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

the agenda during the meeting.

 

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:

 

 

B.        CONSENT AGENDA: Play Video >

 

Commissioner Amyx requested removal of item 6(a) for a separate vote.
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Moved by Commissioner Amyx, seconded by Commissioner Larsen, to approve the consent agenda as below except for item 6(a). Motion carried unanimously.
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1.       Approve City Commission meeting minutes from 12/19/17.

 

2.       Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

 

Affordable Housing Advisory Board meeting of 11/13/17

Hospital Board meeting of 10/25/17

Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging meeting of 11/21/17

Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority meeting of 11/27/17

Senior Resource Center for Douglas County meeting of 11/28/17

Sustainability Advisory Board meeting of 10/11/17

 

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.       Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.

 

6.       Bid and purchase items:

 

a)       Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $272,484.39, to R.D. Johnson Excavating Company, Inc., for the construction of the 23^rd Street and Ousdahl Road Street and Stormwater Improvement Project, Project No. PW1134.   Staff Memo & Attachments

Moved by Commissioner Amyx, seconded by Commissioner Herbert, to approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $272,484.39, to R.D. Johnson Excavating Company, Inc., for the construction of the 23rd Street and Ousdahl Road Street and Stormwater Improvement Project, Project No. PW1134. Motion carried unanimously.
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7.       Adopt on second and final reading, the following ordinance(s):

 

a)       Ordinance No. 9426, rezoning (Z-17-00534) approximately 8.745 acres, from IG (General Industrial) District to IL (Limited Industrial) District, located northwest of the intersection of 31^st Street and Haskell Lane, 800 E. 30^th Street, 3035 Haskell Lane, 930 E. 30^th Street, and 2910 Haskell Lane.  (PC Item No. 2; approved 10-0 on 11/15/17)    

 

b)       Ordinance No. 9430, authorizing the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds, in the amount of $5,000,000, for the purpose of accessing a sales tax exemption certificate for the Boys and Girls Club Center for Great Futures Project.  

 

8.       Adopt Resolution No. 7234, setting a public hearing date of February 20, 2018, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-1750 et. seq., to consider ordering the structure at 541 Perry Street to be repaired or demolished.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

9.       Authorize the City Manager to execute a License Agreement with JSC Holdings, an Oklahoma limited liability company, whereby, as a condition of the proposed redevelopment of the Property, JSC Holdings will be granted a license to use a portion of Tennessee Street upon which its driveway is located for use as a driveway and for parking.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

10.     Authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to execute an Audit Engagement Letter with Mize Houser & Company, P.A., covering the period ending December 31, 2017.   Staff Memo & Attachments

 

11.     Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for James and Georgia Bachman, 2600 Rawhide Lane.   Staff Memo

 

         

C.        PUBLIC COMMENT: Play Video >

 

 

D.        REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:          

 

 

1.       None.

 

E.         COMMISSION ITEMS: Play Video >

 

 

G.        CALENDAR:   2017 Meeting List    2018 Meeting List Play Video >

·         City offices are closed Monday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday.

 

·         The January 2, 2018 City Commission Meeting has been canceled.

 

·         2018 Legislative Priorities Breakfast, hosted by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, Friday, January 5, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.   Location:  Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire Street.

 

·         City Commission Meeting Monday, January 8, 2018, 5:45 p.m.  This meeting will include the seating of new Commissioners and election of Mayor and Vice-Mayor.  Location:  City Commission Room.

 

·         City Commission Orientation, Wednesday, January 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Location:  City Manager’s Conference Room, 4^th Floor of City Hall.

 

·         City offices are closed Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

 

·         Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, Friday, January 26, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.  Location:  Abe & Jake’s Landing, 8 E. 6^th Street.

 

 

 

*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.

 

Community Development Advisory Committee:

One vacancy designated for a low/mod representative, for a position that expires 09/30/18. One additional vacancy for an at-large position that expires 09/30/20.

 

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 Food Policy Council:

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

 

Homeless Issues Advisory Committee:

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

 

Hospital Board:

One vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/21.

 

Human Relations Commission:

Three positions expire 09/30/17 and are all eligible for reappointment to additional terms.

 

Lawrence Alliance:

One vacancy for a position that expires 11/30/17 and three vacancies for positions that expire 11/30/18.  Four additional positions expire 11/30/17, with two being eligible for reappointment to additional terms and two becoming vacant.

 

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 expired 04/30/17.

 

MPO Bicycle Advisory Committee:

One vacancy for a term that expires 12/31/19.

 

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:

Two vacancies for positions that expire 12/31/17.

 

Senior Resource Center for Douglas County, Inc.:

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

 

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

 

Moved by Commissioner Herbert, seconded by Commissioner Larsen, to adjourn at 9:15 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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