In February 2002, the City Council authorized a study of the downtown area. The report generated through that project included many recommendations, and culminated in the appointment of the Shawnee Downtown Partnership (SDP) in late 2002. The Shawnee Downtown Partnership exists for the purpose of aiding, promoting, and encouraging the enhancement of Downtown Shawnee. Members are Downtown business owners and other community leaders who share an interest in the growth of Downtown. Maintaining a positive image is important to the City and the Shawnee Downtown Partnership. The appearance of the downtown area plays a vital role in the perception of the quality of the community. The City wants to encourage businesses to invest in their buildings by making attractive improvements. The improved appearance of buildings will make downtown more attractive to customers and to new businesses, contributing to the enhanced viability of the entire area, and to the entire community. It is with these goals in mind that the Downtown Improvement Program was created.
The following programs are available:
Awards
2010 Quarterly Meeting Schedule
The Shawnee Downtown Partnership meets the last Thursday of every month at City Hall. If you would like more information or if you have questions, please contact Julie Hurley at (913) 742-6226.
Meeting Agendas (pdf)
Downtown Partnership Update Newsletter (pdf)
Downtown Partnership Members
Chairperson Mark Mollentine - Governors Meeting House
Vice-Chairperson Mike Unterreiner - Hartman Hardware
Steve Burdolski - Burdolski Auto Werks
Nick Burke - Downtown Property Owner
Tom Robinson - KCP&L
Tamara Hudson - Encore
Wanda Jenkins - Shawnee Pioneers
Linda Leeper - Shawnee Area Chamber of Commerce
Alan Martin, DDS - Martin Family Dentistry
Jim Martin - Shawnee Economic Development Council
Jeff Meyers - Mayor
Carol Gonzales, City Manager
Nick Pflumm - First National Bank Olathe
Neal Sawyer - Ward II Councilmember
Ron Rigdon - Commerce Bank
Johnny Myers - Spectrum Carpet
Paul Chaffee, Planning Director
Julie Hurley, Neighborhood Planner
For information on additional Economic Incentive programs offered in Shawnee, click here.
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