GI City Council Meets Tuesday
Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
100 E First Street
March 25, 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. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approving Minutes of the March 11, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
b. Approving Minutes of the March 18, 2025 City Council Study Session
c. Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of March 12, 2025 through March 25, 2025 in the total amount of $6,584,091.07
d. Approving Appointments to the Public Art Commission
e. #2025-91 - Approving Addendum to the Labor Contract between the City of Grand Island and IBEW Local 1597 Utilities Department Bargaining Unit
f. #2025-92 - Approving RFP Award on Tree Inventory
g. #2025-93 - Approving Racquet Center Management Agreement
h. #2025-94 - Approving Bid Award for Diesel Exhaust Capture System
i. #2025-95 - Approve Fire Department Software Purchase
j. #2025-96 - Approving Change Order for Architect Fees for Fire Station #3
k. #2025-97 - Approving Bid Award for the 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Project No. 2025-AC-1
l. #2025-98 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for South Locust Street Improvements- Fonner Park Road to 2nd Street; Project No. 2021-P-6 (Benton Enterprises, LLC, Johnson, and Taylor)
m. #2025-99 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for Claude Road; Faidley Avenue to State Street; Project No. 2022-P-4 (Corman Properties, LLC)
n. #2025-100 - Approving Temporary Construction Easements for Independence Avenue- Capital Avenue to Manchester Road; Project No. 2023-P-10 (Bonahoom)
o. #2025-101 - Approving Bid Award - Precipitator, Boiler, Industrial Cleaning - Spring 2025
p. #2025-102 - Approving Bid Award - Boiler Inspection and Repair - Spring 2025
q. #2025-103 - Approving Purchase of a 2025 Digger/Derrick for Electric Overhead Department
r. #2025-104 - Approving 911 Quality Review and Training Software
s. #2025-105 - Approving Purchase of an Electronic Security System for City Hall
t. #2025-106 - Approving Transfer of Funds to JackRabbit Run Golf Course Operating Account
u. #2025-107 - Approving Purchase of Information Technology Services
v. #2025-108 - Approving CDBG Sub Recipient Agreement with Project Hunger
w. #2025-109 - Approving Grand Island Police Department's request to purchase one (1) 2025 Ford Maverick Super Crew Hybrid using State Contract Pricing
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing Request from Damian's Convenience L.L.C., dba Damian's Convenience L.L.C., 2105 W 2nd St, for a Class "D" Liquor License
#2025-110 - Approving Request from Damian's Convenience L.L.C., dba Damian's Convenience L.L.C., 2105 W 2nd St, for a Class "D" Liquor License, Grand Island, Nebraska and Liquor Manager Designation for Maria G Damian, 415 S Cherry St. L2, Grand Island, Nebraska
b. Public Hearing Request from Rodeo West Lounge, 811 West 4th Street, for a Class "C" Liquor License
#2025-111 - Approving Request from Rodeo West Lounge, 811 West 4th Street, for a Class "C" Liquor License, Grand Island, Nebraska and Liquor Manager Designation for Francisco Alcantar,4271 W Capital Avenue, Grand Island, Nebraska
c. Public Hearing on Request from Hooker Bros. Sand and Gravel, Inc. for Conditional Use Permit to operate a Sand and Gravel Operation located in the SE ¼, SW ¼ 33-11-9 and NE ¼, SW ¼ 33-11-9, east of Blaine Street and North of Schimmer Road (Parcels # 400208326 & 400208377).
#2025-112 - Approving Request from Hooker Bros. Sand and Gravel, Inc. for Conditional Use Permit to operate a Sand and Gravel Operation located in the SE ¼, SW ¼ 33-11-9 and NE ¼, SW ¼ 33-11-9, east of Blaine Street and North of Schimmer Road (Parcels # 400208326 & 400208377).
d. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for South Locust Street Improvements- Fonner Park Road to 2nd Street; Project No. 2021-P-6 (Benton Enterprises, LLC, Johnson, and Taylor)
#2025-113 - Approving Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for South Locust Street Improvements- Fonner Park Road to 2nd Street; Project No. 2021-P-6 (Benton Enterprises, LLC, Johnson, and Taylor)
e.Public Hearing on Acquisition of Permanent Easement for Independence Avenue- Capital Avenue to Manchester Road; Project No. 2023-P-10 (Bonahoom) #2025-114 - Approving Acquisition of Permanent Easements for Independence Avenue- Capital Avenue to Manchester Road; Project No. 2023-P-10 (Bonahoom)
8. RESOLUTIONS
a. #2025-115 - Approving Updated Parking Regulations
9. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
a. Update to Council on ruling of Nebraska Supreme Court in Woodsonia HWY 281 v. American Multi-Cinema, 318 Neb. 592 (2025)
10. ADJOURNMENT