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Sandy Day, planning staff, said the project complies with the effective development code regulations and recommended a condition related to provision of long-term bicycle parking. Garrett (last name not provided), the project engineer representing the property owner, was present to answer questions. The public hearing was opened and, finding no public comment either in person or online, the hearing was closed.

Commissioner action adopted the plan based on the staff findings of fact and approval conditions; the motion passed unanimously 5-0. The project will proceed under the conditions in the approved staff report, including the long-term bicycle parking requirement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lenexa City Commission Meeting- 05/13/2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","A final development plan (DP-250001) for a drive-through fast-order food use at 3231 Iowa Street in the Target PCD was approved after staff said the project meets current development code standards and requires a public hearing because the use is a significant alteration of a previously approved plan.","taxTitle","Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas","taxId",3971,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6043291,"City authorizes GMP amendment and phase 2 preconstruction for MSO campus; project on budget and aiming for LEED Gold",1601,5498000,7099000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3648109-6b574cd864cea6d857a3fbf1bc1b5098&start=5498&end=7099","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3648109-6b574cd864cea6d857a3fbf1bc1b5098/thumbnail_5498000.jpg","/articles/6043291/Lawrence/Douglas-County/Kansas/City-authorizes-GMP-amendment-and-phase-2-preconstruction-for-MSO-campus-project-on-budget-and-aiming-for-LEED-Gold","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6043291-8f0e9850b07b936e5a05574ab0c70d46/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144556&Signature=fp09oY54izU4bpKQjRsA8BxMwMELgEtHsbwruL89nj8-5GS7MCYiMbtneUB9fbSpnxNUm1UJ-m2j6bURAAciD03J2EKLzKNcNB1ATWJ-jndoa8uFybrC~8ekW3CJSVaXWHnRPL6gSgvW8Q9vRU5~JjFP6l9CLgssKdtgRDAuL31xlutcXRyLDhcnAqeQvg-srjBsd~ezn2IPISy8JjYh5w~dApJ2aCK80jA1ITYCRU34mewb61Dq1ukq~L2r2oYsyp45DZaHTWdFEhxJevhlwrxYwDXdZbtIyFLfeDOtcakzrs6RFNHdm-m1hpK3edAMPSKtZgvgaP8fK~fk~S~3Ow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lawrence City Commission authorized the city manager to execute GMP Amendment No. 4 with McCownGordon for $8,613,602 and to enter a construction management agreement for preconstruction services for phase 2 in the amount of $519,205, plus 2.75% of the GMP, for the Municipal Services & Operations (MSO) Campus project on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The motions were approved as a package during the regular agenda; the vote was 5-0.

City project manager Andy Inns and the design team from Dake Wells Architecture summarized program needs, design decisions and schedule. The MSO campus collocates multiple municipal divisions on a remediated former Farmland fertilizer site. Phase 1 is under construction with a targeted move-in in summer 2026; phase 2 design is in development with construction documents scheduled for completion in spring 2026 and a targeted move-in in fall 2027.

Contractors reported site progress including foundation work, slab completion, vapor intrusion mitigation installed under slabs to address residual ammonia vapors from the site's historic fertilizer use, and masonry and early structural steel erection. Construction staff said they are reusing crushed concrete on site where feasible and have implemented other cost-management measures. McCownGordon and the city reported the project remains within the previously authorized $130 million project budget after GMP revisions and soft-cost updates.

The design team noted the campus is tracking toward LEED Gold and described sustainability measures including an all‑electric mechanical system, on-site solar arrays, native landscaping and strategies to improve occupant well-being such as daylighting and fitness spaces. The commission asked questions about surprises found during construction and mitigation strategies; staff confirmed they discovered buried foundations in the phase 2 area and installed a vapor mitigation system; no additional major surprises were reported.

The commission’s authorization allows the city to proceed with phase 1 final construction work and with preconstruction activities for phase 2. No additional city funding was requested at Tuesday’s meeting.","The commission authorized Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment No. 4 of $8,613,602 for phase 1 construction and a $519,205 preconstruction agreement plus 2.75% fee for phase 2 with McCownGordon for the Municipal Services & Operations (MSO) campus; staff said the project remains on approved budget and schedule and is tracking LEED Gold.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6043296,"Commission endorses Douglas County Emergency Operations Plan and Region K hazard mitigation update",981,4510000,5491000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3648109-6b574cd864cea6d857a3fbf1bc1b5098&start=4510&end=5491","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3648109-6b574cd864cea6d857a3fbf1bc1b5098/thumbnail_4510000.jpg","/articles/6043296/Lawrence/Douglas-County/Kansas/Commission-endorses-Douglas-County-Emergency-Operations-Plan-and-Region-K-hazard-mitigation-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6043296-17a4eda41926b79a91648cdcff3d032f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144556&Signature=VNnEo15UxKDeaUHn4vqOW~L8~MrgHKhoLPmT9wEJljGXgd2ce4BbPc3Di4QP4gQA09jsKZygIFVJK7B04f82tEeXIa7MElPpWXYZBdFENft184DnFbuzra2mNIckLHt19yegF~0keCpmQN2oYMhtDL9fr63mxA0aHgddk2ks2h8wa1LG428NJ4POXGXmiykYy9RSK~iRU6d-ZnYA9igvik0irM0I1MFF-v7S1NtM51alIAFjfwpjnQn1O~VTWjmkaXbieBjdj3o5rhQllE9EbArwHqt9I7hHQmMVC-xzu34qPq3xrzt2cYaJZA9U9bMxZtc7qwU4rBbkuWbgaCJ-2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lawrence City Commission unanimously adopted three related resolutions on Tuesday to adopt the Douglas County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), the Kansas Homeland Security Region K Hazard Mitigation Plan, and a revised Joint Cities-County Emergency Management Resolution.

Robert Binecki, Douglas County director of emergency management, told the commission the EOP integrates local jurisdictions and emergency support function annexes, and the Region K mitigation plan covers a nine-county area organized by the Kansas Division of Emergency Management. The joint resolution updates the bylaws and code language for the emergency management board, which also serves as the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).

Binecki said the county and member cities update these plans every five years to meet state standards and to maintain coordination among primary agencies and special districts. He described the emergency management board’s quarterly and executive-level meeting cadence and noted Lawrence staff participation; Kathy Porsche is the city’s designee to the board. Commissioners asked about the relationship between the plans and the Incident Command System; Binecki explained ICS is part of the National Incident Management System and provides a common organizational structure used during incidents such as the COVID-19 response and for World Cup planning.

Commissioners expressed appreciation for the county’s collaborative planning and the volume of partnership work that underlies the plans. The commission moved and seconded a single motion adopting Resolution Nos. 7579, 7580 and the Joint Cities-County emergency management resolution; the motion passed 5-0.","The commission adopted three resolutions to adopt the Douglas County Emergency Operations Plan, the Kansas Homeland Security Region K Hazard Mitigation Plan and to reaffirm the joint cities-county emergency management resolution, formalizing cooperation across jurisdictions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6043301,"Commission approves Community Improvement District for Q39 restaurant, resident questions tax incentive policy",156,3786000,3942000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3648109-6b574cd864cea6d857a3fbf1bc1b5098&start=3786&end=3942","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3648109-6b574cd864cea6d857a3fbf1bc1b5098/thumbnail_3786000.jpg","/articles/6043301/Lawrence/Douglas-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-Community-Improvement-District-for-Q39-restaurant-resident-questions-tax-incentive-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6043301-54cc34ef7b4f81507ca9fe83e008ebdc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144556&Signature=o3vjslvnakQujsm6ks9hWbUZ37o1uxy7k6qoAk2GvtneszdXkYrXppEiKgUhAkm3hIM1HxHW1CBmwfjew1IEZH7pgGpMtjSCtQ26VgPMeD6WsKutRwTd~cEV3QbBHuF6uynHmRh7-IQoA5eCi10DwIk-tXkyh5GjVYgaWs4oAjegDN3SCX6Yp7p9ReQ8Zox37wYDU-l~Lk-8BpXcJRHnNZ8ms85LLUOkbDcT6ezydU~xA0XSsi0MK~UD7452jfQReZCQAfiXI8z2dHYhpJruW9wKKRzzgtQXDy6JQqDs67ksnqLw3mZIEWsJy3bbJu1ePJN3-3A5ob8EpSBAIUNx7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lawrence City Commission on May 13, 2025, adopted Ordinance No. 10137 on second and final reading to establish the RKM KU Community Improvement District for a Q39 barbecue restaurant project at 639 New Hampshire. The motion passed 4-1; Commissioner Larson opposed.

