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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MAY 6, 1991
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, May 6, 1991, 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:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Jacqueline Shiever, City Clerk
Absent:
None
CITIZEN FORUM
Michael Yeakey, 1215 N. 12th, presented a petition (later numbered
4012) signed by 167 citizens supporting citywide curbside recycling.
Ernest Cole, 153 S. Front, said he didn't think curbside recycling
would work. He suggested allowing recycling companies access to the landfill
to acquire material to be recycled.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Mayor presented plaques of appreciation to past board and
commission members:
Judy Lilly - Heritage Commission
Sheldon Burr - Heritage Commission
Amy Hoffman - Library Board
Albert Schwartz - Library Board
(4.2) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of May 6 through May 10, 1991 as
"REHABILITATION COUNSELORS WEEK" . The proclamation was read by
Debora Cox, a Kansas Rehabilitation Counselor.
(4.3) The Mayor proclaimed Saturday, May 11, 1991 as "BUDDY POPPY
DAY". The proclamation was read by Leon P. Kashkin, Past Commander VFW
Post 1432, Salina and Senior Vice Commander for the 6th District - VFW
Department of Kansas.
(4.4) The Mayor proclaimed Saturday, May 11, 1991 as "POPPY DAY".
The proclamation was read by Evelyn Rock, President of the Leslie Kreps Post
62 American Legion Auxiliary.
(4.5) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of May 12 through May 18, 1991 as
"POLICE WEEK" and May 15, 1991 as "PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL DAY." The
proclamation was read by Michael Yeakey, Police Department Chaplin.
(4.6)
The Mayor proclaimed the Month of May, 1991 as
"OLDER
AMERICANS MONTH 1991". The proclamation was read
by Jim
Torrey,
Chairman of Public Relations, the American Association of
Retired
Persons
(AARP) ,
Salina Chapters 278 and 2046.
Mayor Ryan announced that services would be
held Wednesday,
May 15,
1991 at 8:00 a.m. at Jerry Ivey park in honor
of Peace
Officer
Memorial
Day.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public Hearing on the possible issuance of $2,500,000 Industrial
Revenue Bonds and property tax exemption for Wyatt Foundry Inc.
(5.1a) Resolution Number 91-4299, (Resolution of intent to issue
$2,500,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds for Wyatt Foundry, Inc.)
(5.1b) Resolution Number 91-4300, exempting certain property owned
by Wyatt Foundry, Inc., located at 601 Idlewilde Place, Salina, Kansas,
from ad valorem taxation and providing for certain in lieu of tax
payments.
Mayor Ryan declared the public hearing open.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
reviewed the application and tax abatement qualifications.
Roy Applequist, Vice President of Wyatt Foundry and President of
Great Plains Manufacturing, explained the increase in requested Industrial
Revenue Bonds is because of changes in design. He said they will seek local
companys to bid on the expansion project.
There were no other comments, so the Mayor declared the public
hearing closed.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner
Brungardt that Resolution Number 91-4299, (Resolution of intent to issue
$2,500,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds for Wyatt Foundry, Inc.), be adopted.
Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Beggs
that Resolution Number 91-4300, exempting certain property owned by Wyatt
Foundry, Inc., located at 601 Idlewilde Place, Salina, Kansas, from ad valorem
taxation and providing for certain in lieu of tax payments, be adopted. Aye:
(5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting April 22, 1991.
(6.2) Petition 4011 was filed by Daniel King for water and sewer
improvements for Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, Block 1, King Addition. (Refer the petition
to the City Engineer for a report on its validity and to file a feasibility
report on the improvements.)
(6.3) Authorize the City Clerk to issue Taxi Cab Licenses 15 and 16 for
M.J. Scriven, dba City Cab, 217 South Tenth Street.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Beggs
that all items on the Consent Agenda be approved. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) .
