December 27 , 2005
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Lawrence met in regular session at 9:00 a.m., in the City Commission Chambers in City Hall with Mayor Highberger presiding and members Amyx, Hack, Rundle present. Commissioner Schauner was not present.
The City Commission recognized the Wastewater Utilities Staff for EMS certification and EPA awards.
With Commission approval Mayor Highberger proclaimed the days of February 4, April 1, March 28, July 15, August 2, August 7, August 16, August 26, September 18, September 22, October 1, October 17, and October 26, 2006 as “International Dadaism Month.”
CONSENT AGENDA
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to approve the City Commission meeting minutes of December 13, 2005. Motion carried unanimously.
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to receive the Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals meeting minutes of October 27, 2005, November 10, 2005, and December 1, 2005; and the Aviation Advisory Board meeting minutes of November 2, 2005. Motion carried unanimously.
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to approve claims to 284 vendors in the amount of $1,011,031.92. Motion carried unanimously. As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to approve the Drinking Establishment License for Don’s Steak House, 2176 East 23rd and the Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Border Bandito,1528 West 23rd; Checker’s, 2300 Louisiana; Commerce Plaza BP, 3020 Iowa; Dillon Store No. 43, 1740 Massachusetts; Dillon Store No. 68, 3000 West 6th; Dillon Store No. 70, 1015 West 23rd; Dillon Store No. 19, 4710 West 6th; Eagle Bend Golf Course, 1250 East 902 Road; Eastside Tavern, 900 Pennsylvania; EZ-Al Inc., 955 East 23rd; Fastrack-Texaco, 1733 Massachusetts; Fastrip, 1414 West 6th; Food-4-Less, 2525 ½ Iowa; Fuel Stop, 454 N Iowa, Ste: B; Godfather’s Pizza, 721 Wakarusa; Hy-Vee Food Store, 3504 Clinton Pkwy; Hy-Vee Gas Station, 4020 West 6th; Hy-Vee No. 2, 4000 West 6th; Jayhawk Food Mart, 701 West 9th; KOA Campground, 1473 Hwy 40; KWIK Shop No. 702, 1846 Massachusetts; KWIK Shop No. 718, 3440 West 9th; KWIK Shop No. 721, 845 Mississippi; KWIK Shop No. 773, 1714 West 23rd; KWIK Shop No. 784, 1420 Kasold; KWIK Shop No. 785, 1611 East 23rd; KWIK Shop No. 786, 4841 West 6th; Lawrence Food Mart, 3300 West 6th; Pick N Pay, 2447 West 6th; Pizza Hut, 4651 West 6th; Pizza Hut No. 301024, 600 West 23rd; Pizza Hut No. 301036, 934 Massachusetts; Presto Convenience No. 39, 1030 North 3rd; Presto Convenience No. 31, 1802 West 23rd; Presto Convenience No. 38, 2330 Iowa; Sam’s Food Mart, 1910 Haskell Ave; St. John’s Church, 229 Vermont; tar Food Mart, 01 West 9th; Super Target, 3201 Iowa; Wheat State Pizza, 711 West 23rd, Ste: 19; Wood Oil No. 5, 920 North 2nd; Yello Sub, 1814 West 23rd; Zarco 66 No. 3, 900 Iowa; Zarco 66 No. 4, 1500 East 23rd; Zarco 66 No. 6, 1415 West 6th. Motion carried unanimously
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to concur with the recommendation of the Mayor and appoint Daniel Beebe to the Board of Electrical Examiners & Appeals, to a term which will expire March 31, 2006; appoint Police Chief Ron Olin to the Regional Council for Homeland Security as the City representative; reappoint Vern Norwood, Frank Day, and John Suddard to the Lawrence-Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging, to additional terms which will expire December 31, 2008; and reappoint Marian Hukle to the Public Transit Advisory Committee, to an additional term which will expire December 31, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
The City Commission reviewed the bids for sidewalk improvements for Yale Road, West of Iowa Street for the Public Works Department. The bids were:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Engineer’s Estimate $29,245
Morgan Concrete Services, Inc. $28,624
Meadows Construction Co., Inc. $46,960
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to award the bid to Morgan Concrete Services, Inc., in the amount of $28,624. Motion carried unanimously. (1)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a design/build contract with the Burns & McDonnell/Garney LLC joint venture for modifications to pump station 16 in accordance with recommendations in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan. Motion carried unanimously. (2)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to place on first reading, Ordinance 7952, rezoning (Z-09-53-05) 0.53 acre from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RO-1A (Residence-Office) District; southeast corner of West 7th Street and Arkansas Street (700 Arkansas & 704-704 ½ Arkansas). Motion carried unanimously. (3)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to place on first reading, Ordinance 7953, rezoning (Z-09-54-05) 