Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved a contract with the Pottawattamie County Historical Society to support the Paul and Milbourne Museum with initial funding and graduated payments for self-sustainability. They also approved a resolution for upcoming nonpartisan general and runoff elections for Mayor and Wards 2, 3, and 4. The independent auditor's report showed marked improvement in the city's financial position, with an unmodified opinion and positive changes in fund balances.
Key Decisions & Votes
Contract with Pottawattamie County Historical Society
20:00City will provide initial $150,000 and graduated payments to assist the Paul and Milbourne Museum in downtown for completion and self-sustainability, requiring fundraising and marketing efforts.
Resolution for nonpartisan general and general run-off elections
22:00Called for general election on June 30, 2020, and a runoff on August 25, 2020, for Mayor and City Commissioners of Wards 2, 3, and 4. Filing period set for April 8-10.
Bids for property renovation at 514 North Patchen Avenue
23:30Decision on awarding bids for property renovation at 514 North Patchen Avenue was deferred to a future meeting.
Upcoming Community Events
County Livestock Show
Encouraged attendance to support youth.
Financial Matters
Independent Auditors Report for Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit
Presented an unmodified opinion on financial statements and compliance for FY2019. Noted marked improvement over prior year, with two compliance findings (budget overruns in general government and recreation/culture, negative fund balances in three funds) being addressed. Reported a 7.6% increase in net position and a $1.1 million increase in the general fund balance.
Contract with Pottawattamie County Historical Society
Agreement to provide financial assistance to the Paul and Milbourne Museum to aid in its completion and transition to self-sustainability, funded by tourism dollars.
Public Comments
No citizens came forward to speak during the designated participation period.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Bids for property renovation at 514 North Patchen Avenue
Deadlines
- Filing period for Mayor and City Commissioner elections: April 8th, 9th, and 10th (8 AM - 5 PM at the Election Board)
- General Election: June 30, 2020
- Runoff Election: August 25, 2020
Watch For
- Discussion on the Broadway project (bike path/parking) at the next meeting
Announcements
- The County Livestock Show will be held Wednesday and Thursday, with the premium sale on Friday night.
- Commissioners encouraged good common sense and hand washing in light of the coronavirus.
Agenda Summary
Citizens participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission.
Consider the approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine items grouped together.
Presentation by animal control to the pet of the week
Animal Control Officer Jung presented Rex, a dog available for adoption for $10.
Presentation of the independent auditors report for the comprehensive annual financial report and single audit
Jim Denton and Ashley presented the FY2019 audit report, noting an unmodified opinion, improved financial position, and addressing compliance findings.
Consideration to enter into a contract with Pottawattamie County Historical Society
Discussion and vote on a contract to provide financial assistance to the Paul and Milbourne Museum for completion and self-sustainability.
Consideration of a resolution calling and providing for holding of nonpartisan general and general run-off elections in the city of Shawnee Oklahoma for the purpose of nominating and electing candidates for the office of mayor city commissioner of the second Ward city commissioner of the Third Ward city commissioner of the Fourth Ward establishing a filing period and qualifications for such offices designating the manner of electing the various city offices named here in providing for said elections to be conducted by Pottawattamie County Election Board providing for voting by absentee ballot
Resolution to call for general and runoff elections for Mayor and Wards 2, 3, and 4, and establish filing periods.
Consideration of bids for property renovation at 514 North Patchen Avenue block five lot seventeen through twenty
Review of two bids for property renovation and decision on awarding the contract.
New business
Opportunity to introduce new topics for discussion.
Commissioner comments
Commissioners shared updates, opinions, and announcements.