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CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

June 1, 2010 - 6:35 p.m.

(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 05/27/10)

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A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

1. Recognition of the Battle of Black Jack

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. Approve City Commission meeting minutes from 04/13/10.

2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

Aviation Advisory Board meeting of 04/22/10

Planning Commission meeting of 04/26-28/10

Human Relations Commission meeting of 02/18/10

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. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.

6. Bid and purchase items:

a) Set bid date of June 15, 2010 for City Bid No. B1035, Project No. PW1006, 2010 Overlay Program, Phase 2. Staff Memo & Attachments

b) Waive bidding requirements and authorize sole source purchase of seven (7) mobile computers and related equipment and maintenance services from APS for use by the City’s parking control officers for the sum of $19,175.30. Staff Memo & Attachments

7. Adopt on second and final reading, Ordinance No. 8515, amending City Code provisions establishing procedures for allowing alcohol on City property.

8. Adopt Resolution No. 6885, declaring the structures located at 1313 Haskell Avenue unsafe and dangerous and ordering removal of structures or completion of all exterior and structural improvements by October 15, 2010.

9. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement for Walter Ewert, 1808 Atherton Court. Staff Memo

10. Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreement with Blue Goose Golf, LLC for provision of scorecards and yardage booklets at no charge. Staff Memo & Attachments

C. 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.

D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Receive recommendation for use of city owned building at 1920 Moodie Road. Staff Memo & Attachments

ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.

2. Receive City Auditor follow-up report on Solid Waste. Report

ACTION: Receive report.

E. PUBLIC COMMENT:

F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo & Attachments

G. COMMISSION ITEMS:

H. CALENDAR: Meeting List

· 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.

· Peak Oil Task Force meeting, Thursday, June 3, 4:30 p.m. Location: City Manager’s Conference Room – 4^th Floor of City Hall.

· Retail Task Force meeting, Tuesday, June 8, 4:30 p.m. 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.

· Utility Department’s 2010 Annual Safety and Employee Appreciation Event, Thursday, June 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: DGCO Fairgrounds, Buildings 1 and 2.

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

· City offices closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.

· 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

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.

Electrical Code Board of Appeals:

One vacancy that expired 03/31/10 and one vacancy for a position that expires 03/31/11. Both positions are at-large positions.

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.

Traffic Safety Commission:

Two positions expired 04/30/10.