Loading...
02-27-2012 Minutes1 1 1 12-0026 CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS February 27, 2012 4:00 p.m. The City Commission convened at 3:00 p.m. in a Study Session for a Multi -Unit Rental Water Meter discussion. 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 Samantha P. Angell, Presiding Officer Commissioner Kaye J. Crawford Commissioner Aaron Householter Commissioner Norman Jennings Commissioner Barb Shirley comprising a quorum of the Board, also present: Jason A. Gage, City Manager Greg Bengtson, City Attorney Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk CITIZEN FORUM None. AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME (5.1) Public hearing and report on Petition 4339, filed by Les Sperling on behalf of the Central Kansas Foundation, requesting the vacation of the north 202 feet of a 25 foot platted north -south alley extending between Cloud Street and Parkwood Drive in Block 1 of the Parkwood Village Addition. (5.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 12-10627. Mayor Angell convened the public hearing. Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, opposition by the property owned by the Bennett Trust, and traffic counts. Mr. Andrew then outlined the City Commission's options and staff's recommendation. Mr. Andrew then responded to Commissioner Jennings' question regarding the ownership of the vacated right-of-way. Jason Gage, City Manager, responded to Commissioner Householter's question regarding if there was any available funding for fencing for the playground area. A discussion followed between Mr. Gage, Mr. Andrew, Commissioner Jennings, and Commissioner Householter regarding vacating the right-of-way, on-site parking and reversing the vacation of the northern portion of the right-of-way that was previously vacated. Les Sperling, Central Kansas Foundation, expressed his concerns for the safety of their. staff and clients. Mr. Sperling continued to comment on the traffic flow, increase traffic from the Dillon's development, barricade aesthetics and on-site parking. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Householter, not vacate at this time and to continue looking into the potential of opening the northern right-of-way that was previously vacated. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. (5.2) Public hearing and report on extending the raised median protection through the Prescott Avenue intersection at Ohio Street. Mayor Angell opened the public hearing. Page 1 1 1 Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the intersection layout, accident counts, and traffic flow. A discussion followed between Mayor Angell. and -Mr. Stack regarding business impact, engineering standards and allowing a left turn only. W Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, responded to Mayor Angell questions regarding city's future liability. Commissioner Jennings questioned the distance for signaling for lane changes and whether it would be feasible to legally do so. 0 U Further discussion followed between City Manager Jason Gage and Mr. Stack regarding traffic flow and business. access. Commissioner Crawford commented on the traffic flow impact to Braum's. Jeff Bennett, 651 S. Ohio Street, commented on the accidents that have occurred there, traffic stacking, and heavy vehicle traffic. Mr. Bennett then responded to Mayor Angell's questions regarding the heavy vehicle traffic; he then continued to express his concerns of placing the median. Commissioner Householter felt that the restrictions on the traffic does not out way the affect it would have on the businesses. He then questioned the use of flashing lights. Mr. Gage responded. Mr. Gage commented on the peck time issues and traffic flow and responded to Commissioner Jennings' questions regarding the restrictions placed on the Schilling and Riffel intersection. There being no further comments the public hearing was closed. 12-0027 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to deny the extension of the raised median protection through the Prescott Avenue intersection at Ohio Street. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. Mr. Gage asked for clarification on whether the no left turn onto Prescott from Ohio was to remain. The consensus was to leave the sign. CONSENT AGENDA (6.1) Approve the minutes of February 13, 2011. (6.2) Resolution No. 12-6883 expressing gratitude and appreciation to Richard L. Kelley for his employment with the City of Salina from August 6, 2001 to February 29, 2012. (6.3) Award of contract for the replacement of the dog kennels HVAC unit at the Salina Animal Shelter to Systems 4, Inc. in the amount of $41,976. (6.4) Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Aviation Service Center Development - Project 1 - Utilities, Project No. 06-1619 with Smoky Hill, LLC in the amount of $92,372. (6.5) Authorize the agreements for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Level II Grant with Kansas State University's Pollution Prevention Institute and Salina -Saline County Health Department. (6.6) Authorize the City Manager to sign a request from the Kansas Department of Transportation to exchange 2012 federal funds for the East Magnolia Improvements, Project No. 10-2808. (6.7) Resolution No. 12-6882 authorizing an agreement with Conni Steininger to provide indigent counsel services for the Salina Municipal Court. (6.8) Award of bid of 50 personal computers with operating system to New Tech Solutions in the amount of $32,100. Commissioner Jennings questioned the life span of the current HVAC unit at the shelter. City Manager Jason Gage and Buildings Superintendent Byron Erickson responded. Mr. Erickson noted the added moisture due to the change in the way that the kennels are cleaned out and causing more humidity. Page 2 1 I L 12-0028 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS Z None. a LU m ADMINISTRATION (8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 12-10629 amending Chapter 42, Article VI, Division 14 by amending Sections 42-268, 42-283, 42-318, 42-333, 42-362, and 42-382 pertaining to conditional and permitted uses in the C-2, C-3, C-5, C-6, 1-2 and I-3 districts and ` amending Section 42-60 by adding tattoo parlors and body piercing studios to the list of prohibited home occupations. Mayor Angell noted that Ordinance No. 12-10629 was passed on first reading on February 6, 2012 and since that time no comments have been received. 12-0029 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to adopt Ordinance No. 12-10629 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Crawford, Householter, Jennings, Shirley, Angell. Nay: (0). Motion carried. (8.2) Authorize an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation accepting funding to interconnect and adjust timings for traffic signals along the Ninth Street corridor. Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the traffic flow, proposed project, and signal timing. 12-0030 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to authorize an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation accepting funding to interconnect and adjust timings for traffic signals along the Ninth Street corridor. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. (8.3) Award of bids for the 2012 Vehicles and Equipment purchases. Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, summarized the purchases and funding. City Manager Jason Gage explained the notification process and rebidding of the skid steers. John Stover, Bobcat of Salina, asked the Commission to rebid the two items so they could participate. 12-0031 Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to approved the purchases as presented with the exception of the two skid steers and rebid those items. Aye: (5); Nay: (0). Motion carried. (8.4) Resolution No. 12-6885 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Warranty Deed conveying a certain tract of real estate to the State of Kansas, Kansas Military Board. Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the improvements and the property transfer. Tim Rogers, Salina Airport Authority, summarized the project. 12-0032 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to adopt Resolution No. 12-6885. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. (8.5) First reading Ordinance No. 12-10630 amending Chapter 33, Article III pertaining to Junk and Junk Dealers. Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the registration process, registration and renewal fees, and the proposed amendments. Mr. Andrew then responded to Mayor Angell's question regarding enforcement. 12-0033 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to pass Ordinance No. 12-10630 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. (8.6) Resolution No. 12-6881 authoring an agreement for the private management and operation of the Bicentennial Center with Global Spectrum. Page 3 Tr 12-0034 Cn N C U 12-0035 12-0036 1 [i Jason Gage, City Manager, outlined. the agreement, funding and amendment to Article 14 of the agreement. Mr., Gage then responded to Commissioner Jennings' question regarding notification of holdings and whether that would be reciprocated as well. John Blanchard, 1117 W. State Street, questioned the naming rights and the effect of the naming of the basketball courts. Mr. Gage responded. Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to adopt Resolution No. 12-6881 as amended. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. Rick Hontz, Global Spectrum, introduced himself and Chris Bird who will be the General Manager. Mr. Bird summarized upcoming changes. (8.7) Request for executive session (legal). Moved by. Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to recess into executive session for five minutes to discuss with legal counsel matters subject to the attorney- client privilege for the reason that public discussion of those matters would waive the privilege and adversely affect the City's interest in the matters and reconvene at 6:03 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:58 p.m. and reconvened at 6:10 p.m. No action was taken. OTHER BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, that the regular meeting of the- Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. [SEAL] ATTEST: Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, Ci Clerk Samantha P. Ang 11, Mayor Page 4