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Shawnee council raises transient guest tax to 9% and approves World Cup transit agreement
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Summary
At its Feb. 9 meeting the Shawnee City Council raised the transient guest tax by 1 percentage point to 9% (5–1), approved a Johnson County World Cup transit agreement with a city share capped at $52,651 (6–0), accepted three comprehensive plan zoning updates and approved several contracts and appointments.
The Shawnee City Council on Feb. 9 approved a 1 percentage point increase in the city's transient guest tax, raising the rate to 9% in a 5–1 vote, and approved a county transit agreement related to the upcoming World Cup that includes one stop in Shawnee and limits the city's share of the project to $52,651.
Assistant City Manager Lauren Grasshoft reviewed Shawnee's 2025 Community Development Block Grant work and reported that the city invested more than $278,000 through the program. The council also closed out remaining open grant programs and directed the city's remaining COVID relief funds to support Shawnee community services.
On planning matters, the council accepted three recommendations from the planning commission to update the city's comprehensive plan. The changes revise land zoning for three areas, specifically citing the 7700 block of Renner at the intersection of 75th Street and K 7 Highway, and Clear Creek Parkway west of K 7 Highway; the motion passed 6–0.
In routine business the council approved Mayor Sandifer's appointments to the Visit Shawnee Advisory Committee, the Shawnee Economic Development Council Advisory Committee and the Veil Service Commission (6–0). Two contracts for the Midland Drive improvement project were awarded to Superior Bowen and Olsen (6–0).
Following a 15-minute executive session, the council voted 6–0 to authorize the mayor to sign an addendum to the city manager's contract. The committee also discussed the Hickok Zara TIF Conservation District, created in 2022, reviewing zoning, infrastructure needs and the district's financial position during committee discussion.
The full council wrap-up was read by Doug Donahue, the city's communications director. The council noted the absence of Council Members Sierra Whitted and Steele Reynolds; reported vote totals reflect the six members present. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at Shawnee City Hall.
