Meeting Information
- Convene
- Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
(b) Consider approval of Lone Star Skiing dates for 2004 (Keith Browning)
(c) Consider approval of Charter Resolution to authorize creation of Road Improvement Districts (Keith Browning)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider request for funding of KU PRI Biosciences Study (Lynn Parman)
(3) Discussion of Proposed Gate on N 1500 Road between K-10 (SLT) and George Williams Way (Keith Browning)
(4) Review of Home Occupation regulation enforcement status (Keith Dabney)
(5) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(6) Executive Session to consult with attorney
(7) Adjourn
Jones called the meeting to order at 3:02 P.M. on Monday, March 8, 2004 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA 03-08-04
McElhaney moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 5223, 5224, 5225 and 5226. Orders are on file in the office of the County Clerk;
Pull "Consider approval of Charter Resolution to authorize creation of Road Improvement Districts" for discussion; and
Approve Lone Star Skiing dates for 2004 as follows:
That skiing be allowed from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week between June 1st and July 29th and also on the following dates:
May 31 (Mon -- Memorial Day) Jul 4 (Sun)
Jun 6 (Sun) Jul 10 (Sat)
Jun 12 (Sat) Jul 18 (Sun)
Jun 20 (Sun) Jul 24 (Sat)
Jun 26 (Sat)
That skiing be allowed from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week between August 1st and September 2nd and also on the following dates:
Aug 1 (Sun) Aug 21 (Sat)
Aug 7 (Sat) Aug 29 (Sun)
Aug 15 (Sun) Sep 6 (Mon - Labor Day)
That skiing be allowed from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
Sep 11 (Sat) Sep 25 (Sat)
Sep 19 (Sun)
Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 03-08-04
Lynn Parman, Vice President of Economic Development of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, presented a request for funding of the KU PRI Biosci ences Study. Also present were Ted Haggart, Co-Chair, Biosciences Task Force, and Lavern Squier, President & CEO of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce formed a Biosciences Task Force last fall to develop strategies to cultivate an environment in Lawrence/Douglas County to attract new life sciences investment and jobs. The Task Force is interested in contracting with KU's Policy Research Institute to perform an economic impact analysis of what future impacts could result if the community implemented a targeted biosciences initiative aimed at creating more biosciences research and jobs. The results of the study will be utilized to develop a strategic plan for biosciences industry growth in Lawrence/Douglas County. The Task Force is proposing that the City, County, Chamber and KU share in the cost of the study, which is anticipated to cost $24,120, or $6,030 per entity. Jones questioned the possibility of a conflict of interest since he is an employee of the University. Johnson stated that he has served on the biosciences task force along with thirty (30) other individuals and did not believe it to be a conflict. McElhaney stated he didn't have a problem with Jones voting. Jones then noted that the purpose of the study is murky -- the intent needs to be made more clear. He asked what answers we were buying with this $20,000. Jones made a motion to support the request but asked that additional documentation be prepared for the Board's consideration on Monday, March 15, 2004. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS 03-08-04
The Board considered approval of a request from Jack Gaumnitz, property owner along N 1500 Road just west of George Williams Way, regarding the possibility of installing a gate across N 1500 Road near his west property line. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, noted that Mr. Gaumnitz has experienced problems with people dumping trash and tearing up sod he has planted. Browning also noted that N 1500 Road is a township maintained road that intersects E 902 Road immediately east of the at-grade intersection with K-10 Highway. The road is not connected through to George Williams Way, but ends just past Mr. Gaumnitz's driveway just west of George Williams Way. The Lawrence city limits are down the center of N 1500 Road, so the north half of the road is in the city. Transportation 2025 indicates that this portion of N 1500 Road will be a future city collector road between George Williams Way and K-10 Highway. Given development in this portion of west Lawrence and the lack of a 15th Street interchange at K-10, this road would experience significant traffic if connected to George Williams Way. The existing road is a very narrow gravel road with steep grades and poor sight distance. The road crosses a county-maintained low water crossing approximately 900 feet east of K-10. It is not suitable for any amount of significant traffic in its current state. The City and County would presumably share costs to reconstruct the road to city collector street standards. Since the north half of the road is within its city limits, the City of Lawrence will also need to approve the gate installation.
Jones stated he was opposed to the idea of a public road being restricted for private use and if Mr. Gaumnitz was willing to pay for the maintenance, he would be willing to approve. Mr. Gaumnitz stated that he was not opposed to maintain ing the road. Jones indicated he would be willing to approve the installation of the gate with two (2) stipulations -- that it be made clear that the city/county reserves the right to remove the gate and make substantial improvements on N 1500 Road, and that Mr. Gaumnitz work with Kanwaka Township to pay for the cost of maintenance of the road east of the barrier. Mr. Gaumnitz stated he was willing to agree to those stipulations. The City of Lawrence will consider this request some time in late March and will be brought back to the County Commis sion at a later date.
ZONING 03-08-04
Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning & Codes, conducted a brief presentation on the status of the enforcement of home occupation regulations. Dabney also presented a proposed resolution amending the Douglas County Zoning Regula tions to specifically allow dairy equipment distribution as a permissible rural home business occupation [Type II] under Section 19-6.2 of the Zoning Regula tions. This resolution will need to be forwarded to the Planning Commission requesting their recommendation. Jones made a motion to forward the proposed resolution to the Planning Commission; motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS & RESOLUTIONS 03-08-04
The Board considered approval of a Charter Resolution relating to the formation and operation of Road Improvement Districts and providing substitute and additional provision relating thereto. Johnson moved approval of Charter Resolu tion No. 04-3-1, A Charter Resolution exempting the County from the Provisions of K.S.A. 19-2753, K.S.A. 19-2754, K.S.A. 19-2755, K.S.A. 19-2756, K.S.A. 19- 2757, K.S.A. 19-2758, K.S.A. 19-2759, K.S.A. 19-2760, K.S.A. 19-2761, K.S.A. 19-2762, K.S.A. 19-2763, K.S.A. 19-2764, K.S.A. 19-2765, K.S.A. 19-2766, K.S.A. 19-2767, K.S.A. 19-2768, K.S.A. 19-2769, K.S.A. 19-2770, K.S.A. 19- 2771, K.S.A. 19-2772, K.S.A. 19-2786g, and K.S.A. 19-2786j, relating to the formation and operation of Road Improvement Districts and providing substitute and additional provision relating thereto. McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 03-08-04
Johnson moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $894,876.83 to be paid 3/9/04; and accounts payable manual checks in the amounts of $1,620.32 and $2,652.06; McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unani mously.
TAX MATTERS 03-08-04
Johnson moved approval to authorize the Douglas County Treasurer to credit the accounts of John Knox in the amount of $1,350.80; Johnson Chemical Co. In the amounts of $312.56 and $392.95; and Zercher's Camera America in the amount of $53.73 as authorized by state statute. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 03-08-04
At 4:55 P.M., Jones made a motion that the Board recess to go into executive session with Craig Weinaug, County Administrator; Evan Ice, County Counselor; and Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning & Codes, for 30 minutes to discuss home occupation enforcement issues. Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The Board returned to regular session at 5:18 P.M. No action was taken.
Jones made a motion to adjourn; Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Charles Jones, Chairman Bob Johnson, Member
ATTEST:
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Patty Jaimes, County Clerk Jere McElhaney, Member
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