 804 East 16th Street, have requested the City convey ownership of a tract of city property to the Bates for their use as a driveway. The land is presently used by the Bates and Panowicz in order to provide access to their properties. A number of alternatives were considered, including making the right-of-way an alley; dedicating the right-of-way as a street; selling the right-of-way, subject to driveway easement; subdividing the right-of-way; and leaving the situation as it is. Motion by Kuzma, second by Seifert, to deny this request. Motion by Sorensen, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to table this request for three weeks. Request of Central Nebraska Home Builders Association for extension of Landfill Transfer Station hours. Cal Bretz, President of the Central Nebraska Home Builders Association requested the hours at the Transfer Station be extended to 5:00 p.m. to accommodate builders who need to dispose of building material scraps. Additional hours would require a contract amendment and additional compensation. Community Refuse Disposal, Inc., the contract operator, indicated the increase cost for the time extension would cost approximately $52,000 per year. Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Seifert, to deny this request. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson voted nay. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS: Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Sidewalk District No.1. 1991. Galvan Construction of Grand Island commenced the work on September 26, 1991 and completed it prior to October 22, 1991. Motion was made by Hutchinson and seconded by Seifert to approve this resolution. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. ( I I I : 'C' ~:>!J JG9j ,;3; :2 .( Page 3, Regular Meeting, October 28, 1991 Authorizing development of agreement between City of Grand Island and Hall County for photogrammetric map,ping program. This project, which would provide for photo mapping of the entire city and Hall County, is intended to be conducted in conjunction with Hall County, In order to proceed, it is necessary to enter into a cooperative agreement with them. It is anticipated that the County Public Works Department will fund $66,000 or 29% of the total project cost of $226,000. Actual work would commence in early Spring 1991, for completion by end of 1993. Motion by Johnson, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve this resolution. Motion carried. ARProving Swimming Pool Cost Construction Budget and Facility Master Plan. The proposed facilities master plan and construction budget for the new Swimming Pool facility has been completed by Heery Engineering of Atlanta, Georgia. Motion was made by Shafer, second by Kuzma, for approval. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Seifert, Shafer, and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson, Feaster and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. By passage of this resolution, the engineer will be enabled to proceed with plans and specifications. Approving establishment of Electric Sinking fund. The Electric Utility Fund has a projected fund balance of $24,129,053. In September 1991, the State Auditor's Office advised the City that this balance exceeded the maximum amount allowed by State Statutes which limit fund balances to 50% of the operating budgets. It is possible to establish reserve funds for specific purposes, such as a sinking fund intended for the payment of debt service. It is therefore possible to address the technicalities associated with the Electric Fund reserve by establishing and transferring funds to a "Debt Service Sinking Fund." Motion was made by Wit, second by Murray, for approval of this resolution. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried . Approving Agricultural Deferment for property in Water Main District 402. In order to provide water service to the Gosda Subdivision, Water Main District #402 was created in September 1991. A portion of the property south of Lillie Drive was un subdivided and undeveloped and was being used for agricultural purposes. Mr. Stanley Peterson, owner of this property, has requested an agricultural deferment on the assessments. Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the deferment. 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: #7764 To change Land Use Designation of property on the west side of U. S. Highway 281, immediately north of Wal-Mart. Authorizing the issuance of Various Purpose Bonds for purpose of paying costs of improving streets and intersections. #7765 ( I I I ocr. ~::: 8 1991 9 r)' U (./ I) Page 4, Regular Session, October 28, 1991 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 their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Council member Wit seconded the motion. The Mayor invited questions or comments. Council Member Hutchinson stated he would vote in favor of Ordinance #7764; however, he did feel it was inappropriate to build a motel next door to Wal-Mart. The Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: "Ordinances #7764 and #7765 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage of each of said ordinances, answer roll call vote." Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: "Ordinances #7764 and #7765 on final passage. All those in favor of passage of each of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call vote." Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS. Motion by Wit, second by Hutchinson, to pay the claims of October 28, 1991, in the amount of $763,840.03. Meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~.1.~~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I I I NUV. 4 1991 ~} '.' (\ cJ ~) 'J ( CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4,1991 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 November 4, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on November 1, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Seifert was absent. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. City Participation in the South Locust/I-80 Interchange Project. Motion by Feaster, second by Neal, carried unanimously to approve a resolution which reaffirms the support of the City of Grand Island for this project. By passage of the resolution, the City approves and accepts the assignment of all maintenance, liability, and improvement activities associated with the road between the new interchange and Highway 34 upon improvement of two lanes to a standard that will allow them to be used as one-half of the four lane facility, including right-of-way acquisition for a four lane facility and grading of the right-of-way to avoid having to mitigate wetlands again at the time the additional two lanes are constructed, and directs the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate agreement for approval by the State of Nebraska and the Hall County Board of Supervisors. The City agrees to assume responsibility for expansion of South Locust Street between the Interstate 80 Interchange and Highway 34 from two lanes to four lanes at such time as increased traffic warrants the additional lanes. City Attorney Keith Sinor advised that although the resolution binds the City to build the other two lanes, it does not dictate when they are to be built. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett indicated the other two lanes should be built when traffic reaches 6,000 vehicles daily. It's estimated that completing the interchange will immediately elevate the traffic count to 5,000. Mr. Bennett stated the Nebraska Department of Roads in 1987 estimated the cost of widening South Locust to four lanes at 6.6 million dollars. He calculated the city's 20 percent share is 1.32 million dollars. A copy of this resolution will be forwarded to the Hall County Board of Supervisors before their meeting on November 5 at which time they will be voting on this project. Meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, '1r/;J~) 4, j~ M\.rit~ -F. CzaP1~wski, City Clerk I I I NOV. 4 1991 E3J ( CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION NOVEMBER 4, 1991 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 November 4, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on November 1, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh call the meeting to order at 8:23 p.m. immediately following the Special City Council meeting. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Seifert was absent. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Beal Street Gap Paving. This item was placed on the agenda at the request of Council member Johnson. Darryl A. Watson, 1714 North St. Paul Road, owner of eight vacant lots along Bea1 Street, was present and expressed opposition to this improvement. He indicated he did not know about the project. Community Development Director Jerenne Garroutte stated two public hearings and two community meetings were conducted on this project. The City of Grand Island was awarded $300,000.00 in block grant funds, of which $90,000.00 was earmarked for Street Improvements. On October 14, 1991, Ordinance #7759 was passed which calls for grading, curbing, guttering, and paving of Beal Street from Twelfth Street to Fourteenth Street. Mr. Watson stated he is a disabled veteran who receives a government pension and would not be able to pay his assessment of the paving which he estimated would be $14,450.00 over a ten- year period. He asked the City Council to reverse their decision. Mrs. Garrouttee cautioned the Council that if they were to reverse their decision, it was possible the entire grant could be jeopardized. Mr. Watson's request was referred to the Community Development Advisory Committee and is to be an agenda item at the next Study Session. City Hall Design Presentation. The Study Session was moved from the City Council Chambers to the second floor Conference Room for the City Hall Design Presentation by Tom Findley, project architect of the Leo A. Daly firm. The former schemes had been refined and one formal and one informal illustrative concept were presented. The council members favored the formal concept. The Study Session was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~d,fl~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I I I NOll. 1 .