04-12-1971 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
April 12, 1971
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The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners'
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, April 12, 1971, 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
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Commissioner Donald D. Millikan
Commissioner Carl R. Rundquist
Commissioner Richard H. Zimmerman
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comprising a quorum of the Board, also:
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L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
j Norris D. Olson, City Manager
fj D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
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I Absent:
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None
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The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 5, 1971, were approved as mailed.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the week of April 11 - 17, 1971 - ''BARBERSHOP HARMONY WEEV"'
The proclamation was read by Keith Olson, of the Salina Crossroads Chapter of the Society
for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the week of April 12 - 17, 1971 - ''KANSAS BANK WEEK''.
The proclamation was read by Jerry Simpson.
THE CITY ENGINEER filed Plans and Specifications for the Water Reservoir Roof
at the old Camp Phillips location (Project Number 71-534). A motion was made by
Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Millikan to accept the Plans and
1 Specifications as filed and instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be received
May 3, 1971. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER filed a Feasibility Report as instructed by Resolution
Number 3084, for the curbing, guttering and paving of East Crawford Avenue, from the
Smoky Hill River Bridge to Marymount Road. (Project Number 71-505) The City Engineer
presented two alternates in the feasibility report; Alternate Number 1 for a 53 foot
street from curb to curb (4 lanes), and Alternate Number 2 for a 38.5 foot street from
I curb to curb (3 lanes). A motion was made by Commissioner Millikan, seconded by
Commissioner Ashton to accept the feasibility report, Alternate Number 2, for 3 lanes
and instructed that the proper resolution be prepared for the next meeting setting the
date for a public hearing. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending
that Petition Number 3151, requesting the vacation of Fawn Street, including building
setback requirements, from Schippel Drive to Albert Street, be approved. A motion was
made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Millikan to accept the recommendatioh
of the Salina City Planning Commission and approve the vacation of Fawn Street, and
introduce an ordinance for first reading. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
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A LETTER was received from the Citizens' Advisory Committee regarding Public
i Low -Rent Housing and Housing for the Elderly.
Rev. J. E. Jones reported on the meeting of the Minority Housing Sub -Committee
of the Citizens' Advisory Board, which made the following recommendation: ''The Minority
Housing Sub -Committee recommends to the Citizens' Advisory Committee the approval of the
application for a $74,000.00 grant for the purpose of a survey to determine the need of
housing for the elderly and low income families.''
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Elaine Bednarz stated that she felt they approved the planning money and also
the application for low -rent housing and housing for the elderly.
Mr. Virg Lundberg, member of the Citizens' Advisory Committee for Community
Improvement stated there was no quorum present at the meeting, but there was no objection
to housing for the elderly by the committee members present.
A letter was read from E. H. Hagan, Chairman of the Citizens' Advisory
Committee for Community Improvement, which mentioned that everyone was confused about
what they are approving.
Mr. Dick Worth, of the Urban Renewal Agency, agreed that the meeting was in a
state of general confusion. He stated that after a call to all members of the Housing
Authority, they approved the filing for a grant for planning for 125 units for housing
for the elderly, and the low -rent housing application be returned to the Citizens'
Advisory Committee for study; this reduces the planning grant from $74,000.00 to $50,000.(
Rev. Jones felt the majority of the poor members of the commission were not
present at the meeting because of the short notice.
Commissioner Rundquist asked Rev. Jones if he agreed with the recommendation
to start on the housing for the elderly. He replied, ''Yes, it is a start''.
