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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 26, 2021
4:00p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. for a tour of the Stiefel Theah·e.
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; JoVonna A. Rutherford, City Clerk, and Ashley Russell, Deputy City Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
CITIZENS FORUM
Norman Manne!, Salina, Kansas, shared his concerns about the green algae in the pond at
Jerry Ivey Park.
Mayor Hodges stated the city is aware of the problem and have plans to address it.
Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, provided his thoughts on landscaping requirements and
drought resistant landscaping.
Stan Byquist, Salina, Kansas, commended all individuals involved in the KKOA Leadsled
Spectacular that was held in Salina . Mayor Hodges agreed with Mr. Byquist's thoughts .
Cheri Harp, Salina, Kansas, commented on the Petition that was circulated for signature
related to overreach of the Governing Body and stated many citizens expressed their right
to freedom.
Mayor Hodges thanked citizens that had received the vaccine and encouraged those that
have not to do so.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of July 19, 2021.
,-21-0195 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve item 6.1 of the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
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ADMINISTRATION
Mayor Hodges announced that an additional agenda item had been presented for the
meeting. Mike Schrage, City Manager, indicated that technical difficulties had not allowed
the amended agenda to be distributed to email recipients prior to the meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to add an Item 7.2 to the
meeting agenda. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(7.1) Authorize Publication of Notice of Budget Hearing for the 2022 Budget which sets
August 9th as the date for public hearing on the 2022 Budget, and establishes the
maximum limits of the 2022 Budget.
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the request, fiscal impact
and action options.
There were no questions or comments.
21-0197 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve publication of
the Notice of Budget Hearing for the 2022 Budget which sets August 9, 2021, as the date for Public
Hearing on the 2022 Budget, and establish the maximum limits of the 2022 Budget. Aye: (5). Nay
(0). Motion carried.
(7 .2) Approve the determination that Salina Media Connection (SMC) has provided
adequate documentation with regard to listed non-City funded assets.
Jacob Wood, Deputy City Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options .
A discussion followed related to the adequacy of the documentation provided, occupancy
of Memorial Hall, location and replacement of equipment, compensation, notice provided,
inventory, legal expenses, and staff authority to make decision on personal belongings
located on the premises.
21-0198 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to approve the
determination that SMC has provided adequate documentation to declare the listed items as non-
City funded assets and give the City Manager authority to approve future requests. Aye: (5). Nay
(0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(8 .1) Approve Ordinance No. 21-11068, changing the zoning classification of The Salina
Public Library Campus from C-4 (Central Business District) to P-PF (Public Use-
Public Facilities).
Dustin Herrs, Community and Development Services Planning Division, explained the
request, fiscal impact and action option.
Commissioner Ryan questioned how the parcel was determined. Mr. Herrs could not
speak on the history of that determination.
Mr. Herrs stated, unrelated to the subject matter, that the Planning Commission had
scheduled a meeting with the Tree Advisory Board on August 3, 2021, to discuss trees and
landscaping.
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Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Ordinance No.
21-11068 changing the zoning classification of The Salina Public Library Campus from C-4 (Central
Business District) to P-PF (Public Use-Public Facilities) on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion
carried.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to reverse the order of Items 8.2
and Item 8.3 as they appeared on the meeting agenda. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Approve Ordinance No. 21-11066, amending the Future Land Use designation of
property located on the north side of Claflin Avenue between South 9th Street and
Highland Avenue from Urban Residential and Neighborhood Center to Public/
Semi-Public.
Dean Andrew, Director of Parks & Recreation, explained the request, fiscal impact, and
action options.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Ordinance No. 21-
11066, amending the Future Land Use designation of property located on the north side of Claflin
Avenue between South 9th Street and Highland Avenue from Urban Residential and
Neighborhood Center to Public/ Semi-Public on first reading. Aye (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Approve Ordinance No. 21-11067, changing the zoning classification of Kansas
Wesleyan University from R-3 (Multi-Family Residential), C-3 (Shopping Center and
PC-5 (Planned Service Commercial) to U (University) district. The rezoning request
area consists of four (4) lots on the north side of Claflin Avenue.
Dean Andrew, Director of Parks & Recreation, explained the request, fiscal impact and
action option.
Commissioner Davis inquired about the residential property north of the proposed area as
well as the alley way. Mr. Andrew stated the alley served as an entrance to the parking lot;
and, as such, the responsibility of paving the alley, if required, would be that of Kansas
Wesleyan University.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Ordinance No .
21-11067, changing the zoning classification of Kansas Wesleyan University from R-3 (Multi-
family Residential), C-3 (Shopping Center and PC-5 (Planned Service Commercial) to U
(University) district. The rezoning request area consists of four (4) lots on the north side of
Claflin Avenue, on first reading. Aye (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Approve Resolution 21-7972 and set a public hearing date for the creation of a Rural
Housing Incentive Dish·ict.
Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community & Development Services, explained the request,
fiscal impact and action options.
A discussion followed related to meeting date, supporting documentation, and ordinance
process and timeline.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to approve Resolution
No . 21-7972 and set a public hearing date of September 13, 2021, for the creation of a Rural
Housing Incentive District.
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OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
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 4:59 p.m.
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Melissa Rose Hodges, Mayor
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