Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting on July 1st, 2025, began with the swearing-in of new Mayor Steven Tyler Hullman and several new council members. The council then elected new leadership positions, including Mayor Pro Tem and representatives to regional boards. Resolutions of appreciation were unanimously adopted for outgoing Mayor Larry Hika and Council Member Austin Ball for their dedicated service to the city.
Key Decisions & Votes
Election of Mayor Pro Tem
04:10Council Member Peacock was unanimously elected as Mayor Pro Tem.
Election of Oklahoma Municipal League Board Representatives
05:00Mayor Holman was elected as the representative and Council Member Grant as the alternate to the Oklahoma Municipal League Board of Directors.
Election of Association of Central Oklahoma Government's Board Representatives
06:10Mayor Holman was elected as the representative and Council Member Dixon as the alternate to the Association of Central Oklahoma Government's Board of Directors.
Election of City of Norman Retirement System Trustee
07:20Council Member Hinkle was unanimously elected to serve on the Board of Trustees for the City of Norman Retirement System.
Resolution of Appreciation for Larry Hika
08:10A resolution was adopted commending and extending appreciation to Larry Hika for his service as Mayor from July 5, 2022, to July 1, 2025.
Resolution of Appreciation for Austin Ball
13:50A resolution was adopted commending and extending appreciation to Austin Ball for his service as Council Member for Ward One.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Future discussions on careful city growth
- Potential return of beep ball events
Announcements
- Mayor Steven Tyler Hullman, Council Member David Gadnisberry (Ward 1), Council Member Brie Mononttoya (Ward 3), Council Member Michael Nash (Ward 5), and Council Member Kimberly Blahett (Ward 7) were sworn into office.
- A public event for all attendees was announced to take place at 'the standard afterwards'.
Agenda Summary
Administering the Oath of Office and Seating of Mayor and Council Members
Swearing-in ceremony for Mayor-elect Steven Tyler Hullman and Council Members-elect David Gadnisberry, Brie Mononttoya, Michael Nash, and Kimberly Blahett.
Election of a Mayor Pro Tem
Election of a council member to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
Election of a Representative and Alternate Representative to the Oklahoma Municipal League Board of Directors
Election of council members to represent the city on the OML Board.
Election of a Representative and Alternate Representative to the Association of Central Oklahoma Government's Board of Directors
Election of council members to represent the city on the ACOG Board.
Election of a City Council Member to Serve on the Board of Trustees for the City of Norman Retirement System
Election of a council member to the retirement system's board.
Resolution Commending and Extending Appreciation to Larry Hika for Serving as Mayor
Adoption of a resolution recognizing former Mayor Larry Hika's service.
Resolution Commending and Extending Appreciation to Austin Ball for Serving as Council Member for Ward One
Adoption of a resolution recognizing former Council Member Austin Ball's service.