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Goals for Salina I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I FINAL REPORT 1987-1992 Goals for Salina Assigned to City Improve Ease of Locating Facilities. Goal/Objective: Complete a city-wide system of directional street and location signs that are uniform, easy to understand and attractive. Status: Street name signs are being refurbished. Background Comments: Ted Haggart was instrumental in writing this goal. The committee felt that larger and more attractive signs would be beneficial. Financial Impact and Possible Funding Sources: Capital outlay: about $80,000 for contracting the job. Recommendation: Should consider and probably should involve each shopping center, Bicentennial Center, the three museums, and others that might require signing. Prepared By: Frank R. Weinhold Date: December 7, 1987 (attach additional information, if necessary) -~.. ~~_c~-_.~--'c'---"C_----' -~_.- ---- ----..- -.._c.....-_w.----...--- .~-_w.-- .' .- . . ---.. --'-'- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Anything is possible for Salina, if we reach Consensus, and have a plan of Action. A project of the SALINA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I I Briefly I 'Goals' task force leaders named I I Tat..... -- 01 ... "GooIo '" ..,.,... -.... I -""'-by_-=u1tanBG...... "" ........ .... ....... ~ ... ..... - - .. I ..... ODd.. -...- 1« - "-...... -- 01 ..... an -... .. ..- ..... .. ... .... ,- -. ODd ..... ....... 01 ... ........ ~01"""".........BI1I"-.-G""" -; Ed "-- GooommooI--1 S....".." Bob G-.. "'-Ii.." Dm -- """""""'" ..... ODd ....." - ~....... -; T.. -- Commuatty Daóp ODd -; "......... ...............-; - =Z""; ........ -,"'" Can; ODd """ ....... 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W. and Da,ld Straus E,e,yone: P1e..e bdoO GOALS FOR SALINA r'ORr., I TOOLS for BUILDING I CONSENSUS I for I I I I I A Skills end Techniques i \:' ë <!. ~ ., 3 ~' I Workshop for Task Force Leaders i September 6, 1986 I I I I I I I I I I : I I I I I I I I I I SAL IlIA CHAMBER 'Ó~~MMERCE 120 West Ash I P.Q. Box 586 Salina, Kansas 67402-0586 Telephone (913) 827-9301 On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce we would like to thank Karen Graves, Jim Gartner, and Gary Rumsey for their leadership in seeing Goals for Salina through to its successful completion a This project has been one of the largest and most extensive ones ever sponsored by the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce. More than 300 people have worked on the various task forces and many more people had input into the proj ect at various stages of the study. The Chamber sincerely appreciates the efforts of all who have been involved in this project. From the beginning the stated objective of Goals for Salina has been to involve the entire community in an effort to set the agenda for our city for years to cornea Because of its broad-based support and involvment from citizens representing all walks of life in Salina, Goals for Salina has been an unequivocal success in not only identifying those projects which need to be untaken to make our city a better place to live but also in identifying new citizens who have a genuine interest in serving the community in the future. As so many other projects have in the past, Goals for Salina has again demonstrated Salina's greatest resource is its people. Many of those who served on the task forces found that we already have a great city in which to live. One of the successful effects of this project has been to show not only what needs to be done in the future but also to reaffirm that this city and its citizens have done a superb job of addressing many concerns in the past a Salina's successful past lays a firm foundation upon which the community can achieve the goals set forth in this book. The challenge is now before us all. As we work in the many community efforts in the future, be they public or private, non-profit or for profit, let this document be the beginning point. The real success of this proj ect will come ten or twenty years in the future when this community looks back and says to itself that it perservered and achieved these goals. James E. Roderick, M.D. 1987 Chairman John W. Mize 1986 Chairman [;I .CCREDITED ,",.".""..,." I I I I il I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I September 17, 1987 As people all across the nation and here in Salina come together to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the U. S. Constitution, with all its rights and privileges assigned to citizens, it seems a fitting time for GOALS FOR SALINA to present its Final Report to the community. This report represents the work of hundreds of people who have given over 10,000 volunteer hours of labor over the past 18 months. While it has been hard work, it has also been fun! It is truly a labor of love for our community as it represents the hopes and dreams that we have for Salina for the next five years. Contained herein is the work product of ten Task Forces assigned various aspects of Salina life to study and then make recommendations for the future. The 34 goals and 58 objectives, when implemented, will have a significant impact on the quality of life in our community. As we prepare for the beginning of a new century, only 13 short years away, we can face the year 2000 with a sense of anticipation and confidence, knowing that Salinans came together to plan for their future and attempted to ACT on their own behalf, rather than to REACT to events that came to them. The work of identifying common goals and shared visions for our city is now complete. Now the very important task of implementing the goals begins. Let us pledge here and now to work together to see the plans in this document become reality. As we said many times during the course of this project, ANYTHING is possible for Salina, if we reach CONSENSUS and have a plan of ACTION. Here is our plan, now is the time for ACTION! Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Graves Gary Rumsey I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I THE VISION Abraham Lincoln said, "If we could first know where we are and whither we are going, we could better judge what to do and how to do it". GOALS FOR SALINA has been an eighteen month effort to provide the citizens of our city an opportunity to decide where they would like Salina to be by the year 1992, and where and how our resources should be invested over the next five years to get us there. As the process has developed, it has become very clear that Salinans are not content to passively leave the future to chance. citizen enthusiasm and commitment to this project was evidenced by 10,000 volunteer hours that were expended in this effort. GOALS FOR SALINA originated at a retreat held by the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce in December 1985. Those present felt that the community was ready for a broadly-based goal setting effort to plan for the future. It was agreed that the project had to reach beyond Chamber membership and embrace the entire community. GOALS FOR SALINA was begun with the stated purpose of helping the citizens of Salina set community-wide goals and then helping them achieve them. THE PROCESS In May of 1986, Karen Graves and Jim Gartner were named Chairman and Co-Chairman. A year later when Gartner was transferred out of town, Gary Rumsey became Co-Chairman. Twenty-seven people representing a wide spectrum of the city were named to the Steering Committee. Later it was expanded to include the chairs of the ten Task Forces. The steering Committee was divided into three standing committees: The Task Force Committee, The Program Design Committee, and the Communications Committee. The chairs of those committees and the co-chairs of GFS comprised the executive committee. The Task Force committee carefully identified the various aspects of community life that merited study. The ten Task Forces they named were: Arts/Heritage Community Design and Environment Community Spirit and Image Education Economic Growth and Agriculture Government/Government Services Health Care Human Needs Recreation/Entertainment/Leisure Transportation I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I I For each Task Force, a Chair, Vice-Chair and a Recorder was recrui ted as the leadership team. A broad representation of people from different backgrounds, races, gender, and geography in the city were contacted to serve as Task Force members. Much to our delight, out of 325 positions to be filled, only 15 people turned us down, and those that did cited lack of time. Thus, GOALS FOR SALINA was on its way!!! Meanwhile, the Program Design Committee reviewed goals programs of other cities to identify elements that seemed to fit Salina. A detailed manual with guidelines and procedures was prepared. A workshop for the Steering Committee was conducted to provide training in leadership skills, how to run a meeting and how to build consensus. The central theme and effort was for the Task Forces to form consensus. After issues had been reviewed and discussed, if a goal was to be recommended, it had to have the support of all members of the group. The Communications Committee formed a Speakers Bureau, prepared an informational pamphlet, and distributed a questionnaire through the Salina Journal.A special group called the "Sizzle Committee" provided a special atmosphere of fun and festivity at the GFS events. Beginning with the Kick-Off in September of 1986, SUPER GOAL SUNDAY in January 1987, the Full Goals Assembly in June of 1987, and WE THE PEOPLE event in September 1987, the "Sizzle" Committee provided an extra dimension that made this project unique. The ten Task Forces began their deliberations in September 1986 and continued meeting monthly until May 1987. Most meetings were held in a room at the new Smoky Hill Museum, provided by City government. Meetings were open to the public and well publicized. The Task Forces made extensive use of resource people -- people who were experts in their field of study. A requirement of Task Force membership was that a person could not serve in an area of expertise in which they made their living. That eliminated vested interests and possible conflict of interests. Task Forces were required to meet at least once a month. Most met more often. All of the work was done by volunteers aided only by staff assistance provided by the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce and the office of the City Manager. Toward the end of the project, a Writing Committee received the reports of the Task Forces and spent considerable time drafting this document for presentation to the community. At the beginning, Task Forces had been asked to do three things: 1) Determine where Sal ina was today in their particular area of study, and 2) Determine where Salina should be by the year 1992; and 3) Recommend three to I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I five specific target objectives that would get us there. How simple that sounded. How difficult it was! Task Forces learned all they could about their topics. Many said the education they received about services and programs in existence in Salina made the effort worthwhile. Many people commented on the amazingly complete array of programs available in Salina and were pleased to find that few gaps or duplications were found. A number of very good ideas did emerge, however, which formed the basis for the goals and objectives set forth herein. They represent the very serious consideration and thoughtful deliberation of 325 volunteers who care very deeply and personally about their community and share a strong desire to make it an even better place to live. While a "blue-ribbon" committee of 25 people could possibly have done the work in less time with less effort, broad consensus would not have been formed and the community would not have the benefit of hundreds of people who feel a new commitment and possess new knowledge and enthusiasm for Salina. THE PRODUCT On behalf of the many volunteers in GOALS FOR SALINA and the hundreds of other people who appeared before commi ttees, attended forums and meetings and generally shared their ideas with us, we proudly present our goals and objectives. Some are already in the process of being implemented, some may never be implemented, but all deserve careful consideration by the groups named as implementing bodies, for they represent the shared hopes, dreams and concerns of many people. During our thousands of hours of studying this community, it became apparent that many who have gone before us have given much of themselves over the years to make this a better community. Over the decades, the list of accomplishments is long: The conversion of Schilling Air Force Base to non-military use, with its industries, schools, magnificent run-way, and airport: The combined housing of three units of government under one roof at the City/county Building, the Bicentennial Center, the Salina Community Theater, the Smoky Hill Museum, the Municipal Golf Course, two excellent hospitals offering state-of-the-art medical care; the Salina Art Center, excellent YWCA and YMCA facilities, the Smoky Hill River Festival, the many opportunities for higher education available in Salina, the recognition of Salina as regional centers for goods and services for an area of 150 miles radius --- none of these things happened by accident they happened because Salinans before us with a vision of the future MADE them happen. I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I The same measure of devotion is required Hopefuly, in future years, we can point accomplishments that were advanced by the people FOR SALINA and some of the ideas contained document will join the above list. In that spirit, WE THE PEOPLE of Salina, Kansas, in order to form a more vibrant community, to ensure continued progress, and to provide for our common welfare, do present these goals and objectives to the community for their consideration. today. to new in GOALS in this I I I I I I I I I I ,I ! I I I I I I I I STEERING COMMITTEE Task Force Members Roy Allen Dave Antrim Steve Ascher Mike Beatty Kay Berenson Gerald Cook * Gene Diederich * Jane Duff Clay Edmands Roberto Garcia Jim Gartner * Penny Geis Joe Gilliam * Karen Graves * Ted Haggart Lee Haworth Jerry Hinrikus Dave Jacobs Shirley Jacques * Vi Justus Ann Knowles Dorothy Lynch John Mize Rufus Nye Ed Pogue Max Redding Martha Rhea Gary Rumsey * Al Schwartz Dave Sellers Vern Silvers * Sydney Soderberg * Marshall Stanton Clay Thompson Joe Warner * Tom Wilson Bill Wunder Chamber Staff Repr. Co-Chair Co-Chair * Also a member of the Executive Committee I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I SIZZLE COMMITTEE Task Force Members Kathy Angermeier Ann Burgess Kim Diederich Lou Ann Dunn Jane McMurray Marge Morrow Rosemary Nelson Betsy Poer Les Russell Maggie Russell Diane Sampson Jim Sampson Jack Stewart Charlotte Stockham Carolyn Walker Joe Warner Barbara Young Royce Young WRITING COMMITTEE Task Force Members Betty Brown Peter Brown Chair David Cunningham Judy Edmands Gloria Rumsey Billie Winkler I I no"""J....., -"J_".,,: !~ m:!J:IJ I ! Community ideas to be sought on Super Goal Sund I "Wwu""""~~-,,.,"bmi' ~"'~'"""-':'G"~,'U" ""'~""","m,"'" '-. ..,~...- ,_..., """"""'oc"oly',f"""...o.o" ""GA"foc""",p",~ f.....,", -'"~'..oc""""'~-, ..~'"~. ~- I""""""" foc""""""_.""~"foc"~~ """"'......awn",.f"""""", ""Ith""...,......,.... """lwSo"'""",~, ¡ ""...-,S""GooI......,J~" """'-""=""""""~"""""w """,,.fl"""."""""""'" .-,G",."" 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M~ "'"""00"....,350 poo,.. loom ,II w,Ib, of "1....mHf""....."n",."""""""fo<IMI","..olo""",Tnoy...",""""'"oo..m "".. GOA" FaA SAUNA 'n" "....m WH "'"" by 1M SO,,"' A,.. C",m'" ,f Com..." I I """ ,_.........,'1.' P m B'tt'"=. eo,", -".-"""", ~...."....'~-, ::;:::"......",....... Comm"",;;-o:;. ... Eo- ~,'.'p.,,- IIillM_= ",..,..,;;::::':~,p., I '.""""M-=',-I ,~" """" '0- ~ """""""","""",,"" "'don I ~ ~ I the line up 1 Economic Growth/Agricalture I manufBCfunng d~tnbullon retail ,",vIce agTlculture comm",c,BI consfruc'lOn food processing B'" Wo"de.. Ch."moo """'" Poo.. Vi.. Ch.""," Lmd. 1'>lmoo,. 'eooode. I 2 Govel1UlUlllt/Govemment Service. c,ty county streets wale, sou,ces public safety boB,ds commISSIons form of government Ed P"...e, Ch."moo OtO' T,tone.. V,ce C","'~' E'el", Amend. R~orde. 3 TranaporlaöolI I mass franSlI bus system traffic control from mfersfBles access to downtown Rotie,o G"c", Cn..,,"," Roo Goee", VtOe Ch' SO"", I""'. R=ode. 4 Community Spirit ud Image SalIna's self'lmage how olhelS see us ' how to commumty SpITIf parades events festIvals challenges 0... A""'m. Ch."moo A" Wh"e. V" ¡.mce AIle", R~m' ' I 5 H1UDIU\ Needa elderly need. ' 'he poor ., coua recogmflon handIcapped p' clearing house for exlStmg se,"' groups "olunteers chlldca' Dmo"', L,"'h, CO."m," ...h, Dop, I ",., 0"... ," I,m 0,""", o"."m""'M ""'~O"" Goal. for Salina I Thou ~ ,,~.... "'" I =::::-'::'::"'.';:':",:;; I "_bWhf...,~,""lo' ""~"""""'p"",~ .~ ""~... b'~"""" ..... """',",;, C'",U""tt Tho_,~....,.. ",,", I G 339 08 07 .". ou".. ... JANUARY 1B, '9B' I I I """ f'I\~"'L So&,.~ "..." ~,,-, ~o",,"\ ". ""~~, \<-, .'~I ,,', n"H~~ - ...IT '"' - I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I FINAL REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1987-1992 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ARTS AND HERITAGE TASK FORCE GOAL Support and promote the arts in Salina. Objectives * Establish an Arts Coordination Council. * Support and encourage the development of local artists through an Artists Referral service. * Provide a feasibility study for a 2,000 seat acoustically designed performing arts center and determine whether such a center could be economically self-supporting. GOAL Promote greater awareness of Salina's heritaqe. Objectives * Establish a council of representatives involved in heritage activities in our community. * Expand the Smoky Hill Museum's programs. * Establish an annual Founders' Day. * Establish an annual ethnic festival. * Conduct a study of the Indian Burial pit in order to determine whether Saline County should purchase and maintain it as an historical site. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I COMMUNITY DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT TASK FORCE GOAL Rehabilitate and revitalize the seven-mile section of the Smoky Hill River Channel which runs throuqh the City of Salina. * Increase the flow of water in the river channel by increasinq the capacity of the inlet, the bridqes and the outlet. * Clean river banks in selected areas. * Provide a variety of forms of river recreation. * Enhance river flood protection by: -increasinq the pondinq capacity of the river bed by allowinq the increased flow of the river qradually to decrease present levels of silt; -removinq of silt mechanically be dredqinq where feasible; -prohibitinq future constrictions of the river; and -avoidinq dumpinq in the river channel. GOAL Improve ease of locatinq facilities in Salina and enhance the aesthetic qualities of the community. Objective * Complete a city-wide system of directional street and location siqns that are uniform, easy to understand and attractive. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GOAL Make recreation and leisure use areas available in neiqhborhoods throuqhout the city. * Develop and utilize elementary school playgrounds. GOAL Enhance the awareness of neiqhborhood identity in Salina. Objectives * Develop a fifth-grade curriculum program, studying the architecture and history of the various neighborhoods in Salina. * Install decorative light-pole banners at intersections to identify neighborhoods. GOAL Beautify Salina for those passinq throuqh the area and for those who live here. Objective * Beautify interstate entrances and make improvements to major arteries of access to the city. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND IMAGE TASK FORCE GOAL Create an independent vehicle to champion Salina's spirit and im- ~ Objective * organize and maintain a permanent volunteer organization (The spirit of Salina) to promote the positive aspects of Salina and the awakening of community spirit within each citizen. GOAL Promote the positive aspects of Salina's imaqe. Objectives * organize and maintain an annual essay contest in the Salina schools, using the theme, "Why I Love salina", publicize the winners and their essays and award scholarships to Salina post-secondary schools. * Develop and implement a unit of study in the Salina schools focusing on Salina's heritage and history. * Produce a three minute telephone message of current events and activities and continue to update it. * Design, publish and distribute a monthly CITY GUIDE to current activities and events. * Promote a video on Salina (to be updated annually) that could be run at local theatres, on Channel 6, or on closed-circuit TV at motels. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ECONOMIC GROWfn AND AGRICULTURE TASK FORCE GOAL Promote an agqressive effort to market the reqional potential of Salina in the areas of retail trade. entertainment. education. services. and industry. while maintaininq a sensitivity to sur- roundinq communities. Objective * Working with identified resources,write a comprehensive marketing plan for at least two years directed toward development and promotion of Salina's regional trade area potential. GOAL Brinq a wide ranqe of support to businesses and industry. whether new or existinq. larqe or small. Objectives * Develop an economic development task force leadership team that will give diversity and continuity to economic development. * Survey existing industry to determine what services are needed and what other industry might be attracted to complement what is here. * Expand Salina, Inc. into city-wide development corporation. * Develop a small business advisory group to help small business start ups. * Coordinate local financial institutions with state venture capi- tal groups and the new Salina Development corporation. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GOAL Create tourist dollars for Salina and increase pride in Kansas heritaqe. Objective * Develop a major tourist attraction in Salina. GOAL Promote business manaqement traininq programs. Objective * Work with identified resources to develop an action plan to address business management training needs. GOAL Develop at least one new industry in Salina. Objective * Provide an industrial plant for food processing in the salina/saline County area. GOAL Create public awareness of conventions and meetinqs in Salina. Objective * Publish and distribute a monthly calendar to Salina businesses and individuals to enable the citizens of Salina to make visitors feel welcome and to give them the opportunity to promote their products. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GOAL Directly promote and support local producers of agricultural prod- ucts. Objective * Provide a place where producers of fresh produce and homemade qoods can sell directly to consumers (a farmers' market). I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I EDUCATION TASK FORCE GOAL Decrease functional illiteracy in Salina. Objectives * Establish a permanent Salina Area council on Literacy, the task of which will be to increase functional literacy by assessing community need, developing effective literacy programs, and securing adequate funding for programs. GOAL Ensure minimum competency standards in Salina public schools. * Develop and implement a minimum competency testing program in the areas of mathematics, reading and writing as one require- ment for advancement to certain grades in and for graduation from Salina Public Schools. GOAL Maintain or increase enrollment at Salina's three institutions of hiqher education. * Develop a scholarship and/or loan fund for students attending Kansas Technical Institute, Kansas Wesleyan University, and Marymount College. GOAL Improve parentinq skills and increase parental involvement in our schools. * Develop a program through the Salina schools based on the Missouri Parents as Teachers model. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES TASK FORCE GOAL Improve communication between city qovernment and citizens. Objectives * Appoint formally a City Public Information Officer. * Establish a formal city system to convey citizens' concerns to appropriate city officials, board and commission members, and staff. GOAL Determine whether the present structure of parks and recreation in Salina serves community needs and promotes excellence for both proqrams. Objectives * Engage a qualified, independent consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of the management structure of the City Park Department and the Salina Recreation Commission. * Establish a continuing communications network to provide input from all segments of the community regarding the city parks and Salina recreation programs. GOAL Increase public accessibility to and participation in the local city and county qovernmental process. Objectives * Require all elected appointed commissions and boards to have 25% of their meetings in public locations throughout the community, and 25% of their meetings at 7:00 p.m. or later. * Establish the position of ombudsman on the city staff. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE GOAL Increase fitness and health amonq students in Salina schools. Objective * Establish a proqram of cardiovascular fitness for qrades K-12 conforminq to national standards and emphasizinq individual enhancement/improvement of the quality of life rather than competitive scorinq or direct class competition. GOAL Provide care for the medicallY indiqent. Objective * Desiqn and implement proqrams which will care for and support those unable to pay for their own health care. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I HUMAN NEEDS TASK FORCE GOAL Support autonomy for the elderly. * Assist older persons to remain in their homes. GOAL Promote the creation of affordable child care facilities for working parents. * Establish child care centers available to all children up to 12 years of age, with special facilities for children up to 24 months. GOAL Increase public awareness and utilization of available human needs services. * Heighten visibility of Hotline-Crisis information and Referral. GOAL SatisfY the needs of people to serve one another and receive services throuqh a comprehensive and coordinated community volunteer proqram. * Establish a Salina Area Volunteer Center. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I RECREATION, LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT TASK FORCE GOAL Provide for the immediate indoor recreational needs of the Salina community. * Build an indoor recreation complex at Airport Park to serve the community needs which until recently had been served by the KTI Gymnasium. GOAL Provide for the lonq-term recreational needs of Salina. * Conduct a study of Salina's long-term recreational needs including neighborhood parks and leisure activities for secondary students. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE GOAL Improve access to and throuqh Salina. Objectives * Develop a better east/west access street from 1-135 to Ohio street by wideninq Crawford street. * Recommend a feasibility study for interchanqes on 1-135 south of Cloud street. GOAL Eliminate danqerous intersections and allow for safe traffic flow in Salina. Objectives * Upqrade intersections and improve traffic flow in accordance with a planned system of improvements. * Convert the one-way streets of 5th' 7th to two-way streets. GOAL Improve public transportation in Salina. * Increase the number of fliqhts to hub cities and use larqer aircraft. * Provide unique public transportation (for example, trolley car or double-decker bus) in and around Salina. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GOALS FOR SAUNA is a community-wid should be like by 1991 and where and how ow over the next five years in order to get us !her, The strategic planning program was begun I Commerce. Steering Committee members wen gram and establish task forces to study specID develop goals in those areas, The next step is community input. The Goals improvements. Please take a few minutes to give us your S\ , '.. . areas? Be as spe< d. ;:::;:J :t : Local/KansaSn~ :' ~J:::~f.àit~ ",JUO",,"""" I. ~ Wlth.n..:;-::,".;';".", """",. ::-. \ jOU""".j C t" S'(tÜ.{\ , ~::"":"'.I.O;:..;::r'I::'~:':' ::: :: \)0 - \ S 1. 0 ~ <>,ò ,b" "'Ug"""~T""'""""",, K~ GO'~ '" ,II b ~b>'" "';;:,-;;:;':;'... "u, ,~. ::~.~ . " . 'i'" ~~l 0' "no~n ~mb", 01 "" ".j",,'. .".1'1 ".1 C,. ~ ,..'" ~ ",onj 00' "". " ",",",U"."'I"'IO""fM~_'" ,Ulo l,b",oo~" G al S Ii =-:.:,~ ~:::::..':"- 1M .. . "" ,b' "~';, ,bC S;:: S,\\o';~ 0 S for a' .._".. S ,0' """oe< 0",,'0 b, \9 - Sa ' ""'~. 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"- _G'-'""" """'-,'p.m.,-_01 """'HlUM-.2I1". ,~. ¡\\\e s~~~~~O Þ'c~:t/I~~C~ ~or C\,\p.t/l6~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II Arts and Heritage I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ARTS and HERITAGE Task Force Members Whitley Austin Kay Berenson Rosie Brungardt Clyde Calhoun Gib Cunningham Jane Ann Davenport Jerry Dyck Bernice D'Souza Carol Exline Paula Fried Jim Geisendorf Katherine Grant Dean Groves James Hall Lynda Hessler Mary Lou Johnson Nancy Klostermeyer Beth Lull Dr. Spence McCrae Steve Morgan Wendy Moshier Bernadette Nye Yvonne Olson Bev Poos Paul Warden Dr. Tom Wilson Vice-Chair Recorder Chair I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Arts and Heritage Task Force Mission and Scope The Arts and Heritage Task Force sought to develop a community consensus for supporting and promoting the arts in Salina and for preserving our cuI tural heritage. It sought to identify how existing resources could be expanded and to suggest how additional resources could be invested over the next five years in order to achieve these goals. The purpose of the task force was to develop an outline of an achievable five-year plan to support and promote the arts in Salina and to promote greater awareness of Salina's heritage. Recognizing the strength of existing organizations and institutions dedicated to the arts, the task force sought a means to coordinate and promote existing activities and events, support local artists and performers and explore the feasibility of a performing arts center. The task force also recognized the strength and diversity of institutions and organizations which maintain our cuI tural heritage. Our focus was on how to expand programs, coordinate events and develop appreciation for our unique heritage through the celebration of annual Founders' Day activities and ethnic festivals. Background The arts and heritage task force began the goal-making process by discussing and sharing information concerning art and heritage in the Sal ina area. We determined areas we wanted to know more about and spent a number of monthly meetings listening to and questioning leaders of presently functioning groups and others with expertise in these areas. As a group, we came to the conclusion that the arts were performing at a high level and that we needed to concentrate more of our energy on developing an awareness of our heritage. We did feel a need to have greater communication and cooperation among organizations involved in the arts. An improved working relationship among the arts could prove beneficial both to art groups and to our community. From this concern came our goals dealing with art. We felt that in the area of heritage our community could make strides to see more done. We discussed the needs and arrived at our heritage goals. We were very conscious of the need to be practical and realistic in our goal-making. For the most part, therefore, our goals use existing agencies and seem simple to implement. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1987 1988 Goal SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE ARTS IN SALINA. Establish an Arts Coordination Council. Too frequently, several functions have been scheduled at the same time, adversely affecting each other. An Arts Coordination Council would enhance cooperation among sponsoring organizations, thereby helping to support existing programs, produce new and better programs and explore joint sponsorship of larger events. The Council will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling of events, publishing a master calendar and encouraging joint sponsorship of events. We recommend that the master calendar be patterned after the Kansas City community Planning Calendar. The Council should represent all art organizations in Salina, including but not limited to: Kansas Wesleyan University Marymount College Salina Art Center Salina Arts and Humanities Commission Salina Chorale Salina Community Theatre Salina Municipal Band Salina Symphony Unified School District # 305 Formation of Council Publication of first Calendar Estimated Cost: The cost of printing the calendar will be paid for by the income from calendar sales Responsible Agency: The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce will provide leadership and a meeting place for the Council I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1988 Support and encourage the development of local artists through an Artists Referral Service. Local artists cannot gain sufficient support and exposure. This concern has been demonstrated by: * decreased numbers of local artists at the Smoky Hill River Festival * limited local display and performing areas * lack of media exposure. The Salina Arts and Humanities Commission will establish an Artists Referral Service linking local artists and performers with the business community. The Service would provide the business community with the names of artists and performers who would like to display their works or who would be available to perform for special events. Establish the Artists Referral Service Estimated Cost: Staff time Responsible Agency: Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1988 Salina Arts and Humanities Commission Provide a feasibility study for a 2,000 seat acoustically designed performing arts center and determine whether such a center could be economically self-supporting. In order to attract touring companies, Salina needs a location for the performing arts which provides greater seating capacity and better acoustical properties. Only under such conditions will one-night performances be financially beneficial both to the City and to the traveling group. Conduct a feasibility study for such a center. Completion of feasibilty study Estimated Cost: $5,000 - $10,000 Responsible Agency: Salina City commission I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1988 Goal PROMOTE GREATER AWARENESS OF SALINA'S HERITAGE. Establish a council of representatives involved in heritage activities in our community. The purpose of such a council would be to promote cooperation among the Historical society, Smoky Hill Museum, Fly Wheels, car museums, Geneology Society, and similar groups. Such a council could provide a greater awareness of our heritage, better scheduling of historical events and sharing of facilities, information, equipment and storage. Create a Heritage Coordination Council. Formation of the Council Estimated Cost: None Responsible Agency: Smoky Hill Museum Objective: Rationale: Action: Expand the Smoky Hill Museum's programs In order to meet the demands of the community for an historical museum, the Smoky Hill Museum should maximize the number of artifacts on display, utilize both floors in an expanded museum program, establish period rooms and utilize technical volunteers to expedite the development of the museum. Under the direction and leadership of the Museum's Director and Governing Board, continue the expansion of the Museum's programs, rotation of displays, development of period rooms and utilization of technical volunteers. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Calendar: 1988 1989 1992 Begin working on plans for improvement Finish expansion of display Complete period rooms Estimated Cost: Unknown Responsible Agency: Smoky Hill Museum Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1988 Establish an annual Founders' Day. In order to create and maintain an awareness of our community's roots, an annual Founders' Day should be established. A Founders' Day celebration could be part of the Smoky Hill Museum's program expansion and could provide local performers with an opportunity to reenact events of historical significance. Under the direction and leadership of the Museum's Director and Governing Board, an annual Founders' Day should be established. Celebrate the first annual Founders' Day Estimated Cost: Unknown Responsible Agency: Smoky Hill Museum Objective: Rationale: Establish an annual ethnic festival. The Committee recommends that Salina Downtown, Inc. organize and host an annual ethnic festival for all organizations and clubs representing different nationalities. The celebration would promote awareness of our ethnic diversity and express the commitment of Salina Downtown, Inc. to our community. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Action: Calendar: 1988 Under the direction of Salina Downtown, Inc., an annual ethnic festival should be developed, encouraging participation by, for example, the German-American Club, the GI Forum, and representatives from the Black, Czech, Latin-American, Swedish and vietnamese communities. Following the example of the German-American Club's Oktoberfest, the festival would provide the opportunity to learn about ethnic foods, crafts, customs, dress, dances and history. Celebration of the first annual ethnic festival Estimated Cost: Unknown Responsible Agency: Salina Downtown, Inc. Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1988 Conduct a study of the Indian Burial pit in order to determine whether Saline County should purchase and maintain it as an historical site. The Indian Burial pit is a National Historical site within our county. We should determine whether the development and enhancement of the site is education- ally, morally and economically feasible. Recommend that a feasibility study be conducted to determine the efficacy of Saline county's purchase and maintenance of the Indian Burial pit. Submit the proposal for a study to the Saline County Commission for approval and funding Estimated Cost: Approximately $15,000 Responsible Agency: Saline County Commission I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Resources used by: ARTS/HERITAGE Dennis Denning Marymount Theatre Diane Fadness Smoky Hill Museum James Geisendorf Architecture Karen Graves Indian Burial Pit Dean Groves Local Artist Saralyn Hardy Salina Art Center Gary Hauptli Local Artist Ortrud Hauptli Local Artist Barb Jarvis Local Artist Charles Kephart Salina Community Theatre Judy Lilly Geneological Society Jean Reitz Local Artist Martha Rhea SalinaArts and Humanities Commission Mary Anne Schwartz Historical Society Eric Stein Salina Civic Orchestra Peter Van den Honert Salina Chorale I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Community Design and Environment I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I COMMUNITY DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT Task Force Members Eula Allen Roger Allen Dale Brooks Dorothy Carmichae+ Brenda Cloutier ,\í! . \1 Gracle Cox [r I Randy Graham - Vice-Chair Ted Haggart Chair Alan Hale Saralynn Hardy Gary Harmon Elaine Headley Josephine Hernandez Russ Jones Don Marrs Evelyn Maxwell Dr. Spence McCrae Millie Moye Abner Perney Harris Rayl Max Redding Mary Jo Reed Gayle Rose Steve Snyder George Toland Jack Weisgerber Warren Winkler Mark Zimmerman Recorder I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I : I I I Commonty Design and Environment Task Force Mission and Scope Living environment and functional design are two aspects of a community which affect its success and the satisfaction of its citizens. The mission of this task force was to identify design and environment factors which could further improve the livability and attractiveness of Salina. Suggestions were obtained through broad-ranging discussion sessions among task-force members and from contributions by the public. Further consideration and study led the Committee to develop five sub-topics for consideration. Subcommittees were formed to consider carefully the ideas falling within each category, to utilize special expertise and resources and to arrive at recommended goals to be considered by the full task force. The task force then considered, modified and adopted the goals and the additional recommendations presented to the steering Committee. Background During the course of research conducted by the members of the Task Force, it became apparent that there was widespread support from the citizens of Salina for a plan to improve the appearance of the Smoky Hill River Channel. The river has been the subject of numerous media articles. It has been a campaign issue of City commission candidates. The river was the primary topic of interest addressed by the citizens of Salina. Secondly, the Task Force received many comments regarding the signs that provide directions to important facilities in our community, display streets and street numbers and identify significant public facilties. General dissatisfaction with the adequacy and appearance of the signs was emphasized. Thirdly, other major concerns addressed public parks and neighborhood qualities. A subcommittee solicited the opinions of Salinans regarding the adequacy of established public parks and the need for strong neighborhood identity. The citizens of Salina communicated these concerns at meetings, by telephone, through letters and at Super Goal Sunday. In an effort to speak to these citizen desires, this Task Force developed the following goals. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I I Goal REHABILITATE AND REVITALIZE THE SEVEN-MILE SECTION OF THE SMOKY HILL RIVER CHANNEL WHICH RUNS THROUGH THE CITY OF SALINA. Objectives: * Increase the flow of water in the river channel by increasing the capacity of the inlet, the bridges and the outlet. * "'-', ~, Clean river banks in selected areas. ~ (, {~ .. :d , . /, /: f ' ,.," '.' . ¡l'C> -'" . * Provide a variety of forms of recreation. * Enhance flood protection by: increasing the ponding capacity of the river bed by allowing the increased flow of the river gradually to decrease present levels of silt removing of silt mechanically by dredging where feasible ',t Ie " j, <It';' CJ{V(I-" prohibiting future constrictions of the-river(~~' avoiding dumping in the river channel. jJ~i'" ~J é.Jt-J s¡./~ ,...........--- ,~ Rationale: The Smoky Hill River should be made an aesthetic and recreational asset for the City of Salina. Action: The City commission should establish a River Redevlopment Authority to take action reflected in the following timetable. Calendar: Fall 1987 Establish a River Redevelopment Authority consisting of City personnel, local professionals and private citizens appointed by the City Commis- sion. winter 1987 Request that the Kansas City District Corps of Engineers plan and approve the enlargement of the inlet and outlet and all existing constrictions throughout the City to allow a flow of approxi- mately1,000 to 2,000 cubic feet per second. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Winter 1988 Spring 1988 Summer 1988 Spring 1989 Spring 1990 Fall 1990 Spring 1991 Organize volunteer groups-- civic clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, church groups and others--to clean specific sections of the river channel. Ask each group to \ \ adopt" and be responsible for a particular stretch of the river. Enlarge the worst river constrictions-- specifically, at the inlet, the Ohio Street bridge and YMCA Drive. Initiate the clearing of the river banks and the volunteer program of channel bank cleanup. The latter will be continued as an annual maintenance program. Seek approval for the construction of a parking lot and a boat loading-ramp and dock for non-power boats to be located above the dam at Bill Burke/Indian Rock Park on the west bank of the river, south of Crawford. The Kansas City District Corps of Engineers will need to approve the plans. Enlarge the outlet at East North Street and the Midway. continue the clearing and cleaning of the river bank. 7 Enlarge the mill gates at Iron Avenue and at Elm. Street. Request that the City Parks Department beautify the river banks within the city parks. Improvements should include: contouring the banks within the parks, planting grass and shrubbery, pouring new walks and installing new lighting. Install exercise stations and park benches along the walks of each park. Develop the Smoky Hill River outside city parks from Iron Street to the Bicentennial Center. Improvements will include: contouring at least one of the banks of the river, planting grass, pouring walks and installing park benches and lighting. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Fall 1991 Winter 1992 Summer 1992 Fall 1993 Estimated Cost: Investigate purchase of land along at least one side of the river throughout the city in order to connect the city parks by a recreational walkway. Purchase land and complete plans for connecting walkway. Begin construction of walkway. Target date for completion of walkway. The actual costs of the various stages of this action plan cannot be determined by the task force. It is estimated that the enlargement of the inlet and outlet and of the constrictions would be approximately $1,000,000. The purchase of a dredging machine to maintain the river has been quoted at approximately $100,000. It would be possible to purchase land for parkway connections after appraisals are made. It is the opinion of the task force that a major part of the initial cost could be taken from the $1.1 million planned expenditure of the water department to create a water plant pipeline changing intake of water from Oakdale Park to Bill Burke Park. It is also the opinion of the task force that increasing the water flow through the city river channel will be an answer to the water department's need. The River Redevelopment Authority would be charged wi th determining exact costs as the proj ect unfolded based on current bids for each phase. Salina City Commission, the City Engineering Department staff and the Smoky Hill River Redevelopment Authority Responsible Agencies: Corps of Engineers representatives, the city Engineer, the city Manager, other professional experts and private citizens Additional Resources: I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal BEAUTIFY SALINA FOR THOSE PASSING THROUGH THE AREA AND FOR THOSE WHO LIVE HERE. Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1987 1988 Beautify interstate entrances and make improvements to major arteries of access to the city. Salina should present an attractive and interesting entrance to the city from the major interstate access routes. The Salina City Commission should establish an Access Improvement Committee. This Committee should seek to enhance interstate entrances, to make aestethic improvements to major arteries which give access to the city and to create a positive awareness of Salina within a sixty- to eighty-mile radius. * Establish an Access Improvement Committee, to be appointed by the City commission and staffed by the City Environmental Protection Officer. * Determine legal limits for altering city accesses. * Ini tiate a community contest to determine the logo and style for billboards and signs. * Ask private property owners to make aesthetic improvements, especially on North Ninth Street, North Broadway Avenue, West Crawford Street, North ohio Street, State Street, North Street and Pacific Street. * Make an inventory of areas for improvement and recommend improvements to the Environmental Protection Officer. * Offer various organizations the opportunity to adopt an entry improvement project and advertise this opportunity through the media. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I * Enforce all litter laws with fines. Use convicted litterers and jailed persons to pick up litter on a regular basis, along interstates and throughout the community. * Provide less expensive access to the Landfill. * Initiate the planned entry improvement projects. * Erect signs within a sixty mile radius advertising opportunities in Salina. 1989 * Complete proj ects targeted by the Access Improve- ment Committee. * Complete adoption of entrances by organizations, * continue to monitor progress toward the obj ecti ve. Estimated Cost: Unknown Responsible Agencies: The Salina City commission, the Access Improvement Committee and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal IMPROVE EASE OF LOCATING FACILITIES IN SALINA AND ENHANCE THE AESTHETIC QUALITIES OF THE COMMUNITY. Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1988 1989 Complete a city-wide system of directional street and location signs that are uniform, easy to understand and attractive. These signs would provide clear and effective directions to and identification of the public, recreational, cultural and commercial facilities in Salina, with particular emphasis on the Bicentennial Center. Design a city-wide sign system, using the following criteria: * Signs should have a consistent relationship and attractive Î, appearance throughout the city. * Signs should be large and their purposes should be readily identifiable by size, shape, color or design features. * Signs should indicate cross streets, main thoroughfares, business districts, public facilities, recreational facitilities, cultural attractions and historic sites. * Signs giving directions to the Bicentennial Center should be located at Ohio Street and the Midway, Crawford Street and Front Street, and Iron Avenue and Oakdale Street. Additional consideration should be given to using temporary traffic signs or lights when major events are being held at the Bicentennial Center. Design the sign system Install the sign system Estimated Cost: $80,000 to $120,000 ------ , ! j ~" .;, I , '~'¡/o , Responsible Agents: Salina City commission I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I !I I il Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1988 1989 Goal MAKE RECREATION AND LEISURE USE AREAS AVAILABLE IN NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT THE CiTY. Develop and utilize elementary school playqrounds. Salina should improve the appearance and usage of its elementary school playgrounds. The Salina City Commission and the USD 305 Board of Education should appoint a special committee to study a possible cooperative program for more effective utilization of the elementary school playgrounds. The study should include the details of the establishment of such a program, and the design, layout and cost of the playground areas. The Salina City commission should implement a plan to provide for recreation and leisure on playgrounds through the purchase and installation of equipment for exercise--for example, horseshoe and shuffleboard areas. The plan also should provide shaded rest areas. Appoint the committee; begin the study Implement the plan Estimated Cost: $250,000, shared among the neighborhood park program, USD 305 and the City. Responsible Agencies: The Salina City commission and the USD 305 Board of Education I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal ENHANCE THE AWARENESS OF NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITY IN SALINA Objective: Develop a fifth grade curriculum program, studying the architecture and history of the various neighborhoods in Salina. Rationale: Children should be educated about the uniqueness of their neighborhoods. Action: USD 305 should develop an appropriate curriculum progam, calling upon the collective resources of local historians, architects and educators. Calendar: 1988 Develop the curriculum Fall 1989 Implement the curriculum Estimated Cost: Paid by USD 305, using the volunteer services of the architectural community, the Smoky Hill Museum and local historians Responsible Agencies: USD 305 Board of Education I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I :1 I I I objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: :Install decorative light-pole banners at intersections to identify neighborhoods. Salina should establish the identity of its neighborhoods. Develop light-pole banners depicting a distinguishing characteristic of each neighborhood through the combined talents of fifth grade teachers and students, the Salina Art Center, the museum staff and a representation of citizens from the neighborhoods. Complete project by 1990 Estimated Cost: $12,000, jointly funded by USD 305, the City of Salina and a Horizons Grant from the Arts and Humanities Commission, applied for and received by the Salina Art Center. Responsible Agencies: Salina city commission I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ¡ I I I ADDITIONAL CONCERNS A variety of ideas and concerns provided by the public and by task force members were discussed and studied. Although the following recommen- dations were not adopted as specific goals, the task force wishes to encourage public officials and private citizens actively to pursue means by which they can be achieved. * The task force also spent some time and effort looking at the need for an additional neighborhood park area in north Salina for residents of all ages. A further suggestion was that the City Park Department consider acquiring land around the Salvation Army on North Santa Fe for development of a neighborhood park with picnic areas, recreation areas and shelters. * Once the neighborhood parks are in place, the curriculum has been established, and the light poles have been adorned with neighborhood banners, the City could formulate a program to perpetuate the development of, and to enhance the appearance and awareness of, the various neighborhood communities. Such a program might include an annual contest with a variety of awards for neighborhood maintenance, improvement and promotion. * The City should conduct a comprehensive review and revision of the Salina Area Land Use Plan by the year 1991, with emphasis on designation of residential growth areas, delineation of commercial areas and buffer zones, limitation on use of flood plain areas, integration of park and recreational areas and efficient traffic flow. Special emphasis should be placed on public involvement and input through notices, news media coverage and public meetings held in areas of the community that would be strongly affected by the land-use plan being considered. * The City should complete a comprehensive review and revision of Salina's sign ordinances, implement new city-wide ordinances and eliminate nonconforming signs by the year 1991. * Salina should review its existing property maintenance codes and enforcement procedures. The codes (and enforcement capability) should be strengthened as needed. * Salina should continue to plan and implement the following public I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I facilities and programs by allocating to them sufficient financial and human resources: Develop centennial, Phillips and South Park neighborhood parks. Develop a city-wide forestry program. Establish urban wildlife areas in Indian Rock and Lakewood Parks. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Resources used by: COMMUNITY DESIGN & ENVIRONMENT Rufus Nye Salina City Manager I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Community Spirit and Image I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND IMAGE Task Force Members Pat Ackley Janice Allen Dave Antrim Gary Cook Rita Cook Jim Cram Donna Fitzgerald John Garcia Ron Garland Timili Gartner Charles Griffin Liz Harbin Nancy Haugh Mary Jo Heath Ed Hulse Coleen Jewell Mike Kelly Mary Ann Kempke Ann Knowles Lewis LaPierre Mike Loop Tom Martin Brenda McDaniel Rod Meier Hanne Middleton Shannon Rayl Craig Roberts Carol Rohrer Kristen Seaton Dottie Wallace Roy White Recorder Chair Vice-Chair I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I Community Spirit and Image Task Force Mission and Scope The Goals for Salina program, of which the Community Spirit and Image Task Force is a part, sought to develop a community consensus as to where the City of Salina should be by 1991. It sought to identify how its resources should be invested over the next five years in order to reach these goals. Background The purpose of the task force was to develop an outline of an achievable five-year plan to promote the positive aspects of Salina's self-image and to arouse each citizen's spirit of community ownership and involvement. It sought to describe the plan's elements (obj ecti ves and projects), including identification of each element's desired results, needed resources, measurability of outcome, deadlines, anticipated problems and responsibilities for implementation. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I :1 I I I Goal CREATE AN INDEPENDENT VEHICLE TO CHAMPION SALINA'S SPIRIT AND IMAGE. Objective: Rationale: Action: Organize and maintain a permanent volunteer organization (The Spirit of Salina) to promote the positive aspects of Salina and the awakening of community spirit within each citizen. Salina needs an independent volunteer organization to promote the positive aspects of Salina in order to awaken in each citizen the spirit of community ownership and involvement. The organization must be owned by the people and not by other special interest groups, such as City government or the Chamber of Commerce. Organize and maintain the Spirit of Salina organization. Its goals will include: * To become recognized as an organization which is "owned by the people" * To lobby for and encourage the promotion of the positive aspects of Salina's life and its people by other organizations, both public and private * To encourage events which involve the participation of the people of Salina in celebration, entertainment and recognition of achievement * To foster an attitude which champions the individual contributions to Salina's welfare * To offer its "seal of approval" to area projects in exchange for a degree of control over the project's concept. SOS will organize, coordinate, generate, conceive, cheerlead and/or champion mini-projects such as: * A "Salina Trivia" radio contest * A regular radio series boosting Salina, using a wide variety of people I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I * * * * * * Calendar: Late 1987 1988 Each year Estimated Cost: A placemat for use in restaurants, listing Salina facts and attractions A feature/advertisement (on the model of National Bank of America's "Star Spangled Student") showcasing individuals who promdte and/or typify the quality of community life in Salina (for example: star volunteer, good neighbor, best clerk) An ongoing "I've got the SPIRIT OF SALINA" campaign to promote quality Salina customer service and to recognize and champion those who provide it A "Good Word for Salina" week wherein everyone will say a good thing to someone else each day with appropriate promotion and hype A current list of potential volunteers available for volunteer work and volunteer boards A "Did you know?" column in the Salina Journal and/ or the Buyer's Guide publicizing good things going on in Salina. Recruit volunteers from all the Goals for Salina task forces Begin organizational efforts Report results to the people of Salina and conduct an annual awareness survey In order to be fully independent, the organization should raise its own funds. Most of its projects could be sold to a sponsor as a means of finance. Responsible Agency: The Spirit of Salina organization will be responsible to its own board in order for it to champion the people of Salina--each individual as a citizen of the community. The Goals for Salina Steering Committee is responsible to initiate the actions leading to its first board of volunteers. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I. I I I Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1988 Goal PROMOTE THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF SALINA'S IMAGE. Orqanize and maintain an annual essay contest in the Salina schools, usinq the theme, "Why I Love Salina," publicize the winners and their essays and award scholarships to attend Salina colleqes. In order to represent the entire community and to promote and enhance Salina's self-image, young people should be encouraged to celebrate their community. This essay contest would help them to focus on the positive attributes of the community, provide them with an opportunity to be creative and reward them for participating in the process to increase public awareness. Organize volunteers to create the contest, find a sponsor and provide a method for determining the outcome. A sponsor should be found to finance the context (and its awards) and to publicize the winners and their essays. Organize the first contest; continue it annually Estimated Cost: Unknown. The Spirit of Salina organization and/or the USD 305 Board of Education and private school equivalents. SOS could organize efforts to find a private sponsor. Responsible Agencies: I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1988 Fall 1989 Develop and implement a unit of study in the Salina schools focusinq on Salina's heritaqe and history. Salina has a rich cultural heritage. A unit of study designed to increase students' knowledge of their community will increase their sense of pride in their roots. It also will provide a vehicle to create awareness of local resources--our library, museums, historical and geneological societies--and to stimulate interest and participation in proposed Founders' Day and ethnic celebrations. Recruit professional teachers to research and publish the teaching materials and methods necessary to support the unit of study. Develop the unit of study Implement the unit within the schools Estimated Cost: Unknown. Responsible Agencies: USD 305 Board of Education and private school equivalents. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I objective: Rationale: Action: * * * * * Calendar: Produce a three-minute telephone message of current events and activities and continue to update it. A positive image of Salina and a sense of pride in the community can be generated by an increased awareness of the multitude of activities and events constantly available in Salina. Providing such information encourages participation, which stimulates involvement, which, in turn, leads to pride in the community. Knowing where to go to access information--or where to go to publicize events--Iends cohesiveness to the community and creates mutual support for all events. Sponsor and publicize an activities/events hotline. Determine guidelines for activities and events to be included. Establish process for obtaining/screening information to be included. Coordinate hotline with existing hotlines, such as the Salina Arts and Humanities Commission Hotline, where appropriate. Evaluate effectiveness of hotline through tabulation of number of referrals and inquiries. Spring 1988 Install the Activities and Events Hotline (update monthly) Estimated Cost: $2,000 per year, as well as a sponsor and a talented person to update the message in a professional manner. Responsible Agencies: The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau. Funds may come from the Transient Guest Tax. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Rationale: Action: * * * Calendar: Desiqn, publish, and distribute a monthly City Guide to current activities and events. Activities and events are made known through several publications The Works and' 'Entertainment/What's Ahead" in The Salina Journal -- and various organizations' calendars -- Salina Arts and Humanities Commission, for example. A unified, coordinated monthly guide available to Salina citizens and visitors would increase their awawreness of the multitude of activities and events constantly available in Salina and also would increase Salina's positive self-image. Design format for monthly City Guide Coordinate efforts with existing publications, organizations and the Arts Coordinating Council Identify sponsor and/or editor; publish and distribute Spring 1988 Publish the first issue of the City Guide (update monthly) Estimated Cost: Approximate $1,000 to $3,000 per month will be needed as well as a sponsor and a talented person to edit the guide. Responsible Agency: The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and visitors Bureau, the Arts Coordination Council, The Works and The Salina Journal. Funds may come from the Transient Guest Tax. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I II I Objective: Promote a video on Salina (to be updated annually) that could be run at local theatres, on Channel 6 or on closed-circuit TV at motels Rationale: A positive image of Salina and a sense of pride in the community can be generated by an increased awareness of annual activities and events, attractions and facilities available in our city. A video would disseminate public relations information designed to communicate a positive image to Salina citizens and visitors and to encourage participation in events and utilization of facilities. Action: Promote the development of a video to convey a positive image of Sal ina and to encourage participation in events and utilization of facilities. Approach the Salina News Club for help and support. Calendar: Spring 1988 Production of first video film (update annually) Estimated Cost: In addition to a sponsor, approximately $5,000 per year will be needed for a talented professional production firm to create and update the video annually. Responsible Agency: The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau. Funds may come from the Transient Guest Tax. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II :1 I I I Resources used by: COMMUNITY SPIRIT & IMAGE Sharon Fox Ph.D. candidate, Public School Administration Jerry Hinrikus General Manager, KSAL Radio Ann Knowles Former Director, Business Improvement District Project Harris Rayl, Editor, The Salina Journal John Ryberg Vice President Salina Area Chamber of Commerce I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Economic Growth and Agriculture I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ECONOMIC GROWTH and AGRICULTURE Task Force Members Phyllis Anderson Dick Barlow Richard Brown Shannon Buchanan Bonnie Byer Mike Cloutier Robert Crawford Sue Dieckhoff Randy Duncan Kent Fellers Ben Frick Carl Garten Jerry Gutierrez Ann Headrick Paul Hemmy Bob Jensen Gail Kay Eric Lamer Alan Lange Larry Lysell Sally Morrison Stan Nelson Dennis Poer Archie Riggs Gary Rumsey Bill Scott Mary Tannahill Linda Tilmans Don Timmel Mike Tuttle John Vanier Bob Vishnefske Gary Weis Bill Wunder Vice-Chair Recorder Chair I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Economic Growth and Agriculture Task Force Mission and Scope The mission of the Economic Growth and Agriculture Task Force was to identify, study and make recommendations for the present and future economic and agricultural needs of the entire community. The study appraised the economic and agricultural needs of all residents of and visitors to the City and offered proposals for improvement. Background The purpose of the task force was to formulate goals that will enable Salina and the surrounding area to become a viable, growing place with expanding employment and business opporunities. In order to develop these goals, the task force studied what was currently being done in the area. Information was provided by a series of resource people with particular expertise in areas of economic growth and agriculture. Additional information was obtained from literature developed by the Kansas Department of Economic Development and the Business Departments at the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and wichita State University. In its initial meetings, the task force discussed the present economic and agricultural status of our area. We brainstormed the advantages and the disadvantages of this community as they relate to economic growth and agriculture. Addressing the obstacles and building on the strengths, our task force made a list of possible goals. Twenty-three additional ideas were added as a result of public input from Super Goal Sunday. In order to study the ideas that were developed, the task force members divided into five subcommittees: Retailing, Commercial/ Construction/Media, Agriculture, Manufacturing and Distribution, and Service Industry. Each subcommittee presented final goal recommenda- tions to the entire task force. After comments by the enture group, the goals were reviewed by the subcommittees and resubmitted to the task force. The final seven goals were accepted by consensus and presented to the Steering Committee. One idea--a "farmers' market' '--was conceived in the Agriculture subcommittee and implemented while the Goals for Salina Project was still in its writing stage. The task force is presenting a wide variety of recommendations. Some are simple and can be accomplished by assigning the right group to do a particular project. Some will take longer to complete, because economic development is a process rather than a specific event that happens in the life of a community. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal PROMOTE AN AGGRESSIVE EFFORT TO MARKET THE REGIONAL POTENTIAL OF SALINA IN THE AREAS OF RETAIL TRADE, ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATION, SERVICES AND INDUSTRY WHILE MAINTAINING A SENSITIVITY TO SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES Objective: working with identified resources, write a comprehensive marketing plan for at least two years directed toward development and promotion of Salina's regional trade area potential. Rationale: In order further to identify and promote Salina as a regional center for retail trade, entertainment, education, services and industry, a regional marketing plan must be developed. The initial plan should be completed by January, 1988 and optimally would also include a long-range marketing plan. Action: The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce should take the following steps: Discuss with existing business and industry how to determine use of products or services to establish local connections where possible. Consider designating a portion of the sales tax for industrial development. Develop a "stuffer" describing what Salina offers for businesses for use in individual companies' private mail. Encourage and support local business expansion in Salina. Improve road signs to welcome travelers to Salina and to communicate events going on in the community (for example, a lighted sign similar to that used at the Bicentennial Center). Work with local businesses to encourage those manufacturers which they represent to hold conventions and meetings in Salina. Develop a "Buy Local" campaign. Develop a package of marketing suggestions for businesses to use. - Calendar: December 1987 - March 1988 - - - - - September 1988 - November 1988 - - Estimated Cost: Responsible Agencies: - Contact resources and establish willingness to participate; develop a "leadership" team. Assign primary responsibility and define the scope of the project. Determine timeframes for the development of a marketing plan and define its parameters. The leadership team should develop comprehensive marketing plans (including specific objectives with individuals) responsible for implementation as well as time-frames to accomplish. This would also include financial and human resources necessary to accomplish the objectives. Present a comprehensive marketing plan to the implementation team and adopt a consensus. Communicate our position in the regional market through objectives identified in the marketing plan. To be kept within the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Budget Salina Area Chamber of Commerce (convener) and the City-wide Marketing Director I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Survey existinq industry to determine what services are needed and what other industry miqht be attracted to complement what is here. Action: Develop a survey to answer the following questions: 1. How can existing industry be helped? 2. What new industry could be attracted to Salina, which could complement existing industry? Calendar: February 1988 Develop the survey; send one type of survey to existing industry and a slightly modified version to existing retail businesses May 1988 Compile and analyze surveys for dissemination to the Chamber Board and the media June 1988 Refer the results to the Leadership Team for possible implementation of recommendations Estimated Cost: Funded by the Chamber of Commerce Responsible Agencies: Salina Area Chamber of Commerce (convener) and Leadership Task Force I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Expand salina, Inc. into a city-wide development corporation. Action: The Leadership Team should develop an expansion program according to the following calendar. Calendar: October 1987 Meet with officers of Salina, Inc.; meet with the Salina Airport Authority to make use of the strength of the Airport January 1988 Devise an expansion strategy May 1988 Raise new capital through stock subscriptions and/or contributions As progress dictates: Acquire land or options on land; determine need for utilities on property held for sale Estimated Cost: Funding available from Salina, Inc. for organizational costs Responsible Agencies: Salina Area Chamber of Commerce (convener) and Leadership Task Force Objective: Develop a small business advisory group to help small business start-ups. Action: The Chamber of Commerce should contact appropriate resources and establish their willingness to participate, as well as determine the scope of the proj ect and its coordination with similar projects. Calendar: October 1987 Bring the Small Business Development Corporation at Kansas Technical Institute into prominence in Salina I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I January 1988 Develop a Leadership Team March 1988 Assign responsibilities and determine scope May 1988 Coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce "incubator" project Estimated Cost: within present resources of Chamber of Commerce Responsible Agencies: Salina Area Chamber of Commerce (convener) and Leadership Task Force Objective: Coordinate local financial institutions with state venture capital groups and the new Salina Development corporation. Rationale: The financial community should become involved in the economic development process, which will enhance the development of financial assistance packages available to prospective businesses or industrial developers. Action: The Chamber of Commerce should charge the' 'Leadership Team' , with the responsibility for coordinating area financial institutions, in order to increase their potential for supporting economic development in Salina. Calendar: October 1987 Secure cooperation among financial institutions in setting common goals. Determine the status of the Kansas Venture Capital Fund and how it relates to Salina. January 1988 Charge the Leadership Team with coordinating the financial institutions. March 1988 Publicize the difference between venture capital and investment capital, with emphasis on developing more venture capital. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I May 1988 Determine the feasibility of additional low-interest revolving funds to promote existing industry and retail expansions. Develop a structure which will allow financial institutions to maintain interest and support of economic development. This may not mean a separate committee, but may mean spot(s) on the Leadership Team. Estimated Cost: Unknown Responsible Agency: Salina Area Chamber of Commerce (convener) and Leadership Task Force I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal CREATE TOURIST DOLLARS FOR SALINA AND INCREASE PRIDE IN KANSAS HERITAGE. Objective: Develop a major tourist attraction in Salina. Rationale: Salina should recognize the potential for a major tourist attraction. The market for tourist dollars in Salina is enhanced by our location at the intersection of two major interstate highways. Action: The Chamber of Commerce should appoint a continuing Task Force to develop possible concepts-- for example, a museum about the history of wheat and milling in Kansas, a living museum of Kansas history, a Confederate Air Force, a racetrack or an Indian Resource Center. A brochure should be printed to inform visitors of available attractions. Calendar: May 1988 Develop a "hub" concept for area tourism June 1988 Develop information on tourist attractions; seek donation and transportation of historic buildings Estimated Cost: within the present resources of the Chamber Responsible Agencies: Salina Area Chamber of Commerce (convener) and Leadership Task Force I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal PROMOTE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS. Objective: Work with identified resources to develop an action plan to address business management training needs. Rationale: The city should seek to increase business owners' awareness of the importance of competent customer relations and service to help their business succeed. Action: The Chamber of Commerce should formulate a written plan no later than January 1988. The plan should encompass a minimum of twelve months of activities--for example, seminars, marketing idea packets, and the establishment of an audio-visual/printed resource library. Calendar: October 1987 Contact resources and establish willingness to participate; establish a Leadership Team December 1987 Assign the primary responsibility and define the scope of the project; recommend the Small Business Development Committee to work as a clearinghouse March 1988 Determine time-frames for developing an action plan June 1988 Leadership Team and/or coordinating agent should develop marketing plans, suggest incentive and training programs needed and identify resources to implement Determine the feasibility of using VCR tapes of selected seminars Estimated Cost: Unknown Responsible Agencies: Salina Area Chamber of Commerce (convener) and Leadership Task Force I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal DEVELOP AT LEAST ONE NEW INDUSTRY IN SALINA. Objective: Provide an industrial plant for food processing in the salina/saline County area. Rationale: To obtain more economic value for the raw materials being produced in the Saline County area. Action: The Task Force should secure a commitment from the Chamber of Commerce to work on this aspect of economic development. A blue ribbon task force should be established to develop a plan for the plant. The Task force should bring its plan to the Chamber for incubation. The Chamber should then seek to secure private investors and to build the plant and operate it. Calendar: September 1987 Sell the idea for a plant to the Chamber of Commerce, which will authorize creation of a special task force. March 1988 Develop feasibility studies for operations and determine which food processing products should be addressed. Ongoing The Task Force should market ,a plan for the product. Estimated Cost: Unknown Responsible Agencies: Salina Area Chamber of Commerce (convener) and Special Task Force I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal CREATE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS IN SALINA. Objective: Publish and distribute a monthly calendar to Salina businesses and individuals to enable the citizens of Salina to make visitors feel welcome and to qive them the opportunity to promote their products. Rationale: The City should inform businesses of coming events, in order to allow them to plan marketing strategies for visiting participants. Action: The Chamber of Commerce should request information for the Calendar one week before it is mailed. All information should be inserted in the monthly Chamber report and the public should be informed of its existence through public service announcements. Calendar: 1987 Notify all organizations that have meetings in Salina Print coming events and disseminate this information to all the resource areas listed Chamber develop list of marquees in Salina to be used to promote scheduled events Poll the businesses involved for results Ongoing Weekly check on the schedule of conventions Estimated Cost: $3,000 per year Responsible Agency: Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and visitors Bureau I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal DIRECTLY PROMOTE AND SUPPORT LOCAL PRODUCERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. Objective: Provide a place where producers of fresh produce and homemade goods can sell directly to consumers (a farmers' market). Rationale: Providing a marketing center for the sale of locally produced farm products will promote and support local producers of agricultural products. Action: The Saline County Extension Service should meet with local producers and determine their interest. A governing board should be established, which could provide a local \ \ farmer's market" outlet. The board should also seek to educate the public on the quality and wholesomeness of locally-produced products. Calendar: 1987 Meet with local producers to determine interest 1987 Establish the governing board May 1988 Put Farmer's Market into operation; begin public education campaign Estimated Cost: Operable within the resources of the Saline County Extension Service Responsible Agency: Saline County Extension Service I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Resources used by: ECONOMIC GROWTH & AGRICULTURE Sam Brownback Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Carlson Saline County Commissioner Rodger Christianson Director Industrial/Ks.Dept. of Economic Development Gerald Cook Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Carl Garten Saline County Extension Agency Joe Gilliam Jack Paar Associates Bob Jensen Kansas Technical Institute Rufus Nye Salina City Manager Dr. Anthony Redwood University of Kansas Tim Rogers Salina Airport Authority I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Education I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I EDUCATION Task Force Members John Adams Mike Beatty Harold Bechard Doris Bedinger Karen Black Steve Brown John Burgess Liz Carroll Robert Constable Kim Diederich Alan Eichelberger Mary Exline Dave Fancher Nancy Hampton Dorothy Kennedy Pauline Khanjian Barbara Marshall Joe McKenzie Phil Menheusen Deanna Morgan Rufus Nye Carol Romeiser Connie Stutterheim Keith Weltmer Norm Yenkey Chair Vice-Chair Recorder I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Education Task Force Mission and Scope The mission of the Education Task Force was to identify the educational needs of the entire community and to make recommendations for meeting them. Our aim was to involve the maximum number of people in this process and to focus on needs that were not currently being met. Backqround Statement The initial meetings of the Education Task Force were spent brainstorming and prioritizing educational needs. We gathered information and listened to concerns of members of the community in the areas of elementary, secondary, post-secondary and nontraditional education. Our task force heard from leaders in all areas before categorizing the needs into the following areas: * Increase the level of functional literacy in Salina. * Expand the scope of high school counseling. * Expand the use of the Salina Public Library. * Promote increased cooperation among Salina colleges leading to a more integrated educational program. * Increase parental involvement in our schools. * Provide a vehicle for teachers to make suggestions to the administration for improving the educational process. * Develop a scholarship and/or loan fund for the local colleges. * Reevaluate the curriculum of the school system from the perspective of employers, parents, teachers, administration and students. After this list was narrowed and focused, task force members were divided into subgroups to conduct further research and locate resources in order to specify a target objective to help achieve each of four goals: I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I * Develop programs to improve parent skills and increase parental involvement in our schools. steve Brown, chair. * Develop a scholarship or loan fund for the local colleges. Dave Fancher, chair. * Increase the level of functional literacy in Salina. Black, chair. Karen * Set levels of competency which would be required for advancement in the Salina public schools. Rufus Nye, chair. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Rationale: Goal DECREASE FUNCTIONAL ILLITERACY IN SALINA. Establish a permanent Salina Area Council on Literacy, the task of which will be to increase functional literacy by assessing community need, developing effective literacy programs and securing adequate funding for programs. "Functional illiteracy" means the inability to use basic reading, writing, and computational skills in everyday life situations. A functionally illiterate person may be unable to read a medicine bottle, use a phone book, read want ads, comparison-shop for groceries, follow written instructions on the job, read his or her child's report card, sign a consent form for a child's medical care, calculate change or balance a checkbook. The annual public cost of illiteracy is reflected in lost productivity in the workplace, crime rates, prison costs, lost tax revenues and the need for more adult basic education. On the other hand, literate high school graduates earn about 42% more annually, on the average, than their illiterate counterparts. Literate workers form a higher quality employment pool for business and industry. Literate adults have a better chance of getting jobs, obtaining job promotions and enjoying a high quality of life. The national cost of illiteracy is put at $224 billion a year in welfare payments, crime, incompetent job performance, lost tax revenues and remedial education. About 23 million American adults (1 in 5) are functionally illiterate. The Salina area, too, is affected by this nationwide problem. According to 1980 census data (the most recent available), about 3,200 Saline County residents over age 18 were functionally illiterate. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I !I Action: The Salina Public Library should be asked to function intially as the sponsoring agency for this program, as it can obtain services from the literacy specialist in the Kansas State Library System in order to set up a community program. The Library staff should contact the local Board of Education, City and County Commissions, area employers, United Way agencies, the League of Women Voters and other representative groups for suggested members of a Steering committee on Literacy. The Steering Committee should assess community needs, inventory existing programs and develop a comprehensive plan for a permanent Council on Literacy, including its formation, membership, budget, public and private financing, and scope. Throughout this period, the Committee should raise community awareness through media campaigns, which should both create public support and reach functionally illiterate persons. Such a campaign would help to convince the functionally illiterate that they are not alone--that they can admit the problem--and that help is available. The Steering Committee should attempt to win endorsement and funding from the public and private sector--including local governments, business and industry, the United Way and church organizations. Finally, a permanent Council should be organized, with full funding, staff and operating space. Calendar: January 1988 Salina Public Library charged to make initial study March 1988 Library makes contact with necessary resources June 1988 to January 1989 organization of Steering Committee and development of comprehensive plan February 1989 Develop and implement media campaign Mid 1989 Organization of the permanent Council. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Estimated Cost: Costs will depend on the scope of the program, as developed in the Steering Committee. The known cost of Adult Basic Education now is $60,000 per year (1987-88 figures) at Little House. The per-pupil cost is $135. Responsible Agencies: The Salina Public Library (convener), the Steering Committee and eventually the permanent Council I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal ENSURE MINIMUM COMPETENCY STANDARDS IN SALINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Objective: Rationale: Action: Develop and implement a minimum competency testing program in the areas of mathematics, reading and writing as one requirement for advancement to certain grades in and for graduation from Salina public schools. The Committee on Education believes that graduates of Salina public high schools should be able to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency to function effectively in the world, so that they can become more capable citizens, employees and consumers. Unfortunately, students are not uniformly and consistently required to demonstrate either comprehension of basic information or mastery of certain fundamental skills either at graduation or during their school careers. Competency testing should focus upon essential skills which an individual needs to be effective in the modern world. The Task Force believes those skills are concentrated in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. Furthermore, the Task Force believes that students should periodically demonstrate the development of these skills throughout their school careers. The Kansas Legislature has mandated minimum competency tests in the areas of mathematics and reading for Kansas students. The tests are administered in grades 2,4,6,8 and 10. The information is used by some school districts as an evaluation tool or for curriculum development purposes. Thus, competency testing is familiar to Salina's administrators, teachers and students. We are proposing that adequate performance on such competency tests become one requirement for regular student advancement from grade to grade. The Task Force believes that the implementation of a competency testing program will require several years. We propose that a 21-member Competency Testing Committee, appointed by the Board of Education and including a Board representative, develop a comprehensive minimum competency testing program in the areas of mathematics, reading and writing. The Committee will need to retain an experienced and knowledgeable educational testing consultant to provide guidance in this undertaking. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Calendar: July 1988 August 1989 August 1992 Estimated Cost: Responsible Agency: Completion of Committee study Preliminary implemention of the system Program fully operational Approximately $10,000 will be required to develop the program with the committee. Once the program is in operation, it is not possible to define the exact cost. However, there will likely be additional costs if only for testing and grading. The cost can be minimized by incorporating the program into the existing school evaluation and testing process. USD 305 Board of Education I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal MAINTAIN OR INCREASE ENROLLMENT AT SALINA'S THREE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. Objective: Rationale: Develop a scholarship and/or loan fund for students attending Kansas Technical Institute, Kansas wesleyan university and Marymount College. The strength of any sma~l college is tied to the ability of that college to maintain sufficient enrollment. Stabilizing the enrollment in a small college allows that college to do much better budget planning, which in turn allows the college to develop long-range plans aimed at improving the academic quality of its programs. In these times of rapidly rising educational costs and decreasing federal and state aid for students, colleges must obtain financial resources sufficient to assist students who want to attend their institutions. A number of students who wish to attend Kansas Technical Institute, Kansas Wesleyan University or Marymount College are now unable to enroll because they lack sufficient financial aid, either in the form of scholarships or loans. Therefore, the establishment by the community of a scholarship and/or loan fund which would provide additional student financial aid resources for the local colleges would be extremely beneficial not only to the local institutions but also to the community as a whole. The benefit to the institutions is obvious in that they would be able to attract more students thereby stabilizing their enrollments and having a positive impact on their budgets. Just as obviously, Salina would benefit from this program. In addition to keeping our institutions of higher learning viable so that they might continue to have a positive impact on the educational and cultural experiences in Salina, this program would offer a direct economic benefit: this small investment could reap a very large return. For example, if one additional student is able to attend one of our local institutions through the assistance of a $500 to $1,000 scholarship, that student also brings an extra $5,000 to $7,000 to the community for the rest of his or her educational expenses. Nearly all of these dollars are spent in Salina. Given that, on I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 'I I I the average, a dollar turns over six to seven times within the community, one additional student could add from $30,000 to $50,000 per academic year to Salina's economy. That would be an excellent return from a $500 to $1,000 investment. Salina's economy would be dealt a devastating blow were the three local institutions to close. They have a combined annual budget of $10.4 million, a combined workforce of 318, and, in fall 1986, a combined student enrollment of 1707. Action: An "endowment" fund would be established so that earnings of the endowment could be utilized to provide scholarship funds for students attending the local institutions of higher learning. If the program included loans, the concept would allow some use of the principal for loans such that within a certain time frame the fund would be self-generating from the loan repayments. The fund would be coordinated through a central committee responsible for seeing that the fund was prudently invested. The income from the fund would be fairly allocated to the schools in question. The schools would select the students who would be the beneficiaries of these funds. The schools would make an adequate accounting to the central committee to insure that the funds were properly used for student financial aid. Calendar: Academic Year Actions 1987-88 1. Organize Central Committee. This should be coordinated by the Salina Chamber of Commerce. 2. Research funding options (see below) and determine the feasibility of each 3. Lay groundwork for the solicitation of funds from one or more of the options 4. Develop the necessary legal documents for the establishment of the scholarship/loan endowment fund I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1988-89 1. Ask schools to develop the guidelines for the student selection process 2. Depending upon the funding option(s) selected: a. Develop campaign strategy for private contributions b. Develop political strategy to generate public support for a tax levy c. Prepare legal documents for bond issue 3. Begin solicitation of funds 1989-90 1. continue solicitation of funds 2. Develop investment objectives for the fund and select an investment manager 3. Finalize the mechanics of the allocation of income to the schools and the accounting expectations from the various institutions 1990-91 1. continue solicitation of funds 2. Ask institutions to select the first group of recipients for funding in September 1991 Note: The timetable could vary considerably, depending on the sources of funding used. Estimated Cost: * General Comments If the endowment fund were $750,000, then $45,000 to $65,000 in income could be earned annually. This would allow 45 to 80 students to be funded per year through scholarships or loans. The resulting economic impact on Salina's economy would be on the order of 2 to 4 million dollars annually. * Potential Funding Sources Three primary sources of funding should be explored: I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1. Local Tax Levy Under the home-rule provision amendment in the Kansas Constitution, the City of Salina would have the authority to levy a tax to generate funds for the establishment of an "endowment" fund for the local colleges. The home-rule provision is applicable for those causes that support "practical and public purposes." A one-mill levy for the City of Salina would raise about $110,000 per year. This tax could be maintained for several years in order to generate the base of the "Community Endowment" fund. A similar tax levy on a county-wide basis may also be possible. 2. Industrial Revenue Bonds The 1986 Tax Act gives states the authority to issue bonds for student loans. For 1987, the Federal allocation for Kansas is $25 million in bonds that can be utilized for student loans. If this source of funding is available, a revolving student loan fund could be established. 3. Private Sources A fund-raising drive could be undertaken to solicit funds from individuals and businesses. Under such conditions, fund-raisers must exercise extreme caution to be certain that they do not hamper the fund-raising efforts of the educational institutions themselves. This type of community endowment fund would be attractive to a number of individuals and businesses that do not now contribute to the institutions. These contributors may be attracted to the direct economic boost such a fund would offer to Salina. We anticipate that the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce would actively support such a fund drive. In order to complement the local private fund drive, the endowment would also appeal to certain private foundations. Proposals to these foundations could generate additional contributions to the fund. Examples I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I of such organizations are the Danforth Foundation, the Kellogg Foundation, the Eli Lily Foundation, the Garvey Kansas Foundation and the Beech Aircraft Foundation. Perhaps the fund could use all three sources of funding. Responsible Agencies: The following individuals and institutions should be involved in the development of this concept: the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce (convener) , Kansas Technical Institute, Kansas Wesleyan University, Marymount College, the City Manager or his representative, an attorney, a certified public accountant, and selected business and community leaders. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS AND INCREASE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN OUR SCHOOLS. Objective: Develop a proqram throuqh the Salina schools based on the Missouri Parents as Teachers (PAT) model. Rationale: A major weakness in our schools is apathy caused by lack of parental involvement in the educational process. The Missouri Parents as Teachers program is designed to increase parental involvement by forming a partnership between home and school to help parents give their children the best possible start in life and lay the foundation for later school success. The success of the Missouri PAT program is well documented, and the benefits are far reaching. It reduces parental stress, child abuse and the need for remedial programs. It fosters positive attitudes toward school and contributes to adult and child literacy. Research indicates that children who have participated in the program: * were significantly more advanced in language development than other three-year-olds * had made greater strides in problem-solving and other intellectual skills * were further along in social development than their peers * demonstrated competencies that are predictive of and essential to later school achievement. The Missouri PAT program recognizes three basic principles: 1. In order to make a significant difference in the academic prospects of young children, they must be reached during the first three years of life when the foundation for developmental learning is being laid. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I Action: 2. In order to be efficient and cost-effective, the people who have the greatest influence on childrens' lives--their parents--must be involved. Parents also learn that they can make a difference. 3. In order to be effective in the role as their children's first and most important teachers, most parents, regardless of socioeconomic status, educational level or cultural backgroumd, are eager to receive information and support. The Task Force recognizes that a comprehensive screening program for three-to-five year olds is currently in place in Salina. The Missouri PAT program does not duplicate existing programs and meets a significant need. The task force recommends that the following steps be taken to develop and implement the Missouri Parents as Teachers program in Salina: 3. 4. 1. Identify Key Administrator--Chairperson of the Internal Coordinating Committee--to be appointed by the superintendent of USD 305 from within administrative staff. 2. Establish an Internal Coordinating Committee to be appointed by the Key Administrator. The Committee should be composed of representatives from the school system--a counselor, a nurse and a principal--and from the Board of Education. The Committee will be responsible for supervising and evaluating the program and for making recommendations for the hiring of the Parent Educators. Hire two part-time Parent Educators to be trained by the Missouri Parents as Teachers training program. Identify a Community Advisory Committee to be appointed by the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce. The Committee should be composed of volunteers who are pediatricians, hospital administrators, service club members and community leaders who will be responsible for creating public awareness for the program and for securing additional funds. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Calendar: October to December 1987 January 1988 February 1988 April 1988 May 1988 June 1988 July 1988 Estimated Cost: * Training: * Salaries: * Materials: * Space: * Adverstising: Appoint Key Administrator: select Internal Coordinating Committee Select Community Advisory Committee Hire two part-time Parent Educators Send Parent Educators to st. Louis for training Begin raising funds through public/private partnerships Begin public awareness campaign Have Parent Educators begin contacts to recruit families Have Parent Educators begin home visits, group meetings and screenings to identify/serve families Have Internal Coordinating Committee evaluate program Hire additional Parent Educators Send new Parent Educators to Kansas City for training. $350 per Parent Educator for training, plus food, lodging and mileage $10 per hour for each part-time Parent Educator serving approximately fifty families Donated or provided by USD 305 Provided by USD 305 Provided by funds raised by the Community I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Advisory Committee Based on costs for providing services in Missouri, it is estimated that the cost for providing services to participating families is $165 per family per year. Responsible Agencies: USD 305, Key Administrator, Internal Coordinating Committee, Community Advisory Committee and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce I I I I I I I I I I I :1 I I I I I I I Resources used by: EDUCATION Glenna Alexander Financial Aid, Kansas Wesleyan University Mary Andersen USD 305 Board of Education Doris Ann Brinegar Director, Little House Adult Learning Center Dr. Hugh Cowan Interim Superintendent USD 305 Board of Education Kim Flynn ESL Department, Little House Adult Learning Center Margaret Frank Financial Aid, Maryrnount College Dr. Dan Johnson President, Maryrnount College Dr. John poggio Chairman, Education Psych./Research Department University of Kansas Gayle Rose Vice President, Salina Public Library Board Robert J. Senecal Dean of Continuing Education, KU Regents Center Ann Siemers Development Office, Kansas Wesleyan University Dr. Marshall Stanton President, Kansas Wesleyan University Vikki Stewart Literacy Coordinator, Kansas State Libraries Dr. Tony Tilmans President, Kansas Technical Institute Charlene Turner Education Department, Asbury Hospital I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Government and Government Services I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GOVERNMENT and GOVERNMENT SERVICES Task Force Members Cleo Allen Evelyn Amend Ruth Ascher Dean Barnum Dale Cole Fred D'Albini Fred Gaines Lois Gay Floyd Gibson Al Girtz Larry Grove Floyd Gwin Bob Haworth Lee Haworth Deena Horst Darald Hough Sherm Lagergren Dennis Lull Paul McAfee Ann McCall Pat Morgan Bob Pace Larry Patrick Tom Pestinger Ed Pogue Dana Ryan Joe Sanchez Ben Sellers Dick Tilgner Harold Vopat Jack Walstrom Recorder Chair Vice Chair I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Government and Government Services Task Force Mission and Scope The mission of the task force was to examine all operational and structural aspects of local City and County governments and the services rendered by those bodies for the benefit of the citizens. Background The thirty-member task force used data from community questionnaires, discussions with community leaders and presentations by local and statewide governmental officials. The task force also formed listening- post subcommittees, which sponsored town meetings in order to determine the most critical community concerns. Nearly 800 volunteer hours went into gathering data, providing resource information and determining and writing goals. All task force members believed that three primary areas of government needed considerable attention: communication, parks and recreation and citizen participation. First, the committee was concerned about how successfully the City communicates policies, procedures and activities to the general public. Data gathered by the task force indicate that the public does not fully understand City plans and policies, especially in the areas of zoning, police procedures, budgets, capital improvements and staff responsi- bilities. In the area of parks and recreation, many people expressed to the task force a concern about citizens' opportunities to contribute ideas and suggestions for the local recreation programs and planning process. The committee heard substantial dissatisfaction about the organizational structure which places City parks under the jurisdiction of the Recreation Commission. Finally, the committee expressed concern over the lack of citizen participation in the governmental process. wi th better communication and more education, perhaps more would participate. This may reflect a need to alter the time and location of City and County Commission meetings. The goals submitted in this report will only partially address these concerns. Only with a commitment from the City and County staffs and the full support of present and future elected officials will these important and necessary improvements be accomplished. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal IMPROVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CITY GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENS. Objective: Appoint formally a city Public Information Officer. Rationale: The City requires a full-time position for this goal. Action: The City shall appoint formally a Public Information Officer, whose responsibilities will include the development of a communications plan for City government. Such a plan would enable the City to disseminate policies, procedures and actions in a systematic and timely fashion. The Public Information Officer will monitor the plan and see that it responds to the questions, suggestions and concerns of the community. Calendar: March 1988 Complete job description, secure qualified candidates May 1988 Hire a candidate for the position Estimated Cost: Summarized under the following objective Responsible Agency: The Salina City commission I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Ojective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1988 1989 Establish a formal city system to convey citizens' concerns to appropriate City officials, board and commission members and staff. Full exchange of information between the City and the general public requires a comprehensive plan, implemented by a member of the City government staff. Devise and implement a method to inform directly elected officials, board and commission chairs, department heads and supervisory personnel about suggestions, questions, and concerns of the general public. Similarly, the program should also facilitate the dissemination of information to the general public regarding actions taken in response to legitimate problems. City commission reviews completed comprehensive plan Implement the plan Responsible Agency: The Salina City commission Estimated Cost for both objectives: $35,000 salary and $10,000 support per year I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal DETERMINE WHETHER THE PRESENT STRUCTURE OF PARKS AND RECREATION IN SALINA SERVES COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PROMOTES EXCELLENCE FOR BOTH PROGRAMS. Objective: Engage a qualified, independent consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of the management structure of the City Park Department and the Salina Recreation Commission. Rationale: Given confusion in the community, Salina should examine the relationship between its Recreation Commission and the City park system. Action: Engage a qualified, independent consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of the mangagement structure of the Park Department and the Recreation Commission, with a formal recommendation to be made to the USD 305 Board of Education and the City commission. Following the consultant's study, conduct public forums to inform the public of the firm's findings and recommendations and to hear public reaction to the study. Following these forums, the governing bodies will take appropriate action on the recommendations of the study. Calendar: February 1988 Hire consultant July 1988 Begin series of public forums February 1989 Take action, if deemed necessary Estimated Cost: $50,000 Responsible Agency: Salina Recreation Commission I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Establish a continuinq communications network to provide input from all seqments of the community reqardinq the City Park Department and Salina Recreation Commission proqrams. Rationale: The public needs the opportunity to offer suggestions and ideas for the maintenance and improvement of the City's parks and recreation programs. Action: Initiate a format for and regularly schedule town meetings to inform and to receive comments and suggestions from the public. Governing bodies will take appropriate action regarding concerns voiced at the town meetings. Calendar: January 1988 Begin holding regularly scheduled town meetings Estimated Cost: Unknown Responsible Agency: Salina Recreation Commission I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL PROCESS. Objective: Require all elected and appointed to hold 25% of their meetings in throughout the community and 25% 7:00 p.m. or later. commissions and boards public locations of their meetings at Rationale: In order to make governmental meetings more accessible to citizens, all elected and appointed commissions and boards will schedule 25% of their meetings in public locations throughout the community and will convene 25% of their meetings at 7:00 p.m. or later. Action: Both the City and County Commissions will pass ordinances mandating the 25% time and place policy. USD 305 will adopt policy to reflect intent. Calendar: 1988 Ordinances in effect Estimated Cost: Unknown at this time Responsible Agencies: Salina City Commission, Saline County Commission, USD 305 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Establish the position of ombudsman on the city staff Action: Add to the City staff an ombudsman whose first priority will be to act as a liaison between the citizens and various City departments, commissions and boards. The job description for this position should allow for independence and responsiveness. Calendar: June 1988 Establish job description January 1989 Hire a candidate for this position Estimated Cost: $40,000 per year Responsible Agency: Salina City commission I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Resources used by: GOVERNMENT & GOVERNMENT SERVICES Roy Allen Chair, Saline County Commission Dana Morse Saline County Administrator Ernie Moshier Executive Director, Kansas League of Municipalities Rufus Nye Salina City Manager Dr. Joe Pisciotte Wichita State University Steve Ryan Vice-Mayor, City of Salina Darrell Wilson Saline County Sheriff I I I i ! ¡ I II I I I , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Health Care I I I I : I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I HEALTH CARE Task Force Members Sherry Almquist Steve Ascher Jim Berglund John Black Becky Bourland Kim Brown Connie Burkett Steve Carr Bev Cole Ron Force Curtis Fulton Adrian Gaptor Adrienne Gaptor James T. Graves Marilyn Green Randy Hardy Dorothy Hoover Dana Jackson Wendell Kellogg Ken Klostermeyer Roberta Knudson Tim Landon Judy Lilly Judy Neuschafer Mary Anne Powell Jean Reitz Harold Skelly Marshall Stanton Laureen Young Vice Chair Recorder Chair I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Health Care Task Force Mission and Scope The mission of the Health Care Task Force was to examine and evaluate existing health services within the community and to make recommenda- tions for improvements. The following areas were considered: community health and lifestyles; primary health care; special foci (substance abuse, geriatrics, youth needs). Background The size and geographic location of Salina gives our community the potential to become an important regional health care center. Indeed, the findings of the task force indicate that Salina already offers comprehensive and high quality health care services. Nevertheless, the committee found three areas which should be emphasized as Salina plans its long-range goals. First, the community should promote a positive attitude toward a healthful lifestyle with an emphasis on preventive medicine and early detection and treatment of problems. Second, the proper agencies should inform the community of the varied and growing services available and strive to generate confidence in those services. Third, Salina must be sensitive and responsive to the specialized needs of the elderly, youth and those individuals who cannot afford to pay for adequate health care. In addition to the two goals submitted by the Health Care Task Force, other concerns were studied and discussed at length throughout the eight-month term. Several of these concerns were being addressed at the time of these investigations or were to be mandated in the near future by local or state officials. Therefore, they were not included among the final goals. However, the task force feels that these issues are still vital and important and that support for them should be stated in this report. Following is a list of these goals that were considered but not, in the end, included. Smokinq Ban By July 1, 1988, smoking should be banned in all buildings in Saline County to which the public is invited or at which ten or more persons are employed or served, except in specifically designated, limited areas. Alcohol Tax On or before July 1, 1988, a local user fee should be levied on all alcohol ic beverages sold or consumed wi thin the County. Proceeds I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I should be devoted to the treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of alcoholism and problem drinking. Of those proceeds, 80% should be used toward treatment and rehabilitation and 20% toward primary prevention activities. The fee shall be recalculated triannually. The calculation and disbursement of funds shall be the responsiblity of a special commission. Sex Education and AIDS Prevention By September 1989, all local public school districts within Saline county should implement programs of sex education annually, beginning in the fourth grade and continuing through the tenth grade. These courses must include thorough presentation of information about the prevention of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Moni toring to ensure the adequacy of the programs is essential. Self-referral Directorv The City of Salina should publish a self- referral directory of youth services, distributed by fall 1988. The directory should be made available to secondary school and college students, free of charge, during school enrollment in August 1988. It should be pocket-sized and updated periodically. Consolidation of Hospital Health Care Facilities On or before July 1, 1988, the duplicaton of health care facilities and services at st. John's and Asbury Hospitals should be eliminated. Saline County: Nuclear-Free Zone On or before January 1,1988, Saline COunty should be designated as a nuclear-free zone, except for essential medical treatment. Emplover Child Care Facilities On or before July 1,1988, the Salina/ Saline County Health Department should establish a program to involve industries and employers in providing child care facilities for their employees. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal INCREASE FITNESS AND HEALTH AMONG STUDENTS IN SALINA SCHOOLS. objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: Establish a program of cardiovascular fitness for grades K-12 conforming to national standards and emphasizing individual enhancement/improvement of the quality of life rather than competitive scoring or direct class competition. studies have shown that an increasing number of children in our society are developing risk factors for coronary heart disease such as high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, obesity and high blood pressure. Studies have also shown that increased fitness levels, through regular aerobic or cardiovascular exercise, can lower blood pressure, assist in weight control and significantly lower cholesterol levels. Since regular aerobic exercise has been shown to protect against coronary heart disease, all children should be taught the habit of appropriate and regular exercise. The task force feels that this goal can best be met wi thin the context of the public and private school programs. Establish a program through the standard curriculum channels of the USD 305 Board of Education. Private schools will also be encouraged to participate. September 1988 Program in operation The program should be operable within current budget limitations. Additional funds may need to be provided if yearly leadership seminars seem warranted. Estimated Cost: Responsible Agency: USD 305 Board of Education I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Rationale: Action: Goal PROVIDE CARE FOR THE MEDICALLY INDIGENT. Design and implement programs which will care for and support those unable to pay for their own health care. Health care for the medically indigent has grown to be a national issue that raises both moral and financial concerns. Representatives from several Salina health-care agencies (Asbury and st. John's Hospitals, st. John's Chemical Dependency Treatment Center and the Central Kansas Foundation) were interviewed and indicated a cause for concern for the problem of medical indigency in our community. Asbury Hospital projects write-offs for bad debt in excess of $1,500,000 for 1987, which represents 5 to 6% of total hospital billings. st. John's Hospital reports an annual loss of $1,000,000 in unpaid bills. A percentage of these losses for both hospitals involves people who cannot afford insurance or do not have enough to cover their hospital care. While our hospitals take seriously their moral obligation to care for those in need, no institution can remain financially sound while giving away this amount of free care. In addition, there are certain categories of people for whom we are not providing services. These include addicted indigent youth, the indigent in need of residential care and some youth and elderly in need of specialized treatment. Response to ã Super Goal Sunday Questionnaire indicated public concern for those in our community who cannot afford to pay for health insurance and/or medical care. The Salina City Commission should establish an independent Commission on the Medically Indigent. This commission will: * study community needs * support active programs such as the Salvation Army, Emergency Aid and the Family Hope Center * design a means of implementing additional health care services and/or facilities. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The Commission should be composed of one physician, one attorney, one City/County Health representative, one representative of the Ministerial Alliance, one representative of the Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services, the District School Nurse Coordinator, one representative of each Salina hospital and three members-at-large. Coordinators of existing agencies and programs should be used as consultants and resource people. Calendar: spring 1988 commission appointed and charged to study community needs. Spring 1989 commission concludes study and begins to implement its programs Estimated Cost: Unknown Responsible Agency: Salina City commission I I I I I I I I I I I I I :1 I I I I II I Resources used by: HEALTH CARE Steve Ascher Water treatment specialist, Wilson and Company Scott Bogart Executive Director, Cental Kansas Foundation Clay Edmands Administrator, Asbury Hospital Joanne Elliott Substance Abuse Prevention, elementary schools,USD 305 Adrienne Gapter Salina Family Physicians Dr. Frank Gilbert Salina Family Physicians Lora Gilbert Salina Family Physicians Al Goertz Counseling and Growth Center Betsy Green Public Relations, Asbury Hospital Tom Gregoire Asst.Adm., Chemical Dependency Center, St.John's Kathy Paulson Vice Pres. ,Salina Coalition for Prevention of Child Abuse Paul Richardson Director Salina/Saline County Public Health Department Dean Strowig Engineer Salina/Saline County Public Health Department I I I I I I I I I I I , I I I I I I I I Resources used by Health Care (continued) Joe Warner, Public Relations St. John's Hospital Roy White Administrator St. John's Hospital Janet Wilbur Substance Abuse Prevention Secondary Schools, USD 305 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Homan Needs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I HUMAN NEEDS Task Force Members Bobbie Bengston Nancy Boden Marie Chapman Rene Colaw Kathy Dupy Carol D'Albini Lois Eagleton Judy Edmands Eldon Epp Marilyn Eyler Dana Frederking Shirley Frederking vi Justus Stan Lauer Erlene Lindeman Charles Livingston Dorothy Lynch Dusty Moshier Lawton Nuss Chuck Olson Kaye Pogue Keith Rawlings Phil Ray Gene Revels Tim Rogers Linda Smith Tony Tilmans Tommy York Recorder Chair Vice Chair I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Human Needs Task Force xission and Scope The mission of the Human Needs Task Force was to examine and evaluate existing agencies and services and to determine what needs to be done to maintain and improve the quality of life in the Salina Community through 1991. Backqround The Human Needs Task Force began its work in September 1986, basing its considerations on ideas from task force members, responses to question- naires, and input from Super Goal Sunday. The committee disucssed a wide variety of topics, including the elderly, the poor, the handicapped, the availability of crisis counseling, job availability, volunteers, teen pregnancy, and constructive activities for youth and families. The task force met with a variety of resource people from such agencies as RSVP, Clearinghouse, the Red Cross, the Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services, the Housing Authority, Hotline, OCCK, and the Salina Area Community Services Council. The committee decided that some of the needs discussed earlier could be better handled by other task forces. The task force concluded that an overwhelming number of agencies are meeting the basic human, physical, and emotional needs of Salinans. Although a directory currently lists the agencies able to deal with most crises, the organizations' ability to communicate information to the public remains a serious problem. In addition, four, other areas needed special emphasis: child care, the elderly, the working poor, and the need for a volunteer clearinghouse. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1991 Goal SUPPORT AUTONOMY FOR THE ELDERLY. Assist older persons to remain in their homes. The various needs of the elderly need to be coordinated with the resources available to meet these needs, particularly in the areas of transportation, property maintenance (i.e., lawn mowing and snow removal) and health care assistance. Enlist the help of various resource groups to coordinate and/or provide services. The following organizations could participate: Asbury Hospital, Boy Scouts, churches, Emergency Clearinghouse, Girl Scouts, Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services, Leisure Years Center, RSVP, st. John's Hospital, Salina Area Community Services Council, Salina/Saline County Health Department, and local service clubs. All coordinated services operating. Estimated Cost: Minimal, to be absorbed by resource groups Responsible Agency: Saline county Commission on Aging Discussion: Several ideas surfaced during the subcomittee's investigations which might be considered or implemented by the Commission on Aging as it works to meet this goal: Clubs might be encouraged to take on volunteer responsibilities on a one week/year basis. (A central resource file of needs would list what is needed during each week.) Pharmacies and grocery stores offer delivery services, and RSVP might also be utilized in this way. Shopping companions could help the elderly shop. The community might find ways of funding private home health aides for giving baths, etc. Doctors and dentists could be enlisted to be receptive to the needs of low income, elderly and handicapped individuals. A seminar to highlight the needs of the elderly and focus on ways of meeting them is recommended. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal PROMOTE THE CREATION OP AFPORDABLB CHILD CARE PACILITIBS FOR WORKING PARENTS. objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: Estimated Cost: Establish child care centers available to all children up to 12 years of aqe, with special facilities for children up to 24 months. Affordable child care facilities are needed for working parents. A 10-member steering Committee should be selected by the Salina City Commission. This Committee should be charged to plan and encourage the development of affordable child care. Businesses which employ 100 or more persons should be urged to provide licensed child care in or near their business premises. The Committee will work with all businesses interested in developing such facilities. (It would be hoped that the hospitals will continue with their programs to provide day care for sick children.) To be established by 1991 Business will be urged to subsidize their own child care facilities, in order to make child care more affordable. Fees for child care should be paid by parents, with appropriate supplements from social agencies. Responsible Agency: Salina city Commission Discussion: This subcommittee's investigation revealed that there are several obstacles to development of childcare facilities, including liability insurance costs, suitable facilities and demanding rules and regulations from the state and city. These rules and regulations result in prohibitive costs for infant care. Several businesses have investigated the possibility of child care facilities in the past 2-3 years. As of yet, however, Salina employees have not asked employers for these child care benefits. This committee contacted st. John's and Asbury Hospitals, Tony's and North American Phillips, all of which indicated interest. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: Goal INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF AVAILABLE HUMAN NEEDS SERVICES. Heighten visibility of Hotline-Crisis Information and Referral. A multitude of human needs services are available in the community. Often, however, people's needs go unmet because they either are not aware of the availability of help or do not know how to connect with it. The City of Salina should implement a program designed to increase the awareness and availability of human needs services in the Salina area. This information should be updated and expanded constantly. The program should use the present Hotline and should supplement it with satellite information referral points located throughout the community. These would provide easier access to the information. The program should publicize the existence of this information channel through the establishment of easily remembered telephone numbers (for example, 825-INFO or 825-HELP), public service announcements, columns in The Salina Journal and the Buyers' Guide and brochures and fact sheets. This goal could be implemented immediately, because of the willingness of the Hotline. It is estimated that it would take 60 to 90 days to locate and supply satellite locations and to contact radio stations and other media. The funding for this project can be obtained through public and private funds, the assistance of in-place service agencies, in-kind gifts or donations and the cooperation of local human service agencies. Estimated Cost: Start-up cost for 1987: $3,000. $12,000-$15,000 Per year 1988-1992: Responsible Agencies: Hotline I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal SATISFY THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE TO SERVE ONE ANOTHER AND RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED COKKUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. Objective: Establish a Salina Area Volunteer Center. Rationale: Salina area human needs agencies need an additional 6,450 volunteers to provide over 316,620 hours of service. Action: A Salina Area Volunteer Center will be established to: * recruit, screen, and refer volunteers to local human needs agencies * maintain a volunteer skills bank and other appropriate records * provide training and support to agency volunteer coordinators * provide public visibilty for the value of and need for volunteerism * recognize individuals for their volunteer work. Calendar: To be established by January 1, 1989 Estimated Cost: $6,000 per year funded by united Way of Salina Responsible Agency: Saline County Retired Senior Volunteer Program. By associating with RSVP, the program could avoid duplicating other efforts and enhance both operations. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ADDITIONAL CONCERNS Two additional goals were considered and developed by this task force but not included in the final list. 1. Plans were drawn up for the development of a "Salina Friendship Foundation Fund," a nonprofit operation which would have alleviated critical financial burdens for persons and families in Saline County who were not eligible for other assistance and who were approved by a special board of this Foundation. This Foundation would have operated as one program of the Salina Red Cross, with distribution decisions being made by a board consisting of one representative from each of the following agencies: the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Gospel Mission, Emergency Aid, the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, a trust officer of a local financial institution and a member-at-Iarge. Funding was to have been accomplished with public and private funds, bequests, memorials, foundations and special fund-raising events. After months of thorough research, meetings, conversations and inteviews, both here in Salina and out of town (including meetings with representatives of each of the agencies suggested for the board), we then discovered that this goal is being met by the Salina Journal Christmas Fund. Had they been the first people with whom we met, we could have spent our time and effort pursuing another goal; unfortunately, they were the last! In our meeting with them, they felt that their project was adequately meeting those needs, and there was no reason ,for us to continue pursuing this goal. 2. As a result of an interview with Abner perney at the Salina Housing Authority, the task force discovered a need to make available some sort of low-interest loans. These loans would enable the working poor to make a down payment for purchasing their own housing, rather than always having to make do with rental property. This kind of assistance would promote individual home ownership, and thereby benefit both the individuals and the community--by placing low-cost homes in the hands of those who would take pride in their upkeep. Discussion with leaders of one or two financial institutions led us to believe that at the present moment, the timing for the development of this kind of fund is not right. Nevertheless, the I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I task force still felt that a program of this sort, supported and developed by financial institutitons of the community, would have considerable merit and should be pursued at some time in the future. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Resources used by: HUMAN NEEDS Pat Ackley CRISIS Hotline Phyllis Anderson OCCK Ingo Angermeier Asst. Administrator, Asbury Hospital Wanda Bastiek Southwestern Bell Nancy Boden Private child care provider Gerald Cook Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Jane Duff United Way Elaine Edwards Salina Area Child Care Association Jim Gartner Southwestern Bell Timili Gartner Clearinghouse David Jacobs Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services Nancy Klostermeyer RSVP Wanda Macy Teenage pregnancy Ted Mintun Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services Yvonne Olson City/County Health Department Salina Area Community Services Abner perney Director, Salina Housing Authority I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Resources used by: HUMAN NEEDS (continued) Wilma Ray American Red Cross John Schneider Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services Members of the Salina Journal Christmas Fund Committee Joyce Wakefield St. John's Hospital Carolyn Weinhold Salina/Saline County Health Department I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II Recreation, Leisure and Entertainment I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I RECREATION, LEISURE and ENTERTAINMENT Task Force Members Mike Alfers Doug Alt Loren Banninger Ann Blackwell Mike Catlin Gary Duff Les Durst Harold Eagleton Nancy Haggart Larry Kelly Craig Kern Don Lamb Darris Larson Rex Matlack Pat Neustrom Lee Ann Nicholson Skip Olsen Dave Reese Ken Robinson Tom Sanchez Dave Sellers Monte Shadwick Della Simoneau Heather Smith Larry Strahan Clay Thompson Jim Trower Vice Chair Chair Recorder I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Recreation, Leisure, and Entertainment Task Force Mission and Scope The mission of the task force was to examine and evaluate those facilities and programs in the Salina community relative to recreation, 'leisure, and entertainment. Its further mission was to solicit from members of the public their desires for facilities and programs in these areas. In addition, the task force made recommendations for the present and future recreational needs of the Salina community. Background Statement The task force considered a wide range of ideas derived from responses to the questionnaire and from Super Goal Sunday, from correspondence from concerned citizens and from task force members. Resource people were asked to report on various subjects to help the task force in its evaluation. The task force found that Salina enjoys an active and, for the most part, comprehensive recreation program. Private enterprise and public supported agencies provide a wide range of programs addressing all members of the community. Nevertheless, the committee noted several areas of concern. The committee gave special attention to an indoor recreation complex. The closing of KTI gynamsium created an immediate need for replacement facilities. Additionally, surveys conducted among secondary school students indicated a need for additional activities for this age-group. The Committee noted some controversy over the issue of neighborhood parks. Task force members questioned the planned \ \ splash pools" for these parks. They also discussed public swimming pools, in regard to both location (north Salina, Jerry Ivey Park, East Crawford Recreation Area) and type (indoor, outdoor, competitive). Although the task force did not reach a consensus on these topics, it did not feel these areas of concern should be forgotten. Hence the second goal suggests that others should continue to study the problem. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE INDOOR RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF THE SALINA COMMUNITY. Objective: Build an indoor recreation complex at Airport Park to serve the community needs which until recently had been served by the KTI qymnasium. Rationale: The closing of the KTI gymnasium creates an immediate need for a replacement facility. Action: The City commission should take appropriate action in selecting the designer and providing funding for the project. Calendar: January 1988 Design firm selected June 1988 Construction begins June 1989 New complex open Estimated Cost: To be determined Responsible Agencies: The Salina City commission and the Salina Recreation Commission I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal PROVIDE FOR THE LONG-TERM RECREATIONAL HEEDS OF SALINA. Objective: Conduct a study of Salina's long-term recreational needs including neighborhood parks and leisure activities for secondary school students. Rationale: A study of long-term recreational needs is necessary to provide cost-effective development. Action: Evaluate community recreational needs, including a review of all potential public and private facilities and existing resources. This study should consider the feasibility of shared programs and facilities, their geographic coverage, the age of participants, and the needs of special populations. It should evaluate existing neighborhood parks, swimming pools, ice-skating rinks and other sports facilities. Development of neighborhood parks should be discontinued until the study has been completed. Calendar: November 1987 Halt development of neighborhood parks January 1988 Appoint committee to review feasibility of outside consultant and to commence study December 1988 study completed Estimated Cost: Unknown Responsible Agency: Salina City commission I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Resources used by: RECREATION, LEISURE and ENTERTAINMENT Betty Fuller YWCA Karen Graves Co-Chair, Goals for Salina Steering Committee Don Jolley Salina Recreation Commission Mike Kelly YMCA Jerry Lundgrin Member, Salina Recreation Commission Joe McKenzie Salina Public Library Dana Morse Saline County Manager Rod Nitz Member, Saline Recreation Commission Martha Rhea Salin Arts and Humanities Commission Steve Ryan Member, Salina Recreation Commission Sydney Soderberg Member, Salina Recreation Commission I I !I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Transportation I I I ~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TRANSPORTATION Task Force Members Laura Alexander Dick Anderson Cedric Bradford Jack Byquist Joe Cinalli Joyce Dickerson Patty Fancher Bob Garcia Ron Green Richard Hager Bill Horton Shirley Jones Tom Kennedy Karen Mize David Olhausen John Redding Doug Rogers Steve Ryan Sydney Soderberg Margaret Sprague Dr. Terry Terril Lynne Weiser Darrell Wilson Chair Vice Chair Recorder I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Transportation Task Force Mission and Scope The mission of the Transportation Task Force was to identify, study, and make recommendations for the present and future transportation needs of the entire Salina community. The scope of the study addressed the transportation needs of all residents of and visitors to the city and offered proposals for improvement. Backqround The purpose of the Transportation Task Force was to identify the transportation needs of Salina citizens and visitors. The study ranged from improving air service (to facilitate business needs and spur economic growth) to reviewing the adequacy of transportation for the elderly and handicapped. The Task Force utilized several previous studies and sought the expertise of many individuals. After the initial meetings (which were brainstorming sessions), the Task Force focused on three areas. Consequently, three subcommittees were formed: Access, Mass Transit and Traffic Control. After detailed research, the three committees each determined one or two specific goals. The Access Committee found that the city lacked an adequate east/west thoroughfare and quick access to the downtown and mall shopping areas. Therfore, the committee proposed that Crawford Avenue be widened and made into a major east/west thoroughfare. Quicker and easier access to the south malls from 1-135 was also proposed, but would require major highway funding by the State in order to construct an interchange at Magnolia. For this reason, a feasibility study is being recommended. THe Mass Transit Committee studied the availability of all forms of mass transportation for the elderly, children, the handicapped, and business needs. It was determined that many forms of transportation are already provided for these groups. It is recommended, however, that these services be better coordinated. The proposal of a trolley as a tourist attraction as well as a means of transportation between the shopping malls resulted from this committee's exploration. The subcommittee also studied present air service in and out of Salina (with assistance from the Salina Airport Authority and the Chamber of Commerce). As a result of the study, the committee found a very definite need to increase the number of flights to hub cities, with the use of a larger aircraft. This would better serve the community and enhance the future growth of Salina. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I After evaluating some of the traffic problems in the city, the Traffic Control subcommittee submitted two proposals. The first is to convert Fifth and Seventh Streets to two-way traffic; the one-way streets are no longer necessary to allow more efficient traffic movement in the downtown area. The second is to eliminate dangerous intersections in Salina. The list of dangerous intersections was reduced to fifteen from an initial list of twenty-one; this list appears in the addendum to this report. Many of the intersections have already been identified by the City and plans are underway to improve them. The subcommittee has suggested that three intersections per year be corrected over the next five years. The Transportation Task Force has concluded that many studies have been conducted and much has been accomplished in the area of transportation. Yet, the east/west thoroughfare and the urgent need for better air transportation are the primary proposals from this task force. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 Goal IMPROVE ACCESS TO AND THROUGH SALINA. Develop a better east/west access street from I-135 to Ohio Street by wideninq Crawford Avenue. It is essential to improve traffic flow in order to provide safer conditions and enhance economic growth and development. The full utilization of City-owned facilities demands easy access from Interstate 135 through Crawford Avenue to the downtown and Bicentennial Center areas (enhancing 90% of Salina's recent capital expenditures). The City commission, after approving the project, will contract for engineering and construction. Resources could be from sales taxes or a special bond issue. The Kansas Department of Transportation has indicated that funding will probably not be feasible until 1991. Propose action to City commission Widen all four legs of the intersection of Crawford Avenue and Ninth Street and install a fully actuated signal system. Phase I: Widen Crawford from Interstate 135 to Ninth Street Phase II: Widen Crawford from Ninth Street to Front Street Phase III: Widen Crawford from Front Street to Roach Street Phase IV: Widen Crawford from Roach Street to Ohio Street I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Estimated Cost: Year Cost Cumulative Cost 1987 $0 $0 1988 $300,000 $300,000 1989 $555,000 $855,000 1990 $370,000 ********* 1991 $555,000 ********* 1992 $370,000 ********* Responsible Agencies: The Salina city commission (convener), the Transportation Task Force and the City Engineering Staff I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Recommend a feasibility study for interchanges on 1-135 south of Cloud street. Rationale: The existing interchange for I-135 at Schilling Road is dangerous, confusing, and inadequate. The City should provide attractive and efficient access to Salina from a south I-135 exit--an urgent priority due to recent south Salina development of business and industry and planned future economic growth. Action: We recommend that the proposed Water Well Road overpass, currently in the planning stage, be considered for an interchange--possibly eliminating the interchange at I-135 and Schilling Road. We also suggest a need for a study of an interchange at I-135 and Magnolia Road, due to recent and future development. Calendar: 1987 Conduct a feasibility study to determine traffic patterns, state regulations of interstate interchanges, and funding sources. 1988 Study completed. Estimated Cost: The feasibility study should be funded by the City of Salina and/or Saline County. Responsible Agencies: City and County Commissions and City and County Engineering Staffs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: Rationale: Action: Calendar: 1987 1988 1989 1990 Goal IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN SALINA. Increase the number of flights to hub cities and use larger aircraft. To improve the airline service for the city of Salina, in order to provide quality air transportation for the business, industry, and private sector of our community and enhance the prospects for our future economic growth. Air Midwest and the Salina Airport Authority should contract to provide a 30-passenger SAAB-Fairchild for a one-year period. The contract will be underwritten by a joint venture of the Salina Airport Authority, the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, Salina area travel agencies, and the City of Salina. Nine hundred eighty-two passengers per month at $74 per trip are required for the contract. The difference between actual passengers and required passengers will be paid by the underwriters. If the passenger numbers are met, no cash outlay will be needed. Based on the success of the Kansas City venture, cost estimates for action steps for flights to Denver and to Dallas/Fort Worth will be made. Promotional costs will be borne by those involved in the joint venture and left to their discretion. The Salina Airport Authority should contract with Air Midwest to provide a 30-passenger SAAB-Fairchild Increase the number of round-trip non-stop flights to Kansas City Analyze the need and financial commitment required to establish regular flights to Denver Begin to secure direct round-trip non-stop flights to Denver I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1991 Analyze the need and financial commitment required for flights to Dallas/Fort Worth or another hub city 1992 Secure direct round-trip non-stop flights to such a hub Estimated Cost: Year Cost Cumulative Cost 1987 $8,000 $8,000 1988 $8,000 $16,000 1989 $0 $16,000 1990 $16,000 $32,000 1991 $0 $32,000 1992 $16,000 $48,000 Responsible Agency: The Salina Airport Authority Objective: Provide unique public transportation (for example, trolley car or double-decker bus) in and around Salina. Rationale: To provide a convenient means of travel from downtown to the malls, the Bicentennial Center, the motels and other destinations, that would promote tourism and economic growth. Action: The Convention and visitors Bureau of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce should conduct a feasibility study to determine potential use, initial cost, funding sources, operation cost, passenger cost, and routes. The Bureau will solicit assistance of other professional consultants as needed. The master plan will be developed according to the time schedule outlined in the calendar and will be reviewed by the City, the Chamber, and other interested parties. After the plan is developed and approval is given by the City and area merchants, the Convention and Visitors Bureau should be responsible for completion of the project. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Calendar: 1987 Conduct a study to determine potential use, funding sources, operating costs, rider costs, and routes 1988 study completed 1989 Accept bids for operation, determine sources of funding 1990 Place a transportation system into operation 1991 Analyze effectiveness of route 1992 Expand route as needed Estimated Cost: Year Cost Cumulative Cost 1987 $10,000 $10,000 1988 $15,000 $25,000 (The $25,000 represents the cost of the study. Further costs would be determined by the type of vehicle selected, the type of funding received, and the passenger level.) Responsible Agencies: Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Salina city Commission I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Goal ELIMINATE DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS AND ALLOW FOR SAFE TRAFFIC FLOW IN SALINA. Objective: Upqrade intersections and improve traffic flow in accordance with a planned system of improvements. Rationale: To eliminate dangerous traffic patterns and improve traffic flow in order to provide safer conditions and promote economic growth. Action: The city Commission should contract for the needed engineering and construction to accomplish the objective. Portions of the plan may be accomplished with assistance from the Kansas Department of Transportation. Calendar: 1987 Propose action to City Commission 1988 - 1991 Improve intersections as scheduled (see addendum: Intersections for Improvement) Estimated cost: Year Cost Cumulative Cost 1987 $0 $0 1988 $712,000 $712,000 1989 $330,000 ********* 1990 $160,000 ********* 1991 $380,000 ********* Responsible Agencies: The Salina City commission (convener), the Advisory Task Force and the City Engineering Staff I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Objective: To convert the one-way streets of 5th and 7th to two-way streets. Rationale: The City should seek to improve traffic flow and eliminate congestion by providing easy access to and from points within the downtown area and improve access and avoid confusion for visitors. Action: The City commission should arrange for implementation of the project. Calendar: 1987 Propose action to the City Commission December 1987 Convert Fifth and Seventh Streets to two-way Estimated Cost: $25,000 Responsible Agencies: The Salina City Commission (convener), the Advisory Task Force and the City Engineering staff I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Intersection: Problem: Solution: Cost: Intersection: Problem: Solution: Cost: Intersection: Problem: Solution: Cost: Intersection: Problem: Solution: Cost: ADDENDUM : INTERSECTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT Intersections to be Improved Durinq 1988 Belmont Boulevard and Roach Street Cannot turn off Belmont to Roach without having to stop in the median. Remove all lights at the intersection and install two overhead lights, one in each lane of Belmont (with left turn signal). $25,000 Iron Avenue and Ohio street No left turn signals.- Intersection needs widening. Install left turn signals and widen Ohio. presently underway. Plans are $650,000 Ninth street and Pacific Avenue Out-of-town visitors cannot easily find directions to major points of interest. Install new signs with directions for downtown, the Bicentennial Center and the malls. $2,000 Ninth street and Schillinq Road No traffic lights are present at this dangerous intersection. Remove stop signs and install overhead traffic signals. $35,000 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Intersections to be Improved During 1989 Intersection: Fairdale Road and Crawford Avenue Problem: Increasing numbers of school pedestrians make it difficult and dangerous to cross Crawford properly during peak times. Solution: Install school crossing lights or signals much like the ones currently at Ohio Street near Peoples Heritage Savings and Loan. This is called a mid-road crossing. Cost: $30,000 Intersection: Ninth street and Cloud street Problem: No left turn signals. Cloud Street is too narrow for present traffic volumes. Solution: Install left turn signals. left turn lane. Widen Cloud Street to include Cost: $250,000 Intersection: Belmont Boulevard and Magnolia Road Problem: No signal lights at this major intersection. has increased traffic volumes. Central Mall Solution: Install overhead traffic light signal. Cost: $50,000 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Intersections to be Improved Durinq 1990 Intersection: Ninth street and Broadway Boulevard Problem: Existing intersection is confusing and dangerous in all directions. Basic design is flawed. Solution: The City Engineer's Office should be assigned the responsibility of examinging the various alternatives necessary to evaluate corrective action properly. Cost: N/A Intersection: Broadway Boulevard and Cloud street Problem: No left turn signals on Cloud. Cloud is too narrow. Solution: widen Cloud (on the east side of Broadway) to four lanes; install a left turn lane and signal. Cost: $150,000 Intersection: City-wide Problem: Traffic lights operate in the same manner around the clock. Solution: Change lights to flashing during low-use periods. Cost: $500 per intersection I I I I ! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Intersections to be Improved Durinq 1991 Intersection: Pourth street and Crawford Avenue Problem: The Fourth street intersection at Crawford is dangerous. In order to cross Crawford, southbound drivers must drive on Crawford across the railroad tracks, then turn south on Fourth. Solution: Alternative #1 Close the west side of Fourth Street South of Crawford to through traffic. Open the east side of Fourth Street to two-way traffic. Alternative #2 Pave the west side of Fourth Street north of Crawford to complete the original Fourth Street project. Cost: $5,000 for alternative 1 $100,000 for alternative ~ Intersection: Ninth street and Crawford Avenue Problem: This intersection is simply not wide enough to handle normal traffic patterns. The longest traffic jams in Salina occur at this intersection. Solution: Correction of this maj or intersection is under study and is part of Salina's long-term improvement plan. This committee recommends that although it is long-term, the work begin as soon as possible. Cost: $280,000 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Resources used by: TRANSPORTATION Dean Boyer Salina City Engineer Jeff Brandau Traffic Division, Salina Police Department Darvin Carlson Saline County Engineer Gary Cook Occupational Center of Central Kansas Greg Horn Air Midwest Nancy Klostermeyer Salina Area Community Services Charles May Civil Engineer, Wilson and,Company Hanne Middleton Commission on Aging Dana Morse Saline County Administrator Rufus Nye Salina City Manager Dave Payne Payne Oil Company Tim Rogers Salina Airport Authority Dick Rudell Urban Mass Transit Authority of Topeka, Kansas Dean Walther Walther oil Company I I I I I I I ..; I 0 CHAME I B, SlWtON MOI<UGUE S..f1W- ....... """'d "'""'" """00 01 , """'~',Ia", ... ....... '... '" _OO-OIY -" 10m 01 ,-'_Io....a, ..... -.....' Thunday 10' GoaJo IŒS.JuuoWkI..... Enu. M....., aocuUvo """"" oI""Loq",oIKonoaoMUNOpoJ. lli"."""""m",..-..Io' """"""""'.""d"_,,vw, ..,._",..'poliU<8lI"", '"' ""., pull""" "" N.. ""..... on. 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Task Forc.s ha.. recommended gl.e p<oml.e 01 soma e'clling lulu.. plans for Salina. Afi.. the Assam,*" a specIal w,i. ling commll1.. wIll poliSh lhe goals, submll lhem '0 Ih. TaSk Forc.. for final ...""aJ, "'" loan put '118 """"" documen'allon and hlslor¡ 01 ,he .f. foil inlo a final report. ThaI report will be Ih. canl., 01 altracllon al a special celeti..llon Sap'ambar 17 .n- IIlIad "We Ih. "-,." al 4 p.m. II will honor 'h8:mth annl....ar¡ of '118 U.S. Conslltu'lon and the .nd 01 the """,",,nl1y-wlda goal setting process. Th8locallon of Ihl. ..anl will ba In 1118 commons area balw..n 'he U. "...., and City-County Bulldlog. The fast..al.llke occasion will foalur. bands, bunting, balloon~ and cha<. acl"""",ons 01 AI...nde, Hamlllon, Thomas Je'elSOn, Benjamin F..nk. IIn, and 01118"'. E.er¡one is In.llad 10 all.nd. Goal. lor SalIn. was Inillalad by you, Chamber a yair ago In an .11011 to plan and d.""",lna goals for QUI cIty lor lhe next fiYe """"" Ka"",. G..... and Ga chalnng ,he proj, As Ihis mess begins 10 wind 0 rellecl on what community wIll goals and obi. menlad, will CI bell.. communi' Is Ih. se... 01 lorc. m._", """"" In th.lr bonalll I. 'he sa who an> much' the """ems, '" lion. r""atdlng GoaII tor Sol"" DEVICE logl.. ot the commw ".~~- '~:..~ay:~?". g~~ Diplomats Calling On Members -,--_____PoOF_- _'-_01"'_""'" ... ,...."""." oem", "'" t.... 01 GoaJo t", SoJuuo. , ..... ...... C1wo... " Comm""",",u,... ........" 10 """"'a ,,",futun J",_otto. ",""" """"" W'" Contor "" U- _a .. W'dulo "'" U",.~".. w" tho """'1 on .J""" "".'" ....d "" "m...~"""."da,:"""""... alY 'u 00' ".... ..., W'du.... """"Y""""""""'~ Bm, '" wd. ~ ,,""" "".'" ..uId""u__on,'"" aly bot"" "" LqWaon ... bo- "", a"'... "'1 '" ..... "".. no _10""""'""'"""""", ......""oti." _"",Uf""""""""",, ...yo" """"'vodill~, """"". ~.., ... .....", ocOO¡ U "" ... """"""Ii.....",,,........ ""'" '"' "" ""y'" """'" U polilioal ,..""""",,1" "'..... w" ~ """'" "" ,. 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"" ..." _',_""Smoky Hili 01- f ""'.....<Ioon......I"""""", ............... by..... ,.... of ~-.........,~ '"""" by "" So"" ...... ""'m'" oI"-"""'ycl"- "" cl.,."" "'... ..'" ,,~ """..,,""""., ""........... "",,""""h .n,""",wofopl,"..._1n """"""'IIy.."""""""," ClIyM.n""O"..N"..."" .........",-....".., """""mw""',,,_,"'" ..lw""""I0~"'""'" "" SIZZLE C<H<I1'I'EE MEETI"" !!! Thursday, Hay 7th 7,30 p.m. 23 Crestvi"" Or, (Graves) 1. Wel= n"" members 2. Disco", Goals Fo, Salina June 6 Assanoly 3. Plan for WE 'IT" PEOPLE """'" September 17, 19B7 Regrets< I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I PUBLIC PARTICIPATION From the outset, GOALS FOR SALINA actively sought public invol vement. wi th the philopsophy that we needed more people involved in the community, not fewer, the following activities were initiated to encourage participation: SPEAKERS BUREAU Vern Silvers headed up the Speakers Bureau. They gave presentations to 27 different groups with a total attendance of 660 people. Brochures were distributed telling about the project. BROCHURE The Communications Committee designed a brochure giving information on the project and telling how people could get involved. QUESTIONAIRE The Communications Committee designed a questionaire asking the public for their ideas of goals and objectives. The ten Task Forces were listed so that people could write their ideas on specific topics. The questionaire was distributed through the Salina Journal. The names of people who returned the questionaire appear in this Final Report. TASK FORCE MEETINGS All Task Force meetings were open to the public and held at a regular time and place each month with notice given to all news media. The Salina Journal listed the information in a special section each week. In addition, several Task Forces went out of their way to solicit public input. The Government/Government Services Task Force held "listening post" meetings in various locations across the community to gather information. The response was excellent. SUPER GOAL SUNDAY Most communities hold a public forum to gather ideas from the general public. GOALS FOR SALINA "Sizzle" committee, in their special way decided to put a little fun into our forum. The result was SUPER GOAL SUNDAY!! On the Sunday after the football playoffs and before the Super Bowl in January of 1987, the Bicentennial Center was transformed into a "Bowl", but instead of footballs being tossed around, ideas were. Over 800 Salinans braved the cold and visited 10 booths constructed by "Sizzle" and staffed I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I by the Task Forces. Ideas were sought through questionaires, forms, idea boxes, and other methods. Prizes were given, food was served and a good time was had by all. A special thank you must go to the Salina news media for their help and support of this proj ect. Much air time and newspaper space was devoted to articles, editorials and notices about GOALS FOR SALINA. Needless to say, a program such as this wouldn't succeed without their help. A note of gratitude must also go to Gloria Rumsey, the editor of our newsletter. It kept committee members informed, as well as a host of other people who wanted to be informed about the program as it progressed. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Questionnaire Respondents: Persons returning the Goals for Salina Questionnaire Mrs. Foster Albright Stanley P.Arthur JoAnn Ash Helen Ashton Diana Ashton Warren Evelyn Batcheller Roy Bazlen Dolly Behrens Susan Bellerive Stacy M.Berg W. H. Beringer Chuck Bickerstaff Robert Bradrick Madeline Brann Mickie Breault Irene J. Carlson Rick Caswell Roy Chrisman Linda Collins Paul Dandurand Wilber H. Davis Marcia Dearing Nelda Emig Eldon Epp Steve Farrar Mary Feighny James A. Frobenis Robert F. Frobenius Susan Fry Mrs. Cleo Frye Michael Gack Ann Gafford Gary R. Garrison Mrs. D. L. Goetz Gregg Gordon Karen Graves Mary Graves Kathy Heald Ronald Heald Louis Heath Sherry Hess Larry Hettenbach Janice Hiechel Ethel M. Hill Evelyn Hooker Loren Houltberg The Hughes Family Robert Hunt Dale N. Iliff Ann Jett Harry Jett Marilyn Johnson Mrs. H. Johnson Mary Alice Jolley Tim Kerbs Nellie Korbel David Kruckemyer Glenda Krug Phil Krug E. M. Lankhorst Suzi Lauer Carmen Lewis John Lopez Rene Lopez Joan Malir Margaret Martin Nancy McClintock Spencer McCrae Jan McMillen Cheryl L. Mermis Nan Miller Roy B. Miller Arlene Mohr Clarence Mohr George A. Mull Ben Munoz LeVoy Nelson Amy L. Nickell Eva May Ogan Solomon Oliver Claudia Opat Kevin R. Peterson Bernadette Pinder Robert Pinder Leon Pirotte Scott Price Joyce Ratcliff Guy Reinbold Norma Reinbold Edna E. Ribble Verna Ring Mark Roberts Charlene Roesner Howard Rogers Wayne F. Rufener Salina Moving Company Karen Schepmann Ted Schlick Norma Schroeder Matilda Schneider Jean K. Scribner Mike Sheahon I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Michael Sheehy Connie Sink Bruce Stainbrook Greg Stephens Freeda Steyer Glen Steyer Betty Stotzenberg Marjorie Streckfus Brad Stuewe Edith Talkington George Toland Douglas L. Turner Suzanne Walker Janis Wearing Geneva Weaver Robert J. Wedge Carolyn Weinhold Beryl A.West KennethWiens Thomas F. Winkler Lavina Worth Mildred M. Wrenn Thelma Wright Barb Young Ronald L. Young Royce Young Laura Youse I I I 'I I ,I I I I ,I I I I I I I I I I SUPER GOAL SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS Persons Attending Super Goal Sunday Me I Abbot t Laura Alexander Eula Allen Lori Allen Eric Almquist Merlan Almquist Sherry Almquist Donald Amend Douglas Amend Evelyn Amend D. Anderson Harry Anderson Holly Anderson Linda Anderson Marcia Anderson Mark A. Anderson Phyllis Anderson Susie Anderson Wanda Anderson W. J. Anderson, Jr. Amy Antrim Mary Antrim Ruth Ascher A. K. Bader Mildred Bader Drusilla Baker Roy I. Baker Berthenia Banks Chris Banninger Loren Banninger Sue Banninger Joan Barber Frances A. Bearnes Mike Beatty Andy Bedinger Doris Bedinger C. E. Beggs Jim Berglund K. Berglund Ray Berry Tim Bettes Ginny Bevan Cecil Beverly John Black Karen Black Anne Blackwell Verna Blomberg Vernal W. Blomberg Barb Bloom Kay C. Bloom Delmar Bonham Dorothy Bonham Linda Borden Bronwen Boswell Howard W. Boswell, Jr. Dean Boyer M. L. Boyer Sheila Breen Dale E.Brooks Joan Brooks Bobi Brown Chuck Brown Curry Brown Jerry F.Brown Kelly Brown Ryan Brown Steve Brown Rosie Brungardt Dorothy Brunton Shannon Buchanan Ann Burgess John Burgess Casey Burket Connie Burket W. Paul Burket Norma Burr Steve Burr Vicki Cain Clyde Calhoun, Jr. Bruce Campbell Dorothy Carmichael Betsy Carney Chris Carney Terry Carney Nancy Carr Steve D. Carr John Chalmers Char Chapman Doug Chapman Dee L. Cheney Marilyn Chrisbens Sam Chrisbens Michele Cinalli Joe Cinalli, III Harris K. Clark David Clouston N. Rene Colaw Bev Cole Dale K. Cole Thelma Cole I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Persons Attending Super Goal Sunday (continued) Traci Cole Laurie Constable Dean Cordill Danny J. Couch Charla Counts Gerry Cowan Hugh Cowan Gracie B. Cox Angie Craft Eric Craft Richard Craft Ted Daughety Chris Davenport Jane Ann Davenport Jennie Davenport Lloyd Davidson G. L. Decker Sherry Denton Ben Dibble Lucille Dibble Joyce Dickerson Sharon Dickie Kim Dickson Sue Dieckhoff Dave Divilbiss Carol Dixson Mary L. Dodge Mary Douglass Jim Drake Shirley Drawbaugh Gary Duff Randy Duncan Larry Dunlap Barbara D'Souza Bernice D'Souza Bismarck D'Souza Carol D'Souza Erika D'Souza Maria D'Souza Harold Eagleton Lois Eagleton John Eberwein Clay Edmands Dave Edwards Eldon Epp Bob Exline Carol Exline Mary Exline Maxine Fager Kim Fair Dave Fancher Patty Fancher Marion Farr Harley Farrar Lucille Farrar Roger Fellers Patricia Fiedler Shannon Fiedler Will Fiedler Gordon D. Fiedler, Jr. Marian Frederking Shirley Frederking Walter Frederking Esther Fresl Ben Frick L. Frick Paula Fried Cleo Frye Curtis Fulton Helen Fulton Adam Gaines Marcia Gaines Conchita Garcia Edyth Garcia John Garcia Lynn Garcia Roberto Garcia Robert Garcia, Jr. Gordon A. Gardiner Barbara Garland Arlene Garney Carl Garten Megan Gartner Timili Gartner Wes Gartner Lois Gay Clarabelle Geis Cynthia Geis Rex Gibson Bob Gile Joyce Gile Dan Gill Janet Gill Karis Gillam Nancy Gilliam Chuck Godsey Glen Godsey Donald L. Goetz Mary J. Goetz Kristi Good Marge Good Connie Gragg Gary Gragg Lisa Graham I I I I I I I I I I II I , ,I I I I I I I I Persons Attending Super Goal Sunday (continued) Kristen Granberry Katherine Grant Robert Gray Ron Green Sue Green Ann Greene Tiffany Greene Max Griffin Debbie Grosser Jami Grosser Larry Grove Jeff Guernsey Floyd Gwin Joe Gwin Marie R. Haggart Nancy Haggart Ted Haggart Brigid Hall Jamie Hall Clay Halpain Clinton Halpain Coleen Hanchett Earl Hanchett Brad Harbin Randall Hardy Travis Harrington Lois Harrison LaNay Haverkamp Elaine Headley Glenn Headley Ann Headrick Mary Jo Heath J. Heidrick R. Heidrick Gladys Heminger Kenneth Hillyard Sadie Hillyard Jerry Hinrikus Marcia Hinrikus Megan Hinrikus C. Hoagland Jo Hoagland Tim Hoesli Don Hoff Nancy Hoff Pauline Hoff M. J. Holmquist Deena Horst Gordon Horst W. P. Horton Stewart Hoss Gene Hulstine Peggy Hulstine Barbara Hutchinson Carl Hyrup Mrs. Carl Hyrup Donna Isaacson J. Isaacson Dave Jacobs Erica Jacobs June Jennison Ken Jennison Bob Jensen Shirley Jensen Ann Jett Harry Jett Colleen Jewell Jack Johannes Connie Johnson George F. Johnson Don Jolley Mary Alice Jolley Gary Jordan Kenneth Jorgensen Shirley Jorgensen Larry Justus Vi Justus Kayleen Karlin Arlen Keith Trisha Kellogg Wendell Kellogg Kathy Kerbs Sarah Kerbs Dean Kindlesparger Ernestyne Kindlesparger Ken Klostermeyer Nancy Klostermeyer Ann Knowles Anna Knutson Cyndy Knutson John Knutson Craig Korn Jace Kowalzyk Latisha Kowalzyk Milt Kranzler Milton Kranzler Ken Kronmiller Phyllis Kronmiller Alan Kruckemyer David Kruckemyer Marti Kruckemyer Jae Ku Sherm Lagergren Don Lamb I I I I I I I I I I I I I :1 I I I I I Persons Attending Super Goal Sunday (continued) Ryan Lamb Dale E. Lamer Mrs. Dale Lamer Ralph Lane Alan Lange Virginia Lange Dale E. Lanier Lewis LaPierre Luci LaPierre Stan Lauer Gilbert Lawrence Michelle Lawson Dennis Lemon rIa Lemon Tia Lemon Sharon Lewis Judy Lilly Tracy Lilly Erleen V. Lindeman Charles Livingston Judith Lockhart Eugene Logan Margaret Logan Mark Luce Beth Lull Dorothy Lynch Eloise Lynch Susan Lynch Patrick Mages Vickie A. Mages Dan Manion Gracie Manion Don Marrs Barbara Marshall Tom Martin Lynda Matlack Ken Mattison Paul McAfee Tammy McAfee Fern McCall C. F. McCollough Mrs. C. F. McCollough Brenda McDaniel Brad McMurray Jane McMurray Jan Meier Gary Menard Wendell Mickell Hanne Middleton Jennie C. Miles Harold L. Milner Karen Mize Mary Ann Modlin D. Wayne Montgomery Charles Morgan Deanna Morgan Matt Morgan Mary Morrow Norman Morrow Cleo Moseman Dusty Moshier Wendy Moshier S. Mowery W. E. Mowery Art Moye Millie P. Moye Cleta Mulder Cleve Mulder George A. Mull Lavern Myers Eric Nelson Jay Dee Nelson Mary Beth Nelson Wally Nelson Doug Neuschafer Judy Neuschafer Diane L. Neustrom Nicole Neustrom Stephanie Neustrom Stephanie Newell Tim Newell D. A. Norris Anne Nye Bernadette Nye Dave Olhausen Skip Olson Vernon E. Osborn David OWen Brenda O'Gorman Jane O'Hare Bonnie Packard Jim Packard John Page Larry Patrick William Paynter Bruce Pearson Joyce Pearson Rodney Penn Abner perney Barb Perry Heather Perry Tom Pestinger I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Persons Attending Super Goal Sunday (continuted) Fern Pfanenstiel Walt Pfanenstiel George Plante Amy Poos Bev Poos Charles Potter Ardys Powell Walt Racker Phil Ray Shannon Rayl John Redding LaDonna Redding Max Redding George F. Redman Harold Reed Margie Reed Dave Reese Connie Reeve Dick Renfro Toni Renfro Glen Rhea Jaych Rhea Martha Rhea Bud Ring Verna Ring Rita Riordan Jennifer Rivers Cathy Roberts Craig Roberts Kent Roberts Jackie Robidou Martin Robidou Jim Roderick Nancy Roderick Carol Rohrer Darin Rohrer Ron Rohrer Kerry Rolfe Carol Romeiser Woody Ross Don Roy Jacob Roy Sue Roy Gloria Rumsey Lawrence Rundell Valerie Rundell Vivian Rundell J. Ruphoff Tom Rupp Les Russell Maggie Russell Carrie Ryan Lynne Ryan Steve Ryan John Ryberg Diane Sampson Jim Sampson George M. Sanders Cathy Scheck Dave Scheffer Betty Scheller Debbie Scheller Jim Scheller Jennifer Schmitz Kevin Schmiz Fred W.Schneider Lenora L.Schneider Sr. Monica Schneider Kristin Seaton Steven Sebree Jennifer Sexson Monti Shadwick Grace Shanahan Pat Shanahan Ann Siemers Catherine Silhan Bev Silvers Vern Silvers G. C. Simmons Della Simoneau Ruth Sisler Harold Skelly Kelso Slaughter Allison Smith David Smith Hilary Smith Linda Smith Rex N. Snavely Morrie Soderberg Linda Sprecker Ron Sprecker Bruce Stainbrook Grace Stainbrook Donald Stanley Janice Stanton Kirsten Stanton Marshall Stanton Jack Stewart Freeda Steyer Glen Steyer Robert Stinson Clara Stithem II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II ! :1 Persons Attending Super Goal Sunday (continued) Marsha Stithem Marge Streckfus Ray Streckfus Brad Stuewe Jennifer Sturges Suku Bob SUITUTIers Michelle Summers Sheryl Swenson Wayne Swenson R. A. Swinson Greg Taylor Tammy Taylor Zola Taylor Kate Taylor Griffin A. R.Tilgner Iris Tilgner Anthony L. Tilmans Linda Tilmans Bette Timmel Don Timmel Jennifer Timmel Dennis W. Toews Renee Toews George Toland Ray N. Toland Jim Trower Mrs. J. R. Uphoff Bob VanDyne E. W.VanMeter Bob Vishneske Connie Vopat Harold Vopat Dottie Wallace Greg Wallace Scott Wallace Jack W. Walstrom Bill Weaver Albert L. Webb Lloyd Webb Lois A. Webb Charles Weinzirl Mary Weis Roy E. White Alvin Wiechman Lois Wiechman Janet Wilbur Roger Wilbur Gus Wilgus Cora Williams Charles Wilber Billie Winkler Jeff Wolford Susie Wolford John Wood Dick Worth Lavina Worth Bill Wunder Cindy Wunder A. Norman Yenkey Kristy Yenkey Barb Young Lawrence Young Royce Young Warren Young r Goal/Objective: Status: Goals for Salina Assigned to City Background Comments: Financial Impact and Possible Funding Sources: Recommendation: Prepared By: (attach additional information, if necessary) ....;;::::::::;..1;;.-;"",,::::;:;:.. :i~~)t}~;. '-""-:i#~h I I Date: Goals for Salina Assigned to City Rehabilitate & Revitalize 7 miles of Smoky Hill River. Goal/Objective: 1. Increase flow of water. 2. Clean river banks (Parks was the main concern). 3. Provide a variety of forms of recreation (fishing, canoeing). 4. Enhance flood protection. Status: Inert. Background Comments: Randy Graham was instrumental in writing this goal. The committee felt the Smoky Hill River through Salina could be an aesthetic asset of the City. Financial Impact and Possible Funding Sources: The Park Department budget should be used to control the river growth in the Park area and maintenance of the river bank after they are cleaned. The Capital Improvement Program and/or sales tax should be used for bank im- provements and culvert or crossing improvements. Recommendation: As suggested by Goals for Salina designate a committee to study priorities of work to be accomplished, establish cost estimates (including maintenance costs) and determine the feasibility of eash phase. The committee should solicit volunteer help to clean the banks. Prepared By: Frank R. Weinhold Date: December 7, 1987 (attach additional information, if necessary) ...... - .. - " ff . , 1. OBJECTIVE Establish an Arts Coordination Council. 2, Support and encouroge the development of locol artists through an Artists Referral Service. GOALS FOR SALINA OBJECTIVE SUmlARY RESPONSIBLE AGENCY Chamber of Commerce Arts & Humanities Commission 3. Provide a feasibility study for a 2,000 seat acoustically designed performing arts center and e:!etermine whether such'm:tÿ-'õr s,,' In~ It center could be economically self-supporting. 4. Establish a council of representatives involved in heritage ßmôky-Hiil activities in our community. 'Hušèi.ml' 5, Expand the Smoky Hill Museum. 6. Establish an annual Founder's Di'lY, 7, Esti'lblish an annual ethnic festival. B. Counduct 8 study of the Indian Burilll Pit in order to determine whether Saline County should purchase amI maintllin it as IIn historical site, 9. Increase the flow of water in the river channel by increasing the capacity of the inlet, the bridges and the outlet. 10. Clean river banks in selected areas. 1\, Provide a vllriety of forms of rivel' recre!!tion, 12. Enhance river flooe:! protection by: -increasing the ponding capacity of the river bed by allowing the increased flow of the river gradually to e:!ecrease present levels of silt; -¡'emoving of silt mechanically by dredging where feasible; -prohibiting future constl~ictions of the river: ami -avoiding dumping in the river channel. D. Complete a city-wide system of ,Ii rectiorwl stTeet and location signs that ai-I'. uniform, ellsy to tlnd...,.stllnd and oUractive, 14, Develop ond utlll7-e el...mentlln' sdl'Hll plnyg[)flnrls, ~ÿJHn ffiii',';tlm !;ñtnRý "O 1 Mtls!'.um Salina Downtown Inc, Saline Counr.y tr.IfY-öf ~ÂI ina 'CUr ñf ~;¡ltrtll. r.ny ôfSaHn,,' "CH)' of SltUn;, l".'t~....fS,,'fn¡' USD JO" ESTmATED COST Staff time $5.000-$10.000 None Unknown Unknm-:n Unknown $15.000 Unknown Unknmm Unknown Unkm".-n $no,000-$120.000 ~2,,0.000 REVENUE SOURCE Expen"" Id 11 be ...ff"et by cn lend:\!: sed ['s :-.hlll[',1 h"""""n liS!) }05" r.ílY of S:di"" . :It '~ ,.. "" "" "" "!o<\ ..., 'f. 110 "1' ~ .,. ') .,. #'I. ,... ~ .... 15, Develop a fifth-grade curricull~ progrAm. studyinR th~ al~chitectur'e and history of the var.lous neighborhoO(ls in SalinA, 16. Install decorative light-pole bAnnel"5 at intersections to identify neighborhoods. 17. BeAutify interstate entrances And mAke improvements to mojor arteries of access to the city. 1B, Organize and maintain a permanent volunteer orgonizatlon (The Spirit of Salina) to promot!" the positive ospects of SlJlinA find the awakening of community spiri t wi thin ellch citizen. 19. Organize 'and mAintain an Annual essay contest in the Salina schools. using the theme. "Why I Love SAlinA", publicize the winners and their essays ami award scholarships to Salina post-secondary schools, 20. Develop and implement a unit of study in the Salinn schools focusing on Salina's heritage nnd history, 21. Produce a thl:ee-minute telephone mes"nee of cnrn'nt f'vents and activities and continue to update it, 22, Design, publish and distribute a monthly CiTY GUIDE to current activities and events, 2J. Promote a video on Salina (to be updated annually) that could be run at local theatres. on Channel (; Ot' on closed-circuit TV at motels. 24. WorkIng with identified resources. wri te a comprehensive marketing plan for at least two yeates dhected towal'd development and promotion of Salina's regional trade area potent ia!. 25, Develop an economic development task [or'ce le",Iershlp tenm that will give diversity and continuity '0 economic development. 1'P 26, Survey existing industry to detr>rmille ¡,'hat ser'vices an' needed ond what other industry might be attntcte<i to complement ~rnt is here, 27. Expand Salin'l. Inc. into 'l city development corponltlon. 2B. Develop II 510;111 business ,,"visor'v group to help small business start-ups, 29, Coordinate local financial institutions with st"t" v"nture caplt!)l p.roup5 "n<i the new 5,,1 Inn Oev,,]opmpnt Cor'p("",tion. 10. Oev,,!.op a fI1.<1jol tourist :l1,tr""tl.", in ""Ii"n. usn 305 'CHý/5f5!.1HnB I'CHY'óf ~;¡) fM Spirit of Salina USD J05 I< Spirit of S"lina USD'J05 Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Chamber o[ Commerce Chamher of Commerce Ch.<1mber' of Commerce Chamher of Commerce Chomber of Commerce ch:'lmber of Conllnet'ce clwmh"r o[ COfl1ml'l"<'e Not statf'rl $12,000 lInkllo\;J1 Unknown Unknown $2.000 a ye'l1' $t,000-$1,OOO pel' month $5,000 per year' WHhin CIII n'nl httrlget Within curren' bu,Ig"t No! stoatI'd Not o:;t.~te¡J WI,th1.n Cl1U ent blldget l"'~:lIn"" C""r,"" ¡.",Ig'" GI,ty of $nllnn. IISD 105 " n"rizono:; 1;1""'" F'.XI"'lIsr's to hI' fu"d",-J h~ o:;pnnsors Tr:'lnslent ("',II"St T;1X II'ansiell' (;""5t Tnx Tl":1n,-,I"nt GII"o:;t T:'IX 5") 11<1. Tnc. ",. ., 'It ~ ... ,... ~ ~ '- " '" ~ ~ ., ... . .. .. 31, !-Iork ..i th id(>lltified l'ef'OUrces to develop "111 ACtÎ.OIl pI,," to address business mAn::tg(>ment tr::tining Iwedf' , .. 32. Provide ::tn induf'tril'li plant for food processing in thp Salina/Saline County area. .. 33. Publish and distribute A monthly calpndnr to Sali.n:t businesses And individuals to enable the citIzens of Salina to make visiton:; feel \~elcome and to give them the opportunity to promote their products. 34, Pl'ovide a place where producers of fr'esh produce and homemade goods can sell directly to consumers, 35. Establish a permanent Salina Area Council on Literacy. the task of which will be to incl'ease functional literacy by assessing community need, developing effective Iiter::tcy pl'ogr::tms and securing adequate funding for programs. 36, Develop and implement a minimum competency testing program in the areas of mathematics. reading and writing as one requirement for advancement to certain grades and fot' graduation from Salina Public Schools. 37. Develop a scholarship and/or loan fund for students attending Kansas Technical Institute, Kansas Wesleyan University and ~Iarymount College. 38, Develop a program through the Salina schools based on the HissoUt'i Parents as Tellclwrs model, Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Conrm"rce Chamber of Commerce County Extension SAlina Library USD 305 Chamber of Comnrel..ce USD 305 39, Establish a program of cal'diovascnlar fi tness for grades C-12 confolming to national stAndat'ds and "mphasizing USD 305 individual enhancement/improvement of the quality of life rathel' than competitive scoring or dhect clAss competition, 40. Design and implement progrAms which will cal..e for aOft support those \IImble to pay for thei r own health care, 41. Assist older persons to remain in their homes. t.2, Establish child can" cpntel'S a,-ailahl" to all childrpn up to 12 years of age. with special facilities for ch ildren up to 24 months, 43. Heighten visibiHty of Hotline-Crisis Information and Referral.. 41,. Establish a Salin(\ An'::: volunteer Cent"I'. 4:;, ßuitr! An imlonr recreation compl!'x at Airport PAI'k to SI'1"-'" the' community npl'ds ,..hich 'Jllt,íl """I'ntly had !>I'en ""l."vI'II b~' thp I;Tl (;ymnnsium. Clty"f S9 Una S1tHne County City'of S:lHOR Hotline RSVP eftý ofS,,-linA & , RecI'!'(\t ion Comm. IInknown IInknO\cn $3,000 pel' yent' I-li thin current bur:lget $1]5 pel" pupil $10,000 $750,000 Tax levy, IR8'S Ol' priV:lt" f'n'"TI'5 $165 per y"nr p"r family plus start-up costs Within CUITent bwlr.ct IInknowu Nin ima 1 $12.000-$15,000 per yeln $6,000 pel' ye;ll' $2,700,000 Fe",s "",1 "or'ial Security paym"ul:s United Wnl' :)al!'s 1',1X ;"In" r,.O. !louds . " . " If ., If . f " .. « t « '. « fI 'I " " " ' 46, Conduct a study of Salinn's lonr.-term I'ecreation:"t! needs including reighborhood parks and leisure activities for secondary students, 41. Develop B better eRst/west access street from 1-115 to Ohio Street by widening Crawfold Street. I,R. Recommend a feasibility study for Lnterchanp,es on r-lJ5 south of Cloud Street. 49, Upgrade intel'sections and impmve traffic flO\; in accoHlance wi th A pI armed sys tem of improvements, 50. Convert the one-way streets of 5th and 1th to two-way streets. 51. Increase the number of flights to hub cities and use larger ahcraft. 52. Provide unique public transportat ion (fOl' example. trolley car 01 double-decker bus) in anr! [t:ound Sallnfl, 53. Appoint formally a City Public Information Officer. 51,. Establish A formal City system to convey cit izens' concerns to appropriate City officials. board and commission members and stAff. 55, Engage a qualified. independent consultant to conduct 3 comprehensive study of the monflgement stnlctm'e of the City Park Department and the Salina Recreation Commi'5sion. 56. Establish a continuing communications network to provide input horn all segments of the community l'eg'Hding the City ~ark Deportment and Salina Recre3tion Commission progl'ams. 51. Require all elected and appointed commissions and boards to holr! 25% of their meetings in public locations thl'oughout the community and 25% of their ml'.etlnp,s at 1:00 p,m, or later, 58, Establish the position of ombudsmnn on the City staff. ,t",{tÿ"..,f ~ii1H¡¡t ,'trtyör Slilinl! 'cHy ~f Sa 1 Uta & Saline County ,1:Uy-ófSiil iM lHTy"õf ~IÌHM Airport Allthodty Chamber of Commerce & it:n~:' ;,t ~"tiha ,tny""f SiI] Hill ,city'1'!f SlIltnA lR~rel'ltion Cnmmh.-.s Ion 'Rf<í:rr:'õUol1 COIIIliHssiol1 Cl1'~"öf ~rinrt", Saline County al1,1 usn 305 Eity of Salina Ul1kllOl;n $2,1;'0.000 $20,000 $i.5BO.000 $25.000 $I,A.OOO $25.000 fot' ~I\lriy $15.000 a year $10,000 " y,,:H $50,000 Unkno,-,'n "nknown $',n,ono " P"'I.' "IHIT "fill ""les tnx J.:DOT "nd Sales IIJX MEMORANDUM TO: Bill Harri s Martha Rhea Dean Boyer Don Jolley Roy Dudark Paul Richardson Chief John Woody Frank Weinhold ,-,/ FROM: DATE: Peter Brown, Public Information Officer December 3,1987 SUBJECT: Recommendation Format Sheet Attached is a sample sheet for your use in making recommendations on those Goals for Salina target objectives assigned at the December 1 staff meeting. Submitting information for each objective in this format may help us focus our efforts. Please copy as many as you need. Remember, the preliminary reports are due by the December 15 staff meeting. If I can be of any assistance, please call upon me. PB:th I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS GOALS FOR SALINA GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT OF THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE GOALS EFFORT. SPECIAL APPRECIATION IS EXTENDED TO THE FOLLOWING: Steering Committee Members Executive Committee Members "Sizzle" Committee Chamber of Commerce Staff Smoky Hill Museum Staff' National Bank of America Bank IV Board of Directors U.S.Constitution Bicentennial Task Force Members Resource People Writing Committee City Manager Staff Salina News Media Dr. John Richards Gary Scherrer Committee All citizens who participated in public forums, returned questionnaires, and sent suggestions and comments. GOALS FOR SALINA sought endorsements from governmental bodies and boards and commissions that have a significant impact on life in Salina. The following groups unanimously endorsed GOALS FOR SALINA projects: ' Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Saline County Commission Salina Airport Authority Salina Area Community Services Council Salina City Commission Salina Recreation Commission Salina Arts & Humanities Commission USD #305 Board of Education In addition, BANK IV Board of Directors hosted a luncheon inviting individuals who had made important contributions to life in Salina over the years to hear a presentation on the Goals for Salina project. Their support and enthusiasm for the project was expressed by many of those in attendance. Attending were: Dean Evans Milton Morrison Richard Morrison Ralph Reitz Tom Dunn Gary Ray Tom Kennedy Jim Berglund Lyle Morgan Bob Stewart Gary Rumsey Karen Graves Sam Evans Roger Morrison William H. Graves Charles Walker Joe Ritter Harris Rayl Leroy McAninch Ben Sellers Bob ott Larry Turnquist Gerald Cook Jim Gartner I I I I I "," ""....- _.I_t,I'" Opinion I THë"dournal ........" 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