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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May17, 2021
4:00p.m.
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. in Room 107,
City-County Building. Roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of
silence.
Those present and comprising a quorum: Mayor Melissa Rose Hodges (presiding), Commissioners
Trent W. Davis, M.D., Michael L. Hoppock, and Karl Ryan.
Also present: Michael Schrage, City Manager; Jacob Wood, Deputy City Manager; Greg Bengtson,
City Attorney; and JoVonna A. Rutherford, City Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
The week of May 16th through May 22nd, 2021, as "National Public Works Week" in the city
of Salina. Heidi Black, Public Works Department, introduced William Steck, Public Works
Department, to read the proclamation and provided information on related activities .
The week of May 16th through May 22nd, 2021, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in the
city of Salina. Kevin Royse, Fire Chief, read the proclamation.
CITIZENS FORUM
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of May 10, 2021.
(6.2) Approve the purchase of twenty Stalker Radars, ancillary equipment, shipping,
warranties, and equipment installation.
21-0131 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the consent agenda
as presented. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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ADMINISTRATION
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to move Item (7.5) to the top
of the administration agenda. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.5) Approve Ordinance No . 21-11058 repealing Ordinance No. 20-11045 requiring the
wearing of masks or other face coverings in public spaces.
Jacob Wood, Deputy City Manager, explained the request and action options.
A discussion ensued regarding effective date, enforcement, and private businesses having
the right to require masks.
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Chad Farber, Salina, Kansas, stated he was looking forward to the mask repeal.
The Governing Body expressed appreciation to the Salina community for cooperation with
the mask mandate, reiterated the importance of vaccination and requested respect for each
other as well as for businesses that continue to require masks.
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to pass Ordinance No . 21-
11058 on first reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to declare a compelling
public interest exists for second reading approval of Ordinance No. 21-11058 on the same day as the
first reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to adopt Ordinance No. 21-
11058 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.1) Campbell Plaza Redevelopment/ Acquisition Request Discussion.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options .
Commissioner Hoppock and Commissioner Ryan stated that they had recused themselves
previously but after having checked with city staff and legal counsel, determined there was
no conflict due to a new agreement with a new entity.
Commissioner Davis inquired about reservation of the space and it was determined advance
reservations would be made by Salina Downtown, Inc. He also inquired about individuals
who might want to utilize the space without being a customer.
Tim Blake, Wheat State Hospitality, indicated that city staff had been fantastic in putting
everything together. Mr. Blake stated the plaza would be open to the public and no one
would be asked to leave. He further stated he wanted the area to be used as a gathering
space for the Salina community.
A discussion followed regarding cost increase and completion timeline due to delay as well
as structural issues with the concrete planters in the downtown area. A question was
subsequently posed regarding Salina Downtown, Inc. programming three stages downtown.
Brad Anderson, Executive Director of Salina Arts & Humanities, explained the current level
of programming and voiced optimism about the additional opportunity for programming.
An additional discussion took place to address drainage issues and funds for future repairs .
Commissioner Davis inquired as to when the new business and space would be open. Mr.
Blake estimated completion in approximately October or November.
Abner Perney, Salina, Kansas, stated his opinion on the revised plan.
Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, provided his thoughts on the placement of the stage and
possible visibility issues.
Guy Walker, Salina 2020, Inc., shared his support for the project.
,-21-0136 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to authorize the City Manager to
execute a license agreement with Wheat State Hospitality. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (3). Nay:
a. (1). Motion carried.
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execute a transferee agreement with Wheat State Hospitality. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4).
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(7 .2) Approve Resolution No. 21-7958 authorizing the City Manager to sign a Service
Agreement with OCCK, Inc. for 2021.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options. There
were no other questions or comments.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Resolution No. 21-
7958 authorizing the City Manager to sign a Service Agreement with OCCK, Inc . to formalize the
funding request that was approved during the 2021 budget process. A roll call vote was taken. Aye:
(4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7 .3) Approve Charter Ordinance No. 40 exempting the City of Salina from the provisions
of KS.A. 12-1697, and providing substitute and additional provisions on the same subject
relating to the promotion of tourism and convention, authorizing the levying of a Transient
Guest Tax by cities, and repealing Charter Ordinance 35.
Jacob Wood, Deputy City Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
Mr. Wood also confirmed notice had been provided to Salina hoteliers regarding the agenda
item to which no responses had been received.
A discussion followed regarding the increase of tax, terms and distribution of the same. Mr.
Wood reiterated that the ordinance would only approve the increase and would not address
distribution.
An additional discussion followed regarding source of revenues, funding of projects and
timeline .
21-0139 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to approve Charter
Ordinance No. 40 exempting the City of Salina from the provisions of KS.A. 12-1697, and providing
substitute and additional provisions on the same subject relating to the promotion of tourism and
convention, authorizing the levying of a Transient Guest Tax by cities, and repealing Charter
Ordinance 35. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.4) City Commission appointment to fill vacancy.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, explained the request, rules of procedure, and action options.
Mr. Schrage stated that Kaye Crawford withdrew her application.
Mayor Hodges wished Rod Franz the best in his ongoing recovery and thanked the citizens
for their interest. Mayor Hodges also stated the Governing Body was prepared to make an
appointment for the City Commission vacancy.
A discussion took place to review the procedure to be followed to make such appointment
and the qualifications that were deemed important in that decision.
The following nominations were made: 1) Randall Hardy was nominated by Commissioner
Davis; 2) Douglas Alt was nominated by Commissioner Hoppock; and 3) Aaron Peck was
nominated by Commissioner Ryan.
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Mayor Hodges stated she would not make a nomination and would be agreeable to any of
the nominations, declared that nominations were closed and vote by voice commenced:
Randall Hardy -Aye: (2). Nay: (2); Douglas Alt -Aye: (2). Nay: (2); and Aaron Peck -Aye :
(3). Nay: (1).
Mayor Hodges confirmed Aaron Peck to be the new City Commissioner. The anticipated
date for swearing in would be May 24, 2021.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Davis noted a change in his vote for Aaron Peck to affirmative and stated he
would be proud to have Mr. Peck on the City Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
21-0140 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the regular meeting of
the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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[SEAL] Melissa Rose Hodges, Mayor
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