Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved the consent agenda, deferred a rezoning request, and adopted an ordinance and resolution to update the Shawnee Municipal Code regarding Twin Lakes permits and fees. Presentations included Animal Control, the Twin Sister Cities delegation, and Visit Shawnee's annual report, alongside public comments on urban planning and community events.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda Adoption
01:10The City Commission approved the consent agenda, which included routine administrative matters.
Ordinance to Rezone Property
15:00Consideration of rezoning property at 125 West 45th Street was deferred to the April 15th meeting due to the Planning Commission not meeting in the interim.
Ordinance Amending Shawnee Municipal Code Chapter 16 Lakes
18:40The Commission approved an ordinance updating regulations for Shawnee Twin Lakes, including permit expiration, duck hunting blinds, and free use for current city employees.
Resolution Amending Shawnee Fee Schedule for Twin Lakes
21:00A resolution was approved to amend the city fee schedule, increasing fees for annual fishing, boating, hunting, and daily tent camping at Shawnee Twin Lakes, and introducing a combination permit discount.
Upcoming Community Events
St. Patrick's Day Bike Ride
Blue Zones Project event, focused on built environment and Kickapoo intersection safety.
Placemaking Conference
Attended by Blue Zones Project, city planner, and staff at OU, discussed built environment and retail development.
Shawnee Twin Sister Cities Delegation Trip to Nikaho
Ten students and one teacher sponsor traveling to Nikaho, Japan.
Arts Trek
Shawnee Forward 5k
Red Bud Festival
Starts at 5:00 PM, includes free pizza, a Journey tribute band concert at the Ritz, and a car show.
Quanah's Pancake Day
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM at the Expo.
Financial Matters
Purchase of older vehicles
Approved the purchase of used vehicles from the Missouri Highway Patrol for city use, noted as a cost-effective solution.
Visit Shawnee Event Funding Support
Over $107,000 was awarded to approximately 30 events in 2018 to promote tourism.
Local Tax Revenue from Tourism
Tourism generates $3.5 million in local tax revenue annually in Pottawatomie County.
Shawnee Twin Lakes Permit Fees
Fees for annual fishing, boating, hunting, and daily tent camping were increased, and a new combination fishing/boating permit with a discount was introduced.
Public Comments
Two representatives from the Blue Zones Project discussed community initiatives. One highlighted a St. Patrick's Day bike ride to raise awareness about built environment and intersection safety. The other reported on a placemaking conference, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful urban planning and cautioning against over-permitting retail without market analysis.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance to rezone property at 125 West 45th Street (deferred to April 15th meeting)
Deadlines
- Nikaho delegation will visit Shawnee in October (3rd or 4th week)
Watch For
- Visit Shawnee to continue recruiting events, promoting Shawnee at trade shows, and increasing brand awareness
- Spectra to take over management of the Expo Center, with negotiations ongoing and an expectation of 223+ event days per year
Announcements
- Animal Control presented "Big Boy," a dog of the week.
- The Shawnee Twin Sister Cities 2019 student teacher delegation was introduced ahead of their exchange trip to Nikaho, Japan.
- Visit Shawnee delivered its annual report for 2018, detailing tourism's economic impact and marketing efforts.
- Upcoming community events on April 13th include Arts Trek, the Shawnee Forward 5k, and the Red Bud Festival featuring free pizza, a Journey tribute band, and a car show.
- Quanah's Pancake Day is scheduled for Wednesday at the Expo Center.
- The Expo Board has agreed with Spectra to manage the Expo Center.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative matters, including the purchase of older vehicles for city use.
Presentation by Animal Control of the week big boy
Animal Control introduced a dog named Big Boy.
Citizens Participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the Commission regarding community initiatives and urban planning.
Introduction of the Shantay 2019 student teacher delegation for the exchange trip to nikka
Introduction of students and a teacher participating in the Twin Sister Cities exchange program to Nikaho, Japan.
Annual report by visit Shani Daniel Mason rains who is the CEO will make the presentation
Visit Shawnee presented its 2018 annual report on tourism promotion and economic impact.
Consideration of the ordinance to rezone property located at 125 West 45th Street from a1 rural agricultural district to a-1 rural agricultural district conditional use permit case number P a 119 applicant or Williams
Discussion of an ordinance to rezone a property.
Consideration of an ordinance repealing and amending portions of the ministry Shawnee Municipal Code chapter 16 Lakes authorizing the city manager to change the expiration of annual fishing and boating permits and authorizing fees set by resolution and located in the city fee schedule of the Shawnee lake repealing provisions that note such license shall be required of retired to city employees or a person to assert as members of the City Commission and who have completed their terms of office revising use of blinds setting the effective date providing for appeal provided for severability and providing for codification
Ordinance to update regulations for Shawnee Twin Lakes permits, fees, and usage, including free use for current city employees.
Consideration of the resolution of meaningless yummy fee schedule by setting the shawnee Twin Lakes number 1 and 2 fees pursuant to chapter 16 of the city code and providing for read option of the city fee schedule in holder
Resolution to amend the city fee schedule for Shawnee Twin Lakes, adjusting various permit fees.