05-10-2004 MinutesCommission
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04-63951
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 10, 2004
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:00 p.m. in a Study Session for a report on Water/Drought Issues,
and the Recycling Plan. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at
4:00 p.m. in Room 107, City -County Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance and a moment of silence.
There were present:
Acting Mayor Deborah P. Divine, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Paul G. Webb
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Penny Day, Deputy City Clerk
Absent: Mayor Monte D. Shadwick
Commissioner Donnie D. Marrs
CITIZEN FORUM
Sue Baxter, 600 E. Elm #201, commented on her opposition to the tower issue, and that
she was also against breed specific dog regulations because of the difficulty to specify the breeds,
and suggested implementing fencing requirements, liability insurance, and lamer fines for
violators.
Merlin Stevens, 340 Maple, commented on his opposition to the tower issue.
William `Cork' Umphrey, 2347 Edgehill Rd., presented a letter to the commission
expressing his opposition to the North Ohio Structures.
Larry Doner, 1321 Arlington Dr., commented on the additional soccer fields at Bill
Burke Park. Mayor Divine requested that Mr. Doner wait until that item was discussed on today's
agenda.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of May 9 —12, 2004 as "National Police Week" and May 15th as "Peace Officer
Memorial Day" in the City of Salina. Master Police Officer A.V. Plank read the proclamation, and
described the upcoming event.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of May 3, 2004.
(6.2) Resolution No. 04-6072 designating the official depositories.
(6.3) Resolution No. 04-6073 authorizing a special warranty deed in :relation to Industrial
Revenue Bonds, General Battery Corporation Project, Series A and B.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 04-10201 ordering the acquisition of fee simple title to
certain real estates for the purpose of constructing the North Ohio Overpass project.
Mayor Divine reported that Ordinance No. 04-10201 was passed on first reading on May
3, 2004 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to adopt Ordinance No.
04-10201 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (3), Jilka, Webb, Divine. Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
(8.2) Consider action related to South Ninth Street between Schilling Road and the northern
project limits of the Water Well/I-135 project.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, explained the plan for pavement improvements. j
Mr. O'Leary responded to Commissioner Divine's question of the boundaries of Phase 5
for the South Ninth Project.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, responded to Commissioner Divine's question
concerning spending this money out of the 2004 Gas Tax sub-CIP, and if that would deplete the
reserve for this fund.
Mr. O'Leary, then responded to Commissioner Webb's question regarding what would
happen if the bid cost came in lower that the cost estimate, and how that would effect the cost sharing
with Saline County.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to approve the plan as
outlined by staff. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Authorization to amend the Special Parks Fund budget to fund the design and construction
of three additional soccer fields at Bill Burke Park.
Mike Morgan, Deputy City Manager, explained that adding these three fields to the
existing fields at Bill Burke Park is a cost effective and timely solution by beiing able to utilize the
existing facilities at Bill Burke Park.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, responded to Commissioner Divine's question
regarding the involvement of the Corps of Engineers.
Mr. Morgan, responded to Commissioner Jilka's question concerning the involvement of
the soccer club, and if they are still planning on building a soccer complex.
Mr. Morgan then responded to Commissioner Webb's concerns regarding the parking at
the Bill Burke facility.
Larry Doner, 1321 Arlington, expressed his opposition to permanent soccer fields at this
location. He informed the commission that during the time when there were temporary fields at this
location, there were several issues with the parking and restroom facilities.
Mr. Morgan responded to Mr. Doner's concerns.
Larry Weber, 1310 Arlington Dr., expressed his concerns about the parking and restroom
facilities available at the Bill Burke Park facility.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, addressed the commission and informed
them that they would try to address the parking issue through the scheduling and use of the fields.
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Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner ;filka, to approve the
amendments as presented by staff, while taking a closer look at the concerns that had been brought
to their attention. Aye (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Divine announced that there will be a Public Forum held on May 20, 2004 at 7:00
p.m. in Room 107 of the City -County Building to discuss the concerns about viscous dogs.
Commissioner Jilka commented that due to the keen interest that has been displayed in
regards to the proposed towers for North Ohio, he would like to see that item added to next week's
agenda for further discussion.
Commissioner Divine commented that she would like to give the public a chance to see
the whole project before any further discussion took place, with perhaps something displayed at the
River Festival.
Commissioner Webb saw no problem with further discussion on the tower subject.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Webb,, to add an item to the
May 17, 2004 agenda for further discussion on the towers for North Ohio Overpass Project. Aye: (2)
Jilka, Webb. Nay (1) Divine. Motion carried.
Commissioner Jilka welcomed Mayor Peterson from Abilene.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, Cit Cler
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Monte D. 4Shadw'ick., Mayor
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