Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Government Body
Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Type
Redevelopment Authority
Location
Lawrence, KS
Meeting Date
February 18, 2026

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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LRA FINANCES/REPORTS/MISC.Item a

LRA Accounts

LRA FINANCES/REPORTS/MISC.Item b

Invoices

LRA FINANCES/REPORTS/MISC.Item c

Report from LRA Accountant on LRA finances, annual reporting requirements, required tax filings, etc.

LRA FINANCES/REPORTS/MISC.Item d

Investment Opportunities

LRA FINANCES/REPORTS/MISC.Item e

Correspondence

LRA FINANCES/REPORTS/MISC.Item f

Miscellaneous

NEW BUSINESSItem 1

Discussion regarding personnel structure and staffing matters. An executive session is anticipated pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3)

NEW BUSINESSItem 2

Presentation and review of the proposed 2026 organizational budget for the Lawrence Redevelopment Authority (LRA)

NEW BUSINESSItem 3

Discussion and vote to retain Attorney Dara Sandau as legal counsel for the Lawrence Redevelopment Authority (LRA)

NEW BUSINESSItem 4

Review and discussion of potential office space options for the Lawrence Redevelopment Authority (LRA)

REAL PROPERTIESItem 1

Discussion regarding the Lawrence Redevelopment Authority (LRA) authorizing the City of Lawrence to access LRA-owned easements in relation to the Mario Lucchesi Bridge Improvement Project

REAL PROPERTIESItem 2

Discussion to authorize the sale of Unit Hydro, located at 300 Canal Street

REAL PROPERTIESItem 3

Discussion to authorize the sale of the Chestnut Street alleyway (Parcel 128-29)

REAL PROPERTIESItem 4

Discussion to authorize the sale of International Way (Parcel 201-8) and additional LRA-owned properties designated for energy conservation and green energy generation

OLD BUSINESSItem a

Unit Hydro Maintenance

OLD BUSINESSItem b

Attika Patio lease

OLD BUSINESSItem c

Training of Board members pursuant to G.L. c. 121B § 5B

OLD BUSINESSItem d

Preparation of Master Plan pursuant to G.L. c. 121B § 18

OLD BUSINESSItem e

White Fund paintings

OLD BUSINESSItem f

Urban Renewal Plan Amendment – James Carras

OLD BUSINESSItem g

North Canal Overlook

OLD BUSINESSItem h

Citizens Advisory Committee establishment

OLD BUSINESSItem i

Maintenance/RFP of Chestnut Street Alleyway (Parcel 128-29)

OLD BUSINESSItem j

LRA Title Rundowns

OLD BUSINESSItem k

North Canal railings – ownership and maintenance obligations

OLD BUSINESSItem l

LRA enrollment in Group Insurance Commission (GIC) for full-time employees

OLD BUSINESSItem m

Discussion of legal strategy concerning the transfer of city property to the LRA. an executive session is anticipated pursuant to General Laws c. 30A, §21(a)(3)

OLD BUSINESSItem n

Discussion of venue for future LRA meetings

OLD BUSINESSItem o

LRA Insurance Review- Discussion of current insurance needs and policy development

OLD BUSINESSItem p

LRA Executive Director Position and Contract

OLD BUSINESSItem q

Request of the Downtown Lawrence Association for additional grant funding for downtown festival(s)

OLD BUSINESSItem r

Sale of 300 Canal Street, Unit Hydro

OLD BUSINESSItem s

RFP for redevelopment of city-owned parcels pursuant to the Lawrence TBD Urban Renewal Plan

OLD BUSINESSItem t

Update on draft development agreements with selected developers for redevelopment projects

OLD BUSINESSItem u

Update on major urban renewal plan amendment

OLD BUSINESSItem v

LRA Gap Loan Program – Allocation of $250,000 to support Lawrence small enterprises

OLD BUSINESSItem w

LRA Self-Sufficiency & Credit Repair Program – Funding of $125,000

OLD BUSINESSItem x

Technical Assistance Grant – $25,000 grant to the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce

OLD BUSINESSItem y

Solar Voltaic Project at Riverfront Industrial Park, Parcel 6B-3

OLD BUSINESSItem z

Discussion and review of the Director of Planning and Development Strategy position

OLD BUSINESSItem aa

Façade Improvement Grant Program – Review and discussion of program and funding opportunities

OLD BUSINESSItem bb

Review and discussion of RFPs for the Microenterprise Loan Program and Credit Builder Loan Program, including associated technical assistance services through the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce

OLD BUSINESSItem cc

Update on the Urban Renewal Plan and coordination with the City of Lawrence Economic Development Plan

OLD BUSINESSItem dd

Proposal to hire an audit firm to conduct an audit of the LRA financial statements

OLD BUSINESSItem ee

LRA Internship Program: Proposal to create an internship program for Lawrence students enrolled in university programs related to urban development sciences, sociology, human development, community capital, and finance