CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

August 8, 2006 – 5:00 p.m.

(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 08/03/06)

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Updates:
08/04/06 @ 4:30 p.m.

Added to Regular Agenda Item No. 1, a DRAFT Neighborhood Association/Applicant Agreement & Issues;

Added to Regular Agenda Item No. 2, a revised staff memo and Ordinance No. 8029, with corrected water/sewer rates.

A. The City Commission will meet in a study session style format from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. with Springsted, Inc. After a short recess for dinner, the regular meeting will begin in the City Commission room at approximately 6:35 p.m.

B. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

1. None.

C. 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 07/18/06 and 07/25/06.

2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

Historic Resources Commission Action Summary from 06/15/06

Planning Commission meetings of 06/26-28/06

Mental Health Board meeting of 06/27/06

Sister Cities Advisory Board meeting of 06/06/06

Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board meeting of 06/27/06

Board of Electrical Examiners meetings of 06/12/06 and 07/19/06

Recycling & Resource Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 06/14/06

3. Receive Downtown Lawrence, Inc., second quarter report.

4. Receive Biosciences Authority six month progress report.

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

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

7. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.

8. Bid and purchase items:

a) Approve change order for the downtown waterline contract with Nowak Construction Company to deduct the mill and overlay and striping from the project this year. Staff Memo

b) Approve bid to replace the gym roof at the Community Building from Burris Roofing, for $40,940. Staff Memo

c) Authorize the City Manger to enter into a contract with BRB Contractors for the construction of improvements to three (3) pump stations in North Lawrence for $2,215,000. Staff Memo Map of Area

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

a) Ordinance No. 8025, adopting the National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition, with amendments.  Staff Memo & Board Minutes

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

a) Ordinance No. 8023, designating as a landmark on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places the structure located at 820 New Jersey Street.

b) Ordinance No. 8027, adopting the 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code with amendments, as recommended (and approved) by the plumbing board. 

c) Ordinance No. 8022, establishing Speed Limits on 6^th Street as follows: from 430 feet east of Lawrence Avenue to Monterey Way the speed limit shall be 40 MPH, and from Monterey Way to the west City limits the speed limit shall be 45 MPH.

11. Adopt the following resolution(s):

a) Resolution No. 6671, approving a special warranty deed and related documents for Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.  Gilmore & Bell Memo

b) Resolution No. 6670, authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the addition of a six foot sidewalk on the N. Michigan Street Bridge over the Kansas Turnpike for $200,000.  Staff Memo

12. Accept dedication of easements and rights-of-way on the following plat, PF-06-15-06:  Final Plat for Mercato Addition 1^st Plat, North of Highway 40 & East of Highway K-10. This proposed residential lot contains approximately 49.995 acres. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, PA, for Kentucky Place, LC, property owner of record.  (Item No. 2; PC approved 8-0 on 7/24/06). Staff Report Plat Map PC Minutes Map of Area

13. Approve, subject to conditions, site plan SP-06-50-06: A site plan for a new 32’ x 60’ church office/classroom building as an accessory use to an existing church located at 445 Lyon Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects for the Korean Presbyterian Church, property owner of record. Staff Report Site Plan

14. Authorize Mayor to sign Memorandum of Understanding with the American Institute of Architects for participation in the Sustainable Design Assessment Team project. Initial visit is August 30, 2006 through September 1, 2006. Memorandum of Understanding

15. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement for Barbara Wiseman, 1032 Lawrence Avenue.  Staff Memo

16. Authorize Mayor to execute form for the Kansas Department of Transportation certifying property acquisition procedures and utility arrangements for Kasold Drive, Peterson Road to the KTA Bridge. 

17. Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an Engineering Agreement with Landplan Engineering in an amount of $106,980.50 for the engineering design of Overland Drive from Stoneridge to Queens Road, including water main.   Staff Memo

18. Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an Engineering Agreement with Landplan Engineering in an amount of $109,291.50 for the engineering design of Stoneridge Drive from 6^th Street north to Overland Drive, including water main.   Staff Memo

19. Receive memo from the Director of Public Works deferring the reconstruction of the alley in the 1000 block between Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  Staff Memo

D. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report

E. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Consider the following items related to the 800 Pennsylvania Redevelopment Project:

DRAFT Neighborhood Association/Applicant Agreement & Issues - 08/04/06

Neighborhood Correspondence (07/13/06) Sample Petition - List of Signatures (07/13/06) Updated Protest Petition (07/13/06)

Materials from 04/13/06 Study Session:

Planning Action Letter to Mr. Harris Harris Construction Power Point Presentation

East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Power Point Presentation

East Lawrence Neighborhood Association - Correspondence Farwell Correspondence

Proudfoot Correspondence Myers Correspondence Kaplan Correspondence

a. Consider approving the following:

i) CPA-2005-05:  Hold public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to Horizon 2020, Chapter 6 --- to address mixed use development in redevelopment areas.  This item was initiated by the City Commission at their November 29, 2005, meeting.

Materials from 04/13/06 Study Session:

CPA-2005-05: Staff Report Approved Mixed-Use Redevelopment

ACTION: Approve CPA-2005-05, Chapter 6 amendments to mixed use development in redevelopment areas, if appropriate.

b. Consider adopting findings of fact; approving rezoning requests, and authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda:

i) Z-12-80-05: Establishment of a Zoning Overlay District for the 8th and Penn Neighborhood Redevelopment Zone. The property is generally described as being located between 8th & 9th Streets and New Jersey and Delaware Streets. Submitted by BNIM Architects for Cinco Hombres, LLC & Pennsylvania Street Investors, LLC, property owners of record. (Item No. 7; PC approved 8-0 on 5/22/06). Rehearing Staff Report PC Minutes Remaining attachments for this item are the same as those that were listed on the 04/13/06 study session, which are listed below.

ii) Z-01-01-06: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 0.541 acre from M-2 (General Industrial) District to C-5 (Limited Commercial) District, and 4.0 acres from M-3 (Intensive Industrial) District to C-5 (Limited Commercial) District.  The property is generally described as being located between 8th & 9th Streets and New Jersey and Delaware Streets.  Submitted by Bartlett & West Engineers for Cinco Hombres, LLC & Pennsylvania Street Investors, LLC, property owners of record.  (Item No. 11B; PC approved 8-1 on 3/15/06). The attachments for this item are the same as those that were listed on the 04/13/06 study session, which are listed below.

Materials from 04/13/06 Study Session:

Z-12-80-05: Staff Memo Staff Report East Lawrence Guidelines Planning Dept. Map Area Map Correspondence Action Summaries

Z-01-01-06: Staff Report Staff Memo on Protest Petition Planning Dept. Map Protest Petition Map Area Map Correspondence Protest Petition

ACTION: Adopt findings of fact, approve rezoning requests, and authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda, if appropriate.

c. Consider accepting dedication of easements and rights-of-way on the following plat:

a) PF-01-03-06:  Final Plat for 8th & Pennsylvania Redevelopment.  This proposed redevelopment contains approximately 4.541 acres.  The property is generally described as being located between 8th & 9th Streets and New Jersey and Delaware Streets.  Submitted by Bartlett & West Engineers for Cinco Hombres, LLC & Pennsylvania Street Investors, LLC, property owners of record. (Item No. 11D; PC approved 9-0 on 3/15/06). Memo to CC Parking Calculations PC Minutes Harris Construction Correspondence

Materials from 04/13/06 Study Session:

PF-01-03-06: Staff Report Area Map Correspondence

ACTION: Accept dedication of easements and rights-of-way on PF-01-03-06, if appropriate.

d. Consider request for City assistance for infrastructure improvements related to this proposed redevelopment. Receive staff report concerning Kansas Neighborhood Revitalization Act. Harris Construction Letter (02/27/06)

ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.

2. Conduct the public hearing on the proposed 2007 City budget.

a. Receive staff memo regarding 2007 budget consideration. Staff Memo & Attachments

b. Conduct public hearing.

c. Commission discussion and direction on the 2007 budget.

ACTION: Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8026, adopting and appropriating by fund the 2007 City of Lawrence budget.

Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8027, noting the necessity of appropriating/budgeting property tax revenues for 2007 in excess of that which was appropriated/budgeted for 2006.

Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8012, establishing solid waste service rates for 2007.

Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8029 (corrected 08/04/06), establishing water/wastewater/extra strength wastewater rates for 2007.

Approve the wholesale water rate for 2007. Wholesale Rate Letters

Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No 8030, establishing electrical franchise fees.

F. PUBLIC COMMENT:

G. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo

H. COMMISSION ITEMS:

I. CALENDAR: Meeting List

1. Establish possible date for trip to Topeka Public Library.

REMINDERS:

§ August 14 public meeting on recommended site for Wakarusa Water Reclamation Facility; 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Commission meeting room

§ Meeting about Economic Development opportunities at Clinton Reservoir on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont Street.

§ August 24 is available for a study session.

§ The City Employee Appreciation Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, August 26 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Broken Arrow Park.

§ The Lawrence Schools Foundation Breakfast is on Thursday, August 31 at 7:30 a.m. at the Lawrence Holidome.

§ There is a study session scheduled for September 14 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Commission Room, first floor, City Hall. Topic: Final Report from Management Partners on Performance Measurement and Management program.

GOALS: Goals Document

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*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print

J. 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.

Aviation Advisory Board:

One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Travis Atwood, which expires 05/31/09.

Citizen Advisory Board:

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

Community Commission on Homelessness:

One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Sara Taliaferro, which expires 12/31/06.

Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board:

One (1) vacancy for the position held by Ron Desch, which expired 07/01/06.

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.

Mechanical Code Board of Appeals:

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

Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:

One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Donna Duncan (East Lawrence Representative), which expires 09/30/06.

One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Paula Gilchrist (At-Large Representative), which expires 09/30/07.