Bottom line

Commissioners will consider giving approval for a new residential subdivision near Mary’s Lake, between 28th Terrace and 31st Street, and east of Haskell Avenue.

Background

Developers plan to build 39 lots on about 8.5 acres. Some neighbors in the area have expressed concern that the project could have a negative impact on the nearby Prairie Park Nature Center, traffic and wildlife in the area.

Other business

Recognition/proclamations

Recognition of utilities director Roger Coffey and fire chief Jim McSwain, who are retiring.

Introduction of Mr. Shigeru Katsuyama, guest from Sister City Hiratsuka, Japan.

Proclaim Sept. 11-17 as POW/MIA Recognition Week and Sept. 16 as POW/MIA Recognition Day.

Consent agenda

Receive minutes from boards and commissions.

Approve all claims.

Approve drinking establishment licenses for The Hawk, 1340 Ohio, and Bigg’s Bar & Grill, 2429 Iowa.

Bid and purchase items:

a.) approve agreement with BG Consultants for design of phase II waterline improvements in amount of $115,936.21.

b.) authorize city manager to execute architectural services agreement with GLPM Architects in the amount of $69,900 for Phase II renovation work for the Carnegie Library building, Ninth and Vermont streets.

Adopt on second and final reading an ordinance regulating blasting.

Approve rezoning request for .99 acres from M-1 Research to RO-2 Residence-Office. The property is generally located between East 19th and Homewood streets.

Approve text amendments to city/county subdivision regulations regarding concurrent submissions of preliminary and final plats.

Approve temporary use permit for a tented display at the Bella Sera Preserve, 4600 Bob Billings Parkway, on Sept. 23-24 and Oct. 1-2.

Approve as signs of community interest temporary trailblazer signs for the Sept. 24-25 and Oct. 1-2 Home Builder’s Assn. Fall Showcase of Homes.

Receive city manager’s report

Regular agenda

Receive final report from Sesquicentennial Commission.

Receive bids for general obligation bonds and temporary notes.

Consider various land use issue for Mary’s Lake Addition.

Consider approving revised preliminary development plan for Mt. Blue Addition No. 3, a planned industrial development south of Kansas Highway 10 and east of Franklin Road.

Conduct public hearing regarding Anna Tappan Way special assessment benefit district.

Consider amending the city’s smoking ban ordinance.