April 5, 2005

 

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Lawrence met in regular session at 6:35 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers in City Hall with Mayor Rundle presiding and members Dunfield, Hack, Highberger, and Schauner present. 

RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

With Commission approval Mayor Rundle proclaimed the month of April as “Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month” and “Fair Housing Month.”

CONSENT AGENDA

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to approve the City Commission meeting minutes of March 15, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to receive the Aviation Advisory Board meeting minutes of January 13, 2005; and the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority meeting minutes of February 22, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously. 

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to approve claims to 327 vendors in the amount of $1,844,594.45 and payroll from March 20, 2005 to April 2, 2005 in the amount of $1,424,226.48.  Motion carried unanimously.    

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to approve the Drinking Establishment Licenses for Jade Mongolian Barbeque, 1511 West 23rd; 75th Street Brewery, 3512 Clinton Parkway; Vermont Street BBQ, 728 Massachusetts; the Retail Liquor License for Harper Corner Liquor Store & Spirits, 2220 Harper, Ste: A; and the Street Vendor License for Craig Nowatzke, for the corner of 9th and Massachusetts Street.  Motion carried unanimously.           

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with New Horizons Computer Learning Center for onsite computer software training classes not to exceed $590 per day.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                    (1)

 

The City Commission reviewed the bids for the Kaw Water Treatment Plant warehouse roof rehabilitation project for the Utilities Department.  The bids were:

                        BIDDER                                                          BID AMOUNT           

                        Boone Brothers Roofing                                 $31,193

                        Diamond Everley Roofing                               $20,710

                                   

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to award the bid to Diamond Everley Roofing for $20,710.  Motion carried unanimously.                  (2)

The City Commission reviewed the bids for one backhoe for the Utilities Department.  The bids were:

                        BIDDER                                                          BID AMOUNT           

                        Victor L. Phillips                                              $60,633

                        Martin Tractor                                                  $62,000

                        Murphy Tractor & Equipment                          $63,350

                        Sellers Equipment Co.                                    No Bid

                        Berry Tractor & Equipment                             No Bid                                    

 

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to award the bid to Victor L. Phillips for $60,633.  Motion carried unanimously.                      (3)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to declare and emergency and adopt on first and second reading, Ordinance No. 7872, establishing the City of Lawrence governing body quorum at four (4) members.  Charter Ordinance No. 25 requires four (4) affirmative votes and annual re-adoption of this ordinary ordinance.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                   (4)

Ordinance No. 7860, rezoning (Z-12-53-04) a tract of land approximately 8.24 acres from M-1 (Research Industrial District) to PRD-2 (Planned Residential Development District), property is described as 4500 West Bob Billings Parkway, was read a second time.  As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to adopt the ordinance.  Aye:  Dunfield, Hack, Highberger, Rundle, and Schauner.   Nay: None.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                      (5)

Ordinance No. 7864, rezoning (Z-09-44-04) a tract of land approximately 0.858 acres from RS-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to RM-D (Duplex-Residential District), property is generally described as being located at 1017 East 23rd Street, was read a second time.  As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to adopt the ordinance.  Aye:  Dunfield, Hack, Highberger, Rundle, and Schauner.   Nay: None.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                      (6)

Ordinance No. 7865, rezoning (Z-09-45-04) a tract of land approximately 2.34 acres from C-4 (General Commercial District and RS-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to C-4 (General Commercial District), 1045 East 23rd, As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to adopt the ordinance.  Aye:  Dunfield, Hack, Highberger, Rundle, and Schauner.   Nay: None.  Motion carried unanimously.                             (7)

Ordinance No. 7869, rezoning (Z-01-13-05) 1.0 acre from A-1 (Suburban Home Residential District) to RS-1 (Single-Family Residential District), 810 Minnesota, was read a second time.  As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to adopt the ordinance.  Aye:  Dunfield, Hack, Highberger, Rundle, and Schauner.   Nay: None.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                  (8) 

Ordinance No. 7870, providing the contractor licensing and regulations for the City of Lawrence general contractor licensing program, was read a second time.  As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to adopt the ordinance.  Aye:  Dunfield, Hack, Highberger, Rundle, and Schauner.   Nay: None.  Motion carried unanimously.

                                                                                                                                                      (9)

Ordinance No. 7871, establishing the board for the contractor licensing program, was read a second time.  As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to adopt the ordinance.  Aye:  Dunfield, Hack, Highberger, Rundle, and Schauner.   Nay: None.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                              (10)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to adopt Resolution No. 6586, authorizing the sale of $21 million in revenue bonds for water and wastewater improvements.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                        (11)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to receive a draft of the HOP District Plan.  The HOP (Hillcrest, Old West Lawrence, Pinckney) District Plan includes the area bounded by West 5th, Alabama, West 7th, and California Street.  Motion carried unanimously.

