04-13-1970 Minutes1
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City of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
April 13, 1970
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners'
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, April 13, 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 April 6, 1970, were approved as mailed.
The Mayor proclaimed the week of April 19 through 25, 1970 - "SECRETARIES WEEK"
and April 22, 1970 - "SECRETARIES DAY".
The Mayor proclaimed the week of April 19 through 25, 1970 - "NATIONAL YWCA WEEK".
A Public Hearing was held for the consideration of the proposal of the Urban
Renewal Agency of Salina, Kansas, for the undertaking of a Neighborhood Development Program
Project for the Central City Area, and consideration of the Resolutions approving the
Urban Renewal Plan and filing of the application.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Elmer Pearse, Wilson & Company, Consulting Engineer
for the Neighborhood Development Project. Mr. Pearse stated the purpose of this Public
Hearing presentation was to review, for all interested citizens, the Central City NDP
project proposed by the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Salina, Kansas, as allowed
by State and local law with Federal assistance under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949,
as amended. He further stated that after his formal presentation of Section ND 401
(Urban Renewal Area Plan) and Section ND 507 (Relocation Activities Report) the public
will be given the opportunity to ask questions pertaining to the proposed Urban Renewal
Project. Should anyone desire to review said plan in more detail, the Urban Renewal Plan
and Relocation Program will be available for examination at the Urban Renewal Agency Office,i
160 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas.
Under the Neighborhood Development Project, funds from the Federal Government
would be available one year at a time. The first year involves detailed planning and
some land acquisition. It is believed the project will run for 6 - 10 years at a cost
of 16 - 20 million dollars. The local community's share will be one-fourth of the cost
of the project. The first year application will represent 1.2 million dollars, of which
the City is responsible for one fourth. The City's one-fourth share can be financed by
non-cash credits. At the present time the local community has a $384,961.00 credit from
Urban Renewal # 1 and other improvements in the project area which the City has made over
the past three years. It was mentioned by Mr. Pearse that the Citizen's Advisory Committee
and the Salina City Planning Commission have gone on record approving the project.
Three maps were on display for this hearing identifying: #1 The Project
Boundaries; #2 The Land Use Plan; #3 The Land Acquisition Plan.
In review of the Urban Renewal Plan, ND 401, Mr. Pearse verbally described the
boundaries making frequent reference to the Boundaries Map and made special note of
Exception A, the Civic Center, and Exception B, the Sears Center area. He further noted
that the exact boundary description, as delineated on the map, was contained in the
Notice of Public Hearing, as published in the Salina Journal, the official city newspaper,
and also in the application.
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The five development objectives were explained and summarized. A brief
discussion of the uses to be permitted in each of the six categories proposed in the
Plan was given with reference being made to the Plan showing proposed location of these
uses.
The proposed Urban Renewal Techniques to be used in this project are:
Rehabilitation, Acquisition and Clearance. A brief description was given of each type
of activity. A review of Section ND 507 of The Relocation Program was mentioned
describing moving expense, property settlement for families and small businesses into
decent, safe and sanitary structures that is within their financial means and that it
will be available on a non-discriminatory basis.
The Mayor requested questions or comments on the Public Hearing on the
Neighborhood Development Project for the Central Business Area, from the audience.
Mr. S. W. Clark asked where the Federal Government got its money. (No answer)
Mr. Gary Williamson asked about the $286,000.00 City share of the first year grant. It
was explained that the City has an excess of the amount from other Urban Renewal Projects
and from improvement done by the City in the project area over the past three years.
The Mayor asked for further questions from the audience, there were none.
A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to
accept the Resolution for the Neighborhood Development Project and to place it on the
agenda for the meeting next week. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Rundquist read an editorial from the Kansas City Times which
commented on the economic impact that had been created in Kansas City due to the Urban
Renewal Program during the past 15 years.
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
defining the Ward and Precincts of the City of Salina, Kansas; amending Sections 11-1
to 11-34, inclusive, of The Salina Code and repealing said original sections." 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 8078. Carried. —_
Ordinance was introduced for first reading April 6, 1970.
A letter was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending
the approval of the Rezoning of a 6.29 acre tract of land, north of Pacific Street and
east of Front Street, from District "A" to District "G" (Heavy Industry District), which
was requested in Petition Number 3099, filed by Jack and Maybelle Beverly on February 25,
1970. A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Yost to accept
the recommendation of the Salina City Planning Commission and approve the rezoning and to
introduce an ordinance for first reading for the rezoning. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
Ordinance Passed: moo,:Y 7a Number:
7011
A letter was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending
the denial of the Rezoning of Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Likins Foster Addition from District
"A" to District "D" (Local Business District) which was requested in Petition Number 3100,1
which was filed by Mr. and Mrs. Orville Barnes on March 3, 1970. A motion was made by
Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to accept the recommendation of
the Salina City Planning Commission and deny the rezoning. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
The Fair Housing Committee presented the proposed Fair Housing Ordinance which
they had been asked to prepare by the Mayor. The Mayor asked all who served on the Fair
Housing Committee to stand, and thanked them personally for serving on this Committee and
for the preparation of this ordinance. Gene Revels, spokesman for the Committee, stated
that the Committee had studied 20 Fair Housing Ordinances from cities in Kansas. The
Committee feels this proposed ordinance is workable. The main difference between the
proposed ordinance and the State Law is the rental of duplexes and four-plexes, where the
owner occupies one of the living units. Mr. George Thayer stated that if the ordinance
is passed, it would be the strongest Fair Housing Ordinance in the State of Kansas, and
he commended the Committee for preparing this fine ordinance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to
introduce an ordinance for first reading "Prohibiting discrimination in the sale, purchase; --
lease, rental or financing of housing and accommodations and real property; providing
definitions; and prescribing procedures for implementation and enforcement thereof.";
as presented by the Fair Housing Committee. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: U,,,_,;J 20, 1416 Number: god
A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to
introduce an ordinance for first reading: "Providing for the creation of a Human Relation
Commission for the City of Salina, Kansas; determining its membership, purpose, duties
and powers"; and was suggested the Committee see if they could come up with another
name for the Commission as there is in existance, in Salina, a "Human Relation Council".
Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: a.,i 20, Iglo Number: i0$0
A Cereal Malt Beverage License Application was filed by Donald F. Darling, Sr.,
d/b/a Quick Service Champlin, 1103 East Crawford Street, for package sales only. A
motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to approve
the license. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A Cereal Malt Beverage License Application was filed by Harry L. Francisco,
d/b/a Ritz Tavern, 101-A North Broadway. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton,
seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to approve the license. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
The Commissioners considered an agreement regarding the sale and purchase of
Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Salina Community Inn of America, Inc., and the renewal
of the lease Agreement between the City of Salina and the Salina Community Inn of
America, Inc. The City Attorney explained the issuance of the Industrial Revenue Bonds
for the Salina Community Inn, Series "A" Bonds- $900,000.00, of which Mercantile Trust
Company of St. Louis, Missouri will purchase $450,000.00, and J. J. Vanier of Salina will
purchase the remaining $450,000.00 plus the Series "B" Bonds in the amount of $600,000.00.
These bonds will be dated July 1, 1970 for a period of 25 years. The lease agreement
with the Salina Community Inn of America, Inc., will be for the same term. A Resolution
was introduced and passed entitled: " A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign these
agreements". A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner
Ashton 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 3051. Carried.
William Green, of the Black American Citizen Organization of Salina, Inc.
presented a letter asking the City Commission to appoint a member of the minority group
to the Salina Recreation Commission in June of this year, when a present member's term
expires. A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell
to accept the letter with thanks and take it under advisement. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
George Montis asked why the City Commissioners gave Bob Smith Salvage Company
an extension of 30 days on the demolition of South Park School. Commissioner Yost stated
that Mr. Smith had asked for an extension of 60 days, but was only granted 30 days.
