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CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

July 18, 2017 – 5:00 p.m.

(Posted on webpage at 4:45 p.m. on 07/13/17)

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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:

07/18/17 @ 4:20 p.m.:

· Updated the staff memo on Regular Agenda Item No. 1 – Conduct public hearing and consider items related to the Catalyst incentive package – to delete the Projected Phased Development Timeline attachment. Refer to Exhibit C in the Land Transfer and Development Agreement for the timeline.

07/18/17 @ 3:35 p.m.:

· Added the VanTrust Land Transfer and Development Agreement to Regular Agenda Item No. 1 – Conduct public hearing and consider items related to the Catalyst incentive package; and

· Added additional correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 2 – Consider approving the City of Lawrence Parking System Operations and Development Plan.

07/17/17 @ 4:05 p.m.:

· Added the VanTrust Land Transfer and Development Agreement Outline to Regular Agenda Item No. 1 – Conduct public hearing and consider items related to the Catalyst incentive package; and

· Added correspondence to Regular Agenda Item No. 2 – Consider approving the City of Lawrence Parking System Operations and Development Plan.

07/14/17 @ 4:35 p.m.:

· Updated the City Manager’s Report.

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 – 5:00 p.m. at the Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts Street.

1. Proclaim Tuesday, July 18, 2017, to be recognized as the 50^th Anniversary of the passage of Lawrence’s Fair Housing Ordinance. Schedule of Events

After the ceremonial signing of the Fair Housing Proclamation,

the City Commission will recess and reconvene at approximately 6:00 p.m.

for the remainder of the City Commission meeting.

A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION (CONTINUED) – 6:00 p.m. Play Video >

2. Recognition of Mrs. Deborah Young as Ms. Wheelchair Kansas 2017.

3. Proclaim Tuesday, July 18, 2017, as The City of Lawrence, Kansas Celebration of the 27^th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

B. CONSENT AGENDA: Play Video >

Moved by Vice Mayor Boley, seconded by Commissioner Amyx, to approve the consent agenda as below. Motion carried unanimously.
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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 06/20/17 and 07/11/17.

2. 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.

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

4. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.

5. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9383, adopting the “2017 Standard Traffic Ordinance, Edition 2017”. Staff Memo & Attachments

6. Adopt on second and final reading, the following ordinances:

a) Ordinance No. 9376, allowing the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol in the public right-of-way on Saturday, September 16, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the 700 block of Mississippi Street for the Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association Block Party event.

b) Ordinance No. 9377, allowing the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol in the public right-of-way on Friday, August 25, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. in the 800 block of Pennsylvania Street and on 8^th Street from Pennsylvania Street to New Jersey Street for the Lawrence Beer Company Block Party event.

7. Approve the Transportation Commission recommendation to retain 4-way STOP signs at 18^th and Indiana Streets and install crosswalk markings temporarily for one year until a recommendation is reviewed for permanent traffic control. Staff Memo & Attachments

8. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for Capital and Operating Assistance Funds between the State of Kansas and the City of Lawrence for Lawrence Transit. Staff Memo & Attachments

C. PUBLIC COMMENT: Play Video >

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. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: Play Video >

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.

1. Conduct a public hearing for VanTrust Real Estate, LLC Catalyst incentive package and consider the following items related to the request. Agreement and Agreement Outline will be posted when available. Staff Memo & Attachments - Updated 07/18/17 Play Video >

a) Consider adopting Resolution No. 7210, a Resolution of Intent to issue industrial revenue bonds in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $31,000,000 to support a three-phased development project in Lawrence VenturePark.

b) Consider adopting Resolution No. 7211, a Resolution of Intent to issue industrial revenue bonds not to exceed $10,200,000 and grant a 10-year fifty percent (50%) or seventy percent (70%) (if constructed to LEED Silver equivalency) property tax abatement for Phase I development on Block B, Lot 1 in Lawrence VenturePark.

c) Consider authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Land Transfer and Development Agreement with VanTrust Real Estate, LLC., setting forth the requirements for transfer of Lawrence VenturePark lots to accommodate project phased development.

