CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
August 16, 2005 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:30 p.m. on 08/11/05)
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Updates:
08/16/05 @ 9:30 a.m. – added the bid tab for Fire Station No. 4 to Consent Agenda Item No. 3 (b) – waiving the architect’s estimate and awarding the contract to build Fire/Medical Station No 4., to the low bidder, Champion Builders.
08/12/05 @ 3:00 p.m. – added under current vacancies – boards/commissions, Community Commission on Homelessness, a new board that will consist of eleven members and indicated the eligibility requirements for the Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. None.
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. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Board of Zoning Appeals meetings of 06/02/05 and 07/07/05
Sign Code Board of Appeals meeting of 07/07/05
Library Board meeting of 07/18/05
Public Health Board meetings of 05/16/05 and 06/20/05
Traffic Safety Commission meeting of 08/01/05
Lawrence Alliance meeting of 06/22/05
2. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting. Claims
3. Bid and purchase items:
a) Authorize staff to purchase a Quint from Midwest Vehicle Professionals, Inc. (Pierce) in the amount of $685,671. Adopt Resolution No. 6605, providing for the debt financing in the amount of $700,000 for the acquisition of the Quint fire apparatus. Staff Memo Resolution No. 6605
b) Waive architect’s estimate and accept lowest bid from Champion Builder’s for the construction of Fire/Medical Station No. 4, 1800 Block Wakarusa, in the amount of $2,281,240. Adopt Resolution No. 6606, in the amount of $2,600,000, for the design and construction of this project. Letter from Sabatini & Associates Project Summary Sheet Resolution No. 6606 Bid Tab - Added 08/16/05
c) Award bid to re-carpet certain high traffic areas of the Lawrence Public Library to Commercial Floorworks, Inc. (off the state contract) for $25,975. Bid Memo
4. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7915, adopting the 2005 Standard Traffic Ordinance which regulates the traffic within the City of Lawrence city limits. Staff Memo
b) Ordinance No. 7916, allowing the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages at Watson Park on September 4, 2005. Staff Memo
c) Ordinance No. 7917, allowing the temporary sale, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages at Burcham Park on September 10, 2005. Staff Memo
d) Ordinance No. 7918, allowing the temporary sale, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages at South Park on September 10, 2005. Staff Memo
5. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7900, establishing solid waste service rates for the 2006 budget year.
b) Ordinance No. 7904, establishing water and sewer service rates for the 2006 budget year.
c) Ordinance No. 7913, establishing the adopting and appropriating by fund the budget for the City of Lawrence beginning January 1, 2006.
d) Ordinance No. 7914, appropriating and budgeting property tax revenue for the 2006 budget.
e) Ordinance No. 7862, establishing special assessments for the Riverside Benefit District.
6. Adopt findings of fact; approve rezoning requests; authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda:
a) Z-04-27-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 3.973 acres from A (Agricultural) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located at the southeast corner of Wakarusa Drive and Eisenhower Drive. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for Glenwood, L.C., property owner of record. (Item No. 10A; PC approved 7-0 on 7/27/05.) Staff Report Planning Map PC Minutes
b) Z-04-28-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 11.165 acres from A (Agricultural) District to RM-1 (Multiple-Family Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located west of Wakarusa Drive and east of Eisenhower Drive. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for Glenwood, L.C., property owner of record. (Item No. 10B; PC approved 7-0 on 7/27/05) Staff Report Planning Map PC Minutes Correspondence
c) Z-06-43-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 3.2677 acres from RM-1 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to POD-1 (with restrictions) (Planned Office Development) District. The property is generally described as being located east of Wakarusa Drive and north of Harvard Road. Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc., for Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship, property owners of record. (Item No. 12; PC approved 7-0 on 7/27/05.) Staff Report Planning Map PC Minutes Correspondence
7. Approve unanimous recommendation from the Traffic Safety Commission for the following:
a) Construct appropriate variation of SPEED HUMPS on Lawrence Avenue between 9th Street and Harvard Road. TSC Minutes - Item 2 Attachments
b) Amend SCHOOL CROSSING CONTROL POLICY to permit installation of flashing beacons at locations with adult crossing guards where the crossing is not otherwise protected by stop signs or traffic signals. Adopt Resolution No. 6604, amending the city’s school crossing control policy to permit a reduced speed zone with flashing beacon and an adult crossing guard at a school crossing. TSC Minutes - Item 3 Attachments
c) Move the flashing beacons on Kentucky Street adjacent to Cordley School to 19th Street adjacent to Cordley School. TSC Minutes - Item 3 Attachments
8. Authorize the submission to Kansas Department of Transportation of a grant request in the amount of $73,469 for funding of a Pedestrian Safety Campaign. Staff Memo
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Discuss the annual report of the Public Incentives Review Committee. Staff Memo 2004 Tax Abatement Report PIRC Minutes of 04/21/05
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
2. Receive request from Lawrence Freenet. Request from Lawrence Freenet
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
3. Consider approval of application for Save America’s Treasures grant. Consider contract with GLPM Architects for design of Phase II improvements for the Carnegie Library building. Staff Memo Letter from GLPMA Floor Plans
ACTION: Approve application and contract, if appropriate.
4. Receive Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
a) CPA-2005-04: Consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, Horizon 2020, which proposes to incorporate into the plan a new chapter pertaining specifically to rural planning and development of the unincorporated areas of Douglas County. This draft chapter has been prepared by members of the Rural Planning Committee (RPC), a subcommittee appointed by the Chair of the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission. This item was initiated by the Planning Commission at their June meeting. The draft chapter and other associated background documents related to the chapter are posted on the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Office website, www.lawrenceplanning.org. (Item No. 15; PC approved 7-0 on 7/27/05) Staff Report PC Minutes Correspondence
ACTION: Receive Planning Commission recommendation. Defer action until County Commission acts, if appropriate.
5. Consider adopting findings of fact and deny rezoning request for Z-06-35-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 26.711 acres from RS-2 (Single-Family Residential) District to RM-D (Duplex Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located north of Harvard and east of George Williams Way. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects for Harvard, L.C, property owner of record. (Item No. 11; PC denied 7-0 on 7/27/05.). Staff Report Planning Maps PC Minutes Correspondence
ACTION: Deny rezoning request, if appropriate.
6. Consider approving the following rezoning requests: CC Minutes - 07/12 LAN Correspondence
a) Z-03-20-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 7.4 acres from A (Agricultural) District to RM-1 (Multiple-Family Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located south of 6th Street and west of Stoneridge Drive (extended). Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for MS Construction Co., Inc., and Alvamar, Inc., property owners of record. Item No. 13B; approved w/lesser change to PRD-2; 10-0 Staff Report June PC Minutes Planning Map Area Map Correspondence
b) Z-03-21-05: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 4.2 acres from A (Agricultural) District to RM-2 (Residence-Office) District. The property is generally described as being located south of 6th Street and west of Stoneridge Drive (extended). Submitted by Paul Werner Architects, for MS Construction Co., Inc., and Alvamar, Inc, property owners of record. Item No. 13C; approved w/lesser change to PRD-2; 10-0 Staff Report June PC Minutes Planning Map Area Map Correspondence
ACTION: Approve rezoning requests, if appropriate.
7. Consider the following recommendations from the Traffic Safety Commission: Staff Memo TSC Minutes (7/11/05) - Item #4 Attachments
a) Permanently establish NO LEFT TURN 4PM-6PM MON-FRI on 23rd Street at Ohio Street, Tennessee Street, Vermont Street, New Hampshire Street and Learnard Avenue. (tsc_7_11_05_item4; motion carried 7-1).
b) Establish NO LEFT TURN 7AM-9AM MON-FRI on 23rd Street at Ohio Street, Tennessee Street, Vermont Street, New Hampshire Street and Learnard Avenue, on a 90-day trial basis. (tsc_7_11_05_item4; motion carried 7-1)
ACTION: Approve recommendations of TSC, if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. COMMISSION ITEMS:
G. CALENDAR: Meeting List
1. REMINDER – There is a City Commission study session scheduled for Wednesday, August 24 at 9:00 a.m. Topics include: Quarterly Goals update.
2. Future issues for study sessions:
a) New Urbanism
b) Kasold Reconstruction (to be held in the evening)
c) Joint city/county study session regarding ECO2 funding
d) Balancing issues of Access Management/Traffic Calming
3. REMINDER – The City Commission meeting schedule for August 30 has been cancelled due to it being the fifth Tuesday.
4. REMINDER – City offices are closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor 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.
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals:
Two positions (Herndon and Santee) will expire September 30, 2005. Mr. Herndon is completing his final term and is not eligible for reappointment. Mr. Santee is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Community Commission on Homelessness:
This is a new board which will consist of eleven members.
Lawrence Alliance:
There is one current vacancy on this board.
Hospital Board:
One vacancy for the un-expired position held by Scott Bailey. This position expires 09/30/08. Two positions (Flannery and Schulte) are due to expire September 30, 2005. Mr. Schulte is completing his final term and is not eligible to be reappointed to an additional term. Mr. Flannery is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Human Relations Commission:
Four positions (Chao, Coleman, Wudarczyk, and Hodison) are due to expire September 30, 2005. Ms. Coleman is completing her final term and is not eligible to be reappointed to an additional term. Ms. Chao, Ms. Wudarczyk, and Mr. Hodison are all eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:
(5 members must live in target neighborhoods and 6 at large members)
Three positions (Collier – Pinckney Neighborhood, Norwood – at large, and Roussel – Brookcreek Neighborhood) are due to expire September 30, 2005. Ms. Norwood is completing her final term and is not eligible to be reappointed to an additional term. Ms. Collier and Ms. Roussell are eligible for reappointment and wish to be reappointed.