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05-02-1977 Minutes24449 - City of Salina, Kansas Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners May 2, 1977 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioned Room, City -County Building, on Monday, May 2, 1977, at four o'clock p.m. The Mayor asked everyone to stand for the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and a moment of silent prayer. There were present: Mayor Keith G. Duckers, Chairman presiding Commissioner Dan S. Geis Commissioner Karen M. Graves Commissioner Gerald F. Simpson Commissioner Jack Weisgerber comprising a quorum of the Board, also: L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney William E. Harris, Deputy City Manager D. L. Harrison, City Clerk Absent: Norris D. Olson, City Manager The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 25, 1977 were approved as printed. THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of May 1 through 7, 1977 - "BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK". The proclamation was read by Sally Lambert, Secretary of the Central Kansas Humane Associaition. THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of May 1 through 7, 1977 - "Exceptional Children's Week". The proclamation was read by Brenda Ascher, President of the Council for Exceptional Children. THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of May 8 through 15, 1977 - "NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK". The proclamation was read by Nancy Jones, Activity Director of Kenwood View Nursing Home. STAFF AGENDA A RESOLUTION was introduced for second reading entitled: "A RESOLUTION determining necessity of and directing that the owner or owners of certain lots construct, in compliance with plans and specifications of the City Engineer, a sidewalk abutting said lots within 30 days of the adoption and publication hereof and providing that in the event the owner or owners fail to do so, that the City of Salina shall proceed to construct, or cause to be constructed, said sidewalk and that the total cost thereof shall be assessed against such lot or lots on which such sidewalk shall abut as other special assessments." [Sidewalks requested in Petition Number 3633 which was filed by Bud Mullen.] 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, Weisgerber, Geis, Duckers (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3318. The Resolution was introduced for first reading April 25, 1977• .s' 1 1 1 AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE 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." [Rezoning in Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, in the Replat of Blocks 4, 10, 11, and 12, Georgetown Addition as requested in Petition Number 3617 which was filed by George Etherington.] A motion was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to adopt the Ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Graves, Simpson, Weisgerber, Geis, Duckers (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the Ordinance and it is numbered 8567. The ordinance was introduced for first reading March 7, 1977. AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE changing the name of a certain street located within the City of Salina, Kansas." [Fox Run in Georgetown Addition to Village Lane.] A motion was made by Commission( Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Graves, Simpson, Weisgerber, Geis, Duckers (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8568. The ordinance was introduced for first reading April 25, 1977. THE CITY ENGINEER reported on the sufficiency of Petition Number 3632 which was filed by George Etherington for G & K, Inc, for curbing, guttering, paving, grading of Ellsworth Avenue from Ohio Street to Courtney Drive and Louise Lane from Ellsworth Avenue to the south line of Lot 1, Block 8, Replat of Lot 22, Block 3 and Lot 9, Block 6, Dow Addition; water service to Lots 22 through 42, Block 3; Lots 1 through 18, Block 7, and Lot 1, Block 8, replat of Lot 22, Block 3 and Lot 9, Block 6, Dow Addition; and sanitary sewers to serve Lots 1 through 21, Block 3, Dow Addition and Lots 22 through 42, Block 3; Lots 1 through 36, Block 7, and Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 8, Replat of Lot 22, Block 3, and Lot 9, Block 6, Dow Addition; that the petitioner owns 51 percent of the property within the benefit district and is therefore a valid petition. A motion was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to accept the City Engineer's report as filed and approve the petition. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. THE CITY ENGINEER filed a feasibility report for street and utility improvements in part of Country Club Estates Addition Number 3, as requested in Petition Number 3622 which was filed by Roy Presley. A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Geis to accept the feasibility report as filed. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A LETTER was received from the City Planning Commission recommending the City Commissioners take action on the "Annexation Plan for 1977", which includes six areas for annexation. A motion was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to accept the letter from the City Planning Commission. Commissioner Geis asked what kind of legal notice will be given on the proposed annexation and if there will be a public hearing? Mr. Keith Rawlings, City Planner, explained that the City Planning Commission is asking instruction from the City Commission to proceed in the preparation of the detailed legal descriptions of the properties, a map of each of the properties, and a plan for extension of services in preparation for a resolution to be adopted by the City Commission to establish a date for a public hearing. Commissioner Geis asked if the areas identified on the map are listed according to priority or convenience? Mr. Rawlings explained the six listed are the ones of the most immediate concern