07-06-2009 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 6, 2009
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on the 2010 Budget (Overview and
Agency Contracts). 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 Tom Arpke
Commissioner Samantha Angell
Commissioner Norman Jennings
Commissioner Aaron Peck
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.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The month of July 2009 as "Recreation and Parks Month" in the city of Salina. Hank
Boyer, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair, 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 June 22, 2009.
(6.2)
Approve the minutes of June 24, 2009.
(6.3)
Approve the minutes of June 29, 2009.
(6.4) Resolution No. 09-6643 appointing Brian Richardson and Russell Prophet to the Business
Improvement District No. 1 (Lee District) Board of Advisors.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Application #Z09-3, filed by Todd Welsh, requesting a change in zoning district
classification from Saline County AG (Agricultural) to R-1 (Single -Family Residential) and PC -2
(Planned Neighborhood Shopping)'on a 10.97 acre tract of land located at the northwest corner of
Crawford Street and Holmes Road.
(7.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 09-10506.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, zoning requirements and the
Planning Commission's recommendation on the preliminary plat application, zoning and conditions
for approval.
Todd Welsh, applicant, commented on the future development of the property and thanked
City Staff for their work put into the project.
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Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to pass Ordinance
No. 09-10506 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Award of contract for the Wayfinding — Salina Streetscape and Entryway Enhancement
Project No. 05-1550.
Dan Stack; City Engineer, explained the project, bids received, and funding.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings and Mr. Stack regarding the
number of poles that where bided, whether irrigation was included, cost of signage, and state funding.
Mr. Stack then responded to Commissioner Angell regarding the costs and life of the
windsocks. Mr. Stack clarified that the price included installation of the windsocks also.
A discussion followed between Mayor Larson, City Manager Jason Gage, and Mr. Stack
regarding phasing of the project, placement of the signs in the corridor, welcoming signage, and state
funding.
the project.
Phyll Klima, Salina Downtown, Inc. Executive Director, urged the Commission to support
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings and Mr. Gage regarding including
private attraction businesses on the signs.
Mayor Larson felt that it is important to have the signage; however, to the costs involved
she would like to eliminate the decorative poles and windsocks.
Commissioner Peck concurred with Mayor Larson, stating that he did not care for the poles
and would support the project without the poles and windsocks.
Mr. Stack then responded to Commissioner Angell's question regarding the pavers.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to award the project to
Bryant and Bryant Construction with concrete pavers, but without the decorative poles and windsocks
plus a 3% construction contingency in the amount of $659,510.03 of which a maximum of
$405,562.53 will be funded by the City of Salina and $253,947.50 will be funded by KDOT. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Arpke, seconded by Commissioner- Peck, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0. Motion carried. The
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Aaron Peck, Vice -Mayor
meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, C' Clerk
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