~ 1991 'J ') ~j " 1 ,~1. I '."I ,_,." ~i ( CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 12, 1991 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 November 12, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on November 8, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith Sinor, Deputy Director of Public Works Bud Buettner, and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Invocation was given by Reverend Tom Evans, First Church of the Nazarene. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Sorensen, seconded by Feaster, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 28, 1991; Special Council Meeting of November 4, 1991; and Study Session of November 4, 1991. Proclamation: Mayor Dobesh, in conjunction with the Grand Island Public School System, designated the week of November 11-15, 1991 as Children's Book Week to promote reading and an appreciation for books. ADJOURN TO BOARD OF EOUALIZATION. Motion by Wit, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. Resolution determining benefits of Water Main District #395. This district was established on February 4, 1991 in order to provide a twelve-inch water main along Highway 2 from Diers Avenue west to Toner's Implement Company. Construction was completed June 18, 1991. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve Water Main District #395. (See Ordinance #7768 in this agenda which provides for the assessments.) ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to adjourn to Regular Session. PUBLIC HEARING: Application of Lucile J. Johnson for Conditional Use Permit to allow the trade and sale of used vehicles at 230 South Wheeler Avenue. A Conditional Use Permit is required because the property is in the B-3 Zoning District which does not allow such a use. There was no comment pro or con on this application. ( I I I NOV. \ 2 1991 "J <) (~ " .,. l\ '.t' ,_,,> ,,, Page 2, Regular Session, November 12, 1991 Public Participation. Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, inquired of City Attorney Keith Sinor as to where the governing body gets the authority to enter into agreement with the state and federal government which would tax the people in Grand Island for the building and maintenance of a public road outside the city's jurisdiction. Mr. Sinor informed him the authority comes from Chapter 13 of the State Statute called "Interlocal Cooperation Act. II Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview Drive, showed City Attorney Keith Sinor a copy of a letter regarding enforcement of the Nebraska Budget Act and Compliance by Political Subdivisions. It was written by Don Stenberg, Attorney General, and Fredrick F. Neid, Assistant Attorney General, and was requested by John Reslow, Auditor of Public Accounts. Mr. McCormick read portions of the letter which included the following subjects: "Filing of Budget Statements with the Auditor of Public Accounts", "Actions to Correct Material Errors in the Budget Statement" and "Civil or Criminal Penalties." Mr. McCormick stated that as of last week, the City Budget was not approved by the State Auditor and inquired as to where the $6,000,000 of the $13,400,00 was placed? City Administrator Zachary Zoul informed him that the City Council approved the establishment of a sinking fund, and believed it was just over $11,000,000 that was placed in it. Mr. McCormick said the action taken on the $6,000,000 was before the sinking fund was established. City Treasurer Bob Hain stated he thought perhaps Mr. McCormick was referring to the $6,000,000 that was placed in an escrow fund established by the bond itself in 1977 or 1979. This bond requires that one year of debt service be held in escrow. Mr. McCormick reiterated that the City Budget was not approved by the State Auditor, that the Auditor's office could not take any further steps themselves and that steps would need to be taken by the council, the government body or the public who has a greater say than the government. Mr. Zoul indicated that without any documentation, it was impossible for anyone to respond to the questions in a definitive fashion and suggested that an appointment be set up for the next day with Mr. McCormick and staff to discuss his concerns. Councilmember Hutchinson spoke on behalf of Project Hunger and extended an invitation to all to the events that are taking place at Fonner Park the weekend of November 22-24 in support of this project. Presentation by Lee Orton regarding Platte River Water Diversion Application. Action was taken by the City Council at their October 14, 1991 meeting to engage .the firm of Orton, Brown, Thomas and Peterson of Lincoln to represent the City in its opposition to the application by the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District to divert water from the Platte River. Mr. Lee Orton, the City's attorney in this matter, addressed the City Council and presented background information and key elements that are involved in the water rights issue I I I NOV. 1 2 1991 ~)'Jr tJ ::J t) Page 3, Regular Council, November 12, 1991 He indicated that the involved parties are continuing to discuss a possible negotiated settlement that would require some kind of flow in the Platte River and stressed that the City needs to participate actively in this endeavor. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS Request of Rhema Motors. 405 North Pine Street. for two parking spaces in right-of-way. It was the recommendation of the Public Works Department that this request be denied on the basis that the public right-of-way is intended for use by the general public and public utilities. Motion by Wit, second by Murray, carried unanimously to deny this request. Council members Neal and Johnson indicated that the majority of the car lots in the city are using the right-of-way to park cars and asked that the staff be directed to investigate possible infringements and to have the laws enforced. Request of Joanne 1. Bernard dba "Generations". 2815 South Locust. for expansion of area covered by Liquor License. This application is for a 30' x 27' expansion of the licensed area to provide for the on-sale of spirits, wine and beer. Motion was made by Feaster and seconded by Neal to approve this application. Council member Johnson noted that Building Department Director Craig Lewis indicated in his memo that the addition is complete; however, there was no record of any permits or inspections on file with the Building Department. Mr. Tom Bernard was present and stated it was a misunderstanding between him and the contractor and that each thought the other had obtained the permit. Council member Johnson offered an amendment to the motion and that was that the license be withheld until the proper permits are obtained and inspections conducted. Upon roll call vote, all members voted aye. Motion carried. Request of Mr. & Mrs. Harry T. Bulow for creation of Water Main District at 2604. 2608 and 2612 North Webb Road. The improvements sought for this area would consist of the installation of a six-inch water main along Webb Road from Capital Avenue to Highway 2. The private water wells are experiencing problems with high nitrate levels and RDX contamination. Motion by Seifert, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve this request. Motion carried. Request of Richard Case. 4242 Shanna Street. to amend City Code to permit the keeping of swine. This request relates to having a potbellied pig as a pet and Mr. Case sought a review of the City Code provision that prohibits the keeping of swine within the city limits. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to amend the City Code to permit the keeping of swine. Award of Homestead House at 516 East Eighth Street to Rick and Patricia Kershner. The Kershner's were selected by the Homestead Committee and approved by the Community Development Advisory Committee to be the recipients of the house at 516 East Eighth Street. The house would be sold to them for $1.00 with the restriction they complete necessary repairs in 18 months and live in the house for three years before resale. Cost of repairs is estimated ( I I I kj.;', j ::) lnlH - ;/1: I ?, ~ :L '.i ,__.j _"'- Page 4, Regular Meeting, November 12, 1991 at $26,000 to $27,000. The Kershner's would be granted a loan from the Community Development Department for $35,000 to be paid back over a fifteen-year period at 6% interest. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to award the Homestead House at 516 East Eighth Street to Rick and Patricia Kershner. Sale of vacant lot at 410 East Fourth Street to Stephan Johnson. dba as Johnson and Associates. The Community Development Advisory Committee recommended approval of Mr. Stephan Johnson's proposal to purchase a 8,712 square feet city-owned lot at 410 East Fourth Street for $1,000. Mr. Johnson plans to build a storage building/shop on the site. Motion by Johnson, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to sell the vacant lot at 410 East Fourth Street to Stephan Johnson. Receipt of Community Development Advisory Committee Minutes of November 6. 1991. Motion by Kuzma, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to receive the minutes of the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting of November 6, 1991. Establishing a Risk Management Policy. The Personnel/Purchasing Department has prepared a policy statement entitled "Risk Management Policy" in order to formally authorize the establishment of a risk management program. This policy serves to focus on the importance of sound risk management principles by formalizing a policy statement. