05-03-1982 Minutes32
Commissio
Action # CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MAY 3, 1982
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Community Theatre,
on Monday, May 3, 1982, at four o'clock p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Keith G. Duckers, Chairman presiding
Commissioner John F. Burgess
Commissioner Karen M. Graves
Commissioner Merle A. Hodges
Commissioner Charles B. Roth
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Rufus L. Nye, City Manager
Absent:
None
CITIZEN FORUM
Norman St. John, 2406 Drake Place, asked that both ordinances be read
before they are considered. He also asked where the protest petition is involved
in the ordinances.
He was told both ordinances would be explained later.
1 11 AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of May 2 through 8, 1982 - "BE KIND TO
ANIMALS WEEK". The proclamation was sponsored by the Saline County Humane
Association.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting April 26, 1982.
82-60 Moved by Commissioner Roth, seconded by Commissioner Burgess that the
item on the consent agenda be approved. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second Reading Ordinance Number 81-8887 - providing for the amendment
of Section 36-702(2.) of the Salina Code, repealing the original section.
(Introduced for first reading November 2, 1981)
Ed Warmack, said he has been a part of Salina for 23 years when his
organization built Sears Center. He said they plan to spend 20 million dollars
and would like to be able to tell their anchor businesses they are ready to build.
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Flavel Simcox, Chairman of the Central City Task Force read a prepared
statement: "The Central -City Development Task Force believes the Ken Tucker
proposed 'Salina Center' retail facility plan is operationally and functionally a
very good plan, however, we believe the public costs necessary to complete the
proposed new facility are extension and that it would be difficult to secure
citizen approval of the public funding at this time. This task force will
continue to work to revitalize the downtown and work to put together a downtown
development project that would be feasible."
W. 0. Brown, 825 Russell, said we have a man who wants to spend 20
million dollars instead of asking for 12 million from the taxpayers. Let's give
him a chance.
Ron Barta, 111 East Lake Drive, Attorney for Gary Gebhart, urged
approval of the zoning request.
Clancy King, 115 West Iron, Attorney for Brentwood Properties, owner of
Mid State Mall, said they have plans for additional growth, with the acquisition
of 10 acres to the south and they propose to build an additional 125,000 square
feet. They will add one or two new anchor stores. He said they are not asking
for industrial revenue bonds for these improvements obligating the city for more
bonds. He said his client's position is that the Warmack petition be denied.
Frank Norton, 215 South Santa Fe, Attorney for Mr. Warmack, said
Industrial Revenue Bonds are not an obligation of the City.
Vi Justus, League of Women Voters, read a prepared statement: "We
would like to reiterate today that we are extremely concerned about the status
and future of our downtown core area. This area has historic, economic and
social significance of long standing. Many cities are constantly expanding on
the periphery while dying at the core. To date there has been considerable
private and public investment toward Salina's downtown redevelopment plans. We
hope this time and money will not be wasted. Regardless of how you vote today,
we would urge you to continue to pursue alternatives for a progressive, vital and
attractive downtown.
Laura Lockwood, 2418 Drake Place, said she owns property just off
Magnolia Road and doesn't need any more traffic, that she has plenty.
Phil Ray, 147 South Santa Fe, said the City Commission has a hard
decision to make. He said let's work as a whole city and not be split and
continue to work for the good of Salina.
Judy Reh, 2267 Leland Way, asked about flooding in South Salina. She
asked who will pay the 6 million dollars, if flood protection is put in. She was
told it would be petitioned for by the owners in the benefit district.
The Mayor asked the City Manager to explain Ordinances 81-8887 and 81-
8888. The City Manager reviewed the text of both ordinances and told the vote
needed to adopt each one.
82-61 Moved by Commissioner Roth, seconded by Commissioner Hodges that
Ordinance Number 81-8887, providing for the amendment of Section 36-702(2) of the
Salina Code, repealing the original section, be adopted. Aye: Hodges, Roth,
Duckers (3), Nay: Burgess, Graves (2). Motion adopted.
(8.2) Second Reading Ordinance Number 81-8888, providing for the rezoning of
the Central Mall in Meadowlark Acres Number 3 Addition to the City. (Introduced
November 2, 1981)
Frank Norton, said they would enter into a contractual agreement with
the City, if necessary, to keep the area east and north of the mall in a park-
like manner until the residences are built, if it is the decision of'the City
Commission.
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82-62 Moved by Commissioner Roth, seconded by Commissioner Hodges that
Ordinance Number 81-8888 providing for the amendment of Ordinance Number 8526,
the same being Chapter 36 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; and repealing Ordinance Number 80-
8810, be adopted. Aye: Burgess, Hodges, Roth, Duckers (4). Nay: Graves (1).
Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Mayor, with the approval of the City Commissioners made the
following appointments:
Board of Plumbing and Gas Fitter Examiners
Jim Hamilton, Journeyman Plumber, reappointed for a 2 year term to May 1, 1984.
Board of Zoning Appeals
Frank Roth, appointed to succeed Betty Metz for a 3 year term to May 3, 1985.
Roger Wilbur, appointed to succeed Roy Presley for a 3 year term to May 3, 1985.
City Planning Commission
Elly Drown Ritter, appointed to succeed Sherry Denton, for a 3 year term to
May 3, 1985.
Roy Presley, appointed to succeed Glorine Shelton, for a 3 year term to
May 3, 1985.
Bruce Roberts, appointed to succeed Ken Short, for a 3 year term to
May 3, 1985.
Library Board
Chris Hoffman, III, reappointed for a 4 year term to April 30, 1986.
Opal Dieckhoff, appointed to succeed John Black, for a 4 year term to April 30,
1986
Salina Airport Authority
Joe Cloud, reappointed for a 3 year term to April 26, 1985.
Carl Engstrom, appointed to succeed N. B. Butcher, for a 3 year term to
April 30, 1985.
82-63 Moved by Commissioner Roth, 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 5:20 p.m.
v
Keith G. Dickers, Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
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D. L. Harrison, City Clerk