06-19-1972 Minutes44
City of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
June 19, 1972
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room,
City -County Building, on Monday, June 19, 1972, at four o'clock p.m.
The Acting Mayor asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
and a Moment of Silent Prayer.
There were present:
Acting Mayor, Mike Losik, Jr., Chairman presiding
Commissioner Leon L. Ashton
Commissioner Robert C. Caldwell
Commissioner Norma G. Cooper
comprising a quorum of the Board, also:
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
Norris D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Absent:
Mayor Jack Weisgerber
Commissioner
Losik said on Page 3, starting at line 32, of the
minutes of the
Regular Meeting of June
12, 1972, this paragraph should reflect that the
item that was
returned to the Salina
City Planning Commission was the Martin petition,
not the Union
Cemeteries petition.
Commissioner
Ashton asked if he hadn't referred that back for
study of the whole
area though?
Commissioner Losik replied, "Yes, but we were discussing specifically here the
Union Cemeteries, so let's make the distinction.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 12, 1972, were approved as corrected.
Acting Mayor Losik said next week is the regularly scheduled evening meeting,
and asked if the Fourth of July Holiday will effect the Monday meeting.
The City Manager said all City Offices will be open.
STAFF AGENDA
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE establishing
the rate of fares for taxicabs operating within the City of Salina, Kansas, amending Section
34-68 of The Salina Code and repealing the existing section." A motion was made by
Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to adopt the ordinance as read.
Commissioner Cooper said she would like to inquire about something. She said it
has nothing to do with the ordinance on second reading. She asked if anybody recalled if
there wasn't some discussion when the taxi rates first came around that they would show up
again in the Fall of the year for some kind of a rate adjustment.
Acting Mayor Losik said he believed this was in regard to the surcharge they
wanted to establish during the hazardous time of the year. They would use the surcharge
at that time of the year.
The City Manager said,'There was one section that was discussed here with Mr. French
when he was presenting his proposal. You will recall that he wanted an additional 15(t
which may be charged from 6 P.M. in the evening until 12 Midnight; then from 12:01 until
5 A.M. an additional charge of 45¢ may be charged. You will notice that is deleted from
the ordinance. This was discussed with Mr. French by Mr. Bengtson, and deleted with his
approval."
The Acting Mayor asked if there was any further discussion. There was none, and
the following vote was had: Ayes; Ashton, Caldwell, Cooper, Losik (4). Nays: (0). Mayor
Weisgerber absent. Carried. The ordinance was approved by the Acting Mayor and it is
numbered 8229. The ordinance was introduced for first reading May 22, 1972.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE levying
special assessments against certain property to pay the cost of sidewalk repair on certain
lots and parts of lots in the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas." (Sidewalk repair in
the Central Business District - Engineering Project 72-533). A motion was made by
Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to adopt the ordinance as read and the
following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Caldwell, Cooper, Losik (4). Nays: (0). Mayor
Weisgerber absent. Carried. The ordinance was approved by the Acting Mayor and it is
numbered 8230. The ordinance was introduced for first reading June 12, 1972.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3255, which was filed by L. F. Eaton
for the placement of "No Parking" signs on both sides of Westport Boulevard to St. Louis
Street in Westport Exchange Addition to the City of Salina, Kansas. (Referred to the City
Engineer at the meeting of June 5, 1972) The City Engineer, in his written report,
recommended the approval of the petition. A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper,
seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and to
adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation and marking of both
sides of Westport Boulevard from Crawford Street to St. Louis Street in Westport Exchange
Addition to restrict parking." The following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Caldwell, Cooper,
Losik (4). Nays: (0). Mayor Wesigerber absent. Carried. The Acting Mayor approved the
Resolution and it is numbered 3122.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3256, which was filed by L. F. Eaton
for the placement of street lights on Westport Boulevard to 150 feet north of St. Louis
Street in Westport Exchange Addition to the City of Salina, Kansas. (Referred to the City
Engineer at the meeting of June 5, 1972) The City Engineer, in his written report,
recommended the installation of three 250 -watt mercury vapor street lights on Westport
Boulevard between Crawford Avenue and St. Louis Street. A motion was made by Commissioner
Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer
and authorize the installation of the street lights. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3257, which was filed by William H.
Graves and L. F. Eaton for the placement of street lights on Graves Boulevard from Crawford
to the end of the pavement north. (Referred to the City Engineer at the meeting of June 12,
1972). The City Engineer, in his written report, recommended the installation of six 250 -
watt mercury vapor lights on Graves Boulevard from Crawford Avenue north to approximately
1,200 feet north of St.Louis Street. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by
Commissioner Caldwell to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and authorize the
installation of the street lights. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3258, which was filed by Reuben
Thomas for the removal and replacement of sidewalks and replacement of driveway at 122 West
Pacific Avenue. (Referred to the City Engineer at the meeting of June 12, 1972). The City
Engineer, in his written report, recommended the acceptance of the request of the petitioner
to withdraw his petition. A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner
Ashton to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and approve the request of the
petitioner to withdraw his petition. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3259, which was filed by C. C.
