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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 8, 2016
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. for Budget (Issues and Options) 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 Kaye J. Crawford (presiding), Commissioners Jon
Blanchard, Trent Davis, Randall Hardy, and Karl Ryan.
Also present: Jason Gage, City Manager; Greg Bengtson, City Attorney; and Shandi Wicks, City
Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
CITIZENS FORUM
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public Hearing on the proposed 2017 budget.
(5.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 16-10853 adopting the budget.
Mayor Crawford opened the public hearing.
Michelle Meyer, Director of Finance and Administration, summarized the proposed
budget, challenges, revenues, proposed mill levy and expenditures. She continued to state
there was an increase in the street funding as part of the sales tax increase.
There being no further comments the public hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to pass Ordinance No. 16-
10853 on first reading adopting the budget. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(5.2) Public Hearing on naming of municipal facilities request for the naming of the dog
park in the East Crawford Recreation Area.
(5.2a) Resolution No. 16-7389 naming the dog ' park in the East Crawford
Recreation Area as "Barkley Park".
Mayor Crawford opened the public hearing.
Chris Cotten, Director of Parks & Recreation, explained the naming process, park name,
fiscal impact and action options.
Commissioner Blanchard asked who thought of the name Barkley Park. Vanessa Cowie,
Animal Services Manager, stated she came up with the name.
Doug Rudick, 808 Rainbow Drive, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chairman, stated
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the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the naming of the park.
Commissioner Davis asked which category the park naming fell under in the facility
naming guidelines. Jason Gage, City Manager, stated it would fall under the municipal
naming category.
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There being no further comments the public hearing was closed.
16-03P7 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Blanchard, to adopt Resolution No.
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16-7389 naming the dog park in the East Crawford Recreation Area as "Barkley Park". Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of August 1, 2016.
16-0308 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(7.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 16-10845 unconditionally approving the issuance of
general obligation bonds by the Salina Airport Authority for the purpose of
financing the cost of certain capital improvements located at the Salina Regional
Airport and Airport Industrial Center.
Mayor Crawford noted that Ordinance No. 16-10845 was passed on first reading on August 1, 2016
and since that time no comments have been received.
16-0309 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to adopt Ordinance No. 16-
10845 unconditionally approving the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Salina Airport
Authority for the purpose of financing the cost of certain capital improvements located at the
Salina Regional Airport and Airport Industrial Center on second reading. A roll call vote was
taken. Aye: (5) Blanchard, Davis, Hardy, Ryan, Crawford. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Authorize the use of staff time and resources to conduct fundraising efforts and
solicitation of public donations and/or sponsorships for the continued upgrades of
the dog park on Markley Road.
Vanessa Cowie, Animal Services Manager, explained request, future upgrades available,
fundraising options, fiscal impact and action options.
Commissioner Hardy asked if the solicitation efforts could be or should be extended to
include future dog parks in the community. Ms. Cowie stated the solicitations could be
generic enough to cover additional dog park areas.
16-0310. Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Blanchard, to authorize the use of staff
time and resources to raise funds and promote the new dog park. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 16-10835 requesting a comprehensive review and
amendment of Section 36-74 and 36-74.1 of the Salina Subdivision Regulations and
Planning Commission Policies Number 88-1 and 04-01 to address frontage
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requirements, access requirements, improvement standards and a fair share funding
mechanism for perimeter streets abutting new subdivisions. (Second reading was
postponed from June 6, 2016 to August 8, 2016).
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the changes, meeting history, and
recommended action.
Commissioner Davis asked what would happen if the moratorium expired and the
proposed ordinance was not approved on second reading. Mr. Andrew stated the current
standards and polices would be used.
Commissioner Davis asked if a development agreement would have to come to the City
Commission after the Planning Commission approval. Mr. Andrew stated if a perimeter
street was involved, the request would go to the City Commission first then go to the
Planning Commission.
Jason Gage, City Manager, stated the Planning Commission was a regulatory board and the
responsibilities of the street design standards would be directed to the City Commission.
He continued to explain the general street requirements, street design standards, platting
process and special assessments.
A conversation ensued between the Commission and Mr. Gage regarding the development
agreements, the land use and review by the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Davis asked how soon the proposed ordinance would be available for the
City Commission to review. Mr. Gage stated the ordinance provided with the packet was
the latest ordinance; the only changes would be if the Planning Commission had any
requested changes from their August 16, 2016 meeting.
A conversation continued to ensue between the Commission and Mr. Gage regarding the
standards and funding.
Commissioner Blanchard asked what information the Planning Commission would be
provided and told. Mr. Gage stated the Planning Commission would be made aware of the
separation of the financial piece from the approval of the development along with a copy of
the drafted ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to postpone consideration of
Ordinance No. 16-10835 on second reading to their August 22, 2016 meeting to allow the Salina
Planning Commission time to complete its review of the proposed ordinance and to make a formal
recommendation to the governing body and the extended moratorium, adopted by Ordinance No.
16-10837 be allowed to expire. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Hardy commended the Parks & Recreation Department on the look of the
new activity book for the Winter of 2016.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, 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 4:45 p.m.
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Shandi Wicks, CMC, City Clerk
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