04-20-1970 Minutes OrganizationalCity of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
April 20, 1970
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners'
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, April 20, 1970, at four o'clock p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Donald D. Millikan, Chairman presiding
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:
Commissioner Leon L. Ashton
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 13, 1970, were approved as mailed.
The Mayor proclaimed the week of April 20 through 26, 1970 - "LIFE INSURANCE WEEK",
A Resolution was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION of the City
Governing Body approving Neighborhood Development Program, Annual increment thereof and
filing of an application for financial assistance". 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, Caldwell, Rundquist, Yost (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner
Ashton absent. Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3052. Carried.
A Resolution was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION of the Board of
Commissioners of the City of Salina, Kansas, approving the Urban Renewal Plan and the
Feasibility of relocation for Neighborhood Development Program No. Kans. A-8". A motion
was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Yost to adopt the Resolution
as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Millikan, Caldwell, Rundquist, Yost (4).
Nays: (0). Commissioner Ashton absent. Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered
3053. Carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Yost to
authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency of Salina, and
the City of Salina, for the purpose of undertaking and carrying out a Neighborhood Development
Program in the City of Salina for the Central City 4.rea. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE providing
for the creation of a Human Relation Commission for the City of Salina, Kansas; determining
its membership, purposes, duties and powers." A motion was made by Commissioner Yost,
seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to adopt the ordinance as read, with the exception to
{ amend the name of the Commission from Human Relation Commission to Community Relation
Commission. Ayes: Millikan, Caldwell, Rundquist, Yost (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Ashton
absent. Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8079. Carried. Ordinance was
introduced for first reading April 13, 1970.
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE 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'. A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner
Caldwell to adopt the ordinance as written, with the exception of the change of the name
of the Human Relations Commission to Community Relations Commission.
Commissioner Caldwell moved that Section III H (2) (a) &(b) be stricken from
the ordinance and that the following be substituted: "Section III H. The term 'housing
accommodation' shall mean and include all rental of a dwelling or portion thereof, that is
placed on the open marked or uses public news media or public display to advertise for
rent". Mr. E. H. Hagen, Realtor, questioned Commissioner Caldwell's amendment, that as
long as you are the owner, you may rent a duplex by word of mouth, but if a realtor tries
LO rent through news media, it would be prohobited.
George Taylor feels Commissioner Caldwell's amendment should be adopted.
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Mayor asked for a second to the motion for the amendment. Motion died for lack
of a second.
Commissioner Caldwell moved to add to the first motion for amendment: ''Further
include private individuals who are indulging in the rental or sale of property''.
Mr. Ed Pogue, member of the Fair Housing Committee, feels that, after reviewing
ordinances and visiting other cities, this is a very workable ordinance and it is one
everyone can live with. j
Ron Rodrigues believes if you want to exclude duplexes, you would be doing away
with individual rights.
Gene Revels, feels it would be infringing on individual rights if Commissioner
Caldwell's amendment is adopted.
Mayor asked for a second to Commissioner Caldwell's second amendment. Motion
died for lack of a second.
Mayor asked for a vote on the original motion and the following vote was had:
Ayes: Millikan, Caldwell, Rundquist, Yost (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Ashton absent.
Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8080. Carried.
City Engineering Department filed a Feasibility Report for Job 520 for a sewer
district and sewer pumping station for the area east of the Smoky Hill River along East
Crawford Street, which was requested in Petition Number 3088, filed on January 5, 1970,
by Aubrey Linville and Philip Martin. A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded
by Commissioner Rundquist to accept the Feasibility Report as filed, and start the
necessary proceedings to improve the area. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Mr. Verle Burt, representing the V. F. W. was present asking permission to have
a Fireworks Display at Lakewood Park on July 3, 1970. A motion was made by Commissioner
Yost, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to approve the Fireworks Display. Ayes: (4).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
The Mayor, with the approval of the Commissioners, made the following appointment
Salina Airport Authority -
Clifford Wertz - reappointed for a 3 year term to 4/26/1973. I
Bill Horton - appointed to succeed Dale Lyon for a 3 year term to 4/26/1973.1
Library Board -
Tom Kennedy - appointed to succeed Joe H. Crawford for a 4 year term
to 4/30/1974.
Dean Owens - appointed to succeed C. Stanley Nelson for a 4 year term
to 4/30/1974.
Memorial Stadium Baseball Park Committee -
Dean Groves - reappointed for a 3 year term to 4/3/1973•
Vernon T. Brodine - reappointed for a 3 year term to 4/3/1973.
Commissioner Yost commended the Arbor Day Committee, G. N. Waddell, Chairman,
for their report, which was compiled by Marie Shanks, and filed with the City.
An ordinance was introduced and passed entitled: ''AN ORDINANCE making an
appropriation for the payment of certain claims.'' (payroll - $84,295.72) A motion was
made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to adopt the ordinance
as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Millikan, Caldwell, Rundquist, Yost (4).
Nays: (0). Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered A-1530. Carried.
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ORGANIZATION MEETING
The Board of Commissioners convened for the purpose of organizing, D. L. Harrison,
City Clerk, presiding.
There were present:
Commissioner Robert C. Caldwell
Commissioner Donald D. Millikan
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
Absent:
Commissioner Leon L. Ashton
Nominations for Mayor: A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by
Commissioner Millikan, to nominate Commissioner Caldwell for Mayor and Chairman of the
Board of Commissioners.
There were no other nominations. The Presiding Officer declared the nominations
closed, and a voice vote was taken, and Commissioner Caldwell was declared unanimously
elected Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Nominations for Acting Mayor: A motion was made by Commissioner Millikan,
seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to nominate Commissioner Ashton for Acting Mayor and
Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
There were no other nominations. The Presiding Officer declared the nominations
closed, and a voice vote was taken, and Commissioner Ashton was declared unanimously
elected Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
The City Clerk turned the gavel over to Mayor Caldwell.
Commissioner Millikan thanked those who helped him throughout his year as Mayor,
the "Pro's", Yost and Rundquist, who stated they would help him when needed, and also the
City Manager, Norris Olson, and the rest of the staff of the City.
Commissioners congratulated Commissioner Millikan on a fine year and a fine job
as Mayor. Commissioner Millikan had only been a member of the Commission for three months
before he was elected Mayor.
Mayor Caldwell thanked the Commission for the honor of being elected Mayor for
the coming year and said he would do all he could to give the position the dignity it
deserves.
On a motion by Commissioner Rundquist, the Board of Commissioners adjourned.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
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