Residents push budget ideas for aging Lawrence city
Lawrence residents urged city officials to boost funding for the Watkins Community Museum of History with 530,000 next year, repair sidewalks and improve nonmotorized projects, and shift funds from parks to housing and fixed route transit. They proposed reallocating road funds and enhancing school outreach while the City Commission opened its first public hearing on the 1998 operating budget.
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City to saddle up for equestrian services
City commissioners weigh private sector growth as Lawrence Equestrian Center Inc led by Jon Davis seeks to build a 60 acre facility near Clinton Lake dam with barns arenas and a clubhouse at no city cost. Projected price 855475 with revenue shares 1 2 and 3 over years.
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City moves to demolish Riverside Bar in North Lawrence
The Riverside Bar at 520 N. Third faces repair or demolition within 30 days after fire damage on Sept. 27. Commissioners approved the resolution amid weeks of memos, surveys, and legal opinions, with Clyde Sherve the owner. Redevelopment must meet current zoning codes, preventing future bar use.
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United Way Center Upgrades Funded From CDBG Reserves
Douglas County commissioners approve using 6250 in CDBG contingency funds to upgrade the United Way headquarters at 2518 Ridge Ct former Valley View Care Home. Projects include a new elevator valve assembly worth 4950 and automatic door closers for six exit doors costing 1300.
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LRM Wins Roadwork Contracts Near Free State High School
LRM Industries will spend this summer building and restructuring roads near Free State High School. Commissioners accepted LRM bids for two projects, installing traffic signals and constructing a new turn.
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City inspectors seek address change to 820 W 23rd
Laird Noller Automotive lists Ford Lincoln Mercury and Mazda at its main showroom with Mitsubishi vehicles along South Iowa Street. Inspectors request updating the address to 820 W 23rd to reflect the site.
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