From: ejmiller [ejmiller@ksu.edu]<p>
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 10:25 AM<p>
To: bjwalthall@ci.lawrence.ks.us<p>
Cc: Jerry Jost; agredington@aol.com; Amy Sanders; Barbara Clark; Carey
Maynard-Moody; Carol Huettner; Emily Miller; jelmers@cfaconsulting.com;
Jill Elmers; Julie Waters; Karen Pendleton; palace2716@aol.com<p>
Subject: Lawrence Farmers Market City Proposal<p>
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Dear Commissioners,
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Due to current waterline construction, The Lawrence Farmers Market Board of 
Directors has been assessing the possibility of a temporary relocation to Lot 
#8 at 8th and New Hampshire Streets.
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We held discussions with Mike Rundle, David Schauner, Mike Wildgen, members of 
DLI, Mike Riling, and construction project Engineers.
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Out of respect for concerns expressed by neighboring businesses in opposition 
to Tuesday Thursday market hours, and the recent loss of 67 long term parking 
spaces near that site,  we respectfully decline the pursuit of that particular 
site.
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However, it is our hope that the current city commissioners will participate 
in a 2004 evaluation process to identify and implement a new location for the 
Lawrence Farmers Market. This location should provide growth potential for the 
market.
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At the June 15 City Commission meeting, we will outline the limitations we 
experience at our current location.  We will address in detail the current and 
future growth of the Lawrence Farmers Market.  It is our goal to be a 
destination point for the positive enhancement of the Lawrence community.
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We request the following of this commission:
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1.  Participate in a task force involving Farmers Market Board and Vendor 
members.  This task force will evaluate criteria and establish options for 
relocation and permanent improvements.
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2.  Assist in a decision that benefits both the Lawrence Farmers Market and 
the City of Lawrence.
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3.  Work toward implementation of decisions in the 2005 season.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Lawrence Farmers Market Board of Directors
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Barbara Clark,  Chair,  maggiesfarm@sbcglobal.net<BR>
Emily Miller, Market Coordinator,  ejmiller@ksu.edu<BR>
Jill Elmers, Secretary,  jelmers@cfaconsulting.com<BR>
Mary Jo Mensie, Treasurer,  785.842.8723<BR>
Ted Grinter, Co-chair and treasurer,  785.749.1325<BR>
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Program Assistant<BR>
Growing Growers Training Program<BR>
ejmiller@ksu.edu<BR>
913.488.1270<BR>
35124 W. 135th St Olathe, KS 66061