04-27-1981 MinutesCommission
Action # CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 27, 1981
4:00 P.M.
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The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commisson Meeting
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, April 27, 1981, at four o'clock p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Merle A. Hodges, Chairman presiding
Commissioner John F. Burgess
Commissioner Keith G. Duckers
Commissioner Karen M. Graves
Commissioner Charles M. 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
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CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Mayor proclaimed Friday, May 1, 1981 - "LAW DAY". The proclamation
was read by Jeff Nelson.
(4.2) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of April 27 through May 3, 1981 - "NATIONA
VOLUNTEER WEEK". The proclamation was read by Barbara Knight, President of the
Y. W. C. A. Board of Cirectors.
(4.3) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of April 27 through May 3, 1981 - "HOSPICE
OF SALINA WEEK". The proclamation was read by Debbie Brenneman, Community Health
Department.
(4.4) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of April 26 through May 2, 1981 - "KANSAS
DENTAL HYGIENISTS' WEEK". The proclamation was read by Kate Smith, Publicity
Chairman of the Salina Dental Hygienists Association.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
CONSENT
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting April 20, 1981.
(6.2) Report on bids received April 23, 1981 for the sale of surplus property
in Elmdale Addition. (East of Broadway Boulevard between Ash and Park Streets).
(6.3) Petition Number 3809 - filed by Chuck Brown, Pepsi Cola Bottling Company
604 North Ninth Street, for the removal of parking meter #8, located in the 100
block of West Iron on the south side of the 1st National Bank & Trust for an
unloading zone.
(6.4) Petition Number 3810 - filed by Jay Alley, for the vacation of the
South 10 feet of Decatur Street from the alley west to 7th Street.
(6.5) PETITION NUMBER 381:1. - filed by Vaughn C. Hofineier for curbing,
guttering, paving, grading of certain streets in Mayfair Addition, and the
installation of a storm sewer system in Nottingham Drive.
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81-98II Moved by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner Duckers that all
items on the consent agenda be approved. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission to approve Zoning
Application 81-3, filed by Bill Chaffee, for the rezoning of Lots 1 and 2, Block
10, Shalimar Plaza Addition from "C-1" (Restricted Business) to District "C-2"
(Neighborhood Shopping District).
81-99 Moved by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner Roth that the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted, and Zoning Application
81-1 be approved, and that Ordinance Number 81-8848, 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, be
introduced for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second Reading Ordinance Number 81-8847, providing for the rezoning of
Lots 1, 2, 10, 11 and 12, Block 4, Replat of Blocks 4, 10, 11 and 12, Georgetown
Addition (P.D.D. 81-1, filed by Elly Drown).
John Palm reported that the real estate taxes have been paid in full on
this property.
Ken Wasserman, attorney for Wayne Holmes Construction Company, adjacent
property owner, protested this rezoning because they were not properly notified
of the rezoning request.
81-100 Moved by Commissioner Burgess, seconded by Commissioner Graves that
consideration of this ordinance be tabled for one week. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion adopted.
(8.2) Discuss bike lanes on Iron Avenue and Marymount Road. (Sponsored by
Commissioner Roth).
81-101I Moved by Commissioner Roth, seconded by Commissioner Burgess that the
bike lanes on Marymount Road and Iron Avenue be eliminated.
Twila Schneiders, Coordinator for the Bicycle Safety Program, said the
streets aren't wide enough for four lanes of traffic. It was suggested at the
Commission meeting on January 18, 1981 that the bike lanes be retained until
summer when bicyclists would be using them more; but if the lanes are causing
problems to the motoring public and bike riders, they should probably be removed.
Steve Ascher said he would like to see the bike lanes remain because
people are starting to use them.
The Mayor called for a vote on Commission Action Number 81-101. Aye:
(5)• Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.3) Discuss changing the 30 m.p.h.. speed limit to 40 m.p.h. on South Ohio
Street, and the construction of some left turn lanes. (Sponsored by Commissioner
Burgess).
81-102 Moved by Commissioner Burgess, seconded by Commissioner Graves, that
the speed limit on Ohio Street from Wayne Avenue to Greeley Avenue be increased
to 40 m.p.h.
Phil Weaver, Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, said the CAC
voted to support the 40 m.p.h. speed limit.
Theresa Weigle, 1015 East Ellsworth, said they have enjoyed the 30
m.p.h. speed limit -on Ohio because it is easier to get onto Ohio Street, and
there is less noise.
Bill Rittler, 1002 East Ellsworth, said he has enjoyed the 30 m.p.h.
speed limit.
Maurie Weigle, 1015 East Ellsworth, said it is easier to get access
onto Ohio with the 30 m.p.h. There is a need for right and left turn lanes, and
for a push button light at the Ohio & Ellsworth intersection for the safety of
the school children who cross there.
The Mayor called for a vote on Commission Action Number 81-102. Aye:
(5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
81-103 Moved by Commissioner Burgess, seconded by Commissioner Graves that
Resolution Number 81-3540, providing for a speed limit of 40 m.p.h. on Ohio
Street from Wayne Avenue to its intersection with Greeley Avenue, be adopted.
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
81-104 Moved by Commissioner Roth, seconded by Commissioner Burgess to recess
into executive session to discuss appointments to the Salina Airport Authority
and other boards until 5:15 P.M. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
The Commission recessed at 4:48 P.M. and reconvened at 5:25 P.M.
The Mayor, with the approval of the Board of Commissioners made the
following appointments:
Salina Airport Authority
Ben Vidricksen, reappointed for a 3 year term to April 28, 1984.
Ed Pogue, appointed to succeed Dean Tinkler, for a 3 year term to April 28, 1984.
81-105 Moved by Commissioner Roth, seconded by Commissioner Burgess, that the
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion adopted. The meeting adjourned at 5:26 P.M.
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Merle A. Hodges, M.T., Mayor
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ATTEST:
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D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
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