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CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

June 27, 2006 - 6:35 p.m.

(Posted on webpage at 4:45 p.m. on 06/22/06)

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Updates:

The following updates were made on 06/26/06:

Added correspondence regarding Regular Agenda Item No. 2 – Lawrence Community Shelter proposal regarding Lakeview Manor.
Added Parks & Recreation Advisory Board minutes to Consent Agenda Item No. 2 (only the agenda was posted previously)
Deferred Consent Agenda Item No. 6-e (participation in Mid America Council of Public Purchasing) until July 11, 2006

A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

1. Presentation of the Habitat for Humanity Bike & Build program.

2. Proclaim the week of June 25 – July 1 as “CASA Week.”

3. Proclaim the week of June 25 – July 1 as “Citizen Review Board Week.”

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 06/13/06.

2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting of 05/09/06 - added 06/26/06

Sister Cities Advisory Board meeting of 05/10/06

Historic Resources Commission meeting of 05/18/06

Recycling & Resource Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 05/10/06

Mechanical Code Board of Appeals meeting of 04/25/06

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Board meeting of 05/17/06

3. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.

4. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services.

5. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.

6. Bid and purchase items:

a) Award bid for maintenance service, repair, labor, and parts for the HVAC system for the Community Health Facility, to Chaney, Inc. for of $19,500. Bid Memo

b) Approve purchase of one (1) sewage pump for the Utilities Department from the low bidder, Pump and Power, Inc., for $31,960. Bid Memo

c) Authorize the Administrative Services Department to renew coverage provided by Emergency Services Insurance Program (ESIP) for emergency vehicles, general liability, management liability, and portable equipment for the Fire/Medical Department for the period July 1, 2006 to July 1, 2007 for an estimated premium of $68,229; renew coverage provided by Affiliated FM for the City’s building/property coverage for the period of July 1, 2006 to July 1, 2007 for an estimated annual premium of $124,000. Staff Memo

d) Approve bid for the replacement of the roof on the excess flow screen building for the Utilities Department to the low bidder, Goddard & Sons Roofing Co., Inc., for $18,850. Bid Memo

~~e) Authorize continued participation in the Mid America Council of Public Purchasing for appropriate City vehicles purchases. Staff Memo & Attachments~~ DEFERRED UNTIL 07/11/06

7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:

a) Ordinance No. 7993, [Z-06-40-05:] a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 37.580 acres from A (Agriculture) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residence) District. The property is generally described as being located south of E. 23^rd Street/K-10 Highway between O’Connell Road and Franklin Road. This item was initiated by the City Commission December 14, 2005. (CC approved 1/24/06)

b) Ordinance No. 7994, [Z-06-38-05:] a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 35.211 acres from A (Agriculture) District to RM-D (Duplex-Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located south of E. 23^rd Street/K-10 Highway between O’Connell Road and Franklin Road. This item was initiated by the City Commission December 14, 2005. (CC approved 1/24/06)

c) Ordinance No. 8010, [Z-03-07-06:] a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 4.6 acres from M-2 (General Industrial) District to O-1 (Office) District. The property is generally described as being located west of Haskell Avenue, and south of E. 20^th Street (2001 Haskell Avenue). This item was initiated by the City Commission March 28, 2006. (CC approved 6/13/06)

d) Ordinance No. 8011, [Z-04-09-06:] a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 0.28 acre from RO-1 (Residence-Office) District to RM-3 (Multiple-Family Residence) District. The property is generally described as being located at 640 Arkansas. Initiated by the Lawrence City Commission on April 11, 2006. (CC Approved 6/13/06)

8. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:

a) Ordinance No. 7880, adopting the codification of ordinances of the City of Lawrence, Kansas as authorized by Ordinance 7879.

b) Ordinance No. 8013, TA-03-02A-06: A table of clarifying text/corrections is provided to clean up the November 11, 2005 Edition prior to the July 1, 2006 effective date. The majority of the table of recommended revisions is the result of staff and legal counsel review of additional public comment and staff review since the draft was posted on November 11, 2005. Authorized by the City Commission on 05/16/06.

c) Ordinance No. 8014, TA-03-02B-06: Section 20-205. Proposed revisions to the purpose statement for the new RMG, Multiple-dwelling Residential-Greek Housing District and to clarify that conversion of Greek Housing to other uses deemed to be compatible with adjacent residential development are permitted through a special use permit for Adaptive Reuse. Conversion to other multiple family residential uses will require rezoning to another RM District. Sections 20-1703 & 20-1704 have been modified to clarify Adaptive Reuse sections. Authorized by the City Commission on 05/16/06.

d) Ordinance No. 8015, TA-03-02C-06: Section 20-403 currently permits the development of Retail Establishments, Large in the CS, Commercial Strip District. Public comment has indicated concerns regarding the potential redevelopment of CS properties with big box stores as a permitted use in this district. Authorized by the City Commission on 05/16/06.

e) Ordinance No. 8016, TA-03-02E-06: Proposed revisions to Article 7, Planned Developments. Authorized by the City Commission on 05/16/06.

f) Ordinance No. 8017, TA-03-02F-06: Proposed revisions to 20-908 regarding driveway standards in various residential districts. Authorized by the City Commission on 05/16/06.

g) Ordinance No. 8018, TA-03-02H-06: Proposed revisions to 20-1304 regarding the criteria for Major Changes to Final Development Plans. Authorized by the City Commission on 05/16/06.

h) Ordinance No. 8019, TA-03-02I-06: Amendments to 20-1739 to identify additional uses permitted in the Manufacturing & Production, Limited category to address public comment received at the February 22nd meeting. Authorized by the City Commission on 05/16/06.

9. Adopt the following Resolutions:

a) Resolution No. 6657, declaring 2710 University Drive environmentally blighted and ordering the property owner to remove said violations within 20 days. Failure of the property owner to comply will result in the City, contracting to have the blight removed. Staff Memo & Attachments

b) Resolution No. 6658, declaring 2712 University Drive environmentally blighted and ordering the property owner to remove said violations within 20 days. Failure of the property owner to comply will result in the City, contracting to have the blight removed. Staff Memo & Attachments

c) Resolution No. 6659, declaring 214 North 6^th Street environmentally blighted and ordering the property owner to remove said violations within 20 days. Failure of the property owner to comply will result in the City, contracting to have the blight removed. Staff Memo & Attachments

10. Accept dedication of easements and rights-of-way on PF-04-07-06: Final Plat request for Yankee Tank View Addition 2^nd Plat, located at 5200 Clinton Parkway. This proposed tennis complex contains approximately 125.189 acres. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, PA, for J. Mike Elwell, Sport 2 Sport One, LLC, and City of Lawrence, property owners of record. (Item No. 14B; PC approved 8-0 on 5/22/06) Staff Memo Staff Report Plat Map Planning Dept. Maps PC Minutes

11. Receive staff update on the status of the taxiway project for the Lawrence Municipal Airport. Staff Memo & Attachments

C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report

ADDRESSING THE COMMISSON: The public is allowed to speak to any regular agenda item or give public comment after first being recognized by the Mayor. Individuals are asked to come to the microphone, sign in, and state their name and address. Speakers should address all comments/questions to the Commission.

D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Receive report from Lawrence Memorial Hospital regarding expansion plans. Consider adopting Ordinance No. 8020 to refinance bonds and authorize the issuance of $35 million in new monies. Bond Authorizing Resolution Information Project Information

ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 8020, if appropriate.

2. Receive proposal and request from Lawrence Community Shelter concerning Lakeview Manor, 3015 West 31^st Street. Correspondence - Added 06/26/06

ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.

E. PUBLIC COMMENT:

F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo

G. COMMISSION ITEMS:

H. CALENDAR: Meeting List

REMINDERS:

§ City offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 in observance of Independence Day.

§ The July 11 City Commission meeting will likely begin at 5:00 p.m., depending upon the number of agenda items.

§ There is a City Commission Study Session scheduled for Thursday, July 13 at 9:00 a.m., City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall. Topic: 2007 City Manager’s Recommended Budget.

§ There is a City Commission Study Session scheduled for Monday, July 17, at 7:00 p.m., Fire Station No. 5, Jayhawk Conference Room, 1911 Stewart Avenue. Topic: 2007 Budget.

§ The City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 1 has been cancelled.

GOALS: Goals Document

*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print

I. 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.

Board of Electrical Examiners & Appeals:

Two (2) vacancies for the un-expired positions held by Dan Wilkus, which expires 03/31/08, and Moncef Hadiji, which expires 03/31/07.

Citizen Advisory Board:

One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Milton Scott, which expires 03/01/08.

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. The following positions will become vacant on 07/01/06: Ron Desch (Hotel Representative), Derek Felch (Hotel Representative), David Longhurst, David Johnston, Doug Holiday, and Bob Schumm. All are eligible for reappointment.

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.

Douglas County Emergency Management Board:

One (1) position, held by Truman Waugh, will expire 07/01/06. Mr. Waugh is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.

Lawrence Alliance:

There is one current vacancy on this board.

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission:

One (1) position (Emerling) expired 05/31/06. Dr. Emerling is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.

Mechanical Code Board of Appeals:

One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position, held by Frank Estrada, which expires 03/31/08.

Recycling and Resource Conservation Advisory Board:

One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position, held by Shannon Criss, which expires 12/31/07.