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June 16, 2020 City Commission Meeting

June 16, 2020 Shawnee, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

17:50

Appointments 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.

Approved

Wildwood Addition Final Plan

42:30

The 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.

Approved

FY2021 City Budget

43:30

The Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget for the City of Shawnee was approved, including additional funding for sidewalks.

Approved

Resolution Adopting City Budget

44:50

A resolution formally adopting the FY2021 budget for the City of Shawnee was approved.

Adopted

FY2021 Shawnee Airport Authority Budget

55:30

The Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget for the Shawnee Airport Authority was approved.

Approved

Resolution Adopting Airport Authority Budget

56:30

A resolution formally adopting the FY2021 budget for the Shawnee Airport Authority was approved.

Adopted

FY2021 Shawnee Municipal Authority Budget

1:00:30

The Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget for the Shawnee Municipal Authority was approved.

Approved

Resolution Adopting Municipal Authority Budget

1:01:30

A resolution formally adopting the FY2021 budget for the Shawnee Municipal Authority was approved.

Adopted

Upcoming Community Events

September 19, 2020

All-Star Monster Truck Show

Grandstands at Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center

October 17, 2020

Micro Wrestling

Autocross C Arena at Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center

June 19-20 (this weekend) and future events

American Bull Riding Federation Series

Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, includes live music

May (held), several future events in coming year and this weekend

Ranch Sorting Saddle Series

Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center

July

Drive-in Concert

Parking lots at Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, aiming for 500 cars

Next month

New Way Youth Wrestling National Championship

Private, invite-only event at Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, with COVID-19 precautions

August 22

David Nail Live Concert

Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, tickets on sale tomorrow, starting at $15

October (annual event)

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.

$1.2 million

Spectra Capital Investment Fund for Concessions

Funds allocated and spent on concession stand improvements and equipment at the Expo Center.

$100,000 allocated, $49,024.69 spent

Spectra Capital Investment Fund for POS/Cleaning

Additional expenditures from the Spectra capital investment fund for operational improvements.

$8,000 for POS equipment, $2,000 for cleaning/resealing/painting

Spectra Contract Compensation Increase

Annual increase in compensation for Spectra's management services based on CPI, starting in the second year of the contract.

$3,600

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

3 citizens spoke

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.

Expo Center operations Planning Commission appointments Blue Zones conflict of interest Twin Lakes privatization Infrastructure projects

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.

Information Only

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Approval of routine items grouped together, excluding item 2f.

Approved

Mayor's appointments Planning Commission Amy Loftus Walton and Cami Ingalls

Consideration of mayoral appointments to the Planning Commission.

Approved

Presentation by Animal Control of the Pet of the Week

Animal Control introduces an animal available for adoption.

Information Only

Administrative report by Global Spectrum DBA Spectra of Oklahoma Exposition Center

Presentation on the activities and performance of the Expo Center management.

Information Only

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

Consideration of approval of fiscal year 2020 2021 budget

Approval of the city's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Approved

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.

Adopted

Acknowledge monthly sales tax and budget report

Review of the city's sales tax revenue and budget status.

Information Only

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.

No Action

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.

Approved

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.

Adopted

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.

Tabled

Consideration of approval Shawnee municipal authority budget for fiscal year 2020 2021

Approval of the Municipal Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Approved

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.

Adopted