11-19-1973 Minutes1
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City of Salina, Kansas
Regular Meeting of the Board
of Commissioners
November 19, 1973
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners'
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, November 19, 1973, 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 Jack Weisgerber, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Robert C. Caldwell
Commissioner Norma G. Cooper
Commissioner Mike Losik, Jr.
Commissioner W. M. Usher
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 November 12, 1973 were approved
as mailed.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the week of November 25 through December 1, 1973
as "KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL WEEK". The proclamation was read by Mr. Bill Shea,
Representative of Sacred Heart Key Club.
Mayor Weisgerber welcomed a group of students from the Constitution
Class at Salina High School Central.
STAFF AGENDA
BIDS WERE RECEIVED for the City owned building at 216 West Crawford:
Henry H. Grandstaff
Walter Scheidt
Carol A. Vogan
$2,125.00
1,530.00
504.00
A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner
Usher to reject all bids, because they were all below the lowest appraisal
figure received in January, 1973. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on a request by Paul Warden for the use of
6 inches of public property sidewalk for aesthetic purposes on Lot 105 on
Santa Fe Avenue, Original Townsite, that the request is to allow them to place
a three inch pattern brick facing onto the present front wall of the "Old
Salina Mercantile Company" building at 104 - 106 North Santa Fe Avenue. This
is not a projection from the present wall, but a new facing extending the full
height of the present building. This department recommends the approval of
this request. A motion was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner
Losik to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and approve the request.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Cooper asked the City Engineer how the East Crawford
Street project is progressing.
During a short discussion, the City Attorney said he had given the
City Commissioners a report on the options open to them for the improvement
of this street.
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COMMISSION AGENDA
"DISCUSSION of the re -activation of the old municipal airport east of
town." (Sponsored by Commissioner Usher)
Commissioner Usher commented, 11I often wondered why that runway has,
remained closed for so long. I think we have a very unique situation in Salina i
the fact that we are fortunate enough to have that kind of a runway, 6,000 x
100 feet in concrete. It lies just East of one of the finest golf courses in
the State of Kansas and probably in the mid -west or probably it will be.
Professionally designed. Few cities of any size in the United States really
have something as unique. There are a lot of people who fly, a lot of people
who play golf and like to go to different golf courses. It could generate
additional usage of our golf course. Eventually I could visualize some of the
rooms out there being renovated to provide for meetings. It has a restaurant.
Fly in golf tournaments of one kind or another can be scheduled, and I don't
think the cost would be too great to re -activate the runway. I visualize just
removing the x's, putting up a wind tee or a wind sock and providing some tie -
downs and the necessary fencing that would keep the aircraft from driving into
automobiles and visa -versa. Now, in order to re -activate an airport, you must
first contact the FAA and complete the necessary forms and state that this
situation constitutes the re -activation of a closed airport, which requires the
City Commissioners to file the FAA forms. In addition, I think if we do
re -activate the runway or were to get to this point, we have a lot of development
going on out there. People who are thinking about expanding in that direction in
the way of residential area or other types of developments. They need to be awar
of the fact that the city does own air rights at both ends of the runway and whic
limits them to what they can develop within that area."
Dean Wilson, student, commented, "If there isn't going to be that
kind of traffic, why do it?"
Rev. Glen Halbe, Pastor of the Rolling Hills Congregational Church,
commented, "This is at a time when we are aksed to curb recreational travel, but
this would cause more consumption of fuel. The real question is if this can be
re -activated what would happen to the cross country course that borders that
runway, and what would happen to the young people who do a little bit of dragging
out there, rather than on the streets?"
Commissioner Usher replied, "If people are allotted fuel, they are goin
to burn it some way, and we should just as well take advantage of having them com
in to see us. As far as the cross country track goes, they surely don't run on
the runway and I don't foresee how re -activating the runway would close down that
at all. I think it can be compatible."
Robert Entriken replied, "There are something line 3,000 people here to
see the events at the cross country track, and those spectators use a portion of
the runways and trafficways to park and watch. This facility is also used by
model airplane clubs, soap box derby races, bicycle races and my own interest.
It is used quite a bit for car testing. We are attempting to bring to Salina
next year, the National Solo 2 Championship. It would be about 200 cars and that
would bring upwards to 600 people to Salina for this event. If it was agreed
to re -open this to aviation traffic, events like this could not take place.
Kim Apt, student, commented that the old airport is used in a variety
of ways, such as sky diving.
Dick Godby, student, asked if
the
noise wouldn't
bother the
golfers
with all the planes coming in. He said
the
noise of the cars
bothers
him.
Commissioner Usher replied it
You might to
is
not a continual
noise with
an airplane
want wait just a few minutes
to drive a ball
or line up
for a putt
while he takes off or is approaching for
a
landing; but I
don't think
there is
going to be that much traffic out there
to
cause that kind
of a problem."
Dean Wilson, student, commented, "If there isn't going to be that
kind of traffic, why do it?"
Rev. Glen Halbe, Pastor of the Rolling Hills Congregational Church,
commented, "This is at a time when we are aksed to curb recreational travel, but
this would cause more consumption of fuel. The real question is if this can be
re -activated what would happen to the cross country course that borders that
runway, and what would happen to the young people who do a little bit of dragging
out there, rather than on the streets?"
Commissioner Usher replied, "If people are allotted fuel, they are goin
to burn it some way, and we should just as well take advantage of having them com
in to see us. As far as the cross country track goes, they surely don't run on
the runway and I don't foresee how re -activating the runway would close down that
at all. I think it can be compatible."
Robert Entriken replied, "There are something line 3,000 people here to
see the events at the cross country track, and those spectators use a portion of
the runways and trafficways to park and watch. This facility is also used by
model airplane clubs, soap box derby races, bicycle races and my own interest.
It is used quite a bit for car testing. We are attempting to bring to Salina
next year, the National Solo 2 Championship. It would be about 200 cars and that
would bring upwards to 600 people to Salina for this event. If it was agreed
to re -open this to aviation traffic, events like this could not take place.
Kim Apt, student, commented that the old airport is used in a variety
of ways, such as sky diving.
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Commissioner Cooper commented, "The current practice does permit
temporary use of the runways for aircraft by making prior arrangements, and this
is fine, but I do believe that individuals and groups with interest other than
flying and golfing have been, and should be encouraged to use these facilities.
I think we should see how many people and groups we can accomodate out there, not
how few."
Commissioner Usher said we would need to explore with FAA to find out
what restrictions they would place on it. 'The whole thing could be academic.
The important thing is #1 that we have a unique asset out there, and do we want
to make better use of it; and#2 the city owns air rights and we have people
who are considering expanding and builders are making plans and they need to know
whether we are going to continue with the air rights or continue with the
runway."
Commissioner Losik commented that, "The inactive airstrip out there is
being utilized now in a variety of ways. It is bringing people in, and taking
the youngsters off the street. If it is re -activated it would only benefit a
special interest group and a few privileged individuals. This topic isn't new,
this has been brought up before and as far as I am concerned, I just can't see
why we shouldn't start doing things for the benefit of the city at large.
I move that no action be taken to re -activate the old runway and further to dire
the City Manager to repaint the x's to leave no doubt that it is inactive.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cooper.
After a short discussion Mayor Weisgerber called for a vote on the
motion. Ayes: Cooper, Losik (2). Nays: Usher, Weisgerber (2). Commissioner
Caldwell abstained.
Commissioner Usher commented, "I understand that I am to explore this
as a committee of one with the FAA and bring another report to the Commission
and let you make up your mind."
"PROPOSING the abatement of certain movie film at outside Theatres."
(Sponsored by Commissioner Cooper)
Commissioner Cooper said, "This pertains specifically to film with
restrictive or lesser rating. Until recently, municipalities had little
jurisdiction in these areas, court decisions however, now give local units of
government a right to exercise some control; so I am proposing that this matter
receive some attention and action from the City Commission. Also, as the subject
concerns many people in the community, I suggest before we make a decision on
this that we forward the item to the Citizens' Advisory Committee for review and
recommendations. Following their report we can proceed from there. Everybody
received a copy of a report given at the National Institute of Municipal Law
Officers by Mr. Ralph Mann, who is City Attorney in Denton, Texas, citing legal
opinions and also a copy of their own city ordinance with regard to this
particular item."
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Losik.
During a short discussion Mayor Weisgerber commented that, "If we are
going to refer this item to the Citizens' Advisory Committee, and they are going
to go into this particular area, is it wise to restrict them to checking strictly
what kind of films should be shown at outside theatres, or give them a broader
scope and let them go further if they desire?"
Commissioner Cooper replied, "They can make their own choice on this.
I am not limiting them or suggesting what they do. If the Citizens' Advisory
Committee wants to pursue other things and come back with suggestions and
recommendations, that is fine. I am not saying they have to or that they cannot
do it. It is up to them."
Mayor Weisgerber called for a vote on the motion that the abatement of
certain movie films at outside theatres, with restrictive or less rating, and
the reference material from the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers be
referred to the Citizens'Advisory Committee for their review and recommendations.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
RCM
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PUBLIC AGENDA
PETITION NUMBER 3376 was filed by M. Ethel Reeder against the
installation of water and sewerage disposal on East Woodland Street. A motion
was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Usher to refer the
petition to the City Engineer. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3377 was filed by Bill Chaffee, Realtor, for the
rezoning of a tract of land at the northwest corner of Euclid and North Ninth
Street from District "A" (Second Dwelling House District) to District "D"
(Local Business District). A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded
by Commissioner Usher to refer the petition to the Metropolitan Planning
Commission. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA
Mayor Weisgerber commented that next Monday, November 26, 1973, is
the regularly scheduled night meeting. At 6:30 there is an Awards Dinner
requested by the U. S. Weather Service and sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce
in order to make some recognitions and commendations on the way things were
handled on the night of the tornado; so we have a conflict and in order to
change this meeting, it necessitates calling a special meeting at 4:00 o'clock
instead of 7:00 o'clock in the evening in order for us to be able to do both.
A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner
Usher to hold a special meeting on November 26, 1973 at four o'clock to consider
the items that would appear on the agenda of the regular meeting. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner
Usher 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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WAIVER AND CONSENT TO HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Commissioners of the City of Salina, Kansas, do hereby waive notice and consent
to the holding of a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners on the 26th
day of November 1973, at 4:00 o'clock P.M., for the purpose of considering
business regularly scheduled to come before said Board of Commissioners on the
26th day of November, 1973, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., the regularly scheduled
meeting date and time.
Dated this 26th day of November, 1973.
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Commissioners
We,
the undersigned, being
the duly
elected, qualified
and acting
Commissioners
of the City of Salina,
Kansas,
and constituting all
the Board of
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Commissioners of the City of Salina, Kansas, do hereby waive notice and consent
to the holding of a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners on the 26th
day of November 1973, at 4:00 o'clock P.M., for the purpose of considering
business regularly scheduled to come before said Board of Commissioners on the
26th day of November, 1973, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., the regularly scheduled
meeting date and time.
Dated this 26th day of November, 1973.
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Commissioners