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1966 Annual Report ~-;,;.;;. .....~'7-'-----~..;..~ ..... - THE SALINA ST ORY ~.'~ ;&' .._-,~,-~ ~;n;, -.... CHAPTER CHRpNOLOGICAL ~.cA~~ EXA TION "-.'/ ,. ,. . :.': ! ACREAGE AC~,~AGE TOTAL' : Al1PED .~ iiil ~: :: ! : ~ n :: (0 <D ..."..,...................,.........................""...... --I ~v,..... C'" :~'-' ,.,'. .", 1/1) (<'.m\\.. /m:V ]Ii}.m, <m.'.~ // j "" . 0)7 ' ..."X:~~-.. t7.} (:~; ~...w,__...... .. "'~TI8< ~'.~ : . : ...... ...:.cf:::~~ ;.--.LT'd.L,~::r::~t"../... ::,<..01$ ~~ /. 514 :=Tt:~J__L_____, 2338 1814 " t 29~ 428 t ''"', ens , ..m.2.98~j. \Tm.......45 \= f ($\ ..../ 20/1'4 PERIOD COLOR 1859 0 1861 . 1870 1871 . 1880 1881 1890 1891 1910 1911 1920 1921 1930 1931 1940 1941 1950 1951 1960 1961 to Present 106 182 1~ ; ..,..;;.. I , I I I -! I :."C' '-",--~ ., 1 , ,I 'j .~ .f i~f'.~;j,'~ ,I '" -~-.:.. A, f I .,fiil- , ~ t , 1 , , :lP'5 i I I , , ~ ~., , . I , . , j ~ .. . t , . 't, ,- : ~~ .) 1 i I t I I' ~ , ~ J J'~m,;:; I , ~ I 1:~ I " '. I ~ " , 1. < ). *" \ Your City Commission II .- _".. l> . .-..- . .11 MAYOR Citizens of Salina: Ci.tl.j V of ~ a. [;..n a. The pages of this Annual Report highlight the many activities and problems involving your City Government and reflect the high stand- ards of municipal service performed by the city administration. The purpose of this report is not to list each and every City activity of the year, but to acquaint you, as Citizens of Salina, with the most significant accomplishments and developments of your municipal government. The year 1965 was very appropriately called the "Year of Decision". It can truthfUlly be said that the operation of a growing, progres- sive city calls for many important and far-reaching decisions each year on the part of many people. A fitting title for the year 1966 'would seem to be the "Year of Action". Even though we have exper- ienced delays and disappointments, we see all about us the beginning of great things to come. Construction of the Library, Joint City- County-Board of Education building, and the Police Administration building will soon be underway. Despite numerous frustrating rever- sals, our Community Inn should soon become a reality. Demolition- of several old buildings in the Central Business District to make way for new structures, as well as new construction in other areas, demonstrates the confidence of business management in the .future of our economy. The annexation of the Schilling area and its rapid transition from a military base.to an industrial, educational and municipal airport complex has been an amazing accomplishment. Of course, seeing the impressive Westinghouse Fluorescent Lamp Plant nearing completion has brightened our hopes and bolstered our determination.' Serving you as your Mayor this past year has been one of -the most enjoyable and challenging experiences of my life. I am indeed grate- ful for the trust and confidence you have placed in me. On behalf of my fellow City Commissioners, I want to express our appreciation for the outstanding cooperatron we have received from you, the people of Salina, especially those" serving on the various Boards and Commissions, and to the nearly three hundred dedicated City employees. G.N.WADDELL MAYOR CHARLES CASEBEER VICE-MAYOR R. M. STARK I , I ~ ~ctfullY, .~ ~'l-"- .", ~- .,'. G, N. Waddell Mayor -, \ ) . CARL RUNDQUIST RALPH EXLINE Below: Retiring Mayor R. M. Stark and newly elected Mayor G. N. Wad. dell exchange chairs as Mayor Waddell is being congratulated by City Clerk Harold Peterson. Other City Commissioners seated from the left are Charles Casebeer, Carl RundqUist and Ralph Exline. Right: Salina's first official city flag is dedicated. Designer of the flag, Steve Haller, accompanied by his wife and two children, look on as Commis. sioners Casebeer and Rundquist hold the flag prior to its hoisting by st. John's M1lltary School Cadets. Lower Right: Mayor Waddell,presents Bob Hester, Urban Renewal Repre. sentative from Fort Worth, with a key to the city in appreciation of the fine co. operation Mr. Hester has given the City of Salina during the past three years. j .1 1 . . ~ \ Appointive. Boards and Commissie>>ns Civic-minded citizens working to build a better Salina " ! t i · AIRPORT AUTHORITY M. J. KelUledy,Chairman Allen R. Dodge Edward 11. Bell C. J. Wertz William Yost Pr~sident, Chamber of Com. merce and Director, Economic Development Committee stan Nelson, Chairman.Econom. ic Development Committee Jack K. Flemlng Sheldon Burr Enoch Harrls Bob Kastner Laverne Turner PUBliC WELFARE BOARD Eugene Revels. Chairman Very Rev. Frederick Lltchman Mrs. HUmer E. Anderson Mrs. L. S. Nelsnn Earl C. Woodward SAliNE COUNTY - CITY BUILDING AUTHORITY Cad Ramsey, Chairman Melvin Thelander Frank Yost Herbert L. Glover G. N. Waddell Robert M. stark Bruce Johnson I ~ Lester Ruegsegger. Chairman Claude WUson Gleim Van Cleef BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS Leonard Wood. Chairman O. J. Cooper Leonard Altman James H. Cleary Lyle Floro JOINT CITY-COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH' Robert M. Stark. City CommlsslOner Charles Casebeer, -'~ity Commlssi~ner G. N. Waddell, City Commlssioner Melvin Thelander, County Commissioner Carl Ramsey. County Commissioner Frank Yost. County Commissioner Mrs. James p. Mtze, Chairman Robert R. Hansmann Stanley Nelson Neal Anderson Mrs. MUton Morrison Mrs. Sidney YoungqUist Franklin Adams BAND TRUSTEES LIBRARY BOARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENT A TIVE Robert M. Stark ELECTRICIANS' EXAMINING BOARD SAliNA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Gib Wenger, Chairman D. A. Norris Pat Bolen Wilbur Johnson William Reimold John Ryberg J. D. Patterson Lawrence BeU Neal Jenkins URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY Paul Renich. Chairman. Max McClintock Mrs. John Riddle Harold Eagleton Leland Srack MEMORIA<tt;. STADIUM' BASEBALL P ARK COMMITT.~E Dean Groves. Chairman Jim T. Knight Vernon T. Brodine . Lawrence D. Clovis DelLD NaYlor SALINA-SAliNE COUNTY DEFENSE COUNCIL Ralph Exline, Chairman Norris D. Olson KelUleth C. stephenson Melvin Thelander Glea Gillum ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Amos Jay, Chairman Dean Gish Robert Johnson James Pearce Kline A. Whitaker GREATER SALINA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mayor, Chairman City Manager City Attorney Jim Trickett, Executive Vice- Leonard Wood, Chairman O. J. Cooper Leonard Altman James H. Cleary John Sabin MINIMUM HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS SUPERVISED RECREATION BOARD Perry Fuller. Chairman AI Dodge Clifford Johnson, Chairman . PLUMBER' EXAMINING BOARD Your Administration Jim Mize Clem Blangers N. C. Grant city manager. Government, Like Business, Needs Sound Management To most citizens, city government 18 measured in terms of the service he receives. If the ~ter is good, if the streets are clean, if refuse is collected on schedule, if po. licemen are courteous and the firemen are efficient, then City Hal1is doing its Job. The Offlce of the City Manager is the central poiDt of all activities of the City G0v- ernment. Being the Chief Administrator of the government, the City Manager is charged with the responsibll1ty for ad.m1n1stration of all the aff:a1rs of the city, seeing that the l&WlS and ordinances are enforced, coordinatlng all the activities of the various city depart. ments, appoiDtment and removal of all city employees, advising the City Commission OD all matters concerning the welfare of the city and, in general, admfnf8tering the JJQI1c1tII established by the City Commission. One of the most important functions and responsibll1ties of the City IfaDapr Is the preparation of the Annual Budget. He must review each depanmeDt.. Proposed budget, including capital expenditures, and present hIs recommendatiollS to the City Commis- sion. Once the budget has been adopted, the Manager must see that fUnds are spent for the purposes for which they were earmarked and keep the public audthe City Commis. son up.to.date on the flnancial condition of the city. Being ever mindful of the needs of the .Citlzens of Salina, the City Manager's of,. fice is alwayS open to any citizen Who has a request, a suggestion or a complaint re- garding his City Government and its operation. In line with th!sopenodoor policy, the Manager's office receives several visitors and numerous telephone caJ.ls each day. In . the case .of a request or report reqUiring investigation, either the City Manager or the appropriate City department checks it out and a report is made to the cWzenwho 1nf., tiated the request or report. During 1966 the Manager recommended severalorpnl"'''+lonal changes which were approved and should prOvide for a more efficient operation. Among these changes were the assigning to the City Treasurer additional responsibll1ties as Purchasing Agent and . . Personnel Director. A Director of Adm1nJstration was CITY OF SALINA ORGANIZATIONAL CHART appointed to serve as coordinator of special projects and assist the Manager in general administrative work. The appointment of a Director of Services is expected to more effectively coordinate all the functions of. the eight departments involved. These changes nave reduced the number of people reporting directly to the Manager, and were accomplished without the hir. ing of any additional'personnel. . The Manager is appointed by your elected city commissioners. He is at your service and anxious to hear your problems and help you resolve them as ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL POLICE COU~ they relate to the operation of your government. :--: ~:....t,) ,:.:i,t:"". q.~ 1 I , j , ~-~i ~---..,.: t --;..,'" --- .. ,<! ;c, '.~ .\;.> 4 \ i I, I <~ ~ Ii I N ;;..- ~ I , ~ I , I ~ , . i I , L '-:;T~~~j '~.-? l J* , I ) ~ 1 ) , I \, .oJ " ::l ., ~ ._F legal . . . finance and purchasing The IBM 6400 computerized accounting machine shown at right was leased from the manufacturer and programmed for operation to start the 1967 fiscal year. All payroll and budgetary accounting work is handled by the machine. In addition to expediting the payroll operation, the machine will permit scheduled and special financial reports to be rapidly produced, providing management with up.to.the.minute infor. mation on which to base decisions. Centralized Purchasing, established late in 1965, has been ex. panded and streamlined during 1966. Better control. uniform specifi. cations, buying in increased quantities and close comparison of prices has resulted in very substantial savings. personnel .' Beginning in 1966, a test. ing program was initiated for Patrolmen in our Po. I ice Department. "En. trance Level Police Tests" are given to all qualified applicants. A psychologi. cal test is given at the same time and evaluated by a certified psychologist. A Board of Oral Review, appointed by the City Man. ager, interviews each ape plicant who successfully qualifies by scores ob. tained on the written ex. amination. Eligib1l1ty lists are then presented to the Chief of Police for con. sideration and final ape pointments. Of the forty. four applicants tested, a total of twenty.two were hired during 1966. Similar testing and eval. uation programs are planned for determin1n,g ot. ther departmental appoint. ments during 1967. At the end of 1966, the City's 294 full.time em. pioyees had worked a to. tal of 2,165 years. Ave. rage length of employment was 7 years, 4 months. Their accumulated age to. taled 11,202 years, for an a verage oj 38 years, 1 month. The City Manager and his department heads averaged 44 years, 11 months in age, and 14 years, 7 months employ. ment with the 91ty. Salina and Saline County Cooperation solved the am. bulance proqlem when two Salina Funeral Homes an. nounced they would discon. tinue the service effective December 26, 1966. Ron Everly resigned as Saline County Treasurer to take charge of the am. bulance service. He is shown at the right with one of the three ambulances. ."~.......,,~.-,",~- : ::::-:c- ~ .,,- "---"'l police c~urt . . . City Attorney L. O. "Larry" Bengtson bas been a member of the Bar sixteen years. For the past fi ve years he has served as City Attorney, and as As. sistant City Attorney the previous six years. The City Attorney and his' two assistants are respon. sible for (1) representing the City in civil actions, (2) prosecuting violations of City Ordinances, (3) ad. vising the legislative body, (4) preparation of legal documents, (5) aiding in the acqUisition of property and (6) advising and assisting the chief administrator of fiscal procedures. One of the City At. torney's major assign. ments 'during 1966 was the recodification of the City Ordinances which involved numerous revisions, addi. Uonsand deletions. Files and clerical work of the Police Court have been separated fiom that of the POlice Department by providing an office for the Court Clerk adjacent to the Court Room. , In an effort to improve public relations, inform citizens on Police Court procedures and advise them of their rights and pri vileges, a small pamphlet has been printed for officers to hand out when issuing. summons. The pamphlet, entitled "Your Rights and Pro. ceduresin Police Court", is available upon request at the' Police. Department. A tutal of 4,422 cases were processed by Police Court during 1966. Finesassessed totaled $79,828.26, with parking fines ac. counting for $26,760.26. An fine money goes to the General Operating Fund of the City. Salina's municipal Formerly Schilling airport termi nal Air Force Base r=-- , , , '<.' 1966 In ReView JANUARY Construction of Greeley Avenue Bridge awarded to E. W. Blair, Inc. for $14,664.00. All 4 bids reject. ed two weeks earlier when they exceeded engineer's estimate of $15,000.00. Minimum Housing Code adopted by ordinance. Snow Blower purchased from salina Tractor Com. pany for $5,723.00 which was the low local bid. Petition for vacating Chicago street from South Street to Spruce Street denied. ~ Fort Riley Sub.post established at Schilllng Man. or as U.S. 5th Army took over the 735 units to pro. vide housing for dependents of military personnel on overseas assignments. League of Kansas Municipalities started work on job classification and pay plan for City of salina em. ployees. Plans to develOp Westport Exchange announced. Water and Sewer Job to connect Salina and Schill. ing water system and permit WestinghoUse plant con. nection awarded to O. D. Wilmoth Excavating Contrac. tor, Inc., for $185,119.52. Governmental Center and Library building details unveiled. . Four Salina officers attended a two-week police supervisory school here at the Kansas Highway Pa. trol training center. Instructors provided by North. western University TraHic Institute. Central purchasing program for all City Depart. ments placed into effect. City purchased 16 lots from FHA for $160.00. To be developed into "Centennial park." Civil Defense announced evacuation system no longer necessary. FEBRUARY Contract awarded to catherman Construction Company for Westport Exchange Addition improve. ments for $134,036.47. Plan for Urban Renewal Project No.1 approved. City Engineer filed Feasibility Report for Sewer, Water and Street improvements for U.R. Area No.1 at a total cost of $170,783.00, with $119,548.10 to be paid by City and $51,234.00 by the property. Preliminary plans for police administration build. ing' given approval at an estimated cost of $471,. 514.00. The G.S.A. approved tranSfer of airport and reo lated facilities at Schilling AFB to the Salina Airport Authority. Fireman completed rebuilding of a Holabird pum. per for use as a foam truck. The truck was original. ly purchased in 1945 as Army surplus for $1,135.00. MARCH ordinances passed for issuance of $1,500,000.00 in Series A and $600,000.00 in Series B Industrial Revenue Bonds for site acquisition, construction and eqUipping the Community Inn. Mayor and City Manager in preliminary meet- ing with officials of Kansas Park and Resources Au. thority concerning matching federal funds for parks. and outdoor recreational facilities. Ron Webster, Director of Utilities, elected chair. man of the Kansas Section of the American Water. works Association. Commission approved investment of Idle Funds in Government Certificates not to exceed $500,000.. 00. APRil Hearing held on U. R. Project No.1. Governing Body approved the Urban Renewal Plan and the Feasibility of Relocation for the project. Contract awarded to Bob Smith Salvage Company for $2,662.50 for demolition of buildings in Centeooial Park. Resolution passed for execution of an agreement between City and Corps 01 Eu,;;ineers to develop a' Community Shelter Plan. Contract initiated between City and U.S. Govern. ment for operation of Water and Sewerage Facilities at SAFB. Survey concerning City r~fuse collection service mailed with April water bills. G. N. Waddell elected Mayor and Chairman of City Commission, succeeding R. M. Stark. Charles casebeer elected Vice.Chairman of City Commission. Resolution authorized City Manager to apply for grant with Federal Water Pollution Control Adminis.' tration for separation of storm and sanitary sewer from U;R. Area No.1 to the river. Revision and recodification of the General Ord. inances of the City of Salina authorized by the Govern. ing Body. Plarihing Commission recommended the Open Spaces AcqUisition and Development plans for Jarvis Lake property. Application filed for grant from the U.S. Government for 50 per cent of the cost. Agreement for purchase and development of Sa. lina's first Urban Renewal area signed by City of Salina, Saline County, USD No. 305, City.County Build. .--~.-------_..._,,--~. ,........----=-.---. ',- --- '" -, ing Authority and Salina Library Board. Three.phase signal lights installed, and curb ra. dius cut back to permit left turns at Ninth and Crawford. Iron and Ohio intersection widened and new over. head signals installed. MAY Schilling Subdivision Plat approved. City crews started construction on a new shelter house in Sunset Park and one in Oakdale Park. ' Resurfacing of four tennis courts in Oakdale park, given approval. _ Salina Airport Authority requested annexation of the Schilling Subdivision. Bid for five new police cars in the amount of $10,444.05 awarded to Long.McArthur, Inc., and City Manager's car to Sid Bacon Motor Company for $2,. 796.15. painting of Water Tower in Sunset Park awarded to Maguire Iron Preserving comPany, Inc., Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for $6,565.00. . City property located at the southwest corner of Highland and Prescott sold to J. E. Foley for a bid of $12,500.00. Contract signed with First Securities Company of Kansas, Inc. for a feasibility study on issuance of Revenue Bonds for a MUnicipal Golf Course. Cominission approved recommendation of Joint City.County Civil Defense Agency to, employ a con. sultant engineering firm for a Community Shelter Plan Survey. JUNE Charter Ordinance No. 3 passed, repealing Char. ter ordinance No.1; authorizing and limiting tax levies on assessed tangible valuation and prescribing an aggregate limit for all city.wide tax levies. By.laws for Salina Airport Authority approved. Elks Lodge' No. 718 initiated request to run a water line to the Elks Golf Course and Swimming Pool. Ordinances passed in March relating to issuance of $1,500,000.00 in Series A and $600,000.00inSeries B Industrial Revenue Bonds for development of the Community Inn were repealed and new ordinances were passed authorizing the issues in the same amounts. 