Meeting Summary
The City Council approved an ordinance and resolution to increase the annual permit fee for medical marijuana establishments to $1500, aiming to offset administrative costs. The meeting also highlighted the success of the 'Oklahoma Gravel Growler' event, which brought 500 athletes from 20 states and three countries to Shawnee, generating significant local economic activity and raising $3,683 for Friendship House. Additionally, the Shawnee Public Library announced its reopening after renovations.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda Approval
06:50The City Commission approved the consent agenda, which included routine administrative items.
Ordinance Amending Medical Marijuana Permit Fees
09:00An ordinance was approved to amend Chapter 8, Article 8 of the city code, changing the medical marijuana establishment permit fee from a one-time $100 to an annual $1500.
Emergency Clause for Medical Marijuana Ordinance
11:00The emergency clause for the ordinance amending medical marijuana permit fees was approved, allowing it to take effect immediately.
Resolution Establishing Medical Marijuana Compliance Form Fee
11:30A resolution was adopted to establish a fee for administering the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority annual compliance form and to amend the city's fee schedule accordingly.
Outdoor Warning System Bids
12:30Consideration of bids for upgrading and replacing the city's outdoor warning system was deferred to a future meeting for further review.
Broadway State Project Request for Qualifications Award
13:00The decision to award a contract for the Broadway State Project engineering and architecture firm was deferred to a future date.
Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda Approval
21:00The Shawnee Airport Authority's consent agenda, containing routine items, was approved.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda Approval
21:30The Shawnee Municipal Authority's consent agenda, containing routine items, was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Oklahoma Gravel Growler
Downtown Shawnee, 450 cyclists and 50 runners, 20 states, 3 countries represented. Raised $3,683 for Friendship House.
Police Foundation Banquet
Event to raise money for police officers.
Junior Livestock Show
Expo Center, approximately 200 head of cattle, 200 head of gilts, 535 head of hogs.
Pig Roast and Trophy Auction
Expo Center, fundraising for kids and the Junior Livestock Show.
Financial Matters
Medical Marijuana Establishment Annual Permit Fee
Proposed increase of the annual permit fee for medical marijuana facilities from a one-time $100 to an annual $1500 to offset administrative costs associated with compliance forms.
Donation to Friendship House
Funds raised from the 'Oklahoma Gravel Growler' event.
Outdoor Warning System Bids
Various bids received for upgrading and replacing the outdoor warning system, ranging from $298,664.73 (base bid) to $909,919.33 (base bid). Decision deferred for further review.
Public Comments
Three citizens addressed the commission. The Shawnee Public Library manager expressed gratitude for renovations and announced the library's reopening. A representative from the Blue Zones project and the owner of Spoke Lahoma praised the city's support for the successful 'Oklahoma Gravel Growler' event, highlighting its positive economic impact and community engagement.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Bids for upgrading and replacing the City of Shawnee outdoor warning system
- Broadway State Project request for qualifications award
Deadlines
- HGTV Hometown Takeover contest video submission deadline (tonight/tomorrow)
Watch For
- Grand opening of the Shawnee Public Library
- Pig roast and trophy auction at the Expo at 6:30 PM (date not specified, but soon after meeting)
- Future discussions on outdoor warning system bids and Broadway State Project RFQ
Announcements
- Cadence Miller from Jefferson Elementary called the meeting to order.
- The Shawnee Public Library has reopened after renovations, with a grand opening planned once furnishings are complete.
- The 'Oklahoma Gravel Growler' event was a major success, bringing 500 athletes from 20 states and three countries to Shawnee, boosting local businesses and raising funds for Friendship House.
- Two properties on Broadway were closed due to anticipation of downtown improvements.
- A police event on Friday night was well-attended and appreciated.
- A group is submitting a video for the HGTV 'Hometown Takeover' contest to bring improvements to Shawnee.
- The Junior Livestock Show at the Expo Center had a large turnout with approximately 200 head of cattle, 200 head of gilts, and 535 head of hogs.
- A positive story on downtown Shawnee and Kami Hinkle was featured in the Daily Oklahoman over the weekend.
Agenda Summary
Citizens Participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the City Commission on matters not on the agenda.
Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items.
Animal Control and the Pet of the Week
Presentation of Cooper, an adult male mixed breed dog, available for adoption from the animal shelter.
Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article 8 of the Code of the Ordinances of the City of Shawnee relating to the annual permit fee for medical marijuana establishments, providing for severability and declaring an emergency.
Proposal to change the medical marijuana facility permit fee from a one-time $100 to an annual $1500 to cover compliance form processing costs.
Consideration of a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Shawnee establishing a fee for administering the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana annual compliance form for licensees and amending the fees for permitting in the medical marijuana establishment and providing for the readoption of her city fee schedule in home.
Resolution to formally adopt the new medical marijuana permit fees into the city's fee schedule.
Consider bids/request for qualifications to upgrade and replace the City of Shawnee outdoor warning system.
Review of bids received for the outdoor warning system upgrade.
Broadway State Project request for qualifications award.
Consideration of awarding a contract for the Broadway State Project engineering and architecture firm.
Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.