ACTION: Conduct public hearing and approve Catalyst Program incentive package. Adopt Resolution No. 7210, Resolution No. 7211, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Land Transfer and Development Agreement, if appropriate.

Moved by Mayor Soden, seconded by Vice Mayor Boley, to open the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
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Moved by Vice Mayor Boley, seconded by Mayor Soden, to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
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Moved by Vice Mayor Boley, seconded by Commissioner Amyx, to defer action on the following items until the August 1st City Commission meeting: approve Catalyst Program incentive package; and, adopt Resolution No. 7210, Resolution No. 7211, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Land Transfer and Development Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
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2. Consider approving the City of Lawrence Parking System Operations and Development Plan. Staff Memo & Attachments Correspondence - Updated 07/18/17 Play Video >

ACTION: Approve the City of Lawrence Parking System Operations and Development Plan, if appropriate.

Moved by Commissioner Herbert, seconded by Mayor Soden, to approve the City of Lawrence Parking System Operations and Development Plan with direction that all recommendations included in the plan will be brought before the governing body for a vote before implementation. Motion carried unanimously.
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3. Consider adopting Resolution No. 7213, establishing rules and procedures of the governing body of the City of Lawrence, Kansas. Staff Memo & Attachments Play Video >

ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 7213, establishing rules and procedures of the governing body of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, if appropriate.

Moved by Commissioner Herbert, seconded by Vice Mayor Boley, to adopt Resolution No. 7213, establishing rules and procedures of the governing body of the City of Lawrence, Kansas. Motion carried unanimously.
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E. COMMISSION ITEMS:

F. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: Report & Attachments - Updated 07/14/17 Play Video >

G. CALENDAR: Meeting List 2018 Budget Calendar Play Video >

· Commissioners are invited to attend “A Better KCI”, a presentation by Joe Reardon, President and CEO of KC Chamber, hosted by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday, July 25, 7:45 a.m. Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 200 McDonald Drive.

· Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Taste of Lawrence, Thursday, September 7, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Location: Meadowbrook Apartments.

*dates in bold indicate City Commission meeting date

H. 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

Three positions expire 12/31/17 and are all eligible for reappointment. There are eligibility requirements for this board.

Aviation Advisory Board

One position expired 05/31/17 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

Two positions expire 09/30/17, with one position eligible for reappointment to additional terms, and one position becoming vacant.

Building Code Board of Appeals:

One position expires 11/30/17 and is not eligible for reappointment. This position is designated for an architect.

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.

Community Development Advisory Committee:

Two positions, designated for low/mod representatives, expire 09/30/17, and are both eligible for reappointment to additional terms. One additional position, designated as an at-large position, expires 09/30/17 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.

Contractor Licensing Board:

Five positions expire 12/31/17 are all eligible to serve additional terms. There are eligibility requirements for this board.

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. One additional position expires 12/31/17 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.

eXplore Lawrence:

Three positions expire 12/31/17 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms. There are eligibility requirements for this board.

Homeless Issues Advisory Committee:

Two positions expire 12/31/17 and are both eligible for reappointment to additional terms.

Hospital Board:

Two positions expire 09/30/17 and are both eligible for reappointment to additional terms.

Human Relations Commission:

One vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/17. Three additional positions expire 09/30/17 and are all eligible for reappointment to additional terms.

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging:

One position on the Board of Directors expires 09/30/17 and will become vacant.

Lawrence Alliance:

Five positions expire 11/30/17.

Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:

Five positions expire 12/31/17. Four positions are eligible for reappointment to additional terms and one position will become vacant.

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 expires 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.

Public Transit Advisory Committee:

Three positions expire 12/31/17, with two positions eligible for reappointment and one position becoming vacant.

Sister Cities Advisory Board:

One position expired 12/31/16. Five additional positions expire 12/31/17, with four positions eligible for reappointment and one position becoming vacant.

Sustainability Advisory Board:

One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/18. One additional position expires 12/31/17 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.

Transportation Commission

Two positions expire 12/31/17 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.

Moved by Commissioner Amyx, seconded by Commissioner Herbert, to adjourn at 9:12 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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