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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JANUARY 13, 1992
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, January 13, 1992, at 4:00
p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Stephen C. Ryan, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Carol E. Beggs
Commissioner Peter F. Brungardt
Commissioner John Divine
Commissioner Joseph A. Warner
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Jacqueline Shiever, City Clerk
None
CITIZEN FORUM
Ronald Williams, 149 Seitz Drive, read a letter to the City
Commissioners stating that the Central Kansas Flywheels Association wants to
keep the RB -47 bomber in Salina and would be willing to meet the requirements
to do so.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Mayor proclaimed January 15, 1992 as "MARTIN LUTHER KING
COMMEMORATION DAY." The proclamation was read by Reverend N. Rene'
Colaw, Pastor of First Church of the Nazarene.
(4.2) The Mayor proclaimed the week of January 19 through 25, 1992 as
"JAYCEE WEEK." The proclamation was read by Paul McAfee, President of the
Salina Jaycees.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting January 6, 1992.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt
that the Consent Agenda item be approved. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Consideration of final approval of property tax exemption for Premier
Pneumatics, Inc.
(7. la) Resolution Number 92-4414, exempting certain property owned by
Premier Pneumatics, Inc. , located at 606 North Front Street, Salina,
Kansas, from ad valorem taxation and providing for certain in lieu of tax
payments.
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Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development, said
Premier Pneumatics, Inc. has completed construction of the new facility and the
hiring of new employees. Based on the actual activity and in accordance with
the City's tax exemption policy formula, the exemption would be 64.8% for years
1 through 5 and 32.4% for years 6 through 10.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
Resolution Number 92-4414, exempting certain property owned by Premier
Pneumatics, Inc., located at 606 North Front Street, Salina, Kansas, from ad
valorem taxation and providing for certain in lieu of tax payments, be
adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second Reading Ordinance Number 92-9492, an ordinance of the City
of Salina, Kansas, granting to Communications Services, Inc., or the lawful
successor, transferee, or assignee thereof, a franchise for provision of cable
services to Salina, Kansas; and repealing Ordinance Number 8544.
Moved by Commissioner Beggs, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
Ordinance Number 92-9492, an ordinance of the City of Salina, Kansas,
granting to Communications Services, Inc., or the lawful successor, transferee,
or assignee thereof, a franchise for provision of cable services to Salina,
Kansas; and repealing Ordinance Number 8544, be considered on second
reading. Aye: Beggs, Brungardt, Divine, Warner, Ryan. (5) . Nay: (0) .
Motion adopted.
(8.2) Resolution Number 92-4415, designating the official depositories for
all moneys of the City of Salina, Kansas, providing authorization for wire
transfers and for designating authorized check signers and authorizing
securities purchases and/or sales and repealing Resolution Number 91-4272.
Robert K. Biles, Director of Finance and Administration, reported
that this is an annual resolution designating the official depositories for all
City of Salina funds.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Divine
that Resolution Number 92-4415, designating the official depositories for all
moneys of the City of Salina, Kansas, providing authorization for wire
transfers and for designating authorized check signers and authorizing
securities purchases and/or sales and repealing Resolution Number 91-4272, be
adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.3) Staff report on Petition 4324, filed by Wilbur Davis and Ernest Cole
regarding Museum.
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, said the City Attorney's report
was included in the Commissioners' packets and he was available for any
questions they might have.
The City Commissioners and staff expressed their satisfaction with
the current administration of the museum.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the staff report be accepted, that the City Commission confirm it is satisfied
with the current organizational policy and administration of the museum, and
that no further action is advisable at this time. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
(8.4) Staff report on Petition 4325, filed by Randall Holm for a public
firing range facility.
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, said the consensus of staff
researching this issue is that the City of Salina is not the appropriate entity
to develop a shooting range. He said the City would be willing to assist a
State or private entity to find a suitable location.
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Randall Holm, 848 Custer, said he would like to see the City provide
the service of a shooting range and be the driving force to get a safe shooting
range in Salina and requested further consideration by the City.
Dick Worth, Director of the Saline County Rod and Gun Club, Kansas
State Rifle Association, and a Master Hunter Safety instructor, said the
shooting range would cost money, but it would also bring money into Salina.
He requested a copy of the staff report.
Morris Henry, 2033 Wesley, President of the Quivera Gun Club, said
he would like to see a shooting range built in Salina and offered the services
of the Quivera Gun Club members so it can be accomplished.
The petitioners and staff discussed previous attempts at a shooting
range and the reasons for failure.
Dan Eyler, 1700 Pershing, said he would be willing to pay a fee to
use the shooting range, but doesn't think it should be constructed, or run,
with tax dollars.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
staff be directed to assist the petitioners with a shooting range site location
and assist them to accomplish their goal. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
(8.5) Approve Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $28,383.94 for
Engineering Project 90-803 for West Crawford Street Improvements, Phase II.
Shawn O'Leary, Assistant City Engineer, said the project is
substantially complete. He said the final project cost of $1,637,187.19 is
$78,812 below the project authorization.'
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $28,383.94 for Engineering Project 90-803
for West Crawford Street Improvements, Phase II, be approved. Aye: (5) .
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.6) Approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $1,600 for Engineering
Project No. 90-817, painting of the Wyatt water tower.
Don Hoff, Director of Utilities, reviewed the project and the
necessity for additional repairs.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt
that Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $1,600 for Engineering Project No.
90-817, for the painting of the Wyatt water tower, be approved. Aye: (5) .
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.7) Consider proposals regarding Downtown parking regulations.
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, reviewed the recommendations
regarding a downtown parking permit and the increase in the number of 8 -hour
parking spaces.
Judy Ewalt, Coordinator of Salina Downtown, Inc., said they are
recommending loosening the restrictions to increase free parking.
The City Commissioners and staff discussed the matter.
Larry Justus, Business Improvement District Advisory Board member,
explained the recommendations.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt
that the recommendation of the Business Improvement District Board of Advisors
be accepted and that a Downtown Apartment Parking Permit be approved. Aye:
(5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
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Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Warner
that staff be directed to prepare a resolution establishing the 8 -hour parking
spaces in Lot 2B for consideration at the January 27, 1992 meeting. Aye:
(5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Beggs, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
an Executive Session be added to the agenda for consideration as item 8.8.
Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.8) Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
Moved by Commissioner Beggs, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the Board of Commissioners recess into executive session for 20 minutes to
discuss a personnel matter regarding a non -elected employee of the City for the
reason that public discussion of the matter would invade the privacy of the
non -elected employee involved. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
5:29 p.m.
The Board of Commissioners recessed at 5:09 p.m. and reconvened at
The Commissioners took no action.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Warner said there will not be a regular meeting of the
Board of City Commissioners on January 20, 1992 as it is Martin Luther King
Jr. holiday.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Beggs, 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 5:30 p.m.
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Stephen C. Ry Mayor
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ATTEST:
Jacque" e Shiever, City Clerk