July 24, 2017 City Council Meeting

TL;DR

The City Council meeting on July 24th featured a presentation on the successful H&8 Night Market in Oklahoma City, highlighting its community-building and economic development impact. Key discussions included a bid award for airport runway repair and a first reading of an ordinance to update alcohol consumption regulations, particularly in light of the expiring downtown Business Improvement District and upcoming state law changes regarding 3.2 beer.

Key Decisions & Votes

Runway Repair Bid Award

01:00:00

The council approved the low bidder for runway repair at Stillwater Regional Airport, with the project partially funded by an Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission grant.

Approved

Ordinance 3378 - Alcohol Consumption Regulations

01:02:00

The first reading of Ordinance 3378, which updates regulations for public alcohol consumption and addresses the upcoming changes to 3.2 beer laws, was approved to move to a second reading.

Advanced to Second Reading

Financial Matters

Runway Repair Project

A grant from the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission for up to $115,000 was approved for runway repair, with the city's share being $57,500.

$115,000

Coming Up

Deadlines

Downtown BID expiration: August 22nd
State law changes regarding 3.2 beer: October 2018

Watch For

Second reading of Ordinance 3378 at the next meeting
Comprehensive rewrite of the city's alcohol code in the next six months

Announcements

Presentation on H&8 Night Market by Laura Mehsana, co-founder of Elemental Coffee Co. and H&8 Night Market.

Agenda Summary

General Orders - Presentation by Laura Mehsana

Presentation on the H&8 Night Market in Oklahoma City, its evolution, community impact, and lessons learned for city development and event planning.

Information Only

Bid Recommendation - Runway Repair at Stillwater Regional Airport

Request for bid award for runway 4-22 repair, with a grant from the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission.