01-24-2011 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 24, 2011
4:00 p.m.
The Citv Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on the Water Meter Replacement
Project. 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 Aaron G. Peck, Presiding Officer
Commissioner Samantha P. Angell
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 FIsey, City Clerk
CITIZI:N FORUM
None.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) Employee Council recognition.
Mayor Peck presented plaques to Bill Cox, Sean Pilcher, and Ray Starnes. Members not
present to receive their plaque were Wade Baringer, Josh Ingram, and Mary Marshall.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITI,MS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIMI:
(5.1) Public hearing on an appeal filed by Krista "Trusty of the I leritage Commission's approval
of Certificate of Appropriateness Application #CA10-6 filed by Wholesale Property
Services, LLC requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the
demolition of the vacant Iawthorne Elementary School building located at 715 N. 9r', Street
and the redevelopment of the site for a new apartment complex.
Mayor Peck opened the public hearing.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, outlined the history of the building, property
ownership, existing easements, building floor plans, site plan proposal, and the I leritage
Commission's decision, and the criteria for demolition.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Angell, Mr. Andrew and Greg Bengtson, City
Attorney, regarding Code Sections 42-464 and 42.469.5, contributing non-contributing
properties, landmark designation, historical conservation district, structural conservation,
local designation and demolition criteria.
Additional discussions followed between Commissioner Larson, John Burger, Senior
Planner, and Mr. Andrew regarding the naming of the school and historical background.
i` Brett Johnson, Overland Property Group, LLC, outlined the request, development in north
Salina, renovation cost, and the demand of affordable housing and provided a presentation
of the project.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Larson and Mr. Johnson regarding the
criteria of placing a building on the historic registry after the building has been altered and
that the property owner has to consent to allow the property to be placed on the registry.
Mr. Johnson then responded to Commissioner Jennings regarding the development of the
Reserves of Prairie Glen, occupancy levels, and rental income limits.
Mr. Andrew then responded to Commissioner Angell's question regarding when the
alterations to the building took place and to Commissioner Larson's question regarding the
demolition of Whittier School and whether any of that building was conserved.
Mr. Johnson commented on the use of the brick from the building, placement of a
memorial, and use of the original entrance in their site plan.
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Don Wittman, 317 E. Prescott, commented on the demolition of former schools, cost of
renovation and how the housing would be more beneficial to the community.
Efrain Martinez, 1520 Beverly, expressed his concerns of the lack of stores in the north end
of Salina and his opposition to the demolition of the building.
Krista 'Trusty, 1210 N. 3rd, felt that the building contained architectural significance and that
is should be placed on the historic registry. She continued to explain the history of the
building, emotional ties it has to the community, and possible future uses of the building.
John !Miller, 1202 Prospect, commented on the use of tax credits and expressed his
opposition of the demolition.
Commissioner Angell summarized the demolition criteria.
Bruce Fairbank, Labette Bank, explained that the bank is the current owner of the property
and would not support the historic designation. 1 fe continued to explain that a delay in the
decision would place more of an economic hardship. Mr. Fairbank then responded to
Commissioner parson's question regarding; consenting to the historic registry, renovation
costs, and the past use of the building.
Ms. 'Trusty spoke on possible historical and energy efficiency grants available.
Mike Weis, 2525 Stone Post, expressed his support of the project and the lack of building
permits in north Salina.
Carla Mahon, 809 Willow, expressed her opposition of the development. Ms. Mahon felt
that the north end needed to be renovated but this project was not a good fit.
Wayne Montgomery, 2205 Glen, expressed his support of the housing development and felt
that it would be an improvement.
Tracey Sin, 229 S. 2nd, expressed his support of the project.
Tammy 'Toothman, 918 N. 7th, expressed the need for improved single family housing. Shc
continued to question on how the bricks would be saved and reused in the building and
expressed her opposition to the development; she felt that it would cause an overcrowding
in I lawthorne Park.
Carolyn Schaffer,1001 N. 10th, expressed her support of the housing development.
Dennis Lauver, Chamber of Commerce, commented that he understood the feelings of the
citizens opposing the demolition, but felt it would have a more negative effect on the
community if nothing was done. Ile emphasized the need for more workforce housing in
the community.
Jeff Gilliam, architect, 730 N. 90, Street, commented on the building issues and commended
the developer on the ways they would preserve the history.
Debbie Mildfelt, 1124 N. Santa Fe, commented on the historic significance of the building
and her opposition of the demolition of the building.
Richard Blanchard, 2530 Edward, questioned the current and future zoning, if there Was
adequate infrastructure to support the proposed housing, and site plan approval.
John Miller commented that the City Commission had options because of the subsidizing
of the other facilities.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
'.Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to accept the findings and
sustain the decision of the I-leritage Commission to approve issuance of the demolition permit.
Ave: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONST -Xi, Ac;FNDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of January 10, 2011.
(6.2) Approve the minutes of January 14, 2011.
(6.3) Resolution No. 11-6798 affirming the Solid Waste Management Plan.
(6.4) Resolution No. 11-6800 authorizing an agreement with ASI to administer Section 125
Flexible Spending; Account.
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Resolution No. 11-6799 expressing support for a Housing Tax Credit Application submitted
by MRE Capital, LLC.
Gary llobbie, Director of Community Development, outlined the request.
Jake Monne, MR13 Capital, LLC, outlined the proposed project and rental/ homeowner
conversion purchasing option.
Mayor Peck commended the developer on the design plans of the homes.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings and Mr. Monne regarding areas the
company was worked in.
Dennis Lauver, Chamber of Commerce, commented on the need for affordable housing and
the rental/ homeowner conversion option to purchase the home.
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to adopt Resolution No.
11-6799. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Ai)wNISTRATION
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to recess into executive
session for 15 minutes to discuss confidential data relating to the financial affairs and trade secrets
of a corporation for the reason that public discussion of the information would competitively
disadvantage the corporation and reconvene at 6:30 p.m. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed at 6:15 p.m. and reconvened at 6:45 p.m. No action was
taken.
AllJOURNME T
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Larson, that the regular meeting of
the 13oard of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion 4arried. The meeting
adjourned at 6:45 p.m. / J
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Aar n G. Peck, Mayor
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