City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingNorman, OK · August 23, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF NORMAN 1 OK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 201 West Gray, Norman, OK 73069
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM
MINUTES
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race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, familial status, marital status, including marriage ta a person of the same
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benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment activities or in all programs,
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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 se,ve you, five (5) business days'
advance notice is preferred.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Heikkila called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.rn.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Larry Heikkila
Councilmember Ward 1 Brandi Studley
Councilrnernber Ward 2 Lauren Schueler
Councilmember Ward 3 Kelly Lynn
Councilmember Ward 4 Helen Grant
Councilmember Ward 5 Rarchar Tortorella
Councilmember Ward 7 Stephen Holman
Councilrnember Ward 8 Matthew Peacock
ABSENT
Councilmember Ward 6 Elizabeth Foreman
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Heikkila led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Election Today. Councilmembers Studley and Grant thanked everyone that voted today.
Councilmember Schueler thanked the Ward 2 residents that voted today.
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Town Hall/\/Vard Meetings. Councilmember Grant thanked everyone that came to the Ward 4
Town Hall Meeting.
Councilmember Tortorella thanked all the Ward 5 Residents that came to his Town Hall Meeting
at Bibb's Srriokehouse. He said the Barbeque is good at this restaurant.
Councilmember Holman thanked everyone that came to his Ward 7 Meeting at Reaves Park.
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First OU Football Game. Councilmember Holman said Saturday is the first University of
Oklahoma football game and urged people to pay attention to pedestrians and drivers because
many visitors and students have not experienced the high traffic volume on game days.
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Thanks for Coming Tonight. Mayor Heikkila thanked everyone for coming tonight to participate
in City government.
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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 1 through Item 20 be placed on the consent docket.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 5
T ortorello.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler,
CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, CouncilmemberWard 5 Tortorella,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF THE MINUTES AS FOLLOWS:
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MINUTES OF APRIL 13, 2021
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MINUTES APRIL 27 , 2021
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MINUTES OF JUNE 8, 2021
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 16, 2021
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 2022
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF APRIL 28 , 2022
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF MAY 17, 2022
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES OF MAY 24, 2022
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2022
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2022
NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2022
NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2022
NORMAN TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2022
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 9 , 2022
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 5
T ortorello.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorella, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk
2. City Council Conference minutes of April 13, 2021
3. City Council Conference minutes of June 8, 2021
4. City Council Special Session minutes of November 16, 2021
5. City Council Special Session minutes of March 8, 2022
6. City Council Community Planning and Transportation Committee minutes of
April 28, 2022
7. City Council Study Session minutes of May 17, 2022
8. City Council Special Session minutes of May 24, 2022
9. City Council Special Session minutes of July 12, 2022
10. City Council minutes of July 12, 2022
11. Norman Utilities Authority minutes of July 12, 2022
12. Norman Municipal Authority minutes of July 12, 2022
13. Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes of July 12, 2022
14. City Council Special Session minutes of August 9, 2022
The Minutes were Approved.
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First Reading Ordinance
2. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION , AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE 0-2223-8 UPON FIRST READING BY TITLE: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA,
AMENDING SECTION NOS. 2-112, 2-113, 2-114, 2-115, 2-116, 2-117, 2-118 AND
2-119 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN SO AS TO REVISE
THE DESCRIPTION OF WARD BOUNDARY LINES FOR WARDS ONE, TWO,
THREE, FOUR, FIVE, SIX, SEVEN AND EIGHT OF THE CITY OF NORMAN; SO AS
TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEALING OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
SEVERABILITY THEREOF.
Motion made by CouncilmemberWard 7 Holman, Seconded by CouncilmemberWard 5
Tortorello
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Council member Ward 3 Lynn, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorella, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Joyce Green, GIS Services Manager
2. Ordinance 0-2223-8
3. Legislatively notated copy of Ordinance 0-2223-8
4. Norman Reapportionment Ad Hoc Committee minutes of May 25, 2022
5. Norman Reapportionment Ad Hoc Committee minutes of June 15, 2022
6. Norman Reapportionment Ad Hoc Committee minutes of July 6, 2022
7. Reapportionment Ad Hoc Committee Resolution RAHCR-2223-1
8. Map dated May 25, 2022, depicting Reapportionment Ad Hoc Committee
Proposed Ward Boundaries showing changes in ward boundaries and
changes in population
9. Map dated May 25, 2022, depicting Reapportionment Ad Hoc Committee
Proposed Ward Boundaries after changes are made
Ordinance 0-2223-8 was Adopted Upon First Reading by Title
Appointments
3. CONSIDERATION OF CONFIRMATION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF THE 2022-2023 CITY OF NORMAN YOUTH COUNCIL
NOMINATIONS.
Motion made by CouncilmemberWard 7 Holman, Seconded by CouncilmemberWard 5
Tortorella.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorella, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
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Item 3, continued:
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Jeanne Snider, Assistant City
Attorney
The Appointments were Confirmed.
4. CONSIDERATION OF CONFIRMATION, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, APPROVAL,
REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE MAYOR'S
APPOINTMENTS AS FOLLOWS:
ADA CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
TERM: 05-28-22 TO 05-28-25: DECEMBER AMBOS, WARD 6
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
TERM: 08-23-22 TO 12-22-24: DR. BEN BIGELOW, WARD 8
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
TERM: 08-13-22 TO 08-13-25: CHUCK THOMPSON, WARD 3
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD
TERM: 08-23-22 TO 10-23-23: BOB NAIRN, WARD 6
FLOODPLAIN PERMIT COMMITTEE
TERM: 06-12-22 TO 06-12-25: SHERRI STANSEL, WARD 3
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
TERM: 08-23-22 TO 07-13-25: CHRISTOPHER TALLBEAR, WARD 6
TERM: 08-23-22 TO 07-13-23: MICHAEL RIDGEWAY, WARD 5
SOCIAL AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES COMMISSION
TERM: 08-23-22 TO 12-09-23: MARC BONGE', WARD 8
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, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk
The Appointments were Confirmed.
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Reports/Communications
5. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE,
REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RECEIPT OF THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JULY 31, 2022, AND
DIRECTING THE FILING THEREOF.
Motion made by CouncilmemberWard 7 Holman, Seconded by CouncilmemberWard 5
Tortorella.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Anthony Francisco, Director of
Finance
2. Finance Director's Investment Report as of July 31, 2022
The Finance Director's Investment Report as of July 31, 2022, was Submitted and Receipt
was Acknowledged.
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6. 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 CouncilmemberWard 7 Holman, Seconded by CouncilmemberWard 5
Tortorello.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk
2. Memorandum dated August 16, 2022, from David Riesland, Transportation
Engineer, through Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, to Darrel Pyle,
City Manager
3. Contract K-2223-44
The City Manager's Contract and Change Order Report was Submitted and Receipt was
Acknowledged.
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7. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE,
REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RECEIPT OF THE
MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 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 3 Lynn, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorella, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Stacey Parker, Executive Assistant
2. Monthly Departmental Reports for the month of July, 2022
The Monthly Departmental Reports for the month of July, 2022, were Submitted and Receipt
was Acknowledged.
Authorization for Purchase
8. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) 35-FOOT LOW-
FLOOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) TRANSIT BUSES FROM GILLIG IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,843,113 UTILIZING THE STATE OF WASHINGTON CONTRACT
NUMBER 06719 AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF
REPORT.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 5
Tortorella.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 3 Lynn, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Council member Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Taylor Johnson, Transit and Parking
Program Manager
2. Quote Letter dated August 1, 2022, from Joe Saldana, Regional Sales Manager,
Gillig, L.L.C., in the amount of $614,371 per bus for three 35-foot Low Floor
Compressed Natural Gas Buses to Taylor Johnson, Transit and Parking Program
Manager
3. Price Variance dated August 1, 2022
4. Diagram of seating from American Seating Company
5. Washington State Transit Bus Cooperative Purchasing Schedule, Master
Contract 06719-01 dated April 1, 2021, by and between the State of Washington
Department of Enterprise Services and Gillig, L.L.C., with Exhibit A, Included
Transit Buses; Exhibit B, Prices for Heavy Duty Transit Buses; Exhibit C,
Insurance Requirements; Exhibit D, Federal Transit Administrative Clauses; and
Exhibit E, Federal Transit Administration Certifications (Insurance from
Solicitation Exhibit A·3)
6. Contract K-2122-130 with Exhibit A, Federal-Aid Eligibility Certification
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Item 8, continued:
Authorization for the Purchase of three (3) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Transit Buses
from Gillig in the amount of $1,843,113 and the Budget Appropriation were Approved.
Request for Payment
9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE CITY'S APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO
CARRY ITS OWN RISK WITHOUT WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.
Motion made by CouncilmemberWard 7 Holman, Seconded by CouncilmemberWard 5
Tortorella.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorella, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Clint Mercer, Chief Accountant
2. Application for Permission to Carry Own Risk Without Workers' Compensation
Insurance
The City's Application for Permission to Carry Its Own Risk Without Workers'
Compensation Insurance was Approved.
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Donation
10. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 FROM THE
ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER OF NORMAN TO BE USED TO
PURCHASE SERVICES AND ITEMS FOR THE NORMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION AS OUTLINED IN
THE STAFF REPORT.
Motion made by CouncilmemberWard 7 Holman, Seconded by CouncilmemberWard 5
Tortorella.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 3 Lynn, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 T ortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
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Item 10, continued:
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Kevin Foster, Chief of Police
The Donation in the amount of $1,500 was Accepted and the Budget Appropriation was
Approved,
Encroachments
11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION. AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF CONSENT TO ENCROACH EN-2223-1: FOR LOT 16,
BLOCK 1, VILLAS AT ASHTON GROVE, SECTION 1, CITY OF NORMAN,
CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA. (2506 BRIXTON DRIVE)
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 3 Lynn, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorella, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Beth Muckala, Assistant City
Attorney
2. Consent to Encroachment EN-2221-1
3. Memorandum dated August 5, 2022, from Brenda Hall, City Clerk, to Kathryn
Walker, City Attorney; Rone Tromble, Adm inistrative Technician IV; Ken
Danner, Subdivision Development Manager; Nathan Madenwald, Utilities
Engineer; and Jane Hudson, Director of Planning and Community
Development
4. Letter of request dated May 10, 2022, from Rick Byrd, Byrd Building, to Ken
Danner, Development Coordinator
5. Site plan
6. Memorandum dated August 12, 2022, from Logan Hubble, Planner I, to Beth
Muckala, Assistant City Attorney
7. Memorandum dated August 11 , 2022, from Ken Danner, to Beth Muckala,
Assistant City Attorney
8. Letter of No Objection dated August 10, 2022, from Tara Eppler, Land Use
Contractor, Cox Communications, to Ken Danner, City of Norman
9. Email of No Objection dated August 10, 2022, from Wesley White, Manager
of Field Design, Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, to Ken Danner, Subdivision
Development Manager
1O. Letter dated August 8, 2022, from Timothy J. Bailey, Right-of-Way Agent,
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, to Ken Danner, Development
Coordinator
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Item 11, continued:
Items submitted for the record, continued
11 . Letter of No Objection dated August 8, 2022, from Marti Hill, Project Designer
Ill, to Ken Danner, Subdivision Development Manager
12. Email dated August 8, 2022, from Simon P. Lathrop, Manager, OSP Planning
and Engineering Design, AT&T Oklahoma, to Ken Danner
13. Memorandum dated August 8, 2022, from Rachel Croft, Staff Engineer, to
Brenda Hall, City Clerk with attached location map; Sanitary Sewer Location
Plan; Paving Water and Drainage Location Plan; and Final Plat of Villas at
Ashton Grove, Section 1
Consent to Encroachment EN-2223-1 for Lot 16, Block 1, Villas at Ashton Grove, Section 1
(2506 Brixton Drive) was Approved.
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Contracts
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
ANO/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE TO CONTRACT
K-2122-83: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND RUDY
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY
$28,577.60 FOR A REVISED AMOUNT OF $118,402.60 FOR THE ADA RAMP
REPAIR PROJECT, FYE 2022 LOCATIONS, FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROJECT, AND FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,068.85.
Motion made by CouncilmemberWard 7 Holman, Seconded by CouncilmemberWard 5
Tortorella.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorello, CouncilmemberWard 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Joseph Hill, Streets Program
Manager
2. Change Order No. One to Contract K·2122-83
3. Project location map
Change Order No. One to Contract K ..2122-83 was Approved, the Project was Accepted,
and Final Payment in the amount of $33,068.85 was Approved.
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13. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID 2223-5, CONTRACT K-2223-8: BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND CIMARRON
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $424,424, PERFORMANCE
BOND B-2223-9, STATUTORY BOND 8-2223-10, MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2223-5
FOR THE FYE 2023 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, RESOLUTION R-2223-5
GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION AS OUTLINED
IN THE STAFF REPORT.
Motion made by CouncilmemberWard 7 Holman, Seconded by CouncilmemberWard 5
Tortorella.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmernber Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Joseph Hill, Streets Program
Manager
2. Tabulation of Quotes dated July 21, 2022, for the Bridge Maintenance
Program, FYE 2023 Locations Project
3. Contract K-2223-8
4. Performance Bond B-2223-9
5 . Statutory Bond 8-2223-10
6. Maintenance Bond MB-2223-5
7. Resolution R-2223-5
8. Project Location Map
The Bid was Awarded to Cimarron Construction Company, Contract K-2223-8 and
Associated Bonds were Approved, Resolution R-2223-5 was Adopted; and the Budget
Appropriation was Approved.
14. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL. REJECTION , AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID-2223-7, CONTRACT K-2223-11: BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND SAC SERVICES INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $207,936.25, PERFORMANCE BOND B-2223-11, STATUTORY BOND
B-2222-12, AND MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2223-7 FOR THE STORMWATER INLET
REHABILITATION PROJECT, RESOLUTION R-2223-8 GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT
STATUS AND BUDGET TRANSFER AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT.
