GI City Council Meets Tuesday
Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
100 E First Street
January 28, 2025 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room as required by state law. The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study session, notification of the date will be given.
5. RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
A sign-up sheet was available in the lobby for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items. If you did not sign up to speak on an agenda item, please come forward, state your name and the agenda topic on which you will be speaking on.
6. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
a. Recognition of Sergeant Michael Nelson for 25 Years of Service with the City of Grand Island
b. Grand Island Public Library 2023-2024 Annual Library Report
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approving Minutes of the January 14, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
b. Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of January 15, 2025 through January 28, 2025 in the total amount of $8,433,491.41
c. Approving Appointment of Catherine Brockmeier to the Library Board
d. #2025-1 - Approving Amended Bid Award for Pine Street Water Shop Roof Replacement
e. #2025-19- Approving Contract for Lobbyist Services
f. #2025-20 - Approving Purchase of 2025 Bucket Truck for the Electric Overhead Department
g. #2025-21 - Approving Scottie Dog Properties LLC MicroTIF Application (Expedited Plan) for CRA Area 1- 307-309 W 3rd Street
h. #2025-22 - Approving Police Department Pistol Replacement with Sighting System
i. #2025-23 - Approving Bid Award for Grand Island Public Library for Cataloging and Resource Sharing Services
j. #2025-24 - Approving Fire Department purchase of Hose and Nozzles
k. #2025-25 - Approving Award for Design Services for Replacement of Cedar Hills Park Trail
l. #2025-26 - Approving the Certificate of Compliance with the Nebraska Department of Transportation for Maintenance Agreement No. 12; Calendar Year 2024
m. #2025-27 - Approving Maintenance Agreement No. 12 Renewal with the Nebraska Department of Transportation for Calendar Year 2025
n. #2025-28 - Approving Bid Award for Asphalt Hot-Mix 2025
o. #2025-29 - Approving Bid Award for Concrete Ready-Mix for 2025
p. 2025-30 - Approving Bid Award for Elks Parking Lot Improvements; Project No. 2025-PL-1
q. 2025-31 - Approving Establishment of the Grand Island Mitigation Bank for North Moore’s
Creek Wetland
r. 2025-32 - Approving the Purchase of Two (2) Fairbanks Solids Handling Pumps for Lift Station No. 1 from Gurney and Associates
s. #2025-33 - Approving Contract for City's Strategic Planning
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing Request from Prairie Commons Hospitality. L.L.C, dba SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 3604 Prairieview Street for a Class "C" Liquor License
#2025-34 - Approving Request from Prairie Commons Hospitality. L.L.C, dba SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 3604 Prairieview Street for a Class "C" Liquor License, Grand Island, Nebraska and Liquor Manager Designation for Malorie Meier, 3604 Prairieview Street, Grand Island, Nebraska
b. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3417 Weaver Street (Innate 8, LLC)
#2025-35 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3417 Weaver Street (Innate 8, LLC)
c. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1119, 1122, 1123, 1126, 1127, 1130, 1131, 1134, 1135 Sun Valley Drive and 909 and 915 Nebraska Avenue (Island Grand Rentals)
#2025-36 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1119, 1122, 1123, 1126, 1127, 1130, 1131, 1134, 1135 Sun Valley Drive and 909 and 915 Nebraska Avenue (Island Grand Rentals)
d.Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan Amendment CRA Area #2 south of Lake Street and east of Knott Avenue (Dunnstar Holdings LLC)
#2025-37 - Approving Redevelopment Plan Amendment CRA Area #2 south of Lake Street and east of Knott Avenue (Dunnstar Holdings LLC)
e. Public Hearing on 2025 Comprehensive Development Plan for Grand Island
#2025-38 - Approving 2025 Comprehensive Development Plan for Grand Island
9. RESOLUTIONS
a. #2025-39- Consideration of Approving Letter of Support for Essential Air Service (EAS) to the Department of Transportation
b. #2025-12 - Approving Update of the Designated Depositories List
10. ORDINANCES
a. #10,006 - Consideration of Approving Vacation of Utility Easement (1704 W. 3rd Street)
b. #10,007 - Consideration of Approving Adding Chapter 37, Article 6, to the Grand Island City Code for the Purposes of Establishing a Public Art Commission; to Reserve Chapter 37 Sections 54-59 for Future Use; to Provide for Publication and the Effective Date of this Ordinance
c. #10,008 - Consideration to Amend Chapter 18 Mechanical of Grand Island City Code; to Amend Mechanical Fitter Contractor Licensing Requirements, Provide Consistent Provision with Chapter 26 Plumbing and adopt Chapter 11 Refrigeration of the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code.
d. #10,009 - Consideration to Amend Chapter 26 Plumbing of Grand Island City Code; to Amend Plumbing Contractor Licensing Requirements and Provide Consistent Provision with Chapter 18 Mechanical
11. OTHER ITEMS
a. Executive Session to Discuss Strategy and Negotiation Authority with Respect to a Prospective Real Estate Purchase by the Public Works Department
b. Executive Session to Discuss Strategy for Negotiations regarding City Owned Real Estate and Associated Terms
12. ADJOURNMENT