Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved multiple rezoning requests to facilitate residential and commercial development across Shawnee. Key decisions included the approval of a partnership with the YMCA for a new community playground and authorization for Lynn Operating to plug two oil wells. The meeting also acknowledged a positive sales tax report, showing a significant increase over the previous year.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rezoning 5 Mullins Drive
20:15Approved the rezoning of 7.8 acres at 5 Mullins Drive from A1 agriculture to RE rural estate, consistent with staff and Planning Commission recommendations. The applicant intends to subdivide the property for sale.
Rezoning 2400 North Harrison
27:15Approved the rezoning of 1.15 acres at 2400 North Harrison from R1 single family residential to C3 Automotive commercial and Recreation, aligning with the surrounding commercial development and the comprehensive plan.
Rezoning 300 Block Shawnee Mall Drive
33:15Approved the rezoning of approximately 14 acres in the 300 block of Shawnee Mall Drive from A1 agriculture to C3 Automotive commercial and Recreation, to facilitate the development of a car dealership.
Partnership with YMCA for Kaboom Grant
38:15Approved the letter of intent to partner with the YMCA for a Kaboom grant to build a community playground at Lions Club, with the $8,500 matching grant requirement waived.
Lynn Operating Oil Well Plugging
41:15Approved the applications from Lynn Operating to plug two oil wells that are no longer profitable, located south of Benedict Street.
24-inch Sewer Rehab Project Bids
49:15Approved awarding the bid for the 24-inch sewer rehab project (Project 13-07) to Urban Contractors for $468,500, allowing the entire line to be completed this year due to favorable unit prices.
Financial Matters
Matching Grant
Don Lynch was commended for securing a matching grant of over $40,000.
Sales Tax Report (August 2013)
Sales tax revenue was up $126,000 (9.46%) over last year, including contributions from the rodeo and tornado impact. The fiscal year is up $89,000 over budget, representing a 3% increase.
Use Tax
Use tax revenue was also reported to be up.
24-inch Sewer Rehab Project (Project 13-07)
Bids for the sewer rehab project came in lower than expected, allowing the entire line (3770 feet) to be completed this year. The bid was awarded to Urban Contractors.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Decision on the September 3rd meeting schedule and recycling meeting time (to be finalized by Brian upon his return).
Watch For
- A top 10 revenue report is planned for next month, after 90 days of data collection.
- Future platting request for the property in the 300 block of Shawnee Mall Drive prior to development.
Announcements
- Don Lynch was commended for his outstanding work in securing the annual matching grant of over $40,000.
- The pool committee is actively raising additional funds for the pool project, and community donations are encouraged.
- The city is currently spraying for mosquitoes by dividing the town into quadrants and spraying each area nightly.
- Keenan English was introduced as the new Assistant Airport Manager.
Agenda Summary
Item number one consider approval of the agenda
Consideration for approval of the meeting agenda.
Item number two consider approval of the consent agenda
Consideration for approval of the consent agenda.
Item number three commissioner comments
Commissioners provided various comments, including commendations, fundraising efforts for the pool, and updates on mosquito spraying.
Item number four citizens participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission.
Item number five public hearing and consideration of an ordinance rezoning property located at five Mullins drive from A1 agriculture to R1 single family residential
Public hearing and consideration of rezoning 7.8 acres at 5 Mullins Drive from A1 agriculture to RE rural estate, as recommended by staff.
Item number six a public hearing and consideration of an ordinance rezoning property located at 2400 North Harrison from R1 single family residential to C3 Automotive commercial and Recreation
Public hearing and consideration of rezoning 1.15 acres at 2400 North Harrison from R1 single family residential to C3 Automotive commercial and Recreation.
Item number seven public hearing and consideration of an ordinance resulting property located in the 300 block Shawnee Mall Drive from A1 agriculture to C3 Automotive commercial and Recreation
Public hearing and consideration of rezoning approximately 14 acres in the 300 block of Shawnee Mall Drive from A1 agriculture to C3 Automotive commercial and Recreation for a car dealership.
Item number eight consideration of letter of intent to enter into partnership with the YMCA on the Kaboom grant for a community-built playground at Lions Club in the current location of the YMCA's playground just north of the gymnasium
Consideration of a letter of intent to partner with the YMCA for a Kaboom grant to build a community playground at Lions Club, with the matching grant waived due to tornado-affected area status.
Item number nine consideration and possible action on applications of Lynn operating incorporating to plug two oil wells
Consideration of applications from Lynn Operating to plug two unprofitable oil wells located south of Benedict Street, east of Highway 177, and west of the railroad tracks.
Item number 10 acknowledge sales tax report received August 2013
Acknowledgement of the sales tax report for August 2013, showing an increase in revenue.
Item number 11 new business
Opportunity for new business items.
Shawnee Airport Authority Item number one is consider approval of the consent agenda
Consideration for approval of the Airport Authority consent agenda.
Shawnee Airport Authority Item number two new business
Opportunity for new business items for the Airport Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Item number one is consider approval of the consent agenda
Consideration for approval of the Municipal Authority consent agenda.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Item number two consider bids for a 24 inch sewer rehab project
Consideration of bids for the 24-inch sewer rehab project (Project 13-07), recommending to extend the project to the entire line for $468,500.