Bottom line: The City Commission will consider issuing permits for three Lawrence events: a one-day concert, Live on Mass, on Aug. 19; the 2016 Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championship on Aug. 28; and the 2016 Bike MS event on Sept. 16 to 18.

Background: If approved by the City Commission, Live on Mass, billed as a “Lawrence Reggae Fest,” would close a Massachusetts Street sidewalk from 5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19. Lawrence businessman Mike Logan is organizing the festival, which would be held in the lot south of the Granada at 1020 Massachusetts St. The sidewalk would be used as an overflow area, a place for booths and a beer garden.

The Fiddling and Picking Championship, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, requires city permits to sell alcohol in South Park and close Massachusetts Street between North Park Street and South Park Street.

The Mid-America Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is seeking a permit to close Massachusetts Street between North Park Street and South Park Street from 5 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16 through noon Sunday, Sept. 18. Bicyclists in the event, an estimated 1,800, would start their rides in Shawnee and Johnson counties, travel through Lawrence, and then retrace their route. Riders would use the South Park area as an overnight “Cycle Village” on Saturday night. A permit is also being requested to sell alcohol, and event organizers are asking for the city to donate police and fire/medical services.

The City Commission convenes at 5:45 p.m. at City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St.

Proclamations

• Proclaim Tuesday, July 26, 2016 to be the City of Lawrence, Kansas Celebration of the 26th Anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act.

Consent agenda

• Approve City Commission meeting minutes from 07/12/16.

• Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

Traffic Safety Commission meeting of 05/02/16

• Approve all claims. The list of claims will be posted by the Finance Department on Monday prior to the meeting. If Monday is a holiday, the claims will be posted as soon as possible the next business day.

• Approve licenses as recommended by the City Clerk’s Office.

• Bid and purchase items:

a) Set a bid opening date of August 2, 2016 for Bid No. B1630 Contractor Services for Emergency Repairs of Sanitary Sewer Mains, Force Mains, and Air Relief Valves.

b) Award bid for ASACE approved rip-rap for the Public Works Department to Mid States Materials, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.

c) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a cost share agreement with the Kansas Water Office for a Kansas River Algal Study and approve payment to the Kansas Water Office in the amount of $30,257.

• Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9252, enacting amendments to the City of Lawrence Building Code to require submittal of storm water grading and drainage plans for residential building construction projects on RS5 and RS3 zoned lots classified as “Zone X, Protected by Levee” on the city’s Flood Insurance Rate Map.

• Adopt Resolution No. 7169, authorizing the City to enter into a lease purchase agreement with U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Finance, Inc., to finance the acquisition of one Dodge Ram HD Truck with Utility Body and one Tandem Axle Dump Truck with spreader and plow for the Public Works Department, for a total amount of $244,259, and enter into an escrow agreement with U.S. Bank National Association.

• Concur with the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Commission for the following:

a) To deny traffic calming in the 2300 block of Vermont Street (TSC item #2; denied 8-0 on 5/2/16).

b) To deny establishing no parking along the east side of Ousdahl Road between 19th Street and 20th Street (TSC item #4; denied 8-0 on 5/2/16).

c) To deny establishing a multi-way stop at the intersection of 19th Terrace and Ousdahl Road (TSC item #5; denied 8-0 on 5/2/16).

d) To establish traffic calming on Arkansas Street between 8th Street and 9th Street (TSC item #6; approved 8-0 on 5/2/16).

e) To establish a pedestrian crossing with a pedestrian hybrid beacon on Haskell Avenue at 16th Street (TSC item #7; approved 8-0 on 5/2/16).

• Authorize staff to submit FY 2018/2019 Federal-Aid Safety Program application for improvements on 23rd Street, Ohio Street to Vermont Street, and at 13th Street & Massachusetts Street.

• Approve the following items related to the Live on Mass Event:

a) Approve a Street Event Temporary Use of Right-of-Way Permit allowing the closure of the sidewalk only on the east side of Massachusetts Street, from 1016 Massachusetts Street south to 11th Street on Friday, August 19, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for the Live on Mass Event. Adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 9268, allowing the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol on the east side of Massachusetts Street, from 1016 Massachusetts Street south to 11th Street (sidewalk only) on Friday, August 19, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for the Live on Mass Event.

b) Approve a Special Event Permit, SE-16-00274, for Live on Mass, located at 1020 Massachusetts Street, on August 19, 2016. Submitted by Mike Logan on behalf of Ziegler Rentals LLC and Granada LLC, property owners of record.