1965 Edition of the Standard Fire Prevention Code was adopted. 1965.Edition of the National Electrical Code was adopted. Mayor authorized to sign the certificate of ac~ ceptance of a 8047 from the U.S. Air Force. Community Irm Plans and Specifications were filed, ,accepted and approved. City Clerk instructed to advertise for bids to be accepted July 12, 1966, at 12:00 Noon at the Howard Johnson Motel. Contract signed for development of Community Shelter Plan. Dutch Elm Disease found in Oakdale Park. Application made to Kansas Park and Resources Authority for federal funds in order to construct a municipal golf course on the old airport property. Mayor was authorized to execut~ option agree. ment for purchase of Jarvis Lake Property. JULY A Traffic Safety Award was f)resentedto the City by the State Highway Commission. Third place award for no traffic deaths in 1965. Plans and specifications for" kitchen equipment, furniture and fixtures for the Hilton 100 were filed with the City Clerk. Eighteen applicants took intelligence and psy. chological tests for the Police Department. Salina municipal airport moved to new facilities at former SChilling Air Force Base. First Central Airlines Dart 600 flight welcomed to new airport. Schilling Subdivision annexed. Water mains approved for Indian Rock Park. Workable Program for Community Improvement certified by the Department of Housing and Urban De. velopment.' AUGUST Solicitation or sale of any merchandise upon the public streets, sidewalks and alleys prohibited. Greeley Avenue Bridge completed. 1967 Budget approved at $4,865,894.00. Resolution passed requesting Saline County Board ': of Commissioners to hold aooual tax foreclosure sale. Two Police cars s,old at Wholesale Car Auction for $979.00. City Electrical Inspector, Homer Hickerson, pre. sented a plaque for. outstanding service by National Association of Electrical Workers. Old municipal airport officially closed. Federal Grant of $1,042,340.00 approved for Sa. lina's Urban Renewal project. SEPTEMBER Asphalt resurfacing of Santa Fe Avenue from Pa. ~~.' eific to otis and North street from Ninth to Twelfth awarded to Brown and Brown, Inc., for $35,563.00. Indian Rock Park Water Line awarded to Brown and Brown, Inc. for $9,488.00. Fire Departme~t received new 1,000 gallonp~mp. er truck." , JOhn,Estes ~PP6intect,Director of Se'rvices; Don Harrison appointed Purchasing 'Agent and Director Of, Personnel; Bill Harris appointed Director of Ad. mmistration. Urban Renewal Agency begins buying property. Kansas Engineering Society honored Salina with a Public Improvement Award for the surveying, sub. dividing, acqUisition and anneXing of Schilling. Congress approved sale of remaining 1,500 acres,' numerous buildings and uWities to the Airport Au. thority for $690,000.00. ,~_Ky_ OCTOBER' . City . Engineer 'filed estimate of costs on park land , to be acquired (JarviS property). ' 'Agreement signed between City and U.S. Army for the City to provide fire protection to' Schilling Manor. City CommlSsionapproved agreements between the City and U.S: 'Army for the City to provide wa- ter and sanitary sewer, service to Schilling Manor. City planning Commission requested the City to initiate a Community Renewal' Program study. A group of interested citizens asked the City CommISsion to appoint a Cultural Arts Board or Commission. Salina hosted the Public Works Congress and Equipment Show for the Kansas Chapter of the Amer. ican Public Works Association. " Installation of street name signs started in the Schilling area. Special Downtown Development Committee en. couraged City Commission to approve a Community Renewal Program Study. City Commission approved filing an appl~cation with the Board of TaX Appeals for permission to issue No Fund Warrants for $35,000 for Bond and Interest payments. First National City Bank of New York was low bidder, with a net interest cost to the City of 3.8791 . per cent, on Bonds totaling $1,590,000.00; $1,100,. 000.00 for 20 years on the City.County.Board of Ed. ucation Building; $340,000.00 for 10 years on street improvements; and $150,OOO~00 for 10 years on park purchases. The two funeral homes operating ~mbulanceserv. ice notified the City and Saline County they were dis. continUing service effective December 26, 1966. Salina Airport Authority authorized to participate in Kansas Public Employees Retirement System. City employees participated 100 per cent in Com. munity Chest, pledging a total of.$3,3l2.07. Urban Renewal Agency filed condemnation action on 8 tracts of land. . It .~ J -'! .('~:;- NOVEMBER City Commission approved the request of the Planning Commission relative to initiation of a Community Renewal Program, asking additional reo port concerning the scope of work necessary. Water coooection agreement for users along Marymount Road to the Elks, Club was approved by City Commission. Water and Sewerage System, Condition and Ope erations Report filed by Wilson and Company, Engi. neers and Architects. Motion to introduce Ordinance relative to raising dogs as a commercia:1 activity failed for lack of a second. City Manager asked for a Comprehensive Park Development Plan. Authorized to present costs for approval. Affected utility Companies directed to remove overhead lines, poles, etc. from Centennial Park to facilitate its development. Bids for eqUipment awarded: Five refuse bodies f,or difference of $13,725.00; Crawler tractor with dozer blade, $23,500.00; Flatbed truck, $2,065.00; Street sweeper, $9,617.00; Rubber.tired loader, $20,. , 347.00; Aerial ladder, $1,692.72, and five refuse trucks, $21,801.15. New Code of Ordinances adopted, effective Jan. uary.l,1967. ' Vacuum leaf loader purchased for. $2,790.00. DECEMBER ...._-.~- li~ ton Pickup purchased for Water and Sewerage Department for $1,566.19 'with trade.in. City Commission exercised option to purchase Jarvis Lake property. persoooei job classification and salary schedule 'adopted, for City Employees. City of Salina and Saline County approved agree. ment for providing ambulance service. Cultural Arts Commission established. Longevity pay for City Employees repealed. Rate for Fire Protection outside of the City Limits increased from 2 mills to 5 mills. Salina's first official nag dedicated. Snow blower gets first workout. "",' - I C I II I ' .J>" I ,.-~.~ . \ I , , - I I I ' I t. 1 ~ I I. t I 1 ~~ , { 1 ~ ''''"..,.:;- . - 1 , . I ~-- '-6 ~ ~ l" I: ~~..~""=""~:,.=s~""~ __---..40!.