06-21-1971 Minutes1
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City of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
j June 21, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners'
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, June 21, 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 June 14, 1971, were approved as mailed.
j THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED June 21 - 26, 1971 - "NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK". The
proclamation was read by Mr. Dick Leines, Administrator of Kenwood View Nursing Home.
REPORT from the Salina City Planning Commission and the Legal Department
concerning a zone for businesses offering a service to highway travelers. (Referred to
the Salina City Planning Commission at the meeting of June 7, 1971) The City Manager
reported that the Salina City Planning Commission did not get to the matter on their
j agenda and asked for more time. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by
I Commissioner Losik to table until such time as they can make a report to the City
Commission. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION approving
application for preliminary loan for Low Rent Public Housing''. (Tabled for one week
at the June 14, 1971 meeting so the Mayor could be present) A motion was made by
Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to adopt the Resolution as
read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Weisgerber, Caldwell (3). Nays:
Cooper, Losik (2). Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3094.
(For 60 FHA houses and 20 4-5-6 bedroom houses. Commissioner Ashton suggested the
possibility of remodeling existing older 4-5-6 bedroom houses, and if none are available,
would have to construct new ones)
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION providing for
cooperation in development and operation of Low Rent Housing Project." (Tabled for one
week at the June 14, 1971 meeting so the Mayor could be present) A motion was made by
Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to adopt the Resolution as
read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Weisgerber, Caldwell (3). Nays:
Cooper, Losik (2). Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3095•
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION determining the
time and place of the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Salina,
Kansas." (The Resolution established one eveing meeting each month to be the fourth
Monday at 7:00 P.M.) A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner
Ashton to adopt the Resolution as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton,
Cooper, Losik, Weisgerber, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the
Resolution and it is numbered 3096. The Commissioners instructed the City Clerk not
to publish the Resolution until after June 28th. The first evening Commission meeting
will be the fourth Monday in July.
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THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3170, which was filed by Walter
Bernhardt on June ll, 1971 for a street light in the center of the 700 block of Osage,
and recommended the installation of a street light in front of 771 Osage, which is the
center of an extra long block. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by
Commissioner Cooper to accept the City Engineer's recommendation and approve a street
light at 771 Osage. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending the
denial of the rezoning requested in Petition Number 3163, which was filed by Calvin J.
Carithers on May 13, 1971 for Lots 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9, Block 18 and Lots 1, 2, 3,
the South 10 feet of Lot 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, Block 19, Sunset Manor Addition
from District "A" to District "D" (Local Business District). A motion was made by
Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to accept the Salina City Planning
Commission recommendation and deny the rezoning. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to
introduce an ordinance for first reading pertaining to the regulation, control and
licensing of dogs within the City of Salina, Kansas; requiring vaccination, registration
I f 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 section. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Cooper
to set the date of July 12, 1971 as the date set to receive bids for sidewalk repairs in
the Central Business District, and instructed the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3171 was filed by Mrs. Tom Crough for a sidewalk in front of
233 East Jewell. A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Losik
to refer the petition to the City Engineer for a report. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3172 was filed by Mrs. Laura Hill for a sidewalk in front of
640 North Seventh Street to replace a brick sidewalk. A motion was made by Commissioner
Losik, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to refer the petition to the City Engineer for a
report. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A REQUEST was filed by Ralph Long, d/b/a Long Oil Company, for permission tc
widen the driveway at 649 Westport Boulevard to a total width of 55 feet. The City
Engineer recommended the additional width for the driveway be permitted. A motion was
made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to approve the extra width
for driveway at 649 Westport Boulevard. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A REQUEST was filed by Harding Glass Industries for permission to extend the
driveway and remove 3 parking meters at 129 and 133 North Seventh Street. The City
Engineer has no objection to the additional width of the driveway and the removal of the
3 parking meters and recommended it be approved. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton,
seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to accept the City Engineer's recommendation and
approve the extra width for the driveway and the removal of the 3 parking meters.
Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY COMMISSIONERS considered the approval of Project Agreement for the
development of Phase I of Lakewood Park. (Application for the project and funding were
authorized by Resolution Number 3044, adopted January 5, 1970) A motion was made by
Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to approve the project agreement and
authorize the Mayor to sign. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
i THE MAYOR, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the following
appointments:
Citizens' Advisory Committee for Community Improvement
Lt. Col.Keith Duckers
Walter Fuller
Stephen Ryan
Godfrey Lundgrin
Merle Smock
Gaylord Spangler
Soloman Oliver
Mildred Howard
Warren Garrett
Joel Wentz
Dr. M. F. Decker
Robert Levin
Mrs. J. D. Patterson
Mrs. Eugene Ostenberg
Robert Garrione
William Siebert
Mrs. Marcella Colborn
Joe Kaba
United Nations Day Chairman (October 24, 1971)
Dr. Paul Renich
COMMISSIONER ASHTON brought up the problem of East Crawford Improvements again..
He said he would like to see it on its' way again. He feels the 3rd lane is necessary
for safety as well as for the flow of traffic up the hill and for left turns. Commissioner
Cooper stated that she did not think she had ever seen a feasibility report on the
improvement. The City Manager said he would see that Commissioners Cooper, Losik and
Weisgerber receive copies. It was suggested that the East Crawford Improvements be put
on the agenda next week for consideration. 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." (payroll - $98,642.78)
A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton 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-1586.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Cooper that
the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
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