05-11-1970 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
May 11, 1970 j
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room,
City -County Building, on Monday, May 11, 1970, at four o'clock p.m.
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The Mayor asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and
a moment of Silent Prayer.
There were present:
Mayor Robert C. Caldwell, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Leon L. Ashton
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 D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Absent:
None
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 4, 1970, were approved as mailed.
Plaques were presented to the Marymount School of Nursing and the Asbury School of
Nursing in recognition of the quality of nurses prepared by the schools, who are serving in
the Navy Nurse Corps, by Chief Musterman. Sister Louise Marie Vaughan received the Plaque
for the Marymount School of Nursing and Sonja Jennings, Navy Nurse; and Mrs. Dorothy Soderberg
received the plaque for the Asbury School of Nursing and Esther Williams, Navy Nurse.
The Mayor proclaimed May 16, 1970 - ''POPPY DAY''. The proclamation was read by
Mrs. James B. VanDuyne.
The Mayor proclaimed the week of May 10 through 16, 1970 - ''NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK'.
The proclamation was read by Sister Jeanette Wasinger.
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A letter was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending the
approval of the Final Plat of Upper Mill Heights Addition Number 2, which was requested in
Petition Number 3081, filed by William E. Mowery on December 2, 1969. A motion was made by
Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to accept the Salina City Planning
Commission recommendation and approve the Final Plat of Upper Mill Heights Addition Number 2.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A letter was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending the
denial of the rezoning of part of Lot 6, Plat 2, Lamer Sub -division, which was requested
in Petition Number 3104, filed by D. A. Norris on April 2, 1970. A motion was made by
Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner Millikan to accept the recommendation of the
Salina City Planning Commission and deny the petition for rezoning. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
The Assistant City Engineer reported on Petition Number 3109, for the extension of
curb, gutter, and paving 120 feet south of East Wayne Avenue on Shalimar Drive and Linden
Drive, in Mayfair Addition, which was filed by E. W. Yockers on April 30, 1970, that the
petition has a sufficient number of signers and recommended the petition be approved. A
motion was made by Commissioner Millikan, seconded by Commissioner Yost to accept the
Assistant City Engineer's recommendation and approve the petition and introduce the
Resolutions for first reading. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Resolution Passed: ( ��$ 1970 Number: 0305
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The Assistant City Engineer reported on Petition Number 3107 for the redesignation
of Parking Meters in Municipal Parking Lot # 8, the north portion west of the alley, from
2 hour to 6 hour meters, which was filed by V. M. Boyle on April 30, 1970, and recommended
the meters be changed to 6 hour meters. A motion was made by Commissioner Millikan,seconded
by Commissioner Rundquist to accept the Assistant City Engineer's recommendation and to
introduce and pass a Resolution entitled: ''A RESOLUTION restricting the length of time vehicles
may be parked in a certain designated area.'' The following vote was had: Ayes: Caldwell,
Ashton, Millikan, Rundquist, Yost (5). Nays: (0). Mayor approved the Resolution and it is
numbered 3056. Carried.
City Manager reported on Petition Number 3111 for a street light in Willow Court,
which was filed by Mrs. C. F. Christman on May 4, 1970. The City Manager reported that this
is a small cul-de-sac, and it is not the practice to put street lights in these. The City
Manager talked with Mrs. Christman, and after the conversation, she was very well satisfied.
The City Manager recommended the petition be denied. A motion was made by Commissioner
Millikan, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to accept the City Manager's recommendation
and deny the petition. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Larry Muff, Athletic Director at Marymount College, was present to read a proposal
consisting of their desire to use Memorial Hall for intercollegiate basketball in 1970-1971
and for restoring the basketball floor in Memorial Hall. Mr. Muff said they have an estimatf
from a contractor for $11,400.00 to raise the floor to the level of the stage, and to instal
rectangular glass backboards and score clock. Mr. Ken Cochran, Basketball Coach at Marymouni
College feels the raising of the floor at Memorial Hall will be of benefit to other groups
in the City. Mr. Dave Zook, Director of the Recreation Commission, feels it will greatly
increase the use of the Hall if the floor is raised. A motion was made by Commissioner
Millikan, seconded by Commissioner Yost to accept the proposal for study. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Mr. E. H. Hagen was present and questioned the issuance of bonds for the street
and sewer improvement of new sub -divisions. He mentioned the tax sale on 500 lots with
1/2 million dollars in special assessments. The City will probably receive less than 20%
from the tax sale. He feels the developer should deposit 25% cash, because they benefit
from the development. He would like to have the City Commissioners give this serious study.
