Meeting Summary
The City Council conference committee reviewed completed street and water line projects, noting significant cost savings that will be reallocated to new infrastructure projects. Discussions were held on a proposed tree ordinance, including the need for a city forester position and historic tree designation. The committee also debated requirements for installing diaper changing tables in commercial buildings, focusing on implementation triggers for renovations.
Upcoming Community Events
Earth Day Festival
Suggested as a potential venue for publicizing the new tree ordinance and the hiring of a city forester.
Financial Matters
Urban Concrete Rehabilitation (Main Street) Contract Savings
A total of $45,000 in unused funds from the Main Street urban concrete rehabilitation project.
2010 Bond Program Reconstruction Projects Contract Savings
A deduct of $41,000 from a completed reconstruction project under the 2010 bond program.
Crossroads Water Line Project Contract Decrease
A decrease of $23,000 to the contract for the Crossroads Water Line Project due to less material used than anticipated.
Reappropriation of Street Project Savings
Discussion to reappropriate $3.1 million in total savings from completed street projects, with $2 million allocated to the 36th Avenue project and $1.1 million to East End State Drive.
City Forester Position Funding
Discussion about potentially reclassifying the funded internal auditor position to a city forester position to cover salary costs, aiming for a budget-neutral change.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Council Agenda Number 27: Resolution to reappropriate $3.1 million in street project savings for the 36th Avenue project and East End State Drive.
- Finance Committee meeting in December to discuss reclassifying the internal auditor position to a city forester.
- First reading of the revised tree ordinance in a January Council meeting.
- Discussion and potential vote on reclassifying the internal auditor position to a city forester in a January Council meeting.
- Revised diaper changing table requirements to be brought back to Council for further discussion and action.
Announcements
- Tori Cater Coughlin (representing OAC and the Tree Board) and Tom McCurdy (representing OG&E) were recognized for their interest in the tree ordinance process.
Agenda Summary
Change Order Number 2 to contract K1516-112 (Urban Concrete Rehabilitation)
Decreasing the contract amount by $12,933.52 for Main Street rehabilitation, part of the FYE 2015 Urban Concrete Rehabilitation Program. This is the final project under the 2010 Street Maintenance Bond Program, resulting in $45,000 in unused funds.
Change Order for 2010 Bond Program Reconstruction Projects
A deduct of $41,000 for a completed reconstruction project under the 2010 bond program, with the final project cost being $520,000.
Change Order Number 2 to contract with McKee Utility Contractors (Crossroads Water Line Project)
A decrease of $23,000 to the contract for the Crossroads Water Line Project, which replaced approximately 15,000 feet of water line.
Discussion regarding the creation of a tree ordinance
Discussion on a proposed tree ordinance that would apply to street trees, requiring permission from a city forester for removal or alteration of branches over 6-inch DBH, and including provisions for historic tree designation and replanting.
Discussion regarding diaper changing table requirements for commercial building permit applications
Discussion on proposed amendments to the building code to require diaper changing tables in new commercial construction and certain renovation projects, with debate on the trigger for existing buildings and potential exemptions.