CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
December 27, 2005 9:00 a.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:15 p.m. on 12/22/05)
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A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Recognition of Wastewater Utilities Staff for EMS certification and EPA awards.
2. Proclaim International Dadaism month.
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 12/13/05.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals meetings of 10/27/05, 11/10/05, and 12/01/05
Aviation Advisory Board meeting of 11/02/05
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
6. Bid and purchase items:
a) Award Project No. 54-SW3-1105(C), sidewalk improvements for Yale Road, West of Iowa Street, to Morgan Concrete Services, Inc. in the amount of $28,624. Bid Memo
b) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a design/build contract with the Burns & McDonnell/Garney LLC joint venture for modifications to pump station 16 in accordance with recommendations in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan. Staff Memo
7. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on first reading:
a) Ordinance No. 7952, rezoning [Z-09-53-05] 0.53 acre from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RO-1A (Residence-Office) District; southeast corner of W. 7th Street and Arkansas Street (700 Arkansas & 704-704 ˝ Arkansas). Initiated by the City Commission on September 27, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on December 6, 2005.
b) Ordinance No. 7953, rezoning [Z-09-54-05] 0.34 acre from C-5 (Limited Commercial) District to RO-1 (Residence-Office) District; north of W. 7th Street and east of Arkansas Street (640 Arkansas). Initiated by the City Commission on September 27, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on December 6, 2005.
c) Ordinance No. 7954, rezoning [Z-09-55-05] 0.34 acre from RM-1(Multiple-Family Residence) District to RO-1 (Residence-Office) District; north of W. 7th Street and east of Arkansas Street (630-632 Arkansas & 634-636 Arkansas). Initiated by the City Commission on September 27, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on December 6, 2005.
d) Ordinance No. 7955, rezoning [Z-09-56-05] 1.52 acres from RO-2 (Residence-Office) District to O-1 (Office) District; south of W. 6th Street between Maine and Alabama Streets (1015 W. 6th Street). Initiated by the City Commission on September 27, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on December 6, 2005.
e) Ordinance No. 7956, rezoning [Z-09-57-05] 2.11 acres from RM-1 (Multiple-Family Residence) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residence) District; south of W. 6th Street between Missouri and Illinois Streets (628 Missouri, 621, 623, 616, 622, and 626 Maine, and 619, 623-623 ˝, 622 and 624 Alabama Streets). Initiated by the City Commission on September 27, 2005, based on recommendation in the HOP District Plan. Approved by CC on December 6, 2005.
f) Ordinance No. 7957, rezoning [Z-09-61-05] 3.349 acres changed through the Lesser Change Table from RS-1 (Single-Family Residence) District to RS-2 (Single-Family Residence) District; located at 2620 Haskell Avenue. Submitted by Larry Wedman for Thorvald and Elaine Holmes, property owners of record. Approved by CC on December 6, 2005.
g) Ordinance No. 7958, rezoning [Z-09-65-05] 1.53 acres from PCD-2 (Planned Commercial Development) District (With Restrictions) to PCD-2 (Planned Commercial Development) District (With Expanded Allowable Uses); southeast corner of N. Iowa Street and Riverridge Road [Riverridge PCD]. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A., for BJ Mellmanor Townhouse Apartments, LLC, property owner of record. Approved by CC on December 6, 2005.
h) Ordinance No. 7959, rezoning [Z-09-60-05] 0.17 acre from RO-2 (Residence-Office) District to C-1 (Inner-Neighborhood Commercial) District; 1246 Haskell. Submitted by Greg Polk for Janine Colter, contract purchaser. Polk & Polk LC are the property owners of record. Approved by CC on December 13, 2005.
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: None.
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: None.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. COMMISSION ITEMS:
G. CALENDAR: 2005 Meeting List 2006 Meeting List
1. Establish meeting date with County and Drainage District regarding the North Lawrence Storm Water Drainage Study.
2. Establish date for City Manager evaluation.
3. REMINDERS:
§ The time for the December 27 City Commission meeting has changed to 9:00 a.m. This meeting is intended for consent items only.
§ The Legislative Priorities Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, January 4 at 7:15 a.m. at the Dole Institute.
§ There is a study session scheduled for Wednesday, January 4 at 9:30 a.m. with the Lawrence Public Library Board. Location: Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont Street.
§ The City Commission is invited to attend the Mid-Month Planning Commission Meeting to discuss the North Lawrence Drainage Study with HNTB on January 11 at 7:30 a.m. in the City Commission Room.
§ The annual City Commission goals setting retreat has been scheduled for January 13 (3:00 – 6:00 p.m.) – 14 (8:00 – 12:00 p.m). Location: Lawrence Public Library – Board Room.
§ There is a study session scheduled tentatively for Wednesday, January 18 at 9:00 a.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall. Topic is Retail Space Database Development Strategies Report.
§ The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce annual meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 20, 2006. Strolling Buffet & Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. at the Eldridge Hotel. Program and Awards at 8:00 p.m. at Liberty Hall.
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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 Electrical Examiners and Appeals:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Patrick Shepard, which will expire 03/31/06. This position is required to be held by an electrical contractor.
Lawrence Citizen Advisory Board:
This is a new board that will have seven (7) members on it.
Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board:
One vacancy for the un-expired position held by Stephen Horton, which will expire 07/01/07. This position is required to be held by someone in the hotel industry.
Douglas County Advocacy Council for Aging:
There are five positions eligible for reappointment to additional terms that will expire 12/31/08.
Lawrence Alliance:
There is one current vacancy on this board.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
There is one vacancy for the un-expired position held by Joanne Garrett, which expires 12/31/07. One position, held by Robert Tabor, will become vacant 12/31/05 as he has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment. Two positions (Stahmer & Hukle) expire 12/31/05 and are eligible for reappointment.
Recycling & Resource Conservation Advisory Board:
There is one vacancy for the un-expired position held by Jeff Severin, which will expire 12/31/07. There is one position, held by Stephen Hughes, that will expire 12/31/05. Mr. Hughes has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for an additional term.