CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
August 10, 2004 – 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 08/05/04)
Updates:
On 08/09/04 at 4:30 p.m. to add Consent Agenda Item No. 15 – Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with FAA in the amount of $1,109,306 for Schedules I, II, and III for the Runway 1-19 Reconstruction Project. Staff Memo
On 08/09/04 at 11:30 a.m. to add a revised Black and Veatch Report on Revenue Requirements, Cost of Service, and Rates of Water and Wastewater Services. The multi-family typical water bills under proposed rates have been corrected to reflect the proposed multi-family volume charge as opposed to the proposed residential volume charge. The changes occurred in Tables D and 37. This report is referenced in the first staff memo on Regular Agenda Item No. 2.
On 08/06/04 at 1:45 p.m. to add Consent Agenda Item No. 14 – Authorize the City Manager to sign a letter of support for the Overlook Trail project at Clinton Lake.
Corps Letter Requesting Support Letter of Support
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Presentation from Sesquicentennial Committee on Sesquicentennial week activities.
B. CONSENT AGENDA:
NOTE: All matters listed below on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on those items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
1. Approve City Commission meeting minutes from 08/03/04.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Historic Resources Commission action summary of 07/15/04;
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting of 07/01/04;
Sign Code Board of Appeals meeting of 07/01/04;
3. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting. Claims
4. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services.
5. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor. Appointment Memo
6. Bid and purchase items:
a) Authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement No. 152-04 with the Kansas Department of Transportation concerning the traffic signal and geometric improvements at 7th and Kentucky. This project has been selected by KDOT as a safety project and has been funded 90% state share, 10% city share, with a maximum state participation of $160,000. The city previously hired PEC to design this improvement in the amount of $27,030. The current estimated construction cost is $225,000.
7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7785, rezoning [Z-02-02-04] 3.255 acres from RS-2 Single-Family Residential) District to M-2 (General Industrial); 601 N. Iowa, formerly known as the Riverside Elementary School. Approved by CC on April 13, 2004.
b) Ordinance No. 7813, allowing the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic liquor during designated times on September 4, 2004 at Clinton Lake Outlet Park for the Lawrence Mountain Bike Club's fundraiser.
c) Ordinance No. 7814, allowing the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic liquor during designated times on September 11, 2004 on the west side of South Park for the Immanuel Lutheran Church "Oompahfest".
8. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7751, rezoning [Z-11-40-03] a tract of land approximately 41 acres from A (Agricultural) District to RS-1 (Single-Family Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located east of George Williams Way at Harvard Road. Initiated by the Planning Commission at the November 19, 2003, meeting.
b) Ordinance No. 7802, amending chapter 9, articles 2, 4, and 6 of the health and sanitation code. This ordinance reflects Commission direction on the environmental code standard and furniture on porches.
9. Approve, subject to conditions, SP-01-01-04: A site plan for 24th Street Villas, a proposed 18 dwelling unit, multiple-family residential development to be located on approximately 1.94 acres at 1500 E. 24th Street. The property is zoned RM-1 (Multiple-Family Residential) District. Submitted by Peridian Group for James Hoover, Stanley Wilson & Jeffrey Perry; property owners of record. Staff Report Site Plan
10. Approve the non-conforming use of N-08-04-04: finding that the second floor deck expansion at Louise's, 1009 Massachusetts Street, is necessary and incidental to the existing use of the building and the conditions set forth in Section 20-1303, Expansion of Non-Conforming Uses, and approve the second floor deck expansion. The expansion was originally administratively approved by City staff in 2003. Staff Report Site Plan
11. Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Grant Township for fire protection services in 2005 ($33,000 payment to City) and 2006 ($43,000 payment to City). Grant Township will provide its own fire protection services beginning in 2007. Agreement
12. Authorize the Mayor to sign Releases of Mortgage for: Heidi Raak, 3112 Creekwood Drive and Lynisha Thomas, 2725 Bonanza Street. Staff Memo
13. Approve Traffic Safety Commission recommendation of June 7, 2004 for the permanent installation of a traffic circle at the intersection of Goldfield and Prescott.
Staff Memo Project History Table
14. Authorize the City Manager to sign a letter of support for the Overlook Trail project at Clinton Lake. Corps Letter Requesting Support Letter of Support
15. Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with FAA in the amount of $1,109,306 for Schedules I, II, and III for the Runway 1-19 Reconstruction Project. Staff Memo
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Conduct public hearing on recommended 2005 City budget and consider adoption of implementing ordinances and actions. Staff Memo
ACTION:
a) Conduct public hearing;
b) Approve 2005 budget;
c) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 7816, adopting the 2005 City budget;
d) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 7817, determining the appropriateness of 2005 budget property tax revenues in an amount which exceeds the revenues budgeted and expended for budget year 2004;
2. Receive various staff recommendations regarding rates and fees for 2005. Staff Memo
ACTION:
a) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 7795, establishing solid waste service rates; Staff Memo Ordinance 7795
b) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 7797, establishing acceptable containers for yard waste;
c) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 7808, establishing water service, wastewater service, and extra strength wastewater discharge rates;
d) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 7809, establishing water and wastewater system development charges;
e) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 7818, establishing charges for septic tanks and portable toilet waste;
f) Increase wholesale water rate to $2.25 per thousand gallons;
g) Increase pool fees for children to $1.75;
3. Receive staff recommendation to increase court costs. Staff Memo Ordinance 7805
ACTION: Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 7805, increasing court costs.
4. Conduct Public Hearing on proposed maximum special assessments for the construction of the improvement/extension of George Williams Way from its current termination north approximately 3,000 L.F. to W. 6th Street (US Hwy 40), including property acquisition, and other necessary and appropriate improvements. Resolution 6449
Notice of Public Hearing Maximum Assessments Benefit District Map Ordinance 7806
ACTION: Conduct public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 7806, on first reading, if appropriate.
5. Conduct Public Hearing on proposed maximum special assessments for the construction of Harvard Road from George Williams Way east 500 feet including property acquisition, traffic calming, bicycle facilities, subgrade stabilization, stormwater improvements, water main and other necessary and appropriate improvements. Resolution 6503
Notice of Public Hearing Maximum Assessments Benefit District Map Ordinance 7807
ACTION: Conduct public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 7807, on first reading, if appropriate.
6. Conduct Public Hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of a drainage easement on Lot 40, Western Hills Suburban Rancheros Subdivision, 4101 W. 13th Street.
Staff Memo Notice of Public Hearing Order of Vacation Map
ACTION: Open public hearing; approve Order of Vacation reserving recommended easements, if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. COMMISSION ITEMS:
G. CALENDAR: Meeting List
1. REMINDER – the City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 17, 2004 has been cancelled.
2. REMINDER – the City Commission meeting that was cancelled for Tuesday, August 31, 2004 has been reinstated.
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*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print
H. CURRENT VACANCIES – BOARDS/COMMISSIONS:
Listed below are existing and upcoming vacancies on City of Lawrence Advisory Boards. If interested in serving on a board, citizens should send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Aviation Advisory Board (eligibility requirements must be met):
One vacancy for an un-expired position that expires 05/31/06. This position is designated for a representative from the University of Kansas.
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for the un-expired position that expires 09/30/04. One position (Walt Hicks) will become vacant on 09/30/04. Two positions (Stephen Lane and Mike Goans) expire on 09/30/04; both are eligible for reappointment.
Downtown Parking Advisory Board:
Two positions (Joe Flannery and Terry Sutcliffe) will become vacant on 09/30/04.
Hospital Board:
One position (Dave Corliss) will expire on 09/30/04. Mr. Corliss is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. One position (Vickie Randel) will expire on 09/30/04. Ms. Randel is not eligible to be reappointed.
Sister Cities Advisory Board:
One vacancy for an un-expired position (Trish Bransky) that will expire 12/31/04.