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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS .
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 6, 2023
4:00 p.m.
Mayor Hoppock asked the Clerk for verification that notice had · been sent for today 's City
Compiission meeting. The Clerk replied yes .
The .Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners ~as called to order ~t 4:00 p.m. ifr ·
Room 107, City-County Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance and a moment of silei:ice. ·
Those present and comprising a .quorum: Mayor Michael L. Hoppock (presiding), Trent W.
Davis, M.D., 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
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of January 23, 2023.
(5.2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Amended and Restated Public/Private
Partnership Agreement for the Smoky Hill River Greenway Trail from the YMCA to
Ohio Street.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the consent agenda
as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11122, on second reading, changing the zoning district
classification from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) and R-2
(Multi-Family Residential) on a 46.84 acre unplatted tract ofland located on the west
side of Holmes Road north of Magnolia Road.
Mayor Hoppock recused himself from Items 6.1 and 6.2.
Vice Mayor Longbine stated that Ordinance No. 22-11122 was passed on first reading on
June 27, 2022. No comments have been received since that time.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Ordinance No. 22-
11122, on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
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(6.2) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11120, on second reading, changing the zoning district
classification from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential) on a 52 acre
unplatted tract of land located east and south of the Stone Lake sandpit lake at the
northeast comer of South Ohio Street and Schilling Road.
Vice Mayor Longbine stated that Ordinance No. 22-11120 was passed on first reading on
June 27, 2022. No comments have been received since that time.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Ordinance No. 22-
11120, on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Hoppock rejoined the meeting.
(6.3) Banking Services
(6.3a) Approve Resolution No. 23-8106 designating official depositories for city
funds, providing authority to wire transfers, providing for authorization of
check signers, and authorizing securities purchases and sales.
(6.3b) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Equity Bank to
provide banking services for the City of Salina.
Debbie Pack explained the request, fiscal impact, and action options.
A brief discussion followed which included length of agreement, floor rate, federal rate
fluctuations, rate determination and distribution of banking analysis.
Larry Britegam, Salina, Kansas, Regional President of Equity Bank, expressed his
excitement and appreciation for the opportunity to provide banking services to the city.
23-0032 !Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Resolution
No. 23-8106 designating official depositories for city funds, providing authority for wire transfers,
oroviding for authorization of check signers, and authorizing securities purchases and sales and
repealing Resolution No. 19-7773. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
23-0033 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to authorize the City
Manager to execute a banking services agreement with Equity Bank for option number 2. Aye: (5).
Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.4) Approve Resolution No. 23-8103 adopting the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement
Program.
Debbie Pack explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, clarified the process of accounting and segregation of funds ..
Commissioner Ryan inquired about possible further discussion in strategic planning. Ms .
Pack explained that approving the resolution will approve 2023 items on the list but
additional items can be added in subsequent years.
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,., 23-0034 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Resolution No. 23-
8103 adopting the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried . ..
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(6.5) Superior Contracting and Manufacturing Services Company Industrial Revenue
Bond Request.
Mitch Robinson, Executive Director of the Salina Community Economic Development
Organization, introduced key individuals involved in the project and explained the request,
fiscal impact and action options.
Tylan Dyer, Petra, provided a quick synopsis of the project.
A lengthy discussion ensued related to timeline, current warehouse space, empty storage
space, lease rates, property tax, project connection to overall economic development, needs
of tenants, distribution problems, interstate commerce, types of storage, description of
storage blocks, fire protection, lack of availability of warehouse space at the airport,
incentives, abatement process, operation of the facility and the need for the tax abatement
for the project to move forward.
Tracy Wiegert, Salina, Kansas, inquired about protections being in place for the city.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, confirmed the city would have no exposure or liability for the
project.
Jon Blanchard, Salina, Kansas, commended the Salina Community Economic Development
Organization and board for the work that they do. Mr. Blanchard then inquired about the tax
burden on citizens and the current number of tax abatements.
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration, indicated that the annual audit for the
city, which can be found on the city website, is required to list all abatements.
Mr. Robinson, stated that there would be no additional tax burden to the local community.
23-0035 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to instruct staff to proceed with
the necessary preparations for the City Commission to initiate Industrial Revenue Bond financing
for Superior Contracting and Manufacturing Services Company structured to provide for property
tax abatement equivalent to a percentage to be specified by the City Commission Aye: (5). Nay (0).
Motion carried.
(6.6) Consider Salina Community Economic Development Organization Board of
Directors' recommendation regarding the City of Salina's participation in the
funding of a proposed agreement with SkyWest Airlines/SkyWest Charter for use of
the Salina Regional Airport as an overnight maintenance base.
Mitch Robinson, Executive Director of the Salina Community Economic Development
Organization, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
Tim Rogers, Executive Director of the Salina Airport Authority, thanked the Governing
Body for the opportunity and explained the request further.
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A discussion developed related to the term of the agreement, current number of flights, in-
house maintenance, purchase of parts & inventory with tax dollars, regular flight schedule ,
customer service, 1 Vision work and employees, overnight maintenance space and
Skywest's contract.
Tracy Wiegert, Salina, Kansas, shared his thoughts on the income benefits of assisting
military aviation.
Mr. Rogers indicated the Salina community has been working actively to bring military
activity to the community.
Jon Blanchard, Salina, Kansas, provided his op1ruon on a codified economic incentive
policy, demand for flights and source of funding for the agreement.
Further discussion followed regarding funding, special sales tax, economic development
fund , transfer of funds, future use of funds and incentive for Skywest to stay in Salina.
23-0036 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to accept the Salina Community
Economic Development Organization 's recommendation, authorize the reallocation of $400,000 of
Economic Development Funds to provide the City's portion of the contribution to the project as
recommended, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for the use of such funds.
Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried .
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None .
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Hoppock reminded the Governing Body about timely return of board appointment
questionnaires.
CITIZENS FORUM
Jon Blanchard, Salina, Kansas , inquired about the status of the zoning at River Run and
provided his thoughts on the housing request for proposals and the zoning petition process.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, indicated there had been conversations and identification of
options for the zoning at River Run as well as gave a brief update on the housing proposals
received .
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas, shared his thoughts on water issues and public forum at
meetings.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, that the regular meeting of
the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 6 :05 p.m.
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