CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Exchange Day Activities
For the second year, Management Team members participated in Exchange Day Activities and reported on them at their September 21st meeting. A list of who did what is attached as well as photos of some of their experiences “in the field” Exchange Day was designed to provide opportunities for members of the team to enhance communication and appreciate the skills necessary to perform jobs in other areas of the organization.
Downtown Flowers
The following Parks & Recreation Department employees are responsible for the beautiful appearance of the downtown planters – many compliments have been received that this year’s display is the BEST YET!!
· Supervisors: Crystal Miles & John McDonald
· Full time staff: Rod Croucher, Paul Baumchen, Cullen Holland, & John Shrum
· Part timers staff: Susan Lee, Anne Lane, Tyler Fyke, Daina Slocum
FTA Award for Transit
The Lawrence Transit System has received and Award of Achievement from the Federal Transit Administration Region VII for the “Highest Percentage Increase in Ridership in the Kansas Urban Transit Program for fiscal year 2003-2004.” This achievement is noteworthy in that this is the second consecutive year the City’s Transit System has received this honor. So far this year ridership is up 16% over the prior year and the City’s transit system may be considered for future awards. A steady increase in ridership provides a strong indication that citizens are adopting the benefits of public transportation and that our education and public outreach efforts are effective. Furthermore, with rising fuel costs we would expect ridership to continue to increase as recent statistics indicate.
Action Items from 09-20 -05
A report on the action items assigned to staff during the 09/20/05 City Commission meeting is attached, along with an update of previous action item assignments.