City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingNorman, OK · July 12, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF NORMAN, OK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 201 West Gray, Norman, OK 73069
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Heikkila called the Meeting to Order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Larry Heikkila
Councilmember Ward 1 Brandi Studley
Councilmember Ward 2 Lauren Schueler
Councilmember Ward 4 Helen Grant
Councilmember Ward 5 Rarchar Tortorello
Councilmember Ward 7 Stephen Holman
Councilmember Ward 8 Matthew Peacock
ABSENT
Councilmember Ward 3 Kelly Lynn
Councilmember Ward 6 Elizabeth Foreman
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Heikkila led the Pledge of Allegiance
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF THE MINUTES AS FOLLOWS:
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 1, 2022
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 2022
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 1, 2022
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022
NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022
NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022
NORMAN TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 5
Tortorello.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk
2. City Council Study Session minutes of February 1, 2022
3. City Council Study Session minutes of February 15, 2022
4. City Council Conference minutes of February 22, 2022
5. City Council Study Session minutes of March 1, 2022
6. City Council minutes of May 10, 2022
7. Norman Utilities Authority minutes of May 26, 2022
8. Norman Municipal Authority minutes of May 10, 2022
9. Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes of May 10, 2022
The Minutes were Approved.
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PROCLAMATIONS
2. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2223-1: A PROCLAMATION OF
THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH
OF JULY, 2022, AS WATER’S WORTH IT™ MONTH IN THE CITY OF NORMAN.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
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Item 2, continued:
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk
2. Proclamation P-2223-1
Participants in discussion
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk
2. Ms. Michele Loudenback, Environmental and Sustainability Manager,
accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council
Receipt of the Proclamation was Acknowledged.
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3. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2223-2: A PROCLAMATION OF
THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH
OF JULY, 2022, AS LAKES APPRECIATION MONTH AND THE WEEK OF JULY 25TH
AS LOVE YOUR LAKE WEEK IN THE CITY OF NORMAN.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk
2. Proclamation P-2223-2
Participants in discussion
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk
2. Ms. Michele Loudenback, Environmental and Sustainability Manager,
accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council
Receipt of the Proclamation was Acknowledged.
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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Council Retreat. Councilmember Studley reminded residents about the City Council
Retreat that will be held on Friday, July 22nd and Saturday, July 23rd. She said Council will be
setting their agenda of items that they want to implement in the City. She said Council would
love input. She has posted this on Facebook and asked her constituents or anyone who had an
issue or idea to contact her. She said she could be emailed at Ward1@normanok.gov.
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Council Announcements, continued:
City Council Retreat, continued. Councilmember Schueler said the City Council Retreat allows
City Council to do their planning for the upcoming year. She said the Retreat is where they
decide what topics are going to be discussed in their committee meetings. She asked citizens
to contact her at Ward2@normanok.gov with suggestions.
Councilmember Tortorello asked constituents to go the poll he has posted on his Ward Page
and select the items they want him to discuss during the retreat. He said suggestions can be
added.
Councilmember Holman encouraged anyone in Ward 7 to reach out to him. His phone number
is on the website and his email address is Ward7@normanok.gov. He said the retreat is a yearly
opportunity for City Council to plan for things but it is also the only opportunity for Council to
become acquainted and learn more about each other. He said they all have different lives and
represent thousands of different people.
Councilmember Peacock said local government is the most important form of government
because it is the closest to the people. He asked residents to let their voice be heard.
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Eat Norman Restaurant Week. Councilmember Schueler said this week is "Eat Norman
Restaurant Week" which lasts ten days beginning July 8 and ending July 17. She said money
raised during this ten-day period will be donated to Food and Shelter, Inc. She said information
about bars and restaurants who are participating is available on the VisitNorman App or their
website. She urged people to support local businesses.
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Summer Sidewalk Sale. Councilmember Schueler said the Summer Sidewalk Sale starts on
July 15 and runs through July 17. She said the Chamber of Commerce website has more
information.
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McGee Drive Reconstruction Project. Councilmember Schueler said the McGee Drive
Reconstruction Project from Highway 9 to Westbrooke Terrace will begin on Wednesday,
July 13, starting on the southbound lane. She said McGee Drive is buckling in places and this
project will take approximately 4 months. She said detours are expected.