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, Council member Ward 3 Lynn, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
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Item 14, continued:
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Jason Murphy, Stormwater Program
Manager
2. Tabulation of Quotes dated July 7, 2022, for the Stormwater Inlet
Rehabilitation Project
3. Contract K-2223-11
4. Performance Bond 8-2223-11
5. Statutory Bond 8-2223-12
6. Maintenance Bond MB-2223-7
7. Resolution R-2223-8
8. Project Location Map
The Bid was Awarded to SAC Services, Inc., Contract K-2223-11 and Associated Bonds
were Approved, Resolution R-2223-8 was Adopted; and the Budget Transfer was
Approved.
15. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION ,
AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID 2223-8 AND CONTRACT
K-2223-15: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND ASTI
SAWING INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,160 FOR THE FYE 2023 SIDEWALK
HORIZONTAL ·sAW CUTTING PROJECT, PERFORMANCE BOND B-2223-19;
STATUTORY BOND 8-2223-29; MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2223-9, AND
RESOLUTION R-2223-9 GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
Motion made by CouncilmemberWard 7 Holman, Seconded by CouncilmemberWard 5
Tortorella.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorella, CouncilmemberWard 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Steve Guizzo, Engineering Assistant
2. Contract K-2223-15
3. Performance Bond B-2223-19
4. Statutory Bond B-2223-20
5. Maintenance Bond MB-2223-9
6. Project Location Map
7. Resolution R-2223-9
The Bid was Awarded to Astl Sawing, Inc., Contract K-2223-15 and Associated Bonds
were Approved, and Resolution R-2223-9 was Adopted.
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16. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-20: A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF NORMAN AND UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF
OKLAHOMA TO PROVIDE THE CITY OF NORMAN WITH NON-POTABLE WATER
AT A BILLING RATE OF $2.80 PER THOUSAND GALLONS.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Council member Ward 5
Tortorella.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorella, Council member Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Chris Mattingly, Director of Utilities
2. Contract K-2223-20
Contract K-2223-20 was Approved.
17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-39: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND INVOICE CLOUD TO PROCESS BILLING
DATA FOR THE CITY'S CUSTOMERS FOR INVOICE TYPES INCLUDING THE CITY
CLERK, PERMITTING, AND PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Motion made by CouncilmemberWard 7 Holman, Seconded by CouncilmemberWard 5
T ortorello.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorella, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Anthony Francisco, Director of
Finance
2. Contract K-2223-39 with Exhibit A, Biller Terms and Conditions, and Biller
Order Form
Contract K-2223-39 was Approved.
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Authorization to Participate
18. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, OR POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTION
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISTRIBUTORS OKLAHOMA SETTLEMENT; RELEASE OF
CLAIMS AGAINST ALL RELEASED ENTITIES; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SUBDIVISION SETTLEMENT PARTICIPATION FORM ON
THE CITY OF NORMAN'S BEHALF.
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 3 Lynn, 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 August 23, 2022, from Kathryn Walker, City Attorney
2. Exhibit G, Subdivision Settlement Participation Form
Election to Participate in the Distributors Oklahoma Settlement was Approved and the City
Manager was Authorized to Execute the Subdivision Settlement Participation Form on the
City of Norman's Behalf.
Resolutions
19. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION , REJECTION , AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-24: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, REQUESTING OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (T AP}
FUNDING FOR ONE MILE OF MULTl-MODAL PATH ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF
STATE HIGHWAY 9 BElWEEN 48TH AVENUE S.E. AND 60TH AVENUE S.E.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 5
Tortorella.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 3 Lynn, 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 August 23, 2022, from David Riesland, Transportation
Engineer
2. Resolution R-2223-24
3. Engineer's Estimate dated August 3, 2022, in the amount of $1,112,010.66, from
M. Joshua Risley, Licensed Professional Engineer
4. Project location map
Resolution R-2223-24 was Adopted.
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20. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, REQUESTING OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE
PROGRAM (TAP) FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE MILE OF
MULTI-MODAL PATH ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 9 BElWEEN
60TH AVENUE S.E. AND 72ND AVENUE S.E.
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 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from David Riesland, Transportation
Engineer
2. Resolution R-2223-25
3. Engineer's Estimate dated August 3; 2022, in the amount of $1,535,447.67
from M. Joshua Risley, Licensed Professional Engineer
4. Project location map
Resolution R-2223-25 was Adopted.
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Approval of the Consent Docket
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorella
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorella,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
This is the end of the Consent Docket. Item 1 through Item 20 were Approved on the
Consent Docket.
