10-02-2006 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 2, 2006
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:00 p.m. in a Study Session for a Community Access Television
of Salina Funding 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 Donnie D. Marrs, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
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
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to remove Items 8.5
and 8.6 from the agenda. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of October 8-14, 2006 as "Fire Prevention Week" in the city of Salina. Inspector
Jeff Daily read the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
(4.2) The month of October 2006 as "National Arts and Humanities Month" in the city of Salina.
Linda Smith, Arts and Humanities Commission Chair, read the proclamation and announced
upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of September 25, 2006.
(6.2) Resolution No. 06-6314 appointing Walter Marsella and PJ Hickman to the Animal
Control Advisory and Appeals Board, Rachel Dix to the Convention and Tourism Committee, and
Gerrett Morris to the Tree Advisory Board.
(6.3) Resolution No. 06-6315 authorizing an agreement with U.S.D. #305 authorizing four
school resource officers.
(6.4) Award of contract for the 2006 Water Main Enhancements, Project No. 06-1585 to Pavers,
Inc. in the amount of $244,290.
(6.5) Award of contract for the 2006 Manhole Re -grades, Project No. 06-1600 to Bryant &
Bryant in the amount of $38,750.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 06-10360 annexing a 17.4 acre tract of land located on the
south side of Schilling Road, west of the Union Pacific Railroad.
Mayor Marrs noted that Ordinance No. 06-10360 was passed on first reading on September
25, 2006 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Ordinance
No. 06-10360 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Divine, Jilka, Perney, Vanier.
Nay: (0). Abstained: (1) Marrs. Motion carried.
(8.2) Agreement with Kansas Department of Transportation for the Broadway Boulevard and
Hageman Avenue Intersection Improvements, Project No. 05-1538.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, explained the project, agreement, and project
funding.
Mr. O'Leary also responded to Commissioner Divine's question regarding the removal of
the pedestrian bridge and the possibility of recycling or reusing the bridge.
Mr. O'Leary responded to Commissioner Vanier's question regarding pedestrian crosswalk
locations.
Merlin Stephens, 340 Maple Avenue, commented on the number of accidents that took
place at this location, and placement of the pedestrian bridge and the cul-de-sac improvement.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jilka, Mr. O'Leary and Tim Miles, Wilson
and Company, regarding the use of the cul-de-sac, types of accidents that have occurred, traffic
volumes, and emergency vehicle routes.
Mr. Stephens expressed concerns of the number of accidents that have occurred, routes that
will be taken, and visibility at the intersection.
A discussion followed between Mr. O'Leary and Mayor Marrs regarding the accidents that
have occurred, and the location of those accidents.
Dela Tomanek, 349 Maple, questioned how citizens' are able to obtain information
regarding the accidents that have occurred and the improvements that are planned.
Mr. O'Leary noted that citizens could contact the Public Works Department and request the
information; he also expressed the importance of holding the public information meeting.
Mr. O'Leary re -explained the agreement as requested by Mayor Marrs. A discussion
followed between Mr. O'Leary, Mayor Marrs and Commissioner Perney regarding the public meeting
that would be held.
Mr. O'Leary also responded to Commissioner Perney's question regarding the restricted
access.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Penley, to authorize the
agreement with Kansas Department of Transportation for the Broadway Boulevard and Hageman
Avenue Intersection Improvements, Proj ect No. 05-1538 and direct staff to conduct a public meeting.
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Reject bids for the Salina Soccer Complex Restroom/Concession Building, Project No. 03-
1399, Phase IIB.
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Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, explained the project, bids received, project
funding, and staff's recommendation of rejecting the bids and seeking other alternatives.
Mr. O'Leary responded to Commissioner Perney's question regarding the utilities to the
building.
A discussion followed between Jon Plumer, Wilson & Company, Mayor Marrs,
Commissioner Pemey, and Mr. O'Leary regarding the reduction in the scope of work for the second
set of bids received.
Additional discussions followed between Mayor Marrs, Mr. Plumer, Commissioner Divine,
and Mr. O'Leary regarding the number of bids received.
Mayor Marrs expressed opposition towards using city employees to construct the building,
and the budget shortfalls.
Mr. O'Leary commented on the use of pre -fabricated structures.
Mayor Marrs commented on the number of fixtures within the building, rejecting the bids
and possible alternatives that may reduce the cost.
Paula Knox, Salina Soccer Club, appreciated the Commission looking into other
alternatives, and the community's benefits from the complex. Ms. Knox responded to Commissioner
Vanier's question regarding when the soccer season ends.
06-7318�I Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to reject the bids for
IIthe Salina Soccer Complex Restroom/Concession Building. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Perney, Mr. O'Leary, and Mr. Plumer
regarding possible alternatives that could be used. Mr. Plumer then responded to Commissioner
Vanier's question regarding health regulations that dictates the kitchen requirements.
Mayor Marrs commented on the budget; and proposed that staff redesign and rebid the
prod ect.
A discussion followed between Mr. O'Leary, Commissioner Vanier, and Mr. Gage
regarding the construction schedule.
(8.4) Request for new reduced speed school zone on Quincy Street.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, explained the request, traffic analysis, and
installation funding.
A discussion followed between Mr. O'Leary, Mayor Marrs, Commissioner Vanier and
Commissioner Divine regarding the restricted parking.
Mayor Marrs and Commissioner Jilka expressed their opposition on the restricted parking.
Commissioner Perney expressed his support of the placement of the school zone, but felt
the restricted parking should be on the other side of Quincy Street.
06-7319 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to approve the
request for a new reduced speed zone on Quincy Street, from approximately Albert to Cloud, and not
placing the proposed change for a no parking zone on Quincy Street and direct staff to proceed with
— the installation of the school zone.
Commissioner Vanier expressed his support for the school zone and the no parking zone.
He felt that the allowed parking reduces the visibility.
Mr. O'Leary responded to Commissioner Divine's question on whether the campus has any
fencing around the field.
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Additional discussions took place between the City Commission and staff regarding the
current parking situation on Quincy Street, accidents and the type of accidents that have occurred at
this location.
Mayor Marrs called the question. Aye: (3). Nay: (2) Jilka, Vanier. Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
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 5:25 p.m.
[SEAL] Alan E. Jilka, Vice ayor
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Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, ' y Clerk
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