Meeting Summary
The city council adopted an ordinance to amend the city code regarding medical marijuana, establishing a registration process for personal growers and permits for commercial establishments, and removing the indoor growing requirement for personal use. They also approved the rezoning of a property on Country Club Road from agricultural to single-family residential. A monthly sales tax report was presented, showing an increase over the prior year.
Key Decisions & Votes
Medical Marijuana Ordinance Amendment
04:05Amended Chapter 8 of the city code to add an article regarding medical marijuana, incorporating research facilities, requiring registration for personal growers (with waivers for low-income/disabled), and removing the indoor growing requirement for personal use. The 1000-foot restriction between other establishments was struck.
Medical Marijuana Establishment Fees Resolution
05:10Established annual fees of $100 for commercial medical marijuana establishment permits and $25 for personal marijuana growing facility registration.
Rezoning One Country Club Road
08:15Approved the rezoning of 0.67 acres at One Country Club Road from A1 Rural Agricultural District to R1 Single-Family Residential District to allow for a single-family home.
Upcoming Community Events
Comprehensive Plan Meetings
Seeking public input on the city's direction for the next 20 years.
Thompson Kids Event
Event fostering positive relationships between police and children.
Financial Matters
Medical Marijuana Commercial Permit Fee
Annual permit fee for commercial medical marijuana establishments.
Medical Marijuana Personal Registry Fee
Annual registration fee for personal medical marijuana growing facilities.
Monthly Sales Tax Report (September)
September sales tax receipts were $1.499 million, 3.48% below the previous month but normal. First quarter of 2019 is up $20,000 over the previous fiscal year.
Airport Improvements Grant
Grant funding for improvements at the airport, specifically for the taxiway.
Public Comments
One citizen, Ron Loftus, spoke about the medical marijuana ordinance, advocating for outdoor growing options to reduce costs for low-income individuals, as indoor growing expenses are prohibitive.
Coming Up
Watch For
- State legislature changes to medical marijuana mandates
- Future airport improvements (detainer)
Announcements
- Commissioners welcome public feedback on city matters, including comprehensive plan meetings.
- The Thompson kids event, fostering positive relationships between police and children, is growing and seen as very positive.
- Improvements at the Shawnee Airport, including a taxiway and future detainer, are underway with grant funding.
- Welcome Brice Martin to Commission chambers as a member of the first class arbiter class leadership.
Agenda Summary
Item 4: Ordinance to amend chapter 8 of the city code to add an article regarding medical marijuana
Discussion and possible approval of an ordinance to regulate medical marijuana facilities and personal growing, including registration, security, and nuisance provisions. The 1000-foot restriction between other establishments was debated and removed.
Item 5: Resolution establishing fees for permitting a medical marijuana establishment or registration of a marijuana growing facility for medical purposes
Consideration of a resolution to set annual fees for commercial medical marijuana permits ($100) and personal growing registration ($25).
Item 6: Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at One Country Club Road
Public hearing and consideration of rezoning 0.67 acres at One Country Club Road from A1 Rural Agricultural District to R1 Single-Family Residential District.
Item 7: Monthly Sales Tax Report
Presentation of the September sales tax receipts and a summary of the first quarter and annualized projections.
Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of the consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Court Consent Agenda
Approval of the consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Court.