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Feb 20, 2024
City of Salina Sign Code Statement
The City of Salina has been notified that it has been named as a defendant in a federal district court civil lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of certain aspects of the City’s sign code and its application to a partially installed painted wall sign at The Cozy I
Feb 20, 2024
SOUTH AND SANTA FE LANE CLOSURES
On Tuesday, February 20th, Morgan Brothers Construction of La Crosse, Kansas will close the eastbound through lane of South Street west of Santa Fe and the outside southbound lane south of South Street to replace sidewalk ramps.
The closures will be in place onl
Feb 20, 2024
BROADWAY MEDIAN REPLACEMENT BEGINS
On Tuesday, February 20th, Smoky Hill, LLC of Salina will begin replacing the medians on Broadway at the Crawford, South, and State Street intersections.
Existing asphalt curbs and medians will be replaced with concrete curbs and stamped and colored concrete med
Feb 15, 2024
General Services Schedule for Presidents’ Day
On Monday, February 19, 2024, City of Salina sanitation customers will have their waste collected as normal.
The Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill will be open standard hours from 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Salina Household Hazardous Waste Facility (HHW), Sa
Feb 14, 2024
CENTENNIAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS: STREET AND SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
Monday, February 19th through June 30th, Centennial Road will be closed between Water Well Road and Arnold for construction of the Centennial Road Improvement project. T&R Construction of Salina will be removing the roadway and installing new road, along with curb a
Feb 13, 2024
City Offices Closed on President’s Day
City offices will be closed Monday, February 19 for the President’s Day holiday. Staff will return to the regular schedule Tuesday, February 20.
Feb 08, 2024
NINTH STREET PAVEMENT REPAIRS
On Monday, February 12th, APAC Kansas, Shears Division of Salina will perform spot pavement repairs on Ninth Street between Walnut and Ellsworth Streets. The repairs will start at the Walnut intersection and proceed south.
The work will be completed using lane
Feb 06, 2024
CLOUD STREET REPAIRS
On Tuesday, February 6th, Smoky Hill LLC of Salina will begin removing and replacing the pavement on Cloud Street just west of the Ohio Street intersection.
During construction Cloud Street at the intersection will be closed to traffic. Weather permitting, the
Feb 05, 2024
PARKING LOT REPAIRS BEGIN
On Wednesday, February 7th, Morgan Brothers Construction of La Crosse, Kansas will begin removing and replacing the curbs in the parking lot northwest of the intersection of Ash Street and Santa Fe Avenue.
Parking will still be available in the lot; restrictions
Jan 26, 2024
City Commission Notifications
Salina City Commissioners will be touring City facilities on Tuesday, January 30 from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. Since more than one City Commissioner will be present and City business involving the departments may be discussed, the facility tours are considered meetings open
Jan 24, 2024
First Thursday Presentation: Searching for Mariposa February 1
How do towns get lost … or die? Once gone, how are they found again? Sometimes, it is while looking for one thing that we find another. That is what happened to author Johanna Wickman. While gathering information on Preston Plumb, she came upon the story of Mariposa. Jo
Jan 24, 2024
CONCRETE REPAIRS UPDATE
Smoky Hill, LLC of Salina plans to perform the following concrete repairs on City of Salina streets:
On Thursday, January 25th, they will close the eastbound to northbound left turn lane on Belmont at Ohio to replace a concrete panel. That work should be complete
Jan 17, 2024
Celebrate Kansas’ Birthday at the Smoky Hill Museum January 27
Kansas is turning 163 years old this year, and the Smoky Hill Museum plans to offer a FREE public celebration on Saturday, January 27, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
The whole family can enjoy learning how to make butter and shell corn at the Kansas Day Open House and Birthd
Jan 11, 2024
City Of Salina Preparing For Winter Weather
With a wintry mix of snow expected Thursday night (January 11th) and Friday morning (January 12th), the City of Salina has salted all arterial roadways, bridge decks, and elevated surfaces. Trucks are equipped and staff is ready to be deployed when the need arises.
Jan 10, 2024
Remarks from New Mayor Bill Longbine
"It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the Mayor of the City of Salina. The city where my parents, my children, and I grew up. I would not be sitting here today had it not been for the influence of my grandmother, Nora Longbine. It was my Grandma Longbine who taugh
Jan 10, 2024
Remarks from Outgoing Mayor Mike Hoppock
"It has been a pleasure to serve as the Mayor of Salina. I would like to say to my fellow commissioners that I am proud of how well this commission has worked together to help move Salina forward in a positive manner. I need to thank my wife Polly for her support, an
Jan 10, 2024
Outgoing Remarks from City Commissioner Karl Ryan
"First, of course, I want to thank those who voted for me to serve two 4 year terms; thank you for the confidence that I could fill this role to your expectations. Just as importantly, those who were willing to contribute to my campaigns, which has become very important
Jan 10, 2024
City Of Salina Continued Snow Operations
The City of Salina is continuing to monitor roadways and address issues as they arise throughout the day. Staff is planning on starting the removal of the windrows within the downtown this afternoon due to increasing potential of more inclement weather later this week.<
Jan 10, 2024
South Ninth Street and Saturn Avenue Signal Repair
The City of Salina Public Works Department is having to install a new traffic signal cabinet and pedestrian signal pole due to an accident at the intersection of South Ninth Street and Saturn Avenue. Staff will have to work with multiple outside contractors to accomplis
Jan 10, 2024
Ordinance No. 24-11193
ORDINANCE NUMBER 24-11192
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Findings. In relation to the f
Jan 10, 2024
$999,999 GRANT AWARDED TO CITY OF SALINA
The City of Salina has been awarded $999,999 through the Federal Home Loan Bank’s (FHLB) Affordable Housing Program. This is the City’s first time to receive a grant from FHLB. The award was made possible through the sponsorship of FHLB Member - Equity Bank.
With the
Jan 09, 2024
City Of Salina Ongoing Snow and Ice Operations
With a wintry mix of snow received Monday January 8th and Tuesday January 9th, the City of Salina continues to salt and clear all arterial roadways, bridge decks, elevated surfaces, and residential streets. As snowpack thaws, trucks will return to previously plowed area