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CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

August 15, 2006 - 6:35 p.m.

(Posted on webpage at 4:30 p.m. on 08/10/06)

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A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

1. None.

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

2. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.

3. Bid and purchase items:

a) Set bid date of August 29, 2006 for Project No. 22-CP7-606(C) New Hampshire Street, 6^th to 9^th, street improvements (includes mill, overlay, pavement marking, curb repair, intersection reconstruction, mid-block pedestrian crossings).

b) Award Project No. 47-ST9-804(BD), Delaware Commons storm sewer and sidewalk improvements, to Neighbors Construction Co. Inc. for $63,472.89.

c) Award Project No.69-SS22-1204(BD), Delaware Commons sanitary sewer improvements, to Neighbors Construction Co. Inc. for $89,111.99. Also, approve variance request (City Code Section 19-214) allowing a common sanitary sewer service line to service multiple residential units at this location. Variance Request Memo

d) Approve sale of surplus vehicles and equipment through Gov Deals. Staff Memo

e) Approve one year extension of contract (with option to renew) with Scotch Fabric Care Services and Lawrence Police Department for the laundering and dry-cleaning of uniforms and non-uniform clothing for $42,410. Staff Memo

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

a) Ordinance No. 8025, adopting the National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition, with amendments.

b) Ordinance No. 8026, adopting and appropriating by fund the 2007 City of Lawrence budget.

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

d) Ordinance No. 8012, establishing solid waste service rates for 2007.

e) Ordinance No. 8029, establishing water/wastewater/extra strength wastewater rates for 2007.

f) Ordinance No 8030, establishing electrical franchise fees.

5. Approve following items related to Homewood Gardens Addition:

a) Adopt findings of fact, approve rezoning requests, and authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda for Z-05-13-06: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 1.40 acres, from RS-2 [RS7] (Single-Family Residence) to RS5 (Single-Dwelling Residential). The property is generally described as being located near Bullene Avenue and LaSalle Street. Submitted by Rebecca Buford of Tenants to Homeowners, Inc., property owner of record. (Item No. 4A; PC approved 8-0 on 7/24/06). Staff Report Plat Map PC Minutes

b) Accept dedication of easements and right-of-way on PF-06-14-06: Replat of Homewood Gardens Addition, replat of lots 1-4, block 9 & lots 4-6, block 10. Submitted by Bartlett & West Engineers, Inc, for Tenants to Homeowners, Inc, property owner of record. (Item No. 4B; PC approved 8-0 on 7/24/06). Staff Report PC Minutes Correspondence

6. Approve the following items related to Hanscom-Tappan Addition III:

a) Adopt findings of fact, approve rezoning requests, and authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda for Z-06-15-06: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately .85 acres, from RS-2 [RS7] (Single-Family Residence) to PRD-1 (Planned Residential). The property is located at 1511 Haskell Avenue. Submitted by Landplan Engineering for Jerry Willis, property owner of record. (Item No. 12A; PC approved 8-0 on 7/26/06). Staff Report Map of Area PC Minutes

b) Approve, subject to conditions and use restrictions, PDP-06-05-06: Preliminary Development Plan for Hanscom-Tappan Addition III. Approximately .85 acres. The property is located at 1511 Haskell Avenue. Submitted by Landplan Engineering for Jerry Willis, property owner of record. (Item No. 12B; PC approved 8-0 on 7/26/06). Staff Report Plans PC Minutes

7. Adopt Hierarchy of Plans-Returned from City Commission for a specific response to the second request described in the June 25, 2006 League of Women Voters letter. (Misc. Item No. 1-PC approved 7-0-1 on 7/24/06). Hierarchy of Plans

8. Approve and authorize drafting of an ordinance for the following text amendment, TA-05-03B-06: Revisions to Chapter 20, Development Code to make minor corrections and clarifications. (Item No. 7A; PC approved 8-0 on 7/24/06). Staff Report PC Minutes Correspondence

9. Receive request for annexation for approximately 20.02 acres south of Peterson and E 1130 Road [A-07-02-06] and request for annexation of 9.3 acres at Kasold and 31^st Street [A-07-03-06]. Refer requests to Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission for consideration.

10. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement for Delma Hepner, 1615 Rose Lane. Staff Memo

11. Authorize Interim City Manager to execute an FAA grant agreement for $1,398,945 for the 2006 partial parallel taxiway project at the Lawrence Municipal Airport. Staff Memo

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. Consider approving the following items related to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Expansion:

a) Accept dedication of easements and rights-of-way on the following plats for PF-05-13-06: Final Plat for Lawrence Memorial Hospital Addition. This proposed addition contains approximately 23.860 acres. The property is generally described as being located at the Southeast Quarter and Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 12 South, Range 19 East; 325 Maine Street. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, PA, applicant, for City of Lawrence, property owner of record. (Item No. 2B; PC approved 5-4 on 6/26/06). Staff Report Plat Map Map of Area PC Minutes Correspondence

ACTION: Accept dedication of easements and rights-of-way on PF-05-13-06, if appropriate.

b) UPR-04-04-06: Use Permitted upon Review request for the expansion of Lawrence Memorial Hospital, located at 325 Maine Street. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, PA, for the City of Lawrence, property owner of record. This item was deferred from the June Planning Commission meeting. (Item No. 8; PC approved 8-0 on 7/26/06). Staff Report Map of Area PC Minutes Correspondence

ACTION: Approve UPR-04-04-06, if appropriate.

2. Consider approving UPR-05-08-06: Use Permitted upon Review request for a Main Living Unit and three Rental Units, located at 805 Ohio Street. Submitted by Daniel Riedemann, applicant, for Kenneth Riedemann, property owner of record. (Item No. 5; PC approved 5-3 on 7/24/06). Staff Report Miscellaneous Information Map of Area PC Minutes Correspondence

ACTION: Approve UPR-05-08-06, if appropriate.

3. Consider approving CPA-2005-02: Planning Commission discussion on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to Horizon 2020, Chapter 9 – Parks, Recreation, and Open Space. This item was returned from the governing body for reconsideration. (Item No. 6; PC approved 5-3 on 7/24/06). Staff Report Chapter 9 Revisions PC Minutes

ACTION: Approve amendment to Chapter 9 or Horizon 2020, if appropriate.

4. Consider approving, subject to conditions and use restrictions, PDP-01-03-06: Preliminary Development Plan for Miracon Plaza. This proposed planned commercial development contains approximate 5.05 acres and proposes a car wash, convenience store, commercial/office buildings, and a restaurant. The property is generally described as being located at the northeast corner of Wakarusa Drive and Clinton Parkway. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A., for Off-Piste, Inc., property owners of record. This item was deferred from the March Planning Commission meeting.(Item No. 9; PC approved 7-1 on 7/26/06). Staff Report Map of Area PC Minutes Correspondence Conditions Memo Staff Memo

ACTION: Approve, subject to conditions and use restrictions PDP-01-03-06, if appropriate.

E. PUBLIC COMMENT:

F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo

G. COMMISSION ITEMS:

H. CALENDAR: Meeting List

1. Establish possible date for trip to Topeka Public Library, Topeka Rescue Mission, and Hummer Sports Complex.

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.

§ Northwest Neighborhood Sewer meeting is August 21, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Tom Wilkerson Room, Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive.

§ 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 an executive session planned for Thursday, September 7 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. to discuss non-elected personnel matters.

§ 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

*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.

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.

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.

Grant Review Board:

One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Loralee Stevens (Target Neighborhood) that expires 12/31/08.

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.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board:

One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Chris Schumm that expires 12/31/08.

Recycling & Resource Conservation Advisory Board:

One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Aimee Stewart that expires 12/31/07.