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Staff Meeting Agenda Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners County-City Building Fourth Floor Conference Room Thursday, August 7, 1997 8:30 a.m. AGENDA ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF STAFF MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 31, 1997 2 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 3 8:30am UPDATE ON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ACTIVITIES BUILDING Charlie Willnerd, Lancaster County Agricultural Society Building Committee Chair 4 8:45am VERIFICATION OF GAS TRANSPORTATION REQUEST AND PENDING LITIGATION Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney 5 9:00am FORMAL ADOPTION OF FIXED ASSETS POLICY Tim Genuchi, County Clerk's Office 6 ACTION ITEMS 7 CONSENT ITEMS 8 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT 9 PENDING a. Establishment of Special Improvement District in Princeton b. South Street Campus 10 DISCUSSION OF BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS a. Master Plan Steering Committee - Hudkins b. Ecological Advisory Committee - Tussing c. Budget Monitoring Committee - Campbell, Tussing d. Stevens Creek Watershed Advisory Group - Campbell, Tussing 11 SCHEDULE OF BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS a. Master Plan Steering Committee - Thursday, August 7, 1997, at 1:15 p.m., at the County-City Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room - Hudkins b. Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development Tuesday, August 12, 1997, at 7:30 a.m., at the NBC Center - North, Star Room - Steinman c. General Assistance Monitoring Committee - Tuesday, August 12, 1997, at 8:00 a.m., at the County-City Building, Register of Deeds Conference Room Campbell, Tussing d. Public Building Commission - Tuesday, August 12, 1997, at 10:00 a.m., at the County-City Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room - Campbell, Hudkins e. Public Hearing re: 1997-98 Lancaster County Budget Tuesday, August 12, 1997, at 7:00 p.m., at the County-City Building, Commissioners Hearing Room All Commissioners f. Board of Health - Tuesday, August 12, 1997, at 7:30p.m., at 3140 "N" Street, Room #236 - Hudkins g. Management Team - Thursday, August 14, 1997, at 7:30 a.m., at the County-City Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room - All Commissioners 12 INVITATIONS TO BOARD MEMBERS a. Cornhusker Place Meeting to Discuss the Homeless - Monday, August 11, 1997, at 11:30 p.m., at Cornhusker Place, 721 "K" Street b. Downtown Senior Center 8th Anniversary - Friday, August 22, 1997, at 11:30 a.m., at 1005 "O" Street 13 CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COUNTY BOARD 14 CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE COUNTY BOARD 15 AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNTY BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 1997 16 EMERGENCY ITEMS AND OTHER BUSINESS
Minutes Lancaster County Board Of Commissioners Fourth Floor Conference Room County-City Building Thursday, August 7, 1997 8:30 a.m. Commissioners Present: Linda Steinman, Chair Kathy Campbell Darlene Tussing Commissioners Absent: Larry Hudkins Steve Svoboda Others Present: Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney Dave Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Officer Ann Taylor, County Clerk's Office AGENDA ITEM: 1 APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF JULY 31, 1997 MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded approval. On call Tussing, Campbell and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. 2 ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA a. Paper Recycling Contract With Dennis Paper Sales Dave Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Officer, reported that Gene Hanlon, Recycling Coordinator, had negotiated a paper recycling contract with Dennis Paper Sales which would provide some revenue to the County. Kroeker stated that under the current paper recycling contract, the County must pay a fee to Midland Recycling. MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to accept the report from Dave Kroeker, Budget and Fiscal Officer, regarding Gene Hanlon's recycling efforts. On call Campbell, Tussing and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. 3 UPDATE ON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ACTIVITIES BUILDING Charles Willnerd, Lancaster County Agricultural Society Building Committee Chair Charles Willnerd, Lancaster County Agricultural Society Building Committee Chair, briefly reported on a public meeting held on August 6th with regards to the Events Center. Bruce Bailey, Design Associates of Lincoln, Inc., distributed an Events Center informational brochure (Exhibit A) and stated that the Events Center would be designed to aesthetically blend with the rural nature of the neighborhood. He noted that plans include a display of antique farm equipment, 1920's - 1930's buildings, and the planting of crops typical of the 1920's - 1930's. Bailey also displayed the following: a. Aerial Photos of the Property b. A Conceptual Study Looking West from Adams & 112th Streets c. Lancaster County Events Center - Site Profile d. Conceptual Sketches of the Events Center e. A Schematic Site Plan Campbell inquired whether the Lincoln Brigade Soccer Team would be holding games in the Events Center, and if so, whether alcohol sales would take place. Willnerd confirmed that the Lincoln Brigade Soccer Team plans to locate in the new Events Center. He stated that certain types of events would require alcohol to be served, but that a policy of discretion would be developed to screen alcohol advertising during youth activities. Willnerd also noted that the sale of alcohol for certain events would have an impact on the Agricultural Society's budget. In response to a question from Campbell, Willnerd stated that the Agricultural Society was scheduled to make a presentation on the Events Center at the Final Budget Hearing scheduled for August 26th. Discussion followed, with a request from the Board that the presentation be rescheduled to take place during the public hearing on the Lancaster County Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 1997-98 scheduled for August 12th at 7 p.m. to allow sufficient time for public comment prior to a decision by the Board at the Final Budget Hearing on August 26th. Steinman inquired whether a change in the makeup of the Agricultural Society Board of Directors, due to changes in the election process mandated