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Resident urges extended July hours for World Cup; commission to consult police before vote
Summary
During public comment, a local resident urged Lawrence City commissioners to add an extra hour for July operations while the World Cup is underway; commissioners said they'd consult police and administration and could vote at a special meeting or on June 24.
During public participation, Alex Rodriguez said he supported extending operating hours for July to align with neighboring cities and the World Cup schedule. Rodriguez said the extra hour would benefit community events held during the tournament.
Commissioners said they had discussed the topic and would seek input from the police chief and the city administration before taking action. Staff told Rodriguez the commission expected to vote on the item at its June 24 meeting after gathering police input, but they also discussed calling a special meeting if needed to meet event scheduling deadlines. Commissioners and staff noted police staffing constraints and the need to coordinate public-safety plans before approving extended hours.
