Meeting Summary
The City Commission deferred the opening of the Shawnee Splash municipal pool due to heavy rains and approved the rezoning for a new Community Market of Pottawatomie County food resource center. They also adopted a new Downtown Property Maintenance Code and approved the renewal of Vibe Broadband's cable communication permit. No appointment was made to the vacant Ward 1 Commissioner seat after multiple motions failed, and the commission approved advertising for a new municipal judge.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appoint City Commissioner to Ward 1
11:00The commission failed to appoint a commissioner to the vacant Ward 1 position after several nominations and votes did not pass.
Rezone 126 South Center Ave for Community Market
35:00Rezoning from R3 to C1P with a conditional use permit was approved for the Community Market of Pottawatomie County, a new food resource center.
Rezone 602 East Highland Street for Tattoo Parlor
39:00A request to rezone property from C1 to C3 for a tattoo parlor was denied due to multiple non-conformance issues and staff recommendation.
Rezone Highland and Kimberly Street for PUD
49:00Rezoning from R2/R3 to PUD was approved to allow for the construction of 23 new apartment units by the Sac and Fox Housing Authority.
Adopt Downtown Property Maintenance Code
01:05:00An ordinance to adopt a new Downtown Property Maintenance Code for C4 zoned properties was approved, focusing on exterior maintenance and voluntary compliance.
Renewal of Vibe Broadband Permit
01:09:00A 12-year non-exclusive permit for Vibe Broadband LLC to maintain a cable communication system was approved, including a 3% franchise fee and free service to municipal/school buildings.
Selection Process for Municipal Judge
01:15:00The commission approved advertising for two weeks to solicit applicants for the municipal judge position following Judge Jones's resignation.
Award Boy Scout Restroom Project
01:22:00The project to build new restrooms at Boy Scout Park was awarded to Craig Contractors for $98,522, largely funded by grants and public fundraising.
Invite City Manager Candidates for Interview
01:39:00Three final candidates for the City Manager position will be invited for interviews at a special meeting on Friday, May 22nd, at 2:00 PM.
Upcoming Community Events
Community Action Month
Community Picnic and Grand Opening of Shawnee Splash
To be rescheduled due to rain.
Crazy Kids Day at Boy Scout Park
Still planned, hoping splash pad will be open.
Martin Luther King Celebration Day Parade
Commissioners are asked to participate.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report (May)
Sales tax revenue was up 5.13% ($71,000) over last year and 11.7% over 2013. Use tax also strong, with revenue from new businesses starting to trickle in.
Boy Scout Restroom Project
Project awarded to Craig Contractors. Funded by Avidas Foundation, Tobacco Settlement Fund, and Public Fundraising, with the city's portion being $43,293.
Vibe Broadband Franchise Fee
Annual fee remitted to the city as part of the permit renewal.
Public Comments
One citizen expressed concern over the process of filling the vacant Ward 1 Commissioner seat, advocating for a special election rather than an appointment, citing a public survey showing 85% support for an election.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Rezone 731 East Independence (C3 to C3 w/ CUP)
- Rezone Harrison Street north of Wolverine Road (A1 to A3)
- Preliminary Plat for North Harrison Industrial Park
Deadlines
- Municipal Judge applications due in two weeks (from May 18th)
Watch For
- Rescheduled opening of Shawnee Splash municipal pool
- Rescheduled Community Picnic and Grand Opening
- Educational session on water rates and SMA financial condition
- Special meeting for City Manager candidate interviews on May 22nd at 2:00 PM
Announcements
- Mayor proclaimed May 2015 as Community Action Month.
- Judge Jones resigned as Municipal Judge after 49 years of service; Mayor suggested naming the courtroom after him and making him Judge Emeritus.
- Shawnee baseball, golf, and track teams won state championships.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (excluding Item S)
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item S (from Consent Agenda)
Item pulled from consent agenda for discussion.
Mayor's Proclamation on Community Action Month
Proclamation designating May 2015 as Community Action Month.
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to appoint a City Commissioner to the Ward 1 position
Consideration of appointing a commissioner to fill the open position left by Gary Vogel.
Public hearing and consideration of approving an ordinance to rezone with a conditional use permit for property located at 731 East Independence
Rezoning request for property at 731 East Independence.
Public hearing and consideration of approving an ordinance to rezone with a conditional use permit for property located at 126 South Center Avenue
Rezoning request for the proposed Community Market of Pottawatomie County.
Public hearing and consideration of approving an ordinance to rezone property located at 602 East Highland Street
Rezoning request for a tattoo parlor.
Public hearing and consideration of approving an ordinance to rezone property located at 302 South Beard Street
Rezoning request for property at 302 South Beard Street.
Public hearing and consideration of ordinance rezone the property located on Highland and Kimberly street
Rezoning request for a planned unit development for additional housing units.
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at Harrison Street north of Wolverine Road
Rezoning request for property at Harrison Street north of Wolverine Road.
Consideration of approval of a preliminary flat for North Harrison Industrial Park
Approval of preliminary plat for North Harrison Industrial Park.
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone the property located on Kickapoo Street north of MacArthur street
Rezoning request for Kickapoo Plaza.
Consideration approval of preliminary flat for Kickapoo Plaza
Approval of preliminary plat for Kickapoo Plaza.
Discussion consideration possible action to approve an ordinance to adopt the downtown property maintenance code
Approval of an ordinance to adopt a property maintenance code for the downtown business district.
Discussion consideration possible action on renewal of a non-exclusive permit divide Broadband a LLC
Renewal of a permit for Vibe Broadband LLC to maintain a cable communication system.
Discussion consideration possible action to determine selection process for a municipal judge
Discussion and action on the process for selecting a new municipal judge.
Sales Tax Report
Report on the city's sales tax revenue.
City Manager's Report
Report from the City Manager on various city projects and operations.
Award Boy Scout Restroom Project
Awarding the contract for the Boy Scout restroom project.
Airport Authority Consent Agenda (excluding Item B)
Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
Airport Authority Item B (Vibe Broadband Lease)
Approval of a non-exclusive permit for Vibe Broadband LLC to lease space at the airport.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.
Dissemination of December 10th letter from Oklahoma Water Resources board owrb to Shawnee citizens
Discussion on how to disseminate a letter from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to citizens.
Enter into Executive Session
To review information on candidates for City Manager.
Action on City Manager Candidates
Action following executive session regarding City Manager candidates.