January 13, 2026 City Council Meeting

Описание: 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.Acknowledging All-State Music Honorees from Grand Island Schools



7.CONSENT AGENDA


a.Approving Minutes of the December 30, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting

b.Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of December 31, 2025 through January 13, 2026 in the total amount of $5,156,821.43

c.Approving Request from Balz at Prairie Commons, 3568 Innate Lane, Suite A for an Addition to their Class "CK" Liquor License

d.Notice of Availability of Diversion Program for Minor Traffic Offenses

e.#2026-1 - Approving of Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Grand Island and the Nebraska Public Employees, Local 251 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO

f.#2026-2 - Approving Extending Library Board Annual Report Deadline

g.#2026-3 - Approving Contract for Lobbyist Services

h.#2026-4 - Approving Bid Award for Crushed Rock for 2026

i.#2026-5 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for Stolley Park Road- South Locust Street to Stuhr Road Paving Improvements; Project No. 2024-P-4 (Walker)

j.#2026-6 - Approving Purchase of One (1) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 4x4, Crew Cab Pickup with Utility Body for the Streets Division of the Public Works Department

k.#2026-7 - Approving a five (5) year contract with the Grand Island Casino Resort for Grand Island Police Officers to work uniformed security.

l.#2026-8 - Approving Final Plat - Jake's Lake Subdivision



8.PUBLIC HEARINGS


a.Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - Highway 281 and Prairie Creek Lane (Restored Properties LLC)


#2026-9 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - Highway 281 and Prairie Creek Lane (Restored Properties LLC)


b.Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for Stolley Park Road- South Locust Street to Stuhr Road Paving Improvements; Project No. 2024-P-4 (Walker)


2026-10 - Approving Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for Stolley Park Road- South Locust Street to Stuhr Road Paving Improvements; Project No. 2024-P-4 (Walker)




9.RESOULTIONS


a.#2026-11 - Authorizing Mayor to Execute all Necessary Documents related to Application for Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) Grant Application for Heartland Events Center Ice Rink Chiller Plant Revival



10.ORDINANCES


a.#10,057 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance

b.#10-058 - Consideration to Repeal Article 37-II Inter-Jurisdictional Planning Commission

c.#10,059 - Consideration of Sale of Lot One (1) of Jake's Subdivision in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska

d.#10,060 - Consideration of Sale of a Tract of Land comprising part of miscellaneous tracts in part of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S1/2SW1/4) of Section 17, Township 11 North, Range 9 West of the 6th Principal Merandian located in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska



11.ADJOURNMENT