CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
August 23, 2007 – 9:00 a.m.
(Posted on webpage at 10:30 a.m. on 08/17/07)
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Updates:
08/22/07 @ 11:00 a.m.:
- Added to Consent Agenda as Item No. 13-d, adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8152, authorizing the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on September 14, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. on East 8th Street between Massachusetts Street and New Hampshire Street.
The City Commission will meet in a study session immediately following the adjournment of the City Commission meeting to discuss Lawrence Public Library. The study session agenda can be found at the end of the City Commission meeting agenda.
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 08/07/07
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Board of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters meeting of 07/18/07
Public Health Board meeting of 05/14/07
Human Relations Commission meeting of 05/16/07
Public Transit Advisory Committee meeting of 07/10/07
Traffic Safety Commission meeting of 08/06/07
Hospital Board meeting of 06/20/07
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. Bid and purchase items:
a) Authorize the City Manager to execute bidding and special services contract with Airport Development Group for $54,500, construction contract with Hamm, Inc. for $443,678, and Federal Aviation Administration grant agreement in the amount of $966,254. Staff Memo
b) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Engineering Contract with BG Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $187,903.50 for completion of construction plans and specifications for the proposed improvements of George Williams Way, from 6th Street to north City Limit. Staff Memo
c) Authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations with Wilson & Company for professional services for 31st Street, from Haskell Avenue to O’Connell Road. Staff Memo
7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 8141, rezoning approximately 1.623 acres known as Lot 2A, Block 2, a Lot Split of Lot 2, Block 2, a Final Plat of Wakarusa Place Addition, from PRD-2 District to OS District.
b) Ordinance No. 8142, rezoning approximately 2.186 acres known as Lot 2B, Block 2, a Lot Split of Lot 2, Block 2, a Final Plat of Wakarusa Place Addition, from PRD-Wakarusa Place District to PCD-6Wak District, with restrictions.
c) Ordinance No. 8143, rezoning approximately 15.789 acres known as Lot 3 and Lot 4, Block 2, a Final Plat of Wakarusa Place Addition, from PCD-6Wak District (with restrictions) to PCD-6Wak District (with restrictions).
8. Approve the following unanimous recommendations from the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC):
a) Deny request for STOP signs at the intersection of 16th Street and Rhode Island Street. TSC Minutes - Item #2 Attachments
b) Establish NO PARKING along the westerly side of Grand Circle. TSC Minutes - Item #3 Attachments
c) Establish NO PARKING along the north side of 30th Street from Crestline Drive west to the first property line. TSC Minutes - Item #4 Attachments
d) Permit parking along the west side of Four Wheel Drive between the north and south driveways of 2801-2835 and along the east side from 2858 to 29th Terrace. TSC Minutes - Item #5 Attachments
9. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8149, establishing NO PARKING along the westerly side of Grand Circle; establishing NO PARKING along the north side of 30th Street from Crestline Drive west to the first property line; and permitting parking on the west side of Four Wheel Drive between the north and south driveways of 2801-2835 and along the east side from 2858 to 29th Terrace.
10. Authorize staff to negotiate an Engineering Services Agreement with Burns & McDonnell/BG Consultants, Inc. to design modifications to Pump Station 25 (East Hills Business Park) and the associated force main. Staff Memo & Attachments
11. Approve amendments to Article 8 (Joint City/County Subdivision Regulations) of the Development Code for TA-06-13-07 to modify requirements for topographical surveys. Initiated by Planning Commission on June 25, 2007. (PC Item No. 13; approved 7-0 on 7/25/07) Staff Report PC Minutes
12. Authorize the Mayor to sign Releases of Mortgage for Esther R. Mervine, 425 Missouri Street and Brian Lindaman, 255 North Michigan, #2-7. Staff Memo
13. Approve the following items relating to “Get Downtown”, a live musical event to be held Friday, September 14, 2007 on East 8th Street between Massachusetts Street and New Hampshire Street. Staff Memo & Attachments
a) Approve City financial participation in the amount of $5,000 from the Guest Tax Reserve Fund for “Get Downtown.”
b) Approve as “signs of community interest” two (2) banners spanning East 8th Street that will notify the public of the “Get Downtown” event on September 14, 2007. The banners will be placed on September 7, 2007, and removed on September 19, 2007.
c) Approve Right-of-Way Permit application for “Get Downtown” event for East 8th Street from Massachusetts Street to New Hampshire Street from 12:00pm on September 14, 2007, to 1:00am on September 15, 2007.
d) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8152, allowing the temporary sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic liquor on East 8th Street between Massachusetts Street and New Hampshire Street on September 14, 2007 between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. as part of the Chamber of Commerce’s “Get Downtown”, a live musical event. Staff Memo & Attachments (Added 08/22/07)
14. Approve Lawrence Arts Commission recommendation to approve the proposed mural that will be located on the north elevation of the structure located at 100 E. 9th Street. Staff Memo & Attachments
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: None.
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. None.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
§ City Employee Appreciation Picnic, August 25, 2007, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Location: Broken Arrow Park.
§ Study Session on sales tax proposals and impact fees is scheduled for Monday, August 27 at 4:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
§ City offices closed Monday, September 3, 2007 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
§ Dedication of sculpture for Fire/Medical Station No. 4 on Friday, September 14 at 4:00 p.m.
§ Dedication of Sesquicentennial Point, Sunday, September 16, 3:00 p.m. (rain date is September 23), followed by the Lawrence Birthday Concert at 4:30 p.m. at South Park Bandstand.
§ 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.
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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.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by David Downing, which expires 05/31/08.
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals:
One (1) position held by Mike Goans, expires 09/30/07. Mr. Goans is currently serving his second consecutive term and is not eligible for reappointment to an additional term. Three (3) positions, held by Stephen Lane, Marjorie Blaufuss, and Wally Emerson expire 09/30/07. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board:
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Desch which expired 07/01/06 and one (1) vacancy for the position held by Martin which expired 07/01/07. Both positions are required to be held by someone in the hotel industry.
One (1) position, held by Lindy Eakin, expires 09/30/07. Dr. Eakin is currently serving his second consecutive term and is not eligible for reappointment to an additional term. One (1) position, held by Verdell Taylor, expires 09/30/07. Mr. Taylor is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
One (1) vacancy (Board of Directors) for the un-expired position held by Lisa Johnson, which expires 09/30/09. One (1) position (Advisory Council), held by Gary D. Hale, expires 09/30/07. Mr. Hale is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
One (1) un-expired position, held by James Schaefer, expires 03/31/08.
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:
One (1) vacancy for an un-expired position, which expires 09/30/08. This is designated for Brookcreek Neighborhood representation. One (1) position, held by Marci Francisco, expires 09/30/07. Ms. Francisco is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. This is designated for Oread Neighborhood representation. Three (3) positions, held by Kristen Roussel, Susan Mangan, and Michael Randolph, expire 09/30/07. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position, held by James Dermody, which expires 12/31/09.
Sustainability Advisory Board:
One (1) un-expired position, held by Brent Swain, expires 12/31/07.
J. STUDY SESSION.
The study session will begin immediately following adjournment of regular City Commission meeting.
1. Receive request from Library Board of Trustees for a discussion of library operations and expansion. The Board has requested that the City Commission direct staff to develop a timeline for coming to a decision regarding a public vote on library expansion.
Attachments:
Library expansion project timeline
Library expansion report summary
Information regarding the economic value of libraries