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City of Salina, Kansas
Regular Meeting of the Board
of Commissioners
May 5, 1975
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the
Commissioners' Room, City -County Building, on Monday, May 5, 1975, 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 Robert C. Caldwell, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Keith G. Duckers
Commissioner Gerald F. Simpson
Commissioner W. M. Usher
Commissioner Jack Weisgerber
comprising a quorum of the Board, also:
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
Norris D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Absent:
None
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 28, 1975 were approved
as printed.
THE MAYOR welcomed 50 representatives from various schools in the
Gray -Y Model City Government Day Program.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the week of May 11 through 17, 1975 - "NATIONAL
HOSPITAL WEEK". The proclamation was read by Mr. Tim Burke, Administrator of
St. John's Hospital.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Month of May, 1975 - "POPPY MONTH", and
May 24, 1975 - "POPPY DAY". The proclamation was read by Mrs. Fern Hanschu,
Second Vice-president of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit # 62.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of May 4 through 10, 1975 - "BE KIND TO
ANIMALS WEEK". The proclamation was read by Mrs. Kay Carlson, President of the
Central Kansas Humane Association.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of May 5 through 9, 1975 - "LAW
ENFORCEMENT WEEK". The proclamation was read by Mr. Cleo Allen, Chairman of
the Public Relations Committee of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of May 5 through 9, 1975 - "EXCEPTIONAL
CHILDREN'S WEEK'. The proclamation was read by Veda Hertlein, Member of the
Council for Exceptional Children, Wheat State Chapter.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week beginning May 5, 1975 - "MUSCULAR
DYSTROPHY WEEK". The proclamation was read by Max Todd, President of the
Firefighters Auxiliary.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of May 5 through 9, 1975 - "MINUTE -MAN
WEEK". The proclamation was read by Mr. Dick Zimmerman, Saline County Series "E'
Bond Chairman. Senator John Simpson and Representative Ben Sellers were also
present. Mayor Caldwell, Senator Simpson and Representative Sellers were offeree
the opportunity to purchase the first Bicentennial Series "E" bonds in Saline
County.
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STAFF AGENDA
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
providing for the amendment of Zoning Ordinance Number 6613 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."
(For the rezoning of the East 60 feet of Lot 1, Vanderbilt Addition to District
"D" (Local Business District) as requested by AAA Electric in Petition Number
3474). A motion was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner Simpson
to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Duckers,
Simpson, Usher, Weisgerber, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor
approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8431. The ordinance was introduced
for first reading April 21, 1975.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
authorizing the City of Salina, Kansas, to construct and purchase buildings,
improvements, machinery and equipment to be located on real property described
herein to be leased to the Asbury Hospital Association; authorizing and
directing the issuance of $1,750,000 principal amount of Hospital Revenue Bonds,
Series of May 1, 1975, of said City for the purpose of providing funds to pay
the cost of constructing and purchasing buildings, improvements, machinery and
equipment to be leased to the Asbury Hospital Association; prescribing the form
and authorizing the execution of a lease by and between said City and the Asbury
Hospital Association." A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by
Commissioner Usher to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had:
Ayes: Duckers, Simpson, Usher, Weisgerber, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). Carried.
The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8432. The ordinance was
introduced for first reading April 28, 1975.
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION
authorizing and ordering certain curbing, guttering, paving, grading, water
systems, sanitary sewer systems, and storm sewer improvements, ordering preparati
of plans and specifications, and the estimate of costs." (Improvements in
Georgetown Addition and Twin Oaks Sub -division). A motion was made by
Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to adopt the Resolution
as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Duckers, Simpson, Usher,
Weisgerber, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the
Resolution and it is numbered 3232.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner
Usher to introduce a Charter Ordinance for first reading exempting the City of
Salina, Kansas, from the provisions of K.S.A. 1973 Supplement 16-707, which
provides for the licensing of pawnbrokers and providing substitute and additional
provisions on the same subject, and repealing Charter Ordinance Number 11; and
setting the minimum license fee at $25.00 and the maximum license fee at $300.00.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Charter Ordinance Passed: Number:
THE CITY ENGINEER filed a feasibility report for the paving and
grading of Fairdale Road from Crawford Avenue to Country Hills Road as requested
in Petition Number 3484, filed by A. B. Seelye Company, Inc. A motion was made
by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to accept the
feasibility report as filed. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION
determining the advisability of paving and grading improvements, estimating the
cost thereof, defining the boundaries of the improvement district, method of
assessment, and apportioning the cost between the improvement district and the
City -at -large." A motion was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner
Weisgerber to adopt the Resolution as read and the following vote was had:
Ayes: Duckers, Simpson, Usher, Weisgerber, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). Carried.
