Meeting Summary
The City Commissioners approved the agenda, consent agenda, and an offer to lease mineral rights for city-owned property in the Twin Lakes area. A presentation on the United Way community survey highlighted concerns regarding children's welfare, community pride, and public transportation. Discussions also covered sales tax collections, capital improvement requests for the Expo Center, and upcoming infrastructure projects, including a deferred decision on water line replacement bids.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Agenda
02:50The meeting agenda for the Shawnee City Commissioners was approved.
Approval of Consent Agenda (excluding 2D)
03:15The consent agenda was approved, with item 2D initially separated for further discussion.
Easement Release (Item 2D)
06:00An easement that was misdescribed and is no longer needed by the city, with buildings now on the property, was approved for release.
Lease of Mineral Rights
48:00The offer from Texoma Land Consultants to lease 1014.99 mineral acres owned by the city for $200/acre with a 3/16 royalty for a three-year paid-up lease was accepted.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
1:22:00The consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority meeting was approved.
Lake View Estates Water Line Replacement Bids
1:25:00Staff recommended deferring the decision on bids for the Lake View Estates water line replacement to the next meeting for further review, which was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Emergency Medical Services Week
Proclaimed by Mayor Linda Peterson, recognizing the vital public service provided by EMS teams.
Memorial Day Ceremony
11 AM at the VFW Fairview Cemetery.
Financial Matters
Capital Improvement Projects Funding Request for Expo Center
Request for funding to remodel comfort stations (restrooms) at the Expo Center, with an initial architect's estimate of $250,000 to $275,000 for four stations.
Offer to lease mineral rights
Offer from Texoma Land Consultants to lease 1014.99 mineral acres owned by the city in the Twin Lakes area.
Sales Tax Report (May 2012)
The city received $1,452,759 in sales tax, an increase of 8.6% from last year and 10% from May 2010, putting the city 2.7% above budget.
Healthy Communities Grant
The city received a grant from Healthy Communities, which will be tied to the walking track project.
Lake View Estates Water Line Replacement Bids
Four bids were received for the water line replacement project, ranging from $257,875 to $294,145.
Public Comments
Jack Smith expressed concern about a conditional use permit for a temporary mobile home that has been in place for over two years, exceeding its temporary status and negatively affecting his property value. He requested the commission investigate why the conditions of the permit were not being followed.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Bids for the Lake View Estates water line replacement were deferred to the next meeting for staff review.
Deadlines
- A meeting is scheduled for this Friday at 9 AM with the engineer for the Independence Street water line replacement project to review plans and execute an agreement.
Watch For
- A staff report on the 911 fee increase and the city's general fund contribution to 911 is requested for the next meeting.
- The wage/salary study will be discussed tomorrow.
- Further action on the sale and removal of the fishing wharf and walkways at Shawnee Twin Lake #1 is expected after the budget year.
- Consideration of hiring college/high school students for summer park and Expo maintenance.
Announcements
- Emergency Medical Services Week is proclaimed for May 20-26, 2012.
- A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the VFW Fairview Cemetery on Monday at 11 AM.
- The city received a $10,000 grant from Healthy Communities, which will be tied to the walking track project.
- New utility payment kiosks will be available in Homeland stores starting July 1, accepting checks, cash, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover with a convenience fee.
- The city pool will be open on Memorial Day for the start of the season.
Agenda Summary
Item 1: Consider approval of agenda
Approval of the meeting agenda.
Item 2: Consider approval of consent agenda
Approval of the consent agenda, with item 2D initially separated for discussion.
Item 2D: Easement release
Discussion and approval for the release of an easement that was misdescribed years ago and is no longer needed by the city, with buildings now on the property.
Item 3: Citizens participation
A citizen, Jack Smith, raised concerns about a conditional use permit for a temporary mobile home that has exceeded its temporary status, impacting his property value.
Item 4: Mayor's proclamation emergency medical services week May 20th to 26th 2012
Mayor Peterson read a proclamation designating May 20-26, 2012, as Emergency Medical Services Week, which was accepted by a REACT EMS representative.
Item 5: Presentation of United Way of Pottawattamie County Community Survey 2011
Audrey Seeliger and Evan Train Journey presented findings from a community survey on areas of need, barriers to success for children, community pride, public transportation, and awareness of the 211 hotline.
Item 6: Presentation of capital improvement projects funding request for Shawnee's civic and cultural development authority (Expo Center)
A presentation requesting funding for the remodel of comfort stations at the Expo Center, with an initial cost estimate of $250,000-$275,000.
Item 7: Consider offer from Texoma Land Consultants to lease mineral rights on attractive property the city owns in the Shawnee Twin Lakes area
Consideration of an offer to lease 1014.99 mineral acres for $200/acre with a 3/16 royalty for a three-year paid-up lease.
Item 8: Acknowledge sales tax report received May 2012
Review of the May 2012 sales tax report, showing an increase of 8.6% from the previous year and 2.7% above budget, along with discussion on delinquent sales tax collection.
Item 9: New business
No new business items were presented.
Item 10: Administrative reports
Reports on the library roof bid process, walking track engineering, Memorial Day ceremony, a $10,000 Healthy Communities grant, and new utility payment kiosks at Homeland stores starting July 1.
Item 11: Commissioners comments
Commissioners shared comments including an apology, a request for a 911 staff report, an update on the wage/salary study, an account of a ride-along with police, an update on the Independence Street water line, clarification on a downtown bar's permit, and concerns about community pride.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Item 1: Consider approval of consent agenda
Approval of the municipal authority's consent agenda.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Item 2A: Consider bids for water line in the Streeter hit in the alley or on the property on the property in the street right away really lightning the state's water line replacement
Consideration of four bids received for the Lake View Estates water line replacement project.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Item 2B: Sale and removal of fishing wharf and walkways
Discussion regarding the sale and removal of an enclosed fishing dock on Shawnee Twin Lake number one.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Item 3: New business
No new business items were presented for the municipal authority.
Shawnee Airport Authority Item 1: Consider approval of consent agenda
Consideration of the airport authority's consent agenda, but minutes were not attached.
Shawnee Airport Authority Item 2: New business
No new business items were presented for the airport authority.
Shawnee Airport Authority Item 3: Administrative reports
No administrative reports were presented for the airport authority.