05-03-1971 Minutes1
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City of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
May 3, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners'
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, May 3, 1971, 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 Norma G. Cooper
Commissioner Mike Losik, Jr.
Commissioner Jack Weisgerber
comprising a quorum of the Board, also:
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney j
Norris D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
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The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 26, 1971, were approved as mailed.
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THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Month of May, 1971 - ''NATIONAL BICYCLE MONTH''. The
proclamation was read by Mr. Gerald D. Martin.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Month of May, 1971 - ''MENTAL HEALTH MONTH''. The
j proclamation was read by D. L. Atteberry.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of May 9th, 1971 - ''PROFESSIONAL NURSING WEEK''
The proclamation was read by Sister Janis Koelzer, president of District V of KSNA.
BIDS were received for a Water Reservoir Roof at the Old Camp Phillips Site.
Project Number 71-534.
Holgerson & Company, Salina, Kansas $42,700.00
Stevens Contractors, Inc., Salina, Kansas 42,800.00
Reece Construction Co., Inc., Scandia, Ks. 44,670.00
J. S. Frank Construction Co., Inc.,
Salina, Kansas 46,700.00
Wilson Constructors, Inc., Salina, Kansas 48,884.00
Burt, Inc., Hutchinson, Kansas 52,889.00
Busboom & Rauh, Salina, Kansas 57,775.00
Engineer's Estimate 39,650.00
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to reject
all bids because they were over the Engineer's Estimate, and instruct the City Clerk to
readvertise for bids to be received May 17, 1971. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A PUBLIC HEARING was held, as required by Resolution Number 3085, on Project
Number 71-505 for the curbing, guttering, paving and grading of East Crawford Avenue
(38.5 feet wide from the Smoky Hill River Bridge to Marymount Road)
Mr. Aubrey Linville, representing the Upper Mill Development Company, the
Mowery property, and the Phil Martin property, was present and asked the City Engineer
if he had consulted the Wilson & Company Study of 7 years ago (Transportation Study)
which recommended that East Crawford be designated a major artery, and according to
the report, Federal Funds would be available for the paving of this street; it was
also mentioned in the 701 Plan.
The City Engineer stated that he had studied the possibilities of State and
Federal Funds, but none are available for the construction of streets within the City.
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J Mr. Linville said the City could, by ordinance, declare East Crawford a major
artery and pay all the cost of the paving.
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The City Engineer stated that the property owners in the benefit district would
not be paying any more for their street than any residential street in the city, regardless
of whether it is 2 lanes, 3 lanes or 4 lanes, the property owners are only paying their
share.
The City Engineer reported that they had run a traffic count on a Monday and
a Tuesday on East Crawford, with 5,000 vehicles on East Crawford and indicated that
2,000 of these turned off on Starlight Drive and other areas before getting to Marymount
Road.
Commissioner Weisgerber told Mr. Linville that they were not paying for any
more street than he did on his street. He also asked about the flood area on the north
and south sides of Crawford Avenue east of the river. He thinks, possibly, there should
be some concession made to the property owners in this area.
Commissioner Weisgerber asked Mr. Linville if he is willing to take an adjustment
on the flood area, if this would satisfy him. Mr. Linville answered by saying, "No,
they were just against the property owners paying anything for the paving of East Crawford.'
Mr. Max Bishop, Architect for the Martin Development asked if there is sufficient
right-of-way to build a 4 lane road on East Crawford.
The City Engineer said, "Yes there is, but they might need a temporary easement
for dirt work."
Commissioner Ashton moved that it be referred back to the City Engineer for an
adjustment on the flood area.
The City Engineer said this decision must be made by the City Commissioners.
Commissioner Ashton's motion died for the lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to
table the improvement project. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber
to introduce a Resolution for first reading determining the necessity of and directing
that the owner or owners of certain lots construct or reconstruct, in compliance with
plans and specifications of the City Engineer, a sidewalk on the East side of Tenth
Street from Harsh Avenue to Hamilton Avenue. (Sidewalk was requested in Petition
Number 3153 which was filed by Mrs. Wayne Darling on April 16, 1971) Ayes: (5). Nays: (0)
Motion carried.
Resolution Passed: Number:
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
providing for the amendment of Zoning Ordinance Number 6613 and the Zoning District Map
therein and thereby adopted and providing for the rezoning of certain property within the
City and prescribing the proper uses thereof. [Rezoning of Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Block 9
Replat of Faith Addition to District "D" (Local Business) requested in Petition Number 3145
which was filed by Roy G. Kruger and A. J. Holmquist on February 24, 19711 A motion was
made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to adopt the ordinance
as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Cooper, Losik, Weisgerber, Caldwell
(5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8157.
The ordinance was introduced for first reading April 26, 1971.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
providing for the amendment of Zoning Ordinance Number 6613 and the Zoning District Map
therein and thereby adopted and providing for the rezoning of certain property within the
City and prescribing the proper uses thereof. [Rezoning of an area of land bordered by
Cloud Street, the Hageman School property line, the north line of Charlotte Street,
extended, U. S. Highway 81 By-pass, and Hageman Avenue to District "D" (Local Business)
requested in Petition Number 3147 which was filed by C. N. Hoffman, Agent, on March 4, 1971,
The City Commissioners accepted Petition Number 3154 which was filed by
Baten Young, Principal of Hageman School.
The City Commissioners accepted a petition presented by Mrs. Kathryn Schoof,
(the petition was later numbered 3156).
Both petitions were against the rezoning of the property on West Cloud.
