Meeting Summary
The Shawnee City Council approved the rezoning of city-owned property on Harrison Street and adopted significant amendments to the animal control ordinance, including changes to euthanasia requirements and rabies certificate validity. The council also authorized staff to proceed with the annexation request from North Rock Creek School for future construction and to negotiate contracts for parks design. A December 2016 sales tax report indicated a slight decrease for the year.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rezoning property on Harrison Street
03:00The council approved an ordinance to rezone 2.57 acres of city-owned land on the east side of Harrison Street North from PUD to C3 Highway Commercial District.
Amendments to Animal Control Ordinance
14:00The council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code, making euthanasia of vicious animals a discretionary choice, extending rabies certificate validity, and referencing a city fee schedule.
North Rock Creek School Annexation Request
15:50Staff was authorized to proceed with notice and hearing requirements for the annexation of 75.6 acres requested by North Rock Creek School for future high school construction.
Parks Design Contract Negotiation
19:50Staff was authorized to negotiate contracts with CLS and Associates for parks design, with plans to integrate Blue Zones information and explore a downtown trail connection.
Litigation Settlement (Attorneys' Fees)
29:00The city attorney was authorized to negotiate and settle attorneys' fees claims related to United States District Court case CIB 15 805 F, up to a maximum authorized amount.
Upcoming Community Events
Blood Drive
Masonic Lodge, 3 PM to 6 PM
Financial Matters
December 2016 Sales Tax Report
Sales tax revenue for December 2016 was down 6.73% ($111,000) compared to the previous year, resulting in an overall year-to-date decrease of 1.51% ($136,000).
Equipment bid for six-inch trailer-mounted pump
Awarded bid to Normco Energy Products for a six-inch trailer-mounted pump, which was under the budgeted amount of $70,000.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Formal consideration of North Rock Creek School annexation on January 17.
- Presentation of negotiated parks design contract on January 17.
- A consolidated city fee schedule to be presented in January.
- A planning session in January.
Announcements
- Commissioners extended holiday wishes and a safe New Year.
- A blood drive will be held at the Masonic Lodge on February 3rd, from 3 PM to 6 PM.
Agenda Summary
Item 6: Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of Harrison Street North on Transportation Parkway
Consideration of an ordinance to rezone 2.57 acres of city-owned land from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to C3 (Highway Commercial District).
Item 7: Consider ordinance repealing and amending portions of Chapter 5 Animals of the Shawnee Municipal Code
Amending the animal code to make euthanasia of vicious animals a case-by-case discretionary choice, extending rabies certificate validity, and referencing a city fee schedule for animal-related fees. Includes an emergency clause.
Item 8: Consider annexation request by North Rock Creek School for purposes of future construction and authorize staff to proceed with notice and hearing requirements
Request from North Rock Creek School District to annex 75.6 acres for a future high school, authorizing staff to proceed with notice requirements.
Item 9: Acknowledge sales tax report December 2016
Review of the December 2016 sales tax report, showing a decrease for the month and year-to-date.
Item 10: Parks design
Revisiting the award for parks design to CLS and Associates, with a recommendation to negotiate contracts and incorporate Blue Zones information and a downtown trail connection.
Airport Authority Item 1: Consider the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
Municipal Authority Item 1: Consider the approval and consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.
Municipal Authority Item 2: Consider bills and award equipment bid
Awarding a bid for a six-inch trailer-mounted pump to Normco Energy Products.
Item 13: Consider an executive session to discuss potential claims litigation
Discussion regarding United States District Court case number CIB 15 805 F.
Item 14: Consider matters discussed in executive session regarding potential claims litigation
Authorization for the city attorney to negotiate and settle attorneys' fees claims related to US District Court case CIB 15 805 F.