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United Community Services of Johnson County requested 100% of Shawnee’s allocation of opioid settlement funds, which UCS uses to address substance abuse and addiction in the county, and additionally requested $112,000 from the city’s alcohol sales tax allocation. Old Shawnee Days requested $55,000 in city sponsorship for 2026, which the meeting summary described as roughly 30% of the event’s total budget. The Chamber of Commerce, Visit Shawnee and the Economic Development Council made a combined request totaling $836,680 to fund their annual budgets.

Council did not vote on these requests at the May 12 meeting; they were presented as part of the 2026 budget process. The transcript did not specify whether the requested amounts are within current budget proposals or require new appropriations; those determinations will be made during the budget review process and future council action.

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day, and the council’s second meeting this month is scheduled for May 27 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Shawnee City Council Summary - May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Three organizations requested city funding for their 2026 budgets: United Community Services of Johnson County asked for 100% of Shawnee's opioid settlement funds and $112,000 from alcohol sales tax; Old Shawnee Days sought $55,000; a combined request from the Chamber, Visit Shawnee and the Economic Development Council sought $836,680.","taxTitle","Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas","taxId",9263,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":44,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6558042,"Shawnee to close Johnson Drive for Old Shawnee Days; intersection safety upgrades planned",47,112000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276846-0ca527bcf12c66c1102aeb81ebfeaec5&start=112&end=159","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276846-0ca527bcf12c66c1102aeb81ebfeaec5/thumbnail_112000.jpg","/articles/6558042/Shawnee/Johnson-County/Kansas/Shawnee-to-close-Johnson-Drive-for-Old-Shawnee-Days-intersection-safety-upgrades-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558042-af7ea8bc2350723fa1d058885b70c1db/orig.mp4?Expires=1774955244&Signature=AYzVEy6B9fEAm4uT28IsKxVRC3CsneUlSN1Q~OpNRJzis5ouVFXMP8kghpnGvRYi03BdV7RiW~k60~C09BfefhZYFt-Jo7SWmhXu2y0~W0nG5qBfdfXxfIbfyhh53pyGIxKe4JHizt04WYaldpxt~~4Lyur7q-LbnLUb~v14I86EBatpJwbVkleCJGyQlvloEK492~yNOPZXz89AYQPatpD8SV4q0U53hoCS6CEeUgOsRgcBZYNjzPaiIzpoSDIPa9E-lqLBACbVlUgUgJS2yoyvjLZRzaB5NWNKPHpJ2~fLRL~~PZCXbM9rFPhk~t0CrwhS45R5d1if64mdRdl~NA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Shawnee City Council on May 12, 2025, that Johnson Drive will be closed between Cody and Flint streets from Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, to strengthen pedestrian safety during Old Shawnee Days.

Public Works Director Kevin Manning also outlined planned safety improvements at the intersection of 40 Seventh Street and K-7 Highway. The proposed measures include adding additional driver warning signs and reflective tape to enhance visibility of the traffic signal. Staff indicated the public works team plans to install the changes in late May or early June.

The road closure and the intersection upgrades were presented as part of the staff updates and committee reports; the transcript did not record formal council action or a vote on either item. The closure covers the entirety of Old Shawnee Days and is intended to improve pedestrian safety during the event. The transcript did not list detour routes or enforcement details; those are typically published in the city’s event notices and traffic advisories.","City staff announced a road closure for Johnson Drive from June 5–8 for Old Shawnee Days and described upcoming safety improvements at the 40 Seventh Street and K-7 Highway intersection, including additional warning signs and reflective tape.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":42,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6558047,"Shawnee holds public hearing on 2026 CDBG priorities; applications open June 3",38000,78000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276846-0ca527bcf12c66c1102aeb81ebfeaec5&start=38&end=78","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276846-0ca527bcf12c66c1102aeb81ebfeaec5/thumbnail_38000.jpg","/articles/6558047/Shawnee/Johnson-County/Kansas/Shawnee-holds-public-hearing-on-2026-CDBG-priorities-applications-open-June-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558047-f1bfe57971c5e6e8e8fb5f016e6e7752/orig.mp4?Expires=1774955244&Signature=c-4Le43SV2cnQdXq9tywDv-yPZqiECOM-VuR02mJaVpM6L6MWql8hbuOZqAfqJ6G1Zj46z8pp2mkAsarIr8fmdZRxqRb2xOVIYKxD0zEMCq0wpVrQjRjYP0J~yRecfgW9rYnY03-K~Gmy41qDnYEmWK7MqBXI6Kv0Gxbvc9c9xp76o-RFr8TQltgpn0VHpl1DE8Su6C7arvwAXz7qk5TDjXG1BQ96E~SyHQEImyx06Hrd8iP37v07EbjPLMJcJxPluwyZUgoLCABa4SgQFVOxigd33XZZAiXXqDUEsyvvUhloOXhHJOih5CDk8ppwN75qmxKyQeFmDl1VI6h3VhCsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shawnee City Council held a public hearing on May 12, 2025, to review priorities and the timeline for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Assistant City Manager Lauren Grasshoft provided the overview and council members asked questions before the hearing record closed.

Three members of the public commented during the hearing; the meeting summary did not provide their names or verbatim remarks. Staff told the council that grantee applications for the 2026 CDBG year will become available through the city on June 3, 2025. The CDBG overview included eligible activities and the city’s priorities for the next five years, according to the meeting record.

The transcript did not specify funding amounts, scoring criteria, or the timeline for award decisions; those details are typically provided in the application materials and staff reports that accompany the formal solicitation. City staff directed interested applicants to the city website for application materials when they become available.","City staff briefed the council on the purpose and priorities for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant program and announced grantee applications will be available June 3 after a public hearing and three public comments.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":90,"_45":79,"_47":101,"_49":102,"_51":103,"_53":104,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":105,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":106,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6558052,"Shawnee awards Rail Creek master plan contract to Vario LLC",34,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276846-0ca527bcf12c66c1102aeb81ebfeaec5&start=78&end=112","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276846-0ca527bcf12c66c1102aeb81ebfeaec5/thumbnail_78000.jpg","/articles/6558052/Shawnee/Johnson-County/Kansas/Shawnee-awards-Rail-Creek-master-plan-contract-to-Vario-LLC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558052-5ff8145b82abf8fec0de93c8fc258d62/orig.mp4?Expires=1774955244&Signature=goXVRuPWjFeAsHoHDenkScT~auc4zMRfUr1eASq8U2OaXiXhxhLT9AZ0wzw4MpcqK8Lq0McyoiOcsk34B9sJp5CJ7XiRi3BnGhLdOx~0INNjDsNAjBs-XF5nFRDOOtIgpwd6tRXdyFdKSkSxa6oUQLyFnnijsikVml3Uc8v-UqFYio4WT4LiXjDfUytebAyi11zhnmfVT-idOlLsmUo9~JhSVVRMs2ACpNji7HKu4PsBRFr1F5PxKHc4qEq6uREGqGqal66aE3OsqZ9rhjIqpVMDHbrDd4zN7qoPqdFu49Bjta3cx-Zo42JLtRDlUBBN1YbXbrA~ThvCP9SK1xDslg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shawnee City Council unanimously approved a contract award to Vario LLC for a Rail Creek master plan and market analysis on May 12, 2025.

According to the meeting record, the contract was intended to start community engagement and establish a comprehensive plan for a future park on the Rail Creek site. The motion to award the contract passed unanimously; the meeting transcript did not record mover/second names or a numeric vote tally.

No dollar amount for the contract was specified in the public recording. The contract award was presented as part of the council’s consent/agenda items and received no recorded opposition in the meeting summary.

Staff indicated the contract would begin the process of engaging with the community and laying out the full plan for the future park. The transcript did not specify a project schedule or required deliverables in detail; those items are likely to be documented in the executed contract and subsequent staff reports to council.","The Shawnee City Council unanimously awarded a contract to Vario LLC for the Rail Creek master plan and market analysis to begin community engagement and park planning.",{"_33":108,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":109,"_41":110,"_43":89,"_45":79,"_47":111,"_49":92,"_51":112,"_53":113,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":114,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":115,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6558057,"Shawnee council approves Shawnee Crossing Townhomes after 5-4 vote",74,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276846-0ca527bcf12c66c1102aeb81ebfeaec5&start=38&end=112","/articles/6558057/Shawnee/Johnson-County/Kansas/Shawnee-council-approves-Shawnee-Crossing-Townhomes-after-5-4-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558057-7eca5b05d7cd433cdeff534b8c2345b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1774955244&Signature=Sc9JZ1TR3U70m8Ibx3qomKdofGNHH6EgY~usCfOsLaUHUIFvoHYBVG3Mwf3hQTK8lRWPFr13X2vZ0o8KoNlZ-sfxelgW4Hq9u9IB2WcRQslXyGLOrfwc0I1OWpI8UqOK7eoTp7b9DWnu0P072ryuN6x4zbHL-o0ZvBXiMmDT8bBz2CJfjs~hZszm-UyY0S0T25CtcKW6ieehhBoBUQtUBOQX2lzdDXE5vwOnL1JNwGuurWckBJM0nf-bNAGQXWYoGMQ70SqPBSKjj2vv6uSCMV-BTAiudvrwRmHN0Q2lLLXfFSFy1I4eN4J0gjJfQTVDyVBA0dRY6q9OnrkiaF804Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shawnee City Council approved a planned unit development (PUD) for Shawnee Crossing Townhomes at 70 First Street on May 12, 2025, voting 5-4 with Mayor Sandifer breaking a 4-4 tie.

Assistant City Manager Lauren Grasshoft and Community Development Director Doug Allman introduced the project and the council heard from the project developer and two residents of the adjacent Madison Heights neighborhood during the meeting’s discussion and public comment periods. Residents expressed concerns about the development’s proximity to Madison Heights; the developer responded during the presentation, and council members asked questions before voting.

The council’s approval authorizes the mixed-residential PUD as presented to the council. The motion’s mover and seconder were not specified in the public recording. The tally reported in the meeting was 5 votes in favor and 4 opposed; Mayor Sandifer cast the tie-breaking vote when the council was initially evenly split.

The record of the meeting does not specify additional conditions attached to the approval or details on required follow-up actions. Staff or the developer may return to council with final engineering, permitting, or compliance items consistent with typical PUD processes, but no such requirements were stated in the transcript.

The matter was discussed within the main meeting agenda after the city presented other items including the 2026 CDBG overview and before a contract award for the Rail Creek master plan. The council is scheduled to meet again on May 27, 2025, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers.","The Shawnee City Council approved a planned unit development for Shawnee Crossing Townhomes at 70 First Street in a 5-4 vote, with Mayor Sandifer breaking a 4-4 tie after public comment from neighboring residents.","actionData","errors"]

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