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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 2, 2007
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Budget (Agency Contract Overview/Introduction)
Study Session. 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,
There were present:
Mayor Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Luci Larson
Commissioner Aaron Peck
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Commissioner John K. Vanier II
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to add Item 6.2 to the
agenda. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to remove Item 8.2
from the agenda. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of June 25, 2007. .
(6.2) Acceptance of 2008 Convention and Tourism Budget.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) First reading Ordinance No. 07-10396 amending Chapter 42, Article X, Division 1,
Sections 42-506 and 42-507 pertaining to the classifications of functional and structural types of signs.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the
amendments and the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mr. Andrew then responded to
Commissioner Perney's and Commissioner Larson's questions regarding electronic and flashing signs.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Peck and Mr. Andrew regarding banner
signs.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to pass Ordinance No.
07-10396 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(7.2) Approval of a 40 -foot break in access on Crawford Street, vacating the 50 -foot frontage
road parallel to Crawford Street, and acceptance of the offered easement dedications and authorize the
Mayor to sign,the Replat of the Hocking Addition property located on the north side of West Crawford
Street west of I-135.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request,
proposed plat, the break in access, vacation of the frontage road, and the Planning Commission's
recommendation subject to the following conditions:
The door on the east side of the Commercial Tire building must be infilled or a 60 -
minute fire rated door assembly is installed in.the opening, the top of the east wall of
the Commercial Tire building is provided with 30" high, l -hour fire rated parapet or;
the entire roof assembly of the building is protected on the inside of the building by a
1 -hour fire rated assembly or a suitable financial guarantee insuring these building
modifications are completed must be received prior to recording of the replat.
2. Design plans for the new (west) driveway opening shall be reviewed and approved
by the City Engineer prior to construction of the driveway approach.
3. Cross -access easements between Lots 1 and 2, must be recorded by separate
instrument. .
Mr. Andrew then responded to Commissioner Larson's question regarding the disposition
of the frontage road.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve a 40 -foot
break in access on Crawford Street, vacating the 50 -foot frontage road parallel to Crawford Street, and
accept the offered easement dedications and authorize the Mayor to sign the Replat of the Hocking
Addition, property located on the north side of West Crawford Street west of I-135. Aye: (4). Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
(7.3) Resolution No. 07-6411 changing the official street names of three (3) public streets in the
River Trail Addition.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request
and the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6411. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Resolution No. 07-6413 amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule by amending fees for
building contractors and skilled trade contractor licenses.
Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager, explained the previous City Commission actions,
cost analysis provided by the Finance Director, request for full cost recovery, and the proposed fee.
Mike Flory, Home Builders Association, thanked the Commission for allowing them time
to compare the fees to other communities. Mr. Flory also thanked staff for improved working
relationship and reminded them of the importance of communicating with the building community of
future changes.
Mayor Jilka commented that if the Association had any suggestions on how to get the
building community involved, that the city would be receptive to those ideas.
Mr. Schrage "noted that City staff had provided all current registered contractors and
tradesman three to four direct mailings making them aware of the changes to building contract
licenses.
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Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6413 with an October 1, 2007 effective date. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution No. 07-6414 directing public notice of a request to declare East Thomas Park as
surplus park land.
Item removed.
(8.3) Resolution No. 07-6412 authorizing a license agreement with Randall Baird, dba Joe's
Auto Mart, to allow the use of public right-of-way adjoining his property, located at the southwest
corner of Broadway and Hageman.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the proposed
agreement. Mr. Andrew then responded to Commissioner Perney's question regarding the proposed
location of the sidewalk and the parking of vehicles.
. Merlin Stephens, 340 Maple, questioned the term of the agreement. Mr. Andrew and Greg _
Bengtson, City Attorney, responded.
Mr. Andrew then responded to City Manager Jason Gage's question regarding the term of
the agreement.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6412. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Authorize the submittal of the Justice Assistance Grant program grant application.
Chief Jim Hill, Police Department, explained the program, application, and the use of
funding. Chief Hill then responded to Commissioner Larson's question regarding the future
maintenance cost of the equipment.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to authorize the
submittal of the Justice Assistance Grant application designating "Crime Scene Investigation
Equipment Acquisition" as the program purpose for which funds will be used. Aye: (4). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:46 p.m.
Alan E. Jilka, Mor
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