07-11-1977 Minutes7-�,,,is
City of Salina, Kansas
Regular Meeting of the Board
of Commissioners
July 11, 1977
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissione
I Room, City -County Building, on Monday, July 11, 1977, at four o'clock p.m.
The Mayor asked everyone to stand for the pledge of allegiance to the
I 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:
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 27, 1977 were approved as
STAFF AGENDA
BIDS WERE RECEIVED for Engineering Project 77-621 (Street and utility
improvements in the Northeast Industrial Park)
77-62.1 Part
Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Wilson Constructors, Inc. $36,887.00
Commence August 1, 1977 and require 360 calendar days
Stevens Contractors, Inc. 38,377.50
Commence September 15, 1977 and require 45 calendar days
Earth Excavation, Inc. 41,010.00
Commence August 2, 1977 and require 60 calendar days
Smoky Hill, Inc. 41,159.90
Commence November 1, 1977 and require 240 calendar days
Engineer's Estimate 41,210.00
77-621 Part II
Storm Sewer and Pavement Improvements
Wilson Constructors, Inc. $175,392.00
Commence August 1, 1977 and require 360 calendar days
Smoky Hill, Inc. 177,854.00
Commence November 1, 1977 and require 240 calendar days
J. S. Frank Construction Company, Inc. 204,495.00
Commence August 15, 1977 and require 270 calendar days
Engineer's Estimate 182,120.00
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A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner
Simpson to refer the bids to the City Engineer for checking and a recommendation.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
BIDS WERE RECEIVED for the lease of agricultural land in Section 7-15-3:
(3 year lease)
Quenten L. and Dennis D. Swenson
H & R Peterson Farms, Inc.
Kelley Brothers
Darwin and Keith Bacon
2/5 share of grain crops
$2,850.00 a year for pasture land
2/5 share of grain crops plus
$1.00/acre or $427.00 toward
fertilizer expense
$1,870.00 a year for pasture land
1/3 share of grain crops
$2,286.00 a year for pasture land
1/3 share of grain crops
$1,505.00 for pasture land
A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Geis to accept the Quenten L. and Dennis D. Swenson bid subject to approval by
the legal department. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A PUBLIC HEARING was held by the City Manager for the proposed use of
Revenue Sharing Funds for the Sth and 9th Entitlement Periods.
There were no written or oral comments concerning the proposed use of
Revenue Sharing Funds, therefore the public hearing was closed.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled; ''AN ORDINANCE
levying special assessments on lots, pieces and parcels of ground in the City of
Salina, Kansas, for the purpose of paying a portion of the cost of:
Curbing, guttering, paving and grading of ARGONNE DRIVE from the east
line of Estates Drive to the East line of Lot 12, Block 2, Country
Club Estates Addition Number 2,
Curbing, guttering, paving and grading of DOUGLAS DRIVE from the south
line of Argonne Drive to the south line of Lot 18, Block 3, Country
Club Estates Addition Number 2,
Water main and services for certain lots in Country Club Estates
Addition Number 2,
Lateral Sanitary Sewer 550."
(Engineering Project 76-608)
A motion was made by Commissioner Graves, 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 _8574. The ordinance was introduced for first
reading June 27, 1977•
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: ''A RESOLUTION authorizii
and approving certain curbing, guttering, paving, grading, water main and services
and sanitary sewer improvements, ordering preparation of plans and specifications,
and the estimate of costs.'' (Improvements in Dow, Replat of Dow, Key Acres 2nd,
and Georgetown Additions.) [Engineering Project 77-620.1 A motion was made by
Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to adopt the Resolution
as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Weisgerber, Geis, Graves, Simpson,
Duckers (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is
numbered 3330.
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THE CITY ENGINEER filed plans and specifications for Engineering
Project 77-622 for sidewalk improvements on Ohio Street and Belmont Boulevard,
which were requested in Petition Numbers 3609 and 3633. A motion was made by
Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner Graves to accept the plans and
specifications as filed by the City Engineer. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner
Graves to set the date of July 25, 1977 as the date to receive bids on Engineering
Project 77-622, and instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER filed a feasibility report for water and sanitary
sewer improvements in Hocking Addition, requested in Petition Number 3638 filed
by Alan Hocking. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissior
Weisgerber to accept the feasibility report as filed. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
THE CITY MANAGER reported on bids received June 27, 1977 for property
in the Northeast Industrial Park, that the successful bidders are:
Central Supply Company, Inc. Block 10 $3,510.00
Wilfam, Inc. Lots 4 & 5 Block E 23,330.00
Wilfam, Inc. Lots 2, 3, 4, Block F 22,750.00
Q. A. Applequist Lots 1 & 2 Block 4 5,600.00
and that each meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable price.
The City Planner explained there are minor problems or discrepancies
either in the statement of proposed use or in the site plans of each bidder, but
each has agreed to correct the problems.
A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Geis to accept the bids recommended by the City Manager with the exceptions
noted by the City Planner. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner
'Simpson to introduce an ordinance for first reading entitled; "AN ORDINANCE
;authorizing the City of Salina, Kansas, to purchase and acquire the real estate
hereinafter described and to construct thereon certain buildings and improvements
and to purchase machinery and equipment, all to be used for industrial and
,manufacturing facilities, and to be leased to Research Chemical Company; authorizir
land directing the issuance of $1,000,000.00 principal amount of Salina, Kansas,
;Research Chemical Company Industrial Revenue Bonds of 1977, of said City for the
;purpose of providing funds for the purchase of the real estate and the construction
of buildings and improvements thereon and to purchase machinery and equipment to
Lbe used for industrial and manufacturing facilities to be leased to Research
':Chemical Company; and prescribing the form and authorizing the execution of a
(lease by and between said City and Research Chemical Company.'Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed:
Number:
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner
!Graves to introduce an ordinance for first reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
;providing for the removal of abandoned railroad tracks from the city street
'right-of-way; however retaining the rights of the Chicago, Rock Island and
'Pacific Railroad Company, Union Pacific Railroad Company, Missouri Pacific
Railroad Company, and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company, in
regard to the future use of such crossings.'Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
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PUBLIC AGENDA
PETITION NUMBER 3646 was filed by George C. Etherington for the vacatior
of a 20 foot utility easement between Lots 2, 3, 37, 38, Block 16, Georgetown
Addition; and the vacation of the east 25 feet of a 50 foot pipeline easement
located on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Block 16 and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Block 19,
Georgetown Addition. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by
Commissioner Graves to refer the petition to the City Engineer for a recommendatic
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3647 was filed by Robert F. Miller for the annexation
of a tract of land in the Northwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 14 South,
Range 2 West. A motion was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner
Weisgerber to refer the petition to the City Planning Commission for a
recommendation. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3648 was filed by Raymond E. Folken for the vacation
of a triangular tract of land in the Southeast corner of the intersection of
Edward and Fulton Streets. A motion was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded
by Commissioner Geis to refer the petition to the City Engineer and City Planning
Commission for a recommendation. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A REQUEST was received from the co -directors of the Martin Luther
King, Jr. Child Care Center Association, 1214 North Santa Fe, for a signal
light, flashing light, or similar device to be installed at the crosswalk at
1214 North Santa Fe.
Geraldine Briscoe, Jerry J. Nelson and Karolyn K. Zerger were present.
Geraldine Briscoe read their letter to the City Commission.
Karolyn Zerger explained that there is a crosswalk, but drivers do not
stop for people in the crosswalk. They have tried signing complaints against
violators but this has not been satisfactory because the charges are dismissed
somewhere in the process.
A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner
Graves to refer the request to Traffic and Engineering for a recommendation.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A REQUEST was received from George Etherington for an access opening
on Marymount Road 300 feet north of the southwest corner of Lot 7, Block 2,
Georgetown Addition; and an access opening on Crawford Street 300 feet East of
the southwest corner of Lot 7, -Block 2, Georgetown Addition. A motion was made
by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Geis to refer the request to
the City Engineer and the City Planning Commission for a recommendation. Ayes:
(5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A REPORT was received from the Baseball Study Committee that it had
voted to review its original recommendation and determine if any additions or
deletions should be recommended. A motion was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded)
by Commissioner Simpson to accept the report from the Baseball Study Committee.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Mr. Philip Sanchez, 1227 Elmhurst, read a prepared statement relating
to locating the Salina baseball diamonds in a proposed family sports complex at
the old municipal airport.
A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson to receive the report without
comment and hold it in abeyance until the Baseball Committee report is received.
COMMISSION AGENDA
The Commissioners did not bring any item to the floor for discussion.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner
Simpson that the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk