01-08-2024 Minutes CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 8, 2024
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 Nikki Goding, City
Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) Recognition of January 15, 2024 as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration
Day in the City of Salina. Ramona Malone, member of the MLK Ad Hoc
Committee, read the proclamation while Sandy Dudley discussed related activities.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of the meeting of December 18, 2023.
24-0001 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Approve Ordinance No. 24-11192, relating to Application #M23-13 filed by Salina
Destination Development, Inc., requesting an amendment of the Future Land Use
Map of the Salina, Kansas Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use
designation of a 41.92 acre tract of land located on the west side of Virginia Drive
south of West Magnolia Road from Future Commercial to Future Urban Residential
in support of developing multi-family housing in this area.
Et Dean Andrew, Planning and Zoning Administrator, explained the request, fiscal impact, and
action options.
24-0002 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to concur with the findings and
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Ordinance No. 24-11192 amending the
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future land use designation of the west side of Virginia Drive south of Magnolia Road from
Commercial to Urban Residential, except for the Magnolia Road frontage. A roll call vote was
taken. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(7.2) Approve Ordinance No. 24-11193, relating to Application #Z23-10 filed by Salina
Destination Development, Inc., requesting a change in zoning district classification
from Saline County AG (Agricultural) to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) to allow
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construction of a multi-family apartment complex. The rezoning request area is an
11.2 acre tract of land located on the west side of Virginia Drive south of West
Magnolia Road, directly south of American Ag Credit.
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Dean Andrew, Planning and Zoning Administrator, explained the request, fiscal impact, and
action options.
A short discussion followed on the traffic triggers needed to consider traffic control at the
intersection of Virginia and Magnolia.
24-0003 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to concur with the findings
and recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Ordinance No. 24-11193 rezoning
the proposed Lot 1 of the Dry Creek Addition from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-3 (Multi-Family
Residential). A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Li OTHER BUSINESS
None.
CITIZENS FORUM
Rosemary Mai, Salina, Kansas highlighted an informational meeting on Tuesday, January
16, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the Carver Center on three elections being held in Kansas this year.
The event will feature County Clerk Jamie Doss and Senator J.R. Claeys as guest speakers.
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas, asked if the new mayor will read a LGBT proclamation
when the time comes, as he highlighted the Commission's Code of Ethics.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
OUTGOING REMARKS
(11.1) Comments were provided by Commissioner Ryan at the end of his elected term.
(11.2) Comments were provided by Mayor Hoppock at the end of his mayoral term.
(11.3) Consideration of a motion to recess the regular meeting for the purpose of
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conducting an organizational meeting.
L 24-0004 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to recess into the
organizational meeting. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING(CITY CLERK PRESIDING)
(12.1) City Clerk administers Oath of Office to new Commissioners.
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Nikki Goding, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to the new and re-elected City
Commissioners.
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(12.2) New Commission is seated and organizational meeting is called to order and roll call
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The Organizational Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order and roll call
t. was taken. Those present: Commissioners Trent Davis, Mike Hoppock, Jerry Ivey, Greg
Lenkiewicz, and Bill Longbine.
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(12.3) Nominations for Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
24-0005 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to nominate Bill
Longbine as Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
(12.4) Nominations for Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
24-0006 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, to nominate Greg
Lenkiewicz as Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
L (12.5) Nikki Goding, City Clerk turned the meeting over to newly appointed Mayor
Longbine.
(12.6) Mayor Longbine presented a "Plaque of Appreciation" to Karl Ryan for his term as
City Commissioner.
(12.7) Mayor Longbine presented a "Plaque of Appreciation" and gavel to Michael L.
Hoppock for his term as Mayor.
(12.8) Mayor Longbine provided comments and thoughts on the start of his new mayoral I
term, and introduced his wife, Donna.
(12.8) Consideration of a motion to adjourn the organizational meeting and resume the
regular meeting.
2$-0007 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, that the organizational
meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The I
organizational meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
28-0008 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the regular meeting of
Lthe Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 4:58 p.m.
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