Administrative Brief
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COMMISSION INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
February 22, 1980
VOL. 2, NO.7
ITEMS OF INTEREST
1. The City and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce will cosponsor a
conference on the "Economic Outlook for Salina, Today & Tomorrow -
The 1980's." The conference will be held on March 19, 1980 at the
Bicentennial Center from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Professor Darwin Dai-
coff, Economics Professor at the University of Kansas, will be the
featured speaker.
Panelists will include Rufus Nye, Gerald Shadwick, Lee Haworth,
and Stan Nelson. Each panelist will respectively prepare a short
speech on City Government, Finance, Real Estate/Construction, and
Industrial Development.
Mayor Karen Graves and Robert Exline, President of the Chamber of
Commerce, will give the introductory remarks and Bill Usher Will
serve as the conference moderator. There will be a social hour
following the program.
Invitations will be mailed to over one thousand Salinans on or about
February 27. The Chamber will underwrite all "out of pocket" expenses.
2. The Recreation Commission would like to relocate the baseball and
softball facilities from Schilling to the old airport property.
I would suggest that if the Commission is interested that we have
a Commission Focus session on February 28 and have Don Jolley
show us the site. Any comments?
3. The attorneys for the County have filed their briefs in the Supreme
Court appeal for the three-mile limit. Now that the briefs have
been filed, I expect the Court will make a decision some time within
the next six to nine months.
4. Attorney General Robert Stephan has approved the Interlocal Agree-
ment between the City and USD #305 concerning the recreation
activities.
5. Enclosed is a letter from the Mayor to Wayne C. Christensen, United
States Postal Service, concerning comments from the City about the
new Main Post Office in Salina.
ADMINISTRATIVE BRIEFS
1. False alarms are a continuing problem for any fire department.
Modern automatic alarm systems have replaced pranksters as the major
cause of false alarms. As noted in the attached memorandum, the
Fire Department responded to 107 false alarms caused by fire alarms
in 1979. This causes additional wear and tear on manpower and equip-
ment. Special attention should be paid to malfunctioning fire alarms.
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According to Chief Robertson, the organizations have shown a good
deal of resistance to improving their system. We are now working
on the Bicentennial Center's problem. It may be necessary to in-
stitute some type of charge for false fire alarms. We are cur-
rently looking into this problem.
2. We visited with Assistant Chief of Police Darrell Wilson Wednesday
morning concerning the article which appeared in Tuesday's Journal
about the problem with marijuana in Salina schools.
Darrell reported the department is working with the schools and
was involved along with the school administrators in the apprehen-
sions which were referred to in the article. However, he points
out the school administration wants as little police involvement
as possible in school affairs. For some time the Police Department
has been giving lectures to students to educate them on the laws and
effects of different types of drugs. This program is being phased
out because it has not been very effective.
There are two main problems: lack of concern on the part of the
parents; and lack of a penalty for offenders. The Police Department
will soon try a different approach. Rather than talking to the stu-
dents, they are going to try to schedule speaking engagements with
PTA groups in order to make parents aware of things to watch for,
such as ingenious hiding places for marijuana or other narcotics,
i.e., soda pop cans with screw-top lids. This is an extremely
difficult problem to handle and one which likely will get worse
instead of better.
Probably the use and abuse of alcoholic beverages is every bit as
much, if not more, of a problem than smoking pot. Darrell stated
they have leaned on the retail liquor dealers quite heavily and
he thinks they have pretty well gotten their attention. As an
example, recently a dealer alerted the department of an adult who
was buying liquor for young people who were not old enough to buy
it for themselves.
3. The second CPR class was completed February 15. In addition to
the Emergency Medical Service personnel, we now have trained in-
structors in the Fire Department who will be available to conduct
other classes. We have had quite a number of our employees express
interest in taking the course. We will be scheduling classes for
them in the near future.
4. We have received a request from June Garrett, local Director of
SRS, for a parking stall for the handicapped near their office,
which is situated at the northeast corner of Seventh and Iron.
Unless any of you have objections, I will authorize the first
parking stall north of Iron Avenue on the east side of Seventh
Street to be designated as parking for the handicapped. We will
have the Street Department crews cut the curb at the corner and
construct a ramp. We should be reimbursed by SRS for the cost
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involved in construction of the ramp. This will be primarily for
the benefit of SRS clients. The installation of the one ramp could
very well bring on several requests for others in the central busi-
ness district.
