Meeting Summary
The city council held a study session to discuss two main topics: improvements to the Max Westheimer Airport and its impact on Westwood Golf Course, and proposed changes to city council meeting procedures. No formal decisions were made, but negotiations with the University of Oklahoma for property acquisition for the Jenkins Avenue project and airport expansion are ongoing, and potential modifications to the "miscellaneous discussion" section of council meetings were explored.
Financial Matters
Max Westheimer Airport and Jenkins Avenue Project Funding
Discussion centered on the $4.1 million property acquisition from OU for the Jenkins Avenue widening project and airport runway expansion. The proposed agreement includes a $2 million valuation for a perpetual avigation easement, a $350,000 value for city construction of the Jenkins project, a $1 million value for roundabout design, and an $827,000 cash payment to OU.
Coming Up
Tabled
- The Max Westheimer Airport/Westwood Golf Course item is unlikely to be on the October 10th agenda
Deadlines
- OU to convey land for Jenkins project by October 15th (contingent on council approval)
- City to construct Jenkins project by Fall 2026
Watch For
- Potential changes to city council meeting procedures (miscellaneous discussion format, timing, sign-up)
- FAA decision on airport ownership preference (several years away)
Agenda Summary
Discussion regarding improvements to the Max Westheimer Airport and its impact on Westwood Golf Course
Review of ongoing negotiations with the University of Oklahoma (OU) regarding property acquisition for the Jenkins Avenue widening project and airport runway expansion, which affects Westwood Golf Course. The proposed agreement involves an avigation easement, potential land conveyance to OU with a 100-year lease-back, and financial considerations.
Discussion regarding city council meeting procedures for the council handbook
Debate on the "miscellaneous discussion" section of council meetings, with proposals to temporarily remove it, move it to the beginning, limit its duration, and change sign-up methods to address concerns about decorum and efficiency.