Meeting Summary
The City Council adopted a proclamation recognizing August 2018 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month, highlighting efforts to support nursing mothers and promote breastfeeding-friendly businesses. A significant decision was the approval of historic district designation for the 400 block of College Avenue, expanding the Chautauqua Historic District to preserve its unique character and mature trees. Additionally, several financial matters and infrastructure projects, including a contract amendment for the Westwood Tennis Center, were approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
Proclamation of Breastfeeding Awareness Month
04:00The City Council adopted a proclamation declaring August 2018 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month, affirming strong support for a mother's choice to breastfeed and encouraging businesses to be breastfeeding-friendly for employees and customers.
Consent Docket Approval
20:00Items 6 through 19, with the exception of Item 18 (postponed) and Item 19 (withdrawn), were approved by unanimous consent, covering various ordinances, contracts, and reports.
36th Avenue Northwest Recoupment Project
21:30A resolution was adopted declaring a recoupment project for costs associated with improvements on 36th Avenue Northwest from Tecumseh Road to Indian Hills Road, affecting 15 unplatted parcels in the corridor.
College Avenue Historic District Designation
58:30An ordinance was adopted granting historic district designation to the east and west sides of College Avenue between Syms Street and Boyd Street, expanding the Chautauqua Historic District to protect its historic character and structures.
Upcoming Community Events
Oklahoma Wild and Scenic Film Festival
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at The Mercury
Shelter Open House at Norman Animal Welfare Center
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., tours, light refreshments, opportunity to adopt a pet.
Norman Pride Festival
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Gray Street parking lot in downtown Norman.
Norman Porch Fest
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the historic district, featuring live music on porches.
Norman Pride Parade
7 p.m., with pre-parade festivities at the old lumberyard/park on Main Street beginning at 4 p.m.
Financial Matters
Amendment number 1 to a contract with FlintCo
Increased contract amount for construction management at Risk Services to provide construction of the Norman Forward Westwood Tennis Center indoor court facility project.
Resolution authorizing NUA to submit Bureau of Reclamation grant application
Application for a grant to fund up to 25% of the indirect potable reuse pilot project, with a budgeted project cost of approximately $2.5 million.
Contract with Steven Lewis
Contract providing for the separation of employment and related severance pay.
Ordinance upon first reading adopting assessment roll for University of North Park Business Improvement District
Adopting and ratifying the assessment roll for the University of North Park Business Improvement District.
Resolution declaring a recoupment project for 36th Avenue Northwest
Declaring a recoupment project for costs associated with improvements on 36th Avenue Northwest, with property owners responsible for right-of-way purchase, an administrative fee, and an inflation factor.
Public Comments
Public comments primarily focused on the proposed College Avenue historic district designation, with numerous residents speaking in favor, sharing personal stories about the neighborhood's character, the loss of historic homes and trees due to development, and the need for preservation. There were also comments on breastfeeding awareness, the University of North Park TIF, CART funding negotiations with OU, and general public services like police and fire response, and road maintenance. One speaker offered a song about fruit trees and another discussed mosquito control.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Resolution declaring a recoupment project for costs associated with improvements to Rock Creek Road from 36th Avenue Northwest to Grandview Avenue (postponed until September 11th, 2018)
Watch For
- Community Planning and Transportation Committee meeting on August 23rd at 4 p.m. (topics: public transportation, vegetation management issues, implementation of the state marijuana question, and discussion on the upcoming transportation bond)
- Finance Committee meeting on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. (topics: recoupment district on the North Park University Star Park and ways to help with the budget)
Announcements
- Erika Byrd and Erica Millar were recognized for their initiative to identify and highlight breastfeeding-friendly businesses in the community.
- Councilmember Hickman's youngest daughter will turn 18 on Saturday, August 18th.
- Back-to-school season reminders were given regarding traffic safety, children crossing streets, cyclists, and pedestrians, with a request for the police department to post information on cyclist road rules.
- Councilmember Biermann will replace Councilmember Hickman as the council liaison for the Animal Welfare Center committee.
- The City Manager will be leaving in a couple of months, and appreciation was expressed for his leadership and the professionalism of the city staff.
Agenda Summary
Approval of City Council minutes
Approval of City Council special session minutes of June 12th, conference minutes of June 26th, special session minutes of July 10th, Norman utilities authority, Norman municipal authority, and Norman tax increment financing minutes of July 24th, and special session minutes of July 31st, all of 2018.
Proclamation of Breastfeeding Awareness Month
A proclamation proclaiming the month of August 2018 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month in the city of Norman.
Ordinance upon first reading rezoning 421 East Acre Street
Rezoning for 421 East Acre Street from R3 multi-family dwelling district and C2 general commercial district to a SPUD simple Planned Unit Development district.
Ordinance on first reading closing part of a utility easement
Closing part of a utility easement located in one block one Street Thomas More Church addition.
Ordinance upon first reading amending code for alcoholic beverages
Amending all sections of the code to conform to state regulations concerning the definitions of alcoholic beverages and intoxicating beverage and addressing the consumption of spirits in public places, effective October 1, 2018.
Ordinance upon first reading adopting assessment roll for University of North Park Business Improvement District
Adopting and ratifying the assessment roll for the University of North Park Business Improvement District, establishing payment terms, fixing penalties for delinquent payment, listing assessed tracks, and directing the city clerk to record liens for unpaid amounts.
Public Arts Board annual report
Submission of the Public Arts Board annual report.
City Manager's change order
City Manager's change order.
Amendment number 1 to a contract with Sprint Spectrum Realty Company
Amendment to complete structural modifications and install new and expanded telecommunications equipment on a monopole east of the water treatment plant.
Amendment number 1 to a contract with FlintCo
Increasing the contract amount for construction management at Risk Services for the Norman Forward Westwood Tennis Center indoor court facility project and budget appropriation from the Norman Forward fund balance.
Contract with Dr. Beverly Fritzler DVM Rose Rock veterinary hospital and pet resort
Contract to provide veterinarian services for the Norman Animal Welfare Center.
Contract with Spay Way clinic
Contract to provide off-site spay and neuter services for the Norman Animal Welfare Center.
Contract with Steven Lewis
Contract providing for the separation of employment and related severance pay.
Resolution authorizing NUA to submit Bureau of Reclamation grant application
Resolution authorizing the chairman of the Norman Utilities Authority to submit a Bureau of Reclamation grant application for a WaterSMART Title 16 Water Reclamation and Reuse Project grant.
Resolution declaring a recoupment project for Rock Creek Road
Resolution declaring a recoupment project for costs associated with improvements to Rock Creek Road from 36th Avenue Northwest to Grandview Avenue.
Ordinance amending Planned Unit Development (applicant withdrew)
Amending the Planned Unit Development established in Ordinance 0-0 203 - 2 as amended by Ordinance 0 0 607 - 13 to allow development of up to 50 net acres north of Rock Creek Road for commercial uses.
Resolution declaring a recoupment project for 36th Avenue Northwest
Resolution declaring a recoupment project for the costs associated with improvements on 36th Avenue Northwest from Tecumseh Road to Indian Hills Road.
Ordinance granting historic district designation on College Avenue
Ordinance granting historic district designation on both the east and west sides of College Avenue between Syms Street on the north and Boyd Street on the south.