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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 22, 2010
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:00 p.m. in a Study Session for a Joint City -County Meeting. 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 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: Commissioner Samantha Angell
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The'month of March 2010 as "American Red Cross Month" in the city of Salina. Traci
Winfree with the American Red Cross (NCKC) read the proclamation and announced upcoming
events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on 2009 special assessment projects.
(5.1a) Second reading Ordinance No. 10-10531.
Mayor Larson opened the public hearing.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the assessment process.
There being no further comments, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to adopt Ordinance
No. 10-10531 on second reading Aye: (4) Arpke, Jennings, Peck, Larson. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(5.2) Review the denial of a Taxicab Driver's License application for Ray Hoffman.
Mayor Larson opened the public hearing.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the purpose of the license, approval process, license
criteria, and application submitted.
A discussion followed between Mr. Gage and Mayor Larson regarding license
requirements.
license.
Ray Hoffman, applicant, commented on his conviction, trial delay, and the need for the
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A discussion followed between Mr. Hoffman, City Commission, and Mr. Gage regarding
the circumstances around his DUI, treatment, status of regular driver's license, and license suspension
time.
Chief Jim Hill outlined the applicant's conviction and driver's license status.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to uphold the denial
of the license application. Aye: (3). Nay: (1) Peck. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of February 8, 2010.
(6.2) Resolution No. 10-6712 appointing members to the Accessibility Advisory Board, Animal
Control Advisory and Appeals Board, Heritage Commission, Library Board, Salina Economic
Development Incentives Council and the Salina Airport Authority.
Moved by Commissioner Arpke, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) First reading Ordinance No. 10-10534 annexing a 9.3 acre tract of land located at the
southwest corner of Magnolia Road and I-135 to allow it to be added to the proposed Magnolia
Commons Addition.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning
and the Planning Commission's
Community Development, explained the request
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to pass Ordinance
No. 10-10534 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Application #Z08-9, filed by Magnolia Development Partners LLC, requesting a change in
zoning district classification from Saline County AG and A- 1(Agricultural) to PC -5 (Planned Service
Commercial) and approval of a preliminary/final site development plan for a retail store on a 40 acre
tract of land located at the southwest corner of Magnolia Road and I-135.
(7.2a) First reading Ordinance No. 08-10476.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Zoning, explained the request, site plan, and the
Planning Commission's recommendation and conditions for approval. Mr. Andrew then responded to
Mayor Larson's and Commissioner Peck's questions regarding the entrances and the Magnolia I-135
Interchange improvements.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings and Mr. Andrew regarding the site
plan and future widening of Virginia Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Arpke, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to pass Ordinance No.
08-10476 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Report of bids received for the Vehicles and Equipment, Phase I purchases.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the purchases and bidding
process. Mr. Franz and Michael Fraser, Director of Public Works, then responded to Mayor Larson's
questions regarding the landfill dozer.
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Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to approve the 2010
Vehicles and Equipment plan purchases. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution No. 10-6711 approving the Project Development Agreement for technical audit
services on the water meter infrastructure with Siemens Industry, Inc.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, asked that the item be removed from the agenda.
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to remove the item
from the agenda. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Kenwood Cove Aquatic Facility Sponsorships.
(8.3a) Resolution No. 10-6709 approving the Kenwood Cove Use Policy.
(8.3b) Resolution No. 10-6110 authorizing the City Manager to enter into sponsorship
agreements and approve an agreement with MarketAide Company.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the use policy and the
sponsorship agreement.
A discussion followed between Mayor Larson, Mr. Snyder, Commissioner Peck, and City
Attorney Greg Bengtson regarding sponsorship signage, annual sponsorships, proposed rate schedule,
individual and organization sponsorships, and concessions. Additional discussion followed between
Commissioner Jennings and City Manager Jason Gage regarding the aesthetics.
Mr. Snyder then responded to Commissioner Arpke's question regarding future use of the
revenues.
Dennis Lauver, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, commented on the Kenwood
Oakdale's final report and their support of the use of the sponsorships.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to approve Resolution
No. 10-6709. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to approve
Resolution No. 10-6710. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Cereal Malt Beverages and Drinking Establishments
(8.4a) First reading Ordinance No. 10-10535 amending Section 5-94 and 5-102
regarding the criteria for licensing and license revocation and suspension for cereal malt
beverage retailers.
(8Ab) First reading Ordinance No. 10-10536 amending Section 5-150 regarding the
delegation of authority to revoke and suspend drinking establishment licenses.
Jared Johnson, Assistant City Attorney, explained the amendments. Mr. Johnson then
responded to Mayor Larson's question regarding the effective date.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Ordinance No.
10-10535 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to adopt Ordinance
No. 10-10536 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Review of South 91h Street Phase IV, Project No. 06-1579 (Riffel Drive and Schilling
Road)
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the project, intersection design, traffic counts,
accident summary for the Riffel and Schilling and Magnolia and Plant intersections, use of a round
about, and traffic flow.
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A discussion followed between City Commission, Mr. Stack, and Jason Gage, City
Manager, regarding signage, traffic flow, and accident counts.
N Tim Miles, Wilson & Company, commented on the level of service for the intersection.
W Tod Eland, Wendy's Manager, commented on the restaurant access from Schilling,
placement of a traffic light at the off ramp of I-135, synchronizing traffic lights, and traffic flow.
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construction, and asked the Commissioners to reconsider other alternatives regarding the access to
Riffel Drive from Schilling Road.
Stanley Whiler, Courtyard, Hampton Inn, spoke on the traffic flow at Riffel and Ninth
Street, and Schilling and Ninth, transient guest tax increase, and his opposition to the current design of
the Riffel and Schilling intersection
Mayor Larson thanked the staff for their work and assisting the parties that had concerns.
A discussion followed between Mayor Larson, Commissioner Peck, Mr. Stack, Mr. Gage,
Mr. Miles regarding placement of a traffic light at I-135 and Schilling and Riffel and Ninth, stacking
of traffic, and adding additional traffic lanes.
10-0044 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to take a five
minute break. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed at 6:20 p.m. and reconvened at 6:25 p.m.
Mr. Stack, Mr. Gage, Mayor Larson, Mr. Eland, Mr. Whiler, and Mr. Miles discussed
traffic volumes, future traffic volumes, cost of a traffic study and placement of a traffic light, traffic
stacking, and project timeline.
Commissioner Arpke commented that he would like to see a traffic study done.
Commissioner Jennings noted the increase project cost due to the study.
Commissioner Peck stated that this was a tough situation and not a good one for
individuals that want to turn left onto Schilling from Riffel.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings, Deputy City Manager Michael
Schrage, Mr. Stack, and Mr. Gage regarding the possibility of eliminating traffic from going across
Schilling from Riffel and entering the Wal-Mart parking lot.
10-0045 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to leave the opening at
the Schilling Road and Riffel Drive intersection to allow left hand turns off of Riffel onto Schilling.
Aye: (3). Nay: (1) Jennings. Motion carried.
(8.6) Authorize an operating supplement for the Golf Course.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the current cash balance and
loss of revenue due to weather. Mr. Franz then responded to Mayor Larson's regarding reimbursing
the general fund.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings, City Manager Jason Gage, Mayor
Larson, Mr. Franz, and Mr. Snyder regarding golf course staffing and staffing during the off season
and sustaining the golf course fund.
10-0046 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to provide the
supplement and re-evaluate the circumstances in March. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.7) Request for executive session.
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Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to remove the
executive session from the agenda. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Arpke, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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ATTEST:
LieuAnn Elsey, CMC, ity Clerk
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