April 24, 2001

 

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 Rundle presiding and members Dunfield, Hack, Henry and Kennedy present.  Student Commissioner Andyshak was present.

With Commission approval, Mayor Rundle proclaimed the week of April 22 - 28, 2001, to be "National Volunteer Week"; the week of April 22 - 28, 2001, to be "Crime Victims' Right Week"; and, the month of May 2001, to be "Bike Safety Month."

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to approve the City Commission meeting minutes of April 17, 2001.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to approve the Lawrence Public Library meeting minutes of March 26, 2001; the Lawrence Douglas County Health Board meeting minutes of February 19, 2001; the CVB Advisory Board meeting minutes of February 28, 2001; and, the Sister Cities Advisory Board meeting minutes of February 10, 2001 and March 14, 2001; and, the Recycling & Resource Conservation Advisory Board meeting minutes of March 14, 2001.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to approve claims in the amount of $1,562,534.29 and payroll from April 8, 2001 to April 21, 2001 in the amount of $1,136,424.04.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to approve the Drinking Establishment License Chipotle Mexican Grill of Kansas, 911 Massachusetts (Contingent Upon State License). Motion carried unanimously.

The City Commission reviewed the bids the 2001 Milling, Overlay, and Curb Repair Program - Phase 2.  The bids were:

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to award the bid to LRM Industries, in the amount of $732.388.25.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to approve the Engineering Design Contract with BG Consultants, in the amount of $22,049.83 for sanitary sewer improvements located at Westwood, 15^th and Engel Road.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to set a bid date of May 15, 2001 for Streets, Storm Sewers, Sidewalk and Waterline Improvements, located at Comet Lane, south of 6^th and 7^th Street, Comet Lane to Monterey Way.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to establish a public hearing date for the pre-assessments on Comet Lane, located south of 6^th and 7^th Streets, Comet Lane to Monterey Way.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to authorize the City Manager to execute an Engineering Design Contract with Bartlett & West, in the amount of $196,748.00, for storm sewer improvements, located at 21^st Street, Kentucky to Barker Avenue.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to authorize the City Manager to execute an Engineering Design Contract with Landplan Engineering, in the amount of $118,250.00, for storm water improvements, located at 21^st Street, Stewart Avenue to Naismith Drive.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to place on 1st reading Ordinance No. 7352, allowing possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages at Broken Arrow Park on May 12, 2001 for the Third Annual Sertoma Club BBQ Cook off.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                    (1)

            Mrs. Thompson, a property owner in the area of Bismark Gardens No. 2, expressed a concern about the drainage system for the area.  Elevating the pond would cause problems with wells and septic tanks in the area.  With the additional capacity of the pond, she was afraid contaminates would enter into the ground water and wells in the area.  If the level of the pond were raised during flooding, the water would cover a septic tank causing additional problems.

Ted Boyle, North Lawrence Improvement Association, expressed a concern about fertilizer and pesticides entering into the pond and leaching into the ground water.  Another concern was the narrowness of North Street which made the street unsafe for additional traffic.

Stanley Shepard, a property owner in the area, expressed a concern about the impact this project would have on wells in the area.  In addition, the pump station on North 2^nd Street would not be able to handle the additional water generated by this development.  North Street should be improved and located in the right-of-way.       

Jane Eldridge, representing the developer, asked the City Commission to approve the annexation and rezoning of the five (5) acres and allow these eight (8) additional homes to be built.  This issue has been before the City for over a year.  This plan was developed in conjunction with Planning Staff, the Stormwater Engineer and the Health Department.

John Chaney, the developer, said he has been working on this project for over five (5) years.  The pond in the area would not be raised.  Additional capacity would be added to the pond by excavation.  The closest well to the pond was on his property and he was willing to monitor the well on an annual basis.  Chaney said the Health Department has reviewed the project.  The septic tank was approximately ten (10) to twelve (12) feet higher than the existing water level on the pond.  If he was required to relocate the septic tank, he could put it on the other side of his property.  He said the Health Department reported the septic tank would not be a problem, if the level of the pond were not raised. 

Rundle asked if ground water was a new issue or was the issue addressed in previous reviews.

Chad Voigt, Stormwater Engineer, said according to City regulations, the City did not review ground water and its impact.

Mike Wildgen, City Manager, said the Health Department would review the ground water issues.

Rundle suggested the issue of ground water be referred to a hydrologist. 