     (12) 

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to concur with the Planning Commission recommendations to adopt the findings of fact and approve the UPR (UPR-02-01-05) for expansion of Princeton Children’s Center.  The property is located at 3340 Peterson Road and contains 7.34 acres.  The proposal will utilize part of the existing building, and will allow the center to accommodate approximately 58 additional children; and subject to the following conditions:

1.                  Provision of a copy of the approved license from the Douglas County Health Department prior to operation of the expanded preschool/childcare facility; and

2.                  Execution of a site plan performance agreement.

 

Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                  (13)

 

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to concur with the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve a Preliminary Development Plan (PDP-12-12-04) for Hutton Farms West, a proposed planned residential development containing 159 units and is approximately 38.423 acres, property is general described as being located north of Peterson Road and east of Monterey Way, subject to the following conditions:

1.            Provision of a revised preliminary development plan to provide a pedestrian connection between Daylily drive and Hutton Way per staff approval;

2.            Provision of a note on the face of the development plan that states the use of the clubhouse and activity buildings located in Hutton Farms (East) is restricted to use of these residents and their guests;

3.            Provision of a revised site summary and parking summary as noted in the staff review;

4.            Provision of a note on the face of the Preliminary Development Plan that prohibits structures larger than a tri-plex type building located in Phase II apartment type building located in Phase II.

 

Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                       (14)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to concur with the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve a Preliminary Development Plan (PDP-01-01-05) for Phase V-Target PCD Outlet; (proposed retail building between Backyard Burger & Steak N Shake; 221 West 31st Street,  subject to the following conditions:

1.      Provision of a revised Preliminary Development Plan to show the location of the trash enclosure per staff approval; and

2.      Provision of a revised Preliminary Development Plan to update the site summary information to include the Sidor and Cottonwood tracts amended into the development.

 

Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                        (15)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to receive the recommendation from the Planning Commission for approval of Commercial Design Standards and refer to staff for preparation of implementation report.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                                          (16)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to authorize the issuance of an RFP to engineering firms for the design services related to site selection and procurement, design, bid, and construction phase services for the Wakarusa Water Reclamation Facility.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                  (17)

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:  None

REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:  None

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

COMMISSION ITEMS: None

Moved by Schauner, seconded by Hack, to adjourn at 6:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVED:

                                                                        _____________________________

Mike Rundle, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Frank S. Reeb, City Clerk

CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2005

 

1.                  Agreement – Onsite computer training classes to New Horizons not to exceed $590 per day.

 

2.                  Bid – Kaw Treatment Plant roof rehab to Diamond Everley Roofing for $20,710.

 

3.                  Bid – Backhoe for Utilities to Victor L. Phillips for $60,633.

 

4.                  Ordinance No. 7872, 1st & 2nd Read, establish City of Lawrence governing body quorum at 4 members.

 

5.                  Ordinance No. 7860 – 2nd Read, Rezone – (Z-12-53-04) 8.24 acres, M-1 to PRD-2, 4500 W Bob Billings Pkwy.

 

6.                  Ordinance No. 7864 – 2nd Read, Rezone – (Z-09-44-04) .858 acre, RS-1 to RM-D, 1017 E 23rd.

 

7.                  Ordinance No. 7865 – 2nd Read, Rezone – (Z-09-45-04) 2.34 acres, C-4 & RS-1 to C-4, 1045 E 23rd.

 

8.                  Ordinance No. 7869 – 2nd Read, Rezone – (Z-01-13-05) 1 acre, A-1 to RS-1, 810 Minnesota.

 

9.                  Ordinance No. 7870 – 2nd Read, contractor licensing.

 

10.              Ordinance No. 7871 – 2nd Read, contractor licensing program.

 

11.              Resolution 6586 – $21 million in revenue bonds for water/wastewater improvements.

 

12.              HOP District Area Plan – (Hillcrest, Old West Lawrence, Pinckney)

 

13.              UPR – (UPR-02-01-05) expand Princeton Children’s Center.

 

14.              PDP – (PDP-12-12-04) Hutton Farms, 38.423 acres, N of Peterson & E of Monterey Way.

 

15.              PDP – (PDP-01-01-05) Phase V, Target PCD.

 

16.              Commercial Design Standards.

 

17.              RFP – Design services for Wakarusa Water Reclamation Facility.