Meeting Agenda of City Council Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
100 E First Street
July 14, 2026 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 June 23, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting

 

b.

Approving Minutes of the June 30, 2026 City Council Study Session (Budget)

 

c.

Approving Minutes of the July 7, 2026 City Council Study Session (Budget)

 

d.

Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of June 24, 2026 through July 14, 2026 in the total amount of $15,025,113.47

 

e.

Approving Appointments of Jerry Janulewicz and Tonja Brown to the Civil Service Commission

 

f.

#2026-178 - Approving Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with Olsson, Inc. for US 281 Intersections in Grand Island

 

g.

#2026-179 - Approving Environmental Services Agreement with Olsson, Inc. for US 281 Intersections in Grand Island

 

h.

#2026-180 - Approving Final Plat for Trinity Heights 4th Subdivision

 

i.

#2026-181 - Approving Final Plat for Norwood 4th Subdivision

 

j.

#2026-182 - Approving Final Plat for Coco Beach One Subdivision - Grand Island ETJ

 

k.

#2026-183 - Approving Final Plat for Garden Place 3rd Subdivision - Grand Island ETJ

 

l.

#2026-184 - Approving 2026 - 2027 VOCA Grant Award

 

m.

#2026-185 - Approving Membership as a Transmission User in the Southwest Power Pool

 

n.

#2026 -186 - Approving Event Cooperation Agreement with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska

 

o.

#2026-187 - Approving Bid to Replace Air Conditioning Unit at Fire Station #1

 

p.

#2026-188 - Approving Change Order No. 2 for Ryder Park Legion Baseball Field Improvements

 

 

7.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 
 

a.

Public Hearing on Request from Kevin & Kimberlynn Petersen for a Conditional Use Permit located at 2070 Engleman Rd S to run an educational non-profit as a private club (Private Zoo).

 

#2026-189 - Approving Request from Kevin & Kimberlynn Petersen for a Conditional Use Permit located at 2070 Engleman Rd S to run an educational non-profit as a private club (Private Zoo).

 

b.

Public Hearing on the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan 

 

#2026-190 - Approving One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan

 

 

 

8.

RESOLUTIONS

 
 

a.

#2026-191 - Approving FY2026-2027 Annual Budget for Railside Business Improvement District and Setting Date for Board of Equalization

 

b.

#2026-192 - Approving FY2026-2027 Annual Budget for South Locust Business Improvement District and Setting Date for Board of Equalization

 

c.

#2026-193 - Approving FY2026-2027 Annual Budget for 4th Street Business Improvement District and Setting Date for Board of Equalization

 

 

 

9.

OTHER ITEMS

 
 

a.

Presentation by Kent Seacrest on behalf of Woodsonia Real Estate, Inc of Woodsonia's response and feedback to the Good Life District Agreement as authorized by Resolution 2026-177.  

 

b.

Potential Action related to Reauthorization, Amendment, or Rescission of Resolution 2026-177 in response to Presentation made by Woodsonia prior to this item. 

 

c.

Closed Session to Receive Update on Pending Litigation and to Authorize the Execution of a Proposed Settlement of a Regulatory Matter. 

  

 

10.

ADJOURNMENT