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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 21, 2009
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:00 p.m. in a Study Session for a Conservation Code discussion
and Downtown Lighting Study. 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
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 week of October 4 —10, 2009 as "Fire Prevention Week" in the city of Salina. Roger
Williams, Fire Marshal, 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 September 14, 2009.
Moved by Commissioner Arpke, seconded by Commissioner Peck, 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. 09-10517 amending Article X, Section 42-517 of the Salina
Zoning Ordinance to consider guidelines for allowing electronic message center signs for certain uses
allowed in residential districts.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, Planning Commission's
recommendation, and proposed amendment.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Peck, Mr. Andrew, Mayor Larson, City
Manager Jason Gage and Deputy City Manager Michael Schrage regarding dimmer controls, strolling
messages, and placement of banner signs.
Additional discussions followed between Commissioner Angell, Mr. Andrew,
Commissioner Jennings, Mayor Larson, Mr. Gage, and Commissioner Peck regarding the exclusion of
private facilities, illumination, and minimum lot size and zoning requirements.
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Mr. Andrew and Mr. Gage explained the zoning text amendment process.
Commissioner Arpke expressed his'concerns of allowing electronic signs at the schools,
and the safety issues they would cause. Mayor Larson commented on banner signs being difficult to
read and scrolling messages posing a distraction to drivers.
Mr. Andrew then responded to Commissioner Jennings' question regarding the minimum
square foot lot requirement.
A discussion then followed between Mr. Gage, Mr. Andrew, Mayor Larson, Commissioner
Peck, and Commissioner Jennings regarding sign illumination, scrolling text, and time duration
between messages.
Mr. Andrew then replied to Commissioner Angell's question on whether other
communities or studies have been done that showed that electronic signs caused an increase in traffic
accidents. Mr. Andrew then noted the time provisions.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to pass Ordinance No.
09-10517 on first reading allowing electronic signs in residential districts and amend the ordinance to
include assisted living, nursing, and rehabilitation facilities, and governmental buildings. Aye: (4).
Nay: (1) Arpke. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 09-10515 providing a change in zoning district
classification from C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping) and Saline County AG (Agricultural) to C-5
(Service Commercial) in the Replat of Plum Orchard Addition.
Mayor Larson reported that Ordinance No. 09-10515 was passed on first reading on
September 14, 2009 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Ordinance No.
09-10515 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (5) Angell, Arpke, Jennings, Peck, Larson.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 09-10516 annexing the Replat of Plum Orchard Addition.
Mayor Larson reported that Ordinance No. 09-10516 was passed on first reading on
September 14, 2009 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to adopt Ordinance
No. 09-10516 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (5) Angell, Arpke, Jennings, Peck,
Larson. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 09-6656 approving the name and logo for the new aquatic facility located in
Kenwood Park.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and,Recreation, explained the project, how the Parks and
Recreation Department obtained suggestions for the name, naming guidelines, Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board's recommendation, and the proposed name and logo. Mr. Snyder informed the
Commission that Colin Truhe, the student that submitted the name, was present.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings, Mayor Larson, City Manager
Jason Gage, and Mr. Snyder regarding the use of palm trees and logo coloring. Additional comments
were made by Mayor Larson, Commissioner Peck, Mr. Gage, and Chris Curtis, Recreation
Superintendent, regarding including "Salina's" or "at Salina" in the name and logo. Commissioner
Peck expressed that he liked the "Salina's Kenwood Cove". Mr. Curtis then explained the meaning of
the color scheme on the logo.
Colin Truhe, South Middle School seventh grader, spoke on his proposal.
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Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Resolution No.
09-6656 reflecting the name of the aquatic park to be "Salina's Kenwood Cove." Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution No. 09-6660 adopting the International Code Council (ICC) valuation table and
revisions to Article IV of the Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
Mike Roberts, Building Official, explained how building permit fees are calculated,
valuation tables, and the Building Advisory Board's recommendation. Mr. Roberts then responded to
Commissioner Jennings' question regarding the sliding fee schedule and Mayor Larson's question
regarding notifications of the change to stakeholders.
Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager commented on the use of the modifier tables.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to adopt Resolution
No. 09-6660. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Request for executive session (legal)
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to recess into executive
session for 20 minutes to discuss with, legal counsel matters subject to the attorney-client privilege for
the reason that public discussion of those matters would waive the privilege and adversely affect the
City's interest in the matters and reconvene at 5:30 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:10 p.m. and reconvened at 5:30
p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded Commissioner Jennings, to extend the current
executive session for an additional 10 minutes. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried
At 5:50 p.m., City Attorney Greg Bengtson requested an additional ten minutes. The City
Commission reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, informed the City Commission that a proposed settlement
agreement relating to the construction and repairs to the North Ohio Overpass project as been reach
and requested that the City Commission add the item to the agenda.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to add the Settlement
Agreement and Release of All Claims in relation to the North Ohio Overpass project be added to the
agenda. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to authorize the
Mayor to sign the Settle Agreement and Release of All Claims between Wilson & Company and King
Construction in relation to the North Ohio Overpass project. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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
meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, GJ# Clerk
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