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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 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 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 Jo Vonna A.
Rutherford, City Clerk.
Mayor Davis acknowledged Veterans Day which is Friday, November 11, 2022, and
expressed his appreciation to all who serve or have served and shared that there was a
parade at 10 a.m. on Friday in downtown Salina.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) Recognition of the month of November, 2022, as National Homeless Awareness
Month in the city of Salina. Brittany Willer, Director of Donor Engagement and
Development for the Salina Rescue Mission, read the proclamation. Chad Young,
Executive Director of Salina Rescue Mission and Salina Grace, provided additional
information and announced related activities.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of October 24, 2022.
(5.2) Award the bid for project number 22027, Winn Road Culvert Replacement to Vogts-
Parga Construction, LLC of Newton in the amount of $184,294.85 with a 5%
construction contingency ($9,214.74.00) for a total project authorization not to
exceed $193,509.59 and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Vogts-Parga Construction, LLC of Newton upon fulfillment of all prerequisites
under the bid documents.
22-0310 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, to approve the consent
agenda, with amended minutes, as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11137, on second reading, changing the zoning district
classification from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to R-2 (Multi-Family
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Residential) on Lot 8 and 9, Block 3 of the Ryan Addition, located south of Schilling
Road and east of Ohio Street in the City of Salina, Kansas.
Mayor Davis stated Ordinance No. 22-11137 was passed on first reading on October 24,
2022; and, since that time, no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance No.
22-11137, on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.2) Award the bid for project number 22020, 2022 Sidewalks, to Multicon, Inc. of
Wichita, Kansas, in the amount of $292,504.00 with a 5% construction contingency
($14,625.20) for a total project authorization not to exceed $307,129.20 and
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Multicon, Inc. of Wichita
upon fulfillment of all prerequisites under the bid documents.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
A lengthy discussion followed which included location of the sidewalk on Ray A venue,
crosswalk on Belmont A venue, oak trees to be worked around on Ray A venue, roads with
similar sidewalk configuration, sidewalk dimensions, safety of students crossing street to get
to Coronado Elementary, utility poles, sidewalk obstructions, disposal of dirt and legality of
parking pad located on lot at the comer of Neal Avenue and Ray Avenue.
Jim Teutsch, Director of Public Works, indicated the ultimate decision of location of the
sidewalk on Ray A venue rested directly with him and that his department spent several
months identifying all of the sidewalk gaps in the city.
Jon Blanchard, Salina, Kansas, shared his concern with sidewalk gaps and/or sidewalk
condition around other elementary schools in the city to include Sunset, Cottonwood,
Huesner and Oakdale where students are more likely to walk to school. Mr. Blanchard also
shared his thoughts on the proposed sidewalk on Ray A venue.
Steve Wilson, Salina, Kansas, shared that he lives on Ray A venue and expressed his support
of the sidewalk as he has a young child who walks to and from school with a grandparent.
Mr. Wilson indicated he is not as concerned with landscaping as he is with safety of
children.
22-0312 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to award the base bid
and Ray Avenue from Neal to Belmont and add alternate for project number 22020, 2022
Sidewalks, to Multicon, Inc. of Wichita in the amount of $292,504.00 with a 5% construction
contingency for a total project authorization not to exceed $307,129.20 and authorizing the City
Manager to execute a contract with Multicon, Inc. Of Wichita upon fulfillment of all prerequisites
under the bid documents. Aye: (4). Nay (I-Ryan). Motion carried.
(6.3) Approve Resolution No. 22-8089 converting the Smoky Hill River Section 1135
Feasibility Study from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Continuing Authorities
Program (CAP) to the General Investigation Program (G.I. Program).
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Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities , explained the request, fiscal impact and action options .
Seth Lerman, Project Manager, U.S . Army Corps of Engineers, presented a PowerPoint
which added details to the information Martha provided.
Ms. Tasker then provided a summary of information presented .
Commissioner Hoppock made a request that Ms. Tasker update the public on the status of
the project to which she obliged.
Commissioner Longbine suggested if anyone had any questions about the project that they
review the recorded study session on the subject and stated it was a very manageable
project.
Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Resolution No.
22-8089 converting the Smoky Hill River Section 1135 Feasibility Study from the Continuing
Authorities Program (CAP) to the General Investigation Program (G.I . Program). Aye: (5). Nay
(0). Motion carried.
