5.1 07-25-2022 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 25, 2022
4:00 p.m.
Mayor Davis asked the Clerk for verification that notice had been sent for today's City
Commission meeting. The Clerk replied yes.
The Regular Meeting 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.
Those present and comprising a quorum: Mayor Trent W. Davis, M.D. (presiding), Michael
L. Hoppock, Greg Lenkiewicz, Bill Longbine, and Karl Ryan.
Also present: Mike Schrage, City Manager; Jacob Wood, Deputy City Manager; Shawn
Henessee, Assistant City Manager; Greg Bengtson, City Attorney; and Nikki Goding,
Deputy City Clerk.
Mayor Davis encouraged the public to vote before moving on to item 3.1.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) Proclamation of Civility
(3.1a) Reading of Proclamation if approved.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, explained the sequence of events in order to read the
proclamation.
22-0202 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to read the submitted
Civility Proclamation. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Davis read the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(4.1) Public Hearing -Ordinance No. 22-11127
(4.1 a) Conduct public hearing and report on Petition #4420, filed by Terry Spriggs,
on behalf of Salina Concrete Products, requesting vacation of a twenty foot
(20') east -west alley between Chicago Street and Broadway Boulevard
abutting Lots 1-7 and Lots 8-14 in Block 8 and a twenty foot (20') east -west
alley between Chicago Street and Broadway Boulevard abutting Lots 1-7 and
Lots 8-14 in Block 14 of the Elmdale Addition to the City of Salina, Saline
County, Kansas.
Commissioner Hoppock recused himself.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, fiscal impact, and action options.
A brief discussion regarding retaining easements followed.
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Mayor Davis opened the public hearing.
No public comments were received.
Mayor Davis closed the public hearing.
22-0203 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance
22-11127, on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Hoppock rejoined the meeting.
(4.2) Public Hearing — Ordinance No. 22-11128
(4.2a) Conduct public hearing and report on Petition #4419, filed by Roger Bhakta,
on behalf of Bhakta Construction, Inc. requesting the vacation of a platted
right-of-way for Grand Boulevard and vacation of a portion of the Broadway
Boulevard right-of-way abutting Lot 1, Block 1 and a vacated north -south
alley in the Chicago Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, fiscal impact, and action options.
A lengthy discussion followed among the Commissioners, Greg Bengtson, City Attorney,
and Klint Spiller, legal representative for Roger Bhakta, regarding a simultaneous request
for a billboard on the land in question, as well as to whom the land would actually belong
after vacation. As a result, Mr. Bengtson recommended going into an executive session
before any motions were made.
Mayor Davis opened the public hearing.
Barb Young, North Salina Community Development, expanded on the billboard request she
submitted and the private solution put forward between Mr. Bhakta and her organization.
Ben Windholz, Salina, Kansas, expressed concern about increased pedestrian traffic should
the land be used as parking for the 81-40 Motel.
Tom Pestinger, Salina, Kansas, stated he was pleased Mr. Bhakta wants to take ownership of
the land and clean it up, as he is an adjacent property owner.
Mayor Davis closed the public hearing.
22-0204 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to recess into executive
session for 10 minutes to discuss the subject of legal aspects relating to Petition #4419, filed by
Bhakta Construction, with legal counsel based upon need for consultation with an attorney for the
public body for which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship pursuant to
K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:58 p.m. and reconvened at
5:08 p.m.
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Also present in executive session were Greg Bengtson, City Attorney; Mike Schrage, City
Manager; Jacob Wood, Deputy City Manager; Shawn Hennessee, Assistant City Manager;
and Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community and Development Services.
22-0205 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance
No. 22-11128, on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of July 18, 2022.
(5.2) Approve a motion awarding the bid for project 22007, Brick Street Repair, to Bryant
and Bryant Construction, Inc. of Halstead, Kansas in the amount of $128,321.00 with
a $6,416.05 (5%) construction contingency for a total project authorization not to
exceed $134,737.05 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Bryant & Bryant Construction, Inc. of Halstead, Kansas upon fulfillment of all
prerequisites under the bid documents.
