CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
November 21, 2006 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:45 p.m. on 11/16/06)
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Updates:
11/20/06 @ 5:00 p.m. – Revised Maps, indicating boundaries are tentative pending the Charrette process, were added to Regular Agenda Item No. 1 – Placemakers TND Design.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Proclaim Friday, November 24 as Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Kick-Off Day.
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 11/07/06.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Public Health Board meetings of 09/18/06 and 09/26/06
3. Approve all claims, including City employee longevity payments. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting. Longevity Memo
4. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.
5. Bid and purchase items:
a) Approve purchase of John Deere tee mower for the Parks & Recreation Department to Van Wall Equipment for $24,222.75. Bid Memo
b) Approve purchase of one (1) front load refuse truck for the Solid Waste Division of Public Works to the low bidder, Downing Sales and Service, for $131,238. Bid Memo
c) Authorize payment of $101,656.88 to Westar Energy for the extension of primary electrical service to the Pump Station #48 site. Staff Memo & Attachments
d) Authorize the City Manager to execute a supplemental services agreement with Black and Veatch for $30,000 for the design of a hypochlorite disinfection system to Phase II of the Clinton water Treatment Plant expansion project. Staff Memo
6. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7929, rezoning of (Z-06-36-05) 7.985 acres from M-1A (Light Industrial) District to RS7 (Single-dwelling Residential) District, amending the zoning district map.
b) Ordinance No. 7930, rezoning of (Z-06-37-05) 1.873 acres from M-1A (Light Industrial) District to RS7 (Single-dwelling Residential) District, amending the zoning district map.
c) Ordinance No. 7999, rezoning of (Z-06-39-05) 12.329 acres from I-1 (Limited Industrial) District and A (Agricultural) District to RM24 (Multi-dwelling Residential) District, amending the zoning district map.
d) Ordinance No. 8045, rezoning of (Z-05-13-06) 1.26 acres from RS7 (Single-dwelling Residential) District to RS5 (Single-dwelling Residential) District, amending the zoning district map.
e) Ordinance No. 8048, authorizing the City Manager to prohibit concealed carry of firearms in City buildings. Staff Memo
f) Ordinance No. 8049, regulating the sales of Christmas trees within the City of Lawrence. Staff Memo
7. Accept dedication of easements and rights-of-way for PF-09-28-06, a final plat for Fall Creek Farms 13th Plat. The proposed seven lot residential subdivision contains approximately 3.121 acres. The property is located West of Kasold Drive and South of Peterson Road. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, PA, for Sojac Land Company, L.C., property owner of record. (Item No. 3; PC approved 10-0 on 11/13/06) Staff Report Map of Area Preliminary Plat Map Final Plat Map
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 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with PlaceMakers for $251,500 to develop a Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) style planning code.
Staff Memo & Maps (maps were revised 11/20/06)
ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract, if appropriate.
2. Consider draft letter to Rick Bolfing, KDHE, regarding coal-fired plants in Holcomb, Kansas. Draft Letter Miscellaneous Information on Coal-Fired Plants
ACTION: Authorize Mayor to sign letter, if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: 2006 Meeting List
REMINDERS:
1. Establish Thursday, February 1, 2007, 9:00 a.m. as date and time for TND Study Session with PlaceMakers.
§ City Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
§ City Commission study session with Douglas County and Chamber of Commerce representatives on economic development is scheduled for Tuesday, November 28 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
§ City Commission Study Session on Coordinated Transportation Plan is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
§ Tenant Appreciation Event is scheduled for December 6, 2006 at the Lawrence Municipal Airport, Richardson Memorial Pilots’ Lounge, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
§ City Employee Annual Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 20 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Community Building, Lower Level.
§ City offices will be closed on Monday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday.
§ Chamber of Commerce 2007 Annual Meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 19, 2007. Social hour and award presentations will take place at Liberty Hall and a reception and hors d’oeuvres will be at the Eldridge Hotel.
GOALS: Goals Document
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*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.
Contractor Licensing Board:
This is a new board that will have the responsibility of reviewing contractor licensing violations. The board shall, to the extent of qualified individuals willing to serve, consist of the following nine (9) members: One (1) certified building code official with City of Lawrence, one (1) licensed by State of Kansas as an architect, civil or professional engineer (3 year term) , one (1) licensed general contractor of employee of such contractor (4 year term), one (1) licensed building contractor or employee of such contractor (3 year term), one (1) licensed residential contractor or employee of such contractor (3 year term), one (1) general public representative (4 year term), one (1) licensed electrical contractor or employee of such contractor and be a member in good standing with the Board of Electrical Appeals (2 year term), one (1) licensed plumbing contractor or employee of such contractor and be a member in good standing with the Board of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters (2 year term), one (1) licensed mechanical contractor or employee of such contractor and be a member in good standing with the Board of Mechanical Appeals (2 year term).
Community Commission on Homelessness:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Barbara Hogue, which expires 12/31/07.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board:
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Ron Desch, which expired 07/01/06. This position is required to be held by someone in the hotel industry.
Lawrence-Douglas County Advocacy Council for Aging:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Frank Day that will expire 12/31/08.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Loralee Stevens (Target Neighborhood) that expires 12/31/07.
Three (3) vacancies for the positions held by Robert Mikesic, Steven Ramirez, and Teresa Wilke that expired 09/30/06. All have served two consecutive terms and are not eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
There is one current vacancy on this board.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Mary McCabe, which expires 01/31/07.
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 position held by Janet Gerstner that expired 09/30/06.