January 15, 2019 City Commission Meeting

Approval of the final plat for an 8.79-acre tract, previously preliminary platted, for 19 lots with approved water and sewer documentation.

Resolution passed to support negotiations with Global Spectrum LLC (Spectra) for the management of the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, with the goal of improving profitability and efficiency while protecting local events and addressing financial concerns.

An ordinance establishing stricter regulations for motor vehicle turning and signaling at intersections, including a 100-foot signal initiation requirement and specific lane usage, was approved with an emergency clause.

An ordinance was approved with an emergency clause to regulate the possession of controlled dangerous substances, allowing municipal court to handle misdemeanor cases in line with new state laws.

An ordinance was approved with an emergency clause to repeal certain sections of Article 8 Chapter 8 related to business permits and licenses, pending clarity from state legislature or Supreme Court on city authority.

An ordinance was approved with an emergency clause to close a public easement in the Villagio Addition, facilitating the relocation of a water line for the Omaha hospital expansion.

Expo Center Management Agreement

Discussion regarding potential financial benefits (20% savings, 11% profit, $150k capital improvements) and concerns about the city's budget commitment and costs for local users. The city's historical contribution has been between $700,000 and $1 million annually.

Sales and Use Tax Collections

Total collections for sales and use taxes were $2.15 million, with sales taxes up 2.6% and use taxes up 9% over projected figures for the year.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Approval of routine administrative items.

Animal Control

No representative present for discussion.

Citizens Participation

Citizens spoke on various topics including upcoming community events and a request to reconsider zoning for medical marijuana cultivation.

Proclamation in Support of United States Census Bureau

Mayor Finley proclaimed the city's commitment to partnering with the US Census Bureau for an accurate 2020 count. Tricia Woodward highlighted the financial benefits and importance of community participation.

Consideration of Approval of Final Plat for Belmont Park Addition Phase 2

Approval of the final plat for an 8.79-acre tract, previously preliminary platted, for 19 lots with approved water and sewer documentation.

Consider Resolution Supporting Consideration of Agreement between Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority and Global Spectrum LLC for Management Services of Shawnee Heart of Oklahoma Exposition

Discussion and vote on a resolution to support negotiations for a management agreement with Global Spectrum LLC (Spectra) for the Expo Center, aiming for improved profitability and efficiency while protecting local events.

Discussion and Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing Regulations Regarding the Position and Method of Turning and Required Signals of Motor Vehicles

Consideration of a new ordinance, stricter than state law but compliant, to regulate vehicle turns at intersections, including signal initiation within 100 feet and specific lane usage.

Discussion and Consideration of an Ordinance Creating a Parks and Recreations Committee

Discussion on creating a Parks and Recreation Committee, including its composition (initially proposed as 1 City Commissioner and 10 at-large members). Action was deferred to allow further discussion on the committee's makeup.

Discussion and Consideration of an Ordinance Regulating the Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances

Consideration of an ordinance to allow municipal court to handle misdemeanor possession of controlled dangerous substances, aligning with recent state law changes.

Discussion and Consideration of an Ordinance Repealing Certain Portions of Article 8 Chapter 8

Consideration of an ordinance to repeal portions of Article 8 Chapter 8 concerning business permits and licenses, specifically fees and use, due to recent court rulings on city authority.

Discussion and Consideration of an Ordinance Providing for the Closing of Public Easement Situated Within Portions of Lot 2 and Lot 3 Villagio Addition Section 1

Consideration of an ordinance to close a public easement in the Villagio Addition to allow for the relocation of a water line for the Omaha hospital expansion.

Sales Tax Report

Report on sales and use tax collections, showing strong performance with total collections of $2.15 million, sales taxes up 2.6%, and use taxes up 9% over projections.