Meeting Summary
The City Council addressed several key issues, including tabling a contract for the Heart of Exposition due to performance concerns and approving a deferral of a solid waste rate increase for citizens. They also authorized the acquisition of easements for the Kickapoo street paving project and approved a conditional use permit for a guest cabin. Financial reports indicated sales tax was below budget for the month but year-to-date figures remained positive, largely due to strong use tax revenue.
Key Decisions & Votes
Global Spectrum VBA Spectra Contract Acknowledgment
04:40Decision to postpone acknowledgment of the contract until the next meeting to allow staff to address performance concerns regarding facility appearance and event scheduling.
Central Disposal Rate Increase Deferral
07:00Approved an MOU with Central Disposal to defer a solid waste collection rate increase from July 1st to October 1st, providing relief to citizens during the pandemic.
Kickapoo Street Paving Project Easements
10:30Approved a resolution declaring public necessity to acquire easements for the Kickapoo street paving project, authorizing acquisition by purchase or eminent domain for remaining properties.
Property Rezone for Guest Cabin
15:30Approved rezoning property at 15226 South School Road from A1 rural agricultural to A1 with a conditional use permit for a guest cabin, subject to conditions.
Shawnee Regional Airport Runway/Taxiway Rehabilitation Bids
31:40Authorized advertising for bids for the runway and taxiway rehabilitation project at Shawnee Regional Airport, funded by FAA and stimulus grants, with the city contributing approximately $30,000.
Upcoming Community Events
Shawnee High School Class of 2020 Parade
Down Kickapoo Street
Financial Matters
Solid Waste Collection Rate Increase Deferral
Central Disposal agreed to defer a planned rate increase from July 1st to October 1st due to economic circumstances related to COVID-19.
Monthly Sales Tax and Budget Report
Sales tax deposit was 12.5% below monthly budget but 2.3% above year-to-date. Use tax significantly exceeded budget. Revenue is currently supporting the budget despite COVID-19 impacts.
Shawnee Regional Airport Runway and Taxiway Rehabilitation
Authorization to advertise bids for a $1M+ rehabilitation project, with the city/airport assuming approximately $30,000 of the cost, funded primarily by FAA and stimulus grants.
Public Comments
One citizen spoke in favor of the rezoning request for a guest cabin conditional use permit during the public hearing for Item 5.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Global Spectrum VBA Spectra contract discussion postponed to the next meeting.
Watch For
- Kickapoo Street Paving Project progress.
- Police station remodel to begin this week.
- Monitoring sales tax revenue for upcoming months.
Announcements
- Congratulations to the Shawnee High School Class of 2020 for their parade.
- Kudos to Shawnee Public Schools for distributing approximately 100,000 meals to those in need.
- Condolences extended to Commissioner Bolt on the passing of his father.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Agenda (excluding item 2d)
Approval of routine administrative and operational items.
Item 2d: Acknowledge Global Spectrum VBA Spectra contract for management services at Heart of Exposition
Discussion regarding the annual acknowledgment of a five-year contract for management services, with concerns raised about facility appearance and event scheduling.
Item 3: Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Shawnee and Central Disposal
Consideration of an MOU to delay a solid waste collection rate increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Item 4: Resolution for Kickapoo Street Paving Project Easements
Resolution declaring public necessity to acquire certain easements for the Kickapoo street paving project, authorizing acquisition by purchase or eminent domain.
Item 5: Rezone property at 15226 South School Road for a guest cabin conditional use permit
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property from A1 rural agricultural district to A1 with a conditional use permit for a guest cabin, subject to specific conditions.
Item 6: Monthly Sales Tax and Budget Report
Review of the monthly sales tax deposit and budget performance, including year-to-date figures and use tax revenue.
Shawnee Airport Authority Item 1: Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative and operational items for the Airport Authority.
Shawnee Airport Authority Item 2: Authorization to advertise bids for runway and taxiway rehabilitation at Shawnee Regional Airport
Authorization to solicit bids for a major rehabilitation project for the airport's runway and taxiway, with funding from FAA and stimulus packages.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Item 1: Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative and operational items for the Municipal Authority.