The council committee meeting focused on 2027 department budget presentations, including discussions on personnel budgeting, staffing levels, and department-specific operational needs. Departments presented included Administration, Information Technology, Finance, and Parks and Recreation. Key topics included cost adjustments for software and contracts, personnel additions and promotions, cyber security measures, bond rating goals, and park maintenance initiatives such as playground replacement and utility repairs.
May 7, 2026·
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Parks And Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
The Board meeting included updates on the 2026 special events schedule, a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) update detailing project priorities such as the Shawnee Town Visitor Center and various park facility improvements, and a member report on community art projects. Staff reports covered the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA), budget status, first-quarter performance metrics for recreation facilities, and maintenance activities including trail relocation and tree management. Additionally, the Shawnee Town report highlighted the successful 'Snapshots of America 250' event and the launch of a new website for the Friends of Shawnee Town.
Apr 2, 2026·Board meeting
Shawnee Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
The board received a briefing on the 2026 budget and CIP process, including plans for aquatic center and playground upgrades. Members discussed updates from the Bicycle Advisory Board and the status of Rail Creek Park. Staff reports covered capital campaigns and programming at Shawnee Town 1929, maintenance projects including habitat restoration and trail relocation, upcoming Arbor Day celebrations, and new online systems for shelter reservations and recreation updates. An appointment to the Bicycle Advisory Committee was also formalized.
Mar 5, 2026·Board meeting
Shawnee Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes
The board meeting covered several key agenda items. Discussion topics included the 2026 budget briefing, various events such as the 2026 Parks and Recreation Events and the 2025 Recreation Recap, and an arts project update regarding the 75th and Monticello Public Art sculpture. Staff provided detailed reports on Rail Creek Park master plan development, ongoing capital improvement projects, marketing analytics for events, facility and grounds maintenance including equipment repairs, visitor center renovations at Shawnee Town 1929, upcoming events like the World Cup Americana and Ales festival, and aquatic programming updates.
