Commission Meeting 08/17/2026 City of Shawnee Oklahoma

The City of Shawnee, Oklahoma held a commission meeting on August 17, 2026, where key procurement and regulatory matters were discussed. Notably, the commission approved a demolition and site clearing contract for the old mill at 302 South Beard, awarding the $93,210 contract to Midwest Wrecking Company after a competitive bidding process. A significant agenda item was the approval of a temporary moratorium until December 31, 2027, on new applications and permits related to data centers within city limits. This moratorium aims to allow the city time to study potential impacts, clarify zoning and regulatory definitions, and develop appropriate regulations before any data center projects proceed. The commission discussed the balance between regulatory flexibility and legal exposure, with plans to present findings and proposed code amendments within 90 days. Additionally, a rezoning request for a property at 1510 North Beard Avenue was approved, changing its classification from commercial to low-density residential. The meeting also included public comments expressing concerns about data center impacts, code enforcement, and community issues, but no other procurement actions were taken.