05-04-2009 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 4, 2009
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Budget Overview 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 M. Luci Larson, chairman presiding
Commissioner Samantha Angell
Commissioner Tom Arpke
Commissioner Norman Jennings
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: Commissioner Aaron Peck
CITIZEN FORUM
Gary Swartzendruber, 528 S. College, expressed his concerns of citizen confusion at the
ballot regarding the clean air ordinance, responded to Commissioner Peck's comments toward his
presentation at the last meeting and Tom Bell's editorial comments in the Salina Journal. Mr.
Swartzendruber commented on the Commission's discussion of not to repeal the ordinance and asked
the Commission consider an ordinance to repeal the clean air ordinance and what were their stance on
the issue.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the procedure of repealing the ordinance.
Mayor Larson explained that she was under the assumption that a petition was going to be
filed. She felt that a special election would occur regardless of the outcome.
Commissioner Angell commented that it was clear to the Commission on the process of
repealing the ordinance. She felt that there would be a special election and did not want the City to
spend more money on conducting more public forums and further discussions on the issue.
Commissioner Jennings commented he concurred with Commissioner Angell's comments.
He felt that is was important that the Commission make an informed discussion, by hearing both sides
of the issue. Commissioner Jennings noted that the proponents and opponents have made it clear to
the Commission that a petition would be filed regardless of the outcome so a special election would
likely occur. Commissioner Jennings commented on his stance of property owners' rights.
Commissioner Arpke explained that he had lost connection during his conference call from
the last meeting. He felt that the ordinance infringed onto small business owners, and that there would
be future action on Senate Bill 25. He urged the citizens to place the question on the next general
election so the city would not have to endure the cost of a special election.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The day of May 7, 2009 as "A Day of Prayer" in the city of Salina. Roberta Huseman read
the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FORA CERTAIN TIME
None.
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CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 27, 2009.
(6.2) Award of contract for the Filter Building/Monitoring Area - Roof Replacement, Project
No. 09-2755 to Larry Booze Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $11,937.03.
(6.3) Resolution No. 09-6619 amending Article 17 and 18 of the Personnel Manual.
(6.4) Resolution No. 09-6621 authorizing the City Manager to instruct binding coverage for
Excess Workers Compensation Insurance.
(6.5) Resolution No. 09-6620 providing for the acquisition of fire -fighting equipment and
providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, responded to Mayor Larson's questions regarding the
location of the building, and difference between the quote and engineer's estimate. Natalie Fischer,
Director of Human Resources, also responded Mayor Larson's question regarding the City's smoking
policy.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Resolution No. 09-6618 authorizing an agreement among Mariposa Homeowners
Association, Cornerstone Development Group, LLC.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the Mariposa drainage system and Greg Bengtson,
City Attorney, explained the agreement. Mr. Bengtson also responded to Commissioner Angell's
question regarding Section 4 of the agreement.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Resolution
No. 09-6618. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Accept the offered easement, right-of-way and restricted access dedications and authorize
the Mayor to sign the Grand Prairie Addition plat.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, plat, easement dedications,
maintenance responsibilities, and the Planning Commission's recommendation and conditions of
approval.
A discussion followed between Mayor Larson and Mr. Andrew regarding street standards
and emergency access. Additional discussions followed between Mayor Larson, Mr. Andrew, and
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, and Dan Stack, City Engineer, regarding excavation on the golf
course and project timeline.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings and Steve Snyder, Director of
Parks and Recreation regarding the emergency access road coming out on Markley Road.
Mr. Andrew responded to Commissioner Angell's question regarding the development of
Mariposa Addition.
Jesse Valsequez, 1711 N. Fifth Street, expressed concerns of excavation of trenches.
Mayor Larson responded to his concerns.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to authorize they
Mayor to sign the Grand Prairie Addition plat and accept the offered easement, golf course
maintenance right-of-way, street right-of-way and restricted access dedications on behalf of the City.
Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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09-780311 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to authorize the
dedication of the off-site easements. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(7.3) Second reading Ordinance No. 08-10443 providing a change in zoning district
classification to R-1 (Single Family Residential) in the Grand Prairie Addition.
Mayor Larson reported that Ordinance No. 08-10443 was passed on first reading on April
7, 2008 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to adopt Ordinance
No. 08-10443 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Angell, Arpke, Jennings,
Larson. Motion carried.
William Umphrey thanked the City Commission and City staff for all their work and
helpfulness on this development.
None.
None.
ADMINISTRATION
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
09-7805 Moved by Commissioner Arpke, seconded by Commissioner Angell, 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.
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Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, City C rk
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