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July 21, 2014 City Commission Meeting

July 21, 2014 Shawnee, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved two significant charter amendments requiring a public vote for territory detachment under specific circumstances and mandating reimbursement for public improvements upon detachment. An update on the water distribution utility master plan was presented, outlining proposed infrastructure upgrades and storage needs. Additionally, the council approved several zoning changes, a preliminary plat for Stone Creek Crossing, and the closure of an alley.

Key Decisions & Votes

Airport Authority Lease Agreement

06:30

Approved a one-year lease renewal with Davis Martin's Structures (formerly Control Center LLC), the airport's only mechanic shop, with an option for five additional years and an increase in leased space.

Approved

Re-zoning Property Northwest of Churchill Street

30:20

Approved an ordinance to re-zone property northwest of the terminus of Churchill Street from A1 Rural Agriculture and Planned Unit Development to R1 Single Family Residential.

Approved

Preliminary Plat for Stone Creek Crossing

33:10

Approved the preliminary plat for Stone Creek Crossing, a two-phase, 101-lot residential development, including requested deviations for private roads, cul-de-sac length, and aerobic sewer systems.

Approved

Alley Closure between 10th and 11th Street

39:00

Approved an ordinance for the temporary closure of an alley between 10th and 11th Street, requested by Cross Connection Church to address drug traffic and criminal activity.

Approved

Support for Tax Credits for Ashford Place Apartments

43:30

Approved a resolution supporting CSY Investors LLC's application for tax credits to finance the rehabilitation and improvement of the Ashford Place Apartments, which are being purchased out of bankruptcy.

Approved

Charter Amendment: Public Vote for Territory Detachment

46:00

Approved a motion to place a city charter amendment on the next available election ballot, requiring a public vote for territory detachment if specific conditions are met (e.g., zoning, infrastructure, occupied residences, retail business).

Approved

Charter Amendment: Reimbursement for Public Improvements upon Detachment

54:00

Approved a motion to place a city charter amendment on the next available election ballot, entitling the city to reimbursement for public improvements made to land that is detached, based on actual cost or remaining debt-pledged revenue.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

Tomorrow (July 8th, 2014)

Aquatic Park Groundbreaking

11 AM at Woodland Park

Financial Matters

Lease agreement with Davis Martin's Structures

Renewal of a lease agreement for an additional year with an option to renew for five more years, for the only mechanic shop at the airport, with an increase in leased space.

Utility Master Plan (Water Distribution CIP)

Presentation of a capital improvement program for water distribution, including proposed water storage tanks and pipe upgrades, with construction estimates using 2014 costs and a proposed annual budget of $1-2 million for projects.

Tax credits for Ashford Place Apartments

Resolution of support for CSY Investors LLC to obtain financing through the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency for the significant rehabilitation and improvement of the Ashford Place Apartments.

Rehab concrete streets project bids

Received three bids for the annual maintenance contract to remove and replace broken concrete panels at various city locations. The lowest bid was $466,725, a potential saving compared to previous bids.

$466,725

Public Comments

5 citizens spoke

Public comments included concerns about blocked sidewalks due to construction on the Kickapoo project, strong opposition to the proposed charter amendments regarding territory detachment, and support for the alley closure due to issues with drug traffic and criminal activity.

Sidewalk Accessibility Charter Amendment (Detachment) Tribal Rights Property Owner Rights Alley Closure (Crime)

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Consideration of approval of a final plat for Shawnee Marketplace Planned Unit Development (Item 7) - deferred to a special call meeting on July 16th, then to July 21st commission agenda.
  • Consider bids on a rehab concrete streets project (Item 14) - deferred to the next commission meeting for bid review and recommendation.

Watch For

  • The new commission to potentially create an annexation committee to thoroughly discuss and develop language and parameters for de-annexation issues.

Announcements

  • Groundbreaking for the new aquatic park will be held tomorrow at 11 AM at Woodland Park. All are invited.
  • Welcome to each and every one of you, it's nice to have you here and show your interest in our government.