Motion adopted.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Consider applications for funding under the Kansas Emergency
Shelter Grant Program.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
explained that 3 out of 5 local community agencies have applied for funding
under this program. If the applications are approved by the State, the City
will contract with the State and subcontract with each agency for completion
of the program.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Divine
that the City Manager be authorized to sign the grant applications and that
staff be authorized to submit the applications for funding under the Kansas
Emergency Shelter Grant Program. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
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(7.2) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Zoning
Application 91-3, filed by George Johnson for the amendment of Sections
42-303, 42-318, 42-332 and 42-686 of the Salina Code adding automobile repair
as a conditional use in Districts C-4 and C-5 and as a permitted use in
District C-6 and revising the definition of a gasoline service station, be
approved. (Introduce Ordinance 91-9440 for first reading.)
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
reviewed the application and the code changes in the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Beggs
that the recommendation from the City Planning Commission be accepted and
that Ordinance 91-9440 amending Sections 42-303, 42-318, 42-332 and 42-686 of
the Salina Code adding automobile repair as a conditional use in Districts C-4
and C-5 and as a permitted use in District C-6 and revising the definition of
a gasoline service station, and repealing the existing sections, be introduced
for first reading. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second Reading Ordinance 91-9439, amending Article II of Chapter
27 of the Salina Code regarding park regulations and repealing the existing
Article.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Beggs
that Ordinance 91-9439, amending Article II of Chapter 27 of the Salina Code
regarding park regulations and repealing the existing Article, be adopted.
Aye: Beggs, B rungardt , Divine, Warner, Ryan (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
(8.2) Report on bids received April 30, 1991 for Engineering Project
91-827 for the Smoky Hill River Development, Phase II. (Award the contract
to Frank Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $22,794 for the base
bid only . )
Shawn O'Leary, Assistant City Engineer, reviewed the bids received
and recommended the contract be awarded to Frank Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $22,794.
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, reviewed the scope of the
project to landscape the banks and stock the ponding area.
R. W. Bull, Chairman of the River Development Committee,
expressed the Committee's support for the river cleanup.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Divine
that the contract for Engineering Project 91-827 for the Smoky Hill River
Development, Phase II be awarded to Frank Construction Company, Inc. in the
amount of $22,794 for the base bid only. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
(8.3) Report on bids received April 30, 1991 for Engineering Project
91-831 for East Crawford Ball Field Fence. (Award the contract to American
Fence Company of the Midwest, Inc. in the amount of $17,310.00.)
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed the bids
received and recommended the contract be awarded to American Fence Company
of the Midwest, Inc.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Beggs
that the recommendation of staff be accepted and that the contract for
Engineering Project 91-831 for East Crawford Ball Field Fence be awarded to
American Fence Company of the Midwest, Inc. in the amount of $17,310.00.
Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
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(8.4) Report on bids received April 30, 1991 for a tractor, aerator, five
golf carts and a mower for the Park and Recreation Department. (Award the
contracts as recommended by staff . )
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed the bids
received on the equipment.
(8.5) Report on bids received April 30, 1991 for banquet tables for the
Bicentennial Center. (Award the contract to Monroe Company of Colfax, Iowa
in the amount of $10,190.00) .
Phil Chamoff, Interim Bicentennial Manager, reviewed the bids
received and recommended the contract be awarded to Monroe Company as low
bidder.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner
Brungardt that the staff recommendation be accepted and that the contract be
awarded to Monroe Company of Colfax, Iowa in the amount of $10,190.00.
Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.6) Disposition of surplus property in the Replat of Faith Addition and
in Mayfair Addition.
Robert K. Biles, Director of Finance and Administration, explained
that staff was seeking authority to extend the deadline for sale of this
surplus property to September 30, 1991. He also said the City had just
received an offer of $4,500.00 for Lots 11 and 12, Block 15, Mayfair
Addition.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Divine
that the deadline to dispose of surplus property in the Replat of Faith
Addition and in Mayfair Addition be extended to September 30, 1991 and that
the offer of $4,500.00 for Lots 11 and 12, Block 15, Mayfair Addition, be
accepted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.7) Resolution Number 91-4301, instructing the City Engineer to prepare
a feasibility report for the 1991 sidewalk project.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt
that
the contract for
a tractor be awarded
to Dauer Implement for $23,488.00;
the
contract for an
aerator be awarded
to Robison's Lawn & Golf for
$3,358.00; the contract for five golf carts
be awarded to Robison's Lawn &
Golf
for $12,010.00;
and the contract for
a mower be awarded to Champion
Turf
for $13,870.00.
Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) .
Motion adopted.
(8.5) Report on bids received April 30, 1991 for banquet tables for the
Bicentennial Center. (Award the contract to Monroe Company of Colfax, Iowa
in the amount of $10,190.00) .
Phil Chamoff, Interim Bicentennial Manager, reviewed the bids
received and recommended the contract be awarded to Monroe Company as low
bidder.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner
Brungardt that the staff recommendation be accepted and that the contract be
awarded to Monroe Company of Colfax, Iowa in the amount of $10,190.00.
Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.6) Disposition of surplus property in the Replat of Faith Addition and
in Mayfair Addition.
Robert K. Biles, Director of Finance and Administration, explained
that staff was seeking authority to extend the deadline for sale of this
surplus property to September 30, 1991. He also said the City had just
received an offer of $4,500.00 for Lots 11 and 12, Block 15, Mayfair
Addition.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Divine
that the deadline to dispose of surplus property in the Replat of Faith
Addition and in Mayfair Addition be extended to September 30, 1991 and that
the offer of $4,500.00 for Lots 11 and 12, Block 15, Mayfair Addition, be
accepted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.7) Resolution Number 91-4301, instructing the City Engineer to prepare
a feasibility report for the 1991 sidewalk project.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Beggs
that Resolution Number 91-4301, instructing the City Engineer to prepare a
feasibility report for the 1991 sidewalk project, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0) . Motion adopted.
(8.8) Mayor Ryan appointed City Commissioners to various Boards and
Commissions.
Mayor Steve Ryan
Chamber of Commerce
Library Board
Salina Emergency Preparedness
Saline County -City Building Authority (Until June 1991)
Roy Dudark, Director
of Planning and Community
Development,
provided
a brief background on this project.
He explained that
the City pays
50% and
the abutting property owners pay
50% of the cost
for sidewalks.
When the
project is complete, the
property
owners may pay the cost of the
sidewalk in 30 days, or spread the
cost over
a 4 year period on
their taxes.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Beggs
that Resolution Number 91-4301, instructing the City Engineer to prepare a
feasibility report for the 1991 sidewalk project, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0) . Motion adopted.
(8.8) Mayor Ryan appointed City Commissioners to various Boards and
Commissions.
Mayor Steve Ryan
Chamber of Commerce
Library Board
Salina Emergency Preparedness
Saline County -City Building Authority (Until June 1991)
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Commissioner Carol Beggs
Joint City -County Board of Health
* Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Saline County -City Building Authority
Commissioner John Divine
f' Convention and Tourism Committee
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Salina Business Improvement District Board of Advisors
Commissioner Pete Brungardt
Joint City -County Board of Health
Saline County -City Building Authority (After June 1991)
Housing Authority of the City of Salina
Commissioner Joe Warner
Joint City -County Board of Health
Salina Arts and Humanities Commission
SARA Title III
(8.9) Request for Executive Session to discuss the Leiker Case under the
Attorney/Client privilege. (Possible action following the session.)
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Warner
that the Board of City Commissioners recess into executive session for 20
minutes for the purpose of discussing a matter deemed subject to the
attorney/client privilege for the reason that public discussion at this time
would adversely affect the City's position regarding the matter. Aye: (5) .
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
The Board of Commissioners recessed at 5:08 p.m. and reconvened
at 5:28 p.m.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the suit filed by Randall
Leiker is currently pending in Federal District Court and an offer of judgment
to resolve the case could alleviate further costs.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Beggs
that the Commission authorize counsel for the City to submit an offer of
judgment in the amount of $10,000 in the case of Randall Leiker vs. City of
Salina, et al. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
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 5:32 p.m.
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Jacqueline Shiever, City Clerk
Seph n C. Rin, Mayor