02-01-2021 Minutes CITY OF SALINA,KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 1,2021
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened via Zoom meeting at 2:30 p.m. for the Live Salina Plan Update -
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Demographics and Economic Incentives.
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Mayor Hodges asked the Clerk for verification that notice had been sent for today's City
Commission meeting. The Clerk replied yes.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom
meeting. Roll call was taken followed by a moment of silence.
Those present and comprising a quorum via the Zoom meeting: Mayor Melissa Rose Hodges
(presiding),Commissioners Trent W. Davis, M.D., Rod Franz, Michael L. Hoppock, and Karl Ryan.
Also present via Zoom meeting: Michael Schrage, City Manager; Greg Bengtson, City Attorney;
and Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) The month of February 2021 as "Black History Month" in the city of Salina.
Sandra Beverly will read the proclamation.
Mayor Hodges thanked Sandra Beverly, as well as grandchildren Scarlet and Gabriel for
their virtual participation and presentation. Ms. Beverly announced associated events.
(3.2) The month of February 2021 as "Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month" in the
city of Salina. Caitlyn Butts will read the proclamation.
Mayor Hodges thanked Ms. Butts for the presentation and asked about any associated
events.
Michael Schrage, City Manager provided updated numbers related to Covid-19 cases in
Saline County.
Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community & Development Services, and Brad Anderson,
Director of Arts and Humanities were facilitators for the Zoom meeting. Ms. Driscoll
provided procedural overview for public citizens' participation.
Michael Schrage, City Manager provided information on how executive sessions are
conducted during the Zoom meeting.
CITIZENS FORUM
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of January 25,2021.
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(6.2) Resolution No. 21-7934 concluding the 2020 Evaluation of the City Manager's
Performance.
(6.3) Consider Resolution No. 21-7931, authorizing and providing for the replacement of
four (4) rooftop HVAC units in Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall and
relocation of HVAC controls for these units to connect to the main floor control
system at Tony's Pizza Event Center and authorizing the issuance of Temporary
T Notes and/or General Obligation Bonds of the City to pay the costs thereof.
(6.4) Consider Resolution No. 21-7932, authorizing and providing for the replacement of
portable basketball floors at Tony's Pizza Event Center and authorizing the issuance
of Temporary Notes and/or General Obligation Bonds of the City to pay the costs
thereof.
Commissioner Davis requested that Item 6.2 be removed from the consent agenda.
21-0029 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the consent agenda
items 6.1, 6.3, and item 6.4 as presented. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Franz,
Hoppock, Ryan, Hodges. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Hodges thanked Vice-Mayor Davis for removing item 6.2 from the consent agenda
and requested permission from fellow Commissioners, to explain and read Resolution
No. 21-7934.
21-0030 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to accept Resolution No.
21-7934 as presented. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Franz, Hoppock, Ryan, Hodges.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Michael Schrage,City Manager thanked the Commission for the recognition.
ADMINISTRATION
(7.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 21-11050 amending the Future Land Use Map of the
Salina, Kansas Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use designation of
property located on Cortland Circle south of Schilling Road and west of South Ohio
Street from future Employment to future Neighborhood Center and amending the
text of the narrative describing the Neighborhood Center land use category of the
Salina Comprehensive Plan to add C-5 and PC-5 to the list of Potential Zoning
Districts under the Neighborhood Center land use category.
Mayor Hodges announced that Ordinance No. 21-11050 was passed on first reading on
January, 25, 2021 and since that time no comments had been received.
There were no public comments.
21-0031 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to adopt Ordinance No. 21-
11050 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Franz, Hoppock, Ryan,
Hodges. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 21-11051 changing the zoning district classification
from PC-6 (Planned Heavy Commercial) to PC-5 (Planned Service Commercial) for
the property that is legally described as Lots 1-5, Block 4 and Lots 1-4, Block 5 in the
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Corrected Plat of Liberty Addition No. 2, an addition to the City of Salina, Saline
County, Kansas.
Mayor Hodges announced that Ordinance No. 21-11051 was passed on firs reading on
January,25,2021 and since that time no comments had been received.
There were no public comments.
21-0432 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Franz, to adopt Ordinance No. 21-
11051 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Franz, Hoppock, Ryan,
Hodges. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.3) Resolution No. 21-7935 authorizing the Mayor to enter in to a lease with the Saline
County Fair Association.
Michael Schrage, City Manager, explained the lease agreement and stated there would be
no direct fiscal expense to the City. Mr. Schrage discussed the amendments to the lease
under Recitals; item D.; (c) continued use of the Arena Staging Area as a dog park, at the
discretion of the SCFA; and (d) removal of the SCFA's personal property from the Arena
Facilities after the 2021 Fair. Mr. Schrage further stated that (c) and (d) as depicted in
Recitals;item D. is repeated in Section 4.SCFA Authorized Uses 4.1 (c) and (d).
Commissioner Davis asked if there was a minimum notification requirement if the lease
would need to be terminated prior to September 10,2021. Mr. Schrage stated that the other
entity, interested in development of the Kenwood Pool site and the Rodeo Arena area,
stated they would be agreeable to start their project in phases that would allow for the
Saline County Fair Board to utilize the Arena Facilities for the 2021 Fair.
Commissioner Davis asked if there was a point of contact with the Saline County Fair
Board [SCFE], for citizens to contact, if the lease were approved. Mr. Schrage stated he has
had conversations with an SCFB representative and can share that information with the
citizens that have reached out, as it pertains to reestablishment of a dog park, in the area
within the proposed lease agreement.
There were no public comments.
21-0033 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to adopt Resolution No. 21-
7935 with amendments as present by Michael Schrage, City Manager. A roll call vote was taken.
Aye: (5) Davis,Franz,Hoppock,Ryan,Hodges. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Request for executive session(legal).
I move the City Commission recess into executive session for _ minutes to discuss with
legal counsel the subject of legal considerations relating to defense of the case of William
Sheppard and Cornerstone Development Group, L.L.C. v. City of Salina and City of Salina
Planning Commission based upon the need for consultation with an attorney for the public
body which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship pursuant to
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K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). The open meeting will resume via the same Zoom link and the City of
Salina YouTube channel at p.m.
(9.1a) Possible action to follow.
21-034 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to recess into executive
session for 45 minutes to discuss with legal counsel the subject of legal considerations relating to
defense of the case of William Sheppard and Cornerstone Development Group, L. C. v. City of
Salina and City of Salina Planning Commission based upon the need for consultation with an
attorney for the public body which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). The open meeting will resume via the same Zoom link and the
City of Salina YouTube channel at 5:30 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Franz,
Hoppock,Ryan,Hodges. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Also present in executive session was Michael Schrage,City Manager,Greg Bengtson,Jake
Peterson,Lauren Driscoll,and Dean Andrew.
The meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m.
No action was taken
ADJOURNMENT
21-0035 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, that the regular meeting of
the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 5:31 p.m.
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[SEAL] Melissa Rose Hodges, ayor
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Cheryl /mis, eputy City Clerk
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