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1992 Minutes (2) e . ': .t~? CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION March 2, 1992 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, March 2, 1992. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on February 28, 1992. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. immediately following the Special City Council Meeting. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Councilmembers Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, and Kuzma. Shafer was absent. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. Grand Isle Heritage Zoo Request. At the January 6, 1992 Council Meeting, the request of the Grand Island Zoological Society for a permanent operation subsidy from the City of $100,000 per year was discussed. It was the consensus that more study time was needed. Mayor Dobesh appointed Council members Kuzma, Feaster and Sorensen to the Joint City/Zoological Society Committee at the January 20, 1992 council meeting. Committee meetings were held and since they were unfruitful, Mayor Dobesh dissolved this committee effective February 27, 1992. Speaking on behalf of the Grand Isle Heritage Zoo were Alicia Haussler, Board President; Dan Fogland, Past Board President; Nadine Mathews, Board Member and Gail Foreman, Zoo Director. They again reiterated the need for a solution to the financial problems the Zoo is experiencing and requested the City Council's assistance in resolving these problems. Mr. Fogland indicated that without assistance, this will be the last year the Grand Island Zoological Society will operate the zoo. Mrs. Haussler pointed out that the request for the $100,000 was withdrawn and different proposals were presented to the committee. Marie Black, 2105 Sherwood Road, spoke in support of the Zoo. Pat Rerucha, 808 East Eighth Street, spoke against financial support; Warren Matthews, 282 South Kimball, furnished a copy of a resolution, passed by the City Council, on May 6, 1985, whereby the Zoological Society was granted a lease to construct and operate a zoological garden, and that the city staff and department heads were thereby given permission to use their personnel and equipment to assist the Grand Island Zoological Society. He felt the present council should follow the directions of their predecessors. Discussion was held about placing this issue on the May primary ballot which must be filed by March 23. Council Member Kuzma requested that a new zoo committee be formed and this be an agenda item at the next council meeting. She volunteered to serve on this committee as well Council Members Murray and Johnson. 11 ~.~~ .,,It_ . Page 2, Study Session, March 2, 1992 City Administrator Zachary Zoul explained the primary issue is whether the City should fund the Zoo and that this decision needs to be made by the council as a whole. If the decision is in the affirmative, the next decision would be how much funding should be provided. This item was referred to the next regular City Council meeting. A five-minute recess was taken at this time. Presentation on 1990-91 Finance Audit. Mark Nelson of Peat Marwick presented the 1990-91 Audit Report for all funds. He reviewed two documents furnished by his company, namely, the "Letter to Management on Internal Controls" and the "Auditor's Report on the General Purpose Financial Statement of the City." He pointed out that with the implementation of a new data processing system, and the hiring of a new person have helped to make major changes to increase the efficiencies within the finance department. During Mr. Nelson's presentation, Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasant View Drive, referred to the "Letter to Management on Internal Controls, of which he had a copy even though it was marked "Confidential." News Reporter Mr. Jim Titsworth questioned why he was not furnished a copy. Council Member Hutchinson wanted it noted that he gave his copy to Mr. Titsworth. McCormick also asked for the Question of Privilege and referred to the city attorney's explanation of a resolution being the same as an ordinance and to the residency requirement. The mayor had the city attorney explain when the Question of Privilege can be used. Building Demolition Procedures and New Building Maintenance Fund. These two items were removed from the agenda. Burlington Northern Grade Separation Project. Director of Public Works Director Wayne Bennett gave an update on the Burlington Northern Overhead Rail project which will provide an overhead rail and grade separation on Capital A venue, Tenth and Fourth Streets, Highway 30, Seventh Street and Pedestrian Underpass at Knichrehm School. He indicated that Tom Jarnigan, General Manager of Burlington Northern, will be present at the March 23, 1992 council meeting to address the council. City Code Revisions. City Administrator Zachary Zoul explained that there was interest expressed at the Council Retreat in revising Section 2-11 of the City Code which relates to Standing Committees and Section 2-12 which refers to the Executive Committee. He pointed out that there were some deficiencies in the City Code which were inconsistent with statutory provisions and that these were addressed in some language changes. City Attorney Keith Sinor reviewed the proposed changes. . Louie Knopik, 411 Kay Avenue, of the audience expressed his concern about the application of Mr. Thomas Baxter to rezone a 50.4 acre tract of land between George Park and Westridge School from "TA" (Transitional Agriculture Zone) to "R2) (Low Density Residential Zone). . . ,-in Page 3, Study Session, March 2, 1992 A public hearing was held at the City Council Meeting of February 10, 1992 and Ordinance #7787 was adopted to change this specific land use. There was no opposition voiced at the public hearing. Mr. Knopik's concern was about the lot size and asked the city council to reconsider this issue. City Attorney Keith Sinor reminded that those half acres were created specifically because they were outside the city, and needed to be this size to be able to provide septic tanks. With the development and annexation of that area, and the installation of sanitary sewer mains, they will have the same density requirements as the general city. Half acre lots are not required by the general city. Marie Black, 2105 Sherwood Road, also addressed the council with her concerns and felt the size of lots proposed is not conducive to the area. She wondered what input was received from the residents of the area and felt there could be a problem of an overbuild. She also felt it will put a demand on the schools with approximately 550 children that will come into that area. Council Member Johnson requested that Regional Planning Director Nelson Helm, along with the consultants of BRW, to provide a response on this matter and to forward it to the residents of this subdivision. Mr. Sinor pointed out that there is some misunderstanding and that the only thing the council has done is approved the rezoning and that the proposed development plan is not a requirement of the rezoning. He explained the subivision of the land and lots has not been given to council yet. John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison Street, voiced his opinion about the proposed City Code changes and suggested several changes regarding the revision of the city ordinances. Meeting was adjourned at 10: 10 p.m. ~J.a~ M~tta F. Czaplewski City Clerk . . ! (' o. u .Y CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 2, 1992 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 March 2, 1992. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on February 28, 1992. 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, and Kuzma. Shafer was absent. The following officials were present: City Clerk, Muritta Czaplewski, City Attorney Keith Sinor, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. Request of Third City Baseball to light Ashton Street Baseball Field. Mr. Dan Steele, representing the Third City Baseball Board of Directors, was present at the February 24, 1992 City Council Meeting. He requested approval for placement of lights at the Athletic Field at the corner of Ashton and Oak Streets. The Claussen Trust has agreed to fund the estimated $14,909 cost of the lighting equipment. A public notice was placed in the Grand Island Independent on February 28, 1992 of City Council's intent to act on this matter at this special meeting. There was no one present in opposition. Motion by Sorensen, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve the request of Third City Baseball for placement of lights at the Athletic Field at the corner of Ashton and Oak Streets. Contract for Aerial Photographic Mapping Program. By resolution #92-020 dated February 10, 1992, the City Council accepted the proposal of Aero-Metric Engineering, Inc., of Sheboygan, Wisconsin for a joint Hall County-City project for Phases I and II of a photog ram metric mapping program. Motion by Seifert, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve execution of the contract with Aero-Metric Engineering, Inc. of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on behalf of the City, for the photogrammetric mapping program which is to be a joint project with Hall County. 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 ordinance numbered: #7789 - To create Water Main Connection District #407T in Stauss Road 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 reading, and then upon its final passage, and call for a roll call vote on second reading and final passage. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. n\.~.)~.. \i (I. . Page 2, Regular Minutes, March 2, 1992 After inviting questions or comments, there being none, the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Johnson, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinance #7789, on its second reading. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its second reading, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson abstained. None voted nay. Motion carried . Clerk: Ordinance #7789, on its final passage. All those in favor of passage of said ordinance on its final reading, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson abstained. None voted nay. Motion carried . By reason of the roll call votes on the second and final passage of said ordinance, Ordinance #7789 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 the ordinance numbered: #7790 To establish Compensation for Council Members and Mayor 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 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. Council Member Johnson wanted it noted that he would vote in the affirmative on this motion but that he would vote negative on the motion to pass Ordinance #7790 After inviting questions or comments, there being none, the Mayor called for roll call vote on the motion. Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, and Kuzma voted aye. Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. None voted nay. Motion failed. Clerk: Ordinance #7790, which was read by title by City Clerk, on its second reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson, Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m. . Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk . . 1 n ~I (' tJ j" CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 24, 1992 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 February 24, 1992. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on February 21, 1992. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. The following officials were present: City Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski, City Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and Lisa Thayer, Deputy City Attorney. Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by the Invocation given by Reverend David Harris, AIda United Methodist Church. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of February 10, 1992 Regular City Council Meeting. Public Participation: Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasant View Drive, indicated he felt there is misunderstanding and misinformation given out about the "Roles of the Mayor, the City Council and the Bureaucracy of the City of Grand Island." He furnished a copy of his letter to the mayor expressing his views regarding this matter and asked that copies be distributed. Dan Steele, 1505 West Koenig, representing the Third City Baseball Board of Directors, requested approval of placement of lights at the Athletic Field at the corner of Ashton and Oak Streets (across the street east of Pier Park Pool). The Claussen Trust has agreed to fund the estimated $14,909 cost of the lighting equipment. This request for the placement of lights will be placed on the Special City Council agenda on March 2, 1992 and a public notice will be placed in the Grand Island Independent of City Council's intent to act on this matter. George Solt, 3523 East Seedling Mile, spoke in opposition to increasing city employees' salaries while people in the private sector faced uncertain employment. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Presentation and Discussion on City Services and Staffing Report. City Administrator Zachary Zoul presented an illustration of the level of city services which have been provided over the last ten years. He reiterated that the demands for services have greatly increased, whereas the resources have not, and that city employees need to be recognized for their commitment in providing a continued high level of service. A n fl', (. lj ~J . Page 2, Regular Meeting, February 24, 1992 Presentation by Fiscal Advisor Bill Beavers and Discussion on refinancing of Electric Utility Debt. Bill Beavers of Shearson Lehman Brothers explained the proposed procedures for restructuring the electric utility debt service and indicated that the finalization process would take four to eight weeks. The current debt service for the 1977 and 1979 bond issues is $5.9 millon a year. Under these payment rates, these bonds would be paid off in 2013 and 2015, respectively. With the restructuring, the debt service would be reduced to $5.4 million annually and would be retired by 2004. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Request of Central Catholic High School to operate Concession Stand at Tennis Center. The Government Class of Central Catholic High School has submitted a request with the Parks and Recreation Department to operate a concession stand at the Tennis Center during two tournaments, one in March and one in July as a fund raising event. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the request of Central Catholic High School to operate a Concession Stand at the Tennis Center during two tournaments. Appointments by Mayor: Motion by Sorensen, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the following appointments by Mayor Dobesh: Electrical Board - Randy Herrold, Steve Govier, Randy Leiser, Jim Price, Craig A. Lewis and Dean Mathis. Gas Fitters and Appliance Installers Board - Larry Callahan, Tom Harrahill, Jay Determan, Craig A. Lewis and David Scoggins. Plumbers Examining Board - Terry Kelly, Clark Kalkowski, Gene Rallens, David Larson, Craig A. Lewis and David Scoggins. Gene McCormick at this time reiterated it is his belief that it is the duty of the mayor to appoint a Finance Committee and stated he made reference to this matter in the letter he had given to the mayor. Receipt of Board and Commission Minutes: Motion by Kuzma, second by Murray, carried unanimously to receive the minutes of the following meetings: January 28, 1991, Downtown Improvement Board; February 5, 1992, Regional Planning Commission; February 5, 1992, Community Development Advisory Committee and February 11, 1992, Communications-Civil Defense Committee. Discussion was held on the Downtown Improvement Board Minutes which made reference to the 3/4 block of the new City Hall site and the fact that the Downtown Parking District, from 1975-1984, made the city bond payments which purchased this property. Reference was also made that with the construction of the new City Hall on this location, the Downtown Improvement Board felt there is a need to determine a fair settlement by which the City will reimburse, or make compensation, to the Parking District for this investment. Council Member Feaster requested this matter be placed on a future Study Session agenda for further study. . ,/ () r; ",i. \.1' Cp . Page 3, Regular Session, February 24, 1992 Request for traffic control modification at intersection of Stuhr Road and Bismark Road. The City Council, at the January 13, 1992 City Council meeting, modified traffic control at the intersection of Stuhr Road and Bismark Road by changing from a "four-way stop" to a "two-way stop." A request was received from Dan and Carol Govier, Randy and Kathy Bonhart and Tom Stepp for traffic signs to be erected at this location. Dan Govier, as well as Tom Stepp, were present and expressed their concern for safety and asked that an updated traffic study be made. Motion by Hutchinson, second Kuzma, carried unanimously to refer this matter to the Public Works Department and to have a traffic study made of this intersection by the Nebraska Department of Roads. Request of KSYZ 108FM. to hold Fireworks Display on July 4. 1992 at Fonner Park. This activity is to take place at the east side of Fonner Park. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the request of Jay Vavricek, representing KSYZ 108FM, to hold a Fireworks Display on July 4, 1992 at 10:00 p.m. at Fonner Park. Request of Opal Bieber for rehabilitation of property at 721 east Eighth Street under Community Development Housing Program. Opal Bieber, owner of the property at 721 East Eighth Street, was selected for funding at the February 5, 1992 Community Development Advisory Committee meeting. Repairs to the house include garage siding, driveway, wiring, plumbing and floor coverings. Motion by Feaster, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the application of Opal Bieber for rehabilitation of property at 721 East Eighth Street, under Community Development Housing Program, in the amount of $9,500. RESOLUTIONS: #92-016 - Approving amendment to Personnel Rules pertaining to Residency. (Return of item vetoed by Mayor at February 10. 1992 Council Meeting). At the February 10, 1992 City Council meeting, the Mayor vetoed Resolution #016 which applied the residency requirement to only Police, Fire, and Department Director personnel. In accordance with the procedure governing a veto of a City Council action, the vetoed resolution was returned to the agenda. Motion was made by Hutchinson, second by Wit, to amend the Personnel Rules pertaining to Residency as per Resolution #016 whereby the residency requirement applies to only Police, Fire, and Department Director Personnel. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Feaster, Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried and this action thereby overrides the mayor's veto. #92-034 - Approving Plans and Specifications for City Hall Project. Tom Findley and Mark Chalkley of Leo Daly Company were present to ask the Council for approval of the final design and bid specifications for the new City Hall. Mr. Findley explained that with this approval, the contract could be awarded at the March 30, 1992 meeting and construction could then began the second week of April with a completion date of April 30, 1993. Motion was made by Kuzma, second by Wit, to approve the plans and specifications for the new City Hall Project. . (\ ;, \,).1: . Page 4, Regular Session, February 24, 1992 Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson, Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #92-035 - Approving Statement of Hardship relative to 1990 Personal Property Tax Refund for 1990. In a Nebraska Supreme Court ruling of March 1, 1991, relative to the constitutionality of the personal property tax structure, counties were directed to provide for refunds in the personal property taxes assessed to and paid by private utilities and railroads. Hall County has acted to comply with the mandate. This will require the City to refund its share with respect to all levies, which for 1990 amounts to $41,166.10. Local governments have up to two years to refund the monies. Motion by Seifert, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to adopt resolution #92-035 approving statement of hardship relative to 1990 personal property tax refund for 1990. This resolution was adopted last year and must be adopted annually. #92-036 - Approving meeting date for Board of Equalization to consider 1991 Weed Abatement Assessments. Motion by Johnson, second by Neal, carried unanimously to establish the date of March 23, 1992 at 7: 00 p. m., as the meeting date for the Board of Equalization to consider the 1991 Weed Abatement Assessments. Council Member Johnson made reference to a lot at 1203 East Eighth Street in regard to tree limbs on the property and asked Community Development Director Jerenne Garroutte to check it out. #92-037 - Awarding bid for Circuit Shield Distribution Protection Units for Electric Utility Substations. Bids have been received for the purchase of five circuit protection units for use in Substation "C" located on Airport Road. Two bids were received ranging from $19,112.86 to $21,124.74. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to award the bid to Dutton Lainson in the amount of $19, 112.86 for Circuit Shield Distribution Protection Units for Electric Utility Substations. #92-038 - Awarding bid for generator retaining ring removal at Burdick Station. Bids have been received for the removal of generator retaining rings on Unit one Turbine Generator located at Burdick Station. One bid was received. Motion by Seifert, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to award the bid to A-C Equipment Services of West Allis, Wisconsin in the amount of $36,280 for generator retaining ring removal at Burdick Station. #92-039 - A warding bid for metering current transformer device at Burdick Station and Platte Generating Station. Bids have been received for a current transformer metering device for generators located at the Platte Generating Station and the Burdick Station. Four bids were received ranging from $82,228.14 to $105,417.00. Motion by Kuzma, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to award the bid to Kriz Davis in the amount of $82,228.14 for metering current transformer device at Burdick Station and Platte Generating Station. . #92-040 - Awarding bid to Diamond Engineering Company for construction of Water Main Project 92-W-1. Bids have been received for this project which provides for water system /1' f) ') tJ't2 . Page 5, Regular Session, February 24, 1992 improvements in Koenig Street area on the east side of the City. Two bids have been received ranging from $234,628.15 to $282,000.00. Motion by Seifert, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to award the bid to Diamond Engineering Company in the amount of $234,628.15 for construction of Water Main Project 92-W-1. #92-041 - Approvin~ Ouit Claim Deed for Aquatics Facility Site. In August 1991, the Hall County Livestock Improvement Association offered to donate 14 acres of land at the northwest comer of the Fonner Park grounds to the City as the site for the new aquatics facility. The City will assume title by transference of a Quit Claim Deed. The terms of the agreement provide that the real estate shall be used by the City for the propose of building, maintaining and operating a swimming pool and water park for the use of the general public. Motion by Wit, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to adopt Resolution #041 authorizing acceptance of the Quit Claim Deed for Aquatics Facility Site. #92-042 - Authorizin~ Renewal of A~ricultural Leases for land assi~ned to Utilities Department. Various parcels of city-owned property, under the jurisdiction of the Utilities Department, are leased for agricultural uses. The leases were entered into in February 1991. Motion by Shafer, second by Murray, carried unanimously to renew the agricultural leases with Jack Webb, Charles McDonald, Kenneth Claussen and Larry Knuth for land assigned to the Utilities Department. Council Member Neal requested that a study be made of the cost of providing utilities out to the Platte Valley Industrial Park. #92-043 - Adoptin~ Phase II of Personnel Compensation and Classification Plan. The City Council approved Phase I of the plan relating to personnel classification on December 9, 1991 when it approved Classification Concepts, Point Factor Job Evaluations, and Classification Specifications. Phase II is entitled "Final Compensation Report" and contains salary recommendations and addresses implementation. Consultant Donna Starling of the firm Ralph Anderson and Associates was present to explain the available procedures for implementation and recommended that employees be placed in the range step closest to their current salary. Motion was made by Kuzma, second by Wit, to approve paragraphs one and three of Resolution #92-043, which is the adoption of Phase II of the Personnel Compensation and Classification Plan; to delete paragraphs two and four regarding the implementation and after further study to come back to council with an implementation plan. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, and Kuzma voted aye. Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted nay. . #92-044 - Authorizin~ execution of Consultin~ A~reement with Excel Communications Group. Inc. for Municipal Cable Television System Feasibility Study. The City Council took action at the February 10, 1992 City Council meeting to proceed with a feasibility study on a Municipal Cable Television System. They selected the firm of Excel Communications, Inc. of San Antonio, Texas to perform the study. Motion by Seifert, second by Neal, was made to authorize execution of Consulting Agreement with Excel Communications Group, Inc. in the amount of /! (i 'I ",. ti ,c.../ . Page 6, Regular Session, February 24, 1992 $23,000.00 and expenses not to exceed $7,250.00, for a Municipal Cable Television System Feasibility Study. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson and Shafer voted nay. Wit abstained. Motion carried. #92-045 - Approving support of the Resource Conservation and Development Program. Mr. Harold Rosenkotter and Mr. Jim Erickson, representing the U. S. Soil Conservation Service made a presentation on the U.S. Soil Conservation Service's Rural Resources Conservation and Development Program. The program will seek to facilitate employment and economic opportunities for people of the Platte Valley area. If the federal funding is approved, the will be initiated in December 1992 and will be administered by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. The council support was requested. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve support of the Resource Conservation and Development Program. #92-046 - Awarding bid for Chain Link Fence and Gate for Police Impound Yard. The Police Department is relocating its vehicle impound yard to a one-half acre site of city-owned land on Stuhr Road across from the Monfort Plant. The new site will allow for over 100 vehicles to be stored. In order to provide adequate security, the Impound Yard must be fenced with a six-foot fence with barbed wire at the top. Four bids were received ranging from $8,430 to $9,755. Motion was made by Kuzma, second by Murray, to approve awarding bid for chain link fence and gate for the police impound yard to American Fence Company in the amount of $8,430. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Feaster, Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. Wit abstained. Motion carried. #92-047 - Approving Detour and Drainage Maintenance Agreement with Nebraska Department of Roads. The Nebraska Department of Roads will be closing the intersection of Highway 281 and Airport Road for about two months during the summer of 1993. This is to allow for the reconstruction of the intersection and construction of a four-lane highway north to the Chapman Road. The Department of Roads has asked the City to allow for a detour of traffic south of the intersection along old Highway 281 (Broadwell Avenue) and then west along Old Highway 2 (to the intersection of new Highway 2 and Highway 281). Motion by Sorensen, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to approve a detour and drainage maintenance agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads. ORDINANCES: Council Member Murray made a motion, seconded by Wit, to substitute Ordinance #7790 with an amended version wherein the annual compensation commencing at the first regular council meeting in December 1992 for city council members shall be increased to $4,000 per year; shall be increased to $5,000 per year for council members commencing at the first regular council meeting in December 1994 and shall be increased to $12,000 for the mayor commencing at the first regular council meeting in December 1994. . If n 1 , \1 ., ,. .L . Page 7, Regular Session, February 24, 1992 Council Member Sorensen made a motion to authorize the police chief to hire extra personnel at time and a half on weekends. Police Chief Watson explained this provision is already in place and that it does not require approval of the council. Motion died because there was no second. Councilman Sorensen also expressed his concern about the writings on buildings and asked if this was covered by an ordinance. Police Chief Eugene Watson indicated this was covered by state statute under criminal mischief. Upon roll call vote of the above mentioned motion by Council Member Murray, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen and Shafer voted nay. Johnson abstained. Motion carried 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: #7789 #7790 To create Water Main Connection District #407T in Stauss Road To establish Compensation for Council Members and Mayor be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Council Member Kuzma seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, there being none, the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the motion. Wit, Johnson, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Hutchinson, Seifert and Sorenson voted nay. Motion failed. Motion was made by Neal, second by Wit, to pass Ordinance #7789, on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen and Shafer voted nay. Johnson abstained. Motion carried. Council Member Johnson requested it be noted that he raised a concern related to the water utilities being able to recoup their monies expended on tap districts. Council Member Murray suggested this matter be brought up at a study session. Motion was made by Murray to adopt substitute Ordinance #7790 on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson voted nay and Wit abstained. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: . Council Member Neal abstained on voting on claim #21135 to Alice Neal for expenses of $137.87. Motion was made by Wit, second by Murray, to pay the claims of February 24,1992 ,1100 . Page 8, Regular Meeting, February 24, 1992 in the amount of $749,388.41. Upon roll call vote, Wit Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye; Hutchinson voted nay. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 10: 10 p.m. ~ .J.~~ Muntta F. Czaplewski City Clerk . . . fEB 1 t} 'JSD2 tl Q q "-.J V tv CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 10, 1992 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 February 10, 1992. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on February 7, 1992. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma. The following officials were present: City Adminstrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski, City Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett, and Deputy City Attorney Lisa Thayer. Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by the Invocation which was given by Reverend Terry Brown of the Calvary Assembly of God Church. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the January 27, 1992 Regular City Council Meeting and February 4, 1992 City Council Study Session. Presentations: Presentation to Fire Marshal Jim Carter on his Retirement: Mayor Dobesh presented Mr. Jip} Carter with a gold watch in recognition of his 27 years of dedicated service to the Fire, Department of the City of Grand Island. At the time of his retirement, he served as Fire Marshal. Presentation by Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association. Mr. John Anderson of the Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association presented a plaque to the Mayor in recognition of the City's 100 years of providing water utility services. The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association is an organization representing ductile iron and cast iron pipe manufacturers. Proclamations: The Mayor, in conjunction with the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, has designated the month of February 1992 as "American History Month", to stress pride in the United States through the study of American history, and awareness of the importance of freedom, equality, justice and humanity. Council Member Wit asked that it be acknowledged that February is also 11 American Black History Month. " F ,: ~~; ~,i/'- ,'.,i) rc !) 8 . Page 2, Regular Session, February 10, 1992 Public Hearings: Application of Robert J. Gartner for renewal of Conditional Use Permit for a scrap paper baling operation at 1215 East Highway 30. A public hearing was held on Mr. Gartner's application for renewal of a Conditional Use Permit, and there was no public comment. Land Use Change for property located between George Park and Westridge School. A public hearing was held on the application of Mr. Thomas Baxter to rezone a 50.4 acre tract of land between George Park and Westridge School from Independence Avenue to North Road from "TA" (Transitional Agriculture Zone) to "R2" (Low Density Residential Zone). The purpose of the change is to allow for a new residential development. There was no public comment. Nelson Helm, Director of Regional Planning, related that there was no opposition at the public hearing held by the Regional Planning Commission and that approval was recommended. Land Use Change for property located north of Capital Avenue. east of Saint Patrick Avenue. A public hearing was held on the application of Mr. Rudolf Plate and Mr. Don Janzen to rezone a 2.4 acre tract of land located north of Capital A venue and east of Saint Patrick A venue from "Bl (Light Business Zone) to "B2" (General Business Zone. The purpose of the zoning change is to allow for the construction of new storage garages and to establish an existing used car sales lot to a conforming use. There was no public comment. Nelson Helm, Director of Regional Planning Commission, related that there was no opposition at the public hearing held by the Regional Planning Commission and that approval was recommended. Cable Television Franchise Agreement with TCI Cablevision of Nebraska. Inc. A public hearing was held on the Cable Television Franchise Agreement with TCI Cablevision of Nebraska. Deputy City Attorney Lisa Thayer explained that all the revisions, as requested to be made by the City Council at their January 13, 1992 meeting, have been incorporated into the franchise agreement and that there have been no other changes made to the contract. There was no public comment. Six-Year Street Improvement Program. A public hearing was held on the Six-Year Street Improvement Program. Wayne Bennett, Director of Public Works, reported that the Regional Planning Commission held a hearing on January 13, 1992 on this program and have recommended approval. There was no public comment. Community Development Block Grant Application for Home Ownership Opportunity Program. A public hearing was held on the Community Development Block Grant Application for Home Ownership Opportunity Program. Jerenne Garroutte, Community Development Director, explained that Community Development is requesting permission to submit an application to the Department of Economic Development in the amount of $164,000 and that these funds would be used for down payment assistance for new construction by people meeting the low income . F~B I "1992 '1 (\'''''f ;~) , . Page 3, Regular Session, February 10, 1992 guidelines. She indicated the homes would be built on scattered sites, preferably in the project area, and that if a request is received to build outside of the project area, the request would be submitted to the City Council, as well as to the Department of Economic Development for their approval. There was no public comment. Council Member Johnson expressed- interest in the Homes for Humanity Program and asked Mrs. Garroutte to arrange a presentation by them at a council meeting. Public Participation: Andy Baird, President of the Industrial Foundation, was present and requested the City Council to authorize the mayor to sign an offer to sell 7.5 acres at $9,000 per acre to the United States Postal Service for a Mail Processing Center. It would exclude utilities and right-of-way. The property is located in the southern border of the Platte Valley Industrial Site. He explained the deadline for submission of offers was the next day and that he was asking that this matter be added to the agenda as an emergency item. Motion was made by Feaster, second by Sorensen, to add as an emergency item to the agenda, the request of the Industrial Foundation to authorize the mayor to sign an offer to sell 7.5 acres at $9,000 per acre to the United States Postal Service for a Mail Processing Center. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted aye. Hutchinson, Wit, Johnson and Kuzma voted nay. Motion failed. Mr. Baird explained there is a possibility a bid could still be submitted. This item will again be considered at the February 24, 1992 City Council meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kelly, 2712 Pioneer Boulevard, are the subdividers of Kenmare Subdivision. Mr. Kelly was present and explained that the language in the Subdivision Agreement would need to be amended as it limits the placement of the storm sewer drainage to one location which is north of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. This does not meet with the approval of the Union Pacific Railroad Company. He asked that this matter be added to the agenda as an emergency item and defined the urgency as being various real estate transactions that are chained to one another. Motion by Wit, second by Neal, carried unanimously to place on the agenda as an emergency item the request of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kelly to amend the Kenmare Subdivision Agreement. Copies of Resolution #92-033 were distributed to the council members. Motion by Sorensen, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve Resolution #92-033, whereby the Kenmare Subdivision Agreement is amended from the form approved by Resolution #92-002, and will allow for the acceptance of different possible locations for the storm drainage. Gary Wit stressed the importance of individuals identifying themselves when make phone calls or in corresponding with council members as he feels it does not carry much weight when contact is made anonymously. Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview Drive, made a request to place an item on the next regular City Council meeting agenda. . <} n l' L~ ri} 'It . Page 4, Regular Meeting, February 10, 1992 DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Review of City Hall Proiect Design and Drawings. This item was moved to the conclusion of the meeting. Open Burning Regulations. Motion was made by Wit, seconded by Shafer, to return to allow open burning on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Johnson, Seifert, and Shafer voted aye and Hutchinson, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen and Kuzma voted nay. Motion failed. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Shafer, to allow open burning two weekends in the spring and two weekends in the fall, until such a time that a compost site is in place. Council Member Murray offered an amendment to define specific times and those being two weekends before April I and two weekends after October 31. Ron Greenwalt, 2632 North North Road reiterated his request for open burning two weekends in the spring and in the fall. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Johnson, Seifert and Shafer voted aye and Hutchinson, Wit, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen and Kuzma voted nay. Motion failed. REOUESTS AND REFERRALS: Application of Robert J. Gartner for renewal of Conditional Use Permit for a scrap paper baling operation at 1215 East Highway 30. There was no opposition to this request at the aforementioned hearing held. Motion by Seifert, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve the request of Robert J. Gartner for renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for a scrap paper baling operation at 1215 East Highway 30 for a two-year period or until February 10, 1994. . Application of Stephan Johnson/dba Johnson & Associates for a License Agreement to occupy city right-of-way. Stephan Johnson, owner of Johnson and Associates, located at 411 East Fourth Street, made application for a License Agreement to use the public right-of-way for a brick planter and sign. This application was reviewed by the Building Inspection and Public Works Department. It was recommended that the brick planter be approved, but that the request for the sign be denied on the grounds that the City ordinance does not allow signs in the right- of-way. Mr. Johnson was present and stated he originally had received approval for placement of the concrete at which time the sign was already in place and assumed the approval included the placement of the sign. He presented pictures of other signs he felt are in the public right-of- way. Director of Public Works Wayne Bennett stated that Mr. Johnson did obtain a permit for the concrete placement; however, he did not obtain a sign permit. Motion was made by Wit, seconded by Murray, to approve the application of Stephan Johnson/dba Johnson & Associates for a License Agreement to occupy city right-of-way. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Murray voted nay. Motion carried. FE8 1 tl 1992 At' ~ tr~, E> ~j :) . Page 5, Regular Meeting, February 10, 1992 Request of Ruzicka Carburetor Electric for use of City property west of 1414 West Stolley Park Road. Mr. Don Ruzicka of Ruzicka Carburetor Electric has requested the use of the city property west of Ruzicka Carburetor Electric for a car show. Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve the request of Ruzicka Carburetor Electric to use the city property west of Ruzicka Carburetor Electric at 1414 West Stolley Park Road for the 1992 Late Great Car Show/Picnic #3 on July 11, 1992 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Acquisition of Property at 415 East Ninth Street for Homestead Program. Jerenne Garroutte, Community Development Director, was present to explain this program. Paul and Betty Obermiller have offered for sale to the City, under the Community Development Voluntary Acquisition Program, their substandard property at 415 East Ninth Street for the appraisal price of $14,750. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Neal, carried unanimously to grant permission for the purchase of the substandard property at 415 East Ninth Street in the amount of $14,750 under the Community Development Voluntary Acquisition Program. Request of Lacy Building and Supply Company for a contract Change Order relative to Library Improvement Project. Motion by Seifert, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve the request of Lacy Building and Supply Company for a contract change order relative to the Library Improvement Project for an increase in the amount of $309. This will provide for the additional small piece of vinyl wall covering, an additional of 17 carpet flange rings, and the deletion of vinyl base in the receiving area. Request for Street Improvement District on Poplar Street. from Ninth Street to Eleventh Street. This item was removed from the agenda. See Ordinance #7786. Approval of Appointments to Cable Television Advisory Board. This board will be a collection center for citizens' complaints and all related cable problems and possible solutions. If the City would build its own cable system, this committee would be responsible for customer surveys, site selections, programming, different types of technology needed, etc., with Council approval. Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Feaster, to approve the recommended appointments by the mayor of the following individuals to the Cable Television Advisory Board: John Wagoner, John Paustian, Jim Sander, Lynn Weaver, Fred Roeser, Reverend George Peek and LeRoy Stegman. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted aye and Kuzma voted nay. Motion carried. . Approval of Appointments to Property Maintenance Task Force. In order to accomplish one of the top priorities to make Grand Island a safer and better place to live in 1992, the Mayor has recommended establishment of a Property Maintenance Task Force. Motion by Wit, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to approve the following individuals to serve on the Property Maintenance Task Force: Zachary Zoul, City Administrator; Council Members, Larry Seifert, Alice Neal, Glen Murray, Bob Sorensen and Mike Hutchinson; Ed Edwards, Director of Public Health; Craig Lewis, Director of Building Department; Keith Sinor, City Attorney; Lisa Thayer, Deputy City Attorney and Gene Watson, Chief of Police. t~ :( \>> it~id;2 ;~' rji ,_1 . Page 6, Regular Session, February 10, 1992 RESOLUTIONS: #92-015 - Approving closing of current contract with Tennis Professional and negotiation of a new contract. At the January 27, 1992 City Council meeting, a proposal was made by the Parks and Recreation Department and the Tennis Center Advisory Board that the contract be terminated with Tennis Professional Richard Halpine. The Mayor appointed an ad hoc committee consisting of Council Members Feaster, Shafer and Murray, and a number of the facility users. The group met on February 1, 1992 and agreed the current contract contains provisions unacceptable to both the City and Mr. Halpine. Motion by Kuzma, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to approve the recommendation of the committee that the automatic renewal provision of the existing contract with Tennis Professional Richard Halpine be voided by mutual agreement of the City and Mr. Halpine and that a new contract be renegotiated. #92-016 - Approving amendment to Personnel Rules pertaining to Residency. Motion was made by Wit, second by Johnson, to approve the adoption of the modification of the Personnel Rules pertaining to Residency Rules. John Hoffman, city employee who works at the Platte Generating Station, expressed his desire that the residency requirement be abolished. He pointed out the Platte Generating Station is not even in the city. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, and Kuzma voted aye. Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted nay. Motion carried. At this time, Mayor Dobesh stated that at the request of many citizens of Grand Island, and in his personal judgment, it was his decision to veto any change of ordinance, code, revision or amendment to the Personnel Rules pertaining to residency requirement. City Attorney Keith Sinor explained that pursuant to the Grand Island City Code, when a measure is adopted by the council and is vetoed by the mayor, that item automatically goes back to the council in two weeks and is on that agenda. At that time, the council can override the veto with two-thirds majority vote of the council. #92-020 Approving Photogrammetic Mapping Program. The Public Works and Utilities Departments have received a proposal from Aero-Metric Engineering, Inc. of Sheboygan, Wisconsin to conduct an aerial photogrammetric mapping project for aerial photo mapping of the entire city and Hall County. This project is to be conducted in conjunction with Hall County who will also have a contract with Aero-Metric Engineering to do a similar project county-wide. The City's share is $80,536 for the current fiscal year, and $90,490 for the fiscal year beginning August 1, 1992. Motion by Seifert, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Aero-Metric Engineering for City/County aerial Photo Project for Phase I and Phase II. At this time, Council Member Wit excused himself from the meeting. . #92-021 - Approving "Adopt-A-Road" Program. The Public Works Department has developed a proposal that would establish this program. The idea for a local program originated with Newell Elementary School which recommended the City allow non-profit groups to take responsibility for litter collection along certain roads. Motion was made by Seifert and seconded by Hutchinson to approve the "Adopt-A-Road" Program. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, FEB 1 0 "iS92 l? n .-? "v'- ''L! i~i . Page7, Regular Meeting, February 10, 1992 Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye; none voted nay. Wit was absent. Motion carried. #92-022 - Approving Loading Zone on Pine Street for Anderson Auto Parts. Due to the construction of the new City Hall Building, the alley will be closed, and Anderson Auto Parts has requested the use of two parking spaces. Motion was made by Shafer and seconded by Kuzma to approve the request of Anderson Auto for two parking spaces south of the alley on the east side of Pine Street for a loading zone. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye; none voted nay. Wit was absent. Motion carried. #92-023 - Authorizing execution of Community Development Block Grant Application under Home Ownership Opportunity Program. Favorable citizens' comments were obtained regarding housing needs at a public hearing held by Community Development. The Block Grant would be used to provide down payment assistance to low/moderate income applicants for newly constructed houses under the Home Ownership Opportunity Program. Motion was made by Hutchinson, second by Murray, to authorize the Mayor to sign all documentation in support of the grant application in the amount of $164,000. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Wit was absent. Motion carried. #92-024 - Authorizing Purchasing Division to advertise for bids for Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision Sanitary Sewer and Water Proiect. At the June 24, 1991 City Council meeting, action was taken to approve the request of James B. Baldwin to serve the Ponderosa Lakes Estates Subdivision with sanitary sewer at an estimated cost of $300,000. The 1991-1992 Budget contains an appropriation for this in the Sewer Fund budget, as well as an appropriation in the Water Fund budget for water system improvements. Motion was made by Murray, second by Johnson, to authorize the Purchasing Division to advertise for bids for Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision Sanitary Sewer and Water Project. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. Wit was absent. Motion carried. #92-025 - Awarding bid for Water Main District 401 and Water Main District 402. The Utilities Department received three bids, which ranged from $46,949.90 to $69,500, for this project which provides for water system improvements in Gosda Subdivision. Motion was made by Sorensen and seconded by Seifert to award the bid to Rutjens Construction in the amount of $46,949.90 for construction of Water Main District 401 and Water Main District 402. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kumza voted aye; none voted nay. Wit was absent. Motion carried. . #92-026 - Approving Six-Year Street Improvement Program. This item relates to the aforementioned public hearing. The plan addresses street and drainage improvements throughout the City and is intended to prioritize needs and address federal and local funding availability. r '~1 :;:, .~ ,:.> ':..:~ f !" .?Q? '---.,' IV' r'cl . Page 8, Regular Session, February 10, 1992 Motion by Sorensen, second by Hutchinson, was made to approve the Six-Year Street Improvement Program. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye; none voted nay. Wit was absent. Motion carried. #92-027 - Approving Subdivision Agreement and Final Plat for Colonial Estates Eighth Subdivision. Johnson Cashway Lumber Company has submitted the final plat for this subdivision which is a 3.4 acre tract of land located east of Kennedy Drive and provides for eleven residential lots. Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Shafer, to approve the Subdivision Agreement and Final Plat for Colonial Estates Eighth Subdivision. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye; none voted nay. Wit was absent. Motion carried. #92-028 - A warding contract for Municipal Cable Television System Feasibility Study. At the January 27, 1992 City Council meeting, presentations for a feasibility study on a municipally owned cable system were made by three consulting firms. Motion was made by Johnson to delay selecting a consulting firm to conduct a municipal cable television system feasibility study until it can be further studied at a study session or at the retreat. Motion died for lack of a second. Council member Wit returned to the meeting at this time. Motion was made by Wit, second by Seifert, to hire Excel Corporation to build a Municipal Cable System for the City of Grand Island. Council Member Murray stated he felt a Feasibility Study should be made first. Council Member Wit modified his motion to hire Excel Corporation to do a Feasibility Study and in retrospect upon approval of that Feasibility Study, that Excel Corporation be hired to build the municipal cable television system. It was seconded by Seifert. City Attorney Keith Sinor explained that any capital improvement would be required to be let on bid to the lowest responsible bidder and a contract that ties the construction to the Feasibility Study would not be legal. Council Member Wit further amended his motion to hire Excel Corporation to do a Feasibility Study for the City of Grand Island to see whether it is appropriate to operate a municipally owned cable television system. Seifert seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye; Murray, Johnson and Neal voted nay. Shafer abstained. Motion carried. Council Member Johnson requested that a full copy of the responses on the survey taken on the three consulting firms be furnished. . #92-029 - Approving Cable Television Franchise Agreement. This matter relates to the aforementioned public hearing. Lisa Thayer, Deputy City Attorney, relayed that Mr. John Wagoner had requested that approval be delayed until March 24, 1992 to allow more time for public comment. Motion was made by Kuzma, second by Hutchinson, to approve the Cable Television Franchise Agreement with TCI Cablevision without delay. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye; Seifert and . . w~ ~~: 111 .~ J~ -D~::~~ B91 Page 9, Regular Session, February 10, 1992 Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #92-030 - Awarding Bid for Technical Services during Overhaul of Unit #1 Turbine Generator at Burdick Station Power Plant. One proposal was received for engineering services during the overhaul of a turbine generator at the Burdick Station Power Plant. Motion by Seifert, second by Wit, carried unanimously to award the bid to Allis Chalmers for technical services during overhaul of Unit #1 Turbine Generator at Burdick Power Plant. #92-031 - Opposing Legislative Bill 913 to repeal City Sales Tax. State Senators Haberman, Hefner, Elmer, Peterson and Rodgers have submitted a legislative bill which, if approved, would eliminate the provision for the local option sales tax. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to oppose Legislative Bill 913 which repeal the city sales tax. #92-032 - Approving Loading Zone at 1021 North Elm Street for Heather Gutierrez. Ms. Heather Gutierrez was present and requested a loading/unloading zone in front of her residence where she operates a child care center. Motion by Seifert, second by Shafer, carried unanimously to deny the request of Heather Gutierrez for a loading/unloading zone at 1021 North Elm Street. A five-minute recess was taken at this time. 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: #7785 #7786 #7787 To create Water Main District 406 To create Street Improvement District 1178 To change Land Use Designation of property located between George Park and Westridge School To change Land Use Designation of property located on the north side of Capital Avenue and east of St. Patrick A venue. #7788 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 Kuzma seconded the motion. After inviting questions or comments, there being one, 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 #7785, #7786, #7787 and #7788 on their first reading. All those in favor . . 'F-t.~8 ], \? 'j'):::;'} ~v......-.. 'J n 1\ :) ':;,j ~} Page 10, Regular Session, February 10, 1992 of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7785, #7786, #7787 and #7788 on their second reading. 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 nay. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7785, #7786, #7787 and #7788 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion was made by Seifert, second by Shafer, to pay the claims of February 10, 1992 in the amount of $1,374,444.24. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye; Hutchinson voted nay. Motion carried. At this time, a study session was held in the Committee Room to review the new City Hall Project Design and Drawings. Representatives of the Leo Daly Company were present. Motion was made by Wit, second by Shafer, to move forward with the original concept design. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye; Johnson voted nay and Sorensen abstained. Motion carried. City Administrator Zachary Zoul reported that he had met last week with the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding the status of the grant application for funds which would allow for the construction of a full basement to accommodate a Survival Crisis Management Center and Emergency Operation Center. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Hutchinson, that an alternate bid be authorized for a full basement. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye; Sorensen voted nay. Council Member Johnson offered to donate his services to install a sculptured mural on the wall behind the council table in the council chambers. Meeting was adjourned at 10: 10 p. m ~llA11W~. (/>~ ~u\~t~- F. Czaplewski City Clerk . . f'-g '. ':l {,I . ~& i (l' 1992 :J Q fl -() () u CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, February 4, 1992 The Special City Council Meeting, which was to be held at conclusion of 7:00 p.m. Study Session on February 4, 1992, with the following agenda item: "Municipal Cable Television System Feasibility Study", was cancelled because information had not been distributed to the City Council relative to this subject. ~~J.e~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk :'JOQ ~~) u CJ . FEf<. l<~ '1991. CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION February 4, 1992 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the City Council Study Session of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on February 4, 1992. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on January 31, 1992. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members 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 and City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski. Request of Residents for Burning Days. A petition containing 509 names and three additional requests were received for allowing open burning two weekends in the spring and two weekends in the fall. The following addressed the council in opposition to this request: Fire Chief Ronald Schwieger and Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasant View Drive. Those who spoke in support were Marjorie Creason, 4310 Blauvelt Road; Ron Greenwalt, 2632 North Road; Rocky Beason, 2515 Commerce Avenue; Dale DeyErmand, 2421 Commerce Avenue; Etnier Ruhe, 2508 Commerce Avenue and Gary Morgan, 2915 West 17th Street. This item was referred to the next council meeting on February 10, 1992. Personnel Residency Requirement Violation. Mr. Larry Fox, Accountant in the Finance Department was hired on September 30, 1991 and his six-month probationary period ends on March 30, 1992. He resides in Aurora. When the position was offered to him on September 2, 1991, he was advised by the City he would not be required to relocate. The statement was made based on the Personnel Director's belief that residency requirements had been struck down by the Courts and could not be enforced. After Mr. Fox began work, it was determined that a residency requirement could be upheld. Furthermore, the City Council recently declined to repeal the requirement. Personnel Director Gene Green reiterated his belief that the Personnel Residency Requirement Rule should be done away because it is indiscriminatory. He pointed out that the mechanism which allows for emergency personnel response time is written in the job descriptions and is written in the Civil Service Rules and Regulations for the police and fire personnel. Council Member Johnson stated he would like to include the Department Heads in the list of emergency personnel. Gene McCormick of the audience stated the council members should vote the opinions of their ward constitutents. . Mr. Fox addressed the council regarding the above matter and stated he accepted the position having been advised that the residency requirement was not required. He indicated a change . . FEB. 4 1991-- (,)07 () C) '.1 Page 2, Study Session, February 4, 1992 was needed in the residency requirement, especially since there are city employees who maintain an address in the city but reside outside of the city. He requested the council to resolve the issue. Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, stated that he felt the city administrator and personnel director should have been able to avert the dilema Mr. Fox is now facing. At the request of Council Members Johnson, Kuzma and Wit, the discussion of the Personnel Residency Requirement was placed on the agenda of the next regular City Council meeting on February 10, 1992. Presentation on Comprehensive Plan by BRW. Mr. Jeff Benson ofBRW gave a progress report on the Comprehensive Plan. He gave a detailed report on the transportation forecast for the next twenty years and on the possible roadway improvements in the city. He plans to return in two months to give another update on the plan. Report on Electric Utility Debt Retirement. Utility Director Gary Mader gave an update on the Utility Debt Retirement. Mr. Bill Beavers of Shearson and Lehman gave a review of the general plan for reevalutating the present financing of the electric utility debt retirement. Property Maintenance Task Force. This item was removed from the agenda and will be on a placed on a future agenda. Review of City Hall Plans. This item was referred to the next regular meeting of the City Council on February 10, 1992. Presentation on 1992 Asphalt Resurfacing Program and Specifications. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett gave a presentation on this program. l..r!lJ1Jlft -f (/ -h1\ i-lJ. _IL. I . evwvltV "::J .10. OT.......~c;'v Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk . . iJ.AN 2 .~ '~!!2 'T P I~ :.i ,J .Y CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 27, 1992 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on January 27, 1992. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on January 24, 1992 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 Administrator Zachary Zoul, Clerk Muritta Czaplewski, Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and Deputy City Attorney Lisa Thayer. Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by the Invocation which was given by Reverend Scott Parsons of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Seifert, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the January 13, 1992 Regular City Council Meeting; January 20, 1992 Special City Council Meeting; and the January 20, 1992 Study Session of the City Council. Proclamations: The Mayor designated January 31, 1992 as "Grand Island Police Officer Awareness Day" in recognition of the outstanding performance of the officers of the Grand Island Police Department. In conjunction with Governor Nelson, the Mayor designated the week of January 26-February 1, 1992 as "Discover Catholic Schools Week." Public Hearings: Application of Eulen C. Whitten for Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for a temporary structure at the Sundowner. 3234 Schimmer Drive. Applicant was unable to be present. Building Director Craig Lewis explained that Mr. Whitten's request was for his being able to continue using a mobile home for a night watchman's facility and that he has had a Conditional Use Permit for this purpose for the past eleven years. Council Member Hutchinson expressed his desire that this be the last Conditional Use Permit issued to Mr. Whitten and that he put in place a permanent structure. Council Members Neal and Kuzma also felt the temporary mobile home should be replaced with a permanent structure. Application of Robert Gartner for a Conditional Use Permit for Storage of Fireworks at 3325 West Second Street. Mr. Gartner was present at the hearing as well as Mr. Mark Kolar who was interested in leasing the building at 3325 West Second Street from Mr. Gartner. Mr. Kolar plans to store Class "C" Fireworks at this location. Building Director Craig Lewis pointed out that obtaining the Conditional Use Permit is the first step for the applicant, and the next step 'I";1\~ ,...,. ~""J'l 1" n ~}i'\q'. ,:;:;: ( ";''41 ~^~ 8~; . Page 2, Regular Session, Janmrry 2' , 1992 for him is to conform with the Building and Life Safety Codes. Gene McCormick of the audience suggested that recommendations be obtained from the fire chief before the council proceeds any further. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasant View Drive, referred to the Personnel Policy relative to the residency requirement for city employees. He implied it would be an objectional step to repeal the residency requirement as city employees residing outside the city do not have the civic rights and privileges as inhabitants of the city have. Mr. McCormick expressed his concern about the Treasurer's Report which indicated $28,000,000 had to be reinvested in the last six months. He asserted there would be a shortage of $300,000 in interest earnings before the end of the year. Mr. McCormick stated he and Mr. Wagoner last summer had contested this method of financing and he was again requesting the mayor to appoint a finance committee of three members of the council, one member of an auditing firm and one from an investment firm, with each of the latter two individuals being a $1.00 per year appointee. Mr. McCormick also stated he objected to members of the public and city employees, who live outside the city, voicing their opinions at meetings about city actions. He feels it is illegal for them to participate in the determination of some matters. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Discussion of Environment Impact Statement on Kingsley Dam Relicensing. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released their draft Environmental Impact Statement on the Kingsley Dam Relicensing as part of the application process by the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District for a license to operate their power and irrigation system. The review process associated with the Environmental Impact Statement provides for a 60 day comment period during which interested parties may submit comments concerning the report. Stipulations attached to the license can affect Grand Island's water supply. The process is an important one inasmuch as it will have an impact on Platte River Water flows. City Attorney Keith Sinor reviewed the actions the council may take and pointed out that the city's participation carries with it the burden of having to deal with those who oppose the city's position. Mr. Sinor stated he believed there would be sufficient time for the staff to prepare a response and to bring it back to the council for review and consideration of adoption. Motion made by Neal, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to have the city staff prepare a response to the Environment Impact Statement on Kingsley Dam Relicensing and return it to council for approval before filing it with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Mr. Gene McCormick of the audience stated that the council should learn what priority the City has to the water in the Platte River and referred to a World Herald article about the priorities. . JAr.. 2 7 1991 g [~:; 4. . Page 3, Regular Session, January 27, 1992 Discussion of Platte River Hydrological Study. This matter was discussed at the January 20, 1992 Study Session. City Attorney Keith Sinor pointed out the importance of maintaining water flows in the Platte River in order to provide a sufficient quality and quantity of water from the city's well field. He stressed the importance of proceeding with a study of ongoing issues that are taking place about water issues and of understanding the hydrology of the river basin. Mr. Mr. Sinor and Utilities Director Gary Mader recommended that a hydrological study be made. It was the consensus of the council to refer this item to the retreat and asked staff to prepare a proposed scope of service and some alternative levels of services. Presentation and Discussion on Municipal Cable Television Feasibility Study Proposals was moved to the end of the agenda. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Receipt of Minutes: Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to receive the minutes of the December 17, 1991 Downtown Improvement Board Meeting; January 8, 1992 Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting and the January 15, 1992 Board of Health Meeting. Request of Thomas Baxter for referral of property rezoning to Regional Planning Commission. Mr. Thomas Baxter of Grand Island has submitted a request to rezone a 50.54 acre tract of property located between George Park and Westridge School from Independence Avenue to North Road from TA (Transitional Agriculture) zone to R2 (Low Density Residential) zone. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to refer the request of Thomas Baxter for property rezoning to the Regional Planning Commission. Consideration of a Request for Referral of Property Rezoning to Regional Planning Commission. Mr. Rudolf Plate and Mr. Don Janzen of Grand Island have submitted a request to rezone two tracts, totalling 2.4 acres located north of Capital Avenue and east of Saint Patrick Avenue from Bl (Light Business) zone to B2 (General Business) zone. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to refer the request of Rudolf Plate and Don Janzen for property rezoning to the Regional Planning Commission. Report on Aquatic Facility and review of construction documents. Jim Wilgus of Heery Engineering, Project Engineers for the Water Park facility, presented a progress report on the project. This included a review of preliminary construction plans and a summary of the Market Feasibility Study prepared by william C. Harralson and Associates with respect to operations and attendance. The timetable for the project provides that construction bids will be solicited on February 15, 1992 and received on March 16, 1992. The Purchasing division has issued two bid packets on January 17, 1992 for two water slides and wave generating equipment. Bids will be received on February 19, 1992 for this equipment. Motion was made by Kuzma, and seconded by Shafer, to approve the preliminary plans on the water park facility. Upon roll call . ~)O') JAN. 2 '7 1981 ~-) () f) . Page 4, Regular Session, January 27, 1992 vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Feaster and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Request of Jerenne Garroutte for creation of a Water Tap District. Mrs. Jerenne Garroutte of 4072 Stauss Road has requested the establishment of a Water Tap District to serve the Garland Place Subdivision. This area is presently served by private water wells and Mrs. Garroutte's well tested high in nitrates. Motion was made by Seifert, second by Feaster, to approve the request of Mrs. Jerenne Garroutte of 4072 Stauss Road for creation of a water tap district. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson abstained. Motion carried. Request of Grand Island Independent for use of public right-of-way to install Handicap Ramp. Mr. Kent Thomas, representing the Grand Island Independent at 422 West First Street, has submitted an application requesting a License Agreement to construct a handicapped ramp on the sidewalk adjacent to First Street. Public Works Director Wayne Bennett pointed out obtaining approval from the council is the first step of the process and that applicant must then obtain a permit from the Nebraska Department of Roads. Motion by Sorensen, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve the application of the Grand Island Independent for use of public right-of-way to construct a handicapped ramp at 422 West First Street. Application of Eulen C. Whitten for Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for a temporary structure at the Sundowner. 3234 Schimmer Drive. This item was addressed at the aforementioned public hearing. Motion was made by Sorensen, second by Seifert, to approve the application of Eulen C. Whitten for renewal of Conditional Use Permit for a temporary structure at the Sundowner, 3234 Schimmer Drive. Hutchinson offered an amendment to the motion that this be the last conditional use permit issued to Mr. Whitten for the temporary structure and that within the two-year period a permanent structure will be constructed. Sorensen accepted the amendment. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted aye. Neal and Kuzma voted nay. Motion carried. Application of Robert Gartner for a Conditional Use Permit for Storage of Fireworks at 3325 West Second Street. This item was addressed at the aforementioned public hearing. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the application of Robert Gartner for a Conditional Use Permit for Storage of Fireworks at 3325 West Second Street. RESOLUTIONS: . #92-009 - Adopting Fiscal Policies Manual. Finance Director Robert Hain explained that the proposed Fiscal Policies Manual was prepared to afford everyone an opportunity to be aware and understand the general direction of the City in fiscal matters, and will allow a systematic fashion in developing the new accounting system. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Wit, to adopt the Fiscal Policies Manual. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen abstained. JArl. 2 "7 1S~1 '_',,' I) ~) \J (.~I * Page 5, Regular Session, January 27, 1992 #92-010 - Amending Personnel Policy Relative to Residency Requirement. The present City Personnel Policy requires all city employees, upon completion of their probationary period, to reside within the city limits or the two-mile zoning jurisdiction. Personnel Director Gene Green has recommended the residency requirement be repealed. Motion was made by Feaster, second by Seifert, to deny amending the Personnel Policy Relative to Residency Requirement and to leave the Policy as is. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal and Shafer voted nay. Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted aye. Motion failed. Motion was made by Wit, second by Hutchinson, to approve amending the Personnel Policy relative to Residency Requirement. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Shafer voted nay. It was a tie vote, and Mayor Dobesh voted nay. Motion failed. {l92-011 - Awarding bid for removal of asbestos from Parks Garage Building. Six bids were received for removal of asbestos from the Parks Garage Building which ranged from $3,438 to $12,809. Motion was made by Shafer, second by Seifert, to award the bid of $3,438 to Enviro Clean Contractors of Grand Island. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #92-012 - Approving Construction or Purchase of Maintenance Building for Parks Department. Four bids were received which ranged from $103,640 to $138,931 for construction of this Maintenance Building. An alternate bid for construction of an additional 2,000 square feet of storage area for the Street Division of the Public Works Department was provided for. Motion was made by Hutchinson, second by Shafer, to award the bid to Chief Construction in the amount of $116,420.00 for construction of a Maintenance Building for Parks Department plus space for the Street and Alley Division. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. #92-013 - Awarding bid for purchase of bucket truck for Electric Utility. One bid in the amount of $71,591.13 was received for purchase of this bucket truck. This bid included the trade in of a 1979 chassis cab service truck. Motion was made by Seifert, second by Kuzma, to award the bid to Hi-Ranger Midwest of Kieler, Wisconsin in the amount of $71,591.13 for purchase of bucket truck for electric utility department. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye. Hutchinson and Shafer voted nay. . #92-014 - Awarding bid for the demolition and site clearance of Parks Department Garage Building. Seven bids were received for this demolition and site clearance which ranged from $16,700 to $34,766. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Murray, to award the bid in the amount of $16,700 to Island Landhandlers, Inc. of Grand Island. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. i '0 '} ~d.JJ\ ~ ;? *"-; "1 tl C<1 :(), () t -, · . "'<I.. () C) J . Page 6, Regular Session, January 27, 1992 #92-015 - Approving termination of contract with Richard Halpine for Professional Services. The Tennis Center Advisory Board, has recommended that the City terminate its contract with the Tennis Professional Richard Halpine because they do not feel he has fulfilled his responsibilities under the contract. It will expire on May 15, 1992 and provides for an automatic renewal unless either party gives a 90 days notice. The Tennis Center Advisory Board is recommending the City solicit proposals from interested tennis professionals. Mr. Halpine would be entitled to submit a proposal which would then be evaluated in relation to all others. Tom Kovanda, a member of the Tennis Center Advisory Board, stated that Mr. Halpine is an excellent tennis instructor but that he has not provided enthusiasm in promoting tennis, generating tournaments and has fallen short in other activities. The following members of the audience spoke in support of Mr. Halpine as a tennis instructor: Dr William Fowles and Mrs. Fowles, 2808 Cottonwood Road; Dr. Tom Nabity and Mrs. Nabity, 2319 Stagecoach Road; Deborah Schultz, 2508 Cottonwood Rd.; and Brian Anderson, 1810 South Harrison. Motion was made by Kuzma to send this matter back to the Tennis Center Advisory Board, to see that it is taken back to Mr. Halpine, that they discuss exactly what the council has been talking about, and to bring it back to council later. Motion died for a second. Motion was made by Feaster and seconded by Seifert to take this matter to the Study Session. Hutchinson asked to have instead a committee of three councilmembers, the mayor and Mr. Zoul meet with Mr. Halpine and the Tennis Center Advisory Board. Shafer asked that Personnel Director Gene Green be included. Council Member Feaster accepted this amendment. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Authorizing grant application for funding of land acquisition for a Materials Recovery Facility. Acquisition of land adjacent to present transfer station would allow for possible future expansion as a yard waste composting facility as well as provide a depository location of yard waste. The waste in turn would be transported to the WasteWater Treatment Plant where it would be mixed with sewer sludge. Motion by sorensen, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to authorize staff to submit a grant application in the amount of $7,875 for funding of land acquisition for a Materials Recovery facility. This represents 50% for the land purchase, appraisal costs and legal fees. The city's 50% match would be funded through the landfill fund. 392-018 - Authorizing grant application for funding of composting. Motion by Sorensen, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to authorize the Public Works Department to submit a second grant application in the total amount of $190,000 for purchase of a windrow mixer-- $172,725 is requested from the State program and City would provide 10% or $17,275 from city funding. . #92-019 - Approving transfers within 1991-92 Annual Budget. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to make the following adjustments in the fiscal year 1991-92 . . ~" ~ '1, liJ (\ i'l \.-.:~ L) \J Page 7, Regular Session, January 27, 1992 budget: 1.) $6,000 increase in Legal Division 105-1011 Account to provide for a personnel shift; 2.) $3,000 increase in Legal Division 105-2726 Account to provide for court costs associated with court appointed legal fees; 3.) $6,000 increase in General Division 109-2777 Account to provide for contractual services associated with Municon; 4.) $1,850 increase in Purchasing Division 108-3111 Account to provide for a Computer; and 5.) $20,000 increase in Self-Insurance Division 213-2802 Account to provide for legal costs associated with the Fire Officer lawsuit. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7780 #7782 To create Water Main Connection District 405T To authorize conveyance of Lots 2 and 3, Chateau Orleans Subdivision to Edgar C. McMullen To vacate easement in center of Lots 2 and 3, Chateau Orleans Third Subdivision To establish a Cable Television Advisory Board #7783 #7784 be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Motion was seconded by Council Member Johnson. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. 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 Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7780, #7782, #7783 and #7784 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 nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7780, #7782, #7783 and #7784 on their second reading. 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 nay. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7780, #7782, #7783 and #7784 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. . . JA.l\' "P'f '~'\4 .,,1.'" . j.~(I'" :'.1' I.', n C) t ,(j Page 8, Regular Session, January 27, 1992 PA YMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion was made by Kuzma, second by Shafer, to pay the claims of January 27, 1992 in the amount of $1,212,458.77. Seifert abstained from voting on Claim #20579 to Larry Seifert in the amount of $39.93 for telephone calls. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Motion carried. A seven-minute recess was taken at this time (9:35 p.m.), and Council Members Hutchinson and Sorensen left the meeting. Presentations and Discussion on Municipal Cable Television Feasibility Study Proposals. A screening group of the Cable Committee (Council Member Seifert, Council Member Shafer, Deputy City Attorney) and the Mayor, City Administrator, and Director of Utilities was established. Three finalists were selected. Their names and fees are as follows: CTIC Associates of Waterford, Virginia - $17,172 and unspecified expenses; Excel Communications of San Antonio - $32,000 and $7,250 expenses; and Rice, Williams Associates of McLean, Virginia -$33,000 and $4,000 expenses. Rice's bid included a $12,000 consumer market survey which wasn't part of the bids. Representatives were present from Excel Communications and Rice, Williams Associates and gave a presentation. The representative of CTIC Associates of Waterford, Virginia made his presentation by telephone. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Neal, to table any action on the Municipal Cable Television Feasibility Study Program until the Council Retreat and to authorize staff to check the references on the three firms. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Wit voted no. (Hutchinson and Sorensen were absent.) Motion carried. City Administrator Zachary Zoul announced the Council Retreat will be held in the City Council Chambers on Saturday, February 15, 1992 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. ~ -1. ~~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk . . J J!~. <<-1;. 'i- 'l'~~c'll .f\L~ t, \Jt ..'f,C~,,~ ~}: :.~/ 'j j .. CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1992 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on January 20, 1992. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on January 17, 1992 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 Administrator Zachary Zoul, Clerk Muritta Czaplewski, Attorney Keith Sinor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and Deputy City Attorney Lisa Thayer. Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by the Invocation which was given by Reverend Scott Parsons of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Seifert, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the January 13, 1992 Regular City Council Meeting; January 20, 1992 Special City Council Meeting; and the January 20, 1992 Study Session of the City Council. Proclamations: The Mayor designated January 31, 1992 as "Grand Island Police Officer Awareness Day" in recognition of the outstanding performance of the officers of the Grand Island Police Department. In conjunction with Governor Nelson, the Mayor designated the week of January 26-February 1, 1992 as "Discover Catholic Schools Week." Public Hearings: Application of Eulen C. Whitten for Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for a temporary structure at the Sundowner. 3234 Schimmer Drive. Applicant was unable to be present. Building Director Craig Lewis explained that Mr. Whitten's request was for his being able to continue using a mobile home for a night watchman's facility and that he has had a Conditional Use Permit for this purpose for the past eleven years. Council Member Hutchinson expressed his desire that this be the last Conditional Use Permit issued to Mr. Whitten and that he put in place a permanent structure. Council Members Neal and Kuzma also felt the temporary mobile home should be replaced with a permanent structure. Application of Robert Gartner for a Conditional Use Permit for Storage of Fireworks at 3325 West Second Street. Mr. Gartner was present at the hearing as well as Mr. Mark Kolar who was interested in leasing the building at 3325 West Second Street from Mr. Gartner. Mr. Kolar . . JAN. 2 0 1991 ~~f:/I: t... " ,.1 Page 2, Study Session, January 20, 1992 Fiscal Policies Manual. Finance Director Robert Hain reported that the Fiscal Policies Manual is a major building block in the operation of the accounting system and will hopefully provide some consistency. He stressed that this is not a finance department manual but rather the city council's policy manual. He asked the council to review it and to have it brought back in resolution form. Platte River Water Management and Kingsley Dam Relicensing. The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District has applied for a permit to provide irrigation water to 33,000 acres of South-Central Nebraska farmland. The city originally opposed that permit but has withdrawn its opposition. City Attorney Keith Sinor was present and requested the council to become involved in current legislation pending in the Nebraska Legislature regarding water. He stressed that the municipal well fields need to be protected and recommended hiring a hydrologist on a long term basis. ~J.?~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk . . p~, ~'.". 2 ~~. 1~'D1 ~: ~:' r )': '.0..-, \. t. CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1992 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the City Council of the City of G,rand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on January 20, 1992. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on January 17, 1992. 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, Shafer and Kuzma. Hutchinson was absent. The following officials were present: City Attorney Keith SInor, Public Works Director Wayne Bennett and City Clerk MuritmCzaplews~. Appointment of Members to the Herimge Zoo Committee. Motion by Shafer, second by Seifert, carried unanimously to approve the appointments of Council Members, Bob Sorensen, Bud Feaster and Joni Kuzma, to the Herimge Zoo Committee. Motion by Feaster, second by Shafer, carried unanimously for adjournment of meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. ~~.~~ Muritm F. Czaplews~ City Clerk .J i.~ ~\, ~ ~ '~~3e;t ~Cd{ {~: . CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 1992 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Island was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall on January 13, 1992. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on January 10, 1992. 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 Administrator Zachary Zoul, City Clerk Muritta Czaplewski, Attorney Keith Sinor, Deputy City Attorney Lisa Thayer, and Public Works Director Wayne Bennett. Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by the Invocation which was given by Reverend Fred C. Gardner of the United Congregational Church. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Sorensen, second by Feaster, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 16, 1991; Special Council Meeting of December 23, 1991 and of the Study Session of January 6, 1992. Councilmember Johnson requested that the words "due to an emergency" be added to the sentence "Councilmember Johnson left the meeting at this time" on page 2 of the December 16, 1991 Council Meeting. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to go into Executive Session for the Council to discuss the TCI contract and cable before the Council that evening. Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:03 p.m. and returned to Regular Session at 8:00 p.m. upon motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, which carried unanimously. John Wagoner, 1710 South Harrison, questioned the purpose for going into Executive Session and stated that the City Council's departure from the public agenda was not proper because ajust reason was not given. City Attorney Keith Sinor indicated that the City was considering possible litigation which was the reason for the Executive Session and agreed that a better explanation could have been stated in the motion. Public Hearing - Class "D" Liquor License for Bag 'N Save. Public Hearing was held on the request of Bag 'N Save for a Class "D" 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 December 11, 1991; Notice to applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on December 17, 1991; Notice to general public of date, time and place of hearing published on January 3, 1992; Chapter 4, City Code - Alcoholic Beverages; and Department reports as required by City Code. Attorney William G. Stockdale, who . ~'t:N, 1 ~3 i9~1 ~) f~1 ') ~J { U . Page 2, Regular Session, January 13, 1992 represented Bag 'N Save, and Manager John Ell were present. There was no pro or con from the audience. Public Participation: Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasantview Drive, stated that he had noted in the accounting of all the bonds and cash holdings of the City of Grand Island that there is $44,000,000. He indicated his contention is that there are discrepancies; namely, that the City has the amount of $44,000,000 on hand and that it does not have a finance committee to check the city finances. He said that was one of the responsibilities of City Council members. Presentation of Economic Indicators Report. This item was pulled from the agenda and was referred to the next Study Session. Request of Bag 'N Save for Class "D" Liquor License. This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Motion was made by Feaster, second by Wit, to approve the request of Bag 'N for a Class liD" Liquor License. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Neal, Feaster, Seifert and Shafer voted aye. Johnson, Sorensen and Kuzma voted nay. Motion carried . Request of Residents for Water Main along Driftwood Drive. Three residents in the 4100 block of Driftwood Drive have submitted a request for the creation of a Water Main District to serve four lots on Driftwood Drive, located in west Grand Island. The improvements sought for this area would consist of the installation of a ten-inch water main along Driftwood drive, west of Sweetwood Drive for approximately 500 feet west. Motion by Seifert, second by Sorensen, carried unanimously to approve the request of the three residents for a water main along Driftwood Drive. Request of Council Member Seifert for formation of a Citizens' Cable Television Advisory Committee. Council Member Seifert has recommended the establishment of a Cable Television Advisory Committee to study cable television matters and provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council. The committee would hear and address citizen complaints, service delivery, programming and policy matters. It could also deal with legislative and policy issues before the City Council, including such subjects as the possibility of a municipal cable system. Motion by Seifert, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to form a Citizens' Cable Television Advisory Committee. Request of Public Works Department to refer the Six- Year Street Improvement Plan to Regional Planning Commission. The plan addresses street and drainage improvements and is intended to prioritize needs and address federal and local funding availability. The plan is revised each year in order to incorporate changing requirements resulting from revised local priorities and funding limitations. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Wit, carried unanimously to refer the Six-Year Street Improvement Plan to the Planning Commission and to the next Study Session. . Claim by Monfort. Inc. regarding water supply. A claim has been filed with the City Attorney by Ms. P. Kay Norton, Vice President and General Counsel of Monfort, Inc. of Greeley, 'j -... . , it:;,- ~) ['<I ') ~) { {,J . Page 3, Regular Meeting, January 13, 1992 Colorado, seeking damages associated with the quality of the municipal water supplied to the local plant on November 14, 1991. During this period, the water contained black granular particles. Monfort claims the particles caused discoloration of their products, requiring the Company to suspend production at a cost of $36,125.68 and is asking reimbursement from the City in this amount. Motion was made by Shafer, seconded by Kuzma, to deny the claim of Monfort for reimbursement in the amount of $36,125.68 for damages associated with the water supply on November 14, 1991. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Request for dwelling addition providing for handicap accessibility through Community Development Department. A request has been received from Leighton and Connie Wiley, 4040 Scheel Road, Grand Island, by the Community Development Department seeking grant assistance through the 1991 Community Development Block Grant Program to construct a 24'x 26' addition to their residence. The addition is intended to provide a bedroom and bathroom for their daughter who has cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheelchair. This request is made under the "Special Needs" category. Motion Kuzma, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to approve the application of Leighton and Connie Wiley for a loan in the amount of $15,000, at 3 % interest to be amortized over fifteen years, for the Special Needs Project for their daughter, Toni Wiley. Request of John and Sharon Bates. 722 East 16th Street. for vacation of 16th Street. east of St. Paul Road. In September 1991, Mr. and Mrs. Bates requested the City vacate a tract, 20'x 658' of city property. The parcel is known as East Sixteenth Street, even though the street has not been platted or dedicated. As a result of a dedication in a private deed, the City acquired the property in 1922. It is used as a driveway by Bates and others in order to provide access to their property. Motion by Sorensen, second by Johnson, carried unanimously to have the City pay $2,230 for the west half of Lot 13; to deed the east half of Sixteenth Street adjacent to Lot 14 and the west half of Lot 13 to John Bates; and to deed the west half of Sixteenth Street, adjacent to Lot 14, to Karen Luft, the owner of Lot 14; to have the Bates, Luft and Panowicz properties all replatted at city expense to reflect the new boundaries; and that the property will be conveyed subject to a power line easement retained by the City. RESOLUTIONS: Council Member Hutchinson requested clarification of "Resolution H-6 - Adopting Phase 1 of Personnel Compensation and Classification Plan and Amendments to Personnel Policy" passed at the last City Council meeting. He indicated there was some question pertaining to how compensation was being administered in reference to salaried employees leave for periods less than a full day. Gene Green, Personnel Director, explained the intent of the Fair Labor Standards Act concerning salaried supervisory employees and indicated he would be sending clarification to the involved personnel. . #92-001 - Regarding protests filed against creation of Water Main District 403. Stauss Road from North Road west to Garland Place Subdivision. On November 25, 1991, the City Council 1 a 1991, 'l~ 1""{ 4 ;j 1 1. . Page 4, Regular Council Meeting, January 13, 1992 adopted Ordinance #7766 establishing Water Main District 403 which would provide water service to Stauss Road. The deadline for objections was January 2, 1992 and 89.85 of the front footage in District 403 filed objections. Jerenne Garroutte, 4072 Stauss Road, who had requested the establishment of Water Main District 405, was present and requested that the Council consider the creation of a Tap District. She pointed out that the nitrate level in their drinking water well tested 41 mg/I. Motion by Neal, second by Hutchinson, carried unanimously to withdraw Ordinance #7766 which created Water Main District 403 and that the consideration of making this a Tap District be placed on the next Study Session. #92-002 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Kenmare Subdivision. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kelly of Grand Island have submitted the final plat for this subdivision which is a 20.49 acre tract of land located west of Blaine Street on both sides of Pioneer boulevard extended. Motion by Hutchinson, second by Murray, carried unanimously to approve the final plat and Subdivision Agreement for Kenmare Subdivision. #92-003 - Approving Agreement with Ewoldt Family to acquire public easements to serve Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision. Water and sewer improvements are to be constructed in spring 1992 to serve the newly platted and annexed Ponderosa Lakes Estates Subdivision. The water main will be extended from its present termination along Husker Highway, across Highway 281, and to a point at the northeast comer of the subdivision. The sewer line will be extended from its present termination along Husker Highway, then across Husker Highway for a distance of approximately 3,400 feet to the subdivision. These utility lines will require a 16 foot wide permanent utility easement and 890 foot wide temporary easement from Husker Highway south to the subdivision. The Public Works Department has requested a permanent utility easement and a temporary construction easement from the Ewoldt family, the owners of the property, whereby the City would purchase these at a cost of $8,204. Motion by Murray, second by Wit, carried unanimously to approve agreement with Ewoldt Family to acquire public easements to serve Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision. #92-004 - Approving Traffic Control modifications at intersection of Stuhr Road and Bismark Road. The intersection of Stuhr Road and Bismark Road is a four-way stop resulting in noise associated with trucks breaking and oftentimes causing cattle trucks to have manure spillage. A change to a two-way stop intersection, whereby north-south traffic would not stop would lessen this problem. Motion by Sorensen, second by Kuzma, carried unanimously to approve the traffic control modifications at intersection of Stuhr Road and Bismark Road. #92-005 - Awarding bid for property appraisal services for the CDBG Contract 91-CR-001. The Community Development Department, as part of the 1991 Community Development Block Grant Program, is slated to purchase four to five properties through the Voluntary Acquisition Program. It is necessary to have the properties appraised by a licensed property appraiser. The Community Development Department has secured quotations from three firms, ranging from $175 to $215 per appraisal. Motion was made by Johnson, second by Murray to award the bid in the amount of $175.00 to Patricia A. Wieser in the amount of $175.00 for property appraisal . "iI; 1~I,i;M '1 ",~ it;"~,, i7\. ,!)".' 1"" 1, l, :I ., lJ -~ i$. """';}'..j',{.\-. (;_ \J . Page 5, Regular Meeting, January 13, 1992 services for the CDBG Contract 91-CR-00L Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen and Kuzma voted aye. Shafer voted nay. Motion carried. #92-006 - Approving Renewal of the Cable Television Franchise Agreement with TCI Cablevision of Nebraska. Larry Monroe of Municon was present and reviewed the proposed renewal of the Cable Television Franchise Agreement with TCI. Bob Richardson, Director of Government Affairs for TCI Cablevision, Inc.; John Steinmark, the State Manager; and Ron Hoff, Manager of TCI Cablevision of Grand Island, also addressed the city council regarding this agreement. The City Clerk read a statement made by John Wagoner that he did not approve the signing of the franchise agreement with TCI. Motion was made by Neal, to approve the addendum to the proposed agreement which includes the safety alert technology statement, and the franchise term to be ten years with an option for a five-year extension, if after the third year, TCI passes the performance review as required by the city's cable ordinance and including a clarification on the statement of the rates. Murray seconded the motion. Gene McCormick relayed that he had spoken with the Hall County Housing Director, Rod Rupple, who informed him that he had not gotten a commitment from TCI as to what the cost would be per unit for hooking up to TCI in the Golden Towers and Centennial Towers. Glendale Reiss of Centennial Towers said he understood Golden Age Village was to have cable by January 28 and wondered if that was correct. He indicated there are many unhappy senior citizens at Golden Age Village as they understood they were to have had cable much sooner. Ron Hoff of TCI informed they plan to have the cable in the ground, the aerial up and activated by the 28th and after that time they could start installing the individual buildings at Golden Age Village as soon as they receive approval from Mr. Rupple. Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, stated, "If you folks cave in every time somebody says there is a rare possiblity somebody is going to sue you, what is going to happen to this town?" Upon roll call vote on the motion, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Wit, Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. . #92-007 - A warding bid for Energy Management/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) for Electric Utility. The purchase and installation of a new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition and Energy Management System will expand the City's capability to provide for centralized power control and monitoring. This will replace an existing system that was purchased in 1972 and lacks expansion capability and for which spare parts are difficult to find. Four bids were submitted on December 11, 1991, ranging from $701,431 to $1,377,000. Motion was made by Feaster, second by Sorensen, to award the bid for Energy Management/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) for Electricy Utility to Advance Control Systems of Atlanta, Georgia in the amount of $1,069,423. Upon roll call vote, Wit, Murray, Johnson Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Hutchinson and Seifert were absent when vote was taken. Motion carried. . . r"~,"\, '''! ~ ..~ lti)5Jf,il. 6 'ilV~ 'Jr' n .., 'J >1 \;.--> ~ '~,t' Page 6, Regular Meeting, January 13, 1992 #92-008 - To support LB 948 authorizing a temporary permit to Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District. State Senator Schrock of Elm Creek has filed a legislative bill that would grant a three-year permit enabling the CNPPID to irrigate the 33,000 acres in Kearney, Gosper, and Phelps Counties which are the subject of the pending water rights application before the Nebraska Department of Water Resources. CNPPID has asked the support of the City for this bill. Motion was made by Feaster and seconded by Johnson to support LB 948 authorizing a temporary permit to Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Wit voted nay. (Seifert was absent when vote was taken.) Motion carried. A five-minute recess was taken at this time. Council Member Hutchinson announced that the Grand Isle Heritage Zoo withdrew its request for funding from the city and has asked for a combined committee, composed of zoo and council members, to study the zoo's financial problems and to find possible alternatives to bailout the financially troubled zoo. ORDINANCES: I-I. #7777 - To amend Chapter 32, Section 32-31, pertaining to Barricades and Lights. This item provides authority for the Public Works Department to charge the individual or business requiring street barricades associated with detours or construction, the costs associated with the erection of such barricades. Motion was made by Shafer to deny the amendment of Chapter 32, Section 32-31 pertaining to barricades and lights. Motion was seconded by Johnson. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Johnson, Feaster, Seifert, Sorensen, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. Murray and Neal voted nay. Motion carried. Councilmember Sorensen moved that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days be suspended and that the ordinances numbered: #7779 To annex Highway #281 and Highway #34 between Stuhr Museum and Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision. #7781 To vacate alley, Block 78, Original Town. be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only, and then placed on final passage, and that the City Clerk be permitted to call out the number of the Ordinances on their first reading, and then upon their final passage, and call for a roll call vote on each reading and final passage. Motion was seconded by Council Member Johnson. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Seifert, and Kuzma voted aye. Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. . . AJ pr;,p ',j " ,) Page 7, Regular Meeting, January 13, 1992 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. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7779 and #7781 on their first reading. All those in favor of passage, answer roll call. On roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Shafer, and Kuzma voted aye. Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Clerk: Ordinances #7779 and #6681 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 and Kuzma voted aye. Seifert and Sorensen voted nay. Motion carried. Mayor: By reason of the roll call votes on the first and final passage of said ordinances, Ordinances #7779 and #7781 are declared to be lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law. PA YMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion was made by Wit, second by Hutchinson, to pay the claims of January 13, 1992 in the amount of $3,006,641.28. Seifert abstained from voting on Claim #20105 in the amount of $45.73 to Larry Seifert for bills and copies, and Wit abstained from voting on Claim #20336 in the amount of $100.00 to Gary Wit for reimbursement of payment for personal umbrella policy. Upon roll call vote, Hutchinson, Wit, Murray, Johnson, Neal, Feaster, Sorensen, Seifert, Shafer and Kuzma voted aye. None voted nay. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10: 10 p.m. ~j.~~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk :JANtt. '" 1S~ ~:~' t~ 7 '" ,; .1 . CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION January 6, 1992 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 January 6, 1992. Notice of this meeting was given in the Grand Island Daily Independent on January 3, 1992. A quorum present, Mayor Dobesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Dobesh, Council members 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. Progress Report by BRW on Comprehensive Development Plan. This item was pulled from the agenda as the representative from BRW was unable to be present. It will be placed on the next Study Session agenda on February 3, 1992. Request of Grand Island Zoological Society for Funding. A request has been received from the Grand Island Zoological Society for a permanent operational subsidy from the City of $100,000 per year. Speaking for the zoo were: Alicia Haussler, Board President; Dan Fogland, Past President; Gail Foreman, Zoo Director and Tina Heinz, Director of the Grand Island-Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Janie Rudnick, Junior Volunteer and Tracy Divis, Zoo Keeper. Speaking from the audience were Earl Wilson, 2323 Bellwood Drive, who opposed subsidizing a private entity; Sallie Folsom, 1504 West Second Street, who challenged the concept the zoo was intended to be self-supporting; Cale Neal, 1809 South Harrison, who thought it was poor timing and that a precedent would be set; and Gene McCormick, 707 South Pleasant View Drive, who felt it should be placed on the ballot. It was the consensus of the councilmembers that there was a need for more time to study the issue, and it was referred to the next Study Session on February 3, 1992. Councilmember Hutchinson requested that the city attorney furnish his opinion on the legality of the City funding the zoo. He also asked Tina Heinz to expound on the possibility of the use of revenue from a lodging tax or a car rental tax. Councilmember Johnson requested to see the original design of the zoo as prepared by Nelson Helm and also a copy of the original goals and omissions of the Zoological Society. Councilmember Kuzma asked if the City has liability insurance to cover all the buildings and land and requested that the liability questions be answered. Request of Councilmember Hutchinson to say Pledge of Allegiance. At Councilmember Hutchinson's request, the Pledge of Allegiance will be said at all city council meetings. . . . ;,.1 ';ig,C;2 '}0l' r:} U~, Page 2, Study Session, January 6, 1992 Presentation by Public Works Department on Concrete Construction and Inspection. Tom Carlson of the Public Works Department gave a slide presentation on Asphalt Concrete Construction and Inspection. Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ~;J-fb~ Muritta F. Czaplewski City Clerk