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August 16, 2022 City Commission Meeting

August 16, 2022 Shawnee, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved a significant Clean Water SRF loan of $65.6 million for the comprehensive upgrade of the wastewater treatment system, opting for a long-term solution that includes converting the South Side plant to a lift station and fully updating the North Side plant. To secure this loan, a utility improvement fee was added to the city code and its monthly rate set, though the Council also initiated discussions for a potential sales tax vote in January to potentially supplant this fee. Additionally, the Council approved the award of a bid for Kickapoo Street sidewalk improvements and received updates on the successful Love Your Block neighborhood revitalization program.

Key Decisions & Votes

Rezone property for J Bentley Investments LLC PUD

10:00

Approved rezoning 8.79 acres north of W MacArthur St and east of Acme Rd from R3/C2 to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a duplex office development. The PUD reduces allowed density and includes provisions for speed mitigation.

Approved

Award bid for Kickapoo Street Sidewalk Improvements

25:50

Awarded the bid for Kickapoo Street Sidewalk Improvements to EMC Services for $792,679.80. The project will create continuous sidewalks from I-40 to Farrell, with construction expected to start in October and last 180 days.

Approved

Approve participation in Janssen Oklahoma Opioid Settlement

1:01:20

Approved the city's participation in the Janssen Oklahoma Subdivision Opioid Settlement Agreement.

Approved

Approve participation in Distributors Oklahoma Opioid Settlement

1:02:40

Approved the city's participation in the Distributors Oklahoma Settlement Agreement.

Approved

Approve Clean Water SRF Loan for Wastewater Treatment Project

1:05:00

Approved a Clean Water SRF loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for $65,635,000 to fund the wastewater treatment project (Option 2). This decision enables the complete upgrade of the North Side plant and conversion of the South Side plant to a lift station, with a plan to present a sales tax vote to citizens to potentially supplant a utility fee increase.

Approved

Ratify SMA action on Clean Water SRF Loan

1:29:00

Ratified the Shawnee Municipal Authority's action to approve and authorize the Clean Water SRF loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for the wastewater treatment project.

Approved

Add Utility Improvement Fee to City Code

1:32:00

Approved an ordinance to amend Chapter 26 of the Shawnee Municipal Code by adding a new section (26-30) for a utility improvement fee, specifically for funding capital improvements and debt services.

Approved

Set Monthly Utility Improvement Fee Rate

1:33:30

Approved a resolution to update the city fee schedule, setting a monthly utility improvement fee. This fee will start at $5 on March 1, 2023, and increase by $4.75 annually for four years, reaching $24 by March 1, 2027. This fee is intended to be supplanted by a sales tax if approved by voters.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

August 27

Cops and Kids

11 AM to 4 PM

Recently occurred

Balloon Festival

Financial Matters

Budget Amendment for Fire Clown Program

Approved a budget amendment to fund the fire clown program using prior year donations from the gifts and contributions fund.

Agreement for Kickapoo Street Sidewalk Inspection

Approved an agreement with Smith Roberts Baldischwiler LLC (SRB) for owner's representative inspection services for the Kickapoo Street Sidewalk Improvement Project.

$83,025

Monthly Sales Tax and Budget Reports

Acknowledged monthly sales tax report showing 15% above projections and 8% above prior year actuals year-to-date. Expenditures are within budget. Use tax is down, but sales tax is up, indicating local shopping.

Clean Water SRF Loan for Wastewater Treatment Project

Approved a Clean Water SRF loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for $65,635,000 to fund the wastewater treatment project. This is in addition to $51,000,000 previously secured.

$65,635,000

Monthly Utility Improvement Fee Rate

Approved a resolution to implement a graduated utility improvement fee, starting at $5 on March 1, 2023, and increasing by $4.75 annually for four years, reaching $24 by March 1, 2027. This fee is intended to secure the wastewater treatment loan but may be rescinded if a sales tax is approved by voters.

