Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several zoning changes and plat approvals for commercial and residential developments, including a rezone for 306 East 45th Street and plats for Domino Plaza Addition Section 2 and Cardinal Point. Resolutions were passed to declare various police department vehicles as surplus for scrap, auction, or donation. Additionally, a revised Emergency Operations Plan for the city was adopted.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda
09:50The consent agenda, containing routine administrative items, was approved by a 7-0 vote.
Rezone Property at 306 East 45th Street
11:30An ordinance to rezone property at 306 East 45th Street from A1 rural agricultural to C3 highway commercial district for commercial development was approved.
Final Plat for Domino Plaza Addition Section 2
15:50The final plat for Domino Plaza Addition Section 2, amending three lots to two for commercial retail development, was approved.
Preliminary Plat for Cardinal Point
17:00The preliminary plat for Cardinal Point, a single-family and commercial development north of East 45th Street, was approved.
Declare Police Vehicles Surplus for Scrap
19:50A resolution declaring certain police department vehicles as surplus property and authorizing their sale for scrap was approved.
Declare Police Vehicles Surplus for Auction/Disposal
21:00A resolution declaring certain Shawnee Police Department vehicles as surplus property and authorizing their sale at auction or disposal was approved.
Donate Police Ambulance to OBU PD
22:00A resolution declaring an older police ambulance as surplus property and authorizing its donation to the Oklahoma Baptist University Police Department or disposal was approved.
Adopt Revised Emergency Operation Plan
23:00A resolution adopting the revised Emergency Operations Plan for the City of Shawnee, which is compliant with federal and state guidance, was adopted.
Upcoming Community Events
Cyclists on Broadway
Cyclists will be using Broadway to increase their visibility to patrons and residents.
County Fair
Good attendance reported, with strong representation from the fire department and local youth showing animals.
Sunny Gourd's Tasty Affair
Annual fundraiser held at the expo, described as a great event.
Police and Fire Guns and Hoses Golf Tournament
A successful fundraiser and enjoyable event.
Financial Matters
Monthly Sales Tax and Budget Report
Sales tax revenue is 2.2% above projected year-to-date budget. Use tax continues to be significantly high at 63.36%. The general fund budget has 82% remaining, and the water utility/Shawnee Municipal Authority budget has 92% remaining.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke during public participation. One expressed significant concern about the health risks associated with vaping, urging the Commission to consider strong regulatory ordinances. The other provided updates on community initiatives, including the success of walking school buses, upcoming cyclist visibility efforts on Broadway, and positive feedback on the Broadway marquee project.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Potential ordinances and strong policies regarding vaping regulation.
- Annual review and updates to the city's Emergency Operations Plan.
Announcements
- The Walking School Buses completed their first week with 1,561 participants walking 787.2 miles, achieving 10% of their goal to Japan.
- Cyclists will be riding on Broadway from September 22nd through 29th to increase visibility.
- Positive feedback was received for the marketing campaign on traffic calming and the Broadway marquee project.
- The County Fair had good attendance, with the fire department well-represented.
- Sunny Gourd's Tasty Affair, an annual fundraiser, was a great event.
- The Lions Club was recognized for their hard work in rehabilitating property.
- The Police and Fire Guns and Hoses golf tournament was a successful fundraiser.
Agenda Summary
1. Citizens Participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the Commission on topics of concern.
2. Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items without separate discussion.
3. Presentation by Animal Control of the pet of the week
Introduction of 'Rusty', a pitbull mix available for adoption.
4. Public hearing and consideration of ordinance to rezone property located at 306 East 45th Street
Rezone property from A1 rural agricultural to C3 highway commercial district for commercial development (Case P-1519).
5. Consideration of approval of a final plat for Domino Plaza Addition Section 2
Approval of a final plat for commercial retail development at the southeast corner of North Harrison Avenue and John C Bruton Boulevard (Case 07-19).
6. Consideration of approval of a preliminary plat for Cardinal Point
Approval of a preliminary plat for single-family and commercial development north of East 45th Street (Case S02-19).
7. Consider a resolution to declare certain police department vehicles surplus property and authorize the sale of said items for scrap
Declaration of police vehicles as surplus for disposal as scrap.
8. Consider a resolution to declare certain Shawnee Police Department vehicles surplus property and authorize the sale of set items at auction or disposal
Declaration of police vehicles as surplus for sale at auction or subsequent disposal.
9. Consider a resolution to declare certain Shawnee Police Department vehicles surplus property and donate to the Oklahoma Baptist University police department or disposal at the city's discretion
Declaration of an older police ambulance as surplus for donation to OBU Police Department or disposal.
10. Consider a resolution adopting the revised emergency operation plan for the city of Shawnee
Adoption of an updated Emergency Operations Plan, required under state and federal laws.
Acknowledged monthly sales tax and budget report
Review of the city's sales tax and budget performance.
New Business
Opportunity for new items to be introduced.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioners provided updates and expressed opinions on various topics.