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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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City Council - 23 Mar 2026

Mar 23, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

Agenda

BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
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Decision: Consider a renewal contract agreement for the annual software lease and maintenance for CityWorks. CityWorks was implemented in August 2015 and is a GIS-centric asset management and service request solution. It also provides tools for managing capital assets and infrastructure. The annual renewal for the lease and maintenance is $74,928.03. Recommendation: Consider approving substantive terms of the Contract with CityWorks for annual software lease and maintenance for 2026-2027 in the amount not to exceed $74,928.03 as approved by the City Attorney. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 63 - 67
MAYOR'S ITEMS
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Decision: Consider a renewal contract agreement for the annual software lease and maintenance for CityWorks. CityWorks was implemented in August 2015 and is a GIS-centric asset management and service request solution. It also provides tools for managing capital assets and infrastructure. The annual renewal for the lease and maintenance is $74,928.03. Recommendation: Consider approving substantive terms of the Contract with CityWorks for annual software lease and maintenance for 2026-2027 in the amount not to exceed $74,928.03 as approved by the City Attorney. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 63 - 67
PUBLIC ITEMS
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Decision: Consider a renewal contract agreement for the annual software lease and maintenance for CityWorks. CityWorks was implemented in August 2015 and is a GIS-centric asset management and service request solution. It also provides tools for managing capital assets and infrastructure. The annual renewal for the lease and maintenance is $74,928.03. Recommendation: Consider approving substantive terms of the Contract with CityWorks for annual software lease and maintenance for 2026-2027 in the amount not to exceed $74,928.03 as approved by the City Attorney. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 63 - 67
STAFF ITEMS
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Decision: Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a Resolution of Intent to issue industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) for WR Properties LLC, in the principal amount not to exceed $4,500,000. The bonds are to finance the costs of acquiring, constructing, equipping and furnishing two flex/industrial buildings totaling approximately 12,000 square feet (the “Project”), generally located at 20509 W. 67th St. Martindale Road A resolution is required. Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing on granting of the tax exemption. Recommendation: Conclude the public hearing. Recommendation: Consider adopting a Resolution of Intent declaring the City's intent to issue the IRBs in the principal amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for the purpose of financing the cost of acquiring, constructing, equipping, and furnishing the Project. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 68 - 78
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
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Decision: Resolution setting the date for a public hearing on the consideration of the creation of a TIF District Consider a Resolution setting the date of the public hearing for the consideration of the creation of a TIF District. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution setting the date of May 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm as the public hearing for the creation of the Redevelopment District. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 172 - 184
ADJOURNMENT
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Decision: Miscellaneous Council Items