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LawrenceKS averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $332,513 +3.3% yr/yr · +29.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2004–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$589.6M (FY2023)
Total spending$566.3M (FY2023)
Taxes$105.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$439.2M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$5,945 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025176 housing units ($46.1M)
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Mon Nov 2, 2026
City Commission Special Meeting
City Commission to hold budget retreat for 2028 and 2029
The City Commission is meeting for a budget retreat. The session will focus on the introduction of the 2028 and 2029 budgets.
- Introduction of 2028 & 2029 Budget
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AGENDA
City Commission Meeting
Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
MSO Campus, 1840 O'Connell Rd
Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
MSO Campus, 1840 O'Connell Rd
A. BUDGET RETREAT:
A. BUDGET RETREAT:
A. BUDGET RETREAT:
1.
2028 & 2029 Budget Introduction.
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Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 02:30 PM
MPO Technical Advisory Committee
MPO Technical Advisory Committee to review 2027 planning work program
The committee will consider recommending approval of the 2027 Unified Planning Work Program. Members will also discuss proposed 2027 safety targets for general transportation and transit services.
- Recommendation for the 2027 Unified Planning Work Program, including the Lawrence Pedestrian Plan and Vision Zero updates
- Discussion of 2027 Safety Targets based on 2025 KDOT crash data
- Discussion of 2027 Transit Safety Targets based on 2025 safety events data
- Approval of October 6, 2026 meeting minutes
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Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
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AGENDA
Metropolitan Planning Organization -
MPO Technical Advisory Committee
Metropolitan Planning Organization -
MPO Technical Advisory Committee
Meeting
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 @ 2:30 PM
Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 @ 2:30 PM
Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in-person, however, it is anticipated
that the voting members will be virtual. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including
staff and the public.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in-person, however, it is anticipated
that the voting members will be virtual. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including
staff and the public.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in-person, however, it is anticipated
that the voting members will be virtual. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including
staff and the public.
To join the meeting virtually and to provide public comment: Virtual Meeting Registration via Zoom
To join the meeting virtually and to provide public comment: Virtual Meeting Registration via Zoom
The meeting will be recorded and posted on the City of Lawrence's YouTube Channel within one
week following the meeting.
The meeting will be recorded and posted on the City of Lawrence's YouTube Channel within one
week following the meeting.
The meeting will be …
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Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 05:45 PM
City Commission
City Commission to consider new special use permits for data centers
The City Commission will meet to discuss several infrastructure contracts and land use ordinances. Key items include updating the Land Development Code regarding data centers and awarding storm sewer and traffic signal contracts.
- Ordinance No. 10247: Require special use permits for data centers in IL, IG, and IBP Districts
- Contract award to Farmer Excavating, Inc. for Willshire Dr Storm Sewer Improvements: $424,791.30
- Contract award to TLS Group, Inc. for 2026 Traffic Signal Cabinets project: $127,000
- Ordinance No. 10249: Adoption of the 2026 Standard Traffic Ordinance, 53rd edition
- Resolution No. 7713: Approval of 2025 Safe Routes to School project KDOT Right-of-Way Conditional Clearance
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AGENDA
City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 @ 5:45 PM
1st Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th Street
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 @ 5:45 PM
1st Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th Street
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
The primary format for accessing or participating in this meeting is in person at City Hall.
Virtual access to view or participate in the meeting cannot be guaranteed due to potential
technology issues.
The primary format for accessing or participating in this meeting is in person at City Hall.
Virtual access to view or participate in the meeting cannot be guaranteed due to potential
technology issues.
The primary format for accessing or participating in this meeting is in person at City Hall.
Virtual access to view or participate in the meeting cannot be guaranteed due to potential
technology issues.
To view or attend virtually: Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: 1-669-444-9171, 89583732057#
Public Participation Guidelines
To view or attend virtually: Zoom Meeting
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Public Participation Guidelines
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A. APPROVE AGENDA:
A. APPROVE AGENDA:
A. APPROVE AGENDA:
1.
The City Commission reserves the right to amend, supplement, or re- …
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Thu Nov 5, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals to elect officers and review draft by-laws
The Board of Zoning Appeals and Sign Code Board of Appeals will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026-2027. The board will also review draft by-laws and orientation training materials.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026-2027
- Review of Board of Zoning Appeals Draft By-Laws
- Approval of the 2027 BZA Meeting Calendar
- Approval of minutes from April 2, May 7, August 6, and October 1, 2026
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AGENDA
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of
Appeals Meeting
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of
Appeals Meeting
Thursday, November 5, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St
Thursday, November 5, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St
Lawrence, KS 66044
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals
members will attend either in-person at City Hall or virtually via Zoom. Some staff will be present in
the room while others will participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in-
person at City Hall or virtually using the Zoom registration link provided below. Registration is
required in order to receive the Zoom link and attend virtually.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals
members will attend either in-person at City Hall or virtually via Zoom. Some staff will be present in
the room while others will participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in-
person at City Hall or virtually using the Zoom registration link provided below. Registration is
required in order to receive the Zoom link and attend virtually.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals
members will attend either in-person at City Hall or virtually via Zoom. Some staff will be present in
the room while oth …
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Fri Nov 6, 2026
Planning Commission Orientation
Planning Commission holds orientation for commissioners
The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission is conducting an orientation session. The meeting focuses on commission operations, legal requirements, and the planning application process.
- Discussion of draft Planning Commission Bylaws
- Legal presentation on Kansas Open Meetings Act and Conflict of Interest Laws by Deputy City Attorney Randy Larkin
- Joint discussion with Board of County Commissioners and City Commissioners on the commission's role
- Staff presentation on the planning application process
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AGENDA
Planning Commission
Meeting
Planning Commission
Meeting
Friday, November 6, 2026 @
8:30 AM
Friday, November 6, 2026 @
8:30 AM
Douglas County Fairgrounds,
Flory Meeting Hall, 2120 Harper St
Douglas County Fairgrounds,
Flory Meeting Hall, 2120 Harper St
The format for accessing this meeting is in-person. This meeting will not be broadcast on live video
stream or the City's YouTube channel due to technological issues.
The format for accessing this meeting is in-person. This meeting will not be broadcast on live video
stream or the City's YouTube channel due to technological issues.
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A. PLANNING COMMISSION ORIENTATION
A. PLANNING COMMISSION ORIENTATION
A. PLANNING COMMISSION ORIENTATION
1.
Agenda
DRAFT Planning Commission Bylaws
Planning Commission Orientation Packet
Agenda
DRAFT Planning Commission Bylaws
Planning Commission Orientation Packet
Agenda
DRAFT Planning Commission Bylaws
Planning Commission Orientation Packet
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B. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
B. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
B. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
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Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission Commissioner Orientation
Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission Commissioner Orientation
Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission Commissioner Orientation
Friday November 6, 2026, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday November 6, 2026, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday November 6, 2026, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 05:45 PM
City Commission
City Commission Room
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 07:30 PM
Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St Lawrence, KS 66044
Thu Nov 12, 2026
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
AHAB annual report details $550K Penn Street Lofts award and trust fund activity
This is the Affordable Housing Advisory Board's 2020 annual report, not a meeting agenda. It recounts the board's activities, including funding recommendations for the Penn Street Lofts, HOME grants, and an emergency request, plus financial transactions of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The report also outlines progress on housing goals and project updates.
- Recommended $550,000 for Penn Street Lofts, 47 affordable rental units
- Awarded $426,662 in federal HOME grants
- Awarded $53,000 for Project Able Permanent Supportive Housing
- Released NOFA for up to $450,000 in trust fund awards
- Trust fund ending balance $632,988 (unaudited)
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2020
Annual
Report
City of Lawrence, Kansas
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Affordable Housing Advisory Board Annual Report 2020
1
City of Lawrence
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Chair
Monte Soukup
Vice-Chair
Edith Guffey
Board Members
Cole Browne, Rebecca Buford, Ron Gaches, Christina Gentry, Thomas Howe,
Patrick Kelly, Paul Nuzum, Dana Ortiz, Shannon Oury, Sarah Waters, Erika Zimmerman
Staff Liaisons
Diane Stoddard, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Buschkoetter, Budget and Strategic Initiatives Administrator
Jeff Crick, Director, Planning and Development Services
Danelle Walters, Community Development Manager
Brad Karr, Community Development Analyst
Affordable Housing Advisory Board Annual Report 2020
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Background
Pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 18 of the code of the City of Lawrence, KS, the Affordable Housing Advisory Board
(AHAB), “shall make annual reports to the Governing Body, no later than March 1 of each year, recounting board
activities of the preceding calendar year. Such report shall, at a minimum, disclose all financial transactions
involving monies raised and received by the board, including gifts and donations, and all projects which the
board recommended and for which the Governing Body approved expenditures of money from the Affordable
Housing Trust Fund. The annual report shall be filed with the City Clerk.”
Summary of 2020 Board Activities
In February 2020, the AHAB voted to recommend that the City Commiss …
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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Connected City Advisory Board
Central Transit Station, 2315 Bob Billings Pkwy Lawrence, KS 66045
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 05:45 PM
City Commission
City Commission Room
Wed Nov 18, 2026
Community Police Review Board
City Commission Chamber
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 03:00 PM
Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board
Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 02:30 PM
MPO Technical Advisory Committee
Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 05:45 PM
City Commission
City Commission Room
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Aviation Advisory Board
Solid Waste Annex Building, 320 NE Industrial Lane, Lawrence, Kansas
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 05:45 PM
City Commission
City Commission Room
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 07:30 PM
Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St Lawrence, KS 66044
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 05:45 PM
City Commission
City Commission Room
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 03:00 PM
Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board
Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 07:30 PM
Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St Lawrence, KS 66044
Wed Jan 20, 2027
Community Police Review Board
City Commission Chamber
Recent meetings
Thu Oct 29, 2026
Building Code Board of Appeals
Board to review 2024 International Fire Code implementation
The Building Code Board of Appeals will meet to discuss an ordinance and amendment review regarding significant changes to the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC). The board will also review minutes from previous meetings.
- Review of 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) implementation ordinance and amendments
- Approval of minutes from August 27, 2026, and October 15, 2026
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AGENDA
Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
City Hall, 6 E 6th St, ground floor, Lawrence, KS
66044
Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
City Hall, 6 E 6th St, ground floor, Lawrence, KS
66044
Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
City Hall, 6 E 6th St, ground floor, Lawrence, KS
66044
This meeting will be held in hybrid format. Members of the public are invited to view the meeting in-
person or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in hybrid format. Members of the public are invited to view the meeting in-
person or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in hybrid format. Members of the public are invited to view the meeting in-
person or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
The primary format for accessing this meeting is in person at City Hall, 6 E 6th St, ground
floor, Planning & Development Services, Lawrence, KS. Virtual access to view the meeting
The primary format for accessing this meeting is in person at City Hall, 6 E 6th St, ground
floor, Planning & Development Services, Lawrence, KS. Virtual access to view the meeting
cannot be guaranteed due to potential technology issues.
To access the meeting virtually: Virtual Meeting Registration via Zoom
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Wed Oct 28, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider several rezonings and special use permits
The Planning Commission will review requests for special use permits, rezonings, and a preliminary plat. Key items include a proposed building addition for Lawrence Paper Company and various commercial use requests.
- Preliminary plat and variance for Certain-Teed No. 2 at 2901 Lakeview Road to support a 118,000 sq ft building addition
- Special use permit for self-storage at 700 New Hampshire Street
- Special use permit for a restaurant at 1827 Louisiana Street
- Rezone request for 1403 Tennessee Street and 413 W. 14th Street from M-3-UC to R-5-UC
- Rezone request for 1314 Research Park Drive from Light IL with conditions to Light IL without conditions
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AGENDA
Planning Commission
Meeting
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
@ 6:30 PM
City Commission Room
First Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th
Street
This meeting will be held in hybrid format. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including
Commissioners, staff and the public. Some staff will be present in the room while others will
participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in-person at City Hall, 6 E.
6th Street, or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
Written public comment must be received by the Planning & Development Services office by 10:00
a.m. on the Monday of the week of the regular meeting. Correspondence can be submitted
electronically to planning@lawrenceks.gov or mailed to PO Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044. If you
wish your in so indicate please correspondence. information contact your have to withheld,
Comments received after the deadline will not be posted and there is no guarantee that such
comments will be considered.
Live public comment can be made in person at the meeting or virtually using the Zoom link provided
below.
If anyone wants to share visual documentation during the hybrid meeting (map, photo, document,
etc.), it must be emailed as a PDF to planning@lawrenceks.gov by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the
meeting.
The primary format for accessing or participating in this meeting is in person at City Hall.
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Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board
Board to elect leadership and review sustainability performance indicators
The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also discuss and potentially approve Environmental Sustainability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to recommend to the City Commission for the Vision 2030 Strategic Plan.
- Election of ESAB Chair
- Election of ESAB Vice Chair
- Approval of Environmental Sustainability KPIs for the City Commission
- Approval of August 27, 2026 meeting minutes
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City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th Street, Lawrence, KS
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AGENDA
Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board
Meeting
Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board
Meeting
Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th Street,
Lawrence, KS
Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th Street,
Lawrence, KS
Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th Street,
Lawrence, KS
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some board members and staff will be present in the
room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in
person at City Hall or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some board members and staff will be present in the
room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in
person at City Hall or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some board members and staff will be present in the
room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in
person at City Hall or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
Written public comment must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please send
correspondence electronically to sustainability@lawrenceks.gov.
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 05:45 PM
City Commission
City Commission considers $2.6 million pump station project
The City Commission will meet to vote on several infrastructure contracts and land development updates. Key items include a construction contract for pump station abandonment and a master plan for water treatment plants.
- Contract with RD Johnson Excavating Co., LLC for $2,599,245.00 for Pump Stations 44 & 45 Abandonment Project
- Task Order for $430,067 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company for Kaw and Clinton Water Treatment Plant Master Plan
- Ordinance No. 10247 to require special use permits for Data Centers in IL, IG, and IBP Districts
- Ordinance No. 10249 to incorporate the 2026 Standard Traffic Ordinance, 53rd edition
- Resolution No. 7709 to adjust the cost of leasing surplus dark fiber from the City
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City Commission Room
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AGENDA
City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 @ 5:45 PM
1st Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th Street
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 @ 5:45 PM
1st Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th Street
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
The primary format for accessing or participating in this meeting is in person at City Hall.
Virtual access to view or participate in the meeting cannot be guaranteed due to potential
technology issues.
The primary format for accessing or participating in this meeting is in person at City Hall.
Virtual access to view or participate in the meeting cannot be guaranteed due to potential
technology issues.
The primary format for accessing or participating in this meeting is in person at City Hall.
Virtual access to view or participate in the meeting cannot be guaranteed due to potential
technology issues.
To view or attend virtually: Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: 1-253-205-0468, 84979986108#
Public Participation Guidelines
To view or attend virtually: Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: 1-253-205-0468, 84979986108#
Public Participation Guidelines
To view or attend virtually: Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: 1-253-205-0468, 84979986108#
Public Participation Guidelines
To view or attend virtually: Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: 1-253-205-0468, 84979986108#
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A. APPROVE AGENDA:
A. APPROVE AGENDA:
A. APPROVE AGENDA:
1.
The City Commission reserves the right to amend, supplement, or re- …
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Connected City Advisory Board
Board to review $4.28 million non-motorized project plan
The Connected City Advisory Board will provide feedback on the 2027-2031 Five Year Plan for non-motorized projects. The board will also review staff recommendations for traffic calming in the KU Gateway neighborhood.
- Feedback on 2027-2031 Five Year Plan for non-motorized projects with a $4,280,000 budget
- Staff recommendation for KU Gateway Neighborhood Traffic Management Program with a $500,000 TIF fund budget
- Staff update on Transit Sales Tax
- Discussion of future topics including Safe Routes to School Plan and School Area Traffic Control Update
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Central Transit Station, 2315 Bob Billings Pkwy Lawrence, KS 66045
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AGENDA
Connected City Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
1840 O'Connell Rd Lawrence, KS 66046
Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
1840 O'Connell Rd Lawrence, KS 66046
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some Board members and staff will be present in the
room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in
person at 1840 O'Connell Rd. Rm 269 Lawrence, KS 66046 or virtually using the Zoom link provided
below.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some Board members and staff will be present in the
room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in
person at 1840 O'Connell Rd. Rm 269 Lawrence, KS 66046 or virtually using the Zoom link provided
below.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some Board members and staff will be present in the
room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in
person at 1840 O'Connell Rd. Rm 269 Lawrence, KS 66046 or virtually using the Zoom link provided
below.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some Board members and staff will be present in the
room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in
person at 1840 O'Connell Rd. Rm 269 Lawrence, KS 66046 or virtually using the Zoom link provided
below.
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Mon Oct 19, 2026
Douglas County Food Policy Council
Council discusses legislative advocacy and culinary incubator accessibility
The Council will hear presentations on legislative outlooks from Kansas Appleseed and the Kansas Food Action Network. Members will also discuss a potential special meeting for November 5th to review legislative priority recommendations.
- Presentation by Kansas Appleseed on legislative outlook and advocacy
- Presentation by Miranda Miller of Kansas Food Action Network on legislative statement and advocacy
- Proposed special meeting on Thursday November 5th at 6:30pm (Virtual Only)
- Proposed accessibility assessment for the Culinary Commons at Building 21, Douglas County Fairgrounds
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AGENDA
Douglas County Food Policy Council
Meeting
Douglas County Food Policy Council
Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
Various Locations
Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
Various Locations
The Douglas County Food Policy Council(FPC) works to identify the benefits, challenges, and
opportunities for building a successful, sustainable local food system. Its purpose is to advise elected
officials on food-system-related policy issues and to serve as a community forum for local food
system development. Meeting details, minutes, and materials can be found at: Food Policy Council
(FPC) Mon, Oct 19 2026 6:30 PM | Douglas County KS
The Douglas County Food Policy Council(FPC) works to identify the benefits, challenges, and
opportunities for building a successful, sustainable local food system. Its purpose is to advise elected
officials on food-system-related policy issues and to serve as a community forum for local food
system development. Meeting details, minutes, and materials can be found at: Food Policy Council
(FPC) Mon, Oct 19 2026 6:30 PM | Douglas County KS
The Douglas County Food Policy Council(FPC) works to identify the benefits, challenges, and
opportunities for building a successful, sustainable local food system. Its purpose is to advise elected
officials on food-system-related policy issues and to serve as a community forum for local food
system development. Meeting details, minutes, and materials can be found at: Food Policy C …
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Thu Oct 15, 2026
Historic Resources Commission
Commission to review historic designations and demolition requests
The Historic Resources Commission will hold public hearings to decide on certificates of approval for additions, rehabilitations, and demolitions. The body will also consider adding a property to the Lawrence Register of Historic Places.
- Certificate of Approval for an addition at 1906 Barker Avenue
- Rehabilitation and Special Use Permit for interior self-storage at 700 New Hampshire Street
- Certificate of Approval for demolition of unsafe structures at 439 Illinois Street
- Nomination of 1500 Learnard Avenue for the Lawrence Register of Historic Places
- Confirmation of staff-approved Design Review applications (Report 26-665)
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AGENDA
Historic Resources Commission Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St
Lawrence, KS 66044
First Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th Street
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Historic Resources Commission members will attend
either in-person at City Hall or virtually via Zoom. Some staff will be present in the room while others
will participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in-person at City Hall or
virtually using the Zoom registration link provided below.
Written public comment must be received by the Planning & Development Services Office by 10:00
a.m. on the day of the meeting. Send correspondence electronically to planning@lawrenceks.gov. If
you wish to have your contact information withheld, indicate so in your correspondence. Comments
received after the deadline will not be posted and there is no guarantee that such comments will be
considered.
Live public comment can be made in person at the meeting or virtually using the Zoom link provided
below.
If anyone wants to share Visual documentation during the hybrid meeting (map, photo, document,
etc.), it must be emailed as a PDF to planning@lawrenceks.gov by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the
meeting. Hard copies will also be accepted for sharing with the Historic Resources Commission at the
meeting. Please provide seven copies for Historic Resources Commission members and one for the
Staff.
The prim …
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Thu Oct 15, 2026
Building Code Board of Appeals
Discussion of 2024 International Fire Code implementation
The Building Code Board of Appeals will discuss significant code changes regarding fire prevention. This discussion pertains to the implementation of the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC).
- 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) implementation
- Significant code changes regarding fire prevention
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AGENDA
Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
City Hall, 6 E 6th St, ground floor, Lawrence, KS
66044
Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
City Hall, 6 E 6th St, ground floor, Lawrence, KS
66044
Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
City Hall, 6 E 6th St, ground floor, Lawrence, KS
66044
This meeting will be held in hybrid format. Members of the public are invited to view the meeting in-
person or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in hybrid format. Members of the public are invited to view the meeting in-
person or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in hybrid format. Members of the public are invited to view the meeting in-
person or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
The primary format for accessing this meeting is in person at City Hall, 6 E 6th St, ground
floor, Planning & Development Services, Lawrence, KS. Virtual access to view the meeting
The primary format for accessing this meeting is in person at City Hall, 6 E 6th St, ground
floor, Planning & Development Services, Lawrence, KS. Virtual access to view the meeting
cannot be guaranteed due to potential technology issues.
To access the meeting virtually: Virtual Meeting Registration via Zoom
cannot be guaranteed due to potential technology issues.
To access the meeting virtually: Virtual Meeting Registration via Zoom
cannot be guaranteed due to potentia …
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 03:00 PM
Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board
Board to consider approval of 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
The Policy Board will meet to decide on the Federal Fiscal Year 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program, which lists federally funded and regionally significant transportation projects. The board will also review minutes from the August 20, 2026 meeting.
- Approval of the FFY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
- Approval of August 20, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public comment period for the 2027 UPWP (Oct 1-31)
transportationinfrastructurebudgetplanning
Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
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AGENDA
Metropolitan Planning Organization -
Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board Meeting
Metropolitan Planning Organization -
Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board Meeting
Metropolitan Planning Organization -
Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in-person, however, it is anticipated
that the voting members will be virtual. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including
staff and the public.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in-person, however, it is anticipated
that the voting members will be virtual. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including
staff and the public.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in-person, however, it is anticipated
that the voting members will be virtual. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including
staff and the public.
To join the meeting virtually and/or to provide public comment: Virtual Meeting Registration via Zoom
To join the meeting virtually and/or to provide public comment: Virtual Meeting Registration via Zoom
The meeting will be recorded and posted on the Ci …
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Wed Oct 14, 2026
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Affordable Housing Advisory Board releases 2020 Annual Report
The provided document is an annual report summarizing the 2020 activities of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. It details funding recommendations, project updates, and financial transactions for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
- Penn Street Lofts awarded $550,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
- Local agencies awarded $426,662 in federal HOME grants
- Project Able Permanent Supportive Housing awarded $53,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
- Notice of Funding Availability released in October 2020 for awards up to $450,000
- Bethel Estates of Lawrence Phase II completed in November 2020
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2020
Annual
Report
City of Lawrence, Kansas
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Affordable Housing Advisory Board Annual Report 2020
1
City of Lawrence
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Chair
Monte Soukup
Vice-Chair
Edith Guffey
Board Members
Cole Browne, Rebecca Buford, Ron Gaches, Christina Gentry, Thomas Howe,
Patrick Kelly, Paul Nuzum, Dana Ortiz, Shannon Oury, Sarah Waters, Erika Zimmerman
Staff Liaisons
Diane Stoddard, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Buschkoetter, Budget and Strategic Initiatives Administrator
Jeff Crick, Director, Planning and Development Services
Danelle Walters, Community Development Manager
Brad Karr, Community Development Analyst
Affordable Housing Advisory Board Annual Report 2020
2
Background
Pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 18 of the code of the City of Lawrence, KS, the Affordable Housing Advisory Board
(AHAB), “shall make annual reports to the Governing Body, no later than March 1 of each year, recounting board
activities of the preceding calendar year. Such report shall, at a minimum, disclose all financial transactions
involving monies raised and received by the board, including gifts and donations, and all projects which the
board recommended and for which the Governing Body approved expenditures of money from the Affordable
Housing Trust Fund. The annual report shall be filed with the City Clerk.”
