07-18-2016 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 18, 2016
4:02 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. for Budget (OCCK)/Continuation Discussion
Residential Development of Perimeter Streets and at 3:45 p.m. for Citizens Forum.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:02 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 Kaye J. Crawford (presiding), Commissioners Jon
Blanchard, 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) The week of July 18-22, 2016 as "Crisis Intervention Team Week" in the city of
Salina. Carol Viar with TALK Salina read the proclamation and announced
associated events.
Mayor Crawford asked that Vice -Mayor Ryan preside the meeting from this point forward.
CITIZENS FORUM
Karen Shade, 111 Wisconsin, stated it was her understanding that the Expo Center property
was owned by the City of Salina but the building was owned by Saline County. Jason Gage,
City Manager, stated she was correct, the property was owned by the City of Salina but the
building was owned by Saline County. He continued to provide information on the current
lease and future discussions regarding the lease of the property. Ms. Shade provided
additional information she had heard regarding the future use of the property. Mr. Gage
stated the only future plan he was aware of was within the city's strategic plan that stated
the addition of a future hotel adjacent to the Bicentennial Center. Ms. Shade provided
further information regarding the Expo Center property. Mr. Gage stated the agreement
was available on the City's website.
I PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of July 11, 2016.
(6.2) Approve Resolution No. 16-7385 authorizing access to the Municipal Investment
Pool Account with the Pooled Money Investment Board.
(6.3) Approve a request to allow Salina Downtown, Inc. to reallocate a portion of $12,000
in City funds granted to them in 2015 to purchase downtown holiday decorations.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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ADMINISTRATION
(7.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 16-10843 removing certain real property from the
downtown development district and making certain findings pursuant to K.S.A. 12-
1770 et seq.
Vice -Mayor Ryan noted that Ordinance No. 16-10843 was passed on first reading on July 11, 2016
and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Blanchard, to adopt Ordinance No.
16-10843 removing certain real property from the downtown development district and making
certain findings pursuant to K.S.A. 12-1770 et seq on second reading. A roll call vote was taken.
Aye: (5) Blanchard, Crawford, Davis, Hardy, Ryan. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Resolution No. 16-7384 to declare the new dog park, located in the East Crawford
Recreation Area, as a qualified facility under the "City of Salina Municipal Facilities
Naming Guidelines."
Steve Hardesty, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, explained request, fiscal impact
and action options.
Commissioner Blanchard asked if there was consideration given to the type of facility
under the guidelines. Mr. Hardesty stated the municipal naming and philanthropic policy
guideline.
Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to adopt Resolution No.
16-7384 to declare the new dog park, located in the East Crawford Recreation Area, as a qualified
facility under the "City of Salina Municipal Facilities Naming Guidelines." Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(7.3) Resolution No. 16-7383 to declare the new fieldhouse, located in downtown Salina,
as a qualified facility under the "City of Salina Municipal Facilities Naming
Guidelines."
Steve Hardesty, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, explained request, fiscal impact
and action option.
Commissioner Davis asked if the naming was a requirement in order to obtain the money
for the fieldhouse project. Jason Gage, City Manager, stated no and from a staff perspective
the private group was notified at the time of receiving the funds of the "City of Salina
Municipal Facilities Naming Guidelines."
Commissioner Blanchard provided information from a letter he received dated March 15,
2015 regarding the availability of naming rights for several courts for donors of private
funds for the fieldhouse.
Commissioner Blanchard provided his thoughts on the naming of the building and asked if
it mattered who owned the building in order to name the building. Michael Schrage,
Deputy City Manager, stated the building would be owned by QALICB but there would be
a motion made to have the City of Salina staff to conduct the affairs on behalf of QALICB.
Commissioner Davis asked for additional information pertaining to the philanthropic
naming and the requirement for a petition. Mr. Gage stated a petition would not be
required if the naming initiative was directly related to and coordinated with the proposed
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contribution. Mr. Gage stated the commission could make a motion to designate the facility
as an eligible facility for naming but staff would then follow-up on the application and the
need for a petition.
A conversation ensued between the Commission and Mr. Gage regarding the process for
naming a facility and facility naming guidelines and the information provided to the
private funding donors relating to the naming rights of the building.
Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Hardy, to adopt Resolution No.
16-7383 to declare the new fieldhouse, located in downtown Salina, as a qualified facility under the
"City of Salina Municipal Facilities Naming Guidelines.". Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 16-10844 requesting annexation of the remaining
unannexed portion of South Ohio Street south of Schilling Road.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
Commissioner Blanchard asked for information on the no objection letter created by staff
for signature by the Baldwin Family. Mr. Andrew stated property in the county was owned
by the property owner out to the middle of the street and the no objection letter would
allow the street portion to be annexed but the remaining property owned by Baldwin s
would remain unannexed.
Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to pass Ordinance No. 16-
10844 requesting annexation of the remaining unannexed portion of South Ohio Street south of
Schilling Road on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Blanchard asked for an update on the director hiring for the SCEDO. Jason
Gage, City Manager, stated he did not anticipate the hiring of a director in the near future.
Commissioner Blanchard stated Bill Fekas was in attendance at the meeting and had
attended a past citizens forum stating the need for funding for the Bill Fekas Dinner. He
continued to state a conversation he had with staff and the ability to work with Saline
County to provide funding for the event. He would like to work with the requestor to
facilitate the request.
Commissioner Crawford stated she had some questions regarding the funding of the event
but she would address those questions with staff at a later time.
A conversation ensued between Mr. Gage and the Commission regarding how the funding
could take place.
Commissioner Blanchard asked if staff would work with Saline County to determine their
thoughts on the funding request.
A conversation ensued between the Commission and Mr. Gage on the funding request.
Mr. Fekas stated the funding request would be to make up for last year's event totaling
$3500.00 and to fund this year's event for a total of $7000.00.
Mr. Gage stated he was not sure there was an ability to make up for the prior year's loss but
there could be an ability to fund this year's request.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the regular meeting of
the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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