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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 6, 2006
4:00 p.m.
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The City Commission convened at 3:00 p.m. in a Study Session for a Budget Process discussion. The
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County Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
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Mayor Deborah P. Divine, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Donnie D. Marrs
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
Commissioner John K. Vanier H
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The day of March 7, 2006 as "National Sportsmanship Day" in the City of Salina. Mike
Gleason read the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
(4.2) Resolution No. 06-6248 expressing gratitude and appreciation to Rodney J. Stack for his
employment with the City of Salina from November 1, 1986 to March 16, 2006.
(4.3) Resolution No. 06-6250 expressing gratitude and appreciation to Kenneth W. Giersch for
his employment with the City of Salina from May 15, 1977 to March 17, 2006.
06-713I Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Resolution
1Nos. 06-6248 and 06-6250. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Divine presented a plaque of appreciation and thanked Mr. Giersch for his service.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on proposed issuance of Hospital Refunding and Improvement Revenue
Bonds, Series 2006.
(5.1a) Second Reading Ordinance No. 06-10321.
Mayor Divine opened the public hearing.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the issuance.
Jack Hinnenkamp, Salina Regional Health Center, explained the project. Mr. Hinnenkamp
then responded to Commissioner Perney's question regarding the roof top helipad and Mayor Divine's
question regarding the project start date.
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There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
06-7139 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Ordinance No.
06-10321 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Jilka, Marrs, Perney, Vanier,
Divine. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(6.1) Approve the minutes of February 27, 2006 as amended.
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(6.2) Authorize submittal of the 2006 Kansas Emergency Shelter Grant.
06-7140 Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) First reading Ordinance No. 06-10325 providing a change in zoning district classification
from R-2 (Multi -Family Residential) to I-2 (Light Industrial) on property addressed as 245 N. Second
Street (legally described as Lot 56 on Second Street in the Original Town of Salina).
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request
and the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mr. Andrew then responded to Mayor Divine's
question regarding screening and buffering.
06-7141 11ApplicatioMoved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Pemey, to approve
n #Z06-1. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
06-7142 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Marrs, to pass Ordinance No.
06-10325 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Dedication of public street right-of-way in Block 24 of the Schilling Subdivision.
(Postponed from the February 6, 2006 meeting.)
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request.
Mr. Andrew continued to explain that staff held a meeting with the abutting property owners as
requested by the City Commission; during this meeting the abutting property owners reviewed the
preliminary feasibility report and six of the property owners expressed that they do not want to
participate in the improvement.
06-7143Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Pemey, to postpone this item
until April 24, 2006 to allow staff to meet again with the abutting property owners. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 06-10324 vacating a portion of a utility easement located
along the southeast property line of Lot 17, Block 7 of the Replat of Indian Rock Addition.
Mayor Divine noted that Ordinance No. 06-10324 was passed on first reading on February
27, 2006 and since that time no comments have been received.
06-7144 Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Ordinance
No. 06-10324 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Jilka, Marrs, Perney, Vanier,
Divine. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Consideration of a request from the Kansas Army National Guard for a training funding
match for their Kansas Readiness Sustainment Maintenance Site.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the request and the Salina Economic Development
Incentives Council's recommendation to approve the request. Mr. Gage then responded to
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Commissioner Vanier's question regarding Section 6 of the resolution establishing the council and the
criteria used in reviewing requests.
06-7145 Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Pemey, to approve the request
to provide a training funding match to the Kansas Army National Guard for their Kansas Readiness
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Sustainment Maintenance Site in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per job, with a total obligation not to
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(8.3) Consideration of a request from the Stadiums Turf Committee for a grant and related
endowment funding for the Salina Stadium turf project.
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Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the request and the Salina Economic Development
Incentives Council's recommendation to deny the request and ask the City Commission to look into
any alternative funding that is available.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Pemey and Mr. Gage regarding other
alternative funding sources.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Pemey, Mr. Gage, and Shawn O'Leary,
Director of Public Works, regarding the possible use of Venture Grant Funds.
Commissioner Marrs expressed his opposition of one taxing entity asking another taxing
entity to help in funding a project.
Commissioner Jilka recognized the efforts of the community and committee; he suggested
increasing ticket prices by $1 for one football season.
Mayor Divine felt that the improved football stadium goes beyond the benefits of the local
school district, and brings in other events from other communities.
Barry Weis, 504 Sunset Drive, Campaign Chairman for the Stadium Turf Project,
explained the project, request, and current funding received. Mr. Weis then responded to
Commissioner Vanier's questions regarding revenue usage by USD #305 from the revenues generated
from the stadium, and whether any of the revenues were contributed to the endowment fund; he
clarified that at this point none of the revenues are placed in the fund. Mr. Weis continued to respond
to Commissioner Vanier's questions regarding Kansas Wesleyan University's participation in the
funding and the increased project cost from reducing the fields from two to one.
Mr. Gage responded to Commissioner Jilka's question regarding usage of the Convention
and Tourism fund.
Mr. Gage then outlined the responsibilities of SEDIC. Mr. Gage continued to explain that
the council felt that this improvement was a benefit to the community, but it did not fit the guidelines
for these funds.
06-7146II Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to deny the request to
provide grant and endowment funding to the Stadiums Turf Committee in the amount of $50,000.
Commissioner Jilka reiterated his suggestion of increasing ticket prices for one season.
Commissioner Marrs again restated his concerns on one taxing entity asking another to
fund a project. Commissioner Marrs applauded the committee for their work and felt it is a great
improvement to the city, but could not support spending additional tax dollars on the project.
Mr. Gage then responded to Commissioner Vanier's question regarding the council
responsibilities.
Mayor Divine called the question. Aye: (3). Nay: (2) Pemey, Divine. Motion carried.
(8.4) Establish a temporary moratorium on the naming of city owned facilities.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the request and the current practice that is being used.
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Mr. Gage then responded to Commissioner Jilka's question regarding other possible requests that
could be made.
Commissioner Marrs felt that the moratorium would be appropriate and the need for a
naming policy to be adopted by the City Commission.
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honor of Eric Stein.
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Mayor Divine informed Commissioner Jilka that the issue currently being discussed was
dealing with the moratorium.
Commissioner Jilka continued to speak of the policy used in the naming of the stage; did
not feel that the real problem lied within the policy.
Mayor Divine informed Commissioner Jilka that the current issue dealt with the
moratorium.
06-7147 Moved by Mayor Divine, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to placing a moratorium on
naming public facilities until a policy is adopted by the City Commission. Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Jilka.
Motion carried.
(8.5) Award of contract for the replacement of the digester complex heater/air handling unit at
the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Project No. 06-1582.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the project, bids received, and project
funding.
06-714811 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to award the contract
for the replacement of the digester complex heater/air handling unit at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant, Project No. 06-1582 to Waddles's Heating & Cooling, Inc., in the amount of $15,287. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Award of contract for the 2006 Subdivision Improvements, Golden Eagle Estates Addition
No. 4, Project No. 05-1554.
Brad Johnson, City Engineer, explained project, bids received, and project funding.
06-7149 Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to award the contract
for the 2006 Subdivision Improvements, Golden Eagle Estates Addition No. 4, Project No. 05-1554 to
APAC — Kansas, Inc., Shears Division in the amount of $492,020.44. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
(8.7) Resolution No. 06-6252 finding to the advisability and authorizing sanitary sewer
improvements in the Schilling Subdivision No. 5.
(8.7a) Acceptance of 20' Permanent Utility Easement in Lots 3 and 17, Block 4,
Schilling Subdivision No. 5.
Brad Johnson, City Engineer, explained the improvements, benefit district, feasibility
report, and project funding.
Commissioner Marrs recused himself due to conflict of interest.
06-7150 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Resolution
No. 06-6252 and waive the financial security of the project. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Abstain: Marrs.
Motion carried.
06-7151 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to accept the 20'
Permanent Utility Easement in Lots 3 and 17, Block 4, Schilling Subdivision No. 5. Aye: (4). Nay:
(0). Abstain: (1) Marrs. Motion carried.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Divine noted that their will be no meeting on March 13, 2006.
ADJOURNMENT
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06-7152 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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Deborah Divine, Mayor
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