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Lawrence news November 20, 2024 - 11:33 am

Lawrence city commissioners defend city staff amid divided community opinions on pool renovations

by Cuyler Dunn

City commissioners on Tuesday approved a nearly $550K payment to an architecture firm to design a renovation of the outdoor pool, but most of the discussion centered on broader frustrations from community members.

Lawrence news November 19, 2024 - 10:55 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Nov. 19, 2024

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

Lawrence news November 19, 2024 - 9:42 pm

Lawrence City Commission favors lot near 8th and Vermont for downtown transit station

by Mackenzie Clark

Most Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday indicated that they prefer a parking lot in the 700 block of Vermont Street for the site of the planned downtown transit station.

Lawrence news November 19, 2024 - 7:56 pm

Lawrence City Commission votes to increase solid waste, stormwater rates in 2025

by Lawrence Times

Residents will pay the City of Lawrence about $1.50 more per month on average, or $18 more per year, for trash service and stormwater in 2025.

Lawrence news November 18, 2024 - 4:12 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider $550K contract for new pool renovation design

by Cuyler Dunn

City commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving a $548,330 payment for an architecture firm to design renovations for the outdoor pool that maintain existing swim space. Some community members have ongoing concerns about the process.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 17, 2024 - 7:43 pm

City of Lawrence’s rebranded event grant program now accepting applications

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence is now accepting applications for the Unmistakable Events grant program, this year without the advisory board that previously made grant recommendations.

Lawrence news November 15, 2024 - 2:32 pm

Lawrence City Commission to discuss 2 options for downtown transit station site

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will weigh the pros, cons and costs of two proposed sites for a downtown bus station.

Lawrence news November 12, 2024 - 11:11 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Nov. 12, 2024

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 12, 2024 - 10:49 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves land development code update, despite public outcry

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners heard from more than 50 community members Tuesday, most asking them to hit pause on the updated land development code. Ultimately, they voted to approve the update.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 11, 2024 - 4:38 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider new land development code; some neighborhood groups want city to pump the brakes

by Cuyler Dunn

City commissioners will consider adopting a revised land development code at Tuesday’s meeting, after two years of work and with new opposition from some neighborhood groups that worry the new code could reshape their community. 

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