08-02-1971 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
August 2, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room,
City -County Building, on Monday, August 2, 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
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Commissioner Leon L. Ashton
j 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 26, 1971 were approved as mailed.
BIDS were received for the demolition of thirteen Unsafe Structures:
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Bob Smith Salvage Company,
Solomon, Kansas
$3,175.00
Bob Albers Construction, Inc.
Salina, Kansas
4,300.00
Ark Wrecking Company Inc.
Wichita, Kansas
5,942.00
Wilson Constructors, Inc.
Salina, Kansas
10,987.00
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to award the bid
to Bob Smith Salvage Company, subject to the checking of the bid by the Engineering
Department. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE annexing
certain land to the City of Salina, Kansas, in conformity with the provisions of K. S. A.
1970 Supplement 12-520." (Tracts 9 and 6 and that portion of 7 for which a "Consent to
Annexation" has been filed and those portions of E and A which are platted, as recommended
in a letter from the Salina City Planning Commission dated July 15, 1971) A motion was
made by Commissioner Weisgerber, 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 8167. The
ordinance was introduced for first reading July 26, 1971.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3175, (Which was filed by
Mrs. Rom Drummond, President of John F. Kennedy PTA on July 8, 1971, for the construction
of sidewalks on the east side of Neptune between Otto and Venus, on the south side of Otto
between Haskett and Neptune; on the west side of Haskett between Otto and Harold; on the
east side of Hageman between Yale and Otto) that the petition has over 25 registered voters
in the precinct who signed the petition, and that these sidewalks are on a direct route to
the school. A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to
have the City Staff notify the property owners, and prepare a resolution to be put on the
agenda next week. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3178, (which was filed by the
residents of Belmont Addition on July 21, 1971, for a street light at the intersection of
Montclair Drive and Quincy) and recommended a street light be installed. A motion was made
by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to accept the City Engineer's
recommendation and approve the street light. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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THE CITY CLERK reported on Petition Number 3180, (which was filed by the property
owners in the benefit district of the improvement of East Crawford, protesting the method
of assessment of the improvement on East Crawford Avenue (Project 71-505) that the petition+
was signed by 84% of the resident property owners owning 95% of the property in the benefit
district. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton that
no improvements, such as pavement, be done at this time on East Crawford. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT reported on Petition
Number 3174, (which was filed by Lucyle Hanson on July 2, 1971, concerning the property
at 415 East Mulberry) that the building is unsafe for occupancy, expecially as a theatre
or for public assembly, and recommended the City Commissioners suggest that the Board of
Education give serious consideration to demolishing this building as soon as possible.
A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, to accept
the Report and forward a copy to the Unified School District # 305. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE License Application was filed by Lloyd E. Smith, d/b/a
The Den, 260 Smithers. (new) A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by
Commissioner Cooper that the license application be approved. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3182 was filed by Dr. E. L. Loyd (by L. W. Gutsch) for the
annexation of the NW' of the SE4 lying north of Interstate Highway 70 (except the west
66 feet thereof) of Section 35, Township 13 South, Range 3 West of the Sixth Principal
Meridian, and placed in District "F" (Light Industrial). A motion was made by Commissioner
Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Losik to refer the petition to the Salina City
Planning Commission for their consideration. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3183 was filed by John C. Ryberg, 1100 West Crawford for sewers
to serve a tract of land described on an attached survey. Consideration should be given
to the future development of Lakewood Addition and Lakewood Park. A motion was made by
Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to refer the petition to the Engineering)
Department. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3184 was filed by John C. Ryberg, 1100 West Crawford, for the
rezoning of all of Block 8, Belmont Addition from District "A" (Church) to District "DD"
(Office District) A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner
Ashton to refer the petition to the Salina City Planning Commission. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
A LETTER was received from T. M. Siler, Realtor, requesting the removal of the
parking meters on the north side of the 100 Block of East Mulberry from Santa Fe Avenue to
the alley. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber
to refer the letter of request to the Traffic Engineer for a report. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber
to introduce an ordinance for first reading levying special assessments against certain
lots and pieces of property to pay the cost of abatement of nuisances. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Ashton
to introduce an ordinance for first reading levying special assessments against certain
lots and pieces of property to pay the cost of cutting weeds on certain lots and parkways
abutting thereon in the City of Salina, Kansas. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
Mr. Gene Scheibmeir, Manager of Central Supply Company asked about the Zoning of
the property on East Prescott. He was told the zoning would be considered at the Salina
City Planning Commission meeting tomorrow.
Mrs. Larry Justus was present and stated that since there will be no improvements
on East Crawford, she is concerned about pedestrian and bicycle traffic on this street. She!
feels a pedestrian and bicycle lane should be built on one side or the other for those who
walk or ride bicycles on the street. Commissioner Ashton said he thinks this should be taken
under consideration and referred to the Engineering Department for study.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik that the
Regular Meeting be adjourned. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk