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CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

February 21, 2012 – 6:35 p.m.

(Posted on webpage at 4:45 p.m. on 02/16/12)

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Updates:

02/21/12 @ 3:10 p.m.:

Updated the Future Agenda Items memo;

A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

1. Proclaim February 21 – April 22, 2012 as Helping Citizens of Lawrence Fulfill the American Dream of Home Ownership.

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 all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.

2. Approve licenses as recommended by the City Clerk’s Office.

3. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.

4. Bid and purchase items:

a) Approve sale of surplus equipment on Gov Deals. Staff Memo

b) Waive bidding requirements and authorize payment to JCI in the amount of $26,388 for repairs at Pump Station 5. Staff Memo

c) Authorize purchase of electrical equipment for ball diamond lights at the Youth Sports Complex from Western Extralite Company for $31,546. The City is utilizing the State of Kansas Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase. Staff Memo

d) Award bid for storm sewer pipe, precast curb inlets and junction boxes for Project No. PW1126, Delaware Street, 8th to 9th Streets, Storm Sewer, & Waterline Improvements to Cretex Concrete Products Midwest in the amount of $99,625, provided the fabricator can meet the terms established in the contract documents. Bid Memo

5. Adopt on second and final reading, the following ordinances:

a) Ordinance No. 8704, to rezone (Z-11-26-11) approximately .20 acres from IG (General Industrial) to IL (Limited Industrial), located at 920 and 920 ½ Delaware Street. (PC Item 8A; approved 7-0 on 1/25/12)

b) Ordinance No. 8705, to rezone (Z-11-28-11) approximately 41.15 acres from RS10 (Single-Dwelling Residential) to RM12 (Multi-Dwelling Residential), located at 1900 W. 31^st Street. (PC Item 10A; approved 7-0 on 1/25/12)

c) Ordinance No. 8706, for Special Use Permit (SUP-11-5-11) for Aspen Heights for the development of multiple detached dwelling structures on a single lot in an RM District as required by Section 20-402 of the Land Development Code. (PC Item 10C; approved 7-0 on 1/25/12)

6. Adopt Resolution No. 6963, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Deed, Bill of Sale, and Termination of Lease Agreement, and to take all other actions necessary to transfer to DST Realty, terminate all interest of the City in the project and carry out the intent of the resolution, all pursuant to retired industrial revenue bonds for the property at 2000 Bluffs Drive. Staff Memo & Attachments

7. Authorize Staff to negotiate an Engineering Services Agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants for Design and Construction Phase Engineering Services for project UT1105DS, 2012-2013 Watermain Relocation/Rehabilitation Program. Staff Memo & Attachments

8. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Viable Third Community, LLC, which would provide for public participation services for the update of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan at a total cost of no more than $20,000. The costs related to this contract will be paid by federal funding, at no cost to the City. Staff Memo & Attachments

9. Receive 2011 report on Police Department TASER use. Staff Memo

10. Authorize the Mayor to sign revised Subordination Agreements for Russell and Carol Beeson, 507 Louisiana. Staff Memo

C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report & Attachments

ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: 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 a public hearing regarding the issuance of sidewalk dining licenses for 3 Spoons Yogurt, 715, 8^th St Taproom, Aladdin Café, Buffalo Wild Wings, Einstein Bros Bagels, Jackpot Music Hall, Jefferson’s Restaurant, Signs of Life, and The Bourgeois Pig. Staff Memo & Attachments Correspondence

ACTION: Conduct public hearing. Find that it is within the public’s interest to approve the sidewalk dining and hospitality licenses, if appropriate.

2. Consider approving Site Plan, SP-2-13-12, a request by Briggs Automotive to use the right-of-way of W 29^th Terrace and a portion of the Iowa Street Frontage Road for the commercial display of automobiles including the display of signs and a wind turbine. Staff Memo Site Plan Renderings

ACTION: Approve Site Plan, SP-2-13-12, to use the right-of-way on W. 29^th Terrace and a portion of the Iowa Street frontage road, if appropriate.

3. Consider waiver request by Grob Engineering Services, LLC from City Code section 19-214(c) with respect to Site Plan SP-12-82-11, 720 E. 23^rd Street Raco Carwash. Staff Memo & Attachments

ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.

E. PUBLIC COMMENT:

F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo & Attachments - Updated 02/21/12

G. COMMISSION ITEMS:

H. CALENDAR: Meeting List

· Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence Youth of the Year Celebration and 40^th Anniversary, Thursday, February 16, 6:30 p.m. Location: The Lied Center.

· City Commission Study Session with Solid Waste Task Force, Tuesday, February 28, 4:30 p.m. Location: City Commission Room.

· March 20, City Commission meeting canceled due to spring break.

*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 to volunteer online, or send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals:

One vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/13.

Downtown Task Force:

Appointment of seven to eleven members available on this newly formed task force.

Electrical Code Board of Appeals:

Two positions expire 03/31/12. One position is eligible for reappointment while the other position will become vacant. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.

Historic Resources Commission:

Two positions expire 03/01/12. One position is eligible for reappointment while the other position will become vacant. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.

Human Relations Commission:

One vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/14.

Lawrence Citizen Advisory Board:

One vacancy for a position that expires 03/01/12. One additional position expires 03/01/12 and will become vacant.

Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission:

Two vacancies for positions that expired 01/31/12. One vacancy for a position that expires 01/31/13 and one vacancy for a position that expires 01/31/14.

Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:

Several positions are vacant on this board.

Lawrence-Douglas County Bicycle Advisory Committee:

One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/13.

Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health Board:

One position will become vacant on 03/31/12.

Mechanical Board of Appeals:

Two positions expire 03/31/11. One position is eligible for reappointment and one position will become vacant. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.

Sales Tax Audit Committee:

One vacancy for a position that expires 04/30/14.

Social Services Advisory Board:

Two positions available for this board.

Sustainability Advisory Board:

One vacancy for a position that expired 12/31/11 and one vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/13.