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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 4, 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 Jo Vonna A.
Rutherford , City Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3 .1) Recognition of the month of April 2022 , as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the
city of Salina. Lora Kirmer, CAPS Community Engagement Coordinator, read the
proclamation and announced related activities .
(3 .2) Recognition of the month of April 2022, as Fair Housing Month in the city of Salina.
John Burchill , Human Relations Commission Chair, read the proclamation and
announced related activities.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of March 28, 2022.
22-0087 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye : (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11103 , on second reading, unconditionally approving
the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Salina Airport Authority for the
purpose of financing the cost of certain capital improvements located at the Salina
Regional Airport and Airport Industrial Center.
Mayor Davis stated Ordinance No . 22-11103 was passed on first reading on March 28 , 2022
and no comments have been received since that time .
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r 22-0088 Moved by Commissioner Ryan , seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance No.
22-11103 on second reading . A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried .
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(6.2) Authorize sale of General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds Series 2022-A
(6 .2a) Receive report on bids received on sales of Bonds.
(6.2b) Approve Ordinance No . 22-11102, on second reading, authorizing the
issuance and delivery of $8 ,195 ,000 (subject to change) principal amount of
General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds , Series 2022-A.
(6 .2c) Approve Resolution No. 22-8041 , prescribing the form and details of and
authorizing the delivery of $8 ,195 ,000 (subject to change) principal amount
of General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds, Series 2022-A.
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the request, fiscal impact
and action options .
David Arte berry, Stifel Nicolaus , provided a report on bids received on the sale of bonds .
A short discussion ensued related to bond maturity and the difference between low and high
bids.
22-0089 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock , seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Ordinance No .
11111 22-11102, on second reading . A roll call vote was taken. Aye : (5). Nay (0). Motion carried .
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22-0090 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Resolution No.
22-8041. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.3) Approve Resolution No. 22-8042 and authorize the City Manager to execute a
management agreement with Salina Tennis Alliance relating to the operation of the
Salina Tennis Facility.
Jeff Hammond, Director of Parks & Recreation, explained the request, fiscal impact and
action options.
A discussion followed which included quarterly financials, calendar of events , flexibility of
annual agreement with Salina Tennis Alliance , management of the tennis facility ,
completion timeline , insurance , liability , sales tax, tennis lessons , court reservations and use,
and program scholarships .
Ben Windholz, Salina, Kansas , inquired about expenses and maintenance at the tennis
facility including clubhouse , restrooms , courts and mowing.
Further discussion followed related to improvements and maintenance.
Clark Renfro , Salina, Kansas , stated he was delighted that the project has been started and
that the project should be completed in August. Mr. Renfro also stated they continue to
receive donations and support for the tennis facility.
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Greg Bengtson, City Attorney , explained the amendments to the agreement in that a diagram
had been added as well as clarification of communication between the city and the Salina
Tennis Alliance .
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, to approve Resolution No .
22-8042, with amendments to the agreement as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.4) Consider renewal of land lease for property located at approximately Section Thirty
(30), Township Fourteen (14) South, Range (2) West in Saline County Kansas and
bounded by the old and new channels of the Smoky Hill River.
Shawn Henessee , Assistant City Manager , explained the request , fiscal impact and action
options.
Cheryl Murray , Salina, Kansas , shared that she was Arnold Tillberg 's daughter and Mr.
Tillberg has continuously farmed the parcel in question for the last 56 years and is still
active today . Ms . Murray provided a brief history and context of the land and stated Mr.
Tillberg would like to continue the lease and relationship.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, stated there were no concerns or complaints about the Tillberg
lease ; and , Mayor Davis confirmed Mr. Tillberg wanted to continue farming the ground .
Tom Pestinger, Salina, Kansas , shared that he has the utmost respect for the Tillbergs . Mr.
Pestinger stated the issue came up because they wanted to put a sod farm on the property
and he initially thought Great Life owned the property, not the city.
A discussion followed about acreage, water rights , legal transfer of property, lease ,
subleasing and action to be taken.
Mayor Davis requested a three minute recess after which time the meeting resumed.
No action was taken on Item 6.4 .
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11107 , on first reading, changing the zoning district
classification from Saline County AG (Agricultural) zoning district to R-2 (Multiple
Family Residential) on a 53.26 acre tract of land located at the north end of Foxboro
Drive , east of Centennial Road.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request , fiscal impact and action options.
Lance Cochran , Salina, Kansas , stated the applicant had applied for a BASE gr ant first and
the Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID) second. If the RHID is not appro ved , the
project probably will not go forward.
Dalton McDowell , Salina, Kansas , stated nothing can be guaranteed from the government
and inquired why the effort was being made if the RHID may not be approved.
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A discussion took place regarding the development process, necessary steps and risks taken
by the developer.
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas , inquired about a survey of the property.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance No.
22-11107 , on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Davis excused himself from the meeting due to a previously scheduled engagement.
Vice Mayor Ryan subsequently presided over meeting.
Mayor Hoppock recused himself.
(7.2) Approve Ordinance No . 22-11108 , on first reading, amending the Future Land Use
Map of the Salina, Kansas Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use
designation of property located on the south side of West Cloud Street west of
Broadway Boulevard from future Suburban Residential to future Urban Residential
in support of multi-family housing in this location.
22-0093 Moved by Commissioner Longbine , seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance
No. 22-11108 , on first reading . Aye : (3). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(7.3) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11109, on first reading , changing the zoning district
classification from MH-P (Manufactured Home Park) and R-1 (Single-Family
Residential) to R-2.5 (Multi-Family Residential) to allow construction of multi-
family apartments at property addressed as 721 West Cloud Street.
A question was posed regarding storm drain runoff which was referred to the department of
Public Works to be addressed.
22-0094 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance
No. 22-11109, on first reading . Aye: (3). Nay (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Hoppock returned to the meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Ryan wished the KU men's basketball team the best of luck.
CITIZENS FORUM
Chad Farber, Salina, Kansas , shared his thoughts on the new baseballs and softballs at Bill
Burke being a marketing opportunity .
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Longbine , that the regular meeting
of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned . Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 6:10 p.m .
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