03-17-2008 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 17, 2008
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on the Neighborhood Revitalization
Z Proeram. The Reeular Meetine of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in
Room 107, City -County Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a
moment of silence.
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0 11 There were present:
Mayor Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Luci Larson
Commissioner Aaron Peck
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
Commissioner John K. Vanier II
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) Presentation of plaques of appreciation for outgoing board members.
Mayor Jilka presented plaques to Bob Haworth of the Building Advisory Board and David
Hawksworth of the Library Board. Mr. Haworth and Mr. Hawksworth thanked the Commission for
the opportunity to serve.
Other members not present included: Teresa Rundell, Accessibility Advisory Board;
Randy Hassler, Salina Airport Authority; Mary Cunningham and Tom Hutchinson, Animal Control
Advisory and Appeals Board
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of March 10, 2008.
(6.2) Remove first reading of Ordinance No. 08-10431 amending Chapter 25, Article IX, Section
25-155 of the Salina Code pertaining to air guns, air rifles, bows and arrows, slingshots, or BB guns
until the ordinance can be finalized and placed back on the agenda by the City Manager.
Commissioner Perney noted a correction to the motion in the minutes for Item 8.3.
08-7441 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the
consent agenda as amended. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Consider acceptance of offered easement, right-of-way and restricted access dedications in
the Red Fox Addition.
(7.1a) Resolution No. 08-6501 providing for the advisability and authorizing
w improvements on Red Fox Addition, Project No. 08-2678.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request,
infrastructure, and the Planning Commission's recommendation and conditions of approval.
U A discussion followed between Mayor Jilka and Mr. Andrew regarding the drainage
capacity and neighborhood park dedications.
08-7442II Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to authorize the Mayor
to sign the Red Fox Addition plat and accept the offered easement, street right-of-way, drainage right-
of-way and restricted access dedications. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
08-7443 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6501. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
08-7444 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to recess into
executive session for 25 minutes to discuss with legal counsel matters subject to the attorney-client
privilege for the reason that public discussion of those matters would waive the privilege and
reconvene at 4:42 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Jilka recognized Boy Scouts Troop 7 that was attending the meeting.
The City Commission recessed into executive session oat 4:17 p.m. and reconvened at 4:45
p.m.
08-7445 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to recess into the
current executive session for an additional 10 minutes. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:45 p.m. and reconvened at 4:55
p.m.
Mayor requested that Item 8.3 be considered prior to Items 8.1 and 8.2.
(8.3) Authorize staff to solicit Requests for Qualifications for the selection of an Aquatics
Facility Consultant.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the request, previous concepts
developed, the election results from 2000 to fund a new facility, and the release of the
Oakdale/Kenwood Park report from the Chamber of Commerce.
A discussion followed between the City Commission, Mr. Snyder, and City Manager Jason
Gage regarding anticipated costs for consulting services, design services, timeline for interviewing and
selecting a consulting firm.
08-7446 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to authorize staff to
solicit Requests for Qualification statements from aquatic facility consultants. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
Mayor Jilka requested a five minute recess. The City Commission recessed at 5:08 p.m.
and reconvened at 5:13 p.m.
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08-7447 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to recess into
executive session for five minutes to discuss with legal counsel matters subject to the attorney-client
privilege for the reason that public discussions of those matters would waive the privilege and
reconvene at 5:18 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:13 p.m. and reconvened at 5:18
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(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 08-10441 adopting a redevelopment project plan for the
Lambertz Addition.
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Mayor Jilka noted that Ordinance No. 08-10441 was passed on first reading on March 10,
2008.
08-7448 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Ordinance
No. 08-10441 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (4) Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier. Nay:
08-7451
(1) Jilka. Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution No. 08-6502 approving a development agreement relating to the Lambertz
Addition Redevelopment District.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained Section 4.08 of the development agreement relating
to the traffic study and traffic signal improvements, and cost sharing of the improvements. Mr. Gage
then responded to Commissioner Pemey's questions regarding improvements to Planet Avenue,
improvement costs, and special assessment funding and Mayor Jilka's questions regarding funding of
the improvements and traffic signal connectivity.
Mr. Gage then commented on connectivity of traffic signals throughout the South Ninth
Street Corridor and funding of the improvements.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6502 with Section 4.08 of the development agreement as amended. Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Jilka.
Motion carried.
(8.4) Request for executive session (legal).
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to recess into
executive session for 15 minutes to discuss with legal counsel matters subject to the attorney-client
privilege for the reason that public discussion of those matters would waive the privilege and
reconvene at 5:45 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
p.m.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:30 p.m. and reconvened at 5:45
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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