07-24-1978 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas
Regular Meeting of the Board
of Commissioners
July 24, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the
Commission Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, July 24, 1978, at
four o'clock P.M.
JThe Mayor asked everyone to stand for the opening ceremony.
f There were present:
Mayor Jack Weisgerber, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Keith G. Duckers
j� Commissioner Dan S. Geis
Commissioner Karen M. Graves
Commissioner Gerald F. Simpson
comprising a quorum of the Board, also:
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
I Norris D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
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Absent:
None
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 17, 1978, were approved as
printed.
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THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the week of August 1 through 7, 1978 - "NAVY
MOTHER'S WEEK'. The
proclamation was read by Lorena Wicks, Judge Advocate of
the Salina Navy Mothers.
STAFF AGENDA
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A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION
appropriating the sum of $304,774.65, being the contract price for materials and
labor supplied and furnished in the matter of the construction of certain curbing,'
guttering, paving, grading, storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer and sewage
pump station and force main improvements in the City of Salina, and further
providing for the issuance of one temporary note in the sum of $304,774.65 for
' the payment therefor." A motion was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by
I Commissioner Duckers to adopt the Resolution as read and the following vote was
had: Ayes: Duckers, Geis, Graves, Simpson, Weisgerber (5). Nays: (0). Carried.
The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3380. [Engineering Project
78-635, Park West Addition, PT -90.]
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION
appropriating the sum of $299,411.80, being the contract price for materials and
labor supplied and furnished in the matter of the construction of certain curbing,':
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I guttering, paving, grading, water main and services, sanitary sewer and storm
drainage improvements in the City of Salina, and further providing for the
issuance of one temporary note in the sum of $299,411.80 for the payment therefor.'
A motion was made b Commissioner ssioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Geis to
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adopt the Resolution as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Duckers,
Geis, Graves, Simpson, Weisgerber (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved
the Resolution and it is numbered 3381. [Engineering Project 78-636, Eastridge,
I, Riverdale and Georgetown Additions, PT -91.1
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A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: ''A RESOLUTION
appropriating the sum of $161,236.00, being the contract price for materials and
labor supplied and furnished in the matter of the construction of certain curbing,
guttering, paving, grading, water main, and sanitary sewer improvements in the
City of Salina, and further providing for the issuance of one temporary note in
the sum of $161,236.00 for the payment therefor.'' A motion was made by
Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner Graves to adopt the Resolution as
read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Duckers, Geis, Graves, Simpson,
Weisgerber (5)• Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolution and it
is numbered 3382• [Engineering Project 78-638, Southeast Park, PT -92•]
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: ''A RESOLUTION
appropriating the sum of $302,147.50, being the contract price for materials and
labor supplied and furnished in the matter of the construction of certain curbing,
guttering, paving, grading, water main and service lines, and sanitary sewer
improvements in the City of Salina, and further providing for the issuance of
one temporary note in the sum of $302,147.50 for the payment therefor.'' A
motion was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to adopt
the Resolution as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Duckers, Geis,
Graves, Simpson, Weisgerber (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the
Resolution and it is numbered 3383• [Engineering Project 78-639, Country Club
#5 and Dow Additions, PT -93.1
A LETTER was received from the City Planning Commission recommending
that Zoning Application 78-7, filed by the Salina City Planning Commission to
allow the placement of individual mobile homes on residential lots as a
conditional use, be denied on the basis that the alternatives presented do not
adequately handle the situation. A motion was made by Commissioner Graves,
seconded by Commissioner Duckers to accept the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and deny the Zoning Application. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
A LETTER was received from the City Planning Commission recommending
that Zoning Application 78-8, filed by E. W. Yockers for the rezoning of Lots'25
and 27 on Minneapolis Avenue, Addition to the Grounds of KWU, from R-1 to R-2
(Multiple Family Residential) be approved.
