Housing And Economic Development Committee Meeting Agenda
The Housing and Economic Development Committee agenda focuses on various tabled business items including requests to discontinue public ways, the status of housing authority programs, surplus declarations of real property, and updates on litigation regarding property transfers. Additional items cover the review of sales conditions for various addresses, transfers of city-owned parcels for urban renewal projects, approval of housing production plans, and discussions on economic development and business vision initiatives.
May 19, 2026
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The meeting agenda includes public hearings for handicapped parking requests and a water rate adjustment proposal. Matters pending include requests for ordinance changes, traffic safety improvements such as stop signs, and land use zoning changes. Committee reports involve re-authorizations of various revolving fund accounts, approval of a bond for an airport building, and fund transfers for municipal assessment and economic development. New business items encompass the review of the fiscal year 2027 municipal budget, authorizations for municipal bridge repair funds, various personnel appointments, and several event permits for local religious organizations.
May 13, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Housing and Economic Development Committee Meeting Agenda
The agenda focuses on new and tabled business items related to housing and economic development. Key discussion topics include the Lawrence Housing Authority's Family Self Sufficiency Program, review of sale conditions for real property on Hancock Street, surplus declaration of various city-owned parcels, and approval of land transfers to the Lawrence Redevelopment Authority per the Urban Renewal Plan. Additional items cover zoning ordinance amendments for accessory dwelling units, updates on litigation concerning property transfers, and various historical tabled items regarding disposition of city-owned property and economic vision initiatives.
May 5, 2026·Board meeting
Lawrence City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council meeting included a public participation segment where citizens discussed local infrastructure, snow removal requests, and concerns about zoning and building permits. The Council honored several high-achieving Lawrence High School students with proclamations for their academic accomplishments, scholarships, and community involvement.