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The petition of Mr. Young asked that if the rezoning is approved, the Hoffman
property dedicate a 20 foot easement along the south side so the children can walk to
the rear of the school grounds from the overpass.
Mr. Robert Berkley, representing Mr. Hoffman, again urged the City Commissioners
to rezone the property. He said there would be no change in the pedestrian traffic or
vehicle traffic. The building would be used for a small dress shop at this time.
Mrs. Charles Frank, a property owner on the north side of Cloud Street, is
afraid that when the dress shop moves out, they can put in a business similar to "The
Establishment", which is a teen age hang out. She was told there could not be a beer
license issued to this building because it is within 200 feet of a school.
Mr. Donald Schoof asked why the rezoning of the entire area, and what plans
do they have for the complete area?
Commissioner Ashton thinks Mr. Hoffman needs to make the first move. He feels
a working agreement should be made with Joe Kroneberger so he can re -lease the trailer
court and make the necessary improvements.
Mr. Berkley again stated there are no plans for the area, but the owner,
Mr. Hoffman, has offered to grant the easement for the rezoning, which Mr. Berkley feels
is not the proper thing to do, but they will do it.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Ashton
to adopt the ordinance as read and instruct the City Clerk not to publish the ordinance
until the proper easement has been dedicated as requested by the petitioner. Ayes:
Ashton, Cooper, Losik, Weisgerber, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor
approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8158. The ordinance was introduced for first
reading April 26, 1971.
A LETTER was received from BENNETT PONTIAC „ Inc., with reference to his bid
submitted April 26, 1971 for six police vehicles in the amount of $11,675.29, asking
for an additional amount of $1,026.00 for transportation charges. A motion was made
by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to reject the request of
Mr. Bennett. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to
instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bids for Gasoline Supply at Central Garage and
Fire Department, and for Diesel Fuel Supply, for the period of May 21, 1971 through
November 18, 1971, to be received May 17, 1971. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE License application was filed by Patricia D. Plunkett,
d/b/a The Joint, 808 North Santa Fe Avenue. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton;
seconded by Commissioner Losik to approve the license application. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3155 was filed by Julius R. Skanks, 209 South Eleventh Street,
for the rezoning of a tract of land at 1603 North Ninth Street, from District "D" (Local
Business) to District "E" (General Business). A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton,
jseconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to refer the petition to the Salina City Planning
Commission. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY COMMISSIONERS considered an agreement with D. E. Winslow for 250 lineal
feet of old river channel for emergency landfill use. The City Manager explained the
need for the landfill space at this time because of the bad winter they were unable to
get the new landfill site dug out with City equipment, and by paying Mr. Winslow the j
$500.00 it will save the City considerable money. A motion was made by Commissioner
Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to authorize the City Manager to sign the
agreement. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A LETTER was received from Raymond Mudd, 306 Maple, requesting special
permission to erect a fence on the parking. The City Manager explained that neither the
City Commissioners nor the Building Inspector could give permission to erect a fence on
the parking. It wasn't clear just what Mr. Mudd wanted, so the City Manager suggested
it be refereed to the City Engineer for study and checking. A motion was made by
Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to refer the letter to the City
Engineer. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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A LETTER OF Resignation was received from Stanley F. Sampson, from the Building
Code Advisory Board, A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner
Weisgerber to thank Mr. Sampson for serving on the Board, and instructed the Mayor to
write a letter of appreciation and to accept his letter. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
CITY ENGINEER filed Partial Estimate # 5 for Job 525 for Upper Mill Heights
Addition Number 2 Improvements, for Brown & Brown, Inc., in the amount of $31,433.40.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to approve
the estimate. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
CITY ENGINEER filed Partial Estimate # 2 for Job 530 for the improvement of
miscellaneous streets, for Smoky Hill, Inc., in the amount of $28,998.59• A motion was
made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to approve the estimate.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
CITY ENGINEER filed Final Estimate for Job 531 - Part I - Water Mains, for
Stevens Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $2,618.67. A motion was made by Commissioner
Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Losik to approve the estimate. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
CITY ENGINEER filed Final Estimate on Job 531 - Part II - Sanitary Sewer to serve
Lots 6 and 7, Mount Barbara Park Addition, for Stevens Contractors, Inc., in the amount of
$380.30. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber
to approve the estimate. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." (Bills - $567,300.58)
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to adopt the
ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Cooper, Losik,
Weisgerber, Caldwell (5)• Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and
it is numbered A-1579•
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." (payroll - $99,982.25)
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to adopt the
ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Cooper, Losik,
Weisgerber, Caldwell (5)• Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and
it is numbered A-1580.
THE MAYOR, with the approval of the Board of Commissioners made the following
appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee:
Carl Ramsey
Joe Keeling IL
COMMISSIONER COOPER stated that the Commission meeting time at 4:00 o'clock is
the most common time for people who work from 8 to 5 to come to the meeting to conduct
business. This means people bidding jobs, attorneys representing people, etc.
COMMISSIONER COOPER moved that the Citizens and Commissioners hold a session
in the evening on the first Tuesday of each month, and that it should be called, "Citizens
and Commissioners Session'. Motion died for the lack of a second.
COMMISSIONER LOSIK stated that he has received letters supporting his evening
meetings.
COMMISSIONER LOSIK moved that they try one evening Regular Commissioner Meeting
a month to get the feeling of the public. Motion died for the lack of a second.
COMMISSIONER LOSIK would like to see that all committee and board members be
reviewed or surveyed to see if they want to serve. '
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber
that the Regular Meeting be adjourned. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk