Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting saw the swearing-in of three new commissioners and the recognition of two outgoing commissioners for their service. Key decisions included the adoption of a downtown parklet policy to enhance public space and the denial of a preliminary plat for a motel addition. The council also addressed financial matters, including a sales tax report indicating a slight decrease, and received updates on the Blue Zones Project and the future police headquarters.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of June 18th Meeting Minutes
01:00The minutes from the regular meeting held on June 18th were approved.
Resolution of Appreciation for Bubba Shawn
02:00A resolution was passed to express appreciation for the outstanding service of Bubba Shawn as Commissioner of Ward One.
Resolution of Appreciation for Lisa Shaw
02:50A resolution was passed to express appreciation for the outstanding service of Lisa Shaw as Commissioner of Ward Five.
Appointment of Vice Mayor
10:00Commissioner Herod was nominated and approved as the new Vice Mayor.
Approval of Consent Agenda (excluding Item D)
10:40The consent agenda was approved, with Item D being pulled for separate consideration.
Confirmation of Lisa Alone as City Clerk
11:20The City Manager's hiring of Lisa Alone as the Certified Municipal Clerk was confirmed and approved.
Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund Payment for Cody Briscoe
17:30A resolution for a lump sum payment from the defined benefit plan for Cody Briscoe was approved.
Motorola Credit Corporation Lease Agreement Renewal
17:50The resolution approving the renewal of a lease agreement with Motorola Credit Corporation was deferred to the August 6th meeting.
Downtown Parklet Policy Adoption
27:00A resolution supporting the adoption of a downtown parklet policy, allowing temporary conversion of parking spaces into pedestrian amenities, was approved.
Preliminary Plat for Motel Addition (4981 N Harrison)
28:30The request for a preliminary plat for a motel addition at 4981 North Harrison was denied due to lack of communication and corrections from the applicant.
Rezone Property on North Kickapoo Avenue
32:00An ordinance to rezone three properties at 4325, 4331, and 4337 North Kickapoo Avenue from residential/neighborhood commercial to highway commercial was approved, with the condition of removing the southernmost structure within six months.
Final Plat for First National Bank (2600 N Harrison Ave)
34:00The final plat for the First National Bank facility at 2600 North Harrison Avenue was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Gateway to Prevention Recovery Blue Zones Worksite Ribbon-Cutting
7:30 AM
Blue Zones Project Community Workshop
More information to be released on website and media.
Coffee Kids, Bouncing Kids
1:00 PM at the Expo.
Financial Matters
Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund lump sum payment for Cody Briscoe
Approval of a lump sum payment from the defined benefit plan.
Monthly sales tax report
Overall sales taxes were down about half a percent for the year ended June 30th. Three and five-year averages show increases of 1.5% and 1.3% respectively. Budgetary revenues for the next year are being amended to be more conservative.
Budget adjustments
Capital purchases and projects are being pulled back, and a handful of positions are being kept open due to lower-than-expected revenues, to ensure solid financial footing.
Public Comments
Several citizens and representatives from the Blue Zones Project spoke, highlighting upcoming events, progress on the Safe Routes to School committee, and Homeland's commitment to the Blue Zones initiative. A community advocate also expressed support for the proposed downtown parklet policy.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Resolution approving renewal of lease agreement with Motorola Credit Corporation (deferred to August 6th).
Deadlines
- Removal of the southernmost structure at 4325 N Kickapoo Ave within six months of rezone approval.
Watch For
- Report on the Police Department headquarters project (expected at the second August meeting).
- Next community workshop for the comprehensive plan (week of August 6th).
- Impact of net sales tax from Amazon/eBay, starting August 1st.
Announcements
- Gateway to Prevention Recovery is becoming a Blue Zones worksite approved entity, with a ribbon-cutting tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM.
- Craig Mincher from the Parks Department was recognized as Employee of the Month for his selfless actions during a storm at Shawnee Twin Lakes.
- Coffee Kids, Bouncing Kids event is scheduled for August 25th at 1:00 PM at the Expo.
Agenda Summary
Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of June 18th
Consider a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 18th.
Resolution of appreciation for Bubba Shawn, Commissioner Ward one
Consider a resolution expressing appreciation for the outstanding service of Dub B. Shawn as commissioner of Ward one.
Resolution of appreciation to Lisa Shaw, Commissioner Ward five
Consider a resolution expressing appreciation for the outstanding service of Lisa Shaw as commissioner of Ward five.
Swearing in of Ward 1 Commissioner Atwell
Swearing in of the new Commissioner for Ward 1.
Swearing in of Ward 5 Commissioner C. Horn
Swearing in of the new Commissioner for Ward 5.
Swearing in of Ward 3 Commissioner Summer
Swearing in of the new Commissioner for Ward 3.
Commission appointment of a vice mayor for article three section city of the city section 6 of the city charter
Consider the appointment of a Vice Mayor.
Consider approval of the consent agenda
Consider approval of the consent agenda, with item D pulled for separate consideration.
Confirm and approve the City Manager's hiring of Lisa Alone as City Clerk
Confirm and approve the City Manager's hiring of Lisa Alone, Certified Municipal Clerk, as the City Clerk.
Citizens participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission.
Presentation by the city manager to Employee of the Month Craig Mincher
Recognition of Craig Mincher from the Parks Department as Employee of the Month.
Consider Oklahoma Municipal retirement fund lump sum payment from defined benefit plan for Cody Briscoe
Consider approval of a lump sum payment from the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund defined benefit plan for Cody Briscoe.
Consider resolution approving renewal of certain lease agreement with Motorola Credit Corporation
Consider a resolution approving the renewal of a lease agreement with Motorola Credit Corporation.
Consider resolution to adopt a downtown parklet policy
Consider a resolution to adopt a downtown parklet policy allowing temporary conversion of parking spaces into pedestrian amenities.
Consideration and approval of preliminary platform Motel addition located at 4981 North Harrison
Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat for a motel addition at 4981 North Harrison.
Public hearing in consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at 4325, 4331, 4337 north Kickapoo Avenue
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone three properties on North Kickapoo Avenue from residential/neighborhood commercial to highway commercial.
Consideration and approval of the final platform knighted Thank You Shawnee located at 2600 North Harrison Avenue
Consideration and approval of the final plat for the First National Bank facility at 2600 North Harrison Avenue.
Acknowledged a monthly sales tax report and city treacherous report
Review of the monthly sales tax report and city treasurer's report.
City Manager's Report
Report from the City Manager on various city projects and operations.
Commissioners Comments
Opportunity for commissioners to provide comments.