Restoration project struggles to fund Lawrence Goss House
Kentort Knowles moves the Goss House near Vinland for preservation and eco friendly upgrades. The 1870 Lawrence home faces funding gaps after $240,000 spent with a $190,000 bank loan and no grants due to the house being relocated. Knowles seeks a partner or philanthropy to finish the project and open The Pierson Place bed and breakfast.
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Murder charges deepen mystery for Wichita families
Dana Anderson, 29, was found dead in a Colorado Springs airport lot and her partner Steven Papen, 37, on life support in Seattle after a seaside discovery. Sedgwick County DA filed first degree murder charges on Papen for a case spanning Wichita, Colorado, and Washington, while relatives seek answers as Papen remains incapacitated.
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City Commission Agenda Highlights Tonight
The city schedules a 6:35 p.m. meeting Tuesday at City Hall on Sixth and Massachusetts streets. Topics include potential alcohol tax revenue spending and related budget decisions.
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Commissioners to review alcohol tax spending plan
City commissioners will hear recommendations from the Alcohol Tax Advisory Board on next year’s allocation. The panel proposes a total of 469000 dollars with 60 percent for prevention, 20 percent for treatment, 10 percent for intervention, and 10 percent for coordination, funding 13 organizations.
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City allocates liquor tax revenue to recreation and alcohol programs
The state levy of 10 percent on liquor sales yields 70 percent to cities within their limits. Lawrence expects about $1.1 million from the fund next year. The city plans a one third split to a special recreation fund, a third to the general fund, and a final third to alcohol programs.
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City Commission agenda notes approvals and appropriations
Recognition of city participation in a U S Army training exercise. Consent agenda reviews minutes and board updates. Approve all claims and various bids including police uniforms to OMB Police Supply for 30860 and Law Enforcement Equipment Co for 5889. Roosevelt Fountain repair to BA Green for 57300. Centennial Park West Shelter to Penny Construction Inc for 72818. Street storm sewer water line upgrades for 24th Place to R D Johnson Excavating for 910017. New recirculation pump from JCI Industries for 15500. JCI is sole source supplier. pump replaces a 1956 original. Bid opening Sept. 5 for Eighth and Pennsylvania storm sewer. First reading ordinances on Standard Traffic Ordinance 2000 version and Sauer Danfoss tax abatement. Annex right-of-way quarter acre along Wakarusa north of Clinton Parkway. Second reading: Stoneridge Drive collector designation. Ironwood Drive renamed Legends Drive. Second reading: alcohol at Lawrence Municipal Airport Sept 30 7 pm to midnight. Septage facility rate revision effective Sept 1. Resolutions: low income housing tax credit application. temporary note and bond sale. Sept 26 public hearing for Clinton Parkway Hawthorn traffic improvements. project costs for 27th and Scottsdale benefit districts. Authorize mayor to sign mortgage releases for RedDick and the Martins. Authorize bicycle friendly communities application. Regular agenda covers Old West Lawrence and Pinckney Assn requests for curb extensions and neighborhood signage. Receive Alcohol Tax Advisory Board recommendations. Consider municipal court fines and fees ordinance. Downtown 2000 and Lawrence Arts Center project details at 900 New Hampshire Street.
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