August 23, 2007
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Lawrence met in regular session at 9:00 a.m., in the City Commission Chambers in City Hall with Mayor Hack presiding and members Amyx, Dever, Chestnut and Highberger present.
CONSENT AGENDA
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to approve the City Commission meeting minutes from August 7, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to receive the Board of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters meeting minutes of July 18, 2007; the Public Health Board meeting minutes of May 14, 2007; the Human Relations Commission meeting minutes of May 16, 2007; the Public Transit Advisory Committee meeting minutes of July 10, 2007; the Traffic Safety Commission meeting minutes of August 6, 2007; and the Hospital Board meeting minutes of June 20, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to approve claims to 577 vendors in the amount of $2,136,987.90 and payroll from August 5, 2007 to August 18, 2007 in the amount of $1,696,298.47. Motion carried unanimously.
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to approve the Drinking Establishment License for Wagon Wheel Café, 507 West 14th Street; Bambino’s, 1801 Massachusetts; Johnny’s Tavern, 401 North 2nd Street; Tres Mexicanos, 1800 East 23rd Street, Ste. H; and Fatso’s, 1016 Massachusetts Street. Motion carried unanimously.
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to concur with the recommendation of the Mayor and appoint Matthew Herren to the Lawrence Arts Commission, to a term which will expire March 31, 2008; reappoint Kristen Roussel, Susan Mangan and appoint Aimee Polson, to the Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee, all to terms which will expire September 30, 2010; appoint Mark Hurt to the Public Transit Advisory Board to a term which will expire December 31, 2009; and appoint Matt Lehrman to the Sustainability Advisory Board, to a term which will expire December 31, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to 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. Motion carried unanimously. (1)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to 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. Motion carried unanimously. (2)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations with Wilson & Company for professional services for 31st Street, from Haskell Avenue to O’Connell Road. Motion carried unanimously.
(3)
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, was read a second time. As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to adopt the ordinance. Aye: Amyx, Dever, Chestnut, Hack, and Highberger. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. (4)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to concur with the Traffic Safety Commission’s recommendation to deny the request for “stop” signs at the intersection of 16th Street and Rhode Island Street. Motion carried unanimously. (5)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to concur with the Traffic Safety Commission’s recommendation to establish “no parking” along the westerly side of Grand Circle; and direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to concur with the Traffic Safety Commission’s recommendation to establish “no parking” along the north side of 30th Street from Crestline Drive west to the first property line; and direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to concur with the Traffic Safety Commission’s recommendation to permit parking along the west side of Four Wheel Drive between the north and south driveways of 2801-2835 and long the east side from 2858 to 29th Terrace. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to place 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. Motion carried unanimously. (9)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to authorize staff to negotiate an Engineering Service Agreement with Burns & McDonnell/BG Consultants, Inc. to design modifications to Pump Station 25 (East Hills Business Park) and the associated force main. Motion carried unanimously. (10)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to 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. Motion carried unanimously. (11)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to authorize the Mayor to sign Releases of Mortgage for Esther R. Mervine, 425 Missouri Street and Brian Lindaman, 255 North Michigan, No. 2-7. Motion carried unanimously. (12)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to approve the City financial participation in the amount of $5,000 from the Guest Tax Reserve Fund for “Get Downtown”; approve “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; and approve the Right-of-Way Permit application for “Get Downtown” event for East 8th Street from Massachusetts Street to New Hampshire Street from 12:00 p.m. on September 14, 2007, to 1:00 a.m. on September 15, 2007. Motion carried unanimously. (13)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to adopt of 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. Motion carried unanimously.
(14)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Chestnut, seconded by Amyx, to approve the Lawrence Arts Commission recommendation to approve the proposed mural that will be located on the north elevation of the structure located at 100 East 9th Street. Motion carried unanimously. (15)
At Commissioner Highberger’s request, second readings of Ordinance 8142 and 8143 were pulled from the consent agenda for separate votes.
