01-28-1968 MinutesCOMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS - REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' ROOM
Salina, Kansas
January 29, 1968
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Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners January 29, 1968. Meeting was called
to order by Mayor Rundquist, the roll was called and Commissioners Rundquist, Casebeer,
Stark, Waddell, Yost, City Attorney Bengtson and City Manager Olson responded.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 22, 1968, were read and approved.
On a motion by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Casebeer, the bid
was awarded to Lucas Plumbing Company, in the amount of $31,303.55, for Job 491, which was
received at the Regular Meeting on January 22, 1968. Carried.
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE regulating
and restricting the height of structures and objects of natural growth, and otherwise
regulating the use of property, in the vicinity of the Salina Municipal Airport by creating
airport approach zones, transition zones, horizontal zone and conical zone, and establishing
the boundaries thereof; providing for changes in the restrictions and boundaries of such
zones; defining certain terms used herein; referring to the Salina Municipal Airport Zoning
Map which is incorporated in and made a part of this ordinance; providing for enforcement;
establishing a Board of Appeals; and imposing penalties."
On a motion by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Yost, the ordinance
j was adopted by sections and on its final adoption the following vote was had: Ayes:
Rundquist,'Casebeer, Stark, Waddell, Yost (5). Nays: (0). Mayor approved the ordinance
! and it is numbered 7039• Carried. Ordinance was introduced for first reading on January 22,'
1968.
Mr. Carl Engstrom, representing the Salina Chamber of Commerce recommended to the
City Commission a full and complete Civic Center, with facilities for conventions, sports,
auto and home shows, community theatre, cultural arts, etc. A multi-purpose building to
seat 6,000 to 8,000. They recommended the City Commission hire an architectural firm to
proceed with plans and cost of the Civic Center so it could be put to a vote of the Citizens
of Salina in late spring or early summer. Also speaking in favor of the project were Ben
Sellers, President of the Unified School District No. 305 and Dr. D. Arthur Zook, President
of Kansas Wesleyan University.
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Commissioner Yost moved, and Commissioner Casebeer seconded to adopt the Chamber
of Commerce recommendation and to proceed with the hiring of an architectural firm to prepare
plans, specifications, and cost for a new Civic Center facility to be submitted to the
Citizens of Salina for a vote in late spring or early summer. Carried.
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jThe City Engineer filed a Feasibility report on Job 492, for water and sewer lines
on East North Street. On a motion by Commissioner Casebeer, seconded by Commissioner Yost
the Feasibility Report was accepted and approved.
A Resolution was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION directing and
ordering a public hearing on the advisability of sanitary sewer and water main improvements
in certain districts and giving notice of such hearing."
On a motion by Commissioner Stark, seconded by Commissioner Waddell, the
resolution was approved as read and the following vote was had; Ayes: Rundquist, Casebeer,
Stark, Waddell, Yost (5)• Nays: (0). Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 2971.'"
Carried.
A Resolution was introduced and passed entitled: "WHEREAS, UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
COMPANY has tendered to CITY OF SALINA, State of Kansas, an agreement covering the construction
maintenance and operation of a storm sewer pipe line across the right-of-way and under the
track of the Railroad Company's McPherson Branch at Salina, Kansas; said agreement being
identified as Railroad Company's C.D. No. 39198-4: ..."
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On a motion by Commissioner Stark, seconded by Commissioner Waddell, the resolution',
was approved as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Rundquist, Casebeer, Stark,
Waddell, Yost (5). Nays: (0). Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 2972.
Carried.
Petition Number 2982 was filed by Thomas G. Aird, for the annexation of Ridgeview
Addition. On a motion by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner Stark, the City Attorney,
was instructed to draft a resolution to the County Commissioners asking for the Ridgeview
Addition to be annexed into the City Limits. Approved.
Petition Number 2983 was filed by Thomas G. Aird, for paving, water and sewer
improvements for Ridgeview Addition. On a motion by Commissioner Yost, seconded by
Commissioner Waddell, the petition was referred to the City Engineer.
Appraisers report was filed for Engineering Job 481. On a motion by Commissioner
Stark, seconded by Commissioner Yost, the report was accepted and the City Clerk was
instructed to publish Notice of Hearing for February 19, 1968.
Tree Treating application was filed by Anti -Pest, 415 Yuma, Manhattan, Kansas.
On a motion by Commissioner Casebeer, seconded by Commissioner Waddell, the application
was approved.
Tree Trimming application was filed by Harvey Eslinger, Eslinger Lawn Sales and
Service, 1842 Highland. On a motion by Commissioner Casebeer, seconded by Commissioner
Waddell, the application was approved.
A letter was received from James N. Pearce, resigning as a member of the
Electrical Examining Board. On a motion by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner
Stark, the resignation was accepted.
The City Engineer filed Partial Estimate # 3 - Job 483 - P & H Construction
Company in the amount of $5,229.75• (Schilling Water Main). On a motion by Commissioner
Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Casebeer, the estimate was approved.
An ordinance was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN
appropriation for the payment of certain claims."
On a motion by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Casebeer, the
ordinance was adopted by sections and on its final adoption the following vote was had:
Ayes: Rundquist, Casebeer, Stark, Waddell, Yost (5)• Nays: (0). Mayor approved the
ordinance and it is numbered A-1420. Carried.
An ordinance was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN
APPROPRIATION for the payment of certain claims."
On a motion by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Casebeer, the
ordinance was adopted by sections and on its final adoption the following vote was had:
Ayes: Rundquist, Casebeer, Stark, Waddell, Yost (5)• Nays: (0). Mayor approved the
ordinance and it is numbered A-1421. Carried.
On a motion by Commissioner Stark, the Board of Commissioners adjourned.
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D. L. Harrison, Acting City Clerk