CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
January 24, 2006 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 01/19/06)
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Updates:
01/24/06 @ 11:00 a.m. – Added staff memo and updated Public Incentives Review Committee minutes to Regular Agenda Item No. 1.
01/23/06 @ 2:30 p.m. – Added letter of support from East Lawrence Neighborhood Association to Regular Agenda Item No. 4-a – Public Hearing for the structure located at 702 E. 11th Street (Hobbs Park) to be nominated to Lawrence Register of Historic Places.
01/23/06 @ 11:30 a.m. – DRAFT minutes of the Public Incentives Review Committee was added to Regular Agenda Item No. 1.
The following updates were made on Friday, January 20, 2006:
§ Appointments to the Public Transit Advisory Committee & the Recycling & Resource Conservation Advisory Board were added to Consent Agenda Item No. 5.
§ An updated ordinance regarding disorderly housing was added to Consent Agenda Item No. 7-a.
§ A correction was made to the City Manager’s Report. The action items link was linking incorrectly to a different document. It is now linking to the correct document.
§ Action Items from the Public Incentive Review Committee meeting of 01/19/06 has been added to Regular Agenda Item No. 1. Complete minutes will be available at noon on Monday, 01/23/06.
§ A memo from the Community Commission on Homelessness was added to Regular Agenda Item No. 2 – illegal camping.
§ Correspondence was received and has been added to Regular Agenda Item No. 4-a – consideration of Hobbs Park for placement on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places.
§ Correspondence was received and has been added to Regular Agenda Item No. 5, regarding Fairfield Farms East.
§ The numbering of Regular Agenda items has been corrected.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. None.
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 01/10/06.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Public Health Board meeting of 11/28/05
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee meeting of 12/08/05
Community Commission on Homelessness meetings of 11/17/05 & 12/13/05
Sister Cities Advisory Board meetings of 11/09/05 & 12/14/05
Practitioner’s Panel meeting of 10/06/05
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. Licenses Memo
5. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.
Appointment Memo - Updated 01/20/06
6. Bid and purchase items:
a) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Professional Engineering Consultants, P.A. for design, bid and construction phase services for the Clinton Parkway & Kasold (Utilities Department Project Number CS05-01); the 22nd & Quail Creek (Utilities Department Project Number CS25-03) and the Alvamar Area (Utilities Department Project Number CS05-02) Sanitary Sewer Improvement Projects in the amount of $118,391. Staff Memo Map of Area
b) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an engineering contract with Burns and McDonnell for the Preliminary Report of the Kaw Water Supply and Transmission Improvements in the amount of $151,209. Staff Memo Map of Area
c) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Slavin Management Consultants for executive search services (City-County Planning Director) in an amount not to exceed $13,640 plus expenses. Staff Memo
7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Ordinance
No. 7962, amending the disorderly house nuisance ordinance, pursuant to
Commission direction on January 17, 2006. Staff Memo on Neighborhood
Integrity Cover Memo on
Ordinance Changes Ordinance
No. 7962 LAN Correspondence Additional
Correspondence Updated Ordinance No. 7962 - Added 01/20/06
8. Adopt the following ordinances on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7939, a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 4.50 acres from PRD-2 (Planned Residential Development) District to PID-1 (Planned Industrial Development) District. The property is generally described as being located north of Bob Billings Parkway between Wakarusa Drive and Research Park Drive. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A. for Oread Development, property owner of record.
b) Ordinance No. 7940, a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 3.880 acres from PRD-2 (Planned Residential Development) District to M-1 (Research Industrial) District. The property is generally described as being located north of Bob Billings Parkway between Wakarusa Drive and Research Park Drive. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A. for Maybet #1, Hi-Tech Facility Investors, and Bobwhite Meadow LP, property owners of record.
