05-09-1988 MinutesCommission
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MAY 9, 1988
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, May 9, 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 Saturday, May 21, 1988 as "POPPY DAY." The
proclamation was read by Nellie Kurtz, President of the American Legion
Auxiliary.
(4.2) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of May 15 through 21, 1988 as "POLICE
WEEK." The proclamation was read by Police Chaplain Tim Denton.
(4.3) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of May 15 through 21, 1988 as
"NATIONAL INSURANCE WOMEN'S WEEK." The proclamation was read by Brenda
Smith, President of Insurance Women of North Central Kansas.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting May 2, 1988
(6.2) City Engineer reports on the sufficiency of Petition 3943, filed by
Wally Storey, for certain street and utility improvements on Thirteenth Street
between Woodland and Pacific Avenues, and files a feasibility report on the
improvements.
(6.3) City Engineer reports on the sufficiency of Petition 3953, filed by J.
William Wilson, for certain water main improvements on Fairdale Road between
Crawford Street and Country Hills Road, and files a feasibility report on the
improvements.
(6.4) Resolution 88-3973, authorizing the the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a supplemental agreement which modifies the original agreement between
K.D.O.T., the City of Salina, and Wilson 8 Company relating to construction
engineering services on the Iron Avenue Bridge at Fourth Street.
88-138 Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Justus that
11 Item 6.4 be considered separately and that all other items on the Consent
Agenda be approved. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
Commission
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(6.4) Resolution 88-3973, authorizing the the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a supplemental agreement which modifies the original agreement between
K.D.O.T., the City of Salina, and Wilson S Company relating to construction
engineering services on the Iron Avenue Bridge at Fourth Street.
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Resolution Number 88-3973, authorizing the the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a supplemental agreement which modifies the original agreement between
K.D.O.T., the City of Salina, and Wilson & Company relating to construction
engineering services on the Iron Avenue Bridge at Fourth Street, be adopted.
Aye: Justus, Ryan, Warner, Soderberg (4). Nay: Frank (1). Motion adopted.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second Reading Ordinance Number 88-9249, repealing Sections 6-19,
6-131, 25-161, 25-162, 25-163, 25-164, 25-165 and 25-166 of the Salina Code, all
related to the prohibition of obscenity.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Ordinance Number 88-9249, repealing Sections 6-19, 6-131, 25-161, 25-162,
25-163, 25-164, 25-165 and 25-166 of the Salina Code, all related to the
prohibition of obscenity, be adopted. Aye: Frank, Justus, Ryan, Warner,
Soderberg (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.2) Instruct the City Clerk to market Park #3, City -owned property on the
east side of Broadway between University Place and Walnut, through the local
realtors.
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the City Clerk be instructed to market Park #3, City -owned property on the east
side of Broadway Boulevard between University Place and Walnut Street, through
the local realtors. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.3) Business Improvement District Number 1 1989 program of services and
budget consideration.
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the City Commission receive the 1989 proposed budget for Salina Business
Improvement District Number 1. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
Judy Ewalt, Downtown Coordinator, outlined the proposed program and
services for 1989 in the Business Improvement District.
(8.4) Salina Area Chamber of Commerce report presented by John Ryberg.
Gerald Cook, John Ryberg and Larry Edwards, from the Salina Area
Chamber of Commerce, gave the City Commission an overview of the activities in
which the Chamber of Commerce is involved in the areas of travel and tourism.
Bill Harris, Bicentennial Center Manager, expressed the City's
appreciation for the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce and the many volunteers
who work in the tourism trade.
The City Commission took no action on this item.
(8.5) Request by representatives of the River Development Study Committee
to address the City Commission on their proposal to increase the water level in
the river channel and to explain the environmental impact of implementing the
proposal.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Justus that
the water level in the Smoky Hill River be temporarily raised by closing the dam
just north of the Community Theatre. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
Dean Boyer, City Engineer, outlined the proposal of the River
Development Study Committee to raise the water level in the Smoky Hill River.
Commission
R. W. Bull, Chairman of the Study Committee, Ben Sellers and Bob
Seim, members of the Study Committee were present. Mr. Bull commented on the
Committee's proposal and asked the City Commission to look favorably upon their
request.
Don Chisam, City Forester, reviewed the probable effects of the raised
water level on the surrounding flora and indicated the Park Department's
willingness to make the trial water level raising a success.
A. F. Reinhardt, 1927 Ninth Street Place, asked the City Commission
to leave the dam closed permanently. Lucille Bourbina, 319 Center, indicated
several citizens own property adjacent to the river and asked the City
Commission to provide those citizens enough time to move any possessions which
might be affected by closing the dam. George Toland, 908 Highland, discussed
current feelings on channelization and the number of trees in Salina.
Commissioner Ryan commended the study committee on its swift action.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Appointment of City Commissioners to various Boards and Commissions.
The Mayor, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the
following appointments:
City -County Building Authority
Steve Ryan
Joe Warner
Convention and Tourism Committee
Sydney Soderberg
Joint City -County Board of Health
Bob Frank
Vi Justus
Steve Ryan
Housing Authority of the City of Salina
Bob Frank
Library Board
Sydney Soderberg
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Vi Justus
Recreation Commission
Sydney Soderberg
Bob Frank
Salina Arts and Humanities Commission
Vi Justus
Salina Business Improvement District Number 1 Board of Advisors
Joe Warner
Salina -Saline County Emergency Preparedness Board
Steve Ryan
SARA Title III (Salina/Saline County Title III Board)
Vi Justus
Commission
ADJOURNMENT
88-144 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 5:39 p.m.
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Soderberg, Mayor
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ATTEST:
rt K. Biles, City Clerk