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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 3, 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 JoVonna 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 the regular meeting on March 27, 2023.
(5.2) Approve the minutes of the special meeting on March 29, 2023.
Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Approve Ordinance No. 23-11147, on second reading, unconditionally approving the
issuance of General Obligation Bonds by the Salina Airport Authority for the
purpose of financing the cost of certain capital improvements located at the Salina
Regional Airport and Airport Industrial Center.
Mayor Hoppock stated Ordinance No. 23-11147 was passed on first reading on March 27,
2023; and, since that time, there have been no comments or revisions.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Ordinance No . 23-
1114 7, on second reading, unconditionally approving the issuance of General Obligation Bonds by
the Salina Airport Authority for the purpose of financing the cost of certain capital improvements
located at the Salina Regional Airport and Airport Industrial Center. A roll call vote was taken .
Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried .
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(6.2) Approve Ordinance No. 23-11148, on second reading, establishing a Turf
Maintenance and Replacement Fund and authorize staff to make a $75,000
contribution to the fund in 2023 .
Mayor Hoppock stated that Ordinance No. 23-11148 was passed on first reading on March
27, 2023; and, since that time, there have been no comments or revisions.
Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance
No. 23-11148, on second reading, establishing a Turf Maintenance and Replacement Fund. A roll
call vote was taken. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.3) Approve Ordinance No. 23-11149 (repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 22-
11139), on second reading, amending the PC-2 (Planned Neighborhood Shopping)
district boundary and approve an amended site development plan for the former
Town & Country Veterinary Clinic property at 1001 Schippel Drive.
Mayor Hoppock stated that Ordinance No. 23-11149 was passed on first reading on March
27, 2023; and, since that time, there have been no comments or revisions .
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Ordinance No. 23-
11149 amending the PC-2 (Planned Neighborhood Shopping) district boundary and approve an
amended site development plan for the former Town & Country Veterinary Clinic property at 1001
Schippel Drive. A roll call vote was taken . Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.4) Award the bid for Smoky Hill River Greenway Trail Construction Phase 1 (Project
No. 90037B) in the amount of $270,889 .19 with a 5% ($13,544.46) construction
contingency for a total project authorization not to exceed $284,433.65 and authorize
the City Manager to execute a contract with Ponton Construction, Inc. upon
fulfillment of all prerequisites under the bid documents.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request, fiscal impact, and action options.
A brief discussion followed to include phases, property owner agreements, bridges and
construction timeline.
Jane Anderson, Friends of the River, Salina, Kansas , stated she had received a lot of positive
feedback on this trail and provided an approximate timeline of bridge completions.
Ken Reitz, Salina, Kansas, shared his thoughts on the Iron A venue bridge.
23-0107 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to award the bid for
Smoky Hill River Greenway Trail Construction Phase 1 (Project No. 90037B) in the amount of
$270,889.19 with a 5% ($13,544.46) construction contingency for a total project authorization not
to exceed $284,433.65 and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Ponton
Construction, Inc. upon fulfillment of all prerequisites under the bid documents. Aye: (5). Nay (0).
r-Motion carried .
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(6.5) Approve Resolution No. 23-8120 authorizing a 100% sales tax exemption on
construction materials for Project Lee Lofts -Phase II .
Mitch Robinson, Executive Director of the Salina Community Economic Development
Organization, explained the request, fiscal impact, and action options .
Austin Kack, Lead Developer for Overland Property Group, provided a quick overview of
progress and current status of the project, as well as fielded questions regarding construction
timeline, occupancy, tax credits, market rate rent and income based rent.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan , seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Resolution No. 23-
8120 authorizing a 100% sales tax exemption on construction materials for Project Lee Lofts -
Phase II. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Longbine commended city staff and contractors for the work done at Bill
Burke Park.
CITIZENS FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
23-0109 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the regular meeting of the
Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried . The meeting
adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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