08-30-2010 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 30, 2010
4:00 p.m.
The Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:30 p.m. in Room 107,
City -County Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
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There were present:
Mayor Aaron G. Peck, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Samantha Angell
Commissioner Tom Arpke
Commissioner Norman Jennings
Commissioner M. Luci Larson
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None.
Mayor Peck allowed time for citizens to speak on anything that was not on the agenda.
ADMINISTRATION
(2.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 10-10563 submitting to the electors of the City of Salina the
question of imposing a one-fourth percent (1/4%) special purpose sales tax for a period often years for
the purpose of financing the cost of design and engineering studies, land and easement acquisition,
construction, implementation of improvements and maintenance of the Smoky Hill River and to issue
sales tax/general obligation bonds.
Mayor Peck noted that Ordinance No. 10-10563 on passed on first reading on August 23,
2010 and the minor modifications to the ordinance between the readings.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Ordinance
No. 10-10563 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Angell, Arpke, Jennings,
Larson, Peck. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(2.1) Authorize Change Order No. I for the Pacific Avenue Improvements, Project No. 05-1528.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request lar temporary signals, use of flagger traffic
controls, corridor entrances, and the cost of the change order.
A discussion followed between Mr. Stack, Jason Gage, City Manager, Mayor Peck,
Commissioner Larson, Commissioner Jennings, and Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager,
regarding placement of signals, light views, use of flaggers, additional cost, project timeline,
sectioning the project, hourly rate, the construction of the south side lane, two-way traffic flow, and
the detour route.
Ben Frick, 120 Overhill, questioned the City Commission on the cost of the traffic lights.
' Mr. Gage responded to Mr. Frick, clarifying that staff was not sure on the cost of the lights; but felt
that it would be less costly than use of the flaggers. Mr. Frick continued to suggest that the property
owners that were affected by the construction meet with the City and try to conic up with a solution
without having to pay additional funds.
Wes Carlson, 504 W. Ellsworth, (Continental Hydraulics), commented on the use of the
flaggers, and suggested placing signal lights at both ends of the project. Fle continued to express his
concerns on not allowing 24-hour two-way traffic and spending more money than needed. Mr.
Carlson offered to allow the City of close the west entrance of Continental Hydraulics.
A discussion followed between Mr. Carlson and Commissioner Larson regarding public
access to the businesses.
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Mr. Gage commented on the direction of traffic flow, contractor liability, and traffic safety.
Mr. Gage then asked the City Commission to approve the spending up to the $22,125 allowing staff to
analyze and expedite a solution.
Mr. Stack then responded to Commissioner Jennings' question regarding the project
timeline. Fie informed the Commission that City Staff have met with the property owners to try to
remedy the problem.
Kenny Meyer, Kenny Auto Body, felt that the traffic light solution would work. He then
continued to comment on the construction area and use of a temporary lane. He felt that ADAC should
be involved in coming up with a solution.
Mr. Gage clarified that that contractor has been involved and the additional cost ofplacing a
temporary lane.
Commissioner Jennings expressed the importance of traffic safety.
Mr. Gage then responded to Commissioner Angell's question regarding the contractor's
willingness to assist.
Mr. Frick stated that this was a rough street and not maintained; so there would not be
anyone traveling more than 20 mph down it.
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to authorize
Change Order No. I to APAC-Kansas in the amount not to exceed $22,125 Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(2.3) Authorize Change Order for the Landfill Construction Project No. 09-2769.
Dan Stack explained the project, sand quantities, and change order.
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Aprke, to approve a change
order for the Landfill Facility Cell 5 Construction Project No. 09-2769 in the amount of $30,735.
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Peck noted that he failed to ask for public comment on Item 2.1 and if there were
anyone that would like to do so.
Bob FIomolka, 515 W. Beloit, expressed his support for the river project and felt that it
would improve the downtown area.
Mike Wilson, 422 Jupiter, commented that businesses have move to the south end of the
city and the downtown is more of a cultural center. He expressed his opposition of the sales tax.
Don Wittman, 317 I. Prescott, questioned whether maintenance costs were factored into
the project. He also spoke on the current condition of the river channel and the water Plow.
Mayor Peck clarified that the Future maintenance of the channel was included. in the plan
and he could obtain a copy of the master plan i P he would like.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Arpkc, seconded by Commissioner Larson, that the special meeting
be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. "rhe meeting ad jouWAnayor
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Lieu Ann Elscy, CMC, ty Clerk
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