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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 9, 2007
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Budget 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
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
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of July 2, 2007.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 07-10396 amending Chapter 42, Article X, Division 1,
Sections 42-506 and 42-507 of the Salina Code pertaining to the classifications of functional and
structural types of signs.
Mayor Jilka noted that Ordinance No. 07-10396 was passed on first reading on July 2, 2007
and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Ordinance
No. 07-10396 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier,
Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution No. 07-6415 endorsing the New Salina Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Jason Gage, City Manager, summarized the plan and the City's financial contribution.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Larson and Dennis Lauver, Chamber of
Commerce Executive Director, regarding the current fund raising efforts. Mr. Lauver also commented
on an article in the May 2007 edition of the Kansas Government Journal that is put out by the Kansas
League of Municipalities regarding economic development.
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Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6415. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Award of contract for the 2007 Subdivision Improvements — Magnolia Hills Estates
Addition (Phase II), Project No. 07-2643 to APAC-KS, Inc. in the amount of $474,510.55.
Karlton Place, City Engineer, explained the project, bids received, and project funding.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Vanier, Mr. Place and City Manager Jason
Gage regarding the asphalt mix being used and testing the asphalt to make sure it met specifications.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to award the contract
for the 2007 Subdivision Improvements — Magnolia Hills Estates Addition (Phase II), Project No. 07-
2643 to APAC-KS, Inc. in the amount of $474,510.55. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) First reading Ordinance No. 07-10397 amending Chapter 41, Article II, Division 3,
Sections 41-62 through 41-64, 41-66, and 41-67 pertaining to water conservation.
Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager, explained the current water status, the water
warning that is currently in effect, and the proposed amendments.
A discussion followed between Mayor Jilka, Mr. Schrage, City Manager Jason Gage, and
Commissioner Larson regarding regulating private wells, and the number of private wells within the
city.
Additional discussions followed between Commissioner Larson, Mr. Schrage, and Mr.
Gage regarding the violation notice.
Mr. Gage commented on the current water levels, restoring ground water levels, and
watering schedule. A discussion followed between Mr. Gage and Commissioner Peck regarding the
city's long term plan in water conservation.
Mr. Gage then responded to Commissioner Larson's questions regarding the watering
schedule and landscaping requirement for new developments.
Mr. Schrage commented on zeroscaping and Mr. Gage commented on possible future water
conservation rates.
Robert Bostater, expressed his support for water conservation and his concerns with the
city putting water back into the river on a daily basis. Mr. Bostater also commented on the number of
gallons of water that is leaking through the municipal pool.
Mr. Gage noted that staff is currently working on developing a raw water master plan. Mr.
Gage also responded to Mr. Bostater's concern regarding the leaking pool, noting that the water was
going back into the ground water supply.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Peck and Martha Tasker, Director of
Utilities regarding the current status of the master water plan and the city's current water
infrastructure. Ms. Tasker noted that staff hopes to have a firm selected and plan completed by the
end of 2008. She continued to comment on the possible future restrictions that may be placed on
private wells.
Dan Ade, Professional Sprinkler Installation, asked for clarification on the wording within
the ordinance of "any other person" and who that would include. Mr. Ade also commented on the
current city code that regulates irrigations systems.
Mr. Gage clarified the ordinance; also, Mr. Gage and Ms. Tasker responded to Mr. Ade's
question regarding current restrictions placed on irrigations systems.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Ordinance
No. 07-10397 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Larson, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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Alan E. Jilka, ayor
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Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, ty Clerk
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