~ ~ ~::::'~~ ~~~i! 7""""" ~~ City Development J i; ~ engineering Construction work which is planned and inspected by the Engineering Department includes water and sewer utility extensions. street paving. sidewalks, storm sewers and ma- jor maintenance projects on city.owned facilities. The value of contracted construction work completed in 1966 totaled $652.968.45. with $34.500.00 more contracted but not complete. The two largest projects completed in 1966 were: 1. Linking the city water system with the 1)chilllng sys. tern. This required 10.530 lineal feet of 16u cast iron pipe. 2. The new Westport Addition located northeast of 1.35 and West Crawford street includes Westport Blvd.. st. Louis street and Denver Blvd. Along with the paving of the streets. storm sewers. water mains and salutary sewers were in. stalled. The Greeley Avenue bridge (above) was completed in time for the Tri.Rivers Fair. Traffic congestion in Kenwood Park was eased considerably by the bridge. as well as providing a direct access to the park from the east off of Ohio street. Lining and landscaping of the slough west of 2nd street from Crawford to Cloud will solve a mosquito problem and provide an 'attractive area for neighborhood playground and picnic activities. The first section from Crawford to Wilson has been completed with plans to complete the project during 1967. Westport Exchange. situated at Crawford and I.35W Interchange. shown below during early stages of development. will soon be the home of Graves Truck Line and other com. mercial development. planning ,I t \ I . Keeping pace with the growth potential of Salina describes part of the services of the City Plann. ing Department. Major activities of the Planning Department in 1966 included the preparation and updating of stud. ies and reports, recertification of the Workable Program of Community Improvement.~pr€lcessing of numerous public inquiries, assisting the local Civil Defense Agency in preparing a Community Shelter Plan, coordinating federal assistance programs with local community improvement projects and assist. ing the Planning Commission in their projects and recommendations. During the yea}' the Planning Department processed 27 cases througp. the City Planning Commis- sion. Twenty cases were zone change requests. the remainder consisting of subdivision plats. Effective city planning is necessary if Salina is to be a city with the best living and working con. ditions, a city of which its citizens can be proud to be a part. .;}i"". '1' . >.;.' (o~.. .:'; urban renewal ~. '". \~ .~ ii . . . Civic Center Project Public hearing on Civic Center project was held on April 4, 1966. On July 29, 1966, Options to Buy were sent to 59 owners 'of property to be acquired in the Civic Center Project. 42 properties were acquired by the end of 1966; 35 by direct purchase from the owners and 7 by condemnation. Condemnation proceedings on the 7 properties were commenced in October of 1966. The money for the court awards on these 7 properties in the amount of $62,155.00 was paid into the Court on November 29, 1966. . Total amount expended for project costs during . the year was $524, 534.17. Relocation costs in the amount of $17.139.58were paid out in 1966. 17 individuals were relocated and 8 families were relocated during the year. Demolition bids were mailed out in December of 1966. for award on January 5. 1967. ~:} Below: Looking south from Eighth and Elm. shows early stages of demolition in Salina Urban Renewal Area No.1. Eighth street will be closed from Ash to Elm so that the entire two block area will accommodate the library and governmental complex. The Library will face Elm St. with the Joint City. County Board of Education building facing Ash. Northeast Industrial Park Project Amount of funds received for survey and planning. $63,500.00. Amount of funds expended in 1966 for survey and planning, $26,978.64. SUrvey and Planning was approved in 1966. By the end of the year, Application for Loan and Grant. Part I, was nearly ready for submission to Fort Worth Regional Office. building . . Insp-ectl-on 1966 showed an increase of about one-..haif million dollars in . building permit valuations over 1965. Not only are we on our way up following a steady decline since 1962~ but non-residential con- struction to be underway in 1967 will exceed eleven rrii)lion dollars - for an all-time hIgh. " A total of 259 building permits were issued with"a total valua- tion of $1,958,355.00. This included 55 new dwellings, 41 dwelling additions, 16 new business, 18 business additions, 44 private ga- rages and 85 miscellaneous permits. Over 3,400 inspections (many requiring more than one trip) were performed by the Building Official, Electrical Inspector and Plumbing Inspector. These inspections, like other duties perform- ed under the police powers of the city, are necessary for the health, safety and welfare of our community. Below: The Building Official, Bob Lange (far right), checks plans on the site with a builder. The graphs at the right picture the number and valuations of building permits issued since 1950. ~.~~- --. --- --- ~.~""";",~-,,,,,,,-,,,,=,,,,,,,"""""""-":...;.,' : -;;:. - c- 1 i , I ~ I I : I '. , f I , I I , I I I ----- BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED l3 '<j Q: ~ :t: I 9 hl\~ , 1 'l / l\ 8 If 1 I ,,"-. ~ /1 \\ /' 1 1/ !'-,"'- .- ;' , - \ \ 6 It -- ,\ -- -- , - 5 ,:"1 \' 4 ' ,~ 3 "'"' "'" - 2 '- -- I o~::- ::.::- ::':=b--= =- ...-::' :.;:.'.'; ===- "::'':::: -.,- --"" -0-...... .:.:::':" - .... '" .... 10 "- ll:) '" <:> .... '" .... ~ I<) l<j ~ ~ ~ :g ~ I<) I<) .., ~ 10 10 10 lI) lI) lI) ~ RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS --- MISCELLANEOUS ----- ---.--- TOTAL BUILDING PERMIT VALUATIONS 10 ~ .... cl q ~ ~ .... .... ~ 9 8 I \ / \ 6 It \\ il \ \ --- II \\ / '" V / / \ \ 4 1// \\ / ..\ .~ \ '\ .-,- " / ,/ \ 3 \, \ I \ / 1-- -- \ 1\ \ II I , \ \I-- I , \V "-~ I , -- -- ,/' " I , ~. , . ..' .. , I I / , 1-/', r--- '-<:-. <: 1::::-"'" ","/1'--- ~~ -,- . -" -- 1--- t--- c-. - 1--' ,-- o .... ... '" .... '" ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ '0 ~ ~ .., ~ '0 .~ ~ <:> '" 01 '" '" ~ .., ,.'_ ---..1"-: ~ RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS MISCELLANEOUS --- --- TOTAL <<.<<.<<.~...<<.<<...............................<<........................<<......<<.~ Water and Sewer Utility As with other departments, the Water and Sewerage Department suffered growing pains during 1966. Inheriting the Schilling water and _ sewer plant along. with related reservoirs, . mains and other facilities presented many challenges to Director of Utilities, Ron Webs- ter, and his personnel. . The department billed an average of 11,606 accounts per month, withanaverageofI18,530,- 432 gallons of water metered each month. The day of highest water pumped was July .13, with 12,605,000 gallons, and the low was 2,291,000 gallons Christmas Day. Water treatment is an expensive process. Chemical cost alone for the year totaled $93,- 919.69. In our efforts to operate the city as a busi- ness, we are continually in search of ways and means of serving the public better and more economically. A good example is the savings being realized by the use. of" a high pressure sewer cleaning machine purchased at the end of 1965. In addition to saving nearly one cent per foot on cleaning sanitary sewers, other savings have been realized. .Tree spraying was contracted in 1965 at $1.50 per tree. In 1966 it was accomplished at $0.67 per tree. Work in the sewage treatment plant contracted in 1964 at $3,500.00 _ was reduced to $350.00 in 1966 with the high pressure machine. I ~ I - --l I I I Pictured here are some of the facilities serving the Schilling area. At upper left is the sewage treatment plant capable of treating 15,000 gallons of sewage per day. - At upper right is the 150,000 gallon standpipe, painted a bright red and white checkerboard pattern so as to be clearly visible- to aircraft. Below is the 1.5 million gallon reservoir, the only remaining struc- ture in the Camp Phillips area southwest of Salina, where many thousands of G.L's were trained during World War II. I C I. I , I, Department ~ I I , of Safety 1 t I , The Department of Safety, consisting of the Police and Fire Departments, is our fitst line of defense in upholding our ob- ligation of protecting the health, safety, wel. fare, morals and convenience of the public. There are threeUM's" which are the most vital components in maintaining that line of_ defense. 'Those are: Men, Machines and Money, the third being necessary in order -lo have the llrst two. i 'l~ I - : I i II 1- The Police and Fire _ Safety Center- was a popular attraction for citizens of all ages during the Tri.Rivers Fair. Thousands of _ people took advantage of the opportunity to :view the many safety displays and equip. - ment used by both departments in their work. Films with Law Enforcement and Fire Prevention themes were shown during the evenings, giving the viewers an insight into the problems and work of the depart. ments. At right, Detective Doug Heigle fing. erprints a future Taxpayer. During the Fair nearly 3,000 persons were given identifi. cation car~s bearing their llngerprints. Low. . er right, young minds are absorbed by the many fascinating displays in the Safety Cen. ter. po Ii ce l I ~ The Police Department's 43 commissioned officers, 3 meter maids and 8 non.commis. sioned personnel were kept busy during 1966. Nearly 380,000 miles were driven by patrol a.nd traffic units. The 6,524 cases handled during the year increased th~ master file to a total of 66,930. Traffic summons issued for moving violations totaled 2,482, while there were 48,717 overparking tickets issued and 15,852 courtesy overparking tickets issued. Excluding traffic, there were 3,604 arrests made. Motor vehicle accidents total. _ ed 1,608 resulting in a 9 per cent increase over 1965. Of that total there were 4 fatal accidents resulting in the death of 5 per. sons. 325 persons suffered _ injuries recei ved in 196 accidents. There were 40 hit-and.run accidents. Officers answered calls on 334 family and neighborhood disturbances. 650 business security hazards and 8 fires were discovered by patrol units. 82 cars were reported stolen, of which 9 were unfounded, 17 were a breach of trust, 25 were Joy. riding, 31 actually stolen and 30 of those recovered. Proving that "Crime Does Not Pay", 3,153 criminal cases were cleared. This was 94.6 per cent of the cases reported. Commissioned officers spent 2,199 man. hours in police training programs. This does not include the 41 hours spent by each uniformed officer for in.service training dur.- ing pre.dUty briefing and -inspection per. iods. _ The fact there were only 12 officers in. jured by assaults during 1966 is proof of the training the officers receive in self. defense and arrest procedures, abilities which are very vital in a business where nearly every tour of duty involves quell. ing disturbances and controlling unruly drunks among other problems. ~ t - ~ t f; b . I 'L lr i I ~ , , I ""'- 1 I I _I During a training session held in the Y.M.C.A. gymnasium, Major Jack Richardson (heading for the canvas) and Patrolman Glen Koch. anowski demonstrate the "tricks of the trade" for the benefit of a Recruit Class. In an increasing effort by the Police Departmenf to suppress crime and other - law infractions, black and white patrol- cars were, for the first time, introduced to the Department. Black and white cars were decided upon after a detailed stUdy of the advantages they offer over plain colored units. The value of suppression of law violation is of far more import. ance to the department than the arrest after the offense has 'oc. curred. There are five black and white units at this time, with a sixth being considered to replace a plain color patrol car. The units have received very iavorablecom. pliments from the public as well as from the officers operating them. fire Fire Department During 1966 the Fire Department as. .sumed operation of the.former Sch1l11ng Air Force 'Base Fire station pictured at upper right. This facility primarily serves the air. port, induStrliH and educational complex in the Schilling area as well as the 735 homes in SchilliIig Manor by specllll contract with the U. S. Army. 'Salina now has three fire stations. .;No area_of the city is over 1% mUes from' a station, very few areas, are over 1inile, and most areas are within l/z.mile radius of a.: station. \ There are 66 firemen, 1 secretary and 3 alarm operators taking care of the chores of fire prevention and fire fighting. Some of the 1966 statistics include: 22 resuscitator calls; Alarms totaling 738, with 55 of those being outside the city; 549 with no loss, 80 less than $100.00 in loss, 30 between $100.00 and $1,000.00 in loss, and 24 over $1,000.00 in loss. The 638 alarms in the city had' an estimated prop. erty loss, including buildings and contents, of $109,469.10. This compares to 562 runs in 1965 with a loss of $202,838.11. The low was in 1941 with 216 runs and $8,701.05 loss. The high was in 1959 with 610 runs and a loss of $419,829.56. Total fire loss for 1938 through 1966 has been $3,256,. 