01-08-2007 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 8, 2007
4:00 p.m.
N The City Commission convened at 3:00 p.m. in a Study Session on the City of Salina new website.
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.
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There were present:
Mayor Donnie D. Marrs, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner John K. Vanier II
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
Jason Gage introduced Natalie Fischer, Human Resources Director and congratulated
Wayne Nelson for obtaining his P.E.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The day of January 14, 2007 as "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Day" in the
city of Salina. Lisa Upshaw, Curator of Collections for the Smoky Hill Museum, read the
proclamation and announced upcoming events..
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing to consider the vacation of two alleys located in the Pacific Addition.
(5.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 07-10368.
(5.1b) Acceptance of a utility easement dedication in the Pacific Addition.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request.
Mayor Marrs opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
07-7417 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Ordinance
No. 07-10368 on first reading. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
07-7418 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, accept the offered
utility easement dedication across portions of four lots on the west side of the Hawthorne Elementary
School grounds. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
07-7419 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to add Items 8.5 and
8.6 to the consent agenda. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(6.1) Approve the minutes of December 18, 2006.
(6.2) Resolution No. 07-6349 authorizing an agreement with Clark, Mize & Linville, Chartered
for the purpose of providing interim prosecutorial services.
N (8.5) Award of contract for the Osborne Street Reconstruction, Project No. 06-1605 (to APAC-
w KS, Inc. in the amount of $145,632.55).
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(8.6) Resolution No. 06-6343 formally adopting the City of Salina Municipal Facilities Naming
o Guidelines.
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07-7420 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Application #Z06-17, filed by Dave Rose dba Mid West eServices, Inc., requesting a
change in zoning district classification from R-2 (Multi -Family Residential) district to PC -1 (Planned
Restricted Business) district on property addressed as 715 N. 9th Street to allow the former Hawthorne
Elementary school building to be converted to office use.
(7.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 07-10369.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request,
comprehensive plan, conformance with the strategic plan, and the Planning Commission's
recommendation and conditions.
07-7421 II Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to pass Ordinance No.
07-10369 on first reading. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 06-10366 amending Chapter 42 of the Salina Code by
adding Section 42-420 through 42-420.8 pertaining to the North Ohio Street Gateway Overlay District.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, summarized the
amendments to the ordinance since first reading. Mr. Andrew then responded to Commissioner
Perney's questions on whether or not any other overlay district addresses the architectural standards
and design approval.
07-7422 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Ordinance
No. 06-10366 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (3) Jilka, Perney, Marrs. Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 06-10367 requesting a change in zoning district
classification from R-1 (Single -Family Residential) district to PDD (R-2) (Multi -Family Residential)
district on property addressed as 2054 Lambertson Lane to allow the former Shalimar Health Center to
be converted from a nursing home to apartments for the elderly.
Mayor Marrs noted that Ordinance No. 06-10367 was passed on first reading on December
18, 2006 and since that time no comments have been received.
07-7423 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Ordinance
No. 06-10367 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (3) Jilka, Perney, Marrs. Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 07-6348 authorizing a Consultant Services Agreement with Diane L.
Mataraza, Inc. to conduct a community cultural assessment for the City of Salina, and a strategic plan
for Salina Arts and Humanities Commission.
John Highkin, Arts and Humanities Commission Director, explained cultural planning, the
assessment and plan goals, the agreement, consultant selection process, funding, and conformance
with the strategic plan.
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Mr. Highkin then responded to Commissioner Jilka's question regarding the
Planning/Community Awareness Committee.
Bob Brown, 1661 W. Republic, expressed his support of public art, but urged the
Commission to pay careful attention to the expectations of the community. He continued to explain
W that he felt that the public needed to be educated in public art and citizens needed to be involved in the
decision making.
Heather Ferrell, Director of the Salina Art Center, expressed their support in the cultural
and strategic planning and the collaboration between the Salina Art Center and the Arts and
Humanities Commission.
Jan Gates, Executive Director of Stiefel Theatre, supported the cultural plan.
Phyll Klima, Salina Downtown, expressed her support and felt that art is a significant part
in economic development.
A discussion followed between Mayor Marrs, City Manager Jason Gage, and Mr. Highkin
regarding travel expenses, schedule of payments, and the need to include a termination clause and to
specify insurance requirements.
07-7424 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6348 with modifications to the agreements regarding travel expenses and the payment schedule
and to include a termination clause and insurance requirements. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution No. 07-6347 approving the advisability and authorization of a special
assessment improvement district for improvements in Golden Eagle Estates Addition No. 4.
Karlton Place, City Engineer, explained the request, project, and project funding.
Wayne Nelson, Civil Engineer, responded to Mayor Marrs' question regarding the
inclusion of Lot 1, Block 4 in the benefit district.
City Manager, Jason Gage requested that Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and
Community Development, explain the collection of a park fee to the City Commission. Mr. Andrew
responded.
07-7425II Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6347. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
07-7426 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m. Q � �
Donnie D. Marrs, Mayor
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Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, Cit Clerk
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