CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
September 27, 2005 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 09/22/05)
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Updates:
The following items were added on 09/26/05 at 11:30 a.m.:
§ Added “Walktober in Downtown Lawrence” to proclamations;
§ Added additional appointments to the appointment memo on consent agenda item no. 5.
§ Added as consent agenda item no. 13, a request for signs in rights-of-way at various locations for the Friends of the Library Book Sale.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Proclaim the month of October as “WALKTOBER IN DOWNTOWN LAWRENCE.”
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 09/13/05.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Historic Resources Action Summary meeting of 08/18/05
Public Library Advisory Board meeting of 08/15/05
Traffic Safety Commission meeting minutes of 09/12/05
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
5. Approve
appointments as recommended by the Mayor. Appointment Memo
Appointment Memo - updated 09/26/05
6. Bid and purchase items:
a) Set bid date of October 18th, 2005 for the Weatherization Program (consisting of installation of storm windows, insulation of attics, and weatherstripping of doors) for 30 homes in various locations throughout Lawrence.
b) Award bid #0528, for trees for the Master Street Tree Program to the low bidder, Rosehill Gardens, for $129,495. Bid Memo
7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7919 [Z-10-50-04]: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 2.999 acres from A-1 (Suburban Homes Residential) District to RS-1 (Single-Family Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located southeast of Lake Estates Subdivision, between E 920 Road and Lake Alvamar. Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc., for Lake Estates at Alvamar, LLC, property owner of record.
b) Ordinance No. 7920 [Z-10-51A-04]: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 2.09 acres from A-1 (Suburban Homes Residential) District to RS-1 (Single-Family Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located southeast of Lake Estates Subdivision, between E 920 Road and Lake Alvamar. Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc., for Lake Estates at Alvamar, LLC, property owner of record.
c) Ordinance No. 7921 [Z-10-51B-04]: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 7.49 acres from A-1 (Suburban Homes Residential) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residential) District. The property is generally described as being located southeast of Lake Estates Subdivision, between E 920 Road and Lake Alvamar. Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc., for Lake Estates at Alvamar, LLC, property owner of record.
d) Ordinance No. 7931 [Z-07-44-05] rezoning a tract of land approximately .99 acre from M-1 (Research Industrial) District to RO-2 (Residence-Office) District. The property is generally described as being located between E. 19th and Homewood Streets, east of Bullene Avenue, and commonly known as 927, 931, & 935 Homewood Street, and 934 & 938 E. 19th Street. Initiated by the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission on June 22, 2005. Authorized by the City Commission on September 13, 2005.
8. Adopt the following resolution(s):
a) Resolution No. 6613, authorizing the Mayor to execute special warranty deed for the Martin-Logan property and the retirement of the 1999 Industrial Revenue Bond issuance in the amount of $1,055,000.00 (Lot 1, in Industrial Square One Nine No. 2). Notice of Redemption of Bonds
b) Resolution No. 6612, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for Traffic Signal Renovations. Staff Memo
9. Approve unanimous recommendation from the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) to establish NO PARKING 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on school days along both sides of Madeline Lane between 9th Street and Yale Road. TSC Minutes Misc. Information - Item No. 2
10. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 7933, establishing no parking 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on school days along both sides of Madeline Lane, between 9th Street and Yale Road.
11. Approve the following site plan(s), subject to conditions:
a) SP-05-42-05: 201-209 W. 8th Street, a site plan for site improvements to 201-209 W. 8th Street Submitted by Paul Werner Architects for Thomas Fritzel, property owner of record. Staff Report Site Plan
b) SP-08-62-05: Polk Spec Building, a site plan for a 4,800 square feet office/storage building located at 1150 E. 11th Street. Submitted by Paul Werner Architects for Greg Polk; property owner of record. Staff Report Site Plan
12. Declare surplus and unfound property and authorize auction for Saturday, October 1, 2005, Traffic Division garage at 5th and Mississippi. Staff Memo
13. Approve as signs of community interest, the Friends of the Library Book Sale signs from 09/30/05 – 10/08/05. Sign Request
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Consider Lawrence Arts Commission recommendation to deny a request for a mural at Century School. Century School Application & Pictures Arts Commission Recommendation Mural Review Criteria
ACTION: Deny request, if appropriate.
2. Provide direction to staff concerning proposed improvements/reconstruction of Kasold Drive between 22nd Street and Bob Billings Parkway. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate.
3. Receive letter from Old West Lawrence Task Force regarding studying zoning as part of the HOP District Plan recommendations and initiate the recommended rezoning.
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. COMMISSION ITEMS:
G. CALENDAR: Meeting List
1. There is a public meeting regarding the Library Expansion Project, entitled Public Visioning Session on Monday, September 26 at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Conference Room A.
2. REMINDER – There is a study session scheduled for Wednesday, September 28 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Commission Room. Topic: New Urbanism.
3. REMINDER – There is a study session scheduled for Thursday, October 27 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Commission Room. Topic: Access Management and Street Networks.
4. REMINDER – There is a City Commission goal setting retreat scheduled for December 9 and 10. Location is still to be determined.
5. Future issues for study sessions:
a) Joint city/county study session regarding ECO2 funding
b) Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy Work Group – discussion of Clinton Lake Sedimentation/watershed issues. Possibly a joint study session w/county officials.
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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 Boards and Commissions. 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.
One vacancy for the un-expired position held by Ken McRae. This position expires 04/30/06.
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. One vacancy exists for the un-expired position held by Carrie Moore (at-large member). This position expires 09/30/06.