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CITY COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
August 9, 2016 – 5:45 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 4:00 p.m. on 08/04/16)
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Updates:
08/09/16 @ 1:45 p.m.:
- Updated the license memo on Consent Agenda Item No. 3.
08/05/16 @ 3:55 p.m.:
- Updated the City Manager’s Report.
In order to be included as part of the agenda packet, written communications must be received by the City Manager’s Office by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Communications received after 12:00 p.m. will be printed and given to the Commissioners at the meeting rather than being included as part of the online agenda. Please send correspondence electronically to bjwalthall@lawrenceks.org. If sending large attachments, please verify receipt by calling 785.832.3400.
A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. None.
B. CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Vice Mayor Soden, seconded by Commissioner Boley, to approve the consent agenda as below. Motion carried unanimously.
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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 08/02/16.
2. Approve all claims. The list of claims will be posted by the Finance Department on Monday prior to the meeting. If Monday is a holiday, the claims will be posted as soon as possible the next business day.
3. Approve licenses (revised 08/09/16) as recommended by the City Clerk’s Office.
4. Bid and purchase items:
a) Award the construction contract for Bid No. B1627, Project No. UT1602 – Wakarusa Water Treatment Plant Coating, Influent Building, and Biosolids Pump Station, to Gray & Company, Inc., in the amount of $132,862, and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract. Bid Memo & Attachments
b) Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 with Crossland Heavy Contractors for the Clinton Water Treatment Plant Raw Water Pump Station Improvements, Project No. UT1417, increasing the construction contract by $25,219 and extending the final completion date by 45 days. Staff Memo & Attachments
5. Adopt on second and final reading, the following ordinance(s):
a) Ordinance No. 9269, correcting Section 18-304 of the Lawrence City Code to replace text that was inadvertently omitted with the Incorporation by Reference Document (IBR) for TA-15-00346 – Text Amendment to the Land Development Code to add Urban Agriculture as a permitted use and establish standards.
b) Ordinance No. 9272, adopting the Planning Fee Schedule.
c) Ordinance No. 9271, amending the City of Lawrence Code Section 5-176 relating to adding a plan review fee for commercial and multi-family structures.
d) Joint City Ordinance No. 9264 /County Resolution No. ___, for Text Amendments (TA-15-00461) to the joint city/county subdivision regulations in the City of Lawrence Land Development Code, Chapter 20, Article 8 and the Douglas County Code, Chapter 11, Article 1 to allow Accessory Dwelling Units on property divided through a Certificate of Survey in the unincorporated portion of the county.
6. Approve rezoning, Z-16-00215, approximately 2.11 acres from IBP (Industrial/Business Park) District to IL (Limited Industrial) District, located at 1300 Research Park Drive, Lot 3, Block 3. Submitted by Wallace Engineering, for Lydia L. Neu and Robert M. Neu, property owners of record. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9277, to rezone (Z-16-00215) 2.11 acres from IBP (Industrial/Business Park) District to IL (Limited Industrial) District, located at 1300 Research Park Drive, Lot 3, Block 3. (PC Item 3; approved 10-0 on 7/25/16) Staff Report Map of Area PC Minutes
C. PUBLIC COMMENT: Play Video >
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: The public is allowed to speak to any items or issues that are not scheduled on the agenda after first being recognized by the Mayor. As a general practice, the Commission will not discuss/debate these items, nor will the Commission make decisions on items presented during this time, rather they will refer the items to staff for follow up, if necessary. 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. COMMISSION ITEMS: City Commission Work Plan Play Video >
E. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: Report & Attachments (updated 08/05/16) Play Video >
F. CALENDAR: Play Video >
1. Advisory board appreciation reception, Thursday, August 18, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Location: Meeting Hall at Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper Street.
2. Public Incentives Review Committee meeting, August 22, 4:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room.
3. City offices are closed Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day.
4. Thursday, September 8, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Taste of Lawrence Fall Mixer. Meadowbrook Apartments.
5. 2016 Community Education Breakfast, Friday, September 16, 7:30 a.m. Location: Lawrence DoubleTree by Hilton (formerly Holidome).
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*dates in bold indicate City Commission meeting date
CITY COMMISSION
WORK SESSION AGENDA
August 9, 2016
(The work session will begin immediately following the
completion of the City Commission Meeting)
The work session provides an opportunity for the City Commission to discuss items in greater detail. As a general practice, the Commission will not make decisions on items presented during this time; rather they will refer the items to staff for follow up, if necessary. Public comment related to the work session topics will be allowed at the end of the discussion.
A. WORK SESSION ITEMS:
1. Receive concept study for the reconstruction of Kasold Drive, from 6th Street to Bob Billings Parkway, Project No. PW1505. Play Video >
2. Receive summary of 2017 Capital Improvement project for Wakarusa Drive and Harvard Road intersection, Project No. PW1527. Play Video >
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: The public may be allowed to speak to items pertaining to the work session agenda after first being recognized by the Mayor. As a general practice, the Commission will not discuss or debate these items, nor will the Commission make decisions on items presented during this time, rather they will refer the items to staff for follow up, if necessary. 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.
Moved by Commissioner Herbert, seconded by Commissioner Larsen, to adjourn at 9:23 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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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.
Citizen Advisory Board for Fair and Impartial Policing:
One vacancy for a position that expired 03/01/16.
Community Development Advisory Committee:
Two vacancies for positions that expire 09/30/17 and 09/30/18. These positions are designated for low/mod areas.
Two vacancies for positions that expired 12/31/15. These positions are designated for an at-large position and general contractor position. One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/18. This position is designated for an architect/engineer.
Douglas County Community Corrections Advisory Board:
One vacancy for a position that expired 05/31/16.
Electrical Code Board of Appeals:
Two vacancies for positions that expires 03/31/18. One position is designated for a Journeyman Electrician and the other position is designated for an Electrical Contractor. One vacancy for a position that expired 03/31/16. This position is designated for a representative from the Fire/Medical Department. One position expired 03/31/16 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. This is an at-large position.
Historic Resources Commission:
One vacancy for a position that expired 03/01/16. This position is designated for an architect.
Joint Economic Development Council:
One vacancy for a position that expired 10/31/15.
One vacancy for a position that expired 11/30/15. One additional position expired 11/30/15 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. Two vacancies for positions that expire 11/30/16.
Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/17.
One vacancy for a position that expired 03/31/16.
Plumbing Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expired 04/30/16. This position is designated for a Journeyman Plumber. One position expired 04/30/16 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. This position is designated for a contractor. One vacancy for a position that expires 04/30/18. This position is designated for a Master Plumber.
One vacancy for a position that expires 04/30/18.