05-17-1971 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
May 17, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners'
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, May 17, 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
Commissioner Norma G. Cooper
Commissioner Mike Losik, Jr.
Commissioner Jack Weisgerber
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 10, 1971, were approved as mailed.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED Thursday May 20, 1971 - "SING OUT SALINA DAY". The
proclamation was read by Patricia Pierce.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED Saturday May 22, 1971 - "TAG DAY" in Salina on behalf of
the NAACP Freedom Fund. The proclamation was read by Joyce Thomas of the NAACP.
BIDS were received for Water Reservoir Roof - Project Number 71-534 - at the
Old Camp Phillips site:
Wilson Constructors, Inc., P. 0. Box 876, Salina, Kansas $42,929.00
Holgerson and Company, P. 0. Box 654, Salina, Kansas 44,200.00
Reece Construction Company, Inc., Scandia, Kansas 45,670.00
J. S. Frank Construction Company, Inc., 257 South 5th, Salina, Ks.46,300.00
Stevens Contractors, Inc., P. 0. Box 366, Salina, Kansas 46,700.00
Engineer's Estimate
48,500.00
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to award the bid
to Wilson Constructors, Inc., as low bidder, in the amount of $42,929.00, subject to
checking the bid by the Engineering Department to see that it meets the specifications.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0) Motion carried.
BIDS were received for the Gasoline Supply for the Central Garage for the
period of May 21 through November 18, 1971. The bids were opened and tabulated, and a
motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to award the
bid to Gulf Oil Company, as low bidder for the six month period. (Regular .1140;
Ethyl .1315; 3 to 1 average .1271 per gallon). Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
BIDS were received for the Gasoline Supply for the Fire Department for the
period of May 21 through November 18, 1971. The bids were opened and tabulated, and a
motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to award the
bid to Gulf Oil Company, as low bidder for the six month period. (.1406 per gallon for
Ethyl). Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
BIDS were received for the Diesel Fuel Supply for the period of May 21 through
November 18, 1971. The bids were opened and tabulated, and a motion was made by
Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to award the bid to Champlin
Oil Company, as low bidder for the six month period. (.1089 per gallon). Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE pertaining%
to the regulation, control, and licensing of dogs within the City of Salina, Kansas;
requiring vaccination, registration of dogs; providing for the duties of the City -County
Health Department, veterinarians and dog owners; providing for the operation of kennels
within specified areas, and licensing thereof; providing penalties for the violation thereof;
and amending Article II of Chapter 8 of The Salina Code, and repealing said original sectiory."
Mr. Baten Young was present and stated that he is very interested in the control
of dogs and their vaccination for rabies. He feels the license fee is too high. If this
dog ordinance is passed it will penalize a lot of dog owners and especially hobby breeders,!
and cause the owners not to pay the registration fees.
Gene McConnell wondered why the control of cats was not included in the
ordinance. He said cats also need rabies shots.
Jacque Young feels the fee is too high. If the registration fee is too high
the 3,000 dogs now in the City will not be registered. She stated that they have seven
dogs.
Mrs. Freeman stated that she talked with Dr. Olson, veterinarian, and he said
the veterinarians in Wichita send a copy of the immunization certificate to the City Clerk
to help in the control of dogs.
Owen Bertram said that if they do this, a lot of people will go out of town to
have their dogs immunized, unless the license fee is lower.
Commissioner Cooper feels the license fee should be lowered and the impounding
fee raised.
Commissioner Losik also thinks the present fee of $3.00 will put a lot of dogs
underground, and will be defeating the purpose of the ordinance. He is interested in the
control of dogs, not in making money or putting people in jail just because they have dogs.
He feels the ordinance should be restudied.
Commissioner Ashton feels it is a fair ordinance as it is. The committee and
attorneys worded it and it is very complete.
Ronald Barta, Assistant City Attorney, and Attorney at Municipal Court said they
get 3 or 4 dog calls a day, and that it has increased over the last 9 years since he has
been attorney in Municipal Court. He feels this ordinance will eliminate a lot of problems.
Commissioner Weisgerber said he had several calls, and feels the committee did
a fine job and that the ordinance should be passed.
Commissioner Losik feels it is a fine ordinance except for the fee structure, and
that it should go back to committee for study again.
Commissioner Losik moved the ordinance be amended to change the license fee
to $1.00 instead of $3.00, and add to Section 8-31 the veterinarians mail the City Clerk
notice of the immunization of all dogs. The motion died for the lack of a second.
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, Weisgerber (21)
Nays: Cooper, Losik, Caldwell (3). The ordinance was defeated.
Commissioner Ashton thanked the committee for their time and efforts on the
dog ordinance.
THE COMMISSIONERS reconsidered Petition Number 3148 for the construction of a
sidewalk on Indiana Avenue from Gypsum Avenue to Greeley Avenue. (The petition was filed
by Mrs. Harold Emig, President of the Gleniffer Hill PTA on March 22, 1971)
Mrs. Harold Emig, President of the Gleniffer Hill PTA was present and again
asked the City Commissioners for the installation of a sidewalk on the east side of Indiana.:
She said she met with the City Engineer about a sidewalk on Delaware, but there
are too many intersections for the children to cross.
She mentioned a petition for sidewalk in the whole area, but most of the property
owners were against a sidewalk if they had to pay for them. The property owners will
protest if the sidewalk is forced in.
