01-27-1997 MinutesAction #
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JANUARY 27, 1997
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, January 27, 1997, at 4:00
p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Evelyn Maxwell, Chairman presiding
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
Commissioner Peter F. Brungardt
Commissioner Kristin M. Seaton
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
I Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Judy D. Long, City Clerk
Commissioner John Divine
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to
order at 4:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited with an accompanying
moment of silence followed by the taking of a roll call.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) Recognition of the Artwork on Exhibit by local artists in the
City/County Building public meeting room.
Carla Prickett, Art Services Coordinator, explained the exhibit in the
City Commission Meeting Room advising that the works had been done by local
artists.
(4.2) The Mayor announced the current board openings and noted a
January 31, 1997 deadline for submitting an expression of interest form.
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on street and utility improvements in Valley View
Estates, GICO Addition, Country Club Estates #3, Woodland Hills Estates,
Grounds of Kansas Wesleyan University and Georgetown Addition, Project
Number 95-938.
(5.1a) First Reading Ordinance Number 97 -9784 -
Shawn O'Leary, Assistant Director of Engineering and Utilities,
explained the final actual costs per lot and the assessment process.
Dennis Kissinger explained the Seitz Drive deferral and the history of
the project. He noted that the west side of Seitz Drive is still deferred.
Mr. O'Leary clarified the City's park portion of the assessments in
GICO Addition.
Mayor Maxwell called the public hearing to order.
Mr. Lavern Lyon, 330 East Minneapolis, was glad to get the street
paved and asked why the final costs were 107. higher.
Mr. O'Leary indicated that he will follow up on this concern with Mr.
Lyon.
There being no other comments the Mayor declared the public
hearing closed.
Action #
97-913
97-914
97-915
97-916
97-917
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner
eaton, to approve Ordinance Number 97-9784 on first reading. Aye: (4).
ay: (0) . Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 13, 1997.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to
approve the consent agenda. Aye: (4) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Consider approval of a plan for the disposition of surplus city
property.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
explained staff's recommendation for each of the eight (8) tracts listed.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the
surplus property in Neighborhood Service Area Number 2, clarifying that it is
not large enough for a ball diamond.
Mr. Dudark closed by indicating that staff would communicate with
"known parties" regarding disposition.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to
proceed to market the properties ourselves. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Ordinance Number 97-9785 relating to the cutting of weeds and
vegetation, providing for notice, cutting by the City and charges therefore.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner
Seaton, to approve Ordinance Number 97-9785 for first reading. Aye: (4) .
Nay: (0) . Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution Number 97-5106 authorizing the Mayor to execute an
agreement with Bucher, Willis and Ratliff for aerial photographs in the amount
of $8,800, for Project Number 97-1015.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
explained the project and the bids received.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to
adopt Resolution Number 97-5106. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution Number 97-5107 amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule
regarding golf course fees.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the need
for the increase in fees, and proposed changes. Mr. Snyder later noted that
the holidays referred to are Federal Holidays and thought that was indicated in
the resolution.
Dennis Kissinger explained further discussions of this issue and
allowing a "Window of Opportunity" for the purchase of patron and discount
cards at the old rates, making the effective date of this resolution February 3,
1997.
Ralph Meyers, 2308 Edwards, spoke noting that no one asked him to
speak to this issue this time. He suggested the City communicate with the
golfers before making proposals and elaborated on this topic. He suggested
changing the golf year-end to the end of February or first of March to keep
from angering people. He supported the fee increase and presented options
for obtaining support for future increases.
Bill Weaver, 312 South Fourth Street, was spoke against the
resolution as he noted it was aimed at Seniors. He gave optional costs and
recommended. He felt a 25% increase was not fair.
Action #
97-918
97-919
97-920
97-921
Mr. Wilkins, 847 Road, suggested a policy change for the City,
recommending the golf course be subsidized the way other activities are.
Blaine Daily, 767 Windsor Drive, wants the Commission to make sure
that the effective date of February 3rd was published. He spoke regarding
rate increases after the first of the year indicating that staff should know in
November or December of a future shortfall. In closing, he noted that it
shouldn't matter to the Commission how often someone plays.
