06-09-2003 MinutesCommission
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03-597E
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 9, 2003
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on Pre -Budge Finance (Part 2). 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 Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Donnie D. Marrs
Commissioner Monte D. Shadwick
Commissioner Paul G. Webb
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
Absent: None
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing for consideration of reauthorization of the Neighborhood Revitalization
Program.
Mayor Jilka opened the public hearing.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained that the revitalization program and plan was
adopted in 1996, renewed in 1998, and scheduled for review and reauthorization in 2003. He
continued to explain that staff originally believed that the reauthorization would be relatively routine;
staff now believes there are a number of substantive policy issues that should be addressed which
could significantly improve the program.
Randall Holm, 848 Custer Street and property manager of property located at 801 N. Santa
Fe, requested that the City Commission consider expanding the revitalization map to include property
east of Ohio Street, especially properties located on Woodlawn, Prospect, and Front Streets.
A discussion followed between Mr. Kissinger and Mr. Holm regarding the use of the
program for residential, industrial, and commercial properties.
Sarah Meador, 613 Gypsum, expressed her support of expanding the program to the
locations spoken of by Mr. Holm and to include industrial properties.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to continue the
public hearing until July 14, 2003, at which time an ordinance will be considered on first reading; to
direct staff to complete revised reports outlining policy options for potential improvement of the
revitalization plan; and provide reports to other local entities, economic development agencies and the
general public. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Commission
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03-59791
03-5980
03-5981
03-5982
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CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of June 2, 2003.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Marrs, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Resolution No. 03-5941 authorizing an agreement with South Ohio Land, L.L.C. relating
to the annexation of property located on the south side of Schilling Road between Ohio Street and the
Union Pacific Railroad tracks.
(7.1a) Second reading Ordinance No. 03-10141 annexing a 135 acre tract located at the
southwest corner of Schilling Road and Ohio Street.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the annexation request and agreement.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, clarified the number of
acres as requested by Commissioner Divine.
James Hall, South Ohio Land, L.L.C., expressed his appreciation to staff for their work and
made himself available for any additional questions.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to adopt
Resolution No. 03-5941. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt
Ordinance No. 03-10141 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Marrs,
Shadwick, Webb, Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Resolution No. 03-5942 authorizing Agreement No. 43-03 with the Kansas Department
of Transportation (KDOT) for the Crawford and Front Street intersection improvements, Project No.
85 U-1947-01; STP U-194(701).
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the agreement,
project, and project funding. Mr. O'Leary responded to Commissioner Divine's question regarding
underground storage tanks. He then summarized key features of the project as requested by
Commissioner Divine.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Marrs and Mr. O'Leary regarding Section
16 of the agreement.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt Resolution
No. 03-5942. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Acceptance of the 2003 Buildings and Facilities Plan, the revised Capital Improvement
Program sub -plans, and authorize staff to solicit bids.
Jason Gage, Assistant City Manager, explained the plan and amendments.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to accept the 2003
Buildings and Facilities Plan, the revised Capital Improvement Program sub -plans and authorize staff
to solicit bids as required by City policy. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Staff report and discussion regarding recycling planning issues.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, reported that there is still much policy work to be done.
Mr. Kissinger continued to explain that a work plan would be performed this summer by the Solid
Waste Program Summer intern and could implement a curbside recycling pilot program in 2004.
Commission
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03-5
(8.4) Request for Executive Session (legal).
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to recess into
Executive Session for 30 minutes to discuss with the City Attorney matters subject to the attorney-
client privilege for the reason that public discussion of the matter would waive that privilege and
adversely affect the City's interest in the matter; and reconvene at 5:07 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into Executive Session at 4:37 p.m. and reconvened at 5:07
p.m. No action was taken.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
03-5985 Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Lieu Arm Nicola, City Clerk
Alan E. JilAMayor