Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved the award of a Request for Qualifications to Freese Nichols for the design phase of the Broadway Street project, a decision that saw significant public debate and a split 4-3 vote among commissioners. Key approvals also included rezoning for a National Institute on Developmental Delays campus and a commercial property, a conditional use permit for a cell tower, and preliminary/final plats for residential developments. Budget amendments and bids for city projects, including an outdoor warning system and police department architectural services, were also approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
Broadway Street Project RFQ Award
1:00:45The Commission voted 4-3 to award the Request for Qualifications to Freese Nichols for the design phase of the Broadway Street project, initiating the process for design and community engagement.
Rezoning for National Institute on Developmental Delays (NIDD) Campus
30:15A 40.08-acre property at E 45th Street and N Bryan Avenue was rezoned from A1 rural agricultural to PUD for the development of a retreat center for families with developmentally delayed children.
Rezoning for Commercial Development at N Harrison Ave and E Whittaker St
31:45A 0.11-acre property was rezoned from R2 combined residential to C3 highway commercial to allow for future commercial development, aligning with the 2040 comprehensive plan.
Conditional Use Permit for Cell Tower on N Kickapoo Ave
36:30A conditional use permit was granted for a cell tower at 1310 N Kickapoo Avenue, including a height variance due to modern self-collapsing tower technology, to enhance data and first responder services.
Preliminary Plat for Hyatt Edition Section 4
39:00The preliminary plat for 6.57 acres for single-family development in Hyatt Edition Section 4 was approved, with the understanding that future phases adjacent to 42nd Street would address road improvements.
Final Plat for Revving Hills South Addition
40:30The final plat for 3 acres on the southeast corner of Bryan Avenue and East Main Street was approved for single-family development, including the site for Shawnee's second Friendship House.
Amendment to A1 Zoning Dimensional Standards
43:00An ordinance was approved to amend the city's zoning code, revising minimum lot width and street frontage requirements for A1 rural agricultural districts to prevent future non-conforming lots.
Budget Amendments
44:45Several budget amendments were approved across the General Fund, Hotel Motel Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and Street Improvement Fund to reflect personnel changes, grant funding, and project payments.
Outdoor Warning System Upgrade Bid Award
47:45The bid for upgrading and replacing the city's outdoor warning system was awarded to Federal Signal Corporation for $309,509.73, as they submitted the lowest qualified bid.
Police Department Architects Project Bid Award
48:45The bid for architectural services for the Shawnee Police Department project was awarded to WL McNab for $2,443,000, based on being the lowest qualified bidder.
Airport Runway/Taxiway Resurfacing Engineering Agreement
1:09:00An agreement with H W Lochner Inc. for $273,100 was approved for engineering services related to the resurfacing of runways and taxiways at the airport, funded by FAA dollars.
Financial Matters
Tourism Lodging Market Analysis
Approval of a proposal with Young Strategies for market research, visitor profiling, and strategic planning for the tourism department.
Budget Amendments
Adjustments to the General Fund for personnel, Hotel Motel Fund for Tourism Department updates, Capital Improvement Fund for grants (body cameras, motorcycles), and Street Improvement Fund for ODOT payment on the Kickapoo Street project.
Monthly Sales Tax and Budget Report
Sales tax was down 8.67% for the month but up 4.39% year-to-date. Use tax showed strong growth, up 43.64% for the month and 49.7% year-to-date.
Outdoor Warning System Upgrade
Award of bid to Federal Signal Corporation for the upgrade and replacement of the city's outdoor warning system.
Police Department Architects Project
Award of bid to WL McNab for architectural services for the Police Department project.
Broadway Street Project RFQ Award
Award of Request for Qualifications to Freese Nichols for design services for the Broadway Street project. The city's share of the grant is $600,000, with the exact contract amount to be negotiated.
Airport Runway/Taxiway Resurfacing Engineering Agreement
Agreement with H W Lochner Inc. for engineering services for the resurfacing of airport runways and taxiways, funded by FAA dollars.
Public Comments
Citizens expressed strong opinions regarding the Broadway Street project, with some advocating for its economic development potential and others raising concerns about funding priorities, parking impacts, and the city's financial health. Other comments included questions about the transparency of bid awards, the condition of 42nd Street, traffic impact of a proposed development at 45th and Bryan, and the justification for dispensary licensing fee increases.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Budget season in the next 60 days
Watch For
- Engineering for 45th Street widening project to start this calendar year
- Future phases of Hyatt Edition development including 42nd Street access
- Overhaul and adoption of a new city zoning code in the near future
Announcements
- Community Renewal kids (Cheryan and Travis Efron, Ethan Anderson, Mariah Reed) from Jefferson Elementary School were recognized for their participation.
- Commissioner Gillen announced he will not be running for re-election for Ward 2.
- Commissioner Herod announced he will be running for re-election.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (City Commission)
Approval of routine administrative items.
Animal Control Update
Animal Control representative was not present to provide an update.
Approval of Proposal with Young Strategies for Tourism Lodging Market Analysis
Consideration and approval of a proposal from Young Strategies for market research and strategic planning for the tourism department.
Public Hearing and Rezoning for National Institute on Developmental Delays (NIDD) Campus
Consideration of an ordinance to rezone 40.08 acres at E 45th Street and N Bryan Avenue from A1 to PUD for the NIDD campus.
Public Hearing and Rezoning for Commercial Development at N Harrison Ave and E Whittaker St
Consideration of an ordinance to rezone 0.11 acres from R2 to C3 for commercial development.
Public Hearing and Conditional Use Permit for Cell Tower on N Kickapoo Ave
Consideration of an ordinance to rezone 0.29 acres from C3 to C3 with a conditional use permit for an ATT cell tower.
Approval of Preliminary Plat for Hyatt Edition Section 4
Consideration of the preliminary plat for 6.57 acres for single-family development.
Approval of Final Plat for Revving Hills South Addition
Consideration of the final plat for 3 acres for single-family development, including the Friendship House.
Ordinance Amending A1 Zoning Dimensional Standards
Consideration of an ordinance to amend the city's zoning code regarding minimum lot width and street frontage requirements in A1 rural agricultural districts.
Consideration of Budget Amendments
Review and approval of budget adjustments for various city funds.
Monthly Sales Tax and Budget Report
Presentation of the monthly sales tax and budget performance report.
Consideration of Bids for Outdoor Warning System Upgrade
Review and award of bids for upgrading and replacing the city's outdoor warning system.
Consideration of Bids for Shawnee Police Department Architects Project
Review and award of bids for architectural services for the Police Department project.
Broadway Street Project Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Award
Consideration and award of the RFQ for design services for the Broadway Street project.
New Business (City Commission)
Opportunity for commissioners to introduce new topics for discussion.
Consent Agenda (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
Agreement with H W Lochner Inc. (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Discussion and possible action on an agreement with H W Lochner Inc. for engineering services for airport runway and taxiway resurfacing.
Consent Agenda (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.
New Business (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Opportunity for Municipal Authority members to introduce new topics for discussion.