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06-06-1988 MinutesAction CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JUNE 6, 1988 4:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, June 6, 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 CITIZEN FORUM Wilber Davis, 317 West Jewell, presented a petition to the City Commission (later numbered 3957) concerning the proposed recreational facility. Mr. Davis asked the City Commission to put the question on the August 2, 1988 ballot using the language on the petition. Mayor Soderberg asked the City staff to properly attend to the petition. Archie Fry, 330 South Ohio, asked when the Smoky Hill River would be lowered. Mr. Boyer, Director of Utilities, indicated the Smoky Hill River Study Committee will meet after the Smoky Hill River Festival to discuss the river's level. Mr. Fry also inquired about the progress being made on the Ohio Street widening project and, specifically, about when he would know the offer being made by the City for his property. Mr. Bengtson reviewed the procedures being utilized in the Ohio Street widening project as it relates to the acquisition of land or easements. AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS (4.1) The Mayor presented a plaque of appreciation to Ray Snyder, past member of the Salina Recreation Commission. (4.2) Marla Mack, Center for Urban Studies at Wichita State University, presented Al Hustus, Central Garage Superintendent, James Wendell, Water Plant Superintendent and Duane Zook, Street Superintendent with certificates acknowledging their successful completion of WSU's Effective Supervisory Practices course. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME None CONSENT AGENDA (6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting May 23, 1988. (6.2) Petition Number 3956, filed by Terry L. Bott, 2640 Brett, for the vacation of the west five feet of easement in Lot 9, Block 6, Twin Oaks Subdivision and the east five feet of easement in Lot 10, Block 6, Twin Oaks Subdivision. [Refer to City Engineer for recommendation] Action # 88-163 88-164 88-165 88-166 _88-167 (6.3). Request by Woodrow A. Ross and Ola Ross for a quit claim deed to a small parcel of land in Chicago Addition which is owned by the City. [Refer to City Engineer and City Attorney for recommendation] (6.4) City Engineer reports on bids received June 2, 1988 for Engineering Project 88-762 for joint and crack sealing work on various streets. [Award the contract to Bal lou Construction Company, Inc. for $73,125.00] 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 None ADMINISTRATION (8.1) Second Reading Ordinance Number 88-9253, designating the structure located at 211 West Iron for Heritage Conservation (HC) landmark designation. Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Frank that Ordinance Number 88-9253, designating the structure located at 211 West Iron for Heritage Conservation (HC) landmark designation, be adopted. Aye: Frank, Justus, Ryan, Warner, Soderberg (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted. (8.2) Resolution Number 88-3977, determining the advisability of certain curbing, guttering, paving, grading, storm drainage, water main and services, and sanitary sewer improvements, estimating the cost thereof, defining the boundaries of the improvement district, method of assessment, and apportioning the cost between the improvement district and the city -at -large. [Engineering Projects 88-763 and 7641 Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Warner that Resolution Number 88-3977, determining the advisability of certain curbing, guttering, paving, grading, storm drainage, water main and services, and sanitary sewer improvements, estimating the cost thereof, defining the boundaries of the improvement district, method of assessment, and apportioning the cost between the improvement district and the city -at -large, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.3) Resolution Number 88-3978, establishing a fee structure for use of Emergency Medical Service Ambulance Services to be effective July 1, 1988. Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Frank that Resolution Number 88-3978, establishing a fee structure for use of Emergency Medical Service Ambulance Services to be effective July 1, 1988, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted. Joe Knott, Chief of EMS, discussed the changes which have occurred in the rate structure over the last few years. (8.4) Resolution Number 88-3979, determining it necessary to acquire right-of-way and permanent easements for the purposes of constructing, installing, repairing, replacing and maintaining public streets, public utilities, and public sidewalk, in perpetuity, in conjunction with the Iron Avenue and Ohio Street intersection improvement project and authorizing and directing the City Engineer to make a survey and description of the interest in land necessary for such purposes. Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Justus that Resolution Number 88-3979, determining it necessary to acquire right-of-way and permanent easements for the purposes of constructing, installing, repairing, replacing and maintaining public streets, public utilities, and public sidewalk, in perpetuity, in conjunction with the Iron Avenue and Ohio Street intersection improvement project and authorizing and directing the City Engineer to make a survey and description of the interest in land necessary for such purposes, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. Action 88-168 88-169 88-170 88-171 88-172 (8.5) First Reading Ordinance 88-9254, amending Article X of Chapter 35 of the Salina Code by adding Section 35-255, providing that such article shall not apply to snow or ice accumulations on city sidewalks as the result of snow removal from city streets. Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that Ordinance Number 88-9254, amending Article X of Chapter 35 of the Salina Code by adding Section 35-255, providing that such article shall not apply to snow or ice accumulations on city sidewalks as the result of snow removal from city streets, be introduced for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted. Archie Fry, 330 South Ohio, Mike Loop, 1613 East Iron Avenue and Helen Simmons, 421 South Ohio asked several detailed questions about the ordinance which were addressed by the City staff. (8.6) Consideration of a fee waiver for July 4th Community Fireworks Display conducted by the Salina Jaycees. Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that the fee be waived for the July 4th Community Firewords Display conducted by the Salina Jaycees, but that a permit would be required for the display. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted. (8.7) Consideration of a request by Salina Downtown Inc. for approval of certain activities pertaining to the "Great American Race" on June 27, 1988. Judy Ewalt, Salina Downtown, Inc., with Mike Loop and Janice Allen, members of the Great American Race coordination committee, asked the City Commission to close the 100 blocks of North and South Santa Fe, allow food vendors in the downtown area and permit the painting of a wide yellow stripe on Santa Fe for the June 27th race date. Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Frank that approval be given to close the 100 blocks of North and South Santa Fe on June 27, 1988 and to permit the temporary painting of Santa Fe, both subject to approval of the final plans by the City staff. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted. Mayor Soderberg asked the City staff to discuss the food vendors with Ms. Ewalt and present a recommendation to the City Commission. (8.8) City Clerk reports the City Engineer has filed final quantities for Engineering Project 87-752 and 87-753 for street and utility improvements. Set the date of June 20, 1988 for public hearing and instruct the City Clerk to publish the notice of public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Warner that June 20, 1988 be set for the public hearing and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish a notice of the public hearing and to mail a notice of the public hearing to each property owner in the benefit districts. Aye: (5). Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. (8.9) City Clerk reports the City Engineer has filed final quantities for Engineering Project 87-755 for sidewalk improvements near Meadowlark School. Set the date of June 20, 1988 for public hearing and instruct the City Clerk to publish the notice of public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Warner that June 20, 1988 be set for the public hearing and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish a notice of the public hearing and to mail a notice of the public hearing to each property owner being assessed in the benefit district. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted. OTHER BUSINESS (9.1) Appointment of two City Commissioners to the Special Recreation Study Committee. Mayor Soderberg, with the approval of the City Commissioners, appointed Commissioners Ryan and Warner to serve on the Special Recreation Study Committee. Action 88-173 The Mayor, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the following appointments: I Board of Zoning Appeals Michael Haug, appointed to succeed Lynn Steele for a 3 year term to May 3, 1991 George White, appointed to succeed Roger Wilbur for a 3 year term to May 3, 1991 Fred Gaines, Planning Commission Representative, appointed to succeed Liz Duckers for a 3 year term to May 3, 1991 City Planning Commission Sherry Denton, reappointed for a 3 year term to May 3, 1991 Kristin Seaton, appointed to succeed Liz Duckers for a 3 year term to May 3, 1991 Don Morris, appointed to succeed Wally Storey for a 3 year term to May 3, 1991 Heritage Commission of the City of Salina Sherry Denton, City Planning Commission representative, appointed to fill the unexpired term of Wally Storey to November 26, 1989 Human Relations Commission Cynthia Laughman, reappointed for a 3 year term to June 7, 1991 Margaret Yarnevich, reappointed for a 3 year term to June 7, 1991 Geraldine Briscoe, appointed to succeed Don Morris for a 3 year term to June 7, 1991 Colleen Jewell, appointed to fill the unexpired term of Michael Blevins to June 7, 1990 Donna Macey, appointed to fill the unexpired term of Deane Hudson to June 7, 1990 I Library Board Jan McMillen, appointed to succeed Gayle Rose for a 4 year term to April 30, 1992 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Nay: (0). Motion adopted. The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m. S dne Soderberg', Mayor [SEAL] ATTEST: Obert K. Biles, City Cler� Ryan that Aye: (5).