November 7, 2000

 

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Lawrence met in regular session at 4:00 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers in City Hall with Mayor Henry presiding and members Dunfield, Hodges, Kennedy and Rundle present.  Student Commissioner’s May and Andyshak were present.

With Commission approval Mayor Hodges proclaimed the week of Saturday, November 11, 2000, as “Buddy Poppy Day”; and, Friday, November 10, 2000 as "Celebrate Marine Corps Birthday"; and, Friday, November 10, 2000 as “Don “Red Dog” Gardner Day.” 

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the City Commission meeting minutes of October 24, 2000.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to receive the Library Board meeting minutes of September 21, 2000; the HAND Advisory Committee meeting minutes of October 12, 2000; the Sister Cities Advisory Board meeting minutes of September 13, 2000; the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting minutes of October 5, 2000; the Sign Code Board of Appeals meeting minutes of August 3, 2000; the Planning Commission meeting minutes of October 25, 2000; and, Public Transit Advisory Committee meeting minutes of October 17, 2000.  Motion carried unanimously.

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to approve claims in the amount of $2,793,033.72 and payroll from October 22, 2000, to November 11, 2000, in the amount of $1,104,955.31.   Motion carried unanimously.                

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to concur with the recommendation of the Mayor and appoint Helen May to the position of Jayhawk Area Agency on AgingAdvisory Council.  Motion carried unanimously.

The City Commission reviewed the bids for weatherization program for the HAND Department.  The bids were:

 

 

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to award the bid for Storm Windows to Advance Glass and Mirror, Inc., in the amount of $12,189.81; the bid for Insulation to Midwest Insulation, in the amount of $6,260.07; and, the bid for weatherstripping of doors to Master Plan Management, in the amount of $3,294.60.   Motion carried unanimously.

The City Commission reviewed the bids for housing rehabilitation projects at 909 New York and 1832 Ohio for the HAND Department.  The bids were:

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to award the bids for housing rehabilitation at 909 New York to Armstrong Construction, in the amount of $21,325.00; and, the housing rehabilitation at 1832 Ohio to Armstrong Construction for the amount of $12,270.00 because L & S Sales and Service withdrew their bid.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize the purchase of Trunking System Radios for Lawrence Transit System in the amount of $48,644.20.  Motion carried unanimously.

The City Commission reviewed the bids for yard waste bags for the Public Works Department.  The bids were:

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to award the bid to A.B Coker, in the amount of $9,792.00 because Xpedx did not meet specifications.  Motion carried unanimously.

The City Commission reviewed the bids for general construction of the Plaza West Building for the Police Department.  The bids were:

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to award the bid to Penny Construction, in the amount of $138,844.37.  Motion carried unanimously.

The City Commission reviewed the bids for Mechanical/Electrical work for the Plaza West Building.  The bids were:

 

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to award the bid to Chaney/Ace, in the amount of $52,711.87.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to award the sole bid for a telephone system for the Plaza West Building to Siemens Corporation in the amount of $88,020.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

Paul Weimer, KAW Regional Transit, said his executive board said it was a basic conflict of interest to have MV Transportation for ADA Certification Services.  It was not appropriate for the provider of transit services to decide who should ride the service.  Weimer said the RFP that was distributed had fundamental flaws.

Mike Wildgen, City Manager, said there were two (2) responses to the RFP.  One (1) was from MV Transportation and the other was a private individual.  MV had experience in this area because they provided these services to other transportation systems.  They meet the qualifications of the RFP and staff was recommending approval of their proposal.

Karin Rexroad, Public Transit Administrator, said staff recommended MV Transportation because there would not be a lengthy start-up or education period for them.  The current manager already understands ADA Law and the corresponding certification process.  MV Transportation could begin immediate certification of riders.  By combining operations and certification, passengers would have only one (1) call to make.  Rexroad explained the certification process.  Not all riders participating in the existing system would qualify for the Paratransit Services.  Any person not certified by MV Transportation could appeal to the advisory board.

