CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
July 24, 2007 - 6:35 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 07/19/07)
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Updates:
07/23/07 @ 3:30 p.m.
- Added as Consent Agenda Item No. 15 – an appointment memo, appointing May Davis to the Public Transit Advisory Committee.
07/20/07 @ 4:00 p.m.
- Added as Consent Agenda Item No. 14 – a staff memo authorizing the purchase of property interests for the construction of Stoneridge Drive, south of West 6th Street; and
- Added a revised Staff Memo to Regular Agenda Item No. 3, which also includes a link to the second quarter report and the 2008 Budget Summary.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Proclaim August 1, 2007 as Scouting Sunrise Day.
2. Proclaim the week of August 1 – 7, 2007 as Breastfeeding Awareness 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 07/10/07 and 07/17/07.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals meeting of 06/14/07
Mechanical Code Board of Appeals meeting of 06/27/07
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting of 06/07/07
Planning Commission meeting of 05/21-23/07
Aviation Advisory Board meeting of 02/22/07
Sister Cities Advisory Board meeting of 05/09/07
Lawrence Arts Commission meetings of 05/16/07 and 06/13/07
Public Transit Advisory Committee meetings of 03/15/07, 04/10/07, and 05/15/07.
Transit Public Hearing meeting of 04/11/07
3. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.
4. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services.
5. Bid and purchase items:
a) Authorize payment to P.H.I Investigative Consultants, Inc., for $26,481.27, for fees and expenses for hosting the Practical Homicide Investigation Seminar. Staff Memo
b) Approve purchase of three (3) Trimble GPS data collectors and an upgrade of the existing Trimble reference station for the Utilities Department and the Public Works Department, from Seiler Instrument, at the state contract price for $71,355. Utilities cost is $49,570 and Public Works cost is $21,785. Staff Memo
c) Approve purchase order to Software House International for $42,701 to continue the City’s Select Agreement for Microsoft software maintenance for the period from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Staff Memo
6. Adopt on second and final reading, Ordinance No. 7923 (Z-04-28-05), an ordinance providing for the rezoning of Glenwood Addition, 12.465 acres from UR (Urban Reserve) District to RM12 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) District. The property is located at the SE Corner of Wakarusa Drive and Eisenhower Drive, Lawrence, KS.
7. Adopt Resolution No. 6730, setting a public hearing date of August 28, 2007 for intersection improvements at 6th Street and George Williams Way. Staff Memo & Attachments
8. Request approval from the City Commission to enter into negotiations for an Engineering Contract with BG Consultants for the design of George Williams Way from 6th Street to Overland Drive and George Williams Way from Overland Drive to the N. City Limit, including water main. Staff Memo & Attachments
9. Authorize the Mayor to sign a maintenance agreement for the beacon system on 23rd Street at East Hills Drive. Staff Memo
10. Authorize mayor to sign Letter of Agreement with KDOT for consolidation of accesses between CVS Pharmacy and El Mezcal Restaurant located just east of the intersection of 23rd and Iowa Street. Staff Memo & Attachments
11. Approve request for variance from Section 19-214 of the City Code regarding a fire line and water main connection at CVS pharmacy site, 23rd and Iowa. Staff Memo & Attachments
12. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Darlene Barreto, 218 Alabama and a Subordination Agreement for Jeanette Reiling, 1064 Home Circle. Staff Memo
13. Authorize the Mayor to sign proposed new amendment to the Sister Cities Advisory Board bylaws. Staff Memo & Attachments
14. Authorize the purchase of required property interests from Christine Collister for the construction of Stoneridge Drive, south of West 6th Street, for $26,200. Staff Memo - Added 07/20/07
15. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor – Added 07/23/07.
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSON: The public is allowed to speak to any regular agenda item or give public comment after first being recognized by the Mayor. Individuals are asked to come to the microphone, sign in, and state their name and address. Speakers should address all comments/questions to the Commission.
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Conduct public hearing on the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application by the Lawrence Kansas Police Department. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Conduct public hearing on Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application by the Lawrence Kansas Police Department. Authorize the Police Department to submit the grant application.
2. Receive request from Thomas Fritzel concerning downtown redevelopment opportunities. Receive staff report concerning procedures for review of City participation in downtown redevelopment opportunities. Staff Memo Site Plan Background Fritzel Correspondence
ACTION: Direct staff, as appropriate.
3. Receive staff report regarding the 2008 budget.
Staff Memo & Attachments - Updated 07/20/07
ACTION: Authorize the publication of the 2008 Budget Summary and establish August 7, 2007 as the public hearing date, if appropriate.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo
G. COMMISSION ITEMS:
H. CALENDAR: Meeting List
§ The Hiratsuka delegation will be arriving into Lawrence on Tuesday, July 24 and the schedule is listed below:
o Tuesday, July 24, 4:00 p.m. – Welcome. Location: Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire.
o Wednesday, July 25, 1:30 p.m. – Tour of City Hall
o Tuesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m. – Farewell Party. Location: Free State High School Commons Area.
§ The July 31, 2007 City Commission meeting has been cancelled due to the fifth Tuesday of the month.
§ City & County Commissions are invited to attend the Planning Commission meeting on August 15 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. to discuss revisions to the Southeast Area Plan. Location: City Commission Room.
§ City Commission meeting, Thursday, August 23, 9:00 a.m.
§ Study Session with Library Board is scheduled for Thursday, August 23, immediately following the City Commission meeting. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
§ Dedication of Sesquicentennial Point, Sunday, September 16, 3:00 p.m. (rain date is September 23), followed by the Lawrence Birthday Concert at 4:30 p.m. at South Park Bandstand.
§ City Commission meeting, Thursday, September 20, 9:00 a.m.
§ City Commission meeting, Thursday, October 18, 9:00 a.m.
§ Joint City/County/USD Study Session scheduled for October 29, 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts.
§ City Commission meeting, Tuesday, November 20, 9:00 a.m.
§ City Commission meeting, Thursday, December 20, 9:00 a.m.
§ Joint City/County/USD Study Session scheduled for February 11, 2008, 9:00 a.m. Location: Douglas County Courthouse.
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*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print
I. 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 visit the website at http://www.lawrenceks.org/boards.shtml to volunteer online, or send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board:
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Ron Desch, which expired 07/01/06. This position is required to be held by someone in the hotel industry. One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Martin expires 07/01/07. This position is required to be held by someone in the hotel industry.
Historic Resources Commission:
One (1) vacancy for an un-expired position that expires 03/01/09.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Lisa Johnson, which expires 09/30/09
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Kirsten Roussel, which expires 09/30/08. This is designated for Brookcreek neighborhood representation.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Jessica Mortinger, which expires 12/31/07.