Marcy Francisco, who spoke during public comment, said she believes “it makes the most sense to give tax incentives to businesses that are providing . . . employment that’s bringing dollars to the community without necessarily competing with other institutions,” and suggested historically the city limited incentives to manufacturing and non-retail uses. Her comments asked the commission to consider whether restaurants should be eligible for such tax incentives.

Commissioners moved and seconded the approval during the consent agenda. The ordinance authorizes the district’s formation and the related incentive structure as presented to the commission. The vote record shows a 4-1 adoption with Larson recorded as opposed.

The vote clears the way for the district to be formed and for the next steps in implementing the CID-specific tax and financing arrangements. The commission did not amend the ordinance during Tuesday’s meeting; further specifics about the CID’s tax mechanics and any developer agreements will be handled in subsequent administrative steps.","The commission adopted Ordinance No. 10137 to establish an RKM KU Community Improvement District for a Q39 barbecue restaurant at 639 New Hampshire, drawing public comment about whether restaurant projects should receive tax-incentive treatment.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6043306,"Lawrence commission adopts TIF district and KU Gateway STAR Bond despite resident concerns",274,3920000,4194000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3648109-6b574cd864cea6d857a3fbf1bc1b5098&start=3920&end=4194","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3648109-6b574cd864cea6d857a3fbf1bc1b5098/thumbnail_3920000.jpg","/articles/6043306/Lawrence/Douglas-County/Kansas/Lawrence-commission-adopts-TIF-district-and-KU-Gateway-STAR-Bond-despite-resident-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6043306-97174018da3c5890fd1afb48338cfd58/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144556&Signature=ITh3aOqdIDsdkFNmpJRomwnc8tctzjv1XbWJGYd51sQAq9LLoVz7Lox8LU7nnT0m1lMoru68RZBq-2HEypQf3yjhaMq0~EM6bngOJWZ6kwUyRJt54S-9dzYUeZzexfjJmTR8HMi8QLYdF2677U9ul58PvDWMt0Xku89vEEDdv-c1nWAHs1mFkXKIry4ni-p7P25P4hbph9Cjj2U3EfsnNBEzbHQPd6mlxiNHpSle5vduetMyWhOt1bNUnn5JcTYQXa2SKCe93SX~LG1u6pqkynS1FTX84KKsIFVDvtEhBBK22gxdQPlxhhk9shHXnUmz77etTRhdsZFB2IdvpT7IwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lawrence City Commission adopted on second and final reading an ordinance establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment District and a separate ordinance creating the KU Gateway STAR Bond project district on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The TIF ordinance passed unanimously; the STAR Bond ordinance passed 4-1, with Commissioner Sellers opposed.

The measures formalize financing districts tied to the KU Gateway project and authorize city participation in the debt and tax-sharing mechanisms that will be used to fund infrastructure and redevelopment in the Gateway area, including an allocation described in the project materials to seed a special project fund for infrastructure and the Jayhawk Watershed Project.

Resident Marcy Francisco, who submitted written comments and spoke during public comment, told the commission she “pointed out four concerns” and urged changes to clarify how the districts would mitigate impacts tied both to the phase-out of state food sales taxes and to the timing of Memorial Stadium reconstruction. Francisco also questioned why a proposed new hotel is excluded from the community development district while students, faculty and staff could be subject to the district’s tax, and suggested that the commission retain leverage by delaying final boundary establishment to preserve negotiating flexibility for the memorandum of understanding.

Commissioners moved two separate adoption motions. The ordinance establishing the TIF Redevelopment District (Ordinance No. 10139) was adopted on second and final reading by a 5-0 vote; the ordinance establishing the KU Gateway STAR Bond District (Ordinance No. 10140) was adopted on second and final reading by a 4-1 vote, with Sellers recorded as opposing. The motions were made and seconded from the dais and recorded during the consent agenda vote sequence.

City staff and applicants were not asked to offer specific redrafts during the vote; Francisco asked the commission to add language requiring negotiation with the community advisory committee on aspects of the stadium expansion and to consider phase timing as part of district boundary decisions. The commission did not amend the ordinances on the floor at Tuesday’s meeting.

The ordinances now in place enable the city to proceed with the next steps of implementing the Gateway financing and with future memoranda of understanding tied to project phasing and infrastructure spending.","The City Commission adopted a Tax Increment Financing redevelopment district and approved the KU Gateway STAR Bond project district on second and final reading after public comment raised concerns about district boundaries, timing relative to stadium reconstruction and exclusion of a proposed hotel from a community development district.","actionData","errors"]

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