Mr. Dwight Tolle said he thought he was a member of the Citizens' Advisory
Committee but was not notified of the meeting, later he was told he is a member of
the Committee. Mr. Tolle stated that he is a Director of the Saline County Taxpayers
Association and felt this organization should be represented at a Citizens' Advisory
Committee meeting. The Commissioners suggested to the members present of the Citizens'
Advisory Committee that they invite the Saline County Taxpayers Association to the
meetings.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist
to submit the application for housing for the elderly of 125 units and a planning grant
of $50,000.00, and the low -rent housing part be referred back to the Citizen's Advisory
Committee for a report back in 30 days. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3152 was filed by Kenneth Nordboe for the inclusion of the
following described property within the corporate limits of the City of Salina:
Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Block 15, Wallerius Addition. A motion was made by
Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to introduce an ordinance for
first reading to include the property within the City Limits, and it be in Special Class
Zoning for Mobile Home Park. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
A REQUEST was filed by Donald G. Vanover for a Permit to keep 3 riding horses
in the City Limits, at 1733 North Fifth Street. A motion was made by Commissioner
Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to approve the request. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0)
Motion carried.
A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending
the addition of a Mobile Home Residential District in the Zoning Ordinance. (Proposed
ordinande was attached)
Mr. Jim Graves, Attorney representing Mobile Home Park Operators, presented
an ordinance to the Commissioners which they would like to see passed. He stated that
Sections 17 and 18 concerning Non -Conforming Use were okay; but they did not approve
of the ordinance as approved by the Salina City Planning Commission. He mentioned that
he thought there should be two classes of Mobile Home Parks, such as Mobile Home Park
Number 1 and Mobile Home Park Number 2. Mobile Home Park #1 would have a higher set
of standards, more area for each mobile park space, etc; and Mobile Home Park # 2 would
have standards similar to now. The classes of Mobile Home Parks would then be
determined by the Salina City Planning Commission which would consider the area of town,
etc. Mr. Graves mentioned there is a need for Mobile Home Parks in the City and could
not see trying to create standards as strict as for stick built houses. A couple of the
Commissioners said they just received their copy of the Mobile Home Ordinance in the mail
today, and had not had a chance to read it.
A motion was made by Commissioner Millikan, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist
to defer action on the ordinance, and would call the attorneys when it is to come up
again. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
It was suggested that a copy of this ordinance be mailed to the three new
City Commissioners.
A LETTER was received from the Building Code Advisory Board recommending
changes in the Electrical and Plumbing Code for modular housing. (The proposed ordinance
to effect those changes were attached) The City Engineer explained that modular houses
are built somewhere else, and our inspectors could not inspect the electrical and
plumbing work because the walls are enclosed. These ordinances would permit inspections
of modular houses to be made by other than City Staff. The installation of electrical
and plumbing material is made by persons properly trained and supervised.
The Electrical and Plumbing Inspectors may authorize a licensed professional
engineer or registered architect to make the required inspections, and have him certify,
in writing, that they meet all the requirements of the Electrical Code and the Uniform
Plumbing Code.
Commissioner Ashton felt that making the changes in the ordinances would allow
lower priced housing, and he feels modular housing will help fulfill the need in Salina.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Millikan
to accept the recommendation of the Building Code Advisory Board to change the Electrical
and Plumbing Code, and introduce the necessary ordinances for first reading. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE License Application was filed by D & S Enterprises, Inc.
David L. Divilbiss, President, d/b/a Red Ram Lounge, 736 North Santa Fe Avenue. A
motion was made by Commissioner Millikan, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman to approve
the license application. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner
Millikan to set the date of April 26, 1971 to receive bids for six police vehicles.
(The City Manager reported that the policy is to try to trade the old vehicles in when
they have about 75,000 miles. The cars now have from 64 to 80 thousand miles)
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE MAYOR, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the following
j appointments:
Memorial Stadium Baseball Park Committee:
Lawrence D. Clovis reappointed for a three year term
to April 3, 1974•
Urban Renewal Agency
Mrs. John Riddle reappointed for a four year term to
April 12, 1975.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." (bills - $190,454.28)
A motion was made by Commissioner Zimmerman, seconded by Commissioner Millikan to adopt
the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Millikan, Rundquist
Zimmerman, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). The Mayor approved the Ordinance and it is
numbered A-1577. Carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Millikan, seconded by Commissioner Ashton
that the Regular Meeting be adjourned. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
L. Harrison, City Clerk
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