09-19-2005 MinutesCommission
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05-6949
05-6950
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 19, 2005
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for a Fire Station No. 2 Improvements
Report. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in
Room 107, City -County Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a
moment of silence.
There were present:
Mayor Deborah P. Divine, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Donnie D. Marrs
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
Commissioner John K. Vanier II
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Marrs, to add Item 4.2 to the
agenda. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(4.1) The day of September 22, 2005 as "American Business Women's Day" in the City of
Salina. Lee Walle, Vice -President of the Salina Charter Chapter #3019 American Business Women's
Association, read the proclamation.
(4.2) Presentation of plaques of appreciation to outgoing board members.
Mayor Divine thanked and presented plaques to Bill Medina, Liz Carroll, Robert
Boardman, Lynn Edwards, Fortunato Bonilla, and Bill Mercer. She also thanked Lora Flusser, James
Hall, Sydney Soderberg, Andrea Pfeifer, James Ravenkamp, Tom Bell, Douglas Olson, Rodrigo
Bonilla, Arthur Jordan, James Holder, Dane Britton, and Michael Ramage.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of September 12, 2005.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) First reading Ordinance No. 05-10307 providing a change in zoning district classification
from R-3 (Multi -Family Residential) to Planned C-3 (Shopping Center) District on property addressed
as 320 S. Third Street (legally described as Lots 174, 178, 180, 182 and 184, less the Smoky Hill River
on Third Street in the Original Town of Salina) (Application #Z05-8, filed by the Salina Journal).
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05-69521
05-6953
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Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request,
zoning of the surrounding area, impact on residential properties, and the Planning Commission's
recommendation. Mr. Andrew responded to Mayor Divine's question on the ownership of the
property located at 304 S. Third Street.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to pass Ordinance No.
05-10307 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 05-10306 attesting to the possible increase of taxes levied
for budget year 2006 to finance public services.
Mayor Divine noted that Ordinance No. 05-10306 was passed on first reading on
September 12, 2005 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Ordinance
No. 05-10306 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Jilka, Marrs, Perney, Vanier,
Divine. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution No. 05-6217 authorizing Schwan's Food Manufacturing, Inc. to construct a
conveyor bridge over a public utility easement.
Brad Johnson, City Engineer, explained the request and Section 42-63 of the Salina Code.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Resolution
No. 05-6217. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Approval of Change Order No. 3 for the 2005 Asphalt Arterial Major Maintenance, Project
No. 05-1529.
Brad Johnson, City Engineer, explained the project, original contract, change order,
funding, and the follow alternatives:
1. Approve Change Order No. 3 by adding a section of North Ninth Street over and
immediately adjacent to the northbound North Ninth Street bridge in the amount of
$18, 025;
2. Approve Change Order No. 3 by adding the section of North Ninth Street from
Euclid Avenue north to the southern limits of the I-709 and North Ninth Street
bridge in the amount of $156,625; or
3. Reject the change order and direct staff accordingly.
Mr. Johnson responded to Commissioner Marrs' and Mayor Divine's questions regarding
improvements to East Iron Avenue and the cause of the street deficiencies.
Mr. Johnson commented on Alternative 2 clarifying that it would include the North Ninth
Street bridge.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve Change
Order No. 3 (Alternative 2) for the 2005 Asphalt Arterial Major Maintenance, Project No. 05-1529
with APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Division in the amount of $156,625. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
(8.4) Staff report on the North Ohio Overpass Project financing options.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained that according to staff's
estimates the project would require $6.3 million on bonds to be issued; he outlined the City's current
outstanding note status. Mr. Franz continued to explain the City Commission's financing options that
were presented by staff as follows:
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1. Standard. Our standard approach would be to temporarily finance the project until
completion, and then roll the entire cost into long term bonds, with declining payment
schedule.
2. Option Al. Issue $4.1 million in long term bonds now to take advantage of the current
market rates, and $2.2 million in 2007, with bonds on a declining payment schedule.
3. Option A2. Issue $4.1 million in long term bonds now to take advantage of the current
market rates, and $2.2 million 2007, with bonds at a level payment schedule.
4. Option Bl. Issue $2.1 million in long term bonds now to capitalize on the current
market, along with a $2 million, 4 year temporary note, due in 2009. Issue $2.2
million in long term bonds in 2007 to retire the current notes outstanding. Issue $2.3
million in long term bonds in 2009, retiring the notes issued in 2005. All bonds issued
for 20 years with a declining payment schedule.
A discussion followed between Mayor Divine, Commissioner Perney, and Mr. Franz
regarding Option B1. Mr. Franz then responded to Mayor Divine's questions regarding including a
call feature in the bond issuances and Commissioner Perney's inquiry regarding staff preference
between Option Al and A2.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Marrs and Mr. Franz regarding the need of a
tax supplement and when would it be required.
City Manager Jason Gage commented on sales tax revenues and tax stabilization.
Additional discussions took place between Mr. Franz, Mr. Gage and. Commissioner Marrs
regarding future capital improvements projects.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to authorize Option B 1.
Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Vanier. Motion carried.
Mayor Divine announced that the Division of Water Resources with the State of Kanss will
be conducting a flood study in the City of Salina in the near future.
Mayor Divine also informed the public that there would not be a City Commission meeting
on September 26 and the next regular meeting would be October 3, 2005.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned.
meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
[SEAL]
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Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
by Commissioner Jilka, that the Regular
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. "1'Fie
Deborah Divine, Mayor
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