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Lawrence councilors say they will re-read local ordinance after lapse in Water Street RP approvals
Summary
Council members said they will review the local ordinance that requires council approval of RP after acknowledging the approval step had not been followed for some time and citing Water Street as the most recent example.
Lawrence ' Council members said they will review the local ordinance that requires City Council approval of RP after officials acknowledged the approval step has not been followed for some time and cited Water Street as the most recent example.
The discussion matters because the ordinance governs how the city declares surplus property and allocates or transfers city-owned parcels; councilors said unclear process and limited briefings have caused constituent concern and confusion. Several council members urged more staff meetings to explain how declarations of surplus property work and how new requests relate to district priorities such as parking.
At the meeting, one…
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