Lawrence public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use items, including a final plat for Mercato 3rd Addition and a rezoning request for a 5.64-acre site. The meeting also includes discussions on tax increment financing, street variances, and a special use permit for a downtown bar expansion.

• Final plat for Mercato 3rd Addition at 6200 W 6th St
• Rezoning of 5.64 acres east of O’Connell Road and south of E 26th Street to RM12-PD
• Preliminary development plan for Estates of Lawrence (38-unit residential) near O’Connell Rd and E 26th Terrace
• Special use permit for Red Lyon Tavern expansion at 944 and 942 Massachusetts Street
• Variance for alley right-of-way width at 1245 New York Street

City Commission

The City Commission will consider multiple engineering contracts for wastewater and airport projects, several zoning ordinances, and a severe weather emergency declaration. The meeting also includes discussions on affordable housing funding and stormwater drainage charges.

• Awarding $5,288,000 contract to Landmark Structures for the Stratford Water Tower
• Authorizing $548,813 to TREKK Design Group, LLC for wastewater maintenance evaluation
• Adopting ordinances for rezonings at 900 Pennsylvania Street and 4101 W. 6th Street
• Declaring a health and safety emergency for continuous winter emergency shelter use
• Approving $2,388,846 for Sun Life stop-loss healthcare coverage

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests for properties on E. 900 Road and E. 902 Road. The commission will also receive an update regarding text amendments for wind energy conversion systems.

• Rezoning request Z-22-00350: 10 acres at 316 E. 900 Road from AG-2 to GB
• Rezoning request Z-22-00347: 11.49 acres in the 1700 block of E. 902 Road from CP to LI
• Text amendment update TA-22-00031 regarding Wind Energy Conversion Systems

Canceled-Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board meeting scheduled for December 15, 2022, was canceled.

Planning Commission Mid-Month

The Planning Commission will conduct a study session regarding draft revised regulations for Wind Energy Conversion Systems. The session covers definitions and requirements for both personal and commercial wind energy projects in Douglas County.

• Study session on draft Revised Wind Energy Conversion System Regulations
• Review of requirements for Personal Wind Energy Conversion Systems (P-WECS)
• Review of requirements for Commercial Wind Energy Conversion System (C-WECS) Projects
• Discussion of application contents including visual and noise impact assessments

City Commission

The City Commission will consider an ordinance to provide equal housing opportunities regardless of income source or domestic violence status. The meeting also includes discussions on road maintenance contracts, transit grants, and utility improvements.

• Ordinance No. 9960: Housing protections based on income source or survivor status
• Task Order No. 5 & 6: $108,318.50 and $190,834.50 for 2023 milling and paving
• Electrify Lawrence: $43,800 increase for electric bus charging infrastructure
• Excess Flow Pump Improvement: $261,225.74 construction contract
• Transit Grants: $155,000 and $2,875,560 in state capital assistance agreements

Land Development Code Update Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is reviewing a high-level overview of the upcoming Land Development Code (LDC) Assessment. Members will provide input on topics including neighborhood character, business parks, and water use in development.

• Review of LDC Code Assessment approach and context
• Discussion on potential consolidation of residential districts
• Proposal to convert most commercial districts into mixed-use districts
• Discussion regarding required neighborhood meetings for rezoning or conditional use permits
• Overview of updates to parking, landscaping, and floodplain management regulations

Transportation 2050 Steering Committee

The Transportation 2050 Steering Committee is reviewing a travel demand model used to forecast future roadway and transit needs. Members are also discussing community engagement strategies and reviewing programmed road and bridge projects.

• Presentation of the Travel Demand Model for 2050 planning
• Discussion regarding Community Engagement Part 2
• Review of programmed road and bridge projects, including K-10 West Leg improvements
• Review of 11th St. and Louisiana St. reconstruction projects
• Discussion of Wakarusa Drive reconstruction and extension plans

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss employer negotiations and potential real property acquisitions in executive sessions. The regular meeting includes votes on revised water, sewage, and solid waste rates, as well as several large construction and engineering contracts.

• Airport Terminal Improvements contract award of $984,903.77 to First Construction
• Water Spray Park at Lyons Park contract award of $572,980.00 to MegaKC
• Revised rates for water, sewage, and solid waste disposal services
• Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant Belt Filter Press Rebuild contract for $647,885.20
• Purchase of 65 Motorola mobile radios for a total of $310,695.50

Canceled-MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for December 6, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2023.

CANCELLED - Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for December 1, 2022, was cancelled due to an incorrect deferral listed on the agenda. The agenda included a parking variance request for a proposed restaurant at 900 Pennsylvania Street and a multi-part variance for a sorority house at 1630 Oxford Road.

• Meeting cancellation due to incorrect deferral listing
• Variance request B-22-00341: reduce parking from 21 to 4 spaces at 900 Pennsylvania Street
• Variance request B-22-00374: multi-part variance for a sorority house at 1630 Oxford Road

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Council will discuss leadership candidates for a vote on the Vice Chair position. Members will also review end-of-year budget updates and a funding request for promotional materials.

• Vote on FPC Vice Chair candidates
• $734.41 funding request for community engagement promotional materials
• Vote to delegate two members to attend the Climate Action Plan listening session
• Vote on rescheduling the January meeting to the fourth Monday of the month

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Policy Board will consider the 2023 Unified Planning Work Program, which outlines upcoming projects like the Regional Pedestrian Plan and Transportation 2050. The board will also review proposed 2023 safety targets and an updated Title VI compliance plan. Additionally, the board received correspondence regarding the Civic Engagement Commission.

• Approval of the 2023 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• Approval of the 2023 Safety Targets
• Approval of the Title VI Plan update
• Authorization for MPO Secretary Jeff Crick to sign Consolidated Planning Grant agreements
• Correspondence from the Civic Engagement Commission regarding community outreach

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use applications, including a preliminary plat for Redemption Hill Subdivision and a conditional use permit for mining and excavation. The meeting also includes a joint session with the Eudora Planning Commission regarding a 242.21-acre natural resource extraction use.

• Preliminary plat PP-22-00248 for Redemption Hill Subdivision at 802 W. 22nd Terrace
• Conditional use permit CUP-22-00320 for mining and excavation on 242.21 acres at 1174 E. 2300 Road
• Rezoning Z-22-00319 for 15 acres near 56 Hwy/59 Hwy from General Business to Light Industrial
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-22-00315 for the Southeast Area Plan
• Final plat PF-22-00218 for Mercato 3rd Addition at 6200 W 6th St

Transportation 2050 Steering Committee

The Transportation 2050 Steering Committee is reviewing draft goals, objectives, and strategies for regional transportation. The committee is also discussing proposed changes to the Lawrence Major Thoroughfares map and conducting a financial analysis review.

• Discussion of draft goals, objectives, and strategies
• Review of proposed changes to the Lawrence Major Thoroughfares map
• Discussion of draft Chapter 5 Financial Analysis
• Discussion regarding community engagement and survey feedback

City Commission

The City Commission will consider first readings for ordinances regarding water, sewage, and solid waste service rates. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for The Crossing project at the University of Kansas.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 9929 for revised water and sewage service rates
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 9947 for The Crossing TIF district
• First reading of Ordinance No. 9956 regarding solid waste rates
• $448,864.00 Professional Services Agreement with Woolpert, Inc for Asset Management
• $174,250.00 contract for Learnard Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project

City Commission

The City Commission will consider ordinances for a temporary shelter permit and a historic landmark nomination. The meeting also includes a work session on a strategic plan update and a budget transfer for fire department radios.

• Ordinance No. 9943: Special use permit for a Temporary Shelter at 115 W. 11th Street
• Ordinance No. 9945: Landmark nomination for the Handel T. Martin House at 1709 Louisiana Street
• $154,000 budget transfer for Replacement Fire Medical Mobile Radios
• Resolution No. 7456: Establishing a committee to study board and commission structures
• Work session: Strategic Plan Update from the Safe and Secure Outcome Team

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing a request for multiple variances at the Turnhalle structure to allow for a restaurant and event center. Staff recommends denying the request to reduce parking from 152 to 28 spaces, but recommends approving variances for the rear setback and impervious lot cover.

• Variance request to reduce off-street parking from 152 spaces to 28 spaces at 900 Rhode Island Street
• Variance request to reduce CS District rear setback from 12 feet to zero feet at 900 Rhode Island Street
• Variance request to increase maximum impervious lot cover from 80% to 81.8% at 900 Rhode Island Street
• Approval of the 2023 meeting calendar

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to recommend approval of the 2023 Unified Planning Work Program and new 2023 safety targets. The committee will also review an updated Title VI plan regarding non-discrimination compliance.

• 2023 Unified Planning Work Program recommendation
• 2023 Safety Target Setting recommendation
• Title VI Plan update recommendation
• Transportation 2050 community engagement update

City Commission

The City Commission will consider adopting new tobacco use and licensing ordinances and a special use permit for a splash pad at 700 Lyon Street. The meeting also includes discussions on a temporary emergency winter shelter and various engineering and maintenance contracts.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 9878 and 9946 regarding tobacco use and licensing
• Special use permit for a splash pad at 700 Lyon Street (Ordinance No. 9924)
• $44,000 change order for Clinton Storage Tanks Maintenance/Coatings Project
• $57,885 engineering services agreement for Wakarusa Drive project
• Special use permit for an emergency winter shelter at 115 W. 11th Street

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Policy Board will vote on the FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program. They will also consider resolutions to dissolve the Regional Transit Advisory Committee and the Bicycle Advisory Committee.

• Approval of FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Resolution 2022-01 to dissolve the Lawrence Douglas County Regional Transit Advisory Committee
• Resolution 2022-02 to dissolve the Lawrence Douglas County Bicycle Advisory Committee
• Update on Draft 2023 Unified Planning Work Plan
• Update on Draft 2023 Safety Performance Measure Targets

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a special use permit to allow an emergency winter shelter at 115 W. 11th Street to serve up to 75 individuals. This increase from the previous 40-person limit requires a permit and a temporary suspension of certain building and fire code enforcement. The project has a projected fiscal impact of $125,000.

• Special use permit (SUP-22-00300) for emergency winter shelter at 115 W. 11th Street
• Wireless facility and antenna permit (SUP-22-00172) at 2920 Haskell Avenue
• Text amendment (TA-22-00250) to permit mini-storage in the T5 Urban Center zone
• Text amendment (TA-22-00266) to clarify principal uses for Accessory Bar use
• Text amendment (TA-22-00249) to modify standards for eat and drinking establishments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use applications, including a preliminary plat for a commercial development at 6309 Klein Drive and a car wash special use permit. The Commission will also discuss neighborhood plan updates and a rezoning request for 4101 W. 6th Street.

• Preliminary plat PP-22-00281 for Langston Commons No. 3 at 6309 Klein Drive
• Special use permit SUP-22-00285 for a car wash at 6300 Bob Billings Parkway
• Special use permit SUP-22-00286 for an urban farm at 1210 Lake View Court and 1211 Ranchero Court
• Rezoning Z-22-00283 for 4101 W. 6th Street from RSO to RMO
• Neighborhood Plans Update Memo regarding East Lawrence and West of K-10 plans

Planning Commission Orientation

The Planning Commission is holding an orientation session for its members. The meeting includes training on the legal foundations of planning, the Plan 2040 comprehensive plan, and legal requirements such as the Kansas Open Meetings Act.

• Introduction to planning powers, duties, and application processes
• Review of Plan 2040 comprehensive plan elements and policies
• Training on Kansas Open Meetings Act and ex-parte communications
• Joint meeting with the Board of County Commissioners and City Commission
• Guest presentations on applicant and neighborhood perspectives

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several large-scale construction contracts and infrastructure improvements. The meeting also includes first and second readings of ordinances regarding tobacco use and industrial rezoning.

• $8,162,752 GMP Amendment for Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
• $1,426,590 contract for South Iowa Traffic Signal Improvement Project
• Ordinances 9878 and 9946 regarding tobacco use and licensing
• Rezoning 3.23 acres at 4801 Quail Crest Place from IBP to IL District
• $52,154.45 change order for 2021 Alley Rehabilitation

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Food Policy Council will review a funding request for the KFB Casten Fellowship and a KFAN mini-grant proposal for policy engagement stipends. The meeting also includes updates on urban agriculture water rates and various sustainability reports.

• KFB Casten Fellowship funding request between $550 and $1,000
• KFAN Mini Grant Proposal for socially disadvantaged policy engagement stipends
• Urban Ag Water Rates updates
• Vice Chair nominations
• Common Ground & Health Equity updates

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a $6.19 million construction contract for the Queens Road Public Improvement Project and a $124,450 purchase of bus shelters. Additionally, staff will seek direction on whether to prioritize and fund the expansion of utility assistance programs.

• Award $6,197,749 construction contract to R.D. Johnson Excavating for Queens Road Public Improvement Project
• Authorize $124,450 purchase of ten bus shelters with solar lighting from Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc.
• Discuss possible expansion of utility assistance programs
• Adopt Ordinance No. 9942 regarding City Records and Public Records
• Execute Memorandum of Understanding with Johnson County for K-10 Connector transit service

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing the FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and discussing proposed 2023 safety targets. The committee will also consider recommendations to dissolve the Regional Transit Advisory Committee and the Bicycle Advisory Committee.

• Recommend approval of the FFY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Discussion of proposed 2023 safety targets based on KDOT crash data
• Resolution to dissolve the Lawrence Douglas County Regional Transit Advisory Committee
• Resolution to dissolve the Lawrence Douglas County Bicycle Advisory Committee
• 2023 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) public comment update

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings regarding requests for zoning variances. The items include setback reductions for residential properties and a deferred request regarding parking requirements for a commercial development.

• Variance request for 4319 Wimbledon Drive to reduce exterior side setback from 25 to 19 feet and rear setback from 20 to 10 feet to rebuild a deck
• Variance request for 631 N. Daylily Drive to reduce front setback from 25 feet to 23 feet and 25 feet to 21 feet
• Deferred variance request for 900 Rhode Island Street regarding parking reduction from 152 to 32 spaces
• Election of 2022-2023 Chair and Vice-Chair officers

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to decide on several large-scale construction bids, including watermain replacements and sidewalk improvements. The agenda also includes rezoning requests, budget amendments, and the purchase of police and fire equipment.

• Award $1,267,191 contract to Nowak Construction Co Inc for Greenbrier Drive and Palmer Court watermain replacement
• Award $699,190 contract to Kansas Heavy Construction LLC for the 2022 Sidewalk Improvement Program
• Award $353,351.50 contract to Sunflower Paving Inc for the Naismith Mobility Enhancement Project
• Approve purchase of five police interceptors from Allen Samuels Dodge and commit to nine in 2023
• Approve $561,787 for a replacement Fire Investigation Unit from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use items, including a preliminary plat for a church parking lot expansion and a rezoning request for an industrial property. One item regarding eating and drinking establishment standards has been deferred.

• Preliminary plat for Redemption Hill Subdivision at 802 W. 22nd Terrace
• Variance request for street connection standards at 802 W. 22nd Terrace
• Minor subdivision variance for Ahlvers Addition at 1351 and 1355 Kanza Drive
• Rezoning of 0.13 acre at 900 Pennsylvania Street from IG to IL district
• Deferred text amendment regarding Eating and Drinking Establishments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a revised site plan for the airport terminal at 1930 Airport Road. The meeting also includes a joint session with the Baldwin City Planning Commission to discuss an event center permit. Additionally, the commission will review conditional use permits for equipment storage and an indoor sports facility.

• Revised site plan (SP-22-00284) for airport terminal at 1930 Airport Road
• Conditional use permit (CUP-22-00161) for an Event Center at 1558 N. 600 Rd.
• Conditional use permit (CUP-22-00244) for equipment storage at 1603 E. 779 Road
• Conditional use permit (CUP-22-00226) for an indoor sports facility at 960 E. 1296 Road

Transportation 2050 Steering Committee

The Transportation 2050 Steering Committee is discussing a draft summary of public engagement and a draft of existing regional conditions. The meeting includes a review of 728 survey responses and 22 stakeholder interviews regarding local transportation needs.

• Discussion of Public Engagement Summary and 'What We Heard' Appendix
• Discussion of Draft Existing Conditions
• Review of 728 collected survey responses regarding walking, driving, transit, and bicycling
• Review of 22 stakeholder interviews with local organizations

City Commission

The City Commission will review revised water and wastewater rate scenarios for the 2023-2025 period. Members will also discuss whether to prioritize and fund the expansion of utility assistance programs.

• Presentation on Water/Wastewater revised rate scenario #2
• Discussion on possible expansion of utility assistance programs
• Proposed text amendment to permit mini-storage in the T5 Urban Center Zone
• Resolution to set a public hearing for The Crossing project TIF district
• Amendment to allocate an additional $200,000 for the Lyons Park Splash Pad

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Douglas County Food Policy Council will review funding requests for the Kaw Valley Farm Tour and the KFB Casten Fellowship program. Members will also hear a presentation regarding a letter of support for the People’s Century Farm project.

• Funding request up to $137.50 for Kaw Valley Farm Tour printed materials
• Funding request up to $100 for 10 Kaw Valley Farm Tour tickets
• Funding request of $250 for the 2022 KFB Casten Fellowship program
• Presentation of a letter of support for the People’s Century Farm project

Canceled Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board meeting scheduled for September 15, 2022, has been canceled.

Planning Commission Mid-Month

The Commission is reviewing the Lawrence Bikes plan and the Safe Routes to School framework. These documents outline goals for increasing bicycle ridership, improving sidewalk connectivity, and enhancing safety for students walking or biking to school.

• Lawrence Bikes plan updates for low-stress bikeway networks
• Safe Routes to School framework for Lawrence, Eudora, and Baldwin City
• Goal to increase USD 497 student walking and bicycling rates to 20% by 2023
• Goal to increase bicycle mode choice to 3% by 2025
• Proposal to increase completed sidewalks to 95% for elementary schools by 2025

City Commission

The Commission will review water/wastewater rate scenarios and discuss a partnership for a mixed-use development featuring 24 permanent supportive housing units. Other items include road maintenance contracts and several zoning ordinances.

• Award $2,527,717.36 contract to Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. for road maintenance
• Award $162,000 contract to Vance Brothers, Inc. for the 2022 Crack Seal Program
• Discuss partnership for 24 permanent supportive housing units at 943 or 826 Vermont Street
• Review water/wastewater revised rate scenario #2 for 2023-2025 rate ordinance
• Final readings for multiple ordinances including rezonings and special use permits

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several major financial and land-use items, including the 2023 operating budget and a multi-year capital plan. The meeting also includes discussions on infrastructure contracts, transit vehicle purchases, and various rezoning requests.

• Adoption of the 2023 City of Lawrence operating budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• $1,048,154 purchase of nine cutaway transit vehicles for Lawrence Transit
• $605,785.76 contract with Evergy, Inc. for electrical transformers at Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant
• $305,135.00 task order with RD Johnson Excavating Co, LLC for Barker Ave Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Rezoning and special use permit requests for Kasold Drive and Bob Billings Parkway

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 6, 2022, has been canceled.

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing two variance requests. One involves a proposed fast-food drive-in at 2515 W. 6th Street seeking to reduce the required distance between a driveway and a stop-controlled intersection, and the other involves a parking space reduction at 1346 Ohio Street.

• Variance request (B-22-00253) for 2515 W. 6th Street to reduce driveway curb cut distance from 300 feet to 89 feet
• Variance request (B-22-00254) for 1346 Ohio Street to reduce required off-street parking from 18 spaces to 1 space
• Proposed Fast Order Food, Drive-In use at 2515 W. 6th Street

Land Development Code Update Steering Committee

The Land Development Code Update Steering Committee is meeting to orient members to the project and its roles. The committee will discuss various land development issues, including zoning districts, land uses, and development standards.

• Land Development Code project orientation and role overview
• Discussion on zoning districts and development types
• Discussion on land uses and development standards
• Discussion on infill, redevelopment, and development review processes
• Discussion on equity, inclusion, and priority issues in the current code

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning requests for properties on Kasold Drive and an unaddressed parcel. The meeting also includes a discussion on adding solar energy conversion systems to the permitted use table for unincorporated Douglas County.

• Rezoning 3.4 acres at 1100 Kasold Drive from RS7 to RM12D
• Rezoning 3.23 acres (unaddressed) from IBP to IL
• Text amendment to add solar energy conversion systems (CSECS and LSECS) to permitted uses
• Review of the 2023–2027 Capital Improvement Plan conformance
• Land Development Code Update process report

City Commission Special Meeting

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the fiscal year 2023 budget. The Commission will also consider Resolution No. 7445 to levy a property tax rate that exceeds the revenue neutral rate.

• Public hearing for 2023 budget
• Public hearing and consideration of Resolution No. 7445 (property tax rate)
• Authorization for Vice Mayor Larsen to attend the Kansas Housing Conference

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Policy Board will review an amendment to the 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program that revises projects for KDOT, Lawrence, Eudora, and Baldwin City. They will also consider an update to the Limited English Proficiency Plan to reduce barriers for non-English speakers in transportation planning.

• FFY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 7
• Limited English Proficiency Plan update
• Approval of July 21, 2022 meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several land use and economic development items, including a fare-free transit pilot for 2023. The meeting also includes discussions on a potential modification of the City's government and various redevelopment requests.

• Fare-free pilot program for Lawrence Transit services in 2023
• $208,832.31 change order for the 23rd Street Reconstruction Project
• Special use permit for bar or lounge expansion at 1344 & 1340 Tennessee Street
• Rezoning request for 0.24 acres at 1718 Harper Street
• Economic assistance request for redevelopment at 700 New Hampshire St

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Douglas County Food Policy Council is meeting to conduct a final review of the Food System Plan dashboard before its launch. Members will also discuss health equity highlights and food system themes emerging from the Climate Action Plan public feedback.

• Final feedback and adjustments for the Food System Plan Dashboard
• Review of Fall Activity Forecast survey results
• Health Equity working group vision review highlights
• Discussion of food system themes from Climate Action Plan feedback
• Consideration of Emily Lysen as Vice Chair nominee

City Commission

The City Commission will review water/wastewater rate scenarios for 2023-2025 and consider a resolution to propose modifying the City's government. The meeting also includes discussions on a traffic contact study and various local ordinances.

• Awarding $636,450.00 bid for Clinton Storage Tanks Maintenance/Coatings Project to G&L Tank Sandblasting and Coatings
• Proposed ordinance regarding prohibition of glass bottles and rooftop access during large events
• Resolution for alcohol consumption on public rights-of-way for the Belgian Waffle Race
• Acceptance of a $65,000 vertical skate ramp donation for Centennial Park
• Discussion of 2023-2025 water/wastewater rate ordinances

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals meets Aug. 4, 2022 to hold public hearings on two zoning variances and one sign variance. The board will consider a fence setback variance at 908 Drum Drive and a parking reduction at 1308 Vermont Street. For the sign request at 1545 N 3rd St, the agenda lists a recommended action to deny the variance. The meeting is hybrid, with written public comment due by 10:00 a.m. the day of the meeting.

• Variance B-22-00229: reduce fence setback at 908 Drum Drive from 25 feet to zero feet (length) and from 12 feet, 6 inches to five feet (depth); staff recommends denial
• Variance B-22-00232: reduce required off-street parking from eight to five spaces for a proposed Congregate Living use at 1308 Vermont Street
• Sign variance SV-22-00225: minimum base width for a free-standing sign at 1545 N 3rd St; agenda lists action to deny
• Written public comment due by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day to [email protected]
• Visual materials must be emailed as PDF by 10:00 a.m.; seven hard copies requested for board members

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Lawrence-Douglas County MPO Technical Advisory Committee meets Aug. 2, 2022 to recommend approval of Amendment 7 to the FFY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program and an update to the Limited English Proficiency Plan. Amendment 7 revises existing Kansas Department of Transportation, Lawrence/Douglas County, Eudora, and Baldwin City projects after a July 7-22 public comment period. The committee will also hear an update on the 2023-2026 TIP, with a call for projects expected after the Policy Board considers Amendment 7 on Aug. 18.

• Recommend approval of FFY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment 7, revising existing KDOT, Lawrence/Douglas County, Eudora, and Baldwin City projects
• Public comments on Amendment 7 were received from project sponsors in Lawrence, Eudora, and Baldwin City during the July 7-22 comment period
• Recommend approval of the Limited English Proficiency Plan Update, replacing the version adopted in 2019
• Update: 2023-2026 TIP call for projects to follow Policy Board action on Amendment 7 on Aug. 18; adoption targeted for October
• Approve minutes of the July 5, 2022 meeting

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets Tuesday, August 2, 2022, starting with a closed executive session on legal matters before resuming at about 5:45 p.m. Most items are grouped on a consent agenda approved in one motion, including a $201,594 professional services agreement for airport terminal and access road work, several ordinances, and a resolution allowing alcohol on a public street for a September block party. The meeting also includes a work session on the Safe and Secure strategic plan and city manager reports on homelessness and downtown parking meters.

• $201,594 professional services agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for Terminal Improvements and Airport Access Road project MS-25-0045
• Ordinance 9923 to rezone about 0.6 acres at 1112 West 6th Street from CO (Office Commercial) to CS (Commercial Strip)
• Ordinance 9928 establishing Sidewalk and Parklet Hospitality Areas in the Downtown District
• Resolution 7438 allowing alcohol on the public right-of-way on Sept. 10, 2022, on the 700 Block of Mississippi St. for the Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association Block Party
• License agreement with David Loewenstein to use city right-of-way at 645 Illinois Street for parking

Planning Commission

The Lawrence Planning Commission meets July 27, 2022, to consider several land-use requests, including a special use permit for a small utility hut at 4300 W. 6th Street, a rezoning at 707 W. 23rd Street, and two subdivision variances. A conditional use permit for an event center at 1558 E 600 Road in Baldwin City has been deferred. The meeting also includes general public comment and a possible text amendment on Accessory Bar uses.

• Special use permit SUP-22-00166 for a Utilities, Minor use (fiber point-of-presence hut) at 4300 W. 6th Street, submitted by Unite Private Networks, LLC on behalf of First Southern Baptist Church
• Rezoning request Z-22-00164 for about 1 acre from CN2 to CS at 707 W. 23rd Street, submitted by BG Consultants, Inc. on behalf of CHP II, LLC
• Variance MS-22-00210 from right-of-way width rules for The Malls No. 2 at 711 and 707 W. 23rd Street
• Variance MS-22-00223 from right-of-way width rules for SECU 2nd Addition at 1015 W. 6th Street, submitted by Storm Engineering Group on behalf of Midwest Regional Credit Union
• Deferred: conditional use permit CUP-22-00161 for an Event Center/Public Assembly use on about 19.54 acres at 1558 E 600 Road, Baldwin City

Planning Commission

The Lawrence Planning Commission meets Monday, July 25, 2022, at 6:30 PM in the City Commission Room at City Hall, 6 East 6th Street, in hybrid format. The main items are three requests from Evergy Kansas Central Inc. tied to about 9.57-9.98 acres at the southeast corner of Kasold Drive and Bob Billings Parkway, plus a special use permit for Leroy's Tavern at 733 New Hampshire Street. The Commission will also receive and act on minutes from its June 22, 2022 meeting and take public comment.

• Rezoning Z-21-00138: about 9.57 acres at Kasold Drive and Bob Billings Parkway from U-KU to RS7, submitted by Bartlett & West for Evergy Kansas Central Inc.
• Preliminary plat PP-21-00139: Free State Subdivision, a one-lot subdivision on about 9.98 acres at the same intersection
• Special use permit SUP-21-00140: electrical substation (Minor Utility) on about 9.98 acres at the same intersection
• Special use permit SUP-22-00165: expansion of a legally nonconforming Bar/Lounge use (Leroy's Tavern) at 733 New Hampshire Street, submitted by Paul Werner Architects for Murphy Management, LLC
• Receive and amend or approve minutes from the June 22, 2022 Planning Commission meeting

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board meets July 21, 2022 to approve the June 16, 2022 minutes and act on two agenda items: 2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendment 1 and pursuit of a joint Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Planning Grant with the City of Lawrence and Eudora. The UPWP amendment revises the total budget based on available Consolidated Planning Grant funding and unplanned MPO staff expenses, and modifies planned work and part-time staff hours; no public comments were received during its June 17–July 1 comment period. The SS4A application, due Sept. 15, 2022, would be part of the MPO's 2023 work program if awarded. Staff also reports the Transportation 2050 survey closed with 728 responses.

• 2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendment 1 — revises total UPWP budget and planned MPO work/staff hours; no public comments received; TAC unanimously recommended approval July 5
• Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant — approve pursuit of a joint application with City of Lawrence and Eudora for an Action Plan Grant under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; applications due Sept. 15, 2022
• Approve June 16, 2022 minutes
• Public comment received July 18, 2022 from Joe Douglas, 2804 Oxford Road, opposing a proposed extension of Wakarusa
• Transportation 2050 update — survey closed with 728 responses; staff analyzing input

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets July 19, 2022, starting with two closed executive sessions on legal and personnel matters before resuming at about 5:45 p.m. The regular agenda includes a rezoning at 1112 West 6th Street, a water tower site plan at 1225 Sunset Drive, a sidewalk and parklet ordinance for downtown, and a proposed 2023 tax rate of 33.367 mills that exceeds the state revenue neutral rate. The consent agenda covers a $489,777 change order for the Kaw Water Treatment Plant and a sewer repair at 2804 Westdale Road. Several items are receive-and-provide-guidance only, including Sustainability Advisory Board recommendations on plastic bags and natural gas infrastructure.

• Rezone about 0.6 acres at 1112 West 6th Street from CO to CS district (Ordinance No. 9923, first reading)
• Change Order No. 1 with Crossland Heavy Contractors for $489,777, raising the Kaw Water Treatment Plant contract to $4,946,777
• Authorize alternative delivery for a sanitary sewer repair at 2804 Westdale Road and advertise a design-build RFP
• Stratford Water Tower site plan at 1225 Sunset Drive: new 140-foot tower, demolish existing tower, and amend Ordinance No. 9821 conditions
• Proposed 2023 tax rate of 33.367 mills exceeding the revenue neutral rate, with public hearing set for August 23, 2022

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Douglas County Food Policy Council meets Monday, July 18, 2022, 6:00-9:00pm at the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center, 1365 N 1250 Rd., Lawrence, and via Zoom. The agenda includes administrative items, a possible letter of support for Kaw Valley Meats' USDA food system infrastructure grant, selection of an FPC representative to the Climate Action Plan community Steering Committee, and a visioning exercise with equity advisors. The meeting also covers meeting procedures, member roles, and mapping remaining 2022 priorities.

• Consider action on a Letter of Support request from Kaw Valley Meats for a USDA food system infrastructure grant
• Consider FPC representative to Climate Action Plan community Steering Committee
• One spot remaining in approved budget for attendance at the Urban Food Systems Symposium, September 26-28 in Kansas City
• Review Meeting Procedures document and Member Roles draft
• Map remaining opportunities/priorities for 2022, including dashboard launch and working group priorities

Planning Commission Mid-Month

The Lawrence Planning Commission meets on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:30 AM at City Hall Riverfront, 1 Riverfront Plaza, Ste 320, in hybrid format. The agenda lists a single item: Plan 2040 Growth Tiers and Annexation. No decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text.

• Discussion of Plan 2040 Growth Tiers and Annexation

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets July 12, 2022, starting with a joint work session with the Board of County Commissioners on affordable housing and houselessness issues. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda of routine approvals and a work session to receive the 2023 City Manager's Recommended Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. No binding action is taken during work sessions.

• Joint City/County work session on affordable housing and houselessness issues
• Work session: receive 2023 City Manager's Recommended Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Change Order #1 with Pullman for $126,490.51 for New Hampshire parking garage repairs (Project No. PW19B5CIP)
• Second-reading ordinances: annex ~61 acres east of 1760 E. Road (Ord. 9913) and rezone ~8 acres to GPI (9914), ~12.2 acres to OS (9915), ~41 acres to RS5 (9916) east of 1760 E. 1100 Road
• Transit Operating Assistance Funds agreement with the State of Kansas for $1,155,396

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five variance requests at its July 7, 2022 meeting. One item, B-21-00350 at 1220 Summit Street, is a new hearing because mailed notices were not sent for the November 4, 2021 meeting, where the board had voted 4-0 to approve the variance; staff says that action is invalid without proper notice. The other four requests seek setback or parking reductions at 700 Lincoln Street, 815 Ohio Street, 2200 W. 25th Street, and 1346 Ohio Street. The agenda also includes roll call, communications, and adjournment.

• B-21-00350: variance to reduce front setback from 20 feet to 6 feet 4 inches for porch reconstruction at 1220 Summit Street; prior 4-0 approval on Nov. 4, 2021 invalidated by missing mailed notice, new hearing required
• B-21-00373: variance to reduce required setback from 50 feet to 23 feet for an IG (General Industrial) lot at 700 Lincoln Street
• B-22-00032: variance to reduce front setback from 20 feet to 16 feet for improvements to an existing detached dwelling at 815 Ohio Street
• B-22-00033: variance to reduce front setback from 20 feet to 4 feet in the CN2 district at 2200 W. 25th Street
• B-22-00150: variance to reduce required off-street parking from 20 spaces to 1 space at 1346 Ohio Street

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets July 5, 2022 to decide several items, including a resolution of intent for up to $7,900,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for DCCCA, Inc. to build a new outpatient facility at 1739 East 23rd Street. The commission will also consider annexing about 61 acres east of 1760 E. 1100 Road and rezoning portions of that land, plus a modification to a 132-unit development at 1610 Birdie Way. Other items include approving $145,000 in remaining 2022 homeless shelter funding and several construction contracts.

