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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 12, 2021
4:00p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:00 p.m. in Room 107, City-County Building, for the study
session consisting of the 2022 Budget Overview.
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, Aaron Peck 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
(3.1) Recognition of the month of July, 2021, as" Americans with Disabilities Act Month"
in the city of Salina. Mayor Hodges read the proclamation.
CITIZENS FORUM
Evelyn Maxwell, Salina, Kansas, shared her thoughts on the importance of Salina Media
Connection to the community and cautioned the Governing Body about city staff leading
them in certain directions. Ms. Maxwell also mentioned fireworks and the effects of the
same on individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Lanay Meier, Salina, Kansas, expressed her appreciation to Mayor Hodges wearing a face
mask, provided a brief statement in support of Salina Media Connection and encouraged
the Governing Body to reconsider the prior decision made regarding Salina Media
Connection.
Norman Manne!, Salina, Kansas, stated his opinions on the smoking ban at city parks and
the municipal golf course, as well as smoking at the City-County Building. Mr. Mannel
further stated his concerns related to the current water supply.
Mayor Hodges confirmed the City-County Building campus was a non-smoking campus
which included a designated smoking area on the north side.
Joan Ratzlaff, Salina, Kansas, shared concerns which included the citizens of Salina not
being heard by the Governing Body, citizen engagement, Salina Media Connection,
Memorial Hall and the vacancies in the Human Relations Department.
Rosemary Mai, Salina, Kansas, voiced her thoughts on the smoking ban, as well as smoking
at the City-County Building.
Mayor Hodges again confirmed the City-County Building campus was a non-smoking
campus which included a designated smoking area .
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Chad Farber, Salina, Kansas, indicated the public does not feel heard or respected b y the
Governing Body and suggested there was a disconnect between the citizens and the
Governing Body. Mr. Farber also indicated he believed the citizens of Salina to be outraged
at the Governing Body for condemning the smokers in the city and stated the citizens
should have been able to vote on the issue.
Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, inquired as to why city committee/board meetings were
being cancelled as well as why a smoking ban was in place.
Mayor Hodges provided reassurance that meetings are only cancelled if there are no issues
to be discussed.
Cheri Harp ~ Salina, Kansas, questioned who initiated the ban on smoking. City Manager
Mike Schrage indicated a local coalition had presented the issue in a study session, the
issue was then addressed by the appropriate board and brought before the Governing
Body. Ms. Harp provided her thoughts on the smoking ban and suggested it needed to be
voted upon.
Carol Reed, Salina, Kansas, reminded the Governing Body that they work for the people of
Salina, voices need to be heard and they need to listen to citizens very carefully.
Commissioner Peck addressed a few concerns that were voiced to the Governing Body
related to citizens being listened to. In summary, Mr. Peck indicated the Governing Body
strives to do what is best for the community and wanted the citizens to understand they are
being heard.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of June 28, 2021 .
(6.2) Acceptance of offered sidewalk easements for the Markley Road Trail Project No.
90040a .
(6.3) Award the bid for project number 21018 -Minor Concrete -Baker Street Repairs to
Lancaster Construction, Inc. in the amount of $65,292.50 with a 5 % construction
contingency for a total project authorization not to exceed $68,557.13 and authorize
the City Manager to execute a contract with Lancaster Construction, Inc. upon
fulfillment of all prerequisites under the bid documents.
(6.4) Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with the Janine L.
Henry Trust, as successor in interest to KMJJM, LLC, for the Optioned Property
located at 125 West North Street in the amount of $262,000 .00 .
(6.5) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Public/Private Partnership Agreement
for the Smoky Hill River Greenway Trail from Ohio Street to the YMCA.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve the consent agenda
as presented. Aye: (5) Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(7.1) Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Kansas Department of
Transportation (KDOT) for Economic Development (ED) Program funds to be used
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for Centennial Road Improvements from Water Well Road to Arnold Avenue in the
amount of $2,500,000.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, pointed out the changes were favorable in that they provided
the ability to expand Centennial Road all the way to Water Well Road, as well as a cost split
with Saline County.
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to authorize the Mayor to
execute an agreement with KDOT for $2,100,000.00 in ED funds. Aye: (5) Nay: (0) Motion carried.
