08-24-1970 Minutesi
City of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
August 24, 1970
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room,
City -County Building, on Monday, August 24, 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
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comprising a quorum of the Board, also:
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
Norris D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Absent:
Commissioner William W. Yost
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 17, 1970, were approved as mailed.
A TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARD was presented by Mrs. Ethyle Ballard of the Kansas Highway
Commission to H. J. McCabe, Director of Safety, who presented the award to the Mayor.
Salina received a Third Place Award in Class "B" (Cities with population 10,001 to 75,000)
CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3125, which was filed by Lee Haworth
for the installation of a street light and a street name sign at the intersection of Neal
and Bret Avenues, on August 17, 1970. The City Engineer reported that new construction of
homes in the area justify the installation of a street light and street name sign. A motion
was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Millikan to accept the City
Engineer's recommendation and approve the street light and street name sign for installation.
Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
CITY ENGINEER filed a Feasibility Report for water and sewer mains, and for
curbing, guttering, and paving of Stimmel Road from US 81 to 5th Street, as requested in
Petition Number 3119, which was filed by Mrs. Lois Herrington on June 12, 1970. The City
Engineer reported that the petition had sufficient signers and that the improvement should
be installed as shown in the Feasibility Report. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton,
seconded by Commissioner Millikan to accept the Feasibility Report and to proceed with the
resolution ordering a public hearing. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
MR. JOE ADDISON asked what was being done about the City polluting the river behind
the Water Plant. Commissioner Ashton referred to a report, just prepared by Wilson & Company
on improvement at the Water Plant. It is estimated the cost of the improvement for the
sludge problem from the Calcining Plant would be $900,000.00. Mr. Addison thanked the
Commissioners and was glad they were aware of the pollution problem and hoped they would do
something about it and not let it continue.
PETITION NUMBER 3126 was filed by Clyde E. Smith for the Rezoning of Lots 4, 5, 6,
Block 6, Shalimar Plaza Addition from District "B" (Second Family Dwelling House District)
to District "C" (Apartment District) (Address - 903-909 Wayne and 2087 Lewis). A motion
was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to refer the petition
to the Salina City Planning Commission. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A LETTER was received from the Federal Aviation Administration, relating to the
transfer of surplus property from the Old Airport to the City of Salina. The City Manager
reports that the items involved in the transfer include, two towers, a steel ladder on the
building, generator and etc. A motion was made by Commissioner Millikan, seconded by
Commissioner Rundquist to accept the letter, and authorize the Mayor to sign the transfer
agreement. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY COMMISSIONERS considered a letter from the Building Code Advisory Board,
regarding changes in the present fence ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton
seconded by Commissioner Millikan to accept the letter from the Building Code Advisory
Board relating to changes in the fence ordinance and instructed the City Attorney to
prepare an ordinance for the City Commissioners consideration. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
MAYOR CALDWELL mentioned the City had lost a lot of trees, and thinks plans
should be formulated for Arbor Day, on April 22, 1971, for the replacement of trees.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE making an
appropriation for the payment of certain claims." (payroll - $89,830.90) A motion was
made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to adopt the ordinance as
read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Millikan, Rundquist, Caldwell (4).
Nays: (0). Commissioner Yost absent. Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered
A-1546. Carried.
On a motion by Commissioner Ashton, the Board of Commissioners adjourned.
GxiYuzo"''
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk