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March 26, 2025 City Council Meeting

March 26, 2025 • Norman, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council acknowledged April 2025 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month and approved a rezoning request for a mixed-use development on West Apache. Key decisions included the adoption of a land use plan amendment, a special use ordinance, and a preliminary plat for the new Norman Groundwater Facility, which aims to improve the city's water supply and meet regulatory standards. Public comments largely focused on concerns regarding the groundwater facility and the importance of council communication.

Key Decisions & Votes

Rezoning 2011 West Apache

35:00

An ordinance was adopted to rezone property at 2011 West Apache from CCFBC to CCPUD, allowing for a four-story mixed-use development with specific exemptions for build line, uses, facade, and parking.

Adopted

Amending Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan

36:40

A resolution was adopted to amend the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan, designating the property at 4020 East Tumsa Road for institutional use to accommodate a groundwater facility.

Adopted

Granting Special Use for Municipal Use at 4020 East Tumsa Road

1:01:00

An ordinance was adopted to grant special use for municipal purposes for the property at 4020 East Tumsa Road, enabling the construction and operation of a groundwater treatment facility.

Adopted

Preliminary Plat for Norman Groundwater Facility

1:06:00

The preliminary plat for the Norman Groundwater Facility located at 4020 East Tumsa Road was approved, detailing the site layout and proposed infrastructure.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

May 3rd, 2025

Cultural Unity Parade

In Norman, 11:00 a.m. (racismstinks.org for more information).

April 1st

Blue Light Ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention

7:00 p.m. at the flag pole at Main and the tracks, commemorating 830 confirmed cases of child abuse in Cleveland County.

This Saturday

Legislative Town Hall

10:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Church with the Norman delegation.

This Friday night

A Goofy Movie at Lions Park

Presented by the Parks and Recreation department.

Next weekend

Medieval Fair

At Reeves Park in Ward 7.

Saturday, March 29th

Cookie Fest

At The Well, a benefit for Loveworks (a nonprofit supporting middle schoolers).

2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month through end of May

Southern Style Powwow and Singing Session

At the Jacobson House, engaging with indigenous cultures.

April 7th and 21st

Norman in the Know events

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Development Center (225 NW North Webster), offering one-on-one discussions with city leadership and departments.

Financial Matters

Land acquisition for groundwater facility

The land for the groundwater facility was acquired for $800,000, funded by a $2 million voter-approved allocation in 2015.

$800,000

Groundwater facility construction

Construction of the groundwater facility is funded by $7 million approved in the 2023 water rate proposition.

$7,000,000

Public Comments

4 citizens spoke

Public comments included a presentation for a cultural unity parade, concerns from residents regarding the new groundwater facility's transparency, environmental impact, and location, and an expression of gratitude for the Utilities Department's customer service. One speaker also offered philosophical thoughts on civic engagement and personal growth.

Groundwater facility concerns (transparency, environmental impact, cost, location) Importance of council communication and responsiveness to residents Appreciation for city utilities department Civic engagement and community improvement

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • Ward 3 residential spring cleanup: This Saturday (if trash day is Monday) or next Saturday, April 5th (if trash day is Tuesday).

Watch For

  • Delegation to Washington D.C. to meet with federal representatives.
  • Formal recognition for the fire department for their extraordinary response to recent wildfires.
  • Opportunities to serve on city boards and commissions.

Announcements

  • Condolences extended to those affected by recent wildfires.
  • Ward 8 Town Hall to be held tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at the WFAC.
  • Kudos given to Tiffany Vera (Chief Communications Officer), the City Manager, and Kyle Hurley (Director of MSTAT) for their efforts during the wildfire response.
  • A Legislative Town Hall with Norman delegation is scheduled for this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Church.
  • A 'Goofy Movie' will be shown at Lions Park this Friday night, hosted by the Parks and Recreation department.
  • The Medieval Fair will take place next weekend at Reeves Park in Ward 7.
  • Construction for the Jenkins Avenue widening project has begun.
  • A delegation of Norman representatives will travel to Washington D.C. the week after next to discuss Norman issues with federal representatives.
  • The Norman Unity Parade is scheduled for May 3rd, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (more info at racismstinks.org).
  • The Cookie Fest at The Well, benefiting Loveworks (a nonprofit for middle schoolers), is this Saturday, March 29th.
  • Southern style powwow and singing sessions are hosted at the Jacobson House on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month through the end of May.
  • Residents are encouraged to check city boards and commissions for vacancies.
  • December Ambos, a Ward 6 resident, was thanked for serving another term on the Ada Citizens Advisory Committee.
  • The life of John Hadley, an OU art professor and musician, was acknowledged.
  • The Norman Neighbors Project will host 'Norman in the Know' events on April 7th and 21st, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., at the Development Center (225 NW North Webster), offering discussions with city leadership and departments.
  • Emergency Management will have a table at 'Norman in the Know' events for wildfire and tornado kit supplies.
  • The OU women's basketball team will play the #2 seed Yukon at 4:30 p.m. in hopes of advancing to the Elite 8.
  • Youth Sports (softball and baseball) season begins April 2nd at Reeves Park, with record attendance at the WFAC. The Parks department is doing an amazing job and encourages outreach for kids needing to sign up or needing equipment.

Agenda Summary

Item 2: Proclamation of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month

A proclamation by the Mayor of the City of Norman, Oklahoma, proclaiming the month of April 2025 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in the City of Norman.

Acknowledged

Items 3-19: Consent Docket

Various routine administrative and operational items presented for approval by unanimous consent.

Approved

Item 20: Resolution for Temporary Structures for Wildfire Victims

A resolution establishing policies for allowing residents affected by recent wildfires to inhabit temporary structures while rebuilding permanent structures.

Approved

Item 21: Rezoning 2011 West Apache

An ordinance rezoning property located at 2011 West Apache from Center City Form Based Code District (CCFBC) and Urban Residential Frontage to Center City Planned Unit Development District (CCPUD) for a four-story mixed-use building.

Adopted

Item 22: Amending Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan

A resolution amending the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan for property located at 4020 East Tumsa Road, designating it for institutional use.

Adopted

Item 23: Granting Special Use for Municipal Use at 4020 East Tumsa Road

An ordinance granting special use for municipal purposes for the property located at 4020 East Tumsa Road, to establish a groundwater treatment facility.

Adopted

Item 24: Preliminary Plat for Norman Groundwater Facility

A preliminary plat for the Norman Groundwater Facility located at 4020 East Tumsa Road.

Approved
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