10-09-2023 Minutes CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 9,2023
4:00 p.m.
Vice-Mayor Longbine asked the Clerk for verification that notice had been sent for today's
City Commission meeting. The Clerk replied yes.
R 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: Vice-Mayor Bill Longbine (presiding), Greg
Lenkiewicz, and Karl Ryan. Mayor Michael L. Hoppock and Trent W. Davis, M.D. were
absent.
Also present: Mike Schrage, City Manager; Jacob Wood, Deputy City Manager; Shawn
Henessee, Assistant City Manager; Greg Bengtson, City Attorney; and Nikki Goding, City
Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) Recognition of the week of October 15-21, 2023, as National Friends of the Library
Week. Gretta Kontas, President of the Friends of the Library, read the proclamation
and discussed related activities.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(4.1) Municipal Naming—Tower Field and Wilbur Field
(4.1a) Conduct a public hearing for naming initiatives brought forth by Salina
Baseball Enterprises, Inc. for two facilities located at Berkley Family
Recreational Area.
(4.Ib) Approve Resolution No. 23-8156 for the honorary naming of the field known
as Tower Field as "Roger Wilbur Field" and for the philanthropic naming of
the field currently named Roger Wilbur Field as "Pestinger Family Stadium"
subject to the precondition of the certification of available funding for
renovations to the current "Roger Wilbur Field" in accordance with the
Municipal Facility Naming Guidelines.
Vice-Mayor Longbine opened the public hearing.
Jeff Hammond, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the request, fiscal impact, and
action options.
Byron Tomlins, Board Member of Salina Baseball Enterprises, Inc., provided additional
background on the work leading up to the request and the desire to change the names of the
fields to aid in fundraising.
• Vice-Mayor Longbine asked if Salina Baseball Enterprises' work and fundraising schedule
is still on track to play baseball in the spring. Kenny Hancock, Board Member of Salina
Baseball Enterprises, elaborated that work will hopefully start in November 2023, weather
permitting, and be done before May 31, 2024.
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No comments were made by the public.
Vice-Mayor Longbine closed the public hearing.
23-0301 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Resolution No.
23-8156. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of the meeting of October 2, 2023.
(5.2) Approve Resolution No. 23-8154 authorizing City staff to prepare and submit a grant
application to the Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC) for the 2023
Community Development Block Grant - Housing Rehabilitation, Demolition or
Neighborhood Development Grant (CDBG — Housing); and authorize the City
Manager to accept a grant award, execute the grant agreement, direct any
administrative actions, and execute any documents necessary to implement the terms
of the agreement.
(5.3) Award the bid for Project Number 23003, Cedar Ridge Drive, for$403,310.17 with a
$20,200.00 (5%) construction contingency for a total project authorization not to
exceed $423,510.17 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
T&M Concrete Construction Company of Junction City upon fulfillment of all
prerequisites under the bid documents.
(5.4) Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City and Salina Baseball
Enterprises, Inc. relating to Wilbur Field and James Matson Field with clarifications
identified after the Governing Body previously authorized execution of the
agreement.
23-0302 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Approve Ordinance No. 23-11177, on second reading, amending the City of Salina
Municipal Code sections 6-333, 6-361, and 6-379, to define parades and rolling
parades, identify the permit level applicable to block parties and rolling parades, and
establish how an event is determined to be a rolling parade, and repealing the
existing sections.
Vice-Mayor Longbine stated Ordinance No. 23-11177 was passed on first reading on
October 2, 2023. Since that time, no comments have been received.
23-0303 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Ordinance No.
23-11177 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(6.2) Approve Ordinance No. 23-11166, on second reading, amending Chapter 38, Article
I of the City of Salina Municipal Code by adopting the 2023 Standard Traffic
Ordinance for Kansas Cities published by the League of Kansas Municipalities and
repealing existing section 38-1.
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Vice-Mayor Longbine stated Ordinance No. 23-11166 was passed on first reading on
October 2, 2023. Since that time, no comments have been received.
23-Q304 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance No.
23-11166 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(6.3) Approve Ordinance No. 23-11167, on second reading, amending Chapter 25, Article
I of the City of Salina Municipal Code by adopting the 2023 Uniform Public Offense
Code for Kansas Cities published by the League of Kansas Municipalities and
repealing existing section 25-1.
Vice-Mayor Longbine stated Ordinance No. 23-11167 was passed on first reading on
October 2, 2023. Since that time, no comments have been received.
23-0305 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Ordinance No.
23-11167 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Augustine Addition
(7.1a) Accept the offered easement and restricted access dedications from the Mark
Augustine Trust (Mark Augustine) to serve the proposed Augustine Addition,
a 4 lot subdivision of a 25.91 acre tract of land located at the southwest
corner of Water Well Road and South 9th Street(Old US Highway 81).
(7.1b) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11105, on second reading, requesting a change in
zoning district classification from A-1 (Agricultural) to PC-5 (Planning
Service Commercial) zoning district on a 25.91 acre tract of land located at
the southwest corner of 9th Street and Water Well Road.
Dean Andrew, Planning and Zoning Administrator, explained the request, fiscal impact, and
action options.
23-0306 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to concur with the
recommendations of the Planning Commission and accept the offered easement and restricted
access dedications from the Mark Augustine Trust to serve the proposed Augustine Addition. Aye:
(3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
23-0307 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Ordinance No.
22-11105 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Ryan asked about procedural differences between the County Planning
Commission and the Salina City Commission regarding defeated motions and appeals. City
Manager Mike Schrage elaborated on the processes.
Vice-Mayor Longbine thanked everyone involved in the Boom Salina mural event.
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CITIZENS FORUM
Debbie Corrales, Salina, Kansas, shared information in honor of Pitbull Education Month
and provided supplementary printed material.
Michelle Timson, Minneapolis, Kansas, highlighted her experiences visiting the Animal
Shelter now that it is reopened to the public for walk-ins.
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Sydney Soderburg, Salina, Kansas, expressed disappointment that paintings by local artist
Birger Sandzen were sent away by the Salina Public Library for auction and wondered if
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they could be recalled and kept in Salina somehow.
ADJOURNMENT
23-0308 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, that the regular meeting of
the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
[SEAL] Michael L. Hoppoc , Mayor
ATTEST:
Ni ki oding, City Clerk 4
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