07-28-2003 MinutesCommission
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03-60471
03-60481
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 28, 2003
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on the 2004 Budget. 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) Continued public hearing on the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Tax Rebate Program.
(5.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 03-10146 amending Section 4 of Ordinance No.
98-9859 to extend the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Tax Rebate Program until
December 31, 2003.
(5.1b) Resolution No. 03-5958 authorizing Extensions of Interlocal Agreements with
Saline County, U.S.D. 305, Salina Airport Authority, and Salina Library Board relating
to the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Tax Rebate Program.
Mayor Jilka re -opened the public hearing.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained that staff has prepared the necessary ordinance
and resolution to extend the current Neighborhood Revitalization Act program through 2003. Staff
will also begin to research, analyze, and seek public comment and potential revisions and
improvements, which could be considered for a January 1, 2004 new plan adoption.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to adopt Ordinance
No. 03-10146 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt
Resolution No. 03-5958. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Commission
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— 03-6049
03-6050
03-6051
03-6052
03-6053
03-6054
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of July 21, 2003.
(6.2) Resolution No. 03-5960 appointing Doug Gerber as Local Freedom of Information Officer
for the City of Salina.
(6.3) Accept Petition Number 4241, filed by Rex Vanier, Vanier Properties L.L.C., and direct
staff to proceed with the special assessment process.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 03-10155 authorizing the issuance of Hospital Revenue
Refunding Bonds (Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.), Series 2003.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to postpone the
second reading of Ordinance No. 03-10155 until the August 4, 2003 meeting as requested by bond
counsel. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 03-10156 amending Chapter 42, Article XIV of the Salina
Code, by adding Section 42-692.1 to establish a definition for Hospital.
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk, clarified that Ordinance No. 03-10156 was passed on first
reading on July 21, 2003 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt Ordinance
No. 03-10156 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Marrs, Shadwick,
Webb, Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) First reading Ordinance No. 03-10157 amending Chapter 38, Section 38-1 of the Salina
Code by adopting the 2003 Standard Traffic Ordinance (STO).
(8.3a) Declare an emergency exist for second reading on the same day.
(8.3b) Second reading Ordinance No. 03-10157.
Jennifer Wyatt, City Prosecutor, summarized the STO sections that have changed as a
result of the last legislative session. Ms. Wyatt then responded to Commissioner Divine's question
regarding neon ground effect lighting.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to pass Ordinance
No. 03-10157 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to declare an
emergency exists for second reading on the same day. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt
Ordinance No. 03-10157 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Marrs,
Shadwick, Webb, Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) First reading Ordinance No. 03-10158 attesting to the possible increase in taxes levied for
the budget year 2004 necessary to finance public services.
(8.4a) Set August 11, 2003 as the public hearing date for the proposed 2004 budget.
Commission
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03-6055
03-6056
03-6057
— 03-6058
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained that the proposed
ordinance is required whenever the proposed budget contemplates an increase in the total dollar
amount of property taxes levied. He continued to explain that because of the distribution of the
proposed tax levy for 2004 shifts from the Bond and Interest Fund to the Employee Benefits Fund,
the ordinance is required even though the proposed mill levy will not change. Mr. Franz also noted
that the Commission would need to set the date of the public hearing for the proposed 2004 budget,
which affixes the maximum amount to be budgeted and the maximum amount of 2003 taxes to be
levied for 2004.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to pass Ordinance No.
03-10158 on first reading.
Commissioner Divine expressed her opposition on Ordinance No'. 03-10157 noted her
disapproval of not increasing the mill levy to finance public services and the iniportance of providing
the best services for the citizens.
Mayor Jilka called the question. Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Divine. Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to set August 11,
2003 as the date for public hearing for the proposed 2004 budget and authorize the publication of the
notice of hearing. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Resolution No. 03-5961 authorizing an agreement for acquisition. of land for park and
recreation purposes, including development of a future soccer complex.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained that on March 3, 2003 the City Commission
confirmed the city's intent to proceed with the project and directed staff to proceed with the
development of a real estate agreement, required engineering and final design plans, environmental
reviews, grant application, private donation partnership agreements, phasing and financing plans. Mr.
Kissinger continued to explain results to the environmental review and project financing plans.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Shadwick and Mr. Kissinger regarding
design concepts, financing, and water irrigation.
Mr. Kissinger then responded to Commissioner Marrs' question regarding alternate sites.
A discussion followed between Tom Zackary, 1904 Norton, and Mr. Kissinger regarding
when the project would be completed and number of playing fields.
Don Hoff, Director of Utilities, responded to questions from a concern citizen, regarding
the irrigation and the high salt content in the well water.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to adopt Resolution
No. 03-5961. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Resolution No. 03-5962 authorizing a Second Amendment to Grant/Loan Agreement
among A -Plus Galvanizing, Inc., Beanies, Inc., and the City of Salina.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the Grant/Loan Agreement and the Second
Amendment to the Grant/Loan Agreement. Mr. Bengtson also responded to Commissioner Divine's
inquiry regarding the requested land to be used as collateral.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Marrs, to adopt
Resolution No. 03-5962. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.7) Authorization to schedule Phase 2 of the 2003 Special Parks Fund Improvement Budget.
Steve Snyder, Director Parks and Recreation, explained the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board's recommendation for funding the Ranger Tower Replacement Project, Park Signage Pilot
Project, and the Flag Pole Lighting Project.
Commission
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A discussion followed between Commission Marrs, Commissioner Divine, City Manager
Dennis Kissinger, and Mr. Snyder regarding the Park Signage Pilot Project.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Marrs, to authorize the
Ranger Tower Replacement Project in the amount of $30,000, the Flag Pole Lighting Project in the
amount of $2,000, and direct staff to schedule a study session regarding the Park Signage Pilot Project
to develop signage standards. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Webb, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m.
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Alan E. Jilka, ayor
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Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk