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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 8, 2005
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened. at 3:30 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:
Vice -Mayor Donnie D. Marrs, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner. R. Abner Perney
Commissioner John K. Vanier H
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Penny Day, Deputy City Clerk
Absent: Mayor Deborah P. Divine
CITIZEN FORUM
Craig King, King Industries, expressed his concerns about the status of the water line
project on West Grand Avenue. Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, responded to Mr.
King's concerns, and Vice -Mayor Marrs informed Mr. King that City staff would contact him with
the status of the project.
AWARDS PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of August 7 —13, 2005 as "National Health Center Week" in the City of Salina.
Marcia Hawkes, CEO of Salina Health Education Foundation, 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 August 1, 2005.
. Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Application #A05-4, filed by Frank Norton, requesting annexation of a 51.77 acre site
located on the Northwest corner of Holmes. Road and Magnolia Road.
(7.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 05-10299.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request,
the impact on the water and sewer system in the area,. and the Planning Commission's
recommendation. Mr. Andrew then responded to Commissioner Perney's questions concerning the
homestead located next to this annexation property.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, addressed Commissioner Marrs' question
concerning the maintenance of Holmes Road.
Mr. Andrew explained the right-of-way issues on Holmes Road.
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05-6799 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to pass Ordinance No.
.05-10299 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Application #Z05-4, filed by Kelly Dunn, requesting a change in zoning district
classification from A-1(Agricultural) to R-1(Single-Family Residential) on a 40.32 acre tract of land
r located on the east side of Markley Road north of Magnolia Road.
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(7.2a) First reading Ordinance No. 05-10298.
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Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained.the location
of the property to be rezoned and the purpose of the change in zoning, the elevation changes in the
property, and the utilities situation. Mr. Andrew also explained that the second reading of this
ordinance will be postponed until the property has been platted.
Mr. Andrew responded to Commissioner Perney's question regarding the maintenance of
Markley Road, and to Commissioner Vanier's question concerning the detention pond and the effects
on future development.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, explained the controlled release of the detention
pond and the location of the drainage.
05-6800 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to pass Ordinance No.
05-10298 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.3) Application #Z05-7, filed by Salina Regional Health Center, requesting a change in zoning
district classification from R-3 (Multi -Family Residential) to H -M (Hospital— Medical).
(7.3a) First reading Ordinance No. 05-10301.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the zoning
change and the increased flexibility that it will allow Salina Regional Health Center to have. He also
noted that it would be consistent with the land use plan.
05-6801 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to pass Ordinance No.
05-10301 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.4) Application #Z05-6, filed by Landmark Development, requesting the rezoning of all of the
lots in Woodland Hills Estates Addition No. 2 from R (Single=Family Residential) to R-1 (Single -
Family Residential).
(7.4a) First reading Ordinance No. 05-10300.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the
differences in the two types of zoning, the setback regulations, and the Planning Commission's
recommendation. Mr. Andrew then responded to Commissioner Marrs' question concerning how long
the current covenants would be in effect.
OS -6802 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Pemey, to pass Ordinance
No. 05-10300 on first reading. Aye: (4). ,Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 05-10296 levying special assessments to pay the cost of
abatement of nuisances.
Jason Gage, City Manager, clarified that no comments had been received since first reading
of the ordinance on August 1, 2005. Mr. Gage then responded to Commissioner Vanier's question
concerning the rates of the abatements.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, responded to Vice -
Mayor Marrs' question regarding the notice given to the property owners.
Further discussion continued between Mr. Gage, Mr. Andrew, Shawn O'Leary, and Vice -
Mayor Marrs, and Commissioner Vanier regarding the rate structure, administrative fees, and the
demolition process.
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Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to. adopt Ordinance No.
05-10296 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (4) Jilka, Perney, Vanier, Marrs. Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 05-10297 annexing City owned property located on the
south side of Magnolia Road (future Salina Soccer Complex site).
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, reported that Ordinance
No. 05-10297 was passed on first reading on .August 1, 2005 and since that time no comments have
been received, however the commission could see a future item that would clarifying the boundary
line.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Ordinance No.
05-10297 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (4) Jilka, Perney, Vanier, Marrs. Nay: (0).
Motion carried:
(8.3) Resolution No. 05-6201 authorizing an Interlocal Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with
McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility.
Mike Fraser, Director of General Services, explained the agreement, and the history of the
similar agreements that the City of Salina has with other counties. Mr. Fraser then responded to
Commissioner Perney's question regarding minimum charges.
Jason Gage, City Manager, responded to Commissioner Perney's questions concerning .the
rates in McPherson County.
Vice -Mayor Marrs stated that he appreciated the additional information that was provided
on this item.
A discussion followed regarding marketing the space that is available according to the
report from Camp Dresser & McKee and the effects of raising the rates that we charge at the landfill.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, and Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and
Administration, responded to Commissioner Vanier's question regarding the impact fee that is paid to
Saline County.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve Resolution
No. 05-6201. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Deborah Divine, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, City erk
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