06-02-2014 Minutes. CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 02, 2014
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w The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. for Goals and Objectives with City Commission, 3:00
p.m. for Solicitation in the Public Right -of -Way (Streets) and at 3:45 p.m. for Citizens Forum.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107,
City -County Building. Roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of
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Those present and comprising a quorum: Mayor Aaron Householter (presiding), Commissioners
Jon R. Blanchard, Kaye J. Crawford, Randall R. Hardy, and Barbara V. Shirley.
Also present: Jason A. Gage, City Manager; Michael D. Schrage, Deputy City Manager; Greg
Bengtson, City Attorney; and Shandi Wicks, City Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) The month of June 2014 as "LGBT Pride Month' in the city of Salina. Gary Martens, North
Central Equality Kansas Chapter Chair, read the proclamation and announced upcoming
events.
CITIZEN FORUM
• Shane McClintock with 99KG, 1825 S. Ohio, handed out information to the Commission
regarding studies from various cities pertaining to panhandling.
Michael Longoria, 1207 Kingston Street, provided his feelings on LGBT.
Terry Longoria, 1207 Kingston Street, provided information and expressed her feelings on
the gay community.
Melissa Hodges, Salina Downtown, thanked the City Commission for their support and
' participation in the Happy video and invited citizens to attend the Happy music video
premiere on Thursday, June 5, 2014, during the First Thursday Art Rush.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing and report on Petition No. 4365 (filed by George Stein, President of SCR,
Inc.), requesting the vacation of a 7 foot east -west utility easement running along the South
7 feet of Lot 12, Block 1 of the Holiday Addition.
Mayor Householter opened the public hearing.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the nature of the current request, the
affected public and franchise utilities and recommended action.
There being no further comments the public hearing was closed.
14-0152 Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, that the public hearing on
this vacation be continued to the Commission's July 7, 2014 meeting to allow the petition to be
• amended to include the remaining West 67 ft. of the utility easement located on Lot 15. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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• (5.2) Public hearing and report on Petition No. 4364 (filed by Jean Alan Fankhauser Trust and
Dean P. Fankhauser Trust, owners of the former East Iron Dillons Store property),
requesting the vacation of a 10 foot east -west alley located on the North 10 ft of Lot 103 on
Second Street in the Original Town of Salina, Saline County, Kansas.
Mayor Householter convened the public hearing.
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Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the nature of the current request, the
affected public and franchise utilities and recommended action.
There being no further comments the public hearing was closed.
14-01`3 Moved by Conunissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Crawford,. to pass Ordinance No.
14-10736 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve minutes of May 5, 2014.
(6.2) Resolution No. 14-7092 authorizing the contract for sound services with Hooper Sounds.
14-0154 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(7.1) Authorize the Mayor to sign an engineering services agreement for Ohio Street, Elm Street
• to North Street, Project No. 14-3039.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the project, selection process, agreement and
recommended action.
Commissioner Blanchard asked if the construction phase of the project can take place when
school is out of session. Mr. Stack responded.
Commissioner Hardy stated it would be an interesting time if the Iron Avenue project is
' constructed during the same time. Mr. Stack responded.
Commissioner Blanchard asked if there are any options for the river culvert. Mr. Stack
responded.
Amanda Michaelis, 202 Millview, asked if the project includes a sidewalk in front of
Orscheln's. Mr. Stack and Commissioner Blanchard responded.
Commissioner Blanchard spoke about the several Safe Route to Schools grants received in
the past for Lakewood School and the conformance to the strategic plan.
14-0155 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Shirley; to authorize the Mayor to
sign an engineering services agreement with Wilson & Company Inc., Engineers & Architects, for
Project No. 14-3039 Ohio Street, Elm Street to North Street in the amount of $36,564.00. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
• (8.1) Resolution 14-7108 consenting to the assignment of a portion of the development
agreement in connection with the Lambertz Addition Tax Increment Financing District
from Salina Partners, LLC. to Salina Investment Partners, LLC.
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• Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager, explained the original agreement, current request,
fiscal impact, conformance with the Strategic Plan and recommended action.
Commissioner Blanchard asked if we have an actual managing member name for Salina
Partners, LLC & Salina Investment Partners, LLC to include on the signature page of the
agreement. Mr. Schrage responded.
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Mayor Householter asked if it is allowed to have one building abutting next to another and
N if the loss of the parking spaces will affect Kohl's and if Kohl's is still in compliance for the
' o number of parking spaces required. Mr. Schrage responded.
Commissioner Blanchard asked if the terms of the development agreement remain the
same for the new owners. Mr. Schrage responded.
14-0156 Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Blanchard, to adopt Resolution No.
14-7108. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution Nos. 14-7106 and 14-7107 authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement
and easement encroachment agreement with Kansas Wesleyan University.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the current requests, background
information and recommended action.
Commissioner Hardy asked if staff has knowledge of when the storm drainage was
installed and if any maintenance has taken place since built. Mr. Andrew responded.
• Commissioner Hardy asked if the construction of the fence would damage the pipe and
what the pipe elevation currently is. Mr. Andrew and Mr. Schrage responded.
Commissioner Blanchard noted that it looks very straightforward but he wanted to thank
city staff and the applicant.
14-0157 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Hardy, to adopt Resolution No.
14-7106 authorizing the Mayor to sign a license agreement with Kansas Wesleyan University to
allow placement of head in recessed parking stalls in the Claflin Avenue right-of-way. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
14-0158 Moved by Conunissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Hardy, to adopt Resolution No.
,14-7107 authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement encroachment agreement with Kansas
Wesleyan University to allow the placement of a fence in the public drainage easement. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Jason Gage, City Manager, summarized the study session discussion pertaining to the
solicitation in the public right-of-way and asked the Commission for clarification. A
conversation ensued between the City Commission and Mr. Gage.
Comn-dssioner Blanchard would like the consensus of the commission on the removal of
the overhead crosswalks in downtown Salina. A conversation ensued between the City
Commission and Jason Gage, City Manager.
• II Commissioner Hardy would like to remind the developers and builders in Salina that we
have 490 buildable lots in the city and Commissioner Hardy would be willing to consider
funding for those lots as long as it is affordable.
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(9.1) Request for executive session (legal).
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14-0159 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to recess into executive
session for 15 minutes to discuss with legal counsel matters subject to lithe attorney-client privilege
for the reason that public discussion of those matters would waive the privilege and adversely
affect the City's interest in the matters and reconvene at 5: 45 p.m.
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The City Commission took a seven minute break. The Cityi; Commission recessed into
executive session at 5:30 p.m. and reconvened at 5:45 p.m. No action was taken.
' ADJOURNMENT
14-0160 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Blanchard, that the regular
meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5 . Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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[SEAL] Aaron K. Householter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shandi Wicks, CMC, City Clerk
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