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10-18-1971 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas Commissioners' Meeting October 18, 1971 I The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room, City -County Building, on Monday, October 18, 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 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: Commissioner Norma G. Cooper The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 4, 1971, were approved as mailed. THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED October 24, 1971 - "UNITED NATIONS DAY". The proclamation was read by Dr. Charles G. Giles, of Kansas Wesleyan University. THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED October 28, 1971 - "NATIONAL TELEPHONE PIONEER DAY". The proclamation was read by Mrs. Victoria Oliver. i AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE providing THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED October 17 — 23, 1971 - "COMMUNITY HEALTH WEEK'. The ' proclamation was read by Dr. William s Mowery. THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED October 28, 1971 - "DAY -IN -COURT FOR LEGAL SECRETARIES IN by Mrs. Tom Crough; sidewalk in front of 640 North Seventh Street, requested in Petition 3172b I THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS." The proclamation was read by Helen Riordan. THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED October 17 - 23, 1971 - "NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMENS' WEEK". s The proclamation was read by Mrs. Harold Scribner. BIDS were received on Bond Series P-214 for $245,861.00 for 10 years: The bids were opened and tabulated by the City Clerk. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to award the bid to Stern Brothers and Company, Kansas City, Missouri, for a total interest cost to the City of $58,018.68, with an average interest rate of 3.58866%, and to introduce an ordinance for first reading ' authorizing the issuance of Internal Improvement Bond Series P-214. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried. i Ordinance Passed: Number: i AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of certain sidewalks, for the payment of the cost thereof, and how the same shall be assessed and the manner of the payment therefor." (Project 71-539)• [sidewalk on the East side of Tenth Street from Harsh to Hamilton, requested in Petition 3153, filed by! Mrs. Wayne Darling; sidewalk in front of 233 East Jewell, requested in Petition 3171, filed by Mrs. Tom Crough; sidewalk in front of 640 North Seventh Street, requested in Petition 3172b filed by Mrs. Laura Hill; sidewalks on Haskett, Otto, Neptune, and Hageman, requested in Petition 3175, filed by Mrs. Ron Drummond, President of the John F. Kennedy PTA.) A motion s was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to adopt the ordinance as 0 read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Losik, Weisgerber, Caldwell (4). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8178. The ordinance was introduced for first reading October 4, 1971. i j A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission requesting clarification as to whether the City Commission's statements of policy on open and closed meetings was intended strictly for the City Commission or whether it is a general policy to be followed by all boards and commissions of the City. Commissioner Weisgerber moved that it should be left to each commission and board to conduct its meeting the best way it sees fit to do so. Commissioner Losik agreed with Commissioner Weisgerber to leave it up to each board and commission to establish its own policy on open and closed meetings. Commissioner Ashton seconded Commissioner Weisgerber's motion. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried. PETITION NUMBER 3201 was filed by Dr. Wendell K. Nickell, for the rezoning of Lot 26, except the East 200 feet thereof on Johnstown Avenue in Surveyor's Plat "G" from District "C" (Apartment District) to District "DD" (Office District). A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Losik to refer the petition to the Salina City Planning Commission. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried. PETITION NUMBER 3202 was filed by William P. Fitzgerald, for the rejection of zoning Petition Number 3192. (Lots 1 - 7, Block 5, Riker Manor Addition, from District "A'' (Second Dwelling House District) TO District "C" (Apartment District). A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to accept the petition. (Action is unnecessary because of previous action by the petitioner, Salina City Planning Commission and City Commission.) Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried. PETITION NUMBER 3203 was filed by Dick Foster, for the approval of the preliminary plat of Morton Addition. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to refer the petition to the Salina City Planning Commission. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0)., Motion carried. THE CITY COMMISSIONERS reconsidered a letter from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending the adoption of a Local Service District as a part of the Salina Zoning Ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to accept the recommendation of the Salina City Planning Commission and introduce an i ordinance for first reading. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried. i Ordinance Passed: Number: THE CITY COMMISSIONERS reconsidered a letter from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending the adoption of a Restricted Industrial District as a part of the # Salina Zoning Ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to accept the recommendation of the Salina City Planning Commission and introduce an ordinance for first reading. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried. i Ordinance Passed: Number: A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending lighting standards be adopted by ordinance to establish performance regulations for developments within the City. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to accept the recommendation of the Salina City Planning Commission r and introduce an ordinance for first reading. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion.carried. Ordinance Passed: Number: A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending screening standards be adopted by ordinance to establish performance regulations for developments when certain conditions occur. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to accept the recommendation of the Salina City Planning Commission and introduce an ordinance for first reading. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried. Ordinance Passed: Number: A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission stating that Mr. Vance Miller, agent for One -Hundred North Santa Fe Company, requested their petition (Number 3192) be withdrawn. The Salina City Planning Commission recommends the request be approved. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to grant their request to withdraw the petition. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission requesting clarification as to whether the City Commission's statements of policy on open and closed meetings was intended strictly for the City Commission or whether it is a general policy to be followed by all boards and commissions of the City. Commissioner Weisgerber moved that it should be left to each commission and board to conduct its meeting the best way it sees fit to do so. Commissioner Losik agreed with Commissioner Weisgerber to leave it up to each board and commission to establish its own policy on open and closed meetings. Commissioner Ashton seconded Commissioner Weisgerber's motion. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried. PETITION NUMBER 3201 was filed by Dr. Wendell K. Nickell, for the rezoning of Lot 26, except the East 200 feet thereof on Johnstown Avenue in Surveyor's Plat "G" from District "C" (Apartment District) to District "DD" (Office District). A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Losik to refer the petition to the Salina City Planning Commission. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried. PETITION NUMBER 3202 was filed by William P. Fitzgerald, for the rejection of zoning Petition Number 3192. (Lots 1 - 7, Block 5, Riker Manor Addition, from District "A'' (Second Dwelling House District) TO District "C" (Apartment District). A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to accept the petition. (Action is unnecessary because of previous action by the petitioner, Salina City Planning Commission and City Commission.) Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried. PETITION NUMBER 3203 was filed by Dick Foster, for the approval of the preliminary plat of Morton Addition. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to refer the petition to the Salina City Planning Commission. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0)., Motion carried. A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION was filed by Eva Maxine Skanks, d/b/a j Maxine's Tavern, 101-1/2 North Broadway. (New) A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to approve the license application. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried. COMMISSIONER ASHTON said when he was in Wichita, he checked with the City Offices and got a copy of the Wichita Plan, which includes guidelines and ordinances for Commissioner j meetings. He said under this plan the deadline for items to be submitted for the City Commission agenda is Thursday Noon. This gives the Commissioners time to do some checking or study on the matter before the meeting. Another thing is that items on the agenda may only be discussed for five minutes from the floor. He said he would like to have the City Attorney be instructed to draw up guidelines similar to the Wichita Plan, suitable for Salina Commissioner Losik stated he visited with the Commissioner who helped draft the guidelines for Wichita. He feels doing away with the pre -commission meetings, except for personnel, litigations and land, is sufficient at this time. He said getting the agenda on Friday has been a great help to him, because he has time to consider the items before the Monday Meeting. Commissioner Weisgerber feels the Commission is here to give the best type of f government to the people. He feels the Commissioners should discuss an ordinance similar to the Wichita Plan, dealing with the agenda. Under the Wichita Plan, there is a Commissione s' Agenda, City Manager's Agenda, and City Clerk's Agenda. He feels the City Commissioners' j Agenda and City Clerk's Agenda could be together. The City Manager's Agenda would be i separate. I � Commissioner Ashton moved to have the City Attorney draw up a guideline and i ordinance similar to the Wichita Plan for the City Commissioners to consider at a meeting prior to the next Commissioners Meeting, and maybe it could be put into effect the first f part of November. Commissioner Losik said he thought all five Commissioners should be present, and i Mrs. Cooper is going to be gone most of this month. I Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded the motion made by Commissioner Ashton. Ayes: Ashton, Weisgerber, Caldwell (3). Nays: Losik (1). Motion carried. i THE MAYOR, with the approval of the City Commissioners made the following appointments. Memorial Stadium Baseball Park Committee j I John Heline, appointed to succeed Dean Naylor for a three year term to j April 3, 1974. l Building Code Advisory Board Don Ogborn, appointed to succeed Robert Sprecker for a three year term to .lune 1, 1974 1 Kenneth White, reappointed for a three year term to June 1, 1974 j Building Board of Appeals Glenn Merriman, reappointed for a five year term to August 17, 1975 Housing Authority L. M. Srack, reappointed for a four year term to September 11, 1975 Don McPhail, reappointed for a four year term to September 11, 1975 COMMISSIONER LOSIK said that he would like to have an up to date list of all Boards and Commissions with vacancies 30 days prior to the expiration of the term, so names may be suggested for appointment. i 1 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." (bills - $163,267.23) 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, Losik, Weisgerber, Caldwell M., Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered A-1599• AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." (bills - $205,824.92) 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, Losik, Weisgerber, 3 Caldwell (4). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered A-1601. AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." (payroll - $91,218.61) 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, Losik, Weisgerber, Caldwell (4). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered A-1602. i A MOTION was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber, that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners adjourn. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. ' D. L. Harrison, City Clerk 1 City of Salina, Kansas Commissioners' Meeting October 25, 1971 There was no meeting today because a quorum was not present. Legal Holiday - Veterans' Day. 1