06-05-1989 MinutesKuhn -Cox
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 5, 1989
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, June 5, 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
A. General Comments
Mike Scriven reprimanded the City Commission for not notifying the
public that the designated City Commissioner, Bob Frank, would not hold the
"Commissioners Listening Post" on Saturday morning. He also alleged that some
staff member is giving out false information that two businesses are not worthy
of consideration or out of business and that an apology to those two businesses
is in order.
Ernest Cole, 153 South Front, expressed his concerns again about
liquor being served in the Bicentennial Center and asked for a City Commission
response. Mayor Warner replied that the matter is under staff review at the
present time.
B. Suggestions, comments and recommendations for the 1990 budget
None
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of June 4, 1989 as "DISABILITY
AWARENESS WEEK." The proclamation was read by Bill Ray, Chairman of the
Disability Awareness Day Committee.
(4.2) The Mayor proclaimed the Month of June, 1989 as "BICENTENNIAL
CENTER ANNIVERSARY MONTH." The proclamation was read by Karen Fecteau,
Office Manager and Event Coordinator of the Bicentennial Center.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public Hearing on the vacation of Shady Bend Drive, except the East
180 feet.
(5.1a) Introduce Ordinance 89-9321 providing for the vacation of all of
Shady Bend Drive, a public street in the City of Salina, Kansas, except
the East 180 feet thereof, for first reading.
Mayor Warner declared the public hearing open.
There were no comments filed, written or oral, so the public hearing
was declared closed.
Action
89-187
89-188
89-189
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
Ordinance Number 89-9321, providing for the vacation of all of Shady Bend
Drive, a public street in the City of Salina, Kansas, except the East 180 feet
thereof, be introduced for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(5.2) Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant - Economic
Development Program, Round H. [Set June 26, 1989 as the date for final
hearing if an application is filed]
Mayor Warner declared the public hearing open.
There were no comments filed, written or oral, so the public hearing
was declared closed.
The City Commission did not take any action because no application
was filed.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting May 22, 1989.
(6.2) Petition Number 3970, filed by Darwin D. Dent for street and utility
improvements to serve certain lots in Meyer Addition. [Refer to the City
Engineer to check the validity of the signatures]
(6.3) Application for surety on bail bond agent license filed by Rad
Gremmel, 1200 West Crawford #53, as agent for Nichols Bonding.
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that all
items on the Consent Agenda be approved. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Planned
Development District Application 89-2, filed by Bill Plumlee, for the rezoning of
a 2.75 acre tract of land located in Lot 7, Block 5, Replat of Blocks 4, 10, 11
and 12, Georgetown Addition, be approved. [Introduce Ordinance 89-9322 for
first reading]
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development
reviewed the application.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted, that Planned
Development District Application__89-2 be approved and that Ordinance Number
89-9322 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:
Beggs, Divine, Ryan, Warner (4) . Nay: (0) . Commissioner Frank abstained.
Motion adopted.
(7.2) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Planned
Development District Application 89-3, filed by Asbury Regional Medical Center,
requesting the rezoning of Lots 2, 4, 6, 8 on Santa Fe Avenue, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, and the North 77.5' Lot 8 on Seventh Street; Lots 1 , 3, 5 on Eighth
Street in Holland's Addition, and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Surveyor's Plat "D", and a
certain portion of vacated Seventh Street in Holland's Addition, be approved.
[Introduce Ordinance 89-9323 for first reading]
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
reviewed the application.
Frances Norlin, 414 South Eighth, spoke in opposition to the razing of
three houses on South Eighth for the Asbury rezoning and expansion. She also
said she opposes the emergency entrance, parking lot and power center being
placed so close to residences.
Action
89-190
89-191
89-192
89-193
Paul Macek, Administrator of Asbury, reviewed the plans for Asbury
expansion and asked for City Commission approval.
The Commissioners and staff discussed the ramifications of the
rezoning.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted, that Planned
Development District 89-3 be approved and that Ordinance 89-9323 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.