• Resolution of Intent No. 7433 for up to $7,900,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for DCCCA, Inc. at 1739 East 23rd Street
• Annexation A-22-00050 of about 61 acres east of 1760 E. 1100 Road (Ordinance No. 9913, first reading)
• Rezonings Z-22-00051 (8 acres to GPI), Z-22-00052 (12.2 acres to OS), and Z-22-00053 (40.8 acres to RS5) east of 1760 E. 1100 Road
• Modification to final development plan FDP-22-00119 for The Jayhawk Club, Lot 3, a 132-unit development at 1610 Birdie Way
• Contract awards: $723,000 to Crossland Heavy Contractors for Eagle Bend Golf Course pump station; $187,913 to K&G Striping; $248,200 to Sunflower Paving; additional $250,000 purchase order with Vito's Plumbing

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The MPO Technical Advisory Committee met on July 5, 2022 and voted on two recommendations. It recommended approval of the 2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendment #1, which revises the UPWP budget based on available Consolidated Planning Grant funding and adjusts planned MPO work and part-time staff hours. It also recommended pursuing a joint application with the City of Lawrence for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Planning Grant under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with applications due Sept. 15, 2022. The committee also discussed the role of MPO subcommittees and began planning for the 2023 UPWP.

• Recommended approval of 2022 UPWP Amendment #1, revising the budget based on Consolidated Planning Grant funding and adjusting MPO work and part-time staff hours (motion carried 6-0)
• Recommended a joint application with the City of Lawrence for an SS4A Safety Action Planning Grant under the IIJA; applications due Sept. 15, 2022 (motion carried 7-0)
• Approved the May 3 and June 7 minutes (motion carried 7-0)
• Discussed the role of MPO subcommittees: the Regional Transit Advisory Committee and the Bicycle Advisory Committee
• Transportation 2050 survey closed with 728 responses received; staff analyzing input

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission will hold a special meeting on June 28, 2022, beginning with a closed executive session of about 45 minutes to discuss privileged legal communications from the City's attorneys regarding State Statutes under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). In open session, the Commission will consider declaring an emergency and adopting Ordinance No. 9920 on first and second reading, which amends Chapter 1, Article 10, Sections 1-1003 and 1-1004 and repeals the existing sections. Staff says the change is needed to bring the City into compliance with Kansas HB 2717, signed in April 2022 and effective July 1, 2022, which restricts municipal authority over immigration-related policies; the ordinance also updates the Lawrence Police Department's immigration policy.

• Ordinance No. 9920 would amend Chapter 1, Article 10, Sections 1-1003 and 1-1004 and repeal the existing sections
• Staff recommends declaring an emergency to adopt Ordinance No. 9920 on first and second reading
• Kansas HB 2717, signed April 2022 and effective July 1, 2022, prohibits local policies restricting information-sharing on immigration status and limits restrictions on enforcing federal immigration laws
• Ordinance No. 9736, adopted September 15, 2020, established the City's welcoming policies that the new ordinance would revise
• Executive session of approximately 45 minutes for attorney-client privileged legal communications under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2)

Planning Commission

The Lawrence Planning Commission meets June 22, 2022 to elect officers and act on several land-use requests. The regular agenda includes a rezoning and preliminary plat for a four-lot subdivision at 1718 Harper Street, two special use permits, and a rezoning and subdivision variances near 1112 West 6th Street tied to LMH. The Commission will also consider initiating a Douglas County text amendment for solar energy systems and make appointments to the MPO Policy Board and Transportation 2050 Steering Committee.

• Rezone Z-22-00138: 0.24 acres at 1718 Harper Street from RS10 to RS7, submitted by Grob Engineering Services for Tenants to Homeowners
• Preliminary plat PP-22-00137: Smart Density on Harper, four lots on 0.89 acres at 1718 Harper Street, with frontage and right-of-way variances
• Special use permit SUP-22-00132: expand Bar or Lounge use at 1340 and 1344 Tennessee Street, submitted by Paul Werner Architects for LKS Management, LLC
• Special use permit SUP-22-00135: Active Recreation use in Open Space district at 700 Lyon Street, submitted by Landworks Studio for City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation
• Rezone Z-22-00133: 0.6 acres at 1112 West 6th Street from CO to CS, submitted by BG Consultants for LMH Board of Trustees; plus variances for Minor Subdivision MS-22-00130 at 532 Michigan Street and 1112 W. 6th Street

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets June 21, 2022, with a 30-minute closed executive session on employer-employee negotiations before the regular meeting. On the consent agenda, commissioners will consider a $2,549,301 supplemental agreement with Black & Veatch for Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements, 2022-2023 insurance coverage, and HVAC work at the Clinton Water Treatment Plant. The regular agenda includes a 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan discussion, a grant funding update from TFG/The Ferguson Group, and a 2022 budget report from eXplore Lawrence. A second closed session on privileged legal communications is scheduled before adjournment.

• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Black & Veatch Corporation for $2,549,301 for Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements and Nutrient Removal Pilot Project, CIP# MS-20-0013
• Insurance coverage for July 1, 2022–July 1, 2023: Property with Chubb $623,107; Fiduciary Liability with Axis $5,108; Emergency Services Organization Package $87,516; Arthur J Gallagher brokerage fees $17,515
• HVAC renovations at Clinton Water Treatment Plant (CIP #MS-22-8018) awarded to SAMCO Inc. for $123,755 via City Contract No. 22011-2
• Ordinance No. 9917 on second and final reading renewing special use permit SUP-22-00055 for the Drop In and Respite (DARE) Center temporary shelter at 944 Kentucky Street
• Lawrence Pedestrian Plan approval and Resolution No. 7432; $470,000 of ERP contingency funds and a BerryDunn contract amendment up to $342,000

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board meets June 16, 2022 to vote on FFY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 6, which programs three new Lawrence Transit projects and revises other existing KDOT and Lawrence Transit projects. The amendment was open for public comment May 13-28 with no comments received, and the Technical Advisory Committee recommended approval on June 7, 2022. The board will also approve minutes from May 12, 2022 and receive updates on Transportation 2050 engagement and KDOT.

• Vote on FFY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 6, adding three new Lawrence Transit projects and revising existing KDOT and Lawrence Transit projects
• No public comments received during the May 13-28 comment period on TIP Amendment 6
• Technical Advisory Committee recommended approval of TIP Amendment 6 at its June 7, 2022 meeting
• Approve May 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Updates on Transportation 2050 public engagement and monthly KDOT update

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets June 14, 2022, starting with a 30-minute closed executive session on legal advice about department policy. On its consent agenda, the commission will consider a $2,537,241.50 street maintenance contract, a $883,990 stormwater design agreement, a $185,960 de-icing salt purchase, and up to $15 million in industrial revenue bonds for a project at 2800 VenturePark Drive. It will also hear work-session updates on the city's strategic plan and a Douglas County homelessness needs assessment, plus a report on police department reorganization.

• Street maintenance contract with Sunflower Paving, Inc. for $2,537,241.50 (2022 Milling, Patch, Overlay, and Concrete Maintenance Program - Phase 2)
• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for $883,990.00 for Jayhawk Watershed stormwater design from the Kansas River to 9th & Indiana
• 2022 de-icing salt bid awarded to Independent Salt Co. for 4,000 tons at $185,960.00 ($46.49 per ton)
• Ordinance No. 9919 on second reading authorizing up to $10,000,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds Series 2022A and up to $5,000,000 in Taxable Series 2022B for USEREH Lawrence, LLC (US Engineering Metalworks) at 2800 VenturePark Drive
• Special use permit renewal SUP-22-00055 for the Drop In and Respite (DARE) Center temporary shelter at 944 Kentucky St.

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Douglas County Food Policy Council meets Monday, June 13, 2022, 6:30-8:30pm at 1006 New Hampshire St., Lawrence and via Zoom. The Council will hear an Impact Dashboard update from food system consultant Eileen Horn covering indicators for Goals 3 and 4 and a revised timeline. It will also consider approving budgets for member attendance at the Urban Food Systems Symposium in Kansas City and for photography tied to the dashboard's storytelling. No May minutes are up for approval.

• Consider approving a budget for Council member attendance at the Urban Food Systems Symposium, September 26-28 in Kansas City; registration estimated at $375 (ends 6/15) and $425/person, mileage about $100 for 2 days round trip per vehicle
• Consider approving a budget for photography to illustrate dashboard storytelling; quote pending from Aundrea Walker
• Impact Dashboard update with guest Eileen Horn, Food System Consultant: preview of indicators for Goals 3 & 4 and revised timeline and FPC role
• Consider approving a budget for business purpose refreshments and rentals for the July mini-retreat
• July meeting: mini-retreat 6pm-9pm at Baker Wetlands Discovery Center; next meeting July 18, 2022 at 1365 N 1250 Rd., Lawrence

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets June 7, 2022, to act on a consent agenda and several regular items. Key decisions include a rezoning at 803 and 809 W. 22nd Terrace, a land donation for affordable housing, and forming a Community-Police Oversight Work Group. The meeting also includes an executive session on legal matters and a Pride Month proclamation.

• Rezone 0.52 acres at 803 and 809 W. 22nd Terrace from RS7 to CS (Ordinance No. 9912)
• Donate 4.64-acre city parcel at K-10 and Bob Billings Parkway to Tenants to Homeowners for affordable housing
• Authorize $429,500 agreement with HDR Inc. for water transmission main assessment
• Approve $175,000 settlement with Kelly Investco, L.L.C. for Queens Road project easements
• Authorize up to $15 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds for USEREH Lawrence, LLC at 2800 VenturePark Drive

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization's Technical Advisory Committee meets June 7, 2022 to approve minutes and vote on FFY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 6. That amendment programs three new Lawrence Transit projects and revises other existing KDOT and Lawrence Transit projects; it was open for public comment May 13-28, 2022, and no comments were received. The committee will also hear quick updates on the T2050 plan, the Unified Planning Work Program amendment, and a monthly KDOT update. The meeting is hybrid, with voting members expected to attend virtually.

• Vote: recommend approval of FFY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment 6, adding three new Lawrence Transit projects and revising existing KDOT and Lawrence Transit projects
• Public comment period on TIP Amendment 6 ran May 13-28, 2022; no public comments were received
• Vote: approve the May 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Updates: T2050 engagement underway; Unified Planning Work Program amendment underway; monthly KDOT update
• Next meeting set for July 5, 2022 or another date set by TAC

CANCELLED - Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 2, 2022 was cancelled. The agenda listed one deferred public hearing item: a parking variance request (B-22-00150) for 1346 Ohio Street, where the applicant sought to reduce required off-street parking from 20 spaces to 1 for a proposed Fast Order Food use and one work/live unit. City planning staff recommended denial, concluding the request did not meet the five conditions required for a variance. Because the meeting was cancelled, no decision was made at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no votes or decisions occurred
• Deferred variance B-22-00150: reduce required parking from 20 spaces to 1 at 1346 Ohio Street
• Applicant: Paul Werner Architects for D&D Rentals of Lawrence, L.L.C.
• Proposed use: Fast Order Food with one work/live unit in existing congregate residence
• Staff recommended denial, finding the request did not meet the five variance conditions in Section 20-1309(g)(1)

Planning Commission

The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission meets May 25, 2022 to consider conditional use permits, zoning text amendments, and subdivision variances, and to appoint a member to the Land Development Code steering committee. One item, a text amendment on climate-controlled mini-warehouses, was withdrawn by the applicant. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person attendance at City Hall and virtual options; written public comment was due by 10 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2022.

• Conditional use permit CUP-22-00094 for heavy equipment storage at 564 E. 1550 Road, submitted by Matthew and Pamela Gish, in a joint meeting with the Baldwin City Planning Commission
• Conditional use permit CUP-22-00087 for heavy equipment storage at 198 N. 1250 Road, submitted by Brandy Sutton for Consolidated Properties of Lawrence Inc.
• Conditional use permit CUP-22-00088 for a non-profit educational or philanthropic institutional use on about 28 acres at 808 E. 1500 Road, Baldwin City, submitted by Jeremy Rodrock
• Text amendment TA-22-00082 to revise floodplain management regulations in Article 12-312 of the county zoning rules, initiated by the County Commission on 03/09/2022
• Text amendment TA-22-00115 to limit the CP Zoning District and implement growth management measures in the Lawrence Urban Growth Area, initiated by the County Commission on 03/23/2022

ANNUAL PLANNING COMMISSION ORIENTATION

This is the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission's annual orientation, an all-day training and discussion session on May 20, 2022. The agenda covers meeting preparation, application types, legal issues (KOMA, bylaws, conflicts of interest), the Planning Work Plan, and Land Development Code revisions. No public comment will be taken, and the agenda lists no votes, contracts, or public hearings.

• Discussion of Land Development Code inconsistencies and an update on a revision Request for Proposal
• Update on the Planning Work Plan
• Training on legislative vs. quasi-judicial applications and Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Planning Commission variances
• Staff overview of legal issues: Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA), bylaws, and conflict of interest
• Public comment not taken; written comment accepted by email or mail

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets May 17, 2022, starting with a 30-minute closed executive session on privileged legal communications about a contract, then resumes at about 5:45 p.m. Much of the agenda is a consent block approved in one motion, including construction and engineering contracts, a rezoning, and a $13,920,500 local funding commitment for the South Lawrence Trafficway. The regular agenda includes a Green Pavement Marking scope change, a Strategic Plan update, an infrastructure study west of K-10, and 2022 revenue projections tied to the 2023 budget.

• Award Bid No. 22030 to King's Construction Co., Inc. for the 2021 Alley Rehabilitation project, $647,622
• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with George Butler Associates, Inc. (GBA) for Maple Lane Storm, Sanitary and Watermain Improvement Project (CIP# MS-23-0027), $461,222.00
• Ordinance No. 9911 (second reading) to rezone about 1.65 acres from IBP to IL; parcel 068-33-0-30-03-004.00-0
• Commitment of $13,920,500 in local funds with Douglas County to KDOT for the South Lawrence Trafficway Project, plus CIP revisions for Wakarusa north of K-10 and E900 Rd.
• KDOT Innovative Connected Technologies grant agreement for 49% of actual construction costs, not to exceed $420,000, for the South Iowa Traffic Signal Improvement Project

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Douglas County Food Policy Council meets Monday, May 16, 2022, at 6:30 PM at 1006 New Hampshire St. in Lawrence and via Zoom. Members will consider approving budgets for Council attendance at the Urban Food Systems Symposium in Kansas City and for photography tied to an Impact Dashboard, and will hear a presentation on the LFM Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant. The agenda also includes discussion of support for a Douglas County Animal Processing Facility and a possible July mini-retreat.

• Consider approving a budget for Council member attendance at the Urban Food Systems Symposium, September 26-28 in Kansas City
• Consider approving a budget for photography to illustrate Impact Dashboard narrative components
• Consider approving a budget for business purpose refreshments and rentals for a possible July mini-retreat
• Emily Lysen to share about the LFM Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant and seek FPC input
• Discussion of support for a Douglas County Animal Processing Facility

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board meets May 12, 2022 to decide whether to approve the Lawrence Pedestrian Plan, which would replace the Lawrence section of the Regional Pedestrian Plan and set recommended action steps for the next five years. The board will also approve minutes from its April 21, 2022 meeting and receive public comment. Several items are listed only as updates, including the Transportation 2050 public engagement survey and a Transportation Improvement Program amendment expected for June consideration.

• Vote to approve the Lawrence Pedestrian Plan, developed with a steering committee since July 2021 and shaped by 550 public surveys
• Public comment period on the Pedestrian Plan ran Feb 28 through March 20 (agenda also references March 30)
• MPO Technical Advisory Committee recommended approval of the Pedestrian Plan at its May 3, 2022 meeting
• Approve minutes of the April 21, 2022 meeting
• Updates only: Transportation 2050 public engagement survey, FFY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program amendment for June, and Title VI/Limited English Proficiency Plan updates

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in a hybrid format at City Hall, 6 East 6th Street, with virtual participation by Zoom. Most items are on the consent agenda, meaning they are approved in one motion without separate discussion unless pulled. The commission will also receive a presentation on Municipal Court operations and consider whether to reconsider the scope of the Green Pavement Marking Project (CIP# CI-21-0002). A scheduled work session on the Strategic Plan from the Strong, Welcoming Neighborhood Outcome Team is listed as deferred.

• Award Bid No. 22029 to Sunflower Paving, Inc. for $409,900 for the 2022 Milling, Patch, Overlay, and Concrete Maintenance Program - Phase 1
• Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Safe Routes to School Project with MegaKC Corporation for $159,276, raising the total contract to $751,516
• Authorize a $120,500 supplemental agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants for the North Lawrence Water Supply Redundancy project
• Adopt Resolution No. 7426 allowing alcohol sale, possession, and consumption on the public right-of-way on May 27, 2022, in the 900 block of New Hampshire Street for a street party event
• Consider a revised scope of work for the Green Pavement Marking Project (CIP# CI-21-0002) and, if it prevails, place it on the May 17, 2022, Regular Agenda

CANCELLED - Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 6:30 PM in the City Commission Room at City Hall, 6 E 6th St, is canceled. The agenda lists only standard procedural sections (roll call, communications, minutes, public hearing, miscellaneous, adjournment) with no substantive items. No decisions, hearings, or actions are scheduled because the meeting will not be held.

• Meeting canceled
• Written communications due by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day to Planning & Development Services
• Electronic correspondence: [email protected]
• No public hearing items listed
• No minutes or miscellaneous items listed

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets May 3, 2022, starting with a 30-minute closed executive session on privileged legal communications about a contract, then resumes at about 5:45 p.m. The main regular-agenda item is receiving 2022 Community Development Block Grant and HOME funding recommendations and the 2022 Annual Action Plan, with a public hearing opening a 30-day comment period. The Commission will also consider Resolution No. 7421 creating a steering committee for the Land Development Code update, a $162,910 professional services agreement with WithersRavenel for an asset management plan, and a Fire Medical accreditation update.

• Public hearing on 2022 CDBG and HOME funding recommendations and the 2022 Annual Action Plan, opening a 30-day public comment period
• Resolution No. 7421 appointing a steering committee to advise on updating the Land Development Code
• Professional services agreement with WithersRavenel for $162,910.00 for a citywide Asset Management Policy and Strategic Asset Management Plan
• Consent agenda: $49,660 Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 6 with SBB Engineering for 6th Street Shared-Use Path, ADA improvements and traffic signal modifications
• Consent agenda: rezone Z-22-00021, about 1.65 acres from IBP to IL District, parcel 068-33-0-30-03-004.00-0, Ordinance No. 9911 first reading

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization's Technical Advisory Committee meets May 3, 2022 to consider recommending approval of the Lawrence Pedestrian Plan, which would replace the Lawrence section of the Regional Pedestrian Plan and set recommended action steps for the next five years. The committee will also approve minutes from its April 5, 2022 meeting and hear updates on Transportation 2050 public engagement, Title VI and Limited English Proficiency plan updates, and a Transportation Improvement Program amendment. The meeting is hybrid, with voting members expected to participate virtually.

• Action to recommend approval of the Lawrence Pedestrian Plan, developed with a steering committee since July 2021 and 550 public surveys
• Public comment period on the draft pedestrian plan ran Feb 28 through March 20 (agenda also references March 30)
• Action to approve the April 5, 2022 minutes
• FFY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment underway for June consideration
• Transportation 2050 public engagement survey open online

Planning Commission

The Lawrence Planning Commission meets April 27, 2022 to consider several rezoning, annexation, special use permit, and subdivision variance requests, then forward recommendations to the City Commission. The most prominent item is a request to rezone about 0.52 acres at 803 and 809 W. 22nd Terrace from single-dwelling residential to commercial strip to allow a Dutch Bros Coffee Shop with parking and a drive-thru. The agenda also includes a 61-acre annexation and related rezonings east of 1760 E. 1100 Road, a temporary shelter permit renewal at 944 Kentucky St., and a recycling processing permit at 430 Maple Street.

• Rezone Z-22-00049: about 0.52 acres at 803 and 809 W. 22nd Terrace from RS7 to CS for a proposed Dutch Bros Coffee Shop with drive-thru
• Annex A-22-00050: about 61 acres on three unaddressed parcels east of 1760 E. 1100 Road, submitted by BG Consultants for Williams Management, LLC
• Rezones Z-22-00051, Z-22-00052, Z-22-00053: about 8 acres to GPI, 12.2 acres to OS, and 40.8 acres to RS5 east of 1760 E. 1100 Road
• Special use permit renewal SUP-22-00055 for the Drop In and Respite (DARE) Center temporary shelter at 944 Kentucky St.
• Special use permit SUP-22-00061 for LLI Tree Farm recycling processing center at 430 Maple Street

Planning Commission

The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission meets April 25, 2022 to consider a joint conditional use permit with Baldwin City for a food-truck prep and cleaning operation at 1889 N. 201 Diagonal Road, plus a rezoning and two other conditional use permits in rural Douglas County. It will also receive Amendment 2 to the Transportation 2040 plan and review minutes from its March 21 and 23 meetings. Several items are public hearings where residents can comment in person or via Zoom.

• Joint meeting with Baldwin City Planning Commission on conditional use permit CUP-21-00331 for a Small Scale Industrial Use on about 2.6 acres at 1889 N. 201 Diagonal Road, Baldwin City, submitted by Brad and Jessica Tyler
• Rezoning request Z-22-00060 to change about 10.07 acres at 1166 N. 1 Road from AG-1 (Agricultural) to AG-2 (Transitional Agricultural), submitted by Landplan Engineering for Diane M and James E. Niehoff, Trustees
• Conditional use permit CUP-22-00054 for a Vacation Rental at 1269 N. 870 Road, submitted by Brian and Ashley Mott
• Conditional use permit CUP-22-00030 for Equipment Storage, Light use at 1074 N. 100 Road, submitted by Zach and Heather Price
• Receive Transportation 2040 Amendment 2, which added the K-33 Douglas County Reconstruction project (Franklin County Line to US-56, KA-6550-01, MPO #147) to the fiscally constrained project list

City Commission Special Meeting

The Lawrence City Commission is holding a special meeting on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 8:30 AM at KU Innovation Park, 2029 Becker Drive. According to the agenda, the City consulted with Raftelis to facilitate a Commission retreat. The agenda states there will be no City business discussed; the Commission will participate in team building and discuss effective practices of governance. The only listed agenda item is the retreat itself, followed by adjournment.

• Retreat facilitated with Raftelis, per the agenda
• Agenda states no City business will be discussed
• Single agenda item: retreat to discuss effective practices of governance
• Location: KU Innovation Park, 2029 Becker Drive

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board meets April 21, 2022 to vote on FFY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 5, which programs the new K-33 reconstruction for design and revises other existing projects. The amendment was open for public comment March 10-25 with no comments received, and the MPO Technical Advisory Committee recommended approval on April 5. The board will also discuss its hybrid meeting format and hear updates on the Transportation 2050 and Lawrence Pedestrian Plan steering committees.

• Vote on FFY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment 5, programming K-33 reconstruction design and revising other projects
• No public comments received during the March 10-25 comment period on TIP Amendment 5
• MPO Technical Advisory Committee recommended approval of TIP Amendment 5 on April 5
• Discussion of hybrid meeting format
• Lawrence Pedestrian Plan final meeting held April 12; plan goes to MPO Technical Advisory Committee in May

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets April 19, 2022, starting with a closed executive session on a city employee personnel matter, then a regular meeting at 5:45 p.m. The consent agenda includes a $15,111,934.40 construction contract for the 23rd Street Reconstruction and Water Main Replacement Project, two rezoning ordinances on final reading, and a $383,650.00 consulting agreement for a Land Development Code update. The regular agenda includes a second-quarter budget adjustment and an update on returning Iⁿ 'zhúje waxóbe to the Kaw Nation, with a work session on the Strategic Plan.

• Award Bid No. 22017 to Miles Excavating, Inc. and authorize a $15,111,934.40 contract for the 23rd Street Reconstruction and Water Main Replacement Project (MS-20-0005)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 9908 on final reading to rezone about 2.10 acres from IG-UC to CS-UC at 620 E. 8th Street
• Adopt Ordinance No. 9909 on final reading to rezone about 2.83 acres from RM24 to RM32 at 2125 Clinton Parkway
• Authorize a $383,650.00 professional services agreement with Clarion Associates for the Land Development Code Update, plus Resolution No. 7421 appointing a steering committee
• Approve the second quarter budget adjustment and amend the Capital Improvement Plan, Maintenance Plan, and Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Plan

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Douglas County Food Policy Council meets Monday, April 18, 2022, 6:30-8:30pm at the Dreher Building, 2110 Harper St., Lawrence, and on Zoom. The council will hear a presentation from Central Grazing Company about its proposal to invest American Recovery Plan Act funds in a Douglas County processing facility, and may consider submitting a letter of support. Members will also hold an equity learning session, get an impact report update, and consider approving a budget for business-purpose refreshments. Administrative items include quorum, agenda approval, and approval of the March 21 meeting minutes.

• Presentation from Central Grazing Company on a proposal to invest American Recovery Plan Act funds in a Douglas County processing facility
• Possible FPC letter of support for the Central Grazing Company proposal
• Consider approving a budget for business purpose refreshments throughout the year
• Equity Advisors Laura and Cody lead an interactive learning session with breakout discussions
• Reminder to submit optional internal questions for the Syracuse study

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in a hybrid format at City Hall, 6 East 6th Street. Most items are grouped on a consent agenda approved by a single vote, including a rezoning at 2125 Clinton Parkway, a road tractor purchase, a 90-day recycling contract extension, and a land donation. The commission will also receive an update on the Jayhawk Watershed Study and a community satisfaction survey.

• Rezoning Z-21-00416: about 2.83 acres at 2125 Clinton Parkway from RM24 to RM32, first reading of Ordinance No. 9909
• Purchase of one road tractor from Premier Truck Group and a hydraulic up fit from American Equipment Company for unit #707
• 90-day extension of the 2013 Recyclables Processing and Marketing Service Agreement with N.R. Hamm Quarry, LLC
• Acceptance of a donation of 104 Stonecrest Place from Jeffrey E. Smith Homes, L.C. as open space/neighborhood parklet
• Special event permit SE-22-00026 for the Kansas Food Truck Festival at 810 Pennsylvania Street on May 7, 2022

Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Sign Code Board of Appeals meets April 7, 2022 to hold a public hearing on variance application SV-22-00079 for a property at 814 W 23rd Street. The applicant, Full Bright Sign & Lighting on behalf of property owner Noller Investment Co LC, wants to place two permanent internal ground signs (9.6 and 4.93 square feet) about 10 feet from the public right of way, exceeding the 4-square-foot limit for signs within 15 feet of a right of way in CS (Commercial Strip) zoning. City staff recommend denial, finding the three variance criteria are not met. The agenda also lists roll call, communications, and a training item.

• Variance SV-22-00079 for two signs at 814 W 23rd Street: one 9.6 sq ft and one 4.93 sq ft, both about 10 feet from the public right of way
• Code allows a maximum 4 sq ft sign within 15 feet of a public right of way in CS zoning
• Staff recommend denial, stating the request does not meet all three variance criteria
• Applicant cites traffic direction and Quick Lane franchise branding; says denial would mean costlier custom signs
• Public comment must reach Planning & Development Services by 10:00am the day of the meeting

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in a hybrid format at City Hall, 6 East 6th Street, with virtual participation by Zoom. The commission will consider a rezoning request at 620 E. 8th Street, several bond and note resolutions, a mowing contract, and alcohol-use resolutions for two events, plus proclamations and a work session on the Strategic Plan. Many items are grouped on a consent agenda and approved in one motion unless pulled for separate discussion.

• Rezone about 2.10 acres at 620 E. 8th Street from IG-UC to CS-UC with conditions (Ordinance No. 9908, first reading)
• Authorize a one-year mowing agreement with Cross Generations Lawn Care LLC for Park District One, Area 2 at $46,956, with potential five-year total of $234,780
• Adopt Ordinance No. 9910 and Resolutions No. 7422 and 7423 for General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2022-A, and Temporary Notes, Series 2022-I
• Approve alcohol on public right-of-way for Rusty Taco's Cinco de Mayo Street Party on May 5 and the Busker Festival May 27-30
• Authorize a letter of support for RKF Investments, L.L.C.'s Low Income Housing Tax Credit application

Transportation 2050 Steering Committee

The Transportation 2050 Steering Committee meets to discuss its own role, state and federal requirements for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, and the T2050 update timeline. Members will also review the MPO's Public Participation Plan, a draft stakeholder interview list and questions, and a draft public survey. No votes or funding decisions appear on the agenda; items are listed as discussion items.

• Discussion of the role of the Transportation 2050 Steering Committee and staff advisors
• Discussion of Metropolitan Transportation Plan requirements and guidance from state and federal partners
• Discussion of the T2050 update timeline
• Review of the MPO Public Participation Plan, draft stakeholder list and interview questions, and a draft public survey
• Next meeting to be scheduled by staff email; no date set

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization's Technical Advisory Committee meets April 5, 2022 to consider recommending approval of FFY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 5, which programs the new K-33 reconstruction for design and revises other existing projects. The amendment was open for public comment March 10-25, 2022, and the agenda states no public comments were received. The committee will also approve minutes from its March 1, 2022 meeting and hear updates on the Transportation 2050 and Lawrence Pedestrian Plan steering committees and the Unified Planning Work Program.

• FFY 2021-2024 TIP Amendment 5: programs new K-33 reconstruction for design and revises other projects; action to recommend approval
• Public comment period on TIP Amendment 5 ran March 10-25, 2022; agenda states no comments received
• Approval of March 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• Transportation 2050 Steering Committee kickoff meeting scheduled April 5
• Lawrence Pedestrian Plan Steering Committee final meeting scheduled April 12

Building Code Board of Appeals

The Building Code Board of Appeals will review its bylaws, elect officers, and hold a public hearing on an appeal by the property owner's representative for 728 Massachusetts Street. The appeal concerns the denial of a code modification request for Section 1030.1 of the adopted International Building Code, related to an emergency escape window for a new apartment. The Board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the Code Official's denial.

• Public hearing on appeal for 728 Massachusetts Street regarding denial of code modification for IBC Section 1030.1
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair officers
• Review of Building Code Board of Appeals Bylaws

Planning Commission

The Lawrence Planning Commission meets March 23, 2022 to consider a preliminary plat for Hegeman Subdivision at 1335 Maple Lane with a right-of-way variance, and a request to rezone about 1.65 acres from IBP to IL District. The agenda also includes receiving an Evergy update on a proposed substation near Kasold & Bob Billings and a staff memo on homeowners associations. A text amendment on Climate Controlled Mini-Warehouse use is listed as deferred.

• Preliminary plat PP-21-00393 for Hegeman Subdivision at 1335 Maple Lane, submitted by Sunflower Design, LLC for Thomas and Marisa Hegeman, with a right-of-way width variance request
• Rezoning Z-22-00021 of approximately 1.65 acres from IBP (Industrial/Business Park) to IL (Limited Industrial), submitted by Paul Werner of Paul Werner Architects for Wakarusa Plaza LC c/o Fox Trail Real Estate
• Text amendment TA-21-00347 on Climate Controlled Mini-Warehouse definition and RMO district use is marked **DEFERRED**
• Written communication: Evergy update on proposed substation near Kasold & Bob Billings; informational public meeting April 7, 2022, 5-7pm at Arterra Event Gallery
• Staff memo on Homeowners Associations requested by City Commission

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets Tuesday, March 22, 2022, virtually via Zoom, to act on a consent agenda and several regular items. Key decisions include a Resolution of Intent for up to $17,000,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for Dover Construction LLC's Cedarhurst assisted living and memory care facility at 4450 Bauer Farm Drive, and approving 2022 Homeless and Housing Initiatives funding for Lawrence Community Shelter. The commission will also consider a $14,500 agreement with Gould Evans Associates for a downtown parklet program and receive updates on the Multimodal Transfer Facility and the Connected City strategic plan.

• Resolution of Intent No. 7413 for up to $17,000,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for Dover Construction LLC's Cedarhurst assisted living and memory care facility at 4450 Bauer Farm Drive
• 2022 Homeless and Housing Initiatives funding proposal for general homeless shelter operations and agreement with Lawrence Community Shelter
• Service agreement not to exceed $14,500 with Gould Evans Associates, Lc. for a permanent parklet program in Downtown Lawrence
• Change orders of $68,060.74 to the Lawrence Loop: 11th to 9th Street & 29th Street project with MegaKC Corporation, raising the total contract to $800,020.74
• Annexation request A-22-00050 for approximately 61 acres east of 1760 E. 1100 Road, referred to the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Douglas County Food Policy Council meets Monday, March 21, 2022, at 1006 New Hampshire St. in Lawrence and via Zoom. The council will consider approving a letter of support for the County Vegetation Management Plan and hear from Syracuse University researchers introducing a National Science Foundation study of food policy councils. Members will also continue work on a Food System Plan Impact Report and dashboard with consultant Eileen Horn, review capacity and work priority survey results, and handle administrative items including February minutes and a membership update.

• Consider approving a Letter of Support for the County Vegetation Management Plan
• National Science Foundation Food Policy Council study introduced by Dr. Saba Siddiki and PhD student Graham Ambrose of Syracuse University
• Continued development of Food System Plan Impact Report & Dashboard; consultant Eileen Horn to present a menu of indicators from a national scan
• Capacity and Work Priority Survey results presented
• Membership updates: appointment of Margit Kaltenekker as K-State Extension Liaison; Christina Ostemeyer stepping down

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a status update on a text amendment to the Douglas County Zoning Regulations for Wind Energy Conversion Systems (TA-22-00031). The amendment, initiated by the Commission on January 26, 2022, aims to update rules for commercial wind farms, including possible changes to definitions, setbacks, and road maintenance requirements. No decision is scheduled; the item is a study session and staff will discuss suggestions for future language changes. The meeting will be held virtually and includes time for public comment.

• Text amendment TA-22-00031 to Section 12-306-44 Wind Energy Conversion System
• Staff to review existing regulations and propose updates for consistency with solar energy rules
• Existing rules include turbine setbacks of 110% of tower height plus blade length and 1,500 feet from homes
• Public comment deadline: 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2022
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom and broadcast live

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board is meeting to review and approve Transportation 2040 Amendment 2, which would add K-33 Douglas County: US-56 to Franklin County Line to the fiscally constrained project list at KDOT's request. The board will also review and approve a joint Public Participation Plan developed by the MPO and Lawrence Transit. Both items follow public comment periods and were recommended for approval by the MPO Technical Advisory Committee on March 1. The board will also approve January 20, 2022 minutes and receive quick updates on the Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 5 and the Lawrence Pedestrian Plan.

• Transportation 2040 Amendment 2: adds K-33 Douglas County: US-56 to Franklin County Line to fiscally constrained project list at KDOT request; public comment Jan 24–Feb 23, 2022, none received; TAC recommended approval March 1
• Public Participation Plan: joint MPO and Lawrence Transit plan; 45-day public comment Jan 14–Feb 28; online portal viewed 10 times with no public comment as of Feb 22; TAC recommended approval March 1
• Approve January 20, 2022 minutes
• Quick updates: FFY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 5 out for public comment; Lawrence Pedestrian Plan out for public comment
• Next meeting: April 21, 2022 or another date set by the MPO Policy Board

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets virtually on March 8, 2022, starting with a 30-minute closed executive session on employer-employee negotiations before resuming public business at about 5:45 p.m. Most items are grouped on a consent agenda approved in one motion, including a $51,633.25 change order for the Burroughs Creek Splash Park and a Verizon telecommunications franchise. The regular agenda includes an employee election resolution and a presentation from the Director of Communications & Creative Resources, and a work session reviews the city's public art policy.

• Cumulative change orders of $51,633.25 to the Burroughs Creek Splash Park project with MegaKC Corporation, raising the total contract to $424,133.25
• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 9907 granting MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC (d/b/a Verizon Access Transmission Services) a non-exclusive telecommunications franchise
• Resolution No. 7415 allowing alcohol sale, possession and consumption on the public right-of-way in the 900 block of New Hampshire Street on April 9, 2022 for the Lawrence Arts Center Annual Art Auction
• Minor subdivision MS-21-00116 for Plastikon Addition No. 1 at 3780 Greenway Circle, involving easement dedications and right-of-way vacation
• Resolution No. 7414 setting an additional date and time for an employee election for Employee Group 6 (Central Maintenance, GIS, Engineering, Technician, Building Maintenance and Park Field employees)

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals meets March 3, 2022 to hold public hearings on two variance requests from required front setback standards. Item B-22-00032 seeks to reduce the front setback at 815 Ohio Street from 20 feet to 16 feet for a porch addition; staff recommends denial. Item B-22-00033 seeks to reduce the front setback at 2200 W. 25th Street from 20 feet to 4 feet; the agenda text does not include a staff recommendation for this item.

• Variance B-22-00032: reduce front setback at 815 Ohio Street from 20 feet to 16 feet for a porch on an existing detached dwelling in the RS5 district; staff recommends denial
• Variance B-22-00033: reduce front setback at 2200 W. 25th Street from 20 feet to 4 feet in the CN2 (Neighborhood Commercial Center) district; submitted by Floc 5 Build, LLC on behalf of Mayhew Holdings, LLC
• Staff report for B-22-00032 states the request is a design preference, not an unnecessary hardship, and that the property is a standard 117-foot by 50-foot lot
• Written public comment must reach the Planning & Development Services Office by 10:00am on the day of the meeting
• Face masks required inside City buildings; meeting held in the City Commission Room at City Hall, 6 E 6th St

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets March 1, 2022, starting with a roughly 30-minute closed executive session on potential litigation, then resumes at about 5:45 p.m. Most items sit on a consent agenda approved in one motion, including a $233,821 engineering task order for 6th St from Iowa St to Massachusetts St, two replacement ambulances, and a $200,000 affordable housing request. The regular agenda covers a Big O' Tires development plan at 4661 W. 6th Street, a downtown parklet program extension, and an ADA transition plan.

• Task Order No. 4 of $233,821 with BG Consultants, Inc. for 6th St from Iowa St to Massachusetts St (Maintenance Plan #MS-22-0062)
• Purchase of two replacement ambulances from American Response Vehicles (ARV) via the HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Contract
• Ordinance No. 9906 on second and final reading condemning property interests for Queens Road and authorizing an eminent domain petition in Douglas County District Court
• Ordinance 9907 granting MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC (d/b/a Verizon) a non-exclusive telecommunications franchise, on first reading
• $200,000 in Affordable Housing Trust Fund dollars for 7 new affordable housing units, with a possible agreement with Tenants to Homeowners

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Lawrence-Douglas County MPO Technical Advisory Committee meets March 1, 2022 to recommend approval of Transportation 2040 Amendment 2, which would add K-33 Douglas County: US-56 to Franklin County Line to the fiscally constrained project list at KDOT's request. The committee will also consider recommending a joint MPO and Lawrence Transit Public Participation Plan. Both items follow public comment periods that, as of the February 22 agenda posting, had received no public comments. The meeting is hosted virtually and includes approval of January 11, 2022 minutes.

• Transportation 2040 Amendment 2: add K-33 Douglas County: US-56 to Franklin County Line to fiscally constrained project list (KDOT request)
• Public Participation Plan: joint MPO and Lawrence Transit community engagement plan, 45-day comment period January 14 to February 28
• Approve January 11, 2022 minutes
• Quick updates: FFY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment for April consideration
• Quick updates: Lawrence Pedestrian Plan public comment period coming soon

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meets Wednesday, February 23, 2022, to consider a rezoning at 2125 Clinton Parkway and a text amendment adding standards for commercial/utility-scale solar energy systems in unincorporated Douglas County. Two other items are listed as deferred or withdrawn by the applicant. The agenda also includes routine business such as approving January meeting minutes and receiving public comment.

• Rezoning Z-21-00416: about 2.83 acres at 2125 Clinton Parkway from RM24 to RM32 (Multi-Dwelling Residential), requested by Hernly Associates for the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority
• Text amendment TA-21-00173: add standards for Commercial/Utility Scale Solar Energy Conversion Systems (CSECS) to zoning rules for unincorporated Douglas County; initiated by County Commission 5/5/21, deferred 8/23/21
• Preliminary plat PP-21-00393 for Hegeman Subdivision at 1335 Maple Lane is marked **DEFERRED**
• Rezonings Z-21-00448 (about 14 acres) and Z-21-00449 (about 4 acres) at 5651 W. 6th Street from UR to RS5 and RS7 are marked **WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT**
• Approve minutes from the January 24 and 26, 2022 Planning Commission meetings

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Douglas County Food Policy Council meets Monday, February 21, 2022, 6:30-8:30pm at 1006 New Hampshire St., Lawrence, and via Zoom. The agenda covers administrative items including approval of January 31 meeting minutes, public comment, a policy opportunity on the County Vegetation Management Plan, a review of the council's purpose and preview of 2022 policy and planning work with Jill Jolicoeur, Assistant to County Administrator, and the launch of a Food System Plan Impact Report and Dashboard with local food system consultant Eileen Horn. The meeting closes with member updates and adjournment; the next meeting is March 21, 2022.

• Approval of January 31 meeting minutes
• Policy opportunity: County Vegetation Management Plan
• Review of FPC purpose and preview of 2022 policy and planning work with Jill Jolicoeur, Assistant to County Administrator
• Launching development of Food System Plan Impact Report & Dashboard with consultant Eileen Horn
• Next meeting: March 21, 2022 at 1006 New Hampshire and Zoom

CANCELED - Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 3:00 PM was canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision beyond the cancellation notice. No business was conducted or proposed at this meeting.

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets Feb 15, 2022, starting with a roughly 60-minute closed executive session on a personnel matter involving a city employee, then resumes at 6:00 p.m. The consent agenda bundles routine items like meeting minutes, claims, licenses, and several contracts, including a $175,050 dam repair change order and a $160,548 engineering task order. The regular agenda includes a Right of Way Management Program update with two proposed ordinances, a $2,475,951 stormwater engineering agreement, and new Capital Improvement Plan policy guidelines.

• Change Order #1 with Dondlinger Construction for $175,050 for Bowersock Dam Rehabilitation (project MS-21-0021)
• Task Order No. 2 with Trekk Design Group for $160,548 for Lawrence Loop - Michigan to Sandra Shaw Park (CIP# PR-23-9000)
• Ordinance No. 9906 condemning property for Queens Road improvement and authorizing an eminent domain petition
• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with TREKK Design Group LLC for $2,475,951 for Stormwater System Id, Assessment & Model Creation Program
• Purchase of two automated side load refuse trucks from Armor Equipment via Sourcewell contract

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets virtually on Feb 8, 2022, to act on a consent agenda that includes a $3,603,537 contract with Bennett, Inc. for the 2021 Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation Project and a $119,065 task order with BG Consultants for 2022 street maintenance. It will also consider resolutions on eminent domain for Queens Road improvements and real estate document authority, plus second-reading ordinances on rezoning and a special use permit. The regular agenda includes a LiveWell youth tobacco prevention presentation, and the work session features a presentation from the Director of Equity and Inclusion.

• $3,603,537 contract with Bennett, Inc. for 2021 Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation Project (Bid No. B2142)
• $119,065 task order with BG Consultants, Inc. for 2022 Microsurfacing, Milling, Patch, Overlay, and Concrete Maintenance Program
• Resolution No. 7396 finding public interest to use eminent domain for Queens Road road improvement project
• Ordinance No. 9900 to rezone ~3 acres at 1241 N. 1300 Road from County AG-2 to RS5
• Ordinance No. 9901 to rezone ~0.31 acres at 1500 Research Park Drive from IBP to RS10

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals and Sign Code Board of Appeals meets Feb. 3, 2022, to hold public hearings on three variance requests. The zoning board will consider a request to reduce a required fence setback at 3515 Yale Road from 25 feet to zero feet in length and from 12 feet, 6 inches to zero feet in depth; staff recommends denial. The sign board will consider two sign variances, with staff recommending denial at 2000 W 23rd Street and approval at 4000 W 6th Street.

• Variance B-22-00012: reduce fence setback at 3515 Yale Road from 25 feet to 0 feet (length) and 12 feet, 6 inches to 0 feet (depth); staff recommends denial
• Sign variance SV-21-00432 at 2000 W 23rd Street: staff recommends denying a variance from wall-sign number and area limits in the Commercial Strip district
• Sign variance SV-22-00001 at 4000 W 6th Street: staff recommends approving an increase to allowable wall-sign area in the Neighborhood Commercial Center district
• Public comment must be submitted in writing by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day to [email protected]; late comments will not be posted
• Face masks are required inside City buildings

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets virtually on Feb 1, 2022, to act on a consent agenda and regular items. The consent agenda includes a $123,489.40 purchase order to e-Builder Inc. for capital project management software, several rezoning ordinances, and a special use permit for active recreation at 900 E. 15th Street. The regular agenda includes a three-year extension of the Catalyst Incentive Program for industrial development to April 1, 2025. The meeting ends with a planned 60-minute executive session on privileged legal communications about pending and potential litigation.