by LB 469, would have an impact on the project. Willnerd stated that it should not, as the election of Board of Directors members is staggered to provide for continuity. Willnerd also reported that separate management of the Events Center will be overseen by an advisory board with community representation. In response to questions from the Board, Willnerd stated that construction of the Events Center is scheduled to begin in the spring of 1998, with use of the facility anticipated for 1999. Dave Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Officer, inquiredwhether the new site would need to be designated as the County Fairgrounds prior to setting the levy. Campbell stated that Kerry Eagan, Chief Administrative Officer, was researching the matter and that the Board should move quickly to take whatever action is necessary. Willnerd stated that relocation of the County Fairgrounds will be in phases and that the County will continue to utilize the buildings in the State Fair Park, as needed. 4 Verification of Gas Transportation Request and Pending Litigation Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney Diane Staab, Deputy County Attorney, reported that theBoard, as a member of a consortium made up of the City of Lincoln, Public Building Commission, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Public Schools and Lancaster County, established to look at natural gas pricing, had been requested by People's Natural Gas to submit a letter confirming the formation of the consortium and agreeing to commit to a set price for natural gas for a period of at least 12 months, as part of the bidding process. MOTION: Campbell moved and Tussing seconded to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of verification. On call Campbell, Tussing and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. 5 FORMAL ADOPTION OF FIXED ASSETS POLICY Tim Genuchi, County Clerk's Office Tim Genuchi, County Clerk's Office, reported that a fixed assets policy had been developed changing the cutoff value of reportable inventory from $50 to $500. The Board requested that adoption of the fixed assets policy be placed on the agenda for the Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for August 12th. Dave Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Officer, inquired whether furniture for the free-standing offices in the new building will remain property of the County or will be designated property of the Public Building Commission, as the systems furniture will. Campbell suggested that the Steering Committee be requested to develop a letter of understanding between the City of Lincoln, County of Lancaster and the Public Building Commission regarding furniture ownership. 6 PENDING a. Establishment of Special Improvement District in Princeton b. South Street Campus 7 DISCUSSION OF BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS a. Master Plan Steering Committee - Hudkins Dave Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Officer, reported that discussion focused on the naming of the new building and publicity regarding the location of offices in the interim. Kroeker also reported that concerns regarding a shuttle service between the building and temporary location of offices and courtrooms were voiced. b. Ecological Advisory Committee Tussing Tussing reported that discussion focused on concerns regarding Wilderness Park, with a suggestion that the Ecological Advisory Committee conduct an intensive ecological study of the park. Campbell suggested that the Ecological Advisory Committee seek the expertise of the Parks & Recreation Department in establishing parameters for the study and to provide staff support and accountability to the County Board. c. Budget Monitoring Committee Campbell, Tussing Campbell reported that Dave Kroeker, Budget & Fiscal Officer, gave a presentation on the finalized budget. Tussing reported that a suggestion was made that the budget needs to indicate revenue. In response to a question from Steinman, Kroeker stated that actual expenditures are noted in the Budget Book. d. Stevens Creek Watershed Advisory Group Campbell,Tussing Tussing stated that public comment will be reported back to the Natural Resource District Subcommittee for recommendation. RETURN TO AGENDA ITEM 4 MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded to enter Executive Session at 9:45 a.m. for the purpose of pending litigation. On call Tussing, Campbell and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. MOTION: Tussing moved and Campbell seconded to exit Executive Session at 9:49 a.m. On call Tussing, Campbell and Steinman voted aye. Motion carried. 8 SCHEDULE OF BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS a. Master Plan Steering Committee - Thursday, August 7, 1997, at 1:15 p.m., in the County-City Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room Hudkins b. Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development - Tuesday, August 12, 1997, at 7:30 a.m., at the NBC Center - North Star Room Steinman c. General Assistance Monitoring Committee - Tuesday, August 12, 1997, at 8 a.m., in the County-City Building, Register of Deeds Conference Room Campbell, Tussing d. Public Building Commission - Tuesday, August 12, 1997, at 10 a.m., in the County-City Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room - Campbell, Hudkins e. Public Hearing re: 1997-98 Lancaster County Budget - Tuesday, August 12, 1997, at 7 p.m., in the County-City Building, Commissioners Hearing Room All Commissioners f. Board of Health - Tuesday, August 12, 1997, at 7:30 p.m., at 3140 "N" Street, Room #236 Hudkins g. Management Team - Thursday, August 14, 1997, at 7:30 a.m., in the County-City Building, Fourth floor Conference Room All Commissioners 9 INVITATIONS TO BOARD MEMBERS a. Cornhusker Place Meeting to Discuss the Homeless -Monday, August 11, 1997, at 11:30 p.m., at Cornhusker Place, 721 "K" Street b. Downtown Senior Center 8th Anniversary - Friday, August 22, 1997, at 11:30 a.m., at 1005 "O" Street 10 CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COUNTY BOARD 11 CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE COUNTY BOARD 12 AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE COUNTY BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 1997 a. Paper Recycling Contract with Dennis Paper Sales b. Adoption of Fixed Assets Policy 13 EMERGENCY ITEMS AND OTHER BUSINESS 14 ADJOURNMENT By direction of the Chair, the meeting was adjourned. ___________________________ Kandra Hahn Lancaster County Clerk