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City Council meeting summary

ShawneeMay 26, 20263 min read

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Council approved the consent agenda (including IT hardware and printer purchases), confirmed appointments to multiple boards and commissions, held a required public hearing on community development needs for the 2027 CDBG action plan, and held and adopted a resolution of intent to issue industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) for KC Logistics Owner LLC (up to $30,000,000). Several public hearings were opened and closed; no public opposition was recorded in the minutes.

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The council approved routine business and purchases, and confirmed volunteers to serve on local boards that advise on planning, zoning, downtown activities, and recreation. The council gathered public input required for planning how federal Community Development Block Grant money might be used in 2027; that hearing was for information only and did not result in immediate actions. The council also approved a resolution declaring its intent to allow tax-exempt financing (industrial revenue bonds) for a large logistics project, which can reduce certain construction-related taxes for the developer but does not create city general-obligation debt or make residents responsible for that bond debt.

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Approved the Consent Agenda (motion carried 7-0-0), including purchase of network switch hardware ($387,124.51) and purchase of printers ($145,104.00).
Approved appointments to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Code Board of Appeals, Bicycle Advisory Committee, and the Shawnee Downtown Partnership (12 appointments: 10 reappointments and 2 new) (motion carried 7-0-0).
Conducted and concluded a public hearing on community development and housing needs for the 2027 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan; this was an information-gathering public hearing (motion carried 7-0-0 to open/close).
Conducted a public hearing and adopted a Resolution of Intent to issue industrial revenue bonds for KC Logistics Owner LLC in a principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000 (motion carried 7-0-0).

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City Council - 26 May 2026

May 26, 2026, 6:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
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Decision: Consider approving the Purchase of Printers to refresh current end of life hardware. New printers are required to replace the existing aging equipment in accordance with the end of life refresh cycle of equipment. Staff is recommending the purchase of printers from MAPS in the amount of $145,104.00. Recommendation: Consider approving the purchase of printing hardware with MAPS in the amount of $145,104.00. Memo - Pdf 112 - 121
MAYOR'S ITEMS
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Decision: Consider approving the Purchase of Printers to refresh current end of life hardware. New printers are required to replace the existing aging equipment in accordance with the end of life refresh cycle of equipment. Staff is recommending the purchase of printers from MAPS in the amount of $145,104.00. Recommendation: Consider approving the purchase of printing hardware with MAPS in the amount of $145,104.00. Memo - Pdf 112 - 121
APPOINTMENTS
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Decision: Consider approving the Purchase of Printers to refresh current end of life hardware. New printers are required to replace the existing aging equipment in accordance with the end of life refresh cycle of equipment. Staff is recommending the purchase of printers from MAPS in the amount of $145,104.00. Recommendation: Consider approving the purchase of printing hardware with MAPS in the amount of $145,104.00. Memo - Pdf 112 - 121
PUBLIC ITEMS
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Decision: Consider appointments to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Code Board of Appeals, Bicycle Advisory Committee, and the Shawnee Downtown Partnership. One motion will approve the entire slate as presented. Recommendation: Consider approving the appointments to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Code Board of Appeals, Bicycle Advisory Committee, and the Shawnee Downtown Partnership. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 122 - 145
STAFF ITEMS
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Decision: Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a Resolution of Intent to issue industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) for KC Logistics Owner LLC, in the principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000. The bonds are to finance the costs of acquiring, constructing, equipping and furnishing approximately 354,640 square feet industrial/warehouse facility, generally located at the southwest corner of 43rd Street and Claire Road within the City. 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 $30,000,000 for the purpose of financing the cost of acquiring, constructing, equipping, and furnishing the Project. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 149 - 158
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
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Decision: Consider approving the Mutual Aid Agreements with Prairie Village, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas. The Police Department is planning to assist outside jurisdictions with their involvement in the World Cup. Mutual Aid agreements are required. Recommendation: Consider approving Mutual Aid Agreements with Prairie Village, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement as approved by the City Attorney. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 188 - 203
ADJOURNMENT
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Decision: Miscellaneous Council Items