August 28, 2001

September 18, 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.

Mayor Rundle acknowledged letters written from the Mayors of Hiratsuka, Japan and Eutin, Germany, Lawrence’s Sister Cities, expressing their condolences and support for the tragic events that took place on our East Coast. Rundle expressed his condolences to Eutin, Germany, whose Deputy Mayor passed away recently.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to approve the City Commission meeting minutes of September 11, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, approve the Lawrence Sesquicentennial Commission meeting minutes of January 24, 2001, February 20, 2001, March 8, 2001, May 23, 2001 and August 7, 2001; the Aviation Advisory Board meeting minutes of August 16, 2001; and, the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority Board meeting minutes of July 24, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to approve claims in the amount of $1,605,390.72. Motion carried unanimously.

The City Commission reviewed the bids for road salt for Lawrence Avenue, 6^th to Homestead, and Alvamar Drive, Milling, Overlay and Curb repair for the Public Works Department. The bids were:

BIDDER BID AMOUNT

Engineer’s Estimate $284,878.50

LRM Industries, Inc. $218,687.45

D.F. Freeman Contractors Inc. $267,437.55

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to award the bid to LRM Industries, in the amount of $218,687.45. Motion carried unanimously. (1)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to approve the request for surplus vehicles and equipment to be auctioned on October 20, 2001 by Nationwide Auction Systems. Motion carried unanimously. (2)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7415 (tract no. 1) annexing approximately 7.9 acres east of Kansas Highway 10 (South Lawrence Trafficway) and north of West 6^th Street. Motion carried unanimously. (3)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7416 (tract no. 2) annexing approximately 100 acres east of Kansas Highway 10 (South Lawrence Trafficway) and north of West 6^th Street. Motion carried unanimously. (4)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7417 (tract no. 3) annexing approximately 55.3 acres west of East 1000 Road (Queen’s Road) and north of West 6^th Street. Motion carried unanimously. (5)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7418 (tract no. 4) annexing approximately 10 acres west of East 1000 Road (Queen’s Road) and north of West 6^th Street. Motion carried unanimously. (6)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7419 (tract no. 17) annexing approximately 46.4 acres east of Kansas Highway 10 (South Lawrence Trafficway) and south of West 6^th Street. Motion carried unanimously. (7)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7420 (tract no. 18) annexing approximately 116.29 acres east of Kansas Highway 10 (South Lawrence Trafficway) and south of West 6^th Street. Motion carried unanimously. (8)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7376, adopting the codification of the City of Lawrence, Kansas. Motion carried unanimously. (9)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to place on first reading Ordinance No. 7421, designating 17^th Street, between Massachusetts and Barker, as a main trafficway. Motion carried unanimously. (10)

Ordinance No. 7408, authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages at the second annual Spaghetti Dinner at the Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vermont on September 26, 2001 was read a second time.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt the ordinance. Aye: Dunfield, Hack, Henry, Kennedy, and Rundle. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. (11)

Ordinance No. 7409 (tract no. 20), annexing approximately 20.45 acres, west of East 1000 Road (Queen’s Road) and south of West 6^th Street was read a second time.

Ordinance No. 7410 (tract no. 21), annexing approximately 16.8 acres, west of East 1000 Road (Queen’s Road) and south of West 6^th Street was read a second time.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt the ordinance. Aye: Dunfield, Hack, Henry, Kennedy, and Rundle. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. (13)

Ordinance No. 7411 (tract no. 25), annexing approximately 39.9 acres, east of George Williams Way and north of West 15^th Street was read a second time.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt the ordinance. Aye: Dunfield, Hack, Henry, Kennedy, and Rundle. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. (14)

Ordinance No. 7412 (tract no. 24 & 26), annexing approximately 61.25 acres, east of George Williams Way and north of West 15^th Street was read a second time.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt the ordinance. Aye: Dunfield, Hack, Henry, Kennedy, and Rundle. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. (15)

Ordinance No. 7413, making the intersection of 10^th and New Hampshire a permanent four-way stop was read a second time.

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt the ordinance. Aye: Dunfield, Hack, Henry, Kennedy, and Rundle. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. (16)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt Resolution No. 6338, design and construction of the roundabout at 19^th and Barker, six pedestrian refuge island on Barker, the traffic calming circle at 17^th and New Hampshire, and acquisition of any necessary property in the amount of $550,000. Motion carried unanimously.

