07-26-1971 Minutes3 '
City of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
July 26, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room
City -County Building, on Monday, July 26, 1971, at seven 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 19, 1971 were approved as mailed.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED August 1 - 7, 1971 - "NAVY MOTHERS' WEEK:' The proclamation
was read by Mrs. C. F. Leiker.
THE CITY ATTORNEY reported on the legality of annexing twelve areas adjacent to
the City Limits, that Tracts 9 and 6 and those portions of 7 and M for which a "Consent
to Annexation" has been filed and those portions of E and I which are platted could be
annexed by the adoption of a regular ordinance, as recommended in the Salina City Planning
Commission Letter of July 15, 1971. A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by
Commissioner Losik to introduce an ordinance for first reading for the annexation of these
tracts. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed:
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The City Attorney further said that Tracts L, B, F, and those portions of E and I
which are not platted and that portion of 7 for which a Consent to Annexation has not been
filed do not meet the criteria for annexation at this time, and that it would be necessary
to adopt a Resolution determining it advisable to annex this land and file a petition with
the Board of County Commissioners requesting this annexation. After the filing of the
petition for annexation, it would be necessary that notice of said hearing be given and
after the hearing and approval of the County Commissioners, and adoption of an order
authorizing the same, the City could adopt a regular ordinance annexing this land.
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION deeming it
advisable to annex certain real estate and directing that a petition be filed before the
Board of County Commissioners for approval thereof." A motion was made by Commissioner
Losik, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to adopt the Resolution as read and the followings
vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Cooper, Losik, Weisgerber, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). Carried.
The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3100.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3176, which was filed by Lloyd E.
Gray for the installation of a street light in the 100 block of South Third Street, between
Iron and the Smoky Hill River, and recommended a street light near the south end of Third
Street. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to accept
the City Engineer's recommendation and approve the street light. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported for the Traffic Engineer regarding the request from
Yellow Taxi, Inc., for two parking spaces in front of 143 1/2 North Santa Fe, where the
dispatch office will be located. The Traffic Engineer recommended the first space west
of Santa Fe Avenue on the north side of Ash Street and the first parking space north of
Ash Street on the west side of Santa Fe Avenue. A motion was made by Commissioner
Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to accept the Traffic Engineer's recommendation
and approve the two taxi parking spaces.
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A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission regarding
Petition Number 3177 which was filed by Jack Stewart, asking for an amendment to District "D
(Local Business District). The Salina City Planning Commission instructed the Planning
Department to review Mr. Stewart's request to see if it could be included in the proposed
ordinance for "Service District". A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded
by Commissioner Ashton to table until a recommendation is received from the Salina City
Planning Commission. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE APPRAISERS filed their report for Job 530 - Miscellaneous Streets. A motion
was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to accept the appraisers
report as filed, and instruct the City Clerk to publish a "Notice of Special Hearing" to
be held August 9, 1971. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3178 was filed by the residents of Belmont Addition for the
installation of a street light at the intersection of Montclair Drive and Quincy. A motion
was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to refer the petition
to the Engineering Department. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3179 was filed by John C. Ryberg, 1100 West Crawford for the
rezoning of the West corner of Section 7-14-2, near Lakewood Park, from District "A" to
District "C" (Apartment District). A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded I
by Commissioner Ashton to refer the petition to the Salina City Planning Commission.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3180 was filed by the residents and property owners in the
proposed benefit district for the paving of Crawford Avenue from the Smoky Hill River Bridge
to Marymount Road in the City of Salina, Kansas, do hereby protest the proposed method of
assessing to adjoining property owners the major portion of the cost of replacing this
main east -west arterial street in the City, and petition that the Board of Commissioners
designate Crawford Avenue as a "Main Trafficway" as provided in K. S. A. 12-685, and as
recommended in the Metropolitan Transportation Study done in 1963 by Wilson and Company,
and that the paving costs be paid by the City -at -large by the issuance of general
improvement bonds, or any fund available for said purposes, as provided in K. S. A. 12-689.
A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to refer the
petition to the City Clerk for checking. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. F
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PETITION NUMBER 3181 was filed by Homeowners Association Country Club 4 for the
installation of 5 ornamental holothane street lights in Country Club Heights Addition A. j
A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to accept the
petition and authorize KP & L to install the lights, with the property owners paying the
additional cost of underground wire. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
I A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION authorizing the
temporary investment of approximately $950,000.00 of Idle Funds of the City of Salina,
Kansas." A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Losik to
adopt the Resolution as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Cooper, Losik, j
Weisgerber, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolution and it
is numbered 3101.
A LETTER was received from John Simpson, representing Enoch Harris, d/b/a Yellow
Taxi, Inc., stating he sold the business to Ron and Joe Harvey.
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A LETTER was received from David S. Knudson, Attorney representing Ron and Joe
Harvey who have purchased Yellow Taxi, asking permission to operate 10 taxicabs within
the City of Salina. A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner
Losik to grant Ron and Joe Harvey permission to operate 10 taxicabs within the City of
Salina. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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A LETTER was received from Pat Bolen, resigning from the Salina City Planning
Commission.
THE MAYOR, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the following
appointments:
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1 Electricians' Examining Board
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Lyle D. Scott, Electrical Contractor, appointed for a 2 year term
to succeed John Snedker, to July 24, 1973.
Clinton W. Phelps, Master Electrician, appointed for a 2 year term
to succeed John Wickersham, to July 24, 1973.
Jack Gill, Electrical Contractor, reappointed for a 2 year term to July 24, 173.
Lawrence Hammond, Master Electrician, reappointed for a 2 year term to
July 24, 1973.
Karl Stutterheim, Electrical Engineer, reappointed for a 2 year term to
July 24, 1973.
Kline Whitaker, Electrical Inspector, reappointed for a 2 year term to
July 24, 1973.
THE MAYOR mentioned the NCL Meeting will be in Hawaii this year, and some or all
j Commissioners will attend.
THE CITY ENGINEER filed Final Estimate for Job 530 - for the improvement of
Miscellaneous Streets, for Smoky Hill, Inc., in the amount of $1,000.00. A motion was
made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to approve the estimate.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER filed Partial Estimate # 1 for Project Number 71-534 for the
Reservoir Roof, for Wilson Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $16,874.10. A motion was
made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to approve the estimate.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
MR. BERNARD MASON, an ex -fireman, asked why the City Commissioners had not done
something about the Firemen's Pension Fund. He said when a fireman leaves the department
for any reason, he only receives 50% of what he has paid into the fund back, and they pay
in 7%, and he thinks this is ridiculous.
Commissioner Ashton stated the City Commission is reviewing the Personnel Manual,
and they will take another look at the Pension Funds.
The City Manager corrected Mr. Mason. The Firemen only pay 3% of their gross
salary into the pension fund.
Mr. Jim Martin, an ex -fireman, mentioned the new State Fire and Police Pension
Funds. He thinks the City should go under this plan so it would be controlled by the State
instead of the City.
Commissioner Ashton told Mr. Mason the Public Safety Officer Program has been
in operation 3 months, and he feels the program is very satisfactory in saving money and
human lives.
Mr. Mason mentioned the failure,in Peoria, Illinois and Lawrence, Kansas, of the
Safety Officer Program.
Mrs. Martha Thomas read from a letter written by Mr. William Scoville to
Scottsdale, Arizona about the Safety Officer Program. The letter was written because of
something Commissioner Ashton said, that they copied some of the ideas from Scottsdale.
The return answer stated there is no such program in Scottsdale.
The City Manager showed Mrs. Thomas an article in a magazine stating the program
is in effect in Scottsdale.
MR. DONALD McCONNELL asked about the cost of equipment, etc. of the Public
Safety Officer Program. The City Manager said he would be glad to explain, and they
decided to meet at 7:00 Tuesday.
Mr. Jack Gray asked for not a loo cut but a 100% cut in the Public Safety Officer
Program, and cut out three department heads and hire three ex -firemen.
Mr. Gray said the petition has 560 signatures.
Mr. Martin asked about the City Commission policy of City Employees carrying
petitions.
The City Attorney explained the Personnel Manual is in effect, and political
activity by employees is prohibited, and that it would remain in effect until the case
between Martin against the City, concerning violation of civil rights, is decided to be
right or wrong.
MR. RALPH MILLER asked about a cat ordinance. Commissioner Ashton said it was
discussed when the dog ordinance was drafted, and it will have to come up at a later date.
MR. TOM WITHAM asked what they will do about the roof leaks in the New High School.
He was told this is a School Board problem, not a City Commission problem.
DR. LIVINGSTON was present and asked the City Commission if they had selected
a site for the Community Theatre. Commissioner Ashton said they are still working on it.
MAYOR CALDWELL ended the meeting by saying he appreciated the people coming to
the meeting and he hoped they support the School Board Meeting and the County Commission
Meeting like they did the City Commission.Meeting. The Mayor told the people present that
he hoped they would avail upon themselves to think things out and look at both sides of all
the issues that come before the City Commissioners.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Ashton that
the Regular Meeting be adjourned. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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D. L. Harrison, City Clerk