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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 15, 2021
4:00 p.m.
Mayor Hodges asked the Clerk for verification that notice had been sent for today 's City Commi ssion
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), Trent W. Davis , M.D.,
Michael L. Hoppock, and Aaron Peck.
Also present: Mike Schrage, City Manager, Greg Bengtson, City Attorney; and JoVonna A. Rutherford , City
Clerk.
A WARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
CITIZENS FORUM
Patrick Harrington, Salina, Kansas , stated the recent news of a possible fallout of a land deal for a
large apartment complex was unfortunate but presented an opportunity for Salina's housing crisis.
Mr. Harrington further stated additional options should be considered other than building of new
homes as there are hundreds of vacant homes in Salina, not everyone can afford or wants a new
house, suggested incentives be given to existing homeowners to bring their homes to market and
asked that a serious effort be made to correct the housing prices and support further discussion on the
housing crisis.
Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, asked the Governing Body when they were going to hold the man
responsible, who should be held responsible, for the whole fire department issue. Mr. McDowell
stated the issue had been going on since 2007 , the Fire Chief has only been here since 2016 , Mike
Schrage, City Manager, has been here a lot longer and the Governing Body has control over finding
a new City Manager.
Norman Mannel , Salina, Kansas, agreed with Mr. McDowell and indicated a need to take some
action at the local level.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of November 8, 2021.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent agenda as
presented . Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried .
ADMINISTRATION
(7.1) Second reading, Ordinance No. 21-11087 , amending Chapter 38 , Article I of the City of
Salina Code by adopting the 2021 Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities published
by the League of Kansas Municipalities .
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Mayor Hodges confirmed Ordinance No. 21-11087 was passed on first reading on November 8,
2021, and since that time no comments have been received .
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock seconded by Commissioner Davis to approve Ordinance No. 21-11087
adopting the 2021 Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities published by the League of Kansas
Municipalities on second reading . A roll call vote was taken. A y e: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried .
(7.2) Second reading, Ordinance No. 21-11088 , amending Chapter 25 , Article I of the City of
Salina Code by adopting the 2021 Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas Cities published
by the League of Kansas Municipalities ; and repealing ex isting section 25-1.
Mayor Hodges confirmed Ordinance No . 21-11088 was passed on first reading on November 8,
2021 , and since that time no comments have been received .
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Peck to approve Ordinance No. 21-11088
amending Chapter 25 , Article I of the City of Salina Code by adopting the 2021 Uniform Public Offense
Code for Kansas Cities published by the League of Kansas Municipalities; and repealing existing section 25-
1 on second reading . A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(7 .3) Adopt Resolution No . 21-8001 , approving the donation of a fire apparatus to the Salina Area
Technical College.
Mike Schrage, City Manage r, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
Greg Nichols , Salina, Kansas , on behalf of Salina Area Technical College, asked the Governing
Body to invest in the community and stated the college has a significant investment in the fire
science program.
A discussion followed related to teaching and training of students , partnership with Hutchinson
Community College, program design and program certification.
Mayor Hodges thanked Greg Nichols , Larry Pankratz, and Salina Fire Department personnel for
putting the donation together.
Moved by Commissioner Davis , seconded by Commissioner Hoppock to approve Resolution No . 21-8001
approving the donation of the Surplus Quint to the Salina Area Technical College. Aye: (4). Nay (0).
Motion carried.
(7.4) Adopt Resolution No . 21-7982 , reaffirming the Saline County Solid Waste Management
Plan with addenda.
Jim Kowach , Public Works Operations Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact and action
options .
A discussion ensued which included definition of zero waste, goals, direction , policy, progression,
waste reduction, landfill , costs, Solid Waste Management Committee responsibilities , need for
collaborative effort, statutory requirements , waste options , characterization study, management plan ,
area of focus, expected percentages, implementation of strategies , and disappointment with negative
staff comments.
Dalton McDowell , Salina, Kansas , indicated he would like to see green waste recycled.
Norman Mannel , Salina, Kansas, shared his thoughts on global warming and the need to reduce the
population .
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Bill Longbine, Salina, Kansas, stated the zero waste terminology needed to be redefined.
Mayor Hodges read an email Commissioner Ryan addressed to Mike Schrage, City Manager, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference .
Further discussion ensued related to definition of zero waste, goals , direction and verbiage .
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Peck to approve Resolution No. 21-7982
reaffirming the Saline County Solid Waste Management Plan with addenda and the addition of language in
Addendum 4 defining zero waste as a philosophy and design framework that promotes not only reuse ,
recycling, and conservation programs , but also, and more importantly, emphasizes sustainability by
considering the entire life-cycle of products , processes, and systems . Aye : ( 4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(8.1) Approve a Sidewalk Cafe License Agreement with Wheat State One, LLC, authorizing an
outdoor dining area, established on Campbell Plaza adjacent to the Prickly Pear Grill and
Cantina restaurant.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
A discussion followed related to noise governance, ordinance, sidewalk dining rules , recreation area
use and timeline of construction.
Dalton McDowell , Salina, Kan sas , indicated he would like to see other downtown buildings being
used.
Bill Longbine, Salina, Kansas, inquired about property being donated and it was explained that the
property was set up by a license agreement under which ownership of the property was retained by
the city and would be accessible by the general public .
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Davis to authorize the City Manager to
execute a Sidewalk Cafe License Agreement with Wheat State Hospitality, Inc . to allow the placement of a
sidewalk dining area on Campbell Plaza adjacent to the Prickly Pear Grill and Cantina at 123 South Santa F e
Avenue, including the exceptions to the dining area size and amplified sound limitations applicable to
sidewalk dining areas, and subject to the provisions of the existing License Agreement for Public/Private Use
of Campbell Plaza dated September 17 , 2021 , which addresses public access, hours of operation and Salina
Downtown, Inc. programming on the plaza and stage . Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
A brief discussion took place regarding recycling trucks utilizing electricity and compression rate , as
well as discussion on the potential infrastructure bill and proactivity associated therewith.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Davis, 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 5:51 p .m .
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