Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several residential development plats and an ordinance allowing ground floor residential use in the downtown core district with specific conditions. Bids for sidewalk ADA ramp and concrete street projects were tabled for further review. The meeting also included proclamations for Community Action Month and National Law Enforcement Week, and an update on the Airport Authority's budget and potential T-Hangar project.
Key Decisions & Votes
Declaring 1989 Ford Fire Truck Surplus
10:40The City Council approved a resolution to declare a 1989 Ford Fire Department truck as surplus and authorized its sale at auction, as it had no trade-in value.
Preliminary Plat for Shawnee Fund
12:00The preliminary plat for the Shawnee Fund development, proposing 108 multi-family residential units and a storm water detention tract, was approved with seven conditions.
Preliminary Plat for Belmont Park Phase Two
13:00The preliminary plat for Belmont Park Phase Two, proposing 20 duplex lots and 2 commercial lots, was approved with four conditions, pending a letter from the pipeline easement company.
Final Plat for Rolling Hills Irrigation Phase One
18:00The final plat for the first phase of the Rolling Hills Irrigation development, including 12 new single-family lots and a community center, was approved with three conditions.
Amending Zoning Code for Ground Floor Residential Use in C-4 District
19:00An ordinance was approved to allow ground floor residential use in the downtown core district (C-4) via a conditional use permit, with the stipulation that commercial use must remain on the frontage.
FY 15-16 Sidewalk ADA Handicap Ramp Project Bids
31:00Consideration of bids for the sidewalk ADA handicap ramp project was tabled to the next meeting for further review.
FY 15-16 Rehab Concrete Streets Project Bids
32:00Consideration of bids for the rehab concrete streets project was tabled to the next meeting for further review.
Upcoming Community Events
Old-fashioned concert in the park (Shawnee Public Library)
2 PM, park across from the library, featuring the Boulevard Brass Quintet, celebrating John Philip Sousa's 100th anniversary.
Senior Strolls
5:30 PM, starting at the Senior Center.
National Ride for the Wall
A large group of veterans will stop in Shawnee for burgers and an overnight stay as part of their ride from California to Washington D.C. for Memorial Day.
Financial Matters
Preliminary Capital Budget Miscellaneous Fund for FY 2016-2017
Presentation and discussion of various city funds, including sales tax, permit fees, workman's comp, and capital projects such as fire trucks and the Santa Fe Depot roof.
May Sales Tax and Use Tax Collection
Report on sales tax collected in May and use tax, which was 55% higher than the previous year.
FY 15-16 Sidewalk ADA Handicap Ramp Project Bids
Two bids were received for the sidewalk ADA handicap ramp project, with amounts of $546,350 and $311,550.
FY 15-16 Rehab Concrete Streets Project Bids
Two bids were received for the rehab concrete streets project, with amounts of $470,850 and $337,750.
Airport Authority DME Equipment Purchase
Potential purchase of Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) to replace the outer marker on the ILS system.
Airport Authority T-Hangar Project
Estimated total cost for a three-phase T-Hangar construction project, with funding contributions from FAA, Airport, City, and a loan from SIA.
Preliminary Shawnee Municipal Authority Budget FY 16-17
Presentation of the preliminary budget and a 5-year plan for water and wastewater operational and capital projects.
Public Comments
One public comment was received from a representative of the Shawnee Public Library, who invited the community to an upcoming concert in the park.
Coming Up
Tabled
- FY 15-16 Sidewalk ADA Handicap Ramp Project Bids (deferred to June 6th meeting)
- FY 15-16 Rehab Concrete Streets Project Bids (deferred to next meeting)
Deadlines
- FAA study on the ILS outer marker closes July 1st.
Watch For
- Update on license fees at the next meeting.
- Actions from the Beautification Committee.
- Further discussion on financing fire trucks and the Santa Fe Depot roof.
- Potential purchase of DME for the Airport ILS system.
- Development of the T-Hangar project at the Airport.
- Shawnee Municipal Authority's 5-year project plan.
Announcements
- Agenda Item 5, a rezoning application, has been withdrawn.
- Angie Gregg, Police Department dispatcher, was recognized as the Employee of the Month for May.
- May 2016 was proclaimed Community Action Month.
- May 15th-21st was proclaimed National Law Enforcement Week.
- Congratulations were extended to the new police chief.
- Congratulations were extended to the Shawnee High School baseball team for winning the championship two years in a row.
- Appreciation was expressed to the Shawnee Municipal Authority for their assistance with an incident at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
- The Emerald Forest Neighborhood Association, Dr. Chris Heston, and Bonnie Boone were thanked for their work on the Planning Unit Development.
- A church group was recognized for their incredible work on Trash Shop Day.
- The Planning Department and Justin Debrun were praised for their work, with encouragement for full staffing and code updates.
- A suggestion was made to add lights along the Bryan Street pathway for safety.
Agenda Summary
Agenda Item 5: Rezoning application
Application for rezoning.
Item 1C: Update on license fees
Discussion regarding updating city license fees as part of the recodification process.
Project Payment Report: Water Taps and Bank First General
Clarification on costs for water taps (connection fees) and Bank First General (deposit of payments) in the project payment report.
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item 6: Resolution to declare 1989 Ford Fire Department truck surplus
Resolution to declare a 27-year-old fire truck as surplus and authorize its sale at auction due to no trade-in value.
Item 7: Preliminary plat for Shawnee Fund
Preliminary plat for a development located east of Personal Transportation Parkway, proposing 108 multi-family residential units and a storm water detention tract.
Item 8: Preliminary plat for Belmont Park Phase Two
Preliminary plat for a development located at Acme Road north of MacArthur Boulevard, proposing 20 duplex lots and 2 commercial lots, with a pipeline easement issue.
Item 9: Final plat for Rolling Hills Irrigation Phase One
Final plat for the first phase of a development located at the northwest corner of Main and Bryan Avenue, including 12 new single-family lots and a community center.
Item 10: Public hearing and consideration to approve an ordinance amending the zoning code section 22-165.7
Ordinance allowing ground floor residential use as an accessory use within the downtown core district (C-4) via a conditional use permit, with commercial use required on the frontage.
Item 11: Preliminary Capital Budget Miscellaneous Fund for FY 2016-2017
Presentation and discussion of various miscellaneous funds, including sales tax, permit fees, workman's comp, and capital projects.
Item 12: Consideration of bids for FY 15-16 Sidewalk ADA Handicap Ramp Project
Review of two bids received for the sidewalk ADA handicap ramp project.
Item 13: Consideration of bids for FY 15-16 Rehab Concrete Streets Project
Review of two bids received for the rehab concrete streets project.
Item 14: City Manager New Business
Opportunity for the City Manager to introduce new business items.
Item 15: Commissioners Comments
Comments and announcements from city commissioners.
Airport Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
Airport Authority Administrative Report
Update on the FAA study regarding the decommissioning of the ILS outer marker and a presentation on the potential T-Hangar project.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Preliminary Budget FY 16-17
Presentation of the preliminary budget for the Shawnee Municipal Authority for the upcoming fiscal year, including a 5-year project plan.