Moved by Hodges, seconded by Rundle, to concur with staff’s recommendation and approve the selection of MV Transportation for Americans with Disabilities Act Certification for Paratransit Services.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Aldrich family members for City purchase of property west of 31^st and Kasold in the amount of $196,960.10.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the contract with Western Resources for Electrical Substation Improvements for the Wastewater Treatment Facility in the amount of $150,402.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

The City Commission reviewed the bids for the Kasold Drive, Clinton Parkway to the SLT Recreational Path Improvements for the Public Works Department.  The bids were:

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to award the bid to Razorback Contractors of Kansas, Inc., in the amount of $958,112.50.  Motion carried unanimously.

The City Commission reviewed the bids for O'Connell Road Waterline Improvements.  The bids were:

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to award bid to Havens Construction, in the amount of $255,677.00.  Motion carried unanimously.              

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place of first reading Ordinance No. 7277, rezoning [Z-05-16-00] approximately 4.763 acres from A (Agricultural) to RS-2 (Single-Family Residence), property located west of Branchwood Drive and north of Stoneridge Drive.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                 (1)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place of first reading Ordinance No. 7291, annexing [A-05-08-00] approximately 19.115 acres located at Kasold Drive and W. 31^st Street, south of Green Meadows Subdivision.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                                  (2)

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place of first reading Ordinance No. 7278, rezoning [Z-05-13-00] approximately 19.115 acres from A (Agricultural) to RM-D (Residence-Duplex), property located at Kasold Drive and W. 31^st Street, south of Green Meadows Subdivision.  Motion carried unanimously.                              (3)

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7279, annexing [A-06-13-00] request of approximately 27.143 acres located south of Harvard Rd., west of Legends Drive (extended).  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                                       (4)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7280, rezoning [Z-06-29-00] approximately 27.143 acres from A (Agricultural) to RS-2 (Single-Family Residence), property located south of Harvard Rd., west of Legends Drive (extended).  Motion carried unanimously.                                              (5)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7281, annexing [A-06-14-00] approximately 33.702 acres located south of I-70, west of Kasold Drive; and, direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                     (6)            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7282, rezoning [Z-06-26-00] approximately .610 acres from M-2 (General Industrial) & M-3 (Intensive Industrial) to C-4 (General Commercial), property located at 161 Lincoln/601 N. 2^nd.  Motion carried unanimously.                                              (7)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7283, rezoning [Z-9-32-00] approximately 1.164 acres from RS-1 (Single-Family Residence) to PCD-2 (Planned Commercial Development), property located at 420 N. Iowa.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                               (8)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7284, rezoning [Z-3-6-00] approximately 5.5 acres from RS-1 (Single-Family Residence) to RO-2 (Residence Office), property located on the southeast corner of E. 23^rd and Haskell Ave.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                 (9)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7285, rezoning [Z-5-23-00] approximately 29.0 acres from PCD-2 (Planned Commercial District) w/use restrictions to PCD-2 with amended use restrictions, property commonly known as Phase IV of the Target PCD.  Motion carried unanimously.                  (10)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7286, rezoning [Z-06-28-00] approximately 3.742 acres from M-1 (Research Industrial) to RS-2 (Single-Family Residence), property located south of Harvard Rd., west of Legends Dr.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                   (11)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7287, rezoning [Z-08-32a-00] approximately 0.877 acres from M-2 (General Industrial) to C-3 (Central Business District), a portion of the east side of the 600 block of New Hampshire.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                 (12)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7288, rezoning [Z-08-32b-00] approximately .201 acres from M-2 (General Industrial) to C-3 (Central Business District), portion of the east side of the 600 block of New Hampshire (Reuter Organ property).  Motion carried unanimously.                 (13)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7289, rezoning [Z-08-33-00] approximately 1.2 acres from M-2 (General Industrial) to C-3 (Central Business District), west side of 600 block of Rhode Island Street.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                      (14)                        As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7290, rezoning [Z-08-34-00] approximately 2.225 acres from RD (Residence-Dormitory) to O-1 (Office), property located near W. Campus Rd. & W. 11^th for KANU radio station.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                    (15)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7292, rezoning [Z-03-07-00] approximately 8.73 acres from PCD-1 (Planned Commercial Development) to O-1 (Office), property located northeast of Kasold Dr. and Peterson Road.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                               (16)

