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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OCTOBER 17, 1988
7:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, October 17, 1988, at 7:00 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
CITIZEN FORUM
The Mayor asked for the other Commissioners' consent to address Item
8.9, Resolution Number 88-4020, authorizing the reletting of the College Park
Nursing Center, as the first item under Administration. The Commission, by
concensus, approved this rearrangement of the agenda.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of October 23 through 30, 1988 as
"NATIONAL RED RIBBON WEEK." The proclamation was read by Loni Walls of
the Coalition Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
(4.2) The Mayor proclaimed the Month of October, 1988 as " NATIONAL
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH." The proclamation was read by
David Greiser.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting October 10, 1988.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
the Consent Agenda item be approved. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission recommending that
Zoning Application 88-11, filed by the Salina Airport Authority for rezoning of
80 acres in the vicinity of Centennial and Water Well Roads. jIntrod uce
Ordinance Number 88-9285 for first reading]
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted, that Zoning
Application 88-11 be approved, and that Ordinance Number 88-9285, an ordinance
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.
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ADMINISTRATION
(8.9) Resolution Number 88-4020, authorizing the reletting of the College
Park Nursing Center.
City Attorney Bengtson briefly outlined the history of the College Park
Nursing Center before he introduced Terry Cupps of Foulston, Siefkin, Powers
and Eberhardt, Wichita, and Steve Larigan of Bank IV, Wichita.
Mr. Cupps discussed the activities undertaken by Bank IV since Bank
IV had assumed control of College Park Nursing Center. Mr. Cupps indicated
all approvals and necessary legal opinions had been gathered except for the City
Commission's approval. Mr. Cupps also explained the obligations of the original
lessee, Realty Management, and the proposed lessee, CPV Health Care Centers.
Mr. Cupps introduced Douglas Wright, Chauncey Godwin and Roger Jacobson of
CPV Health Care Centers.
Mr. Jacobson, President of Southern Health Enterprises, discussed the
ownership of CPV Health Care Centers and his history in the health care field.
Mr. Jacobson stated Southern Health Enterprises would be providing management
for the facility and then listed some of the service levels which would be
offered.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
Resolution Number 88-4020, authorizing the reletting of the College Park Nursing
Center, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.1) Second Reading Ordinance Number 88-9279, providing for the vacation
of roadway easement on the East 50 feet of Lots 1 and 9, Block C, Park West
Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas, and for a break in the
restricted access control on the west side of Broadway Boulevard.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
Ordinance Number 88-9279, providing for the vacation of roadway easement on
the East 50 feet of Lots 1 and 9, Block C, Park West Addition to the City of
Salina, Saline County, Kansas, and for a break in the restricted access control
on the west side of Broadway Boulevard, be adopted. Aye: Frank, Justus,
Ryan, Warner, Soderberg (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.2) Second Reading Ordinance Number 88-9280, providing for the vacation
of a portion of a certain frontage road in Parkwood Village Addition to the City
of Salina, Saline County, Kansas.
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Ordinance Number 88-9280, providing for the vacation of a portion of a certain
frontage road in Parkwood Village Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County,
Kansas, be adopted. Aye: Frank, Justus, Ryan, Warner, Soderberg (5). Nay:
(0) . Motion adopted.
(8.3) Second Reading Ordinance Number 88-9281, terminating the Mobile
Home Craftsman Board of Examiners and the Housing Advisory and Appeals
Board and consolidating the functions of the Mobile Home Craftsman Board of
Examiners and the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board under the Building
Codes Advisory and Appeals Board, designating duties of the Building Official
under such consolidation, and amending Sections 8-16, 8-24, 18-41, 18-42,
18-46, 18-47, 22-52, 22-53, 22-54, 22-57, 22-58, 22-59 and 22-63 of the Salina
Code and repealing the existing Sections 8-16, 8-24, 18-41, 18-42, 18-46, 18-47,
22-52, 22-53, 22-54, 22-55, 22-56, 22-57, 22-58, 22-59 and 22-63.
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
Ordinance Number 88-9281, terminating the Mobile Home Craftsman Board of
Examiners and the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board and consolidating the
functions of the Mobile Home Craftsman Board of Examiners and the Housing
Advisory and Appeals Board under the Building Codes Advisory and Appeals
Board, designating duties of the Building Official under such consolidation, and
amending Sections 8-16, 8-24, 18-41, 18-42, 18-46, 18-47, 22-52, 22-53, 22-54,
22-57, 22-58, 22-59 and 22-63 of the Salina Code and repealing the existing
Sections 8-16, 8-24, 18-41, 18-42, 18-46, 18-47, 22-52, 22-53, 22-54, 22-55,
22-56, 22-57, 22-58, 22-59 and 22-63, be adopted. Aye: Frank, Justus, Ryan,
Warner, Soderberg (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
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(8.4) Second Reading Ordinance Number 88-9282, amending Section 8-364 of
the Salina Code relating to surety bond requirements for demolition of buildings
and repealing the existing section.
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
Ordinance Number 88-9282, amending Section 8-364 of the Salina Code relating to
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.
(8.5) First Reading Ordinance Number 88-9283, amending Section 42-507 of
the Salina Code by adding a definition of decorative signs and revising the
definition of mobile signs; amending Article X of Chapter 42 of the Salina Code
by adding Section 42-508 specifying limitations for use of temporary signs
including decorative signs, advertising signs for special public events and mobile
signs and repealing the existing Section 42-507.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
outlined the contents of the proposed ordinance, specifically addressing the
proposed regulations for pennants and temporary signs.
Randy Duncan, 302 Irene, presented the position statement of the
Salina Area Chamber of Commerce. From his personal perspective, Mr. Duncan
urged the City Commission to move slowly in establishing regulations on signage.
Don Dieckhoff, 18 Crestview Drive, President of Waddell Cadillac,
expressed his opposition to the ordinance. Mr. Dieckhoff stated his belief that
pennants do attract business.
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
Ordinance Number 88-9283 be referred back to the Planning Commission for
reconsideration; specifically to extend the time for compliance to at least 150
days for mobile signs, drop the specific distance on placement of mobile signs
and let the enforcement officer make a judgement as to whether they are a safety
hazard, eliminate sections referring to banners, flags, etc. from the ordinance
and allow four (4) permits to be issued for mobile signs per year with 60 days
set as the yearly maximum for mobile sign displays. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) .
Motion adopted.
(8.6) First 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.
Judy Ewalt, Salina Downtown, Inc., indicated the proposed assessment
rates in the ordinance differed from those presented on October 10th due to the
removal of non -fee producing parking lots from the assessment structure.
Chris Hoffman, President of Business Improvement District Number 1 ,
indicated those supporting the District are willing to do so for another one to
two years in order to determine the benefits derived from the District.
Cal Stansberry, Salina Blueprint, asked the City Commission how long
the assessment would run, whether he had any recourse and if the straw ballot
would continue. Mr. Stansberry also stated his feeling that downtown
businesses should not have to carry all the expenses of the recent
improvements.
Mayor Soderberg and City Manager Kissinger addressed Mr.
Stansberry's questions by stating the District is assessed on a yearly basis, a
petition could disband the District and that the BID will be encouraged to
maintain the straw poll.
Mike Loop, Tony's Restaurant, stated his opposition to his assessment
increasing from $87 to $561. Mr. Loop asked hardship exemptions be
considered.
Morrie Soderberg, 2127 Edgehill, agreed the BID needed the money;
however, Mr. Soderberg asked the City Commission to investigate the effect
reappraisal will have on downtown businesses. Mr. Soderberg indicated one
property he is associated with will have property taxes increase from $6,000 to
more than $16,000.
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Commissioner Justus asked the BID Board of Advisors to keep
downtown businesses informed of the BID's programs as well as providing
updates for the City Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, 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 introduced for first reading. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
(8.7) Resolution Number 88-4018, authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement
with Kennedy and Coe, Certified Public Accountants, for an audit of city
records for the year ending December 31, 1988, for a cost of not to exceed
$25,000.
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Resolution Number 88-4018, authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with
Kennedy and Coe, Certified Public Accountants, for an audit of city records for
the year ending December 31, 1988, for a cost of not to exceed $25,000, be
amended to read "Section 1 ... at a cost of not to exceed $25,000" and adopted
as amended. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.8) Resolution Number 88-4019, authorizing the Mayor to sign two
agreements with Central Kansas Amateur Radio Club for construction of two
antennae on the Gypsum Hill Water Tower.
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
consideration of Resolution Number 88-4019 be tabled until October 24, 1988.
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.10) Set November 14, 1988 at 2:00 p.m., C.S.T. as the date and time to
receive bids on General Obligation Bonds, Series FLP -234.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Justus that
the Date of November 14, 1988 be set to receive bids on General Obligation
Bonds, Series FLP -234, and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish the
notice to bidders. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.11) Set November 14, 1988 at 2:00 p.m., C.S.T as the date and time to
receive bids on 1988 Water Revenue Bonds.
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
the date of November 14, 1988 be set to receive bids on Water Revenue Bonds
and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish the notice to bidders. Aye:
(5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.12) Discussion concerning the allocation of Special Alcohol Program Funds.
As requested in the prepared material for the Agenda Item, the City
Commission directed City staff to 1) not assign a higher priority to any of the
goals set forth in K.S.A. 79-41a04, 2) set two years as the minimum number of
years an organization must have been in operation before being considered for
funding and 3) establish a biennial allocation process with a yearly reporting
requirement and re -affirmation of funding.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Soderberg presented a letter from John Miller, 116 Overhill
Road, regarding a traffic island to city staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. The meeting adjourne at 8:41 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
S dne Soderberg, Mayor
ert K. Biles, City Clerk