Bob Constable, Attorney, representing a large number of the surrounding
land owners, adjacent to the property proposed for rezoning, asked that the City
Commission deny the zoning request because it is very clearly a single family
residential area, the slough is adjacent to the property. Minneapolis is not a
through street and the street does not carry a lot of traffic and there are no
parking problems in the area. The residences are holding their value pretty
well. He said eighty percent of the surrounding land owners have either filed a
protest petition or are in the process of filing a protest petition, and feel
this would all change if it is spot zoned to R-2 for two duplexes to be put on
the land in question. The property owners feel that the possible opening of
the Schilling Manor Housing area would eliminate the need for any additional
housing of this nature for quite some time.
Mr. Constable asked the property owners who are interested in this
matter to stand to signify their opposition to the proposed rezoning.
About a dozen people stood.
Mr. Constable said most of the people had signed an informal petition,
which was presented to the City Planning Commission at the time of the hearing
indicating that they were opposed to the proposed rezoning. He said they object
to the attitude of one or more members of the Planning Commission that ''if you
don't like it you can move'', and they are very unhappy about the proposed
rezoning which constitutes spot zoning. They like the neighborhood as it is and
there is no need for the spot zoning to R-2 for duplexes.
The Commissioners asked to see the zoning map on the zoning application.
Mr. Rawlings, Mr. Olson, and Mr. Constable approached the bench and
discussed the zoning request.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to accept the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and approve
Zoning Application 78-8, and to introduce the rezoning ordinance for first
reading. Ayes: Duckers, Graves (2). Nays: Geis, Simpson (2). Mayor Weisgerber
voted aye. Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
A LETTER was received from the City Planning Commission recommending
that Zoning Application 78-9, filed by Saline County Commission, Wayne Lockard
Chairman, for the rezoning of a portion of Lots 1 through 5, on Park Street, and
the vacated alley in Bishop's Addition, from R-3 to C-5 (Service Commercial
District), be approved. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by
Commissioner Graves to accept the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and approve the zoning application, and to introduce the rezoning ordinance for
first reading. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
A LETTER was received from the City Planning Commission recommending
that Zoning Application 78-10, filed by Kenneth W. Wasserman, for the rezoning
of Lots 1 and 3, Block 13, Pacific Addition from C-3 to C-5 (Service Commercial
District) be approved. A motion was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by
Commissioner Graves to accept the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and approve the zoning application, and to introduce the rezoning ordinance for
first reading. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
PUBLIC AGENDA
PETITION NUMBER 3708 was filed by Clara Thomas and Mrs. Gertrude E.
Cook, protesting the proposed change of zoning for property described in Zoning
Application 78-8 at 312-314 East Minneapolis. A motion was made by Commissioner
Duckers, seconded by Commissioner Graves to refer the petition to the City
Planning Department for a report. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3709 was filed by Ronald E. Williams, Director of
Safety for Graves Truck Line, for Graves Boulevard to be designated as ''no
parking'' from the Graves terminal gate for 250 feet towards Crawford Street. A
motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Duckers to
refer the petition to the City Engineer for a recommendation. Ayes: Duckers,
Geis, Simpson, Weisgerber (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Graves abstained due to
a conflict of interest. Motion carried.
COMMISSION AGENDA
Mayor Weisgerbar asked if anyone present wished to make comments or
ask questions about the 1979 Proposed Budget or Revenue Sharing for the 10th
Entitlement Period.
Mary Ann Powell, Energy Chairperson, and Glorine Shelton, President,
League of Women Voters; Virginia Usher and George Etherington were present to
support the use of $5,000 Revenue Sharing Funds to subsidize paper recycling, as
has been done in past years.
Russ Jones, was present to support the Human Resources budget. He
said he observed the program first hand with the remodeling of Memorial Hall and
is impressed with the program being set up there. He said he feels it would be
a mistake to curtail the budget because Carmen needs the 10 people to staff the
three Neighborhood Centers we are going to have, even though Carver Center will
not be fully staffed.
Mike Sanders, United Way, said he had an executive meeting with the
officers of the United Way and discussed the proposal presented to the City
Commission by Carmen Chirveno. He presented the Commissioners with a letter
drafted by George Yarnevitch.
Commissioner Geis said he feels the appropriation of funds to the
United Way for distribution is a "cop out". He asked if it would be possible to
use the expertise of the United Way in the determination of how the funds could
be distributed, but without the funds actually passing through the agency?
Mr. Sanders said the United Way is willing to work with the City
Commission.
Commissioner Geis also suggested that the City Commissioners get
together with the County Commissioners and representatives of the United Way
next year and listen to the appeals for Revenue Sharing Funds as a group.
Wanda Macy, President of Parents Annonymous, said they were told by
the United Way that they were not eligible for funds and asked what determines
United Way eligibility?
Mike Sanders listed the qualifications.
Tom Cure, D.V.M., member of the Animal Control Board, said he supports
the full allocation of funds for the Animal Shelter in the 1979 proposed budget.
He said the City is long overdue for something to be done out there to change
the environment of the housing of the animals, and enlarge the facility to avoid
overcrowding. He added there is a problem of public health from the standpoint
that the city is in the business of adopting out pets that are exposed to just
about anything, which go home to contaminate the innocent family with such
things as ringworm, rabies, and general disease.
Kay Carlson, Chairwoman of the Animal Control Board, said she agrees
with Dr. Cure. She said she knows the animal shelter and animal control will
never be number 1 on the priority list, but it is nearly always last. She said
it is a necessity to use all the money allocated to eliminate a disgrace.
Joanne Aills, member of the Saline County Humane Association, said she
hates to see the budget cut because the animal shelter needs improvement and
enlargement.
Commissioner Graves said Garth Hulse agrees with the Animal Control
Board and suggested Dr. Cure could be a resource person when the new animal
shelter is constructed.
"SIDEWALK TO PARSONS SCHOOL". (Sponsored by Mayor Weisgerber).
Mayor Weisgerber said the Tri -Governmental Council asked the City
Commission to consider constructing a sidewalk to Parsons School.
Mr. Bengtson explained that state law does not allow the City to
construct sidewalks, or any other improvements, outside the city limits, but 25
resident property owners in a precinct or ward may petition the governing body
for the installation of sidewalks in any area in the city and the City Commission
may, by resolution, authorize the sidewalks to be constructed and taxed back to
the property owners as a special assessment.
Mr. Ed Boyce, Safety Chairman for Parsons School, presented a petition
for the construction of sidewalk, and it was later numbered 3317•
A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Simpson to refer the petition to the City Engineer to be checked for sufficiency
of signers. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Duckers asked that staff notify USD 305 and the County
that the City cannot extend sidewalk outside the city limits.
"COUNTY'S LETTER OF JUNE 6, 1978 RELATING TO PICKING UP STRAY DOGS"
(Sponsored by Mayor Weisgerber).
Mayor Weisgerber said this came up at the Tri -Governmental Council,
and the County offer was that they will pay $15.00 to the city for each dog, and
they will pick up the stray dogs and deliver them to the dog pound.
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D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
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A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Geis to refer the letter to staff to get together with the county staff to work
out the details to implement the program, with the cost to be whatever the
actual cost is to the city. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
The Commissioners brought the following items to the floor for discussion:
Commissioner Geis mentioned that the Tri -Governmental Council asked
the City Commission to discuss the idea of supporting the establishment of an
Energy Commission and the appointment of city representatives to that commission.
The Commissioners suggested it be placed on the agenda by Geis.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Geis to recess into executive session to discuss appointments to boards and
commissions, to reconvene at 5:50 P.M.
The Commissioners recessed at 5:34 P.M. and reconvened at 6:18 P.M.
A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:18 P.M.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
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