Earl Grove Village clears another hurdle
Lawrence plans for a rental village move forward as city commissioners approve a preliminary development plan and rezoning to PRD-2 for six relocated homes on a 2 acre site along Delaware Street. The project aims for 23 dwellings, up to 32 bedrooms, a campus atmosphere with garden and tennis court, and a $900000 cost while downtown sewer and water projects prompt summer disruption.
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Lawrence
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Delaware Street
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13Th Streets
Bo March
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City advances Ninth Street drainage and waterline plan
The proposal envisions 137000 dollars to install drainage improvements and a new Ninth Street waterline from Vermont to New Hampshire. The “Friend of the Parks” program honors 18 groups and individuals for urban park gifts and work.
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Vermont
New Hampshire
Stephanie Vietor
Eagle Bend
12Th
Mississippi
South Park
Mary Sloan Mozingo
Buford M. Watson Jr
County seeks expanded 911 tax for cell phones
Douglas County commissioners plan a resolution urging the Kansas Legislature to apply the 75 cent monthly 911 tax to cellular, wireless and mobile phones. They cite 30 percent of local 911 calls from mobile devices and argue tax equity should include all who benefit from emergency services. The commission meets at 6 35 p m at the courthouse, 11th and Massachusetts.
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Kansas
Craig Weinaug
Dean Nieder
Kansas Association of Counties
KAC
Weinaug
Weinang
Welnaug
Commission
11Th
Massachusetts
Democrats elect officers for 3rd district
The Democratic committee for the third Congressional District elected Carrie Munzinger of Lawrence as secretary during a party meeting Tuesday night in Des Moines. Other officers were also chosen, signaling a reshaped leadership slate for the district party.
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Lawrence
Carrie Munzinger
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BAT committee members named for district activity
Munzinger identifies Jimmy Allen of Miami County as president Sherri Wilson of Wyandotte County as vice president and Tommy Thompson of Johnson County as treasurer The committee assists political activity across the district including Miami Johnson Douglas and Wyandotte counties in Kansas City area politics
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Jimmy Allen
Miami County
Sherri Wilson
Wyandotte County
Tommy Thompson
Johnson County
Miami, Johnson, Douglas and
Wyandotte Counties
Munzinger
Douglas County to discuss junk cars at meeting
Douglas County Commission will meet at 6 30 p m at 11th and Mass to hear public comments and review the 1996 policy on junk cars and its enforcement. County Administrator Craig Weinaug says the agenda focuses on non working automobiles and trucks seen as eyesores and possible options for dealing with them.
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11Th and Mass
Douglas County Commission
Craig Weinaug
Weinaug
Demolition derby cars exempt if still operable policy notes
The regulations exempt demolition derby entries still capable of competing, while wrecked vehicles are deemed junk. Officials will not pursue nonobvious junk cars unless complaints arise, with owners warned to remove them. If owners refuse after notice, cases may be turned over to the district attorney.
Local government items and service bids on agenda
Topics include extending a waste transport and disposal contract, urging Kansas legislators to tax 911 users, an outdoor warning siren maintenance contract, a Forest View Ministries site plan at North 1000 Road and East 1600 Road, camp host services at Lane Star Lake, purchasing a salt and sand spreader, bidding for a vibratory steel roster replacement, and asbestos removal bids at the community health center.
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Forest View Ministries
North 1000 Road
East 1600 Road
Lane Star Lake
Commission eyes joint planning with Lawrence school district
Lawrence city commissioners moved to cooperate with the Lawrence school district on long range planning for residential growth. They aim to hold a study session with school board members within a month to discuss future schools and neighborhoods and consider a joint five year capital improvements plan.
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Lawrence
John Nalbandian
Marty Kennedy
Ames
Iowa
University Park
Tex
Nalbandian
Peop
Bob Moody
Douglas County
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