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CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

July 3, 2007 – 5:30 p.m.

(Posted on webpage at 4:30 p.m. on 06/28/07)

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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 06/19/07.

2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

Traffic Safety Commission meeting of 06/04/07

Hospital Board meeting of 05/16/07

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. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.

6. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8123, amending Section 17-502 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, 2006 Edition and Amendments thereto pertaining to the designation of Trafficway connections and repealing the existing section. Staff Memo & Attachments

7. Approve unanimous recommendations from the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) for the following:

a) Deny request to remove Bob White Drive from the Traffic Calming Project list. Misc. Information TSC Minutes - Item #2

b) Establish NO PARKING along the south side of University Drive between Brittany Place and Crestline Drive, and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8124, establishing NO PARKING along the south side of University Drive between Brittany Place and Crestline Drive. Misc. Information TSC Minutes - Item #4

c) Reverse STOP SIGNS at intersection of 23^rd Street and Noria Road, and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8122, establishing a STOP SIGN on 23^rd Street at Noria Road. Misc. Information TSC Minutes - Item #5

8. Authorize the City Manager to execute a License Agreement with Sunflower Broadband for installation of conduit located behind City Hall. Staff Memo & Attachments

9. Authorize the City Manager to submit documents to participate in the auction of the former Farmland Nitrogen Plant. 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. Conduct public hearing to consider the vacation of a 50’ right-of-way at 1100 E. 23^rd Street, Lot 1, Parkway II Subdivision as requested by Oread L.C. Staff Memo & Attachments

ACTION: Open public hearing and approve Order of Vacation, if appropriate.

E. PUBLIC COMMENT:

F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo

G. COMMISSION ITEMS:

H. CALENDAR: Meeting List

§ City offices closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2007, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

§ Intelligent Transportation System presentation by Kimley-Horn and Associates to the Planning Commission, July 11, 7:30a.m., City Commission Room. The City Commission and County Commission are also invited. Invitation Handout

§ City Commission Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., City Commission Room. Topic: City Manager’s Recommended Budget.

City & County Commissions are invited to attend the Planning Commission meeting on August 15 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. to discuss revisions to the Southeast Area Plan. Location: City Commission Room.

§ City Commission meeting, Thursday, August 23, 9:00 a.m.

§ Study Session with Library Board is scheduled for Thursday, August 23, immediately following the City Commission meeting. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.

§ City Commission meeting, Thursday, September 20, 9:00 a.m.

§ City Commission meeting, Thursday, October 18, 9:00 a.m.

§ Joint City/County/USD Study Session scheduled for October 29, 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts.

§ City Commission meeting, Tuesday, November 20, 9:00 a.m.

§ City Commission meeting, Thursday, December 20, 9:00 a.m.

§ Joint City/County/USD Study Session scheduled for February 11, 2008, 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Courthouse.

*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.

Community Development Grant Review Board:

One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Kirk Wiesner, which expires 12/31/07. This is an at-large position.

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.

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging:

One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Lisa Johnson, which expires 09/30/09

Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:

One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Greg Moore, which expires 09/30/07. This is an at-large position. One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Kirsten Roussel, which expires 09/30/08. This is designated for Brookcreek neighborhood representation.

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.