09-20-2010 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THF. HOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 20, 2010
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. in a Study Session for a Citizens' Open Forum. The Regular
Meeting ofthe 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 Aaron G. Peck, Chair presiding
x Commissioner Samantha P. Angell
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Commissioner "Ibm Arpkc
Commissioner Norman Jennings
Commissioner M. Luci Larson
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney (arrived late)
Jared Johnson, Assistant 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 Petition No. 4329 requesting the vacation of an easement in the Lakewood
Addition Replat.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request and that Westar and the City of
Salina Utilities Department did not support the vacation. He also informed the Commission of the
petitioners' request to withdraw the request.
No action taken.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of September 13, 2010.
(6.2) Submit a letter stating that the City does not oppose the establishment ofan Army and Air Force
Exchange Service (AAFES) store.
City Manager Jason Gage, Assistant City Attorney Jared Johnson, and Chamber ofCommercc
Dennis Lauver responded to Commissioner Larson's question regarding whether perishable items were
going to be sold in the AAFES store. Mr. Lauver continued to thank Tim Rogers with the Salina Airport
Authority and Larry Powell with the Chamber of Commerce for their work on the project; and also
thanking area businesses for supporting our military troops.
10-0279 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Arpkc, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried
10-0280 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to add Item 8.4
regarding the covenants for the Genesis Health Club. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 10-10564 adopting the comprehensive plan.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, commented that staff had received a letter from Saline
County on their support of the urban use areas.
10-0281 II Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to adopt Ordinance No.
10-10564 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Angell, Arpkc, Jennings, Larson, Peck.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 10-10565 amending Chapter 8, Article 111, Division I, Section 8-
171 of the Salina Code pertaining to definitions and Division 2, Section 8-172.1 pertaining to building
contractor licenses.
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w Paul Curry, Building Official, explained the amendments. Mr. Curry also responded to Mayor
Peck's question regarding retaining walls and permit requirements.
110-0282 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to pass Ordinance No.
10-10565 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.2) Salina Economic Development Incentives Council
(8.2a) Resolution No. 10-6764 clarifying the role of the SEDIC.
(8.2b) Authorizestafftosolicit proposals for acomprehensivetargctedindustrycIusterstudy.
Jason Gage, City Manager, outlined the proposed resolution, request for qualifications for the
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
10-0286 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, that the regular meeting
be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. "rhe meeting adjourned at 4:45-9.1n.
Aare G. Peck. Mayor
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC. City derk
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study, funding and Chamber of Commerce reimbursement for portion of the cost of the study.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Angell, Commissioner Jennings, Commissioner
Larson, Mr. Gage, and Dennis Lauver, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, regarding targeting
primary businesses, business retention, and business expansion.
10-0283
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Resolution No.
10-6764 with an amendment to remove the inclusion that job retention as a qualified purpose to receive
grant funding. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) First reading Ordinance No. 10-10566 amending Chapter 8, Article 11, Sections 8-162 through
8-164 of the Salina Code pertaining to the Building Advisory Board.
Gary Hobbic, Director of Development Services, summarized the amendments.
' 10-0284
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to pass Ordinance No.
10-10566 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Covenants running with the land by Southview Plaza of Salina, LLC d/b/a Genesis 1-lealth
Clubs for the benefit of the City of Salina, Kansas relating to building code compliance.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the covenants, required casements, code -compliant
alternative construction, timeline, and security required.
Commissioner Arpke commented that he was unhappy with the situation because the
developers have known about the easement requirements.
Mayor Peck expressed his appreciation for the business investing in the community, and
thanked staff for working with the developers in getting the situation resolved.
10-0285
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to authorize the Mayor
to sign the covenants. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
10-0286 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, that the regular meeting
be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. "rhe meeting adjourned at 4:45-9.1n.
Aare G. Peck. Mayor
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC. City derk
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