CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
June 15, 2004 – 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 06/10/04)
Updates:
06/15/04 at 10:00 a.m., pull Regular Agenda Item No. 3, discussion on proposed condemnation of sanitary sewer easements for the Northfield Estates sanitary sewer project, as an agreement has been reached with the property owners.
Added at 9:45 a.m. on 06/11/04, the Recognition of the Lawrence Arts Commission’s 2004 Grant Award Recipients. Grant Recipients
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Proclaim the month of June as “KANSAS BUSINESS APPRECIATION MONTH.”
2. Proclaim June 15 – 20 as “LAWRENCE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION.”
3. Recognition of the Lawrence Arts Commission’s 2004 Grant Award Recipients.
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 06/08/04. CC Minutes
2. Claims. Approve all claims.
3. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services.
4. Bid and purchase items:
a) Authorize the purchase of in-car mobile data systems for seven (7) patrol cars from Motorola Direct, the sole vendor, for $58,403.45. Bid Tab
b) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Shafer, Kline and Warren, Inc., for the study phase services for the Anderson Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements. The amount shall not exceed $5,880. Funding will come from the Utilities Department Capital Improvement Fund.
c) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with BG Consultants, Inc., for the study and design phase services for the 6th Street and Indiana Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements. The amount shall not exceed $23,724. Funding will come from the Utilities Department Capital Improvement Fund. Staff Memo
d) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Delich, Roth, and Goodwillie, P.A. for study phase services for engineering services for the following relief sewer studies: i) 21st Street, Ousdahl Road to 23rd Street and Naismith Drive, ii) 24th Street and Crossgate Drive, and iii) Wakarusa Drive and Harvard Road. The amount shall not exceed $51,331. Funding will come from the Utilities Department Capital Improvement Fund.
5. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7794 rezoning [Z-02-06-04] 11.5587 acres from B-3 (Limited Business) District to PCD-2 (Planned Commercial Development) District, property located north of Clinton Parkway and east of K-10 Highway (SLT). Initiated by the Planning Commission at its January meeting. Yankee Tank Investors, Yankee Tank Investors, L.C., and Alvamar, Inc., are the property owners of record. Approved by CC on May 25, 2004. Ordinance 7794
b) Ordinance No. 7790 establishing NO PARKING along the east side of Kentucky Street from 15th Street south 85 feet. Ordinance 7790
c) Ordinance No. 7798 changing the street name of 16th Street (located between Wakarusa Drive and Research Park Drive) to Research Park Way. Ordinance 7798
6. Adopt the following charter ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Charter Ordinance No. 37 relating to trial proceedings in Lawrence Municipal Court, exempting the City from K.S.A. 12-4501 (pertaining to the Kansas Code of Procedure for Municipal Courts) and adopting substitute provisions in place thereof. (Four affirmative votes are required for charter ordinances.) Staff Memo Charter Ordinance 37
7. Adopt findings of fact; approve rezoning request; authorize drafting of ordinance for placement on future agenda:
a) Z-03-14-04: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 4.07 acres from A (Agricultural) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located south of W. 6th Street (Highway 40) and west of E 1000 Road (Queens Road/Branchwood Drive extended). Submitted by Williams Spurgeon Kuhl & Freshnock Architects, Inc., for Kansas/Nebraska Association of Seventh Day Adventist Inc, property owner of record. (PC Item No. 7A; approved 10-0.) Staff Report Planning Maps PC Minutes
b) Z-04-15-04: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 26.712 acres from A (Agricultural) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residence) District. The property is generally described as being located north of Harvard Road (extended) and east of George Williams Way (extended). Submitted by BG Consultants, Inc. for Green Tree L.C., applicant, and Michael D. Stultz, property owner of record. (PC Item No. 8; approved 10-0.) Staff Report Planning Maps PC Minutes
8. Accept revisions to the following plat:
a) Revised Final Plat for Foxfire Addition No. 5: PF-11-20-03: Cul-de-sac realignment to the southern end of Burning Tree Drive. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A., as a revision to the Foxfire Addition No. 5 Final Plat for Alvamar Inc., Mabet #2, L.C., North Tank, L.C., and RLCC, Inc., property owners of record. Staff Memo Plat Plan
9. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for L & S Investments, 1033 New Jersey Street. Staff Memo
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Receive Public Improvement Task Force white paper report. White Paper
ACTION: Receive report. Direct staff concerning short and long term recommendations, if appropriate.
2. Receive letter from Jane K. R. Graves concerning storm shelter/ safe room issues.
Information Staff Memo on FEMA Links Correspondence Shelter Costs
ACTION: Direct staff to prepare report on issue, if appropriate.
3. Continued
City Commission discussion from June 8, 2004 City Commission meeting on
proposed condemnation of sanitary sewer easements for the Northfield Estates
sanitary sewer project. Staff Memo from 06/15/04 CC Meeting Staff Memo
from 06/08/04 CC meeting Correspondence
ITEM PULLED.
ACTION: Direct
staff as appropriate.
4. Conduct public hearing on proposed special assessment benefit district for the construction of Lake Pointe Drive, north of Clinton Parkway.
Staff Memo Maximum Assessments Map Resolution 6550
ACTION: Conduct public hearing, and adopt Resolution No. 6550, establishing the special assessment benefit district, if appropriate.
5. Receive Black & Veatch Executive Summary and attachments regarding Wastewater System for the Southeast Area. Summary is intended to clarify capacity and wastewater treatment issues raised during the May 5, 2004 City/County Study Session.
Executive Summary Anticipated Schedule of Development SE Area Possible Development Schedule Map SE Area Figures Map
ACTION: Provide direction regarding proceeding with formation of County benefit districts and development of a City/County agreement, as appropriate.
6. Receive correspondence from the Lawrence Farmer’s Market regarding future relocation and improvements to the Farmer’s Market. Farmers Market Email
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. COMMISSION ITEMS:
G. CALENDAR: Meeting List
1. REMINDER – There is a Budget Study Session scheduled for June 30 at 8:00 a.m. in the City Commission Room, City Hall. Please note that the time has changed to 8:00 a.m.
2. REMINDER – City Offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2004 in observance of Independence Day.
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*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print
H. CURRENT VACANCIES – BOARDS/COMMISSIONS:
Listed below are existing and upcoming vacancies on City of Lawrence Advisory Boards. If interested in serving on a board, citizens should send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Aviation Advisory Board (eligibility requirements must be met):
One vacancy for an un-expired position that expires 05/31/06. This position is designated for a representative from the University of Kansas.
Mental Health Board
One vacancy that expired on 04/30/04.
Recycling Resource Conservation Advisory Board:
One vacancy for an un-expired position that expires 12/31/04.
One vacancy for an un-expired position that expires 12/31/06.
Traffic Safety Commission:
One vacancy that expired on 04/30/04.