CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

October 18, 2007 - 9:00 a.m.

(Posted on webpage at 5:00 p.m. on 10/11/07)

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Updated 10/17/07 at 4:00 p.m.

                                                                                         

     

     

    A.        RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

                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.       Approve City Commission meeting minutes from 10/02/07.

     

    2.       Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

     

              Board of Electrical Examiners & Appeals meeting of 09/05/07

     

    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)     Award bid for painting the north final building at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to Dayco Painting in the amount of $71,734.00 (Utilities/Wastewater Treatment Plant).    Bid Memo   Item removed from agenda on 10/17/07

     

    b)       Award bid for repainting the filter room ceiling at the Kaw Water Treatment Plant to J.F. McGivern in the amount of $32,950.00.  (Utilities/Kaw Water Plant)   Bid Memo   Item removed from agenda on 10/17/07

     

     

    6.       Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:

     

    a)  Ordinance 8184, an ordinance providing for the annexation of approximately .952

         acres (A-07-06-07) located near the NE corner of the intersection of E 1700 and

         N1300 Roads.

     

    b)  Ordinance 8185, an ordinance providing for the rezoning of approximately .952

         acres (Z-07-14-07) from A (Agriculture) to OS (Open Space), if appropriate.

     

    c)  Ordinance 8186, an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for Bishop Seabury

         Academy, located at 4120 Clinton Parkway, if appropriate.

     

    7.       Receive staff memo concerning submission of a Transportation Enhancement Grant Application to KDOT for Burroughs Creek Rail Trail Pedestrian/Bicycle facility.  Approve Resolution of Support No. 6745 and authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter of Support for this project.   Staff Memo     Resolution 6745     Letter of Support

     

    8.       Approve payment to James Connelly, 715 Massachusetts, in the amount of $21,916.62.  The property owner has installed an approved fire sprinkler system for the property and is eligible for reimbursement of 75% of the installation costs pursuant to the 2007 Downtown Fire Sprinkler Incentive Program.

     

    9.       Approve as a “sign of community interest” a request from the Pilot Club of Lawrence to place a directional sign at the northwest corner of Harper and 23rd Street, on U.S. Bank property from October 26-28, 2007, advertising the Antique Show & Sale.  Request

     

    10.     Authorize the Mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement for Joaquin Meza, 825 Crestline Drive.    Staff Memo

     

    11.     Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Doug Clark, 2733 Ponderosa.   Staff Memo   Item added to agenda on 10/17/07  

     

     

     

     

    C.        CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:          CM Report

     

     

    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.       Review draft of the 2007 Federal Legislative Policy Statement.   Legislative Policy Statement added on 10/17/07

     

              ACTION:      Direct staff as appropriate.

     

     

     

    E.         PUBLIC COMMENT:

     

     

     

    F.         FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:           Future Agenda Items Memo

     

     

    G.        COMMISSION ITEMS:

     

     

    H.        CALENDAR:              Meeting List

     

    Added 10/17/07: Set a tentative date of Tuesday, November 6, 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. for a City/County/MPO study session to discuss the Transportation 2030 process. Location: City Commission Room.

     

     

    §         City Commission meeting, Thursday, October 18, 9:00 a.m.

     

    §         City of Lawrence United Way Picnic, October 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Community Building.

     

    §         Dedication of Sesquicentennial Point, October 24, 4:00 p.m. (rain date will be November 2, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.)

     

    §         Joint City/County/USD Study Session scheduled for October 29, 9:00 a.m.  Location:  Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts. Tentative Agenda items include:  Proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Programs for Downtown and selected neighborhoods

     

    §         Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 30 has been cancelled due to the fifth Tuesday of the month.

     

    §         City Commission Study Session, Thursday, November 1, 9:00 a.m. at Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper Street.  Topic:  31st Street Study.

     

    §         City Commission Study Session, Thursday, November 1, 10:30 a.m., City Commission Room.  Topic:  Comprehensive Plan Review.

     

    §         City Commission meets with Lawrence Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, Thursday, November 1, 12:00 p.m. at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

     

    §         12th Annual Phoenix Awards, Sunday, November 4, 2:00 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center.

     

    §         Study session with Oread Neighborhood Association tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, November 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m., in the City Commission Room.

     

    §         City Commission meeting, Tuesday, November 20, 9:00 a.m.

     

    §         City offices closed November 22 – 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

     

    §         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.

     

    Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging:

    One (1) vacancy (Board of Directors) for the un-expired position held by Lisa Johnson, which expires 09/30/09. 

     

    Public Transit Advisory Committee:

    One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by WyLma Mortell, which expires 12/31/07.