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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 13, 2023
4:00 p.m.
Mayor Hoppock 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 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
(3.1) Recognition of the week of February 19 through February 25 , 2023 , as Engineers
Week in the City of Salina. Rex Ritter, President of the Smoky Valley Chapter of
the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers , read the proclamation and announced
related activities.
(3 .2) Recognition of the month of February, 2023 , as Teen Dating Violence Awareness
Month in the City of Salina. Marlon Heard , Youth Advocate at DV ACK (Domestic
Violence Association of Central Kansas) and Brenda Mai, Parent/Child Advocate at
DV ACK, read the proclamation and explained how youth in the community are
educated on the matter.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5 .1) Approve the minutes of February 6, 2023.
23-0038 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis , to approve the consent agenda
as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried .
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Authorize the Mayor to enter into a first amendment to the Salina Community
Economic De velopment Organization, Inc. ("SCEDO ") Members Agreement.
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration , explained the request, fiscal impact
and action options.
A discussion followed related to records inspection , audit, number of transactions and
member approval.
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Greg Stephens, Salina, Kansas, shared his thoughts on the differences between reviews and
audits.
Ms. Pack confirmed audits can be viewed on the city website.
Mitch Robinson, Executor Director of the Salina Community Economic Development
Organization, indicated an accountant is now handling all transactions for the organization
and internal controls for check writing are in place.
Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to authorize the
Mayor to sign the First Amendment to the Salina Community Economic Development
Organization, Inc. Members Agreement. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Approve Resolution No. 23-8108, authorizing the preparation and submittal of an
application to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) for the 2023
American Rescue Plan Act -Moderate Income Housing grant program and
authorizing the city manager to execute the grant agreement, direct any
administrative actions, and execute any documents necessary to implement the terms
of the agreement.
Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community & Development Services, explained the request,
fiscal impact and action options.
A discussion developed related to purchase price of homes, number of units and economic
incentives.
Gary Hobbie, Salina, Kansas, asked for support for the moderate income housing grant and
indicated any funds received would be used to buy down the cost of the homes.
Further discussion developed related to ownership of units, rental units, number of units
eligible for the grant, requirement for a certain number of units to be owner-occupied,
payment upon completion of units, development agreement and maximum price.
23-0040 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Resolution
No. 23-8108 and approve submittal of an ARPA-MIH application and authorize the City Manager
~o accept an associated Grant Agreement at a future date. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit
(7.2a) Approve Resolution No. 23-8109, proclaiming support for an application by
Building Kansas, LLC Aero Plains Housing Development for the Kansas
Housing Investor Tax Credit.
(7.2b) Approve Resolution No. 23-8110, proclaiming support for an application by
South View Estates Housing Development for the Kansas Housing Investor
Tax Credit.
(7.2c) Approve Resolution No. 23-8111, proclaiming support for an application by
Shawn Kindlesparger with Brock Road Townhomes Development for the
Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit.
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Commissioner Ryan recused himself from the meeting for Item 7 .2b. Mayor Hoppock
requested Item 7.2b be addressed first.
Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community & Development Services, explained the request,
fiscal impact and action options of Item 7 .2b.
A discussion ensued which included timeline, price points, rise of interest rates, demand,
construction, lending, free market, housing needs, rental units, number of units and tax
credit.
Stan Byquist, Salina, Kansas, asked for support for the tax credit application.
A brief discussion developed related to price increases, interest rates, target price, sales price
and phases of the project.
Craig Piercy, Salina, Kansas, stated the tax credit application was to benefit Phase 2 and not
Phase 1.
Another brief discussion developed related to the numbers presented, different phases and
possible recess to allow developer and staff to determine correct numbers.
23-0041 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to recess for a 10-minute
,.. break. Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
• The City Commission recessed at 5: 16 p.m. for a 10-minute break. The meeting resumed at
5:26 p.m.
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23-0042 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to recess for a 10-
minute break. Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
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The City Commission recessed at 5:28 p.m. for a IO-minute break. The meeting resumed at
5:38 p.m.
Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community & Development Services, apologized for the
confusion and provided clarification that the applicants were requesting support for Phase 2
which included 36 units.
Stan Byquist, Salina, Kansas, apologized for the misinformation and indicated he wanted to
work with the city.
Commissioner Longbine inquired if street lights were in place in the subdivision and it was
confirmed there were street lights in place.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Resolution
~o . 23-8110 in support of South View Estates, LLC to submit a KHITC application. Aye: (4). Nay
0). Motion carried .
Commissioner Ryan rejoined the meeting.
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Lauren Driscoll , Director of Community & Development Services , explained the request ,
fiscal impact and action options of Item 7 .2a and 7 .2c .
Commissioner Longbine inquired about space requirements for fire trucks for the 18 units
on Brock Road and it was confirmed the cul-de-sac was designed for fire trucks to
successfully maneuver.
Gary Hobbie , Salina, Kansas , shared the price point and buy down goal for the homes .
Jessica Kindlesparger , Salina, Kansas , indicated the Brock Road units would be used as
rentals and indicated tax credits would greatly affect rental charges.
Mo ved by Commissioner Longbine , seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Resolution No .
23-8109 in support of Building Kansas , LLC to submit a KHITC application. Aye: (5). Nay (0).
Motion carried .
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Resolution No.
23-8111 in support of Shawn Kindlesparger with Brock Road Townhomes Development to submit a
KHITC application. Aye : (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
None .
CITIZENS FORUM
Richard Humphrey, Salina, Kansas , shared his thoughts on business advocacy,
moderate/affordable housing, minimum wage and homelessness.
Ben Windholz, Salina, Kansas , pro vided his opinion on the Salina Tennis Alliance tennis
courts , availability , staffing , website reservation, and responsibility for payment of
electricity and water.
ADJOURNMENT
oved by Commissioner Ryan , seconded by Commissioner Longbine, that the regular meeting of
he Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 6: 12 p.m.
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