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

One citizen, Rick Young, spoke in support of the 'Love Your Block' program and the 'charter change of 2022'. He emphasized the positive impact of community involvement and the city's ongoing 'tectonic paradigm shift' towards growth and citizen empowerment.

Support for Love Your Block program Support for charter change Community involvement and growth

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Award of bids for Wastewater System Improvements (deferred to September 6 SMA meeting).

Deadlines

  • Potential January 10 sales tax election date.

Watch For

  • Santa Fe Depot updated cost estimates and funding sources, along with an outline of the restoration process steps, expected next month.
  • Discussions with Pottawatomie County Historic Society regarding a future lease for the Santa Fe Depot.
  • Further discussion on terms for a potential future sales tax vote, including pledging to infrastructure and a sunset date.
  • A staff report on general infrastructure needs.

Announcements

  • Lindsay McNabb Fox was sworn in as the new City Treasurer.
  • An update on the Love Your Block program highlighted its progress in neighborhood revitalization, mini-grant projects, and community service opportunities, with recognition for staff and volunteers.
  • The 'Cops and Kids' event is scheduled for August 27th, from 11 AM to 4 PM.
  • The recent Balloon Festival was noted as an amazing event.

Agenda Summary

Approval of Consent Agenda

Routine administrative items.

Approved

Presentation of Animal Control to present Pet of the Week

Presentation of Zara, a 7-8 week old puppy, and update on shelter activities.

Information Only

Swearing in of Lindsay McNabb Fox as City Treasurer

Official swearing-in ceremony for the new City Treasurer.

Information Only

Consideration of an ordinance the city of Shawnee Oklahoma amending certain portions of chapter eight article eight medical marijuana to comport with recent changes into state law and also providing for repealer codification and severability

Amending city code regarding medical marijuana to align with recent state law changes.

Approved

Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located on approximately 8.79 acres north of west macarthur street and east of acme road from r3 multi-family residential district and c2 suburban office commercial district to a pud planned unit development case number pud01-2 applicant j bentley investments llc represented by grubbs consulting llc deferred from july 5 2022 city commission meeting

Rezoning 8.79 acres for a duplex office Planned Unit Development (PUD).

Approved

Consideration a preliminary plant for belmont part 2 on approximately acres north of west macarthur street and east of acme road case number ppl02-22 applicant j bentley investments llc represented by grubbs consulting llc

Approval of the preliminary plat for Belmont Park 2, consisting of 22 lots on 8.79 acres.

Approved

Consideration or preliminary plot for shawnee twin lakes lake number one on approximately two um 2198 acres case number ppl03-22 applicant city of shawnee

Approval of a preliminary plat for Shawnee Twin Lakes Lake Number One to establish clear legal boundaries.

Approved

Consideration of final play for shawnee twin lakes lake number one on approximately 2198 acres case number fpl03-22 applicant city of shawnee

Approval of the final plat for Shawnee Twin Lakes Lake Number One.

Approved

Consideration of final plat for maple grove addition on approximately 13.49 acres north of east 39th street and approximately 500 feet east of north harrison avenue case number fpl 04-22 applicant 39th street project llc

Approval of the final plat for Maple Grove Addition, comprising 59 lots on 13.49 acres.

Approved

Consideration of a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022 2023 for fund 706 gifts and contributions to fund expenditures for the fire clown program using prior year donation

Budget amendment to fund the fire clown program using prior year donations.

Approved

Consider bids for kickapoo street sidewalk improvements

Awarding bid for Kickapoo Street Sidewalk Improvements to EMC Services.

Approved

Consideration agreement with smith roberts baldwiner llc srb for honors representative inspection services for kick through street sidewalk improvement project

Agreement with SRB for owner's representative inspection services for Kickapoo Street Sidewalk Improvement Project.

Approved

Knowledge monthly sales tax and budget reports

Review of monthly sales tax and budget reports.

Information Only

Administrator reports

Update on Santa Fe Depot background research, potential uses, and restoration timeline.