• Authorize the Mayor to sign the Release of Mortgage for Susan L. Bolton, 2015 Stratford Road. Staff Memo

Receive public comment of a general nature

Regular agenda

• Conduct a public hearing to consider a request submitted by Richard and Linda Finger and Brian E. Lambright, to vacate a 15′ utility easement between their homes at 4117 Wimbledon Drive and 4121 Wimbledon Drive.

ACTION: Conduct public hearing and approve Order of Vacation, if appropriate.

• Consider the following items related to the 2015 Bike MS Event

a) Conduct a public hearing.

b) Consider approving a street event permit and closure of Massachusetts Street from South Park Street to North Park Street and North Park Street (Massachusetts to Vermont) on Saturday September 17, 2016 at 5:00 a.m. to Sunday September 18, 2016 at 12:00 p.m., and no parking on North Park Street from Massachusetts Street to Vermont Street on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 5:00 a.m. to Sunday September 18, 2016 at 12:00 p.m., and closure of the Community Center parking lot #7 on Friday September 16, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday September 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., and no parking on W. South Park Street Friday September 16, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday September 18, 2016 at 12:00 p.m.

c) Consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 9253, allowing the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol on Saturday September 17, 2016 at 5:00 a.m. to Sunday September 18, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. in South Park and on Massachusetts Street between North Park and South Park Street.

ACTION:

a) Conduct public hearing and find that the proximity of the temporary sale of alcoholic liquor for the event is not adverse to the public welfare or safety, and grant distance limitation;

b) Approve a street event permit for the closure of Massachusetts Street from South Park Street to North Park Street and North Park Street (Massachusetts to Vermont) on Saturday September 17, 2016 at 5:00 a.m. to Sunday September 18, 2016 at 12:00 p.m., and no parking on North Park Street from Massachusetts Street to Vermont Street on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 5:00 a.m. to Sunday September 18, 2016 at 12:00 p.m., and closure of the Community Center parking lot #7 on Friday September 16, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday September 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., and no parking on W. South Park Street Friday September 16, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday September 18, 2016 at 12:00 p.m.; and

c) Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9253, allowing the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol on Saturday September 17, 2016 at 5:00 a.m. to Sunday September 18, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. in South Park and on Massachusetts Street between North Park and South Park Street.

• Consider the following items related to the 2016 Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championship:

a) Conduct a public hearing;

b) Consider approving a street event permit and closure of Massachusetts Street between North Park and South Park Street from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday August 28, 2016; and

c) Consider adopting Ordinance No. 9254, allowing the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol on Sunday August 28, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in South Park and on Massachusetts Street between North Park and South Park Street.

ACTION:

a) Conduct public hearing and find that the proximity of the temporary sale of alcoholic liquor for the event is not adverse to the public welfare or safety and grant a distance limitation;

b) Approve a street event permit and closure of Massachusetts Street between North Park and South Park Street from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday August 28, 2016; and

c) Adopt ordinance No. 9254, allowing the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol on Sunday August 28, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in South Park and on Massachusetts Street between North Park and South Park Street.

• Consider approving a temporary six-month drinking establishment license for John Brown Underground, LLC, subject to conditions. Staff Memo Dan Watkins Letter

ACTION: Approve drinking establishment license for John Brown Underground, LLC, if appropriate.

• Consider authorizing publication of the 2017 Budget Summary and establish August 2, 2016 as the public hearing date. This establishes the maximum budget authority and property tax mill levy for the 2017 budget. Staff Memo & Attachments

ACTION: Authorize publication of the 2017 Budget Summary and establish August 2, 2016 as the public hearing date, if appropriate.

• The City Auditor will present Performance Audit: Improvements Can Help Inform Decisions and Monitor Progress on Economic Development Incentives. Report

ACTION: Receive report.

• Receive audit recommendation follow-up memo from the City Auditor and direct the auditor to close recommendations.

ACTION: Receive report and direct the auditor to close recommendations.

Discuss commission items

Receive city manager’s report