Mr. Montis feels he is being mistreated because the Commissioners gave Mr. Smith an
extension. He was informed by Commissioner Yost that he would probably have been
given an extension because of cold & rainy weather also,if he had been granted the bid.
Mr. Montis said he would not have asked for an extension because the job would have been
completed. He thinks the City is holding itself liable because this job is not completed,
as specified in the bid. Mr. Montis did not bid on the job. He says he did not receive
a Notice to Bidders. His firm is not listed in any directory or bidders list that was
available.
An ordinance was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE making an
appropriation for the payment of certain claims." (bills - $196,198.71) A motion was
made by Commissioner Caldwell, 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 A-1529. Carried.
On a motion by Commissioner Ashton, the Board of Commissioners adjourned.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Caldwell would like to
have paragraph (a)
No. 2, Item H in
iCommissioner
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Section III omitted from the ordinance, which
reads: "The rental
of a dwelling, or a
portion thereof, containing accommodations for
no more than two
families, one of which
is occupied by the owner or his family at the
time of rental".
Then we would have a
3 perfect Fair Housing Ordinance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to
introduce an ordinance for first reading: "Providing for the creation of a Human Relation
Commission for the City of Salina, Kansas; determining its membership, purpose, duties
and powers"; and was suggested the Committee see if they could come up with another
name for the Commission as there is in existance, in Salina, a "Human Relation Council".
Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: a.,i 20, Iglo Number: i0$0
A Cereal Malt Beverage License Application was filed by Donald F. Darling, Sr.,
d/b/a Quick Service Champlin, 1103 East Crawford Street, for package sales only. A
motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to approve
the license. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A Cereal Malt Beverage License Application was filed by Harry L. Francisco,
d/b/a Ritz Tavern, 101-A North Broadway. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton,
seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to approve the license. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
The Commissioners considered an agreement regarding the sale and purchase of
Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Salina Community Inn of America, Inc., and the renewal
of the lease Agreement between the City of Salina and the Salina Community Inn of
America, Inc. The City Attorney explained the issuance of the Industrial Revenue Bonds
for the Salina Community Inn, Series "A" Bonds- $900,000.00, of which Mercantile Trust
Company of St. Louis, Missouri will purchase $450,000.00, and J. J. Vanier of Salina will
purchase the remaining $450,000.00 plus the Series "B" Bonds in the amount of $600,000.00.
These bonds will be dated July 1, 1970 for a period of 25 years. The lease agreement
with the Salina Community Inn of America, Inc., will be for the same term. A Resolution
was introduced and passed entitled: " A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign these
agreements". A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner
Ashton 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 3051. Carried.
William Green, of the Black American Citizen Organization of Salina, Inc.
presented a letter asking the City Commission to appoint a member of the minority group
to the Salina Recreation Commission in June of this year, when a present member's term
expires. A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell
to accept the letter with thanks and take it under advisement. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
George Montis asked why the City Commissioners gave Bob Smith Salvage Company
an extension of 30 days on the demolition of South Park School. Commissioner Yost stated
that Mr. Smith had asked for an extension of 60 days, but was only granted 30 days.
Mr. Montis feels he is being mistreated because the Commissioners gave Mr. Smith an
extension. He was informed by Commissioner Yost that he would probably have been
given an extension because of cold & rainy weather also,if he had been granted the bid.
Mr. Montis said he would not have asked for an extension because the job would have been
completed. He thinks the City is holding itself liable because this job is not completed,
as specified in the bid. Mr. Montis did not bid on the job. He says he did not receive
a Notice to Bidders. His firm is not listed in any directory or bidders list that was
available.
An ordinance was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE making an
appropriation for the payment of certain claims." (bills - $196,198.71) A motion was
made by Commissioner Caldwell, 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 A-1529. Carried.
On a motion by Commissioner Ashton, the Board of Commissioners adjourned.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk