Bottom Line

The Lawrence City Commission will receive a staff report concerning North Lawrence drainage issues.

Background

The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission recommended a detailed study of North Lawrence drainage when it approved new regulations to develop land in the floodplain. But city officials aren’t sure how to pay for the study, which would cost at least $150,000.

Other business

Recognition

• Recognition of Jim Whittaker for his outstanding work in the area of youth cycling.

Consent agenda

• Approve minutes from various boards and commissions: Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee meeting of Jan. 9; Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board meeting of Nov. 26.
• Approve all claims.
• Approve drinking establishment licenses for Bubba’s, 2228 Iowa; Pachamama’s, 2161 Quail Creek Drive; WA Restaurant, 740 Mass.; Jack Flanigans Bar & Grill, 804 W. 24th St.; Hereford House, 4931 W. Sixth St. No. 126; West Coast Saloon, 2222 Iowa; La Tropicana Restaurant, 434 Locust St.
• Approve retail liquor license for Discount Liquor, 1805 W. Second St.
• Approve taxi cab license for Lorenza Marek, 1308 Prospect Ave.
• Approve appointments as recommended by the mayor: Paul Stewart to the Aviation Advisory Board; and Barbara Watkins to the Community Information Advisory Board.

Bids and purchase items:

• Award bid for the Comprehensive Housing Rehabilitation program for 303 Eldridge St. ($18,312) and 3201 W. 24th Terrace ($20,688) to the low bidder, Master Plan Management.
• Reject the bids for the Comprehensive Housing Rehabilitation project at 1624 E. 18th Terrace due to the low bid exceeding program limits of $34,000.
• Approve purchase of 94,000 pounds of Nalcolyte 8186 polymer from Nalco Chemical Company, for a total cost of $43,240, for the Clinton Water Treatment Plant.

Adopt on first reading the following ordinances:

• Amending the Joint City/County Subdivision Regulations revising the design standards for the length of a cul-de-sac.
• Rezoning 4.1851 acres planned residential development district for property located south of West 27th Street and east of Wakarusa Drive.
• Amending Chapter 17 of the Code of the city of Lawrence to establish a schedule of truck routes and truck delivery routes maintained by the city engineer. Kansas Highway 10 within the city limits will be included in this schedule as a truck route, and 15th Street, Folks Road north of Sixth Street, and Overland Drive between Folks and Queens roads will be included as truck delivery routes.
• Establishing no parking along the south side of Harrison Place east of Harrison Avenue.
• Establishing a 45 mph speed limit on Kasold Drive between Peterson Road and the north city limits and a 35 mph speed limit on Monterey Way between Stetson Drive and Peterson Road.

Accept dedication of easements and rights-of-way on the following plats:

• Final plat for Veritas Addition. This proposed one-lot subdivision contains approximately 3.506 acres. The property is generally described as being located at 256 N. Mich. Submitted by The Peridian Group, for Veritas Christian School, property owner of record.
• Final plat for Delaware Commons Co-Housing. This proposed four-lot residential subdivision is located on approximately 3.2 acres. The property is generally described as being located between 12th and 13th streets and east of Delaware Street. Submitted by Peridian Group Inc., for Delaware Street L.L.C., property owners of record.
• Final plat for Larkspur Addition. This proposed subdivision contains approximately 4.1851 acres for the development of 24 townhouses. The property is generally described as being located south of West 27th Street and east of K-10. Submitted by Peridian Group for John M. McGrew, McGrew Holdings L.L.C., property owner of record.
• Final plat for Chenouda Addition, a replat of a Portion of Block 30 West Lawrence. This proposed one-lot residential subdivision contains approximately .285 acres. The property is generally described as being located at 425 Wisc. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for Victor M. Chenouda, property owner of record.
• Final plat for East Hills Business Park No. 3, and a replat of a portion of the right-of-way From East Hills Business Park. This proposed one-lot industrial subdivision contains approximately 13.372 acres. The property is generally described as being located on Greenway Circle in East Hills Business Park. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for Douglas County, property owners of record.
• Final plat for Northfield Estates. This proposed 12-lot subdivision contains approximately 4.002 acres. The property is generally described as being located north of Riverridge Road and east of North Iowa Street. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for Ken & Janice McKenzie, and Shirley Vogt, Executor for the estate of Hope I. Peterson, property owners of record.
• Final plat, a Replat of a portion of Block 9 in North Lawrence, for Evening Star Subdivision. This proposed two-lot residential subdivision contains approximately .388 acres. The property is generally described as being located at the northwest corner of Seventh Street and Walnut Street. Submitted by Landplan Engineering, for Jonathan Groene, property owner of record.
• Approve a site plan for construction of a new manufacturing plant and office for Serologicals Corporation located on the north side of Greenway Circle in East Hills Business Park.
• Authorize the city manager to enter into a contract with Hy-Vee Catering to operate the concession stands at the Lawrence Aquatic Center and the Indoor Aquatic Center.
• Authorize the city manager to enter into a contract with Cesare Catering to operate the concession stands at Clinton Adult Sports Complex, Youth Sports Inc., and Holcom Sports Complex.
• Authorize the city manager to sign an addendum to extend the existing contract with Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Mid-America through Dec. 31, 2003.
• Authorize the mayor to enter into an Interlocal Agreement for use of information sharing software, COPLINK, which permits linking together certain local law enforcement agencies that choose to participate.
• Approve changing the Sister Cities Advisory Board bylaws to reflect a change in membership from no more than 17 members to no more than 14 members.
• Authorize the mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for: Brian and Geok Wagner, 1009 E. Home Circle; Hannah’s House Foundation, 2216 Ala.

Regular agenda

• Receive request from Gut Works L.L.C. for sub-lease and building improvements to city-owned facility at Municipal Airport. Receive staff report concerning request.
• Consider final plat for First National Addition No. 3, a replat of Lots 3 through 8, Commerce Plaza Addition and adjacent rights-of-way. This proposed three-lot commercial area contains approximately 3.462 acres. This property is generally described as being located at the northeast corner of 31st and Iowa streets. Submitted by Landplan Engineering P.A. for Peter Dellaportas, First National Development Inc., property owner of record.
• Receive staff report concerning North Lawrence drainage issues.