05-22-2000 MinutesCommission
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00-2502
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 22, 2000
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 5:00 p.m. in a Study Session with the City/Chamber Task Force.
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 Larry L. Mathews
Commissioner Monte Shadwick
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Barbara R. Weber, Acting City Clerk
None
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of May 21" through the 27"', 2000, as "National Public Works Week" in the city
of Salina. The proclamation was read by Michael Fraser, Director of General Services and this year's
president of the Kansas Chapter of the American Public Works Association.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Continuation of public hearing regarding an Amended Declaration of Covenants for
maintenance of the detention pond serving Golden Eagle Estates.
(5.1 a) Resolution Number 00-5601 approving the Amended Declaration of Covenants
and releasing a temporary drainage easement.
The public hearing was opened.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the item and
responded to Commission inquiry.
There being no further comments, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt
Resolution Number 00-5601. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of May 15, 2000.
(6.2) Acknowledge receipt of the 2001 Budget for Business Improvement District No. 1.
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00-2505
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Resolution Number 00-5602 authorizing an interlocal agreement with Saline County for
the billing and collection of payment in lieu of taxes (P.I.L.O.T.) pursuant to the issuance of Industrial
Revenue Bonds.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the agreement and
along with Dennis Kissinger, City Manger, responded to Commission inquiry.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt Resolution
Number 00-5602. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution Number 00-5603 authorizing a Supplemental Engineering Agreement with
Bucher, Willis and Ratliff Corporation for Phase II of the FEMA Flood Map Revision, in an amount
not to exceed $13,900.00.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering, explained the agreement, the FEMA application
and noted the benefit to approximately 55 homeowners.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, clarified this second phase and the cost.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt
Resolution Number 00-5603. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Consideration of alternative methods for placing sales tax issue on ballot for Family
Aquatic Center project.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the project, costs, and 2 options with
respective advantages and disadvantages of each method to the Commissioners.
method.
Commissioner Mathews spoke against the petition method and in support of the ordinance
Commissioner Heath concurred with Commissioner Mathews.
00-2506 Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to direct the City
Manager and City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance and agenda item for Commission
consideration at the June 5, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Salina City Commission. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Consider temporary closure of South Fifth Street between Center Street and South Street
to accommodate private and public building improvement projects.
Mayor Jilka stated that Commissioner Seaton will abstain from action on this item as she
is on the hospital board.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering, explained the hospital project for a parking
garage and stated that Salina Regional Health Center or the contractor will pay all costs.
A discussion followed with Mr. O'Leary stating that the street could be closed for 2 years
for this project followed by a city Water Plant improvement project.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, spoke regarding the use of Santa Fe Avenue during the
street closure and stated that this closure should not be linked to the Fourth Street issue.
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Jack Hinnenkamp, 400 South Santa Fe Avenue and representing Salina Regional Health
Center, spoke in support of the closure. At Mr. Kissinger's request, he related to the Commissioners
the plan to shuttle hospital employees from the Bicentennial Center parking lot to the hospital.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering, responded to Commissioner Shadwick's
concerns pertaining to the impact of this closure on the Smoky Hill River Festival.
00-2507 Reluctantly moved by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick,
to authorize the City Manager to approve temporary closures of South Fifth Street between Center
Street and South Street for the Salina Regional Health Center parking garage project and the future
Water Plant project. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Abstain: (1), Seaton. Motion carried.
(8.5) Consider submittal of a grant application to the U.S. Dept. of Justice to focus the
provision of public education to Hispanic Immigrants, assist many advocacy groups in dealing with
immigration related employment issues, and authorize the City Manager to execute all grant and
program related documents.
Kaye Crawford, Director of Human Relations, explained this partnership program. Ms.
Crawford will be directing the program.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained that this is a 1 -year initiative with no cash
match, so there is no budget impact.
00-2508 Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to direct the City
Manager to execute all grant and program related documents. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Consider establishing a late application period under the City's Neighborhood
Revitalization Plan.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, referred to a Commission discussion on this topic at an
earlier Study Session and explained the program. He stated that this is not a large amount but it could
be significant, and then advised the Commission of the actions staff will take. In closing, he noted
the purpose of this action is to gain the maximum participation from those who qualify.
00-2509 Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to direct the City
Manager to establish a late application plan under the city's Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Aye:
(5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Mayor Jilka noted the study session follows this meeting at 5:00 p.m. and that there will
not be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners next Monday, May 29, 2000, Memorial
Day.
ADJOURNMENT
00-2510 Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m.
Alan E. Jilka,ayor
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
ara R. Weber, Acting City Clerk