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07-20-1992 Minuteshn Gox Vrin�ing — Sslrnfl Kansas 92-272 CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JULY 20, 1992 4:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, July 20, 1992, at 4:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor Carol E. Beggs, Chairman presiding Commissioner Peter F. Brungardt Commissioner John Divine Commissioner Stephen C. Ryan Commissioner Joseph A. Warner comprising a quorum of the Board, also present: Greg Bengtson, City Attorney Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager Jacqueline Shiever, City Clerk Absent: None None None CITIZEN FORUM AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME (5.1) Reconvene the Public Hearing required by Resolution Number 92-4471, on Petition Number 40363, filed by Craig and Melody Hawkinson, for the vacation of the south half of the north -south alley between Minneapolis, Beloit, Santa Fe and Fourth Streets in the Grounds of Kansas Wesleyan University Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas. (Introduce Ordinance 92-9516 for first reading. ) Shawn O'Leary, Assistant Director of Engineering and Utilities, reviewed the request and recommended the vacation of the alley under the condition that both ends of the alley be blocked within 60 days of the effective date of the ordinance. the alley. The Commissioners and staff discussed requirements for closure of Mayor Beggs declared the public hearing open. There were no comments filed, written or oral, so the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Divine that Ordinance Number 92-9516, providing for the vacation of a portion of a certain north -south alley between Santa Fe Avenue and Fourth Street and between Beloit and Minneapolis Avenues in the Grounds of Kansas Wesleyan University Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas, be introduced for first reading. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. KuhnGox Prin�in0— aiia_Knnsas _ — _ -- —92-273 92-274 CONSENT AGENDA (6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting July 13, 1992. (6.2) Set the date of August 18, 1992 as the date to receive bids for the Fall 1992 Street Marking Project. (6.3) Approve Change Order No. 3 for Engineering Project 91-842, the Maintenance Facility at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1, in the deducted amount of $111.00. Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt that all items on the Consent Agenda be approved. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS (7.1) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission to approve a new Comprehensive Plan for the City of Salina and surrounding unincorporated area. Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the plan and said it is the official guide for growth in the City of Salina. The Commissioners and staff discussed the public attendance at the public hearings held to review the plan. Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Warner that the Comprehensive Plan recommended by the City Planning Commission be received and that staff be directed to notify the Saline County Commission of the City Commission's intent to consider an ordinance adopting the plan on August 17, 1992. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (7.2) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Zoning Application 92-8, filed by Russell Johnson, for the rezoning of a 44.5 acre tract of land located at the northeast corner of South Ninth Street and Schilling Road to District PC -3 (Planned Shopping Center District) , be approved. (Consider Ordinance Number 92-9520 for first reading.) Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the application. He said a protest petition ( later numbered 4046) had been filed prior to today's meeting and had not yet been validated. He said a report on the petition will be presented when the matter comes before the City Commission the second time. Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, and Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, reviewed the legal obligations of the City Commissioners regarding rezoning and annexation. John Petersen, 7300 College Boulevard, Overland Park, appeared on behalf of Russell Johnson, the applicant. He reviewed the reasons for the selection of the site and the steps being taken to minimize the negative impact to the surrounding neighborhood. Richard Lietz, real estate manager for Wal-Mart said the company serves small businesses and will not be competing with them. Gerald Cook, President of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, voiced the Chamber's support for Sam's and urged the Commissioners to approve the rezoning request. Marilyn Helmer, Tescott, said she feels Sam's will jeopardize small businesses in surrounding rural communities and asked the Commissioners to defeat the rezoning request. Mike Scanlon, 213 Gail; Marty McCain, 310 Gail; Kathy Collmer, Minneapolis; Roberta Johannes, 306 Gail; Vickie Scanlon; and Henry Bruns, 314 Gail, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. KuhnGox Printing — Salina�Kanses 92-275 92-276 92-277 92-278 92-279 The Commissioners and staff discussed the legality of conditions placed on planned development districts, the construction schedule for the East Dry Creek Interceptor Sewer project, storm water ponding and traffic improvements. Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted, that Zoning Application 92-8 be approved, and that Ordinance Number 92-9520, providing for the amendment of Ordinance Number 8526, the same being Chapter 42 of the Salina Code, and the Zoning District Map therein and thereby adopted and providing for the rezoning of certain property within the City and prescribing the proper uses thereof, be introduced for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (7.3) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Annexation Application 92-1, filed by Russell M. Johnson, for the annexation of a 44.5 acre tract located at the northeast corner of South Ninth Street and Schilling Road, be approved. (Consider Ordinance Number 92-9521 for first reading.) Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the recommendation from the City Planning Commission. Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt that the recommendation from the City Planning Commission be accepted, that Annexation Application 92-1 be approved, and that Ordinance Number 92-9521, providing for the annexation of certain land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 14 South, Range 3 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian in Saline County, Kansas, in conformity with the provisions of K.S.A. 12 -519 to 12-526, inclusive, be introduced for first reading. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (7.4) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Plat Application 91-3/3A, filed by David Bixby, that the final plat of H&H Addition, be approved. Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the application and recommendation of the City Planning Commission. Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt that the recommendation from the City Planning Commission be accepted, that the final plat of H & H Addition be approved, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the final plat. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. ADMINISTRATION (8.1) Second Reading Ordinance Number 92-9517, providing for the vacation of a portion of a certain utility easement along the west side of Lot 1, Block 1, Replat of Lot 13, Block 5 and Lots 24 - 26, Block 6, Meyer Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas. Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that Ordinance Number 92-9517, providing for the vacation of a portion of a certain utility easement along the west side of Lot 1, Block 1, Replat of Lot 13, Block 5 and Lots 24, 25 and 26, Block 6, Meyer Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas, be adopted. Aye: Brungardt, Divine, Ryan, Warner, Beggs. (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.2) Second Reading Ordinance Number 92-9518, providing for the vacation of a portion of Claflin Avenue in Austin Subdivision of the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas. Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt that Ordinance Number 92-9518, providing for the vacation of a portion of Claflin Avenue in Austin Subdivision of the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas, be adopted. Aye: Brungardt, Divine, Ryan, Warner, Beggs. (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. 92-280 92-281 92-282 92-283 (8.3) Second Reading Ordinance Number 92-9519, amending Sections 13-28, 13-101, 13-104, 13-112 and 13-114 of the Salina Code pertaining to equal opportunity; and repealing the existing sections. Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Warner that Ordinance Number 92-9519 amending Sections 13-28, 13-101, 13-104, 13-112 and 13-114 of the Salina Code pertaining to equal opportunity; and repealing the existing sections, be adopted. Aye: Brungardt, Divine, Ryan, Warner, Beggs. (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.4) First Reading Ordinance Number 92-9522, ordering the condemnation and acquisition of fee simple title to certain real estate and permanent and temporary easements for the use of the City of Salina, Kansas, for the purposes of constructing, installing and maintaining public utilities, in perpetuity, in conjunction with the East Dry Creek Interceptor Sewer Project, pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 26, and amendments thereto, as it relates to condemnation by cities, and further pursuant to Resolution Number 92-4480 of the City of Salina, Kansas. Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained that this is the next step in the condemnation proceedings to acquire permanent and temporary easements necessary for the East Dry Creek Interceptor Sewer. Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt that Ordinance Number 92-9522, ordering the condemnation and acquisition of fee simple title to certain real estate and permanent and temporary easements for the use of the City of Salina, Kansas, for the purposes of constructing, installing and maintaining public utilities, in perpetuity, in conjunction with the East Dry Creek Interceptor Sewer Project, pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 26, and amendments thereto, as it relates to condemnation by cities, and further pursuant to Resolution Number 92-4480 of the City of Salina, Kansas, be introduced for first reading. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.5) Resolution Number 92-4482, concurring with the award of contract for the Schilling/I-135 Interchange improvements, Project Number 135-85 K-3707-01, to J. H. Shears' Sons, Inc. in the amount of $1,974,577.56 as well as providing for the remaining local matching funds of $608,306. Shawn O'Leary, Assistant Director of Engineering and Utilities, reviewed the bids received and recommended concurring with the award of contract to J. H. Shears' Sons, Inc. The Commissioners and staff discussed the financing of the project. Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt that Resolution Number 92-4482, concurring with the award of contract for the Schilling/I-135 Interchange improvements, Project Number 135-85 K-3707-01, to J. H. Shears' Sons, Inc. in the amount of $1,974,577.56 as well as providing for the remaining local matching funds of $608,306, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.6) Reserved for items related to Austin Subdivision improvements. Information to be available Monday. Shawn O'Leary, Assistant Director of Engineering and Utilities, explained that an error had been made in the feasibility report previously filed on the improvements. On the advice of Bond Counsel, the process should be restarted. (8.6a) Petitioners file Petition 4045 with new improvement costs. Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Warner that Petition 4045 be referred to the City Engineer for a report on the validity of the petition. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. 92-284 92-285 92-286 92-287 92-289 (8.6b) City Engineer reports Petition 4045 is valid as 100% of the property owners own 100% of the property in the benefit district. Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt that the City Engineer's report on the validity of Petition 4045 be accepted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.6c) City Engineer files a feasibility report based on the new petition. Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, that the feasibility report filed by the City Engineer be accepted as filed. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.6d) Resolution Number 92-4483, determining the advisability of certain curbing, guttering, paving and grading, sanitary sewer and water main improvements in Austin Subdivision, estimating the cost thereof, defining the boundaries of the improvement district, method of assessment, and apportioning the cost between the improvement district and the city -at -large; and repealing Resolution Number 92-4481. Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt that Resolution Number 92-4483, determining the advisability of certain curbing, guttering, paving and grading, sanitary sewer and water main improvements in Austin Subdivision, estimating the cost thereof, defining the boundaries of the improvement district, method of assessment, and apportioning the cost between the improvement district and the city -at -large; and repealing Resolution Number 92-4481, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.6e) Resolution Number 92-4484, authorizing and ordering certain curbing, guttering, paving and grading, sanitary sewer and water main improvements in Austin Subdivision, ordering preparation of plans and specifications and the estimate of costs. Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that Resolution Number 92-4484, authorizing and ordering certain curbing, guttering, paving and grading, sanitary sewer and water main improvements in Austin Subdivision, ordering preparation of plans and specifications and the estimate of costs, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.7) City Engineer files plans and specifications for street and utility improvements in Holmquist Estates and Austin Subdivision, Engineering Project 92-859. Set the date of August 11, 1992 to receive bids. Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt that the plans and specifications for street and utility improvements in Holmquist Estates and Austin Subdivision, Engineering Project 92-859, be approved and that August 11, 1992 be set as the date to receive bids. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.8) Authorize grant application to HUD for Fair Housing Initiatives Program and authorize the City Manager and Human Relations Director to execute all grant and program related documents. Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, said this grant will allow the department to provide educational services regarding fair housing. He said the local share will be provided through in-kind services. Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Warner that the grant application to HUD for Fair Housing Initiatives Program be approved and that the City Manager and Human Relations Director be authorized to execute all grant and program related documents. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. Kuhn -Cox 92-290 92-291 (8.9) Request for Executive Session to discuss a legal matter. 6:46 p.m. The Board of Commissioners recessed at 6:16 p.m. and reconvened at The Commissioners took no action. None OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Warner that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. The Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. (SEAL) ATTEST: -1 0_�l sk; C" Jacqueline Shiever, CMC City Clerk Carol E. Beggs, Mayor Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Warner that the Board of Commissioners recess into Executive Session for 30 minutes for the purpose of discussing a matter deemed subject to the attorney-client privilege, in particular the Eisele case, as public discussion of the matter would waive the attorney-client privilege. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. 6:46 p.m. The Board of Commissioners recessed at 6:16 p.m. and reconvened at The Commissioners took no action. None OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Warner that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. The Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. (SEAL) ATTEST: -1 0_�l sk; C" Jacqueline Shiever, CMC City Clerk Carol E. Beggs, Mayor