AIM Norman Neighborhood Workshops

CITY OF NORMAN, OK AIM NORMAN NEIGHBORHOOD WORKSHOPS Jefferson Elementary School, Cafeteria, 250 N Cockrel Ave, Norman, OK 73071 Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM MINUTES It is the policy of the City of Norman that no person or groups of persons shall on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, including marriage to a person of the same sex, disability, relation, or genetic information, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment activities or in all programs, services, or activities administered by the City, its recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors. In the event of any comments, complaints, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, and auxiliary aids and services regarding accessibility or inclusion, please contact the ADA Technician at 405-366-5446, Relay Service: 711. To better serve you, five (5) business days' advance notice is preferred. All AIM Norman Neighborhood Workshops are not regular meetings of the AIM Norman Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, but the Steering Committee will be invited to attend, and this notice is being posted in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act in the event of a quorum. (Steering Committee attendance by sign-in) 1. DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC AT 6:30PM. 2. PUBLIC INVITED TO VISIT TABLES STAFFED BY CITY PERSONNEL, CONSULTANTS, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO DISCUSS VISION FOR THE AIM NORMAN PLAN. Neighborhood Map o Citizens were asked to place a green dot on where they feel the key opportunity areas for development and a red dot on where they feel the areas of potential issues. Housing Board o If you had to move in the next several years, identify up to two housing options you would desire using the green dots. Place a blue dot on housing that is needed in Norman, even if it is not something for you.  Smaller single-family homes: 4 green dots, 1 blue dot  Larger single-family homes: 0 dots  Duplexes: 1 blue dot  Townhomes: 1 green dot, 1 blue dot  Manufactured homes: 0 dots  Modular homes: 0 dots  Accessory dwelling units: 1 green dot, 4 blue dots  Small multi-family apartments: 2 blue dots  Medium multi-family apartments: 1 blue dot AIM NORMAN NEIGHBORHOOD WORKSHOPS - Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Page |1   Large multi-family apartments: 1 blue dot  Senior living: 0 dots  Mixed use units: 1 green dot, 3 blue dots Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Board o What have you seen in other places that you would like to have in Norman (parks)?  No comments o What (park) amenities are most important to have close to home?  Adopt a tree program for parks, help with care and watering  Water features  Community orchard – pecan trees  Walking/bike path around Frances Café and Reaves  Connected trails  More trees and shade Transportation Board o How should future transportation projects be prioritized? Place a dot in the box that you feel should be prioritized more:  Safety: 0 dots  Road capacity: 0 dots  Intersection improvements: 1 dot  Connectivity: 2 dots  Bike/pedestrian accommodations and facilities: 3 dots  Transit: 0 dots Active Transportation Board o Where do you or would you like to ride or walk to?  0 comments o Where are more bike and pedestrian facilities most needed?  0 comments Water/Wastewater Board o How do you feel about water reuse?  I would support recycling water back into the Lake: 6 dots  I would support recycling water back to the drinking water treatment plant: 4 dots  I would support expanding other sources of supply instead: 2 dots Stormwater Board o Using a red pin, identify locations on the map where you have experienced flooding, drainage, or erosion issues o Put a green pin on the map in a location that you think green infrastructure would be a good fit in the community Additional Activities o What is your favorite thing about Norman?  The small town feel with all the amenities  Our community spirit  I like the people because they care about our community  Small town community feel AIM NORMAN NEIGHBORHOOD WORKSHOPS - Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Page |2  o What is your big idea for Norman?  Improve public transportation  Add trails and safer bike paths  Find ways to put fewer cars on the road, transit!  Incentivize walkable/transit oriented development 3. MEETING ADJOURNED UPON CONCLUSION OF DISCUSSION. This meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm. AIM NORMAN NEIGHBORHOOD WORKSHOPS - Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Page |3