03-18-1985 Minutes CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MARCH 18, 1985
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City-County Building, on Monday, March 18, 1985, at four p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Charles B. Roth, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Fortino B. Bonilla
Commissioner John F. Burgess
Commissioner Merle A. Hodges
Commissioner Joseph M. Ritter
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
L. O. Bengtson, City Attorney
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Rufus L. Nye, City Manager
Absent:
None
CITIZEN FORUM
None
AWARDS- PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Mayor presented a Plaque of Appreciation to past Heritage
Commissioner, Mary Maley.
(4.2) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of March :20 through 28, 1985 -
"LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS WEEK." The proclamation was read by Beverly
Konzem, League of Women Voters representative.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting March 11, 1985.
(6.2) Resolution Number 85-3767 - authorizing and ordering certain curbing,
guttering, paving, grading, storm drainage, water main and sanitary sewer
improvements, ordering preparation of plans and specifications, and the
estimate of costs. [American Stores Properties]
(6.3) Resolution Number 85-3768 - determining the advisability of certain
curbing, guttering, paving, grading, sanitary sewer, water main and service
lines and storm drainage improvements in Eastgate Addition.
(6.4) Report on Petition Number 3893 filed by Elly Ritter for certain
curbing, guttering, paving, grading storm sewer improvements in the Replat of
Georgetown Addition.
85-50 Moved by Commissioner Bonilla, seconded by Commissioner Hodges 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 85-2, filed by Steele, inc. and CL's, Inc. for the rezoning of
Lots 1 through 7, Block 1, Pleasant View Addition, to District C-5 Service
Commercial District, be approved. [Introduce Ordinance Number 85-9068 for
first reading. ]
(7ola) Petition Number 3894 - filed by residents within 200 feet of
Lots 1 through 7, inclusive, Block 1, Pleasant View Addition, protesting
rezoning to C-5, Service Commercial District.
85-51 Moved by Commissioner Burgess, seconded by Commissioner Bonilla
that the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted and that
Zoning Application 85-2 be approved and that Ordinance Number 85-9068,
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.
Bob Wasko, Attorney for the applicant, explained the reason for the
C-5 Zoning. He said he doesn't feel this will effect the value of the property
in the area.
Mark Mueller, Topeka KS, with Tractor Farm Supply, stated the
residents are against the outside storage facilities. He said this will be a
fenced area and kept neat and orderly.
Stan Seuser, local manager of Tractor Farm Supply, said he feels they
will be a great improvement to the area.
Larry McPhail, 219 West Jewell, said he lives in the area and feels
this would be a good improvement for this building.
Max Steele, 2130 East Crawford, one of the owners of the building,
feels this would be a step forward in improving the area.
C. L. Clark, father of two of the owners, stated the only decline
in the homes is from run down conditions or economics, not from zoning.
Joe Kroneberger, 1402 South 9th, stated he hopes the Commission
will approve this rezoning request for the good of the area.
Harry Steele, President of Steele, Inc., said the Commission has
approved the Central Mall and the Downtown Project, and asked the Commission
to continue improving the city by approving this rezoning request.
Jack Stewart, Attorney for Ernie Oehlert and others who have signed
the protest petitions, said they have signatures of 60% of the people living
within 200 feet of this rezoning request. He said if approved this would be
spot zoning. C-5 Zoning allows things not desirable in this area. He said let
the applicant operate within the present law. We have concerns about other
things that could be put in this area when the Tractor Supply Company is gone.
Mr. Oehlert, 319 West Kirwin, said he lives next door and feels they
will move anything in there they want when it is rezoned.
The Mayor called for a vote on Commission Action #85-51:
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
85-52 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Ritter that
the protest petition be referred to the City Planning Commission for checking
and to report back on April 1, 1985. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second Reading Ordinance Number 85-9067 - designating the structure
located at 352 North Santa Fe for Heritage Conservation (HC) Landmark
designation.
Mr. James Anthony, MPRR representative, said designation as an
historic building would impose a burden upon the railroad company that is not
consistent with their operations and plans.
Imogene Campbell, of the Heritage Commission, asked the Commissioners
to adopt the proposed ordinance.
85-53 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Ritter that
Ordinance Number 85-9067, designating the structure located at 352 North Santa
Fe for Heritage Conservation (HC) Landmark designation be adopted. Aye:
Bonilla, Burgess, Hodges, Ritter (4). Nay: Roth (1). Motion adopted.
(8.2) Request by the Salina Board of Realtors to discuss flood plain
protection program.
Alice Denning, Realtor, 1101 South Ohio, gave several reasons against
the proposed flood plain protection program and asked the City Commission to
appoint a task force to study this and to make recommendations to the City
Commission.
85-54 Moved by Commissioner Burgess, seconded by Commissioner Hodges
that the recommendation of the Board of Realtors be accepted and that the
Mayor be authorized to appoint a task force to study the matter and make
recommendations to the City Commission. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that a special meeting of the Board of
Commissioners will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 1985 at 5:00 p.m. to set
the date for a public hearing on the downtown improvements.
85-55 Moved by Commissioner Burgess, seconded by Commissioner Hodges
that the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye:
(5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted. The meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk