Courthouse Meeting Seeks Public Input on Transportation Plan
At 6 35 p m Wednesday the Commissioners meet at the Courthouse to hear public comment on the Kansas Department of Transportation five year transportation plan. Douglas County and other areas lobby the Legislature for a new comprehensive program during the 1999 session. The board will take suggestions on which projects to request state funding.
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Public Works to buy its fuel supply locally
Douglas County Public Works will switch to purchasing its diesel and unleaded fuel from local vendors to avoid EPA mandated tank replacements by 1999. The move reduces per-gallon costs but adds depreciation for new tanks and an automated system.
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County to shop around for copier price dispute
Douglas County commissioners consider sourcing options after Century United refused to honor pre negotiated copier purchase prices for the jail. The purchase had been approved at 4295 dollars, while Century United quotes 5900 dollars. County staff will probe alternative suppliers for the same model. THRIL fundraising horse show set for June 13 at Trail Riders Arena seeks sponsors and participants.
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Lawrence project list for state transportation program
Commissioners tentatively listed projects for the state transportation program including completion of the South Lawrence Trafficway the 15th Street interchange improvements to Sixth Street adding third and fourth lanes and improvements to Highway 59.
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South Lawrence
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County meeting covers Sixth Street access plan and permits
The agenda includes discussions on the Sixth Street access management plan, a possible revision to the Henningsen Construction Inc temporary business use permit, and approval of a three party agreement with KDOT and Burlington Northern Santa Fe for crossing upgrades on County Route 1061 near Eudora. Also on the docket are waste tire ration considerations and an executive session with attorney Tim Orrick regarding the South Lawrence Tollway case.
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KDOT
Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad Company
Eudora
Tim Orrick
South Lawrence
Lawrence considers Sixth Street improvements plan
Douglas County commissioners back an engineering study on Sixth Street in northwest Lawrence. The plan calls for four lanes with a raised median five new traffic signals and 45 mph limits from Wakarusa Drive to the South Lawrence Trafficway. It also proposes quarter mile access points, a $6.6 million cost with $2 million state support. The panels expect vote in November after mutual approval of an access management plan.
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Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corp
Dean Nieder
Iowa
City Public Works
George Williams
Schwinger
Larry Kipp
Queens Road
Kipp
Sixth
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