Meeting Summary
The meeting provided updates on various city initiatives, including ongoing Lindsey Street improvements, new bike rack installations downtown, and the introduction of the new Police Chief, Chief King. Discussions also covered upcoming public meetings for the Norman Forward East and Central Library branches, public health initiatives regarding the Zika and West Nile viruses, and a successful test of the city's emergency preparedness system.
Upcoming Community Events
Bike to Work Day
Promoting bicycling for fun, fitness, and transportation.
Norman Forward East and Central Library Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
Open to the public.
Norman Forward East and Central Library Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
Open to the public.
Public Meeting on Central and East Library Branches
City Council Chambers, open to the public.
Mayfair Arts Festival
Features over 60 artists and craftsmen, supported by the Assistance League of Norman.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Bike to Work Day is on Friday, May 20th.
- Last day of spring cleanup is the 29th.
- Final makeup opportunity for spring cleanup at the transfer station this Saturday with proof of Norman residency.
Watch For
- Mosquito surveillance program will begin monitoring traps in May.
- Public meeting on Central and East Library branches on May 20th at 6 pm.
Announcements
- The Lindsey Street improvements are significant opportunities that occur once every 50-75 years.
- Chief King will begin his new position tomorrow, bringing 20 years of experience and a history as an incident commander for major emergencies.
- A record number of people participated in the city's Earth Day celebration, featuring city staff troubadours.
- The Blackboard Connect emergency preparedness system test was very successful tonight.
Agenda Summary
Lindsey Street Improvements
Update on the closure of Lindsey bridge and I-35 on-ramps for ongoing infrastructure improvements, noting the long-term nature of such projects.
Downtown and Campus Corner Bike Racks
Installation of five new artist-designed bike racks in downtown and Campus Corner areas.
Introduction of Chief King
Introduction of Chief King, who will begin his new position tomorrow, highlighting his 20 years of experience and role as incident commander in major emergencies.
Norman Forward East and Central Library Ad Hoc Committees
Update on upcoming meetings for the ad hoc committees and a public meeting to discuss the central and East library branches.
Earth Day Celebration
Report on a record number of participants in the city's Earth Day celebration, featuring city staff troubadours.
Zika and West Nile Virus Update
Collaboration with the Cleveland County Health Department on public education regarding the Zika and West Nile viruses, and the initiation of the mosquito surveillance program in May.
Spring Cleanup Reminder
Reminder about the last day of spring cleanup on the 29th and an opportunity to take materials to the transfer station this Saturday for free with proof of Norman residency.
Emergency Preparedness System Test
Successful test of the Blackboard Connect emergency notification system, contacting approximately 30,000 landlines and mobile/text alert subscribers.