5.1 03-07-2022 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 7, 2022
4:00 p.m.
Mayor Davis 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 Trent W. Davis, M.D. (presiding), Michael L.
Hoppock, Greg Lenkiewicz, Bill Longbine and Karl Ryan.
Also present: Mike Schrage, City Manager, Jacob Wood, Deputy City Manager, Shawn Henessee,
Assistant City Manager, Greg Bengtson, City Attorney; and JoVonna A. Rutherford, City Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) Recognition of March 7`h through March 11`', 2022, as Entrepreneurial Week in the
city of Salina. Mitch Robinson, Executive Director of the Salina Community
Economic Development Organization, read the proclamation and announced related
activities.
(3.2) Recognition of the month of March, 2022, as Cozy Inn Month in the city of Salina.
Eric Brown, President of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, read the
proclamation. Steve Howard, owner of Cozy Inn, announced related activities.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of February 28, 2022.
(5.2) Award the bid for Project Number 22013, 2022 Chip Seal, to Circle C Paving and
Construction of Goddard in the amount of $149,279.40 with a 5% construction
contingency for a total project authorization not to exceed $156,743.37 and authorize
the City Manager to execute a contract with Circle C Paving and Construction of
Goddard upon fulfillment of all prerequisites under the bid documents.
22-0058 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, to approve consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Approve Resolution No. 22-8024, amending the City of Salina Classified Pay Plan to
add a new classification to the wage/salary schedule.
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Jeff Hammond, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the request, fiscal impact and
action options.
A discussion followed regarding finding applicants, labor market, contracts, and location
and maintenance of downtown bathrooms.
22-0059 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Resolution No.
22-8024. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.2) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11101, on first reading, amending the Salina Finance
Ordinance to remove portions of Section 2-240 and 2-241 to make the establishment
and amendment of Petty Cash and Working Cash (Change) funds for all funds except
utilities related funds an item actionable by resolution.
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the request, fiscal impact
and action options.
22-0060 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to approve Ordinance
No. 22-11101 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Property 6, LLC
(7.1a) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11104, on first reading, amending Section 42-
415.2 to add travel center and/or truck stop, short term recreational vehicle
parking area accessory to hotel, motel, truck stop or travel plaza and mini
warehouses to the list of conditional uses allowed in the South Ninth Street
Corridor Overlay District.
(7.2b) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11105, on first reading, changing the zoning
district classification from A-1 (Agricultural) zoning district to PC -5
(Planning Service Commercial) zoning district on a 25.10 acre tract of land
located at the southwest corner of 9th Street and Water Well Road.
Mike Hoppock recused himself from the meeting.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
A discussion followed which included mini warehouses, Planning Commission denial of
mini warehouses, aesthetics of mini warehouses, space for warehouses and RV parking,
flood zone and drainage.
Mark Augustine, Property 6, LLC, Salina, Kansas, provided his thoughts on the aesthetics of
the proposed project, current use of nearby property, letters of support, sustainable use and
the need for additional storage in south Salina.
Additional discussion followed concerning possible actions to be taken by the Governing
Body.
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Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas, suggested the planting of trees next to the property in
question.
Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, expressed his concern with expansion in south Salina and
response time of the fire department.
A brief discussion ensued related to the development process and fire department coverage.
Chad Farber, Salina, Kansas, stated the main concern seemed to be with aesthetics from the
interstate and suggested the project could be a benefit to the city.
Further discussion ensued on support of the project and the aesthetics of the project.
22-0061 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance No.
22-11104, amended to add mini -warehouses to the list of conditional uses in the South Ninth Street
Corridor Overlay District, on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
22-0062 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance No.
22-11105 to include mini -warehouses as a permitted use in the district, on first reading. Aye: (4).
Nay (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Hoppock rejoined the meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Longbine revisited Resolution No. 22-8027 related to citizens forum and
shared a concern with when executive sessions are scheduled. It was discussed that
executive sessions were placed at the end of the meeting, as they were not an actual agenda
item, and would remain at the end of the meeting.
Commissioner Lon. -bine also acknowledged the loss of life and homes in Reno County over
the past weekend.
CITIZENS FORUM
Debrah Corrales, Salina, Kansas, provided information on and referenced articles related to
pitbulls.
Norman Manuel, Salina, Kansas, stated his concerns on water shortage.
Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, suggested the use of brine in lieu of salt to treat roads.
Ben Windholz, Salina, Kansas, provided his thoughts on Resolution No. 22-8027, related to
citizens forum.
Chad Farber, Salina, Kansas, piggybacked on Mr. Windholz's statements and further
provided his thoughts on the matter.
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Carol Reed, Salina, Kansas, agreed with Mr. Windholz and Mr. Farber related to Resolution
No. 22-8027. Ms. Reed also inquired about an Implicit Bias Test, touched on immoral
content of books in the school system and provided a copy of a statute related to promoting
obscenity to minors.
Cheri Harp, Salina, Kansas, suggested the community was not concentrating on children and
it was detrimental to have immoral books in the school system.
Mayor Davis provided information on submission of written information to the Governing
Body.
ADJOURNMENT
22-0063 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, that the regular meeting of
the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
JoVonna A. Rutherford, City Clerk
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