Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved several rezoning requests, including one for St. Gregory's University to build dormitories and another for a new commercial restaurant. John Winterringer was appointed to the Ward 5 commission seat after interviews with three qualified applicants. The commission also approved an amendment to the 1990 water contract involving the City of Tulsa and the Pottawatomie County Development Authority, and deferred bids for library remodels and carpet installation. Plans were finalized for interviewing two city manager candidates later in the week.
Key Decisions & Votes
Ward 5 Commissioner Appointment
00:54John Winterringer was appointed to fill the unexpired term for the Ward 5 commission seat.
Rezoning 1900 West Macarthur
01:02Approval of rezoning property from A1 agricultural to R3 multi-family restricted for St. Gregory's University dormitories.
Rezoning 1414 North Harrison
01:05Approval of rezoning property from C1 neighborhood commercial and C3 commercial automotive and recreation to C3 commercial automotive and recreation for a new restaurant.
Preliminary Plat for Harrison Ridge Edition
01:06Approval of the preliminary plat for Harrison Ridge Edition, including renaming and formalizing property adjustments.
Final Plat for Harrison Ridge Edition
01:07Approval of the final plat for Harrison Ridge Edition.
Rezoning 1804 North Elm
01:10Approval of rezoning property from A1 Agricultural and R1 residential to R1 residential for single-family housing.
Preliminary Plat for Jackson's First Edition
01:12Approval of the preliminary plat for Jackson's First Edition, consisting of 12 residential lots, subject to six conditions.
Preliminary Plat for Seahorn Commercial Plaza
01:15Approval of the preliminary plat for Seahorn Commercial Plaza, including commercial lots and a stormwater detention facility, subject to five recommendations.
Amendment to 1990 Water Contract
01:17Approval of an amendment to the 1990 water contract involving the City of Shawnee, City of Tulsa, and Pottawatomie County Development Authority, clarifying water line access.
Financial Matters
Airport Capital Improvement Plan Design Fees
City's share of design fees for the runway improvement project, part of the FAA stimulus package.
Shawnee Public Library Story Time Room and Children's Restroom Remodel
Bid received for the remodel project.
Shawnee Public Library Carpet Installation
Bid received for supplying and installing carpet in the main public area.
Public Comments
One resident spoke during the citizens participation segment, recommending Chris Sylvia for the vacant Ward 5 Commissioner position.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Remodel of Shawnee Public Library story time room and children's restroom.
- Supply and install carpet in main public area in the Shawnee Public Library.
Deadlines
- December 19th: Deadline for first information back to DEQ regarding Pottawatomie County's non-attainment area status.
Watch For
- Special call meeting on Thursday for City Manager interviews with candidates Gary Dumis and Brian McDougall.
- A resolution urging the DEQ to keep Pottawatomie County out of the non-attainment area for ozone.
- Further discussions with the election board regarding changes to the city's election schedule.
Announcements
- David Tyler of the Street Department was recognized as Employee of the Month.
- John Winterringer will be sworn in as the Ward 5 Commissioner at the beginning of the next meeting.
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of agenda
Review and approve the meeting agenda.
Consider approval of consent agenda
Approve routine items on the consent agenda, with some items pulled for separate discussion.
Item F (from consent agenda)
Clarification on a missing form for a $590 money transfer from one Capital line item.
Items G and H (from consent agenda)
Discussion and approval of the Airport Capital Improvement Plan, including design fees for the runway improvement project under a potential FAA stimulus package.
Citizens participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission.
Interim City Manager's presentation to Employee of the Month
Recognition of David Tyler from the Street Department as Employee of the Month.
Consider conducting interviews with applicants for Ward 5 commission seat
Interviews with Matthew Leque, Chris Sylvia, and John Winterringer for the vacant Ward 5 commission seat.
Discuss and consider appointment of Ward 5 Commissioner
Formal discussion and vote on the appointment of the Ward 5 Commissioner.
Public hearing and consider approval of rezoning property from A1 agricultural to R3 multi-family restricted for property located at 1900 West Macarthur (case number p388). Applicant Tanner Consulting LLC.
Rezoning request to allow for the construction of dormitories for St. Gregory's University.
Public hearing and consider approval of rezoning property from C1 neighborhood commercial and C3 commercial automotive and recreation to C3 commercial automotive and recreation for property located at 1414 North Harrison (case number p398). Applicant Shawnee R LLC.
Rezoning request for the former Taco Bell site to facilitate redevelopment into a new restaurant.
Consider approval of preliminary plat for Harrison Ridge Edition located at 1414 North Harrison (case number s30-8). Applicant Shawnee R LLC.
Approval of a preliminary plat to rename the property and formalize a 30ft property addition and right-of-way dedication.
Consider approval of final plat for Harrison Ridge Edition located at 1414 North Harrison (case number s31-8). Applicant Shawnee R LLC.
Approval of the final plat for the Harrison Ridge Edition.
Public hearing and consider approval of rezoning property from A1 Agricultural and R1 residential to R1 residential for property located at 1804 North Elm (case number P 40-08). Applicant John Barrett.
Rezoning request to R1 single-family residential for a property with existing non-conforming residential densities.
Consider approval of preliminary plat for Jackson's first edition located at 1804 North Elm (case number s29-8). Applicant John Barrett.
Approval of a preliminary plat for 12 residential lots, with lot sizes ranging from 9,000 sq ft to over an acre.
Consider approval of preliminary plat for Seahorn Commercial Plaza located in the 2250 block of North Harrison (case number 27-08). Applicant Mark Seahorn.
Approval of a preliminary plat for commercial lots fronting Harrison and a large stormwater detention facility.
Discuss and consider an amendment to the 1990 water contract involving the city of Shawnee, city of Tulsa, and Pottawatomie County Development Authority
Discussion and approval of an amendment clarifying Tuma's access to the raw water line from West Watkins.
Committee report on City Manager application review with commission discussion and possible action related to said report
Report on the city manager candidate review process and plans for upcoming interviews.
Consider bids: remodel Shawnee Public Library story time room and children's restroom
Review of a bid for the remodel of the library's story time room and children's restroom.
Consider bids: supply and install carpet in main public area in the Shawnee Public Library
Review of a bid for carpet installation in the main public area of the library.
New business
Opportunity to introduce new items for discussion.
Administrative reports
Presentation of administrative reports.
Commissioner comments
Opportunity for commissioners to provide comments or updates.