9. Approve the following site plan(s), subject to conditions:
a) N-12-05-05/SP-12-95-05: Replay Lounge, a site plan for an expansion of a non-conforming use for a rear patio expansion located at 946 Massachusetts Street. Submitted by Nick Carroll for Park Hetzel III trustees and Jean S. Hetzel; property owners of record. Staff Report Site Plan
b) SP-12-96-05: 1246 Haskell Avenue, a site plan for site improvements to 1246 Haskell Avenue. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects for Janine Colter, property owner of record. Staff Report Site Plan
10. Adopt Resolution No. 6626 providing for the retirement of Housing Development Revenue Bonds used to finance the Vermont Towers facility, 1101 Vermont Street. Gilmore & Bell Recommendations
11. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Raina Vissman, 736 Missouri Street and Maxine Younes, 1320 E. 18th Terrace. Staff Memo
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report - Updated 01/20/06
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Conduct public hearing on requested tax abatement and
industrial revenue bonds for Berry Plastics. Receive recommendation from
Public Incentives Review Committee. (Draft minutes of the PIRC will be posted
on Friday, after their January 19, 2006 meeting.) Action Items from
PIRC meeting - added 01/20/06 DRAFT
PIRC Minutes - Added 01/23/06 Staff
Memo - Added 01/24/06 Updated
DRAFT PIRC Minutes - Added 01/24/06
Letter & Application Cost Benefit Analysis
Staff Memo Notice of Public Meeting Resolution No. 6627
ACTION: Conduct public hearing. Adopt Resolution No. 6627, resolution of intent, concerning the industrial revenue bonds and tax abatement, if appropriate.
2. Consider second and final reading of Ordinance No. 7960, prohibiting camping in the C-3 zoning district. Ordinance No. 7960 was adopted on first reading on January 3, 2006. Staff Memo
Community Commission on Homelessness Memo - Added 01/20/06
ACTION: Adopt on second reading and final reading, Ordinance No. 7960, if appropriate.
3. Receive Public Advisory Committee (PAC) request that site location decisions for a central activated sludge facility be put on hold until options of other technologies be evaluated thoroughly.
Eco Machine Proposal Eco Machine Subgroup Critique
JTED Eco Machine Option - Permit Levels, Cost Performance
Rocky Mountain Institute Article on Integrated WW
Valuing Decentralized WW Technologies
Case Studies on Decentralized Waste Systems
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate.
4. Conduct public hearings on the following properties to be considered for placement on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places: Staff Memo
a) L-10-01-05: Public hearing for consideration of placing the structure located at 702 E. 11th Street (Hobbs Park) on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places. Staff Report Map Environs HRC Minutes HRC Resolution 2005-02 Correspondence - Added 01/20/06 ELNA Letter of Support - Added 01/23/06
b) L-10-02-05: Public hearing for consideration of placing the structure located at 1839 Massachusetts Street (Fire Station #2) on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places. Staff Report Map Environs HRC Minutes HRC Resolution 2005-03
c) L-10-03-05: Public hearing for consideration of placing the structure located at 2819 Stone Barn Terrace (Grover Barn) on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places. Staff Report Map Environs HRC Minutes HRC Resolution 2005-04
ACTION: Conduct public hearings. Authorize drafting of ordinances for first reading to be placed on a future agenda, if appropriate.
5. Consider the following Fairfield Farms East items:
Correspondence - Added 01/20/06
a) Reconsider conditions of annexation approval and authorize placement of ordinance on future agenda: Staff Report PC Minutes
(Reconsideration of) A-12-14-03: 119.8964 acres for Farmland Northeast Addition; south of K-10 Highway between O’Connell Road and Franklin Road PC approved 9-0 on 3/17/04 subject to conditions.
ACTION: Approve conditions of approval for A-12-14-03 and authorize placement of ordinance on future agenda, if appropriate.
b) Consider adopting findings of fact, approving rezoning requests, and authorizing drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda: Staff Report Zoning Land Use Memo Correspondence Planning Dept. Maps PC Minutes
Z-06-38-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 35.835 acres from A (Agricultural) District to RM-D (Duplex Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located south of E. 23rd Street/K-10 Highway between O’Connell Road and Franklin Road. Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc., for Eastside Acquisitions, L.L.C., property owner of record. (PC Item No. 16A; PC approved 7-3 on 12/14/05.)
Z-06-40-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 37.580 acres from A (Agricultural) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located south of E. 23rd Street/K-10 Highway between O’Connell Road and Franklin Road. Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc., for Eastside Acquisitions, L.L.C., property owner of record. (PC Item No. 16C; PC approved 7-3 on 12/14/05.)
ACTION: Adopt findings of fact, approve rezoning requests, and authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda for Z-06-38-05 and Z-06-40-05, if appropriate.
6. Receive draft Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the University of Kansas concerning public transit issues and the preparation of a Planning Study for possible coordination and consolidation of transit services. DRAFT Memorandum of Understanding
ACTION: Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding, if appropriate.
7. Receive report from Public Works Director regarding Traffic Signalization.
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. COMMISSION ITEMS:
G. CALENDAR: Meeting List
REMINDERS:
§ The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce annual meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 20, 2006. Strolling Buffet & Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. at the Eldridge Hotel. Program and Awards at 8:00 p.m. at Liberty Hall.
§ There is a public meeting scheduled for Monday, January 23 regarding the Wakarusa Water Reclamation Facility at 7:00 p.m. Location: South Junior High School Auditorium, 2734 Louisiana Street.
§ There is a study session scheduled for January 25 at 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Commission Room, 1100 Massachusetts Street. Topic: Economic Development and Industrial Parks.
§ City Hall Day at the Capitol is scheduled for Thursday, January 26. Presentation and briefings will begin at 9:30 a.m. Lunch begins at 12:00 on the first floor of the Capitol.
§ There is a public meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 26 at 5:00 p.m. to seek input on the development code. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
§ There is a public meeting scheduled for Monday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Central Junior High School regarding Sanitary Sewer Improvements for 6th & Indiana Streets and 17th/Massachusetts/New Hampshire Streets.
§ There is a study session scheduled for February 8 at 9:30 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall. Topic: Joint City/County/USD meeting. PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME AND LOCATION.
§ City Commission Goals Retreat Follow-up meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 9 at 9:00 a.m. at Fire Station #1, 701 Kentucky Street, Conference Room, Lower Level.
§ City offices are closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
§ There is a study session scheduled for February 22 at 8:00 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall. Topic: North Lawrence Watershed Drainage Study.
§ There is a study session scheduled for February 22 at 9:30 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall. Topic: Library expansion project.
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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 Boards and Commissions. If interested in serving on a board, citizens should send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Lawrence Arts Commission:
Two vacancies for the positions held by Jeff Ridgway and Kay Henry, which expire 01/31/06. Mr. Ridgway and Ms. Henry have served two consecutive terms and are not eligible for reappointment. There is one position eligible for reappoint (Rapport) that expires 01/31/06.
Lawrence Citizen Advisory Board:
This is a new board that will have seven (7) members on it.
Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board:
One vacancy for the un-expired position held by Stephen Horton, which will expire 07/01/07. This position is required to be held by someone in the hotel industry.
Douglas County Advocacy Council for Aging:
There are two positions eligible for reappointment to additional terms that will expire 12/31/08.
Lawrence Alliance:
There is one current vacancy on this board.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
There is one vacancy for the un-expired position held by Joanne Garrett, which expires 12/31/07. One position, held by Robert Tabor, will become vacant 12/31/05 as he has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment. One position, held by Andy Stahmer, will expire 12/31/05. Mr. Stahmer is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Recycling & Resource Conservation Advisory Board:
There is one position, held by Stephen Hughes that will expire 12/31/05. Mr. Hughes has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for an additional term.