Meeting Summary
April sales tax revenue is down 1% from last year, continuing a negative trend. Updates were provided on several Norman Forward projects, including progress on tennis courts, the East Branch Library groundbreaking, and sports complexes. The Westwood Family Aquatic Center construction is delayed past the 2017 season, while the Water Treatment Plant project is moving forward with bids received and a contract expected for council approval in May.
Upcoming Community Events
East Branch Library Groundbreaking
9 AM
Financial Matters
April Sales Tax Revenue
April sales tax revenue is down approximately 1% from a year ago, putting the city 4.1% below last year's level year-to-date.
Water Treatment Plant Project Bid
Bids were opened for the water treatment plant project, with the apparent low bidder around $30 million. The project was approved by voters in January 2015.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Public art submissions for East Branch Library to selection committee by April 28th
Watch For
- Griffin group second meeting on April 27th at 3 PM
- Water Treatment Plant contract to City Council on May 9th
- City Council final consideration for East Branch Library public art
Announcements
- National Library Week 2017 theme is 'Libraries Transform'.
- Westwood Family Aquatic Center construction is delayed past the 2017 season; splashpad operations will be extended through September.
Agenda Summary
Sales Tax Update
Report on April sales tax revenue, showing a 1% decrease from last year and a 4.1% decrease year-to-date.
Norman Forward Projects Update
General update on various Norman Forward initiatives.
Westwood Indoor Tennis Court Facility
Proposals received for architectural services; interviews scheduled for next week.
Westwood Outdoor Tennis Courts
Final walkthroughs completed with contractors; courts expected to be in service for the summer.
East Branch Library Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking scheduled for April 20th at 9 AM, coinciding with National Library Week.
Reeves Griffin Entries Park Sports Complexes
Citizen ad hoc groups formed; Griffin group's second meeting scheduled for April 27th.
Public Art for East Branch Library
Submissions to be presented to the selection committee by April 28th, with final consideration by City Council to follow.
Westwood Family Aquatic Center Timeline
Construction timeline is behind schedule, delaying completion past the 2017 season; splashpad operations will be extended.
Water Treatment Plant Project
Bids opened with the apparent low bidder around $30 million; contract to be brought to council on May 9th for improvements to the 1965 plant.