Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Manager’s Office

 

TO:

Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:

City Manager David L. Corliss

 

Date:

June 11, 2009

 

RE:

Future Agenda Items

 

 

The items listed below are planned for future agendas.  I have listed the date of items as they are known.  Dates are subject to change. 

 

06/23/09

CONSENT:

·         Approve Text Amendments TA-5-6-09 and TA-5-7-09, to various sections of Chapter 20 of the Development Code to address implementation issues regarding Plan Approvals/Extensions and Site Plan Notice provisions. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8419, incorporating by reference, Text Amendments (TA-5-6-09 & TA-5-7-09) to various sections of Chapter 20 of the Development Code to address implementation issues regarding Plan Approvals/Extensions and Site Plan Notice provisions. (PC Items 8C & 8D; approved 8-0 on 5/20/09)   Staff Report   PC Minutes

 

REGULAR:

·         Consider accepting dedication of easements and rights-of-way for PP-04-01-08, a Preliminary Plat for Fifth Street Bluff Subdivision, a 0.29 acre subdivision consisting of one lot, located at 427 Country Club Court. Submitted by JMC Construction, Inc., property owner of record. (PC Item 1; approved 7-0-1 on 5/18/09)   Staff Report   Preliminary Plat    Map of Area   Correspondence   PC Minutes   Miscellaneous Information

 

·         Conduct a public hearing on a request by Steve Mason for a waiver of the restriction of the sale and serving of alcoholic liquor within 400 feet of a school or church, pursuant to section 4-113(a) of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas regarding the temporary sale of alcoholic beverages at the Americana Music Festival at South Park on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from Noon-10 pm; and consider the adoption, on first reading, of Ordinance No. 8410, authorizing the temporary sale, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages at South Park related to the event.    Staff Memo & Attachments

 

ACTION:  Conduct public hearing, find that the proximity of the Americana Music Festival and temporary sale, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages, is not adverse to the public welfare or safety; approve the distance restriction waiver request; and adopt, on first reading, Ordinance No. 8410, authorizing the temporary sale, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on specified city property, if appropriate.

 

06/30/09

·         City Commission Meeting canceled due to fifth Tuesday.

 

07/07/09

·         Discussion of 9th Street bike lanes (Traffic Safety Commission and Bicycle Advisory Committee will discuss the issue at the July 6 TSC meeting).

 

·         Consider approval of downtown parking fees, fines, and enforcement hours.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

·         Consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 8420, increasing fines for certain parking and traffic offenses.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

·         Consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 8423, amending the alarm ordinance to eliminate the alarm user permit, eliminate provisions regarding false alarms, and adjust the alarm company license fee.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

Monday

07/13/09

 

·         City Commission Study Session – 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.  Topic:  City Manager’s Recommended Budget.

07/21/09

·         Commissioner Johnson absent from July 21 City Commission Meeting.

 

·         Authorize publication of the 2010 Budget Summary and establish August 11, 2009 as the public hearing date.

 

08/11/09

·         Conduct public hearing on the proposed 2010 City budget.

 

08/18/09

·         Adopt on second reading, Ordinance No. ____, adopting and appropriating by fund the 2010 budget for the City of Lawrence.

 

TBD

·         Bowersock Dam project.

 

·         Discussion of emergency vehicle access during the North 2nd and Locust intersection reconstruction.

 

·         Adopt Douglas County Emergency Operations Plan.

 

·         Discussion of City Commission meeting protocols.

 

·         Adopt on second and final reading, Ordinance No. 8387, for the Rezoning (Z-2-2-09) of 1725 New Hampshire Street from RM24 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) to CS (Commercial Strip), until such time as the contract purchaser commits to close on the purchase of the property, or September 15, 2009, whichever is sooner.