(6.4) Approve Resolution No. 22-8091 authorizing a staffing change in the Salina Fire
Department.
Natalie Fischer, Director of Human Resources , explained the request, fiscal impact and
action options.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, clarified there had been a Deputy Chief position in the past,
the position was then eliminated, and the current Fire Chief was then specifically tasked to
determine if there was a need for the position. Mr. Schrage indicated the new position is a
consolidation of roles.
A short discussion ensued related to pay grade, salaried roles, hourly roles and future
employment qualifications required.
Tony Sneidar, Fire Chief, explained he had been tasked with reviewing the status of the Fire
Department staffing and whether or not the position of Deputy Chief was necessary. Chief
Sneidar expressed the need to create a better future for the department. Chief Sneidar
indicated the creation of the Deputy Chief position was determined to be the first step and he
will continue to assess staffing needs.
Jon Blanchard, Salina, Kansas , shared his thoughts on the Deputy Chief position and
inquired if there was any comment to be made by fire department personnel on the
emergency access road in the River Run de v elopment.
Mayor Davis indicated they will gi v e fire department personnel time to review the matter
and compose a response.
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r-22-0314 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Resolution
No. 22-8091 authorizing a staffing change at the Salina Fire Department, including an amendment
to the Fire Department staffing table and 2022 and 2023 Public Safety Pay Plan Schedules . Aye :
(5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
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DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7 .1) Consider a request to transfer ownership of the covered arcade located on the east
side of the 200 block of South Santa Fe A venue to First Bank Kansas.
Dean Andrew, Planning and Zoning Administrator, explained the request, fiscal impact and
action options.
A discussion developed pertaining to improvements , terms and restrictions of deed ,
ownership, public access , and intended public use.
Jon Blanchard, Salina, Kansas , expressed his support of the transfer. Mr. Blanchard also
mentioned the quality of maintenance provided by First Bank for their properties as well as
proposed lighting of the arcade and removal of remaining arcades in the downtown area.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney , confirmed there was a provision in the deed that addressed
lighting of the arcade and that First Bank would be responsible for the utility cost.
Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to authorize the Mayor to
sign a Special Warranty Deed transferring ownership of the 10 ft. pedestrian arcade to First Bank
Kansas once all pre-conditions have been met by First Bank. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Longbine conveyed his appreciation to the city staff for their work in
facilitating the first Crossroads Marathon in Salina which was held over the weekend and
hoped it would be an annual fall event. Mr. Longbine also commended city staff for the new
sound system in the meeting room.
CITIZENS FORUM
Andrew Manley, Salina, Kansas , stated the marathon was a tremendous success and had an
estimated monetary impact of $400,000.00 for the community. Mr. Manley further stated
that participants loved downtown Salina and the marathon course. Mr. Manley concluded
by thanking city staff and volunteers for their efforts.
Mike Schrage , City Manager, in return thanked the organizers of the marathon and indicated
the group had been very flexible in working with the city .
Debrah Corrales, Salina, Kansas , read comments and provided information on the repeal of
Breed Specific Legislation in Overland Park, Kansas.
Tyler Sartain, Salina, Kansas, shared that a petition was being prepared related to Breed
Specific Legislation and encouraged the community to research information on pit bulls.
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Norman Manne!, Salina, Kansas, voiced his appreciation to Mayor Davis for mentioning
Veterans Day.
Commissioner Longbine announced there will be a Veterans Day service, Friday, November
11, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Sunset Park.
Jon Blanchard, Salina, Kansas, thanked Mr. Manne! and Mayor Davis for their comments
regarding Veterans Day and suggested to honor veterans, citizens go vote. Mr. Blanchard
also thanked the City Clerk for reaching out to him concerning emails and the City Manager
for addressing street lighting . In addition, Mr. Blanchard provided his thoughts on
emergency access roads.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
22-0316 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to recess into executive
session, following a 7-minute break, for 60 minutes to discuss with legal counsel the subject of
ongoing legal considerations relating to the Drever Partners, LLC development proposal, including
discussion of confidential terms of negotiation of a potential development agreement for possible
implementation of a version of the proposal by Presidio Development Partners, LLC, of San
Francisco, California, with the benefit of participation and input during the executive session from
representatives of Stifel, the City's financial advisor 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 6:20 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, Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, David Arteberry
of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company (via Zoom) and Matthew Webster of Stifel, Nicolaus &
Company (via Zoom).
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
22-0317 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, 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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