Commissioner Divine asked that information be dispersed to the citizens
sooner on rezoning issues.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
explained that his department is required to follow state law for notification.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Report on the validity of Petition 3969, filed by William N. Miller, for
certain street and utility improvements on Frederich Drive in Meyer Addition.
City Engineer filed a feasibility report on the improvements.
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
the recommendation and feasibility report of the City Engineer be accepted.
Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.2) City Engineer files plans and specifications for the construction of
major storm sewer improvements on Second Street. [Set the date of
June 22, 1989 to receive bids on Engineering Project 89-7841
Dean Boyer, City Engineer, reviewed the project and answered
questions asked by the Commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
the plans and specifications for the construction of major storm sewer
improvements on Second Street be approved and that June 22, 1989 be set as the
date to receive bids on Engineering Project 89-784. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) .
Motion adopted.
(8.3) Resolution Number 89-4086, fixing a time and place to appear and show
cause why certain structures should not be condemned and ordered repaired or
demolished. [Resolution establishes July 24, 1989 as the date for public
hearing]
Mike Peterson, Chief Building Official, reviewed the process to remove
unsafe structures.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
Resolution Number 89-4086, fixing a time and place to appear and show cause
why certain structures should not be condemned and ordered repaired or
demolished, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.4) Request by Business Improvement District Number 1 for in-kind
support for the Salina Farmers Market.
Judy Ewalt, Coordinator of Downtown Salina, Inc. was present to
answer questions asked by the Commissioners.
City Commissioners and staff discussed the request for use of the
plaza, insurance coverage under the city policy, and for city staff to hang the
banners.
Action
89-194
89-195
89-196
89-197
89-198
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
the Business Improvement District Number 1 request be approved. Aye: (5) .
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.5) Request by
the Parks and Recreation
Department for the
City
Commission to authorize
the expenditure of $150,000
to construct a baseball
field
at the East Crawford Recreation Area in 1989 and
to authorize the Parks
and
Recreation Department
to designate $75,000 from
1990 recreation levy
for
completion of this phase
of the project.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the
necessity of additional ball diamonds for youth of high school and college age,
and answered questions asked by the Commissioners.
Larry Brittegam, representative for baseball in Salina, spoke in favor
of the ball diamonds for the 13 years and older group and asked for Commission
approval.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
the request by the Parks and Recreation Department for the City Commission to
authorize the expenditure of $150,000 to construct a baseball field at the East
Crawford Recreation Area in 1989 be approved. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
adopted.
(8.6) Assign responsibility for negotiating the renewal of the cable television
franchise to the City Manager.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the cable television
franchise renewal request is in process and asked the City Commission to
designate the City Manager as the sole City representative for the renewal
negotiations.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
the City Manager be assigned the responsibility for negotiating the renewal of
the cable television franchise. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.7) Staff request for executive session for preliminary discussion of real
estate purchase. (KCT baseball field property)
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of conducting
preliminary discussions relating to the potential acquisition of the 6.3 acres of
land immediately south of the KCT Gymnasium for the reason that public
discussion of the matter might adversely affect the availability and cost of the
real estate to the City and that the Commission reconvene in 10 minutes or at
5:17. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
The Commissioners recessed at 5:07 p.m. and reconvened at 5:17 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
the City Manager be directed to advise appropriate representatives of Kansas
College of Technology that the City does not wish to purchase the 6.3 acres of
land immediately south of the Kansas College of Technology gymnasium at this
time. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Divine asked Mr. Scriven for his input regarding the
Commissioners Listening Post and citizen communication.
Commissioner Frank apologized for missing the "Commissioners
Listening Post." He said he called each person on the list of people who
attended the Saturday Listening Post and talked with each one.
Mayor Warner said he and Commissioner Beggs attended the ground
breaking ceremonies for the National Guard Aviation Armory at the Schilling
Industrial Complex on Saturday.
Action
89-199
ADJOURNMENT
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 5:24 p.m.
eph Warner, Mayor
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Jacqu line Shiever, City Clerk