09-11-2000 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 11, 2000
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:00 p.m. in a Study Session to discuss a report on Human
Relations Initiative. 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 Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Kristin M. Seaton
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Monte Shadwick
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Barbara R. Weber, Deputy City Clerk
Commissioner Larry L. Mathews
Judy D. Long, City Clerk
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The month of September 15 through October 15, 2000 as "Hispanic Heritage Month",
in the City of Salina. The proclamation was read by Liz Bonilla, Fair Housing Specialist.
(4.2) The week of September 11 through 17, 2000 as "POW/MIA Recognition Week" and the
day of September 15, 2000 as "POW/MIA Recognition Day", in the City of Salina. The proclamation
was read by Ron Vance, Salina Area POW/MIA Awareness Group.
(4.3) The week of September 17 through 23, 2000 as "Constitution Week", in the City of
Salina. The proclamation was read by Sharon Foust, Constitution Week Chairman for the Daughters
of the American Revolution, the Mary Wade Strother Chapter.
(4.4) The day of September 20, 2000 as "Undoing Racism Day", in the City of Salina. The
proclamation was read by Mayor Jilka.
Kaye Crawford, Director of Human Relations, explained the scheduled associated events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of August 28, 2000.
(6.2) Approving a request from A -Plus Galvanizing for a 90 day time extension to complete
their project, the job creation process and achieve their goal of 72 new jobs.
(6.3) Award contract for height clearance tree pruning to Miller Family Tree Service, Inc. in
the amount of $17,850. Work includes notification of adjacent property owners, trimming and
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removal of affected branches and disposal of all wood and debris from the job site. All work will be
completed by the end of the year.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Application PDD00-1, filed by Bert Wilson, requesting a change in zoning district
classification from R-2 (Multi -Family Residential) District to PDD (MHP) (Planned Development
District) on Lots in Block 7 of the Woodland Addition (aka 704-720 N. 2nd St.).
(7.1 a) First reading Ordinance Number 00-9999.
Dean Andrew, Interim Director of Planning and Community Development, explained
the application and the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the application subject to
conditions identified in the ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve
Ordinance Number 00-9999 for first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance Number 00-9984 vacating portions of utility easements in
Block 5 of the Country Oak Estates Subdivision.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt Ordinance
Number 00-9984on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4), Shadwick, Heath, Seaton,
Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution Number 00-5642 appointing members to various citizen boards.
Mayor Jilka read the appointments contained in the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt
Resolution Number 00-5642. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution Number 00-5643 authorizing a design engineering services agreement with
Wilson & Co. for the Magnolia Road and I-135 Utility Improvement Project construction of water and
sanitary sewer improvements and other associated work, in an amount not to exceed $69,000.
Don Hoff, Director of Utilities, explained the project, this agreement and a previous
agreement with Wilson & Co. for the design of a new wastewater pumping station to serve this area.
He explained that no actual construction timetable has been established and that it is anticipated that
the design engineering fees will be recovered though assessments/charges against the benefiting
property. He stated that the preliminary cost estimate to construct this utility extension project is
approximately $1,000,000.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained special assessments as they apply to
developing properties.
In response to Commission inquiry Mr. Hoff stated that there are no streets, just utilities,
in this project.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt
Resolution Number 00-5643. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Report on validity and submittal of the engineering feasibility report for Petition No.
4212, filed by St. John's Church, requesting certain sanitary sewer improvements in the Holiday
Addition.
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(8.4a) Resolution Number 00-5644 determining the advisability and authorizing the
project for the St John's Church improvements, Project No. 00-1251.
Michael Renk, Assistant City Planner, gave the engineering feasibility report explaining
the petition for sewer improvements. He noted that the petition signatures represent 100% of the
owners of record in the area liable for assessments and that the petition meets the statute requirement
for sufficiency and is valid.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt Resolution
Number 00-5644. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Resolution Number 00-5645 establishing City policy concerning electric rate issues
between Kansas Power and Light & Kansas Gas & Electric service territories.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the issue of electric rates.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt Resolution
Number 00-5645. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Resolution Number 00-5646 re-establishing certain economic development incentives
to be provided by the City of Salina for a special redevelopment area, as well as other areas of the
City.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained enterprise zones and the local history
pertaining to them.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt Resolution
Number 00-5646. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.7) Resolution Number 00-5647 re -confirming support for the Regional Strategic Plan and
requesting the Kansas Secretary of Commerce and Housing designate Saline County as a non -
metropolitan business region under the Kansas Enterprise Zone Act.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained this routine action that has to be done every
3 to 5 years.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt Resolution
Number 00-5647. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.8) Allocation of 2000 Kansas Emergency Shelter Grant Program funds.
Dean Andrew, Interim Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the
allocation recommendations to five (5) agencies. Ashby House, $20,000; Catholic Charities, $3,600;
DVACK, $6,600.; Emergency Aid Food Bank, $7,600.; and the Salvation Army, $3,600. The total
recommended funds being allocated are $41,400.
Tammy Plunkett, Assistant Executive Director of D.V.A.C.K., thanked the Commission
for the allocated funds.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve the
allocations as recommended. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.9) Award of bid for two 2001 police vehicles to Conklin Cars of Salina in the amount of
$40,400.
Chief Hill, Police Department, explained this use of LLEBG federal funds, the bids
received September 5, 2000 and the recommendation to purchase two (2) 2001 Chevy Impalas from
Conklin Cars, Salina. He stated that all vehicles do meet the City's specifications that are considered
most significant and include a 3 -year, 36,000 mile bumper -to -bumper warranty.
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Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to award the
low bid for the two 2001 police vehicles to Conklin Cars of Salina in the amount of $40,400. Aye:
(4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
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G. Ayor Alan E. Jilka,