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve adoption of a Risk Management Policy. Approving Agreement with the Nebraska Library Commission for library automation services. The Library Department is currently working with 12 other members of the Nebraska Public Resource Library Group and the Nebraska Library Commission to jointly automate the public card catalog, circulation and other routine functions. The proposed agreement will facilitate this process. Library Director Steve Fosselman informed that the Nebraska Public Resource Library is working to obtain 25 % funding from the State Legislature and 25 % funding from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. Motion by Kuzma, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve an agreement with the Nebraska Library Commission for library automation services. Authorizing construction of Water Main District 401. This district was created by the City Council in response to a request from citizens for the extension of city water service. The protest period for said District ended at 5:00 p.m., November 5, 1991. Five protests amounting to 30.50% of the total front footage were received from the property owners in the district. Since there was less than 50% protest, it was the recommendation of the Public Works Department that this district be continued. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve construction of Water Main District 401. Authorizing construction of Water Main District 402. This district was created by Ordinance #7756 to provide water service to eight residential lots on Lillie Drive. The protest period ended at 5:00 p.m., November 5, 1991. There were five protests amounting to 30.50% of the total front footage. Since there was less than 50 % protest, it was the recommendation of the I I I NOV. 1 2 1991 o 'J () ,;) ~j ~.) Page 5, Regular Meeting, November 12, 1991 Public Works Department that this district be continued. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve construction of Water Main District #402. Authorizing the hiring of outside counsel for Arends et. al vs the City in the United States District Court in Omaha. The City of Grand Island has been sued in Federal District Court by Leroy Arends, James Carter, Larry Nelson and Howard Schmitt. The suit claims unpaid overtime and liquidated damages under the Fair Labor Standards Act in the total sum of $1,286,788.16. The petition requests a jury trial at Omaha, Nebraska. It was the recommendation of City Attorney Keith Sinor that the City retain the firm of Harding & Ogborn to handle this suit. Motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Seifert to approve the hiring of Harding & Ogborn as outside counsel for Arends et. al. vs the City in the United States District Court in Omaha. Council member Kuzma expressed her desire to go into Executive Session at the end of the meeting to discuss this matter. Motion was made by Murray, second by Johnson, to table this item until after Item "J" - Payment of Claims. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Wit and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Authorizing Conditional Use Permit to Lucile Johnson allowing the trade and sale of used vehicles at 230 South Wheeler Avenue. This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item. Motion by Murray, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to deny the application of Lucile Johnson for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the trade and sale of used vehicles at 230 South Wheeler Avenue. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye. Hutchinson, Wit and Shafer voted nay. Motion carried. A warding Bid for Purchase of Automobiles. Motion was made by Kuzma, second by Johnson, to award the package bid to Park Place Chevrolet of Lincoln, Nebraska for three automobiles for the Police Department in the amount of $27,491.04; one automobile for the Utilities Department in the amount of $9,313.68; one automobile for the Building Department in the amount of $8,613.68; and one automobile for the Fire Department in the amount of $8,690.45, for a total cost of $54,027.85. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. ORDINANCES: Councilman Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinance numbered: #7768 To assess and levy a special tax to pay the cost of construction of Water Main District #395 I I I ~;ov. 1 2 1991 fr 00 () :'_) (,,+1 ( \ Page 6, Regular Meeting, November 12, 1991 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. Councilman Murray seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Clerk: Ordinance #7768 on its first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call vote. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Clerk: Ordinance #7768 on final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7768 is declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. PA YMENT OF CLAIMS: This item was deferred as there was a clerical error in the preparation of the claims. At 8:52 p.m., motion was made by Kuzma to go into Executive Session to discuss Agenda Item H-5, Authorizing the hiring of outside counsel for Arends et. al. vs the City in the United States District Court in Omaha and was seconded by Johnson. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer, and Kuzma voted aye. Wit and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. At 9:35 p.m., motion made by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to return to regular session. The previous motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, to approve the hiring of Harding & Ogborn as outside counsel for Arends et. al. vs the City in the United States District Court in Omaha was voted upon. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Meet was adjourned at 9:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted ~;j.~~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk ( I I I ~~'.~~\/. C3 1991 ~~? n ,_/ <'j' '1/ CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION November 18, 1991 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 November 18, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on November 15, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh call the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Beal Street Gap Paving. At the November 4, 1991, City Council Study Session, Darryl A. Watson, 1714 North St. Paul Road, owner of eight lots along Beal Street, requested that the gap paving project on Beal Street from Twelfth Street to Fourteenth Street be abandoned. His estimated assessment of the paving would be $14,450. Mr. Watson's request was referred to the Community Development Advisory Committee who met on November 13, 1991. This committee recommended that the City Council proceed with this gap paving. Jerenne Garroutte, Director of Community Development, related that as yet a response has not been received from the Department of Economic Development to her letter inquiring if it would be possible to obtain a waiver for Mr. Watson to allow the City to pay the assessments out of their block grant funds. Jim Goodwin, 512 Johnson Place, spoke in favor of the gap paving. Ann Goodwin, 927 East Fourteenth Street, spoke against it as she indicated it would create a hardship for them. This item was referred to the next Council meeting. Presentation by John VanDerwalker. Tim Anderson and Paul Preintess on Platte River Water Diversion Application. The City Council listened to both sides of the issue related to the proposed diversion of water from the Platte River for irrigation and hydroelectric power. Paul Preintess, president of the Nebraska Wildlife Federation representing the National Wildlife Federation; Tim Anderson, Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District; John V anderwalker, Executive Director of the Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust; and Vincent Dreezen, professor emeritus with University ,of Nebraska's Conservation and Survey Division gave presentations on this matter. At issue for everyone is the management of water flowing down the Platte River and coming up with the methodology to conserve its use. Presentation by the Grand Island Area Housing COIJ>oration regarding Affordable Housing. Jim Olson spoke on behalf of the Grand Island Area Housing Corporation which became in existence on August 19, 1991. He indicated the purpose of the corporation is to apply and to receive ( I I I !l-)V, 1 C; 1991 ? ') \,.,) ,-);" ( ) Page 2, City Council Study Session, November 18, 1991 grants from private and governmental sources and to promote affordable low and middle income housing in the area. Mr, Olson introduced Executive Director Dick Bass who indicated that a housing survey was taken and the responses received reaffirmed the need for this type of housing. Jerenne Garroutte, Community Development Director, stated that her department is working closely with the Grand Island Area Housing Corporation and will be requesting City Council approval to apply to the Department of Economic Development for available funding. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~.j fp~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk i I \ I I I NOV. 1 8 1991 ;', i () \.,' ... I.'" CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 1991 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 November 18, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on November 16, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh call the meeting to order at 9:27 p.m. immediately following the Study Session. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. PA YMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried to pay the Claims of November 18, 1991, in the amount of $1,499,895.19. Hutchinson abstained from voting on Claim #14478 in the amount of $353.44 to Graham Tire Company and Seifert abstained from voting on Claim #18754 to Larry Seifert in the amount of $101.93. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer voted aye. Kuzma abstained. None voted nay. Motion carried. At 9:30 p.m., Councilmember Johnson made a motion that an emergency be declared and the item of "Discussion of a Personnel Matter" be added to the agenda, and he further moved that this matter be discussed only in Executive Session. It was seconded by Kuzma. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. At 10:46 p.m., motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to return to Regular Session. Meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ~4,~~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk ( I I I NOV. 2 5 1991 n ;i ,l\i ;; '~;:. .~ CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 25, 1991 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 November 25, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on November 22, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh call the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith Sinor, Deputy City Attorney Lisa Thayer, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett, and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Invocation was given by Robert Thomas, Deputy Finance Director. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 12, 1991; Study Session, November 18, 1991; and Special Council Meeting of November 18, 1991. Proclamation: Mayor Dobesh, in conjunction with the Women's International Bowling Congress, designated the week of November 24-30, 1991 as the 75th Anniversary, Women's International Bowling Congress Week in recognition of the sport of bowling. ADJOURN TO BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. Resolution determining benefits of Sidewalk District #1. 1991. This District was created in August 1991 in order to provide improvements to properties in north Grand Island by filling in sidewalk gaps of 150 feet or less. Construction was completed by October 28, 1991. There were no pro or con comments. Motion was made by Hutchinson, second by Wit, to approve this resolution determining the benefits of Sidewalk District #1, 1991. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. (See Ordinance #7772 in this agenda which provides for the assessments.) ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Johnson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to adjourn to Regular Session. PUBLIC HEARING: Application for a Conditional Use Permit by In-Flight Corporation to allow for the placement of a trailer at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport. Mr. Mark Jenny, I I I 'J' 'I I' eJ ~_~ ~. ;~ NOV. 251991 Page 2, Regular Meeting, November 25, 1991 Vice President of In-Flight Corporation, submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the placement of an 8 x 6 foot mobile trailer, skirted and tied down, to be located next to the Terminal Building at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport to house air to ground communications equipment associated with the operation of an in-flight phone service business. There were no pro or con comments on this application. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve the application for a Conditional Use }>ermit by In- Flight Corporation to allow for the placement of a trailer at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport for a period of two years. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Tim Anderson, representing Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, addressed the Council and encouraged them to change their position from an opponent to a proponent of his organization's application for a permit to distribute irrigation water in Gosper, Phelps and Kearney Counties. Mr. Anderson also invited the Council to sit down with them to discuss a conservation plan. He indicated there would be less water flowing in the Platte River if these acres are not approved. Mr. Sinor indicated that Mr. Lee Orton, the City's attorney in this matter, would be able to discuss this issue soon with Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District. Gene McCormick raised questions about the Platte River water flow. Earl Wilson inquired about the funding of the Street and Alley Department. John Vanderwalker, Executive Director of the Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust, handed out a summary of the figures about the water flow before and after the rehabilitation project. He suggested the City join his organization in opposing Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District's relicensing Kingsley Dam. Mr. Sinor suggested that this matter be referred to Mr. Lee Orton. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Consideration of Proposed Cable Television Franchise Agreement. Motion by Seifert and second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to discuss consideration of Proposed Cable Television Franchise Agreement at the end of the meeting in Executive Session. Beal Street Gap Paving Proiect. Ann Goodwin, 927 East Fourteenth Street, expressed her concern that her father, who is a property owner on Beal Street, was being coerced by other family members and also, that he is being manipulated. Councilmember Hutchinson stated he wanted it understood that neither the City Council nor Jerenne Garroutte of Community Development were doing any manipulating. Council Member Neal stated that unless someone is legally incompetent, the Council must consider their opinion. City Attorney Keith Sinor explained that the City does not normally contact people for approval ( I I I NOV. 251991 ~~.~ 'jb ;) Page 3, 1991, Regular Session, November 25, 1991 on gap paving as it is a city created district as opposed to a petition district and that the property owners do not have petition right on gap paving. Judy Platt, representing Jeanne Sandquist, 717 East Thirteenth Street, objected to the paving. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Wit, to remove the two Gap Paving Districts under consideration and that the City allow those funds to be utilized for paving in the rehabilitation area by petition only. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted aye and Murray and Kuzma voted nay. Motion carried. Mr. Johnson stated that if 51 % of the property owners would request paving of Beal Street, that the City could then turn right around and pave it. Presentation by Public Works Department regarding Pavement Maintenance Management. Mr. Bennett and Engineer Aid Milton Loeb gave a slide presentation on the pavement maintenance management program. Mr. Loeb was in charge of the field inspections and data input which was begun in 1984 and completed in 1989. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Request of Diamond Engineering for construction timetable extension for Street Improvement Project 91-P-4. The work commenced in August 1991 and was scheduled for completion by November 15, 1991. Due to the water main construction required before paving, and the snowstorm of October 31, 1991, Diamond Engineering is requesting an extension of 30 days, with completion by December 15, 1991. Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Feaster, to approve the request of Diamond Engineering for a 30-day extension of construction timetable for Street Improvement Project 91-P-4. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted aye. Kuzma abstained. Motion carried. Regional Planning Commission Minutes of November 13. 1991. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously to receive the minutes of the Regional Planning Commission Meeting of November 13, 1991. Request of Fraternal Order of Eagles for Reserved Parking Spaces on New Years Eve. Mr. G. A. Fenton, representing the Fraternal Order of Eagles, has requested permission to block off five parking spaces on Sycamore Street in front of their club, located at 213 North Sycamore Street, to accommodate the parking of courtesy cars the entire day of December 31, 1991, in conjunction with a New Years Eve party. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to grant permi~sion to the Fraternal Order of Eagles to reserve five parking stalls in front of their club on December 31, 1991. A ward of Bid for Safety Eyeglasses. Bids were secured by staff for safety glasses to be purchased in fiscal year 1991-92 for use by employees in the Public Works and Utilities Departments. The bidders submitted individual frame/lens prices. The bid prices were ( I I I NOV. 2 5 1991 0' ,f / t) 'J:. ,+ Page 4, Regular Session, November 25, 1991 compared, based on previous year quantities. Motion by Wit, second by Murray, carried unanimously to award the bid for safety eyeglasses to the low bidder, Grand Island Optical, in the amount of $3,224.00. Authorizing execution of Supplemental Agreement with Transfer Station/Landfill Contractor. governing acceptance of out-of-county non-hazardous waste. The ten-year contract with Community Refuse Disposal refers to refuse from Hall County only. Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Feaster, to authorize execution of Supplemental Agreement with Community Refuse Disposal for acceptance of out-of-county non-hazardous waste. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye. Hutchinson, Wit, and Shafer voted nay. Motion carried. Authorizing the continuation and construction of Street Improvement District No. 1177. This District was initiated in order to provide for the paving of Congdon Avenue from Fourth Street to Seventh Street and other incidental work such as curb and gutter construction. This is a part of the 1991 Neighborhood Rehabilitation Block Grant community Development Program. This district is subject to protest by the adjacent properties. Motion by Wit, second by Murray, carried unanimously to authorize the continuation and construction of Street Improvement District No. 1177. Approving Final Subdivision Plats for the following: Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the final Subdivision Plats for Fairacres Dairy Third Subdivision, Fairway Estates Subdivision, Klingman Subdivision, Toner Properties Subdivision, Pleasant View Eleventh Subdivision, and Stewart Place Third Subdivision. Council Member Johnson abstained from voting on Fairway Estates Subdivision. Approving Plat of Riverside Hamlet Condominium Property Regime. The West Third Development Company has submitted this 3.38 acre tract of land located between Apache Road and August Street, approximately 400 feet south of Rosemont A venue. The purpose of the plat for the property, which contains six buildings, is to establish the property under the condominium form of ownership. This matter first arose in 1974, but was not processed through the City Council. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve belatedly the plat of Riverside Hamlet Condominium Property Regime. Consideration of Proposed Cable Television Franchise Agreement. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to withdraw the motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the Proposed Cable Television Franchise Agreement. Motion by Kuzma, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to table this item until after action is taken on the 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 NOV. 2 5 1991 <} ,/ ') '(-J ':1:!') ( \, Page 5, Regular Session, November 25, 1991 #7766 #7767 #7769 To create Water Main District 403 To create Water Main Connection District 404T To authorize conveyance of vacant lot at 410 East Fourth Street to Stephan Johnson, dba as Johnson and Associates. To authorize conveyance of Homestead House at 516 East Eighth Street to Rick and Patricia Kershner. To amend Chapter 5 of City Code pertaining to animals. To assess and levy a special tax for Sidewalk District No.1, 1991. To amend Section 17-29 of City Code pertaining to Sanitary Landfill Fees. #7770 #7771 #7772 #7773 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 their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Motion was seconded by Council Member Wit. Upon roll call vote, with all members voting aye, motion carried. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Hutchinson voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7766, #7767, #7769, #7770, #7771, #7772 and #7773 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Hutchinson and Wit voted nay. Clerk: Ordinances #7766, #7767, #7769, #7770, #7771, #7772 and #7773 on final passage. All those in favor or passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Hutchinson and Wit voted nay. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7766, #7767, #7769, #7770, #7771, #7772 and #7773 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law Consideration of Proposed Cable Television Franchise Agreement: Tim Richardson addressed the Council about the proposed Cable Television Franchise Agreement. Motion was made by Murray, second by Johnson to go into Executive Session to discuss the negotiating strategy concerning the proposed Cable Television Franchise Agreement. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Johnson and Kuzma voted aye. Hutchinson, Wit, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, and Shafer voted nay. Motion failed. ( I I I NOV. 2 5 1991 :~ ,} ~~ Page 6, Regular Session, November 25, 1991 The City Council offered eight counterproposals in the form of motions which are as follows: Rebuild of System. Motion was made by Seifert, second by Johnson, to not require TCI to rebuild its cable television system utilizing fiber optic cable technology as part of the franchise agreement. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye and Murray voted nay. Motion carried. Availability of new system. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to accept the proposal of TCI to make its cable system available to all residential dwellings within the City at the cost paid by all subscribers. Safety Alert Monitoring Technology: Motion was made by Seifert, second by Hutchinson, that TCI offer the safety alert monitoring technology on an optional basis to basic cable service customers at $2.95 per month with a one time installation fee of $10.00. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson voted nay. Motion carried. Public. Educational and Governmental (PEG) Access Channels. Motion was made by Seifert, second by Kuzma to accept the proposal of TCI to provide two full-time channels for PEG use, and equipment to provide an alphanumeric scroll for one of these channels. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Wit abstained. Motion carried. Monetary support for PEG Channels: Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to accept the proposal of TCI to contribute an initial $70,000 to implement the PEG channels, and $20,000 annually thereafter. Five Percent Franchise Fee. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to accept the proposal of TCI to pay an annual franchise fee to the City of five percent of its gross revenues derived from its cable television operations. Franchise Agreement Term. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to reject the proposal of TCI for a fifteen-year franchise term and proposes a 3 1/2 year franchise term to TCI. Franchise Agreement Extension. Motion was made by Seifert, second by Sorensen, to reject the proposal of TCI to extend the current franchise agreement to February 11, 1992, to finalize negotiations for the franchise renewal. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Murray and Neal voted nay. Motion carried. PA YMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion was made by Shafer, second by Wit, to pay the claims of November 25, 1991 in the ( \ I I I 'l' ,{ .~ ;,-'~ {..(" ft ....,; -'- _.:, NOV. 2 5 1991 Page 7, Regular Meeting, November 25, 1991 amount of $1,135,997.08. Seifert abstained from voting on Claim #19144 to Larry Seifert in the amount of $14.54. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Murray voted nay. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Irt)~h~ 4,%~ M~~t~.~. Czaplewski City Clerk I I I DEe. 2. 1991 ,,\ 1 ,l< ( CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NHBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2,1991 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 December 2, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on November 29, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh call the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith Sinor, Deputy City Attorney Lisa Thayer, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Consideration and Clarification of Cable Television Franchise Agreement. At the November 25, 1991 City Council meeting, the Council voted to reject the proposal of TCI Cable Television to extend the current Franchise Agreement to February 11, 1992, to finalize negotiations for the franchise renewal. Discussion was held and it was the consensus that it would be in the best interest of the City to permit TCI Cable Television to extend the current Franchise Agreement. Motion made by Johnson, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to accept the proposal ofTCI Cable Television to extend the current Franchise Agreement to February 11, 1992, to finalize negotiations for the franchise renewal. Council Member Seifert suggested the City study the feasibility of a city-owned cable television company as he felt competition will result in lower cable prices. Mr. Seifert provided the council with a pamphlet outlining the background for his proposal. Ron Hoff, Manager of TCI Cable Television, was present. He was asked about the five percent rate increase which is proposed for next year. Mr. Hoff explained the five percent rate hike applies only to the basic subscription rate and will be effective January 1, 1992. Meeting was adjourned at 9: 15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~J.%~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I I I DEC. :;-2 1991 ?;" !, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION December 2, 1991 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 December 2, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on November 29, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh call the meeting to order at 7: 15 p.m. immediately following the 7:00 p.m. Special City Council Meeting. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Possible Annexation of Properties removed from County Industrial Area Designation. Request for County consideration of additional parcels. A discussion was held regarding annexing six business properties, namely: State of Nebraska Department of Roads maintenance facility, 3431 West Old Potash Highway; Massey-Ferguson property, 3515 West Old Potash Highway; Carpet Plus, 3333 West Old Potash Highway; Nebraska Tractor and Equipment Company at 106 South Webb Road; Highland Park Lawn Company at 524 South Webb Road and Preisendorf Plumbing and Heating, 1104 West Oklahoma Avenue. Regional Planning Commission Director Nelson Helm explained that the businesses previously had been in two Hall County industrial areas which could not be annexed. Businesses inside the county industrial sites are exempt from property taxes, but they also must be considered manufacturing businesses. Therefore, some properties were removed from the industrial park on March 12, 1985 by the Hall County Board of Supervisors, but they were never annexed by the city. Each business already receives some type of city service. This item was referred to the next City Council meeting. Presentation on Classification/Compensation Study. Donna Starling, consultant for Ralph Andersen & Associates, presented a thorough briefing on the results of the Classification and Point Factor Job Evaluation System. The results of the study plan show the development of a fully revised classification plan including accurate job class specifications and allocations of each position to an appropriate job class. Gene Green, Director of Personnel/Purchasing recommended approval of Phase I of the Study including (1) Classification Specifications, (2) Job Evaluation System, and (3) Classification Concepts, for implementation effective January 1, 1992. This item was referred to the next City Council meeting. Presentation on Pavement Joint and Crack Sealing. Walter Vargason, Street Superintendent, gave background information on the pavement joint and crack sealing program his department I I - Dl?:~, ~2 199j ? ,1. I.) <",..1 _:._ -_" Page 2, Study Session, December 2, 1991 has instituted. He introduced Foreman Brian Sands who gave a video presentation of the Street Department's various activities involved in this process. Meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. Respectfully yours, ~~,~~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk ( I I I \ m:.c. 5 199' 35J. CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 5, 1991 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 December 5, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on December 3, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 11:10 a.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, and Kuzma. Wit and Shafer were absent. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith Sinor and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Adjourn to Executive Session to discuss with Lee Orton the Platte River Water Diversion Application. Motion by Johnson, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to go into Executive Session to discuss with Lee Orton the Platte River Water Diversion Application. Mr. Orton of the firm of Orton, Brown, Thomas and Peterson of Lincoln, is representing the City in this matter. The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 11: 15 a.m. At 12:45 p.m., motion by Feaster, second by Seifert carried unanimously to adjourn to regular session. Mayor Dobesh announced that the following individuals will serve on a Study Committee: Lee Orton, Council member Glen Murray, City Attorney Keith Sinor, Utilities Director Gary Mader, and Mayor Dobesh. Mr. Sinor passed out copies of a Water Policy Statement of the City of Grand Island. That statement will be an agenda item at the next regular City Council meeting on December 9, 1991. The meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m. Respectfully yours, ~~.~~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerkl ( I I I DEC. D 1991 ,I '-~. \.' CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 9, 1991 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 December 11, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on December 6, 1991 A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh call the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Council member Kuzma arrived at 8:15 p.m. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Invocation was given by Captain Kevin Van Zee of the Salvation Army. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, November 25, 1991; Special Council Meeting, December 2, 1991; and Study Session, December 2, 1991. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Amendment to provisions of the Zoning Ordinance governing signage. A change in the zoning ordinance is required to eliminate a conflict with the sign code portion of the City Code which was amended by the City Council recently. This hearing was held to solicit public comment and there was none. (See Ordinance No. 7774). PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The following citizenry spoke out about the water application: George Myers, 4914 Kearney Road favored the City Council's action in opposing the application. Mike O'Neill, 503 O'Neill Circle urged the Council to study this issue very cautiously; Lawrence Krug, 2103 Park Drive, asked that the water not be shut off to the irrigators; June O'Neill, 503 West O'Neill Circle, feels the Platte River Maintenance Whooping Crane Trust is destroying other wildlife habitats to perpetuate the trust area as a crane trust; Jim Sanders, 281 North Harrison, talked about whose interest the council should defend; Tina Heinz, Executive Director of the Grand Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, stressed the use of collective intelligence and reason to develop a water management policy that is in the best interest of everyone; and Tim Anderson of Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, suggested changes be made to the water policy that was being proposed and stated his organization will be presenting a plan that will be very beneficial to the City of Grand Island. Louise Miller, 1104 West Charles, believes the City should be responsible for the maintenance of water pipes up to the curb box. I I I DFC. :J 1991 " ~..... Page 2, Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 1991 DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Election of City Council President: Council member Wit nominated Councilmember Hutchinson and Councilmember Sorensen nominated Larry Seifert. Motion was made by Murray to table this issue until after Council member Kuzma arrived at the meeting. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, and Shafer voted aye. None voted nay. Neal and Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. Approval of City Council Committee/Liaison Appointments. Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the City Council Committee/Liaison Appointments which are as follows: Robert Sorensen to City-County Board of Health; Joni Kuzma, Mike Shafer and Larry Seifert to City-County Joint Communications/Civil Defense Committee; Mike Hutchinson and Larry Seifert as Community Development Liaisons; Burton Feaster, Michael Hutchinson, and Alice Neal as Downtown Liaisons; Glen Murray as Industrial Foundation Liaison; Glen Murray to League of Municipalities Legislative Committee; Steve Johnson and Mike Shafer as Regional Planning Liaisons; Gary Wit, Joni Kuzma and Bob Sorensen as School Liaisons; Burton Feaster, Steve Johnson and Alice Neal to Warm Slough-Moores Creek Advisory committee and Gary Wit, Alice Neal, Joni Kuzma and Steve Johnson to Compost committee. Approval of 1992 City Council Meeting Schedule: Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer carried unanimously to approve the 1992 City Council Meeting Schedule. Approval of Revised 1991 City Council Meeting Schedule: Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer carried unanimously to change the date of the next scheduled regular city council meeting from December 23, 1991 to December 16, 1991. Initiation of Annexation proceedings of properties removed from County Industrial Area Designation in the area of the U.S. Highway 281 - U.S. Highway 30 Interchange. This area is not in the city limits because it at one time was designated as a County Industrial Area. At the request of the City, five of the eleven parcels in the area were removed from the Industrial Area in 1985 by the Hall County Board. In the intervening years, the City neglected to initiate annexation proceedings. Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to authorize initiation of annexation proceedings for properties in the area of the Highway 281 and Highway 30 Interchange. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Downtown Improvement Board Minutes of November 19. 1991 and Community Development Advisory Committee Minutes of December 4. 1991. Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Wit, to accept the Downtown Improvement Board Minutes of November 19, 1991 and Community Development Advisory Committee Minutes of December 4, 1991. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Seifert voted nay. Motion carried. ( I I I ) 1991 ~l '- (~ - :~, Page 3, Regular meeting, December 9, 1991 Request of Susan Johnson for License Agreement to connect to Interceptor Sanitary Sewer. The property of Susan Johnson is not currently served by sanitary sewer, and the only existing line in the vicinity is an interceptor line. She made an application for a license agreement to allow for connection to a interceptor sewer at a manhole to serve Lot 9, Palu Subdivision. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the request of Susan Johnson for a License Agreement to connect to the interceptor sanitary sewer. Request of lAMS Dog Food Plant of Aurora for acceptance of refuse at Sanitary Landfill. Anyone seeking to dispose of waste material from outside of Hall County must receive approval from the City Council. lAMS Dog Food Plant of Aurora has made a request to dispose of dry dog food tom from bags, paper bags, and cardboard. This material does not pose any potential environmental risks. Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Wit, to accept refuse from the lAMS Dog Food Plant of Aurora. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Seifert voted nay. (Kuzma absent) RESOLUTIONS: Approving Subdivision Agreement and Final Plat for Momingside Acres Subdivision. This Subdivision Agreement and Final Plat were submitted by Mr. James Beltzer of Riverside Investment, Inc. It provides for the development of 38 single family lots, one large lot for a detention cell and possible future condominiums on the north side of Stagecoach Road immediately west of August Street. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the Subdivision Agreement and Final Plat for Morningside Acres Subdivision. (Councilmember Kuzma entered the meeting at this time - 8:15 p.m.) Adopting Statement of Policy on Water Management. At the December 5, 1991 Special City Council meeting, City Attorney Keith Sinor distributed a proposed statement on Water Policy which he prepared. This policy statement is intended to address the interests and concerns of the City of Grand Island relative to water issues, and particularly, the management of the Platte River. The statement is not issue specific and is not directed at the pending application of the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District for additional irrigation rights. This policy will provide the residents of Grand Island and other interested parties with a better understanding of the City's position and will serve as a guide when water issues are dealt with in the future. Motion was made by Hutchinson, seconded by Wit, to encourage those appropriated authorities to approve an extension to allow the 33,000 acres in question to be able to be irrigated during the 1992 irrigation season and that a water management program be settled and agreed upon by Central and all interested parties. Motion was made by Murray, second by Neal, to table Mr. Hutchinson's motion until the next regular City Council meeting on January 13, 1991. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Hutchinson, Wit, and Johnson voted nay. Motion carried. I I I DEC. D 1991 ~1: 1_ r ~ () ;) ;) Page 4, Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 1991 Motion was made by Johnson, second by Neal, to adopt the Statement of Policy on Water Management. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Wit voted nay. Motion carried. Establishing Policy governing Charges for Public Document Search and Reproduction. In developing a proposed policy, the City Administrator has sought to codify the various document changes and issues into one policy resolution. It is recommended that the present practice of charging ten cents per copy be retained. Motion was made by Wit, second by Murray, carried unanimously to adopt this resolution establishing policy relative to public document search and reproduction and that the following statement be added: "The search and reproduction of public documents, which involves significant or extensive staff research, search, or reproduction, shall be done on a fee for service basis, including staff time. " Approving request to the Hall County Board for removal of properties from an Industrial Area Designation. This resolution addresses a proposed request to the Hall County Board for the removal of seven parcels of land from County Industrial Area Designation. These properties consist of. 1.) Farmer's Choice, 2.) Construction Rental, Inc., 3.) Nebraska Department of Roads, 4.) Monte's Electronic Stores, 5.) U.S. Highway 281 and U.S. Highway 30 right-of- ways, which are located in the area near the intersection of Highway 281 and Highway 30; 6.) the City's detention cell known as "the site" and 7.) the former railroad right-of-way located south of Fonner Park Road in the central part of the city. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve request to the Hall County Board for removal of properties from the County Industrial Area Designation. Approving the solicitation of Consultant Proposals for Municipal Cable System Feasibility Study and enabling legislation. Council member Seifert, at the December 2, 1991 meeting, distributed a report that he authored entitled, "Municipally Owned Cable Television Company." He recommended that the City conduct a feasibility study relative to a municipal cable television system in Grand Island. He has asked the City Council to authorize the solicitation of consultant proposals for a study. This would require the development of a Request for Proposals, and this resolution would authorize the staff to prepare this document. This action item also directs City staff to work with the League of Nebraska Municipalities and our legislative delegation in pursuing State enabling legislation. Motion by Seifert, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve the solicitation of Consultant Proposals for Municipal Cable System Feasibility Study and enabling legislation. Adopting Phase 1 of Personnel Compensation and Classification Plan and Amendments to Personnel Policy. Ms. Donna Starling of the management consulting firm of Ralph Anderson and Associated, presented their findings and recommendations relative to Phase I of the Personnel Compensation and Classification Study at the December 2, 1991 Study Session meeting. She was present and indicated that since her presentation, minor revisions were made to the allocation list and job descriptions. Two new job titles were added which were Turf Management Specialist and Legal Secretary. I I I DEC. 9 1991 ~-~ r: 1 .i:;O'_T Page 5, Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 1991 Motion was made by Kuzma, second by Wit, to substitute the following language on page three under the job description for the position of city administrator: "Immediate supervision by mayor" in place of "policy direction from the mayor" and to add "and general supervision by City Council" to this sentence. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Motion by Neal, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve adoption of Phase I of the Personnel Compensation and Classification Plan and Amendments to the Personnel Policy. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Approving Exterior Design. Interior Floor Plan. and Timetable for City Hall Project. Project Architect Tom Findley, of the architectural firm of Leo A. Daly Company, has submitted the proposed exterior and interior design, floor layout, office assignments and schematic plans for the new City Hall. He was present and gave a video presentation of the computer imagery of the above plans. Motion made by Kuzma, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve the exterior design, interior floor plan, office assignments and timetable for the new City Hall Project. Approving amendment to Architectural Scope of Service for City Hall Project. The designation of the new Grand Island City Hall as a State Survival Crisis Management Center can provide funding for up to 50% of the cost of the lower level, including a full basement. An additional 7,000 square feet could be constructed. The State and Federal Emergency Management officials have indicated that the Federal program could fund $50,000-$75,000 of the $202,500 architectural services cost. Motion was made by Kuzma, second by Wit, to approve amending the architectural scope of services of the Leo A. Daly Company for the City Hall Project which includes providing $30,000 for the additional services and that they be engaged to provide interior design services associated with the development of furniture design and specifications at a cost of $19,500. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson and Neal voted nay. Motion carried. Authorizing execution of Lease Agreement for Rental of property at 253 South Locust by Police Department for storage of abandoned property. The Police Department has utilized space at the Parks Garage Building at Second and Sycamore to store abandoned property that is acquired by their department. An alternate location is needed with the pending removal of the Parks Garage. The Police Chief has located a vacant building at 253 South Locust Street and has negotiated a a temporary rental agreement for 1 1/2 years at the rate of $300.00 per month. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve the execution of a Lease Agreement for rental of property at 253 South Locust by the Police Department for storage of abandoned property. Election of City Council President: A vote was taken on the nominations of Mike Hutchinson and Larry Seifert. Mike Hutchinson received six votes and Larry Seifert four votes. Motion I I I \ Ij ~5 ~{ ( Page 6, Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 1991 by Neal, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to make the vote a unanimous one for Mike Hutchinson as City Council President. Councilmember Johnson suggested that the mayor arrange a different seating arrangement of the council members. 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: #7774 To amend Sections 36-13 and 36-14 of the Grand Island Zoning pertaining to signs. To amend Chapter 17 of City Code pertaining to garbage removal #7775 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 their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Hutchinson. Upon roll call vote, with all members voting aye, motion carried. After inviting questions or comments, and there being none, the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Neal voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7774 and #7775 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, with all members voting aye, motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7774 and #7775 on final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinances on their final passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, with all members voting aye, motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7774 and #7775 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Shafer, to pay the claims of December 9, 1991 in the amount of $103,560.21. Hutchinson abstained from voting on Claim #19550 in the amount of $374.09 to Graham Tire Company. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. ( I I I \, DEC. 9 1991 ,~ ,'~' \) '.~ ; ~) !.'" , Page 7, Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 1991 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~.~~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I I - DEC. 1 e 1991 f-,.1 U ( CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 16, 1991 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 December 16, 1991. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on December 13, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski, Deputy City Attorney Lisa Thayer, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. Invocation was given by Robert Thomas, Deputy Finance Director. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Feaster, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of December 5, 1991 and the Regular City Council of December 9, 1991 with the correction of changing the figure in paragraph five on page five of the December 9, 1991 Council Meeting Minutes from "$3,000" to "$300. Presentations: Recently, three employees with many years of service with the City have retired. Raymond Hagenmaster was employed for 38 years, Ernest Matthiesen for 30 years; and Merle Stevens for 39 years. Mayor Dobesh presented each of these employees with a gold watch in recognition of their many years of dedicated service to the City of Grand Island. Application to Nebraska Department of Economic Development for a Community Development Housing Grant. The Community Development Department has been working with Grand Island Area Housing Corporation since August 1991 to develop a proposal to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development seeking grant funds to assist in the development of 12 units in the southeast area by providing a down payment assistance subsidy consisting of $10,000 per unit. This would provide affordable housing to qualifying families who meet the low moderate income guidelines. This public hearing was required as a part of the program guidelines. The following members of the public spoke in favor of the application: R. W. Bass and Peg Bunger of the Grand Island Area Housing Corporation; Captain Van Zee of the Salvation Army; Rod Ruple, 2410 North Sheridan; and Chuck Winkler, Chairman of the Board of Realtors. The City Clerk had received a petition signed by 186 residents who opposed the application for the Community Development Block Grant. The following members of the public spoke in Page I I I \ ...... h~: Hl91 361 cMut, Page 2, Regular Council Meeting, December 16, 1991 ,0 I) C. U',,: opposition: Todd Muirhead, 1011 South Eugene; Ray Curtis, 1115 South Eugene; Ron Tremain 1012 South Pleasantview; Laurence Wojta1ewicz, 1121 South Eugene; Ron Miller, 704 South Cherry; and Judy Ruzicka, 1122 South Eugene. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasant View, asked who would pay for the paving and questioned the amount of the annual income for the poverty guidelines. He did not feel there was sufficient space in the lots for driveways and felt the school is already overcrowded. Public Participation: Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, expressed his concern about Councilmember Kuzma's association with the Clean Community System, about Councilmember Hutchinson's association with Graham Tire Company which has the tire bid with the City, and about City Administrator Zachary Zoul's contract with the City and his receiving a cost-of-living adjustment. He felt they each had a conflict of interest. Deputy City Attorney Lisa Thayer quoted excerpts of the state statute which indicated that Mrs. Kuzma, Mr. Hutchinson and Mr. Zoul do not have a conflict of interest with the City. RESOLUTION H-l) Authorizing submission of application for Community Development Housing Grant Application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. This matter relates to the forementioned Public Hearing and provides for the submission of a grant application in the amount of $227,200 to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for down payment assistance and street paving, storm sewer, water main, and sanitary sewer improvements. Motion was made by Kuzma, seconded by Wit, to deny authorizing submission of application for Community Development Housing Grant Application to he Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye and Hutchinson, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. Johnson abstained. Motion failed. Motion was made by Feaster, second by Seifert, to authorize submission of application for Community Development Housing Grant Application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert and Sorensen voted aye. Wit, Shafer and Kuzma voted nay. Johnson abstained. Motion carried. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Presentation by Public Works Department on Street Maintenance and Construction Design Standards. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett gave a slide presentation on asphaltic concrete mix design. Report and Discussion on Platte River water diversion application. This item was pulled from the agenda. Council member Johnson left the meeting at this time. I I I L~:C. , b 1991 360 ( \ Page 3, Regular Meeting, December 16, 1991 REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Regional Planning Commission Minutes of December 4. 1991. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to accept the minutes of the Regional Planning Commission meeting of December 4, 1991. Consideration of School Zone Warning Flashers on College Street. Gene Armstrong, principal of Grand Island Senior High School, asked the City Council at their meeting on September 30, 1991, to consider the closure of College Street between Lafayette Street and Custer Street. He expressed concern for the safety of students crossing College Street adjacent to the school. The Nebraska Department of Roads has recommended yellow flashing school zone warning lights be installed on College Street between Lafayette Street and Custer Street in the area of Senior High. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve the placement of school zone warning flashers on College Street between Lafayette Street and Custer Street. Request for a Contract Change Order for Renovations to Edith Abbott Memorial Library. Motion by Feaster, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve a change order which would modify the contract with Lacy Building Supply Company for renovations to Edith Abbott Memorial Library by providing for the addition of $325 for replacement of a broken restroom stool, $150 for painting of the restroom ceilings, and the deletion of $186 for one-inch line for future condensate drain. This will increase the contract in the amount of $289. Request of National Multiple Sclerosis Society for Super Cities Walk on AprilS, 1992. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the request of Kay L. Ahrens, Executive Director of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, for a permit for the AprilS, 1992 Super Cities Walk. RESOLUTION: Award bid for Videotaping of City Council Meetings. The Purchasing Department has secured bids for videotaping services of all regular City Council meetings and special meetings as required for the period January 1, 1992 to December 31, 1992. Two bids were received. Motion was made by Feaster, second by Shafer, to award the bid to Wit Enterprises in the amount of 50 cents per running minute; $30.00 minimum fee for up to one hour for videotaping the 1992 regular City Council meetings and special City Council meetings. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Wit abstained. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion was made by Murray, second by Wit, to pay the claims for the period of December 10, 1991 through December 16, 1991 in the amount of $1, 152,544.22. Hutchinson abstained from ( I I , ~.J. , 5 ~) c..:,., 1 b 1')!)1 U. t." I;:;}... Page 4, Regular Meeting, December 16, 1991 voting on Claim #19695 in the amount of $167.04 to Graham Tire Company. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~J.C~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk I. I ,I - '!f:' i jf DEC. 2'.:3 1991 !) [' f:' D UqJ ~. CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 23, 1991 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 December 23, 1991. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. Councilmembers Hutchinson, Johnson and Seifert were absent. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Attorney Keith Sinor and Deputy City Clerk Jerenne Garroutte. RESOLUTIONS: Motion was made by Sorensen, seconded by Feaster, to approve the Joint Statement of Principles and Practices between the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District and the City of Grand Island. The following principles and practices are subscribed and agreed to by each of the parties: ~ -"!I 1. The parties agree to the goal of enhancing flows in the Platte River for the purpose of reducing low or no flow summer conditions; o '1 2. The parties agree to work cooperatively in the development of a regional water conservation program including the development of legislation and the administrative programs necessary to implement comprehensive conjunctive use and management of all water resources in the Central Platte Basin with such programs including improvements in irrigation canal systems, improvements in the efficiency of on-farm irrigation water applications, and improvements in municipal water use efficiencies; 3. The parties agree to work together and with the appropriate natural resources districts and State agencies in the development of methods for providing additional supplies to enhance low flow levels in the Platte River, including, but not limited to provision and approval of the right to use water in storage for municipal uses; I I - DEC. 2 3 1991 BGit 4. Central agrees to amend its "Comprehensive Relicensing Plan" by including representation of municipal interests from the Platte River Basin as members of the proposed Task Force and to include such representation on the Task Force when organized. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Voting nay "None". Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 3:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, f\ (1 Yt C~/u?/nrztC_/ (f-. .:>; t:U( Ii .,'f (ftt';:j Jerenne J. Garroutte Deputy City Clerk JJG/s