Meeting Summary
The City Council discussed and prioritized capital improvement projects, approving a youth canteen and a walking/biking trail. They also approved a combination of sales and property tax increases for funding. Two new ordinances were passed: banning cell phone use/texting for underage drivers and prohibiting electronic cigarette possession by underage persons. Finally, a proposal for a Walmart Neighborhood Market was denied.
Key Decisions & Votes
Walking/biking trail from Coltrane to Edmond park at Arcadia Lake
08:40The council approved the completion of the walking and biking trail.
Coe centralized Administration with parking garage
09:20A motion to approve the centralized administration building with a parking garage was denied.
Youth canteen
09:50The council approved the addition of a youth canteen to Edmond.
Acquire and develop one 100-acre park in East Edmond
10:30A motion to investigate buying land for one 100-acre park in East Edmond was denied.
Funding options for city projects
14:10The council approved a combination of increased sales tax and property tax as a funding option.
Resolution 24-6: Banning cell phone use/texting by underage drivers
22:00The resolution banning cell phone use and texting by underage persons while operating a motor vehicle was approved.
Resolution 24-7: Prohibiting electronic cigarette possession by underage persons
25:10The resolution prohibiting electronic cigarette possession by underage persons was approved.
Specific Use Permit for Walmart Neighborhood Market
43:10The specific use permit and site plan for a Walmart Neighborhood Market at Coffee Creek Road and Kelly Avenue was denied.
Financial Matters
Capital Improvement Projects Budget
The city's budget for capital improvement projects.
New 100-acre parks
Estimated minimum cost for acquiring and developing a 100-acre park.
Youth canteen
Estimated cost for building a youth canteen.
Road widening for Walmart Neighborhood Market
Developer's cost for widening the adjacent road, including curbing, gutter, and sidewalk.
Increased sales tax and property tax
Approved as a funding option for city projects.
Borrow from existing Hospital trust fund
Considered as a last resort funding option, requiring repayment with interest.
Sale of sales tax revenue bonds
Considered as a last resort funding option.
Public Comments
Corey Atkinson, a UCO professor, spoke twice. Initially, he advocated for a second library due to overcrowding and its potential benefits for UCO students and city revenue. Later, he supported the Walmart Neighborhood Market proposal, highlighting its potential to generate significant sales tax revenue for the city's economic development and services.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Council to decide on an educational course and signage for the underage cell phone use ban.
- Potential modifications to the electronic cigarette ban ordinance.
Agenda Summary
Discussion and consideration of priority of capital Improvement projects
Discussion on various capital improvement projects including a centralized administration building with parking garage, a second library, a youth canteen, acquiring new parks, and completing a walking/biking trail.
Discussion and consideration of funding options
Discussion on various funding options for city projects, including increased sales tax, ad valorem (property tax), a combination of both, borrowing from the Hospital trust fund, sale of sales tax revenue bonds, and grant revenue.
Discussion and consideration of resolution number 24-6
Resolution banning cell phone use and texting by underage persons while operating a motor vehicle in the City of Edmond.
Discussion and consideration of resolution 24-7
Resolution prohibiting electronic cigarette possession by underage persons in the City of Edmond.
Public hearing consideration of specific use permit and site plan for a Walmart Neighborhood Market
Consideration of a specific use permit and site plan for a 41,000 square foot Walmart Neighborhood Market to be located on the northwest corner of Coffee Creek Road and Kelly Avenue.