06-12-1978 Minutes138
City of Salina, Kansas
Regular Meeting of the Board
of Commissioners
June 12, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners'
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, June 12, 1978, at four o'clock p.m.
The Mayor asked everyone to stand for the opening ceremony.
There were present:
Mayor Jack Weisgerber, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Keith G. Duckers
Commissioner Dan S. Geis
Commissioner Karen M. Graves
Commissioner Gerald F. Simpson
comprising a quorum of the Board, also:
printed.
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
Norris D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Absent:
None
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 5, 1978 were approved as
STAFF AGENDA
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: ''A RESOLUTION authorizing
and ordering certain curbing, guttering, paving, grading, water main and service
lines, sanitary sewer improvements, ordering preparation of plans and specifications,
and the estimate of costs.'' (Improvements in Dow Addition, requested in Petition
Number 3684 filed by George Etherington.) A motion was made by Commissioner
Graves, seconded by Commissioner Geis to adopt the Resolution as read and the
following vote was had: Ayes: Graves, Simpson, Duckers, Geis, Weisgerber (5).
Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3376•
THE CITY ENGINEER filed Plans and Specifications for Engineering
Project 78-639 for improvements in Country Club Heights Addition Number 5 and
Dow Addition. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to approve the plans and specifications for Engineering Project 78-639
as filed by the City Engineer. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to set the date of June 26, 1978 as the date to receive bids for Engineering
Project 78-639, for improvements in Country Club Heights Addition Number 5 and
Dow Addition, and to instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A LETTER was received from the City Planning Commission recommending
the approval of Zoning Application 78-6, filed by the Planters State Bank for
the rezoning of Lots 110, 111, 112, 113, on Iron Avenue and Lot 114 on 8th
Street, in the Original Town, from C-1 to C-4 (Central Business District). A
motion was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner Graves to accept
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and approve the zoning request
and to introduce the rezoning ordinance for first reading. Ayes: (5). Nays:
(0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
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GEORGE WOOD, Administrative Intern, reported on the Chamber of Commerce
parking meter proposal.
"Don Bassett, Max Loy, and myself have completed our study of downtown
parking meters. Since the Chamber of Commerce's Parking and Planning Council
has submitted its proposal to the City Commission, this report will follow that
report's format for cross-reference purposes. We are in agreement in most
areas, although we would recommend some changes based upon usage surveys conducted
periodically. This report will go beyond the Chamber's encompassing revenue and
expenditures, rates and permits, collection and enforcement, meter placement,
costs, handicapped provisions, and publicity.
Revenue and Expenditures
"As you no doubt are aware, we have been subsidizing the Parking Meter
Fund for several years. Below is a table showing Expenditures outstripping
Receipts by $68,805.09 for the last five years. Included in expenditures is an
annual bonded indebtedness of approximately $39,000 which will be retired in
November, 1982.
Year
Expenditures
Receipts
Deficit
1973
$ 97,544.52
$95,779.18
$11,765.34
1974
$102,588.07
$87,827.92
$14,760.15
1975
$110,385.65
$88,633.62
$21,752.03
1976
$102,337.63
$90,614.03
$11,723.60
1977
$ 96,909.56
$88,105.59
$ 8,803.97
Rates
and Permits
"We would concur with the Chamber's recommendation for doubling the
meter rate from 1 hour/5� to 1 hour/10t, and the monthly permits from $5.00 to
$10.00. This is essential to remove our present deficit and allow a surplus to
finance meter conversions called for herein, as well as other capital improvements.
Collection and Enforcement
"It is our recommendation that the fine boxes be removed. They have
recently been the continued target of systematic burglary, being easy prey.
This loss of revenue is not justified by the convenience afforded violators.
Mailable ticket envelopes would be nearly as convenient and reduce revenue
losses.
"The possibility of using the present cart for collection is impractical'
because it won't fit on the meter aisles in the parking lots. Another type
might work, but Max reports that the present container, which holds a bag within
it, must be emptied several times during the collection route. This would make
such a device burdensome unless it can hold all the money collected.
'We recommend that the meter violation checkers change their routes
daily to avoid developing patterns discernable to the public. This should avoid
some of the present abuses attributed to some regular customers. In addition,
the decals should state that enforcement will be in effect from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
The present 6 P.M. limit isn't practical, as most businesses close, and the
checkers' work day ends at 5 P.M. While recognizing that the checkers must turn
in tickets before ending their day, at least one should continue enforcement as
closely to 5 P.M. as possible.
"As stated above, violations should be raised to a minimum of $1.00,
jumping to $2.00 if not paid within 24 hours. Jim Huff recommends that the
warrant be doubled from $5.00 to $10.00 to better cover the administrative
costs.
Meter Placement
"This section will follow the Chamber's report (Items A - D), allowing
comparisons of each street:
A. (1) On Santa Fe, shift two-hour meters from 200 Block south to
one-hour meters. Then install one- and two-hour meters at
200 Block north, increasing the two-hour and decreasing the
one-hour
(2) On Seventh, same as Chamber, though possibly studying the
short-term meters a little more (24- and 30 -minute).
(3) Same on Iron, but checking whether the small number of 30 -
minute meters are necessary.
B. (1) Maintain the existing 1 -hours on Walnut, not adding the two
additional blocks requested.
(2) Maintain 5th as it presently exists.
C. (1) Change fron 1 -hour to 2 -hours on Mulberry from Santa Fe to
5th.
(2) Maintain existing 2 -hour meters; they presently can be used
for all day parking with a permit, thus making their use
flexible.
D. Lot #1 - Agree with Chamber of Commerce.
Lot #2 - Change 5 30 -minute to 2 30 -minute; 33 2 -hour to 36 2 -
hour.
Lot #3 - Agree with Chamber of Commerce.
Lot #4 - Agree with Chamber of Commerce.
Lot #5 - 21 2 -hours; 51 6 -hours; and 19 10 -hours. The 2 -hours
would face the street; the 6 -hours would be in the middle; and
the 10 -hours would be farthest from the street. The 6 -hours
would be mostly permit parking, so there is no need to convert
the 10 -hours. Also, they have the ability to serve as short-term
parking.
Lot #6 - Usage has been low in the 2 -hours, so use 18 2 -hours; 58
6 -hours; and no 10 -hours.
Lot #7 - The 6 30 -minute meters should be retained due to the
drugstore nearby. Then, place 51 2 -hour meters nearest the front
(east) and to the north. As the 6 -hours are more flexible than
the 10 -hours, we would install 86 6 -hours and 34 10 -hours.
Lot #8 - High usage indicates that we need more 2 -hours, but we
don't feel that all 2 -hours are necessary. Therefore, we recommenc
77 2 -hours and 66 6 -hours.
Lot #9 - Agree with Chamber of Commerce.
Lot #10 - We recommend 50 2 -hours, 41 6 -hours, and 47 10 -hours.
Again, the 6 -hours add more flexibility than the 10 -hours.
''We recommend that loading zones and taxi stands be studied further.
We probably have more of both than are necessary. If any are removed, they
should be replaced with a meter of comparable time to the meters around it. I
might add that we have enough back-up meters to add approximately 50 on -street
and still retain 38 or 39 for back-up purposes.
Cost
''As Attachment #3 points out, the Chamber's proposal would cost $39,532•
The City staff's would run $10,773.00. The Chamber's proposal to convert 267
6 -hours to 10 -hours, and to buy 122 new 10 -hours alone would cost $25,856.00.
This is yet another reason why we favor considerably less 10 -hours and a gradual
conversion to their increased usage.
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Handicapped Provisions
"House Bill 3201 (signed by the Governor amending KSA 1977 Supp. 8-
132) sets up a state mechanism for determining handicapped. It allows anyone
with a handicapped tag or I.D. card to park free in any metered space for any
length of time.
Courtesy and Complimentary Tickets
"We would eliminate courtesy tickets entirely. Also, complimentary
tickets should either be discontinued, or purchased by the Chamber at the regular
daily rate of 50C. We don't feel the taxpayers should be asked to subsidize
conventioneers.
Publicity
"Following any changes the City Commission might authorize, we need to
publicize the project as thoroughly as possible. However, there are few major
changes proposed which might confuse the public."
A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Simpson to accept the report and to implement the points made in the report and
to study the remainder, and to instruct the staff to draft the required resolution$
to implement the changes on September 1, 1978. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
PUBLIC AGENDA
LETTERS were received from Butler Manufacturing Company, and Premier
Pneumatics, Inc., for written consent of the City Commission, acting as the
Urban Renewal Agency, to transfer ownership of all of Blocks 11 and 12, Northeast
Industrial Park of the City of Salina, Kansas, from Butler Manufacturing Company
to Premier Pneumatics, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded
by Commissioner Geis to approve the request for the transfer, but to reserve the
right to hold Butler Manufacturing Company liable for the development of the
property under the original contract. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A REQUEST was received from Wyatt Manufacturing Company, Inc. for
permission to construct a 91 foot driveway entrance at 601 Idlewilde, to provide
access to an expanded loading dock at its main plant. The City Engineer reported
the request is in an industrial area and will be used to give trucks access to a
loading dock, and as this drive is not used by the general public, he does not
have any objections to this request being granted. A motion was made by Commissioner
Geis, seconded by Commissioner Duckers to accept the City Engineer's recommendatio6
and grant the request. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
COMMISSION AGENDA
The Commissioners brought the following items to the floor for discussio6.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Graves to add a resolution expressing gratitude to the Salina Arts Commission
for the Smoky Hill River Festival to the agenda for consideration. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION expressing
the gratitude and appreciation of the community to the Smoky Hill River Festival
Committee of the Salina Arts Commission for a spectacular event." A motion was
made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Graves to adopt the
resolution as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Graves, Simpson,
Duckers, Geis, Weisgerber (5). Jays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the
Resolution and it is numbered 3377•
A motion was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to recess into executive session to discuss a matter of pending litigation'
and a personnel matter. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
The Commissioners recessed at 4:20 P.M. and reconvened at 6:08 P.M.
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A MOTION was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner
Graves, to add consideration of the settlement of Case Number 32285, and the Hay
Associates report to the agenda for consideration. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
Connie Achterberg, attorney for the Urban Renewal Agency, presented a
proposal for a compromise settlement for Case Number 32285, A. J. Egner, d/b/a
Sam's Restaurant versus the City of Salina, Urban Renewal Agency.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Graves that the compromise offer of $5,000.00 for settlement of the case would
be paid to the Urban Renewal Agency by Mr. Egner. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to endorse a position classification and pay plan for all city employees,
prepared by Hay Associates of Chicago, to be implemented on July 1, 1978. The
method of implementation and possible adjustment are to receive further considerat
by the consultant. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner
Graves that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned.
Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:11 P.M.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
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WAIVER AND CONSENT TO HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
We, the undersigned, being the duly elected, qualified and acting
Commissioners of the City of Salina, Kansas, and constituting a majority of the
Board of Commissioners of the City of Salina, Kansas, do hereby waive notice and
consent to the holding of a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners on the
16th day of June, 1978, at 8:00 A.M. for the purpose of receiving bids for the
construction of a ballfield complex in Lower Indian Rock Park.
Dated this 16th day of June, 1978.
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