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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 16, 2007
4:00 p.m. y
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 9, 2007.
Mayor Jilka noted a correction to the minutes.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent
agenda as corrected. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) First reading Ordinance No. 07-10399 amending Section 42-83 of the Salina Code
pertaining to -fences, walls and hedges.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request,
the proposed amendment, and the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to pass Ordinance No.
07-10399 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second 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.
Mayor Jilka noted that Ordinance No. 07-10397 was passed on first reading on July 7, 2007
and since that time no comments have been received.
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07-7657 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Ordinance
No. 07- 103 97 on second reading as amended.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, noted the modification to the ordinance since first reading.
Mayor Jilka called the question. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Larson, Peck, Perney,
W Vanier, Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Authorize an agreement with Wilson & Company for the development of an East Salina
Master Utility Plan, Project No. 07-2655.
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Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the plan, agreement, and project funding.
Ms. Tasker clarified for Commissioner Perney on what areas would be included in the plan.
Ms. Tasker then responded to Commissioner Vanier's question regarding the project
timeframe, future development in the area, and whether the entire area was located in the city limits.
Todd Welsh, 221 S. Morris Drive, commented on the plan, affordable housing within the
city, development of the area, and the agreement with Wilson & Company.
Jason Gage, City Manager, responded to Commissioner Perney's question regarding the
timeframe of the project.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, responded to
Commissioner Larson's question regarding the parcels that are located outside the city limits and
future annexation.
07-7658 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to authorize an
agreement with Wilson & Company for the development of an East Salina Master Utility Plan, Project
No. 07-2655. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) First reading Ordinance No. 07-10398 approving the issuance of General Obligation Bonds
by the Salina Airport Authority.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the state statutes, request, issuance, and the
capital improvements the issuance would be funding.
Michelle Swanson, Salina Airport Authority, responded to Commissioner Perney's
question regarding the timeframe of the projects.
Mr. Bengtson then responded to Mayor Jilka's question regarding the wording
"unconditionally approving."
07-7659 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to pass Ordinance No.
07-10398 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Award contract for Oakdale Park Tennis Courts Repair and Resurfacing, Project No. 07-
2636.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the project and bids received.
Mr. Snyder noted that staff would be not be recommending Riggs Recreation be awarded the contract;
because in conversations with the vendor since the packet went out, the vendor acknowledged they
would not be able to meet the completion date that was specified and that the project would be
completed sometime in September. Mr. Snyder continued to explain the project funding.
Commissioner Larson questioned if staff checked with Mid-America Courtworks to be sure
they could meet their proposed completion date. Mr. Snyder clarified that staff had checked and they
would be able to.
Mr. Snyder then responded to Commissioner Perney's question regarding the alternate
methods bid.
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Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to award the contract
for the Oakdale Park Tennis Courts Repair and Resurfacing, Project No. 07-2636 to Mid-America
Courtworks in the amount of $51,220. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Authorize an agreement for a comprehensive downtown public lighting analysis with
Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the current lighting in the downtown area, project,
and funding.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Peck and Mr. Gage regarding the cost of the
agreement, scope of the project, and the cost breakdown.
Commissioner Larson noted Salina Downtown's funding contribution of 20 percent of the
project (up to $5,000).
Mr. Gage commented on the importance of finding the correct lighting.
Commissioner Perney commented on the decorative lights. Commissioner Perney agreed
with Commissioner Peck's concerns towards the cost of the agreement, but felt that this was a project
that needed to be done.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to authorize an
agreement for a comprehensive downtown public lighting analysis with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff
Corporation in the amount $21,635. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to recess into
executive session for 20 minutes to discuss with the City Attorney a matter subject to the attorney-
client privilege for the reason that public discussion of the matter would waive that privilege and
adversely affect the City's interest in the matter; and reconvene at 5:10 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:50 p.m. and reconvened at 5:20
p.m. No action was taken.
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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 5:20 p.m.
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