October 18 - The City of Hays, Kansas
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October 18 - The City of Hays, Kansas
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<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hays</strong><br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Manager<br />
Memo<br />
To:<br />
From:<br />
<strong>City</strong> Commission<br />
Paul Briseno, Assistant <strong>City</strong> Manager<br />
Date: 10-15-12<br />
Re:<br />
<strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong>, 2012 Work Session<br />
Please find the attached agenda and supporting documentation for the <strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong>, 2012 Work<br />
Session.<br />
Item 2 – Vehicle Abatement at <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer Rd.<br />
This item is self-explanatory. Please see the attached memo from Planning, Inspection and<br />
Enforcement Division Superintendent Jesse Rohr.<br />
Item 3 – Discussion <strong>of</strong> Redevelopment <strong>of</strong> Old Depot Area<br />
A development concept contained in the Comprehensive Plan outlines the use <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> property<br />
commonly known as the Old Depot Area for various potential uses. Commissioner Mellick asked<br />
that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. An aerial, design concept, Comprehensive<br />
Plan notes and current zoning are attached to this memo for further discussion.<br />
Item 4 – Configuration <strong>of</strong> 27 th Street Between Fort and Hall<br />
Commissioner Schwaller requested this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. Attached<br />
you will find 2008 information presented to the Commission with updated information <strong>of</strong> accidents,<br />
traffic counts and staff’s notes. Of interest is Chief Scheibler’s data <strong>of</strong> accidents which has<br />
increased slightly from nine per year to eleven with similar traffic counts. A majority <strong>of</strong> the<br />
accidents take place between Hall and the entrance <strong>of</strong> Dillon’s. <strong>The</strong> "High Accident Location<br />
Manual" notes that a street with this configuration commonly has six accidents per year. Current<br />
information indicates the accident rate is higher than average. Staff estimates a cost <strong>of</strong> $20,000<br />
to paint. Information from the Comprehensive Plan and HWS Consulting is included.
CITY OF HAYS<br />
CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION<br />
THURSDAY, OCTOBER <strong>18</strong>, 2012 – 6:30 P.M.<br />
AGENDA<br />
1. ITEM FOR REVIEW: <strong>October</strong> 4, 2012 Work Session Notes (PAGE 1)<br />
DEPARTMENT HEAD RESPONSIBLE: Kim Rupp, Director <strong>of</strong> Finance<br />
2. ITEM FOR REVIEW: Vehicle Abatement at <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer Rd. (PAGE 5)<br />
DEPARTMENT HEAD RESPONSIBLE: I.D. Creech, Director <strong>of</strong> Public Works<br />
3. ITEM FOR REVIEW: Discussion <strong>of</strong> Redevelopment <strong>of</strong> Old Depot Area (PAGE 13)<br />
PERSON RESPONSIBLE: Commissioner Mellick<br />
4. ITEM FOR REVIEW: Configuration <strong>of</strong> 27 th Street Between Fort & Hall (PAGE 15)<br />
PERSON RESPONSIBLE: Commissioner Schwaller<br />
5. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION<br />
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF REQUIRED)<br />
7. ADJOURNMENT<br />
ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO ATTEND THIS MEETING<br />
SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED MEETING<br />
TIME. EVERY ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE ANY REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE.
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hays</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> Commission<br />
Work Session Notes<br />
<strong>October</strong> 4, 2012<br />
Present: Troy Hickman, Kent Steward, Ron Mellick, Barbara Wasinger, John<br />
Bird, Toby Dougherty<br />
Absent: Henry Schwaller IV<br />
FHSU Update on Larks Park Turf<br />
At the June 28, 2012 Commission meeting, the Commissioners approved<br />
to cost-share with Fort <strong>Hays</strong> State University for the replacement <strong>of</strong> turf at Larks<br />
Park, with the <strong>City</strong> share not to exceed $150,000.<br />
Fort <strong>Hays</strong> University Director <strong>of</strong> Athletics Curtis Hammeke reported that<br />
bids for the project were received with the lowest bid, in the amount <strong>of</strong> $340,000,<br />
submitted by Astro Turf. Mr. Hammeke requested the Commissioners consider<br />
splitting the $40,000 overage with FHSU, with each entity paying an additional<br />
$20,000.<br />
At the <strong>October</strong> 11, 2012 Commission meeting, the Commissioners will be<br />
requested to authorize an additional amount <strong>of</strong> $20,000 for this project.<br />
Downtown <strong>Hays</strong> Development Corporation (DHDC) Pavilion Operating<br />
Costs<br />
At the September 20, 2012 work session, the Commissioners asked staff<br />
to calculate annual operating costs for the Downtown <strong>Hays</strong> Development<br />
Corporation proposed pavilion project. DHDC estimates the pavilion and site<br />
improvements will cost $576,534. A major contributor has <strong>of</strong>fered to donate a<br />
substantial amount <strong>of</strong> money if the <strong>City</strong> supports the project with a donation <strong>of</strong><br />
$100,000 in cash and $176,534 in match non-cash site improvements. DHDC<br />
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will raise the remaining funds necessary for the project. DHDC has requested<br />
the <strong>City</strong> take over maintenance/operating costs for the pavilion.<br />
Assistant <strong>City</strong> Manager Paul Briseno reported the on-going cost incurred<br />
by the Park Department for operations would be approximately $6,000 per year<br />
and the maintenance fund for future improvements would be $3,000 to $5,000.<br />
<strong>The</strong> requested total capital cost <strong>of</strong> $276,534 would be funded with <strong>City</strong><br />
Commission Financial Policy Projects funds.<br />
Commissioner Mellick stated the Comprehensive Plan included placing a<br />
farmers’ market in downtown <strong>Hays</strong>. He questioned how this concept in the Plan<br />
has evolved from a farmers’ market into a pavilion, costing $576,534. This<br />
bothers him that the <strong>City</strong> would have to come up with $276,534. He feels that<br />
other <strong>City</strong> projects will have to be pushed <strong>of</strong>f if the <strong>City</strong> has to provide in-kind<br />
services in the amount <strong>of</strong> $176,534. He also does not feel that this location, right<br />
next to the railroad tracks, is an ideal place to be holding any kind <strong>of</strong> social<br />
events with the number <strong>of</strong> trains that come through town on a daily basis.<br />
Commissioner Wasinger stated she is also taken back by the <strong>City</strong> share.<br />
She is hearing a lot <strong>of</strong> negative pubic comment on this issue. She does feel<br />
however, that if something is going to be built there, that it be built right the first<br />
time so that it can be used for more purposes than a farmers’ market.<br />
Sometimes you need to do things right and this is one <strong>of</strong> those times.<br />
Chairperson Hickman supports the project. He feels this is something that<br />
needs to be done to improve the quality <strong>of</strong> our downtown and keep it vital for all<br />
types <strong>of</strong> activities.<br />
<strong>City</strong> Manager Toby Dougherty stated the <strong>City</strong> will manage/oversee the<br />
project if it is approved; the <strong>City</strong> has more experience handling these types <strong>of</strong><br />
projects than the DHDC. <strong>The</strong> railroad owns this property and there will have to<br />
be some type <strong>of</strong> negotiation to secure a long-term lease.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Commissioners will be requested to consider approval <strong>of</strong> the funding<br />
for this project at the <strong>October</strong> 11, 2012 Commission meeting.<br />
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Golden Belt 8 th Addition Replat (Lot 2, Block 9)<br />
<strong>The</strong> owner <strong>of</strong> Lot 2, Block 9 <strong>of</strong> the Golden Belt 8 th Addition has submitted a replat<br />
<strong>of</strong> the property for consideration. This property was originally platted in 1983 as<br />
one lot (440’ X 450’) and is now being split into 24 residential lots.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Commissioners will be requested to approve a resolution at the<br />
<strong>October</strong> 11, 2012 Commission meeting accepting the final plat known as the<br />
Replat <strong>of</strong> Lot 2, Block 9, Golden Belt 8 th Addition.<br />
Pre-annexation Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Service – 2807 Highway <strong>18</strong>3<br />
Alternate Property<br />
<strong>The</strong> owner <strong>of</strong> 2807 Hwy <strong>18</strong>3 Alternate has requested a sanitary sewer<br />
connection for an existing commercial structure on the property. <strong>The</strong><br />
Development Policy allows connection to utilities when the subject property lies<br />
outside the city limits as long as the parties involved first agree to a preannexation<br />
agreement.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Commissioners will be requested to approve a Pre-annexation<br />
Agreement for 2807 Highway <strong>18</strong>3 Alternate at the <strong>October</strong> 11, 2012 Commission<br />
meeting.<br />
Vacate <strong>of</strong> Alley in Reservation Addition<br />
<strong>The</strong> Reservation Addition was platted in 1976. Within this plat, there is a<br />
platted alley dedication identified, however it was never improved in any manner.<br />
A request has been made by Tom Alm, the property owner, to vacate a portion <strong>of</strong><br />
the platted 20 foot alley within the Reservation Addition located between Lots 21<br />
and 22 <strong>of</strong> Block 1. <strong>The</strong>re are no utilities within the 20’ alley dedication and no<br />
future plan for utilities within the area.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Commissioners will be requested to consider approval <strong>of</strong> an<br />
ordinance authorizing the vacate at the <strong>October</strong> 11, 2012 Commission meeting.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> work session adjourned at 7:40 p.m.<br />
Submitted by:_____________________________________<br />
Doris Wing – <strong>City</strong> Clerk<br />
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Commission Work Session Agenda<br />
Memo<br />
From:<br />
Meeting:<br />
Subject:<br />
Person(s)<br />
Responsible:<br />
Jesse Rohr, PIE Superintendent<br />
<strong>October</strong> <strong>18</strong>, 2012 Work Session<br />
Vehicle Abatement at <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer Rd. (Wilma<br />
Augustine, owner)<br />
Toby Dougherty, <strong>City</strong> Manager<br />
I.D. Creech, Director <strong>of</strong> Public Works<br />
Summary<br />
<strong>The</strong> two abandoned vehicles located at <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer Rd. have expired tags and/or<br />
missing parts deeming them inoperable. Up to this point, all proper notification has been<br />
given to the owner <strong>of</strong> the property (Wilma Augustine, owner). To date, no action has<br />
been taken by the owner <strong>of</strong> the property or the vehicles. If the vehicles are removed by<br />
the city, all costs <strong>of</strong> abatement will be charged to the owner <strong>of</strong> the property. Staff<br />
recommends approving the resolution allowing the two vehicles located at <strong>18</strong>03 General<br />
Custer Rd. to be abated by the city.<br />
Background<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are two vehicles located at<strong>18</strong>03 General Custer Rd. that do not have current and legal<br />
tags. <strong>The</strong> property belongs to Wilma Augustine. Phone contact has been made with the<br />
owner however no action has yet been taken to remove the vehicles.<br />
Discussion<br />
Planning, Inspection, and Enforcement is requesting a resolution to abate two inoperable<br />
vehicles located at <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer Rd. be placed on the agenda for formal action at the<br />
<strong>October</strong> 25, 2012 <strong>City</strong> Commission meeting. <strong>The</strong> property located at <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer<br />
Rd. (Wilma Augustine, owner) is in violation <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> Ordinance Chapter 26 Article II. <strong>The</strong><br />
vehicles have no current and legal tags, deeming them inoperable. Letters have been sent per<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hays</strong> Ordinance requirements. No progress has been made on the vehicles. Staff is<br />
now moving forward for abatement <strong>of</strong> the vehicles since the owner has not followed through<br />
accordingly.<br />
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Legal Consideration<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>City</strong> is required to follow procedures established by the ordinance cited in the<br />
Discussion. Assuming those procedures are followed, the <strong>City</strong> is allowed to remove and<br />
dispose <strong>of</strong> the vehicles.<br />
Financial Consideration<br />
Any costs associated with the city removing these vehicles will be billed to the property<br />
owner. If not paid, an assessment will be placed on the tax rolls.<br />
Options<br />
Options include the following:<br />
Approve the resolution allowing for the vehicles to be removed<br />
Do not approve the resolution<br />
Recommendation<br />
Staff recommends approving this resolution allowing the two vehicles located at <strong>18</strong>03<br />
General Custer Rd. to be removed from the property.<br />
Action Requested<br />
Approve the resolution to abate the vehicles located on the property at <strong>18</strong>03 General<br />
Custer Rd. ten days after the approval date.<br />
Supporting Documentation<br />
Letters to Property Owner<br />
Pictures<br />
Resolution<br />
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Case Information<br />
Date 8/7/2012<br />
Case Number 20120763<br />
Telephone<br />
Owner Name WILMA AUGUSTINE<br />
Owner Address <strong>18</strong>64 HWY 40<br />
Violation Address <strong>18</strong>03 GENERAL CUSTER RD<br />
Violation Inoperable Vehicles on Private Property<br />
Status Certified Sent<br />
Violation Due Date 9/7/2012<br />
Certified Received Date 9/12/2012<br />
Certified Due Date 9/21/2012<br />
Date Case Closed<br />
Complaintant Name<br />
Complaintant Telephone/Address<br />
Ordinance Number Sec. 26-40 (Inoperable Vehicles)<br />
Assigned To Scott Zimmerman<br />
Property Information<br />
Parcel#: 026-138-34-0-30-04-014.00-0<br />
AUGUSTINE WILMA B REV LIVTRUST<br />
<strong>18</strong>03 GENERAL CUSTER RD<br />
Owner Information<br />
AUGUSTINE WILMA B REV LIVTRUST<br />
<strong>18</strong>64 HWY 40 HAYS, KS 67601<br />
HAYS, KS 67601<br />
Case History<br />
Date Type Description<br />
8/7/2012 Document<br />
8/7/2012 Letter 1st Letter<br />
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9/11/2012 Document<br />
9/11/2012 Document<br />
9/11/2012 Letter Certified Form<br />
9/24/2012 Document<br />
9/24/2012 Email jrohr@haysusa.com<br />
9/24/2012 Email szimmerman@haysusa.com<br />
9/26/2012 Email szimmerman@haysusa.com,jrohr@haysusa.com<br />
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I.D. CREECH, DIRECTOR<br />
JOHN BRAUN, ASST. DIRECTOR<br />
1002 VINE ST., HAYS, KS 67601<br />
TEL 785-628-7350<br />
FAX 785-628-7352<br />
ALVIN PEREZ, SUPT.<br />
1002 VINE ST., HAYS, KS 67601<br />
SERVICE DIVISION<br />
TEL 785-628-7353<br />
FAX 785-628-7352<br />
AIRPORT DIVISION<br />
BOB JOHNSON, MANAGER<br />
3950 E 8TH ST., HAYS, KS 67601<br />
TEL 785-628-7370<br />
FAX 785-628-7373<br />
NICK WILLIS, SUPT.<br />
1002 VINE ST., HAYS, KS 67601<br />
STORMWATER DIVISION<br />
TEL 785-628-7350<br />
FAX785-628-7352<br />
PLANNING, INSPECTION, & ENFORCEMENT<br />
JESSE ROHR, SUPT.<br />
1002 VINE ST., HAYS, KS 67601<br />
TEL 785-628-7310<br />
FAX 785-628-7352<br />
MARVIN HONAS, SUPT.<br />
1780 W. 55TH ST., HAYS, KS<br />
67601<br />
SOLID WASTE DIVISION<br />
TEL 785-628-7357<br />
FAX 785-628-7352<br />
<<br />
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT<br />
www.haysusa.com<br />
August 7, 2012<br />
WILMA AUGUSTINE<br />
<strong>18</strong>64 HWY 40<br />
HAYS, KS 67601<br />
RE: <strong>18</strong>03 GENERAL CUSTER RD<br />
<strong>Hays</strong>, KS 67601<br />
Dear WILMA AUGUSTINE :<br />
It has come to our attention that a city code violation(s) exist at <strong>18</strong>03 GENERAL CUSTER RD , <strong>Hays</strong>,<br />
<strong>Kansas</strong> (photo(s) are attached). <strong>The</strong> violation consists <strong>of</strong> Inoperable Vehicles on Private Property. Ellis<br />
County records indicate that you are the owner <strong>of</strong> the property. <strong>The</strong> item(s) listed are in violation <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Ordinance, Sec. 26-40 (Inoperable Vehicles).<br />
We request that you please correct the problem within the next 30 days. We sincerely appreciate your<br />
cooperation. Inspectors will revisit the site after 9/7/2012, and it is our hope that corrective action will have<br />
been taken. If not, we will need to take further steps to resolve this issue.<br />
If you have questions, please contact me at the Public Works Department Planning, Inspection, and<br />
Enforcement Division at (785)628-7310. Thanks for working with us to keep <strong>Hays</strong> a safe, attractive and<br />
wholesome place to live.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Scott Zimmerman<br />
Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer<br />
Enclosed: Pictures<br />
Cc: File<br />
Resident (if applicable)<br />
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I.D. CREECH, DIRECTOR<br />
JOHN BRAUN, ASST. DIRECTOR<br />
1002 VINE ST., HAYS, KS 67601<br />
TEL 785-628-7350<br />
FAX 785-628-7352<br />
ALVIN PEREZ, SUPT.br /> 1002<br />
VINE ST., HAYS, KS 67601<br />
SERVICE DIVISION<br />
TEL 785-628-7353<br />
FAX 785-628-7352<br />
AIRPORT DIVISION<br />
BOB JOHNSON, MANAGER<br />
3950 E 8TH ST., HAYS, KS 67601<br />
TEL 785-628-7370<br />
FAX 785-628-7373<br />
NICK WILLIS, SUPT.<br />
1002 VINE ST., HAYS, KS 67601<br />
STORMWATER DIVISION<br />
TEL 785-628-7350<br />
FAX785-628-7352<br />
PLANNING, INSPECTION, & ENFORCEMENT<br />
JESSE ROHR, SUPT.<br />
1002 VINE ST., HAYS, KS 67601<br />
TEL 785-628-7310<br />
FFAX 785-628-<br />
7352<br />
MARVIN HONAS, SUPT.<br />
1780 W. 55TH ST., HAYS, KS<br />
67601<br />
SOLID WASTE DIVISION<br />
TEL 785-628-7357<br />
FAX 785-628-7352<br />
<<br />
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT<br />
www.haysusa.com<br />
September 11, 2012<br />
WILMA AUGUSTINE<br />
<strong>18</strong>64 HWY 40<br />
HAYS, KS 67601<br />
RE: <strong>18</strong>03 GENERAL CUSTER RD<br />
<strong>Hays</strong>, KS 67601<br />
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL:<br />
Dear WILMA AUGUSTINE :<br />
<strong>The</strong> violation located at <strong>18</strong>03 GENERAL CUSTER RD, <strong>Hays</strong>, <strong>Kansas</strong> still exists (photos attached). We<br />
wrote a letter to you on 8/7/2012 requesting that you abate the situation.<br />
You have ten (10) days from the date <strong>of</strong> receipt <strong>of</strong> this letter to abate the violation. Failure to abate the<br />
violation within ten (10) days will result in the <strong>City</strong> or its authorized agent to file an abatement process for<br />
Inoperable Vehicles on Private Property your property. <strong>The</strong> costs will be assessed to the owner or agent in<br />
charge <strong>of</strong> the property. Opportunity will be given to the owner to pay the assessment, and if not paid, it will<br />
be added to the property tax as a special assessment. Please note that you have ten (10) days from the<br />
receipt <strong>of</strong> this notice to file a written appeal, requesting a hearing before the governing body.<br />
We ask again that you please resolve this situation immediately. If you have questions or need further<br />
explanation, feel free to contact me at (785) 628-7310.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Scott Zimmerman<br />
Building Inspector/Code Enforcer<br />
Enclosed: Pictures<br />
Cc: <strong>City</strong> Prosecutor<br />
File<br />
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-<br />
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HAYS OR ITS DESIG-<br />
NATED AGENT TO ABATE NUISANCE LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY<br />
AT <strong>18</strong>03 GENERAL CUSTER RD., HAYS, KANSAS.<br />
WHEREAS, the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hays</strong> did enact Ordinance Chapter 26,<br />
Article 2, declaring certain matters as inoperable vehicles a<br />
violation <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> Ordinance and providing for the removal or<br />
abatement <strong>of</strong> inoperable vehicles and further providing for the<br />
assessment <strong>of</strong> costs and penalties; and<br />
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2012, September 11, 2012, and<br />
September 24, 2012, inspections <strong>of</strong> the property were conducted by<br />
the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hays</strong>, and said inspections determined two inoperable<br />
vehicles on the property at <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer Rd. were in<br />
violation <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> Ordinance Chapter 26, Article 2; and<br />
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2012, a letter was sent to the owner<br />
<strong>of</strong> the property at <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer Rd., requesting that the<br />
owner abate the nuisance by removal <strong>of</strong> the inoperable vehicles<br />
within 30 days; and<br />
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2012, a certified letter to the<br />
owner <strong>of</strong> the property at <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer Rd. was prepared<br />
giving said owner ten days, upon receipt, in which to abate the<br />
nuisance; and<br />
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2012, the certified letter to the<br />
owner <strong>of</strong> the property at <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer Rd. was signed for<br />
by the owner <strong>of</strong> <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer Rd.; and<br />
WHEREAS, an inspection <strong>of</strong> the property done on September 24,<br />
2012, revealed the inoperable vehicles were not abated from the<br />
property; and<br />
WHEREAS, the Governing Body <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hays</strong> desires that<br />
the inoperable vehicles on the property at <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer<br />
Rd. be abated by the <strong>City</strong> or its authorized agent.<br />
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE<br />
CITY OF HAYS, KANSAS, AS FOLLOWS:<br />
Section 1. That the existence <strong>of</strong> the inoperable vehicles<br />
located at <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer Rd. are hereby found to be in<br />
violation <strong>of</strong> Ordinance Chapter 26, Article 2.<br />
Section 2. That the owner <strong>of</strong> the property located at <strong>18</strong>03<br />
General Custer Rd. was given proper notice to abate the nuisance<br />
condition located at <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer Rd. and has failed to<br />
abate the said nuisance.<br />
Section 3. That the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hays</strong> or its designated agent is<br />
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hereby authorized to abate the condition causing the violation at<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> ten days from the date <strong>of</strong> passage <strong>of</strong> this Resolution.<br />
Section 4. That the cost incurred by the <strong>City</strong> shall be<br />
charged against the lot located at <strong>18</strong>03 General Custer Rd. as<br />
provided in Ordinance Chapter 26, Article 2.<br />
PASSED by the <strong>City</strong> Commission on the 25 th<br />
2012.<br />
day <strong>of</strong> <strong>October</strong>,<br />
______________________________<br />
Troy Hickman, Mayor<br />
ATTEST:<br />
______________________________<br />
Doris Wing, <strong>City</strong> Clerk<br />
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Depot Place Development<br />
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Depot Place Development. <strong>The</strong> former site <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hays</strong> railroad<br />
station between Ash and Elm provides an excellent opportunity<br />
for new mixed use development, along with parking to serve both<br />
downtown and the emerging Core to Campus corridor. In the<br />
illustrated concept, east-west vehicular access on 10th Street<br />
would shift north to the brick drive that was once the entrance<br />
and parking lot for the depot. This provides a larger development<br />
site next to the Promenade, primarily using the existing 10th<br />
Street right-<strong>of</strong>-way and some <strong>of</strong> the adjacent land to the south.<br />
Two mixed use buildings, with retail, educational, or <strong>of</strong>fice use at<br />
street level and residential above, would flank a central plaza.<br />
(11,12) <strong>The</strong> Promenade’s relatively narrow landscaped space<br />
along the track would widen to a lawn south <strong>of</strong> the new buildings.<br />
Parking lots would be located on either side <strong>of</strong> the project, with<br />
access from Elm and Ash as well as from the relocated 10th<br />
Street.<br />
With revitalization <strong>of</strong> the 10th Street corridor and the new<br />
Promenade connection, the east parking lot would serve the<br />
Chestnut Street district as well as the proposed new<br />
development. Taken together, the Depot Place concept adds<br />
housing, retail or <strong>of</strong>fice possibilities, parking, and significant<br />
public space without acquisition or redevelopment <strong>of</strong> existing<br />
buildings.<br />
Depot Place Development Current. <strong>The</strong> area is currently<br />
zoned R-4 or Multiple-Family Dwelling District. Intended for the<br />
purpose <strong>of</strong> allowing high residential density land use with the<br />
commingling <strong>of</strong> compatible single-family and two-family<br />
dwellings, apartments, home occupations, community facilities<br />
and certain special uses yet retain the basic residential quality.<br />
Water and Sewer are currently in place within the infrastructure.<br />
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<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hays</strong><br />
Public Works Department<br />
Memo<br />
To:<br />
From:<br />
CC:<br />
Toby Dougherty, <strong>City</strong> Manager<br />
ID Creech, Director Public Works<br />
Paul Briseno, Assistant <strong>City</strong> Manager<br />
Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2012<br />
Re:<br />
27 th Street Turn Lanes<br />
Sir:<br />
Attached is the information provided in 2008 concerning the turning lane discussion by the Governing<br />
Body and the recently completed traffic and accident counts for the same area.<br />
As you will note, the traffic patterns are almost the same in 2012 as was demonstrated in 2008<br />
2008 2012<br />
Traffic count 9500 – 11,000/day 5 day average <strong>of</strong> 9,625<br />
Traffic Accidents January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2007: <strong>18</strong> accidents or average 9 per year.<br />
Traffic Accidents 2008 – 2012 to date: 44 accidents or average 11 per year.<br />
Over the last 4 year period, Chief <strong>of</strong> Police suggests that a total <strong>of</strong> nine (9) accidents might have been<br />
avoided with a center left turn lane as these were identified as rear end incidents. Of course, there is no<br />
guarantee that these would have been avoided.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Adopted Comprehensive Plan identifies the area between Main and Plum as level <strong>of</strong> service<br />
estimate “C”, while Plum to Hall is estimated at “E”. 1<br />
LOS C: Stable Operation: Traffic flows approach the range in which traffic increases will degrade<br />
service. Minor incidents can be absorbed, but a local slowdown will result.<br />
LOS E: Typical operation at full design capacity <strong>of</strong> street. Operations are extremely unstable<br />
because there is little margin <strong>of</strong> error in the traffic stream.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Comprehensive Plan recommends the consideration <strong>of</strong> geometric improvements for 27 th Street<br />
from Hall to Plum. 2<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the initial inclusion, a report from HWS Consulting suggested restriping 27 th for the full length<br />
between Hall and Plum to a three-lane configuration was included in the original discussion. Such<br />
1 Pg 54 <strong>Hays</strong> Comprehensive Plan, RDG August, 2012<br />
