08-30-1971 Minutes1
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City of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
August 30, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room,
City -County Building, on Monday, August 30, 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 August 23, 1971 were approved as mailed.
BIDS were received for Street Resurfacing - Engineering Project Number 71-535:
Brown and Brown, Inc. $96,870.00
Prairie States Construction Company 98,229.00
San Ore Construction Company 106,055.00
Engineer's Estimate 100,430.00
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to accept the bid
of Brown and Brown, Inc., subject to checking by the Engineering Department. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
BIDS were received for Water Pipe:
Stevens Contractors, Inc., . $70,298.50
United States Pipe & Foundry 70,357.50
Salina Supply Company 73,533.50
Griffin Pipe Products 74,430.50
Clow Corporation 79,231.00
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to refer all
bids to the City Engineer for a report back in two weeks. 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.
12-520." (and zoning to District "D" Local Business District) (Annexation and Zoning
were requested in Petition Number 3182, which was filed by L. W. Gutsch, agent for Dr. E. L.
Loyd) A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, 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). Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8173.
The ordinance was introduced for first reading August 23, 1971.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on the request from St. John's Hospital that the area
on the north side of*the street adjacent to the emergency drive be reserved for emergency
vehicles and physicians only, and recommended the parking on the street adjacent to the
emergency drive be approved for emergency vehicles only. A motion was made by Commissioner
Losik, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to accept the City Engineer's recommendation and
approve the parking on the north side of the street (Johnstown Avenue) for emergency
vehicles only, and to introduce and pass a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION authorizing
the installation and marking of the north side of Johnstown Avenue to restrict parking to
emergency vehicles only." A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner
Cooper 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 3106.
THE CITY ENGINEER submitted a Water Rate Study. The Mayor stated the Water Rate
Study would be referred to the Citizens' Advisory Committee for Community Improvement.
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PETITION NUMBER 3189 was filed by Roy A. Presley for the extension of curb,
gutter and paving on Faith Drive from Meadowbrook Road to the east line of Lot 15, Block 9,�
Faith Addition. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner
Weisgerber to refer the petition to the City Engineer for a report. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
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A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE license application was filed by Richard A. Giles, d/b/a
The Magical Mushroom, 121 East Walnut (New) A motion was made by Commissioner Losik,
seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to approve the license, subject to the final approval
of the Health Department. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE MAYOR, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the following
appointments:
Grievance Committee (Created by Resolution 3103 - adopted August 9, 1971)
Dick Courter, appointed for a one year term to August 9, 1972
Jim McKim, appointed for a one year term to August 9, 1972
Mrs. Leo Schaefer, appointed for a one year term to August 9, 1972
Ralph E. Brown, appointed for a two year term to August 9, 1973
Kenneth Colborn, appointed for a two year term to August 9, 1973
Dr. Charles W. Marsh, appointed for a two year term to August 9, 1973
Erick Erickson, appointed for a three year term to August 9, 1974
Solomon Oliver, appointed for a three year term to August 9, 1974
Rev. James Rhaesa, appointed for a three year term to August 9, 1974
DR. LIVINGSTON was present and stated the location on the north side of East
Iron Avenue, east of the bridge, would be a suitable site for the Salina Community Theatre.!
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber
that the City will furnish the location on East Iron to the Salina Community Theatre (as
per an agreement dated January 12, 1970) and authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with
J. J. Vanier, who will contribute sufficient funds to purchase land for the City and give
to the Salina Community Theatre. When the building is completed by the Salina Community
Theatre, it will be delivered to the City free and clear of all encumbrances. Ayes: (5)•
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER filed Partial Estimate # 1 for Project Number 71-533 for
Sidewalk Improvements, for Wilson Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $13,025.59• A
motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to approve the
estimate. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER filed Partial Estimate # 2 for Project Number 71-534 for
Reservoir Roof, for Wilson Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $12,756.60. A motion was
made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to approve the estimate.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
MR. WILLIS HOULTBERG was present and asked about his petition, which was filed
some time ago requesting a school crossing guard at Bond and Santa Fe Avenue (Petition
Number 3173, filed June 23, 1971). He claims this is a dangerous crossing, and he helps
his own children across in the mornings and at noon. A motion was made by Commissioner
Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Cooper that the City Engineer make a report on this
intersection. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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j THE MAYOR MENTIONED items to be reviewed by the City Commission in the near
future:
Industrial Development Fund to the Chamber of Commerce.
Merchant Police Ordinance
Visiting various Departments of the City
Review Dog Ordinance, concerning procedure of rabies vaccinations.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber
that the Regular Meeting adjourn. Ayes:. (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Labor Day.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
City of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
September 6, 1971
There was no meeting today, because a quorum was not present - Legal Holiday -
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk