CITY
COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION AND
MEETING AGENDA
January 16, 2007 – 5:00 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:45 p.m. on 01/11/07)
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Updates:
The following updates were made on 01/16/07 @ 3:00 p.m.:
- Added updated powerpoint presentation to Regular Agenda Item No. 1;
- Added additional correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 3 - SUP-10-04-06 for Krause Dining, 917 Delaware
A. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY SESSION.
The City Commission will participate in a study session with the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and the Douglas County Commission regarding Economic Development.
After a short break, the City Commission will resume in the 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 01/02/07.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting of 12/07/06
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) Authorize purchase of required easements for the Yankee Tank Sanitary Sewer improvement project from Alvamar, Inc. in the amount of $11,700 and North Tank, LC in the amount of $15,000. Staff Memo
b) Authorize the purchase of 31,900 pounds of Aquamag K-5 corrosion inhibitor for the Kaw River Treatment Plant, to Waterwise Enterprises for $18,049 ($0.5658 per pound). Staff Memo
c) Authorize the purchase of 90,000 pounds of Nalcolyte 8186 polymer for the Clinton Water Treatment Plant to Nalco Chemical Company for $51,300 ($0.57 per pound). Staff Memo
7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 8046, amending the public offense of illegal camping to include camping on public property within the CD zoning district. Staff Memo
b) Ordinance No. 8060, establishing the office of the City Auditor, including responsibilities and duties of the office.
c) Ordinance No. 8072, establishing 30-MINUTE PARKING on the north side of 9th Street adjacent to 616 and 620 W. 9th and 846 Indiana.
8. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 8070/Resolution No. _____, a joint ordinance/resolution of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, and the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan “Horizon 2020” pursuant to K.S.A. 12-747, by adopting text amendments revising Chapter Four-Growth Management contained in Horizon 2020.
b) Ordinance No. 8071/Resolution No. _______, a joint ordinance/resolution of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, and the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan “Horizon 2020” pursuant to K.S.A. 12-747, by adopting text amendments revising Chapter Five-Residential Land Use contained in Horizon 2020.
9. Approve request to initiate rezoning of the following properties for Z-12-31-06:
Staff Memo Map of Area Correspondence
a) IG (General Industrial) District to RS7 (Single-Dwelling Residential) District; 759 Maple Street; North Lawrence Simpson’s Central Subdivision of Addition No. 7; Ann Whitely, Property Owner of Record.
b) IG (General Industrial) District to RS7 (Single-Dwelling Residential) District; 769 Maple Street; North Lawrence Addition No. 7; Nancy M. Flowers and Margaret G. Bol, Property Owners of Record.
c) IG (General Industrial) District to RS7 (Single-Dwelling Residential) District; 775 Maple Street; North Lawrence Additions No. 6 & 7; Ray C. Newelll and James B. & Denise R. Posey, Property Owners of Record.
d) IG (General Industrial) District to RS7 (Single-Dwelling Residential) District; 785 Maple Street; North Lawrence Additions No. 6 & 7; Edward Flint Jr., Property Owners of Record.
10. Approve request by Pear Tree Cottages, LLC, located at 3000 Havrone Way, for a variance from 19-214 of the Code which requires each dwelling unit to be provided sanitary sewer service by an individual sanitary sewer service line. Staff Memo
11. Authorize the Mayor to consent to the settlement agreements between the Kansas Department of Transportation and Westgate, Domino and Northland L.C.’s. Staff Memo & Attachments
12. Receive quarterly report from Lawrence Freenet.
13. Approve 2007 Downtown Fire Sprinkler Incentive Program. Staff Memo
14. Authorize the Mayor to sign Releases of Mortgage for Marsha Mace, 443 Arkansas Street and Maria Butler, 2137 Naismith Drive. Staff Memo
D. 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.
E. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Receive presentation from Lavern Squier, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, regarding the Chamber’s future vision for the community. Updated Powerpoint Presentation - Added 01/16/07
ACTION: Receive report.
2. Receive request for extension of the UPR for the Lawrence Community Shelter. The current UPR expires March 7, 2007. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate.
3. Consider approving SUP-10-04-06 for Krause Dining, 917 Delaware (PC Item No. 12; approved 7-0-1 on 12/20/06). Staff Memo PC Minutes Site Plan Correspondence Additional Correspondence - Added 01/16/07
ACTION: Approve SUP-10-04-06 for Krause Dining, if appropriate.
4. Consider adoption of Resolution No. 6697, establishing goals for coordination of certain long-range planning efforts in the City’s growth areas. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 6697, if appropriate.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT:
G. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo
H. COMMISSION ITEMS:
I. CALENDAR: Meeting List
§ City Commission Goal Setting Session, Wednesday, January 17, 2007, 9:00 a.m.
§ 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.
§ Douglas County Heritage Summit, Saturday, January 20, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: TBD.
§ Joint City/County/USD 497 Study Session, January 22, 2007, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor City Hall.
§ City and County Advisory Board Reception, Monday, January 22, 2007, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire.
§ City Manager Evaluation, Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 9:00 a.m.
§ City and County Advisory Boards and Commissions appreciation reception, Monday, January 22, 2007, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Location: Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire.
§ Downtown Summit meeting, Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 7:30 – 9:00 a.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 947 New Hampshire. Sponsored by the City of Lawrence and Downtown Lawrence, Inc.
§ Rehelio Samuel, Human Relations Director, retirement reception, Tuesday, January 30, 2007, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: Lawrence Arts Center.
§ TND Study Session with PlaceMakers is scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
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.
Three (3) positions, held by (Dunbar, Barr, and Waechter), expire 12/31/06. None are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Marilyn Bread, which expires 03/01/07.
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 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).
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.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Loralee Stevens (Target Neighborhood) that expires 12/31/07.
Historic Resources Commission:
One (1) vacancy for an un-expired position that expires 03/01/09.
One (1) vacancy for the position that expired 09/30/06.
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.
Two vacancies for the positions held by Hessler-Droge and Brunt expired 11/30/06. Neither wished to be reappointed to additional terms.
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.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
One (1) position, held by Marc Epard, expires 12/31/06. Mr. Epard is eligible for reappointment to additional terms. One (1) position, held by Danny Kaiser, expires 12/31/06. Mr. Kaiser is not eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals:
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Mike Porter that expires 11/30/06. Mr. Porter is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.