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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'>The draft minutes for the June 2017 LAN meeting are attached and pasted inline below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) Meeting Minutes – June 1, 2017 </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;mso-highlight:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>LAN met at 7:00 p.m., June 1, 2017, in Meeting Room C of the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont Street with Co-Chair Courtney Shipley presiding.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>The following attendees were present: Becky Pepper, City of Lawrence Planning and Development Services; Bill Winkler, Barker Neighborhood Association; Bonnie Uffman, Barker Neighborhood resident; Candice Davis, Oread Residents Association; Charlie Bryan, Monterey; Cindy Suenram, East Lawrence Neighborhood Association; Courtney Shipley, Dad Perry Park/Kasold; David Mosher, Schwegler Neighborhood Association; Dustin Stumblingbear, Pinckney Neighborhood Association; Gary Webber, Sunset Hill Neighborhood Association; Jane Gibson, Barker Neighborhood Association; Jim Carpenter, Planning Commission Member; Kirk McClure, Old West Lawrence Association; Lisa Larsen, Lawrence City Commission; Matthew Herbert, Lawrence City Commission; Melinda Henderson, Brook Creek Neighborhood Association; Pam Burkhead, University Place Neighborhood Association; Rachel Sudlow; Rick Lahm, West Hills Homes Association; Robert Lewis, West Hills Homes Association; Steve Braswell, Pinckney Neighborhood Association; Ted Boyle, North Lawrence Improvement Association.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>Announcements.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'> Melinda announced the death of Jon Josserand, a former lobbyist for KU who was also a former member of the Planning Commission. Jon was also very involved with Sister Cities. Jon was good for political gossip – state and local. Jon will really be missed. Jon was very supportive of Lawrence and LAN. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>May minutes.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'> It was moved by Kirk McClure, seconded by Cindy Suenram, to approve the May 2017 minutes. Motion approved by unanimous consent with no abstentions. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>Treasurer's report.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>Cindy Suenram reported $2,355.11 is in the LAN bank account</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>. It was moved by Steve Braswell, seconded by Robert Lewis, to approve use of $50 in LAN funds for a donation to a charity to be decided on by Candi on behalf of Jon Josserand. Candi to inquire about possible donation to Sister Cities. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Update from City Planning and Development Services.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> The June 1, 2017 Neighborhood Update for LAN, available at </span><a href="https://lawrenceks.org/pds/neighborhood_information/"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>https://lawrenceks.org/pds/neighborhood_information/</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>, was reviewed by Becky Pepper. The update was also sent out via the LAN listserv. Please note, plans have once again been submitted for KTen Crossing, a major retail development at the intersection of the South Lawrence Trafficway and south Iowa Street; the preliminary development plan will be going to the Planning Commission in July. Also, the next H2020 Steering Committee meeting on July 31; a draft plan will be reviewed at that time. Regarding a parking regulation text amendment, Steve Braswell expressed concern by residents of the Pinckney neighborhood that parking is not being considered for entire area inclusive of both Lawrence Memorial Hospital and surrounding medical-related offices.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>Neighborhood reports.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>Barker.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'> Jane reported that Barker Neighborhood Association called a meeting at Babcock Place to discussed the planned expansion of 19th at O'Connell roads. Dave Cronin and Michael Almon were invited. Cronin reported that there is no city plan to widen 19th from Harper to Naismith. Michael expressed concern that widening 19th east of Harper would become a traffic generator and that the current plan predates important changes, including the extension of the South Lawrence Trafficway (K-10) and the City's control over 23rd Street. Almon suggested that alternative access to Venture Park could be created. Lisa Larsen also reported that she has attended several neighborhood meetings along 19th. She has met with Chuck Soules and Brandon McGuire to discuss the matter. The City has done a traffic study between Harper and 19th Street. Lisa will ask that the traffic study be shared publicly. Also, Lisa looked at traffic counts, including historical counts, to see changes over the years. Also, KDOT is close to getting post K-10 traffic count data for 23rd. All traffic count data should be available by the end of summer. Traffic calming on 19th could be requested. In other matters, Jane also asked how other neighborhoods bring people together to discuss and vote on issues, such as 19th Street. Please contact Jane with any suggestions or to share information about neighborhood communications strategies. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>Pinckney.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'> Steve reported that Pinckney uses CDBG funds to mail a newsletter as a means of neighborhood communications. Also, the annual Pinckney Neighborhood Potluck Picnic is Saturday, June 3 in Clinton Park.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>East Lawrence and Brook Creek.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'> The East Lawrence Neighborhood Association and the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association are holding the East Side Yard Sale, a combined neighborhood garage sale, on Saturday June 3 from 8 a.m. to noon; the same day as the Intersection Repair 2.0 project that involves painting a new community street mural on the East 14th Street cul-de-sac, just east of the Burroughs Creek Rail Trail.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>Sunset Hill.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'> Gary reported about efforts to develop the Neighborhood Watch program in Sunset Hill. The program requires that half of people on the blocks of interest sign a petition requesting the program. The next step involves being trained by Lawrence Police Department and then placing the Neighborhood Watch signs. Neighborhood Resource Officer Drew Fennelly said there are currently no more signs, as the signs used to be made by people in prison and are not available any more. Matthew Herbert reported that the City has its own sign shop that might be able to be used to create Neighborhood Watch signs.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>North Lawrence.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'> Ted reported on Neighborhood Watch. North Lawrence has 13-15 streets with Neighborhood Watch program. CDBG funds were used to buy signs. Also, Ted reported that ICL donated $1500 to buy weather radios for anyone that wanted them in North Lawrence; about 40-50 people have them now. With leftover funds, about $400, NLIA is going to buy smoke detectors. Finally, Ted reported NLIA is now working on a Quiet Zone.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>University Place. Pam reported on Neighborhood Watch. Officer Fennelly gave presentation on Neighborhood Watch. Also, Pam reported that after having temporary traffic calming for 13-14 years, the City is now installing permanent traffic calming in the University Place neighborhood.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Sidewalk update from Gary Webber, Lawrence Pedestrian Coalition (PedCo) facilitator.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> Gary reported that efforts have been underway for several years to change how the City addresses sidewalks. PedCo held a meeting on May 8 to discuss development of a proposal for sidewalk maintenance funding. About 50 people were invited; about 20 attended. Initial thought was to use property tax, but the attendees expressed concern that a property tax was politically untenable because of recent and expected property tax increases (school bond, city, county). The next option discussed was sales tax. The group agreed on a plan to follow the recommendation of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Issues Task Force to allocate 1/6 of the 0.3% infrastructure sales tax (would be 0.05%) to fund sidewalk repair. This would generate about $1 million per year. Next step was to talk with all five city commissioners. Larsen, Herbert and Boley have all been interviewed. Soden and Amyx haven't yet responded. Kind of see point, but do not want to take funds from other departments. Lisa clarified (interviewed by Dee Boeck) that she would use 0.05% for affordable housing. Gary further clarified that the 0.05% proposed for affordable housing was coming from changing the special purpose of the 0.05% sales tax for transit operations. Herbert expressed concern that the 0.05% sales tax for sidewalk repair would not generate enough revenue to address the problem. Adjusting for newer cost data, the sidewalk repair estimate is closer to $12 million. Gary reported that PedCo will present a formal proposal to the City Commission on June 13 and June 20. Ted mentioned that voters have not yet approved renewal of the infrastructure sales tax.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Commission Herbert Q & A.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> Commissioner Herbert presented himself for an open questions and discussion about topics of interest to LAN meeting attendees. Steve Braswell asked about the budget for the police station, specifically asking about the 2014 vote on the matter. Herbert explained that the previous vote was regarding whether to have a sales tax increase to fund the police station. The current proposal for funding a police station is to use property taxes. Candi expressed concern that a transit hub would be very expensive and perhaps not necessary. Herbert explained how the transit hub study will help answer those concerns. The first transit hub study focused on the question of where to locate a transit hub. The new study will address the question of whether a transit hub is needed. Gary thanked Herbert (and Larsen) for supporting improvement in multi-modal transportation infrastructure.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>