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NON-CONSENT ITEMS
21. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF A FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND FINAL
PLAT FOR NORMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM PORTER CAMPUS SECTION 2,
A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, AND DEFERRAL.M/AIVER OF STREET PAVING,
DRAINAGE AND SIDEWALKS. (GENERALLY LOCATED ONE-QUARTER MILE
SOUTH OF ROBINSON STREET AND 250 FEET EAST OF PORTER AVENUE.)
Motion made by CouncilmemberWard 7 Holman, Seconded by CouncilmemberWard 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 3 Lynn, Council member Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorello, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Ken Danner, Subdivision
Development Manager
2. Location map
3. Final Plat
4. Preliminary plat
5. Letter of request dated August 17, 2022, from Gunner B. Joyce, Attorney at
Law, Rieger Law Group, P.l.L.C., to City of Norman City Council
6. Engineer's Estimate dated August 17, 2022, in the amount of $294,134 from
Terence L. Haynes, P.E., SMC Consulting Engineers, PC
7. Memorandum dated August 19, 2022, from Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public
Works, to Development Committee
8. Development Committee Staff Report dated August 19, 2022
9. Application for Development Committee Action dated May 27, 2022, for
Norman Regional Hospital Authority, an Oklahoma Public Trust for Norman
Regional Health System Porter Campus, Section 2, a Planned Unit
Development
Participants in discussion
1. Mr. Sean Rieger, Rieger Law Group, P.L.L.C., 136 Thompson Drive, attorney
representing the applicant
2 . Mr. Steve Ellis, Ward 4 , made comments
3. Ms. Kathryn Walker, City Attorney
The Final Site Development Plan and Final Plat for Norman Regional Health System Porter
Campus, Section 2, a Planned Unit Development with Deferral/Waiver of Street Paving,
Drainage and Sidewalks, were approved.
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22. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-34: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND HCR MANORCARE, INC., SUCCESSOR-
IN-INTEREST TO FOUR SEASONS NURSING CENTER, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,450,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1210WEST
ROBINSON STREET, PLUS CLOSING COSTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
NORMAN TO EFFECTUATE THE PURCHASE.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Seconded by Councilmember
Ward 7 Holman.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler,
Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember
Ward 8 Peacock
Voting Nay: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 3 Lynn, Councilmember Ward 5
Tortorella
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 9, 2022, from Anthony Purinton, Assistant City
Attorney
2. Contract K-2223-34 with Exhibit A, Legal Description and/or Depiction
Participants in discussion
1. Ms. Kathryn Walker, City Attorney
2. Mr. Darrel Pyle, City Manager
3. Ms. Lisa Krieg, CDBG/Grants Manager
4. Ms. Cynthia Rogers, Ward 4, proponent
5. Mr. John Scamehorn, Ward 1, protestant
6. Mr. Steve Ellis, Ward 4, proponent
7. Mr. Dan Munson, Ward 6, protestant
8. Ms. Kathryn Taylor, Ward 8, proponent
9. Mr. Gary Barksdale, Ward 8, protestant
10. Mr. Alex Lamphere, Ward 2, proponent
12. Ms. Dana Miller, Ward 3, protestant
13. Mr. Caleb Creed, Ward 5, proponent
14. Mr. Mark Wagner, Ward 5, protestant
15. Mr. Jake Allen, Ward 4, proponent
16. Mr. Kevin Tobar, Ward 8, proponent
17. Mr. Michael Blunck, Ward 2, proponent
Motion made to postpone Contract K-2223-34 until a Special Election can be held to
allow the voters to determine whether the proposed expenditure is appropiate, made by
Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorello, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 3 Lynn;
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 3 Lynn, Councilmember Ward 5
Tortorella
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Item 22, continued:
Voting Nay: Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler,
Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember
Ward 8 Peacock
Participants in discussion
1. Ms. Kathryn Walker, City Attorney
2. Mr. Darrel Pyle, City Manager
3. Ms. Hannah Smith, Ward 1, protestant
4 . Ms. Leah Thompson, Ward 6, made comments
5. Mr. Russell Rice, Ward 2, protestant
6. Mr. Mark Wagner, Ward 5 , made comments
7. Jade, protestant
8. Ms. Larla Turner, Ward 1, made comments
9. Mr. Steve Ellis, Ward 4, protestant
10. Ms. Delena Gleason, Ward 5, proponent
11. Mr. Joshua Clark, Ward 3, proponent
12. Ms. Emily Tucker, Ward 4, protestant
13. Ms. Dana Miller, Ward 3, protestant
14. Ms. Lynne Miller, Ward 5, protestant
15. Ms. Rachel Wyatt-Swanson, Ward 8, protestant
16. Ms. Lauren Vanderburg, Ward 4, protestant
17. Mr. Michael Blunck, Ward 2, protestant
18. Unknown Woman, protestant
19. Ms. Molly Jones, Ward 1,
20. Mr. Gary Barksdale, Ward 8, proponent
21. Mr. Kevin Tobar, Ward 8, protestant
22. Ms. Cynthia Rogers, Ward 4, protestant
23. Mr. Steve Smith, Ward 4 , proponent
24. Mr. Alex Lamphere, Ward 2, protestant
The Motion to Postpone Contract K-2223-34 until a Special Election can be held to
allow the voters to determine whether the proposed expenditure failed.
