CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
June 12, 2007 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 06/07/07)
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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 City Commission meeting minutes from 05/22/07 and 06/05/07.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Board of Electrical Examiners & Appeals meeting of 04/04/07
Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals meeting of 05/17/07
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. Bid and purchase items:
a) Approve sale of surplus busses on egov deals. Staff Memo
b) Authorize the City Manager to execute the annual renewable contract agreement with Marsh McBirney, a Hach Company, for Sanitary Sewer Collection System Flow Monitoring Data Delivery Services, for $210,000. Staff Memo
c) Award the contract for the Kaw Water Supply Low Service Pump Station No. 2 Improvements to the low bidder Walters Morgan Construction in the amount of $569,750.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the project. Staff Memo & Attachments
6. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 8120, establishing a domestic partnership registry.
7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 8115 (Z-09-46-04), an ordinance providing for the rezoning of 11.93 acres from UR (Urban Reserve) to RM12 (Multi-Dwelling Residential). The property is located at the southeast corner of George Williams Way and Overland Drive in the recently recorded Final Plat of Oregon Trail Addition.
b) Ordinance No. 8116 (Z-09-47-04), an ordinance providing for the rezoning of 16.47 acres from UR (Urban Reserve) to RS7 (Single-Dwelling Residential). The property is generally located in the northeast portion of the recently recorded Final Plat of Oregon Trail Addition lying north of Overland Drive.
c) Ordinance No. 8117 (Z-09-48-04), an ordinance providing for the rezoning of 31.93 acres from UR (Urban Reserve) to RM12D (Multi-Dwelling Residential). The property is generally located in the northwest portion of the recently recorded Final Plat of Oregon Trail Addition lying north of Overland Drive as well as the southeast portion of the plat.
d) Ordinance No. 8114 (SUP-03-03-07), an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for The Castle Tea Room. The property is located at 1307 and 1313 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kansas.
e) Ordinance No. 8113 (Z-01-02-07), an ordinance providing for the rezoning of First Step Facility, 7.73 acres from RS10 (Single-Dwelling Residential) to RMO (Multi-Dwelling Residential-Office). The property is located at 3015 W 31 st Street, Lawrence, Kansas.
f) Ordinance No. 8118, establishing a West Baldwin Creek gravity sewer line connection fee.
8. Adopt Resolution No. 6726, authorizing the issuance of additional General Obligation Bonds for construction of Kasold Drive, Bob Billings Parkway (15th Street) to Clinton Parkway, Project No. 15-CP4-404(C). Staff Memo & Attachments
9. Approve amendments to Chapter 20, Development Code for TA-05-07-07 (previously TA-05-03-07) and direct staff to draft ordinance. Initiated by Planning Commission at previous meetings. (PC Item No. 10; approved 10-0 on 5/23/07) Staff Report PC Minutes
10. Initiate a text amendment for Section 20-218 GPI, General Public and Institutional District. Refer to the Planning Commission for consideration. Staff Memo & Attachments
11. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Jean Wright, 813 Madeline Lane. Staff Memo
12. Receive request from Oregon Trail Holdings, LC, to waive the bidding requirements for the Oregon trail Park Benefit District. Refer to staff for review. Request
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. Receive staff memo regarding Transit System Issues Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
2. Consider amendments to Chapter 20, Article 8 (Subdivision Regulations) regarding access (20-810(d)(2)(iii)) of the Development Code for TA-04-04-07. Initiated by Planning Commission on 4/23/07. (PC Item No. 9; denied 9-1 on 5/23/07) Staff Report Proposed Revision by Applicant PC Minutes Correspondence
ACTION: Deny amendments to Chapter 20, Article 8 of the Development Code, TA-04-04-07, if appropriate.
3. Consider initiation of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Horizon 2020, Chapter 14 Specific Plans to add a reference to the Southeast Area Plan. Staff Memo
ACTION: Initiate Comprehensive Plan Amendment to H2020, Chapter 14, if appropriate.
4. Consider KDOT Applications for KLINK, Geometric Improvements, and Economic Development. Staff Memo
ACTION: Provide direction on which applications/projects to submit to KDOT.
5. Consider approving projects to be included in the 2008-2013 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the City of Lawrence. (PC Item No. 4; approved 8-2 on 5/21/07) Capital Improvement Plan Staff Report PC Minutes
ACTION: Approve 2008-2013 Capital Improvement Plan, if appropriate.
6. Receive staff memo regarding budget reductions for 2007. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Approve level of expenditure reductions in 2007 for the General Fund (including outside agencies), as appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
§ City Commission Goals Setting Session scheduled for June 11, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. and June 12, 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. Location: June 11 – Depot, June 12 – City Commission Room.
§ City Commission Study Session with Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday, June 13, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., City Commission Room.
§ City Commission Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., City Comission Room. Topic: Budget.
§ City Commission Study Session scheduled for Wednesday, June 20, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., City Commission Room. Topic: Community Commission on Homelessness.
§ City Commission Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., City Commission Room. Topic: City Manager’s Recommended Budget.
§ Joint City/County/USD Study Session scheduled for October 29, 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts.
§ Joint City/County/USD Study Session scheduled for February 11, 2008, 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Courthouse.
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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.
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 Martin expires 07/01/07. This position is required to be held by someone in the hotel industry. One (1) position, held by Michael Moore, expires 07/01/07. Mr. Moore is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. This position is required to be held by someone in the hotel industry.
Historic Resources Commission:
One (1) vacancy for an un-expired position that expires 03/01/09. One (1) position, held by Sven Alstrom expired 03/01/07. Mr. Alstrom is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Lisa Johnson, which expires 09/30/09
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Liz Kowalchuk, which expires 01/31/08.
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 Bob Lewis that will expire 12/31/07.
One (1) position, held by Mike Treanor expired 05/31/07. Mr. Treanor is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Jessica Mortinger, which expires 12/31/07. This position is held by the KU on Wheels representative.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Karen Swisher that will expire 12/31/07.
Special Alcohol Advisory Board:
One (1) position, held by Tammy Davis, will become vacant on 06/30/07. Ms. Davis has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment to an additional term.