Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several contracts for sidewalk design projects across Shawnee, aiming to improve connectivity and safety. They also approved the bid for the Shawnee Splash Waterpark pool painting project and canvassed the results of a special election. Discussions included the Shawnee Forward grant program and a request for additional small business relief funding.
Key Decisions & Votes
Independent Street Sidewalk Design Contract
09:00Approved a contract with CEC Corporation for $99,736 for professional design services for an ADA compliant sidewalk on the north side of Independence Street from Kickapoo to Harrison Street.
Highland Street Sidewalk Design Contract
13:40Approved a contract with Craft and Tole for $48,000 for professional design services for a 10-foot wide trail extension on the south side of Highland Street from Harrison to Bryan Street.
Kickapoo Street Sidewalk Design Contract
17:00Approved a contract with Olson Inc. for $94,912 for professional design services for sidewalks on both sides of Kickapoo Street from I-40 to Macarthur Street, including gap filling and evaluation of existing sidewalks.
Special Election Results Canvassing
19:50Adopted a resolution canvassing the results of the January 12, 2021 special election, approving Ordinance 2697ns granting a franchise to One Gas Inc. (Oklahoma Natural Gas Company).
Surplus Property Declaration
22:00Adopted a resolution declaring various city trucks and trailers (22-40 years old) as surplus property and authorizing their sale at auction or disposal.
Shawnee Splash Waterpark Pool Paint Project Bid Award
27:00Approved awarding the bid for the Shawnee Splash Waterpark Pool Paint Project to Utility Maintenance Contractors for a total of $82,367, covering pool painting and pool house flooring.
Airport Property Hay Harvesting Lease
33:00Approved a three-year lease agreement for approximately 200 acres of Shawnee Regional Airport property for hay harvesting, accepting the high bid of $2,500 per year.
Municipal Authority Surplus Property Donation
38:00Adopted a resolution declaring 513 old water meters as surplus property and authorizing their donation to the Pottawattamie County Development Authority (PCDA).
Financial Matters
Small Business Relief Grant Funding
Shawnee Forward distributed $105,000 in small business relief grants, with $50,000 contributed by the City of Shawnee. An additional $28,000 is requested from the city.
Independent Street Sidewalk Design Project Contract
Contract with CEC Corporation for professional design services for the Independent Street sidewalk project.
Highland Street Sidewalk Design Project Contract
Contract with Craft and Tole for professional design services for the Highland Street sidewalk project.
Kickapoo Street Sidewalk Design Project Contract
Contract with Olson Inc. for professional design services for the Kickapoo Street sidewalk project.
Shawnee Splash Waterpark Pool Paint Project
Awarded bid to Utility Maintenance Contractors for pool painting ($62,350) and pool house flooring ($20,017).
Airport Property Hay Harvesting Lease
Approved a three-year lease for approximately 200 acres of airport land for hay harvesting.
Public Comments
Two citizens provided input. One raised concerns about the Shawnee Forward grant program, specifically the lack of city representation on its board and a point system that favored chamber members, requesting this be added to a future agenda. The other, representing Shawnee Forward, reported on the small business relief grant results and requested additional funding from the city.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Discussion on city representation on the Shawnee Forward board and the point system for grants at the next meeting.
- A request for an additional $28,000 in funding from the City of Shawnee for small business relief grants.
- Potential impacts of House Bill 2839 on municipal emergency management staff.
Announcements
- Commissioner Weaver's birthday was acknowledged.
- A concern was raised regarding House Bill 2839, which would prohibit municipalities from hiring emergency management staff.
Agenda Summary
Citizen Participation
Citizens spoke regarding the Shawnee Forward grant program, city representation on its board, and an update on the small business relief grant.
Approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items grouped together for efficiency.
Pet of the week
Presentation of the 'Pet of the Week' segment.
Contract with CEC Corporation for Independent Street Sidewalk Design Project
Discussion and consideration of a contract for professional design services for the Independent Street sidewalk design project from Kickapoo Street to Harrison Street.
Contract with Craft and Tole for Highland Street Sidewalk Design Project
Discussion and consideration of a contract for professional design services for the Highland Street sidewalk design project from Harrison to Bryan.
Contract with Olson Inc. for Kickapoo Street Sidewalk Design Project
Discussion and consideration of a contract for professional design services for the Kickapoo Street sidewalk design project from Interstate 40 to Macarthur Street.
Resolution Canvassing Special Election Results (One Gas Franchise)
Consideration of a resolution canvassing the results of a special election for the approval of Ordinance 2697ns, granting a franchise to One Gas Inc. (Oklahoma Natural Gas Company).
Resolution Declaring Certain Items Surplus Property
Consideration of a resolution declaring various city trucks and trailers as surplus property and authorizing their sale at auction or disposal.
Shawnee Splash Waterpark Pool Paint Project Bids
Consideration of bids for the Shawnee Splash Waterpark pool paint project and pool house flooring.
New Business
Opportunity for commissioners to introduce new topics for discussion.
Commissioner's Comments
Commissioners provided updates, expressed excitement about city growth and projects, and shared community announcements.
Airport Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of the Airport Authority consent agenda.
Lease of Shawnee Airport Authority Property for Hay Harvesting
Consideration of bids for the lease of approximately 200 acres of airport property for the purpose of cutting and harvesting hay.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of the Municipal Authority consent agenda.
Resolution Declaring Certain Items Surplus Property (Water Meters)
Consideration of a resolution declaring old water meters as surplus property and authorizing their donation to the Pottawattamie County Development Authority.
Executive Session
Discussion of municipal judge's performance evaluation and employment contract.
Consider Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Consideration of matters discussed in executive session regarding the municipal judge's performance evaluation and employment contract.