10-16-2023 Minutes CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
k REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 16,2023
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.
Taw 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 Nikki Goding, City
Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
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CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of the meeting of October 9, 2023.
(5.2) Approve Resolution No. 23-8151 reaffirming the Saline County Solid Waste
Management Plan with no changes.
(5.3) Authorize adding scope in the amount of$115,000.00 to Project No. 23016 - 2023
Mill and Inlay.
23-0309 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the consent agenda
as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Consider awarding the bid for the demolition of the former Oakdale Ice Skating Rink
to Diehl Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $77,750.00 with a $3,887.50 (5%)
construction contingency for a total project authorization not to exceed $81,637.50
and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Diehl Enterprises, Inc.
upon fulfillment of all prerequisites under the purchasing policy.
Jeff Hammond, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the request, fiscal impact, and
action options.
A short discussion followed on the use of the space for the short-term future and the depth of
the concrete that's currently there.
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Norman Mannel, Salina, KS, asked about what will be done with the old concrete, citing
concerns about groundwater contamination. He also wondered about Native American
artifacts that could be buried there.
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Commissioner Davis asked for clarification on the scope of work, wanting to make sure the
W entire rink would be removed, and not just the concrete border around it.
23-0�10 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, to award the bid for
demolition of the former Oakdale Ice Skating Rink to Diehl Enterprises, Inc. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Approve Ordinance No. 23-11178 on first reading, relating to Application #Z23-7,
filed by Chief Tony Sneidar, Jr. on behalf of the Salina Fire Department, requesting a
change in zoning district classification from A-1 (Agricultural) to P-(PF) [Public Use
—Public Facilities] to allow the construction of a new fire station facility. The subject
property is a 4.57-acre tract of land at the north end of the Berkley Family
Recreational Area.
Dean Andrew, Planning and Zoning Administrator, explained the request, fiscal impact, and
action options.
Commissioner Longbine asked for an update from Fire Department staff. Fire Chief Sneidar
provided an update on the current status of design. Jacob Wood, Deputy City Manager,
added additional details on the project's timeline.
23-0311 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Ordinance No.
23-11178 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Approve Ordinance No. 23-11179 on first reading, relating to Application #06-08A,
filed by the Salina City Commission, requesting approval of an amendment to the
boundary and effective area of the North Ohio Street Gateway Overlay District to
add a 19.80-acre tract of land on the west side of North Ohio Street that was recently
annexed into the city to the overlay district area.
Mayor Hoppock recused himself, having done so through all previous meeting items relating
to the Beck's Hybrid Seeds facility, and turned the meeting over to Vice-Mayor Longbine.
Dean Andrew, Planning and Zoning Administrator, explained the request, fiscal impact, and
action options.
Vice-Mayor Longbine noted that he attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Beck's
Hybrid Seeds facility last week and shared that everyone involved is very excited for them
to be in Salina.
23-0312 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Ordinance No. 23-
11179 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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Mayor Hoppock rejoined the meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
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Commissioner Davis mentioned some issues brought up by citizens during a recent electoral
candidate forum, such as the eventual plans for the tennis courts at Sunset Park and a follow-
up on possibly extending hours of OCCK transportation for overnight workers.
Commissioner Ryan highlighted that improvements currently being done to Magnolia Road
are greatly appreciated, especially by motorcyclists.
Mayor Hoppock asked about an update on the Former Schilling Air Force Base clean-up on
behalf of a citizen. City Manager Mike Schrage advised that Mayor Hoppock provide the
citizen with the video from the September 25, 2023 City Commission meeting, where
Director of Utilities Martha Tasker provided an updated timeline of the work being done.
CITIZENS FORUM
Danette Toone, Mentor, Kansas, asked some questions relating to the battery energy storage
system (BESS) site turned down by the Saline County Planning and Zoning Commission
recently, and expressed concerns over tax dollars and fire hazards relating to such a facility.
Debbie Corrales, Salina, Kansas, asked why citizen board commissioners are not alerted that
their terms are ending, why the citizen boards and commissions have term limits, and why
they don't receive a letter of recognition at the end of their terms.
Rose Base, Salina, Kansas, thanked the City Commission for the open hours at the Animal
Shelter while highlighting new employee Andi's good work there. She was also concerned
about the number of pit bulls at the shelter.
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas, brought forward his concerns on surveillance and radar
drones.
Ricky Miller, Salina, Kansas, followed up on his continuing concerns about his neighbor's
chickens. The City Commission and City Manager decided a study session would be in
order to look at the language in the City Code relating to chickens to see if it needs to be
tightened up.
Ben Windholz, Salina, Kansas, asked about fees charged to USD 305 for a recent special
event at TPEC where the application had been submitted very close to the date of the event.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(10.1) Request for Executive Session—Attorney/Client Privileged
23-0313 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, that the City
Commission recess into executive session for 25 minutes following a 7 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
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privileged in the attorney-client relationship pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). The open meeting
will resume in this room at 5:30 p.m. Aye: (5)Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m. and reconvened at 5:30 p.m.
Also present in the executive session were Mike Schrage, City Manager; Jacob Wood,
Deputy City Manager; Shawn Henessee, Assistant City Manager; Greg Bengtson, City
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Attorney; and Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community and Development Services. Special
legal counsel Stephen Sparks and specialized financial counsel Matt Webster attended
online.
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No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
23-0314 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 5:31 p.m.
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[SEAL] Michael L. Hoppa, , ayor
ATTEST:
Nikki Goding, City Clerk 4
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