McAninch for sewer facilities to serve Lots 1 through 9, Brown and Brown Addition to the
City of Salina. (Referred to the City Engineer at the meeting of June 12, 1972). The
City Engineer, in his written report, reported that the petition has sufficient signatures
and should be accepted. He also reported the property outlined in this petition is less
than 50% developed for compliance with Resolution Number 3113. A motion was made by
Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to accept the recommendation of the
City Engineer and approve the petition, and that it will come under the provisions of
Resolution Number 3113. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to
set the date of July 10, 1972, as the date to receive bids for one Aerial Quint Ladder
Truck and one Combination Pumper Truck for the Fire Department, and to instruct the City
Clerk to advertise for bids. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
COMMISSIONER COOPER asked the City Engineer about the Fourth Street traffic
problem. She said she thought it was to be on the agenda this week. She said she visited
with the City Engineer a couple of weeks ago about this, and at that time she had the
understanding it would come around on this week's agenda.
The City Engineer replied that he has talked with Mr. McConnell, and that
Mr. McConnell agrees with the recommendations and the matter can go on the agenda next week.
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COMMISSION AGENDA
THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF presented an additional report on Capital Improvements.
(Requested by Commissioner Losik on June 5, 1972)
The City Manager said, "We do have some new projects, proposed by the various
Department Heads. We don't have them cleaned up or in the form we would like to have them
in to present them to you. You are aware Tom is in the process of preparing graphs,
illustrations and commentary, projections as it might relate to assessed valuation, bonds,
percentages, ratios and the like. He has attempted to project this data to 1980 to provide
a guide line to go by in assessing or weighing a given capital improvement as compared to
a dollar that you might feel you have available to spend. You will, later on, after making
some of these value judgements, establish, as a Commission, the criteria you want to use
now or next year, or maybe set as a,policy toward this course.
"I asked Tom if he would come down and present or show you some of the work that
has been done and is being considered at this time."
The City Planner gave a ten minute briefing on his graphic illustrations.
Acting Mayor Losik asked when they could have something to look at. He said
this has been talked about for some time now. He added they have had supplemental reports,
but this is all they are, and if this is all there is, we should have left you working on
them instead of taking up your time, because these serve no useful purpose.
The City Manager asked what he expected.
Acting Mayor Losik replied, "Just what we have discussed in the past; that we
suggested they come up with an item, the estimated cost and the source of funding."
The City Planner said, "Well, we have this now, but we can't give you guide lines,
right down to the total package in terms of where we are going through bond indebtedness.
The City Manager said he could give the Commissioners a 22 page list that he
worked up this morning, and explained that some of the data has not been validated.
Acting Mayor Losik said this is what we need, and this will give us the start.
The City Planner said this information contains about 98% of the projects.
Acting Mayor Losik replied that this is what we wanted, and anything else that
is in the process of being done right now. He added that there is one thing more he would
like to know, and that is if there are any other sources of funds, such as the Federal or
State for any of the projects.
The City Manager said they are working on that part of it, and they would get
it this week.
PUBLIC AGENDA
A LETTER was received from St. John's Military School requesting an audience
with the City Commission to discuss Phase I, Step 2-A of the Community Renewal Program.
Col. Duckers said Rev. Davidson's letter probably suffices, but they wanted to
support, with their presence, the letter which the President of the Board submitted
indicating their sincere interest in Phase I, Step 2-A of C.R.P.
He said, "Unofficially all of you are aware of our interest in this project, at
least some of you were present at the town hall type meeting that the Citizens' Advisory
Committee conducted on our campus 2 weeks ago; so I think you know of our interest in this,
but we wanted to officially make you aware of this and make it a matter of public record,
which, as I understand is required as one of the step in getting the ball rolling on this."
Col. Duckers said both he and Rev. Davidson are available for any questions that
any of the Commissioners may have at this time, in regard to their future plans and so forth.
Commissioner Ashton asked if any of the people were opposed to this particular
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Col. Duckers said, "Of those who attended the meeting, 36 were in favor of the
project and 6 or 7 were opposed. Those opposed were in the area of the proposed park site,
as part of the whole Community Renewal Project. There were none opposed in the area that
would be cleared for ultimate repurchase by St. John's Military School."
He added that this meeting was a simple fact finding meeting; and they had many
phone calls from people urging that they do what they can, because the people want to sell.
They see this as an opportunity to improve their living conditions and to participate in
an urban renewal program.
He continued that it is a matter of public knowledge that they are initiating
a capital funds drive to construct a multi-purpose sports complex on their campus, and
he said it would be erected on existing land if necessary, but if they are going to have
an opportunity to purchase this land, he added they certainly would want to put it on
the urban renewal land, so they are interested in getting the ball rolling; but they have
no intention of putting anyone out of their home. He said if there is big opposition
they will back off, but they were approached by Bucher and Willis, who worked on the C.R.P.
to see if they would be interested in this, and the people in this area have given 100%
support.
Mrs. Lucyle Hanson said Urban Renewal is so slow, and asked if there isn't some
way to speed it up?
A short discussion followed concerning the lengthy process of an Urban Renewal
Project and the process of getting funds.
Acting Mayor Losik instructed that the letter be entered as a matter of record.
A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION was filed by Donald L. Herl, d/b/a
EI Matador, 1035 East Pacific. (New). The City Clerk reported that he has paid his $100.00
fee; the application has been approved by the Police Department and the Zoning Officer, and
the applicant requests approval of the license subject to the final approval of the Health
Department, as they are still remodeling. A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell,
seconded by Commissioner Cooper to approve the license, subject to the final approval of
the Health Department, and instructed the City Clerk to issue the license at that time.
Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Ashton that
the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners adjourn. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk