Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved the fiscal year 2017-2018 budget for the city, Airport Authority, and Municipal Authority. Key decisions included approving several rezoning requests for commercial development and a conditional use permit for a manufactured home, despite some public concerns. The commission also approved an ordinance to combine beautification committees and adopted a new city code.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appeal of administrative order for demolition at 703 South Ottinger
05:40The City Commission approved giving the new property owner, Clint Layton, an additional 30 days to submit an acceptable remodel permit and then six months to complete the renovation work on the residential structure.
Combine Beautification Committees
06:40An ordinance was approved to combine the City of Shawnee Beautification Committee with the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee, expanding membership qualifications and increasing committee size.
Approval of budget for fiscal year 2017-2018
07:50The balanced budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 was approved, fully funding the first year of the recently adopted strategic plan.
Resolution adopting the budget for the city of Shawnee
08:40A resolution formally adopting the previously approved city budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 was passed.
Rezoning property at SW 45th St and Union Ave
09:40An ordinance was approved to rezone approximately 1.5 acres at the southwest corner of 45th Street and Union Avenue from A1 rural agricultural to C3 highway commercial district.
Rezoning property at 406 North Kickapoo Street
11:00An ordinance was approved to rezone approximately 0.75 acres at 406 North Kickapoo Street from R1 single-family residential to C3 highway commercial district.
Conditional Use Permit for Manufactured Home at 31807 Lake Road
21:40A conditional use permit was approved for a manufactured home (post-1976 HUD standard) at 31807 Lake Road, despite concerns from some residents about property values and the type of housing. The approval was based on staff recommendation, citing HUD quality standards and existing precedence in the area.
Preliminary plat for Decree Edition at 5000 North Union Avenue
23:50The preliminary plat for the 160-acre Decree Edition, proposing 25 commercial lots in phases north of the mall, was approved with minor technical conditions.
Final plat for non-traditional (single lot) at 5000 North Union Avenue
24:30The final plat for a single lot within the larger Decree Edition development at 5000 North Union Avenue was approved with conditions.
Final plat for Domino Plaza Addition Section One
25:40The final plat for Domino Plaza Addition Section One, covering the southern half of a 15-acre development including a convenience store, hotel pad, drainage, and dog park, was approved with three conditions.
Ordinance adopting new city code
27:20An ordinance was approved to adopt and enact a new city code, representing a routine recodification project with Unicode.
Emergency clause for new city code ordinance
28:10An emergency clause was approved for the ordinance adopting the new city code.
Annual rehab concrete streets project contract award
32:50The contract for the annual concrete streets rehabilitation project was awarded to MTZ Construction for $480,250, as the 'lowest and best bidder,' despite a slightly lower bid from another company due to reference concerns.
Upcoming Community Events
International Final of Youth Rodeo 25th Anniversary
Art Oklahoma Expo Center, City of Shawnee recognized as 25-year sponsor.
Financial Matters
City Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018
The balanced city budget for the upcoming fiscal year was approved, funding all strategic plan priorities for year one.
Sales Tax Report (June 2017)
Sales tax for June 2017 was up 8.31% year-over-year, with the fiscal year ending up 0.66%. An upward trend is noted, with a 2.5% increase anticipated for the next fiscal year.
Annual Rehab Concrete Streets Project
Contract awarded to MTZ Construction for the annual concrete streets rehabilitation project.
Shawnee Airport Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018
The budget for the Shawnee Airport Authority for the upcoming fiscal year was approved and formally adopted.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018
The budget for the Shawnee Municipal Authority for the upcoming fiscal year was approved and formally adopted.
Public Comments
Citizens commended the police department for community involvement and invited the commission to a 25th-anniversary rodeo event. During a public hearing for a manufactured home permit, several residents spoke both in favor and against, raising concerns about property values and the type of housing in a developing community.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Contract for city website update (July 17th meeting)
- Follow-up public meeting for Park Master Plan (late July/early August)
- Bid and construction for MacArthur sidewalk project (late summer/fall)
Announcements
- Jason Pursewell, Utilities Administration, recognized as Employee of the Month.
- Tennis court screening ordered, with further discussions on fencing supports to enhance parks and high school appearance.
- Fireworks event was well-attended and successful.
- Appreciation extended to Cindy Arnold for her work on the 5-year plan and budget projection, aiding departmental planning.
Agenda Summary
Adopt the present consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items.
Presentation by city manager - Employee of the month Jason Pursewell utilities Administration
Recognition of Jason Pursewell for his work in Utilities Administration.
Clint Layton's appeal of an administrative order requiring the demolition of the residential structure located at 703 South Ottinger
Appeal regarding a demolition order for a residential structure, with the new owner requesting time to remodel.
Approve an ordinance regarding combining the city of Shawnee Beautification Committee with the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee into one committee
Ordinance to merge two beautification committees, expanding membership criteria and increasing committee size.
Consideration of approval of a budget for fiscal year 2017-2018
Review and approval of the city's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Consideration of resolution adopting the budget for the city of Shawnee for the period of July 1st 2017 through June 30th 2018
Formal adoption of the city's budget for the specified fiscal year.
Public hearing consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at southwest corner of 45th Street and Union Avenue from a1 rural agricultural to c3 highway commercial district case number po4 17 applicant sky ortho swm & Sons Inc
Rezoning request for 1.5 acres from rural agricultural to highway commercial.
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at 406 North Kickapoo street from r1 single-family residential district to c3 highway commercial district case number peo 617 applicant knellman brawny
Rezoning request for 0.75 acres from single-family residential to highway commercial.
Public hearing and consideration in an ordinance to rezone with a conditional use permit for property located at 31 807 Lake Road to allow for a manufactured home case number P O 717 applicant page Gideon's pledge
Request for a conditional use permit to allow a manufactured home on A1 rural agricultural land.
Consideration preliminary plat for decree edition located at 5000 North Union Avenue case number s o 117 applicant the Landrum Group
Preliminary plat for a 160-acre commercial development with 25 lots.
Consideration of final plant for non-traditional located at 5000 or Union Avenue case number so2 17 applicant to Landrum group
Final plat for a single commercial lot within the Decree Edition development.
Consideration of a final platform oh no closet addition section one located at northeast corner of 45th Street Harrison Avenue case number ESCO 317 applicant Shani Harrison LLC
Final plat for the southern half of a 15-acre development including commercial and hotel sites.
Discussion consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance adopting and acting a new city code for City Commission
Approval of an ordinance for routine recodification and adoption of a new city code.
Acknowledged sales tax report received
Review of the city's sales tax performance for June 2017 and the fiscal year.
City manager report
Updates on budget, website, park master plan, and sidewalk project.
Annual rehab concrete streets project
Consideration of awarding a contract for concrete street rehabilitation.
Shawnee Airport Authority: Approval of consent agenda
Approval of the consent agenda for the Airport Authority.
Shawnee Airport Authority: Consideration of approval to Shawnee Airport Authority budget for fiscal year 2017-2018
Approval of the Airport Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Shawnee Airport Authority: Consideration of a resolution adopting the budget for the Shawnee Airport Authority for the period of July 1st 2017 to 30th 2018
Formal adoption of the Airport Authority's budget for the specified fiscal year.
County Municipal Authority: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of the consent agenda for the Municipal Authority.
County Municipal Authority: Consideration and approval the Shawnee municipal authority budget for the fiscal year 2017 2018
Approval of the Municipal Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
County Municipal Authority: Consideration of resolution adopting the budget for the Shawnee municipal authority for a period of July 1st 2017 through June 30 2018
Formal adoption of the Municipal Authority's budget for the specified fiscal year.
Consider an executive session to discuss annual valuation of the city manager
Executive session to discuss the annual evaluation of the city manager.