Meeting Summary
The meeting provided updates on several key city initiatives and challenges. A significant negative trend in general purpose sales tax was reported, showing a 6.39% decline from the previous year. Updates were given on Norman Forward projects, including the central library design review and the Westwood Family Aquatic Center bids. The city's response to the recent earthquake was also detailed, and an upcoming ribbon-cutting for a new water storage tank was announced.
Upcoming Community Events
Official Ribbon-Cutting for New Elevated Water Storage Tank
8:30 a.m. on Robinson
Financial Matters
General Purpose Sales Tax Update
Sales tax for September (representing July sales) was down 6.39% from a year ago, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline. This negative trend is concerning and needs careful monitoring.
Coming Up
Watch For
- City Council study session to review the 65% design plan for the central library (next Tuesday night)
- Bid opening for the Westwood Family Aquatic Center (this Thursday at 2 p.m.), with potential City Council action on September 27th
Announcements
- Official ribbon-cutting for the new elevated water storage tank on Robinson on Wednesday, September 21st at 8:30 a.m.
Agenda Summary
Sales Tax Update and Report
Report on general purpose sales tax for September (representing July sales), indicating a 6.39% decrease from a year ago and a five-month negative trend.
Norman Forward Update - Library Projects
Update on library projects, including a citizens ad hoc advisory group meeting on September 19th and a City Council study session next Tuesday night to review the 65% design plan for the central library.
Norman Forward Update - Westwood Family Aquatic Center
Update on the Westwood Family Aquatic Center, noting the completion of demolition, the bid opening scheduled for this Thursday, and potential City Council action on September 27th.
Earthquake Response
Discussion of the city's immediate response to the 5.8 magnitude earthquake on September 3rd, including fire department visual inspections, contact with OG&E regarding the Lake Thunderbird dam, and Public Works review of bridge inspection policies.
Elevated Water Storage Tank Ribbon-Cutting
Announcement and invitation to the official ribbon-cutting for the new elevated water storage tank on Robinson.