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CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

June 13, 2017 – 5:45 p.m.

(Posted on webpage at 4:50 p.m. on 06/08/17)

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City Commission Room, First Floor of City Hall

6 East 6^th Street

The City Commission reserves the right to amend, supplement, or re-order

the agenda during the meeting.

Update:

06/13/17 @ 11:30 a.m.:

Added a revised PowerPoint presentation from Midco to Work Session Item No. 1.

06/12/17 @ 2:00 p.m.:

Updated the staff memo on Work Session Item No. 2.

In order to be included as part of the agenda packet, written communications must be received by the City Manager’s Office by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Communications received after 12:00 p.m. will be printed and given to the Commissioners at the meeting rather than being included as part of the online agenda. Please send correspondence electronically to bjwalthall@lawrenceks.org. If sending large attachments, please verify receipt by calling 785.832.3400.

A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

1. None.

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 06/06/17.

2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

Mental Health Board meeting of 04/25/17

Sales Tax Audit Committee meeting of 10/10/16

3. Approve all claims. The list of claims will be posted by the Finance Department on Monday prior to the meeting. If Monday is a holiday, the claims will be posted as soon as possible the next business day.

4. Approve licenses as recommended by the City Clerk’s Office.

5. Accept dedication of right-of-way associated with Paxton Place Addition Final Plat, PF-17-00204, located at 1101 W. 31^st Street. Submitted by BG Consultants, for Castle Rock LC, property owner of record. Staff Memo & Attachments

6. Receive 2016 Sales Tax Report.

7. Confirm action of the Mayor signing onto a statement expressing support for the Paris Climate Agreement on June 6, 2017. Staff Memo & Attachments

C. PUBLIC COMMENT:

ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: The public is allowed to speak to any items or issues that are not scheduled on the agenda after first being recognized by the Mayor. As a general practice, the Commission will not discuss/debate these items, nor will the Commission make decisions on items presented during this time, rather they will refer the items to staff for follow up, if necessary. 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. COMMISSION ITEMS:

E. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: None

F. CALENDAR:

· Fire Medical Department 23^rd Annual Recruit Graduation, Thursday, June 8, 6:00 p.m. Location: DoubleTree by Hilton.

· Lawrence Chamber of Commerce EDC Investor Update, Tuesday, June 13, 4:00 p.m. Location: Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire.

· Chief of Police Candidate Open House Meeting and Greet, Thursday, June 15, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Location: Heritage Room at the Carnegie Building, 200 W. 9^th Street.

· Retirement Reception for Ernie Shaw, Interim Director of Parks & Recreation, Thursday, June 22, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: On the Mezzanine at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane.

· Retirement Reception for Tarik Khatib, Chief of Police, Monday, June 26, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Location: Heritage Room at the Carnegie Building, 200 W. 9^th Street.

· Parks and Recreation Director Candidate Open House Meet and Greet, Tuesday, June 27, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Location: Legacy Room at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane.

· City offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

· The City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 4 is canceled due to it being a holiday. The July 11 meeting will be a regular City Commission meeting and there will NOT be a work session meeting in July.

*dates in bold indicate City Commission meeting date

G. ADJOURN:

1. The City Commission will need to entertain a motion to adjourn the regular City Commission Meeting before moving into the work session.

CITY COMMISSION

WORK SESSION AGENDA

June 13, 2017

City Commission Room, First Floor of City Hall

6 East 6^th Street

(The work session will begin immediately following the

completion of the City Commission Meeting)

The work session provides an opportunity for the City Commission to discuss items in greater detail. As a general practice, the Commission will not make decisions on items presented during this time; rather they will refer the items to staff for follow up, if necessary. Public comment related to the work session topics will be allowed at the end of the discussion on each item.

1. Presentation from Midco. PowerPoint Presentation - revised 06/13/17

2. 2018 Budget Update Staff Memo & Attachments - revised 06/12/17

· Staff Update

· Public Comment

· City Commission Discussion

3. City Sales Tax Renewal Staff Memo & Attachments

· Staff Recommendation

· Public Comment

· City Commission Discussion

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 to volunteer online, or send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Affordable Housing Advisory Board

One vacancy for a position that expired 12/31/16. This position is designated for a person who is a current or former resident of subsidized housing.

Aviation Advisory Board

One position expired 05/31/17.

Citizen Advisory Board for Fair and Impartial Policing:

One vacancy for a position that expired 03/01/16 and one vacancy for a position that expires 03/01/19. Two positions expire 03/01/17 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.

Douglas County Community Corrections Advisory Board:

One vacancy for a position that expired 05/31/16.

Douglas County Senior Services Board:

One vacancy for a position that expired 12/31/16.

Mechanical Board of Appeals:

One vacancy for a position that expired 03/31/17. This position is designated for a person qualified by training and/or experience.

Mental Health Board:

One position expired 04/30/17 and will become vacant.

Plumbing Code Board of Appeals:

One vacancy for a position that expires 04/30/18 and is designated for a Master Plumber.

Sister Cities Advisory Board:

One position expired 12/31/16.