Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved the closure of Kimberly Street to facilitate the Sac and Fox Nation's housing project, with provisions for water line easements. Key decisions included entering into mediation with the Citizens Potawatomi Nation regarding ongoing litigation for both the City Commission and the Municipal Authority. The Main Street Streetscape project received ODOT approval and is moving towards the bidding phase, with construction anticipated to begin after the new year.
Key Decisions & Votes
Closure of Kimberly Street for Sac and Fox Nation Housing Project
nullAn ordinance to close Kimberly Street was approved to facilitate the Sac and Fox Nation Housing Authority's project. Water line easements will be reserved. Commissioner Hall expressed ongoing concerns about the Brian Street exit but supported the housing project.
Litigation with Citizens Potawatomi Nation (City Commission)
nullThe City Commission approved a motion to enter into mediation with the Citizens Potawatomi Nation regarding ongoing litigation (Pottawatomie County District Court case #CJ 201014-128).
Litigation with Citizens Potawatomi Nation and other parties (Municipal Authority)
nullThe Municipal Authority approved a motion to enter into mediation with the Citizens Potawatomi Nation and other involved parties regarding ongoing litigation.
Upcoming Community Events
Public Meeting on Parks Plan
City Commissioners, for final public input on the park plan. Consultant will present preliminary findings.
Financial Matters
Main Street Streetscape Project Funding
The project is estimated at $2.2M-$2.6M, with funding from the street fund ($1.8M) and Tiff District ($618K). The Shawnee Municipal Authority (SMA) is expected to cover $433K for water line costs, bringing the total available funding to approximately $2.4M.
Public Comments
One citizen, Casey Bell, spoke in favor of closing Kimberly Street for the Sac and Fox Nation Housing Authority's new housing project, highlighting the need for affordable housing and the project's details.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- August 17: Request authorization to bid Main Street Streetscape project
- September 21: Bid opening for Main Street Streetscape project
- October 5: Recommendation for award of Main Street Streetscape project
- October 21: Pre-work meeting for Main Street Streetscape project
- Second week in November: Earliest Notice to Proceed for Main Street Streetscape project
- January 1st (approx): Main Street Streetscape construction start
Watch For
- Formal request for Main Street Streetscape project bids at the next Commission meeting
- Main Street Streetscape project construction to begin after the new year
- Updates on mold remediation and repairs at the Brian Street fire station
- Activities and projects from the newly formed Historic Shawnee Alliance
Announcements
- Stacy Terell and Haley Wright, dispatchers, were recognized as Employees of the Month for August for their heroic actions in locating and saving a suicidal caller.
- Animal Rescue Center (ARC) donated a net gun to Animal Control to safely capture stray animals, with plans to donate two more. ARC highlighted the significant improvement in the animal shelter's live release rate (over 80%) due to community efforts and rescue groups.
- School starts August 13th; drivers are reminded to be mindful of school zones.
- The partially open Kapoo area is noted as very nice.
- The new 'Historic Shawnee Alliance' 501c3 organization has been formed to support downtown revitalization.
- A public meeting on the city's parks plan will be held tomorrow night (August 4th), and public input is encouraged.
- The Pottawatomie County Historical Society received a $500,000 matching grant and is seeking donations.
- The new city pool continues to see high attendance, with reduced hours planned after school starts and extended hours for Labor Day weekend.
- Boy Scout Park is also seeing significant utilization.
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the City Commission.
Citizens participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission on matters of concern.
Presentation by city manager to employee of the month Stacy Terell and Haley Wright dispatch
Recognition of two dispatchers for their exemplary service.
Presentation of a net gun donated by Animal Rescue Center (ARC)
Donation of equipment to Animal Control to aid in safe animal capture.
Motion to reconsider an ordinance to close to the public Kimberly Street
Reconsideration of a previously discussed ordinance regarding the closure of Kimberly Street.
Discussion and consideration of possible action on an ordinance to close to the public Kimberly Street
Discussion and vote on an ordinance to close Kimberly Street for the Sac and Fox Nation Housing Authority's development project.
Any new business (City Commission)
Opportunity to introduce new items for discussion or action.
Administrative reports
Reports from city administration, including an update on the Main Street Streetscape project.
Commissioner's comments
Commissioners' remarks on various city matters and community updates.
Consider approval of the consent agenda (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Approval of routine administrative items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
Any new business (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Opportunity to introduce new items for discussion or action for the Airport Authority.
Consider approval of the consent agenda (Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.
Any new business (Municipal Authority)
Opportunity to introduce new items for discussion or action for the Municipal Authority.
Consider an executive session to discuss potential claims litigation or other options (Municipal Authority)
Executive session to discuss potential claims and litigation involving the Municipal Authority and various parties including the Citizens Potawatomi Nation and Pottawatomie Rural Water District #3.
Considering an executive session to discuss potential claims litigation or other options (City Commission)
Executive session to discuss potential claims and litigation involving the City of Shawnee and the Citizens Potawatomi Nation.
Consider matters discussed in executive session regarding potential claims litigation or other options (City Commission)
Consideration of actions following executive session regarding litigation with the Citizens Potawatomi Nation.
Consider matters discussed in executive session regarding potential claims litigation or other options (Municipal Authority)
Consideration of actions following executive session regarding litigation involving the Municipal Authority, Citizens Potawatomi Nation, and Pottawatomie Rural Water District #3.