Agenda Summary

Approval of the agenda (Regular Meeting)

Consideration of approval for the meeting agenda.

Approved

Approval of the consent agenda (Airport Authority)

Consideration of approval for the Airport Authority consent agenda.

Approved

Lease agreement between Shawnee Airport Authority and Davis Martin's Structures

Discussion, consideration, and possible action on approval of a lease agreement for a mechanic shop at the airport, increasing their space from 30x30 to 30x55.

Approved

Approval of the consent agenda (Shawnee Municipal Authority)

Consideration of approval for the Shawnee Municipal Authority consent agenda.

Approved

Presentation on Utility Master Plan final draft (Water Distribution CIP)

A presentation by Smith Roberts Baldusweiler on the findings for the water distribution system, including proposed capital improvement programs, project priorities, and cost estimates for existing and future models.

Information Only

Approval of the consent agenda (Regular Meeting reconvened)

Consideration of approval for the regular meeting consent agenda.

Approved

Ordinance to re-zone property northwest of terminus of Churchill Street

Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to re-zone property located northwest of terminus of Churchill Street, Woodsong Edition, from A1 Rural Agriculture and Planned Unit Development to R1 Single Family Residential.

Approved

Approval of a preliminary plat for Stone Creek Crossing

Consideration of approval of a preliminary plat for Stone Creek Crossing, a two-phase project with 101 lots on 80 acres, located at the north corner of MacArthur and Acme Road, with requested deviations for private roads, cul-de-sac length, and aerobic sewer systems.

Approved

Approval of a final plat for Shawnee Marketplace Planned Unit Development

Consideration of approval of a final plat for Shawnee Marketplace Planned Unit Development located at the southwest quarter of Interstate I-40 and Kickapoo Street.

Deferred

Ordinance closing alley between 10th Street and 11th Street

Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance closing an alley between 10th Street and 11th Street and between North Pottawatomie Avenue and North Florence Avenue, requested by Cross Connection Church due to loitering and criminal activity.

Approved

Resolution in support of tax credits for CSY Investors LLC

Consideration of a resolution in support of tax credits for CSY Investors LLC for rehabilitation of the Ashford Place Apartments, which are being purchased out of bankruptcy for significant improvements.

Approved

Resolution to surplus a vehicle to recycle material

Consideration of a resolution to surplus an old vehicle for recycling.

Approved

Proposal for a charter amendment requiring a vote of the people to approve detachment of territory (Motion 1)

Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a proposal for a charter amendment requiring a vote of the people to approve detachment of territory under specific circumstances (e.g., zoning, infrastructure, occupied residents, retail business).

Approved

Proposal for a charter amendment requiring reimbursement for public improvements upon detachment (Motion 2)

Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a proposal for a charter amendment stating that if land is detached, the city is entitled to reimbursement for public improvements made to the land.

Approved

Disability retirement for Carla Clemens

Consideration of approval of a disability retirement for Carla Clemens from the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund.

Approved

Acquiring a permanent easement for public highway independence and Kickapoo

Consider approval of acquiring a permanent easement for public highway independence and Kickapoo for parcel 11 and temporary easement on parcel 11.2, 11.3 as necessary for the Kickapoo Street widening project, addressing a title issue.

Approved

Bids on a rehab concrete streets project

Consideration of bids on a rehab concrete streets project at various locations (1314), with three bids received.

Deferred

Executive session to discuss potential claims litigation

Consideration of an executive session to discuss potential claims litigation regarding case number CV214-65 County City of Shawnee versus International Union of Police Associations Local Number 3 and John Arnett.

Approved

Executive session to discuss evaluations of the city manager and city attorney

Consideration of an executive session to discuss evaluations of the city manager and city attorney.

Approved

Consider matters discussed in executive session (Police Associations)

Consideration of matters discussed in executive session regarding the International Union of Police Associations.

No Action

Consider matters discussed in executive session (City Manager/Attorney Evaluations)

Consideration of matters discussed in executive session regarding the evaluation of the city manager and city attorney.

No Action

Adjournment

Adjournment of the meeting.

No Action