CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
February 14, 2006 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:30 p.m. on 02/09/06)
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Updates:
02/10/06 @ 4:30 p.m. – Added correspondence from Michael Almon regarding Regular Agenda Item No. 4 – Burroughs Creek Corridor Plan.
02/10/06 @ 9:30 a.m. – Added correspondence from The Woods on 19th Homeowners Association regarding Regular Agenda Item No. 4 – Burroughs Creek Corridor Plan.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
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. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Recycling & Resource Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 12/14/05
2. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.
3. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services. License Memo
4. Bid and purchase items:
a) Award bid for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manhole Replacement Project to the low bidder, Midwest Environmental Systems Inc, for $49,642.42. Bid Memo
b) Award Bid #B06004, for one (1) skid steer loader for the Wastewater Division of the Utilities Department, to Deems Farm Equipment for $47,205. Bid Memo
5. Approve the following items related to outdoor dining at The Mad Greek, 907 Massachusetts Street: Staff Memo
a) Sidewalk dining license, and
b) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 7977, allowing possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain city property pursuant to a Mad Greek Restaurant Sidewalk Dining License.
6. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7964, [Z-10-75-05A] .146 acre from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RO-1A (Residence-Office) District; 705 Arkansas Street. Initiated by the City Commission on October 25, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
b) Ordinance No. 7965, [Z-10-68-05] 2.458 acres from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RM-2 (Multiple-Family Residential) District; between W. 6th & W. 7th Streets, east of Iowa Street (north half of 2001 and 2021 W. 6th Street). Initiated by the City Commission on October 25, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
c) Ordinance No. 7966, [Z-10-70-05] 1.60 acres from RM-2 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to RO-1A (Residence-Office) District; between W. 7th & W. 6th Streets, east of Wisconsin Street (1618-20-22-24, 1610-12-14-16, 1602-04-06-08, and 1617-19-23-25 W. 6th Terrace. Initiated by the City Commission on October 25, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
d) Ordinance No. 7967, [Z-10-71-05] 2.27 acres from RM-2 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to RO-2 (Residence-Office) District; north of W. 7th Street west of Florida Street (1611-1613, 1603-1605 W. 6th Terrace, and 1416 W. 7th Street). Initiated by the City Commission on October 25, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
e) Ordinance No. 7968, rezoning [Z-10-73-05] .58 acre from RM-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residential) District; north of the intersection of W. 8th Street and Avalon Road (1611 W. 8th Street [northwest portion]). Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
f) Ordinance No. 7969, [Z-10-74-05] .84 acres from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RO-1 (Residence-Office) District; northeast corner of Florida and W. 7th Street (616, 620, & 624 Florida Street). Initiated by the City Commission on October 25, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
g) Ordinance No. 7970, [Z-10-76-05] 3.0 acres from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RM-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) District; southeast corner of W. 7th Street and Lynch Court (1407, 1411, 1421, and 1431 W. 7th Street). Initiated by the City Commission on October 25, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
h) Ordinance No. 7971, [Z-10-77-05] .51 acre from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RO-2 (Residence-Office) District; southwest corner of Michigan and W. 7th Street (701 Michigan Street). Initiated by the City Commission on October 25, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on January 10, 2006.
7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7972, designating as a landmark on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places: Hobbs Park, located at 702 E 11th Street.
b) Ordinance No. 7973, designating as a landmark on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places: Fire Station #2, located at 1839 Massachusetts Street.
c) Ordinance No. 7974, designating as a landmark on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places: Grover Barn, located at 2819 Stone Barn Terrace.
8. Approve subject to conditions: SP-12-101-05, a site plan for the construction of an auto sales and service facility, located at 1527 W 6th St. Submitted by Landplan Engineering for Drs Eston Schwartz and Raonak Ekram, property owners of record.
9. Approve Memorandum of Understanding, contingent upon approval of the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission, with the Mid –America Regional Council (MARC) to solicit via a Request for Proposals rideshare software and program to facilitate commuters seeking carpool riders/drivers.
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: None.
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Conduct public hearing to consider the vacation of the east 20’ of right-of-way of Wisconsin Street as requested by Custom Highline, L.L.C. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Open public hearing and approve Order of Vacation, if appropriate.
