CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
September 14, 2004 – 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:45 p.m. on 09/09/04)
Updates:
09/13/04 at 10:30 a.m. to add under Recognition/Proclamation/Presentation a proclamation for POW/MIA Recognition Week.
09/10/04 at 4:00 p.m. to include planning commission minutes for Consent Agenda Items No. 8 and 9 and Regular Agenda Item No. 3.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Receive presentation from Lawrence Sesquicentennial Commission.
2. Receive presentation from Clean Air Lawrence.
3. Proclaim the week of September 17 – 23 as “CONSTITUTION WEEK.”
4. Proclaim the week of September 12 – 18 as “NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK.”
5. Recognition of partnership between Haskell Indians and Lawrence High Chesty Lions.
6. Proclaim the week of September 12 – 18 as “POW/MIA RECOGNITION WEEK” and Friday, September 17 as “POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY.” - added 09/13/04
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 09/07/04.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals meeting of 08/04/04;
Lawrence Sesquicentennial Commission meetings of 07/28/04 and 08/11/04;
3. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting. Claims List
4. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services. Licenses Memo
5. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor. Appointment Memo
6. Bid and purchase items:
a) Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $51,721.28 for the 6th Street waterline work associated with the 6th street improvement project being completed by Hamm Construction. Staff Memo
b) Set bid date of September 28, 2004 for Project No. 57-CP13-802(BD), George Williams Way, 6th to Harvard, Street, Storm Sewer, and Waterline Improvements, including the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Harvard Road and George Williams Way, and including the improvement of Harvard Road east of George Williams Way. Staff Memo
c) Waive the Engineer’s Estimate and award the bid for Utilities Project #1SS-204 (Trail Road Relief Sewer) to the low bidder – Meadows Construction Co. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $ 395,088.05. Staff Memo Consultant Letter Project Area
7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7810, allowing the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic liquor during designated times on September 18, 2004 in South Park for the St. John the Evangelist Biergarten tent during the Lawrence Sesquicentennial celebration.
b) Ordinance No. 7824, allowing the consumption of alcoholic beverages during designated times on Sunday, September 19 2004 at Fire Station No. 2, 2128 Harper Street, while hosting the Eutin, Germany firefighters.
8. Adopt findings of fact, approve rezoning requests, and authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda
a) Z-07-31-04: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 0.87 acre from RS-1 (Single-Family Residential) District to M-2 (General Industrial) District. The property is located at 724 North Iowa Street. Submitted by Belot/Hartronft Associates, LLC, for John J. Joyce II, property owner of record. (Item #11; approved 9-0). Staff Report Planning Maps Applicant Information PC Minutes - added 09/10/04
b) Z-07-32-04: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 12.5508 acres from PRD-2 (with restrictions) to PRD-2. The property is generally described as being located south of 24th Place between Crossgate Drive & Inverness Drive. Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc, for Callaway Development Corporation, Contract Purchaser, and Inverness Park Limited Partnership, property owners of record (Item #6A; approved 10-0).
Staff Report Planning Maps Email Correspondence Correspondence PC Minutes - added 09/10/04
9. Approve Preliminary Development Plan subject to conditions and use restrictions:
a) PDP-07-08-04: Preliminary Development Plan for The Legends at KU, Phase II. This proposed multiple-family residential development contains approximately 12.5508 acres and proposes 172 apartments and recreational amenities. The property is generally described as being located south of 24th Place between Crossgate Drive & Inverness Drive. Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc, for Callaway Development Corporation, Contract Purchaser, and Inverness Park Limited Partnership, property owners of record (Item #6B; approved 10-0). Staff Report Planning Map Correspondence PC Minutes - added 09/10/04
10. Approve as “signs of community interest” the temporary installation of United Way annual campaign banners and community signage. Request
11. Approve recommendations of the Lawrence Arts Commission concerning abandoned sculptures. Staff Memo Photos
12. Approve recommendation of the Lawrence Arts Commission regarding a mural on the stadium at Hobbs Park. Staff Memo ELNA Memo to CC Neighborhood Announcement Photos Verbiage
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Conduct bond and note sale. Receive report on bids and award bids to the lowest responsible bidder. Declare an emergency allowing for the adoption of ordinances on first and second reading. Approve necessary resolutions and ordinances authorizing the bond issuances.
ACTION: Approve Resolution 6563 authorizing the 2004-II Notes, Resolution 6564 authorizing the 2004-B Bonds, and Resolution 6565 authorizing the 2004-C Bonds. Adopt on first and second readings Ordinance 7825 authorizing the 2004-B Bonds and Ordinance 7826 authorizing the 2004-C Bonds.
2. Consider recommendations from the Recycling and Resource Conservation Advisory Board for green construction elements to be considered in the new public library energy conservation strategies. Energy Conservation Memo Green Construction Memo
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
3. Consider adopting findings of fact, approving rezoning request, and authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda.
a) Z-07-27-04: A request to rezone two tracts of land; one approximately 0.32 acre and the second approximately 0.26 acre from M-3 (Intensive Industrial) District to C-5 (Limited Commercial) District. The properties are described as being located at 642-646 Locust Street and 645 Locust Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects for D & D Rentals, property owners of record (Item #8; approved 8-2). Staff Report Planning Map Correspondence PC Minutes - added 09/10/04
ACTION: Adopt findings of fact, approve rezoning request, and authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda, if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. COMMISSION ITEMS:
G. CALENDAR: Meeting List
1. REMINDER – Study Session scheduled for Wednesday, September 29 at 7:30 a.m. with KDOT regarding road issues in Lawrence and Douglas County.
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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.
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals:
One position (Walt Hicks) will become vacant on 09/30/04.
Downtown Parking Advisory Board:
Two positions (Joe Flannery and Terry Sutcliffe) will become vacant on 09/30/04.
Hospital Board:
One position (Dave Corliss) will expire on 09/30/04. Mr. Corliss is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. One position (Vickie Randel) will expire on 09/30/04. Ms. Randel is not eligible to be reappointed.
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:
Two positions (James Dunn (Oread Neighborhood Appt) and Terri Pippert (at large appointment)) will expire on 09/30/04 and are not eligible for reappointment to additional terms. Two positions (Paula Gilchrist and Greg Moore – both at large appointments) will expire on 09/30/04 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.