Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the consent agenda, with one item deferred for further discussion. A key decision involved accepting real property from Pottawatomie County and releasing city liens to facilitate the establishment of a community garden. The meeting also included presentations from Visit Shawnee, the Shawnee Public Library, and C-SPAN City Tours, highlighting community engagement and upcoming local events.
Key Decisions & Votes
Acceptance of real property for community garden
The City Council approved the acceptance of property at 808 West Main Street from Pottawatomie County, releasing city liens, to facilitate the establishment of a community garden.
Upcoming Community Events
Third Friday downtown block party
Downtown Shawnee
Blue Zones Community Glow Ride
5:30 PM at the Blue Zones office with the Pott County Peddlers bicycle group. It is a free, family-friendly 3-mile ride.
C-SPAN City Tours special event
11 AM at the Shawnee Public Library to officially announce the stories C-SPAN will be covering.
Financial Matters
Release of liens on 808 West Main Street property
The city released liens totaling approximately $5,360 on the property at 808 West Main Street to facilitate its use for a community garden.
Public Comments
Two citizens introduced themselves in new community roles and shared information about upcoming local events.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 1e from the consent agenda
Watch For
- Avitus foundation breaking ground on Independence
Announcements
- C-SPAN City Tours is in Shawnee this week, with programming dedicated to Shawnee airing on March 3rd and 4th.
- The Central District Live talk show was held, attracting over 600 students from various schools.
- Bonnie Wilson was introduced as the new Airport Manager for Shawnee.
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative and operational items.
Item 1e from the consent agenda
An item pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion with Council and the City Manager.
Presentation by Ashley Hill, Producer Community Relations Representative for C-SPAN City Tours
Informational presentation about C-SPAN's visit to Shawnee to highlight the local literary scene and history.
Consider acceptance of real property from Pottawatomie County 808 West Main Street releases of lanes and lease have said property to community renewal to facilitate the establishment of a community garden
Acceptance of a property and release of city liens to enable Community Renewal to establish a community garden.
Approve consent agenda (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Approval of routine items for the Airport Authority.
Approve consent agenda (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine items for the Municipal Authority.