06-10-2002 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 10, 2002
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Pre -Budget Finance 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 Kristin M. Seaton, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Monte D. Shadwick
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
None
None.
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on the proposed issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 2002 for
KASA Industrial Controls, Inc. and the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property constructed
or purchased with the proceeds of bonds.
(5.1 a) Resolution No. 02-5844 determining the advisability of issuing Industrial Revenue
Bonds for the purpose of refunding on a current basis the City's Industrial Revenue
Bonds, Series 2000 for KASA Industrial Controls, Inc.
(5.1b) First reading Ordinance No. 02-10084 authorizing the issuance of Industrial
Revenue Bonds, Series 2002 for KASA Industrial Controls, Inc.
Mayor Seaton opened the public hearing.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the issuance.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the cost
benefit analysis. Mr. Andrew also responded to Commissioner Divine's questions regarding the tax
exemption.
Sarah Steele, Gilmore & Bell, summarized the issuance and clarified the property tax
exemption. Ms. Steele also responded the Commissioner Divine's question regarding leasing of the
property.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, commented on the tax exemption.
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There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
02-33071)Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt
Resolution No. 02-5844. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
02-3309
02-3310
02-3311
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to pass Ordinance
No. 02-10084 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of June 3, 2002.
(6.2) Resolution No. 02-5845 authorizing an agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad for the
Cloud Street Railroad Replacement, Project No. 02-1359.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the agreement
in Item 6.2 at the request of Mayor Seaton.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 02-10085 amending Ordinance No. 02-10077, Section 3
"Effective Date" pertaining to Smoking in Restaurants.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the amendment.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Divine, Greg Bengtson, City Attorney,
and Mr. Kissinger regarding the validity of the petitions that may be submitted.
Gary Swartzendruber, Coalition for Reasonable People, commented on Commissioner
Divine's concerns regarding the petitions.
A discussion followed with Mayor Seaton, Mr. Kissinger, and Mr. Swartzendruber
regarding the petitions.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to pass Ordinance
No. 02-10085 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Award of contract for construction of two spray grounds, Project No. 02-1349 and to
include the revised project budget of $220,000 in the next 2002 C.I.P. update.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the project, bids received, and
funding of the project. Mr. Snyder also responded to Mayor Seaton's questions regarding the colored
concrete and the funding of the project.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to award the contract
for the construction of two spray grounds, Project No. 02-1349, to Smoky Hill, LLC, in the amount
of $156,609 and to include the revised project budget of $220,000 in the next 2002 C.I.P.
update/amendment.
(8.3) Award of contract for the Restoration of the Oakdale Park Fountain, Project No. 02-1347.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the project, proposals received,
the Parks and Recreations Advisory Board's recommendation, and funding of the project. Mr. Snyder
then responded to Mayor Seaton's inquiry regarding the time frame of the project.
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02-331
02-33131
02-331
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to award the contract
for the Restoration of the Oakdale Fountain, Project No. 02-1347 to Robinson Iron in the amount of
$31,600. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) At Commissioner Shadwick's request, certain members of the Commission discussed the
truck stop exemption pertaining to the Smoking in Restaurants Ordinance.
(9.2) Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Jilka, to recess into Executive Session for
10 minutes for the purpose of conducting preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real
estate for the reason that public discussion could adversely impact the City's position in its effort to
acquire the subject real estate; and reconvene at 4:53. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into Executive Session at 4:43 p.m. and reconvened at
4:50 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
stin M. Se on, Mayor