05-16-1988 MinutesAction #
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MAY 16, 1988
7:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Salina Community
Theatre, 303 East Iron Avenue, on Monday, May 16, 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:
Robert K. Biles, City Clerk
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
CITIZEN FORUM
Ben Frick, 120 Overhill Road, thanked the City Commissioners and
City staff for pitching in and making the north Salina cleanup a success.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of May 15 through 21, 1988 -
"NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK." The proclamation was read by Mike Robison,
Manager of Super 8 Motel.
(4.1a) Mike Robison, Manager of the Super 8 Motel presented a carnation
to Mayor Soderberg, Commissioner Justus and City Manager Kissinger. (A
carnation was presented to each of the 500 Mayors across the Country where a
Super 8 Motel is located.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public Hearing as required by Resolution Number 88-3966 on the "1988
Sidewalk Improvement Project." [Engineering Project 88-7651
(5.1a) Resolution Number 88-3974, determining the advisability of certain
sidewalk improvements, estimating the cost thereof, defining the boundaries
of the improvement district and the method of assessment and appropriating
the cost between the improvement district and the City -at -large.
Mayor Soderberg declared the public hearing open.
Darrell Victory, 1104 Flint, came before the Commission representing
Kansas Wesleyan University. Mr. Victory asked that sidewalks on the south side
of Claflin Avenue from Santa Fe to Fourth and on the north side of Cloud from
Highland Avenue to Fourth Street be added to the project. Mr. Victory also
asked that the sidewalks on the KWU campus be made six feet wide rather than
five, the curbs on Claflin and Cloud be examined for possible repairs needed
and the curbs where the King Gymnasium once stood be painted white. As a
final comment, Mr. Victory asked that the planned sidewalk on Claflin and
Highland be delayed, as KWU is contemplating construction on the lot.
City Manager Kissinger thanked Mr. Victory for his comments and
indicated City Staff would review the sidewalk construction at Highland and
Claflin with KWU personnel. Mr. Kissinger stated the sidewalk plans call for
six -foot -wide sidewalks on the KWU campus and assured the Commission the curb
at the former King Gymnasium could be handled by City Staff. Mr. Kissinger
indicated the proposal for sidewalks and curb repairs on Claflin and Cloud would
be noted and reviewed during upcoming curb and sidewalk programs.
Action #
88-145
88-146
88-147
88-148
88-149
Nathan Butcher, 562 Upper Mill Heights Drive, an owner of property
on Iron Avenue, expressed his opposition to placing a sidewalk on the south side
of Iron Avenue.
Mayor Soderberg noted that Marie and Larry Higgins, 700 Wood
Avenue, had submitted a letter to the City Commission outlining their objections
to constructing a sidewalk on their property.
There were no other objections, written or oral, and the Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
Resolution Number 88-3974, determining the advisability of certain sidewalk
improvements, estimating the cost thereof, defining the boundaries of the
improvement district and the method of assessment and apportioning the cost
between the improvement district and the City -at -large, be adopted. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting May 9, 1988.
(6.2) Petition Number 3954, filed by Q. A. Applequist for street and utility
improvements in Meyer Addition. [Refer to the City Engineer for a
recommendation]
(6.3) Petition Number 3955, filed by Dr. Norman Harris for street and utility
improvements in Country Club Heights Addition Number 5. [Refer to the City
Engineer for a recommendation]
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that all
items on the Consent Agenda be approved. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Zoning
Application 88-3, filed by Mark Roberts for the rezoning of Lots 8 and 9, Block
18, Sunset Manor Addition to Planned Service Commercial, be approved.
[Introduce Ordinance 88-9250 for first reading]
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted, and that
Zoning Application 88-3 be approved, and that Ordinance Number 88-9250, 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.
(7.2) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Zoning
Application 88-4, filed by Jarold and Barbara Pickering for the rezoning of Lots
17 and 19, Block 4, Episcopal Military Institute Addition to District C-5 (Service
Commercial District) , be approved. [ Introduce Ordinance 88-9251 for first
reading]
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Justus that
Zoning Application 88-4 be approved, and that Ordinance Number 88-9251, 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.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Resolution Number 88-3975, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign an application for 1986 Justice Assistance Funding in the amount of $4,000.
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
Resolution Number 88-3975, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an
application for 1986 Justice Assistance Funding in the amount of $4,000, be
adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
Action
88-150
88-151
88-152
(8.2) First Reading Ordinance 88-9252, authorizing the prepayment of special
assessments, establishing an administrative fee, establishing a special assessment
escrow fund and authorizing the promulgation of procedures thereunder.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Ordinance Number 88-9252, authorizing the prepayment of special assessments,
establishing an administrative fee, establishing a special assessment escrow fund
and authorizing the promulgation of procedures thereunder, be introduced for
first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.3) Consideration of a request from Salina Community Theatre, Inc. to
expand the current Community Theatre Building.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Justus that
the expansion of the Community Theatre Building be approved in concept, and
that final plans be brought back to the City Commission before construction
begins with the amount of the City's contribution to the project to be discussed
during the 1989 budget process. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
Helen Ann Stubby, owner of 736 North Third, asserted that her
garage at the above location was torn down that morning without proper notice
from the City of Salina.
Mayor Soderberg and City Manager Kissinger reviewed the length of
time, number of legal notices and personal contacts Commissioners and City staff
had with the Stubbys regarding the condition of the garage before the demolition
of the structure.
The City Manager announced the appointment of Tom Girard as Fire
Chief effective May 16, 1988. Chief Girard complimented his fellow employees in
the Fire Department and thanked the City Commission and City Manager for their
confidence in him and the Department.
In
response to questions from Mayor
Soderberg, Mr.
Dudark indicated
three people
picked up housing rehabilitation
packets during
the North Salina
cleanup, Mr.
Boyer stated the River Committee
was meeting on
May 17 to discuss
the closing
of the mill dam, and the Commission
approved
the draft on the
method of appointment
of citizens to city boards
and commissions.
City Manager Kissinger expressed his appreciation to those who
organized the North Salina Cleanup effort and to the many volunteers who
participated in the event.
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 adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
[ SEAL]
ATTEST:
;A Biles, C ty Clerk
L
S dne Soderberg,Y Mayor