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Why it matters: The proclamation calls attention to a specific fire safety concern—improper disposal of lithium‑ion batteries—which officials said can pose a fire hazard.

What was said: Shawnee firefighters joined Mayor Sandifer as he declared the week and encouraged residents to learn about the proper disposal of lithium‑ion batteries. The proclamation was presented during the Sept. 22 council meeting; the city’s public summary did not record a formal council vote on the proclamation.

Next steps: The proclamation is intended as a public awareness effort; no funding or specific program actions tied to the declaration were reported in the meeting summary.

Ending: Residents seeking more information were directed to city resources; the city posts agendas and archive minutes at cityofshawnee.org.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Shawnee City Council Summary - Sept. 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Sandifer declared the week of October as Fire Prevention Week in Shawnee and officials urged residents to learn proper disposal methods for lithium‑ion batteries.","taxTitle","Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas","taxId",9263,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477423,"Council discusses e-bikes and motorized scooters, considers code changes and education",0,138865,139005,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5812000-5a8d2df717802ee4db6031a5aba3df34&start=138&end=139","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5812000-5a8d2df717802ee4db6031a5aba3df34/thumbnail_138865.jpg","/articles/6477423/Shawnee/Johnson-County/Kansas/Council-discusses-e-bikes-and-motorized-scooters-considers-code-changes-and-education","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477423-d338a469d0c137e24f154bc23108364e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771032415&Signature=gZpy2KwENiQ3vn6btanMVIWg3YE0-c3L96P6ORW1iL0Kmfzlajfwz1hUwQZlBRGwwJKsCp2RVNcLOCHOKWdTxcq58px-hfLcuSlDdBuAfkVWFP-NkeUqyD5fdGtrm7CFoR4516oihzPzHNdrLXfJ8AyivyfSWk1z7Ld-Ukngh7l0~9L88fl91BEztD1UusCYxlM8-hz3Hv9~bNOD82z0rOhUMgybsmrfZaLcTGx3P-ik28C-PRskpcdAtxEUXZMd3qjJQhOb068djMhvp8Cc-IiLSQzg9G8bnhmOTbpIQ6ZxVDw4ZB8MtFl5ICk7nJDCBJiy6YApmvz0O73AAbzUtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sept. 22, 2025 — The Shawnee City Council discussed regulations and safety for e-bikes and motorized scooters, including possible updates to city code and education initiatives for child riders.

Why it matters: Micromobility modes are increasingly common in cities; regulation and safety measures can affect riders and public spaces.

Discussion details: Council members discussed potential changes to city code, ideas for rider education aimed at children, and adding a helmet requirement for riders under a certain age. The transcript did not record a specific age threshold or a formal motion; the item was a policy discussion and no ordinance or rule change was adopted at the Sept. 22 meeting.

Next steps: Council discussion will inform any formal code amendments or educational programs at future meetings; staff follow-up was not specified in the meeting summary.

Ending: The issue remains under discussion; no formal votes or directives with specific deadlines were recorded.","The council discussed possible changes to city code for e-bikes and motorized scooters, education for child riders and adding a helmet requirement for riders under a certain age; no formal action was taken.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":78,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477428,"Residents’ noise concerns prompt council to seek cost of fully closing Lake Crest Drive crossing",81315,81655,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5812000-5a8d2df717802ee4db6031a5aba3df34&start=81&end=81","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5812000-5a8d2df717802ee4db6031a5aba3df34/thumbnail_81315.jpg","/articles/6477428/Shawnee/Johnson-County/Kansas/Residents-noise-concerns-prompt-council-to-seek-cost-of-fully-closing-Lake-Crest-Drive-crossing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477428-2a39011c7f400ab7150c9b00baa797a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771032415&Signature=BqUC06nW0net6tj~tusH1WaZrIOODJs5e-ujVZpIXurJ5L~oVat07zDgLkol~jNfaAS3VqDJGEAbVKRlnvWQ2X9HpNHfyWwLpHD8OX5f6euPmWGsR3FVygbHbW~Yxy3rAzF99Llgqnyq-qWwFcXEmPPhF-sS0LQhTpO-rGCPC4Dvj-jxjR18xnK4OvMfvDknPcyeTPd965OVn0hU7lgTFW~eeLS0upJMIwGJprAj-ujAPpQduM1e99fDTKTu8n2oQyaS0mWEw4yYq-Yb9698b62Up8Pxv5b0OskeSWrxGIZE1aQi~ZwUL7dBkCwmiIUw5gsYay-~ckdqlmq7KIXaPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sept. 22, 2025 — Residents near the Lake Crest Drive train crossing told the Shawnee City Council they were troubled by train horns and crossing signal bells, and staff presented four possible responses ranging from quiet zones to physical barriers.

Why it matters: The crossing remains open to emergency vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles even though it is closed to most major vehicular traffic. Continued horn use has prompted neighborhood complaints about noise.

What staff presented and what council asked for: The railway company considers the closing temporary, so trains continue to sound their horns, staff said. Staff provided four options: the first three would implement quiet zones; the fourth would install barriers intended to reduce horn noise. After hearing from residents and discussing the options, the council directed staff to return with the cost of a full closure of the Lake Crest Drive crossing at a future meeting.

Next steps: City staff will develop cost estimates for a full closure and report back to council. The meeting summary did not include dollar figures or a timeline for any work.

Ending: No formal action to close the crossing was taken at the Sept. 22 meeting; the item remains under study.","After residents complained about train horn and bell noise at the Lake Crest Drive crossing, staff outlined four options including quiet zones and barriers; the council asked staff to return with the cost of a full closure.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":78,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477432,"Council narrows 50 First Street design to second option after resident input",81835,82195,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5812000-5a8d2df717802ee4db6031a5aba3df34&start=81&end=82","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5812000-5a8d2df717802ee4db6031a5aba3df34/thumbnail_81835.jpg","/articles/6477432/Shawnee/Johnson-County/Kansas/Council-narrows-50-First-Street-design-to-second-option-after-resident-input","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477432-0a2e886161ecd7498cdfdfd61978a763/orig.mp4?Expires=1771032415&Signature=C1LjDlIt0jcYGx4~4PLjJ0QHvuONN8vJuwsXezlzdrZwWLQuFFLRSE1Ow5dU29dp2Mp5XJc6B0ca0Glookst3AMilkVLagrGLxEAZNkXC4sjRfzEKMvtvgXxjoCcLm5ezVwDb7bPoDV5aFVJ6IZ5cZqPMM-5-Gdtf53YXyolBBdltsu5L2XEcqvIeo-U0QLH9prT0gfATyCDGDGAW8xVt~02eLzmSNQV8dCA-3Zw~imkCHh5747JSRutAGFZUHmLUFTyMlNQq-nG9xUNjuIygF-ZZrWMITyv7hov3O72piLibMchbmoMqHVoCfqSrOal~ZA7SuqJICkDcZ1G98N7-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sept. 22, 2025 — City staff presented three options for the 50 First Street Street Improvement Program at the Shawnee City Council meeting, and residents who live near the project provided public input on the designs.

Why it matters: The project is intended to add features and amenities along 50 First Street. Community preferences will inform final design choices and budget planning.

Details: Staff laid out three options with varying features and total costs for each. Four residents who live near the project addressed the council during the public comment portion to share thoughts on the design options. After hearing residents’ input and discussing the alternatives, the council highlighted the second option—with potential modifications—as the option they were most in favor of as the project moves forward.

Next steps: Staff will return to a future meeting with refined cost estimates and proposed modifications to the second option. The meeting summary did not provide specific dollar amounts or a schedule for construction.

Ending: The council will consider staff’s follow-up information at a subsequent meeting before final design or funding decisions are made.","City staff presented three design options for the 50 First Street Street Improvement Program; four nearby residents spoke and the council expressed a preference for the second option with potential modifications.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":78,"_43":44,"_45":44,"_47":112,"_49":50,"_51":113,"_53":114,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":115,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":116,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477437,"Shawnee council approves bonds, appointment and citywide purchases in 7-0 votes","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5812000-5a8d2df717802ee4db6031a5aba3df34&start=152&end=152","/articles/6477437/Shawnee/Johnson-County/Kansas/Shawnee-council-approves-bonds-appointment-and-citywide-purchases-in-7-0-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477437-a92abeea2e129d0f5ec92a2b0c30861e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771032415&Signature=XlRWWgptnioAqaY-oXlUTvb~1T4cc0htWo-uTkQP3K2IUtqyZ3UgT2vomZYI6jemyl665WOqmkaM8DcFrrz03u5IbNZUmnR6cx4tjPJzoRQ27N8r33HJz3DYeExAFX043laLfovXuyhXMnL2PXQMegRDV94y-xvmBTYWQ9lwmdF-Yi-ETS1G~LXJhGqhl7jzLneYhjXhh~dZD6FsQ1dkyza2Xj0XVFwxcnkCYeO1RqcLEKgc8Hiw8euxFPIfghis08O7NiT3fawCji16Ef2pVH0aeeVmKKd2Oxwz4ZaTex9MpZ~vchX-sJCofB3TxF4kps4UaVNQ9UHgBpUCITwBDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sept. 22, 2025 — The Shawnee City Council unanimously approved several measures Monday, including the appointment of Nick Bergstrom to the Board of Zoning Appeals and general obligation bonds to fund nine city projects, council communications said.

The actions came during a regularly scheduled meeting held in Council Chambers at City Hall. Council member Laurel Burchfield was absent; the council voted with seven members in attendance on the recorded items.

Why it matters: The bond package and related purchases fund infrastructure and city services, including eight stormwater projects and a new fire truck for the Shawnee Fire Department, and move forward multiple capital and operational improvements that city staff said will require follow-up implementation work.

Council action and outcomes

- Appointment: The council approved Nick Bergstrom to fill the seat vacated by Greg Withrow on the Board of Zoning Appeals, 7-0.

- Bonds: The council approved general obligation bonds to fund nine projects, including eight stormwater projects and a replacement fire truck for the Shawnee Fire Department, 7-0.

- Facilities furnishings: The council approved the purchase of a complete furniture package for the city’s facilities and IT departments (for the entire building), 7-0.

- Website contract: The council approved a contract with CivicPlus to design, build and host a new City of Shawnee website, 7-0. City staff told the council the new site is expected to go online in April or May 2026.

Each of the recorded votes was unanimous among the seven members present. The meeting summary provided by the city did not list individual motion makers or seconds for the actions.

Context and next steps: City staff will proceed with the procurements and implementation steps tied to the approved bond-financed projects and the furniture purchase. The website vendor CivicPlus will begin work under the approved contract; staff estimated an online launch in spring 2026. Additional project-level details, schedules and contract documents were not specified in the meeting summary and will be handled through the city’s standard contract and capital project processes.

Ending: The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Oct. 13, 2025, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers; agendas and archived minutes are available at cityofshawnee.org.","At its Sept. 22 meeting the Shawnee City Council unanimously approved a slate of measures including a board appointment, general obligation bonds to fund nine projects, a full-building furniture purchase and a contract for a new city website.","actionData","errors"]

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