Commissioner Weisgerber said it looks like a dangerous situation if the City
puts a sidewalk on the east side of Indiana, dumping kids into an intersection with no
school crossing guard and a street coming down the hill out of Indian Rock Park.
Commissioner Cooper said most of the children walk in the street now, will they
change and use a sidewalk?
Mrs. Emig said she thought over a period of time they could be taught to use
the sidewalk.
Commissioner Ashton moved that the City Commissioners not consider putting a
sidewalk in at this time. Motion died for the lack of a second.
Commissioner Losik asked the City Engineer about the cost.
The City Engineer reported that it would be $2.40 for a 4 foot sidewalk for
800 feet.
Commissioner Weisgerber stated no property owners wanted sidewalks on their
own property but they say they are concerned about the total safety of the children in
the area.
Mrs. Emig said if the City will not install a sidewalk, they would like to
have a School Zone Sign and a Speed Limit Sign on Indiana, and that the City remove the
sand burrs.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber
to authorize this. (School Zone & Speed Limit Signs on Indiana) Ayes:(5). Nays: (0). Carri d.
PETITION NUMBER 3161 was filed by Kenneth Nordboe for a water line to service
Lots 1 to 12, Block 15, Wallerius Addition. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton,
seconded by Commissioner Losik to refer the petition to the City Engineer for a report.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3162 was filed by Patrick F. O'Connor, Jr., protesting the
closing of an alley between Eleventh and Twelfth Streets running north and south from
Broadway to an alley running east and west from Eleventh to Twelfth Streets. (The
closing of the alley was requested in Petition Number 3157 which was filed by Ben
Vidricksen on May 6, 1971). A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by
Commissioner Losik to refer the petition to the Salina City Planning Commission to be
considered with the other petition for closing. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3163 was filed by Calvin J. Carithers, 310 Stevens, Hutchinson,
Kansas, for the rezoning of Lots 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9, Block 18, and Lots 1, 2, 3,
South 10 feet of Lot 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, Block 19, Sunset Manor Addition
to the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas, from District "A" to District "D" (Local
Business District). A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by
Commissioner Losik to refer the petition to the Salina City Planning Commission. Ayes: (5)
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3164 was filed by Lois and Arch Stuck for the disapproval of
the closing of the alley running east and west from Eleventh to Twelfth Street, between
Broadway and Grand. (The closing of the alley was requested in Petition Number 3158
which was filed by Ben Vidricksen on May 6, 1971). A motion was made by Commissioner
Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Losik to refer the petition to the Salina City Planning
Commission to be considered with the other petition for closing. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
A CEMETERY TRUST DEED was filed by Margaret Wolford for the perpetual care of
the East 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of Lot 18, Block 29, Gypsum Hill Cemetery.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to approve the
Cemetery Trust Deed. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
COMMISSIONER ASHTON stated that there are many cemetery lots in the Gypsum Hill
Cemetery which are owned by people no longer living in the area or having no living
members of the family; and wondered if there is anything which can be done to dispose of
the lots and put them to use. The City Attorney stated that there is nothing that can
be done. There was some legislation introduced, but it was not passed.
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THE MAYOR, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the following
appointment:
Salina City Planning Commission
Norman Yenkey to succeed Glen Long, for a 3 year term to May 1, 1974.
GENE BERKMAN would like to have a stop light survey made at Fourth and Crawford.
There is a new stop light at Roach and Crawford and he feels there is a need for one at
this intersection also. The City Engineer said he will make a study and report back later.
LOREN KING lives on Windsor Drive and feels the stop sign at MPRR and Crawford
should be removed and a traffic light installed. The signal light is needed because of
the heavy traffic of the Sunset Manor Shopping Center and Falley's. The City Engineer
stated he would study this area also.
ROY PETERSON, representing the Tavern Operator's Association, asked the City
Commissioners if they could stop issuing beer licenses to filling stations. The City
Attorney explained that the licensing of beer establishments is controlled by State
Statute. The standards are set by State Statute and if they meet the certain standards,
the City if obligated to grant a license.
COMMISSIONER COOPER made a statement with regard to the payment of bills. She
feels that anyone interested in seeing the bills can contact the City Clerk for information.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to
refer to the Salina City Planning Commission the matter of a Joint City -County Planning
Board for a decision on which proposition would be acceptable to the Salina City Planning
Commission and report back to the City Commission. 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 - $130,360.20) 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). Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered A-1581. Carried.
COMMISSIONER COOPER read the following prepared statement:
''These thoughts are my own and tho (sic) I hope others share them
they do not represent this Commission.
''Our local Urban Renewal Agency has decided to proceed with the
acquisition and condemnation of the Harriet Johnson property.
The Johnson property is located in the Urban Renewal # 2 project or,
now referred to as the N.E. Industrial Park area.
''It's to (sic) late to question the need for another industrial
area ... we have it ... but, I hope it isn't to (sic) late to question
the need of forcing this woman from her home if she chooses to stay.
''The Urban Renewal Agency, the community at large has nothing
to loose by offering her a just settlement and a life estate in her
own property.
''Mrs. Johnsons (sic) only offense has been to try and keep what
rightfully belongs to her but, are we not guilty of an even greater
offense when we insist on sacrificing the rights of an individual
for a profit?''
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Ashton
that the Regular Meeting be adjourned. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk