09-11-2017 Minutes CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 11, 2017
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. for North Salina Civic Engagement and Grant Update
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, Melissa Rose Hodges, and Karl Ryan.
Also present: Jason Gage, City Manager; Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager; Greg Bengtson,
City Attorney; and Allison Strait, Deputy City Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) The month of September, 2017 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in the city
of Salina. Oscar Campa,childhood cancer survivor, read the proclamation.
Heidi Feyerherm-Smith, founder of the Love Chloe Foundation, announced associated
events.
U (3.2) The day of September 16, 2017 as "Salina Day for Kansas Wesleyan Football" in the
City of Salina. Christian McQueen, Senior Football Player, read the proclamation
and announced associated events.
Mike Hermann, Director of Athletics, announced additional associated events.
Commissioner Blanchard asked for the names of the rest of the Kansas Wesleyan football
team members and Oscar Campa's family that were present.
CITIZENS FORUM
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of August 28, 2017.
17-0255 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
a (7.1) Approve Resolution No. 17-7477 authorizing the offering for sale of water and
sewage system revenue refunding bonds, series 2017, including the approval of a
fiduciary agreement for municipal advisory services specific to this revenue bond
refunding action with George K. Baum& Company.
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Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the bonds, the savings associated with refunding the
bonds and action options.
17-0256 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Hodges, to adopt Resolution No. 17-
7477 authorizing the offering for sale of water and sewage system revenue refunding bonds, series
E 2017, including the approval of a fiduciary agreement for municipal advisory services specific to
w this revenue bond refunding action with George K. Baum & Company. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
= Motion carried.
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_ (7.2) Beechcraft Road Improvement Project authorization.
(7.2a) Approve Resolution No. 17-7480 adding the Beechcraft Road
Improvement Project to the City's 2018 Capital Improvement Plan.
(7.2b) Approve Resolution No. 17-7470 authorizing the improvement or re-
improvement of certain main trafficways within the City of Salina,
Kansas; and providing for the payment of costs thereof.
Jim Kowach, Director of Public Works, explained the project, fiscal impact and action
options.
Commissioner Blanchard asked if the remainder of the CIP would remain the same. Jason
Gage, City Manager, stated he didn't see the need to pull anything out, but moving
forward, they should be careful with adding more projects to the CIP that were not
anticipated.
Commissioner Blanchard then asked if adding Beechcraft Road would raise the property
taxes. Mr. Gage stated that adding it would not raise the property taxes.
17-0257 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to adopt Resolution No. 17-
7480 adding the Beechcraft Road Improvement Project to the City's 2018 Capital Improvement
Plan. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
17-0258 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to adopt Resolution No. 17-
7470 authorizing the improvement or re-improvement of certain main trafficways within the City
of Salina, Kansas; and providing for the payment of costs thereof. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSI,NESS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Blanchard stated recognition for September 11 and the sacrifice and bravery
from first responders on that day. He then expressed the importance for the public to stay
out of the way for all first responders during accidents.
Commissioner Davis asked for verification on next week's commission meeting. Mr. Gage
stated there would be no meeting due to the League Conference.
117-0259 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to discuss confidential legal
matters with legal counsel pursuant to the attorney-client privileged communications with legal
counsel exception, K.S.A. 45-7319(0)(2), for 20 minutes. The open meeting will resume in this room
at 4:55 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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Mr. Gage stated people are encouraged to stay as there may be action after they return from
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executive session.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:35 p.m. and reconvened at 5:00
p.m.
17-0460 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to add item no. 8.1 to
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consider initiation of a zoning map amendment that would change the zoning classification of the
o Ambassador Hotel site at 1616 W. Crawford Street from C-6 (Heavy Commercial) to C-5 (Service
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Commercial). Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the current and proposed zoning
classification and action options.
Commissioner Blanchard asked if the action would be a zoning text amendment. Mr.
Andrew stated yes, but there would also be a geographic component to it and it would be
in two parts. A conversation then ensued between Commissioner Blanchard and Mr.
Andrew regarding the zoning and overlay.
17-0261 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Hodges, to direct staff to initiate
zoning map amendment to downzone property at 1616 W. Crawford from C-6 to C-5 and to direct
staff to initiate zoning text geographic amendment to have Planning Commission deliberate on
overlay district.from I-135 to Broadway to be consistent with direction of the Comprehensive Plan.
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
17-0262 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Hodges, to discuss confidential legal
matters with legal counsel pursuant to the attorney-client privileged communications with legal
counsel exception, K.S.A. 45-7319(b)(2), for 10 minutes. The open meeting will resume in this room
at 5:20 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:10 p.m. and reconvened at 5:30
p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
17-0263 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, that the regular meeting of
the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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