Meeting Summary
The city council acknowledged three mayoral proclamations: Earth Day and Green Norman Ecobration, Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day, and Women's History Month. The council also unanimously approved items 4 through 14 on the consent docket. Public comments included concerns about chlorinated water discharge, an upcoming community unity parade, and updates on the turnpike South Extension project.
Key Decisions & Votes
Proclamation of Earth Day and Green Norman Ecobration
02:00The City Council acknowledged the Mayor's proclamation designating April 22, 2025, as Earth Day and March 22 through May 18, 2025, as Green Norman Ecobration.
Proclamation of Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day
09:50The City Council acknowledged the Mayor's proclamation designating March 18, 2025, as Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day.
Proclamation of Women's History Month
14:40The City Council acknowledged the Mayor's proclamation designating March 2025 as Women's History Month.
Consent Docket Items 4-14
25:50The City Council unanimously approved all items placed on the consent docket, including items 4 through 14.
Upcoming Community Events
Earth Day Festival
Noon to 5:00 PM at Andrew's Park
Green Norman Ecobration
Various locations across the city
World Water Day Tour
Vernon Campbell Water Treatment Plant
Bishop Creek Watershed Cleanup
Help install a litter boom in the creek
Artful Inlets Installation
Campus Corner, theme: Clean Stream Champions
Spring Electronics Waste Collection
Reeves Park
Art Walk
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Main Street
Indian Time Exhibition Opening
Uncanny Art House, 106 East Main (on display through April 6)
The One Event: One Spring Night
MainSite Contemporary Art
Norman Cultural Unity Parade
Farmers Market
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Norman Music Festival
Free festival, relies on donations and community support
Financial Matters
Jenkins Avenue Project
A voter-approved enhancement and widening project in Ward 7, with a significant portion covered by federal funding.
Public Comments
Citizens raised concerns about the environmental impact of chlorinated water discharge from the city's water treatment plants on local waterways and fish. Other comments included an announcement for a community unity parade, an update on the Turnpike South Extension, and general remarks about community and personal well-being.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- The One Event ticket prices increase to $125 on March 23rd.
Watch For
- New route selection and public meetings regarding the Turnpike South Extension.
- Future discussions on water treatment plant discharge and its environmental impact.
Announcements
- The Norman High girls basketball team won their state tournament game against Tulsa Union and is advancing.
- Principal Haley Wright hosted a Norman High career job fair last week, with the City of Norman participating.
- The Jenkins Avenue project in Ward 7 has begun, a $15.5 million voter-approved enhancement and widening project, expected to last up to two years with two lanes remaining open.
- The Art Walk is this Friday, March 14th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Main Street.
- The City of Norman Utilities Authority is partnering with the Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma for an informational Zoom meeting on lead service lines on Thursday, March 13th, at 6:00 PM.
- Uncanny Art House (106 East Main) will host the 'Indian Time' exhibition by Alicia Smith from March 14th through April 6th.
- The One Event, 'One Spring Night,' will take place on Saturday, March 29th, at MainSite Contemporary Art.
- Residential spring cleanup days are March 29th for Monday trash routes and April 5th for Tuesday trash routes.
- The Norman Music Festival will be held the last weekend of April, a free event supported by donations.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation of Earth Day and Green Norman Ecobration
A proclamation declaring Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Earth Day and March 22 through May 18, 2025, as Green Norman Ecobration in the City of Norman.
Proclamation of Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day
A proclamation declaring March 18, 2025, as Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day in the City of Norman.
Proclamation of Women's History Month
A proclamation declaring the month of March 2025 as Women's History Month in the City of Norman.
Consent Docket Items 4-14
Approval of routine agenda items placed on the consent docket.