CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Disorderly House Nuisance Ordinance Presentation to Landlords
On Monday, April 3, staff attorney Scott Miller and Sergeant Dan Ward of the Police Department gave a presentation on the disorderly house nuisance ordinance to the Landlords of Lawrence. After reviewing the ordinance in its entirety and discussing landlord liability issues, staff answered questions about the ordinance and the Police Department’s enforcement protocol.
City Law Clerk to Represent KU at National Competition
Congratulations to Aaron Johnstun, Legal Services Department law clerk, for being selected to represent the University of Kansas School of Law in a National Moot Court Competition. Aaron will have the opportunity to demonstrate his writing and oral advocacy skills before a three judge panel and compete with law students nationwide for possible monetary awards.
Management Team Tour of Prairie Park Nature Center
The Management Team met this week at Prairie Park Nature Center, where supervisor Marty Birrell and naturalist Jackie Hurst showcased some of the programs and special exhibits at the Center, including the new Native American Uses of Natural Resources in Kansas display, and the prairie dog display currently under construction. Kanza the bald eagle came out for an up close visit, and Marty explained some of the care, training, and display programs for the Nature Center’s birds of prey.