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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 17, 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 Davis (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.
Mayor Davis commented on the importance of the Kubota grand opening in Salina last week
and revealed gifts bestowed upon the city by Kubota.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3 .1) Recognition of the month of October, 2022, as Bullying Prevention Month in the city
of Salina. Raelyn Blackbum, Jaana Cordero, Nateah Love and Michael Perdue , 5th
grade students at Cottonwood Elementary School , read the proclamation and Vicky
Price , CAPS, shared additional thoughts .
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None .
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of October 10 , 2022 .
(5.2) Authorize the purchase of a rover and field controller from Laser Specialist, Inc. of
Olathe , Kansas , in the amount of $35 ,559.45 .
Commissioner Longbine requested Item 5.2 be removed from the consent agenda.
22-0288 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock , seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve the minutes of
October 10 , 2022. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options for Item
5.2 .
A brief discussion followed related to the device specifications and intended use.
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas , inquired whether or not law enforcement would use the
device.
Mike Schrage , City Manager, confirmed the device would not be used for any purpose by
law enforcement.
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Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to authorize the purchase of
a Leica GS 181 and CS20 LTE from Laser Specialist Inc. of Olathe, Kansas , in the amount of
$35,559.45. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried .
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11135 , on second reading , clarifying an amendment to
the text of Section 42-508(d) governing the placement of temporary signs during
election season.
Dean Andrew, Planning and Zoning Administrator, explained the request, fiscal impact and
action options. Mr. Andrew then provided a brief recap of the proceedings from the prior
meeting for the two commissioners that were absent from said meeting.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney , described the matter and process surrounding approval of the
ordinance to alleviate any procedural questions .
A discussion followed related to procedure , options and actions required.
Moved by Commissioner Longbine , seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to reconsider the
approval of Ordinance No. 22-11135 on first reading at its October 10 , 2022 , regular meeting in
such manner that the matter may be considered by the full Commission as though no action in
relation to Ordinance No. 22-11135 was taken at the October 10 , 2022 , City Commission meeting .
Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
An additional discussion followed related to the language contained in the ordinance ,
clarification of said language and enforceability of the ordinance .
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance
No. 22-11135 , on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock , seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to find that a compelling
public interest exists to allow first and second reading of the ordinance on the same date. Aye: (5).
Nay (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance
No. 22-11135, on second reading. A roll call vote was taken . Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried .
(6.2) Approve Resolution No . 22-8084 adopting a name for the stage at Santa Fe and Ash
Streets in downtown Salina.
Brad Anderson, Director of Arts and Humanities, explained the request, fiscal impact and
action options.
A short discussion ensued related to reservation and maintenance of the stage.
Moved by Commissioner Longbine , seconded by Commissioner Ryan , to approve Resolution No.
22-8084, on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
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(6.3) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11136, on first reading, amending Chapter 38, Article III
of the Salina Code by amending sections 38-57, 38-58, 38-59 and 38-62 pertaining to
contracts for vehicle towing and storage services .
Sean Morton, Interim Chief of Police, explained the request, fiscal impact and action
options.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, offered additional information related to history and rotation
of contracted towing companies.
Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, provided his thoughts on towing contracts, rotation and
rates.
A discussion developed which included owner's preference of towing company, satisfactory
experience, complaints, minimum equipment requirement for towing rotation, number of
companies on rotation and current rates.
22-0295 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, to approve Ordinance No.
22-11136, on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.4) Award the bid for project number #22031 for synthetic turf improvements at Bill
Burke Memorial Park to Nemaha Sports Construction in the amount of
$1,726,000.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Nemaha
Sports Construction upon fulfillment of all prerequisites under the bid documents.
Jeff Hammond, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the request, fiscal impact and
action options.
Jud Gladin, Schwab Eaton, further explained the project and provided additional
information on the project.
A discussion ensued related to warranty, length of warranty, specifications, maintenance of
turf, project timeline, pitching mounds, turf replacement, funding for turf replacement, debt
financing, replacement cost, long term plans for infield turf at Wilbur and Matson baseball
fields, and proposed completion date of the project.
22-0296 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to award the base bid
and add alternate #1 for project number #22031 for synthetic turf improvements to Nemaha Sports
Construction and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Nemaha Sports
Construction in the amount of $1,726,000.00. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.5) Discussion of Community Forum Format
Mayor Davis shared his thoughts on the community forum format, suggested the forums be
limited to one or two subjects and provided his view on what participation would resemble.
A lengthy discussion developed which included possible forum locations, number of forums,
broadcasting of meetings, various topics, productivity, community partner involvement,
availability of microphones, use of moderator and guidelines.
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Cheri Harp, Salina, Kansas , mentioned the lack and low quality of senior living in Salina as
well as provided her thoughts on the bike sharrows on the city streets .
Dalton McDowell , Salina, Kansas , commented that the citizens needed time to speak during
the forums.
Nikki Roelofsen , Salina, Kansas , owner of The Hive Salon and Spa, shared that she is part
of the Leadership Salina class and they discuss homelessness , childcare and housing almost
every class. Ms. Roelofsen also suggested the possibility of free children care for those that
wanted to attend the forums .
Rosemary Mai, Salina, Kansas , inquired about scheduling of the forums and it was
confirmed that it would be an evening time and a day other than Monday.
Norman Mannel , Salina, Kansas , stated that to solve a problem one needed to first disco ver
what was causing it.
Ben Windholz , Salina, Kansas , suggested that forum topics could be national problems such
as crime and policing as well as problems unique to Salina such as good paying job
opportunities and population growth.
Commissioner Hoppock addressed Mr. Windholz 's comments regarding job opportunities
and the efforts exerted by the city to offer opportunities .
Commissioner Longbine indicated he had also previously questioned population growth but
that business growth in Salina will spur other opportunities .
Carol Reed, Salina, Kansas , shared her opinions related to population and stated the focus
needed to be on youth and academics.
Chad Farber, Salina, Kansas , shares his suggestions for the community forums which
included safety of the community and scheduling.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Longbine indicated the animal shelter was full and inquired about why the
shelter was closed to the public . A brief discussion followed regarding staffing and
appointments .
Jeanine Hill, Salina, Kansas , expressed her concern with the animal shelter being closed and
stated more dogs were adopted when you could visit the shelter at any time. Ms. Hill further
stated the current process of appointments and online adopting was not a good one and that
other avenues needed to be addressed.
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CITIZENS FORUM
Jeanine Hill, Salina, Kansas, discussed the topic of Breed Specific Legislation (BSL),
suggested the current ordinance of the city governing BSL be repealed and encouraged the
Governing Body and staff to visit the shelter and meet the dogs labeled as dangerous as their
opinions would change .
Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, shared additional thoughts on the towing companies in
Salina.
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas , shared his thoughts on the water shortage.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, summarized the events that took place after last week 's
executive session and indicated the topic was still in a phase considered privileged
communication under legal and negotiation aspects which prompted an additional executive
session due to attorney-client relationship protected information.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
22-0297 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock , to recess into executive
session, following a 5-minute break , for 45 minutes to discuss the subject of legal considerations
relating to the Drever Partners, LLC development proposal 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). The open meeting will resume in this
room at 7:20 p.m. Aye (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 6:35 p.m. and reconvened at 7:20
p.m.
Also present in the executive session were Mike Schrage , City Manager, Jacob Wood ,
Deputy City Manager, Shawn Henessee, Assistant City Manager, Lauren Driscoll , Director
of Community and Development Services and Greg Bengtson, City Attorney .
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
22-0298 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 7:21 p.m .
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[SEAL] Trent W. Davis , M.D., Mayor
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