Summary of 2020 Board Activities
In February 2020, the AHAB voted to recommend that the City Commiss …
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 07:30 PM
Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission
Cultural Arts Commission to select 2026 Phoenix Award recipients
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission will meet to select recipients for the 2026 Phoenix Awards. The commission will also review proposed updates to the 2027 Community Arts Grant guidelines.
- Selection of 2026 Phoenix Awards recipients based on nomination scores
- Review of proposed 2027 Community Arts Grant guidelines
- Approval of September 9, 2026, meeting minutes
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City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St Lawrence, KS 66044
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AGENDA
Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission
Meeting
Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission
Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St
Lawrence, KS 66044
First Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
First Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th Street
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board members will be in person. Some staff will be
present in the room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the
meeting in person at City Hall (6 E 6th Street) or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board members will be in person. Some staff will be
present in the room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the
meeting in person at City Hall (6 E 6th Street) or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board members will be in person. Some staff will be
present in the room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the
meeting in person at City Hall (6 E 6th Street) or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board members will be in person. Some staff will be
present in the room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 05:45 PM
City Commission
City Commission to consider $2 million street maintenance contract
The City Commission will meet to discuss several infrastructure contracts and property condemnations. The body is deciding on awards for street maintenance, levee materials, and wastewater biosolids management.
- Award Bid 2600038 for 2026 Street Maintenance Phase 4 to FIT Excavating, Inc. for $2,042,113.50 (with a $2,074,000 contract ceiling)
- Award RFQ-2600046 for 2026 Levee Rip Rap to Kariba Systems Inc for $172,830.00
- Award RFP bid No. 2600039 for Wakarusa River WWTP Liquid Biosolids Contingency at $0.095 per gallon
- Adopt Ordinance No. 10211 to condemn real property for the K-10 West Leg Expansion - Utility Relocation project
- Recognition of the 35th anniversary of the Sister City relationship with Hiratsuka
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City Commission Room
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AGENDA
City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
1st Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th Street
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
1st Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th Street
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
The primary format for accessing or participating in this meeting is in person at City Hall.
Virtual access to view or participate in the meeting cannot be guaranteed due to potential
technology issues.
The primary format for accessing or participating in this meeting is in person at City Hall.
Virtual access to view or participate in the meeting cannot be guaranteed due to potential
technology issues.
The primary format for accessing or participating in this meeting is in person at City Hall.
Virtual access to view or participate in the meeting cannot be guaranteed due to potential
technology issues.
To view or attend virtually: Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: 1-719-359-4580, 88959459026#
Public Participation Guidelines
To view or attend virtually: Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: 1-719-359-4580, 88959459026#
Public Participation Guidelines
To view or attend virtually: Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: 1-719-359-4580, 88959459026#
Public Participation Guidelines
To view or attend virtually: Zoom Meeting
Phone one-tap: 1-719-359-4580, 88959459026#
Public Participation Guidelines
Page
A. OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT: 5:00PM
A. OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT: 5:00PM
A. OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT: 5:00PM
The public is allowed to speak on issues …
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Mon Oct 12, 2026
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for October 12, 2026
The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate regarding meeting format and public comment instructions. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.
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AGENDA
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Meeting
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Meeting
Monday, October 12, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St
Monday, October 12, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St
Lawrence, KS 66044
First Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
First Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th Street
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board members will be in person. Some staff will be
present in the room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the
meeting in person at City Hall or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
Written public comment must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Send
correspondence electronically to parksrec@lawrenceks.gov.If you wish to have your contact
information withheld, indicate so in your correspondence. Comments received after the deadline will
not be posted and there is no guarantee that such comments will be considered.
Live public comment can be made in person at the meeting or virtually using the Zoom link provided
below.
If anyone wants to share Visual documentation during the hybrid meeting (map, photo, document,
etc.), it must be emailed as a PDF to parksrec@lawrenceks.govby 12:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. Hard copies will also be accepted for sharing with the Advisory Board at the meeting. Please
provide seven (7), for Advisory Board members …
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Thu Oct 8, 2026
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Affordable Housing Advisory Board releases 2020 annual activity report
This document summarizes the 2020 activities, financial transactions, and progress toward housing goals for the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. It details funding recommendations, project updates, and the status of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
- Penn Street Lofts project awarded $550,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
- $426,662 in federal HOME grants awarded to local agencies
- $53,000 awarded to Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority for Project Able
- Notice of Funding Availability released for up to $450,000 in trust fund awards
- Affordable Housing Trust Fund ending balance of $632,988 (unaudited)
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2020
Annual
Report
City of Lawrence, Kansas
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Affordable Housing Advisory Board Annual Report 2020
1
City of Lawrence
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Chair
Monte Soukup
Vice-Chair
Edith Guffey
Board Members
Cole Browne, Rebecca Buford, Ron Gaches, Christina Gentry, Thomas Howe,
Patrick Kelly, Paul Nuzum, Dana Ortiz, Shannon Oury, Sarah Waters, Erika Zimmerman
Staff Liaisons
Diane Stoddard, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Buschkoetter, Budget and Strategic Initiatives Administrator
Jeff Crick, Director, Planning and Development Services
Danelle Walters, Community Development Manager
Brad Karr, Community Development Analyst
Affordable Housing Advisory Board Annual Report 2020
2
Background
Pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 18 of the code of the City of Lawrence, KS, the Affordable Housing Advisory Board
(AHAB), “shall make annual reports to the Governing Body, no later than March 1 of each year, recounting board
activities of the preceding calendar year. Such report shall, at a minimum, disclose all financial transactions
involving monies raised and received by the board, including gifts and donations, and all projects which the
board recommended and for which the Governing Body approved expenditures of money from the Affordable
Housing Trust Fund. The annual report shall be filed with the City Clerk.”
Summary of 2020 Board Activities
In February 2020, the AHAB voted to recommend that the City Commiss …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CivicWeb motion
1 absent
Lopez absent
Thu Oct 8, 2026
Building Code Board of Appeals
Board to hear license revocation appeal for VBC Construction
The Building Code Board of Appeals will review a license revocation notice and a subsequent appeal letter regarding VBC Construction, LLC. The board will consider evidence related to license application fraud and previous probation violations.
