5.1 05-23-2022 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 23, 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 the day of June 4, 2022, as Relay for Life Day in the city of Salina.
Karen Wood, Co -Chair of the Relay for Life of Saline County Event Leadership
Team, read the proclamation and announced related activities.
(3.2) Recognition of the day of June 3, 2022, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in
the city of Salina. Cori Sherman -North, Co -Leader of the Salina Group of Mom's
Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, read the proclamation and announced
related activities.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(4.1) Public Hearing —Ordinance No. 22-11113
(4.1a) Conduct Public Hearing.
(4.1b) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11113, on first reading, vacating Logan Avenue
and the north -south alley west of the relocated Dry Creek Channel.
Commissioner Hoppock recused himself.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
Mayor Davis opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Davis closed the
public hearing.
22-0136 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Ordinance No.
22-11113 vacating Logan Avenue and the north -south alley west of the relocated Dry Creek
channel, on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
22-0137 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to find that a compelling
public interest exists to allow first and second reading of the ordinance on the same day. Aye: (5).
Nay (0). Motion carried.
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22-0138 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Ordinance No.
22-11113 vacating Logan Avenue and the north -south alley west of the relocated Dry Creek
channel, on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Hoppock returned to the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of May 16, 2022.
22-0139 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11112, on second reading, creating an amended PC -5 on
a 44 acre tract of land located on the east side of South Ninth Street north of Water
Well Road.
Mayor Davis stated that Ordinance No. 22-11112 was passed on first reading on May 9,
2022; and, since that time, no comments have been received.
22-0140 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance No.
22-11112, on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for a Saline County ARPA Grant
funding application to fund conducting a survey of the impact of fines and fees on
individual offenders within the 28th District Judicial Court, 28th District Judicial
Court Community Corrections and Salina Municipal Court as well as to evaluate the
cost of collecting fines and fees and impact on government personnel using the
current collection process(es).
Mike Schrage, City Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
Annie Grevas, Director of Community Corrections explained the request in further detail.
A brief discussion followed which included fines and fees, community service, revocation of
driver's licenses and legislative reporting.
Chad Farber, Salina, Kansas, stated it was an interesting study and he was interested to see
the data that arrives.
Carol Reed, Salina, Kansas, made a comment about money spent on surveys.
Kristin Gunn, Salina, Kansas, responded to citizens' comments.
Additional discussion followed on the cost of the study and fines and fees.
22-0141 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to authorize the Mayor to
sign a letter of support for the ARPA grant application to be submitted by the 28th District Judicial
Court Community Corrections requesting grant funding to conduct a survey of the impacts of fines
and fees on individual offenders in the 28th District Judicial Court, 28th District Judicial Court
Community Corrections and Salina Municipal Court. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
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DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Consider the repeal of Resolution No. 98-5276 which established a policy for the
installment time period allowed for the payment of special assessments.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
A discussion ensued which included time periods, bonds, financing, benefit to developers
and homeowners, tax deductibility of special assessments, policy, repayment schedule, and
special circumstances.
Jon Blanchard, Salina, Kansas, encouraged a 20 -year plan with no special circumstances.
22-0142 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Resolution No.
22-8053, repealing Resolution No. 98-5276. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Approve Resolution No. 22-8044 establishing a special improvement district for
water, sanitary sewer, street, and drainage improvements in Magnolia Hills Estates
No. 2, Phase 2 and authorize the city manager to execute an Improvement District
Development Agreement between the City of Salina and Magnolia Hills, Inc.
Commissioner Hoppock recused himself for Item 7.2 and Item 7.3.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
22-0143 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Resolution No.
22-8044 with a bond payment period of twenty (20) years and authorize the city manager to execute
an Improvement District Development Agreement between the City of Salina and Magnolia Hills,
Inc. noting special circumstances of material costs and shortages. Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion
carried.
(73) Approve Resolution No. 22-8045 establishing a special improvement district for
water, sanitary sewer, street, and drainage improvements in Stone Lake Phase 3c and
authorize of the city manager to execute an Improvement District Development
'V N, Agreement between the, City of Salina and Stone Lake Development, LLC.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
A brief discuss was held regarding costs and availability of materials.
Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, stated costs are still increasing and there are still major
supply chain issues.
Ben Windholz, Salina, Kansas, inquired about plans to pave Schilling Road east of Ohio
Street.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, provided that the city and county previously agreed that
the county would assume ownership and maintenance of Schilling Road east of Ohio; and,
thus, a conversation needs to be held with the county.
A discussion followed regarding traffic control at the intersection of South Ohio and Schilling
Road.
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22-0144 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Resolution No.
22-8045 with a bond payment period of twenty (20) years and authorize the city manager to execute
an Improvement District Development Agreement between the City of Salina and Stone Lake
Development, LLC noting special circumstances of material costs and shortages. Aye: (4). Nay (0).
Motion carried.
Commissioner Hoppock returned to the meeting.
(7.4) Accept an expanded public draining easement dedication on a portion of Lot 1,
Block 1 of the Hageman Addition to the City of Salina.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
22-0145 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to accept the offered
drainage easement dedication for the expanded detention basin serving the USD No. 305 Hageman
Operations Center. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(7.5) Approve Resolution No. 22-8050 determining that the city is considering
establishing an RHID (Rural Housing Incentive District) within the city and set a
public hearing date for the creation of an RNID (Rural Housing Incentive District).
Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community & Development Services, explained the request,
fiscal impact and action options.
A discussion developed related to interest rates, market, option of the developer to cease
building, city's risk, timeline, process, policy review and tax abatements.
22-0146 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, to approve Resolution No.
22-8050 and set a public hearing date of June 27, 2022, for the creation of a Rural Housing
Incentive District. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(7.6) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11114 adopting and creating a Downtown Arts and
Entertainment District.
Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community & Development Services, explained the request,
fiscal impact and action options.
A brief discussion followed which included support of the idea, evolution of the district,
conflicts of events and uses and reservation system.
Norman Manuel, Salina, Kansas, shares his thoughts on security issues associated with the
district.
Jon Blanchard, Salina, Kansas, stated the district was a great idea, regulations needed to be
kept loose and communication is key.
Brad Anderson, Director of Arts and Humanities, stated the intent was not being too
restrictive but being a good partner to business owners and it will take a lot of coordination.
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Leslie Bishop, Executive Director, Salina Downtown, Inc., acknowledged there will be
security issues and those will be addressed.
22-0147 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance
No. 22-11114, on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Hoppock thanked all those involved with the new stage.
Commissioner Longbine shared his concerns about the city commission email system
Commissioner Ryan shared that the Smoky Hill River Festival is 16 days away and
hundreds of volunteer opportunities are available.
CITIZENS FORUM
Norman Manuel, Salina, Kansas, stated the city will be opening up a can of worms if it
allows all the activity downtown.
Ben Windholz, Salina, Kansas, shared his experience with the downtown sculpture tour and
sculpture voting.
Chad Farber, Salina, Kansas, stated that the citizens of Salina should be eternal grateful for
the men and women who have given their lives for freedom. Mr. Farber also thanked the
Governing Body for their service.
Jon Blanchard, Salina, Kansas, shared his thoughts on the staffing levels at the Salina Police
Department, recruitment and retention, the placement of the downtown stage and city
commission emails.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
22-0148 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that the city commission
recess into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss the subject of legal considerations relating to
the South Park property with legal counsel based upon the need for consultation with an attorney for
the public body which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship, pursuant to
K.S.A. 75-7319(b)(2). A five minute recess was requested to be taken prior to the executive
session. The open meeting will resume in this room at 7:44 p.m. Possible action to follow. Aye:
(5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 7:29 p.m. and reconvened at 7:44
p.m. No action was taken.
Also present in the executive session were Mike Schrage, City Manager, Jacob ,Wood,
Deputy City Manager, Shawn Henessee, Assistant City Manager, and Greg Bengtson, City
Attorney.
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ADJOURNMENT
22-0149 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 7:44 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
JoVonna A. Rutherford, City Clerk
Trent,W. Davis, M.D., Mayor
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