Ordinance No. 7276, annexing land adjacent to Fox Chase Subdivision was read a second time.            

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to adopt the ordinance.  Aye:  Dunfield, Henry, Hodges, Kennedy, and Rundle.   Nay: None.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                       (17)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the site plan (SP-08-61-00) for an office/warehouse development to be located at 911 E. 11^th Street, subject to the following conditions:

1.                  Provide a revised Site Plan depicting the following:

a.                  Location of enclosure site on the west which is acceptable to the Sanitation Department;

b.                  Provision of additional screening along the south and west property lines to buffer industrial use from residential uses;

c.                  Provision of evergreen, upright shrubs around dumpster enclosures;

d.                  Revise the total number of parking spaces under the heading "interior greenspace requirements" to read 99.  (Refer to Planning comment #19);

e.                  Under the heading "impervious surface summary", revise the gross area so it matches the area listed in the legal description;

2.                  Filing of a Final Plat;

3.                  Execution of a Site Plan Performance Agreement; and,

4.                  Approval of a Floodplain Development Permit.         

Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                         (18)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the site plan (SP-06-46-00) for J & D Business Center; Lot 19, Lawrence Industrial Park, subject to the following conditions:

1.                  Provide a revised Site Plan depicting the following:

a.                  Per section 20-14A04.3 (h), provide additional trees as required.  1 tree/4,000 sq. ft. of landscaped open space;

b.                  Provide book and page numbers of recorded easements and right-of-way;

c.                  Provide Ordinance number of street vacation, when complete, and adjust property lot lines;

2.                  Provide proof of permission from ATSF to cross right-of-way;

3.                  Public improvement plans for the storm drainage system must be submitted to the Public Works Department for review prior to release of the plan to the Building Inspector;

4.                  Approval of dumpster location by Sanitation Department;

5.                  Record 15' utility easement shown on the north property line and provide copy of recorded document to Staff and place book and page number on site plan;

6.                  Record 30' utility easement on the west property line and provide copy of recorded document to Staff and place book and page number on site plan;

7.                  Provide necessary right-of-way for cul-de-sac on both sides of 28^th Street and provide Staff with recorded copy of document and place book and page number on site plan;

8.                  Dedicate public drainage easement as related to public improvement plans and place book and page number on site plan; and,

9.                  Approval of vacation by City Commission and publication of vacation ordinance for 28^th Street right-of-way.        

Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                        (19)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to concur with the Planning Commission’s recommendations to approve the Final Plat (PF-09-28-00) for the Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Plant, a one-lot plat containing approximately 135.23 acres, located south of the Kansas River, north of the AT & SF Railroad tracks at the eastern terminus of E. 8^th Street; and, accept the dedication of easements and rights-of-way subject to the following conditions:

1.                  Change Planning Commission Chair to Jane Bateman;

2.                  Provide a separate hatch-mark for the floodway fringe and floodway; and,

3.                  Change name of Township road 1550 to 11^th Street for portion shown on the plat.

Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                         (20)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to concur with the Planning Commission’s recommendations to approve the Final Plat (PF-09-31-00) for Parkway Commons Addition is a replat of a lot split for Lot 12, Parkway Place No. 1, a one-lot planned residential plat containing approximately 8.719 acres, located south of Clinton Parkway, west of Kasold Drive and the medical office buildings; and, accept the dedication of easements and rights-of-way subject to the following conditions:

1.                  Provision of a revised Final Plat depicting the following:

a.                  Label right-of-way width for Clinton Parkway;

b.                  Provide dimensions of expanded drainage easement;

c.                  The drainage easement does not close.  Show the location where the DE crosses the southern 7.5' UE to the south property line.  The location should contain the flood boundary after project grading;

d.                  Show pin set along property line at the north end of the cul-de-sac bulb;

2.                  Provision of an Agreement Not-to-Protest the formation of a benefit district for    street and sidewalk improvements for Hawthorne, Clinton Parkway, Kasold and Clinton Place;

3.                  Provide a certificate that all taxes and special assessments due and payable have been paid.  In the case of unpaid special assessments, a proposed redistribution of such unpaid special assessments must meet the City's requirements and be acceptable to the City Clerk and Public Works Director;

4.                  Execution of a Temporary Utility Agreement; and,

5.                  Provision and approval of a Master Street Tree Plan.

Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                         (21)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to concur with the Planning Commission’s recommendations to approve the Final Plat (PF-09-29-00) for KANU Subdivision, a one-lot plat containing approximately 2.195 acres, located on the KU Campus near W. Campus Road and 11^th Street; and, accept the dedication of easements and rights-of-way subject to the following conditions:

1.                  Provision of a revised Final Plat depicting the following:

a.                  Fill in Book and Page number of cross access easement;

2.                  Execution of a Temporary Utility Agreement;

3.                  Provision and approval of a Master Street Tree Plan; and,

4.                  Execution of an Agreement Not to Protest the formation of a benefit district for street and sidewalk improvements for 11^th Street.

Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                         (22)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to concur with the Planning Commission’s recommendations to approve the Final Plat (PF-09-30-00) of Fall Creek Farms 3^rd Plat, a one lot single-family residential plat containing approximately .739 acres, located northwest of the intersection of Fall Creek Rd. and Running Ridge Road; and, accept the dedication of easements and rights-of-way subject to the following conditions:

1.                  Provision of a revised Final Plat depicting the following:

a.                  Provide book and page number of existing 15' Utility Easement;

2.                  Execution of a Temporary Utility Agreement;

3.                  Provision and approval of a Master Street Tree Plan; and

4.                  Provide a certificate that all taxes and special assessments due and payable have been paid.  In the case of unpaid special assessments, a proposed redistribution of such unpaid special assessments must meet the city's requirements and be acceptable to the City Clerk and the Public Works Director. 

Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                         (23)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to concur with the Planning Commission’s recommendations to approve the Final Plat (PF-09-32-00) of Grand Addition, a 30-lot residential subdivision containing approximately 19.115 acres, located southwest of West 31^st Street and Kasold Drive; and, accept the dedication of easements and rights-of-way subject to the following conditions:

1.                  Execution of a Temporary Utility Agreement;

2.                  Submission and approval of a Master Street Tree Plan (Per Section 21-708a)

3.                  Provide a certificate that all taxes and special assessments due and payable have been paid.  In the case of unpaid special assessments, a proposed redistribution of such unpaid special assessments must meet the city's requirements and be acceptable to the City Clerk and Public Works Director;

4.                  Payment of $525.00 for sign fees prior to filing of the Final Plat;

5.                  Provide written permission from Williams Gas Pipeline to cross easement with proposed street, utility lines, and pedestrian access easement with submission of Public Improvement Plans;

6.                  Show the location of the Pedestrian Access Easement across the WGP Easement to the west;

7.                  Provide a not that Tract A will be a Drainage Easement, and revise Note #3;

8.                  Provide a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) prior to filing of the Final plat at the Register of Deeds or obtain approval of a Floodplain Development Permit; and,

9.                  Pinning of the lots in the accordance with Sec. 21-302.2 of the Subdivision Regulations.

Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                         (24)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to concur with the Planning Commission’s recommendations to approve the Final Plat (RP-09-08-00) of Dial Addition, a replat of "Tract A" in Sunflower Park Addition No. 1 containing approximately 14.607 acres, located between Inverness Dr. and Crossgate Dr., north of W. 27^th Street.  The replat is to dedicate utility easements through Tract "A"; and, accept the dedication of easements and rights-of-way subject to the following conditions:

1.         Show all easements that currently are platted as existing.  The 10' drainage easements and any other easements not shown on the Final Plat of Sunflower Park Addition or Final Plat of Inverness Park Plaza must be shown with their recorded book and page.

Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                         (25)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to concur with the Planning Commission’s recommendations to approve the Final Plat (RP-09-10-00) of Longleaf No. 3 is a replat of Lots 1 through 9, Block 3, Longleaf Addition, a 7-lot residential plat containing approximately 3.067 acres, located northwest of the intersection of W. 15^th Street and Bobwhite Drive; and, accept the dedication of easements and rights-of-way subject to the following conditions:

1.                  Provide a certificate that all taxes and special assessments due and payable have been paid.  In the case of unpaid special assessments, a proposed redistribution of such unpaid special assessments must meet the city's requirements and be acceptable to the City Clerk and Public Works Director;

2.                  Revise location map to eliminate the 15^th St. interchange;

3.                  Revise property owner to the north as City of Lawrence;

4.                  Provide signature block for County Public Works Engineer;

5.                  Pinning of the lots in accordance with Sec. 21-302.2 of the Subdivision Regulations;

6.                  Execution of a Temporary Utility Agreement; and,

7.                  Remove all previous lot lines on the face of the Final Plat.

 Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                        (26)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to concur with the Planning Commission’s recommendations to approve the Final Plat (RP-09-09-00) of Kean Addition, a replat of Tract 12, Southeast Lawrence Suburban Acres, a one-lot replat containing approximately 27,413 sq. ft., located west of Haskell Avenue between 26^th and 27^th Streets; and, accept the dedication of easements and rights-of-way subject to the following conditions:

1.                  Provision of a document to show the location of all public and private utilities on and adjacent to the subject property;

2.                  Provision of a revised Final Plat to show Utility Easements per Section 21-609;

3.                  Provision of a revised Final Plat to show the front, side and rear building setback lines;

4.                  Provision of a revised Final Plat to remove the note related to the provision of street trees;

5.                  Execution and recording of a 25' wide Cross Access Easement from Haskell Road to the west property line and provision of a copy of the recorded easement to staff;

6.                  Provision of a note on the face of the Final Plat that provides the Recorded Deed Book and Page reference;

7.                  Execution of a Temporary Utility Agreement;

8.                  Provision of the following frees and recording documentation:

a.         Copy of paid property tax receipt; and,

b.         Recording fees made payable to the Douglas County Register of Deeds.

Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                       (27)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to adopt Resolution No. 6240, creating the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                   (28)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Geraldine Smith and Geraldine Aiken, 335 Elm Street.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                     (29)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Robin Burgess and John Carland, 641 Ohio Street.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                (30)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Frank Gagne Jr., to conduct archeological investigations at Blanton's Crossing in an amount not to exceed $10,588.00.  The Archeological investigation is being conducted as part of Historic Preservation Fund Grant which requires the City to provide matching funds and are currently budgeted in the 2000 budget cycle.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                        (31)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Rundle, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Landplan Engineering in the amount of $20,300.00 for engineering design of recreation trail improvements to McGrew Nature Area.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                (32)

Mike Wildgen, City Manager,presented a schematic drawing of parking in the 900 Block of Massachusetts.  The schematic drawing presented the existing parking situation and several proposed alternatives.  He did not have a particular recommendation on any of the alternatives.

Jean Lewis, Milton’s, asked why a loading zone on Massachusetts was needed.  She was not sure those spaces needed to be available.  If loading zones were needed, they should be more evenly distributed.

Larry Franklin, 944 Massachusetts, requested a time limit be put on the loading zones.  A lot of his customers with disabilities or other restrictions come early in the morning so they could find parking in front of his shop.  He suggested two (2) different spots with two (2) spaces each for a loading zone.  Franklin did not see a need for the loading zone.

Rick McNeely, Jazzhaus, said the need for the loading zone was specifically for UPS deliveries.  There were three (3) businesses that had significant numbers of deliveries during the day.  McNeely thought the least amount of spaces needed for a loading zone was three (3) consecutive spaces.  The location of a loading zone was important for his business because of beer deliveries and bands brining in equipment.

Tonya McNeely, Jazzhaus, said not all deliveries were by commercial trucks.  Other vehicles needed to have access to a loading zone.  Linda Lester suggested the existing thirty (30) minute parking be increased to sixty (60) minutes.

Mike Wildgen, City Manager, said the City had an agreement with First Star Bank to provide the thirty (30) minute parking.  That agreement was negotiated to replace the parking spaces the bank would be loosing in their parking lot.  Wildgen said he has talked with First Star Bank and they were not willing to increase the time limit at this time.  The business owners could discuss this issue with representatives from the bank.  Pizza Hut indicated it would be okay to put the loading zone in front of their business.

Larry Franklin Jr., 944 Massachusetts, said delivery vehicles could use the cutout across the street for a loading zone.  Postal vehicles and other vehicles currently use that area.

Susan Bateman suggested the City look at 9^th Street especially between New Hampshire and Rhode Island to see if any additional parking spaces could be added in that area.

Dunfield said moving the four (4) parking spaces for a loading zone further south made sense.

Kennedy suggested a time limit of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the loading zone.

Rundle suggested additional yellow stripping to identify the loading zone.  If the remaining twenty-five (25) parking spaces would be split in half, it looked like there would be two (2) spots in front of Pizza Hut and two (2) parking spaces to the north.  That was the area Rundle recommended suggested.

Moved by Hodges, seconded by Kennedy, to direct staff to provide a loading zone of four (4) parking spaces splitting the difference between the existing twenty-five (25) spaces that did not have thirty (30) minute time limits and identify the hours for the loading zone to be 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                              (33)

Dunfield said he would not participate in the discussion or vote on the General Obligation Bond and Temporary Note issues because of a potential conflict of interest.

Ed Mullins, Finance Director, presented the staff report on the November 28, 2000 General Obligation Bond and Temporary Note Issue.  One Bond Issue was for the construction of the Arts Center.  This issue consisted of $3,000,000.00 in debt by the City and $1,238,000.00 in future pledges from the Lawrence Arts Center.  While the Bond for the City portion matured in twenty (20) years, the Lawrence Arts Center portion matured in three (3) years.  One issue totaled $5,740,000.00 and it was for the refunding of previous issues which would defer principle amounts to limit the impact of debt service in the year 2004.  The final issue totaled $8,645,000.00 for the construction of the parking garage and related improvements to the Tax Increment Financing district in the 900 Block of New Hampshire.  Mullins presented spread sheets on the available debt and debt service of the City.    

Moved by Hodges, seconded by Rundle, to adopt Resolution No. 6241, authorizing the Lawrence Arts Center Project.  Aye:  Henry, Hodges, Kennedy and Rundle.  Nay:  None. Abstain: Dunfield.  Motion carried.                                                                                               (34)

Moved by Hodges, seconded by Rundle, to adopt Resolution No. 6242, authorizing the 900 block parking garage.  Aye:  Henry, Hodges, Kennedy and Rundle.  Nay:  None. Abstain: Dunfield.  Motion carried.                                                                                                             (35)

Moved by Hodges, seconded by Rundle, to adopt Resolution No. 6243, establishing November 28, 2000 as the sale date for the December 2000, General Obligation Bond and Temporary Note Issuance.  Aye:  Henry, Hodges, Kennedy and Rundle.  Nay:  None. Abstain: Dunfield.  Motion carried.                                                                                                       (36)

Mike Wildgen, City Manager, presented the proposed lease at the Lawrence Riverfront Plaza for the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department and Fire/Medical Inspection Services.  This space would also provide a City training facility.  He presented a draft floor plan for the lease.  Staff recommended approval of the lease based upon the cost and location.  Seven (7) proposals were considered.  The five (5) year lease option provided a beginning rate of $10.35 per square feet for 5,660 square feet plus 775 square feet of storage area to be rented at $3.00 per square feet and 50 square feet of Fire storage space to be available at no charge.  The rate increased to $11.54 by the last year.  The lease amount would be $5,076.36 per month.

Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to direct staff to execute the lease with the Lawrence Riverfront Plaza for 5,661 square feet, plus 775 square feet of storage area and 50 square feet of free Fire storage space for use by the HAND Department and Fire/Medical Department.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                   (37) 

Mike Wildgen, City Manager, presented the summary of the key items discussed by the City Commission concerning the Utility Department at the study session on Thursday, October 25, 2000. He asked the City Commission and direct staff to proceed as discussed at this study session.

Moved by Rundle, seconded by Hodges, to direct staff to proceed with negotiating with Black and Veatch to provide a contract to complete the initial work on Phase I of expansion at the Clinton Water Treatment Plant including assistance in developing and reviewing contractor qualification statements and final selection; completing a basis of design report with the contractor; providing the City with a guarantee maximum price from the engineer/contractor team; work with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to receive approval with the project which would be part of a design bid/contract; negotiate an agreement with Black and Veatch to provide assistance in developing an reviewing contractor qualification statements and final selection for emergency repairs to the Bowersock Dam; contacting the Corps of Engineers to determine what permits were necessary to complete the work; and, providing through a subcontract, an underwater inspection of the dam to further qualify the  repairs necessary.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                  (38)           

Concerning the parking on Massachusetts Street, Rundle suggested the loading zone be only moved ten (10) parking spaces to the south of the existing thirty minute parking.  This would provide some accommodation to the Jazzhaus needs.  The City Commission concurred.

Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hodges, to adjourn at 5:20 p.m.   Motion carried unanimously.                                                                   

APPROVED:

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James R. Henry, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

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Raymond J. Hummert, City Clerk

COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2000

1.                  Ordinance No. 7277 – 1^st Reading, Rezone (Z-05-16-00) 4.763 acres, from A to RS-2, located W of Branchwood & N of Stoneridge.

2.                  Ordinance No. 7291 – 1^st Reading, Annex (A-05-08-00) 19.115 acres, located at Kasold & W 31^st.

3.                  Ordinance No. 7278 – 1^st Reading, Rezone (Z-05-13-00) 19.115 acres, from A to RM-D, located at Kasold & W 31^st.

4.                  Ordinance No. 7279 – 1^st Reading, Annex (A-06-13-00) 27.143 acres, S of Harvard, W of Legends (extended).

5.                  Ordinance No. 7280 – 1^st Reading, Rezone (Z-06-29-00) 27.143 acres, from A to RS-2, W of Legends (extended).

6.                  Ordinance No. 7281 – 1^st Reading, Annex (A-06-14-00) 33.702 acres, located S of I-70, W of Kasold.

7.                  Ordinance No. 7282 – 1^st Reading, Rezone (Z-06-26-00) .610 acres, M-2 & M-3 to C-4, located at 161 Lincoln/601 N 2^nd.

8.                  Ordinance No. 7283 – 1^st Reading, Rezone (Z-9-32-00) 1.164 acres, from RS-1 to PCD-2, located at 420 N Iowa.

9.                  Ordinance No. 7284 – 1^st Reading, Rezone (Z-3-6-00) 5.5 acres, from RS-1 to RO-2, located SE corner of E 23^rd & Haskell.

10.              Ordinance No. 7285 – 1^st Reading, Rezone (Z-5-23-00) 29.0 acres, from PCD-2 w/use restrictions to PCD-2, Target PCD.

11.              Ordinance No. 7286 – 1^st Reading, Rezone (Z-06-28-00) 3.742 acres, from M-1 to RS-2, located S of Harvard, W of Legends.

12.              Ordinance No. 7287 – 1^st Reading, Rezone (Z-08-32a-00) 0.877 acres, from M-2 to C-3, portion of E side of 600 Blk New Hamp.

13.              Ordinance No. 7288 – 1^st Reading, Rezone (Z-08-32b-00) .201 acres, from M-2 to C-3,  portion of E side of 600 Blk of New Hamp (Reuter Organ)

14.              Ordinance No. 7289 – 1^st Reading, Rezone (Z-08-33-00) 1.2 acres, from M-2 to C-3, W side of 600 Blk of Rhode Island.

15.              Ordinance No. 7290 – 1^st Reading, Rezone (Z-08-34-00) 2.225 acres, from RD to 0-1, located near W Campus Rd & W 11^th for KANU Radio.

16.              Ordinance No. 7292 – 1^st Reading, Rezone (Z-03-07-00) 8.73 acres, from PCD-1 to 0-1, located NE of Kasold & Peterson.

17.              Ordinance No. 7276 – 2^nd Reading, Annex land adjacent to Fox Chase Sub.

18.              Site Plan – (SP-08-61-00) office/warehouse, located at 911 E 11^th.

19.              Site Plan – (SP-06-46-00) J&D Business Ctr, Lt 19, Lawrence Industrial Park.

20.              Final Plat – (PF-09-28-00) Lawrence Wastewater Plant, 1-lt, 135.23 acres, located S of KS River, N of AT&SF.

21.              Final Plat – (PF-09-31-00) Parkway Commons Addition, Lot 12, 8.810 acres. S of Clinton Pkwy, W of Kasold, Medical Office Bldg.

22.              Final Plat – (PF-09-29-00) KANU Subdivision, 2.195 acres, located on KU  Campus newr W Campus Rd & 11^th.

23.              Final Plat – (PF-09-30-00) Fall Creek Farms 3^rd Plat, .739 acres, located NW intersection of Fall Creek Rd & Running Ridge Rd.

24.              Final Plat – (PF-09-32-00) Grand Addition, 30 lt, 19.115 acres SW of W 31^st & Kasold.

25.              Final Plat – (RP-09-08-00) Dial Addition, Tract A, Sunflower Park Addition No. 1, 14.607 acres, between Inverness & Crossgate, N of 27^th.

26.              Final Plat – (RP-09-10-00) Longleaf No. 3, Lts 1-9, Blk 3, 3.067 acres, located NW of intersection of W 15^th & Bobwhite Dr.

27.              Final Plat – (RP-09-09-00) Kean Addition, Tract 12, SE Lawrence Suburban Acres, 27,413 sq ft, located W of Haskell between 26^th & 27^th.

28.              Resolution No. 6240, Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority.

29.              Release of Mortgage – 335 Elm, Geraldine Smith & Geraldine Aiken.

30.              Release of Mortgage – 641 Ohio, Robin Burgess & John Carland.

31.              Agreement – Archeological investigation at Blanton’s Crossing to Frank Gagne Jr for $10,588.

32.              Agreement – Engineering design, McGrew Nature Area to Landplan for $20,300.            

33.              Loading Zone - 900 Blk of New Hampshire.

34.              Resolution No. 6241 – Authorize Lawrence Arts  Ctr Project.

35.              Resolution No. 6242 -  Authorize 900 Blk Parking Garage.

36.              Resolution No. 6243 – GOB & Temp Note sale date of Nov 28, 2000.

37.              Lease Agreement – Lawrence Riverfront Plaza for office space for HAND & Fire/Medical.

38.              Expansion – Phase I, Clinton Water Treatment Plant.