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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 2009
Page
6
Sunflower Broadband Channel 25 will cover the city hall meeting at 6 35 p m Tuesday. Online meeting documents are available at lawrenceks org for residents to review prior to the session.
City commissioners will elect a new mayor and vice mayor at the first meeting after Tuesday’s city commission elections. Rob Chestnut is expected to become mayor as current vice mayor, with Mike Amyx likely chosen vice mayor. The meeting will bid farewell to Sue Hack and Boog Highberger who did not seek re election.
Outgoing Mayor Mike Dever will deliver a state of the city address. Proclamations named include The Week of the Young Child and National Volunteer Week. Consent items cover minutes, claims, licenses, and mayoral appointments. Multiple bids for pumps, salt, and roadwork are approved along with various contracts and ordnance readings. The meeting includes zoning actions, concessions contracts, and staff reviews. The new City Commission will be seated and sworn in.
Steven Welch, longtime artist from near Falun, Kansas, turned to painting full time after varied jobs and a move from Hawaii. His seascapes drew notice from a California gallery and he later did illustrations for children's books. A mural project at Dr Myers home showcased his talent, marking a turning point toward a growing art career.
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