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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 2012
Page
5
On Massachusetts Street residents share holiday wish lists in a questions column. The item asks readers what they want from Santa this year and invites responses for the community feature.
The Lawrence City Commission meets at 6 35 p m Tuesday at City Hall to discuss designating the east side of Vermont Street between Eighth and Ninth streets as the main transfer location for the public transit system. Meeting documents are online at lawrenceks org Enology Channel 25 and agenda highlights are provided.
The city plans a temporary transfer site between the two entrances to the downtown parking lot at the northeast corner of Ninth and Vermont, occupying 16 parking spaces. A consultant will be hired to advise on a permanent location, potentially including a shelter and outside downtown, with a report due by mid 2013.
The city council adopts minutes from November 13 and receives minutes from various boards. It approves all claims and mayoral appointments. Bids set for December 18 2012 for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation project at 133 Florida St. and for water and wastewater chemicals for 2013. A bid to replace Holcom Recreation Center floor awarded to Regents Flooring Co. for 18484 dollars. Ordinances 8825 and 8822 pass on first and second readings respectively. Annexation A 12 00190 of about 90 acres east of K 10 and north of West 6th Street is received. City manager’s report also received.
Sound Off clarifies that Lawrence has not created a new marketing division and that Roger Steinbrock a marketing supervisor in Parks and Recreation assists with city communications. The piece notes no competition with economic development services from the chamber. Call 832-7297 or email soundoff jworld.com with questions.
Regular agenda notes update on Ugly Sweater Run and Color Run. Discuss downtown transit transfer point from Ninth and New Hampshire to Ninth and Vermont. Review reports on occupancy limits rental licensing in Planned Development districts and expansion of the licensing program. Consider revisions to sign standards for temporary free standing and A-Frame signs. Update sidewalk dining standards for umbrella height materials and amplified sound. City Auditor to present November 2012 Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Memo.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office identified Lawrence man Charles L Read, 56, as the victim of a single vehicle crash Wednesday evening. His 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee left the road and struck a tree near County Road 1061 and North 900 Road, south of Eudora. Read was pronounced dead at the scene. no alcohol factor confirmed.
The Journal-World notes no incidents reported Friday and outlines its reporting policy. It mentions burglaries usually require losses of at least $1,000 to be printed, protection for victims, anonymity before charges, and reporting only major assault injuries, robberies, and holdups.
A boy born to SLE Jordan and Michelle Lang of Lawrence is announced for Monday. A girl born to Sierra Conrad and Kevin Barber of Lawrence is announced for Friday. Lonnie and Julie Edgecomb of Garnett report a boy.
The Holiday Happenings Guide corrects the venue for this year’s annual gingerbread house auction. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on December 5 at the Carnegie building located at Ninth and Vermont streets.
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