GI City Council Has Two Meetings Tuesday
Meeting Agenda of City Council Study Session (Budget)
Council Chambers
100 E First Street
August 19, 2025 6:00 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.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. 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.
5. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
a. FY2026 Parks & Recreation Budget Proposal
b. FY2026 Heartland Event Centers Budget Proposal - VenuWorks
6. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
100 E First Street
August 19, 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 Stanley Steele for 35 Years of Service with the City of Grand Island Police Department
b. Discussion with Nebraska Game & Parks Regarding Development of State Park
c. Presentation on Trails by Hall County Tourism
d. Discuss June 25 Weather Event Response and SBA Funding For Flood Relief
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approving Minutes of the August 5, 2025 City Council Study Session
b. Approving Minutes of the August 5, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
c. Approving Minutes of the August 12, 2025 City Council Study Session
d. Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of August 6, 2025 through August 19, 2025 in the total amount of $6,619,386.25.
e. Approving Appointment of Nathan DeLaet and Jeremy Bonahoom to the South Locust Business Improvement District
f. #2025-261 - Approving Renewable Energy Certificate NAR Fee Agreement with APX Inc
g. #2025-262 - Approving Natural Gas Marketing/Supply Services
h. #2025-263 - Approving Bid Award - Precipitator, Bottom Ash, and Boiler Industrial Cleaning - Fall 2025 Outage
i. #2025-264 - Approving Amended Bid Award - Kimball Reservoir Roof Replacement
j. #2025-265 - Grand Island Police Department's request to purchase Motorola APX8000 Portable Radios and 800MHz upgrade on current radios.
k. #2025-266 - Approving Resolution Directing Property Owner to Repair Sidewalk at 1104 E 8th Street and 1108 E 8th Street
l. #2025-267 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for South Locust Street Improvements- Fonner Park Road to 2nd Street; Project No. 2021-P-6 (Mendoza and Murillo)
m. #2025-268 - Approving Annual Certificate of Program Compliance to Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards 2025
n. #2025-269 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for Stuhr Road at Highway 30 Northbound Turn Lanes; Project No. 2023-P-12
o. #2025-270 - Approving Hall County Local Emergency Operations Plan
p. #2025-271- Approving Final Plat - Prairie Commons Seventh Subdivision
q. #2025-272 - Approving Interlocal Agreement between the City of Grand Island and Hall County for the Provision of Temporary Emergency Courtroom Space during Construction of the Hall County Courthouse Addition.
r. #2025-273 - Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City Of Grand Island and the Fraternal Order of Police, Grand Island Lodge No. 24
s. #2025-274 - Approving sub-recipient agreement CDBG #2024-2 with YMCA of Grand Island Nebraska
t. #2025-275 - Approving subrecipient agreement CDBG #2024-4 with Hope Harbor
u. #2025-276 - Approving sub-recipient agreement CDBG #2024-8 with Hope Harbor
v. #2025- 277- Approving Purchase of Heartland Events Center HVAC Chiller Replacement
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing Request from Fourth Street Cafe Inc. dba Pam's Pub & Grub, 2848 South Locust, Grand Island, Nebraska, for a Class "C" Liquor License
#2025-278 - Approving Fourth Street Cafe Inc. dba Pam's Pub & Grub, 2848 South Locust, Grand Island, Nebraska, for a Class "C" Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for Pamela Ehlers, 2170 N. Monitor Road, Grand Island, Nebraska.
b. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 4930 Cobalt (KJD, LLC)
#2025-279 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 4930 Cobalt (KJD, LLC)
c. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2209 S. Locust (McDonald's USA, LLC)
#2025-280 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2209 S. Locust (McDonald's USA, LLC)
d. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2300 W. Capital (Liberty Campus)
#2025-281 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2300 W. Capital (Liberty Campus)
e. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Sanitary Sewer Easement in Sterling Estates Seventh Subdivision Starostka Contracting, LLC; Parcel No. 400150990)
#2025-282 - Approving Acquisition of Sanitary Sewer Easement in Sterling Estates Seventh Subdivision Starostka Contracting, LLC; Parcel No. 400150990)
f. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Permanent Easement for South Locust Street Improvements- Fonner Park Road to 2nd Street; Project No. 2021-P-6 (Mendoza and Murillo)
#2025-283 - Approving Acquisition of Permanent Easement for South Locust Street Improvements- Fonner Park Road to 2nd Street; Project No. 2021-P-6 (Mendoza and Murillo)
g. Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan Concerning a site-specific redevelopment plan for CRA Area No. 17 to allow for redevelopment of property located north of Rae Road and west of Prairie View Street in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska for commercial purposes. (QDFIT)
#2025-284 - Approving Redevelopment Plan Concerning a site-specific redevelopment plan for CRA Area No. 17 to allow for redevelopment of property located north of Rae Road and west of Prairie View Street in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska for commercial purposes. (QDFIT)
h. Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan Concerning a site-specific redevelopment plan for CRA Area No. 17 to allow for redevelopment of property located north of Rae Road and west of Prairie View Street in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska for commercial purposes. (Grand Prairie Apartments)
#2025-285 - Approving Redevelopment Plan Concerning a site-specific redevelopment plan for CRA Area No. 17 to allow for redevelopment of property located north of Rae Road and west of Prairie View Street in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska for commercial purposes. (Grand Prairie Apartments)
9. RESOLUTIONS
a. #2025-286 - Approving FY2025-2026 Annual Budget for Fonner Park Business Improvement District and setting Date for Board of Equalization
b. #2025-287- Approving the City of Grand Island Police Department and the Central NE Humane Society Agreement for Animal Control Shelter and Care Services
10. ORDINANCES
a. #10,031 - Consideration to Authorize Financing for Solid Waste Improvements/Expansion through Public Markets
11. ADJOURNMENT