10-08-1990 Minutes� 1W6fi i� •
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
OCTOBER 8, 1990
4:00 p.m.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, October 8, 1990, at 4:00 p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Robert E. Frank, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Carol E. Beggs
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Cub Scouts from Pack 29, of Meadowlark School, presented the colors
for the opening ceremony.
CITIZEN FORUM
Brenda Smith, 713 South Second, and Jacque Woolsey, Chairman or the
Eisenhower Committee, thanked the City for the use of the Salina Bicentennial
Center on Sunday, October 7, 1990 for the Eisenhower Concert. Mrs. Woolsey
introduced Teddy Heath, who served in the 9th Armored Division under General
Eisenhower and Jim Trepoy, 2nd Battalion of the 3rd Infantry who served in the
U.S. Presidents Honor Guard.
Ernest Cole, 153 South Front, asked the City Commission to rescind
the ordinance concerning paved parking lots as it will cause hardship on many
churches.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained a public hearing is
scheduled by the City Planning Commission for October 16, 1990. He urged
people to attend this hearing.
Joe Fernandez, 731 North Seventh, asked if gravel in the alleys isn't
just as bad as gravel on parking lots and suggested gravel alleys be closed also.
Bob Aills, Minister for the Independent Baptist Church, asked if
everyone will have an opportunity to speak at the public hearing. He was
assured they will have the opportunity.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) Resolution Number 90-4235, expressing gratitude and appreciation to
William E. Harris for serving the City of Salina, Kansas from December 16, 1951
to September 30, 1990 as Police Officer, Police Sergeant, Superintendent of
Services, Superintendent of Sanitation and Office Manager of the Water and
Sewerage Department, Director of Administration, Interim City Manager,
Assistant City Manager and Bicentennial Center Manager.
Moved by Commissioner
Warner, seconded by
Commissioner Ryan that
Resolution
Number 90-4235,
expressing gratitude
and appreciation to
William E.
Harris for serving the
City of Salina, Kansas
from December 16, 1951
to September 30, 1990 as Police
Officer, Poiice Sergeant, Superintendent of
Services,
Superintendent of Sanitation
and Office Manager
of the Water and
Sewerage
Department, Director
of Administration,
Interim City Manager,
Assistant
City Manager and Bicentennial Center Manager,
be adopted. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0) .
Motion adopted.
Action
Mayor Frank presented the plaque and a "Key to the City" to
William E. Harris.
William E. Harris, thanked the Mayor and said it has been a pleasure
to serve the citizens of Salina for these 39 years and said Salina has a great
future.
(4.2) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of October 7 through 13, 1990 as
"FIRE PREVENTION WEEK." The proclamation was read by Carol Vineyard, Fire
Department Educator.
(4.3) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of October 13 through 20, 1990 as
"SCOUTING FOR FOOD GOOD TURN WEEK." The proclamation was read by
Jerry Baxa, representing Cub Scout Pack 29. He introduced the Cub Scouts
attending the meeting and explained they are working on their Citizen Activity
Badge for Webelo Scouts.
(4.4) The Mayor proclaimed the week of October 15 through 19, 1990 as
"MEDICAL ASSISTANTS WEEK." The proclamation was read by Marcia Feighny,
Member of Saline County Medical Assistants.
(4.5) Letter from the Mayor of Fukui, Japan. The letter will be read and
presented by Momomi Watanbe, a foreign exchange student in Salina.
Momoni Watanbe, a foreign exchange student living in Salina,
presented a letter and gifts to Mayor Frank from the Mayor of her home town
Fukui, Japan.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public Hearing on unsafe structures.
Mayor Frank declared the public hearing open.
Mike Peterson, Chief Building Official, reviewed the list of dangerous
structures and the conditions cited on each structure. He reported work has
been completed on one and work on several others has been started. He then
presented albums showing the condition of each structure on the list.
Gary Fuller, owner of 1113 North Fourth, asked to see the pictures of
his structure and presented pictures taken 2 hours ago. He explained he
purchased the lot eight months ago and said work has been started and asked
for more than 60 days to complete the work.
The Commissioners and staff said if the owners can show a plan of
action, acquire the required permits and show significant progress in 60 days,
staff will be instructed to work with the owners for regular inspections and a
report back to the City Commission on substantial progress for extensions of
time to complete the work.
John Johnson, 1016 East Ash, said he is now devoting his time to
fixing the property and has made some progress. He asked for sufficient time
to finish the work.
Bob Wasko, representing Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, asked for additional
time to make the necessary repairs to make the structure safe. He said the
owners can then make the repairs to the interior.
The City Commission and staff discussed the process regarding unsafe
structures.
Mike Scriven, 217 South Tenth, appeared concerning 337 North
Thirteenth and asked if the property must be vacated within five days.
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Marvin Albin, asked about 801 North Santa Fe.
Mike Peterson, discussed the required repairs.
Joe Fernandez, 731 North Seventh, asked if government funds are
available to help the elderly or people of low income with the repairs.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
reviewed the CDBG grants and loans.
There were no other comments, written or oral.
Mayor Frank declared the public hearing closed.
(5.1a) Resolution Number 90-4236, setting forth the Board of City
Commissioners findings that certain structures are unsafe or dangerous,
directing the structures be repaired or removed and fixing a reasonable
time within which the repair or removal of such structures shall be
commenced and completed.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
Resolution Number 90-4236, setting forth the Board of City Commissioners
findings that certain structures are unsafe or dangerous, directing the
structures be repaired or removed and fixing a reasonable time within which the
repair or removal of such structures shall be commenced and completed, be
adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(5.1b) Resolution Number 90-4237, setting forth the Board of City
Commissioners findings that certain structures are unsafe or dangerous,
directing the structures be repaired or removed and fixing a reasonable
time within which the repair or removal of such structures shall be
commenced and completed.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
Resolution Number 90-4237, setting forth the Board of City Commissioners
findings that certain structures are unsafe or dangerous, directing the
structures be repaired or removed and fixing a reasonable time within which the
repair or removal of such structures shall be commenced and completed, be
adopted. Aye: Beggs, Ryan, Warner, Frank (4) . Nay: (0) . Commissioner
Divine abstained.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, asked the City Commission to consider
Item 8.5 as the public hearing has lasted longer than expected.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
Item 8.5 be considered at this time. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.5) Report on River Cleanup and presentation of donation check from
Crown Distributors/ Coors Brewing.
R. W. Bull, Chairman of the River Committee, reported on the cleanup
effort on Saturday, October 6th. He asked for continuation of the river project
and that the Committee will present a plan for the river development. He
introduced Mark Ritter of the Crown Distributing Company.
Commissioner Divine, speaking
as a board member of the Gospel
Mission,
asked the staff to work with
Mr. Albin, the new owner, for a
reasonable extension of time
to address the
safety issues.
Mr. Marvin Albin,
explained he doesn't have title to the building yet,
but does
have the mortgage
and will make
the building as safe as possible in 7
days.
The City Manager
said if the life
safety matters are corrected within 5
days, the
order to vacate can
be stopped.
Everett Zaragoza,
217 North Twelfth,
asked what improvements need to
be made to
his property.
Marvin Albin, asked about 801 North Santa Fe.
Mike Peterson, discussed the required repairs.
Joe Fernandez, 731 North Seventh, asked if government funds are
available to help the elderly or people of low income with the repairs.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
reviewed the CDBG grants and loans.
There were no other comments, written or oral.
Mayor Frank declared the public hearing closed.
(5.1a) Resolution Number 90-4236, setting forth the Board of City
Commissioners findings that certain structures are unsafe or dangerous,
directing the structures be repaired or removed and fixing a reasonable
time within which the repair or removal of such structures shall be
commenced and completed.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
Resolution Number 90-4236, setting forth the Board of City Commissioners
findings that certain structures are unsafe or dangerous, directing the
structures be repaired or removed and fixing a reasonable time within which the
repair or removal of such structures shall be commenced and completed, be
adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(5.1b) Resolution Number 90-4237, setting forth the Board of City
Commissioners findings that certain structures are unsafe or dangerous,
directing the structures be repaired or removed and fixing a reasonable
time within which the repair or removal of such structures shall be
commenced and completed.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
Resolution Number 90-4237, setting forth the Board of City Commissioners
findings that certain structures are unsafe or dangerous, directing the
structures be repaired or removed and fixing a reasonable time within which the
repair or removal of such structures shall be commenced and completed, be
adopted. Aye: Beggs, Ryan, Warner, Frank (4) . Nay: (0) . Commissioner
Divine abstained.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, asked the City Commission to consider
Item 8.5 as the public hearing has lasted longer than expected.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
Item 8.5 be considered at this time. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.5) Report on River Cleanup and presentation of donation check from
Crown Distributors/ Coors Brewing.
R. W. Bull, Chairman of the River Committee, reported on the cleanup
effort on Saturday, October 6th. He asked for continuation of the river project
and that the Committee will present a plan for the river development. He
introduced Mark Ritter of the Crown Distributing Company.
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Mark Ritter, representing the Crown Distributors, reported on the
River Cleanup project of Saturday, October 6, 1990 and asked the City not to
abandon the river project. He presented an $11 ,000 check to the City for the
Smoky Hill River Project.
The Mayor and Commissioners thanked Mark Ritter, the Crown
Distributing Company and Coors Brewing for the contribution to the Smoky Hill
River project.
(5.2) Public Hearing on the vacation of a portion of Johnstown Avenue, a
public street, from the east line of Oakdale Avenue to the west line of Penn
Avenue. [ Requested in Petition Number 39951
Commissioner Warner announced that he will abstain from discussion
and voting on this matter as it involves his employer.
Shawn O'Leary, reported on the request to vacate a portion of
Johnstown Avenue. He reviewed the request and said there are a number of
unanswered questions before the Engineering Department can make a
recommendation to the City Commission and asked that the public hearing be
continued until October 22, 1990.