2 Pg 57 <strong>Hays</strong> Comprehensive Plan, RDG August, 2012<br />
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would result in loss <strong>of</strong> on-street parking for 27 th Street west from Plum. During the public meeting<br />
discussion on this matter, several residents on 27 th protested the loss <strong>of</strong> on-street parking.<br />
Cost estimates for restriping have been placed at $20,000 with the possibility <strong>of</strong> mobilization savings if<br />
combined with another project.<br />
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OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF<br />
THE CITY OF HAYS, KANSAS<br />
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008<br />
1. CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN: <strong>The</strong> Governing Body <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hays</strong>, <strong>Kansas</strong> met in<br />
regular session on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.<br />
Roll Call: Present: Barbara Wasinger<br />
Ron Mellick<br />
Christopher Channell<br />
Allan Lytton<br />
Troy Hickman<br />
Chairperson Wasinger declared that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order.<br />
14. PROPOSAL TO RESTRIPE 27TH STREET TO THREE LANES FROM PLUM TO HALL:<br />
<strong>City</strong> staff was requested to look at the issues related to restriping 27 th Street from Plum to Hall from a<br />
two-lane to a three-lane configuration. Traffic counts, accident data, and public input was gathered<br />
and presented to the Commission for consideration. <strong>The</strong> 2004 <strong>City</strong> Wide Traffic Study recommended<br />
the proposed changes as well. <strong>The</strong> estimated cost to re-stripe is $20,108.<br />
Ron Mellick moved, Allan Lytton seconded, that funds be authorized to re-stripe 27 th Street to a<br />
three-lane configuration from Plum to Hall Street.<br />
Commissioner Channell stated he saw no need to re-stripe that section <strong>of</strong> 27th Street.<br />
Chairperson Wasinger stated that after driving the area, she does not think the street should be restriped.<br />
<strong>The</strong> houses in that area that face 27th Street do not have any parking on one side <strong>of</strong> the<br />
street already. She does not want to take away the other side too. She does not see a problem that<br />
needs fixing.<br />
Commissioner Mellick cited other areas <strong>of</strong> town where people have lost their parking and in some<br />
cases, property, in order to make traffic flow better and be consistent with the rest <strong>of</strong> the town. <strong>The</strong><br />
2nd busiest street in <strong>Hays</strong> should be consistent and have a three-lane configuration. Plum to Hall is<br />
the only section <strong>of</strong> 27th that is two-lane.<br />
Dominic Pianalto, 330 West 27 th Street, stated that not everyone in that area has access to a side<br />
street for parking; therefore, it is <strong>of</strong>ten necessary to park in front <strong>of</strong> other homes inconveniencing<br />
those homeowners. A realtor has informed him that if street parking is taken away, the value <strong>of</strong> his<br />
property would be significantly reduced. He requested the street not be re-striped to a three-lane<br />
configuration.<br />
Donna Hansen, 322 West 27 th Street, is concerned that if parking in front <strong>of</strong> her home is removed, it<br />
would be harder to back out <strong>of</strong> her driveway. Also a three-lane street would put pedestrians closer to<br />
traffic.<br />
Gary Simon, 324 West 27 th Street, stated that the area only experiences high traffic flows for just a few<br />
minutes two times a day, at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. He does not feel it is justified to change to a threelane<br />
configuration because there is not a problem any other time <strong>of</strong> the day. <strong>The</strong>re are several cars in his<br />
family and he would have no other place to park the vehicles.<br />
Vote: Ayes: Ron Mellick<br />
Allan Lytton<br />
No: Barbara Wasinger<br />
Christopher Channell<br />
Troy Hickman<br />
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VehicleCount-25 Page 2<br />
* Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - Total=2822 (Incomplete) , 15 minute drops<br />
0000 0100 0200 0300 0400 0500 0600 0700 0800 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 <strong>18</strong>00 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300<br />
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 356 370 403 454 344 295 261 191 100 48<br />
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 88 102 102 132 92 74 70 60 30 9 10<br />
- - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 78 93 105 111 84 66 69 45 26 15 11<br />
- - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 87 89 108 97 85 79 47 43 25 12 4<br />
- - - - - - - - - - - - - 63 103 86 88 114 83 76 75 43 19 12 6<br />
