April 3, 2007
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Lawrence met in regular session at 6:35 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers in City Hall with Mayor Amyx presiding and members Hack, Highberger, Rundle, and Schauner present.
Mayor Amyx delivered the State of the City address:
“Twelve months ago, I was in this room committing my energy to the role of Mayor of Lawrence. The year has presented challenges and also given me many opportunities to be proud of the Lawrence community, the City of Lawrence employees and the Lawrence City Commission.
I appreciate the confidence the community has shown in me and the confidence the City Commission has demonstrated. The experience of working with a group as dedicated as these City Commissioners has been inspiring. I am reminded why I chose to serve the Lawrence community and why I am proud to be a Lawrence citizen. There is a professionalism about this City Commission. We do disagree, but we all understand we must carry out the wishes of the majority.
The year has also led me to a greater appreciation for my family and the incredible amount of support they have shown.
I want to thank my wife for her patience and understanding. My son, my mom and dad and all the members of my family, who have demonstrated their support and understanding, thank you.
Thank you to my employees - the group at my shop who have transformed their area into a mayor’s office, taken many phone calls and covered the many hours I have been out of the shop. Thank you.
So, what is the role of Mayor in Lawrence? What have I spent the year doing?
The City Commission sets policy and relies on City staff to carry out those policies. We count on City employees to deliver the City services everyday. That is what we have seen in the last year through small changes and large changes, in regular routine and in challenging situations our City staff has continued to provide excellent City services.
Last April, I also said the Mayor of Lawrence was going to tackle a significant list of issues in the coming year.
On that list was the hiring of a City manager and building confidence in City services. I am proud to have been a part of the commission that hired David Corliss as Lawrence City Manager. During the last year, David has led the City with the vision and professionalism for success that is benefiting our community.
I have spent my term as Mayor focusing on the need to prioritize the numerous projects that are competing for City funds. Our community has had discussions about the things that are important. During a combined meeting of the County, School District and the City, we reviewed our list of projects along with the lists of the county and School District.
The result isn’t a list and ranking yet, but we have worked very hard to identify all of the projects that are competing for City resources. And we continue to ask the public for input. We are constantly weighing the needs of City infrastructure, recreational opportunities, as well as community assets and support.
Also on that list of competing projects is a new Downtown library, and major economic development efforts such as the purchase of the former Farmland Industries land and the Eco Squared recommendations.
I think the discussions we have had and the number of people entering the conversation has been successful. By recognizing that many things we desire in our community may need to come behind a few things needed in our community, we are a better community.
I encourage people to stay passionate about the projects they are involved with and consider alternative revenues.
I also encourage our community to stay focused and consider the immediate needs of our community. We have to keep asking “what can we afford to do?” And “when can we afford to do it?”
While people have showed their confidence in me as Mayor, I have wanted to build our community’s confidence in our City services. During the last year, we have worked to address a number of infrastructure issues. City staff, along with members of the community, worked to deliver a solution to expand sewer capacity in the northwest area.
The enlargement and addition of pump stations following an accelerated schedule were a direct response to this much needed City service.
This year, we learned a third party has a high level of confidence in our wastewater process. The City became only the second agency in the nation to achieve three certifications for wastewater utilities. Lawrence residents have received confirmation from national authorities that world class quality services are being provided to our community. The designation of all three programs is a product of the work that employees do everyday.
In 2006, the City Commission provided additional funding for street repair and maintenance. Of course, more money is always needed, but we worked to implement the plan presented by City staff. The City is seeing preliminary indications the maintenance work is paying off. Pavement condition ratings are holding steady and in some areas have shown a slight improvement. This impact is from additional crack sealing in 2006. In 2007, the budget includes more dollars for additional street maintenance and repair. We have a dedicated staff person in public works to coordinate the in-house and contract efforts in repairing and maintaining our streets.
Another example of the City’s commitment to improving streets in our community is the project to rebuild Kasold Drive from Bob Billings Parkway to 22nd Terrace, as well as the reconstruction from Peterson road to the Kansas Turnpike.
The City made a commitment to a concrete surface to ensure a longer life span. The City has also revised standards to demand higher quality materials in current projects. The City will continue its efforts to evaluate streets and will continue using the pavement management system to analyze where resources need to be dedicated.
Sidewalks were also discussed during my term as Mayor. We recently completed the sidewalk inventory and there are funds in the 2007 Capital Improvement Budget to address sidewalk gap issues.
There is one more project that has a year-long history with me: the extension of 31st Street east of Haskell Avenue to O’Connell Road. The City received federal funding for this project last June. The funds will likely cover design work and some right-of-way purchase. There is a need for more funding, and we will continue to look for funding sources.
Downtown continues to be an important piece of our community. Last summer, we invested in our Downtown with a waterline replacement project and this summer we will continue replacing the 124-year-old waterline. It has been said there is no convenient construction project, but I know that City staff and contractors worked hard to minimize the inconvenience to Downtown businesses and customers.
The City is proceeding with a number of other Downtown initiatives including, new street pavement, a fire sprinkler incentive program, hiring of an economic programs coordinator, a review of neighborhood revitalization program opportunities and improvements to support the farmer’s market.
Delivering City services and providing support to community programs and priorities requires funding. The City’s budget must balance supporting outside agencies while continuing to appropriately fund City services. At the same time, continue to be sensitive to increases in property taxes and decreases in the other revenue sources that make up a majority of the City’s budget.
The City Commission was able to approve a 2007 budget that held the mill levy rate. We did so by scaling back the street maintenance program proposed by City staff and by asking City staff to do more with less or at least the same resources. While the funding for street maintenance was less than the full amount recommended, the additional one point three million dollars will do much more this year than we have ever done in the past. The traveling public will see an improvement in the streets.
Let me take a minute to review the year. The City has had many successes in the past 12 months. The list is long enough you’d all be tired of listening to me if I tried running through it tonight. So, I will take time tonight to touch only on some of the highlights from the past year.
The City Commission had a goal of implementing a system to improve the methods of evaluating City services. Performance measures is that system. It is designed to create solid methods for evaluating how City services are being delivered. It was implemented last fall and now that it is in place, we can move towards analyzing the data available through the measures.
Also last fall, we completed a review of the City’s development process and acted on the recommendation to combine two City departments creating a more streamlined permit process. The Department of Development Services and Planning will be created in 2007 and we are now working to hire a director that will guide creation of the department.
We closed a chapter in history and opened a new chapter at the same time by moving a step closer to reality with development of Sesquicentennial Point commemorating the City’s 150th birthday. The City’s Sesquicentennial Commission wrapped up its work and presented a check for over two-hundred-thousand dollars to the City to fund the building of the plaza below Clinton Lake Dam. This is the type of project that will obviously last forever, and is something our community takes great pride in.
We can also have community pride in our efforts to expand our economic development opportunities. In December, I was able to announce the City Commission’s work with the Kansas Bioscience Authority, Douglas County, Douglas County Development Inc., and Lawrence-Douglas County Biosciences Authority Inc. on a purchase agreement for the spec building in the East Hills Business Park. All of these entities working together, along with the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce, will help us reach the next level of the bioscience industry in Lawrence and Douglas County. The purchase will allow the building to be converted into lab facilities for start-up companies.
This is a “bricks and mortar” achievement in the area of economic development. The City Commission goals include continuing our economic development partnership with the Chamber of Commerce. A building dedicated and equipped for bioscience is an extension of our partnership. Having this resource in the Lawrence community will help us capture talent and success from our universities. A tenant-ready facility also allows us to show Lawrence is not only interested in fostering and developing companies in the bioscience industry, but we are also actively cultivating the industry in our community.
Our partnerships in the community have taken us other places this year too. The City Commission met with our congressional staffs to reinforce the City’s position on many items. During a trip to the congressional offices, we presented a broader community voice as members of the Douglas County Commission and University of Kansas representatives joined us for our discussion.
The City has also worked closely with KU this year to talk about a coordinated transit system and options for the future. Those discussions are on-going, but the conversation has reinforced the idea that both the university and the City have the interest of the community in mind. We also worked with KU to obtain federal funding to support the park and ride program.
Let’s see, infrastructure, budget, partnerships and I am back to City services.
Much progress has been completed in the last 12 months on the Wakarusa Water Reclamation Facility - an important facility for Lawrence, not simply for this decade and the next, but really for the rest of the century. It plays a key role in providing adequate City infrastructure to support future growth. After the optimal site was presented to the community in August, the City Commission gave approval to begin property acquisition of the selected site. Last month the purchase of the property was completed and platting, and zoning of this property will continue along with the progression of the preliminary design phase. It has been a project involving a group of community volunteers serving as an advisory committee and providing guidance.
And let me comment on one last City service tonight: snow removal. In Kansas, we all know the weather can be a challenge. This winter, City crews worked diligently and were on the streets a number of times working to treat and clear streets. It is that group that works without much appreciation. And it is another example of a City service delivered consistently and professionally. In a five week period, these crews were called in on the weekends, worked over night and each time they were able to deliver an excellent City service.
That is quite a recap of the highlights of my term as Mayor.
I must also take a moment tonight to reflect on a tragedy that occurred in our community during the last year. A devastating house fire took the lives of a grandfather and four children last September. As mayor, I watched our crews respond and work tirelessly to support the family. As a citizen, I too felt the loss. But through this tragedy, we came together as community - a community of support and comfort to the family- assisting them in their time of need. Our thoughts and support are still with them today.
My comments tonight have provided me time for reflection over the last year. I realize the year passed quickly; a lot happens in just 12 short months. I have attended many community events and had the opportunity to meet with many more community members.
Of all the messages I have sent this year, I would like to revisit two. First, Lawrence citizens must continue to support the community and local merchants. This ensures that dollars stay with us. The revenue from sales tax finances some basic City services. Fire and police protection, parks and snow removal are all supported with sales tax revenue. I ask you to take care of local businesses, whether that is a mom and pop shop or a local national chain. What is important is that the Lawrence community spends money in the Lawrence community.
Second, be involved with local government; give your input, volunteer. Get involved. A community is made great because people volunteer to help others. Whether it is responding to a tragedy or filling a need in the lives of others, our community is there for each other. I appreciate the number of citizens that get involved in our community. I encourage each of you to get involved, and if you are already volunteering, stay involved.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Mayor during this year.”
Mayor Amyx recognized the recipients of the Mayor’s Excellence in Education Award.
With Commission approval Mayor Amyx proclaimed April 2007 as “Mathematics Awareness Month” and “Fair Housing Month.”
CONSENT AGENDA
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to approve the City Commission meeting minutes from March 13, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to receive the Board of Plumber and Pipe Fitters meeting minutes of January 17, 2007; the Community Commission on Homelessness meeting minutes of February 13, 2007 and March 6, 2007; the Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 8, 2007; the Planning Commission meeting minutes of February 26, 2007; the Hospital Board meeting minutes of February 21, 2007; and the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board meeting minutes of January 16, 2007. Motion carried unanimously. As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to approve claims to 480 vendors in the amount of $3,058,427.70 and payroll from March 18, 2007 to March 31, 2007, in the amount of $1,687,154.19. Motion carried unanimously.
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to concur with the recommendation of the Mayor and appoint Steve Blanchard, Dan Riedemann, and Ryan Kruse, to the Contractor Licensing Board, to terms which will expire December 31, 2011; reappoint Bob Suderman, Douglas County Community Corrections Advisory Board, to a term which will expire May 31, 2010; and appoint Alan Cowles to the Public Health Board, to a term which will expire March 31, 2010. Motion carried unanimously.
The City Commission reviewed the bids for 11 Crown Victoria patrol cars for the Police Department. The bids were:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Prestige Ford $229,020
Shawnee Mission Ford $230,780
Laird Noller Ford $231,616
Sutton Ford $238,480
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to award the bid to Shawnee Mission Ford, in the amount of $230,780 because Prestige Ford was not licensed in the State of Kansas to sell vehicles. Motion carried unanimously. (1)
The City Commission reviewed the bids for residential trash carts and recycling carts for the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division. The bid was:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Roy Conley & Company $22,548
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to award the sole bid to Roy Conley & Company, in the amount of $22,548. Motion carried unanimously. (2)
The City Commission reviewed the bids for one backhoe for the Utilities Department. The bids were:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Precision Tractor & Equipment $68,948
Road Builders $68,985
Murphy Tractor, Alternate $73,776
Victor L. Phillips $76,410
Murphy Tractor $79,112
Martin Tractor $83,500
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to award the bid to Victor L. Phillips, in the amount of $76,410 because the three low bidders, Precision Tractor & Equipment, Road Builders, and Murphy Tractor, did not meet specifications. Motion carried unanimously. (3)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to authorize staff to adjust Eagle Bend Golf Course cart rentals to include the collection of sales tax as follows: 9 hole rental - $10; 18 hole rental - $15. Motion carried unanimously. (4)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Transportation for reimbursement of funds for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture for $34,292.62. Motion carried unanimously. (5)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to enter into an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for professional services for the development of an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture for $158,683. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
The City Commission reviewed the bids for Phase III of the downtown waterline improvements for the Utilities Department. The bids were:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Nowak Construction $1,928,977.60
Emcon Construction $1,943,231.95
Engineer’s Estimate $2,096,000.20
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to award the bid to Nowak Construction, in the amount of $1,928,977.60. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with BRB Contractors in the amount of $38,000 for a total of $2,253,000 for the construction of improvements to three pump stations in North Lawrence. This change order encompasses an additional manhole and additional sewer required to avoid a buried obstruction. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to authorize staff to pursue an amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to reflect use of federal appropriations for vehicle replacement of a fixed route fleet. Motion carried unanimously. (9)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to place on first reading, Ordinance No. 8094, designating as a landmark (L-10-02-2006) on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places, the structure at 925 Vermont Street. Motion carried unanimously. (10)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to place on first reading, Ordinance No. 8095, designating as a landmark (L-11-03-2006) on the Lawrence Register of Historic Place, the structure at 621 Connecticut Street. Motion carried unanimously. (11)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to place on first reading, Ordinance No. 8096, designating as a landmark (L-12-04-2006) on the Lawrence Register of Historic Place, the structure at 1646 Massachusetts Street. Motion carried unanimously. (12)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to place on first reading, Ordinance No. 8085, authorizing the initiation of eminent domain proceedings to acquire needed utility easements for Pump Station No. 48. Motion carried unanimously. (13)
Joint City Ordinance No. 8092, and County Resolution No.___, amending Horizon 2020, Chapter 5 – Residential Land Use, to replace Figure 5-1 with the Neighborhood Concept, was read a second time. As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to adopt the ordinance. Aye: Amyx, Hack, Highberger, Rundle, and Schauner. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. (14)
Ordinance No. 8093, creating a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and designating a Neighborhood Revitalization Area, was read a second time. As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to adopt the ordinance. Aye: Amyx, Hack, Highberger, Rundle, and Schauner. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. (15)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to adopt Resolution No. 6711, condemning property interests, Lot 1, Block 1, Lewis Subdivision (2300 Louisiana Street), as authorized by the City Commission on February 20, 2007. Motion carried unanimously. (16)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
During the City Manager’s Report, David Corliss said Margene Swarts, Community Development Manager, drafted a memo regarding homeless initiatives in 2006 which included background information from Bert Nash on Homeless Outreach Services.
Also, regarding parks projects, the Parks and Recreation Department was active in getting a number of park facilities ready for increased use.
Commissioner Schauner asked if there was a date for the opening of the new shelter at Clinton Park.
Corliss said the new shelter would be finalized this spring, but he would provide information about when it would be completed.
Ernie Shaw, Acting Director of Parks & Recreations and Superintendent of Recreation and Operations, said staff was anticipating that all shelters would be opened April 15th, except for some possible landscape work. He said staff held off reservations for the month of April and hoped to start the reservation process the first of May. (17)
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
Receive status report on applications from Lawrence FreeNet for the use of certain City property and facilities. Staff is preparing a status report which will be posted when completed. The Harper Street Water Tower site plan has been administratively approved with conditions
Toni Wheeler, Director of Legal Services, presented the staff report. She said the Harper Street Water Tower application was administratively approved by the Planning Department on March 29th and notice had been forwarded to FreeNet. The Legal Department was preparing a draft license agreement that would govern that installation and she hoped to forward that agreement to FreeNet later this week. At this time, staff was not recommending the City execute an agreement or authorizing the installation until after receiving a copy of a fully executed lease agreement between Sprint and FreeNet because the pod that had been installed at the top of the water tower to which FreeNet wanted to attach their antenna belonged to Sprint and Sprint had requested that an agreement between FreeNet and Sprint be executed. She said upon receipt of that agreement, the City’s lease agreement could proceed.
She said on the Clinton Parkway street lights, the Planning Department was completing its review and drafting its report on that pilot project. She said following the completion of that report, the City Commission would have an opportunity to weigh in on that installation because it was located in the right-of-way and City Commission approval would be recommended there would be an agreement governing that pilot project.
She said there had been a question about FreeNet’s installations downtown and at this time staff was not recommending that FreeNet be authorized to install on light signals downtown for aesthetic and Historic Resources concerns.
She said she provided a lengthy report on the Harper Water Tower and Clinton Parkway traffic signals.
Adam Mansfield, President, Board of Directors of Lawrence FreeNet, asked about the ownership on the pod by Sprint. He asked if the City owned the pod on 6th Street or did someone put that pod on 6th Street because FreeNet put their equipment on that tower and did not enter into a separate lease agreement with anyone else.
Wheeler said the pod on top of the Harper Water Tower was owned by Sprint and they paid for the design and construction at the City’s request. She said the City requested the pod to protect the integrity of that tank. The tower at 6th and Kasold was an older tower and there was also an attachment at the water tower at 19th and Kasold. There were no other carriers and that was installed when the City completed its painting of that tower about a year ago. She said Sprint was not involved in those two.
David Corliss, City Manager, asked if the City owned the pod at 6th and Kasold.
Wheeler said she believed the City owned the pod at 6th and Kasold because there were no other carriers.
Mayor Amyx asked if someone else was on that pod at 6th and Kasold and vacated it and was that how the City received ownership.
Corliss said he thought SBC or AT&T was on that site.
Mayor Amyx said he was under the impression that someone was on that pod a long time ago and left the pod and the City did not allow the pod to be removed.
Wheeler said she did not have any history on that tower.
Corliss said staff would check on that tower. He said his recollection was that one of the first water tower installations they had, for a cellular phone company, was at 6th and Kasold. He said his recollection was it was SBC at the time and now it was AT&T. He said he was not aware the City bought any equipment, but entered an agreement that allowed them to put things up as long as it did not interfere with their water tower use. He said it might be that AT&T owned the relevant equipment at that location, but staff would find out.
Mayor Amyx said he was just visiting with Commissioner Rundle and thought the City was involved with the approval of that pod to be placed at 6th and Kasold. He said he thought the tower was abandoned and the City retained ownership as part of that agreement.
Mansfield said FreeNet initially had trouble getting in touch with Sprint and appreciated City staff making contact with Sprint to get things started.
Commissioner Highberger said from the staff report it sounded like Sprint was willing to cooperate and had a draft agreement ready. He asked if that was correct.
Mansfield said yes. He said Sprint talked about the need for more space in the future, but Sprint indicated if they needed more space around the base, they could attach to the top. He said FreeNet was initially worried about leaving the opportunity of being pushed off of that tower at some point, but that seemed to be addressed by Sprint along with the cost issue.
Mayor Amyx asked if FreeNet was not currently paying for a franchise fee for the use of public property.
Mansfield said in past agreements the cost was a nominal fee of $10.00 a year as far as per attachments.
Corliss said Lawrence FreeNet did not have a franchise agreement where they could locate on any part of City facilities or right-of-way which was where other companies, who had that right, paid a franchise fee. Lawrence FreeNet was only locating on certain City installations they deemed were needed for their network and the City found it acceptable to their use, whether it was on top of City Hall, on top of water towers and now street lights.
Mayor Amyx asked if a separate agreement for the installation of FreeNet’s equipment was required for each location.
Corliss said correct. He said staff tried to standardize the agreements, but they found out that on water towers, each site had unique issues. He said the Harper Tower had a unique issue because the City did not own the pod and also there was an issue with the Police or Fire Department about radio interference. He said the compensation for the use of the public facility was that FreeNet was contractually obligated to provide free or reduced wireless internet service to the community. He said that was the public good that was coming back to the public for the use of the public facility.
Mayor Amyx called for public comment.
Patrick Knorr, General Manager Sunflower Broadband, said he wanted to reiterate some concerns they presented in a letter to the Mayor last March, specifically regarding the downtown proposal. Currently, Sunflower was providing about 50 hot spots across the community that were at no charge, and many of those spots were downtown. He said between themselves and other businesses, many of those hot spots they were partnering with private businesses providing about 40 hot spots just in the downtown area alone and providing ample free coverage to the community using standardized wi-fi wireless for anyone in the community with a lap top. He said Sunflower was concerned there was not an unmet need that required any special attention from the City. He said they were also concerned that any special consideration would be given to a for profit company even if they also provided some free services. He said currently, Sunflower Broadband provided discounted and free services to over 100 organizations just in Lawrence. He said many for profit businesses did, but Sunflower did not ask for special consideration in order to do that.
Corliss said staff wanted to provide the City Commission with a status report on the progress of those applications. He said staff would provide Lawrence FreeNet with a draft lease agreement for the Harper Tower and hoped the issue with Sprint would not be an obstacle. He said the pilot project on the traffic signals would be allowed and staff was working on the document that was necessary for that review and some type of license agreement would be worked out that would follow some standard wanted indemnification. He said on behalf of the City, the City wanted FreeNet to follow standard safety practices. He said if the pilot project was successful and met with the Commission’s approval, staff would allow other installations. He said staff was not recommending equipment be placed on traffic signals or lights in the downtown area because when Historic Resources Commission looked at that recommendation, they were concerned for aesthetic purposes because there was a box type structure. He said equipment was on top of City Hall, at no charge, and there might be other City facilities that it would work as well for that equipment to provide them with coverage in the downtown area or discuss coverage with other property owners downtown. He said he understood from the Historic Resources Administrator, their preference in the area of criteria, regarding historic preservation, was those type of wireless facilities be hidden as much as possible on top of roofs as opposed to being elsewhere, such as a street light.
Commissioner Schauner asked if the Historic Resources Commission reviewed this issue as a formal matter.
Corliss said the Historic Resources Commission looked at this matter several months back and indicated they did not think it was appropriate to proceed without additional criteria as to what would be allowed because what was proposed was not acceptable to their Commission.
Commissioner Schauner asked if there was work in process to develop standards for other, besides FreeNet.
Corliss said the City’s standard was to direct people not to put equipment on a street light, but on top of a building.
Mayor Amyx asked Corliss if staff needed specific information.
Corliss said not unless the City Commission felt it was necessary to direct staff. He said staff was proceeding with the lease agreement for the Harper Street location and license agreement on a trail basis for Clinton Parkway street light locations. (18)
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
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04/10/07 |
● Seating of new City Commission
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04/17/07 |
● Lawrence Community Shelter UPR Email & Attachment ● Request from Recycling & Resource Conservation Advisory Board to change its name to Sustainability Advisory Board and to adopt new bylaws. ● Water/Wastewater capital improvements and projected rate information ● Review bid on the Clinton Water Treatment Plant ● Authorize distribution of Request for Qualifications for the Design/Build of the Wakarusa Water Reclamation Facility
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TBD
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● Salvation Army Site Plan and Rezoning; ● Retail Marketing Analysis Code provisions ● Consideration of Preliminary Development Plan for Mercato development, north of West 6th Street, west of George Williams Way extended ● Direct staff concerning proposed special assessment benefit districts for the improvement of George Williams Way north and south of West 6th Street, including intersection improvements – TBD per applicant’s request ● Direct staff concerning sanitary sewer improvements serving property west of Queens Road, north of West 6th Street (Baldwin Creek gravity line from pump station no. 45 to 48) – TBD per applicant’s request ● Neighborhood Revitalization Act proposals for target neighborhoods and downtown; NRA policy statement |
Moved by Schauner, seconded by Highberger, to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED:
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Mike Amyx, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Frank S. Reeb, City Clerk
1. Bid – 11 Crown Victoria Patrol Cars, Police, to Shawnee Mission Ford for $230,780.
2. Bid – Residential trash & recycling carts for Sanitation, to Roy Conley for $22,548.
3. Bid – Backhoe for Utilities, to Victor L. Phillips for $76,410.
4. Adjust Rental Fees – Eagle Bend cart rentals: 9 hole rental-$10 & 18 hole rental-$15.
5. Agreement – Secretary of Trans reimbursement funds for ITS for $34,292.62.
6. Agreement – Kimley-Horn & Assoc for ITS for $158,683.
7. Bid – Phase III downtown waterline improvements for Utilities to Nowak Construction for $1,928,977.60
8. Contract Amendment – 3 pump station in N Lawrence for $38,000 for at total of $2,253,000.
9. Amendment – TIP to reflect use of federal appropriations, vehicle replacement, fixed route fleet.
10. Ordinance No. 8094 – 1st Read, Landmark (L-10-02-2006) Register of Historic Places, 925 Vermont.
11. Ordinance No. 8095 – 1st Read, Landmark (L-11-03-2006) Register of Historic Places, 621 Connecticut.
12. Ordinance No. 8096 – 1st Read, Landmark (L-12-04-2006) Register of Historic Places, 1646 Mass.
13. Ordinance No. 8085 – 1st Read, Eminent Domain for utility easement for Pump Station 48.
14. Ordinance No. 8092 – 2nd Read, City Ord/County Res. Chpt 5 –Residential Land Use, Neighborhood Concept.
15. Ordinance No. 8093 – 2nd Read, Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
16. Resolution No. 6711 – Condemn property interest, 2300 Louisiana.
17. City Manager’s Report.
18. 2006 Annual Report – Lawrence Freenet.