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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
November 5, 2007
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. in a Study Session for a Citizens' Open Forum. 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 _
None.
None
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of October 22, 2007.
(6.2) Resolution No. 07-6444 authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the use of
City fire hydrants by rural fire departments for firefighting operations.
(6.3) Authorize the purchase of four Panasonic Toughbooks from CDW-G in the amount of
$17,483.
(6.4) Authorize the sole source purchase of a Sirchie Krimesite Imager in the amount $24,933.
(6.5) Authorize the addition of a truck and animal box for the Animal Shelter to the 2007
Vehicles and Equipment program.
(6.6) Amend the 2007 Planning Sub-CIP to include $80,000 for multi -use trail concept design
services and authorize distribution of a Request for Proposal.
Police Chief Jim Hill responded to Mayor Jilka's question regarding funding for the
imager.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
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ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 07- 10 419 amending Chapter 8 of the Salina Code by repealing
Articles X -XV.
w Mike Roberts, Building Official, explained the proposed amendment.
07--&82 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to pass Ordinance No.
07-10419 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) First reading Ordinance No. 07-10420 amending Chapter 8, Article I, Division 1 of the
Salina Code by adding Section 8-14.1 providing for a local amendment to the International Building
Code Section 1204.1 pertaining to space heating requirements for interior environments.
Mike Roberts, Building Official, explained the proposed amendment and the Building
Advisory Board's recommendation.
07-7283 I Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to pass Ordinance No.
07-10420 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) First reading Ordinance No. 07-10421 levying Salina Business Improvement District No. 1
Service Fees for 2008.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the district and the service fees.
07-7284 Moved by Commissioner Pemey, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to pass Ordinance
No. 07-10421 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution -No. 07-6445 amending Resolution No. 07-6432 providing for the advisability
and authorizing sanitary sewer improvements in the 1700 block of Glen Avenue in Surveyors Plat No.
49, Project No. 07-2659.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the project, amended benefit district, bids
received and project funding.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Perney, Ms. Tasker, Michael Schrage,
Deputy City Manager, and Mayor Jilka regarding the city at -large portion of the amended project.
07-7285 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6445. Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Perney. Motion carried.
07-7286 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to award the contract
for the Glen Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvements to Stevens Contractors, LLC in the amount of
$58,735. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Resolution Nos. 07-6446, 07-6447, 07-6448, and 07-6449 authorizing items related to the
potential retail development of property at South Ninth and Key Streets for a Kohl's clothing store and
related retail development lots with the anticipation of utilizing statutorily authorized, local
development incentives.
' Jason Gage, City Manager, summarized the potential development of the area, TIF
incentives, funding and statutory process, proposed resolutions, and The New Salina Economic
Development Strategic Plan.
• Mayor Jilka questioned whether the land located at the State Street Exit was floodplain or
lloodway. Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, noted that it was both.
Mr. Gage then responded to Commissioner Perney's question regarding funding of the
future infrastructure.
Commissioner Peck questioned whether the City had a master plan for how tax incentives
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would be used in the future. Mr. Gage responded.
Mr. Gage also responded to Commissioner Perney's questions regarding the site plan and
the funding used for the South Ninth Street improvements.
Gary Swartzendruber, 528 S. College, questioned who would receive the tax abatement and
w the offering of the tax abatement.
IIMayor Jilka asked if it would be fair to categorize this as tax abatement.
Mr. Gage clarified that this would not be considered an abatement and the developer is
taking the responsibility of developing the site. The tax incentives would be used to pay for the
development. Mr. Gage also commented on the use of tax incentives by other communities.
07-7287 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6446. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
07-7288 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6447. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
07-7289 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6448. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
07-72 90 11 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6449. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Jason Gage, City Manger, introduced Gary Hobbie the new Director of Community and
Development Services.
Commissioner Perney reminded citizens that they are looking for volunteers to serve on the
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and he noted the deadline for filing an Expression of
Interest is November 16, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT
07-7291 I Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, City CIA
owt. E..P
Alan E. Jilka, ayor
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