Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the project requirements documents for both the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds improvements and the Senior Health and Wellness Centers. While the fairgrounds plan was straightforward, the wellness centers sparked extensive discussion among council members regarding operational funding, site selection, and the need for greater flexibility in design to attract diverse operating partners and effectively serve various community needs.
Key Decisions & Votes
Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Improvements Project Requirements Document
N/AThe council approved the guidelines for architects and engineers for Phase 1 site improvements and a new 300,000 sq ft Exposition Hall in Phase 2.
Senior Health and Wellness Centers Project Requirements Document
N/AThe council approved the guidelines for the design of up to four senior wellness centers, following extensive discussion on the need for flexibility in design and operational models to secure partners and address long-term funding.
Financial Matters
Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Improvements Budget
The budget for the fairgrounds improvements is derived from the implementation plan, with no changes discussed.
Senior Health and Wellness Centers Budget
The current budget is expected to fund the construction of four different senior wellness centers.
Operational Costs for MAPS 3 Projects
A request was made to vet the operational costs for all MAPS 3 projects, including Transit, the Convention Center, Parks, and the Wellness Centers.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Continued vetting of operational costs for all MAPS 3 projects (Transit, Convention Center, Parks, Wellness Centers)
- Potential rescheduling of the Convention Center subcommittee meetings
- Increased involvement of the planning department in MAPS 3 project selections
- Further discussion and re-evaluation of the Senior Health and Wellness Centers partnership and operational model
Announcements
- Councilman Mars was thanked for his year of service to the MAPS 3 committees and subcommittees.
Agenda Summary
8G
Presentation and approval of the project requirements document for Oklahoma State Fairgrounds improvements, including Phase 1 site improvements and a limited master plan, and Phase 2 for a new 300,000 sq ft Exposition Hall.
8H
Presentation and approval of the project requirements document for Senior Health and Wellness Centers, outlining guidelines for the design of up to four facilities.