CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
April 4, 2006 - 5:45 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 03/30/06)
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A. Convene meeting and consider motion to recess into executive session to consult with attorneys for the City on matters which are deemed privileged under the attorney-client relationship until 6:15 p.m. The justification for the executive session is to keep attorney-client matters confidential at this time.
B. Mayor Dennis “Boog” Highberger will deliver the State of the City Address at 6:35 p.m., live from the City Commission Room.
C. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Proclaim April 2 – 8 as “THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD.”
2. Proclaim the month of April as “PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH.”
3. Proclaim the month of April as “FAIR HOUSING MONTH.”
D. 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:
Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority Board meeting of 02/27/06
2. Confirm March 29, 2006 study session staff directions. Summary & Attachments
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. License Memo
5. Bid and purchase items:
a) Set bid opening date of April 25, 2006 for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program at 1514 Wedgewood Dr. and 1619 E 18th St.
b) Set bid date of April 18, 2006 for Project No. 12-SR5-306(C) 2006 Overlay Program, Phase 3.
6. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7981, [Z-12-81-05] rezoning 2.19 acres from RM-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to RM-1 (Multiple-Family Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located south of W. 7th Street, east of Wisconsin Street (1515 W. 7th Street). This item was initiated by the Planning Commission after recommending denial of a previous RM-3 to RM-2 rezoning request at their 12/14/05 meeting. Approved by the City Commission on February 14, 2006.
b) Ordinance No. 7982, [Z-10-67-05A] rezoning 1.22 acres from RM-1 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located at 446 Florida, 1500 & 1508 W. 5th Street. This item was initiated by the City Commission on October 25, 2005, based on recommendations in the HOP District Plan. Approved by the City Commission on February 21, 2006.
c) Ordinance No. 7985, for Text Amendment, TA-10-05-04: Development Code, November 11, 2005 Edition.
d) Ordinance No. 7986, for Z-10-49-04: Zoning Map, November 11, 2005 Edition.
e) Ordinance No. 7987 establishing NO PARKING along the south side of Century Drive between Crestline Drive and Madeline Lane, and establishing NO PARKING along the east side of the 600 Block of Connecticut Street.
f) Ordinance No. 7783, [A-12-14-03] Annexation request for approximately 119.9 acres of land, located south of K-10 Highway, between O’Connell Road and Franklin Road. Submitted by The Peridian Group, Inc., for Eastside Acquisitions, L.L.C., property owners of record. Approved by City Commission on April 1, 2004. The City Commission altered the conditions on this annexation on 01/24/06.
7. Approve the following site plan(s), subject to conditions:
a) SP-01-11-06: Polk Spec Building. A site plan for the construction of a 3600 Sq. Ft. contractor office/shop facility with exterior storage area, located at 1200 E 11th St. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects for MG Holdings L.C., and Gregory Polk, property owners of record. Staff Report Site Plan
b) SP-02-13-06: Family Services Center Maintenance Storage located at 1739 E. 23rd Street. Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc. for DCCA, property owner of record. Staff Report Site Plan
c) TUPR-03-06-06: Searchlight at Seabury Academy; 4120 Clinton Pkwy; 4/21-22, 2006; Submitted by Susan Gibbs for Seabury Academy, property owner of record. Staff Report Site Plan
8. Approve purchase contract with Mary’s Lake Properties, L.L.C. for the City sale of approximately .45 acres and the City purchase of approximately 5.86 acres generally located immediately west of Mary’s Lake in the net amount of $268,000. Staff Memo & Attachments
9. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Matrix Consulting Group for $85,000 for services associated with the development review process. Staff memo
10. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Management Partners, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $125,750 for consulting services and expenses to complete the development of performance measures and a balanced scorecard. Staff Memo
11. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a service contract with Commission of Fire Accreditation International, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $6,083 for design, development, and facilitation of a department strategic planning process. Staff Memo
12. Receive request from Clark Cloan for the establishment of a recreational trail between Lawrence and Topeka. Refer draft resolution to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and the Bicycle Advisory Board for review and recommendation before final consideration by the City Commission.
13. Approve as signs of community interest, a request from the Lawrence Region Antique Automobile Club of America to place directional and notification signs in various rights-of-way during The Lawrence Swap Meet from May 5 – May 7, 2006.
14. Authorize Mayor to execute employment agreement with David Corliss, Interim City Manager.
E. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report
F. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Receive comments from Mayor Dennis “Boog” Highberger.
2. Conduct election of new mayor.
Mayor Highberger will receive nominations for mayor. Nominations for mayor will be closed. City Commissioners will vote for the position of mayor.
3. Conduct election of vice-mayor.
The new mayor will receive nominations for vice-mayor. Nominations for vice-mayor will be closed. City Commissioners will vote for the position of vice-mayor.
4. Comments of Mayor and City Commissioners.
Recess For Approximately 20 Minutes
5. Conduct public hearing on the following proposed special assessment benefit districts:
a) Public infrastructure for Delaware Street Commons. Staff Memo on Neighborhood Revitalization Act Benefit District Resolution No. 6633
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 6637, ordering improvements for Delaware Commons Project, if appropriate.
b) Stoneridge, south of West 6th Street. Benefit District Resolution No. 6634
c) Stoneridge, north of West 6th Street. Benefit District Resolution No. 6635
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 6638, ordering improvements for Stoneridge, south of West 6th Street, and Resolution No. 6639, ordering improvements for Stoneridge, north of West 6th Street, if appropriate.
6. Consider rejecting the bids for the Project No. 15-CP4-404(C), Kasold Drive, West 22nd Street to Bob Billings Parkway, Street, Storm Sewer, Waterline Improvements, and establishing a new bid date of April 25, 2006. Bid Memo Bid Tab
ACTION: Reject the bids for Project No. 15-CP4-404(C), Kasold Drive, West 22nd Street to Bob Billings Parkway, Street, Storm Sewer, Waterline Improvements, and establish a new bid date of April 25, 2006, if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. COMMISSION ITEMS:
G. CALENDAR: Meeting List
REMINDER: The commission will recess the meeting and reconvene Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. into executive session.
1. Establish Wednesday, April 19 as the date for a study session with Carson Bise (cost of growth study) at 9:00 a.m. and Stephen Chinn & Neil Shortlidge (public improvement financing alternatives) at 10:00 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
REMINDERS:
§ There is a Sewer Summit Meeting scheduled for Friday, March 31 at 3:00 p.m. Location: USD 497 Offices, 110 McDonald Drive.
§ The City Commission will reconvene the April 4, 2006 City Commission meeting at 8:00 a.m. to consider a motion to recess into an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel matters until 9:00 a.m. The executive session will be held in the CITY MANAGER’S CONFERENCE ROOM, Fourth Floor, City Hall.
§ There is a 2007 Budget Study Session scheduled for Thursday, April 6, at 9:00 a.m. Location: CITY MANAGER’S CONFERENCE ROOM, 4th Floor, City Hall.
§ There is a study session scheduled for Thursday, April 13 at 9:00 a.m. with the Community Commission on Homelessness and at 10:00 a.m. for the 8th & Pennsylvania Project. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
§ There is a 2007 Budget Study Session scheduled for Thursday, April 27 at 9:30 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
GOALS: Goals Document
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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 visit the website at http://www.lawrenceks.org/boards.shtml to volunteer online, or send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.
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 (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Frank Day that will expire 12/31/08, and one (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by John Studdard that will expire 12/31/07.
Lawrence Alliance:
There is one current vacancy on this board.
Lawrence Public Library Board:
Two (2) positions will become expire 04/30/06. Ms. Fincher and Mr. Penzler have served two consecutive terms and are not eligible for reappointment.
Mechanical Code Board of Appeals:
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Lynn Barrington that expired 03/31/06.
Traffic Safety Commission:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Danny Drungilas, which expires 04/30/06. One (1) position (Morse) will become vacant 04/30/06. One (1) position (Ziegelmeyer) is eligible for reappointment to an additional term that would expire 04/30/09.