He said he doesn't mind paying his own taxes, but doesn't like to pay someone else's taxes.
Commissioner Rundquist said the Commissioners are aware of the situation and mentioned that
a lot of the street and sewer improvements were in because of the building boom just prior
to the closing of Schilling Air Force Base. The Commissioners thanked Mr. Hagen for his
remarks and will take it under advisement.
Girl Scout Cadette Troop 13, consisting of 4 girls and their leader, was present
requesting that adequate water fountains be installed in the downtown area. The Commissioners
feel the merchants have adequate drinking facilities in the stores. Due to the vandalism I
on the street fountains, they feel they are to difficult to maintain and keep clean. A
motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner Millikan to thank the girls
for calling this to their attention and they will report back to them. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0)1,.
Motion carried.
The Mayor, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the following
appointments:
Community Relation Commission -
established by Ordinance Number 8079,
adopted by
the Board of Commissioners
on April 20, 1970 and
published April
28, 1970.
Mrs. Shirley Jacques 1
year term to April
28, 1971
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J. Q. Rodriques 2
year term to April
28, 1972
George Johnson 2
year term to April
28, 1972
Phil Albright 3
year term to April
28, 1973
Rev. J. E. Jones 3
year term to April
28, 1973
Dog Ordinance Advisory Committee
Dr. C. L. Olson - Veternarian
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Carl Ramsey - City -County Board
of Health
Mrs. Raymond Freeman - Dog Breeders
Association
Eugene Laubengayer - member at -large
Mrs. Katherine Beverly - member
at -large
Leon L. Ashton - City Commission
liaison member
Petition Number 3113 was filed
by Aubrey G. Linville,
for streets in
the proposed
Upper Mill Heights Addition Number 2. A
motion was made by Commissioner Yost,
seconded by
Commissioner Ashton to refer the petition
to the Engineering Department for a recommendation.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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Cereal Malt Beverage License Application (new) was filed by John W. Landes, d/b/a
Landes Oil Company for 418 East Iron Avenue, for package sales only. A motion was made by
Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to approve the license. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Cereal Malt Beverage License Application (transfer) was filed by Alverda Moody for
the transfer of address of her 1970 license from 1103 East Crawford to 808 North Broadway.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to approve the
license. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Cereal Malt Beverage License Application (new) was filed by Keith D. Graybeal,
d/b/a Rendezvous Tavern, 249 North Santa Fe Avenue. A motion was made by Commissioner
Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to approve the license. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
Tree Trimming License Application (new) was filed by Roy Baker, Jr., 873 Willow
Drive. A motion was made by Commissioner Millikan, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to
approve the license. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A letter of resignation was received from Ronald R. Richmond, for the Building
Code Advisory Board, to be effective May 1, 1970. A motion was made by Commissioner Millikan',
seconded by Commissioner Yost to accept his letter of resignation and thank him for an
excellent job. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
The City Manager reported on the land fill operation from the City Staff and
recommends, after checking with Wilson and Company, that the 3 or 4 acres north of the
Sewage Plant, which was originally purchased for expansion of the Sewage Plant but will not
be used north of the plant, could be used for land fill operations. The present Sewage
Plant location is large enough for expansion of 75-100% of its present capacity. The area
north of the plant would last 2 1/2 - 3 years for a land fill. The staff feels this would
be sufficient, until such time as Saline County, under a new State law, comes up with a
comprehensive land fill plan. The City Manager recommended proposals be taken for digging
a trench for land fill use. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by
Commissioner Rundquist to accept the land fill site as proposed by the City Manager.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
On a motion by Commissioner Rundquist, the Board of Commissioners adjourned.
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D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
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