This is an item we have asked Planning and Engineering to include
in the capital improvement program update since we have them on
Santa Fe, but not on the other streets. However, until we do get
into it on a wholesale basis, we probably should be in a position
to tell people requesting such curb and sidewalk modifications
that the SRS did, in fact, reimburse the city for this one.
5. In the CIM dated February 8, we advised you Bob Albers, owner of
the building where we have the paper recycling operation, had
asked if we would be willing to relinquish our lease prematurely.
It expires on January 1, 1981. We started 1979 out with a cash
balance of $19,274.52 and ended with a cash balance of $12,425.70,
for a loss of $6,848.82 during the year.
Not having heard any objections from ,you, we are closing the opera-
tion as of Saturday, March 29. We will continue to provide a truck
for North Junior High to transport the paper for them to United
International Company if they want to continue their periodic paper
drives. We will do the same for the League of Women Voters if they
decide to have occasional paper drives as they have in the past.
Bob Spriggs, manager of the Hutchinson Waste Paper Company and
owner of the crushing and baling equipment, has been notified to
make arrangements to remove it from the premises. We are in the
process of trying to negotiate a sale of the vehicle scales to Bob
Albers. If we are unable to receive a reasonable price from him
for the scales, we will remove them.
We are aware there are some people who feel the City should con-
tinue the operation, but it just simply is not feasible. There is
a local concern which will buy paper in quantities of a minimum of
one ton. This is the United International Company, 2760 Centennial
Road.
6. Enclosed you will find the EPA Model Noise Control Ordinance, the
St. Louis County Noise Control Code, the Council Bluffs, Iowa,
Noise Ordinance, and the Des Moines, Iowa, Noise Ordinance.
Commissioners Allen and Geis have shown an interest in this ordi-
nance. If the Commission is interested, we will have a person from
EPA come out and discuss it with you at a future Commission Focus
session. I would appreciate your thoughts and comments.
7. A copy of the Community Development Grantee Performance Report
covering CD activities from June 5, 1975 to January 1, 1980 is
enclosed.
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8. The Salina Arts Commission has been selected by the National Assem-
bly of Community Arts Agencies (NACAA) to participate in a profile
study of the partnership in the arts among community, state, and
national agencies. Salina is one of only thirteen community arts
agencies across the nation participating. Bob Mayer, former
director of the New York State Arts Council, will conduct the study.
He will be in Salina February 28 and 29 for a firsthand view of
arts activities, tracing the development of the Arts Commission
through the years with emphasis on 1975 - 80. One of his primary
areas of interest will be the broad base of funding sources tapped
by the various community arts agencies - - - and won't Salina shine!
Martha Rhea will attend a seminar, How to Market the Arts, in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 21 - 23. The seminar is sponsored
by the Association of College, University, and Community Arts
Administrators (ACUCAA) to help participants develop the right kind
of marketing for financial solidarity - - - and survival in the '80s!
The seminar consists of intensive sessions with only thirty partici-
pants from the mid-west. She received a scholarship to cover par-
tial registration fees.
9. The public sales tax forum sponsored by the Salina League of Women
Voters will take place in the Community Theatre at 7:30 P.M. on
March 13.
The program will include an introduction by the League Moderator
and presentations by Mayor Graves, the County Appraiser, a represen-
tative from the downtown merchants, and a representative from the
automobile dealers. A question and answer session will follow the
presentations.
The League has invited all City Commissioners to serve on the panel
and receive questions from the audience. Interested citizens are
invited to attend the sales tax forum.
10. Enclosed are the Engineering and Administrative Updates.
MONDAY'S MEETING
1. On the Windsor Nursing Home, I have nothing new to report. Mr.
McLaughlin is to meet at 1:30 p.m. today (Friday) with Larry Bengtson.
We will update you on Monday on what we have learned, if anything.
2. Enclosed is information on other items on the agenda. If any Com-
missioner has any questions or cannot attend the meeting, please
contact me.
Rufus L. Nye
City Manager
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Attachments: As stated
CITY OF SALINA
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COMMISSIONERS
KAREN M, GRAVES, MAYOR
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CITY MANAGER
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AREA CODE 913 323,2277
February 20, 1980
Mr. Wayne C. Christensen
Realty Management & Acquisition
Specialist, Program Manager
Real Estate Division
Real Estate & Buildings Department
United States Postal Service
Central Regional Office
Chicago, Illinois 60699
Dear Mr. Christensen:
This is in response to your request for comments from the
City concerning possible location for a proposed new Main Post
Office in Salina.
