Meeting Summary
The city council unanimously approved the consent docket, encompassing routine agenda items 3 through 22. A significant resolution was adopted to declare a recruitment project for costs associated with the Jenkins Avenue widening, allowing the city to recover expenses from unplatted property owners upon future development. Public comments largely focused on water rates, homelessness, public safety, and city policy accountability.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket (Items 3-22)
03:40Routine agenda items were approved by a unanimous vote.
Resolution for Jenkins Avenue Widening Project Recruitment
19:00The resolution declares a recruitment project for costs associated with the Jenkins Avenue widening project, allowing the city to recover costs from unplatted property owners upon future development.
Upcoming Community Events
Oklahoma Select Baseball Team State Championship
At Reeves Park Baseball Facility, will be going to Gulf Shores Orange Beach next month for the Little League World Series.
Financial Matters
Water Rate Vote
Citizens had 20 minutes left to vote on a water rate increase. Discussion about a multi-million dollar deficit in the water fund, even with a potential rate increase.
Jenkins Avenue Widening Project Recruitment
Declaring a project to recover costs from unplatted property owners for street improvements if they develop their land within 20 years. Costs include land acquisition and construction not covered by federal funds or bonds.
Public Comments
Public comments addressed a range of issues including support for the recruitment ordinance, concerns about the water fund deficit and water conservation, calls for addressing homelessness and crime in downtown and parks, support for police, and questions about city government accountability and a formal complaint process for citizens.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Water rate vote (ending tonight)
- Close of current fiscal year
Watch For
- Council retreat in August to discuss agenda items for the next fiscal year
- Future discussions on water pricing (for residents and businesses) and water capacity connection fees
- Addressing the Shannon Handshitz situation and police policies
- Mental health response crew in the budget
- Budget discussions (concern about 2 PM meeting time)
- Land at the former mental hospital
- Formal complaint process for citizens against city employees
Announcements
- Welcome to Council Member Montoya.
- Reminder for citizens to vote on the water rate.
- Reminder about the upcoming Council retreat in August for planning the next fiscal year's agenda.
- Congratulations to the Oklahoma Select Baseball team for winning the 12U AA state championship and advancing to the Little League World Series.
- Encouragement for citizens to continue demanding changes on city policies affecting downtown, businesses, streets, and parks.
Agenda Summary
Items 3 through 22 on the Consent Docket
Routine agenda items designated for approval by one motion.
Item 23: Resolution declaring a recruitment project for costs associated with the Jenkins Avenue widening project
A resolution for the Jenkins Avenue 2019 Bond project, an arterial road from Imhoff to Lindsay Street, establishing a mechanism for the city to recover costs from unplatted property owners if they develop their land within 20 years.