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City of Salina, Kansas
Regular Meeting of the Board
of Commissioners
April 5, 1976
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissi
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, April 5, 1976, 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 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:
Commissioner W. M. Usher
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 29, 1976, were approved
as printed.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of April 5 through 10, 1976 - "KANSAS
BANK WEEK". The proclamation was read by Commissioner Simpson.
STAFF AGENDA
A PUBLIC HEARING was held on the proposed assessments for the improvemens
in Engineering Project 75-590: (Country Hills Number 2, Georgetown Addition;
Twin Oaks Sub -division; Fairway Addition)
Water main in Van Horne Street from Ohio Street
to the Missouri Pacific Railroad
as authorized by Resolution Number 3230, passed by the Board
of Commissioners of the City of Salina, Kansas, on the
21st day of April, 1975.
Curbing, guttering, paving and grading of APPLEWOOD LANE
from the east line of Fairdale Road to the west end of
Applewood Lane cul-de-sac
Curbing, guttering, paving and grading of BEECHWOOD ROAD
from the south line of Brookwood Lane to the south line
of Applewood Lane
Curbing, guttering, paving and grading of FAIRDALE ROAD
from the south line of Brookwood Lane to the south line
of Applewood Lane
Curbing, guttering, paving and grading of NORTHWOOD LANE
from the east line of Fairdale Road to the south line of
Glen Avenue
Curbing, guttering, paving and grading of BRET AVENUE
from the north line of Bonnie Ridge Addition to the
south line of Edward Street
Curbing, guttering, paving and grading of EDWARD STREET
from the southwest line of Bret Avenue to the north line
of Twin Oaks Sub -division
Water systems
Sanitary Sewer Systems
Storm Sewer Systems
as authorized by Resolution Number 3232, passed by the Board
of Commissioners of the City of Salina, Kansas, on the 5th
day of May, 1975.
Paving and grading of Fairdale Road from Crawford
Avenue to Country Hills Road
as authorized by Resolution Number 3235, passed by the Board
Of Commissioners of the City of Salina, Kansas, on the 12th
day of May, 1975.
Mr. Phil Eaton was present, and asked why he is being assessed for a
street that is not in front of his property?
Mr. Olson explained each lot in town is assessed for its front
street and its nearest side street.
Mr. Jerry Barringer was present, and said he thought the developer
had to pay for the improvements.
Mr. Olson explained the developers are required to deposit 50a of
the proposed cost of improvements in an undeveloped area.
Mr. Eaton asked about the cost cost of the improvements.
A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to approve the assessments and to introduce the assessment ordinance
for first reading. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
providing for a zoning district to be known as 'Planned Development District',
amending the zoning ordinance of the City of Salina, Kansas, the same being
Ordinance Number 6613." A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded
by Commissioner Duckers to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote
was had: Ayes: Duckers, Simpson, Weisgerber, Caldwell (4). Nays: (0).
Commissioner Usher absent. Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it
is numbered 8478. The ordinance was introduced for first reading March 22, 1976.
Mr. Harrison
replied the total cost
for Riker Manor is $3,778.30;
Georgetown Addition is
$157,994.31; Twin Oaks
Sub -division is $109,799.54;
adult care homes, other than for the insane or feebleminded to be in Section
Country Hills Addition
Number 2 is $28,572.91;
and Fairway Addition is $7,466.18.
There were no
proposed assessments.
formal protests, and no
changes were made in the
A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to approve the assessments and to introduce the assessment ordinance
for first reading. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
providing for a zoning district to be known as 'Planned Development District',
amending the zoning ordinance of the City of Salina, Kansas, the same being
Ordinance Number 6613." A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded
by Commissioner Duckers to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote
was had: Ayes: Duckers, Simpson, Weisgerber, Caldwell (4). Nays: (0).
Commissioner Usher absent. Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it
is numbered 8478. The ordinance was introduced for first reading March 22, 1976.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
providing for the amendment of Section 1 or Ordinance Number 6613 and repealing
the original section; and repealing Section 20, Community Unit Plan and Developme
of Ordinance Number 6613." A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded
by Commissioner Weisgerber to adopt the ordinance as read and the following
vote was had: Ayes: Duckers, Simpson, Weisgerber, Caldwell (4). Nays: (0).
Commissioner Usher absent. Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it
is numbered 8480. The ordinance was introduced for first reading March 22, 1976.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
allowing hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes, rest homes, retirement and
adult care homes, other than for the insane or feebleminded to be in Section
9, District "C" (Apartment House District); allowing hospitals, sanitariums,
nursing homes, rest homes, retirement and adult care homes to be in Section
15, Special Classes; amending Sections 9 and 15 of Ordinance Number 6613 and
repealing the original sections." A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber,
seconded by Commissioner Simpson to adopt the ordinance as read and the following
vote was had: Ayes: Duckers, Simpson, Weisgerber, Caldwell (4). Nays: (0).
Commissioner Usher absent. Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it
is numbered 8479. The ordinance was introduced for first reading March 22, 1976.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
providing for the amendment of Section 1 or Ordinance Number 6613 and repealing
the original section; and repealing Section 20, Community Unit Plan and Developme
of Ordinance Number 6613." A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded
by Commissioner Weisgerber to adopt the ordinance as read and the following
vote was had: Ayes: Duckers, Simpson, Weisgerber, Caldwell (4). Nays: (0).
Commissioner Usher absent. Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it
is numbered 8480. The ordinance was introduced for first reading March 22, 1976.
After a short discussion, it was agreed 4 hours is a little short,
and they agreed 24 hours after the auction would be a reasonable amount of
time for the area to be cleared of merchandise if the auction is not held in
the confines of a building.
A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to accept the City Manager's report and instruct the City Attorney to
draft an ordinance to provide for an auction room license fee to be $150.00
for the annual fee or $25.00 per sale, with a 24 hour removal clause. Ayes:
(4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A LETTER was received from Mrs. Lewis C. Crawford, Chairman of the
Citizens' Advisory Committee, recommending Section 4 of Resolution Number 3215
be amdeded to include: "Any member who moves from the neighborhood from which
he was appointed to another neighborhood within the City, shall be required to
resign his position on the Citizens' Advisory Committee. Said member's name
will be added to the current list of volunteers for his new neighborhood,
unless he notifies the City otherwise."
A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Weisgerber to accept the Citizens' Advisory Commission recommendation and to
adopt a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION creating the Salina Citizens'
Advisory Committee; setting forth its purposes and functions; determining its
membership and the method of selection thereof; amending Resolution Number
3215 and repealing the original resolution", and the following vote was had:
Ayes: Duckers, Simpson, Weisgerber, Caldwell (4). Nays: (0). Carried. The
Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3267.
A LETTER was received from Mrs. Lewis C. Crawford, Chairman of the
Citizens' Advisory Committee, recommending Section 5 of Resolution Number 3217
be amended to include except for amendatory applications which will
allow citizens to submit their opinions regarding community development needs
and priorities and a minimum of one public hearing for presentation of all
segments of the proposed amendatory application."
A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Weisgerber to accept the Citizens' Advisory Commission recommendation and to
adopt a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION setting forth a plan for citizen
participation in the development and carrying out of an ongoing housing and
community development plan for the City of Salina, Kansas; amending Resolution
Number 3217 and repealing the original resolution", and the following vote was
had: Ayes: Duckers, Simpson, Weisgerber, Caldwell (4). Nays: (0). Carried.
The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3268.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3536, which was filed
by James E. Sullivan for water service, sanitary sewer service and frontage
road pavement to serve the North 483 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Sullivan Addition
to the City of Salina, Kansas, that it a sufficient petition as Mr. Sullivan
is the only resident property owner in the benefit district. A motion was
made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Duckers to accept the
City Engineer's report and approve the petition. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
THE CITY Manager reported on a request by Lonnie Wilson for
a
reduction in Auction Room license fees, (Referred to the City Manager at the
March 15, 1976 meeting), that he has discussed the request with Mr. Bengtson
and the Police Chief and they generally agree the license fees for auction
rooms is relatively high. He recommended the license fee be reduced to a fee
in the neighborhood of $150.00, and establishing a per sale fee of something
in the neighborhood of $25.00, this would give the auctioneer a choice of
auction fees to pay, and that the premises of an outside auction be entirely
cleared of merchandise within 4 hours after an auction. He also stated that
auctions for charitable organizations should not be exempt from the provisions
of the ordinance as it would constitute preferential treatment. He said if
the Commissioners do approve the ordinance when it is drafted, a copy will be
mailed to all auctioneers in the telephone book, and if consignment auctions
become popular, the Police Officers will become better acquainted with the
auctioneers to eliminate any possible activity that would be questionable.
After a short discussion, it was agreed 4 hours is a little short,
and they agreed 24 hours after the auction would be a reasonable amount of
time for the area to be cleared of merchandise if the auction is not held in
the confines of a building.