to the City Planning Commission, but that the Capehart Housing area will probably be considered soon. Commissioner Simpson asked if the areas will be considered on an individual basis? time. Mr. Rawlings replied they will probably be considered 2 or 3 at a r 250 Mrs. Harold Morrison, land owner, was present expressing her objection to annexation of 200 feet of her property adjacent to Ohio Street and North of the flood protection dike, as recommended by the City Planning Commission. The Mayor called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A LETTER was received from the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce: "The Chamber of Commerce, hereby, respectfully asks the city to undertake a feasibilit study for a project whose successful completion would enrich the life of all citizens in Salina. "We are convinced that a suitable solution exists wherein the Smoky Hill River could run more freely with more water within stabilized banks. Installation of additional inlet gatewells, with minor channel improvements, could create a river condition far more attractive than the existing situation. "The Chamber recommends that the City Engineer or a competent engineering firm be engaged to prepare a feasibility study and cost estimates to accomplish the objectives of augmented and stabilized river flows, suitable silt control, channel improvements and determination of the optimum hydraulic gradient, to attain these objectives. "We believe that a solution to this river problem is available and we hope the city will move Forward without delay. We also ask that this matter be placed upon the commission agenda for May 2, 1977•" Mr. Roy Allen was present and presented the request to the City Commissi� Mr. Ed Boyce, Chairman of the Community Enrichment Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, was present and said his committee has met for about a year and a half discussing the river problem and they believe something can be done about the river. The Commissioners and staff discussed previous studies done in connecti with the Corps of Engineers report several years ago. Commissioner Geis asked if this proposal has any connection with a copy of a proposed agreement with Bucher and Willis in the Commission packets last week for such a plan? Commissioner Simpson explained the proposed agreement with Bucher and Willis came about as the result of the initial public meeting concerning the Bicentennial Center, and that one of the project locations would require river beautification between Kenwood and Oakdale Parks. At the initial meeting, the architectural firm said they could submit an application for a BOR grant in conjunction with the design concept of the Bicentennial Center. The Commissioners, Chamber of Commerce representatives and staff discussed the scope of the river problem, possible funding, source of supply for drinking water, source of money for the study, the possibility of obtaining permanent easement right-of-way along the river, tentative cost figures and if funds are available in the budget. A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to refer the letter to the staff for a report back in two weeks with recommendations on what should be done, how extensive the work should be, and cost estimates. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. PETITION Number 3634 was filed by Sunset Plaza, Inc., by Pat Bolen for approval of the plat of Sunset Plaza Addition in the SE 1/4 of Section 13, Township 14 South, Range 3 West. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Graves to refer the petition to the City Planning Commission. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. rs. 1 1 1 `251 A REPORT on the Salina Town Meeting held on April 23, 1977 was filed by Mary Ann Powell. Mrs. Powell was present and reviewed the report for the Commissioners. Commissioner Geis said from the people he talked to after the meeting, he thought Salina had been sold a bill of goods by participating in this Town Meeting. He asked her how much it cost us to participate and how much money those people left town with? Mrs. Powell replied the Institute of Cultural Affairs of Chicago developed this Town Meeting program, working in the inner city of Chicago over a 20 year period. This type of town meeting was held in over 600 communities at a cost to the local community of about $600.00. Commissioner Graves said she was concerned with some statements in the report which she feels are erronious which tend to undermine the credibility of the whole report. Mrs. Virginia Usher,said the feeling of the meeting was that people are proud of Salina and proud of what we are doing and many of them did know about things that were being done by the city in their behalf and were concerned that those people who were uninformed needed a method of becoming more aware and informed about government. Commissioner Simpson asked what follow-up process is planned in the program? Mrs. Powell said there will be a follow-up meeting on May 7th. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Graves to accept the report as filed. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A LETTER was received from the Salina Downtown Merchants Association: "The Board of Directors of Downtown Salina (representing 70 merchants) is unanimously against any proposal to eliminate right turns off Santa Fe. Such a proposal can only have a deteriorating effect on business by making it more difficult for customers to have access to 5th or 7th Street. "We submit that there is no more car -pedestrian traffic at Santa Fe and Iron than at Santa Fe and Walnut, Iron and 7th, or several other intersections in town. "It is confusing to motorists and pedestrians alike to have two sets of rules. Our suggestion is to treat the Santa Fe and Iron intersection like every other intersection in town with the exception of no left turn. That is, cars will go straight ahead on green, with right turns on green and on red after a full stop with pedestrian right -a -way." Mr. John Burgess was present speaking against the City Commission proposal to eliminate right turns at Santa Fe and Iron and asked the Commission not to try several things over a trial period, and asked that the Downtown Merchant's proposal be implemented as soon as possible. Mayor Duckers said the proposal has a great deal of merit. Mr. Chuck Carroll said the Santa Fe and Walnut intersection works, and he thinks it will work for Santa Fe and Iron. Mr. Harold Cooley, President of the Downtown Merchant's Association, said the Downtown Merchants are expressing the views of the customers and they are concerned with the safety of pedestrians and motorists. Mrs. Kitty Beverly was present speaking as an interested citizen, said the intersection is a problem and that it should be corrected. Commissioner Simpson asked the City Engineer if the staff has a recommendation as to how best to alleviate the problem? Mr. Boyer said they don't have any specific recommendation, but they would be willing to try any of the schemes recommended by the City Commission. Commissioner Simpson said the major problem needs to be defined, and recommendations made based on the best way to handle that particular problem, and if it is the movement of vehicular traffic, then how do we best take care of that situation? He asked the City Engineer to make a list of alternatives what he feels is the major problem there, and to give the Commission a list of alternal methods to alleviate the problem. Mr. Boyer said he could have that ready next week. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Geis to instruct the City Engineer to prepare a report on the problem at Santa Fe and Iron for the meeting May 9, 1977. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. COMMISSION AGENDA The following items were brought to the floor for discussion: COMMISSIONER GEIS moved to add an item to the agenda for consideration concerning bike paths. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Simpson. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. Commissioner Geis - basically one of the items that I did notice in the town meeting report that did particularly interest me was the possibility of erecting bike paths throughout the city of Salina and I would hope that somehow or another we can use the information, and this has shown up in other studies as well, to pursue that possibility. I just wanted to put it out in front right now. That is all I had for a possibility. Commissioner Weisgerber - That could be part of the parks and recreatior survey. Commissioner Graves - I would hope that it would be. Those dikes almost look to me like an intriguing possibility of north and south travel through town. Mayor Duckers - Except that I found it amusing, frankly, in the report that is no reason we can't have bike paths along the Smoky Hill River because you can go all over town by riding on the banks of the Smoky Hill River. Well you can't. It is going to have to include a lot more than, although that could be included, it is going to include a lot more than that. Commissioner Geis - I was thinking more also in line with your energy conservation proposal committee that you are establishing perhaps there might be some possibilities. Mayor Duckers - You are going to have a network, do you want to propose any action on that or be thinking about it? Commissioner Geis - I would like for the Commissioners to consider it as they read through other items that are put in the packet every week, it is something to think about. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber, to add appointments to Boards and Commissions to the agenda for consideration. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. The Mayor, with the approval of the Board of Commissioners made the following appointments: Salina Arts Commission Mary Ellen Batt, appointed for a one year term to March 10, 1978. Ken Klostermeyer, appointed for a one year term to March 10, 1978 Rick Crause, appointed for a two year term to March 10, 1979 Mary Jarvis, appointed for a two year term to March 10, 1979 Dick Zimmerman, appointed for a two year term to March 10, 1979 Betsy Poer, appointed for a three year term to March 10, 1980 Dr. Lloyd Hatton, appointed for a three year term to March 10, 1980 Lillian Faerber, appointed for a three year term to March 10, 1980 Karen Graves, City Commission Representative ive 1 1 1 Energy Useage Commission for Salina Bob Riordan, Acting Chairman Diane Simpson Dave Hanson Harold Westburg James Hall The Mayor asked Acting Chairman Riordan to convene this group at the earliest, and for them to select their permanent chairman. He charged the commission to determine if a larger group of 15 or 20 individuals from Salina, representing all the disciplines, a cross section, should be established as a task force on energy utilization in the community. "I want to see this group charged with planning with our own industries and with industries in the area what our energy commitments are going to be and what we should be doing about it. The National League of Cities has responded to President Carter's energy proposal by establishing a task force and I would hope that our own energy group would be in touch with them and find out what can be done on the local level. I would like the energy commission to give us a report in approximately 90 days, providing with us with some objectives and some strategy and some long range goals." The Mayor announced that immediately after the City Commission meeting there will be a joint meeting of the City and County Commissioners and the Board of Education, the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce and interested citizens for a report by Bucher and Willis on the initial schematic drawings of the Bicentennial Community Center. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner Geis that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. D. L. Harrison, City Clerk