December 26, 2006
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Lawrence met in regular session at 9:00 a.m., in the City Commission Chambers in City Hall with Mayor Amyx presiding and members Hack, Highberger, and Rundle present. Commissioner Schauner was absent.
CONSENT AGENDA
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Highberger, seconded by Hack, to approve the City Commission meeting minutes of December 12, 2006. Motion carried unanimously. As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Highberger, seconded by Hack, to receive the Hospital Board meeting minutes of November 15, 2006; the Sister Cities Advisory Board meeting minutes of November 8, 2006; the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting minutes of November 14, 2006; the Mental Health Board meeting minutes of November 28, 2006; the Aviation Advisory Board meeting minutes of October 4, 2006; and the Board of Zoning appeals meeting minutes of November 2, 2006. Motion carried unanimously. As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Highberger, seconded by Hack, to approve claims to 179 vendors in the amount of $1,455,925.92. Motion carried unanimously.
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Highberger, seconded by Hack, to approve the Drinking Establishment Licenses for Astro’s, 601 Kasold Ste: C107 and Montana Mike’s, 1015 Iowa; the Retail Liquor License for Parkway Wine & Spirits, 3514 Clinton Parkway Ste: B; and the Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses (pending Departmental approvals) for Border Bandito,1528 West 23rd; Checker’s, 2300 Louisiana; Commerce Plaza BP, 2301 Louisiana; Dillon Store No. 43, 1740 Massachusetts; Dillon Store No. 68, 3000 West 6th; Dillon Store No. 70, 1015 West 23rd; Dillon Store No. 19, 4710 West 6th; Eagle Bend Golf Course, 1250 East 902 Road; East Side Tavern, 900 Pennsylvania; El Matador Café, 446 Locust; Fastrack-Texaco, 1733 Massachusetts; Fastrip, 1414 West 6th; Godfather’s Pizza, 721 Wakarusa; Henry’s Crossing, 618 W. 12th; Hillcrest BP Amoco, 914 Iowa; Hy-Vee Food Store, 3504 Clinton Pkwy; Hy-Vee Gas Station, 4020 West 6th; Hy-Vee No. 2, 4000 West 6th; Jayhawk Food Mart, 701 West 9th; KOA Campground, 1473 Hwy 40; KWIK Shop No. 702, 1846 Massachusetts; KWIK Shop No. 718, 3440 West 9th;KWIK Shop No. 721, 845 Mississippi; KWIK Shop No. 773, 1714 West 23rd; KWIK Shop No. 784, 1420 Kasold; KWIK Shop No. 785, 1611 East 23rd; KWIK Shop No. 786, 4841 West 6th; Lawrence Food Mart, 3300 West 6th; Louisiana BP Amoco, 3300 W. 6th Street; Pepperjax, 947 New Hampshire; Pick N Pay, 2447 West 6th; Pizza Hut, 4651 West 6th; Pizza Hut No. 301024, 600 West 23rd; Pizza Hut No. 301036, 934 Massachusetts; Pizza Shoppe, 1520 Wakarusa; Presto Convenience No. 39, 1030 North 3rd; Presto Convenience No. 31, 1802 West 23rd; Presto Convenience No. 38, 2330 Iowa; Quick Trip, 1020 E. 23rd; St. John’s Church, 229 Vermont; Star Food Mart, 501 West 9th; Super Target, 3201 Iowa; Wal-Mart, 300 Iowa; Wheat State Pizza, 711 West 23rd, Ste: 19; Wood Oil No. 5, 920 North 2nd; Yello Sub, 1814 West 23rd; Zarco 66 No. 3, 900 Iowa; Zarco 66 No. 4, 1500 East 23rd; Zarco 66 No. 6, 1415 West 6th. Motion carried unanimously.
The City Commission reviewed the bids for the construction of the Greenbelt Park Walkway, Phase I. The bids were:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Penny Construction 8’ Wide X 6” Thick $41.00 If.
Penny Construction 5’ Wide X 4” Thick $25.62 If.
LRM Industries, 8’ Wide X 6” Thick $43.15 If.
LRM Industries, 8’ Wide X 6” Thick $26.40 If.
Meadows Construction, 8’ Wide X 6” Thick $50.25 If.
Meadows Construction, 8’ Wide X 6” Thick $27.50 If.
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Highberger, seconded by Hack, to award the bid to Penny Construction, in the amount of $41.00 per If., for 8’ Wide X 6” Thick and $25.62 per If., for 5’ Wide X 4” Thick, with the total expenditure not-to-exceed $115,000. Motion carried unanimously. (1)
Ordinance 8061, for text amendment TA-10-12-06, amending sections 20-402 and 20-1724 of the Development Code and adding sections 20-539 concerning the inclusion of private dining as a special use, was read a second time. As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Highberger, seconded by Hack, to adopt the ordinance. Aye: Amyx, Hack, Highberger, Rundle. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. (2)
Ordinance No. 8064, adopting Subdivision Regulations for the City and the unincorporated area of Douglas County was read a second time. As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Highberger, seconded by Hack, to adopt the ordinance. Aye: Amyx, Hack, Highberger, Rundle. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. (3)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Highberger, seconded by Hack, to adopt Resolution No. 6695, establishing a public hearing date of January 26, 2007 for the improvement of Stoneridge Drive south of West 6th Street. Motion carried unanimously. (4)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Highberger, seconded by Hack, to adopt Resolution No. 6696, establishing a public hearing date of January 26, 2007 for the improvement of Stoneridge Drive north of West 6th Street. Motion carried unanimously. (5)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Highberger, seconded by Hack, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for La Merle McCoy, 632 Elm Street. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Highberger, seconded by Hack, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement for Papri Westphal, 255 North Michigan, No. 3-12. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
As part of the consent agenda, it was moved by Highberger, seconded by Hack, to receive a letter from Jeff Dingman, City Administrator of Baldwin City, KS, requesting that Baldwin City’s long-term water needs be considered as part of the planned waterline improvements for the Wakarusa Water Reclamation Facility. Motion carried unanimously. (8) (8) City Manager’s Report: None.Regular Agenda Items: None.Public Comment: None:Future Agenda Items:
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1/2/07 |
Receive City/KU Transit Cooperation Study and consider directing staff to proceed with discussions with KU officials on possible next steps. Staff Report concerning assembly licensing ordinance
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1/9/07 |
Public Hearing on Neighborhood Revitalization Act for 800 Pennsylvania project Commissioner Hack will be absent |
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1/16/07 |
5 p.m. study session with Douglas County Commission and Lawrence Chamber of Commerce on Economic Development Ordinance creating City Auditor position (revised per Commission direction) |
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TBD |
· Salvation Army Site Plan and Rezoning; · Retail Marketing Analysis Code provisions · Implementation Report for Matrix Report Recommendations on Development Process · Staff Recommendation on the Reuse of Old Fire Station No. 2 (Mass. Street) and Old Fire Station No. 4 (Grover Barn / Lawrence Avenue). Staff is recommending that both facilities be kept in public use.
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Commissioner Rundle asked that the Domestic Partner Registry issue be placed on the City Commission’s agenda on January 9, 2007.
Moved by Highberger, seconded by Hack , to adjourn at 9:05 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED:
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Mike Amyx, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Frank S. Reeb, City Clerk
1. Bid – construction of Greenbelt Park Walkway, Phase 1, to Penny Construction for $41 per If. For 8’WX6”T & $25.62 per If. For 5’WX4”T not to exceed $115,000.
2. Ordinance No. 8061 – 2nd read, TA-10-12-06, private dining as special use.
3. Ordinance No. 8064 – 2nd Read, adopt Subdivision Regs.
4. Resolution No. 6695 – public hearing, Jan 26, 2007, Stoneridge Dr S of W 6th.
5. Resolution No. 6696 – public hearing, Jan 26, 2007, Stoneridge Dr N of W 6th.
6. Mortgage Release – 632 Elm (McCoy).
7. Subordination Agreement – 255 N Michigan No. 3-12 (Westphal).
8. Waterline needs - Baldwin City part of the Wakarusa Water Reclamation Facility.