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Shawnee City Council approves consent agenda and multiple infrastructure contracts, March 23, 2026

ShawneeMar 23, 20264 min read

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Council approved the consent agenda (including several special use permit extensions and the CityWorks renewal), authorized closure of the Lakecrest Drive railroad crossing and related BNSF agreement, and authorized contracts for an emergency Stump Park trail relocation, aquatic center pool deck engineering, and inspection/testing services for a CMP replacement project.

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Approved the Consent Agenda (motion carried 8-0-0), including: minutes from the March 9, 2026 City Council and Council Committee meetings; review minutes from Planning Commission (3/2/26) and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (2/5/26); extension of SUP-07-16-12 (StorTropolis self-storage manager residence); extension of SUP-01-21-01 (Autism From the Start early intervention center); extension of SUP25-01 (RSP LLC off-site/online auto sales); and renewal of CityWorks annual software lease and maintenance for 2026–2027 in an amount not to exceed $74,928.03.
Approved an ordinance calling for the closure of the railroad crossing located on Lakecrest Drive, railroad milepost 1.44 (motion carried 8-0-0).
Approved the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Closure Agreement with BNSF Railway Company to permanently close the Lakecrest Drive crossing, DOT No. 005806U (motion carried 8-0-0).
Approved a contract with Mike Dusselier Concrete Company for emergency removal and relocation of a section of the Stump Park trail near the Okun Fieldhouse in an amount not to exceed $133,056 (motion carried 8-0-0).
Approved a contract with Waters Edge Aquatic Design for engineering services related to the Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center pool deck replacement project in the amount of $181,000 and authorized the Mayor to sign the final agreement as approved by the City Attorney (motion carried 8-0-0).
Approved the Professional Services agreement with GBA for inspection and material testing services related to the Monticello Road and Johnson Drive CMP Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $141,596.60 (motion carried 8-0-0).

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