(17)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt Resolution No. 6339, declaring 1211 Rhode Island Street environmentally blighted, allowing the property owner twenty days to abate the violations or the City will contract to have the violations removed. Motion carried unanimously. (18)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt Resolution No. 6340, declaring 512-14 Maine Street environmentally blighted, allowing the property owner twenty days to abate the violations or the City will contract to have the violations removed. Motion carried unanimously. (19)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt Resolution No. 6341, authorizing general obligation bonds for improvements to the Wakarusa Drive Public Works Facility, in the amount of $250,000. Motion carried unanimously.

(20)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to adopt Resolution No. 6342, authorizing general obligation bonds for heating, ventilation, and cooling improvements to City Hall, in the amount of $250,000. Motion carried unanimously. (21)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to approve the site plan (SP-08-47-01) for Odessa’s Café, to be located in the former Laundromat building at 409 East 12^th, southeast corner of 12^th and Connecticut, subject to the following conditions:

1. A Site Plan Performance Agreement be executed; (Per Section 20-1433);

2. Provide a note referencing the approved variances, including the dates of approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals;

3. Elimination of the “Outdoor Seating Area” shown on the Site Plan;

4. Show correct width of right-of-way and property width of 50’;

5. Approval of a Use of Right-of-Way Agreement for two north parking spaces. If an agreement cannot be approved, revise number parking spaces shown; and,

6. Publication of the approved rezoning request (Z-05-20-01) prior to release of the Site Plan to Code Enforcement.

Motion carried unanimously. (22)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to approve the site plan (SP-08-62-00) for an addition to an existing building at Lawrence Paper Company, 2400 Lakeview Road, subject to the following conditions:

1. A Site Plan Performance Agreement be executed; (Per Section 20-1433);

2. A provision of an agreement not-to-protest the formation of a benefit district for sidewalk improvements along Lakeview Road;

3. Provide a note referencing the approved variance, including the date of approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals; and,

4. Approval of the proposed alternate compliance to the landscaping requirements by the Director of Planning.

Motion carried unanimously. (23)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to approve the request from United Way of Douglas County, Inc., to place temporary signs throughout the City during the United Way Campaign. Motion carried unanimously. (24)

As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Dunfield, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Jeanette Acosta, 1827 Barker Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. (25)

Henry asked that consent agenda item No. 11 be pulled from the agenda for discussion because a citizen had questioned the Supplemental Services Agreement with Black & Veatch for additional effort to pursue the NPDES permit application for a contained wetlands facility at the Lawrence Municipal Airport.

Debbie Van Saun, Assistant City Manager, said in February of this year, Black & Veatch presented their findings regarding a study of the alternatives to replace the septic system at the Lawrence Municipal Airport. Their analysis resulted in recommending the traditional pump station/force main method as the most cost-effective alternative. The City Commission asked for Black & Veatch to look at a more modular approach to the contained wetlands system; and for Black & Veatch to approach KDHE with questions about the viability of obtaining a NPDES discharge permit for the contained wetlands system to Mud Creek.

In July, 2001, Black & Veatch reported back to the City Commission that a modular approach (10,000 - 20,000 million gallons per day capacity rather than the 60,000 mgd capacity that was used in the previous cost estimate) for the contained wetlands would be less costly than the traditional pump station/force main approach. Regarding the KDHE response, the City received word that a stamped, sealed engineering report with recommendations would have to be submitted prior to an opinion or permit being granted. Black & Veatch was requesting an additional $15,000 for a supplemental services agreement that would seal/stamp the report and provide assistance in completing the NPDES permit application.

Moved by Henry, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Supplemental Services Agreement with Black & Veatch for additional effort to pursue the NPDES permit application for a contained wetlands facility at the Lawrence Municipal Airport, in the amount of $15,000. Motion carried unanimously. (26)

Mike Wildgen informed the City Commission that Commissioner Henry accepted an award on behalf of the City of Lawrence from the American Heart Association for placing automatic defibulators in Lawrence public facilities.

Mayor Rundle presented the proclamation for the “Lawrence 150 Celebration Countdown Kickoff Day” from the Sesquicentennial Commission.

Clenece Hills, Chair, Sesquicentennial Commission, said they were asking the City Commission to acknowledge the 147^th birthday anniversary for the City of Lawrence. Tomorrow begins the countdown to the 150^th anniversary in 2004. She hoped the citizens of Lawrence would work with Sesquicentennial Commission to plan events to observe Lawrence in the year 2004.

Mayor Rundle read the proclamation to the City Commission. The Sesquicentennial would begin the three-year countdown to this landmark event that would be observed in 2004. The Sesquicentennial Commission was appointed by the City Commission to promote educational programs and public celebrations for the people of the Lawrence community to mark the 150^th anniversary of the founding of Lawrence, Kansas.

Moved by Hack, seconded by Dunfield, to receive the proclamation for the “Lawrence 150 Celebration Countdown Kickoff Day” from the Sesquicentennial Commission. Motion carried unanimously. (27)

Moved by Hack, seconded by Dunfield, to recess until 7:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Rundle said several citizens participated in the Smart Growth Conference. At the beginning of the conference, a citizen brought large greeting cards for people to sign and relay their thoughts to the citizens of New York concerning the tragic event that took place.

Larry Kipp said at the Smart Growth meeting, a gentleman named Clint Bradley, Central National Bank, had 10 large greeting cards that stated, “To the People of New York City, we’re with you all the way. God Bless America - from the people of Lawrence, Kansas.” At 4:30 p.m., he had ordered 14 additional greeting cards.

Rundle said the request for rezoning of approximately 6,532 sq. ft. from C-4 (General Commercial District) to C-1 (Inner Neighborhood Commercial District), property located at 1201 East 13^th Street was deferred indefinitely due to illness of the property owner. Motion carried unanimously. (28)

Mayor Rundle said a homeless issue was brought before the City Commission as a result of a group of concerned people arriving at City Hall after a memorial service for Rachelle Conrad, a homeless individual who died in a City park. These concerned citizens were frustrated because homeless needs were not being met, resulting in several deaths in our community. Rundle said the City Commission did not have enough information concerning the needs for the homeless to pass any decisions. The Lawrence Coalition for Homeless Concerns has met several times and has cataloged various needs for the homeless, from year round shelters to detoxification facilities that were lacking in the Lawrence Community. He said the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Board was looking at detoxification needs for the homeless at their upcoming meeting. He suggested discussing and identifying some of those needs and concerns.

Gary Miller, a qualified mental health professional serving the Douglas County residents, thanked the City Commission for their time and consideration for the homeless issue. The death of Rachelle Conrad was the catalyst for this agenda item. He provided his expertise and extended the opinions of his fellow colleagues. It made sense to have different types of shelter population standards. Lawrence has a huge gap in its substance abuse service because the service was a “money loser.” He said there was HUD money available for safe havens that allowed intoxicated individuals into a warm and caring environment with rap around services that has been proven to be successful nationally. A supportive environment with a co-existing mental health substance abuse format was optimal. It needed supportive staffing providing twelve-step support with on-site twenty-four hour staffing which would be the detoxification model. He suggested creating an Advisory Board to discuss funding for the homeless.

Steve Guinn, a board member for the Lawrence Open Shelter, read the Lawrence Open Shelter’s statement. The mission stated: “We believe that all people deserve the basic necessities of life, and that the community in which we live is called to serve this purpose. To this end, it is the mission of the Lawrence Open Shelter to provide year round safe shelter, food, support services, and an avenue to a positive future for all the members of the Douglas County community.”

He said the shelters first objective was to provide year round overnight shelter to families and individuals who were unable to obtain other shelter. With adequate space, the shelter would be able to provide sleeping shelter, an infirmary, food, housing and employment counseling, job training, detoxification supports with the help of Lawrence social service agencies. He asked that the City lease a City-owned building at 9^th and Vermont to the Lawrence Open Shelter for a year round shelter for the homeless and as a temporary measure, requested that the Parks and Recreation Building at South Park be used for nighttime shelter only until the building and 9^th and Vermont was renovated. The Shelter was also requesting $45,000 for a full-time program coordinator who would be employed by and accountable to Lawrence Open Shelter Inc.

Jean Grant, 1308 Jana Drive, said a good City would provide basic services for the homeless. She said she appreciated the work of the Salvation Army.