Robert Houck, Assistant Administrator of St. John's, was present to
answer questions.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
the public hearing be continued to October 22, 1990. Aye: Beggs, Divine,
Ryan, Frank (4) . Nay: (0) . Commissioner Warner abstained. Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting September 24, 1990.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
Item 6.1 on the Consent Agenda be approved. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
(6.2) Set the date of October 18, 1990 to receive bids for improvements to
the Crawford Street Flood Protection Project. [Engineering Project 90-8141
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the date of October 18, 1990 be set as the date to receive bids on Engineering
Project -90-814. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
None
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Report on bids received October 4, 1990 for Engineering Project
90-808, sidewalk improvements. [Award the contract to Wilson Constructors,
Inc. in the amount of $64,147.50.1
_ 90-376 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that the contract be
awarded to Wilson Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $64,147.50. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.2) Report on bids received October 4, 1990 for Engineering Project
90-809, installation of a prefabricated steel roof on the primary digester at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant #1. [Award the contract to Smoky Hill, Inc. in the
amount of $44,600.1
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Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that the contract be
awarded to Smoky Hill, Inc. in the amount of $44,600. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion adopted.
(8.3) Authorize the purchase of 500 residential trash carts for the Sanitation
Division of General Services. [Award the contract to Ameri-Kart in the amount
of $23,555.1
Frank Weinhold, Director of General Services, reviewed the need for
additional polycarts.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
the purchase of 500 residential trash carts for the Sanitation Division of General
Services be approved from Ameri-Kart in the amount of $23,555, be approved.
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.4) Disposition of surplus real estate.
Bob Biles, Director of Finance and Administration, reviewed the
surplus property owned by the City and asked for City Commission direction.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
the properties on Schedules A and B be designated as..surplus property; that
designated City staff be authorized to sell the properties on Schedule A at the
terms stated until March 31, 1991; and that City Staff be directed to solicit
proposals from real estate agencies for properties on Schedule B and to bring an
agency recommendation to the City Commission for approval prior to
December 31, 1990. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.5) Report on River Cleanup and presentation of donation check from
Crown Distributors/ Coors Brewing.
Previously considered.
(8.6) First Reading Ordinance Number 90-9412, amending Sections 35-104 and
35-106 of the Salina Code pertaining to the numbering of buildings, and
repealing the existing sections.
Acting Police Chief Kochanowski, reviewed the need for the code
changes and asked the City Commission to adopt this ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Beggs, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Ordinance Number 90-9412, amending Sections 35-104 and 35-106 of the Salina
Code pertaining to the numbering of buildings and repealing the existing
sections, be introduced for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.7) Resolution Number 90-4238, authorizing and directing the issuance of
temporary notes of the City of Salina, Kansas, in an aggregate principal amount
not exceeding $1,260,458 for the purpose of providing funds to pay the
construction costs of Crawford Street improvements, Phase II, from Broadway
Boulevard to Shady Bend Drive, in said City. (Master -Resolution)
Moved by Commissioner Ryan,
seconded by Commissioner
Beggs that
Resolution Number 90-4238, authorizing
and directing the issuance
of temporary
notes of
the City of Salina, Kansas,
in an aggregate principal
amount not
exceeding
$1,260,458 for the purpose of
providing funds to pay the
construction
costs of
Crawford Street improvements,
Phase II, from Broadway
Boulevard to
Shady Bend Drive, in said City, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay:
(0) . Motion
adopted.
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(8.8)
Resolution Number
90-4239, authorizing
and directing the issuance of
Municipal
Temporary Note
Number 1, Series PT -105 of the City of Salina,
Kansas,
in an aggregate
principal amount of
$600,000 for the purpose of
providing
funds to pay the
construction costs of
Crawford Street improvements,
Phase 11,
from Broadway Boulevard to Shady Bend
Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
Resolution Number 90-4239, authorizing and directing the issuance of Municipal
Temporary Note Number 1, Series PT -105 of the City of Salina, Kansas, in an
aggregate principal amount of $600,000 for the purpose of providing funds to
pay the construction costs of Crawford Street improvements, Phase 11, from
Broadway Boulevard to Shady Bend Drive, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion adopted.
(8.9) Request for executive session to discuss a legal matter. [Cable
television franchise]
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the Board of Commissioners recess into executive session for the purpose of
discussing a matter subject to the attorney-client privilege for the reason that
public discussion of the matter would likely waive such attorney-client privilege
and to reconvene in this room in 15 minutes or at 7:12 p.m.
7:12 p.m.
The Board of Commissioners recessed at 6:52 p.m. and reconvene at
The Board of Commissioners took no action.
None
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner
the Regular Meeting of the Board of Co issioners be adjourned.
Nay: (0). Motion adopted. The meeti i 4Mor
Robert E. ,Fran
[SEAL] /
ATTEST:
Jacquleline Shiever, City Clerk
Beggs that
Aye: (5).