Linda Finger, Planning Director, said the issue of wells was discussed by the Health Department during the planning of the North of the North 2^nd Street Project.   She said the Health Department has the ability to test the wells if given permission by the property owners.  The City Commission has the authority to defer the annexation and rezoning based upon health and safety issues which could include the impact of wells in the area.

Dean Elliott expressed concerns about the drainage ditch and who would be responsible for maintenance of the ditch.  He also had concern about the protection of children from the pond.            

Allen Thompson questioned the elevation of the septic tank from the water level of the pond.  He had a concern about water rising, causing contamination to his well. 

Mrs. Thompson did not want the septic tank to be relocated to the other side of the property because it would be adjacent to their property.

John Chaney said the pond fluctuated between two (2) and three (3) feet during a rainfall.  Over a period of time, the water percolated out.  He was not opposed to placing a fence around the pond on his property.  The property also bordered a highway which would require fencing on the public right-of-way.

Todd Thompson, representing the Thompson’s, said there were too many unanswered questions to proceed with this project at this time.  The Stormwater Engineer stated this was a stopgap measure to deal with drainage in the area.  It was also said that Urban Development and wells did not mix.  Thompson said the City did not know the impact this project would have on wells and septic tanks in the area. 

Henry expressed a concern about wells in the area.  He would be interested in a report on the ground water situation and conditions from the Health Department. 

Eldridge said this was the first time that groundwater was an issue concerning the project.  The applicant was willing to have the Health Department review and discuss these issues.

Dunfield wanted to delay the review of this project until the North of North Street Plan was available.  He thought the planning process should be completed before review of this project.  He also was interested in further information about the impact of the project on wells and septic tanks in the area. 

Rundle suggested the Health Department seek additional expertise, if they were not able to address the contamination of wells and septic tanks.  

Hack asked the status of the North of North Street Plan.

Finger anticipated the North of North Street Plan to be before the City Commission in May.

            Moved by Henry, seconded by Hack, to defer the annexation (A-01-02-00) and rezoning (Z-01-04-00) of the area known as Bismark Gardens No. 2, until a report was generated from the Lawrence/Douglas County Health Department concerning groundwater.                              (2)

Ordinance No. 7350, amending the City Code to require bidding on public improvement items of $15,000 or greater, pursuant to new purchasing policy, was read a second time.   

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt the ordinance.  Aye:  Dunfield, Hack, Henry, Kennedy, and Rundle.   Nay: None.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                      (3)

Ordinance No. 7351, amending Article 6 Section 5-608 of the Plumbing Code concerning drainage system materials as authorized by the City Commission of April 10, 2001, was read a second time.  

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt the ordinance.  Aye:  Dunfield, Hack, Henry, Kennedy, and Rundle.   Nay: None.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                      (4)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt Resolution No. 6300, finding it advisable to construct improvements for Crossgate, Clinton Parkway to 24^th Place.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                    (5)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt Resolution No. 6301, establishing the benefit district for the improvement of Crossgate, Clinton Parkway to 24^th Place. Motion carried unanimously.                                                         (6)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt Resolution No. 6302, finding it advisable to construct traffic signals and geometric improvements at Clinton Parkway at Hawthorne/Hartford.  Motion carried unanimously.             (7)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt Resolution No. 6303, establishing the benefit district for the construction of traffic signals and geometric improvements at Clinton Parkway at Hawthorne/Hartford.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                               (8)

As part of the consent agenda and at the request of the applicant, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to defer the site plan (SP-08-62-00) for an addition to Lawrence Paper Company, located at 2400 and 2500 Lakeview Road.  Motion carried unanimously.       (9)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to approve the site plan (SP-01-03-01) conversion of a vacant residence into office/residence, located at 1910 Massachusetts Street, subject to the following conditions:

1.                  A site plan performance agreement be executed (Per Section 20-1433);

2.                  Show the existing sanitary sewer line;

3.                  Provision of a note on the plan regarding approval dates of all variances;

4.                  Provide 6' wood fence along entire south property line;

5.                  Provide a front-yard setback dimension;

6.                  Provide a minimum 15' driveway radius;

7.                  Provision of a note stating that the existing concrete apron meets City standards;

8.                  Attach the grading plan dated 2-16-01 as sheet 2 of the site plan;

9.                  Report the elevation with the benchmark;

10.              Revise the southeast corner pavement to an elevation of 99.0;

11.              Revise the edge pavement along the north side of the striped space to an elevation of 98.8; and,

12.              Revise the pavement at northeast corner of the garage to elevation 99.2.

Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                         (10)

