Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Manager’s Office

 

TO:

Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:

City Manager David L. Corliss

 

Date:

May 27, 2010

 

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. 

 

June

·         Upon conclusion of 2010 Kansas Legislature, review and consider possible changes to City primary election law.

 

·         Receive the staff report concerning the impact of the State’s Indoor Clean Air Act on the City’s smoking regulations.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

ACTION:      Direct staff, as appropriate.

 

06/08/10

·         Consider approving Management Plan for Lawrence Community Shelter, located at 214 W. 10th Street.  Per conditions of SUP-10-10-09, the Management Plan must be approved by a supermajority vote.   Staff Memo   Management Plan

 

ACTION:       Approve Management Plan for Lawrence Community Shelter, located at 214 W. 10th Street, if appropriate.

 

·         Receive 2009 Annual Report for SUP-01-02-07, Lawrence Community Shelter at 944 Kentucky Street.    Staff Memo   2009 Annual Report

 

06/15/10

·         Receive status update on the property at 331 Johnson Avenue on violation of City Code Sections 9-6011 (A) and (C).  Receive additional code enforcement information as directed by the City Commission.  Authorize staff to proceed with enforcement actions if appropriate.

 

·         Consider approving Text Amendments, TA-1-1-10, to the City of Lawrence Land Development Code, Chapter 20, Sections 20-403, 20-509(3), and 20-524 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, KS to permit Bars or Lounges and to consider changes to development standards for various Eating & Drinking Establishments in the MU (Mixed Use) District and to consider a new Mixed Use Entertainment district. Initiated by City Commission on 2/2/10. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8530, for Text Amendment (TA-1-1-10) to the City of Lawrence Land Development Code, Chapter 20, Sections 20-403, 20-509(3), and 20-524 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, KS to permit Bars or Lounges and to consider changes to development standards for various Eating & Drinking Establishments in the MU (Mixed Use) District and to consider a new Mixed Use Entertainment district. (PC Item 5; approved 6-2 on 5/24/10)

 

ACTION:       Approve Text Amendment (TA-1-1-10) to the City of Lawrence Land Development Code, Chapter 20, Sections 20-403, 20-509(3), and 20-524 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, KS to permit Bars or Lounges and to consider changes to development standards for various Eating & Drinking Establishments in the MU (Mixed Use) District and to consider a new Mixed Use Entertainment district, and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8530, if appropriate.

 

·         Follow-up regarding Community Improvement Districts (CID).

 

November

·         Receive status report on LCS relocation efforts.

 

TBD

·         Receive staff memo regarding possible annexation of Westar Energy Center and adjacent properties.  Additionally, staff is working on a memorandum discussing possible annexation of the Miller/Wells acres area.

 

·         Receive Lawrence Human Relations Commission gender identity report.  Report

 

·         Approve Special Use Permit, SUP-3-4-10, for the construction of the North Bowersock Mills & Powerhouse, Utility and Service, Major, located at 1000 Powerhouse North Road. Submitted by Bowersock Mills & Power Company, property owner of record. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8529, for Special Use Permit (SUP-3-4-10) for the construction of the North Bowersock Mills & Powerhouse, Utility and Service, Major, located at 1000 Powerhouse North Road. (PC Item 1; approved 7-0 on 5/25/10)

 

·         Receive request from Lowe’s for formation of a Community Improvement District (CID).