Peter Kemp, 727 Faith Drive, didn't want to be "snookered" and
recommended telling golfers if this is how it has to be instead of waiting until
the last minute.
Commissioner Brungardt explained Enterprise Funds as a policy
concept, clarifying that the golf course will be self-supporting with exception of
possibly capital improvements.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to
adopt Resolution Number 97-5107 to be in full force and effect on February 3rd,
1997.
The Mayor asked staff to consider a lower fee or special
considerations for golfers and called for a vote to the motion on the floor.
Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution Number 97-5108 authorizing staff to obtain bids for
temporary notes, series 1997-1, in the amount of $4,270,000.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the
financing for these two projects which include the Magnolia/I-135 Interchange
Project along with subdivision improvements. He also detailed the benefits of
the new method of issue for savings.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner
Brungardt, to adopt Resolution Number 97-5108. Aye: (4) . Nay: (0) .
Motion carried.
(8.5) Resolution Number 97-5109 authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Extension Agreement and Amendment No. 2 to the Contract between the City of
Salina and Community Access Television and a Subordination Agreement
between the City of Salina and Sunflower Bank.
Greg Bengtson explained the agreement with C . A . T . S . , the five
year extension of the original agreement and a financing amendment for a
revolving line of credit.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Mayor Maxwell, to
adopt Resolution Number 97-5109. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Roxanne Earnest, C . A . T . S . , spoke in support of the Commission's
action.
(8.6) Request for Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Perney,
that the City Commission recess into executive session for the purpose of
conducting preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
for the reason that public discussion of the matter would adversely impact the
City's ability to potentially acquire the real property at the current market
value; and that the Commission reconvene in 10 minutes or at 5:58 p.m. No
action was expected. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The Board of Commissioners recessed at 5:48 p.m. and reconvened
at 5:58 p.m. No action was taken.
Mr. Kissinger
spoke in
support of communication and timing, noting
that staff
will have to
estimate
more for an earlier close. He noted that
proposed
new rates can
be posted at the first of or in mid-December. Mr.
Kissinger
suggested an
annual
meeting with golfers with or without rate
changes
and acknowledged that
some people give these cards as Christmas
gifts.
Commissioner Brungardt explained Enterprise Funds as a policy
concept, clarifying that the golf course will be self-supporting with exception of
possibly capital improvements.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to
adopt Resolution Number 97-5107 to be in full force and effect on February 3rd,
1997.
The Mayor asked staff to consider a lower fee or special
considerations for golfers and called for a vote to the motion on the floor.
Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution Number 97-5108 authorizing staff to obtain bids for
temporary notes, series 1997-1, in the amount of $4,270,000.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the
financing for these two projects which include the Magnolia/I-135 Interchange
Project along with subdivision improvements. He also detailed the benefits of
the new method of issue for savings.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner
Brungardt, to adopt Resolution Number 97-5108. Aye: (4) . Nay: (0) .
Motion carried.
(8.5) Resolution Number 97-5109 authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Extension Agreement and Amendment No. 2 to the Contract between the City of
Salina and Community Access Television and a Subordination Agreement
between the City of Salina and Sunflower Bank.
Greg Bengtson explained the agreement with C . A . T . S . , the five
year extension of the original agreement and a financing amendment for a
revolving line of credit.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Mayor Maxwell, to
adopt Resolution Number 97-5109. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Roxanne Earnest, C . A . T . S . , spoke in support of the Commission's
action.
(8.6) Request for Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Perney,
that the City Commission recess into executive session for the purpose of
conducting preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
for the reason that public discussion of the matter would adversely impact the
City's ability to potentially acquire the real property at the current market
value; and that the Commission reconvene in 10 minutes or at 5:58 p.m. No
action was expected. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The Board of Commissioners recessed at 5:48 p.m. and reconvened
at 5:58 p.m. No action was taken.
Action #I
97-922
1(9.1) None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt,
that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned.
Aye: (4) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
Evel n Maxwell, Mayor
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ATTEST:
�g CMC , C' Clerk