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05-05-1975 Minutes73 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. 74 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. 75 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. 76 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 None 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 1