02-11-2002 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 11, 2002
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:30 p.m. for a Citizen Open Forum. 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 Kristin M. Seaton, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Monte D. Shadwick
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
None.
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of February 17d' through the 23rd as "National Engineers Week" in the City of
Salina. The proclamation was read by Rob Mahan, President of the Smoky Valley Chapter of Kansas
Society of Professional Engineers and civil engineer with Bucher, Willis and Ratliff Corporation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on Application #CU01-11, filed by Rusty Leister, requesting a Conditional
Use Permit to allow a drinking establishment in the C-4 District on property addressed as 117 N. Santa
Fe, legally described as the South half of Lot 100 on Santa Fe Avenue in the Original Town of Salina.
The public hearing was opened.
Commissioner Shadwick excused himself from the meeting due to conflict of interest.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request,
City Commission alternatives, events taken place to date, and the Planning Commission's
recommendation.
A discussion followed with Commissioner Divine, City Manager Dennis Kissinger, and
Mr. Andrew regarding conditions placed on the property and safety concerns.
Ken Wasserman, 213 S. Santa Fe, explained modifications made to the plans and
requested the application be returned to the Planning Commission for further consideration.
02-3181Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to return Application
#CU01-11 to the Planning Commission for further consideration and to be more specific on conditions
placed. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Abstained: (1) Shadwick. Motion carried.
Commission
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Mr. Kissinger responded to Commissioner Jilka's question regarding the Conditional Use
Permit process.
Commissioner Shadwick returned to the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of February 4, 2002.
(6.2) Resolution No. 02-5812 authorizing the public sale of approximately $4,865,000 principal
amount General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2002-1.
(6.3) Approval of the 2002 Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Program.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, summarized the Capital Improvement
Program.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 02-10072 vacating Reserve "A" in the Riffel Addition.
Mayor Seaton clarified that Ordinance No. 02-10072 was passed on first reading on
February 4, 2002, no comments have been received, and the property owner signed and recorded an
affidavit with the Register of Deeds acknowledging and consenting to the loss of the public street
access.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt Ordinance
No. 02-10072 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Heath, Jilka, Shadwick,
Seaton. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) First reading Ordinance No. 02-10071 designating certain streets as main trafficways and
designating certain additional streets as trafficway connections.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, summarized the ordinance and changes. Mr. Kissinger
also responded to Commissioner Divine's question regarding the removal of Bishop and College
Streets.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to pass
Ordinance No. 01-10071 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 02-5811 initiating proceedings for main trafficway and main trafficway
connection improvements involving North Ohio Street and related streets.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the proceedings.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Resolution
No. 02-5811. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) City Commission direction to staff regarding the restaurant smoking ban issue.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, summarized the request and City Commission options.
He also responded to Commissioner Shadwick's question regarding smoking on public property.
Commission
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Commissioner Shadwick thanked the coalition for their work, but expressed opposition
toward considering a smoke-free ordinance. Also thanking the coalition, each remaining
Commissioner gave their reasons for staffs continued work on the matter.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to direct City Staff
to complete the legal and management research necessary to prepare an issues and options report and
draft a smoke-free restaurant ordinance for further discussion and consideration. Aye: (4). Nay: (1)
Shadwick. Motion carried.
(8.5) Preliminary consideration of two separate property transactions involving surplus city
property at Belmont and Ohio, and a parking lot property at Santa Fe and Ash in downtown Salina.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the transactions. Mr. Kissinger and Shawn
O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, responded to Commissioner Heath's and
Commissioner Divine's questions regarding property ownership and estimated cost of lighting.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve both
transactions in concept, and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate appropriate
agreements with Sunflower Bank and the Chamber of Commerce.
(8.6) Approve the remaining 2002 Vehicle and Equipment, Phase 1 purchases.
Jason Gage, Assistant City Manager, explained the purchases.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to approve the
purchase of the remaining 2002 Vehicle and Equipment, Phase 1 purchases. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(8.7) Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to recess into
executive session for 30 minutes for preliminary discussion relating to the acquisition of real estate for
the reason that public discussion of the matter could jeopardize the ability of the City to acquire the real
estate; and reconvene at 5:32 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:02 p.m. and reconvened at 5:32
p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Divine, that the City
Commission reconvene into the current executive session for an additional 15 minutes. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:32 p.m. and reconvened at 5:47
p.m. No action was taken.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
02-3191 Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
4stin M. Se on, Mayor
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Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk