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06-20-1977 Minutes1 1 987 City of Salina, Kansas Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners June 20, 1977 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissions Room, City -County Building, on Monday, June 20, 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: Norris D. Olson, City Manager D. L. Harrison, City Clerk Absent: L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney printed. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 13, 1977 were approved as STAFF AGENDA AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: ''AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of certain sidewalks, for the payment of the cost thereof, and how the same shall be assessed and the manner of the payment therefori [Sidewalk on the East side of Ohio adjacent to Lot 1, Block 1, Mayfair Addition, requested in Petition Number 3609 filed by Connie Schmidt; and sidewalks on Belmont Boulevard adjacent to Lot 14, Block 7, and Lots 3, 4, 5, Block 29, Key Acres Addition requested in Petition Number 3633 filed by Bud Mullen.] A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Geis to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Weisgerber, Geis, Graves, Simpson, Duckers (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 13570. The ordinance was introduced for first reading June 13, 1977• THE CITY ENGINEER filed a feasibility report for street and utility improvements in part of Georgetown Addition, requested in Petition Number 3636 filed by A. B. Seelye Company, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to accept the feasibility report as filed. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3637, filed by Janice Jolly for stop signs at the corner of Windsor Drive and Franklin Street (to replace yield signs on Windsor Drive), that the department completed a study on the intersection and proposes to paint the curbs for at least 20 feet from the end of the curb returns to restrict parking on all approaches to the intersection, and recommended that the petition for stop signs at this intersection be denied and to maintain the existing yield signs. Mrs. Janice Jolly was present, and Commissioner Graves gave Mrs. Jolly her copy of the Engineer's report. A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to accept the Engineer's report and deny the petition. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. �s' 288 THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3639, filed by Kathryn Peterson for sanitary sewer to serve Lots 14 through 20, Block 9, Oakdale Addition; that the signatures on the petition represents 57% of the property owners and 57% of the property within the benefit district, and is therefore a valid petition A motion was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner Graves to accept the Engineer's report and approve the petition. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3640, filed by Max McClintock for water, sewer and streets to serve Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, Block 6; Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, Block 7; Lots 5, 6, and 7, Block 2, Wallerius Addition, that the signatures on the petition represent 50% of the property owners and 680 of the property within the benefit district, and is therefore a valid petition. A motion was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to accept the Engineer's report and approve the petition. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3641, filed by Allan J. Hocking for the vacation of an easement between Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Hocking Addition, and recommended the easement be vacated. A motion was made by Commissio Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Graves to accept the City Engineer's recommen ;and approve the petition, and to introduce an ordinance for first reading to vacate the easement. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. Ordinance Passed: Number: THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3642, filed by Kenneth Nordboe for curbing, guttering, paving and grading of Hageman Avenue from Saturn Avenue to the south side of Moon Drive and water and sanitary sewer to serve Lot 1, Block 1, and Lot 1, Block 2, Nord Subdivision, that the signatures on the petition represent 100% of the property owners and 100% of the property in the benefit district, and is therefore a valid petition. A motion was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to accept the Engineer's j report and approve the petition. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3643, filed by Ronald and Nola Brown, and others for stop or yield signs at the intersection of Dover Drive and Teakwood, that the department completed a study on the intersection and recommends the approval of the request for yield signs on Teakwood Drive and I Winona Street at Dover Drive. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Graves to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and 11 approve the petition. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. THE CITY ENGINEER reported on a request from Busboon and Rauh for the City Commission to authorize non-standard entrance on Hageman Avenue between Cloud and Smith Street, that the Engineering Department would have no objection to granting the request under Section 32-156 of the Salina Code, in view of the fact that there is very little through traffic use on this particular block of Hageman Avenue. A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to accept the City Engineer's recommendation and approve Nays: (0). Motion carried. the request. Ayes: (5)• THE CITY COMMISSIONERS reconsidered an amended addendum to the lease agreement with Saline County on Kenwood Park as it relates to the location of the Bicentennial Center. The City Manager reported the addendum has been approved and signed by the County Commissioners. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Geis to authorize the Mayor to sign the amended addemdum to the lease agreement. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. er ation 1 1 STAFF AGENDA PETITION NUMBER 3644 was filed by Ronald and Maurine Barta and James and Eleanor Ward for the approval of the plat of East Lake Estates. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Graves to refer the petition to the City Planning Commission for a recommendation. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE license applications were filed by: Kwik Pantry Food Stores, Inc., 842 North Santa Fe Avenue. (New applicat El Rancho of Salina, Inc., 624 Reynolds. (New application) The City Clerk reported the applicants have paid the required fee, and the application has been approved by the Health Department, Zoning Officer, and the Police Department. A motion was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner Geis to approve the license applications and authorize the City Clerk to issue the licenses. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A REQUEST was received from Mary Anne Powell to present a second report concerning proposals from the Town Meeting. Mary Anne Powell was present. Commissioner Graves said two things she liked about the report were: the possibility of neighborhood block parties being an ongoing thing, and the idea of bike paths and suggested an ad hoc committee be appointed to suggest streets to be used. Commissioner Simpson said he liked the idea of encouraging and expanding education to encourage and advise citizens in their right and responsibility as citizens. hie said he would like to see that implemented and expanded. Commissioner Geis said under the broadening economic opportunity for hiring 16 to 18 year olds, it is currently a national problem for under employed youth and suggested we investigate the opportunity of hiring youth for some kinds of city activities. Mayor Duckers said in line with the suggestion, getting to know your government, that the citizens are welcome at City Commission Meetings and encourage them to attend. A motion was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner Geis to receive the report of the Town Hall Meeting and thank them for their efforts. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. COMMISSION AGENDA Mr. Olson asked the Commissioners to set the date of July 11, 1977 as the date to receive bids for the agricultural lease of land in Section 7, T 15 S, R 3 W, where the landfill is located. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Geis to put the item on the agenda for consideration. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Geis to set the date of July 11, 1977 as the date to receive bids for the agricultural lease of land in Section 7, T 15 S, R 3 W, and instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. Mayor Duckers asked the Commissioners to recess into executive session to discuss appointments to boards and commissions. Ion) I,l 4M A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Geis to recess into executive session to discuss appointments. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. The Commissioners recessed at 4:35 p.m. and reconvened at 5:37 p.m. THE MAYOR, with the approval of the Board of Commissioners, made the following appointments: Board of Plumbing and Gas Fitter Examiners Clifford Johnson reappointed for a 2 year term to May 1, 1979 Ronald Tremblay reappointed for a 2 year term to May 1, 1979 Board of Public Welfare Frederic Litchman reappointed for a 5 year term to May 21, 1982. Board of Zoning Appeals Raymond Snyder, reappointed for a 3 year term to May 3, 1980 Norman Yenkey, appointed for a 3 year term to May 3, 1980, to succeed Kenneth Rhea. Laura Lockwood appointed for a 3 year term to May 3, 1980 to succeed Wayne Johnson. City Planning Commission Norman Yenkey reappointed for a 3 year term to May 3, 1980 Lyle Lightfoot appointed for a 3 year term to May 3, 1980 to succeed !Ron Richmond Don E. Morrison, appointed for a 3 year term to May 3, 1980 to succeed Karl Stutterheim. Glorine Shelton appointed to fill the unexpired term of Frank Langshaw to May 3, 1979. Electrical Code Panel Dave Knudson appointed for a 5 year term to April 6, 1982 to succeed Bob Constable. Library Board Bill Usher appointed for a 4 year term to April 30, 1981 to succeed Mary Exline. June Jennison reappointed for a 4 year term to April 30, 1981 Salina Airport Authority j Bill Horton appointed for a 3 year term to April 26, 1980 to succeed Ben Vidricksen. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner 1Geis that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Ayes: j (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. D. L. Harrison, City Clerk