CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
August 28, 2007 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:45 p.m. on 08/23/07)
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Updates:
08/27/07 @ 3:45 p.m.
- Added as Regular Agenda Item No. 2, the discussion of downtown redevelopment issues.
- Added to Consent Agenda Item No. 8-b a staff memo regarding a change in the alcohol vendor for the Get Downtown event.
08/24/07 @ 3:15 p.m.
Removed the word “maximum” from Regular Agenda Item No. 3.
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 08/14/07 and 08/23/07.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Mechanical Code Board of Appeals meeting of 07/30/07
Board of Plumbers & Pipe Fitters meeting of 08/01/07
Sustainability Advisory Board meetings of 06/13/07 and 07/11/07
Convention and Visitors Bureau meeting of 07/24/07
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) Approve Change Order No. 2 to contract with LRM Industries for KLINK Resurfacing, Iowa, 6 th Street to Yale Road and Irving Hill Road to 23rd Street. Staff Memo & Attachments
b) Set bid date of September 11, 2007 for Project No. 15-CP3-406(BD), City Bid No. B07053, Stoneridge Drive, 6th Street to Silverstone Drive.
c) Approve sale of surplus computer hardware on Gov Deals. Staff Memo
7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 8150, adopting the 2007 Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas. Staff Memo & Attachments
b) Ordinance No. 8151, allowing the temporary sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic liquor on the west side of South Park on September 8, 2007. Staff Memo & Attachments
8. Adopt on second and final reading the following ordinance(s):
a) 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.
b) 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 08/27/07
9. Approve the following items related to outdoor dining at Ingredient, 947 Massachusetts: Staff Memo & Attachments
a) Approve Site Plan SP-07-51-07, for outdoor dining at Ingredient, located at 947 Massachusetts. Submitted by Schwerdt Design Group, Inc for 1908 Realty LLC, property owner of record, Staff Report Site Plan
b) Sidewalk Dining License, and
c) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8153, allowing possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain city property pursuant to Ingredient’s Sidewalk Dining License.
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 request from Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area concerning future organizational plans and funding for the development of a management plan.
Staff Memo Judge Tacha Correspondence Draft Motion 08/22/07 CVB Meeting News Release Joan Golden Correspondence CVB Correspondence
ACTION: Direct staff to prepare appropriate contracts and documents, if appropriate.
2. Discussion of downtown redevelopment issues. Consider sending additional correspondence to the United States Postal Service concerning the proposed relocation of its facility at 7th and Vermont Streets. Consider directing staff for additional research on possible additional financial incentives for downtown redevelopment (TIF, STAR, TDD). CC Letter of 07/25/06 CC Letter of 08/27/07
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
2.3.
Bauer Farm land use issues (Northeast corner 6th and Wakarusa):
a) Consider approval of the requested rezoning and direct staff to draft an ordinance for Z-06-07-07, a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 25.97 acres, from PCD-2 (Planned Commercial Development) to PCD-2 (Planned Commercial Development) with modifications in the restrictions. The property is located at the NE corner, W 6th Street & Wakarusa Drive. (PC Item No. 4A; approved 7-1 on 7/23/07) Staff Report Plans Maps PC Minutes Correspondence
ACTION: Approve rezoning, Z-06-07-07, and direct staff to draft ordinance, if appropriate.
b) Consider approval of the requested rezoning and direct staff to draft an ordinance for Z-06-08-07, a request to rezone a tract of land approximately 16.53 acres, from PRD-2 (Planned Commercial Development) to PRD-3 (Planned Commercial Development). The property is located at the NE corner, W 6th Street & Wakarusa Drive. (PC Item No. 4B; approved 8-0 on 7/23/07) Staff Report Plans Map PC Minutes Correspondence
ACTION: Approve rezoning, Z-06-08-07, and direct staff to draft ordinance, if appropriate.
3.4. Conduct
public hearings on proposed maximum special assessments for the following
special assessment benefit districts:
a) Conduct public hearing on proposed special assessment benefit district for the improvement of the intersection of George Williams Way and West 6th Street. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Conduct public hearing. Direct staff as appropriate.
b) Conduct public hearing on maximum assessments for the construction of 25th Terrace, O’Connell Road to Franklin Road. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8144, establishing the maximum assessments for the construction of 25th Terrace, O’Connell Road to Franklin Road, to include street, storm sewer, and waterline improvements, if appropriate
4.5. Consider authorizing staff to advertise a
Request for Proposals (RFP) for design and construction phase engineering
services for Phase I of the Kaw Water Treatment Plant Transmission Main to the Southeast Lawrence area. Staff
Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Authorize staff to advertise an RFP for design and construction phase engineering services for Phase I of the Kaw Water Treatment Plat Transmission Main to the southwest Lawrence area, if appropriate.
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.
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.