September 11, 2017 City Commission Meeting

The City Commission chambers were officially named the Bertha N. Young City Commission Chambers in honor of her 51 years of dedicated service to the city.

A resolution was approved to support the 'Safe Routes to School' initiative, aiming to secure state funding for safer connections to schools.

A resolution was approved to support the Pottawattamie County Food Policy Council and designate it as Shawnee's official food advisory council.

An ordinance was approved to close a 35x140 ft right-of-way on Harrison Street, facilitating additional parking for an adjacent property owner.

A resolution was approved to initiate the process of amending the existing TIF district and potentially creating a second one, establishing a review committee for downtown revitalization.

TIF District Amendment/Creation

Consultant expenses for the TIF district review are estimated at $30,000-$40,000, with expected long-term benefits from accruing funds into the TIF account.

Sales Tax Report

Approximately 70% of the city's sales tax receipts originate from north of McArthur Street. The Amazon tax is performing well.

Edward Burns Memorial Grant

A grant of $20,979 was allocated to local law enforcement, with Shawnee Police Department receiving $10,500 and Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office receiving $10,479. Funds may be used for electric motorcycles for traffic enforcement.

Approval of the consent agenda

Routine approval of various administrative items.

Citizens participation

Opportunity for citizens to address the Commission on any topic.

Presentation by the city manager to Employee of the Month Ashley B own utility billing customer service department

Recognition of Ashley Beown as Employee of the Month.

Proclamation for Blueprints Graduate Day

Proclamation recognizing the graduates of the Blueprints Drafting Success program.

Consideration of a resident resolution designating the city of Shawnee Commission chambers as a Bertha and young Commission chambers fifty-one years of service to the city of Shawnee

Resolution to name the City Commission chambers in honor of Bertha N. Young for her 51 years of dedicated service.

Consideration of a resolution of support for safe routes to school

Resolution supporting efforts to create safe routes to schools, seeking state funding as part of Blue Zones initiatives.

Consideration of resolution supporting Pottawattamie County Food Policy Council

Resolution supporting the establishment of the Pottawattamie County Food Policy Council and designating it as Shawnee's official food Advisory Council.

Presentation regarding 25th anniversary of the International Finals Youth Rodeo

Presentation celebrating the 25th anniversary of the International Finals Youth Rodeo, highlighting its economic and community impact.

Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance closing the right way of a tract of land in the West half of the West half of the southwest quarter of section 5 Township 10 North range for East beginning at the northwest corner of lot 10 of Harrison Park addition fence west 35 feet fence south perm forty seven point five feet fence east 35 feet dance north one hundred forty seven point five feet to the point of beginning applicant great brown home

Ordinance to close a specific 35x140 ft right-of-way on Harrison Street to allow for additional parking for an adjacent property owner.

Discussion and consideration of approval of a resolution to approve potential amendment of the city's tax increment financing district and the possible creation of a second such district directing the preparation of an amended and restated project plan and the appointment of a review committee

Resolution to initiate the process of amending the existing TIF district and potentially creating a second one, establishing a review committee.

Ordinance calling for a special election for the filling of the unexpired term for Ward 1

Ordinance for a special election to fill an unexpired term for Ward 1.

Ordinance calling for a special election for the filling of the unexpired term for Ward 2

Ordinance for a special election to fill an unexpired term for Ward 2.

Ordinance calling for a special election for the filling of the unexpired term for Ward 3

Ordinance for a special election to fill an unexpired term for Ward 3.

Ordinance calling for a special election for the filling of the unexpired term for Ward 4

Ordinance for a special election to fill an unexpired term for Ward 4.

Considering an ordinance calling for a special election for the filling of the unexpired term for Ward 6

Consideration of an ordinance for a special election to fill an unexpired term for Ward 6.

Consider a resolution calling and providing for the holding of the special election in the city of Shawnee Oklahoma for the purpose of filling the unexpired term of Ward 6 providing % election to be conducted by the Pottawattamie County Election Board and providing support voting by absentee ballot

Consideration of a resolution for a special election to fill an unexpired term for Ward 6.

Status update on Interstate 40 Bryan Street interchange

Update on the ongoing efforts and challenges related to the proposed I-40 Bryan Street interchange project.

Sales Tax Report

Report on the city's sales tax receipts and performance.

Administrative report

Update on the Edward Burns Memorial grant and upcoming police department events.

Consider approval of the consent agenda (Shawnee Airport Authority)

Routine approval of various administrative items for the Airport Authority.

Discussion and consideration of approving a new lease between Shawnee Airport Authority and Wesley Elliot DBA Oklahoma Air LLC

Approval of a new lease agreement for flight instruction, aircraft rental, and pilot services at the airport.

Consider approval of the consent agenda (Shawnee Municipal Authority)

Routine approval of various administrative items for the Municipal Authority.