07-24-1989 MinutesAction
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JULY 24, 1989
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, July 24, 1989 at 4:00 p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Joseph A. Warner, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Carol E. Beggs
Commissioner John Divine
Commissioner Robert E. Frank
Commissioner Stephen C. Ryan
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
George Toland, 908 Highland, discussed the complexities of talking
with the City Commissioners.
Wilber Davis, 317 West Jewell, presented a letter to the City
Commissioners and discussed options for the direction of the Smoky Hill Museum.
Randy Sterrett, 721 North Seventh, discussed the river cleanup
project.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public Hearing on the abatement of 19 dangerous structures.
(30 day protest period ended July 16, 1989)
(5.1a) Resolution Number 89-4099, setting forth the Board of City
Commissioners findings that certain structures are unsafe or dangerous,
directing the structures to be repaired or removed, and fixing a reasonable
time within which the repair or removal of such structures shall be
commenced and completed.
Mayor Warner declared the public hearing open.
Joseph Jackson, 603 West Ash; Jackie Baker, 1120 North Third; Lila
Bennett, 524 East Cloud; William Grosser, 196 Millview, representing Brown
Industries; Mr. Maxwell, owner of the fire damaged structure at 215 South Fifth;
Randy Sterrett, representing Mr. Wise, appeared concerning structures they own
or manage.
Mike Peterson, Chief Building Official, reviewed the determination
concerning each structure and reported the structures at 702 Park, 700 State,
and 801 North Second should be removed from the resolution as the work has
been accomplished.
The Commissioners instructed the property owners to work out the
process for the repair or demolition of their structures with Mr. Peterson.
Mayor Warner declared the public hearing closed.
Action
89-261
89-262
89-263
89-264
89-265
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
Resolution Number 89-4099, setting forth the Board of City Commissioners
findings that certain structures are unsafe or dangerous, directing the
structures to 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting July 17, 1989.
(6.2) Petition Number 3980, filed by Jarold V. Pickering, for the vacation of
the South 6' of Woodland Avenue, adjacent to Lot 1 and the remainder of Lot 2,
Block 10, Pacific Addition. [Petitioner asked that Petition 3972 be void as the
legal description was inaccurate] [Petition 3980 should be referred to the City
Engineer for a recommendation.]
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Frank that all
items on the consent agenda be approved. Aye: (5) . Nay. (0) . Motion
adopted.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Consider approval of a grant agreement with the Kansas Department of
Commerce pertaining to the 1989 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
reviewed the grant and reported it is in order for Commission approval.
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
the grant agreement be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign. Aye:
(5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(7.2) Consider submittal of Interstate 135 and Magnolia Road Interchange as
a project under the Kansas Department of Transportation System Enhancement
Program.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
explained the project.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
staff be instructed to submit a letter to KDOT asking that the 1-135 and
Magnolia Road Interchange be considered as a project under the KDOT System
Enhancement Program. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(7.3) Resolution Number 89-4100, supporting the selection of
U.S. Highway 81 as a corridor improvement project under the Kansas Department
of Transportation System Enhancement Program.
Deborah Divine, appointed delegate to the Highway 81 Committee, said
thirteen communities have written resolutions in support of the project as of last
Thursday and asked for favorable consideration of the resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
Resolution Number 89-4100, supporting the selection of U.S. Highway 81 as a
corridor improvement project under the Kansas Department of Transportation
System Enhancement Program, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Report on bids for bituminous overlay of certain streets. [Engineering
Project 89-7871 [Award the contract to J. H. Shears' Sons, Inc. in the amount
of $55,500.001
Action
89-266
89-267
89-268
89-269
89-270
Don Hoff, Acting City Engineer, reviewed the bid and recommended
the contract be awarded to J. H. Shears' Sons, Inc.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and that the contract be
awarded to J. H. Shears' Sons, Inc. in the amount of $55,500.00. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.2) Receive and review 1988 audit report from Kennedy and Coe.
Robert Biles, Director of Finance, introduced Dale Heizel and David
Mills from Kennedy and Coe.
Mr. Heuszel., Kennedy and Coe, reviewed the audit findings.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
the 1988 audit report prepared by Kennedy and Coe be accepted. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.3) Authorize the publication of the 1990 budget and set the date of
August 14, 1989 for the public hearing on the 1990 budget.
Robert Biles, Director of Finance, and the City Commissioners
discussed the budget figures.
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
the 1990 proposed budget be approved for publication and that August 14, 1989
be set as the date for public hearing. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.4) First Reading Ordinance Number 89-9330, amending the Salina Code by
enacting Article 1 , Division 1 , of Chapter 30 pertaining to the canine corps of
the Salina Police Department.
Police Chief John Woody reviewed the acquisition of a police dog and
the necessity of the ordinance to make the dog a member of the Police
Department.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
Ordinance Number 89-9330, amending the Salina Code by enacting Article 1,
Division 1 of Chapter 30 pertaining to the canine corps of the Salina Police
Department, be introduced for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
adopted.
(8.5) Report to the City Commission on vandalism and curfew in City parks.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, reviewed the scope of the problems
and suggested solutions.
The Commissioners and staff discussed the ramifications of establishing
a curfew in certain parks.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
staff be instructed to draft an ordinance to establish a curfew from 12 midnight
to 5 a.m. in Oakdale, Lakewood, Jerry Ivey, Indian Rock and Kenwood Parks
for a 3 month trial period. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
Randy Sterrett, 721 North Seventh, expressed his opinion about the
curfew for the parks.
(8.6) Resolution Number 89-4101 endorsing participation in the Kansas
National Main Street Program.
Judy Ewalt, Coordinator for Salina Downtown, Inc., and the City
Commissioners reviewed the reporting requirements of participation in the
program.
Action
89-271
89-272
89-273
89-274
89-275
—89-276
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Resolution Number 89-4101, endorsing participation in the Kansas National Main
Street Program, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.7) Resolution Number 89-4102 adopting the Salina Bicentennial Center
Alcohol Management Program.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
consideration of this Resolution be tabled until Resolution 89-4103 has been
considered. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.8) Resolution Number 89-4103 authorizing application for a drinking
establishment license for the Bicentennial Center.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
Resolution Number 89-4103 be tabled to give the City Manager and City Attorney
time to consult with the Alcohol Beverage Control concerning other options
available to our City to continue past operations of the Bicentennial Center in a
legal manner. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.9) Report on Neighborhood Centers policy.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, discussed the
changes and compromises in the fee policy for the Neighborhood Centers.
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
staff be directed to draft a resolution establishing the fee schedule for the use
of the Neighborhood Centers for consideration on August 7. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0) . Motion adopted.
(8.10) City Engineer files a feasibility report on 1989 sidewalk improvements
[Engineering Project 89-7911
(8.10a) Resolution Number 89-4104, setting the date of August 7, 1989 for
public hearing on sidewalk improvements.
Don Hoff, Acting City Engineer, reviewed the scope and costs of the
project.
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Resolution Number 89-4104, directing and ordering a public hearing on the
advisability of sidewalk improvements in certain districts and giving notice of
such hearing, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Kissinger reported that members of the Human Relations
Commission are out of town and could not be present to report on the Ethnic
Festival request for funds. He reviewed the request and options for City
Commission consideration.
Commissioner Beggs asked for an evaluation shortly after the festival
so the Commission will have a basis for future funding.
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
$1,500 be appropriated for the 1989 Ethnic Festival. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) .
Motion adopted.
Mayor Warner announced that there will be no meeting on August 31st,
as it is a fifth Monday.
Action
ADJOURNMENT
89-277 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. The meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
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Jacque ine Shiever, City Clerk
?arner, Mayor