Beautification Meeting City of Shawnee OK 9-17-2026

The City of Shawnee, Oklahoma held a Beautification Board meeting on September 17, 2026. The meeting included the introduction of a new board member and approval of previous meeting minutes. Staff reports highlighted the successful summer season at the local aquatic facility, noting increased attendance and revenue without raising prices significantly. A major procurement-related discussion involved the $3.5 million donation from the Avidas Foundation for the redevelopment of Frell Park, with PDG Planning Design Group awarded the design contract by the city commission. The design process includes community input and is expected to lead to groundbreaking by late 2026 or early 2027, with project completion targeted for early 2028. The board also discussed event planning, park maintenance, and insurance matters, but no new contracts or bids were approved during this meeting. A motion to postpone an unspecified agenda item was passed unanimously.