03-20-2000 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 20, 2000
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:30 p.m. in a Study Session for an Open Citizens' Forum. 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:
Vice Mayor Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Larry L. Mathews
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Barbara R. Weber, Acting City Clerk
Mayor Monte Shadwick
Commissioner Kristin M. Seaton
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) Presentation of plaques of appreciation to outgoing Citizen Board Members.
Vice Mayor Jilka presented plaques to Steve Farrar, Accessibility Advisory
Board, and Frieda Mai, Salina Airport Authority. The plaques for Katherine Mastin,
Accessibility Advisory Board, and Jack N. Gillam, Heritage Commission, will be mailed by
the City Clerk's Office to the individuals.
(4.2) Presentation of the Government Finance Officer's Association Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the award and its impact on future financial
issues.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of March 6, 2000.
(6.2) Resolution Number 00-5566 authorizing a Consent Agreement with Western
Resources for the installation of public improvements within a pre-existing Western
Resources easement. Relating to the South Ohio Corridor Improvement Project No. 98-1138.
(6.3) Resolution Number 00-5577 authorizing the obtaining of bids on Temporary Note
Series 2000-2, in the amount of $3,900,000. Relating to the South Ohio Corridor
Improvement Project No.98-1138.
Commission
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00-241
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Application P99 -7A, filed by North McArthur, requesting approval of a final plat
of a tract located north of Waterwell Road on the west side of Ninth Street.
(7.1a) Second reading Ordinance Number 99-9959 rezoning the property to "PC -5",
Planned Service Commercial District.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request
and the history of the application. He then responded to Commission inquiry pertaining to property
ownership.
The approval of the plat is subject to the following four conditions and corrections:
1. The applicant must submit construction plans for a storm water
detention pond on Lot 1 for approval by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of a building permit for any lot within the subdivision.
2. Design plans for the proposed public water and sewer line extensions
shall be approved and an operational water system shall be in place
prior to obtaining a building permit for any lot within the subdivision.
All improvements shall be completed prior to issuance of a certificate
of occupancy.
3. The applicant shall satisfactorily complete construction of the
ponding area and shall sign and record a maintenance agreement
providing for maintenance of the ponding area and any inlets, ditches
or pumps associated with moving storm water off the site prior to
issuance of any occupancy permit for any building within the
subdivision.
4. A revised plat drawing containing all technical corrections on staff's
corrections checklist shall be submitted prior to City Commission
consideration of the final plat.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Mathews authorize the
Mayor to sign the Long -McArthur Addition plat and accept the offered easement dedications
including the four conditions. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt
Ordinance Number 99-9959 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (3), Heath, Mathews,
Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Application P00 -2/2A, filed by Georgetown, Inc., requesting approval of a replat
of the North 120 feet of Block 5 of the Georgetown Addition to be known as the Pheasant
Lane Addition.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request
and related prior City Commission action.
Elly Ritter, 1942 Valley View Drive, applicant, stated that they (Georgetown, Inc.), had
complied with everything.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Mathews authorize the
Mayor to sign the replat drawing and accept the offered easement dedications. Aye: (3). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
Commission
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conmuaaieaseum
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00-241
00-241
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ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Resolution Number 00-5572 establishing certain policy positions on Kansas
legislative issues.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the following three topics: 1) Home
Rule/ Local Control; 2) Demand Transfer State Aid Programs; and 3) Kansas Open Records
Act.
Moved by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt
Resolution Number 00-5572. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution Number 00-5578 authorizing support for local efforts toward
restoration of the Historic Fox Theatre in downtown Salina.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the history of the Fox Theatre.
Vice Mayor Jilka read the resolution.
David Jenkins, Fox Theatre Executive Director, spoke regarding funds and the
importance of this project.
Charles Kephart, 671 S. 111h, founder and member of the Fox Theatre Foundation,
spoke regarding future uses of the theatre.
Ken Jennison, 2565 Highland, shared a series of 1942 Salina post cards noting the
buildings that are still being used, and that the Fox Theatre was amoung them. He
supported the preservation of the building.
John Davis, 828 East Neal, member of the Salina Symphony, stated that he whole-
heartedly supports the project and spoke regarding future use by the symphony.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, to adopt
Resolution Number 00-5578. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Acceptance of the Kansas Department of Transportation Grant and Conditions
for the Schilling/Centennial Economic Development Project.
(8.3 a) Authorizing the City Manager to sign required KDOT documents, concurrences
and certifications for the project.
(8.3 b) Authorizing the City Manager to include the project and City share of costs
in the 2000-2004 Capital Improvement Plan and annual budgets.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the project history, the revised project
scope, and the financing of the project.
Moved by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to authorize the
City Manager to sign required KDOT documents, concurrences and certifications for the project. Aye:
(3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, to authorize the
City Manager to include the project and City share of costs in the 2000-2004 Capital Improvement
Plan and annual budgets. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution Number 00-5579 authorizing two license agreements with Twin
Valley Telephone Company for the use of public right-of-way for the installation of fiber
optic telecommunications cable.
Commission
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00-24151
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Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained that the agreements were not available and
recommended continuing the item to March 27, 2000.
Moved by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to reschedule this
item to March 27, 2000. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Lra R. Weber, Acting City Clerk
Monte Shadwick, Mayor