2. Conduct public hearing to consider the vacation of a utility easement located in Lot 1, Block 1, Free State Addition #2 as requested by USD 497 (represented by C.L. Maurer, Landplan Engineering), and to consider the vacation of a utility easement located in Lot 1, Southwest School Addition as requested by Lawrence Public Schools (represented by John Wilkins, Gould Evans Assoc.). Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Open public hearing and approve both Orders of Vacation, if appropriate.
3. Consider adopting findings of fact, approving rezoning request, and authorizing drafting of ordinance for placement on future agenda for Z-12-81-05: 2.19 acres from RM-3 to RM-1; south of W. 7th Street; east of Wisconsin Street (1515 W. 7th Street) (PC Item No. 8; approved 8-1 on 1/23/06 - PC initiated on 12/14/05 after recommending denial of Z-10-72-05; RM-3 to RM-2). Staff Report Planning Dept. Map Hillcrest Task Force Zoning Changes PC Minutes Correspondence
ACTION: Adopt findings of fact, approve rezoning request, and authorize drafting of ordinance for placement on future agenda for Z-12-81-05, if appropriate.
4. Consider approving the Burroughs Creek Corridor Plan and initiate the first five (5) rezonings (First Tier Rezonings) recommended in the plan. (PC Item No. 10; approved 7-0.) Staff Memo Plan Memo Burroughs Creek Corridor Plan PC Minutes
Woods on 19th Homeowners Association Correspondence - Added 02/10/06
Michael Almon Correspondence - Added 02/10/06
ACTION: Approve Burroughs Creek Corridor Plan and initiate the five rezonings, if appropriate.
5. Receive draft Ordinance No. 7976 and staff memorandum concerning an ordinance concerning firearm possession near drinking establishments.
ACTION: Adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 7976, if appropriate.
6. Receive request from Oregon Trail Addition developers for City financial participation in the extension of Stoneridge north of West 6th Street to Overland Drive. Staff Memo w/Attachments Cost Estimate
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate.
7. Consider City financial participation in the proposed competitive fields feasibility study (PLAY). Staff Memo
02/08/06 Study Session Materials: Staff Memo PLAY Position Paper PLAY Progress Report LSC Position Paper
ACTION: Authorize City financial participation, if appropriate.
8. Mayor Highberger requested consideration of the retention of consulting services to further the finalization and adoption of the Southeast area plan. (The Southeast area plan generally involves property south of East 23rd Street, and east of O’Connell Road). Staff Update Memo Memo to CC
03/07/05 Study Session Materials: Staff Report PC Recommendation - Draft PC Minutes
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate.
9. Receive staff memorandum concerning possible West of K-10 area plan. Staff Memo
ACTION: Direct staff to prepare an outline for the area plan process for consideration by the City Commission, if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. COMMISSION ITEMS:
G. CALENDAR: Meeting List
§ There is a joint City/County/KDOT study session on February 16 at 7:30 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall. Topic: South Lawrence Trafficway.
§ There is a reception on February 16 from 5:00 – 7:00 at the Lawrence Arts Center for the National Forum for Black Public Administrators.
§ 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.
§ The City Manager’s evaluation is scheduled for Thursday, March 2 at 9:00 a.m. The City Commission will reconvene the February 28 City Commission Meeting in the Commission Room, then retire to the City Manager’s Conference Room on the Fourth Floor of City Hall.
§ There is a study session scheduled for Wednesday, March 8 at 9:30 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall. Topic: Joint City/County Commissions regarding growth.
§ There is a study session scheduled for Thursday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall. Topic: Carnegie Building & Sidewalk Policy Discussion.
§ The City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 21 has been cancelled due to spring break.
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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:
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Kay Henry that expired 01/31/06.
Lawrence Citizen Advisory Board:
One (1) position left to be appointed for the new board.
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:
One vacancy for the position vacated by Frank Day, which will expire 12/31/08.
Lawrence Alliance:
There is one current vacancy on this board.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
Two (2) vacancies for the position held by Tabor and Stahmer that expired 12/31/05.