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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
December 20, 2004
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:00 p.m. in a Study Session for a Sales Tax Discussion. 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.
There were present:
Mayor Monte Shadwick, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Donnie D. Marrs
Commissioner Paul G. Webb
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None
CITIZEN FORUM
Herman Weisner, 916 Park Street, spoke on the approval of the $152,000 for the public
art at the Water Plant and spoke on his opposition of the money spent on the public art.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) Resolution No. 04-6138 expressing gratitude and appreciation to Robert A. Gray for his
employment with the City of Salina from January 19, 1995 to December 31, 2004.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Marrs, to adopt Resolution
No. 04-6138. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of December 13, 2004.
(6.2) Resolution No. 04-6144 describing the corporate limits of the City of Salina.
(6.3) Resolution No. 04-6145 authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Central Kansas
Extension District #3, Ottawa and Saline Counties, for their participation in the 2004-2008
Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
(6.4) Postpone second reading of Ordinance No. 04-10206 until January 24, 2005.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Application #M02-3, filed by the Salina City Planning Commission, requesting an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to create a new Hospital -Medical land use category.
(7.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 03-10140.
(7.1b) Resolution No. 04-6139 directing city staff and the city's appointed boards and
commissions to reference the Hospital -Medical District Working Group Memorandum of
Understanding and follow up addendums.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request,
land use designation, and development policies for the H -M district.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Webb, Commissioner Marrs and Mr.
Andrew regarding zoning, setback requirements in the district, and the H -M boundaries.
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Mr. Andrew then responded to Commissioner Divine's and Commissioner Marrs'
questions regarding the addendums to the Memorandum of Understanding and the possibility of
applying the zoning to other areas throughout the city.
Commissioner Divine expressed her concerns of Section 2 of the proposed ordinance
pertaining to HM -1 of development policies.
Melanie Terrill, 450 S. Eighth Street, member of the working group, asked for clarification
of HM -5 of the development policies.
A discussion followed between Ms. Terrill and Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, regarding
the addendum issue of not preventing the Salina Regional Health Center from acquiring property
outside of the H -M land use zone.
Ms. Terrill then commented on historic preservation.
Jack Hinnenkamp, Salina Regional Health Center, commented on possible future hospital
expansion to the north. Mr. Hinnenkamp also spoke on the issue regarding that the hospital would
not purchase residential property in the historic district with the exception of the houses located at 120
and 130 W. Prescott Avenue, which may be purchased and converted for use that is compatible with
the residential streetscape.
Commissioner Divine noted the citizens' the concern of when the Salina Regional Health
Center signed the Memorandum of Understanding, the Salina Regional Health Foundation was not
included.
Tom Martin, Salina Regional Health Foundation, explained that the Foundation is a
separate entity from the Salina Regional Health Center; however, it is the Foundation's intent to honor
what the Salina Regional Health Center accepts as the Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. Martin
also pointed out, that the Foundation has a difference of opinion with the neighbors about what can
be done with the properties on Prescott.
Mr. Martin then responded to Commissioner Divine's question regarding the future use
of the property located on Prescott properties.
Mr. Andrew clarified the land use boundaries as requested by Ms. Terrill. Mr. Andrew
noted that the Salina Regional Health Center requested that the Planning Commission expand the
boundary to Fourth Street.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Marrs and Mr. Kissinger regarding the
permitted uses and conditional uses of the hospital medical zoning district.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to pass Ordinance No.
03-10140 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to adopt Resolution
No. 04-6139 including all parties of the Memorandum of Understanding. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
(7.2) Application #PO4-4/4A, filed by George Stein, requesting approval of a final plat of the
SCR Addition, a replat of a portion of Block 24 of the Schilling Subdivision.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request,
Planning Commission's request, frontage waiver, and restricted access. Mr. Andrew then responded
to Commissioner Divine's question regarding the subdividing of smaller parcels and the landlocked
parcel, and boundaries of lot 2.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to authorize the Mayor
to sign the plat and accept the offered easement, right-of-way and restricted access dedications on
behalf of the City. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.3) Annexation Progress Report.
Michael Morgan, Deputy City Manager, outlined annexations that have taken place
between 2000 and 2004 and commented on future pending annexations of Golden Eagle Estates and
Woodland Hills. Mr. Morgan also thanked Greg Bengtson and Dean Andrew for their work.
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ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Local amendments to the International Building Code, International Fire Code, and
International Residential Code.
(8.1a)
First reading Ordinance No. 04-10253.
(8.1b)
First reading Ordinance No. 04-10254.
(8.1c)
First reading Ordinance No. 04-10255.
Mike Roberts, Building Official, explained the amendments and the Building Advisory
Board's recommendations.
Commissioner Marrs commented on the amendments.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to pass Ordinance
No. 04-10253 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Marrs, to pass Ordinance No.
04-10254 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to pass Ordinance No.
04-10255 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Authorize staffing increase in the Salina Municipal Court, by adding a new Court Officer
and reclassifying the Municipal Judge from classified part-time to classified full-time.
Michael Morgan, Deputy City Manager, explained the need for increase of staff.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to authorize the staff
increase in the Salina Municipal Court, by adding a new Court Officer and reclassifying the Municipal
Judge from classified part-time to classified full-time. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Request for executive session (legal and personnel).
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to recess into executive
session for 30 minutes to discuss with the City Attorney a matter subject to the attorney client
privilege for the reason that public discussion would waive the privilege and to discuss a personnel
matter involving non -elected personnel of the City for the reason that public discussion of the matter
would violate the privacy rights of the City employee involved; and reconvene at 5:35 p.m. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:05 p.m. and reconvened at 5:35
p.m. No action was taken.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Shadwick wished everyone a Merry Christmas and thank staff for their hard work
throughout the year.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Webb, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
[SEAL]
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Lieu Ann Elsey, City Cler
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Deborah Divine, Vice- Mayor
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