Certainly, the Mayor and City Commission are in no position
to provide detailed analysis and input on the facility. This,
of course, is a responsibility of the u.S. Postal Service. How-
ever, the City Commission unanimously supports the relocation
of the Main Post Office in the downtown business area. The down-
town business area is roughly the area encompassed by a radius
of four or five blocks from the intersection of Iron and Santa Fe
Streets. The present Post Office facility is located in the
downtown area. We believe the location of a new facility in the
downtown area will be of immeasurable value toward maintaining
a vibrant, economic center for Salina. The specific location
should be, of course, decided by the Postal Service.
I hope that our comments will help you to reach a decision.
If the City of Salina may be of any assistance, please do not
hesitate to contact us.
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Mayor
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Robert Bates
Harold Young
Wally Storey, Jr.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT HEAOQUARTERS
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February
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TO: Dave Robertson, Fire Chief
FROM: Larry Kenison, Fire Lieutenant
SUBJECT: Automatic Fire Alarm Incidents in 1979.
FIRE CHIEF
DAVE ROBERTSON
AREA COOE 913827,0411
Listed below are the automatic fire alarms that the Salina Fire Department
responded to in 1979 where no fire was involved. These alarms were either
due to malfunctions or they were accidental.
Malfunctions: 83
Accidental: 24
TOTAL: 107
Name and Address
1. Bicentennial Center
Kenwood Park
2. St. John's Hospital
139 No rth Penn
3. Western Auto Distribution Center
R. R. #4
4. Asbury Hospital
400 South Santa Fe
5. Sa 1 i na Imp 1 ement
3637 South 9th
6 . Sa 1 i n a J 0 u rn a 1
333 South 4th
7. '~Jeeks, Inc.
505 South Santa Fe
8. Lee Company
1648 West Magnolia Road
9. St. John's Lutheran Church
302 South 7th
10. McCune Paper Company
254 North Santa Fe
11. National Bank of America
100 South Santa Fe
No. of
Incidents
16
Time of Apparatus
on Incident
3 hrs. 55 mins.
13
3 hrs. 18 mins.
9
2 hrs. 13 mins.
8
2 hrs. 21 mins.
8
3 hrs. 06 mins.
7
2 hrs. 07 mins.
6
1 hrs. 12 mins.
5
1 hrs. 16 mins
5
1 hrs. 32 mins.
4
48 mins.
4
49 mins.
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on Incident
20 hrs. 39 mins.
31 hrs. 54 mins.
11 hrs. 15 mins.
21 hrs. 24 mins.
12 hrs. 08 mins.
10 hrs. 02 mins.
8 hrs. 18 mins.
6 hrs. 16 mins.
6 h rs. 21 m ins.
4 hrs. 40 mins.
3 hrs. 09 mins.
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Automatic Fire Alarm Incidents in 1979
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12. Big John's 4 1 hrs. 38 mins. 13 hrs. 57 mins.
621 Westport Boulevard
13. Cisco Farm Equipment 4 1 hrs. 7 hrs. 10 mins.
601 South Broadway
14. Crestwood, Inc. 3 47 mins. 5 hrs. 13 mins.
South Industrial Area
15. Global Van Lines 3 1 hrs. 44 mins. 9 hrs. 13 mins.
411 West Lincoln
16. Austin Transfer 2 20 mins. 2 hrs. 22 mins.
1012 West North
17. Marymount College 1 35 mins. 1 hrs. 45 mins.
East Iron & Marymount Road
18. A.D.M. Truck Garage 1 8 mins. 1 hrs. 19 mins.
330 North 9th
19. Livengood Transmission 1 25 mins. 3 hrs. 02 mins.
1705 South 9th
20. Salina Country Club 1 8 mins. 1 hrs. 44 mins.
East Country Club Road
2l. Gibson's Discount Store 1 10 mins. 1 hrs. 21 mins.
321 South Broadway
22. Richardson Transfer 1 7 mins. 28 mins.
246 North 5th
TOTALS 107 29 hrs. 39 mins. 183 hrs. 40 mins.
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PRO J E C T U P D ATE
February 15, 1980
PROJECT NO. 79-648
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT A~10UNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON CO.
August 23, 1979
245 days
$427,300.00
$ 0.00
SCOPE:
This project involves the erection of a new 500,000 gallon water tower
to serve north Salina.
DISCUSS ION:
Foundation work has been completed. Steel erection crews have not been
scheduled until March.
PROJECT NO. 79-654
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
SMOKY HILL, INC.
September 27, 1979
March 31, 1980
$45,010.80
$ 1,215.00
SCOPE:
Work includes street improvements in East Gardens Addition and
Northeast Industrial Park.
