Meeting Summary
The City Council acknowledged proclamations for Fair Housing Month and National Community Development Week. Key decisions included amending the land use plan and rezoning a property on 36th Avenue Northwest for office use, and similarly, amending the land use plan and rezoning property on Classen Boulevard and Imhof Road for Life Church, including an amendment to allow a taller sign. The council also approved a contract for the "A Better Way Opportunity Knocks" program using opioid settlement funds.
Key Decisions & Votes
Fair Housing Month Proclamation
03:00Receipt of the mayor's proclamation designating April 2025 as Fair Housing Month was acknowledged.
National Community Development Week Proclamation
10:00Receipt of the mayor's proclamation designating April 21-25, 2025, as National Community Development Week was acknowledged.
Consent Docket Approval
35:00Items 3 through 15 were placed on and subsequently approved as part of the consent docket.
Land Use Plan Amendment for 36th Avenue Northwest
40:00A resolution was adopted to amend the Norman 2025 land use and transportation plan, changing property at 36th Avenue Northwest from low-density residential to office designation.
Rezoning Ordinance for 36th Avenue Northwest
42:45An ordinance was adopted on second and final reading to rezone property at 2710 36th Northwest from A2 Rural Agricultural District to O1 Office Institutional District.
Land Use Plan Amendment for Classen Boulevard and Imhof Road
49:00A resolution was adopted to amend the Norman 2025 land use and transportation plan, changing property at 2919 Classen Boulevard and 1500 East Imhof Road from commercial to institutional designation for Life Church.
PUD Narrative Amendment for Life Church Sign Height
51:40A motion was approved to amend the PUD narrative for the Life Church property, changing the allowed sign height from 15 feet to 20 feet.
Rezoning Ordinance for Classen Boulevard and Imhof Road (Life Church)
53:20An ordinance was adopted on second and final reading, as amended, to rezone property at 2919 Classen Boulevard and 1500 East Imhof Road to a PUD Planned Unit Development District for Life Church.
Upcoming Community Events
Old Silk Stocking Neighborhood Earth Day cleanup
10:00 AM to noon, starting at Ruth Upper Park, Peters and Acres, followed by lunch at The Standard.
Financial Matters
Contract with Mental Health Association Oklahoma for 'A Better Way Opportunity Knocks' program
A contract for the administration of a program utilizing opioid abatement settlement funds to provide day labor for community beautification, case management, and employment support for individuals recovering from OUD/SUD/mental health conditions.
Public Comments
A citizen expressed concern regarding the accuracy of the AIM master plan's population growth estimates, citing discrepancies with historical data and other studies, and highlighted a significant error in the current population figure within the plan. He urged the council not to approve the plan in its current format due to potential negative impacts on infrastructure, green spaces, and property values.
Coming Up
Watch For
- AIM master plan adjustments based on population growth concerns
Announcements
- Council members lobbied in Washington DC for workforce housing and HUD funding.
- Friday trash service pickup is the spring cleanup week.
- Reminder to drive safely, be aware of increased outdoor activity, use public transportation/ride-sharing, and report suspicious activity to police.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation of Fair Housing Month
A proclamation of the mayor proclaiming the month of April 2025 as fair housing month in the city of Norman, acknowledging the 57th anniversary of the federal fair housing law.
Proclamation of National Community Development Week
A proclamation of the mayor proclaiming the week of April 21 through 25, 2025 as National Community Development Week, celebrating the CDBG and HOME programs.
Consent Docket (Items 3-15)
A group of routine administrative and operational items approved by a single motion.
Item 16: Resolution amending Norman 2025 land use and transportation plan for 36th Avenue Northwest
A resolution to remove property located at 36th Avenue Northwest from low-density residential designation and place it in the office designation.
Item 17: Ordinance rezoning property at 2710 36th Northwest
An ordinance rezoning property from A2 Rural Agricultural District to O1 Office Institutional District.
Item 18: Resolution amending Norman 2025 land use and transportation plan for Classen Boulevard and Imhof Road
A resolution to remove property located at 2919 Classen Boulevard and 1500 East Imhof Road from commercial designation and place it in institutional designation.
Item 19: Ordinance rezoning property at 2919 Classen Boulevard and 1500 East Imhof Road
An ordinance rezoning property from C2 General Commercial District and PUD to a PUD Planned Unit Development District, with an amendment to sign height.