CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
December 27, 2007 - 9:00 a.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 12/20/07)
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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. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
2. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.
3. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services.
4. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.
5. Bid and purchase items:
a) Award bid for one (1) truck with mounted water jet system for the Utilities Department to Key Equipment Company for $169,685. Bid Memo
b) Approve sale of surplus equipment on Gov Deals. Staff Memo
6. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8212, adopting the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, January 1, 2008 edition as authorized by Ordinance No. 8211.
7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Joint City Ordinance No. 8220/County Resolution No. ____, regarding the Revised Southern Development Plan and CPA-2007-03, amending Horizon 2020, Chapter 14 Specific Plans, approved by the City Commission September 25, 2007.
b) Ordinance No. 8217, providing for the annexation of approximately 52 acres at 31st and Ousdahl (A-05-04-07).
c) Ordinance No. 8215, providing for the rezoning of approximately 6.673 acres from County A to OS (Z-10-24A-07). The property is located at 31st and Ousdahl.
d) Ordinance No. 8216, providing for the rezoning of approximately 56.44 acres from RS10 and County A to RM15 (Z-10-24B-07). The property is located at 31st and Ousdahl.
8. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement for Marilyn Figuieras, 2044 Emerald Drive. Staff Memo
9. Authorize staff to send a letter to residents of Bauer Brook estates and authorize staff to proceed with the annexation process. Staff Memo & Attachments
10. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreement with Springsted Incorporated for financial feasibility services study related to the proposed Oread Inn TIF. Staff Memo & Attachments
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. None.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
1. Commission discussion and direction needed concerning third Tuesday change to Thursday morning meetings for 2008. 2008 Meeting Schedule
§ City offices closed on Tuesday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday and Tuesday, January 1, 2008 in observance of New Year’s Day.
§ Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast, January 8, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Location: Eldridge Hotel, Crystal Ballroom.
§ Destination Management, Inc. meeting, January 10, 2008, 4:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
§ Chamber of Commerce 2008 Annual Meeting, Friday, January 11, 6:00 p.m. Location: Liberty Hall and Eldridge Hotel.
§ City Commission Study Session, January 14, 9:30 – 11:30 on the topics listed below. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
o Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee
o Economic Development/Public Incentive issues
§ City Commission Study Session regarding Economic Development/Public Incentives Issues scheduled for January 14, immediately following NRAC study session.
§ City offices are closed January 21 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
§ League of Kansas Municipalities “City Hall Day at the Capitol,” Thursday, January 24, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: State Capitol Building in Topeka.
§ City Manager evaluation scheduled for January 31, at 9:00 a.m. City Commission will recess the January 29 meeting and reconvene into executive session for the City Manager evaluation on January 31. Location: City Manager’s Conference Room.
§ Joint City/County/USD Study Session scheduled for February 11, 2008, 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Courthouse.
§ City Commission is invited to attend the Mid-month Planning Commission meeting, March 12, 7:30 a.m. Topic: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Plan. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
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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) position, held by McClure, expires 12/31/07. Ms. McClure is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Community Commission on Homelessness:
Four (4) positions, held by Collinsworth, Monroe, Faubion, and Gouge, expire 12/31/07. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Community Development Grant Review Board:
Five (5) positions, held by Brown, Heckler, Jeltz, Unfred, and Braswell, expire 12/31/07. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
One (1) vacancy (Board of Directors) for the un-expired position held by Lisa Johnson, which expires 09/30/09.
Six (6) positions, held by Derritt, Burgess, Luckey, Safadi, Ney, and Hubert, expire 11/30/07. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Nalbandian, which expires 09/30/08.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
Two (2) positions, held by Davis and Heckler, expire 12/31/07. Both are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Five (5) positions, held by Bjorge, Blackbird, Hodge, Kreicker, and Josserand, expire 12/31/07. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Sustainability Advisory Board:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Stockett, which expires 12/31/09.