CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Parking lot plans
developed for
A multi-department effort is continuing
with approved plans for a small parking lot on the City-owned park property on
North Folks Road (see attached memo
and planning documents). This parking lot will allow for citizen access to
the park as well as improved access for mowing and maintenance. As time allows
City crews will build the parking lot with millings and other materials at
minimal City cost.
City Commission meeting web video stats
On February 19, 2008, the City began displaying archives of City
Commission meetings on its web site. Since launching this feature, the 10
videos have been viewed a total of 496 times as of May 13, 2008. Egov
Coordinator
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Meeting date |
Number of times video was viewed |
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5/6/2008 |
6 |
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4/29/2008 |
32 |
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4/15/2008 |
27 |
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4/8/2008 |
16 |
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4/1/2008 |
54 |
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3/25/2008 |
20 |
|
3/11/2008 |
125 |
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3/4/2008 |
52 |
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2/26/2008 |
101 |
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2/19/2008 |
63 |
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Total number of views |
496 |
Draft Integrated
The Parks and Recreation Department has
been researching and developing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy
manual for future City Commission consideration. IPM is a system of controlling pests using a combination of
methods to maximize the effectiveness of control while minimizing pesticide
applications. Please see the attached memo
for more information.
Fair distributes
helmets and safety education
The Bike Helmet Fair was a great success,
with over 350 helmets distributed and fitted by Fire Medical Department staff
and volunteers. Other goods and services were provided by McDonald’s, Sunflower
Bike Shop, State Farm Insurance, IAFF Local 1596, Lawrence Police Department, Douglas
County Sheriff’s Department, Lawrence Transit, Lawrence Pilots Club, Lawrence
Mountain Bike Club, the Parks and Recreation Department, Douglas County Safe
Kids, Dillon’s and once again our largest partner - Laird Noller Ford. Division Chief Shaun Coffey managed
this year’s fair.
Outside agency requests for 2009 budget available
online
Continuing the pursuit of
publishing all budget related materials to the city’s website, the outside
agency requests for the 2009