08-10-1970 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas E
Commissioners' Meeting i
I I August 10, 1970
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room
City -County Building, on Monday, August 10, 1970, at four o'clock p.m.
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:
Norris D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Absent:
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 3, 1970, were approved as mailed.
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THE MAYOR proclaimed the Week of August 16 through 23, 1970 - "NATIONAL FLIGHT
SERVICE WEEK". The proclamation was read by Robert Hill of FAA Flight Service.
A PUBLIC HEARING was held on the 1971 Proposed Budget. Mrs. 0. J. Cooper asked
several questions concerning the 1971 Proposed Budget, about the Golf Course, Special
Gasoline Tax, Bond and Interest, Industrial Development, Public Health, Civil Defense,
Account # 207 in the City Commission. These questions were answered by the City Manager.
Mr. E. H. Hagen asked if money is available in the 1971 Budget for the removal
of junk cars. The City Manager said that there was no money ear marked for the removal
of junk cars.
Mr. Bernard Mason asked about the increase from 3 to 7% in the Police and Fire
Pensions, and asked if the additional funds would provide money to refund the other 50%
paid by the employee if he quits. The Commissioners told him that they thought the Police
and Fire Pensions are a very fine plan, and could see no reason to change the 50% refund
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portion of the law.
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Mr. John Ryberg restated his remarks concerning the remodeling of Memorial Hall,
that the $130,000.00 is just the beginning, that it will take a half a million dollars to
remodel the building.
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Mr. Bill Hinkel was present and remarked that there will be another proposal to
use the one mill levy to promote a theatre for stage shows and a sports arena north of the
present Memorial Hall.
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Mr. Dow Wells mentioned the poor condition of the rigging on the stage, and that
a new spot light is needed at an approximate cost of $1,200.00, and that the union should
run the spot light.
A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner Millikan that
the proposed one mill tax levy be deleted from the 1971 Budget. Ayes: Millikan, Yost (2).
Nays: Ashton, Rundquist, Caldwell (3). Motion was defeated.
A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Millikan to
approve the Proposed Budget as published and to introduce the 1970 Tax Levy Ordinance for
the 1971 Budget, for first reading. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number: Ql I
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NOTICE OF HEARING on the proposed assessments for the improvements in Job 512
was considered:
Construct storm sewer on south line of school property
to drain to east of crossing of Ohio Street into
Miller Drainage Ditch.
Widening the pavement on the south side of Magnolia Road
12 feet from the Union Pacific tracks to Ohio Street.
Paving Hartland Avenue 40 feet wide from Magnolia Road to
south property line of school property.
Laying of 8 inch water main from Magnolia Road to south
line of school property on Hartland Avenue and connecting
this with a 12 inch main to the existing 12 inch main on the
Union Pacific right-of-way.
Constructing a 5 foot sidewalk on the south side of Magnolia
Road and on the west side of Hartland Avenue from Magnolia
Road to approximately 1300 feet.
The rebuilding by widening the approaches to the crossing at
Magnolia Road and Belmont Boulevard, the installation of signal
lights and traffic controls including stop signals for approaching
trains.
as authorized by Resolution Number 3030, passed by the Board of Commissioners on
the 7th day of July, 1969.
No legal protests or changes were made in the proposed assessment. A motion was
made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner Millikan to approve the assessments and
introduce the assessment ordinance for first reading. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried
Ordinance Passed: LG,,,,,,� 11 1910 Number: gl0Z
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE providing
for the rates of fare of taxicabs for conveying persons within the City of Salina, Kansas;
amending Section 34-68 of The Salina Code and repealing the original section." A motion
was made by Commissioner Millikan, seconded by Commissioner Yost to adopt the ordinance as
read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Millikan, Rundquist, Yost, Caldwell (5).
Nays: (0). Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8099. Carried. Ordinance was
introduced for first reading August 3, 1970.
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AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE levying
special assessments against certain property to pay the cost of the abatement of nuisances."
(Lot clean-up, demolition of structures, clear sight zone clearance, removal of dead trees,
and Etc.) A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to 1
adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Millikan, Rundquist,
Yost, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8100. Carrie .
Ordinance was introduced for first reading August 3, 1970.
MR. BERNARD MASON asked the City Commissioners to consider holding the Commissioners
Meetings at 7 o'clock on Monday Evenings. The Commissioners said they would consider it. j
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner Millikan to I
introduce an ordinance for first reading levying special assessments against certain
property to pay the cost of the abatement of weed nuisances. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: 0,,o�uA� [ 7, 1910 Number: 4I o 3
A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION was filed by Cecil L. Haney, d/b/a
Road Runner Lounge, 616 North Broadway. (New) A motion was made by Commissioner Millikan,
seconded by Commissioner Yost to approve the license. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried
A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION was filed by Ben E. Vidricksen, d/b/a
Airport Park Club Room, 2500 East Crawford. (New). A motion was made by Commissioner
Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to approve the license. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3124 was filed by Norman F. Rush for adequate lighting of the
500 Block of Fifth Steet, South of Weeks Store to Prescott Street. A motion was made by
Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to refer the petition to the City
Manager for checking. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
On a motion by Commissioner Ashton, the Board of Commissioners adjourned.
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D. L. Harrison, City Clerk