03-09-1970 Minutescaw
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room,
City -County Building, on Monday, March 9, 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 March 2, 1970, were approved as mailed.
The Mayor proclaimed March 15-21, 1970 - "NATIONAL WILDLIFE WEEK 1970".
The Mayor proclaimed March 16, 1970 - "DAY IN COURT FOR LEGAL SECRETARIES IN THE
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS".
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." (Lots 1-11 Upper Mill Heights #2 to District "AA"
and Lot 12 Upper Mill Heights #2 to District "C", requested in Petition 3090 filed by
Aubrey G. Linville, Vice President of Upper Mill Development Company, Inc., on January 13,
1970). A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell 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 8072.
Carried. Ordinance was introduced for first reading March 2, 1970.
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE pertaining
to the installation of curb sidewalk within the City of Salina, Kansas; amending Section
32-218(5) of The Salina Code and repealing said original section." 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 approve the ordinance and it is numbered 8073. Carried. Ordinance was
introduced for first reading March 2, 1970.
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE levying
special assessments against certain property to pay the cost of constructing certain
sidewalks in the parking abutting the following property,to-wit:
A four foot concrete property line sidewalk on the south
side of Cloud Street beginning at a point 640 feet east
of the east line of Hageman Avenue; thence west to the
east line of Hageman Avenue.
A four foot concrete property line sidewalk on the east
side of Hageman Avenue, beginning at the south line of
Cloud Street; thence south 360 feet, more or less."
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 8074. Carried.
Ordinance was introduced for first reading March 2, 1970.
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The City Manager reported on Petition Number 3096, filed by Clarence E. Rathbun
for the installation of a street light in the 300 block of East Beloit at the east side
of the slough between Quincy Street and the slough, on February 17, 1970, and recommended
the street light be installed because it is a dead end street and is barricaded at the end.
The street light would help light the barricade. Commissioner Ashton asked about opening
Beloit Street. The Assistant City Engineer, Mr. Bassett, reported that the drainage tube
is already,installed in the slough. A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by
Commissioner Rundquist to delay any action on the street light until the Engineering
Department checks the feasibility of opening the street. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
The City Engineer reported on Petition Number 3088, filed by Aubrey G. Linville,
Vice president of Upper Mill Development Company on January 5, 1970, for a sewer district
and pumping station to serve Upper Mill Heights Addition Number 2 and the Philip Martin
Apartment project, both located on East Crawford Street. A motion was made by Commissioner
Yost, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to instruct the Engineering Department to prepare a
feasibility report. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A letter was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending the
approval of the Final Plat of the West 290 feet of Block 10, Riker Addition to the City
of Salina, Kansas, (Requested in Petition Number 3083, filed December 9, 1969, by J. B.
Land Company, Inc., by Bradley Wilcox). A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist,
seconded by Commissioner Ashton to accept the Salina City Planning Commission recommendation
and approve the plat. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
The Mayor, with the approval of the City Commissioners appointed the following
persons to the Fair Housing Committee:
Mrs. Shirley Jacques
Mr. Lee Haworth
Mr. George Johnson
Mr. Eugene Revels
Mr. Lancer Martin
Rev. Donald Schroeder
Mr. Ed Pogue
Commissioner William W. Yost, Ex -officio member
Mr. J. Q. Rodriques wanted to know why a member of the Mexican -American Group
is not on the Fair Housing Committee. He felt a member of the group should serve in
helping to prepare an ordinance for fair housing. Rev. Jones, NAACP, congratulated the
City Commissioners on the action it has taken on the fair housing ordinance. He felt
this is a step in the right direction, but felt there should be a member from the NAACP
on the committee. James Black, a student at Marymount College presented the City
Commission with an ordinance he and others had drafted, dealing with fair housing.
Henry Williams, representing Black American Citizens of Salina, asked how the committee i
was appointed. He felt more members of the minority group should be on the committee.
The Mayor said he thought he had selected a good cross section of people to serve on the
committee, but was sorry he had overlooked the Mexican -American Group and promptly
appointed J. Q. Rodriques. Mayor Millikan thought the appointment of Lancer Martin, a
member of the Community Action Council, would be representative of all minority groups.
Mr. John Kippley was present asking if there was anything on the agenda about
Mr. Armstrong's suspension. The Mayor replied, "No". Mr. Kippley asked the City Commissioners
to have a closed meeting to discuss Mr. Armstrong's suspension in private without the news
media present. The City Attorney stated that the Commissioners and Mr. Armstrong were
aware of the decision the City Manager had made. The City Attorney asked Mr. Kippley if
he is a city employee, represents Mr. Armstrong, or represents the union. Mr. Kippley
said, "No". City Manager stated that he would not make and additional statement about
Mr. Armstrong's suspension because of the confidence he has in Mr. Armstrong from the
results of a meeting held Saturday, February 28, 1970.
Petition Number 3100 was filed by Mr. and Mrs. Orville Barnes, 1003 Osage for
the rezoning of Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Likins Foster Addition from District "A" to District
"D" (Local Business District). A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by
Commissioner Ashton to refer the petition to the Salina City Planning Commission.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Petition Number 3101 was filed by Ida M. Barnes in support of the Rezoning of _.
Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Likins Foster Addition from District "A" to District "D". (Local
Business District). A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner II
Caldwell to refer the petition to the Salina City Planning Commission. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0!).
Motion carried.
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The City Commissioners considered the assignment of an agreement, dated
January 1, 1969 between the Breakfast Optimist Club of Salina, Inc. and the City of Salina,
to the Pagoda Club of Salina, Inc., for the use of a portion of the old airport for drag
racing. A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to
authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A Cereal Malt Beverage License Application was filed by Larry Willard Martin,
d/b/a Road Runner Lounge, 616 North Broadway. 'A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton,
seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to approve the license. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
A Cereal Malt Beverage License Application was filed by Dee Nesbitt, d/b/a
EI Rancho Cafe, 1035 East Pacific. A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by
Commissioner Rundquist, to approve the license. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commissioners considered an agreement between Rural Water District #3
and the City of Salina to purchase water. Dean Owens, attorney for Rural Water District #3
explained that the Water District would include rural areas southwest of Salina, including
Mentor, Salemsborg, Smolan, Bavaria, and it is necessary to pass an ordinance establishing
water rates for outside the City Limits. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare such
an ordinance. The Commissioners would like to study the proposed agreement and delayed
any action until next week.
The Mayor, with the approval of the City Commissioners appointed the following
persons to the Community Action Council.
Mr. John Simpson
Mr. Flavel Simcox
Mayor Donald D. Millikan.
On a motion by Commissioner Ashton, the Board of Commissioners adjourned.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
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