10-20-2003 MinutesCommission
Action #
03-61481
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 20, 2003
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for a Gang, Issues Overview and
Marymount/Cedar Ridge/RiverRun Project Briefing. The Regular Meeting of the Board of
Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107, City -County Building. A roll call was
taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
There were present:
Mayor Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Donnie D. Marrs
Commissioner Monte D. Shadwick
Commissioner Paul G. Webb
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of October 19 — 25, 2003 as "Little Kids, Big Plans Week" in the City of Salina.
Peggy Graves, Childcare Resource & Referral Director, read the proclamation and announced
upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of October 6, 2003.
(6.2) Authorize purchase of a high pressure air breathing cascade and containment system from
Air and Fire Systems in the amount of $15,806.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Marrs, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Application #Z03-12, filed by South Ohio Land, L.L.C., requesting a change in zoning
district classification from Saline County AG (Agricultural) to Planned C-5 (Service Commercial),
Planned C-6 (Heavy Commercial) and I-2 (Light Industrial) to allow development of a 19 lot business
park on a 135 acre tract located at the southwest corner of Ohio Street and Schilling Road.
(7.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 03-10168
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request
and the Planning Commission's original recommendation. Mr. Andrew continued to explain that the
City Commission first considered this request on September 22, 2003 and the City Commission did
not concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation of C-5 zoning without use limitation
Commission
Action #
03-614
03-6150
03-6151
03-615
on the four lots adjacent to Schilling Road. Mr. Andrew summarized that the Planning Commission
reconsidered Application No. Z03-12; the revised Planning Commission's recommendation for Lot
1, Block 1, Lot 1, Block 2 and Lots 1 and 2, Block 3 to approve PC -5 zoning and deleting specific
uses listed in the C-5 district and limiting outdoor display and storage.
A discussion followed between the City Commission and Mr. Andrew regarding the
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, PC -2 zoning, future land use, and sub -section (a) of Section
1 of the ordinance pertaining to the demonstrated need for new developable land within the planning
area. Mr. Andrew then responded to Commissioner Divine's questions regarding the difference
between C-5 and C-6 zoning districts.
James Hall, representing South Ohio Land, L.L.C., thanked staff for their work and made
himself available for any further questions.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to concur with the
Planning Commission's recommendation for the PC -5 zoning for those lots, deleting specific uses
listed in the C-5 and limiting outdoor display and storage on those four lots, include all proposed
zoning changes specially PC -5, PC -6 and I-2 in the various areas in the subdivision and pass
Ordinance No. 03-10168 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Charter Ordinance No. 33 exempting the City of Salina from the provisions
of K.S.A. 13-1024a pertaining to general improvements and the issuance of bonds and repealing
Charter Ordinance Nos. 31 and 32.
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk, explained that Charter Ordinance No. 33 was advanced to
second reading on October 6, 2003 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to adopt Charter
Ordinance No. 33 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Marrs, Shadwick,
Webb, Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) First reading Ordinance No. 03-10171 amending Chapter 41 of the Salina Code by
repealing Sections 41-74, 41-75, and 41-76 pertaining to the East Dry Creek Interceptor Capital
Recovery Charge.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained that the East Dry Creek Interceptor enabled
the City to remove the Schilling Plant by transfer of the Airport Industrial Center's waste to the main
plant. The new interceptor allowed transfer of sewage flows from areas served by two other
interceptor sewers in the south and east areas of the City which were nearing capacity. Mr. Kissinger
continued to explain that in 1994 staff recommended that a capital cost recovery surcharge be put in
place to help offset the impact of revenue bond payments on the wastewater user fee system. Staff
had analyzed the administrative burden and requirements of the cost recovery charge, and found this
to be complex and time consuming with many difficulties.
Mr. Kissinger then responded to Commissioner Divine clarifying that the charge is an on-
going process and did not suspect the change would have an impact on other assessments.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to pass Ordinance
No. 03-10171 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Authorize purchase of additional New World Software for Municipal Court, Fire
Department and Police Department.
Jack Rolfs, Director of Computer Technology, explained the alarm tracking and billing,
document/photo imaging, briefing notes, and CAD to Firehouse Interface software, and funding of
the purchase.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to authorize the
purchase of the Alarm Tracking, unlimited Imaging licenses, and training/travel from New World
Systems for the Police Department in the amount of $18,500, the CAD to Firehouse software for the
Fire Department in the amount $6,000 and concur with staff's recommendation to purchase the
Commission
Action #
03-6153
03-61
03-6155
Briefing Notes software with 911 funds at a cost of $5,000. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Authorizing an engineering agreement for Street and Utility Improvements on South Ohio
Street, Project No. 03-1402.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained that in May of
1999, the City of Salina identified a four-phase infrastructure program for street and drainage
improvements near the vicinity of South Ohio Street and Magnolia Road. Mr. O'Leary continued to
explained the need for infrastructure improvements and that the associated engineering services
agreement has been resurrected due to the following recent occurrences:
1. In July 2003, KDOT notified the City of a grant award of $2.4 million for
transportation improvements on South Ohio Street from Magnolia Road to
Schilling Road.
2. In September 2003, the proposed apartment complex called "The Reserves at
Prairie Glen" received approval of nearly $2.5 million in tax. credit financing from
the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation.
3. The platting and zoning of the 135 -acre Liberty Addition No. 2 commercial and
industrial subdivision at Ohio/Schilling is expected to be completed by the end of
2003.
Mr. O'Leary continued to explain that staff negotiated a new engineering agreement with
Wilson & Company rather than modifying the existing engineering agreement. Mr. O'Leary then
outlined the proposed agreement and responded to Commissioner Marrs regarding the 90 -day
deadline.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner :Marrs, to approve the
engineering agreement for Street and Utility Improvements on South Ohio Street, Project No. 03-1402,
with Wilson & Company in an amount not to exceed $83,882. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Second reading Ordinance No. 03-10170 providing for the vacation of a portion of a public
utility easement at the vacated Scanlan Avenue between Schilling Road and the vacated Jumper Road
in the Airport Industrial Area.
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk, explained that Ordinance No. 03-10170 was passed on first
reading on October 6, 2003 and since that time no comments have been received.
Satisfactory agreements between petitioner and Southwestern Bell and the City of Salina
were reached.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt Ordinance
No. 03-10170 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Marrs, Shadwick,
Webb, Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Webb, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.
Alan E. Jilka,ayor
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Lieu Ann Elsey, City C erk