- Review of License No. BCL-000276-2024 revocation for VBC Construction, LLC
- Consideration of License Revocation Appeal Letter from VBC Construction, LLC
- Review of allegations regarding license application fraud involving BW P&L Holdings
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AGENDA
Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Fire Station 5, Jayhawk Room, 1911 Stewart Ave,
Lawrence, KS
Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Fire Station 5, Jayhawk Room, 1911 Stewart Ave,
Lawrence, KS
Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Fire Station 5, Jayhawk Room, 1911 Stewart Ave,
Lawrence, KS
This meeting will be held in hybrid format. Members of the public are invited to view the meeting in-
person or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in hybrid format. Members of the public are invited to view the meeting in-
person or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in hybrid format. Members of the public are invited to view the meeting in-
person or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
The primary format for accessing this meeting is in person at Fire Station 5, Jayhawk Room,
1911 Stewart Ave, Lawrence, KS. Virtual access to view the meeting cannot be guaranteed due
The primary format for accessing this meeting is in person at Fire Station 5, Jayhawk Room,
1911 Stewart Ave, Lawrence, KS. Virtual access to view the meeting cannot be guaranteed due
to potential technology issues.
To access the meeting virtually: Virtual Meeting Registration via Zoom
to potential technology issues.
To access the meeting virtually: Virtual Meeting Registration via Zoom
to potential technology issues.
To access the meeting virtually: …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Aviation Advisory Board
Aviation Advisory Board to vote on hangar policies and wildlife hazard ordinance
The board will elect its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and consider several airport policies. Members are deciding on the adoption of T-Hangar waitlist and lease policies, and recommending a city ordinance change regarding wildlife hazards.
- Adoption of T-Hangar Waitlist Policy
- Adoption of Hangar Lease policy
- Recommendation for City Commission approval of City Ordinance Change for Wildlife Hazards
- Review of draft Ground Transportation and Ground Lease policies
- Review of draft 2027 Airport Rates
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Solid Waste Annex Building, 320 NE Industrial Lane, Lawrence, Kansas
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AGENDA
Aviation Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
MSO Campus - 1840 O'Connell Rd
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
MSO Campus - 1840 O'Connell Rd
The primary format for accessing or participating in this meeting is in
person. Virtual access to view or participate in the meeting cannot be
guaranteed due to potential technology issues.
Written public comment must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Send
correspondence electronically to airportmanager@lawrenceks.org. If you wish to have your contact
information withheld, indicate so in your correspondence. Comments received after the deadline will
not be posted and there is no guarantee that such comments will be considered.
The prim ary form at for acc essin g o r participat ing in this mee ting is in
person. Virtual access to view or participate in the meeting cannot be
guaranteed due to potential technology issues.
Written public comment must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Send
correspondence electronically to airportmanager@lawrenceks.org. If you wish to have your contact
information withheld, indicate so in your correspondence. Comments received after the deadline will
not be posted and there is no guarantee that such comments will be considered.
The primary format for accessing or participating in this meeting is in
person. Virtual access to view or participate in the meeting cannot be
guaranteed due to potential technolog …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 05:45 PM
City Commission
City Commission Room
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#### AGENDA
##### City Commission Meeting
##### Tuesday, October 6, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
##### 1st Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th Street
##### Virtual Meeting via Zoom
**The primary format for accessing or participating in this meeting is in person at City Hall.** **Virtual access to view or participate in the meeting cannot be guaranteed due to potential technology issues.**
To view or attend virtually: <u>Zoom Meeting</u> Phone one-tap: 1-669-444-9171, 83477202376# US <u>Public Participation Guidelines</u>
##### A. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. Consider a motion to recess into Executive Session. 9 <u>ACTION:</u> Recess into executive session for approximately 30 minutes to discuss privileged legal communications from the City’s attorneys regarding interpretation of State laws affecting City operations pursuant to
K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). The justification for the executive session is to keep attorney-client privileged matters confidential at this time. The City Commission will resume its regular meeting in the City Commission room (at _:__ p.m.) after the executive session is concluded. <u>Agenda Item Report 26-636 - Pdf</u>
##### B. APPROVE AGENDA:
1. The City Commission reserves the right to amend, supplement, or re- order the agenda during the meeting.
##### <u>ACTION:</u> Approve the agenda.
##### C. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. Recognition and welcome of the Eutin Sister City Student Delegation 10
2026. <u>Agenda Item Report 26-617 - Pdf</u>
2. Proclaim October …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CivicWeb motion
2 absent
City Commissioner Dever and absent · City Commissioner Polian absent
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 02:30 PM
MPO Technical Advisory Committee
MPO committee to consider 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
The MPO Technical Advisory Committee will meet to recommend approval of the Federal Fiscal Year 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. This program lists federally funded and regionally significant transportation projects.
- Recommendation for approval of the FFY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
- Approval of August 4, 2026 meeting minutes
- Update on 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) public comment period (Oct 1-31)
transportationinfrastructurebudgetplanning
Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
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AGENDA
Metropolitan Planning Organization -
MPO Technical Advisory Committee
Metropolitan Planning Organization -
MPO Technical Advisory Committee
Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 @ 2:30 PM
Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 @ 2:30 PM
Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in-person, however, it is anticipated
that the voting members will be virtual. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including
staff and the public.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in-person, however, it is anticipated
that the voting members will be virtual. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including
staff and the public.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in-person, however, it is anticipated
that the voting members will be virtual. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including
staff and the public.
To join the meeting virtually and to provide public comment: Virtual Meeting Registration via Zoom
To join the meeting virtually and to provide public comment: Virtual Meeting Registration via Zoom
The meeting will be recorded and posted on the City of Lawrence's YouTube Channel within one
week following the meeting.
The meeting will be recorded and posted on the City of Lawrence's YouTube Channel within one
week following the meeting.
The meeting will be re …
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Mon Oct 5, 2026
City Commission Strategic Plan Retreat
City Commission to hold Strategic Plan retreat
The City Commission is meeting for a Strategic Plan retreat. No other specific agenda items are listed.
- Strategic Plan retreat
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AGENDA
City Commission Meeting
Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
MSO Campus, 1840 O'Connell Rd
Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
MSO Campus, 1840 O'Connell Rd
A. STRATEGIC PLAN RETREAT:
A. STRATEGIC PLAN RETREAT:
A. STRATEGIC PLAN RETREAT:
The City Commission will convene for the purpose of holding a Strategic Plan retreat.
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Thu Oct 1, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals to elect officers and review draft by-laws
The Board of Zoning Appeals and Sign Code Board of Appeals will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026-2027. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from three previous 2026 meetings and review draft by-laws.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026-2027
- Approval of minutes from April 2, May 7, and August 6, 2026
- Review of Board of Zoning Appeals Draft By-Laws
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AGENDA
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of
Appeals Meeting
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of
Appeals Meeting
Thursday, October 1, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St
Thursday, October 1, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St
Lawrence, KS 66044
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals
members will attend either in-person at City Hall or virtually via Zoom. Some staff will be present in
the room while others will participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in-
person at City Hall or virtually using the Zoom registration link provided below. Registration is
required in order to receive the Zoom link and attend virtually.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals
members will attend either in-person at City Hall or virtually via Zoom. Some staff will be present in
the room while others will participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in-
person at City Hall or virtually using the Zoom registration link provided below. Registration is
required in order to receive the Zoom link and attend virtually.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals
members will attend either in-person at City Hall or virtually via Zoom. Some staff will be present in
the room while other …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th Street, Lawrence, KS
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider data center permit requirements
The Planning Commission will discuss updating the Land Development Code to require special use permits for data centers in industrial districts. The body will also consider right-of-way variances for a project at 1015 W. 23rd Street and a rezoning request on Indiana Street.
- Text amendment AMDT-26-0015 to require special use permits for Data Centers in IL, IG, and IBP Districts
- Variance request for PLAT-26-0052 to reduce right-of-way width on W. 23rd Street and Alabama Street
- Rezoning request Z-26-0053 for 0.134 acres at 833 Indiana Street from M-2 to M-3
- Conditional use permit UP-26-0022 for a Commercial Dog Kennel at 660 East 1452 Road
- Approval of action summaries from June, July, and August 2026 meetings
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City Commission Room
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AGENDA
Planning Commission
Meeting
Monday, September 21, 2026 @
6:30 PM
City Commission Room
First Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th
Street
This meeting will be held in hybrid format. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including
Commissioners, staff and the public. Some staff will be present in the room while others will
participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in-person at City Hall, 6 E.
6th Street, or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
Written public comment must be received by the Planning & Development Services office by 10:00
a.m. on the Monday of the week of the regular meeting. Correspondence can be submitted
electronically to planning@lawrenceks.gov or mailed to PO Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044. If you
wish
your
in
so
indicate
please
correspondence.
information
contact
your
have
to
withheld,
Comments received after the deadline will not be posted and there is no guarantee that such
comments will be considered.
Live public comment can be made in person at the meeting or virtually using the Zoom link provided
below.
If anyone wants to share visual documentation during the hybrid meeting (map, photo, document,
etc.), it must be emailed as a PDF to planning@lawrenceks.gov by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the
meeting.
The primary format for accessing or participating in this meeting is in person at City Hall.
Virtual access to view or participate in the meeting cannot be …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Connected City Advisory Board
Board to review downtown feasibility study and traffic calming projects
The Connected City Advisory Board will elect its 2026-2027 Chairperson and receive a staff update on the Solid Waste Master Plan. The board is also tasked with providing recommendations on a downtown feasibility study and a traffic calming project.
- Recommendation on the Lawrence Loop - Downtown Preliminary Feasibility Study and Transportation Alternatives grant
- Staff recommendation for traffic calming project on Harvard Rd and George Williams Way
- Staff update on the Solid Waste Master Plan
- Election of the 2026-2027 Connected City Advisory Board Chairperson
transportationtraffic-calmingwaste-managementurban-planninggrants
Central Transit Station, 2315 Bob Billings Pkwy Lawrence, KS 66045
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AGENDA
Connected City Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, September 21, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
MSO Campus - 1840 O'Connell Rd
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some Board members and staff will be present in the
room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting in
person at 1840 O'Connell Rd Lawrence, KS 66046 or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
Written public comment must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Send
correspondence electronically to mso@lawrenceks.gov. If you wish to have your contact information
withheld, indicate so in your correspondence. Comments received after the deadline will not be
posted and there is no guarantee that such comments will be considered.
To provide public comment or join the meeting virtually: Virtual Meeting Registration via Zoom
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A.
APPROVE MINUTES:
1.
Approve August 17, 2026, Connected City Advisory Board Minutes
Connected City Advisory Board - Aug 17 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
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B.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The public is allowed to speak at public comment after first being recognized by the
Chair, for no more than three minutes. As a general practice, the Board will not discuss
or debate these items, nor will it make decisions on items presented during this time.
C.
AGENDA ITEMS:
1.
Elect 2026-2027 Connected City Advisory Board Chairpers …
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Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 03:00 PM
CANCELED - Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board
MPO Policy Board meeting canceled for September 17, 2026
This meeting of the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board is canceled. The agenda contains only a notice of the next meeting, scheduled for October 15, 2026, or another date set by the board. No business items are listed.
- Meeting canceled
- Next meeting: October 15, 2026 (or other date set by board)
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Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
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AGENDA
Metropolitan Planning Organization -
Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board Meeting
Metropolitan Planning Organization -
Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board Meeting
Metropolitan Planning Organization -
Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board Meeting
Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room A
A. NEXT MEETING:
A. NEXT MEETING:
A. NEXT MEETING:
October 15, 2026 or another date set by the MPO Policy Board.
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Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 06:00 PM
CANCELLED - Historic Resources Commission
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St Lawrence, KS 66044
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 03:00 PM
Building Code Board of Appeals
Building Code Board of Appeals meeting cancelled
The Building Code Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026, was cancelled. The agenda listed deferred items regarding a license revocation appeal for VBC Construction, LLC.
- Deferred: License revocation notice and appeal for VBC Construction, LLC
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City Hall, 6 E 6th St, ground floor, Lawrence, KS 66044
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AGENDA
Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
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This meeting will be held in hybrid format. Members of the public are invited to view the meeting in-
person or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in hybrid format. Members of the public are invited to view the meeting in-
person or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in hybrid format. Members of the public are invited to view the meeting in-
person or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
The primary format for accessing this meeting is in person at City Hall, 6 E 6th St, ground
floor, Planning & Development Services, Lawrence, KS. Virtual access to view the meeting
The primary format for accessing this meeting is in person at City Hall, 6 E 6th St, ground
floor, Planning & Development Services, Lawrence, KS. Virtual access to view the meeting
cannot be guaranteed due to potential technology issues.
To access the meeting virtually: Virtual Meeting Registration via Zoom
cannot be guaranteed due to potential technology issues.
To access the meeting virtually: Virtual Meeting Registration via Zoom
cannot be guaranteed due to potential technology issues.
To access the meeting virtually: …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026
Community Police Review Board
City Commission Chamber
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 05:45 PM
City Commission
City Commission Room
Mon Sep 14, 2026
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Board to consider South Park band stage and event grant review process
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair. The board is considering recommendations to the City Commission regarding a band stage for South Park and the establishment of the Unmistakable Event Grant review process.
- Proposal for Lawrence City Band Stage for South Park
- Unmistakable Event Grant review proposal for funding recommendations
- Election of new Board Chair and Vice-Chair
- North Lawrence Corridor Study Task Force Report
- Introduction of new board member Ray Petty
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AGENDA
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Meeting
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St
Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
City Commission Room, City Hall 6 E 6th St
Lawrence, KS 66044
First Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
First Floor of City Hall, 6 East 6th Street
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board members will be in person. Some staff will be
present in the room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the
meeting in person at City Hall or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board members will be in person. Some staff will be
present in the room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the
meeting in person at City Hall or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board members will be in person. Some staff will be
present in the room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the
meeting in person at City Hall or virtually using the Zoom link provided below.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board members will be in person. Some staff will be
present in the room while others may participate virtually. Members of the public are invited to join the
meeting in person at Ci …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
AHAB annual report details $1.75M in 2020 affordable housing spending
This is the Affordable Housing Advisory Board's 2020 annual report, not a meeting agenda. It summarizes board activities, funding recommendations, and financial transactions for the year, including $550,000 for Penn Street Lofts and $426,662 in federal HOME grants. The report also outlines progress on short-term housing goals and notes the board's ongoing review of NOFA applications for a funding recommendation in early 2021.
- $550,000 from Affordable Housing Trust Fund for Penn Street Lofts (47 affordable units)
- $426,662 in federal HOME grants awarded to local agencies
- $53,000 emergency funding for Project Able Permanent Supportive Housing
- NOFA released in October 2020 for up to $450,000 in Trust Fund awards
- Trust Fund ending balance $632,988 (unaudited)
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Lawrence City Hall Commission Room
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2020
Annual
Report
City of Lawrence, Kansas
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Affordable Housing Advisory Board Annual Report 2020
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City of Lawrence
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Chair
Monte Soukup
Vice-Chair
Edith Guffey
Board Members
Cole Browne, Rebecca Buford, Ron Gaches, Christina Gentry, Thomas Howe,
Patrick Kelly, Paul Nuzum, Dana Ortiz, Shannon Oury, Sarah Waters, Erika Zimmerman
Staff Liaisons
Diane Stoddard, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Buschkoetter, Budget and Strategic Initiatives Administrator
Jeff Crick, Director, Planning and Development Services
Danelle Walters, Community Development Manager
Brad Karr, Community Development Analyst
Affordable Housing Advisory Board Annual Report 2020
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Background
Pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 18 of the code of the City of Lawrence, KS, the Affordable Housing Advisory Board
(AHAB), “shall make annual reports to the Governing Body, no later than March 1 of each year, recounting board
activities of the preceding calendar year. Such report shall, at a minimum, disclose all financial transactions
involving monies raised and received by the board, including gifts and donations, and all projects which the
board recommended and for which the Governing Body approved expenditures of money from the Affordable
Housing Trust Fund. The annual report shall be filed with the City Clerk.”
Summary of 2020 Board Activities
In February 2020, the AHAB voted to recommend that the City Commiss …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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2 absent · 1 abstain
Buhler absent · Lopez absent · Pauly abstain
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 200 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $14.6M | EMR, INC. Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF CON; DB; BEQ 484 WATER INTRUSION REPAIRS, NSA PANAMA CITY |
| $12.4M | FIRELAKE-DIVERSIFIED JV2 LLC Environmental Protection Agency · ORD/R6 LAB CONSOLIDATION PROJECT ADA, OK - PHASE 1 |
| $9.7M | FIRELAKE-DIVERSIFIED JV2 LLC Environmental Protection Agency · CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR ORD AND R6 LAB CONSOLIDATION TASK ORDER 3 BI |
| $9.3M | VIROVAX LLC Department of Health and Human Services · IGF::OT::IGF ADJUVANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM |
| $7.3M | EMR, INC. Department of Defense · BASE AWARD + OPTIONS 3, 4, 5 C-146 SIMULATOR FACILITY |
| $7.2M | FIRELAKE CONSTRUCTION INC Department of the Interior · REPAIRS TO CONCRETE DAMAGE ON MEDICINE CREEK DAM AND ADDITION OF SITE |
| $7.0M | FIRELAKE CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Agriculture · BIOCONTAINMENT LAB PRESSURE MONITOR IMPROVEMENTS |
| $6.6M | FIRELAKE CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Agriculture · BIOCONTAINMENT LAB PENETRATION SEALING IMPROVEMENTS |
| $6.5M | FIRELAKE CONSTRUCTION INC Department of the Interior · SD-LAKE ANDES NWR-BUNKHOUSE |
| $6.0M | UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC Department of Defense · BAA 21-0029, YEAR 1 - TASK 1-3 IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF CONCRETE D |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Douglas County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-321 people (-$34.0M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)4 ({"Severe Storm": 13, "Tornado": 2, "Flood": 2, "Biological": · last Sun Mar 29, 2020)
Traffic fatalities5 (1 pedestrian · 2023)
Business establishments2,774 (38,737 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,138/mo (1,295 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy12.2% (low numeracy 20% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
511
Recorded votes
$589.6M
Annual budget
$439.2M
Debt outstanding
176
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$589.6M
Spending$566.3M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$439.2M
Debt-to-revenue0.74×
Debt-load index57 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.