City Commission agenda: Shelter’s future to be discussed

Bottom line: City commissioners will discuss the future of the Lawrence Community Shelter.

Background: Commissioners have asked for an update from the staff of the shelter, which is at 10th and Kentucky streets. The special use permit for the shelter is scheduled to expire in April. Commissioners previously have said they want the shelter to find a new location. Shelter leaders have been looking for a new permanent site, but have not yet announced any locations.

Other business: Recognition

• Proclaim Thursday as Dump the Pump Day.

Consent agenda

• Approve City Commission meeting minutes from June 2.

• Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

• Approve all claims.

• Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services.

• Approve appointments as recommended by the mayor.

• Bid and purchase items:

a.) Approve ownership/maintenance agreement, waive bidding requirements and approve the purchase of a refurbished baler from J.V. Manufacturing for the use of the Wal-Mart Eco Center in the amount of $4,110 plus shipping costs.

b) Approve Change Orders No. 3 through 6 to King’s Construction in the amount of $32,849.41 for the George Williams Way projects: Project No. 14-CP4-407(BD) Sixth Street to Overland Drive, and Project No. 15-CP5-407(BD) Overland Drive to north city limits, street, storm sewer, waterline improvements and accept public access easements.

• Adopt on first reading the following ordinances:

a.) Ordinance No. 8421, amending Section 17-201 and enacting Section 17-203.1 of the city code concerning the cost of and conditions for the involuntary towing of vehicles within the city of Lawrence.

b.) Ordinance No. 8424, amending Article 3 of Chapter 18 of the city code related to the removal of noxious weeds, grass, and other vegetation.

• Adopt on second and final reading the following ordinances:

a.) Ordinance No. 8417, allowing the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages at South Park on Thursday, related to the Callahan Creek Company Picnic.

b.) Ordinance No. 8418, allowing the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the north half of Watson Park on July 4 related to the Lawrence Originals/Give Back Food Festival and Fireworks.

c.) Joint City Ordinance No. 8391/County Resolution No. 09-16 amending Horizon 2020, Chapter 14 Specific Plans, to add a reference to and incorporate the West of K-10 Plan.

• Approve a special event request, SE-5-14-09, for a live music event in the lot south of 701 Mass. Submitted by The Eldridge Hotel in conjunction with the Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Tour of Lawrence Street Sprint.

• Approve the following items related to the Sandbar, 17 E. Eighth St.:

a.) Approve a temporary use of right-of-way permit for The Sandbar 20 Year Birthday Party for the closure of Eighth Street, from Massachusetts Street to New Hampshire Street, from 5 p.m. Aug. 1 to 1 a.m. Aug. 2.

b.) Authorize the temporary possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages related to The Sandbar 20 Year Birthday Party and adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8422, authorizing the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in a 10×22-foot controlled area on Eighth Street immediately in front of The Sandbar, 17 E. Eighth St., from 5 p.m. Aug. 1 until 1 a.m. Aug. 2.

• Authorize the city manager to execute purchase agreements with various property owners for the Burroughs Creek Trail Project, for a total of $222,923.60.

• Authorize the mayor to sign a subordination agreement for Tenants to Homeowners Inc., Steven and Janice Sell, 1705 Bullene Ave.

• Receive city manager’s report.

Regular agenda

• Receive public comment on 2010 budget issues.

• Receive status update on the Lawrence Community Shelter.

• Consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 8397, amending Section 4-103.1 of the city code related to unlawfully hosting minors consuming alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage.

• Consider approving the selection of Commerce Bank as the city’s depository for the year beginning July 1.

• Review draft of City Commission goals from May 26 goals setting session.