May 1, 2001

 

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Lawrence met in regular session at 6:45 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers in City Hall with Mayor Rundle presiding and members Dunfield, Hack and Kennedy present.  Henry was absent.  Student Commissioner’s Andyshak and May were present.

With Commission approval, Mayor Rundle proclaimed the week of May 6 - 12, 2001, to be "Be Kind to Animals Week" and "Drinking Water Week"; the month of May 2001, to be “Foster Care Month”, “Mental Health Month”, Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month” and “Better Speech and Hearing Month”; and, Saturday, May 5 2001, to be “A Day of Hearing Screening.”

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to approve the City Commission meeting minutes of April 24, 2001.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to approve the Public Transit Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 17, 2001; the Grant Review Board meeting minutes of April 17, 2001; and, the Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 12, 2001.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to approve claims in the amount of $1,366,433.97.  Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to concur with the recommendation of the Mayor and appoint Ann Marion to the Historic Resources Committee.  Motion carried unanimously. 

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7354, annexing (A-02-02-01) approximately 20.259 acres generally located east of Queens Road south of Wakarusa Drive (extended).  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                                         (1)

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 was read a second time.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to adopt the ordinance.  Aye:  Dunfield, Henry, Hack, Kennedy, and Rundle.   Nay: None.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                                   (2)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to adopt Resolution No. 6307, ordering the repair of a sidewalk located at 2710-2712 University Drive.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                           (3) 

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to adopt Resolution No. 6308, declaring the 1200 block of Sunchase, Rockridge Addition, Block 1, Tract A, environmentally blighted and giving the property owner 20 days to abate the property.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                        (4)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Bryan and Jennifer Urish, 1057 East Home Circle.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                  (5) 

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement for Daniel and Maura L. Hellyer, 1535 Rhode Island.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                  (6)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to set a bid date of Tuesday, May 22, 2001 for the rehabilitation of properties at 443 Arkansas, 1614 East 18^th Terrace, 1538 Delaware, and 847 Rockledge for the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                             (7)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to authorize the Mayor to execute a petition to the County Commission seeking approval of the proposed annexation of West 6^th Street corridor property.   Motion carried unanimously.            (8)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to authorize endorsement of the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City Application for Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing Community Service Program Tax Credit Program.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                         (9)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to receive a letter requesting formation of a benefit district for Wakarusa Drive from 6^th Street to Queens Road and refer the report to staff.  Motion carried unanimously.                                   (10) 

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hack, to concur with the Planning Commission’s recommendation and approve the final plat of Franklin Park Addition No. 2, a one (1) lot industrial subdivision containing 4.54 acres located southeast of east 25^th Street and Franklin Park Circle and to except the dedication of easements and rights-of-way.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                   (11)

David Corliss, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report on the proposed City of Lawrence statement for the Redistricting Hearing to be held in Lawrence on May 16, 2001.  The City Commission previously indicated in its 2001 Statement of Legislative Priorities that the City of Lawrence wanted to remain in the 3^rd Congressional District.  In addition to its position to remain in the 3^rd Congressional District, Corliss suggested the statement of other principles to include such things as not to divide Lawrence or areas likely to be within the City limits within the next ten (10) years into two (2) separate Congressional Districts.  Potential problems with Lawrence being in two (2) Congressional Districts could include confusion with residents on recognizing their Congressional Representative as well as a duplication of effort in informing Congressional Representatives of important items to Lawrence. 

Rundle said it appeared the community was united in its effort to remain in the 3^rd District including efforts by the Chamber of Commerce.  The City’s long history as a participant in the K-10 Corridor group was one example.  Rundle also thought it was important with the University of Kansas connection with the Kansas City area as a research institution.  There was a clear community interest with the Kansas City area.        

Dunfield said as a representative on the K-10 Corridor Group, he would again raise this issue with that group and seek their support for the City’s efforts.

Kennedy said it was important to keep Lawrence whole in one (1) Congressional District.

Hack asked if it was appropriate to identify things the City would not like to see, such as not being in the same Congressional District as with another major University such as Kansas State University. 

Corliss said that was appropriate.

The City Commission concurred to direct staff to develop appropriate testimony for the public hearing at the County Courthouse on May 16, 2001 for the Special Joint Committee on Reapportionment.                                                                                                                         (12)

Mollie Mangerich, Waste Reduction and Recycling Supervisor, presented the Environmental Purchasing 2000 Annual Report.  The report reviewed the City of Lawrence Environmental Purchasing Policy and its implementation.  Mangerich reviewed paper purchases and purchases of non-paper products which resulted in a total savings of approximately $130,000.00.  She reviewed the various pilot programs as well as their education and outreach efforts.  Mangerich mentioned one (1) significant project was the development by the Finance Department of a paperless procurement system for in-house office products and not issuing purchase orders for items less than $1,000.00.  By implementing paperless purchase orders and using electronic processing, the Finance Department would save over fifty percent (50%) in the purchase of paper products for purchase orders.  She said her Division would be working with the Police Department and Municipal Court to better coordinate the use of recycled products through the Finance Procurement System.

Kennedy mentioned Kansas University Students would like to be more active in recycling and they suggested better recycling efforts in the dorms at the University.

Mangerich said Kansas University has their own Advisory Board as well as a Campus Recycling Coordinator and one (1) of their goals were to increase recycling in the dormitories.

Bob Yoos, Solid Waste Division Manager, presented the annual statement on recycling.  Last year the Solid Waste Division achieved a twenty nine percent (29%) recycling rate which was likely the highest in the State and higher than national average.  The division implemented programs removing hazardous waste generated from residences and businesses as well as other special waste such as tires, refrigerators, appliances, batteries, and used oil from the waste stream.  Staff continued to evaluate the feasibility of establishing a sustainable curbside recycling program.  Staff’s recommendation at this time was the relatively small gain in the recycling effort would not support initiating a curbside recycling program because of the cost. 

Dunfield asked if there were any significant changes in the market for recyclable materials. 

Yoos said cardboard was selling about fifty percent (50%) of what it was selling at this time last year.  Newspaper has remained stable as well as glass and plastics.  Overall, Yoos said the markets for the purchase of these items remained dismal, especially for plastics.

Dunfield asked the status of a Statewide Beverage Container deposit.

Yoos said each year this was presented in the Legislature with little result.

The City Commission concurred to receive the reports.                                                 (13)

Dennis Enslinger, Historic Resources Administrator, presented the request to execute a Historic Preservation Fund Grant Agreement to develop a Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Lawrence.  The matching grant was in the amount of $28,000.00 which required a forty percent (40%) match provided through staff salaries and budgeted expenditures.

Rundle asked what would this grant enable the City to do.

Enslinger said it would provide better direction and overall coordination of the Historic Preservation process as well as update the Historic Preservation Plan in conjunction with Horizon 2020.  

Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to authorize the City Manager to execute the State Historic Preservation Fund Grant Agreement to develop a Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Lawrence in the amount of $28,000.00.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                                    (14)

Mayor Rundle presented the City Commission assignments for April 2001 through March 2002.

Moved by Hack, seconded by Dunfield, to approve the City Commission assignments for April 2001 through March 2002 which included Dunfield for the K-10 Advisory Committee; Henry for the Tax Force on Abatements and Incentives; Rundle for DCDI; Rundle for Administrative Review Committee; Rundle for City/County USD quarterly meetings; Rundle and Hack for Haskell Indian Nations University, KU, City Student, City Group Meetings; Kennedy for Downtown Parking Advisory Committee; Henry for ECO2; Rundle for Economic Development Board; Hack for Sesquicentennial Advisory Board; Henry for the Planning Codes Committee; and, Dunfield for the Museum/Abolitionist/Carnegie Library contact.  Motion carried unanimously.                                                                                                                                                 (15)    

Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.   Motion carried unanimously.                                                                  

 

 

APPROVED:

                                                                        _____________________________

Mike Rundle, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

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Raymond J. Hummert, City Clerk

COMMISSION MEETING MAY 1, 2001

1.                  Ordinance No. 7354 – 1^st Reading, Annex (A-02-02-01) 20.259 acres, E of Queens S of Wakarusa.

2.                  Ordinance No. 7352 – 2^nd Reading, Temp Alcoholic Sales at Burcham Park, May 12, 2001.

3.                  Resolution No. 6307 – Order repair of sidewalk, 2710-2712 University Dr.

4.                  Resolution No. 6308 – Blight, 1200 Blk of Sunchase, Rockridge Add, Blk 1, Tract A.

5.                  Mortgage Release – 1057 E Home Cir., Urish.

6.                  Mortgage Release – 1535 Rhode Island, Hellyer.

7.                  Rehab Property Bid Date – 443 Arkansas, 1614 E 18^th Terr, 1538 Delaware & 847 Rockledge, bid date set at  5-22-01. 

8.                  Annexation Petition – W 6^th corridor property.

9.                  Tax Credit Authorization – Housing Community Service Program.

10.              Benefit District Formation – Wakarusa from 6^th to Queens.

11.              Final Plat – Franklin Park Addition No. 2, 4.54 acres, SE of E 25^th & Franklin Park Cir.

12.              Redistricting Hearing – 5-16-01

13.               Annual Report – Environmental Purchasing 2000

14.              Historic Preservation Fund Grant Agreement – $28,000.

15.              City Commission Assignments for April 2001 to  March 2002.