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Shawnee City Council approves Ogg Road right-of-way vacation, renews CitizenServe contract; conducts TIF public hearing

ShawneeMay 11, 20264 min read

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At the May 11, 2026 meeting the Council approved the consent agenda (including renewal of the CitizenServe Land Management Software Agreement for 2026–2027), approved an ordinance vacating the Ogg Road right-of-way adjacent to 6819 Gladstone Avenue, and conducted and concluded a public hearing on a proposed Midland Entertainment District Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. Public comment supported redevelopment of the Midland area; staff indicated potential projects contingent on TIF creation.

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Approved the Consent Agenda as presented, motion carried 8-0-0. (Consent included renewal of the CitizenServe Land Management Software Agreement for 2026–2027, not to exceed $60,000.)
Approved an Ordinance ordering the vacation of the Ogg Road public right-of-way adjacent to the east property line of 6819 Gladstone Avenue, finding no private rights will be injured and no public loss or inconvenience; motion carried 8-0-0.
Conducted and concluded a public hearing on a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district generally located at the intersection of I-435 and Midland Drive (Midland Entertainment District). The minutes excerpt documents the hearing and council discussion; ordinance approval for the TIF is not shown in the provided excerpts.

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City Council - 11 May 2026

May 11, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

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BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
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Decision: Consider renewing the Citizenserve Land Management Software Agreement for 2026-2027. CitizenServe is a fully hosted software platform that provides our community with software to manage our business licensing, permitting, codes enforcement, and community development processes for the city. This is a one-year contract in the amount not to exceed $60,000. Recommendation: Consider approving the contract with Citizenserve for annual software lease and maintenance for 2026-2027 in the amount not to exceed $60,000 and authorizing the mayor to sign the contract as approved by the City Attorney. Memo - Pdf 45 - 46
MAYOR'S ITEMS
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Decision: Consider renewing the Citizenserve Land Management Software Agreement for 2026-2027. CitizenServe is a fully hosted software platform that provides our community with software to manage our business licensing, permitting, codes enforcement, and community development processes for the city. This is a one-year contract in the amount not to exceed $60,000. Recommendation: Consider approving the contract with Citizenserve for annual software lease and maintenance for 2026-2027 in the amount not to exceed $60,000 and authorizing the mayor to sign the contract as approved by the City Attorney. Memo - Pdf 45 - 46
PUBLIC ITEMS
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Decision: Consider renewing the Citizenserve Land Management Software Agreement for 2026-2027. CitizenServe is a fully hosted software platform that provides our community with software to manage our business licensing, permitting, codes enforcement, and community development processes for the city. This is a one-year contract in the amount not to exceed $60,000. Recommendation: Consider approving the contract with Citizenserve for annual software lease and maintenance for 2026-2027 in the amount not to exceed $60,000 and authorizing the mayor to sign the contract as approved by the City Attorney. Memo - Pdf 45 - 46
ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2026
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Decision: Consider approving an Ordinance to create a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District generally located at the intersection of Interstate 435 and Midland Drive. A Public Hearing is required. The Governing body adopted Resolution No. 2085 calling for a public hearing to consider establishing the TIF District. Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing. Recommendation: Conclude the public hearing. Recommendation: Consider approving a TIF Ordinance making findings and establishing the Redevelopment District, generally located at the intersection of Interstate 435 and Midland Drive. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 52 - 94
STAFF ITEMS
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Decision: Consider an Ordinance for SUP26-01, a special use permit to allow Harmoni Towers to construct and operate a 160-foot wireless communication tower in the Planned Industrial zone, located at 8051 Monticello Terrace. The Planning Commission recommended 7-0 that the Governing Body approve the rezoning subject to the conditions in the staff report. An Ordinance is required. Recommendation: Consider approving an Ordinance for SUP26-01, a special use permit to allow Harmoni Towers to construct and operate a 160-foot wireless communication tower in the Planned Industrial zone, located at 8051 Monticello Terrace. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 95 - 111
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
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Decision: Consider approving the purchase of a side by side utility task vehicle (UTV) for the Fire Department. The Fire Department has identified a need for a UTV. This vehicle will be used for stand-by events. Additionally, this unit is a more versatile vehicle for off road emergencies such as emergency medical services and wildland incidents. Recommendation: Consider approving the purchase of UTV and corresponding equipment in an amount of $63,154. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 138 - 141
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Decision: Miscellaneous Council Items
ADJOURNMENT
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Decision: Conduct an Executive Session for the purpose of consultation with an attorney for the body which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship in accordance with K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2) for the purpose of protecting the confidentiality of those communications. Recommendation: Recess to Executive Session for the purpose of consultation with an attorney for the body which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship in accordance with K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2) for the purpose of protecting the confidentiality of those communications. The meeting will reconvene in the Council Chambers. Recommendation: Conclude the Executive Session and reconvene the meeting.