(7.2) Superior Plumbing & Heating Company Industrial Revenue Bond Financing
Request.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact, and action options .
Mitch Robinson, Salina, Kansas, Salina Community Economic Development Organization
(hereinafter SCEDO), further explained the request and stated that Wichita State
University's economic and business center was used to compile data. Mr. Robinson
reviewed the options that were provided and indicated that the SCEDO' s recommendation
remained at 20 % largely due to job numbers, amount of land being used and buildings.
A discussion ensued related to criteria such as growth rate, retention, recruitment.
Commissioner Davis inquired about whether or not the project, or a portion thereof, would
proceed without incentives.
Further discussion followed regarding the Wichita State University data, the rubric
utilized, manufacturing jobs, non-manufacturing jobs, nature of jobs, acreage, buildings,
incentive criteria, SCEDO's recommendation of 20 %, cost basis analysis, and Industrial
Revenue Bond policy.
Stephanie Carlin, Salina, Kansas, on behalf of Superior Contracting & Manufacturing
Services Company, reiterated past comments and provided clarification relating to the cost
basis analysis. Ms. Carlin provided further information related to increased revenue, job
expansion, average wage, square footage and office space. Ms. Carlin continued with a
presentation on South Industrial Sheet Metal which included financial performance and
projects produced. Ms. Carlin stated the SCEDO did not perform a site visit. Ms. Carlin
further stated the formula utilized was fundamentally flawed and indicated that for this
project and future projects, a better metric system for economic development was needed.
Ms . Carlin confirmed that after receiving the first round of data from Wichita State
University, a mistake was discovered which resulted in the second round of data to correct
said mistake.
Commissioner Hoppock inquired about job type. Commissioner Davis inquired if the
requested incentive was part of the original business plan.
Ms . Karlin explained that the Programmable Logistics Control division was the element
added to original plan.
Mark Millard, Salina, Kansas, CFO of Superior Contracting & Manufacturing Services
Company CFO, addressed job type indicating that 95 % of new jobs would be
manufacturing. Mr. Millard spoke further about new jobs and indicated the Programmable
Logistics Control division would be essentially a new business .
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A discussion followed which included number of employees needed, company growth, job
growth, incentive method, and possible claw back provisions.
Additional discussion developed related to the SCEDO, how the SCEDO reached their
decision, policy provisions, and lack of comparable data from Wichita State University and
theSCEDO.
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas, provided thoughts on economic development, increased
population and water shortage .
Chad Farber, Salina, Kansas, asked for numbers on tax abatements, which Commissioner
Davis provided, and stated he favored the claw back provision.
Action options were then discussed and Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, provided
clarification of the Industrial Revenue Bond process.
21-0177 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to instruct staff to proceed with
the necessary preparations for the City Commission to initiate Industrial Revenue Bond financing
structured to provide for property tax abatement equivalent to a 30% percentage and 10-year tax
abatement.
The City Commission recessed at 6:15 p.m. for an 8 minute break. The meeting resumed at
6:23p.m.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(8.1) Ordinance No. 21-11065, approving the Feast on the Fe as a special event and
authorizing the consumption of alcoholic liquor within the boundaries of
barricaded public areas at such event.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
A rain date was discussed and it was decided the ordinance would be amended prior to
second reading to include the alternate date.
21-0178 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Ordinance No. 21-
11065 approving the Feast on the Fe as a special event and authorizing the consumption of
alcoholic liquor within the boundaries of barricaded public areas at such event. Aye: (5) Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
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(8.2) Approve Resolution No. 21-7970 and Resolution No. 21-7971 adopting the Live
Salina Plan 2021 Supplement and the Salina Housing Policy.
Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community and Development Services explained the request, fiscal
impact and action options.
Marty Shukert, delivered a presentation which included projection updates, strategic framework
and incentive policy.
A discussion took place regarding how to proceed with the information provided.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Resolution No. 21-
7970 . Aye: (5) Nay: (0). Motion carried .
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21-0180 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to postpone consideration of
Resolution No. 21-7971 to July 19, 2021. Aye: (5) Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Hodges acknowledged receipt of correspondence from citizens regarding fireworks.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Peck, that the regular meeting of the
Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 8:23 p .m.
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