Information Only

Administrator reports

Update on the Love Your Block program's progress, community engagement, and mini-grant projects.

Information Only

Consideration possible action enter into executive session for the purpose of discussion regarding national prescription opiate litigation northern district of ohio eastern division case number 117 17 md uh 2804 is authorized by 25 os 307 b4

Executive session for discussion regarding national prescription opiate litigation.

Approved

Consider matters discussing exactly do we need to yes we need to come back kind of escape his session officially yeah yeah yeah sorry just reconvene from our executive session so item 19 is considered matters discussed an executive session uh regarding litigation in the case regarding national prescription opiate litigation northern district of ohio eastern case case number 117 md 2804 as authorized by 25 os 307b 4

Consideration of matters discussed in executive session regarding national prescription opiate litigation.

No Action

Consideration a resolution in the city of shawnee to approve participation in the jansen oklahoma sub division opioid settlement agreement

Resolution to approve participation in the Janssen Oklahoma Subdivision Opioid Settlement Agreement.

Approved

Consideration a resolution of the city shawnee to approve participation in distributors oklahoma settlement agreement

Resolution to approve participation in the Distributors Oklahoma Settlement Agreement.

Approved

Consider and take action with respect to a resolution of the shawnee municipal authority the authority of approving and authorizing a clean water srf loan from the oklahoma water resources board and the total aggregate principal amount of 65 million 635 000 in approving the issuance of a promissory note in the total aggregate principal amount of 65 million 635 000 secured by a pledge of revenues and authorizing its execution approving and authorizing the execution of a loan agreement for a clean water srf loan designating a local trustee and approving and authorizing the execution of a trust agreement approving and authorizing the execution of a security agreement ratifying and confirming a lease agreement an operation in maintenance contract as amended approving various covenants approving and authorizing payment of fees and expenses and containing other provisions relating there too

Resolution to approve and authorize a Clean Water SRF loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for the wastewater treatment project.

Approved

Consider uh i'm 22 is consider and take action with respect to a resolution of the board of commissioners of the city of shawnee oklahoma the city proving action taken by the shawnee municipal authority the authority authorizing issuance sale and delivery of its clean water srf promissory note the oklahoma water resources board gratifying and confirming a lease agreement and operation and maintenance contract as amended whereby the city leased its water and sanitary sewer systems to the authority and containing other provisions related there too

Resolution approving the action taken by the Shawnee Municipal Authority regarding the Clean Water SRF loan.

Approved

23 is consideration of an ordinance and measuring portions of the shawnee municipal code chapter 26 utilities by adding and adopting a utility improvement fee and providing for repeal providing for severability and providing for codification

Ordinance adding a utility improvement fee section to the city code.

Approved

9.24 consideration of a resolution updating the city fee schedule by setting the monthly rate of utility improvement fee pursuant to chapter 26 article 2 section 26-30 of the city code providing for re-adoption of the city fee schedule in whole

Resolution setting the monthly rate of the utility improvement fee.

Approved

Discussion a potential future sales tax vote

Discussion regarding a potential future sales tax vote to fund infrastructure improvements, including the wastewater treatment project.

Information Only

Confirm action taken by city commission on agenda item number 23 with respect to an ordinance amending portions of the shawnee municipal code chapter 26 utilities by adding and adopting a utility improvement fee and providing for repeal providing for severability and providing for codification

Confirming City Commission's action on the ordinance to add a utility improvement fee to the city code.

Approved

Confirm action taken by city commission on agenda item number 24 with respect to a resolution updating the city fee schedule by setting the monthly rate of the utility improvement fee pursuant to chapter 26 article 2 section 26-30 of the city code and providing for a re-adoption of the city fee schedule in whole

Confirming City Commission's action on the resolution setting the monthly rate of the utility improvement fee.

Approved

Consider bids waste water system improvements

Consideration of bids for wastewater system improvements, deferred to September 6 SMA meeting.

Tabled