A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to accept the City Manager's report and instruct the City Attorney to
draft an ordinance to provide for an auction room license fee to be $150.00
for the annual fee or $25.00 per sale, with a 24 hour removal clause. Ayes:
(4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A LETTER was received from Mrs. Lewis C. Crawford, Chairman of the
Citizens' Advisory Committee, recommending Section 4 of Resolution Number 3215
be amdeded to include: "Any member who moves from the neighborhood from which
he was appointed to another neighborhood within the City, shall be required to
resign his position on the Citizens' Advisory Committee. Said member's name
will be added to the current list of volunteers for his new neighborhood,
unless he notifies the City otherwise."
A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Weisgerber to accept the Citizens' Advisory Commission recommendation and to
adopt a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION creating the Salina Citizens'
Advisory Committee; setting forth its purposes and functions; determining its
membership and the method of selection thereof; amending Resolution Number
3215 and repealing the original resolution", and the following vote was had:
Ayes: Duckers, Simpson, Weisgerber, Caldwell (4). Nays: (0). Carried. The
Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3267.
A LETTER was received from Mrs. Lewis C. Crawford, Chairman of the
Citizens' Advisory Committee, recommending Section 5 of Resolution Number 3217
be amended to include except for amendatory applications which will
allow citizens to submit their opinions regarding community development needs
and priorities and a minimum of one public hearing for presentation of all
segments of the proposed amendatory application."
A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Weisgerber to accept the Citizens' Advisory Commission recommendation and to
adopt a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION setting forth a plan for citizen
participation in the development and carrying out of an ongoing housing and
community development plan for the City of Salina, Kansas; amending Resolution
Number 3217 and repealing the original resolution", and the following vote was
had: Ayes: Duckers, Simpson, Weisgerber, Caldwell (4). Nays: (0). Carried.
The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3268.
A LETTER was received from Mrs. Lewis C. Crawford, Chairman of the
Citizens' Advisory Committee, recommending approval and implementation of a
Housing Conservation Program.
Mr. Jim Maes and Mr. Keith Rawlings were present and answered the
questions of the Commissioners regarding funding, participation, enforcement,
and the target area of the Housing Conservation Program.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Simpson to accept the recommendation of the Citizens' Advisory Committee and
approve the implementation of the Housing Conservation Program. Ayes: (4).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A LETTER was received from Mrs. Lewis C. Crawford, Chairman of the
Citizens' Advisory Committee, listing the suggestions made by 402 different
individuals and organizations for second year Housing and Community Development
funds:
Mr. Olson said this was on the Citizens' Advisory Committee agenda
last week and they had quite an exchange on the subject.
Commissioner Simpson commented they postponed a report on it until
the next meeting.
Commissioner Duckers said he is not sure he follows what the Mayor is
referring to on a tree maintenance program. He said individuals would do it,
but does the City have to have a policy before an individual would cut down a
dead tree?
Mayor Caldwell responded, "The City already has that, as far as the
set up, but I mean a volunteer group that is going out to do something about
the trees that we have in Salina. Two or three years ago they did have a tree
problem and it was on the mind of all the citizens to do something about it,
and we did set up a program to get trees set out, various ones in the community.
The number is of now, but they really had a good program, and we had a good
committee working on it, and previous to that there were other programs set up."
92 requested additional child care facilities
12 suggested better street lighting
8 wanted sidewalks improved
22 asked for street repairs and improvements
2 spoke for improved railroad crossings
6 suggested better street signing program
1 asked for better signing to direct Interstate travelers
into and out of town, particularly those using the State
Street ramps on I-35
14 recommended a tree maintenance program for the city
8 spoke of the need for river cleanup
22 wanted general improvements of existing parks
32 asked for additional park facilities
11 individuals expressed the need for a public transportation system
12 mentioned juvenile detention facilities
Mayor Caldwell said he would like to make one comment on the tree
maintenance program, "It was suggested from the chairman sometime back on
setting up a committee to check on our tree program here which was turned down
by the Commission, but it was turned over to the Citizens' Advisory Committee
at the time and this is the only action that has been taken on those trees
since that time and I do know that the previous programs that the Commission
has set up have had some bearing on the tree program in the city. I was
outvoted at the time and I still think that it is a good program for the City
Commission to adopt. We had a working committee that was ready to go to work
on this particular item, and they had fire and dander ready to go, but we
turned it over to the Citizens' Advisory Committee and they had a lot of
things to do, and this is the only response we have received from them since
time back."
Mr. Olson said this was on the Citizens' Advisory Committee agenda
last week and they had quite an exchange on the subject.
Commissioner Simpson commented they postponed a report on it until
the next meeting.
Commissioner Duckers said he is not sure he follows what the Mayor is
referring to on a tree maintenance program. He said individuals would do it,
but does the City have to have a policy before an individual would cut down a
dead tree?
Mayor Caldwell responded, "The City already has that, as far as the
set up, but I mean a volunteer group that is going out to do something about
the trees that we have in Salina. Two or three years ago they did have a tree
problem and it was on the mind of all the citizens to do something about it,
and we did set up a program to get trees set out, various ones in the community.
The number is of now, but they really had a good program, and we had a good
committee working on it, and previous to that there were other programs set up."
Mr. Olson commented that is the annual Arbor Day Committee which
is still in effect.
Commissioner Duckers said he is not opposed to that. "What I
thought you had in mind before was somehow for the city to become involved in
funding, that is why it was referred back to the CAC; but as far as a volunteer
committee, I am in favor of that."
Commissioner Duckers asked why they don't get it back in the works?
Commissioner Weisgerber suggested they see what recommendation comes
from the CAC.
Mr. Harris commented, "I think maybe we had, possibly still have,
some confusion in what the goal and intent was here. If it is an effort to
encourage people, on a volunteer basis, to plant trees, that is one thing;
but I think most of us were under the impression that this was to give considerati
to a comprehensive ordinance, a tree maintenance ordinance, and possibly a
forestry type sdrvice requiring city funding, and if not that far at least if
there is an ordinance stating what types of trees can and cannot be planted on
public property, then comes the matter of enforcing that ordinance, staffing
and so forth, and at least that is the impression that we had on staff and
this was discussed before that it was to be a follow-up to the study that was
done by Kansas State, and to give consideration to developing a comprehensive
ordinance which might in fact bring back to you a recommendation to spend
considerable amount of money on an annual basis. Now perhaps we were on the
wrong track if you were thinking strictly of this volunteer type of a thing
and encourage people to plant trees as has been done in the past; I think
really it should not have gone to the Citizens' Advisory Committee for that
type of thing."
Mayor Caldwell responded, "At the time it was posed, they asked us
to hold off until this group of that they were going to try to appoint, headed
by Mrs. Hartnett, and what we had proposed was a volunteer group. We held off
from that because they had some other ideas of what they would like to do. I
wasn't concerned about that so much, as I was about the volunteer group;
however I am only bringing this up for comment and conversation with the
commission. I could care less if the ordinance is changed or not, but these
are the things the CAC could not get around to doing is what I am saying.
When they are going to get around to doing them I don't know but the item here
is recommended maintenance for trees. That is the only comment I have."
A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner
Simpson to accept the letter from the Citizens' Advisory Committee. Ayes: (4).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PUBLIC AGENDA
PETITION NUMBER 3548 was filed by A. B. Seelye Company, Inc. for the
rezoning of Lot 22, Block 3, and Lot 9, Block 6 in the proposed Dow Addition
from District "A" (Second Dwelling House District) to District "C" (Apartment
House District). A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by
Commissioner Simpson to refer the petition to the City Planning Commission.
Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3549 was filed by Barry Burgard, President of Brann's
Warehouse, Inc. for an amendment to the zoning ordinance to read one parking
space for each 400 square feet of enclosed floor area, instead of one parking
space for each 200 square feet of enclosed floor area for furniture stores and
appliance stores. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by
Commissioner Weisgerber to refer the petition to the City Planning Commission.
Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Caldwell
commented, "That would be up to the individual if
they wanted to purchase trees
and plant them,
they did it themselves, and the
only thing that came out
of the city's funds
were probably the mailing of
letters and all this type
of thing. I think
it is a splendid idea, I would
like to see it."
Commissioner Duckers asked why they don't get it back in the works?
Commissioner Weisgerber suggested they see what recommendation comes
from the CAC.
Mr. Harris commented, "I think maybe we had, possibly still have,
some confusion in what the goal and intent was here. If it is an effort to
encourage people, on a volunteer basis, to plant trees, that is one thing;
but I think most of us were under the impression that this was to give considerati
to a comprehensive ordinance, a tree maintenance ordinance, and possibly a
forestry type sdrvice requiring city funding, and if not that far at least if
there is an ordinance stating what types of trees can and cannot be planted on
public property, then comes the matter of enforcing that ordinance, staffing
and so forth, and at least that is the impression that we had on staff and
this was discussed before that it was to be a follow-up to the study that was
done by Kansas State, and to give consideration to developing a comprehensive
ordinance which might in fact bring back to you a recommendation to spend
considerable amount of money on an annual basis. Now perhaps we were on the
wrong track if you were thinking strictly of this volunteer type of a thing
and encourage people to plant trees as has been done in the past; I think
really it should not have gone to the Citizens' Advisory Committee for that
type of thing."
Mayor Caldwell responded, "At the time it was posed, they asked us
to hold off until this group of that they were going to try to appoint, headed
by Mrs. Hartnett, and what we had proposed was a volunteer group. We held off
from that because they had some other ideas of what they would like to do. I
wasn't concerned about that so much, as I was about the volunteer group;
however I am only bringing this up for comment and conversation with the
commission. I could care less if the ordinance is changed or not, but these
are the things the CAC could not get around to doing is what I am saying.
When they are going to get around to doing them I don't know but the item here
is recommended maintenance for trees. That is the only comment I have."
A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner
Simpson to accept the letter from the Citizens' Advisory Committee. Ayes: (4).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PUBLIC AGENDA
PETITION NUMBER 3548 was filed by A. B. Seelye Company, Inc. for the
rezoning of Lot 22, Block 3, and Lot 9, Block 6 in the proposed Dow Addition
from District "A" (Second Dwelling House District) to District "C" (Apartment
House District). A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by
Commissioner Simpson to refer the petition to the City Planning Commission.
Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3549 was filed by Barry Burgard, President of Brann's
Warehouse, Inc. for an amendment to the zoning ordinance to read one parking
space for each 400 square feet of enclosed floor area, instead of one parking
space for each 200 square feet of enclosed floor area for furniture stores and
appliance stores. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by
Commissioner Weisgerber to refer the petition to the City Planning Commission.
Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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PETITION NUMBER 3550 was filed by William R. Umphrey for the rezoning
of Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Oakdale Addition from District "A" (Second Dwelling
House District) to District "C" (Apartment House District). A motion was made
by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Duckers to refer the
petition to the City Planning Commission. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE License Application was filed by Rebecca S.
Vering, d/b/a The Tree House, 121 East Walnut. (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 Duckers, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to
approve the cereal malt beverage license application and authorize the City
Clerk to issue the license. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A REQUEST was received from Mel Jarvis to construct a stable and
utility barn to stable not more than four horses, on Block 6, Lakewood Addition.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to
approve the request, subject to the approval of the Health Department. Ayes:
(4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A REQUEST was received from the the Bicentennial Festivals Committee
for the city to accept the ownership of a memorial gazebo to be constructed at
the intersection of Santa Fe and Iron, for the street fair activities June 11
and 12.
Mrs. Gene Chapman was present and explained they have a donor to
build a large, 24 foot diameter, gazebo for the street fair, in which all the
entertainment will take place, if the city will accept the ownership of it at
the conclusion of the street fair.
Mr. Dennis Poer was also present and explained the donor would like
to be assured the City will accept ownership of the building and maintain it
as a memorial of the bicentennial. He said they have talked with several
members of the staff and they were excited about receiving the gift and are
willing to move the gazebo from the intersection of Santa Fe and Iron to the
proposed site of the Claflin building which was at one time in Oakdale Park,
and then to maintain it.
A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to accept the ownership of the gazebo at the conclusion of the street
fair and to have it moved to its permanent location in the park. Ayes: (4).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Simpson expressed thanks and appreciation to the
Festivals Committee of the Bicentennial Commission.
COMMISSION AGENDA
The following items were brought to the floor for discussion:
Commissioner Simpson asked about the response to the first weekend
of free gate fees at the landfill.
Mr. Olson replied the response was greater than they had originally
anticipated. He quoted Section 32-1 of the Salina Code as it relates to the
vehicles spilling garbage on the roadways. He said they encourage the citizens
of Salina to use the free gate fees, but said he is not enthused about the
condition that West Crawford was left in last Saturday and Sunday Evenings.
He also added that the Police Department is aware of the situation and there
may be some tickets issued next weekend if more care isn't given to the sightlines
of the streets and avenues in town. He concluded by saying the use of the
facility was very good, approximately 200 vehicles each day. The number on an
average weekend would be 25-30 vehicles.
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Mayor Caldwell thanked the staff for the City of Salina Calendar
which was printed in the bicentennial theme. He said it was well constructed,
well planned, and well printed.
Commissioner Duckers asked for an update on the Downtown Beautification
Project.
Mr. Olson replied that they were approximately 30o complete at the
end of March when the last progress payment was made. He said the contract
calls for approximately 300 days for completion of the project, with completion
scheduled for early September.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Weisgerber that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned.
Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
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