• Purchase order for $123,489.40 to e-Builder Inc. for a one-year renewal of capital project management software
• Rezone 2726 O'Connell Road (1338 E 1600 Rd), about 0.49 acres, from RM15 to RS5 on second and final reading (Ordinance No. 9902)
• Special use permit SUP-21-00318 for active recreation at 900 E. 15th Street in the OS district (Ordinance No. 9903, first reading)
• Rezone about 3 acres at 1241 N. 1300 Road from County AG-2 to RS5 (Ordinance No. 9900, first reading)
• Rezone about 0.31 acres at 1500 Research Park Drive from IBP to RS10 (Ordinance No. 9901, first reading)

CANCELED - MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Metropolitan Planning Organization's Technical Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 2:30 PM has been canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision — only a single notice of cancellation. No business was conducted or scheduled under this agenda.

Douglas County Food Policy Council

The Douglas County Food Policy Council meets Monday, January 31, 2022 at 6:30 PM at 1006 New Hampshire St. in Lawrence and via Zoom. The council will review Kansas Food and Farm Council 2021 evaluations, consider approving written support for state-wide food system priorities during the 2022 legislative session, and consider a Letter of Intent supporting KU's Department of Economics EPA food waste research grant application. It will also consider spending $1,717.00 to send two FoRWaRD working group members to the Food Waste Solutions Summit May 10-12 in Minneapolis, MN, leaving a balance of $5,083.00.

• Consider approval of $1,717.00 for two FoRWaRD working group members to attend the Food Waste Solutions Summit, May 10-12 in Minneapolis, MN; balance after request: $5,083.00
• Consider approval for leadership to submit written support during the 2022 legislative session for state-wide food system priorities adopted by the FPC on 11.15.21
• Consider approval to submit a Letter of Intent supporting KU Department of Economics' EPA food waste research grant application
• Review of Kansas Food and Farm Council 2021 evaluations, including the council's self-assessment and state-wide results, led by Miranda Miller-Klugesherz, Director, Kansas Food Action Network
• Update on utility-scale solar regulations, including formal comment submitted by an FPC committee on near-final draft regulations as approved by the FPC on 10.18.21

Planning Commission

The Lawrence Planning Commission meets virtually on Jan. 26, 2022, to consider a slate of land-use items, including a 100-acre annexation and rezoning requests near the southeast corner of State K-10 and N. 1750 Road, both deferred from Dec. 15, 2021. The Commission will also take up a rezoning at 620 E. 8th Street, a Comprehensive Plan amendment to the K-10 & Farmer's Turnpike Plan, and a right-of-way variance for Westgate Place No. 4 at 4701 W. 6th Street. It will receive a Strategic Plan update from City Manager Craig Owens and consider approving minutes from Dec. 15, 2021. Public comment must be submitted in writing by 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, or given virtually or in person during the meeting.

• Rezone Z-21-00141: ~2.10 acres at 620 E. 8th Street from IG-UC to CS-UC, submitted by Watkins Law Office for And The Whistle is Screaming, LLC
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-21-00379 to Plan 2040, Chapter 8B (K-10 & Farmer's Turnpike Plan), submitted by BG Consultants, Inc.; deferred Dec. 15, 2021
• Annexation A-21-00380: 100 acres near SE corner of State Hwy 10 & N 1750 Rd, submitted by BG Consultants, Inc. for Garber Enterprises, Inc. and Maxwell Trust; initiated by City Commission 12/7/21 and deferred 12/15/21
• Rezones Z-21-00381 (~100 acres) and Z-21-00382 (~0.78 acres) near SE corner of State K-10 and N. 1750 Road to RS5 and RS5-FP districts, submitted by BG Consultants, Inc.
• Variance for minor subdivision MS-21-00444 (right-of-way width along two principal arterial streets) for Westgate Place No. 4 at 4701 W. 6th Street, submitted by Storm Engineering Group for Westgate LLC

Planning Commission

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission holds a study session on a text amendment (TA-21-00173) adding standards for Commercial/Utility Scale Solar Energy Conversion Systems (CSECS) to the zoning regulations for unincorporated Douglas County. The amendment was initiated by the County Commission on 5/5/21 and deferred by the Planning Commission on 8/23/21. An ad hoc committee (Jim Carpenter, Karen Willey, Sharon Ashworth, Gary Rexroad) and staff have revised the draft language, which is presented for discussion only; no vote or action is scheduled at this meeting. The committee will continue working on the draft and return it for action at a later meeting.

• Text amendment TA-21-00173 would add CSECS standards to Douglas County zoning regulations
• Draft revisions include a 500-foot setback from residences unless waived by the property owner
• Limited scale solar systems would increase from 5 to 20 acres
• Grading would be prohibited on Class 1 or 2 soils; limited to 5% of project area on prime farmland unless waived by the Board of County Commissioners
• New requirements include groundwater testing, third-party periodic facility review at operator expense, and a prohibition on concentrating solar thermal devices

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board meets Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 3:00 PM, hosted virtually from the City Commission Room at City Hall, 6 E 6th St. The board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2022 and vote on releasing Transportation 2040 Amendment 2 for a 30-day public comment period; KDOT requested adding K-33 Douglas County: US-56 to Franklin County Line to the fiscally constrained project list. It will also consider approving the November 18, 2021 minutes. Quick updates cover the Lawrence Pedestrian Plan, a Lawrence Transit and MPO public participation plan open for comment January 14 through February 28, and a KDOT update.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2022
• Transportation 2040 Amendment 2: KDOT requested adding K-33 Douglas County: US-56 to Franklin County Line to the fiscally constrained project list; action is to release it for a 30-day public comment period
• Approval of the November 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Lawrence Pedestrian Plan steering committee meeting January 20 on the draft plan and next steps
• Lawrence Transit and MPO Public Participation Plan draft out for public comment January 14 through February 28

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets Jan. 18, 2022, starting at 5:00 p.m. with an orientation workshop led by Professor Emeritus John Nalbandian, then moves to regular business at 5:45 p.m. The consent agenda includes a $6,775,687 construction contract for the 20th East System storm sewer project, a 52-unit assisted living development plan at 4450 Bauer Farm Drive, and a rezoning at 2726 O'Connell Road. A work session will receive a presentation on the Kansas Statewide Housing Assessment Report. The meeting is virtual via Zoom with limited staff at City Hall.

• Award Bid No. B2147 to RD Johnson Excavating Company, LLC for $6,775,687 for the 20th East System (17th & Alabama) Storm Sewer Improvements Project #MS-20-0009, with a $7,100,000 purchase order for contingency funds
• Approve preliminary development plan PDP-21-00371 for Cedarhurst of Lawrence, a 52-unit assisted living facility with a 22-unit extended care facility on 6.91 acres at 4450 Bauer Farm Drive
• Approve rezoning Z-21-00384 of 0.49 acres at 2726 O'Connell Road (1338 E 1600 Rd) from RM15 to RS5, adopting Ordinance No. 9902 on first reading
• Authorize a professional services agreement with the Center for Transportation and the Environment for the Electrify Lawrence Transit Phase 2 project, funded by the Federal Transit Administration Low-No Emission Program
• Cancel the March 15, 2022 City Commission meeting and call a special meeting for March 22, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets Tuesday, January 11, 2022, starting at 5:00 p.m. with a commission orientation workshop led by Professor Emeritus John Nalbandian, then takes up regular business at 5:45 p.m. The commission will consider approving $850,000 in Affordable Housing Trust Fund investments recommended by the Affordable Housing Advisory Board, and a consent agenda that includes a $805,486 construction contract for Sharon Drive Storm Sewer Improvements. It will also receive a Strategic Plan update on the Strong, Welcoming Neighborhoods outcome team and may recess into a roughly 45-minute executive session on pending litigation, potential claims, and contracts.

• Affordable Housing Trust Fund investments totaling $850,000, as recommended by the Affordable Housing Advisory Board
• Award Bid No. B2144 to Farmers Excavating, Inc. and authorize a $805,486 contract for Sharon Drive Storm Sewer Improvements
• Purchase of one hydrant service truck and two hook type container trucks using cooperative purchasing contracts
• Proclamation designating January 17, 2022 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Wakarusa–Research Parkway to Clinton Parkway project design item deferred to the 01/18/22 meeting

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Lawrence-Douglas County MPO Technical Advisory Committee meets Jan. 11, 2022 to elect its 2022 chair and vice chair and to consider recommending Transportation 2040 Amendment 2 for a 30-day public comment period. The amendment would add the K-33 Douglas County Reconstruction (Franklin County Line to US-56) to the plan's fiscally constrained project list at KDOT's request. The committee will also review a joint MPO and Lawrence Transit Public Participation Plan, which requires a 45-day public comment period, and hear updates on the Lawrence and Regional Pedestrian Plan and from KDOT.

• Transportation 2040 Amendment 2: add K-33 Douglas County Reconstruction (Franklin County Line to US-56, MPO #147) to the fiscally constrained project list; total project estimated at $22 million, with $5 million in the MPO region and $17 million in Franklin County
• Recommend releasing Amendment 2 for a 30-day public comment period
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2022
• Public Participation Plan developed jointly by the MPO and Lawrence Transit; requires a 45-day public comment period
• Approve November 2, 2021 minutes

CANCELLED - Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for January 6, 2022 at 6:30 PM at City Hall, 6 E 6th St, was canceled. The agenda listed one deferred public hearing item: variance application SV-21-00432 for three illuminated wall signs totaling 222 square feet at 2000 W 23rd Street, submitted by Infinity Sign Systems, Inc. on behalf of property owner GKT Lawrence Kansas, LLC. City staff recommended denial, but because the meeting was canceled, no decision was made at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled; no votes or actions taken
• Variance SV-21-00432: three illuminated wall signs totaling 222 sq ft at 2000 W 23rd Street (Rally House tenant space)
• Requested relief from Section 5-1818(b) limits: 1 sign per tenant and 150 sq ft maximum sign area in the CS (Commercial Strip) district
• Staff recommended denial, citing non-unique conditions and available alternatives such as a second monument sign and window signs
• Item was listed as deferred on the agenda

City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission meets Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 5:45 PM virtually via Zoom. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and several larger items: a $1,900,613.41 construction contract for the Lawrence Loop Peterson to Michigan project, a $1.5 million artificial turf project at the Clinton Lake Youth Sports Complex, and a first quarter budget adjustment. The Commission will also receive a letter from the Community Police Review Board regarding revisions to its authorizing ordinance and hear public comment.

• Award Bid No. B2119 for the Lawrence Loop Peterson to Michigan project to Kings Construction Co., Inc. for $1,900,613.41
• Amend the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan to add artificial turf on two soccer fields at the Youth Sports Complex at an anticipated cost of $1.5 million
• Authorize a $1,404,347.44 construction contract with Mammoth Sports Construction for artificial turf soccer fields
• Authorize a user agreement with Sporting Kaw Valley Soccer Association for $1,360,700 in user fees over 10.5 years
• Reduce eXplore Lawrence's monthly rent at the Carnegie Building from $2,500 to $1,000 for January through December 2022