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CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

May 18, 2010 – 5:00 p.m.

(Posted on webpage at 4:30 p.m. on 05/13/10)

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Updates:

05/17/10 @ 3:45 p.m.

Updated the Calendar section of the agenda and the meeting list to reflect upcoming public meetings regarding the Lawrence Community Shelter Management Plan.

A. JOINT CITY/COUNTY MEETING:

1. City and County officials will meet with KDOT officials to discuss the recently released AMTRAK study.

After a short break, the City Commission Meeting

will begin at approximately 6:35 p.m.

B. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

1. None.

C. 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 04/06/10.

2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

Board of Electrical Appeals meeting of 04/07/10

Board of Zoning Appeals meetings of 02/04/10 and 03/04/10

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 City Clerk’s Office.

5. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:

a) Ordinance No. 8524, allowing the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property on June 26, 2010 for a wedding ceremony at South Park Gazebo.

b) Ordinance No. 8521, for rezoning (Z-3-3-10) of approximately 22.63 acres, from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to OS (Open Space), located southeast of W 27^th St. & Crossgate Dr. (PC Item 1; approved 8-0 on 4/26/10).

c) Ordinance No. 8525, allowing the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic liquor during designated times on June 25th and June 26th, 2010 on public property in South Park and the 1200 block of Vermont Street for the St John Mexican Fiesta.

d) Ordinance No. 8522, updating the tax abatement criteria for additional incentives for high wages.

e) Ordinance No. 8523, updating the City’s Industrial Revenue Bond Policy.

f) Ordinance No. 8519, amending Article 16 of Chapter VI of the City Code providing for the licensing and operation of oversized pedicabs within the City of Lawrence.

6. Receive request to establish a Community Improvement District (Ousdahl 23 Community Improvement District) near 23^rd and Ousdahl Streets from Lawrence 1714, LLC, Lawrence 23 Ousdahl, LLC, and Got-Mor, LLC; Refer to staff for review and report. Request Site Plan Application

7. Receive final report and approve final change order in the amount of $40,297.61 to L.G. Barcus & Sons for the Bowersock Dam Maintenance Project. Staff Memo & Attachments

8. Approve the following items related to the Lawrence Arts Center Street P’Arty:

a) SE-05-18-10: A Special Event request for a street party for the Lawrence Arts Center located at 940 New Hampshire Street. Submitted by Susan Tate, Executive Director, Lawrence Arts Center. Staff Report

b) A temporary use of right-of-way permit allowing the closure of a portion of the 900 block of New Hampshire Street for the Arts Center Street P’Arty from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Staff Memo & Attachments

9. Approve a temporary use of right-of-way permit for the Lawrence Public Library to close a portion of the 700 block of Vermont adjacent to the Library on Saturday, May 29 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., for the summer reading event kickoff festival. Staff Memo & Attachments

10. Declare an emergency and adopt on first and second reading, Ordinance No. 8527, authorizing the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages at Clinton Park on May 22, 2010 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Staff Memo & Attachments

D. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report & Attachments

ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: 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.

E. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Conduct public hearing for the dilapidated structures located at 1313 Haskell Avenue. Consider adopting Resolution No. 6885, declaring the structure unsafe and dangerous and ordering the property owner to repair or remove the structure within a specified period of time. Should the property owner fail to comply the City would contract for the removal of structures. Staff Memo & Attachments

ACTION: Conduct public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 6885, declaring the structure unsafe and dangerous and ordering the property owner to repair or remove the structure within a specified period of time. Should the property owner fail to comply the City would contract for the removal of structures, if appropriate.

2. Receive staff report regarding a sidewalk dining and hospitality license for Louise’s downtown.

ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.

F. PUBLIC COMMENT:

G. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo & Attachments

H. COMMISSION ITEMS:

I. CALENDAR: Meeting List - updated 05/17/10

· National Employee Health and Fitness Day BBQ, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19. Location: 1941 Haskell Avenue (Basketball courts)

· Public meeting regarding the Lawrence Community Shelter Management Plan, Thursday, May 20, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: DGCO Fairgrounds, Building 1, 2120 Harper Street.

· City Commission Meeting to start at 5:30 p.m. on May 25, 2010 for an executive session on employer/employee negotiations.

· City offices closed on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day.

· Public meeting regarding the Lawrence Community Shelter Management Plan, Tuesday, June 1, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: DGCO Fairgrounds, Building 1, 2120 Harper Street.

· Retail Task Force meeting, Tuesday, June 8, 4:30. Location: City Commission Room.

· Public meeting regarding the Lawrence Community Shelter Management Plan, Thursday, June 10, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Franklin Business Center, 3701 Franklin Park Circle.

· City Commission Study Session on the 2011 Budget, Tuesday, June 15, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room.

· City Commission Meeting on June 29 has been canceled due to it being the fifth Tuesday of the month.

· City Commission Study Session on the 2011 Budget, Tuesday, July 13, 4:00 – 6:00 – p.m.

· Annual City Employee Picnic, Saturday, August 28. Location & Time TBD.

· City Employee Service Award luncheon, Monday, November 15. Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building.

*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print

J. 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.

Electrical Code Board of Appeals:

One vacancy for a position that expires 03/31/11. This is an at-large position.

Community Development Advisory Committee:

Two vacancies for at-large positions that expire 09/30/10 and 09/30/11.

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging:

One vacancy that expired 09/30/09.

Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission:

One vacancy for a position that expires 01/31/11.

Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:

Three positions are currently vacant.

Lawrence Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission:

One position expires 05/31/10 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.

Public Transit Advisory Committee:

One vacancy for a position that expired 12/31/09 and one vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/10.

Sales Tax Audit Committee:

One position expired 04/30/10. This position is eligible for reappointment.

Social Services Advisory Board:

Seven positions available with the composition of the board as follows: one member who is a United Way liaison, six members who are citizens of Lawrence at large with interest in services including, but not limited to, affordable housing and neighborhood quality, homelessness, arts and culture, alcohol and drug related issues, public health and safety, or you and families. Members shall not be employed by any agency receiving social service funding from the City.

Sustainability Advisory Board:

One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/13.

Traffic Safety Commission:

Two positions expired 04/30/10. One vacancy for a position that expires 04/30/11.