09-27-2021 MinutesL
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 27, 2021
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p .m . in Room 107 , City-County Building, for a study session which
consisted of a presentation on the Jerry Ivey Park water feature.
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. A 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), Michael L. Hoppock,
Aaron Peck and Karl Ryan .
Also present: Mike Schrage, City Manager, Jacob Wood , Deputy City Manager; Greg Bengtson , City
Attorney; and Jo Vonna A. Rutherford , City Clerk .
Mike Schrage, City Manager, briefly explained certain corrections and revisions to the current agenda item s.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None .
CITIZENS FORUM
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public Hearing regarding issuance of Taxable Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds
(Magnolia Pointe).
Mayor Hodges opened the public hearing.
Lauren Driscoll , Director of Community and Development Services, explained the request, fiscal
impact and action options . Ms . Driscoll also presented Resolution No. 21-7991 determining the
advisability of issuing Taxable Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing
the acquisition , construction and equipping of a commercial facility to be located in the city and
authorizing execution of related documents with possible amendments.
A discussion followed regarding action to be taken.
Tom Huston , Lincoln , Nebraska, on behalf of APR Salina, a company that has been formed to
undertake the project in Salina and as general counsel for Perry Reid Properties based in Lincoln ,
Nebraska. Mr. Huston provided information on the projects currently under construction by the
company as well as existing properties that are owned by the company. Mr. Huston then addressed
the current industrial revenue bond item in front of the Governing Body and stated it was an efficient
tool for the development which they hoped to begin construction on as soon as November as there is
an urgent need for housing in Salina.
A discussion ensued related to rental rates and costs, anticipated occupancy timeline as construction
phases are completed, investments in and maintenance of current properties the company owns in
Salina, i.e. Chapel Ridge.
Eric Brown, President and CEO of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce voiced support of the
project and developer.
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Mitch Robinson, Executive Director of the Salina Community Economic Development Organization
emulated Mr. Brown 's comments and support for the project and expressed appreciation for the
support of local housing projects .
Chad Farber, Salina, Kansas , thanked city staff for the work put in on the project and expressed hope
that the project can move forward quickly. Mr. Farber also mentioned complaints about the
condition of Chapel Ridge and the effect it may have on marketability of the new project.
Mayor Hodges closed the public hearing .
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve Resolution No . 21-7991
with the amendment that the performance agreement be amended by striking section 3 .5( c) in its entirety and
numbering the current section 3.5(d) to 3 .5(c). Ay e: (3). Nay (1 -Hodges). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of September 20 , 2021.
(6.2) Award the bid for project number 21008 , 2021 Street Markings, to K&G Striping, Inc in the
amount of $63 ,870.30 , with a 5% construction contingency, for a total project authori zation
not to exceed $67 ,063 .82.
Mayor Hodges noted that revi sed minutes were received due to characters being inad vertentl y
contained in the draft version . May or Hodges then confirmed with Mike Schrage, City Manager,
that if the Governing Body wanted to a ccept the recommendation of the staff to not accept the bid ,
the Governing Body would need to remove Item 6.2 from the consent agenda.
Item 6 .2 was removed from the con sent agenda .
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan , to approve the amended minutes of
September 20 , 2021. Aye : (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.2) Award the bid for project number 21008, 2021 Street Markings, to K&G Striping, Inc in the
amount of $63 ,870.30 , with a 5% construction contingency, for a total project authorization
not to exceed $67 ,063 .82 .
Dan Stack, City E ngineer, indicated it was recommended the bid not be awarded as the sole bidder
was too busy and they felt it was best to not accept the bid and try again later as it was not urgent.
Mr. Stack addressed a few questions Commissioner Hoppock had posed involving number of bike
sharrows and bike lane markings, cost, material used , and necessity of the same. Mr. Stack then
reviewed the street marking plan . A discussion followed which included usage of bike Janes , cost of
markings, signage and the biking community in Salina.
Jim Teutsch, Director of Public Works explained the reason why bike sharrows are used.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan , seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to not award project number 21008
and direct staff to rebid the project likely with a July 1, 2022 completion date . Aye : (4). Nay (0). Motion
carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(7 .1) Approve Resolution No. 21 -7989 , authorizin g the issuance of City of Wichita, Kansa s
Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds (Presbyterian Manors , Inc.) in an amount not to
exceed $200 ,000 ,000.
L.. Mike Schrage, City Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options .
21-0297 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve Resolution No . 21-7989.
Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried .
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(7.2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Supplemental Agreement No . 1 with Wilson &
Company for construction engineering (CE) services in the amount of $75 ,800 for
Northbound 9th Street Bridge Replacement.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options .
Moved by Commissioner Ryan , seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to approve the sole source selection of
WCEA due to the "continuation of an existing project" and authorize the City Manager to execute
Supplemental Agreement No . 1 with WCEA for CE Services in an amount not to exceed $75 ,800 . Aye: (4).
Nay (0). Motion carried.
(7.3) Approve Resolution No. 21-7983 related to establishment of a special improvement district
in Cedar Ridge Addition Phase 2 and authorize city staff to accept bids for the
improvements .
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
Stephanie Cool , Salina, Kansas , representing Cedar Ridge Development expressed her appreciation
for the consideration of the Governing Body on the request before them . Ms . Cool provided her
thoughts on the housing shortage, quality of homes, infrastructure cost and cost savings which could
include reimbursement of engineering fees , use of asphalt instead of concrete paving for roads ,
contingency, clearing and seeding .
A discussion followed which entailed concrete and asphalt roads , market listing for houses ,
availability of lots in Salina, exclusivity of contractors, integrity of the build , custom homes , lot s ize ,
and price point.
-21-0299 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commi ss ioner Ryan , to approve Resolution No . 2 1-7983
and authorize city staff to accept bids for the improvements . Ay e : (3). Nay (1 -Hod ges). Motion carried.
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DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(8.1) Approve Ordinance No. 21-11082 changing the zoning classification from A-1
(Agricultural) to I-2 (Light Industrial) on three (3) lots located on the east side of Airport
Road north of Water Well Road.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
21-0300 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan , to approve Ordinance No . 21-11082
changing the zoning district classification of this property from A-1 to I-2 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay (0).
Motion carried.
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(8.2) Approve Ordinance No. 21-11083 changing the zoning classification from A-1
(Agricultural) to PC-5 (Planned Service Commercial) on a 9.4 acre tract of land located at
the northwest corner of South 9th Street and Water Well Road .
Commissioner Hoppock recused himself due to a conflict of interest.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options .
Moved by Commissioner Ryan , seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve Ordinance No . 21-11083
changing the zoning classification of this property from A-1 to PC-5 district on first reading. Ay e: (3). Nay
(0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Hoppock rejoined the meeting .
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Hodges provided an update on the Law Enforce ment Advisory Review Board and was
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delighted to report positive feedback.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Peck, that the regular meeting of the Board of
City Commissioners be adjourned . Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:31 p .m.
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