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Connected Cities advisory board hears staff updates, discusses public-comment practice and meeting schedule
Summary
Staff shared an interactive city construction map and CIP process details, and the advisory board discussed public-comment timing, meeting locations and a possible retreat or field visits; members approved moving to a regular third-Monday schedule pending location confirmation.
City staff provided routine updates on active projects and city processes, shared a new interactive construction map, and the Connected Cities advisory board discussed public-comment formats, meeting timing and logistics.
Staff pointed board members to an interactive project map at lawrenceks.org/construction that lists design and construction projects, and said the city will place active 2026 projects on the map as they begin. Staff also described the CIP (capital improvement plan) process, including how projects are scored against the city's strategic outcomes and the use of multi-year CIP funding priorities.
Board members and staff discussed public-comment procedure: members said public comment tied to each agenda item is most useful and requested a consistent practice. Staff agreed to include public-comment language in meeting scripts and to make public-comment timing clear on future agendas.
The board discussed a regular meeting schedule and location. Staff recommended meeting on the third Monday at 5:30 p.m., with a possible Central Station location if logistics (broadcast, parking, accessibility) check out; staff said they would confirm availability and follow up. Board members suggested field trips and site visits (for example, wastewater plants and other infrastructure) and asked staff to propose a retreat or planning session to clarify commission priorities, metrics and how the advisory board can add value.
Other staff updates included the CIP kickoff for new project proposals, the city's KPI (key-performance indicator) work and an upcoming solid-waste master plan. Staff and board members asked for advance notice of CIP materials and offered to review the interactive maps at a future meeting.
