07-19-1971 Minutesi
City of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
July 19, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room,
City -County Building, on Monday, July 19, 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 July 12, 1971 were approved as mailed.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE levying
assessments on lots, pieces and parcels of ground in the City of Salina, Kansas, for the
purpose of paying a portion of the cost of:
The excavation and compacted fill on Upper Mill Heights Drive
from the north line of Upper Mill Heights Addition Number 2
to the center line of Crawford Avenue and Upper Mill Terrace
Drive from Upper Mill Heights Drive to the cul-de-sac. The
26 foot wide asphalt pavement with 6 inch x 12 inch concrete
headers, on Upper Mill Heights Drive from the north line of
Upper Mill Heights Addition Number 2 to the south line of
Upper Mill Terrace, and Upper Mill Terrace from the west
line of Upper Mill Heights to the cul-de-sac.
The installation of a 6 inch water main in Upper Mill Drive
from the north line of Upper Mill Heights Addition Number 2,
to the south line of Upper Mill Terrace, and in Upper Mill
Terrace from the center line of Upper Mill Heights Drive
in the cul-de-sac.
The installation of sanitary sewer lines to serve Lots 1 - 11
in Upper Mill Heights Addition # 2.
The installation and construction of storm sewers, drainage
pipes, wash checks, flumes and ditch lining to provide
adequate drainage for the area."
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Cooper 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
8165. The ordinance was introduced for first reading July 12, 1971.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE approving
a Community Unit Plan
of Development for a tract of land located in Bonnie Ridge Addition
to the City of Salina,
Saline County, Kansas." (Requested in Petition Number 3146, which
was filed by
Verner C.
and Pearl E. Smith on February 26, 1971, and approved by the City
Commission on
June 28,
1971) A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, 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 8166. The ordinance was introduced for first
reading July
12, 1971.
THE CITY MANAGER presented the proposed budget for 1972 to the City Commission.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to authorize
the publication of the proposed budget and set the date of August 9, 1971 at 4:00 P.M.
for the public hearing, at which time the Commissioners will adjourn and will reconvene
at 7:30, so interested taxpayers can be present to ask questions concerning the proposed
;
budget. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Losik
to instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the demolition of 13 structures, to
be received August 2, 1971. (These structures have been declared uninhabitable under the
Minimum Housing Code) Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending the
immediate annexation of twelve areas adjacent to the present City Limits. A motion was
made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to refer the recommendation
to the City Attorney to check the legality. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3176 was filed by Lloyd E. Gray for the placement of a city
Street light in the 100 block of South Third between Iron Avenue and the Smoky Hill River
near the recently opened Agape House at 115 South Third. A motion was made by Commissioner
Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to refer the petition to the City Engineer for a
report. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A LETTER was received from Enoch Harris, d/b/a Yellow Taxi, Inc., requesting
two parking spaces in front of 143 1/2 North Santa Fe Avenue, where the dispatch office
will be located. A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Losik
to refer the request to the Traffic Department for a report. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
MR. JACK STEWART, Attorney, representing Central Supply Company presented a
petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance by amending Sub -section 23 to include: Retail Trade,
and Wholesale Trade, provided that storage and display of all goods, merchandise and
materials shall be within an enclosed building, and the floor area occupied or used for
such storage and display shall not exceed 8,000 square feet. A motion was made by
Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to refer the petition to the Salina
City Planning Commission. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
MRS. MARJORY BASSETT read an open letter to the Honorable Board of City
Commissioners and the Citizens of the City of Salina, Kansas, criticizing the Firemen for
their personal vendetta against the City Manager.
MAYOR CALDWELL said the City Commissioners met regarding the Personnel Manual,
and that they have written to the Kansas League of Municipalities for additional information
and will report at a later date. j
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MAYOR CALDWELL said the City Commissioners received word the Corps of Engineers
will be happy to meet with the City Commission regarding the real estate program of river
clean up.
DR. LIVINGSTON asked if the Commissioners found a site for the Community Theatre?
Commissioner Ashton said they are working on it, but have no site to be announced at the
present time.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." (Bills - $201,741.28) 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-1589•
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." (Payroll - $97,086.33) A
motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, 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 A-1590.
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