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to approve the site plan (SP-03-13-01) for an addition to the Calvary Church of God in Christ, located at 646 Alabama Street, subject to the following conditions:

1.                  A site plan performance agreement be executed (Per Section 20-1433);

2.                  Provide a reference to the approved variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals;

3.                  Show the parking calculation and number of parking spaces;

4.                  Provision of an Agreement Not to Protest the formation of a Benefit District for sidewalk improvements on Alabama and 7^th Street;

5.                  Revision of the driveway to 20' wide to provide 25' from the curbline of 7^th St. to the proposed new driveway;

6.                  Provision of a note that the new concrete driveway meets City standards; and,

7.                  Report impervious surfaces in square feet on the face of the site plan in the required format.

Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                         (11)

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to authorize a purchase of property from Daugherty Trust for the improvement of 7^th Street, Monterey Way to Comet, in the amount of $85,000.00.  Motion carried unanimously.                   (12)

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to approve an amendment to the Sister Cities Advisory Board By-laws.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                                           (13)

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Releases of Mortgage for Sherry Albertson, 2712 Century Drive.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                         (14)

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Greg Dunham, 2197 Ohio.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                                 (15)

            As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Henry, seconded by Dunfield, to authorize the Mayor to execute an Access-Utility Easement along the east side of the City property, future water tower property, for the Baldwin Creek force main improvement being constructed by Douglas County.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                  (16)

Mike Wildgen, City Manager, informed the City Commission the report on neighborhood bars would be addressed at a City Commission meeting in the near future and suggested May 8, 2001.

The City Commission concurred.

The City Commission concurred to have the Mayor send a letter of support for continued funding of the Drug Prevention Grant Program.

Mike Wildgen, City Manager, informed the City Commission the Traffic Safety Commission would be reviewing traffic on Harvard Road at their next meeting.

The City Commission reviewed the bids for the Temporary Note Sale, Series 2001-I.  The bids were:

Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to award the bid to Commerce Capital Markets for the Net Interest Cost of $340,560.44 and an Average Annual Net Interest Rate of 3.23%.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                

Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt Resolution No. 6304, authorizing the sale of the Temporary Note, Series 2001-I.  Motion carried unanimously.                            (17)

The City Commission reviewed the bids for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001-A.  The bids were:

Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to award the bid to U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffrey for the Net Interest Cost of $791,042.01 and an Average Annual Net Interest Rate of 4.495522%.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                         

Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to declare an emergency and adopt on first and second reading Ordinance No. 7353 authorizing the sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001-A.  Aye:  Dunfield, Hack, Henry Kennedy and Rundle.  Nay: None.  Motion carried.     

      (18)

            Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt Resolution No. 6306, authorizing the sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001-A.  Motion carried unanimously.                  (19) 

            David Corliss, Assistant City Manager, presented the petition for a benefit district for improvement of the Kasold deceleration lane and stormwater improvements at Clinton Place.  He presented a map of the proposed benefit district.  Plans were prepared by the owner and reviewed by staff.  The owners selected a contractor for the project which was acceptable to the City, but required waiving the City’s bidding procedures. The request for funding of this project was five (5) years.   Staff recommended approval of the Benefit District.

Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt Resolution No. 6305, establishing the benefit district for the improvement of the Kasold deceleration lane and stormwater improvements at Clinton Place; waive bidding procedures; and, authorize staff to execute a construction agreement with selected contractors.  Motion carried unanimously.                              (20)

Chad Voigt, Stormwater Engineer, presented various computer generated maps and images of the watersheds discharging to the intersection of 31^st and Louisiana.  The drainage systems included the Naismith Watershed, the Belle Haven Watershed and the K-Mart Watershed.  The three (3) watersheds all discharge to a manmade drainage channel extending south to the Wakarusa River.  This channel was constructed in the 1960’s in an attempt to drain flooded areas near the developing subdivisions within Indian Hills.  The channel has a slight slope and has been greatly reduced by sedimentation.  The proposed Home Depot Development would construct eighteen (18) acres of impervious surface on a 22.5 acre site.  A study was done to determine the effects of this change.  Voigt anticipated it would be logical to expect a small increase in flood elevations at 31^st and Louisiana as a result of the proposed project.  A three (3) cell seven (7) foot by fourteen (14) foot box culvert carried drainage under the intersection of 31^st and Louisiana.  This structure was adequate in size to carry the necessary flows, but the box was blocked by accumulated sediment.  This structure was outside the City Limits.  The open channel running south to the Wakarusa River did not have adequate capacity and was further obstructed by sediment.  The County was responsible for maintenance of the downstream channel.  He said immediate action was needed to remove sedimentation from the box culvert and the ditch on each side of the culvert for approximately 100 to 200 feet.  In looking at the FEMA Flood Plain Studies, there was a possibility the maps would be wrong in a few years.  A one (1) foot safety buffer was built into FEMA Regulations that allowed for floodplain fill.   In a developing watershed, this buffer could be insufficient to protect all property owners.  A rough assumption was the FEMA approach would withstand floodplain fill or upstream development, but not necessarily both.  Voigt identified several other drainage problems within the Indian Hills Neighborhood that were not due to floodplain flooding.

The President of Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods presented pictures of gates at the Wakarusa Levee which he indicated as another blockage within the system.  He also expressed a concern about the filling of the floodplain by the developer which has eliminated the FEMA one (1) foot buffer in the Belle Haven Watershed.  He requested the City Commission look at this whole drainage area when making decisions about development. 

A person presented a map reflecting the overall drainage area.  He expressed a concern about the incremental nature of the process and the problems caused because of looking at developments one at a time.  The addition of K-Mart and other properties in the area caused problems in many ways.  He indicated the floodplain was essentially flat in this area and has virtually no slope which causes problems outside the City with flow.  He presented pictures of restrictions of flow in the drainage ditch.  With new regulations pending for non-point pollution, the wetlands could be used as a natural way to store and clean stormwater discharges.  He encouraged the City Commission to look at the drainage problems as a complex and comprehensive issue.

Larry Kipp said since the South Lawrence Trafficway may be built on 32^nd Street which would require additional fill in the floodplain and have a significant impact on the floodplain.  Kipp asked what floodplain maps were used in the review of this project. 

Voigt said the existing FEMA maps were used because the more current maps have not been adopted by FEMA.

Carol Bowen said the people requesting a moratorium on development in this area was a coalition of neighborhoods in this area.  She urged the City Commission to follow the Comprehensive Plan.  The issues were both quantity and quality of water being discharged.  In addition, there was a concern about traffic because of development.  It was more expensive to fix a problem than planning for the future to avoid problems.  Development within the City was creating problems outside of the City and she encouraged the City Commission to look at the impact of land uses both on a regional and local basis.

Jim Turrentine, 2905 Belle Haven Drive, presented pictures of locations flooding during various storm events.  The most recent was April 2001.  At that time, one and a half (1 ½) inches fell in a two (2) to three (3) hour period.  Any additional fill or development in the area would cause additional flooding problems for property owners in the area. 

Bob Schumm said people were suffering because of all the development.  He urged the City Commission to use and follow Horizon 2020.  Schumm said that was the consensus of the community on how this community should develop.  The plan has been consistently been broken by the pro-growth Planning Commission.  All these problems have been caused as a result of approving requests that were outside the scope of the Comprehensive Plan.  He suggested a solution by simply saying “no” to development. 

David Corliss, Assistant City Manager, reviewed his report on moratorium on future development along 31^st Street, Iowa to Louisiana.  There was no explicit Kansas Statutory Authority for moratorium on development and rezoning requests.  Corliss suggested that development proposals and rezoning could be denied during the normal planning process for the lack of necessary public infrastructure through the findings of fact.  Moratoriums were generally used where there was not adequate planning for an area to develop or it would unreasonably burden the public infrastructure.   He used the development north of Peterson Road as an example where building permits were withheld until adequate sanitary sewers and Peterson Road was under contract.  He outlined perimeters the City Commission would need to establish a moratorium on rezoning requests.  A moratorium which would deny an applicant an opportunity to present the Planning Commission’s recommendation on a current project to the City Commission was likely to raise legal concerns.  A moratorium on future applications in the area was on more solid legal ground.   Corliss said the City does not have a policy on moratorium.

Henry opposed the use of moratorium in general.  He thought they were too encompassing.  There were adequate planning documents in place and thought those documents should be followed more closely.

Dunfield said in general, the City Commission had the tools to deal with these issues.  He thought it was appropriate to look at the issues on their individual merits.  He recommended the City Commission take action to amend the Floodplain Development Regulations.

Rundle said it was important for staff to inform the City Commission where a moratorium could be effectively used in the future based on the criteria presented.  He supported the changing of Floodplain Development Standards.

Hack said the questions in the report on moratorium needed to be reviewed on every development.  She was uncomfortable with the concept of moratorium. 

Linda Finger, Planning Director, suggested the staff report on the Home Depot Project be sent to the City Commission in advance of the meeting. 

The City Commission concurred.

Rundle said staff should keep the City Commission aware of the possible use of moratorium for future areas.                                                                                                         (21)

            Terese Gorman, City Engineer, presented three (3) configurations for the Inverness Drive project between Clinton Parkway and 27^th Street.  They included construction of a median on Inverness from Clinton Parkway to 24^th Place and a single lane roundabout at 24^th Place and a roundabout at Sunflower Park Place; another solution would be to construct the roundabouts and modifying the pedestrian pathway to narrow the pathway to five (5) feet at the roundabouts to avoid taking additional easements from adjoining property owners; and, the final configuration showed construction of a straight through four (4) lane street in the area with medians.  She reviewed conceptual drawings of the alternatives.

            Dunfield asked who was financing the improvements.

            Gorman said it was a combination of City funding and the development to the east.

            Henry asked if there was enough room to have a protected u-turn for north bound traffic at the intersection of 24^th.

            Gorman said it would be a tight turn with most vehicles needing all four (4) lanes of traffic to turn.  Staff recommended the construction of the median on Inverness and the construction of a single lane roundabout at 24^th Place and at Sunflower Park Place.  This would provide an efficient and safe means of handling traffic from the frontage road, Adam Avenue and providing safety for pedestrians in the area.  This could occur without creating additional problems that would have to be addressed in the future.

            A property owner in the area asked why the median for the straight through approach did not have left turn access onto Inverness going north.  He thought the design of the project was forcing people to go south which provided advantages for the roundabout.  He did not think a median was necessary for the project.  The construction schedule was forcing a quick decision on this improvement.  He thought the City Commission should stand back and take their time in design of the street.

            Leanna McReynolds, representing Raintree, said they had three (3) concerns which included the safety of all children in the area walking to and from school; appropriate access to the school from the south which would require a cut in the median to provide for a left turn onto the frontage road for north bound traffic; and, safe egress from the school in all directions.   She thought the roundabouts would be appropriate in addressing the safety of both children and traffic in the area.

            Pam Shanks, Raintree, said she did not like the u-turn option for northbound traffic on Inverness. 

            Chris Hutchens, 4401 West 24^th Place, said the roundabout would cause problems because events at the High School would cause cars parking to the roundabouts which would restrict flow through them.  He also expressed concerns for pedestrian safety at the roundabouts because children would need to cross between cars.  He thought the best solution was four (4) lanes straight through.

            Michael Hess, 4424 West 25^th Place, presented criteria to the City Commission on where roundabouts were not appropriate.  This situation did not meet any of the (8) criteria for roundabouts except possibly one (1).  The reports cautioned the use of the roundabout in situations like Inverness.   The proposed solution would cause additional traffic problems within the area.   The construction of the roundabouts would direct traffic to other locations within the area. 

            Terese Gorman, City Engineer, said a left turn was not recommended from the frontage road on the straight through design because the left bound traffic would need to cross two (2) lanes of traffic plus the left turn lane and other lanes of traffic to get into the northbound flow.  This would cause additional problems in that area.  It may be appropriate to have a left turn cut at the median for north bound traffic onto the frontage road for the roundabout if additional work was done at the frontage road to direct traffic into right turns.  Traffic counts were conducted while Raintree was not at its current location, but the traffic study included their counts in the projections.  Children crossing between cars at the roundabouts would not be a problem.  Drivers in the area would better able to focus on vehicles or pedestrians crossing.  People would not have to be aware at the same time for both vehicles and pedestrians.  In addition, traffic would be slowing down in this area to focus on negotiating the roundabout.

            Dunfield said this was a difficult issue because it involved neighborhood safety.  He thought the information available on roundabouts showed roundabouts worked.  These reports show that roundabouts increase traffic flow while at the same time slowing traffic down.  He supported the roundabout with the configuration of the pedestrian way that would have the least impact on the corner property owners.  He could not see any other solution that he could fully support.

            Kennedy said in decisions made by other neighborhoods in review of traffic in their areas suggested roundabouts as a solution to solve the problems.

            Rundle supported the roundabouts for the Inverness project.  When accidents occur, they often cause less damage.  He felt comfortable in questioning staff concerning the use of roundabouts in this area and their responses.              

            Hack said although timing was critical in this situation, she did not think the plans or review was being pushed through.  She supported the alternative using roundabouts with less impact on the property owners.

            Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to approve the proposed street improvements for Inverness Drive, Clinton Parkway to 27^th Street using the raised median and roundabouts with reconfiguration of the pedestrian lane at the roundabout to minimize impact to property owners.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                             (22)

            Mike Wildgen, City Manager, presented the staff report on the geometric improvement project at East Hills Drive and K-10.  This project was funded by KDOT for fiscal year 2004, but KDOT has given the City authority to proceed with engineering as rapidly as possible.  He recommended the City Commission direct staff to select the design engineer for the project.

            Moved by Rundle, seconded by Dunfield, to direct staff to proceed with design of the geometric improvements at East Hills Drive and K-10 with the selection of a design engineer for the project.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                     (23)

Rundle recommended appointing Dunfield to serve as a liaison for the City Commission for generating ideas for use of the Carnage Library site.  One possible suggestion was the Abolition Museum supported by Senator Brownback.  There were other ideas in the community on the use of that site.

Rundle requested the City Commission direct staff to ask the Planning Commission to defer the Skyler Lister rezoning at 13^th and Maple.

The City Commission concurred to direct staff to request the Planning Commission defer the consideration of the rezoning of the Lister property at 13^th and Maple. 

Chris Haley, a property owner on Comet Lane, proposed that he be able to do the concrete curbing for the street improvement and in return have a reduction on cost of the benefit district. 

Staff referred Haley to the City Engineer on the construction process for the improvement.      

Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adjourn at 10:00 p.m.   Motion carried unanimously.                                                                

 

 

APPROVED:

                                                                        _____________________________

Mike Rundle, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

___________________________________                                                                       

Raymond J. Hummert, City Clerk

COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 24, 2001

1.                  Ordinance No. 7352 – 1^st Reading, Temp Alcoholic Sales at Burcham Park, May 12, 2001.

2.                  Ordinance No. 7343 – 2^nd Reading, Annex (A-01-02-00), 5.61 acres, NE of N 7^th & N St. and Ordinance No. 7344 – 2^nd Reading, Rezone 5.61 acres, A to RS-1,  NE of N 7^th & N St.  (Defer)

3.                  Ordinance No. 7350 – 2^nd Reading, Amend City Code, require bidding on public improvement items $15,000.00  or greater.

4.                   Ordinance No. 7351 – 2^nd Reading, Amend 5-608, Plumbing Code, drainage system materials

5.                  Resolution No. 6300 – Find advisable, construction improvements, Crossgate, Clinton Pkwy to 24^th Pl.  

6.                  Resolution No. 6301 – Establish benefit district, Crossgate, Clinton Pkwy to 24^th Pl.

7.                  Resolution No. 6302 – Find advisable, traffic signals & geometric improvements, Clinton Pkway at Hawthorne/Hartford.

8.                  Resolution No. 6303 – Establish benefit district, traffic signals & geometric improvements, Clinton Pkwy at Hawthorne/Hartford.

9.                  Site Plan – (SP-08-62-00) defer, Lawrence Paper Co. Addition, 2400 & 2500 Lakeview Rd.

10.              Site Plan – (SP-01-03-01) approval, conversion of vacant residence, 1910 Mass.

11.              Site Plan – (SP-03-1301) approval, addition to Calvary Church of God, 646 Alabama.

12.              Purchase Property form Daugherty Trust – Improvements of 7^th, Monterey Way to Comet for $85,000.

13.              Sister Cities Advisory Board – Approve amendment to By-laws.

14.              Mortgage Release – 2712 Century Dr., Sherry Albertson.

15.              Mortgage Release – 2107 Ohio, Greg Dunham.

16.              Access Utility Easement – E side of City for future water tower property.

17.              Resolution No. 6304 – Series 2001-I, Authorize sale of Temp Notes.

18.              Ordinance No. 7353 – 1^st & 2^nd Reading, Authorizing the bids for Temp Notes/GOB, Series 2001-A.

19.              Resolution No. 6306 – Authorize sale of GOB Series 2001-A

20.              Resolution No. 6305 – Benefit District, Kasold de-cel lane & stormwater improvements at Clinton Pl.

21.              Rezoning Moratorium – 31^st between Iowa & Louisiana.

22.              Street Improvements – Inverness, Clinton Pkwy to 27^th.

23.              East Hills Drive at K-10.