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The Flame - August 2009

In this issue:

Fun Activities Enrolling for Fall

Parks and Recreation classes and programs begin Sept. 13

Activities

More than 400 programs and activities are available for citizens of all ages to participate. Activities range from swim lessons to dance, from adult volleyball to gymnastics. Fall classes begin Sept. 13.

Options for enrolling in activities and programs include: registering online at www.lprd.org, faxing, mailing or visiting a recreation center.
Fall classes and programs are included in the 2009 Summer/Fall Activities Guide. Individuals may pick up a copy of the guide at any Parks and Recreation facility including:

  • Community Building, 115 West 11th St.;
  • East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.;
  • Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.;
  • Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr.,
  • Prairie Park Nature Center, 2700 W. 27th St.,
  • Eagle Bend Golf Course, 1250 E. 902 Rd.,
  • South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St. or
  • Administrative Office, 947 New Hampshire St., Suite 200B.

TRANSIT Frequently Asked Questions

Transit FAQ

What is the fare for kids to ride the T bus?
A: K-12 students pay half fare, 50 cents per one-way trip.

What kinds of bus passes are available?
A: A monthly pass for unlimited rides costs $17 for students. A 10-punch card for students is $5.

Q: Where are bus passes sold?
A: Monthly passes and 10-ride punch cards can be purchased at City Hall in the Utility Billing Office on the 2nd Floor, 6 East 6th Street, cash or check only; or at the Community Mercantile, 901 Iowa, cash, check, or credit cards accepted.

Q: What hours does the T operate?
A: Buses run from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Q: Where can kids go on the bus?
A: For some students, routes and schedules are aligned so they can ride to school. Other kids ride to after-school activities, to go shopping, or to visit friends. The T serves many parks and recreation facilities, including the Community Building, South Park Recreation Center, Lawrence Arts Center, East Lawrence Recreation Center, Prairie Park Nature Center, Indoor Aquatic Center, Holcom Park Recreation Center, Clinton Lake Softball Complex, and Centennial Park.

Law Gets Tougher on Persons Hosting Minors

The City of Lawrence has further strengthened the ordinance aimed at combating those who unlawfully host minors consuming alcohol on their property.

Highlights of the changes include:

  • An ordinance designed to combat underage drinking occurring on private property - as opposed to occurring in bars, restaurants or public places.
  • It is unlawful to intentionally, or recklessly, allow individuals under 21 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages on property owned, rented, or procured by you.
  • You can be found guilty if you provide the place for minors to consume alcohol, even if you do not provided alcohol.
  • Presumes that all in attendance are invitees at social gatherings.
  • Establishes reasonable steps must be made by you to restrict access of alcoholic beverages to those under 21 year of age. Examples of reasonable precautions may include controlling access to property and verifying the ages using driver’s licenses or other IDs.
  • If found guilty, you are subject to a mandatory minimum fine of $1000, as governed by state statute.

Ordinance 4-103.1 - Unlawful Hosting of Minors can be found under the City Codes section at www.lawrenceks.org.

For additional information or questions about neighborhood safety, contact the Lawrence Police Department’s Neighborhood Resource Officers at (785) 830-7410.

Occupancy Regulations

Properties in single dwelling zoning districts are limited to no more than three unrelated people living together even in owner occupied homes. When there is a group of four or more persons living together as a single housekeeping unit, all of the persons are required to be related by blood, marriage or legal adoption.

In other zoning districts, no more than four unrelated people can live together in a single home.

An occupancy violation is often unintentional but has consequences for the tenants. Property owners, managers, realtors and tenants may call Code Enforcement at (785) 832-3111 with questions about legal occupancy.

To verify zoning of a property view a zoning map at http://www.lawrenceks.org/information_systems/interactive_mapping and select Lawrence zoning under the Planning section.

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