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Moore-Lindsay Historical Museum. Councilmember Grant announced that the Moore-Lindsey
Historical House Museum has a "Sundown Town" exhibit that runs from June 18 through
October 29. She said admission is free and recommended it to everyone.
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Council Announcements, continued:
Information about Ward 4. Councilmember Grant said she just received her IPad and phone and
asked constituents to be patient with her as she catches up on what is all that is happening in
Ward 4.
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Water Conservation. Councilmember Holman reminded everyone that the City is on year round
odd/even watering and it is a good idea to conserve whenever possible. He reminded everyone
that Lake Thunderbird is classified an "Impaired Body of Water" and everyone needs to be
conscious of that.
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CONSENT DOCKET
This item is placed on the agenda so that the City Council, by unanimous consent, can designate
those routine agenda items that they wish to be approved or acknowledged by one motion. If
any item proposed does not meet with approval of all Councilmembers, that item will be heard
in regular order. Staff recommends that Item 4 through Item 18 be placed on the consent docket.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 1
Studley.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler,
Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7
Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Item 4 through Item 18 were Placed on the Consent Docket.
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Reports/Communications
4. CONSIDERATION OF SUBMISSION, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, APPROVAL,
REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR REJECTION OF RECEIPT OF THE CITY
MANAGER’S CONTRACT AND CHANGE ORDER REPORT AND DIRECTING THE
FILING THEREOF.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
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Item 4, continued:
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk
2. Memorandum dated June 27, 2022, from Rachel Croft, Staff Engineer, through
Chris Mattingly, P.E., Director of Utilities, to Darrel Pyle, City Manager
3. Change Order No. One to Contract K-2122-48
The City Manager’s Contract and Change Order Report was Submitted and
Acknowledged.
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Request for Payment
5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF PAYMENT OF FYE 2023 DUES ASSESSMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $65,000 TO THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR THE PERIOD
OF JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk
2. Invoice 082865 dated July 1, 2022, in the amount of $65,000 from Oklahoma
Municipal League
Payment of Dues Assessment in the Amount of $65,000 to Oklahoma Municipal League
was Approved.
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6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF PAYMENT OF FYE 2023 DUES ASSESSMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $74,711 TO THE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
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Item 6, continued:
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk
2. Invoice 7524 dated July 1, 2022, in the amount of $68,856 from the Association
of Central Oklahoma Governments
Payment of Dues Assessment in the Amount of $68,856 to the Association of Central
Oklahoma Governments was Approved.
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Acceptance of Deed
7. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF DECLARATION OF SURPLUS AND/OR OBSOLETE
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OR DISPOSAL
THEREOF.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Frederick Duke, Procurement Analyst
2. Inventory of Goods to be Auctioned
Declaration of Surplus and/or Obsolete Equipment and Materials was Approved and the Sale
or Disposal Thereof was Authorized.
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Easement
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF EASEMENT E-2223-2: A PERMANENT PUBLIC
SIDEWALK EASEMENT DONATED BY BILL ROBERT AND MARY R. NOELKER AT
2504 LANGLEY COURT IN THE ST. JAMES PARK, SECTION 3 ADDITION.
(GENERALLY LOCATED ONE-QUARTER MILE NORTH OF CEDAR LANE ROAD AND
EAST 24TH AVENUE NW.)
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
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Item 8, continued:
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Jack Burdett, Subdivision Development
Coordinator
2. Easement E-2223-2 with Exhibit “A”, location map and legal description
3. Location map
Easement E-2223-2 was Accepted.
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Contracts
9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE TO CONTRACT
K-2122-5: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND
PARATHON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY DECREASING THE CONTRACT
AMOUNT BY $9,563.46 FOR A REVISED AMOUNT OF $195,661.54 FOR THE
GROVER LANE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROJECT, AND FINAL PAYMENT OF $14,216.40 FOR THE GROVER LANE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Joseph Hill, Streets Program Manager
2. Change Order No. One to Contract K-2122-5
3. Before and After Photographs of the Project
4. Project location map
Change Order No. One to Contract K-2122-5 was Approved, the Project was Accepted,
and Final Payment in the Amount of $14,216.40 was Approved.
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10. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION,
AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID 2223-1 AND CONTRACT K-2223-1:
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND ARROYO’S CONCRETE
L.L.C., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,124,371.50 FOR THE URBAN CONCRETE PAVEMENT
PROJECT, FYE 2023 LOCATIONS, BID 1, PERFORMANCE BOND B-2223-1;
STATUTORY BOND B-2223-2; MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2223-1, AND RESOLUTION
R-2223-1 GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Joseph Hill, Streets Program Manager
2. Contract K-2223-1
3. Performance Bond B-2223-1
4. Statutory Bond B-2223-2
5. Maintenance Bond MB-2223-1
6. Resolution R-2223-1
7. Project location map
The Bid was Awarded to Arroyo’s Concrete, Contract K-2223-1 and Associated Bonds were
Approved, and Resolution R-2223-1 was Adopted.
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11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-3: A CONTRACT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION
SERVICES, WILDLIFE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR THE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL/WORK PLAN FOR CONTROL OF AQUATIC RODENTS EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Jason Murphy, Stormwater Program
Manager
2. Contract K-2223-3
Contract K-2223-3 was Approved.
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12. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION,
AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID 2223-3 AND CONTRACT K-2223-4
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND INNOVATIVE
ROADWAY SOLUTIONS, L.L.C., IN THE AMOUNT OF $614,478.48 FOR THE ASPHALT
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECT, FYE 2022 AND 2023 LOCATIONS,
PERFORMANCE BOND B-2223-5; STATUTORY BOND B-2223-6; MAINTENANCE BOND
MB-2223-3, AND RESOLUTION R-2223-3 GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Joseph Hill, Streets Program Manager
2. Contract K-2223-4
3. Performance Bond B-2223-5
4. Statutory Bond B-2223-6
5. Maintenance Bond B-2223-3
6. Resolution R-2223-3
7. Project Location Map
8. List of locations
The Bid was Awarded to Innovative Roadway Solutions, L.L.C., Contract K-2223-4 and
Associated Bonds were Approved, and Resolution R-2223-3 was Adopted.
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13. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-7: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE
NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY AND DUKE’S SALES AND SERVICE, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $169,000 TO PROVIDE ROOT CONTROL FOR SANITARY SEWER MAINS
THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF NORMAN.
Acting as the Norman Utilities Authority
Motion made by Trustee Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Trustee Ward 8 Peacock.
Voting Yea: Chairman Heikkila, Trustee Ward 1 Studley, Trustee Ward 2 Schueler, Trustee
Ward 4 Grant, Trustee Ward 5 Tortorello, Trustee Ward 7 Holman, Trustee Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Scott Aynes, Line Maintenance Manager
2. Contract K-2223-7
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Contract K-2223-7 was Approved.
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14. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT OR
POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-9: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE
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NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY, THE OKLAHOMA WATER RESOURCES BOARD
AND THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,900 TO PROVIDE
FOR CANADIAN RIVER WATER QUALITY AND WATER QUANTITY MONITORING
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023.
Acting as the Norman Utilities Authority
Motion made by Trustee Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Trustee Ward 8 Peacock.
Voting Yea: Chairman Heikkila, Trustee Ward 1 Studley, Trustee Ward 2 Schueler,
Trustee Ward 4 Grant, Trustee Ward 5 Tortorello, Trustee Ward 7 Holman, Trustee
Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Nathan Madenwald, Utilities Engineer
2. Contract K-2223-9
Contract K-2223-9 was Approved.
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Resolutions
15. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING JOINT PETITION
SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM FILED BY KEITH NELSON UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION STATUTES OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE CASE OF KEITH NELSON V. THE CITY OF NORMAN, WORKERS’
COMPENSATION COMMISSION CASE 2022-01836 F; DIRECTING THE LEGAL
DEPARTMENT TO THEN FILE SUCH SETTLEMENT AND ALL ATTENDANT COSTS
IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, OKLAHOMA CITY,
OKLAHOMA; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO
SUBSEQUENTLY PURCHASE SUCH WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
JUDGMENT FROM THE RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE FUND.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
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Item 15, continued:
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Jeanne Snider, Assistant City Attorney
2. Resolution R-2223-11
3. Settlement calculations
Resolution R-2223-11 was Adopted.