Hermon Leon, 2409 Manchester Road, said it was important to start the consideration of their request with a review of the accomplishments of the City Commission. The City Commission approved an emergency $10,000 grant to the Salvation Army which has shown the City has a commitment to recognizing the special needs that seemed to exist in society. The shelter has come back with an additional proposal for a group that maybe less agreed upon. He said the group they were talking about could be one of those test cases that our culture and society was being confronted with as we deal with the national crisis which was creating a lot of soul searching. We ask ourselves what do we stand for and would we willing to ask our young people to fight and die for. He said there was probably not a family in Lawrence that did not have a relative or friend that has been cursed with the disease of alcohol. Providing a facility would not only help the people who have a drinking problem, but the hundreds of good men, women and children who have participated in all the programs in Lawrence to help those in need. He asked the City of Lawrence, as an act of commitment, to make the decision to approve the plan to provide a City facility immediately.

Wanda Klaben, 412 Arkansas, said the Lawrence Open Shelter provided people who would be turned away from other shelters with a place to stay and provided chemically dependent people an introduction into a recovery program so they could start on the road to being a more productive member of our society. She said she has walked in those shoes before, if it was not for the good graces of this community, she would probably still be on the streets. Some of the homeless did not know this recovery program existed.

Dave Kinsley, 1609 Stratford Road, said he was a business owner located on Vermont Street. After listening to the last City Commission Meeting, he wanted to get more involved with the homeless. He sought out the individuals running the shelter which gave him a chance to meet and talk to the homeless. Kinsley said the homeless was a diverse group of individuals. There were seniors on the streets of Lawrence and has observed far more seniors on the streets than what was showing up at the shelter. It would be difficult for people who were struggling in life to get back on their feet without the support of the shelter. He urged the citizens of Lawrence to take the time to meet these homeless individuals. If people have problems with alcoholism, we have an obligation as a society to provide treatment. One cannot expect people who are addicted to alcohol to detoxicate themselves. He asked the City Commission to consider a shelter for people who were seriously ill.

A homeless person named Buck said he has lived in Lawrence for twenty years and has seen a lot of people die in Lawrence. He asked the citizens of Lawrence not to turn a man or women out into the cold. Lawrence was not a safe place. If these homeless individuals were not creating trouble, at least have a place so these individuals could stay out of harms way.

A unidentified homeless person said he has been in Lawrence since the 1951 flood and has watched this town grow. He had a concern about homeless people not being hired to work in Lawrence. He asked the City Commission to give the homeless shelter for people to sleep in.

A concerned citizen said it seemed the City Commission had a responsibility to expect a commitment from those who were receiving shelter. If the City Commission created a shelter for people who had been drinking, it seems there should be a commitment for those people to take the first step by not drinking. It would greatly reduce the possibility for the City to be involved in a legal situation. Perhaps, the shelter could make a stronger case for the City getting involved. Right now, the City needed crossing guards, structures at the public bus stops, police officers, teachers, and child care centers. If the City created a shelter for the homeless, there should be a commitment from the individual who was the beneficiary of that shelter that this individual was helping him or herself.

Michael Wood thanked the previous speaker for his comments. He said the City needed to understand that alcoholism was not up to the individual to make a commitment to stop drinking. Alcohol is a disease and these people needed our assistance. Because they have a disease, it does not mean they do not deserve shelter. All the needs of this community could be met if the community had the desire to meet them. Society needed to take responsibility in a mature fashion for caring and loving the individuals involved.

Captain Carolyn Schuetz, Captain of the Salvation Army in Lawrence, said she had mixed emotions coming to talk before the City Commission during this time. She said she realized they were a recipient of funds from the City that open this shelter two and a half months early for this particular season. The Salvation Army has rules and a policy of zero tolerance except for inclement weather. These decisions were made by researching policies and procedures of other City shelters. Manhattan, Topeka, Kansas City and shelters in the area all had a zero tolerance rule. The first three years they ran the Salvation Army, there was a .08 tolerance which was the legal limit. The shelter opened at 9:00 in the evening and closed at 8:00 in the morning. The Salvation Army has been able to secure funds from the City, public donors, CDBG and ESG funds. It has been four years of struggle to get the Salvation Army to be opened for a longer period of time. The shelter has not been fully funded, therefore, had not been able to be opened year round because of the lack of funds.

Schuetz said she thought the City had a responsibility for getting the homeless off the streets. She told the City Commission the Salvation Army has an individual who has been in the Shelter since September 4 and has been sober for 15 days. He was planning to seek work and use public transportation to get back and forth to work. If the Salvation Army did not have zero tolerance, he could not stay at the shelter because he could not be around others who were enticing him to drink. For humanity sake, there should be a place for these individuals to go who were drinking or had other problems. Detoxification was an important issue that needed to be addressed within our community. Schuetz said social detoxification was something the open shelter could pursue.

Rundle said this issue has served as a community gathering to deal with emotions and the hurtful aspects of losing a homeless member of our community. When the City Commission first heard from the community about this homeless issue, it was for the request for shelter during the summer which was overseen by volunteers in a church basement. He said the City Commission was delivered a request for a shelter at the community building and $45,000 per year salary for a full-time coordinator for the shelter.

Rundle also stated Lawrence Memorial Hospital was looking at medical detoxification. The long-term goal of the Salvation Army was for a year round shelter. There were some steps they could accomplish in terms of supporting detoxification, but it seemed these request were holding the City Commission’s feet to the fire to come up with shelter options for everyone. The Salvation Army has inclement weather policies that do try to ensure that people are not placed in life threatening situations. He said he has not heard enough specifics to support any particular program or solution.

Commissioner Hack said she would like more information on social detoxification. She asked David Corliss, Assistant City Manager/Legal Services Director, if the City had current Ordinances controlling public intoxification.

Corliss said he needed to research state laws concerning public intoxification.

Mayor Rundle said the issue was raised about using public facilities after hours and was interested in more information from staff about the viability of using pubic facilities and the issues that needed to be addressed.

Commissioner Hack said Steve Guinn, whether Lawrence Open Shelter Inc., was talking to the County Commission in addition to the City Commission concerning this homeless issue.

Guinn said “no, not yet.”

Henry said his heart goes out to the people he sees on the streets. Last night after the Smart Growth Program at Liberty Hall, he went to the Salvation Army to observe what type of things happened at the shelter. He observed people taking a Breathalyzer Test. When talking with one homeless individual, he said they needed a wet shelter, but after talking among themselves, they wondered what it would accomplish, and how would it help the people. He also said another homeless individual said if a choice had to be made between a wet shelter and a detoxification facility that person felt that any money spent should go to a detoxification facility. He said he believed that citizens should work hard to help people to rehabilitate themselves.

Commissioner Dunfield said it seemed that the City was in agreement that homeless needs were not being met in our community and that there was agreement that alcoholism was a disease. With that in mind, it seemed the first responsibility of the City should be oriented towards curing the disease. He wanted more information on the treatment for detoxification and information on the safe haven model and the possibility of grants to fund additional programs. The City needed to action that was oriented toward resolving problems and curing diseases.

Commissioner Kennedy concurred with the other City Commissioner’s. The Salvation Army expressed their needs well, as needing more pubic awareness of combating this disease that was impacting others. He said the City had an obligation to the citizens to spend their money wisely. This was one of the difficult procedures to go through as to ensure that the City was providing the funds necessary to take care of the entire City.

Mayor Rundle said he appreciated Henry taking the time to observe the Salvation Army Shelter. He said citizens had encouraged him to take the time to visit the Salvation Army and that was his intent.

Gary Miller asked if it would be possible to form some type of Ad Hock Committee to get these providers together.

Rundle said it was possible. The City should draw up a proposal to place on a future agenda. (29)

Mayor Rundle present the staff report concerning KDOT’s request for City input on possible alignment and completion of the eastern portion of the South Lawrence Trafficway (K-10). One aspect of this was the State asked each governing body to designate a contact person to participate in public discussion. He said Commissioner Kennedy would be attending the Planning Commission’s land use issues subcommittee and asked him to broaden his participation to include the other committees.

Wildgen said the State would like a response on the City’s input on alignment issues by October 24, 2001.

Kennedy said there have been two meetings with groups that consisted of the City, County, Planning Commission and School District. Linda Finger, Planning Director, has lead the discussion and had people from HNTB, and the consultants that were working with KDOT to try to come up with the best alternative route. According to plans, they would like to take a final determination and proposal to the City/County Planning Commission in early October. There would be more discussion to be able to digest all the information they had in regards to how the alignment comes into play. At these meetings there was discussion about growth, land use issues and the need for traffic improvement on the City’s arterial east/west streets. They were already addressing the Transportation 2025 to ensure the alignment would be appropriate and not alter that plan of the future.

Mike Wildgen, City Manager, asked if the City Commission was interested in a joint study session with the County Commission.

Kennedy said Finger thought it would be best if that committee brought a proposal to the Planning Commission. It may require a special meeting by the Planning Commission to weigh and vote on the proposal and then bring the proposal to the two governing bodies.

Wildgen asked Kennedy if they wanted to meet with the County once this was done.

Kennedy said “yes.” (30)

Hack reported to the City Commission that she had spoken with a member from the Friends of Eutin, Germany and said that the group of students who were coming to visit Lawrence would not be able to come to Lawrence due to concerns of their parents because of the recent terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C. She said they would try again to re-plan the visit in March. This was the group of families that hosted Lawrence’s kids in Eutin, Germany, this summer.

Rundle said there would be a study session on wastewater at the Wastewater Treatment Plant on 8^th Street.

Henry said the Tax Abatement and Economic Development Task Force met and was getting close to completing their work for recommendations to the City Commission. He said they would like to have a study session with the City Commission, Monday, October 15, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall.

Julia Gilmore, a member of the Student Government at K.U., reported to the City Commission about their disaster relief efforts. They have raised $7,000 and are hoping to raise $25,000 by Thursday.

Michael Almon spoke about the South Lawrence Trafficway. He said would the public be allowed opportunity for input at the joint study session or some other time.

Rundle said public comment was taken and he assumed before the Commission could make recommendation, they would need to have public comment.

Moved by Hack, seconded by Dunfield, to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVED:

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Mike Rundle, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Frank S. Reeb, City Clerk

COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2001

1. Bids – Road salt for Lawrence Ave, 6^th to Homestead & Alvamar, Milling, Overlay & Curb repair, award to LRM Industries for $218,687.45.

2. Auction – Surplus vehicles, Oct 20, 2001, Nationwide Auction Systems.

3. Ordinance No. 7415 – 1^st Reading, Annex, 7.9 acres, E of KS Hwy 10 & N of W 6^th.

4. Ordinance No. 7416 – 1^st Reading, Annex, 100 acres, E of KS Hwy 10 & N of W 6^th.

5. Ordinance No. 7417 – 1^st Reading, Annex, 55.3 acres, E of 1000 Rd & N of W 6^th .

6. Ordinance No. 7418 – 1^st Reading, Annex, 10 acres, E of 1000 Rd & N of W 6^th .

7. Ordinance No. 7419 – 1^st Reading, Annex, 46.4 acres, E of KS Hwy 10 & S of W 6^th.

8. Ordinance No. 7420 – 1^st Reading, Annex, 116.29 acres, E of KS Hwy 10 & S of W 6^th.

9. Ordinance No. 7376 – 1^st Reading, Codify Lawrence City Code.

10. Ordinance No. 7421 – 1^st Reading, Main Trafficway, 17^th , between Mass & Barker.

11. Ordinance No. 7408 – 2^nd Reading, Authorize temporary sale of alcohol, Lawrence Senior, 745 Vermont.

12. Ordinance No. 7409 – 2^nd Reading, Annex, 20.45 acres, W of E 1000 Rd & S of W 6^th.

13. Ordinance No. 7410 – 2^nd Reading, Annex, 16.8 acres, W of E 1000 Rd & S of W 6^th.

14. Ordinance No. 7411 – 2^nd Reading, Annex, 39.9 acres, E of George Williams Way & N of W 15^th.

15. Ordinance No. 7412 – 2^nd Reading, Annex 61.25 acres, E of George Williams Way & N of W 15^th.

16. Ordinance No. 7413 – 2nd Reading, 4 way stop at 10^th & New Hamp.

17. Resolution No. 6338 – Design & Construction, 19^th & Barker - 17^th & New Hamp.

18. Resolution No. 6339 – Blight, 1211 Rhode Island.

19. Resolution No. 6340 – Blight, 512-14 Maine.

20. Resolution No. 6341 – GOB, Wakarusa Dr Public Works Facility, $250,000.

21. Resolution No. 6342 – GOB, City Hall, $250,000.

22. Site Plan – (SP-08-47-01), Odessa’s Café, 409 East 12^th.

23. Site Plan – (SP-08-62-00), Lawrence Paper Co., 2400 Lakeview Rd.

24. Temporary Signs – United Way Campaign.

25. Mortgage Release –1827 Barker Ave., Jeanette Acosta.

26. Supplemental Service Agreement – NPDES permit application for Lawrence Municipal Airport for $15,000.

27. Sesquicentennial Commission – Lawrence 150 Celebration Countdown Kickoff Day – Sesquicentennial Commission.

28. Rezone – C-4 to C-1, 1201 E 13^th (Denied)

29. Homeless discussion.

30. South Lawrence Trafficway – Alignment & completion of E portion.