072.42. Much ot'the time of a fireman is spent on drills and classroom instruction. Drill time of 312 hours included: rescue, appara. tus dr1ll, ropes and knot tying, underwater rescue, and the use of resuscitator, breath. ing apparatus, extinguishers and small tools. Classroom instruction of 373 hours included: streets and hydrants, first aid, training films, fire service hydraulics, pre.fire planning, special information subjects, and pUblic servo ice classes. The Fire Prevention and Inspection Bur. eau, ,comprising a Chief Inspector and three assistants, conducted 1,256 routine irlSpeC. tions and 1,374 non.routine or duty.call in. spections. The time spent on each of these assignments varied from a few minutes to several hours or days. The Fire Department Shop takes pride in keeping the fleet in top operating condition. In addition to routine maintenance, the Shop completely rebuilt one truck to be used as a foam truck and overhauled and repainted a pickup truck. PrObably the most important statistics in the 1966 records of the Fire Department are the Zero indicating no fatalities as a result of fires in the City of Salina for the entire year, and only two minor injuries. At lower right, Pollce Captain John Woody extinguishes an engine fire during a Fire Extinguisher Clinic conducted by the Fire Department for other municipal and county employees. Captain Jim Lacy, Fire De. partment Drillmaster, and one of the clinic instructors look on. All police vehicles are equipped with the uall.purpose chemical type extinguisher" being used here. The Fire Department conducts fire extinguisher sur. veys and clinics for businesses, nursing homes and other interested groups, upon re. quest. -~.,--..- .~~ ~.~~,'~ ..................................~........................................... Salina Statistics Acres in City ofSalina-9,288.51 Acres. Airport~ne, Municipal, Served by Central Airlines, Average 8f1ights dally. Altitude-1,222 feet above sea level. Building permits-259 permits at $1,958,355.00 total valuation. Churches-45, Representing nearly all denominations' of the Christian faith. Climate-Average Annual Rainfall, 26.33"; Average. Winter Temperature, 41 degrees; Average Summer.Temper. ature, 77 degrees; Prevailing Winds, southerly; Average Humidity, 55-60 per cent. Education-16 Public Grade Schools, 2 Junior High Schools, 1 Senior High School, 2 parochial Grade Schools, 1 \ parochtit Senior High School, Kansas -Wesleyan University, Marymount Col. lege, st. John's Military School, Brown. Mackie Business College. Fire Hydrants-1363. On . street Parking Meters-654 spaces. Swimming Pools-5, 2 Municipal Pools; 2, Country Club Pools; 1, YMCA Pool. Parks-13-359.4 Acres. Theaters-2, Downtown; 2 Drive.Ins; Memorial Hall, Salina Community Thea. ter. Public LibrarY-U7,000 Volumes. Radio Stations-KAFM, 3600 Watts E.R.P.; KFRM, 5000 Watts (Mutual); KLSI, 500 Watts. (Independent); KSAL. 5000 Watts (ABC). Transportation-3 Bus Lines: Con- tinental, Central Greyhound and South. western Greyhound. 4 Railroads: Union pacific, Rock Island, Missouri pacWc and Santa Fe. 14 Truck Lines, Local and Interstate. ' Golf courses-2, Salina Country Club and Elks Country Club. Highways - National Highways, U.s. 81 and 40; Interstate Highways, 70 and 35W; state Highway K.17. Sanitary Sewers-161.68 Miles. Hospitals-2, total 273 beds. Storm Sewers-59.08 Miles. Motels-16, Total 577.rooms. Street Lights-2,148. TV Station-I: Channel 74 (NBC) Motor Vehicle, Reglstration-26,824. 20,84~ Cars, 5,981 Trucks. NewspaPers-i Dally. Streets-191.65 miles total. Concrete 102.89 miles; Oil Mat Surface 3.0; Brick pavement 11.8; Asphalt OVerlay 23.66; 2" Hot Mix on 6" Rock Base 19.7; Dirt 18.1; Concrete Overlay 8.6; 8" Hot Mix 3.9. utilities-Electric Connections, 14,. 257; Gas Connections, -12_984; Tele. phones in Service, Salina EXChange, 23,306; Water Connections 11,805. Water Lines-209.21. Off-street Parking Meters-10 Lots, 928 Spaces. .'''~ r f t " t , . , \ I t I I f I I d I t II I , ~ I I f I I \ \ , ' , . ~ f ~ , :l; { ~ . , ..~...'~ :CITY~ SERVICES COST M,ONEy,j'; Wh_eJe T~e $'5 Came From 1966 REVENUES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND I I I. · I. PERCENTAGES I. PROPERTY TAXES.. 56.71 2 STATE COLLECTED LOCALLY SHARED 6.01 TAXES(UGUOR. CIGARETTE,GAS).. ~. I. I "3. LICENCES, FEES,PERMITS. FRANCHISE TAXES F"~ 4. POLICE COURT FINES 5. ENGINEERING FEES 2.71 1.02 6. MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS (SWIMMING PCOl. ADMISSIONS. FIRE PROTECTION OUTSIDE CITY. STRELT CUT REPAIRS, ETC J. . . . . , . . , . , . . . " , " . .. 27.32 f ) '" ASSESSED VALUATION j--------- 60 ~ "t ... ~ ~ ~ .... ... ~40 ~ c,.,t: 30 FUNDS GEmeral Operating . . I I ' I. I . Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Improvement . . . . . . . . . Memorial Hall . . . . . . , . . . . . . . Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Industrial Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noxious Weeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firemen's Pension . . . . . .'. . . . . . Policemen's Pension. . .-. . . . . . . . Tree Maintenance. . ',. . '.. . . ... . Bond and Interest. . . . .\" . . . . . . . General and Special Improvement. . . Flood Works and Dikes . .... . . . . . Social Security., . . . . . . . .' . . . . . . Public Employees Retirement. . . . . Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -. Parking Meters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Airport Revolving ,Fund. . . . .. . ,.Construction Resurtacing streets. .. · Water and Sewage (Including Capital Improve!llent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ~ :1 TOT AI.S . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . .' . Non-Tax SUpported ~ . j. Tax Levy 11. 8999 0.1875 0.1582 0,7508 0.1255 0..3346 0.0597 ' 0.0937 0.2001 0.0190 9.1651 0.5050 0.3637 0.5271 0.5101 24.9000 S 60,787,612 YEAR 1965' Expenditures 1,329,918.57 11,750.00 18,820.54 50,312.73 8,459.:31 21,715.00 20,693.84 3,986.70 15,634.94 27,038.85 1,'954.56 1',273,493.78 29,852~ 70 22,237.93 61,124.82 55,863.73 129,836.31 77,722.97 229.785.55 22,482.42 _ ~7~,i2~:<L5 4,286,114.30 Where lhe $'5, Wenfi: 1966 EXPENDITURES..., GENERAL OPERATIAG FUND I. ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF SERVICES CITY COMMISSION. CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY CLERK. 2. MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS POLICE COURT, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, BAND, INSURANCE & CONTINGENCIES, STREET LIGHTING. 3. DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY POUCE, FIRE. 4. CITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, ENGINEERING, INSPECTION, HEALTH. 5. DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES STREETS. TRAFFIC & PARKING, PARKS & GROUNDS. CEMETERY.. CITY BUILDING. WASTE DISPOSAL. AIRPORT, SWIMMING POOLS. MEMORIAL HALL. GENERAL IMPROVEMENT. '- DISTRIBUTION OF TOTAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY ~- '. ,;;;; ~/~ V///A 11'///1 V////.A AIRPORT LIBRARY STATE RECREATION AIffHORITY .1.00 /.88 1.50 23.18 29.00 0,93 MILLS MILLS MILLS MILLS MILLS MILLS YEAR 1965 YEAR 1967 Tax Levy Expenditures Tax Levy 16.4482 In Gen. Opr. In Gen. Opr. In Gen. Opr. In Gen. 9pr. In Gen. Opr. In Gen. Opr. 0.0859 0.1133 0.3449 0.0013 11.4733 None 0.3091 0.1301 0.0939 None None None None None E st. Budget 1,738,152.00 In Gen. Opr. In Gen. Opr. In Gen. Opr. In Gen. Opr. In Gen. Opr. In Gen. Opr. 5,600.00 25,085.00 36,060.00 10,000.00 1,393,762.00 None 21,056.00 75,000.00 83,000.00 128,445.00 73,800.00 None 75,900.00 1,200,034.00 16.1432 None None None None' None None 0.0888 0.0969 0.3805 0.0713 9.9262 None 0.1647 0.2156 0.2728 None None None None None 1,517,656.03 In Gen. Opr. In Gen. Opr. In Gen. Opr. In Gen. Opr. In Gen. Opr. In Gen. Opr. 5,145.81 15,233.80 25,270.64 3,717.90 1,300,096.23 None 18,431.40 69,810.40 62,633'.30 165,017.05 83,362.15 174,560.04 73,701.47 J1J,~3~.~8 _ 27.3600 4,434,071.50 29.0000 4,865,894.00 (4' ,> .". . H.' .#' ... . f. - - .. - ._.... .______-o.;;.__,,~;;~;;.....:o;_:~ .. -_.....-.--u.___~....... .D~partment of Services The Department of services, as reorganized in the ~allof 1966, includes those departments composed primarily of skilled equipment operators and labor forces. Personnel and equipment of the eight depart- ments under control of the Director of Services are better utilized. Much of the rolling equipment used by these de. partments is equipped with two-way radios. Ease of communications permits quick transfer of men and equipment, prompt relay of orders, better super. vision and fewer delays while waiting for supplies or instructions. . The rugged work of street cleaning and repair, refuse collection, snow removal, waste disposal, etc., requires rugged equipment. Inadequate or undepend. able equipment is a waste of manpower and money. Very little of the work can be done by pick and shovel as in bygone days. This is the era of mechanization. As illustrated here, the services provid~d by your city are no exception to the rule. One of the busiest places in the city is the Cen- tral Garage. Being responsible for maintaining and servicing 110 units of self.powered, rolling equip. m ent in addition to. dozens of miscellaneous units ranging from lawn mowers to it snow blower, explains why. This does not include the Fire Department equip. m ent which has its oWn shop. ~~ "'- .;;....." '-r.--rl[. f Pictured above is an ..auger.type snow blower, mounted on the front of a crawler tractor. Blowing snow into a truck after it had been windrowed by mo. tor graders made it pOSe sible to clear streets in the Central Business District this winter much qUicker than had ever been done previously. Pictured at' right is a rear.end loading, 20 Cu. Yd. refuse collection truck similar to five that were ordered in 1966 and are ex- pected to be in service by Spring of 1967. The low loading height (in fact, ten inches lower than shown in the picture) will speed rea fuse collection since it will . eliminate the high lifting required to load the equip. ment presently in use. I I I t , I The versatile machine pictured above is an Articulating Loader. Being hinged in the center, the loader is very maneuverable. The snow blower pictured at top can be mounted on this unit thereby increasing the maneuverability of the. blower. The bulldozer below operates at least 9 hours a day, 7 days a week, compacting and covering the many tons of refuse we discard each day. The trailer mounted, vacuum machine above helped removethe leaves from parkings this Fall in record time. The machine below is a far cry from the tools of the trade in the day when a man with a cart. and push broom cleaned the streets. Of course, our streets are a far cry from what they were in those days. . r t I } t , f~ t \ , 'Our Heritage- .. .. ..'.<' f ) Salina is known for beautiful parks ! , r ~ : ~ I Above scenes await visitors to Sunset, Oakdale and Indian Rock Parks. tJ FUN FOR EVERYONE t 'Fishermen, boaters, picnick- _-~_--.-ers, hikers, nature lovers, bird watchers, everyone will enjoy this newest addition to Salina's park system shown at right. Situated at the city's edge, the 45-acre lake will be open for quiet water boating (no gasoline motors). The large house has many possibilities for cultural, civic and other group functions. It also contains quarters for the resi- dent park attendant. The total park area, including the lake, covers ap- proximately 100 acres. The combi- nation of wooded area, open meadow and water qualified for federal parti- cipation totaling $71,600.00 under the "open-space" program admin- istered by the Department of Hous- ing and Urban Development. r .1 I ~. ~ L ............................................................................................................~..........~......~............................ ) t, Looking ahead , i- . In 1967 .'. Some of the major decisions confronting your elected and administrative o.fficials will involve. . . . . · . . . . . . .. Co'mprehensive Park study under Contract I' Community Renewal Program Study with emphasis on Central Business District ..... {;' p if Community Shelter Plan Urban Renewal Area No. 2- Northeast Industrial Area . ~ t Begin construction of Library, Police Administration Building and Joint City.County.Board of Education Building Municipal Golf Course Development ,. f Complete lining of slough from Wilson Street south to Cloud Street and Other~traffic improvements Resurface 2 tennis ,courts in Sunset Park Additional turn lanes on median strip along Ohio, , Update playground equipment in parks Improve lighting on downtown - parking lots, plUS implement comprehen'si ve street lighting plan Hot mix overlay South Santa Fe from South street to Prescott Development of Indian Rock Park; newly acquired lOO.acre park area with 45.acre lake; , and Centennial Park Amplify Minimum Housing Program Complete improvements' to Memorial Hall Continue double signalization Initiate asphalt street sealing program