22-0208 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to approve the consent
agenda as read. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11125, annexing a 5.04 acre tract of land on the south
side of West North Street and Old Highway 40, west of Broadway Boulevard, and
the abutting right-of-way for Old Highway 40 into the city.
Commissioner Hoppock recused himself.
Mayor Davis stated Ordinance No. 22-11125 was passed on first reading on July 18, 2022;
and, since that time, no comments have been received.
22-0209 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance
No. 22-11125 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Hoppock rejoined the meeting.
(6.2) Adopt Resolution No. 22-8035 declaring the City's intent to reimburse certain
capital expenditures for improvements to Bill Burke Park with proceeds of General
Obligation Bonds not to exceed $4,000,000.
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the request, fiscal impact,
and action options.
A short discussion on transient guest and sales taxes followed.
22-0210 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to adopt Resolution 22-
8035. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.3) Community Forum Discussion
Mike Schrage explained the request, fiscal impact, and action options.
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The ensuing discussion covered ideas for locations, time limits, formats, and whether
commissioner involvement should be voluntary. It was decided that it might be best if town
hall meetings had a predetermined topic so that commissioners, attendees, and possible
outside experts could research and prepare appropriately. The Commissioners also invited
the public to submit ideas for topics and format.
Cheri Harp, Salina, Kansas, agreed that having topics ahead of time is a good idea. She also
expressed appreciation for the Commission's openness to the town hall meeting idea.
Ben Windholz, Salina, Kansas, also agreed with the aforementioned suggestions.
As this was just a discussion and an opportunity to gather ideas, no accompanying motions
were made for this agenda item.
(6.4) Approve Resolution 22-8060, adopting the proposed revised 2022 pay plan and
classification system.
Natalie Fischer, Director of Human Resources, explained the request, fiscal impact, and
action options.
Mark Holcomb, Evergreen Solutions, elaborated on instances needing individual analysis
and the hybrid model used to determine the new pay grades.
22-0211 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, to adopt Resolution 22-
8060. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.5) Approve Resolution 22-8061, authorizing an additional full-time employee in the
Community & Development Services Department.
Natalie Fischer, Director of Human Resources, explained the request, fiscal impact, and
action options.
The Commission commended Development Services for their quick turnaround on tasks
assigned to them despite their current understaffing.
22-0212 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to adopt Resolution
22-8061. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Longbine encouraged citizens to apply to the City boards and commissions.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, clarified that the right to place signs in a public right-
of-way belongs to the adjacent property owner and would need permission to be placed.
Medians and other public rights-of-way abutting or between City owned property would not
be included.
Mayor Davis talked about a visit from the Japanese Consulate General on July 13th, 2022, to
the Great Plains Manufacturing plant and read a letter from him.
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CITIZENS FORUM
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas, asked about electric scooter hazards, the status of hiring
for the new Chief of Police, blue-green algae, and monitoring public spray parks more
closely.
Tyler Sartain, Salina, Kansas, stated he has a signed petition with ordinance -ready language
available for repealing breed specific legislation should the Commission choose to do so.
Debrah Corrales, Salina, Kansas, said she'd done some research into signs and props being
allowed while speaking at the podium, and expressed frustration that Salina does not seem to
allow such materials.
Ben Windholz, Salina, Kansas, reiterated the need for topics on the possible community
forums, and a need for a larger venue suggestion, such as Heritage Hall.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
22-0213 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to recess into executive
session for 25 minutes to discuss the subject of trade secrets and financial information regarding a
for-profit corporation based upon the need to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade
secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individual proprietorships pursuant to K.S.A. 75-
4319(b)(4). The open meeting will resume at 6:50 p.m. Possible action to follow. Aye: (5). Nay (0).
Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 6:25 p.m. and reconvened at
6:50 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
22-0215 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, that the regular
meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Nikki Goding, Deputy City Clerk
Trent W. Davis, M.D., Mayor
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