City Commission to Host Public Forum on Branding and Community Image

The City of Shawnee will host a Public Meeting on Monday, October 5 at 5:30 PM in the City Commission Chambers to discuss imaging and branding for the community. Visit Shawnee, Inc. has contracted with the company Arnett Muldrow & Associates to lead this process. The South Carolina firm specializes in city planning, community branding, economic development and historic preservation and has worked in other Oklahoma communities. <br>
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Arnett Muldrow & Associates will guide the hour-long discussion and will ask several questions of the audience to gauge their perception of Shawnee, its assets and how it should be marketed and promoted to build local pride, enhance local business, encourage visitors and attract investment. "The meeting is designed to be fun and engaging and will greatly inform our efforts as the process unfolds," said Tripp Muldrow, Principal at the firm.<br>
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The consultant team will be in Shawnee for three days to meet with key stakeholders and touring the community. At the conclusion of their visit, they will formally present a brand for consideration. Through feedback and further refinement, Arnett Muldrow & Associates will prepare final logos, taglines, wayfinding concepts, webpage design concepts, a style guide, and an implementation plan.<br>
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"We are really looking forward to this process, which will allow us to review where we are now and where we need and want to be in terms of the City's perception, brand and image," said City Manager, Justin Erickson. "I thank Visit Shawnee, Inc. for leading this effort and highly encourage interested members of the public to participate on October 5."<br>
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The City's regular City Commission meeting will begin at the normal 6:30 PM start time.<br>
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September is National Preparedness Month - Get Prepared

September is National Preparedness Month. This year we are asking you to take action now - make a plan with your community, your family, and for your pets. Plan how to stay safe and communicate during the disasters that can affect your community. We ask everyone to participate in America's PrepareAthon! and the national day of action, National PrepareAthon! Day, which culminates National Preparedness Month on September 30.

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City Hall Closed for Labor Day Monday 09/07/2015

City Hall and associated offices are closed for Labor Day on Monday September 7th, 2015. Offices will reopend on Tuesday September 8th.

To learn more about Labor Day follow this link

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Labor_Day

Shawnee Splash Classes

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Splash Fall Programs<br>
Water Aerobics 10:15 am - 11:00 am MTWTH<br>
Cardio Aquatics 12:15 pm - 12:45pm MTWTH<br>
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These classes will be held August 24th - October 1st<br>
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Come on out to get a great workout! These classes are low impact, chest level water conditioning sessions that will increase strength and promote weight loss. The instructor has over 10 years experience in water training. The 12:15 class is great for your lunch hour!<br>
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Splash Pass Patrons will gain free access to these classes, others will pay $3 per class or $50 for a class pass. You can come to purchase your class pass from 9am-11am M-F at Shawnee Splash. <br>

Draft Parks Master Plan Public Meeting

The City of Shawnee is pleased to announce to all citizens of Shawnee that the draft park system assessment report is ready for their comments about its key findings. <br>
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As a reminder, the city hired a consultant team several months ago to assess the park system to analyze its strengths and opportunities for the future. The consultant team of Shafer Kline Warren and Dick Horton Consulting will be in town on Tuesday August 4th at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall.<br>
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The report's key findings came from three sources: a) a public meeting with key stakeholders; b) responses from a statistically valid citizen survey of randomly selected households in Shawnee; and c) from the consultant's on-site tour of the park system.<br>
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Key findings from the assessment include:<br>
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.. There are too many parks in the system that require capital funding and constant maintenance for the budget that is available.<br>
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.. There is no dedicated funding source to support the park system for its operating and capital needs.<br>
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.. Restrooms, shade structures, and lighting are improvements that citizens prioritize as the most needed.<br>
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.. Kidspace and Woodland Park are the most popular parks. <br>
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.. Security concerns is the biggest reason that parks are not used more often.<br>
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.. Trails are the most highly requested improvement to the park system.<br>
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.. Adult health and fitness programs are the most requested program that could be offered.<br>
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Please come out and give your input.<br>

Don`t Miss the Hot Pursuit BBQ Cookoff July 25th!

Hosted by the Shawnee Police Foundation, the Hot Pursuit BBQ Cook off is July 25th at the Shawnee Expo. Great fun and great food. Visit <a href=http://www.HotPursuitBBQ.org>http://www.HotPursuitBBQ.org</a> for more information!

Cancellation of Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for July 1, 2015

The Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for July 1, 2015 has been canceled.