04-27-1998 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 27, 1998
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for a briefing on Access Television.
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 Peter F. Brungardt, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Kristin M. Seaton
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Alan Jilka
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
I Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Barbara R. Weber, Deputy City Clerk
Commissioner Monte Shadwick
Judy D. Long, City Clerk
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Week of April 26 through May 2, 1998 as SKIP A MEAL FOR THE WORLD'S
CHILDREN WEEK in the city of Salina. The proclamation was read by Charles Wilson, Secretary of
Kiwanis Club of Salina, Inc.
(4.2) The Day of May 7, 1998 as A DAY OF PRAYER in the city of Salina. The
proclamation was read by Roberta Huseman, Chairman of Salina's National Day of Prayer
Committee.
(4.3) The Day of April 30, 1998 as PLAYGROUND SAFETY DAY in the city of Salina. The
proclamation was read by Jerry M. Scott, Co -Chair of the Salina Chapter of Safe Kids.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 20, 1998.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Application #Z98-7, filed by Bill Medina, requesting a change in zoning district
classification from R-2, Multi -Family Residential District, to C-3, Shopping Center District, on
property located in the 1400 Block of Stapler Avenue, Hanson Court Addition.
(7.1 a) First reading Ordinance Number 98-9867.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development, identified the location
of the property then explained the zoning change request, and the options available to the
Commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve
Ordinance Number 98-9867 for first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Application #Z98-2, filed by Stan Byquist, requesting a change in zoning district
classification from Saline County AG, Agricultural District, to R-1, Single Family Residential District,
and R-2, Multi -Family Residential District, on property located at the south side of Magnolia Road,
east of Ohio Street, Eastview Estates Addition.
Commission
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)8-1474
98-1475
98-1476
98-1477
(7.2a) First reading Ordinance Number 98-9868.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development, identified the location
of the property then explained the zoning change request. He spoke regarding drainage in the area,
the City Planning Commission's recommendation for approval, the approval process and the options
available to the Commissioners. He then responded to Commission inquiry regarding FEMA flood
map discrepancies, street flooding and improved standards.
Stan Byquist, 233 Highland, Assaria and applicant, noted that drainage standards are
twice as stringent as those for established subdivisions.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve Ordinance
umber 98-9868 for first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
3) Application #A98-1, filed by Stan Byquist, requesting annexation of a 50.67 acre parcel
.ated on the south side of Magnolia Road, east of Ohio Street, Eastview Estates Addition.
(7.3a) First reading Ordinance Number 98-9869.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request
for annexation, the City Planning Commission's recommendation for approval and the options
available to the Commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve
Ordinance Number 98-9869 for first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance Number 98-9866, unconditionally approving the issuance of
$1,340,000 general obligation bonds by the Salina Airport Authority for financing street and parking
lot improvements at the Salina Airport Authority Industrial Center.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, indicated that he was available for questions explaining
that this is an expansion of last year's approved major construction project requiring an additional
$1,340,000.
Tim Rogers, Salina Airport Authority Director, commented regarding the additional
bonds to complete financing. He explained changes to the project and clarified that in no event will
the Salina Airport Authority exceed 3.0 mills in the 1998 mill levy for any combination of General
Obligation bond debt service and Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement Program
grant matching funds. In closing, he thanked city staff for their assistance and support.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve Ordinance
Number 98-9866 for first reading unconditionally approving the issue of $1,340,000 in General
Obligation Bonds. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Report on validity and submittal of engineering feasibility report for Petition Number
4159, filed by Dr. Daniel King, requesting certain street and utility improvements in the Brock
Addition.
(8.2a) Resolution Number 98-5269 finding the advisability of and authorizing
construction of certain street and utility improvements.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the engineering
feasibility report noting that the petition meets requirements for sufficiency.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt Resolution
Number 98-5269. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Report on validity and submittal of engineering feasibility report for Petition Number
4160, filed by Mr. E. Clarke Garnett, requesting certain utility improvements in the Westport
Exchange Addition.
(8.3a) Resolution Number 98-5270 finding the advisability of and authorizing
construction of certain utility improvements.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the engineering
feasibility report noting that the petition meets requirements for sufficiency.
none.
Don Marrs, DMA Architects, stated that he was available for questions. There were
98-1478 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt Resolution
Number 98-5270. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Commission
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Report on Worker's Compensation third party administration.
Darron Leiker, Assistant to the City Manager, gave the staff report noting that third
party administration (TPA) services will process all City of Salina claims the way that Blue
Cross/Blue Shield processes employee health insurance. He then gave the staff recommendation that
staff be authorized to enter into a professional services contract with Berkely Administrators of
Wichita for workers' compensation TPA services for one year in the amount of $20,050, noting that
this amount is in line with previous years' costs for the service. He then responded to Commission
inquiry regarding the processing.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, spoke regarding the success of self insuring.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to authorize staff to
enter into a professional services contract with Berkely Administrators of Wichita for workers'
compensation third party administration services for one year in the amount of $20,050. Aye: (4).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Resolution Number 98-5271 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Consent and
Reaffirmation Agreement among UNUM Life Insurance Company of America, Omaha Hotel, Inc.,
Bristol Omaha Hotel Company, and the City of Salina.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the situation with the Holidome Bond and the
intended merger of Omaha Hotel, Inc., and Bristol Hotel Company to become the Bristol Omaha
Hotel Company April 30, 1998.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt Resolution
Number 98-5270. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Request for Executive Session regarding real estate.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to recess into
executive session for the purpose of conducting discussions relating to the acquisition of real estate
for the reason that public discussion could adversely impact the City's position in its effort to acquire
the subject real estate, and that the City Commission reconvene in this room in 10 minutes or at 5:00
p.m. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The Board of Commissioners recessed at 4:50 p.m. and reconvened at 5:00 p.m. No
action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. 4
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Peter F. Brungardt, Mayor