Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a recommendation to lower the speed limit on Kickapoo Avenue and granted a conditional use permit for a cell tower. The monthly sales and use tax report showed collections were above budget. Citizens provided updates on community events and supported the speed limit reduction.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda Approval
01:00The consent agenda, containing routine administrative items, was approved without any items being pulled for separate discussion.
Kickapoo Avenue Speed Limit Reduction
30:00The council approved the Traffic Commission's recommendation to lower the speed limit on Kickapoo Avenue from MacArthur Street to West Tech Road to 35 miles per hour.
Rezone Property for Cell Tower
35:50An ordinance was approved to rezone property at 125 West 45th Street from A1 rural agricultural district to A1 rural agricultural district with a conditional use permit for a cell tower, subject to several conditions.
Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda
40:40The consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority was adopted.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
41:20The consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Arts Trek
Held at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum, 2,000 attendees, 25+ vendors. Blue Zones Project participated with a kids' activity.
Redbud Fest
500-600 attendees, 20+ vendors, 400 pizza boxes distributed. Moved indoors to the Municipal Auditorium due to weather.
Homeland Celebration (Blue Zones Project)
Both Homeland stores in the community stopped selling all tobacco products, a decision made by every employee.
Financial Matters
Monthly Sales Tax and City Treasurer Report
Combined sales and use tax collections for April were approximately $1.975 million. Sales taxes are 1.73% over projected budget, and use tax collections are 13.7% over projected budget.
Public Comments
Three citizens addressed the council. Buck Day provided an update on the maintenance of West Watkins Lake. Cory Prayers highlighted the success of Blue Zones Project events, Arts Trek and Redbud Fest. Rachel Meelo expressed support for lowering the speed limit on Kickapoo Avenue and commended Homeland stores for their decision to stop selling tobacco products as part of the Blue Zones Project.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Future traffic department plans and items to be brought before the council.
- The 'Rebby' event is coming up in a couple of months.
Announcements
- Girl Scout Troop 314 was introduced, working on their government badge.
- Thanks were extended to volunteers and city staff for the Redbud Fest.
- Commissioner noted that traffic lights on North Harrison Street between I-40 and MacArthur have been fixed.
- Commissioner shared statistics on cell towers in Shawnee, noting 185 registered antenna towers and that two AT&T towers handle more data than any other in Oklahoma.
Agenda Summary
Item 1: Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item 2: Presentation of the Animal Control Pet of the Week
Introduction of Duchess, a dog available for adoption.
Item 3: Citizens Participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on various topics.
Item 4: Introduction of Girl Scout Troop 314
Girl Scout Troop 314 introduced themselves as they work on their government badge.
Item 5: Consideration - Traffic Commission's recommendation regarding request by staff to lower speed limit on Kickapoo Avenue
Discussion and vote on lowering the speed limit on Kickapoo Avenue from MacArthur Street to West Tech Road to 35 mph.
Item 6: Consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at 125 West 45th Street
Consideration of a conditional use permit for a cell tower at 125 West 45th Street, with revised plans and conditions.
Item 7: Acknowledged monthly sales tax and city treasurer report
Review of the city's sales and use tax collections and financial status.
New Business (City Council)
Opportunity for new topics to be introduced.
Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
Shawnee Airport Authority New Business
Opportunity for new topics to be introduced for the Airport Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Authority New Business
Opportunity for new topics to be introduced for the Municipal Authority.