05-26-1969 Minutes1
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City of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
May 26, 1969
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room,
City Hall, on Monday, May 26, 1969, at four o'clock p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Donald D. Millikan, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Leon L. Ashton
Commissioner Robert C. Caldwell
Commissioner Carl R. Rundquist
Commissioner William W. Yost
comprising a quorum of the Board, also
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
Norris Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 19, 1969, were approved as mailed.
A letter was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending the
approval of the rezoning of Lots 5 - 10, Hazelwood Addition, from District "B" (Two Family
Dwelling House Qistrict) to District "DD" (Office District). Rezoning was requested in
Petition Number 3034 filed by F. S. and Margaret Dumler on February 13, 1969. A motion was
made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to accept the Salina City
Planning Commission recommendation and approve the rezoning and to introduce the Rezoning
Ordinance for first reading. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: �,,,"_ zr1169 Number: B0z5
A letter was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending the
approval of the rezoning of Lots 2, 3, 4, Hazelwood Addition, from District "B" (Two Family
Dwelling House District) to District "DD" (Office District). Rezoning was requested in
Petition Number 3043 filed by Leidigh & Havens Lumber Company on April 1, 1969. A motion
was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Yost to accept the Salina City
Planning Commission recommendation and approve the rezoning and to introduce the Rezoning
Ordinance for first reading. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed:
Number: 4021.
Mr. James McKinney was present asking for permission to put a red light on an
emgergency vehicle, for hauling people. The City Manager reported such a light needs the
permission of the Chief of Police or the City Commissioners. The City Manager reported
he had visited with the County Commissioners, and they thought it would be in competition
with the Salina -Saline County Ambulance Service. Mr. McKinney does home care for elderly
people in his business called "Jim's Health Studio". He stated his vehicle is available
for ambulance service, if needed. It was suggested by the Commissioners thay they call
the Police for help in getting people to the hospital when needed. Mr. McKinney didn't
think this would work. The City Commissioners said they would look into it and let him
know.
Rocky Cook was again present asking that the Auction Room License be lowered.
There was discussion on the auction he had advertised in the local paper for May 28th.
He was told by the City Commissioners that if the auction was held, he would have to
pay $500.00 for his Auction Room License. A motion was then made by Commissioner Rundquist,
seconded by Commissioner Ashton to introduce an ordinance for first reading reducing the
fee for Auction Room License from $500.00 to $250.00 annually, provided that all merchandi9e
for sale or any merchandise to be stored should be under roof and.out of sight in enclosed
buildings. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: �,u Zr tgj4 Number: 8029
Mr. Pruitt, Commander of the VFW was present asking for permission to have a
fireworks display at Lakewood Park on July 4, 1969. A motion was made by Commissioner
Yost, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to grant permission for the display on July 4th.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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Mrs. Robert Thompson was present asking about the swimming pool rates established
by the Commissioners a few weeks ago. She thinks the rates are too high and was wondering
Iif they could be lowered. After a lenghty discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner
Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to issue a discount ticket so a swimmer can
get 12 - 25(t swims or 6 - 50(t swims for $2.50. Ayes: Caldwell, Millikan, Rundquist,
Ashton (4). Nays: Yost (1). Motion carried.
Mayor Millikan presented Commissioner Yost with a gavel and plaque for his service
rendered as Mayor from April 15, 1968 to April 21, 1969.
The Mayor, with the approval of the City Commissioners made the following
appointments:
Plumbers Examining Board - Clifford Johnson (Master Plumber) reappointed for a
2 year term to May 1, 1971.
Laverne Turner (Plumbing Inspector) reappointed for a
2 year term to May 1, 1971
Salina Airport Authority - Allen R. Dodge reappointed for a 3 year term to
April 26, 1972
Edward H. Bell reappointed for a 3 year term to
April 26, 1972
Building Code Advisory Board - Ronald R. Richmond reappointed for a 3 year term
to June 1, 1972
Dwayne Chapman reappointed for a 3 year term to
June 1, 1972
On a motion by Commissioner Ashton, the Board of Commissioners adjourned.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk