CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
September 21, 2004 – 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:30 p.m. on 09/16/04)
Updates:
09/17/04 at 4:00 p.m. to add a corrected License Memo to Consent Agenda Item No. 4.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Proclaim September 26 – October 2 as “CIVIC LITERACY WEEK.”
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 09/14/04.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Grant Review Board meeting of 07/22/04;
Public Library Board meeting of 08/16/04;
Public Health Board meeting of 07/19/04;
Sister Cities Advisory Board meeting of 08/18/04;
3. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting. Claims
4. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services.
Licenses Memo - corrected 09/17/04
5. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor. Appointment Memo
6. Bid and purchase items:
a) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with BG Consultants in the amount of $170,095 for design and construction phase services of the 17th Street and Massachusetts Street/New Hampshire Street Relief Sewer Project. Staff Memo Project Map
b) Approve contract with Justice Systems, Inc. for Full-court software system for Municipal Court in the amount of $105,314. Staff Memo
7. Adopt the following resolution(s):
a) Resolution No. 6566, authorizing the issuance of bonds in the amount of $770,000 for Kasold Drive, Peterson Road North to the Kansas Turnpike Authority. This project is on the City’s 5-Year Plan and was accepted by KDOT to bid in January 2007. Staff Memo Resolution 6566
b) Resolution No. 6467, declaring 966 Jana Drive a vacant dwelling and a public health nuisance and ordering the abatement of the property with seven (7) days. Health Department Correspondence Resolution 6567
8. Approve the following site plan(s), subject to conditions:
a) SP-04-25-04: Lake View Villas at Alvamar, a site plan for a 16-acre, 108 unit, multi-family residential development located on the northeast corner of Lake Pointe Drive and Clinton Parkway. Submitted by Peridian Group for Grisamore Group developer, Timber Villas Development, LLC, property owners of record. Staff Report Site Plan Maps
10. Authorize Mayor to execute Restrictive Covenants governing the property to be purchased for the Lawrence Regional Technology Center for a business incubator building. Final LRTC Proposal
11. Approve as “signs of community interest” the following temporary installation of signage:
a) Lawrence Regional Antique Automobile Club of American antique car show sign. Request
b) Friends of the Public Library book sale signs. Request Press Release
c) Lawrence Home Builders Association 2004 Fall Showcase of Homes signs. Request List of Homes
12. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Christopher Dull and Samantha Falor, 414 Locust. Staff Memo
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: None.
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Receive additional information regarding public education and water conservation program, procurement of water rights, and options for water and wastewater rate structures. Water and Wastewater Rate Material Table of Contents
ACTION: Approve policy recommendations as outlined in staff cover memo and direct Black & Veatch to develop a rate structure following approved policy recommendations for future City Commission consideration, if appropriate.
2. Receive staff report on City of Lawrence Employee Health Care Renewal and Recommendations. Staff Memo
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate
3. Receive staff report on City of Lawrence employee benefits.
Executive Summary Benefit Committee Report
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate
4. Receive new revisions to the proposed development code.
Staff Memo Zoning Map Revisions
ACTION: Refer back to the Planning Commission for consideration at its November 17 meeting, if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. COMMISSION ITEMS:
G. CALENDAR: Meeting List
1. Establish date for study session with Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee to discuss CDBG and HOME programs for the upcoming year.
2. REMINDER – Study Session scheduled for Wednesday, September 29 at 7:30 a.m. with KDOT regarding road issues in Lawrence and Douglas County at City Hall, City Commission Room.
3. REMINDER – Study Session scheduled for Wednesday, October 6 at 9:00 a.m. regarding street standards at City Hall, City Commission Room.
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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.
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging:
One position (Maren Turner) will become vacant after 09/30/04, but the position expires 09/30/06. One position (Frances Fisher) will expire on 09/30/04.
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.
Recycling and Resource Conservation Advisory Board:
One vacancy for the position held by Celeste Fish which expires 12/31/04. This position is designated for a KU representative.