The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3234.
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THE CITY ENGINEER filed plans and specifications for Lateral Sanitary
Sewer Number 531 to serve Lots 1 through 5, Block 1, Wights Addition. A motion
was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner Usher to accept the
plans and specifications as filed. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner
Simpson to set the date of May 19, 1975 to receive bids for four tennis courts
on the new city park property located East of Salina High School South. Ayes: (5.
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Duckers asked what the plans are for this park.
Mr. Olson reported there is approximately $30,000 from the first and
second entitlement periods from Revenue Sharing Funds to develop these tennis
courts, some streets, some picnic facilities and some water lines.
Commissioner Simpson asked if there are other tennis courts in the
offing at the present time?
Mr. Olson reported there is construction of two new tennis courts in
Oakdale and the resurfacing of two courts in Sunset; and if money is available
something will be done for the other courts in Sunset.
THE CITY COMMISSIONERS considered the Salina -Saline County Civil
Preparedness "Status Report and Recommendations", prepared by the State Departmen-
of Civil Preparedness.
Mr. Don Rectenwald explained the report originated back in November
with a hazards analysis of Salina and Saline County, of the hazards that have hit
the city since it was formed up to the present time. In January a report was
made as to our preparations for handling disasters on a city and county wide
level. There were interviews with personnel from the City, County and
individuals in government and industry. They took their recommendations along
with other recommendations and put them together and came up with the
recommendations of items we should accomplish, such as a school disaster plan,
working with industry, and providing more warning systems.
A motion was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to accept the report and authorize the Mayor to sign. Ayes: (5). Nays:
(0). Motion carried.
THE CITY COMMISSION considered an amendment to Resolution Number 3209
to permit the golf pro to assume ownership of golf cars and establish rates for
the same.
Mr. Olson explained the City has lost over $100.00 during the four
years the Municipal Golf Course has been in operation on the original investment
of 8 cars on a 60/40 working agreement with the pro, with a guarantee of $200.00
a month. He said Mr. Graham has proposed to buy the cars, and has agreed to pay
the City a golf car user fee of 500 for 9 holes of play or $1.00 for 18 holes
of play. He said this is a very good proposal and one we are recommending.
Another suggestion we are asking that you consider is to eliminate
the golf cart storage being available only to persons holding annual memberships,
and charge 500 for pull carts for 9 holes and 750 for 18 holes.
Another suggestion is to allow members 65 and over and 15 and under to
play on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, aftering being scheduled by the pro.
The pro could post a sign that they would be permitted to play after checking
with him.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Usher to amend the Resolution by omitting "Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and
Holidays" from the annual memberships of Age 65 and over and Age 15 and under.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION
authorizing and establishing charges for the operation of the Salina Municipal
Golf Course, amending Resolution Number 3209 and repealing said existing
resolution." A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Usher to adopt the Resolution as amended and instruct the pro to have a sign pain ed
that the pro will schedule members over 65 and under 15 for Saturday, Sunday and
Holiday play. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolutio
and it is numbered 3233.
COMMISSION AGENDA
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PUBLIC AGENDA
PETITION NUMBER 3487 was filed by G and K, Inc., 2103 South Ohio, for
the rezoning of Lots 1, 2, and the West 55 feet of Lot 3, Block 11, Shalimar
Plaza Addition from District "A" (Second Dwelling House District) to District "C"
(Apartment House District). A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber,
seconded by Commissioner Usher to refer the petition to the City Planning
Commission. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3488 was filed by Mrs. Ralph Shelton and Mrs. Gilbert
Piper for water main and sanitary sewer on East Woodland from Ohio Street East.
A motion was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to
refer the petition to the City Engineer for a report. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE License application was filed by Wendell
Christiancy, d/b/a The Den, 260 Smither. (New application). The City Clerk
reported the applicant has 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 Usher, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to
approve the license application and authorize the City Clerk to issue the
license. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE License application was filed by Gary D.
Underwood, d/b/a The Pub, 641 South Broadway. (New application). The City Clerk
reported the applicant has 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 Usher, seconded by Commissioner Duckers to
approve the license application and authorize the City Clerk to issue the
license. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
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