12-21-2009 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
December 21, 2009
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on the Five -Year Capital
Improvement Program. 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
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on the 2009 budget amendments.
Mayor Larson opened the public hearing.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the amendments to the
General, Arts and Humanities, Convention and Tourism, and Bicentennial Funds.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to approve the 2009
budget amendments. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of December 14, 2009.
(6.2) Resolution No. 09-6685 describing the corporate limits.
(6.3) Resolution No. 09-6691 authorizing an agreement for an audit of City. records for the year
ending December 31, 2009.
(6.4) Resolution No. 09-6692 amending the City of Salina's Shared Vision Statement and
Strategic Plan.
(6.5) Resolution No. 09-6694 amending the City of Salina Personnel Manual.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, responded to Mayor Larson's question regarding the annexations
included in the corporate limits.
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Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 09-10526 vacating a portion of the Broadway Boulevard
right-of-way adjacent to 529 N. Broadway Boulevard.
Mayor Larson reported that Ordinance No. 09-10526 was passed on first reading on
December 14, 2009 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Ordinance
No. 09-10526 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. 09-10527 providing an amendment to the use limitations to
Lot 2 in the Reserves at Prairie Glen Planned Development District.
Mayor Larson reported that Ordinance No. 09-10527 was passed on first reading on
December 7, 2009 and second reading was postponed on December 14, 2009.
Phil Black, Brown Mackie College, commented on the parking agreement with the
neighboring church and shuttle services that are provided to and from the Central Mall to the school.
Janet Graces, Brown Mackie College, explained the veterinary program, guidelines, and
animal housing. Ms. Graces then responded to Commissioner Arpke's question on how many students
are expected participate in the program and school hours.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Peck, Commissioner Jennings, Ms. Graces,
Mr. Black and Mayor Larson regarding parking concerns.
. Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to adopt Ordinance
No. 09-10527 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (4) Angell, Jennings, Peck, Larson.
Nay: (1) Arpke. Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 09-6693 approving the revised guidelines for the "Project Open
entrepreneurial development grant program.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the amended economic development agreement,
program, and funding.
Dennis Lauver, Chamber of Commerce Director, outlined the program, program funding,
additional funding, community partnership, process, proposed guideline changes, and future request
for funding.
A discussion followed between Mayor Larson, Mr. Lauver, and Phyll Klima, Salina
Downtown, Inc. regarding the Financial Review Team and how the team is selected.
Additional discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings, Mr. Lauver,
Commissioner Angell, and Larry Powell, Chamber of Commerce, regarding the education
requirements, funding leverage, the inclusion of established business expansions, application
screening, and StartUp Kansas funding.
Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager, emphasized on the partnership between Salina
Downtown, Chamber of Commerce, and City.
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Phil Black, 118 E. Republic, commented on benefits of the program.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to adopt Resolution
No. 09-6693. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution No. 09-6690 authorizing staff to submit a Transportation Enhancement
application to the Kansas Department of Transportation to fund the Salina Streetscape and Entryway
Enhancement II Project.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the program and proposed project.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Resolution No.
09-6690. 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 30 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 5:17 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:47 p.m. and reconvened at 5:55
p.m. No action was taken.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, City Uerk
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