June 7, 2017 City Commission Meeting

The consent agenda, with the exception of item 1c, was approved by the commission.

The consulting agreement for financial services, despite concerns about its broad scope and lack of a spending cap, was approved.

An MOU formalizing collaboration between the city and Shawnee Public Schools on public improvements, recreational use of school sites, and potential demolition assistance was approved.

The emergency repair of traffic signal controls at Highway 18 and Gerrits Lake Road, costing $49,500, was ratified by the commission.

Property at 1012, 1016, and 1018 North Kickapoo Street was rezoned from R1 Single-Family Residential to C3 Highway Commercial for storage and warehousing.

Property at 10 and 20 East Federal and 524 South Bell was rezoned from R2 Combined Residential to I3 Heavy Industrial to facilitate expansion of Shawnee Mill.

Property at 525 South Kickapoo Street was rezoned from R2 Combined Residential to C3 Highway Commercial for an ice vending machine.

Authorization was granted to settle pending workers' compensation litigation with Kathy Anderson for an authorized amount.

Consulting Agreement with Crawford & Associates

Agreement for financial services including financial statement preparation, pension expertise, and CAFR writing. Budgeted at $40,000 annually, with recent expenditures between $28,000-$29,000.

Emergency Repair to Traffic Signal Controls

Repair to the traffic signal at Highway 18 and Gerrits Lake Road due to damaged control cabinet and electronics.

Sales Tax Report (April 2017)

Sales tax collected was $469,000, down $83,000 from last year. Overall city revenues are down 1.97%.

Shawnee Airport Authority Preliminary Budget FY 2017-18

Anticipated revenues of $639,000 for 2018, increasing to $1.1 million in 2019 with federal grants. Includes $25,000 for hanger repairs, $7,600 city match for new taxiway design, $186,000 city match for new ramp construction, and an unfunded $350,000 for Hangar 19 in 2019-2020.

Shawnee Municipal Authority Preliminary Budget FY 2017-18

Projected water revenue at $6.2 million (down from $7 million last year). Plans for a $30 million loan in 2019-2020 for two sewer plants and water plant construction. Includes $100,000 for utility bill printing/mailing and $2 million for special disposal (garbage/recycling).

Item 1: Consider approval of the consent agenda

Approval of the consent agenda, with item 1c moved for separate discussion.

Item 1c: Consulting agreement for financial services

Discussion regarding a consulting agreement with Crawford & Associates for financial services, including preparation of financial statements, pension part, and CAFR writing. Concerns were raised about the broad scope and lack of a spending cap, but the agreement was ultimately approved.

Item 2: Citizens participation

Opportunity for citizens to address the council.

Item 3: Presentation by city manager to Employee of the Month Kane Miguel Fruss, Parks Department

Recognition of Kane Miguel Fruss for his dedicated work in the Parks Department and as City Hall custodian.

Item 4: Proclamation: Homelessness Awareness Day

Proclamation declaring April 24th as Homelessness Awareness Day.

Item 5: Proclamation: Loyalty Day

Proclamation declaring May 1st, 2017, as Loyalty Day.

Item 6: Consideration and Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Shawnee and Shawnee Public Schools

Approval of an MOU to formalize collaborative efforts, including coordinated public improvements, joint funding for tennis court maintenance, assistance with school building demolition, and public access to school recreational facilities.

Item 7: Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve emergency repair to traffic signal controls at the intersection of Highway 18 and Gerrits Lake Road

Ratification of an emergency repair to a damaged traffic signal control cabinet and electronics at a high-traffic intersection.

Item 8: Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at 1012, 1016, and 1018 North Kickapoo Street

Rezoning from R1 Single-Family Residential District to C3 Highway Commercial District for storage and warehousing, intended for Steve's Body Shop.

Item 9: Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at 10 and 20 East Federal and 524 South Bell

Rezoning from R2 Combined Residential District to I3 Heavy Industrial for expansion of Shawnee Mill, improving truck traffic flow within the facility.

Item 10: Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located 525 South Kickapoo Street

Rezoning from R2 Combined Residential District to C3 Highway Commercial District for an ice vending machine.

Item 11: Acknowledged sales tax report received in April 2017

Review of the April 2017 sales tax report, showing a decrease from the previous year.

Item 12: City Manager Report

Update on strategic plan, free garage sale weekend, sidewalk projects, Pioneer Library closure, and police officer award.

Item 13: Commissioner Comments

Commissioners provided comments on various topics, including the strategic plan, Earth Day, and the possibility of a no-kill animal shelter.

Item 14: Consider an executive session for discussion and possible action on litigation pending against the City of Shawnee by Kathy Anderson

Executive session to discuss workers' compensation litigation.

Item 15: Consider matters discussed in executive session regarding pending against the City of Shawnee by Kathy Anderson

Action taken following executive session regarding workers' compensation litigation.