Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2021 budgets for the City, Airport Authority, and Municipal Authority. Key decisions included the approval of the Wildwood Addition final plan and the acknowledgment of the second year of the Spectra contract for the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, despite some commissioner concerns about performance. Appointments to the Planning Commission were also approved after a discussion regarding term length and timing.
Key Decisions & Votes
Planning Commission Appointments
17:50Appointments of Amy Loftus Walton and Cami Ingalls to the Planning Commission were approved despite a motion to defer and concerns about the timing relative to the upcoming mayoral election and the term length.
Wildwood Addition Final Plan
42:30The final plan for the 23.88-acre Wildwood Addition, including 84 new rooftops, was approved after addressing concerns about traffic and drainage with a reconfigured Madison Drive and a walking trail around the detention pond.
FY2021 City Budget
43:30The Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget for the City of Shawnee was approved, including additional funding for sidewalks.
Resolution Adopting City Budget
44:50A resolution formally adopting the FY2021 budget for the City of Shawnee was approved.
FY2021 Shawnee Airport Authority Budget
55:30The Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget for the Shawnee Airport Authority was approved.
Resolution Adopting Airport Authority Budget
56:30A resolution formally adopting the FY2021 budget for the Shawnee Airport Authority was approved.
FY2021 Shawnee Municipal Authority Budget
1:00:30The Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget for the Shawnee Municipal Authority was approved.
Resolution Adopting Municipal Authority Budget
1:01:30A resolution formally adopting the FY2021 budget for the Shawnee Municipal Authority was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
All-Star Monster Truck Show
Grandstands at Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center
Micro Wrestling
Autocross C Arena at Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center
American Bull Riding Federation Series
Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, includes live music
Ranch Sorting Saddle Series
Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center
Drive-in Concert
Parking lots at Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, aiming for 500 cars
New Way Youth Wrestling National Championship
Private, invite-only event at Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, with COVID-19 precautions
David Nail Live Concert
Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, tickets on sale tomorrow, starting at $15
Halloween Town
Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, free, 28+ local businesses, trick-or-treat, bouncy houses, games, contests, food, photo booths
Financial Matters
Wolverine Paving Project
Low bid for paving four miles of Wolverine, with the last mile within city limits.
Spectra Capital Investment Fund for Concessions
Funds allocated and spent on concession stand improvements and equipment at the Expo Center.
Spectra Capital Investment Fund for POS/Cleaning
Additional expenditures from the Spectra capital investment fund for operational improvements.
Spectra Contract Compensation Increase
Annual increase in compensation for Spectra's management services based on CPI, starting in the second year of the contract.
June Sales Tax Report
Sales tax for the month was down 6.27% off projected budget, putting year-to-date cash basis down 1.14%. Use tax was up 30.10% for the month, year-to-date up 3.89%.
May 2020 vs May 2019 Sales Tax
Sales tax for May 2020 was down 13% compared to May 2019.
Public Comments
Three citizens spoke during public participation. A Pottawattamie County Commissioner offered county assistance for the Expo Center and provided an update on a $1.2 million paving project. A Planning Commissioner expressed support for the proposed Planning Commission appointments. Another citizen raised concerns about the Expo Center contract, potential conflicts of interest with Blue Zones, and the proposed privatization of the Twin Lakes.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Consider bids clean and seal joints crack seal coat and remark runway 1735 and parallel taxiway (AIP projects)
Deadlines
- June 30th: Exercise voting rights (mentioned by Commissioner Bolt)
Watch For
- Future discussions on allowing commission members to serve until a successor is named to avoid quorum issues
- Next year's review of Spectra's performance at the Expo Center
Announcements
- Animal Welfare presented Shiva as the pet of the week, available for adoption.
- The City hosted a peaceful event on Sunday, with appreciation for the welcoming response from police, sheriff, and community.
- Several commissioners acknowledged that this would be their last meeting in the current configuration, expressing gratitude for their service.
- The Mayor clarified that the City of Shawnee has no affiliation with Blue Zones, which is a voluntary organization with significant local participation.
- Public Works was thanked for their extensive work on water breaks, including a major one on North Kickapoo.
Agenda Summary
Citizens Participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission on any topic.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items grouped together, excluding item 2f.
Mayor's appointments Planning Commission Amy Loftus Walton and Cami Ingalls
Consideration of mayoral appointments to the Planning Commission.
Presentation by Animal Control of the Pet of the Week
Animal Control introduces an animal available for adoption.
Administrative report by Global Spectrum DBA Spectra of Oklahoma Exposition Center
Presentation on the activities and performance of the Expo Center management.
Consideration of acknowledgement of the Global Spectrum DBA Spectra contract for fiscal year 2021 for management services of the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center
Acknowledgment of the second year of the five-year management contract with Spectra.
Consideration of approval of the final plan of Wildwood Addition a twenty three point eight eight acre property located on East 45th Street east of Harrison and west of Bryan Street case number so7 twenty applicant salazar homes
Approval of a residential development plan for the Wildwood Addition.
Consideration of approval of fiscal year 2020 2021 budget
Approval of the city's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Consideration of a resolution adopting the budget for the city of Shawnee for the period July 1st 2020 through June 30th 2021 finding all things requisite and necessary have been done in preparation and presentation of the budget
Formal adoption of the city's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Acknowledge monthly sales tax and budget report
Review of the city's sales tax revenue and budget status.
Discussion and consideration lease-to-own agreement for field equipment (Airport Authority)
Discussion regarding a lease-to-own agreement for a tractor for the Airport Authority.
Consideration of approval of Shawnee Airport Authority budget for fiscal year 2020 2021
Approval of the Airport Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Consideration of a resolution adopting the budget for Shawnee Airport Authority for period July 1st 2020 through June 30th 2021 finding all things requisite and necessary have been done in preparation and presentation of the budget
Formal adoption of the Airport Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Consider bids clean and seal joints crack seal coat and remark runway 1735 AIP project number 3 4000 8 8 1 9 20 20 and clean and seal joints crack seal coat and remark parallel taxiway AIP project number 3 - 40 - Oh Oh eight-eight - OH - OH - - OH - OH (Airport Authority)
Consideration of bids for runway and taxiway maintenance projects at the airport.
Consideration of approval Shawnee municipal authority budget for fiscal year 2020 2021
Approval of the Municipal Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Consideration with three bullet resolution adopting the budget for Shawnee municipal authority for the period of July 1st 2023 June 30 of 2021 finding all things requisite and necessary have been done in preparation and presentation of the budget
Formal adoption of the Municipal Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.