Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the master plan design for the MAPS 3 Downtown Park, including its phasing and operational funding strategies. A comprehensive update was provided on the progress of the MAPS for Kids program, showcasing completed and ongoing school renovation and construction projects. Various routine administrative and financial items were also approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
Journal of Council Proceedings
02:00The Journal of Council Proceedings for December 31st was received, and the Journal for December 17th was approved.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
02:30All five items on the OCMFA agenda were approved unanimously.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Claims and Payroll
02:50The claims and payroll for the OCPA were approved unanimously.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCAT) Claims and Payroll
03:10The claims and payroll for the OCAT were approved unanimously.
Consent Docket
06:00The consent docket, including items M1 and N1, was approved unanimously after discussion regarding sidewalk maintenance responsibility and hanger site leases.
Foster Project Public Hearing
06:40Item 8A, regarding the foster project for dogs and cats at the animal shelter, was moved forward.
MAPS 3 Park Master Plan Design
38:00The master plan design for the MAPS 3 Downtown Park, including its phasing, governance structure, and funding strategies, was approved unanimously.
Executive Session (Item 8C)
38:40Item 8C, concerning an executive session, was moved to be struck from the agenda.
Claims for Denial (Item 8D)
39:00The claims recommended for denial were approved unanimously.
Claims Recommended for Approval (Item 9)
39:30The claims recommended for approval were approved unanimously.
Upcoming Community Events
Ice Skating at Myriad Gardens
Very popular, encouraging citizens to visit.
Arts Council Opening Night
Approximately 65,000 people attended various venues downtown, including Myriad Gardens for the ball drop and fireworks.
Passenger Train Trips from Tulsa to Oklahoma City
Three trips planned, including one for a Thunder game, with 1,000 tickets sold. Trains will stop in Midwest City, with bus transfers to downtown Oklahoma City due to current rail access limitations.
Financial Matters
OCPA Claims and Payroll
Approval of claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
OCAT Claims and Payroll
Approval of claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
Claims for Denial
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Approval of claims recommended for approval.
MAPS 3 Park Operational and Maintenance (O&M) Budget Projections
Projected annual O&M costs for the MAPS 3 Park: Phase 1 at $1 million, increasing to $3.3 million by Phase 3. Funding strategies include public funding, earned income (events, facilities, memberships), private funding, parking revenue, and a potential Business Improvement District (BID).
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke. One expressed concerns regarding the Mayor's MBA education, its funding, and time commitment, criticized the city's allowance of a pornography play, and referenced a public figure's alleged marijuana use, calling for public debates. The second provided an update on new passenger train services from Tulsa to Oklahoma City, highlighting the potential for increased tourism and the need to expedite access to the Santa Fe station, suggesting an Amtrak depot host program.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Suburban schools have until 2017 to submit MAPS for Kids applications and until 2020 to spend the funds.
- MAPS 3 Park Phase 1 completion is anticipated by 2017, Phase 2 by 2019, and Phase 3 by 2021.
Watch For
- Public meetings for Boulevard Sections 3 and 4 later this month or early February.
- Construction beginning this month on the east section of the boulevard project.
- Bidding for Boulevard Section 2 (under the railroad/Gaylord area) shortly.
- Continued progress on MAPS for Kids administration building and Emerson Alternative Phase 2 projects.
- Potential for new passenger train services from Tulsa to Oklahoma City, with a need to expedite access to the Santa Fe station.
Announcements
- The west section (Section 5) of the boulevard project, west of Western, is complete and open. The east section (Contract 1) from the turnpike to Oklahoma has been awarded, with construction beginning this month. Section 2 (under the railroad/Gaylord area) is going out to bid shortly. Sections 3 and 4 will have public meetings later this month/early February, with design through summer/fall and bidding late 2014 for construction in 2015.
- Tom McDaniel, Chairman of the MAPS Oversight Committee, and Kim Lowe, Chairman of the Park Subcommittee, were recognized for their work on the MAPS 3 Park project.
- An update on the MAPS for Kids program was provided, detailing completed technology upgrades, bus fleet replacement, and ongoing school construction and renovation projects across 23 districts.
- The ice skating rink at Myriad Gardens has been very popular and will remain open through January.
- The Arts Council was congratulated for a fantastic opening night event downtown, with an estimated 65,000 attendees.
Agenda Summary
Item 4A
Receive the Journal of Council Proceedings for December 31st.
Item 4B
Approve the Journal of Council Proceedings for December 17th.
Item 5
Request for uncontested continuances.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
Five items on the agenda for the OCMFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Claims and Payroll
Claims and payroll for the OCPA.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCAT) Claims and Payroll
Claims and payroll for the OCAT.
Consent Docket
Approval of the consent docket, including items M1 (sidewalk maintenance) and N1 (hanger site lease renewal).
Item 8A
Public hearing regarding the foster project for dogs and cats at the animal shelter.
Item 8B
Presentation and approval of the MAPS 3 Park Project master plan design.
Item 8C
Executive session.
Item 8D
Claims for denial.
Item 9
Claims recommended for approval.