University Daily Kansan / Wednesday. April 11, 1990
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Students argue against proposed sidewalk
By Kathryn Lancaster
Kansas staff writer
Lawrence city commissioners heard arguments last night against building sidewalks along the west side of Emery Road from Ninth Street to West Hills Parkway.
Five property owners, two fraternity board members and one sorority board member told commissioners that they did not want to be included in a benefit district formed to finance the sidewalk project.
No one in the audience spoke in favor of the sidewalk project, presented by city staff, estimated to cost $42.750.
After hearing public comment, commissioners decided to defer a decision on the project for two weeks to give staff time to develop a report on alternatives.
City staff will research what the cost would be if the city paid for half of the project and if some property owners were excluded from paying.
City attorneys will be asked to determine whether the project legally can be protested.
To overturn a commission decision, 51 percent of the people in the benefit district and 51 percent of the people in the district must protect the decision.
However, there may be no resident owners in the benefit district. If this is the case, commissioners want to know whether any protest could be
Three commissioners — Mike Rundle, Bob Schumm and Bob Walters — said they wanted the sidewalk installed but did not want to force people who opposed it to pay the costs.
They said they would like to develop an option that property owners could support.
Commissioner David Penny said that the road was not safe but that he would like to hear more staff reports.
The issue was introduced in Februa-
ary after two KU students pointed out a need for a sidewalk along Emery Road. The street is heavily traveled by pedestrians and automobiles.
Malinda Smith, board member for Alphi Chi Omega sorority, 1500 Sigma Nu Place, said that although two members of the sorority had supported the project at earlier commission meetings, the organization as a whole would not support it because of the cost.
John Esau, president of the board of directors of Delta Upsilon fraternity, 1025 Emery Road, said the organization opposed the cost and the loss of parking space that would result.
Davis Rooney, board member for Kappa Sigma fraternity, 1045 Emery Road, said the fraternity members would not support the project for many of the same reasons. Like the Delta Upsilon members, members of Kappa Sigma do not walk on Emery Road.
Courageous Voices Echoing
in Our Lives Women's Recognition Program
Thursday, April 19, 1990
8:00 P.M.
Alderson Auditorium, Kansas Union Guest Speaker
Representative Rochelle Chronister
9th District, Kansas House
29th District, Kansas House
State Chair, Kansas Republican Party
Reception following in the Watkins Room, Kansas Union
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Commission on the Status of Women University of Kansas
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Scholarships
From the Kansas & Burge Unions
University/Community Service Scholarship Award
As a result of the efforts of many students saving the furniture and art objects while providing invaluable service to firefighters during the Kansas Union fire on April 20,1970, insurance carriers decided to present the Kansas Union with a gift. The Student Union Activities Board will again choose a student deserving of being awarded a scholarship from the interest on this gift.
Qualifications:
- Must be a regularly enrolled KU student this spring semester and be enrolled for the fall '90 and spring '91 semesters.
- Must have demonstrated service to the university and/or the Lawrence community.
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- Scholarship, financial need, and references will be a minimal consideration in application reviews.
Applications:
Available in SUA Office, Kansas Union, 864-3477. Must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 18 in the SUA Office. Interviews will be held starting at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 24.
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Qualifications:
- Must have been an active member of the Student Union Activities
- Must be in good academic standing.
Nominations accepted up to April 17, 1990. Forms available at the SUA Office, Kansas Union, 864-3477.