08-06-1990 MinutesAction
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 6, 1990
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, August 6, 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
CITIZEN FORUM
Mayor Frank urged the citizens of Salina to vote at the primary
election to be held on Tuesday, August 7, 1990.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Mayor proclaimed the week of August 8 through 12, 1990 as
"TRI -RIVERS FAIR AND RODEO WEEK." The proclamation was read by Wes
Montee, Chairman of the 4-H Council Fair Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on Petition Number 3989, filed by Brown Industries,
Inc. for the vacation of a portion of Fourth Street from the north line of North
Street to the south right-of-way line of the Union Pacific Railroad.
Mayor Frank declared the public hearing open.
Warren Schmidt, Brown Industries, reviewed the request to vacate a
portion of Fourth Street.
Tom Girard, Fire Chief, explained the necessity of constructing a
retaining wall to separate methanol from the hydrogen at that location. He
explained the retaining wall will contain the methanol so firefighters can apply
foam and water can be applied to the hydrogen in case of an accident.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, said hundreds of staff hours have
been spent in negotiations on this request to mitigate a hazardous situation.
George Korbelik, President of Premier Pneumatics, Inc., explained that
his company does not object to the street being vacated. He asked for
formalization that the railroad will not block the Third Street crossing because it
will hinder tractor -trailer access to his business. He asked if the City will
improve the crossing of Third and Lincoln.
Don Hoff, Director of Engineering and Utilities, discussed the status
of the streets in the area.
Mayor Frank declared the public hearing closed.
(5.1a) First Reading Ordinance Number 90-9394, providing for the vacation
of the west 20 feet of Fourth Street adjacent to Lots 1 through 43,
alternately on Fourth Street, Jones Addition.
Action
90-276
90-277
90-278
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
Ordinance Number 90-9394, providing for the vacation of the west 20 feet of
Fourth Street adjacent to Lots 1 through 43, Alternately, on Fourth Street,
Jones Addition, be introduced for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
adopted.
(5.2) Public hearing on the advisability of certain sidewalk improvements.
[Engineering Project 90-808]
4,
Ken Rinke, 1125 West Republic, expressed concern about the location
of the sidewalk to be constructed on his property.
Shawn O'Leary, Assistant City Engineer, reviewed the project and
discussed the design criteria.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, suggested Mr. O'Leary meet with the
property owner to discuss location details.
Bill Evans, 2960 Florida, asked for consideration of sidewalks in the
Schilling Industrial Area, especially on Foxboro, Centennial Road and Arnold.
Mr. Fritsche, 1843 Highland, said he is interested in being included in
a similar sidewalk project.
George Toland, 908 Highland, asked for a definition of arterial street
and said he is not in favor of the project because some residential sidewalks are
in terrible condition. He explained that he appeared today to protect his right
to speak later.
Don Hoff, Director of Engineering and Utilities, explained that it is
the responsibility of the property owner to maintain existing sidewalks.
Willie Williams, 1121 West Republic, said he received notice concerning
the sidewalk but didn't get a diagram showing the location of the sidewalk to be
installed on his property.
Mayor Frank declared the public hearing closed.
(5.2a) Resolution Number 90-4215, determining the advisability of sidewalk
improvements, 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.
Moved by Commissioner Beggs, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
Resolution Number 90-4215, determining the advisability of sidewalk
improvements, 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, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0) . Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting July 23, 1990.
(6.2) Set the date of August 22, 1990 to receive bids for "point of sale
system" (computerized concession registers) for the Bicentennial Center.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
all items on the Consent Agenda be approved.
Commissioner Divine asked for a comparison of what other centers have
realized on their investment of similar equipment.
W. E. Harris, Director of the Bicentennial Center, reviewed the
necessity for the equipment and how it will facilitate concession sales. He said
the registers are similar to those used in "fast food" facilities and the equipment
should pay for itself in approximately three years.
Mayor Frank called for a vote on Commission Action 90-278. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0) . .Motion adopted.
Action
90-279
90-280
90-281
90-282
90-283
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Recommendation from
the City
Planning Commission
that Zoning
Application 90-15, filed by Salina
Appliance
Showroom, requesting
a change in
zoning district classification from
C-3 (Shopping Center District) to
C-5 (Service
Commercial District) on Lots 2 and 4, Block
13, Pacific Addition to
the City of
Salina, Kansas, be approved.
[Introduce
Ordinance Number 90-9395 for first
reading . ]
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
reviewed the application.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted, that Zoning
Application 90-15 be approved and that Ordinance Number 90-9395, 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.
(7.2) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Zoning
Application 90-16, filed by the City Planning Commission, requesting amendment
of Sections 42-267 and 42-268 of the Salina Code pertaining to the permitted and
conditional uses in the C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping District). [Introduce
Ordinance Number 90-9396 for first reading.]
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted, that Zoning
Application 90-16 be approved and that Ordinance Number 90-9396, providing for
the amendment of Sections 42-467 and 42-468 of the Salina Code pertaining to the
permitted and conditional uses in District C-2, and repealing the existing
sections, be introduced for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
adopted.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First Reading Ordinance Number 90-9397, levying special assessments
against certain lots and pieces of property to pay the cost of cutting weeds on
certain lots and parts of lots and the parkways abutting thereon in the City of
Salina, Kansas.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
Ordinance Number 90-9397, levying special assessments against certain lots and
pieces of property to pay the cost of cutting weeds on certain lots and parts of
lots and the parkways abutting thereon in the City of Salina, Kansas, be
introduced for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.2) First Reading Ordinance Number 90-9398, levying special assessments
against certain lots and pieces of property to pay the cost of abatement of
nuisances, located on certain lots and parts of lots in the , City of Salina,
Kansas.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
Ordinance Number 90-9398, levying special assessments against certain lots and
pieces of property to pay the cost of abatement of nuisances, located on certain
lots and parts of lots in the City of Salina, Kansas, be introduced for first
reading. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.3) First Reading Ordinance Number 90-9399, levying special assessments
against certain lots and pieces of property to pay the cost of sidewalk repair
located on certain lots and parts of lots in the City of Salina, Kansas.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Ordinance Number 90-9399, levying special assessments against certain lots and
pieces of property to pay the cost of sidewalk repair located on certain lots and
parts of lots in the City of Salina, Kansas, be introduced for first reading.
Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
Action
90-284
90-285
90-286
(8.4) Resolution Number 90-4216, authorizing the Mayor to execute a letter
indicating the City's approval and authorization of a partial redemption of the
City of Salina, Kansas Revenue Bonds - Salina Central Mall Limited Partnership
(Dillard's Project) Series 1984.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, reviewed the Central Mall Industrial
Revenue Bond projects and the request to redeem a portion of the bonds.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Resolution Number 90-4216, authorizing the Mayor to execute a letter indicating
the City's approval and authorization of a partial redemption of the City of
Salina, Kansas Revenue Bonds - Salina Central Mall Limited Partnership
(Dillard's Project) Series 1984, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
adopted.
(8.5) Resolution Number 90-4217, authorizing the Mayor to execute a letter
indicating the City's approval and authorization of a partial redemption of the
City of Salina, Kansas Revenue Bonds - Salina Central Mall Limited Partnership
(Penney's Project) Series 1984.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
Resolution Number 90-4217, authorizing the Mayor to execute a letter indicating
the City's approval and authorization of a partial redemption of the City of
Salina, Kansas Revenue Bonds - Salina Central Mall Limited Partnership
(Penney's Project) Series 1984, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
adopted.
(8.6) Presentation of petitions regarding sales tax election for Kansas
State/Kansas College of Technology merger.
Gerald Cook, President of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce,
presented a petition containing 3,759 names asking for a 1/2 cent city sales tax
from January 1, 1991 to December 31, 1992 to finance the merger of Kansas State
College and the Kansas College of Technology.
The Commissioners accepted the petition.
(8.7) First Reading Ordinance Number 90-9400, calling a special election for
submission of the question of imposing a retailers' sales tax to the electors of
the City in response to petition as required by K.S.A. 12-187.
Gerald Cook, President of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce,
introduced Dave Antrim of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Dick
Renfro of the Sales Tax Task Force. He explained that Salina Economic
Development, Inc. voted to pay the $12,000 to $14,000 expected cost of the
special election. He also said the economic impact of the merger of Kansas State
University and Kansas College of Technology could be approximately 18 million to
20 million dollars per year for Salina.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, reviewed the City Commissions legal
obligation to act on this ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioners Ryan and
Divine that Ordinance Number 90-9400, calling a special election for submission
of the question of imposing a retailers' sales tax to the electors of the City in
response to petition as required by K.S.A. 12-187, be introduced for first
reading. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.8) Staff report on waste tire salvage.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, reviewed the bids received on
August 2, 1990 for waste tire disposal and recommended the City Commission
accept the proposal of Becker Tire Company and instruct the staff to draft an
agreement for consideration by the City Commission in the near future.
Frank Weinhold, Director of General Services, reported the landfill
could possibly handle 6,000 to 7,000 tires in a six month period.
Action
90-287
90-288
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the staff recommendation be accepted and that the City Manager be instructed to
work with Becker Tire Company to negotiate an agreement for the disposal of
waste tires from the Salina Landfill. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.9) Staff report on the river project.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, reviewed the river project and
outlined several possibilities. He reported that Crown Distributors gave a
$10,000 grant for the Smoky Hill River project. He said staff submitted
proposals to the committee, project 2A to clean up the area near Founders Park
and below the dam, and project 2B to clean up the area from the Walnut Bridge
to the Iron Avenue Bridge in the fall. He said staff could possibly build a
temporary dam in Oakdale Park, which would give staff some experience, meet
the needs of the River Committee and stay within the budget for this portion of
river cleanup.
R. W. Bull, Chairman of the Smoky Hill River Development Committee
thanked the Coors people for their grant and asked the City Commission to
accept the Coors contribution and give approval for projects 2A and 2B so work
may continue on the river.
The City Commission thanked the Crown Distributors for their
contribution and directed the City Manager to proceed with projects 2A and 2B.
Commissioner Warner asked for some long-range planning for the
Smoky Hill River.
OTHER BUSINESS
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, reprimanded The Salina Journal for
what he called irresponsible reporting of a child playing in a storm sewer drain.
Mayor Frank reminded everyone that the Tri -Rivers Fair and Rodeo
starts this week.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. The meeti o rned at, 6:31 .m.
Vobert Frank, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Jacqu line Shiever, City Clerk