11-10-1997 MinutesAction
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 10, 1997
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session to discuss
Amplified Sound Regulation Alternatives, a Railroad Traffic Report, and a
Grant Application for Yard Waste Cart Program. 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 Kristin M. Seaton, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Peter F. Brungardt
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Alan Jilka
Commissioner Monte Shadwick
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Judy D. Long, City Clerk
None.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Heath,
to amend the agenda to add Resolution Number 97-5215 after item 8.5. Aye:
(5) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried.
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) City of Salina United Way Campaign Employee Recognition.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, recognized all the City employees
who participated in the United Way Campaign.
Karen Fallis, Bicentennial Center, acknowledged the staff members
who participated in the United Way Campaign Committee. She noted that
$24,975.00 was given by 95% of the City employees.
Ruth Asher, Salina United Way, also thanked the employees and
reviewed what the money would be used for to make a difference in the
community.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of November 3, 1997.
(6.2) Approval of final costs for the 1996 Subdivision Improvements,
Project No. 96-971, Schilling Road Drainage Improvements, Project No. 95-928
and Magnolia Road/I-135 Interchange Improvements, Project No. 95-924, and
authorization to set a public hearing date.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath,
to approve the consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Consideration of South Ninth Street Corridor Study.
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Roy Dudark, Planning and Community Development Director,
explained the study and the final plan with the recommendation that the plan
be referred to the City Planning Commission for review and recommendation.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt,
to refer the final plan to the City Planning Commission. Aye: (5) . Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance Number 97-9834 levying the annual
Business Improvement District Fees for 1998.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt,
to adopt Ordinance Number 97-9834 on second reading. A roll call vote was
taken. Aye: (5), Shadwick, Heath, Jilka, Brungardt, Seaton. Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance Number 97-9835 amending Section 42-406 of
the Salina Code pertaining to Planned Development Districts.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner
Shadwick, to adopt Ordinance Number 97-9835 on second reading. A roll call
vote was taken. Aye: (5), Jilka, Heath, Brungardt, Shadwick, Seaton. Nay:
(0) . Motion carried.
(8.3) Second reading Ordinance Number 97-9736 authorizing the City of
Salina to issue $980,000 principal amount of Industrial Revenue Bonds for
Coronado Engineering.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath,
to adopt Ordinance Number 97-9736 on second reading. A roll call vote was
taken. Aye: (5), Jilka, Brungardt, Shadwick, Heath, Seaton. Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(8.4) Second reading Ordinance Number 97-9737 amending Chapter 38 of
the Salina Code pertaining to human powered wheeled devices.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, clarified the penalty for adult
violation of this ordinance, noting that violators would be subject to fines and
costs from Municipal Court.
Steve Snyder, Parks and Recreation Director, spoke regarding lights
so that the existing skateboard park could be used at night. This has been
looked into for some time now and should be separate from the downtown issue.
Jeff Harris, owner of a skateboard shop located at 202 East Iron
Avenue, asked that the ban not be passed. He asked for a schedule for
skateboarders to use the downtown area after business hours. He asked that
the ordinance not go through until the Skateboard Park is lighted.
Mayor Seaton asked Mr. Harris how private property owners could
be reimbursed for damage done from skateboarding.
Mr. Harris informed that Mayor that he did not know, but that he
would be holding a contest next year and the proceeds would go to build
additional structures for the Skateboard Park.
Joe Drowns, 720 Sherman, gave suggestions for preventing damage.
Joel Hoffman, citizen, asked for a map showing the boundary where
they would not be able to use. He suggested an additional city -owned piece of
property downtown where they could go.
Mr. Kissinger and Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering,
explained the general area of the Business Improvement District. Outside of
this area, any property with signs posted will also be prohibited. Mr.
Kissinger went on to explain city liability risks. He noted that most outdoor
recreation activities are limited to day light hours.
Mr. Snyder gave details of damage which has occurred in the
downtown area which required 60 man-hours in September to repair.
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Mr. Harris noted that the 60 hours of repair were for damages which
have occurred over the past ten years.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to
adopt Ordinance Number 97-9737 on second reading. A roll call vote was
taken. Aye: (5), Brungardt, Shadwick, Jilka, Heath, Seaton. Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(8.5) Resolution Number 97-5214 authorizing the Mayor to execute an
agreement with Agler and Gaeddert for the 1997 audit of the City records.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the
agreement.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt,
to adopt Resolution Number 97-5214. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried.
(8.5.5) Resolution Number 97-5215 authorizing the preparation and filing
with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment a competitive plan
implementation grant program application providing $60,000 in matching funds
from the City Sanitation Fund.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the resolution and the
program it would sponsor for yard waste disposal.
Noting that this issue had been discussed in the earlier Study
Session of this date, the Mayor asked for the reading of the resolution.
Barbara Weber, Deputy City Clerk, read Resolution Number 97-5215
in its entirety.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to
adopt Resolution Number 97-5215. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Request for Executive Session to discuss a legal matter.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath,
that the Board of Commissioners recess into executive session for the purpose
of discussing with the City Attorney a matter which is subject to the
attorney-client privilege, for the reason that public discussion would waive the
privilege and would potentially jeopardize the City's position in the matter to
be discussed, and that the City Commission reconvene in this room in 20
minutes or at 5:07 p.m. Aye : (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried with the Mayor
noting that no action is anticipated.
The Board of Commissioners recessed into executive session at 4:47
p.m. and reconvened at 5:07 p.m. No action was taken.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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that the Regular Meeting of the
(5) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried.
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ATTEST:
D. ng, CMC, ty Clerk
Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Heath,
Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye:
The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
Jistin M. Jeaton, Mayor