April 27, 2022 City Council Meeting

The minutes from the City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority meetings of February 22, 2022, and March 8, 2022, were approved.

Proclamations for Norman Music Festival Day, Emergency Medical Services Week, National Travel and Tourism Week, and Small Business Week were all approved and acknowledged.

A block of routine agenda items, including appointments, financial reports, easements, contract amendments, and project bids, were approved unanimously.

A resolution to change 621 Highland Parkway from low density residential to commercial designation was denied unanimously after the applicant withdrew the request, following council concerns about commercial encroachment into a residential neighborhood.

A resolution to change 1134 McGee Drive from high density residential to commercial designation was adopted, allowing for the expansion of an existing dog grooming business to include boarding.

An ordinance to rezone 1134 McGee Drive from RM-6 to C-2 General Commercial District was adopted on both second and final readings.

An ordinance to rezone property on the southwest corner of East Cedar Lane Road and Classen Boulevard from C-1 to C-2 General Commercial District for a Take 5 franchise was adopted on both second and final readings.

The preliminary plat for the Take 5 Edition development at the southwest corner of Cedar Lane Road and Classen Boulevard was approved.

An ordinance to grant a special use permit for Logies to operate as a bar, lounge, or tavern in the C-3 Intensive Commercial District was adopted, with conditions including 21+ entry, specific speaker placement, defined operating hours, and a commitment to operate a full kitchen.

City of Norman's Single Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2021

Submission of the annual audit report for the city and its authorities.

Finance Director's Investment Report

Receipt of the monthly investment report as of March 31, 2022.

Bid for the purchase of copper meter yolks, HDPE meter boxes, and water line repair clamps

Approval of bids for utility materials and associated budget appropriation.

Amendment Number 7 to Contract 1617-114 with PDG (Planning Design Group)

Increasing the contract amount for professional architectural design services for Griffin Community Park.

Amendment Number 3 to Contract 1819-132 with Flintco

Increasing the contract amount for construction of Norman Forward youth baseball/softball and adult softball improvement projects at Reeves Park.

Change Order Number 5 to Contract 2021-35 with Flintco

Increasing the contract amount and adding 14 calendar days for the North Base Project Phase One to make various changes to project design.

Amendment Number 1 to Contract 2021-121 with Biostar Elight JV

Increasing the contract amount to complete site preparation work for a solar photovoltaic system.

Bid contract with Parathon Construction for the McCullough Street and Alley Reconstruction Project

Approval of a contract for reconstruction, including a resolution granting tax exempt status and budget transfer.

Bid contract with Crossland Construction Company for the Sanitation Office Building Project

Approval of a contract for the construction of the Sanitation Office Building, authorizing the Utilities Director to purchase materials.

Contract 2122-115 with Crosslink Construction Company for Phase One of construction manager at risk services for the new line maintenance facility

Approval of a contract for construction manager at risk services, authorizing the Utilities Director to purchase materials.

Contract 2122-116 with Play Core (Game Time) for the Andrews Park Playground Project

Approval of a contract for the Andrews Park Playground Project, including associated bonds and a resolution granting tax exempt status.

Resolution 2122-112 appropriating funds from the 2016 Street Maintenance Bond Fund balance

Appropriating funds to purchase asphalt materials for the Alameda Street widening project from 36th Avenue to 48th Avenue Southeast.

FY2023 City of Norman Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets

First public hearing for the proposed budget, with projected total revenues of $251.8 million and expenditures of $245.2 million.

Approval of minutes of City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes of February 22, 2022, and March 8, 2022.

Consideration of approval, rejection, amendment, and/or postponement of the minutes.

Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Norman, Oklahoma, proclaiming Saturday, April 30, 2022, as Norman Music Festival Day.

Proclamation recognizing the annual Norman Music Festival.

Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Norman, Oklahoma, proclaiming the week of May 15 through 21, 2022, as Emergency Medical Services Week.

Proclamation recognizing the vital public service of emergency medical services teams.

Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Norman, Oklahoma, proclaiming the week of May 1 through 7, 2022, as National Travel and Tourism Week.

Proclamation recognizing the positive economic impact of travel and tourism.

Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Norman, Oklahoma, proclaiming the week of May 1 through 7, 2022, as Small Business Week.

Proclamation recognizing the resilience and economic contribution of small businesses.

Mayor's appointments to the Reapportionment Ad Hoc Committee.

Appointments of Allie Penner (Ward 1), Lisa Schmidt (Ward 2), Wade Stewart (Ward 3), Sarah McFaul (Ward 4), Maria Kendall (Ward 5), Joshua Whittington (Ward 6), Allison Behrens Braley (Ward 7), Rebecca Obray (Ward 8), and Christopher Talbert (At Large).

Submission of a report entitled the City of Norman's Single Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2021.

Report prepared by the City of Norman Finance Department and audited by PKD LLP.

Consideration of receipt of the Finance Director's Investment Report as of March 31, 2022.

Monthly report on the city's investments.

Consideration of the Monthly Departmental Reports for the month of March 2022.

Review of departmental reports for the specified month.

Bid for the purchase of copper meter yolks, HDPE meter boxes, and water line repair clamps, and budget appropriation.

Approval of bids for utility supplies and associated budget appropriation.

Granting Easement 2122-60 to OG&E for underground electric services in Reeves Park as part of the Norman Forward Reeves Park renovation project.

Granting an easement for utility installation.

Norman Rural Certificate of Survey for Henderson Estates and acceptance of an easement.

Acceptance of a survey and an easement located on the east side of 84th Avenue Northeast.

A final site development plan and final plan for The Villas at Ashton Grove Edition Section One, a Planned Unit Development.

Approval subject to receipt of $44,543.40 for deferral of sidewalk improvements and acceptance of public dedications.

Amendment Number 7 to Contract 1617-114 between the Norman Municipal Authority and PDG, increasing the contract amount for professional architectural design services for Griffin Community Park.

Increasing the contract amount by $71,000 for a revised total of $1,858,150.

Amendment Number 3 to Contract 1819-132 between the Norman Municipal Authority and Flintco, increasing the contract amount for construction of Norman Forward youth baseball/softball and adult softball improvement projects at Reeves Park.

Increasing the contract amount by $3,635.64 for a revised total of $8,450,093.64.

Change Order Number 5 to Contract 2021-35 with Flintco, increasing the contract amount and adding 14 calendar days for the North Base Project Phase One.

Increasing the contract amount by $81,184.41 for a revised total of $9,064,937.37 to make various changes to project design.

Amendment Number 1 to Contract 2021-121 between the Norman Utilities Authority and Biostar Elight JV, increasing the contract amount to complete site preparation work for a solar photovoltaic system.

Increasing the contract amount by $125,848.80 for a revised total of $4,900,848.80.

Bid contract and associated bonds with Parathon Construction for the McCullough Street and Alley Reconstruction Project, a resolution granting tax exempt status and budget transfer.

Approval of a contract in the amount of $315,863.50 for reconstruction, with tax exempt status and budget transfer.

Bid contract and associated bonds with Crossland Construction Company for the Sanitation Office Building Project, and authorizing the Utilities Director to purchase materials and budget appropriation.

Approval of a contract in the amount of $2,782,000 for the Sanitation Office Building Project.

Contract 2122-115 with Crosslink Construction Company for Phase One of construction manager at risk services for the new line maintenance facility, and authorizing the Utilities Director to purchase materials.

Approval of a contract in the amount of $14,650 plus $3,662 for additional month after four months.

Contract 2122-116 with Play Core (Game Time) for the Andrews Park Playground Project, performance bond, statutory bond, and maintenance bond, Resolution 2122-108 granting tax exempt status and budget transfer.

Approval of a contract in the amount of $362,599.30 for the Andrews Park Playground Project.

Resolution 2122-112, a resolution appropriating funds from the 2016 Street Maintenance Bond Fund balance to purchase asphalt materials for the Alameda Street widening project.

Appropriating $892,007.28 for the Alameda Street widening project from 36th Avenue to 48th Avenue Southeast.

Conducting the first public hearing for the FY2023 City of Norman Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets.

Presentation and public comment opportunity on the proposed city budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Resolution 2122-94 amending the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan so as to remove 621 Highland Parkway from the low density residential designation and placing it in the commercial designation.

Request to change land use designation for a property to allow commercial development.

Ordinance 2122-37 upon first reading by title rezoning property located at 621 Highland Parkway from R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District to C-2 General Commercial District.

Companion item to Resolution 2122-94, for rezoning the property.

Resolution 2122-95 amending the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan to place property located at 1134 McGee Drive in the commercial designation and to remove it from the high density residential designation.

Request to change land use designation for a property to expand an existing business.

Ordinance 2122-38 upon first reading by title rezoning property located at 1134 McGee Drive from RM-6 Medium Density Apartment District to C-2 General Commercial District.

Companion item to Resolution 2122-95, for rezoning the property.

Ordinance 2122-39 upon first reading by title rezoning property located on the southwest corner of East Cedar Lane Road and Classen Boulevard from C-1 Local Commercial District to C-2 General Commercial District.

Request to rezone property for a Take 5 franchise.

The preliminary plat for the Take 5 Edition, generally located at the southwest corner of Cedar Lane Road and Classen Boulevard.

Approval of the preliminary plat for the Take 5 Edition development.

Ordinance 2122-23 upon second and final reading by title to grant special use for a bar, lounge, or tavern in the C-3 Intensive Commercial District for property located at 796 Asp Avenue.

Request to grant a special use permit for Logies to operate as a bar, lounge, or tavern with specific conditions.