02-27-1989 MinutesAction
89-075
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FEBRUARY 27, 1989
4:07 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, February 27, 1989, at 4:07
p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Sydney Soderberg, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Robert E. Frank
Commissioner Vi Justus
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
None
None
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting February 13, 1989.
(6.2) Authorize the City Clerk to issue Taxi Cab Licenses for
Radio -Cab -Yellow Taxi and AI's City Taxi.
(6.3) Authorize the City Clerk to issue Surety on Bail Bond Licenses for
E.P. Nichols Bonding and B & K Bonding.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, 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 PDD
Application 88-5, filed by Bank IV of Salina, Trustee of the Graves Trusts, for
the rezoning of property in the South # of Section 20, Township 14 South,
Range 2 West from District A-1 (Agricultural) to PDD (Planned Development
District) with R-2 (Multiple -Family Residential District) (with modifications), be
approved. [Introduce Ordinance 89-9313 for first reading]
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
explained the scope of the three applications, that two are for PDD rezoning and
one is for annexation of approximately 49 acres. He said the applications
provide for the long-range planning of the area, which will be developed in
phases as there is a demand for growth for single family dwellings and
townhouses. He explained the time frame for the development of Blocks 1 and 2
is 5 years, Blocks 3 and 4 10 years, Block 5 15 years, and Block 6 20 years.
The entire development should be completed within 25 years of the adoption of
the ordinances.
Action
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89-077
89-078
.89-079
James T. Graves, 23 Crestview Drive, representing Bank IV, the
petitioner, was present to answer questions concerning the project. He
discussed the vacation of Cloud Street in the county and the relocation of Cloud
Street traffic to Mariposa Drive between Marymount Road and Markley Road.
The Commissioners and Mr. Dudark discussed the compatibility of the
development with the comprehensive plan, the proposed elementary school for the
area, storm drainage for the area and the future need for a water tower.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted, that PDD
Application 88-5 be approved, and that Ordinance 89-9313, 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 PDD
Application 88-6, filed by Bank IV of Salina, Trustee of the Graves Trusts, for
the rezoning of property in the South I of Section 20, Township 14 South,
Range 2 West from District AG (Agricultural Saline County) to PDD (Planned
Development District with R-1 (Single -Family Residential) and R-2 (Multiple
Family Residential District) (with modifications), be approved. [Introduce
Ordinance 89-9314 for first reading]
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted, that PDD
Application 88-6 be approved, and that Ordinance Number 89-9314, 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.
(7.3) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Annexation
Application 88-5, filed by Bank IV of Salina, for the annexation of 48.57 acres
in Section 20, Township 14 South, Range 3 West (East of Marymount Road and
north of Cloud Street), be approved. [Introduce Ordinance 89-9315 for first
reading]
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted, that
Annexation Application 88-5 be approved, and the Ordinance Number 89-9315,
annexing certain land to the City of Salina, Kansas, in conformity with the
provisions of K.S.A. 12-519 to 12-526, inclusive, be introduced for first
reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
adopted.
(7.4) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Zoning
Application 89-4, filed by the City Planning Commission, for amendment of
Section 42-172, 42-173, 42-174 and 42-175 pertaining to the classification of uses,
lot size requirements and bulk regulations of dwellings in District R-2
(Multiple -Family Residential) , be approved. [introduce Ordinance 89-9316 for
first reading]
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Justus that
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted, that Zoning
Application 89-4 be approved, and that Ordinance Number 89-9316, amending
Chapter 42 of the Salina Code pertaining to the classification of uses, lot size
requirements and bulk regulations of dwellings in the R-2 (Multiple -Family
Residential) District; amending Sections 42-172, 42-173, 42-174, 42-175 and
repealing the existing sections, be introduced for first reading. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
Action
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89-081
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(7.5) Recommendation from the Department of Planning and Community
Development that March 20 and April 10 be set as the date for public hearings
on the 1989 Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Community
Improvement Program.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
the recommendation of the Department of Planning and Community Development be
accepted and that March 20 and April 10 be set as the dates for public hearings
on the 1989 Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Community
Improvement Program. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(7.6) Recommendation from the Department of Planning and Community
Development that March 6 and April 3 be set as the date for public hearings on
the 1989 Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Economic
Development Program.
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
the recommendation of the Department of Planning and Community Development be
accepted and that March 6 and April 3 be set as the dates for public hearings
on the 1989 Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Economic
Development Program. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(7.7) Recommendation from the Department of Planning and Community
Development that the Revolving Loan Program, to reuse CDBG housing
rehabilitation program income, be adopted.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development
explained how the revolving loan program would allow for the reuse of the
Community Development Block Grant income and that only direct loans would be
made at 3% interest. The amount and repayment schedule will be based upon the
borrower's ability to repay the loan, so that the revolving fund would become
somewhat self-sustaining.
Mayor Soderberg asked that the rules be changed to require the
applicant to be present when any appeal comes before the Board of City
Commissioners.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Consideration of acceptance of Fox Theatre Building.
Dr. Tom Wilson, 164 Mt. Barbara, a member of the Chamber of
Commerce task force encouraged the City Commission to accept the theatre as a
gift and look at the acceptance of the theatre in a positive light. He said that a
renovated theatre could enhance the community.
Mayor Soderberg acknowledged the presence of Donnie Marrs, Char
Chapman and Gerald Cook, other members of the task force.
Andy Peel, 751 Commanche, expressed his concern about the cost of
the free gift of the theatre to the taxpayers. He also asked if the theatre would
pay for itself or if it would have to be subsidized.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, reviewed the 4 options open to the
City Commission at this time and discussed with the Commissioners the possible
use of the building before the renovation is completed.
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the City of Salina accept the Fox Theatre Building from Dickinson, Inc. as a
gift, that the building be stabilized and "mothballed" then studied further to
determine if the City should keep it and bring it up to standard.
Commissioner Warner asked the Commissioners to "sign off" on the roof
at this time.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, suggested that when a major decision
concerning repair of the building needs to be made, it would be brought before
the City Commission for direction.
Action
89-083
89-084
After statements by each Commissioner, the Mayor called for a roll call
vote on Commission Action Number 89-082. Aye: Justus, Warner, Soderberg
(3). Nay: Frank, Ryan (2). Motion adopted.
(8.2) Consideration of possible action on Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board Report and recommendation on lighting of Bill Burke Park Baseball
Diamonds.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed the
recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. He reported that
the board identified the problems of early starting times, parking and safety.
The Board recommended the lighting of five diamonds at this time, that the
games be scheduled to be completed prior to 10:00 p.m., that the area be
cleared and the lights off by 10:30 p.m., and that a curfew of 11:00 p.m. be
established for Bill Burke Park. The board recommends that only the most
technologically advanced lighting system be installed in this area, that fences be
installed to allow multiple use of the fields by both adults and youth, that
alcohol be strictly prohibited in the vicinity of youth games, and that during the
planning and construction of the recreational facilities, all environmental
concerns be addressed prior to and during such construction. Parking, time
restrictions, tree screenings, type of lighting and other factors should be
carefully considered. The board projected an estimated cost of lighting 5
diamonds at $135,000 to $150,000 and fencing at $25,000.
Mr. Snyder and the Commissioners discussed the curfew, the Parks
and Recreation Board recommendations, restrictions of other ball fields, other
lighted areas, the consumption of alcohol and the use of the fields.
Beverly Konzem, Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Board was
also present and commented that Steve covered the material in the report very
well.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, discussed the funding for the
project. He said funds do exist and that approval is a matter of the City
Commission's priorities. He said the project is not presently on the Capital
Improvement Projects, but it may be funded by issuing bonds under K.S.A.
13-1024a for $175,000 to be paid over a 10 year period, but that it lends itself
to be paid from sales taxes rather than bonding.
Mr. Andy Peele, 751 Commanche, said he supports this project.
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board be accepted and
that five ball diamonds in Bill Burke Park be lighted.
Mayor Soderberg called for a roll call vote on Commission Action
Number 89-083. Aye: Frank, Justus, Ryan, Warner, Soderberg (5). Nay: (0).
Motion adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
Fall 1989 be established as the construction time for the lighting of five ball
diamonds in Bill Burke Park, that staff be instructed to give the City
Commission funding options for the financing of the project, and that staff also
be instructed to draft the required ordinance to spell out the safeguards
recommended in the Parks and Recreation report so that the City Commission may
look at it before it funds the project. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
The Commissioners asked when they could anticipate the report. The
City Manager said staff will be looking at the Capital Improvement Projects in the
next 30 days, but it may require another 30 days to fully determine the best
options.
Andy Peele, 751 Commanche, asked why lights are on at the tennis
courts late at night when no one is using the courts. He asked about making
them coin operated.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, discussed the maintenance involved
with coin operated systems.
Action
89-085
89-086
89-087
89-088
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, discussed the timing
mechanisms used for the lights and explained that they may be adjusted
according to the needs of the events. He said lights are not on timers at the
ball diamonds. They must be operated by a key to the system.
Commissioner Justus asked that the Parks and Recreation Board look at
the consumption of alcohol at the different parks and report back to the City
Commission with a recommendation.
(8.3) Reconsideration of Petition Number 3965 for sidewalk on Ellsworth
Avenue from Ohio to Norton, tabled at the February 13, 1989 meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
Petition Number 3965 be removed from the table for consideration. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the sidewalk be approved for installation on the north side of Ellsworth Avenue
from the West line of Ohio Street to the East line of Roach Street. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
Commissioner Warner asked if the sidewalks will be constructed with
handicapped ramps. The City Manager assured him the sidewalk will have ramps
from Ohio to Heusner School.
(8.4) Request for approval for a temporary fire station north of the railroad
tracks during the Broadway Overpass Project.
Staff reported an agreement has been negotiated with the Saline
County Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad for the temporary lease of their
building at Broadway Boulevard and North Street for a period of 6 to 12 months
during the construction of the Broadway Overpass for an approximate cost of
$21,800.
The City Commissioners approved the temporary fire station north of
the railroad tracks during the Broadway Overpass Project construction by
consensus.
(8.5) Recommendation from the EMS Division of the Salina Fire Department to
purchase three (3) Zoll-P.D., non-invasive pacemaker/defibrillators, from
Zoll-ZMI Corporation, Woburn, MA for a purchase price of $21 ,000.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
the purchase of three (3) Zoll-P.D., non-invasive pacemaner/defibrillators, from
Zoll-ZMI, Corporation, Woburn, MA, for a purchase price of $21,000, be
approved. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.6) Recommendation from the City Manager to authorize a letter of support
for Senate Bill No. 165 relating to airport authorities.
Tim Rogers, Executive Director of the Salina Airport Authority,
explained the Senate Bill clarifies the language of K.S.A. 27-319 so as to ensure
the continued tax-exempt status of the Salina Airport Authority property. The
Salina Airport Authority is the only one affected by this bill.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the City Manager be authorized to send a letter of support for Senate Bill #165.
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.7) Resolution 89-4062, authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with
Wilson 8 Company, Engineers and Architects, for engineering design services for
the water treatment plant rehabilitation and expansion and high service pumping
facilities, for an amount not to exceed $654,000.
Robert Crawford, partner of Wilson and Company, Engineers and
Architects, explained the agreement and the extent of the improvements.
Action
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89-090
89-091
89-092
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Resolution Number 89-4062, authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with
Wilson 8 Company, Engineers and Architects, for engineering design services for
the water treatment plant rehabilitation and expansion and high service pumping
facilities, for an amount not to exceed $654,000, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay:
(0) . Motion adopted.
(8.8) Resolution 89-4063, appointing members to the Building Codes Advisory
and Appeals Board, Heritage Commission, Library Board, Salina Airport
Authority, Salina Business Improvement District Number 1 Advisory Board and
the Tree Advisory Board (ad hoc committee) .
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
Resolution Number 89-4063, appointing members to the Building Codes Advisory
and Appeals Board, Heritage Commission, Library Board, Salina Airport
Authority, Salina Business Improvement District Number 1 Advisory Board and
the Tree Advisory Board (ad hoc committee), be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion adopted.
(8.9) Resolution 89-4064, establishing the rental rates for the Bicentennial
Center, which shall be effective as of July 1, 1989, and repealing all resolutions
and all motions or actions in conflict therewith.
Bili Harris, Director of the Salina Bicentennial Center, explained that
the request for rate increase is approximately 10%, with only a few exceptions.
He said the last rate increase became effective July 1, 1985.
The Commissioners and Mr. Harris discussed the subsidy of the
Bicentennial Center, the rate increase and the ability to rent the building. Mr.
Harris said the Bicentennial Center is still very competitive with the Wichita and
Topeka facilities.
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Resolution 89-4064, establishing the rental rates for the Bicentennial Center,
which shall be effective as of July 1, 1989, and repealing all resolutions and all
motions or actions in conflict therewith, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion adopted.
(8.10) Resolution 89-4065, amending Sections 1-6 of the Personnel Manual
regarding definitions and amending Sections IV -1 , IV -2, IV -3, IV -8 of the
Personnel Manual regarding employee benefits, and repealing the existing
sections.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained these amendments provide
for the payment of partial benefits for classified part-time employees who work
from 20 to 30 hours a week. He said the policy will affect three currently
employed part-time employees and will allow more flexibility in the use of
part-time employees and provide more fairness.
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
Resolution 89-4065, amending Sections 1-6 of the Personnel Manual regarding
definitions and amending Sections IV -1, IV -2, IV -3, IV -8 of the Personnel
Manual regarding employee benefits, and repealing the existing sections, be
adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Soderberg commented on the medical malpractice letter the
Commissioners received in their packets. The Commissioners said the letter was
well done and instructed the City Manager to send it to the Governor and
Legislators.
Mayor Soderberg said that she will have options for the Commissioners
to consider in the packet next week concerning "Coffee with the Commissioners."
Action
89-093
Mayor Soderberg reminded the Commissioners to have their City
Manager evaluations to Commissioner Warner by Thursday.
Mayor Soderberg announced that a special assessment policy will be
considered at the March 6, 1989 meeting.
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 6:29 p.m.
Sydne Soderber , Mayor
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Jacqueline Shiever, City Clerk