* Thursday, August 16, 2012 - Total=5321, 15 minute drops<br />
0000 0100 0200 0300 0400 0500 0600 0700 0800 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 <strong>18</strong>00 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300<br />
31 8 8 8 12 61 120 398 268 226 269 356 396 397 341 368 403 455 323 287 281 149 100 56<br />
10 3 0 3 1 5 23 44 78 40 53 87 102 113 95 91 92 126 82 69 72 52 26 12 7<br />
11 2 2 1 2 7 22 70 73 61 48 93 91 89 80 88 112 115 96 71 65 36 31 21 8<br />
4 1 3 2 4 23 34 122 56 52 95 102 92 94 87 102 99 105 67 70 73 27 24 <strong>18</strong> 10<br />
6 2 3 2 5 26 41 162 61 73 73 74 111 101 79 87 100 109 78 77 71 34 19 5 5<br />
AM Peak 0730 - 0830 (435), AM PHF=0.67 PM Peak 1700 - <strong>18</strong>00 (455), PM PHF=0.90<br />
* Friday, August 17, 2012 - Total=5467, 15 minute drops<br />
0000 0100 0200 0300 0400 0500 0600 0700 0800 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 <strong>18</strong>00 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300<br />
30 10 9 9 10 45 99 375 235 239 261 285 358 402 385 510 459 431 349 266 255 228 119 98<br />
7 2 5 2 2 3 12 41 79 59 57 81 90 102 99 145 110 124 88 84 84 63 46 30 16<br />
8 2 1 1 2 7 14 64 47 56 78 64 97 107 85 117 120 106 89 67 59 53 29 22 17<br />
10 3 1 2 3 17 38 116 50 65 57 72 70 92 99 136 113 103 92 58 59 57 20 23 11<br />
5 3 2 4 3 <strong>18</strong> 35 154 59 59 69 68 101 101 102 112 116 98 80 57 53 55 24 23 9<br />
AM Peak 0715 - 0815 (413), AM PHF=0.67 PM Peak 1500 - 1600 (510), PM PHF=0.88<br />
* Saturday, August <strong>18</strong>, 2012 - Total=4048, 15 minute drops<br />
0000 0100 0200 0300 0400 0500 0600 0700 0800 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 <strong>18</strong>00 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300<br />
53 22 26 13 8 21 65 83 151 226 274 287 312 277 304 272 284 269 257 210 223 192 133 86<br />
16 3 5 3 3 3 16 16 35 43 65 69 73 61 64 70 55 71 58 65 47 59 34 29 12<br />
17 10 10 4 2 2 13 16 44 65 64 76 90 70 78 67 78 72 77 59 60 55 32 27 9<br />
11 3 7 1 1 2 11 17 28 60 78 65 77 71 83 71 79 64 55 47 63 40 35 13 22<br />
9 6 4 5 2 14 25 34 44 58 67 77 72 75 79 64 72 62 67 39 53 38 32 17 6<br />
AM Peak 1145 - 1245 (317), AM PHF=0.88 PM Peak 1200 - 1300 (312), PM PHF=0.87<br />
* Sunday, August 19, 2012 - Total=3480, 15 minute drops<br />
0000 0100 0200 0300 0400 0500 0600 0700 0800 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 <strong>18</strong>00 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300<br />
49 41 37 24 17 15 24 45 100 139 <strong>18</strong>3 215 248 256 269 296 277 275 239 230 212 153 95 41<br />
12 12 9 8 5 5 3 5 22 35 47 52 58 67 84 81 74 61 72 57 53 55 31 <strong>18</strong> 8<br />
9 8 13 8 4 2 3 17 17 25 35 71 59 63 60 91 66 75 58 56 45 34 21 7 6<br />
22 9 10 2 6 1 7 11 29 33 55 50 65 52 58 63 68 71 63 56 55 30 21 7 1<br />
6 12 5 6 2 7 11 12 32 46 46 42 66 74 67 61 69 68 46 61 59 34 22 9 2<br />
AM Peak 1030 - 1130 (224), AM PHF=0.79 PM Peak 1445 - 1545 (302), PM PHF=0.83<br />
* Monday, August 20, 2012 - Total=3314 (Incomplete) , 15 minute drops<br />
0000 0100 0200 0300 0400 0500 0600 0700 0800 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 <strong>18</strong>00 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300<br />
17 16 9 8 10 39 105 422 280 257 254 264 337 344 335 462 - - - - - - - -<br />
8 9 4 2 1 7 13 43 108 93 68 71 101 89 76 123 98 - - - - - - - -<br />
6 3 3 0 2 6 30 78 72 58 65 59 91 93 89 129 57 - - - - - - - -<br />
1 1 0 3 0 8 28 124 54 49 58 68 62 75 85 109 - - - - - - - - -<br />
2 3 2 3 7 <strong>18</strong> 34 177 46 57 63 66 83 87 85 101 - - - - - - - - -<br />
AM Peak 0715 - 0815 (487), AM PHF=0.69<br />
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Motor Vehicle Accidents on 27th Street from Plum to Hall DATE: 09/03/2012<br />
2008 - 2012 Chief Don Scheibler<br />
LOCATION(s) # <strong>of</strong> ACCIDENTS INJURY PDL > $1000 PDL < $1000 Turning Lane Factor<br />
500 blk West 27th 13* 3 6 4 --<br />
400 blk West 27th 4 1 3 0 2<br />
300 blk West 27th 13 2 8 3 2<br />
27th & Plum 1 0 0 1 0<br />
27th & Pershing 1 0 1 0 1<br />
27th & Country Ln 0 0 0 0 0<br />
27th & Lincoln 0 0 0 0 0<br />
27th & Cottonwood 1 1 0 0 1<br />
27th & Hillcrest 0 0 0 0 0<br />
27th & Walnut 3 0 1 2 0<br />
27th & Elm 1 0 1 0 0<br />
27th & Canal 7 1 5 0 3<br />
Total 44 8 25 10 9<br />
* <strong>The</strong> west 27th Street entrance into the Dillon's parking lot is 140' east <strong>of</strong> Hall Street.<br />
15 accidents occurred at this entrance or between the entrance and Hall Street.<br />
8 accidents were directly related to vehicles leaving the Dillon's Parking Lot.<br />
PDL = Property Damage Loss<br />
Turning Lane Factor - Accidents where a vehicle was stopped in the roadway waiting to make a turn<br />
when it was struck from behind. May have been avoided with the presence <strong>of</strong> a<br />
turning lane. ( 1 injury, 6 with PDL > $1000, and 2 with PDL < $1000).<br />
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