Graham Kreicker, Lawrence, opposed the adoption of Ordinances 8142 and 8143. He said the Commission certainly had the authority to approve and revise ordinances; however the City Commission should not disregard clearly stated criteria in Horizon 2020. He said Horizon 2020 was clear in that no big box at the location at issue could exceed 6500 square feet. He urged the City Commission to schedule a study session to further discuss these important matters.
Commissioner Amyx said he was surpised these ordinances were on second reading at this Thursday morning meeting because he understood these morning meetings were intended for more routine matters.
Commissioner Amyx also asked Kreicker whether he meant 65,000 square feet and not 6500 when mentioning the maximum square feet for the big box stores.
Kreicker said he did mean to say 65,000 square feet.
Mayor Hack said as to these ordinances being on second reading at this morning meeting, these ordinances were pulled from the consent agenda at the August 14th meeting on first reading for separate vote and there was no public comment at that time.
Commissioner Highberger said he stated his opposition to these rezonings on the record at the August 14th meeting and didn’t see the need to repeat his reasoning for opposing these rezonings at this meeting.
It was then moved by Chestnut, seconded by Dever, to adopt on second reading, 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. Aye: Amyx, Chestnut, Dever, and Hack. Nay: Highberger. Motion carried. (16)
It was then moved by Chestnut, seconded by Dever, to adopt on second reading, 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). Aye: Amyx, Chestnut, Dever, and Hack. Nay: Highberger. Motion carried. (17)
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
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8/21/07 |
No meeting
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8/23/07 Thursday |
9 a.m. Short Meeting followed by study session with Library Board |
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8/28/07 |
Convention & Visitor’s Bureau / National Heritage Area Proposal 6th and George Williams Way intersection improvement special assessment public hearing
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TBD |
Chapter 7 of Comprehensive Plan (Industrial Chapter) Staff report on Intangibles Tax and Impact Fees, requested by City Commission on August 7
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Moved by Dever, seconded by Highberger, to adjourn at 9:10 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED:
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Sue Hack, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Frank S. Reeb, City Clerk
1. Bid & Special Services Contract – Airport Development Group for $54,500 & construction contract with Hamm, Inc. for $443,678 & Fed Aviation Admin grant agreement for $966,254.
2. Engineering Contact – BG Consultant in the amount of $187,903.50, GWW from 6th to N city limit.
3. Professional Services – Wilson & Co, 31st, Haskell to O’Connell.
4. Ordinance No. 8141 – 2nd Read, rezone 1.623 acres from PRD-2 to OS, Wakarusa Place
Add.
5. TSC – Deny “stop” signs, intersection of 16th & Rhode Island.
6. TSC – “No Parking” W side of Grand Circle.
7. TSC – “No Parking” N side of 30th from Crestline W to 1st property line.
8. TSC – Permit parking W side of 4 Wheel Dr between N & S driveways of 2801-2835 & along E side of 2858 to 29th Terr.
9. Ordinance No. 8149 – 1st Read, “No Parking” W side of Grand Circle; “No Parking” N side of 30th from Crestline W to 1st property line; and permit parking W side of 4 Wheel Dr between N & S driveways of 2801-2835 & along E side of 2858 to 29th Terr.
10. Engineering Service Agreement – Burns & McDonnell/BG Consultants, Pump Station 25, E Hills Business Park.
11. Amendments – Article 8 City/County Regs, TA-06-13-07, modify requirements for topographical surveys.
12. Mortgage Release – 425 Missouri, Ester Mervine; 255 N Michigan No. 2-7, Brian Lindaman.
13. Get Downtown – City participation, banners, use of right-of-way.
14. Ordinance NO. 8152 – 1st Read, Get Downtown – Temp alcohol sales, Sept 14 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 am.
15. Mural – N elevation of structure at 100 E 9th.
16. Ordinance No. 8142 – 2nd Read, rezone 2.186 acres from PRD to PCD, Wakarusa Place
Add.
17. Ordinance No. 8143 – 2nd Read, rezone 15.789 acres from PCD to PCD, Wakarusa Place Add.