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16. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROPRIATING $17,018.47 FROM THE
RISK FUND BALANCE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT
OR TRAFFIC SIGNS DAMAGED IN TRAFFIC COLLISIONS.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Jami Short, Traffic Engineer
2. Resolution R-2223-12
Resolution R-2223-12 was Adopted.
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17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT, EXECUTE, AND FILE ANNUAL NON-COMPETITIVE
GRANT APPLICATIONS UNDER 49 U.S.C. §§ 5307 AND 5339 AND ANY
CORRESPONDING REQUIRED ASSURANCES OR OTHER SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NORMAN WITH THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO AID IN THE FINANCING OF PUBLIC
TRANSIT IN URBANIZED AREAS AND BUS AND BUS FACILITIES PLANNING,
CAPITAL, AND/OR ASSISTANCE PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SET FORTH AND EXECUTE POLICIES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PROGRAMMING OF PROJECTS, BUDGETS, AND
PROCUREMENT NEEDS.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
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Item 17, continued:
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Taylor Johnson, Transit and Parking
Program Manager
2. Resolution R-2223-15
Resolution R-2223-15 was Adopted.
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18. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND BALANCE AND $7,000 FROM THE REIMBURSEMENTS-MISC.
RISK MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT FOR PAYMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED FOR
THE CARE OF ANIMALS SEIZED BY THE NORMAN ANIMAL WELFARE DIVISION.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated July 12, 2022, from Jeanne Snider, Assistant City Attorney
with Attachment A, List of Animals Removed from 5701 East Robinson Street
on April 12, 2022; and Attachment B, Cost of Care, City of Norman vs.
Stachmus and Anglin, District Court of Cleveland County, CJ-2022-424
2. Resolution R-2223-16
Participants in discussion
1. Mr. Darrel Pyle, City Manager
2. Ms. Jeanne Snider, Assistant City Attorney
Resolution R-2223-16 was Adopted.
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Approval of the Consent Docket
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember
Ward 8 Peacock
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
This is the end of the Consent Docket. Item 1 through Item 18 were Approved on the
Consent Docket.
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MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting Adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
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City Clerk Mayor
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Agenda
CITY OF NORMAN, OK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 201 West Gray, Norman, OK 73069
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM
AGENDA
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, retaliation, 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 405-366-5424, Relay Service: 711. To better serve you, five (5) business days'
advance notice is preferred.
CITY COUNCIL, NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY, NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY,
AND NORMAN TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
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Clerk's Office (405-366-5406), or at the Council Chambers prior to the start of the meeting with
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF THE MINUTES AS FOLLOWS:
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 1, 2022
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022
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CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 2022
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 1, 2022
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022
NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022
NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022
NORMAN TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022
PROCLAMATIONS
2. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2223-1: A PROCLAMATION OF
THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH
OF JULY, 2022, AS WATER’S WORTH IT™ MONTH IN THE CITY OF NORMAN
3. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2223-2: A PROCLAMATION OF
THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH
OF JULY, 2022, AS LAKES APPRECIATION MONTH AND THE WEEK OF JULY 25TH
AS LOVE YOUR LAKE WEEK IN THE CITY OF NORMAN
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT DOCKET
This item is placed on the agenda so that the City Council, by unanimous consent, can designate
those routine agenda items that they wish to be approved or acknowledged by one motion. If
any item proposed does not meet with approval of all Councilmembers, that item will be heard
in regular order. Staff recommends that Item 4 through Item 18 be placed on the consent docket.
Reports/Communications
4. CONSIDERATION OF SUBMISSION, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, APPROVAL,
REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR REJECTION OF RECEIPT OF THE CITY
MANAGER’S CONTRACT AND CHANGE ORDER REPORT AND DIRECTING THE
FILING THEREOF.
Request for Payment
5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT
OF PAYMENT OF FYE 2023 DUES ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000 TO THE
OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE
30, 2023.
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6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF PAYMENT OF FYE 2023 DUES ASSESSMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $74,711 TO THE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023.
Acceptance of Deed
7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF DECLARATION OF SURPLUS AND/OR OBSOLETE
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OR DISPOSAL
THEREOF.
