04-21-2008 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 21, 2008
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. in a Study Session for a Citizens' Open Forum. The
w 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:
U Mayor John K. Vanier II, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
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
Absent: None
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
' (4.1) The day of May 1, 2008 as "A Day of Prayer" in the city of Salina. Roberta Huseman read
the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 14, 2008.
(6.2) Resolution No. 08-6510 authorizing an agreement for Workers Compensation Third Party
Administrator Services with CCMSI, Inc.
(6.3) Resolution No. 08-6511 acknowledging receipt of the Kenwood -Oakdale Park Planning
Team Report.
(6.4) Resolution No. 08-6512 authorizing an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Agreement with
the Salina Airport Authority. "
(6.5) Approval for the sole source purchase of two monitor/defibrillator/pacers from Zoll
Medical Corporation in the amount of $44,708.60.
08-7495 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) First reading Ordinance No. 08-10444 amending Section 42-65 of the Salina Code
pertaining to landscaping regulations by implementing xeriscaping in commercial landscaped areas.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, summarized the landscape regulations, water action
plan, xeriscaping, and gave examples of use of xeriscaping.
Mr. Andrew then responded to Commissioner Larson's questions regarding enforcement of
xeriscaping, recommended plantings, and watering schedule.
Jason Gage, City Manager, commented on future water conservation rates.
Mr. Andrew responded to Commissioner Larson's question regarding the type of plants the
City is currently using.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to pass Ordinance No.
08-10444 on first reading.
Commissioner Jilka commented that he felt that this is necessary and these measures are
largely cosmetic. He continued to state that 85 percent of water use is for agricultural; higher levels of
government will not get involved and the need to quit subsidizing corn production for ethanol use.
Mayor Vanier called the question. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Approval of a request to assist in establishing an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program
Office at Kansas State at Salina's Applied Aviation Research Center.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the request, market study conducted by Flint Hills
Solutions, cost -benefit analysis, and the Salina Economic Development Incentive Council's
recommendation. Mr. Gage noted Dennis Kuhlman with Kansas State at Salina, Col. Randy Roebuck
with the Great Plains Regional Training Center, and Tim Rogers with the Salina Airport Authority
were available for additional questions.
Mayor Vanier asked, Mr. Rogers to briefly describe how this would fit in with the aviation
service center and future plans of the Salina Airport Authority. Mr. Rogers explained the Airport
Authority's strategic plan and the benefits the program could provide the community.
Dr. Kuhlman explained the potential opportunities the program would provide Kansas
State at Salina as well as the community. Dr. Kuhlman then responded to Commissioner Larson's
question on how did the other communities compare to Salina. Dr. Kuhlman noted the partnership
with the Great Plains Regional Training Center was an asset to the program.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the request
to assist in establishing an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office at Kansas State at Salina's
Applied Aviation Research Center in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
(8.2) Item pulled from agenda.
(8.3) Authorize agreement with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation to conduct a drainage study
for the area around the intersection of Marymount Road and Glen Avenue (Project No. 08-2712).
Karlton Place, City Engineer, explained the current drainage situation, agreement, and
funding. Mr. Place responded to Commissioner Larson's question regarding use of the information
from the study for other drainage problem areas in Salina and Mayor Vanier's question regard the curb
and guttering on Glen Avenue.
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08-7501
Mr. Place clarified for Commissioner Perney that the design contract would come to the
City Commission in the future and this agreement only dealt with the study.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to authorize an
agreement with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation to conduct a drainage study for the area around
the intersection of Marymount Road and Glen Avenue. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Approval of a request to install No Parking signs along Ray Avenue for Coronado School.
Karlton Place, City Engineer, explained the current congestion problems, current signage,
and proposed modifications as:
• Modifying the existing signs along the south side of Neal Avenue to extend the
enforcement time to 4:00;
• Install signs that read "No Parking Passenger Loading School Days 7:30 — 4:00" on
the east side of Ray Avenue, from the intersection with Neal Avenue, to the
intersection with Laura Street; and
• Install signs that read "No Parking School Days 7:30 — 4:00" on the west side of
Ray Avenue, from the intersection with Neal Avenue, to the intersection with
Laura Street.
Mr. Place then responded to Commissioner Larson's question regarding the signage on
Neal Avenue and Commissioner Jilka's question regarding if USD 4305 supported the changes.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, the signage
modifications as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Award of contract for 2008 Subdivision Improvements in Red Fox Addition Project No.
08-2678.
Karlton Place, City Engineer, explained the project, bids received and project funding. Mr.
Place then responded to Commissioner Perney's question regarding the bid overage and
Commissioner Larson's question regarding the number of bids received.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to award the contract for
the 2008 Subdivision Improvements in Red Fox Addition Project No. 08-2678 to APAC-Kansas, Inc.,
Shears Division in the amount of $530,690.30. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Consider process for making City appointment to the Development Incentive Program
(DIP) Grant Review Committee.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the program and Commission alternatives.
A discussion followed between Phyll Klima, Commissioner Peck, Commissioner Larson,
Mayor Vanier, and Mr. Gage "regarding members already appointed to the committee, when the
committee meets, application process, and setting a precedence of appointing a Commissioner.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to appoint
Commissioner Perney to the DIP Grant Review Committee.
Ms. Klima responded to Commissioner Jilka's question on which governing body would
receive the committee's recommendation. 'Ms. Klima clarified that the Salina Downtown Board
would receive the recommendation.
Mayor Vanier called the question Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.7) Mayor board appointments.
Mayor Vanier announced the following appointments:
• Mayor Vanier - Economic Development Executive Committee, Salina Area
Chamber of Commerce, Salina Economic Development Incentives Council, Salina
w Public Library Board
• . Commissioner Jilka - Arts and Humanities Commission, Building Authority,
Convention and Tourism Committee
• Commissioner Pemey - Building Authority and North Central Regional Planning
Commission
• Commissioner Larson - Housing Authority and Board of Health
• Commissioner Peck — Salina Airport Authority and Board of Health
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
0877502 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Perney, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
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Shandi Wicks, Deputy City Clerk
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K. Vanier II, Mayor
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