DISCUSSION:
Contractor completed the utility phase this week.
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PROJECT NO. 79-655
PART I
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT Ai~OUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
STEVENS CONTRACTORS, INC.
November 15, 1979
May 25, 1980
$241,439.50
$ 45,410.20
SCOPE:
Work includes utility improvements in Meyer and Platten Subdivisions.
DISCUSSION:
Project is completed in Platten Subdivision. Contractor has commenced
work in Meyer Addition.
PROJECT NO. 79-655
P ART II
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
BROWN & BROWN, INC.
November 15, 1979
*240 days
$181,055.00
$ 0.00
* After completion of Part I
SCOPE:
Work includes street improvements in Meyer and Platten Subdivisions.
DISCUSSION:
Contractor has listed April 1, 1980 as the starting date.
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PROJECT NO. 79-656
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT At~OUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
Sr~OKY HILL, INC.
September 27, 1979
August 7, 1980
$247,501 .00
$ 23,809.63
SCOPE:
Work includes the installation of a 20" water line on Crawford
Street from Santa Fe Avenue to Broadway Boulevard.
DISCUSSION:
Contractor has scheduled work to commence in early March. Piping and
valves are stored on the project.
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To: Rufus L. Nye, City Manager
From: Bill Harris, Assistant City Manager
Subject: Administrative Projects
Date: February 22, 1980
1. Mickey Yerger reported to me on February 20 he is attempting
to enroll Bruce Bull, Maintenance Supervisor for the Bicen-
tennial Center, in a GE Service School to be held in Tyler,
Texas, for one week beginning March 6. If they are unable to
get him into that school, they will enroll him in a class
sometime in May. The school will deal with the heating and
air handling equipment in the center.
2. As you instructed, I contacted the Chief of Police in Lawrence
concerning the tele-serv reporting system which they are using.
The Chief sent me a copy of some information they have com-
piled on the system. I forwarded it to ,Chief Woody, asked him
to look it over, and give us his views and recommendation as
to its applicability for Salina.
3. I plan to arrange a meeting of representatives of the different
alcohol and drug abuse agencies sometime next week to begin work
on developing recommendations for use of the $70,000 +/- from
the 10% Alcohol Tax. While we are working on it, I think we
should also try to project needs and possible utilization of
the funds into 1981. Rusty Myers has been designated the repre-
sentative for USD #305 to serve on the Alcohol Advisory Fund
Committee created by Resolution #80-3473. This first meeting
with the representatives of the various agencies involved in
these types of programs will be for the purpose of getting
some of the preliminary work out of the way and compiling in-
formation for the Advisory Committee to utilize in developing
recommendations for the City Commission.
4. I have been in touch with the Phillips Engineering Firm of
Clearwater, Florida, concerning the dual fuel system for motor
vehicles. This is the firm which the Salina Journal worked
with concerning their fleet. We will be providing the firm
with certain information concerning our vehicles which they
requested in order to develop an analysis and make a preliminary
report to us. Information has been compiled in handwritten
form and as soon as we can get it typed, we will mail it to
them. They will then be able to advise us as to which vehicles
can be fueled overnight by what is referred to as the slow-
fill process, which ones will have to be equipped for quick-
fill, cost estimates for vehicle conversion kits, compressors,
and storage facilities, as well as a cost comparison of oper-
ating on gasoline versus compressed natural gas.
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February 22, 1980
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5. The material for the 1979 Annual Report has been turned over
to the Salina Journal. Target date for publication is Sunday,
March 2.
6. The city is investigating the possibility of participating in
the Employee's Assistance Program, a program managed by the
Business and Industry Division of the Central Kansas Foundation.
Basically, the Employee's Assistance Program offers counseling
and evaluation services for an employee with living problems;
i.e., physical, mental, emotional, alcohol, drug, spiritual.
The Employee's Assistance Program will also help train super-
visors to spot the personal problems of their employees. These
services are available to any employee on a volunteer basis.
The Employee's Assistance Program is a seven hour evaluation
and counseling program. First, an employee and/or the family
participates in a two hour intake and evaluation session.
When a diagnosis has been made, the employee and/or the family
participate in four to five hours of counseling. A counseling
session will be held once a week and will last one hour.
The city contract with the Central Kansas Foundation will pro-
vide for seven hours of evaluation and counseling. The cost
of any additional counseling is born by the employee or Blue
Cross - Blue Shield.
The cost to the city for participation in the Employee's Assis-
tance Program has not yet been determined. We should have a
cost figure in approximately two weeks.