Easement
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF EASEMENT E-2223-2: A PERMANENT PUBLIC
SIDEWALK EASEMENT DONATED BY BILL ROBERT AND MARY R. NOELKER AT
2504 LANGLEY COURT IN THE ST. JAMES PARK, SECTION 3 ADDITION.
(GENERALLY LOCATED ONE-QUARTER MILE NORTH OF CEDAR LANE ROAD
AND EAST 24TH AVENUE NW.)
Contracts
9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE TO CONTRACT K-2122-
5: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND PARATHON
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY DECREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY
$9,563.46 FOR A REVISED AMOUNT OF $195,661.54 FOR THE GROVER LANE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT, AND
FINAL PAYMENT OF $14,216.40 FOR THE GROVER LANE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
10. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION,
AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID 2223-1 AND CONTRACT K-2223-
1: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND ARROYO’S
CONCRETE L.L.C., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,124,371.50 FOR THE URBAN
CONCRETE PAVEMENT PROJECT, FYE 2023 LOCATIONS, BID 1, PERFORMANCE
BOND B-2223-1; STATUTORY BOND B2223-2; MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2223-1,
AND RESOLUTION R-2223-1 GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-3: A CONTRACT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION
SERVICES, WILDLIFE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR THE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL/WORK PLAN FOR CONTROL OF AQUATIC RODENTS EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023.
12. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION,
AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID 2223-3 AND CONTRACT K-2223-
4 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND INNOVATIVE
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ROADWAY SOLUTIONS, L.L.C., IN THE AMOUNT OF $614,478.48 FOR THE
ASPHALT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECT, FYE 2022 AND 2023
LOCATIONS, PERFORMANCE BOND B-2223-5; STATUTORY BOND B-2223-6;
MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2223-3, AND RESOLUTION R-2223-3 GRANTING TAX-
EXEMPT STATUS
13. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-7: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE
NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY AND DUKE’S SALES AND SERVICE, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $169,000 TO PROVIDE ROOT CONTROL FOR SANITARY SEWER
MAINS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF NORMAN.
14. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT OR
POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-9: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE
NORMAN UTIILITIES AUTHORITY, THE OKLAHOMA WATER RESOURCES BOARD
AND THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,900 TO PROVIDE
FOR CANADIAN RIVER WATER QUALITY AND WATER QUANTITY MONITORING
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023.
Resolutions
15. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING JOINT PETITION
SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM FILED BY KEITH NELSON UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION STATUTES OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE CASE OF KEITH NELSON V. THE CITY OF NORMAN, WORKERS’
COMPENSATION COMMISSION CASE 2022-01836 F; DIRECTING THE LEGAL
DEPARTMENT TO THEN FILE SUCH SETTLEMENT AND ALL ATTENDANT COSTS
IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, OKLAHOMA CITY,
OKLAHOMA; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO
SUBSEQUENTLY PURCHASE SUCH WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
JUDGMENT FROM THE RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE FUND.
16. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROPRIATING $17,018.47 FROM THE
RISK FUND BALANCE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT
OR TRAFFIC SIGNS DAMAGED IN TRAFFIC COLLISIONS.
17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT, EXECUTE, AND FILE ANNUAL NON-COMPETITIVE
GRANT APPLICATIONS UNDER 49 U.S.C. §§ 5307 AND 5339 AND ANY
CORRESPONDING REQUIRED ASSURANCES OR OTHER SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NORMAN WITH THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO AID IN THE FINANCING OF PUBLIC
TRANSIT IN URBANIZED AREAS AND BUS AND BUS FACILITIES PLANNING,
CAPITAL, AND/OR ASSISTANCE PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
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MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SET FORTH AND EXECUTE POLICIES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PROGRAMMING OF PROJECTS, BUDGETS, AND
PROCUREMENT NEEDS.
18. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND BALANCE AND $7,000 FROM THE REIMBURSEMENTS-MISC.
RISK MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT FOR PAYMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED FOR
THE CARE OF ANIMALS SEIZED BY THE NORMAN ANIMAL WELFARE DIVISION.
MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS
This is an opportunity for citizens to address City Council. Due to Open Meeting Act regulations,
Council is not able to participate in discussion during miscellaneous comments. Remarks should
be directed to the Council as a whole and limited to three minutes or less.
ADJOURNMENT
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