Meeting Summary
The City Commission adopted the budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19, which includes a projected 2% increase in sales tax revenue and allocates $2.6 million for capital improvements, with over half for debt service. Key decisions included amending a legal services agreement, correcting an insurance policy provider, and approving a rezoning for a new shopping center. The July 2nd meeting was cancelled, and public comments highlighted the formation of a Food Policy Council.
Key Decisions & Votes
Amendment to Stewart and Clover Agreement
03:00Amended the legal services agreement to allow the city to terminate with 60 days written notice at any time within the one-year period, removing a clause that implied termination only for breach or after a specific date.
Access Liability Policy Provider
04:30Corrected the agenda to approve Midwest Employers as the provider for the access liability policy, replacing Safety National Casualty Corporation.
City of Shawnee Budget Adoption
28:00Approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19, with the understanding that identified corrections regarding narrative alignment and workers compensation figures would be made.
Cancellation of July 2nd City Commission Meeting
29:40The City Commission voted to cancel its meeting scheduled for July 2nd, 2018, due to its proximity to the July 4th holiday.
Rezoning 3954 N Kickapoo Ave to PUD
45:00Approved the rezoning of property at 3954 N Kickapoo Avenue from C2 Suburban Office Commercial to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a five-lot shopping center, with five general conditions and a specific consideration for stormwater runoff.
Upcoming Community Events
Cops and Kids Benefit
6-9 PM at The Garage, 10% of proceeds go to Cops and Kids.
Night Auto Show
Boy Scout Park.
Financial Matters
City of Shawnee Budget FY 2018-19
Adoption of the annual budget for the city, including projected revenues, capital improvements, and operational expenses.
Shawnee Airport Authority Budget FY 2018-19
Adoption of the annual budget for the Airport Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Budget FY 2018-19
Adoption of the annual budget for the Municipal Authority.
Public Comments
Lindsey Goodson from Blue Zones Project Pottawattamie County provided an update on the formation of the Pottawattamie County Food Policy Council, its elected chairperson Holly Gordon, and its focus on food access and equity across the county, including partnerships with tribal nations.
Coming Up
Tabled
- July 2nd, 2018 City Commission meeting cancelled.
Deadlines
- Special election on June 26th for four propositions, including a sales tax increase.
- Early voting Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Watch For
- Future City Commission retreat or workshop in late summer/early fall to prioritize capital improvement projects.
Announcements
- Santa Fe Depot parking lot is nearing completion and is very attractive.
- Fire Station #2 is making good progress and is expected to be substantially completed in late summer.
- Pool attendance is having its best year yet, averaging over 500 visitors per day and exceeding season pass holder goals.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (excluding 1c5, 1d, 1g)
Routine administrative items.
Amendment to Stewart and Clover Agreement (1c5)
Clarification on termination language for legal services agreement.
Access Liability Policy (1d)
Correction of firm name for access liability policy from Safety National Casualty Corporation to Midwest Employers.
Intergovernmental Agreement - Hazardous Waste (1g)
Approval of memorandum with Oklahoma City for regional household hazardous waste collection and management project.
Citizens Participation (2)
Opportunity for public input on city matters.
Consideration of Approval of a Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 (4)
General overview and discussion of the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Resolution Adopting Budget for City of Shawnee FY 2018-19 (5)
Formal adoption of the city's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Consideration and Possible Action to Cancel the July 2nd 2018 City Commission Meeting (6)
Consideration of cancelling the first meeting in July due to holiday.
Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance to Rezone Property at 4900 N Harrison (7)
Applicant withdrew the application for rezoning.
Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance to Rezone Property at 3954 N Kickapoo Ave (8)
Rezoning property from C2 Suburban Office Commercial to PUD Planned Unit Development for a five-lot master plan shopping center, including shared access and infrastructure.
Consent Agenda (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
Consideration of Approval of the Shawnee Airport Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 (2)
Overview of the proposed Airport Authority budget.
Resolution Adopting Budget for Shawnee Airport Authority FY 2018-19 (3)
Formal adoption of the Airport Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Consent Agenda (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.
Consideration of Resolution Adopting the Budget for Shawnee Municipal Authority for a Period of July 1st 2018 through July June 30th 2019 (2)
Overview of the proposed Municipal Authority budget.
Resolution Adopting Budget for Shawnee Municipal Authority FY 2018-19 (3)
Formal adoption of the Municipal Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.