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10-24-1988 MinutesAction CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OCTOBER 24, 1988 4:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, October 24, 1988, at 4:00 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 Robert K. Biles, City Clerk Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager Absent: None None CITIZEN FORUM AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS (4.1) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of October 23 through 29, 1988 as "NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK." The proclamation was read by Irene Fauzer. (4.2) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of November 7 through 13, 1988 as "NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS RODEO WEEK." The proclamation was read by Larry Edwards, Assistant Vice President of Convention and Visitors Division of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME (5.1) Public Hearing on the vacation of certain restricted access on West Crawford Street, requested in Petition 3962, filed by David Moshier for William H. Graves. (5.1a) First Reading Ordinance Number 88-9286, providing for the vacation of thirty feet (30') of restricted access control which exists on the West 175' of Lot 17, Block 4, Replat of a part of Lots 15, 16 and 22 and all of Lots 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Block 4, in the Replat of Moose Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas, on the North Side of West Crawford Street. Mayor Soderberg opened the public hearing. Bill Graves, 400 Upper Mill Heights Drive, told the City Commission he has a buyer for the east 135 feet of his property but a curb cut is needed for the buyer. Mr. Graves also asked for a curb cut on Crawford Street for the remainder of his property. Sid Reitz, of Hampton, Royce, Engleman and Nelson, and representing Mr. Graves, stated an access road would not be feasible for the property and that the west 175 feet of Mr. Graves property would be landlocked without the curb cut on Crawford. Wally Storey, representing Spangles, indicated Spangles' investment in Salina would approximate $1,000,000 with 30 to 40 jobs being created. Mr. Storey expressed his opinion that Mr. Graves' property would be unsalable without the requested curb cuts. Action 88-352 88-353 88-354 88-355 88-356 88-357 Dean Boyer, City Engineer and Director of Utilities, and Don Hoff, Assistant City Engineer, discussed the history of the property and the traffic flow. There being no other comments, written or oral, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Frank that Ordinance Number 88-9286, providing for the vacation of thirty feet (30') of restricted access control which exists on the West 175' of Lot 17, Block 4, Replat of a part of Lots 15, 16 and 22 and all of Lots 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Block 4, in the Replat of Moose Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas, on the North Side of West Crawford Street, be introduced for first reading. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. CONSENT AGENDA (6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting October 17, 1988. Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Frank that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting October 17, 1988 be corrected to read, 1188-344 ... surety bond requirements for demolition of buildings and repealing the existing section be adopted. Aye: Frank, Justus, Ryan, Warner, Soderberg (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.", and approved as corrected. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. None DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (8.1) Second Reading Ordinance Number 88-9284, levying the annual Business Improvement District Service Fees for 1989 applicable to all businesses located within the Salina Business Improvement District Number 1 and repealing Ordinance Number 88-9234. Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Frank that Ordinance Number 88-9284, levying the annual Business Improvement District Service Fees for 1989 applicable to all businesses located within the Salina Business Improvement District Number 1 and repealing Ordinance Number 88-9234, be adopted. Aye: Frank, Justus, Ryan, Warner, Soderberg (5). Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.2) Resolution Number 88-4019, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute two agreements between the City of Salina and Central Kansas Amateur Radio Club for antenna equipment on the Gypsum Hill Water Tower and on the Sunset Park Water Tower. [Consideration tabled for one week at the October 17, 1988 meeting] Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Justus that Resolution Number 88-4019 be removed from the table for consideration. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Justus that Resolution Number 88-4019, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute two agreements between the City of Salina and Central Kansas Amateur Radio Club for antenna equipment on the Gypsum Hill Water Tower and on the Sunset Park Water Tower, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.3) Resolution Number 88-4021, authorizing the acquisition of real estate in conjunction with the Broadway Viaduct Improvement Project. Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that Resolution Number 88-4021, authorizing the acquisition of real estate in conjunction with the Broadway Viaduct Improvement Project, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. Action 88-358 88-359 88-360 (8.4) Resolution Number 88-4022, certifying to the Kansas Department of Transportation that the right-of-way control and utility clearance for the Broadway Overpass Project has been obtained by the City of Salina. This resolution also certifies that the real property acquisition procedures were in compliance with B.R.U.D. Memo 88-4. Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Warner that Resolution Number 88-4022, certifying to the Kansas Department of Transportation that the right-of-way control and utility clearance for the Broadway Overpass Project has been obtained by the City of Salina and certifies that the real property acquisition procedures were in compliance with B.R.U.D. Memo 88-4, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.5) Resolution Number 88-4023, a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an escrow trust agreement between the City and the Southwest National Bank of Wichita, Wichita, Kansas; a special warranty deed; and a bill of sale related to the payment of outstanding Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series A 1986 (ElDorado Motor Corporation) by the current tenant, EBC Inc. (8.6) Resolution Number 88-4024, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk tc execute an agreement with Wilson and Company, Engineers and Architects for engineering services on Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Water Supply Facilities. Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Frank that Resolution Number 88-4024, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Wilson and Company, Engineers and Architects for engineering services on Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Water Supply Facilities, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.7) Report by Judy Ewalt, Coordinator of Business Improvement District Number 1, to report on the opening season of the Salina Farmers Market. Judy Ewalt, Salina Downtown, Inc., Chip Miller, Saline County Extension Agent and Mary Miller, Farmers Market Manager reported the results of the 1988 Farmers Market. Mrs. Ewalt indicated that revenues to this date exceed $13,000 with an estimated 2,100 patrons during market sessions. Mr. Miller emphasized the effect of the drought on the market; however, he felt the market had a good year. The City Commission took no action. (8.8) Update on Salina Cable TV 1988 Cable TV project. Ken Kendall, Saline Cable TV Manager, reviewed the physical improvements to the cable system which had occurred since spring. Mr. Kendall discussed the timetable for completion of channel additions and the removal of poles and hardware no longer needed. Mr. Kendall also reviewed the company's plans for providing local origination programming. The City Commission took no action. OTHER BUSINESS The Mayor announced that October 31st is a fifth Monday, and, accordingly, the City Commission will not meet. Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that Resolution Number 88-4023, a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an escrow trust agreement between the City and the Southwest National Bank of Wichita, Wichita, Kansas; a special warranty deed; and a bill of sale related to the payment of outstanding Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series A 1986 (ElDorado Motor Corporation) by the current tenant, EBC Inc., be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.6) Resolution Number 88-4024, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk tc execute an agreement with Wilson and Company, Engineers and Architects for engineering services on Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Water Supply Facilities. Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Frank that Resolution Number 88-4024, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Wilson and Company, Engineers and Architects for engineering services on Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Water Supply Facilities, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.7) Report by Judy Ewalt, Coordinator of Business Improvement District Number 1, to report on the opening season of the Salina Farmers Market. Judy Ewalt, Salina Downtown, Inc., Chip Miller, Saline County Extension Agent and Mary Miller, Farmers Market Manager reported the results of the 1988 Farmers Market. Mrs. Ewalt indicated that revenues to this date exceed $13,000 with an estimated 2,100 patrons during market sessions. Mr. Miller emphasized the effect of the drought on the market; however, he felt the market had a good year. The City Commission took no action. (8.8) Update on Salina Cable TV 1988 Cable TV project. Ken Kendall, Saline Cable TV Manager, reviewed the physical improvements to the cable system which had occurred since spring. Mr. Kendall discussed the timetable for completion of channel additions and the removal of poles and hardware no longer needed. Mr. Kendall also reviewed the company's plans for providing local origination programming. The City Commission took no action. OTHER BUSINESS The Mayor announced that October 31st is a fifth Monday, and, accordingly, the City Commission will not meet. Action 88-361 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 5:28 p.m. �yydne Soderbe g, Mayor [SEAL] ATTEST: Obert K. Bi el s, Cityk