06-16-2014 Minutes•
Y OF SALINA, KANSAS
'ULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
:16, 2014
p.m.
City Commission convened at 2:00 p.m. for Bicentennial Cent r Renovation Plan Update, 3:00
for Pre -Budget and at 3:45 p.m. for Citizens Forum.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called t order at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107,
-County Building. Roll call was taken followed by the Pledg of Allegiance and a moment of
ase present and comprising a quorum: Mayor Aaron F
R. Blanchard, Kaye J. Crawford, Randall R. Hardy, and
o present Jason A. Gage, City Manager; Michael D.
.gtson, City Attorney; and Shandi Wicks, City Clerk
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
CmzEN FORUM
Norman Mannel, 7532 Pleasant Hill Road, Salina, Kan
recent passage of the Standard Traffic Ordinance, the ina
• yard and the ordinance being unconstitutional. Mayor ]
on the reasons why he feels vehicles should not be pa
Commission and Jason Gage, City Manager, responded.
Mr. Mannel would like the women on the commission to
HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
' CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve minutes of June 9, 2014.
Resolution No. 14-7114 authorizing the City Manager
Travelers for the renewal of the Citys Comprehensive P:
Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental AgrE
engineering design services related to the Ninth
Improvements, Project No. 11-2872.
ter (presiding), Commissioners
V. Shirley.
a, Deputy City Manager; Greg
provided information on the
V to park a vehicle in the front
eholter provided information
. in the front yard. The City
up more at meetings.
enter into an agreement with
arty/Casualty Insurance.
No. 1 with H.W. Lochner for
and Cloud Street Intersection
Award the Wayfinding Signs material bid to Creative Sign Design in the amount of
$88,537.00 and the Wayfinding Signs installation bid Architectural Graphics in the
amount of $91,626.00, plus provide for a 10% construction contingency for each contract
totaling a contingency of $18,016.30 for both contracts.
14-0173 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissi4
• consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
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Crawford, to approve the
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(7.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 14-10739 allowing tl
a extension of restaurant dining
areas into the public sidewalk within the Lee District
(Salina Business Improvement
District No. 1) area of the C11 Central Business District,
allowing the consumption of
alcoholic beverages through the approval of a Side
alk Cafes License Agreement.
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(7.1a) Resolution No. 14-7111 providing for the related
administrative regulations.
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Jason Gage, City Manager, turned the item over to Greg Bei
kgtson, City Attorney.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, provided information on the
capitalization of "Lee District"
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and "Lee District Design Review Board" in the resolution
and ordinance. Mr. Bengtson
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continued to explain to the commission that improvements
need to be made in the
ordinance and resolution prior to obtaining second reading
on this matter.
14-0174
Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Hardy,
to postpone adoption of
Ordinance No. 14-10739 on second reading and adoption of Resolution
No. 14-7111 until June 23,
2014. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Resolution No. 14-7115 authorizing the City to enter '
to an economic development
services agreement with the International Economic D
velopment Council (IEDC) in
conjunction with the Salina Airport Authority (SAA).
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the agreement, sile
visit schedule, fiscal impact,
strategic goal and recommended action.
Commissioner Hardy asked about the city's estimated range
of the cost for the agreement
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and if another commissioner can substitute for a commis
ioner listed in the work group.
Mr. Gage and Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, responded.
Commissioner Blanchard asked how the working group wa
s developed and if other groups
were considered when the International Economic Development
Council (IEDC) was
chosen. Mr. Gage responded.
Commissioner Blanchard asked when the IEDC was first contacted by the city staff and if
the economic development services agreement was considered due to the departure of Beth
Shelton with the Chamber of Commerce.
Commissioner Blanchard noted that he is happy that we are trying to develop better jobs
for citizens and the need to change the model. Commissioner Blanchard asked for an
explanation regarding the difference on the cost of the past agreements with the Salina
Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Gage responded. Co . sioner Blanchard stated he is
supportive of the agreement, but sees a need for a transition to a better working group.
Commissioner Crawford stated her support for the agreement and asked for staff to look at
the working group listed and the need to include additional female citizens.
Mayor Householter spoke about the working group list and the potential need to include
new individuals.
Commissioner Hardy spoke about the need for quality obs in Salina and the State of
Kansas and his support for the agreement.
• Commissioner Shirley spoke about the working group list and the need to recruit
additional citizens and potentially high school students.
Commissioner Crawford stated the need for the diversity and additional advertising for the
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Commissioner Blanchard asked who put the working group together and the need to
involve the community. Mr. Gage responded.
Commissioner Blanchard felt that a big role of this is cc mmunity development and the
w need for forward integration.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the changes integi ated into the agreement that has
been placed in front of the commissioners and provided information on the formation of
the working group, the open meetings law in relation to thf SEDIC and the working group.
Commissioner Blanchard asked if the conurdssioners could obtain a list of the
organizations that the working group members are in association with. Mr. Gage
responded.
Conversation ensued between the City Commission re]
development and involving more citizens.
Mr. Gage provided information on the goals of the agreemi
Norman Mannel, 7235 Pleasant Hill Road, stated that he is
need for input from county residents along with the city
Gage and Commissioner Blanchard responded.
14-0175 Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shin
7115. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
• DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Shirley provided information from an art
2013 relating to economic development and job growth.
the need for economic
ig mixed messages on the
Mayor Householter, Mr.
to adopt Resolution No. 14
in the Salina Journal in January
Commissioner Blanchard recognized the recent promotions within the Police Department
and thanked Chief Brad Nelson for working so hard to m#ke the department better. Jason
Gage, City Manager provided information on career growtt within the organization.
Commissioner Hardy thanked the city departments for a]
Hill River Festival a huge success.
(9.1) Request for executive session (legal/personnel).
14-0176 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissic
executive session for 20 minutes to discuss with legal counsel mat
privilege for the reason that public discussion of those matters
adversely affect the City's interest in the matters and for the
pertaining to non -elected City personnel for the reason that publi,
violate the privacy rights of the non -elected personnel involved; ar
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The City Commission took a five minute break and then
5:10 p.m. and reconvened at 5:30 p.m. No action was takes
Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissior
executive session for an additional 5 minutes. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
the help in making the Smoky
ter Blanchard, to recess into
ars subject to the attomey-client
vould waive the privilege and
purpose of discussing matters
discussion of the matter would
I reconvene at 5:30 p.m.
into executive session at
Shirley, to extend the current
otion carried.
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The City Commission recessed into executive session at
p.m. No action was taken.
Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Mayor Householi
session for an additional 15 minutes. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
The City Commission recessed into executive session at
p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner
of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: °
meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Shanks, CM� Clerk
Aaron K.
p.m. and reconvened at 5:40
to extend the current executive
p.m. and reconvened at 5:55
1, that the regular meeting
(0). Motion carried. The
Mayor
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