01-26-1970 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
January 26, 1970
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room,
City -County Building, on Monday, January 26, 1970, 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 D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Absent:
None
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 1970, were approved as mailed.
BIDS were received for the demolition or removal of 19 houses in Edgemere Addition
near Centennial Park. A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner
Yost to.refer the bids to the City Manager for tabulation and a report next week. Ayes: (5)
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
The City Clerk reported on Petition Number 3094, filed on January 19, 1970 by
Mrs. 0. J. Cooper, pertaining to the removal of parking meters, that the petition contained
signatures of 2,147 properly registered voters, and 1,658 signatures were needed for a valid
petition. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton to recend Ordinance Number 8058. Motion
died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner
Caldwell to proceed with an election at the earliest possible date, and to instruct the City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance calling a special election. Ayes: Caldwell, Rundquist,
Yost, Millikan (4). Nays: Ashton (1). Motion carried. j
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." [Rezoning the 500.131ock of South Broadway from
District "A" to District "D" (Local Business District) requested in Petition 3079 filed
by Laughlin's Inc., W. C. Chaffee, Agent, on November 26, 19691 A motion was made by
Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to adopt the ordinance as read
and the following vote was had: Ayes: Millikan, Ashton, Caldwell, Rundquist, Yost (5)•
Nays: (0). Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8063. Carried. Ordinance
was introduced for first reading January 12, 1970•
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE providing I
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." [Rezoning 530-536 South Broadway from District "A"
to District "D" (Local Business District) requested in Petition 3080 filed by Melvin
Trailer Sales, Inc., W. C. Chaffee Agent, on November 26, 1969] A motion was made by
Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to adopt the ordinance as read
and the following vote was had: Ayes: Millikan, Ashton, Caldwell, Rundquist, Yost (5)•
Nays: (0). Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8064. Carried. Ordinance
was introduced for first reading January 12, 1970.
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." [Rezoning Lots 6 & 7, Block 1, Oakdale Addition I
from District "A" to District "C" (Apartment District) requested in Petition 3082, filed
by T. M. Siler, Siler Agency, on December 3, 19691 A motion was made by Commissioner
Yost, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to adopt the ordinance as read and the following
vote was had: Ayes: Millikan, Ashton, Caldwell, Rundquist, Yost (5)• Nays: (0). Mayor
approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8065. Carried. Ordinance was introduced for
first reading January 12, 1970.
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{ An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE annexing
certain land to the City of Salina, Kansas, in conformity with the provisions of K.S.A.
1967 Supplement 12-520." [a tract of land south of Crawford Street, west of Rose:lawn
Memorial Park and east of the Smoky Hill River, requested in Petition 3085, filed by Max
Bishop, Agent for Phil Martin, Owner, on December 15, 1969] A motion was made by Commissioner
Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to adopt the ordinance as read and the following
vote was had: Ayes: Millikan, Ashton, Caldwell, Rundquist, Yost (5)• Nays: (0). Mayor
approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8066. Carried. Ordinance was introduced for
first reading January 12, 1970.
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE providing
for the vacation of a portion of IDLEWILDE PLACE within the City of Salina, Saline County,
Kansas." [requested in Petition 3091, filed by Roy M. Wilbur, on January 14, 19701 A
motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Yost to adopt the
ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Millikan, Ashton, Caldwell,
Rundquist, Yost (5)• Nays: (0). Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8067.
Carried. Ordinance was introduced for first reading January 19, 1970.
A letter was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending the
approval of the rezoning of a tract of land south of Crawford Street, West of Roselawn
Memorial Park and east of the Smoky Hill River to District "C" (Apartment District) under
the Community Unit Plan.,[requested in Petition 3086, filed by Max Bishop, Agent for Phil
Martin, Owner, on December 15, 19691 A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded
by Commissioner Ashton to accept the recommendation of the Salina City Planning Commission
and approve the rezoning and to introduce an ordinance for first reading. Ayes: (5)•
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: 197o Number: g0�8
The City Commissioners considered the 1970 Cereal Malt Beverage License Applicatio6
filed by Red Pussy Cat, Inc., 1111 West South Street, which was tabled at the December 22,
1969 meeting until the Special Class Zoning was completed. A motion was made by Commissioner
Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Yost to approve the license. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
Mr. John Ryberg was present, representing the Salina Planing Mill, Inc., which
had an agreement with B. J. Frick and Company for $12,303.77 for mill work in the Police
Administration Building. He said there is still a large balance due his company. The
City Attorney explained to Mr. Ryberg that B. J. Frick had filed a performance bond in
District Court, and that his recourse for collection of this bill is through the bonding
company.
Mayor Millikan introduced Captain Paul Smith, who is retiring from the Salina
Fire Department on February 1, 1970. He congratulated him on his past years of service
and wished him luck in the years to come. Mrs. Smith was also present.
A letter was received from the Salina American Community Center, Inc., requesting
the use of the South Park Cottage. A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by
Commissioner Yost to grant their request and authorize the City Manager to sign whatever
contract is necessary. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
On a motion by Commissioner Rundquist, the Board of Commissioners adjourned.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
A Resolution was introduced and passed entitled: "WHEREAS, the City Commission
of Salina, Kansas, desires to recognize that it is desirable to enable low income families
and low income individuals of all ages in Salina, Kansas, to attain the skills, knowledge
and motivation and to secure the opportunities for them to be self sufficient;..."
Mr. John Simpson was present explaining that the Office of Economic Opportunity requires
that all community action agencies recognized by it, must be designated by the Governing
Body of the local political subdivision which the community action agency serves. A
motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Yost to adopt the
Resolution as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Millikan, Ashton, Caldwell,
Rundquist, Yost (5)• Nays: (0). Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3046.
Carried.
The Mayor, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the following
appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission:
Richard Bergen, reappointed for a three year term to January 16, 1973•
Mrs. James Dowell (Marilyn) appointed to succeed Sister Evangeline Thomas for a
three year term to January 16, 1973•
Erleen V. Lindeman appointed to succeed Mrs. John Simpson for a
three year term to January 16, 1973•
Max Bishop, (new appointment to increase membership of Commission) for a
three year term to January 16, 1973.
John Biles, (new appointment to increase membership of Commission) for a
two year term to January 16, 1972.
On a motion by Commissioner Rundquist, the Board of Commissioners adjourned.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk