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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 22, 2015
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. for Pre -Budget Orientation and at 3:45 p.m. for
Citizens Forum.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107,
City -County Building. Roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of
silence.
Those present and comprising a quorum: Mayor Jon R. Blanchard (presiding), Commissioners
Kaye Crawford, Trent Davis, Randall Hardy, and Karl Ryan.
Also present: Jason Gage, City Manager; Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager; Greg Bengtson,
City Attorney; and Shandi Wicks, City Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) Proclaim the city of Salina as "A Purple Heart City". Mike Callahan, Department
Commander State of Kansas for the Military Order of The Purple Heart, read the
proclamation.
I CITIZEN FORUM
Mike Forristal, owner of the Lee Building, provided information on a second developer
interested in developing the Lee Building, noted that the first developer was not accepted
in the state program and stated that the second developer would be in town to meet with
him on July 1St and would probably request a resolution of support from the City of Salina.
Mr. Forristal also provided his thoughts on the need for county residents to vote on city
issues.
I PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of June 15, 2015.
(6.2) Award of contract for the Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation, Project No. 15-3068
to SAK Construction, LLC of O'Fallon, Missouri in the amount of $562,495
(Authorized amount with 5% Construction Contingency, $590,620).
(6.3) Resolution No. 15-7251 authorizing the Mayor to execute an Addendum to the First
Tee Agreement with The First Tee, Saline County, Kansas, Inc., a Kansas not for
profit corporation ("The First Tee").
Moved by Conunissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(7.1) General Obligation Bonds and Notes
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(7.1a) Resolution No. 15-7250 authorizing the offering for public sale of general
obligation temporary notes and bonds.
(7.1b) First reading Ordinance No. 15-10783 authorizing the issuance and delivery
of General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds, Series 2015-A.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the issuance and
recommended action.
Commissioner Hardy asked if there were any reasons to not refinance the bond series. Mr.
Franz responded by stating that the interest rates were currently at historic low levels
therefore it would be a good time to refinance.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to adopt Resolution No.
15-7250 authorizing the offering for public sale of general obligation temporary notes and bonds.
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to pass Ordinance No. 15-
10783 on first reading authorizing the issuance and delivery of General Obligation Internal
Improvement Bonds, Series 2015-A in the amount of $7,090,000. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
(7.2) Resolution No. 15-7252 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Claim Settlement
Agreement with Beechcraft Corporation.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the claim settlement agreement.
Commissioner Crawford asked where the obligation was in the bankruptcy proceeding.
Mr. Bengtson responded by stating that the obligation was in the lower group of the
proceeding.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to adopt Resolution No. 15-
7252 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Claim Settlement Agreement with Beechcraft
Corporation. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 15-10780 amending Chapter 14 of the Salina Code by
increasing the maximum fireworks facility size (tent size) from the current 2,400 sq.
ft. to 5,800 sq. ft.
Roger Williams, Fire Marshal, explained the code amendment increasing the tent size and
the Fire Department's concerns on the request to increase onsite inventory storage unit.
Commissioner Hardy asked if staff had any statistics on the explosions of firework tents.
Mr. Williams responded by stating that he did not have statistics available but noted a
fireworks facility had a higher likelihood of an explosion than a fireworks tent.
Mayor Blanchard asked if the second reading of the ordinance would be brought back to
the commission at the next meeting. Jason Gage, City Manager, responded by stating that
the ordinance would be brought back for second reading on July 6, 2015.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to pass Ordinance No. 15-10780
amending Chapter 14 of the Salina Municipal Code by increasing the maximum fireworks facility
size (tent size) from the current 2,400 sq. ft. to 5,800 sq. ft. effective January 1, 2016 on first reading.
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Commissioner Crawford expressed her feelings against the use of fireworks and would not
vote in favor of increasing the tent size.
Commissioner Hardy stated that he felt the commission should look at the fireworks code
after the 4th of July holiday.
Aye: (4). Nay: (1). Crawford. Motion carried.
(8.2) Application #Z15-6 (filed by Norton, Wasserman, Jones and Kelly on behalf of
Farha Fireworks) requesting approval of an amendment to Section 42-59(d)(2) to
increase the maximum allowable size of a consumer fireworks facilities (tents) and
to increase the allowable size of an onsite inventory storage unit.
(8.2a) First reading Ordinance No. 15-10781.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the original request and the Commission
action from the June 15, 2015 meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to pass Ordinance No. 15-
10781 amending Salina Code Section 42-59(d)(2) to increase the maximum fireworks facility size
(tent size) from the current 2,400 sq. ft. to 5,800 sq. ft. effective January 1, 2016 on first reading.
Commissioner Davis asked if the approval of this ordinance was needed. Michael Schrage,
Deputy City Manager, responded by stating that Ordinance No. 15-10780 was amending
the fire code and the current ordinance was amending the zoning code.
Commissioner Davis asked if the motion was to approve the increased size of the tent only.
A conversation ensued between Mr. Andrew, Mr. Schrage and the Commission on the
amendment of the code.
Aye: (4). Nay: (1). Crawford. Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Hardy provided information on conversations he had with citizens
regarding businesses in downtown Salina and bike lanes in Salina.
Mayor Blanchard thanked the Military Order of the Purple Heart for being at the meeting
today and provided a reminder that the ribbon cutting for Sav-A-Lot Grocery Store would
be on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Jason Gage, City Manager, stated that the Commission felt
that the grocery store needed to remain at that location and the approval of the sales tax
rebate helped in getting the grocery store open.
Mayor Blanchard stated that several citizens worked very hard to raise money to help get
the store open and he hoped those citizens would be recognized at the ribbon cutting.
Mayor Blanchard also thanked staff for their hard work especially Mike Schrage, Deputy
City Manager.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, that the regular meeting of
the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
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