0.34 acre from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RO-1 (Residence-Office) District; north of West 7th Street and east of Arkansas Street (640 Arkansas). Motion carried unanimously. (4)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to place on first reading, Ordinance 7954, rezoning (Z-09-55-05) 0.34 acre from RM-1(Multiple-Family Residence) District to RO-1 (Residence-Office) District; north of West 7th Street and east of Arkansas Street (630-632 Arkansas & 634-636 Arkansas). Motion carried unanimously. (5)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to place on first reading, Ordinance 7955, rezoning (Z-09-56-05) 1.52 acres from RO-2 (Residence-Office) District to O-1 (Office) District; south of West 6th Street between Maine and Alabama Streets (1015 West 6th Street). Motion carried unanimously. (6)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to place on first reading, Ordinance 7956, rezoning (Z-09-57-05) 2.11 acres from RM-1 (Multiple-Family Residence) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residence) District; south of West 6th Street between Missouri and Illinois Streets (628 Missouri, 621, 623, 616, 622, and 626 Maine, and 619, 623-623 ½, 622 and 624 Alabama Streets). Motion carried unanimously. (7)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to place on first reading, Ordinance 7957, rezoning (Z-09-61-05) 3.349 acres changed through the Lesser Change Table from RS-1 (Single-Family Residence) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residence) District; located at 2620 Haskell Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to place on first reading, Ordinance 7958, rezoning (Z-09-65-05) 1.53 acres from PCD-2 (Planned Commercial Development) District (With Restrictions) to PCD-2 (Planned Commercial Development) District (With Expanded Allowable Uses); southeast corner of North Iowa Street and Riverridge Road (Riverridge PCD). Motion carried unanimously. (9)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Amyx, to place on first reading, Ordinance 7959, rezoning (Z-09-60-05) 0.17 acre from RO-2 (Residence-Office) District to C-1 (Inner-Neighborhood Commercial) District; 1246 Haskell. Motion carried unanimously. (10)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: None
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Charles Goff III, Lawrence, said being a Dada artist and a resident of Lawrence, the City of the Arts, he personally thanked the City Commission for proclaiming International Dadaism Month in Lawrence. He said he and one of his collaborators were the opening act for a week long International Dadaism Festival in San Francisco in 1984.
He said he had been creating both audio and visual Dada art for most of his life and had been sharing his art internationally for over 25 years. To have Lawrence officially celebrate Dadaism meant a great deal to him. To add to that, the roles of the dice and choices from the hat which selected the days of International Dadaism Month, he found particularly delightful, since those dates included April Fools Day, his birthday, and his late mother’s birthday. He said in gratitude to the Mayor and the Commissioners he would like to share his Dada art with the City Commission. He wished the City Commission a happy and productive 2006 and thanked the City Commission again for enriching the community with this declaration.
Mike Wildgen, City Manager, introduced Mary Baker, the new project engineer in the Utilities Department.
Moved by Hack, seconded by Amyx, to adjourn at 9:15 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED:
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Dennis Highberger, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Frank S. Reeb, City Clerk
1. Bid – Sidewalk Improvements, Yale, W of Iowa, to Morgan Concrete for $28,624.
2. Design/Build Contract – Pump Station 16 to Burns & McDonnell/Garney, 2003 Master Plan.
3. Ordinance No. 7952 – 1st Read, rezone (Z-09-53-05), .53 acre from C-5 to RO-1A, SE corner of W 7th & Arkansas.
4. Ordinance No. 7953 – 1st Read, rezone (Z-09-54-05), .34 acre from C-5 to RO-1, N of W 7th & E of Arkansas.
5. Ordinance No. 7954 – 1st Read, rezone (Z-09-55-05) .34 acre from RM-1 to RO-1, N of W 7th & E of Arkansas.
6. Ordinance No. 7955 – 1st Read, rezone (Z-09-56-05) 1.52 acres from RO-2 to O-1, S of W 6th between Maine & Alabama.
7. Ordinance No. 7956 – 1st Read, rezone (Z-09-57-05) 2.11 acres from RM-1 to RS-2, S of W 6th between Missouri & Illinois.
8. Ordinance No. 7957 – 1st Read, rezone (Z-09-61-05) 3.349 acres from RS-1 to RS-2, 2620 Haskell.
9. Ordinance No. 7958 – 1st Read, rezone (Z-09-65-05) 1.53 acres from PCD-2 to RCD-2 (w/expandable allowable uses) SE corner of N Iowa & Riverridge.
10. Ordinance No. 7959 – 1st Read, rezone (Z-09-60-05) .17 acre from RO-2 to C-1, 1246 Haskell.