09-13-1999 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 13, 1999
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session to discuss the South Ninth Street
Corridor Plan Updates and Potential Federal Program changes (Community Development Block
Grants). 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 Monte Shadwick, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Larry L. Mathews
Commissioner Kristin M. Seaton
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Judy D. Long, City Clerk
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
Don McConnell, 661 South Fourth Street, spoke regarding the possible paving of a
portion of South Fourth Street. He informed the Commission that there is a 32.5 foot strip of land
in Wellington Reserve that has been paved by the City yet remains on individuals tax roles. He
asked that the City annex and take this property off the tax roles.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained that staff is working on cleaning up
boundary lines and this issue is going to be discussed in the future with the commission..
Ben Frick, 120 Overhill Road, handed out information regarding lead in drinking
water. He also enclosed copies of letters he had written to the City. He passed out samples of pipe
taken from water lines. He asked that a committee be formed to investigate this and handed out
another letter.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Week of September 121 through 18r'', 1999 as POW/MIA RECOGNITION
WEEK and September 17, 1999 as POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY in the city of Salina. The
proclamation was read by Ron Vance/Merlin Stephens of the Salina Area POW/MIA Awareness
Group.
(4.2) The Week of September 17t'' through 23rd, 1999 as CONSTITUTION WEEK in the
city of Salina. The proclamation was read by Sharon Foust, Constitution Week Chairman of the
Mary Wade Strother Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of August 23, 1999.
Commission
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99-2194
99-2195
99-2196
— 99-21971
99-2198
99-21
Commissioner Jilka noted a correction to the minutes.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve the
consent agenda as amended. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance Number 99-9947 amending Section 42-320 of the Salina
Code pertaining to Bulk Regulations.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt
Ordinance Number 99-9947 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5), Mathews,
Seaton, Jilka, Heath, Shadwick. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) First reading Ordinance Number 99-9946 amending Section 23-22 of the Salina Code
pertaining to bail bond company letters of credit.
Judy Long, City Clerk explained the amendment.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve
Ordinance Number 99-9946 for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution Number 99-5512 granting a partial waiver of planning and zoning fees for
not for profit organizations within the Neighborhood Revitalization Area.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the
resolution which will establish a general policy for such future requests.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt
Resolution Number 99-5512 omitting Section 2 which limits the waiver to the Neighborhood
revitalization area. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution Number 99-5513 authorizing a consulting/feasibility study contract with
Sullivan Palmer Architects/Bohl and Associates pertaining to the Aquatic Facility concept.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the project.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt
Resolution Number 99-5513, in an amount not to exceed $7,000. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
(8.5) Resolution Number 99-5514 authorizing agreements with KSU-Salina and USD 305
for temporary truck detour easements pertaining to the Centennial Road Project.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering, explained the need for the agreement and
noted that the final versions were not yet available.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, noted the cost effectiveness of this method. He
advised the two commitments being made 1) that the detour will be treated as a public roadway
during the easement period concerning enforcement and liability and 2) after completion of the
project the repair and reconstruction of the roadways used will be the responsibility of the City
taken out of the normal budget. In closing, he asked that the Commission consider approval and
authorize signature after full review by the City Manager and the City Attorney upon completion.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt
Resolution Number 99-5514 approving the easement agreement with Kansas State University -
Salina and USD 305. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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99-2200 Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to establish a 20
mile per hour speed limit on these temporary public roadways. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
99-2201 Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to authorize and
direct the City Manager to take all necessary actions to implement the agreements. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Award contract for a new portable basketball floor for the Bicentennial Center and
declare the "University of Pittsburg" portable floor as surplus property. authorize the solicitation
of bids and set October 5, 1999 as the date to accept bids.
Keith Rawlings, Bicentennial Center Director, explained the proposals received for
this project to improve the floors and the intent to declare the "University of Pittsburg" 35+ year
old floor surplus property in order to take bids from organizations who might be interested in
obtaining it from them.
99-2202 Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to accept the
proposal for a new portable basketball floor from Connor Sports Flooring in the amount of
$68,970. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
99-2203 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to declare the
"University of Pittsburg" portable floor as surplus property and solicit purchase bids from
interested parties and set October 5, 1999 as the date to receive bids. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
(8.7) Consideration of the closure of a section of 41 Street between South and Center
Streets, immediately behind the City of Salina Water Treatment Plant.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the proposed closure, the risk
management issue and the comprehensive safety review done by staff.
Don Hoff, Director of Utilities, explained the truck unloading on Fourth Street.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering, explained the proposed barricade system.
Debra Braboll, Market Place Apartments, had questions regarding the location of the
closure.
Don McConnell, 661 South Fourth Street, spoke against the closure, he suggested it
could be one-way.
99-2204 Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve the
staff recommendation and authorize the City Manager to proceed with actions necessary to close
the section of fourth Street between South and Center Streets, to seek bids for traffic signal
replacement at the South and Santa Fe intersection, that closure should be implemented and a
traffic signal contract awarded within ninety days, and a full staff report within six months of full
implementation. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
99-2205 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 5:28 p.m.
onte Shadwick, Mayor
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ara R. Weber, Deputy City Clerk