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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 24, 2023
4:00 p.m.
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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.
LCONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of the meeting of July 17, 2023.
(5.2) Approve Resolution No. 23-8142 authorizing the City Manager to execute certain
documents related to the unwinding of the New Markets Tax Credits financing
transaction.
(5.3) Approve Resolution No. 23-8141 supporting an agreement with representatives of
the Central Kansas Disc Golf Club for the construction of limited improvements for
a disc golf course to be located at Berkley Family Recreational Area.
Commissioner Longbine requested that Item 5.3 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
23-0209 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Items 5.1 and 5.2 of
the Consent Agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
In relation to Item 5.3, Commissioner Longbine expressed a concern with the location of the
proposed disc golf course.
Jeff Hammond, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the location and intended use in
more detail.
Larry Pankratz, Salina, Kansas, shared his thoughts in support of the disc golf course at this
location.
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23-0210 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Resolution
No. 23-8141 authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with representatives of the Central
Kansas Disc Golf Club for the construction of limited improvements for a disc golf course located
at Berkley Family Recreational Area. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
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(6.1) General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds Series 2023-A.
(6.1 a) Receive report on bids received on sales of Bonds.
(6.1b) Approve Ordinance No. 23-11155, on second reading, authorizing the
issuance and delivery of $3,175,000 (subject to change) principal amount of
General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds, Series 2023-A.
(6.1c) Approve Resolution No. 23-8140, prescribing the form and details of and
authorizing the delivery of $3,175,000 (subject to change) principal amount
of General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds, Series 2023-A.
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the request, fiscal impact
and action options.
David Arteberry, Stifel Nicolaus, provided information on the bonds, bids received, projects,
and interest rates.
A brief discussion followed related to annual payment amounts and interest rate.
23-0211 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Ordinance No.
23-11155, on second reading, authorizing the issuance and delivery of not to exceed $3,175,000
(subject to change) principal amount of General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds, Series
2023-A. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
23-0212 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Resolution No.
23-8140 prescribing the form and details of and authorizing the delivery of General Obligation
Internal Improvement Bonds, Series 2023-A. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.2) Approve Ordinance No. 23-11161, on second reading, requesting the annexation of a
19.80 acre tract of land located on the west side of North Ohio Street south of I-70.
Mayor Hoppock recused himself.
Vice Mayor Longbine stated that Ordinance No. 23-11161 was approved on first reading on
July 10, 2023; and, since that time, no comments have been received.
23-0213 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Ordinance No.
23-11161 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Hoppock rejoined the meeting.
L (6.3) Notice Requirements for the City of Salina.
Shawn Henessee, Assistant City Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact and action
options.
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A lengthy discussion developed which included website notification lists, publication
111 avenues, publication fees, cost savings, statutory publication requirements, circulation
comparison of The Salina Journal and Salina 311, concern with decreasing use of
newspapers, internet usage, City's new website, other Kansas cities using their websites for
publications, and history of The Salina Journal in the city.
Joshua Barnhart, Salina, Kansas, an owner of Salina 311, provided information on
subscriptions and pricing as well as stated the publication was 100% locally owned.
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas, stated it was the taxpayers' money being messed with.
There was no action taken. The discussion concluded with action options and next steps of
the Governing Body and City staff.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Davis inquired about water metering and charges connected to accounts with
second meters. Mike Schrage, City Manager, indicated he was not prepared for the question
and would provide a detailed answer at a later meeting.
CITIZENS FORUM
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas, shared his thoughts on AI.
Ken Reitz, Salina, Kansas, commented on water meters and newspaper publications.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
23-0214 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the City Commission
recess into executive session for 60 minutes, following a 3-minute break, to discuss with special
legal counsel the subject of confidential legal considerations relating to points of negotiation with
Salina Destination Development, LLC, regarding the City's multi-family housing project, 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. 75-4319(b)(2). The open meeting
will resume in this room at 6:20 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay (0).
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:20 p.m. and reconvened at 6:20
p.m.
Also present in executive session were Mike Schrage, City Manager; Jacob Wood, Deputy
City Manager, Shawn Henessee, Assistant City Manager, Greg Bengtson, City Attorney;
Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community and Development Services; Steven Sparks; and
Matt Webster.
No action was taken.
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23-0215 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the City Commission
recess into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss with special legal counsel the subject of
confidential legal considerations relating to points of negotiation with Salina Destination
Development, LLC, regarding the City's multi-family housing project, based upon the need for
consultation with an attorney for the public body which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-
s client relationship pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). The open meeting will resume in this room at
6:43 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay (0).
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 6:23 p.m. and reconvened at 6:43
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Also present in executive session were Mike Schrage, City Manager; Jacob Wood, Deputy
City Manager, Shawn Henessee, Assistant City Manager, Greg Bengtson, City Attorney;
Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community and Development Services; Steven Sparks; and
Matt Webster.
No action was taken.
23-0216 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the City Commission
recess into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss with special legal counsel the subject of
confidential legal considerations relating to points of negotiation with Salina Destination
Development, LLC, regarding the City's multi-family housing project, 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. 75-4319(b)(2). The open meeting will resume in this room at
7:05 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay (0).
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 6:45 p.m. and reconvened at 7:05
p.m.
Also present in executive session were Mike Schrage, City Manager; Jacob Wood, Deputy
City Manager, Shawn Henessee, Assistant City Manager, Greg Bengtson, City Attorney;
Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community and Development Services; Steven Sparks; and
Matt Webster.
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
23-0217 Moved by Commissioner Davis, 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 7:07 p.m. 7i/
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