Contract K-2223-34 was Approved and the City Manager was Authorized to Effectuate the
Purchase.
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23. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION. REJECTION . AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROPRIATING $6,400,000 FROM THE
SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (ARPA) BALANCE FOR THE PURCHASE,
REHABILITATION, AND REPURPOSE OF 1210 WEST ROBINSON STREET FOR
THE PROVISION OF EXPANDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NORMAN.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 1
Studley.
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Item 23, continued:
Voting Yea: Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler,
Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember
Ward 8 Peacock
Voting Nay: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 3 Lynn, Councilmember Ward 5
Tortorella
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 9, 2022, from Anthony Francisco, Director of
Finance
2. Resolution R-2223-26
Participants in discussion
1. Mr. Steve Ellis, Ward 4, proponent
2. Ms. Dana Miller, Ward 3, protestant
3. Mr. Kevin Tobar, Ward 8, proponent
4. Mr. Michael Blunck, Ward 2, proponent
5. Mr. Mark Wagner, Ward 5, protestant
6 . Mr. Russell Rice, Ward 2, proponent
7. Ms. Hannah Smith, Ward 1, proponent
Resolution R-2223 ..26 was Adopted.
24. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, APPROVAL. REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE 0-2223-1 UPON SECOND AND FINAL
READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING
SECTION 429.1 ("FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICT'') OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SUB-
SECTION 1, TO ADD CITATION TO OKLAHOMA STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR
LOCAL REGULATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF.
Motion made by CouncilrnemberWard 7 Holman, Seconded by CouncilmemberWard 2
Schueler.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilrnemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorella, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 9, 2022, from Jason Murphy, Stormwater Program
Manager
2. Ordinance 0-2223-1
3. Legislatively notated copy of Ordinance 0-2223-1
4. Staff Report dated July 14, 2022, from Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public
Works; Jason Murphy, Stormwater Program Manager; and Todd Mclellan,
Development Engineer, to Chairman and Members, Norman Planning
Commission
5. Pertinent Excerpts from Planning Commission minutes of July 14, 2022
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Item 24, continued:
Participants in Discussion
1. Mr. Jason Murphy, Stormwater Program Manager
Ordinance 0-2223-1 was Adopted Upon Second Reading Section by Section.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler, Seconded by Councilmember
Ward 3 Lynn
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorella, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Ordinance 0-2223-1 was Adopted Upon Final Reading as a Whole.
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25. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION , AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE 0-2223-4 UPON SECOND AND FINAL
READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN,
OKLAHOMA, AMENDING SECTION 22:420 ("PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS")
AND SECTION 22:442.1 {"AMENDMENTS"), BOTH WITHIN CHAPTER 22 ("ZONING
ORDINANCE") OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN TO ESTABLISH A
POSTPONEMENT POLICY CONCERNING CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION OR
POSTPONEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF.
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 Tortorella,
Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Voting Nay: Councilmember Ward 3 Lynn
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 9, 2022, from Beth Muckala, Assistant City Attorney
2. Ordinance 0-2223-4
3. Legislatively notated copy of Ordinance 0 -2223-4
4. Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 14, 2022
5. Pertinent Excerpts from Planning Commission minutes of July 14, 2022
Participants in discussion
1. Ms. Beth Muckala, Assistant City Attorney
2. Ms. Cindy Rogers, Ward 4, made comments
3. Mr. Steve Ellis, Ward 4, made comments
Ordinance 0-2223-4 was Adopted Upon Second Reading Section by Section.
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Item 25, 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
Voting Nay: Councilmember Ward 3 Lynn
Ordinance 0-2223-4 was Adopted Upon Final Reading as a Whole.
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26. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, OR POSTPONEMENT OF A
REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/GENERAL MANAGER OF THE
CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA AND THE NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY TO
SIGN A PETITION FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF NORMAN AND THE
NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 3 Peacock, Seconded by Councilmember
Ward 2 Schueler.
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated August 23, 2022, from Kathryn Walker, City Attorney
2. Petition in Favor of a Business Improvement District with blank signature page
for the Norman Municipal Authority and Exhibit 1, Proposed Business
Improvement District Map, and Exhibit 2, Properties within proposed Business
Improvement District
3. Petition in Favor of a Business Improvement District with blank signature page
for the City of Norman and Exhibit 1 , Proposed Business Improvement District
Map and Exhibit 2, Properties within proposed Business Improvement District
Participants in discussion
1. Ms. Kathryn Walker, City Attorney
2. Mr. Cameron Brewer, Main Street Business Owner and Norman resident,
Ward4
3. Mr. Bruce Remy, Ward 3, protestant
4. Mr. Brad Goodman, Ward 4, protestant
5. Mr. Richard Dowell, Ward 7, protestant
6. Mr. Fred Dowell, Ward 4. protestant
7. Mr. Brad Worster, Ward 4, made comments
8. Ms. Debra Loeffelholz, Ward 4, protestant
9. Mr. Darrel Pyle, City Manager
Motion to Postpone Item 26 until September 13, 2022, made by Councilmember Ward 3
Lynn, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 5 Tortorella
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, and CouncilmemberWard 5
Tortorella
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Item 26, continued:
Voting Nay: Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2 Schueler,
Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember
Ward 8 Peacock
Participants in discussion
1. Ms. Kathryn Walker, City Attorney
2. Mr. Cameron Brewer, Main Street Business Owner and Norman resident,
Ward4
3. Ms. Cynthia Rogers, Ward 4, proponent
4. Mr. Steve Ellis, Ward 4 , made comments
Motion to Postpone Item 26 Failed.
The Motion on the floor is to Approve Item 26.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, Councilmember Ward 4 Grant, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman,
Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Voting Nay: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 3 Lynn, Councilmember Ward 5
Tortorello,
The City Manager/General Manager of the City of Norman and the Norman
Municipal Authority was Authorized to Sign a Petition for Property Owned by the
City of Norman and the Norman Municipal Authority in Support of the Proposed
Downtown Business Improvement District.
MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting was Adjourned at 11 :06 p.m.
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, August 23, 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
You are required to sign up in advance of the meeting on the City’s webpage, by calling the City
Clerk's Office (405-366-5406), or at the Council Chambers prior to the start of the meeting with
your name, ward, and item you wish to speak to including whether you are a proponent or
opponent. When the time comes for public comments, the Clerk will call your name and you can
make your way to the podium. Comments may be limited on items of higher interest, if so, the
Mayor will announce that at the beginning of the meeting. Participants may speak one time only
up to 3 minutes per person per item. There will be no yielding of time to another person. Sign
up does not guarantee you will get to speak if the allotted time for that item has already been
exhausted. If there is time remaining after those registered to speak have spoken, persons not
previously signed up may have the opportunity to speak. Comments received must be limited to
the motion on the floor only.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 1 through Item 21 be placed on the consent docket.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF THE MINUTES AS FOLLOWS:
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MINUTES OF APRIL 13, 2021
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MINUTES APRIL 27, 2021
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MINUTES OF JUNE 8, 2021
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 16, 2021
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 2022
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF APRIL 28, 2022
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF MAY 17, 2022
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES OF MAY 24, 2022
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2022
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2022
NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2022
NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2022
NORMAN TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2022
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 9, 2022
First Reading Ordinance
2. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2223-8 UPON FIRST READING BY TITLE: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA,
AMENDING SECTION NOS. 2-112, 2-113, 2-114, 2-115, 2-116, 2-117, 2-118 AND 2-
119 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN SO AS TO REVISE
THE DESCRIPTION OF WARD BOUNDARY LINES FOR WARDS ONE, TWO,
THREE, FOUR, FIVE, SIX, SEVEN AND EIGHT OF THE CITY OF NORMAN; SO AS
TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEALING OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
SEVERABILITY THEREOF.
Appointments
3. CONSIDERATION OF CONFIRMATION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF THE 2022-2023 CITY OF NORMAN YOUTH COUNCIL
NOMINATIONS.
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4. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, APPROVAL, REJECTION,
AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS AS
FOLLOWS:
ADA CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
TERM: 05-28-22 TO 05-28-25: DECEMBER AMBOS, WARD 6
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
TERM: 08-23-22 TO 12-22-24: DR. BEN BIGELOW, WARD 8
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
TERM: 08-13-22 TO 08-13-25: CHUCK THOMPSON, WARD 3
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD
TERM: 08-23-22 TO 10-23-23: BOB NAIRN, WARD 6
FLOODPLAIN PERMIT COMMITTEE
TERM: 06-12-22 TO 06-12-25: SHERRI STANSEL, WARD 3
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
TERM: 08-23-22 TO 07-13-25: CHRISTOPHER TALLBEAR, WARD 6
TERM: 08-23-22 TO 07-13-23: MICHAEL RIDGEWAY, WARD 5
SOCIAL AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES COMMISSION
TERM: 08-23-22 TO 12-09-23: MARC BONGE', WARD 8
Reports/Communications
5. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE,
REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RECEIPT OF THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF AUGUST 30, 2022, AND
DIRECTING THE FILING THEREOF.
6. 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.
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7. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE,
REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RECEIPT OF THE
MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 2022.
Authorization for Purchase
8. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) 35-FOOT LOW-
FLOOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) TRANSIT BUSES FROM GILLIG IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,843,113 UTILIZING THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
CONTRACT NUMBER 06719 AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION AS OUTLINED IN
THE STAFF REPORT.
Request for Payment
9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE CITY’S APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO
CARRY ITS OWN RISK WITHOUT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.
Donation
10. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 FROM THE
ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER OF NORMAN TO BE USED TO
PURCHASE SERVICES AND ITEMS FOR THE NORMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT’S
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION AS OUTLINED IN
THE STAFF REPORT.
Encroachments
11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF CONSENT TO ENCROACH EN-2223-1: FOR LOT 16, BLOCK
1, VILLAS AT ASHTON GROVE, SECTION 1, CITY OF NORMAN, CLEVELAND
COUNTY, OKLAHOMA. (2506 BRIXTON DRIVE)
Contracts
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE TO CONTRACT K-2122-
83: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND RUDY
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY
$28,577.60 FOR A REVISED AMOUNT OF $118,402.60 FOR THE ADA RAMP
REPAIR PROJECT, FYE 2022 LOCATIONS, FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROJECT, AND FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,068.85.
13. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID 2223-5, CONTRACT K-2223-8: BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND CIMARRON
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $424,424, PERFORMANCE
BOND B-2223-9, STATUTORY BOND B2223-10, MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2223-5
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FOR THE FYE 2023 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, RESOLUTION R-2223-5
GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION AS OUTLINED
IN THE STAFF REPORT.
14. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID-2223-7, CONTRACT K-2223-11: BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND SAC SERVICES INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $207,936.25, PERFORMANCE BOND B-2223-11, STATUTORY BOND
B-2222-12, AND MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2223-7 FOR THE STORMWATER INLET
REHABILITATION PROJECT, RESOLUTION R-2223-8 GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT
STATUS AND BUDGET TRANSFER AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT.
15. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION,
AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID 2223-8 AND CONTRACT K-2223-
15: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND ASTI SAWING
INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,160 FOR THE FYE 2023 SIDEWALK HORIZONTAL
SAW CUTTING PROJECT, PERFORMANCE BOND B-2223-19; STATUTORY BOND
B-2223-29; MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2223-9, AND RESOLUTION R-2223-9
GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
16. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-20: A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF NORMAN AND UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF
OKLAHOMA TO PROVIDE THE CITY OF NORMAN WITH NON-POTABLE WATER
AT A BILLING RATE OF $2.80 PER THOUSAND GALLONS.
17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-39: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND INVOICE CLOUD TO PROCESS BILLING
DATA FOR THE CITY’S CUSTOMERS FOR INVOICE TYPES INCLUDING THE CITY
CLERK, PERMITTING, AND PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Authorization to Participate
18. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, OR POSTPONEMENT OF
ELECTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISTRIBUTORS OKLAHOMA SETTLEMENT;
RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGAINST ALL RELEASED ENTITIES; AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SUBDIVISION SETTLEMENT
PARTICIPATION FORM ON THE CITY OF NORMAN'S BEHALF.
Resolutions
19. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-24: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, REQUESTING OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE
PROGRAM (TAP) FUNDING FOR ONE MILE OF MULTI-MODAL PATH ALONG THE
NORTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 9 BETWEEN 48TH AVENUE S.E. AND 60TH
AVENUE S.E.
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20. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, REQUESTING OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE
PROGRAM (TAP) FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE MILE OF MULTI-
MODAL PATH ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 9 BETWEEN 60TH
AVENUE S.E. AND 72ND AVENUE S.E.
NON-CONSENT ITEMS
21. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF A FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND FINAL
PLAT FOR NORMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM PORTER CAMPUS SECTION 2,
A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, AND DEFERRAL/WAIVER OF STREET PAVING,
DRAINAGE AND SIDEWALKS. (GENERALLY LOCATED ONE-QUARTER MILE
SOUTH OF ROBINSON STREET AND 250 FEET EAST OF PORTER AVENUE.)
22. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-34: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND HCR MANORCARE, INC., SUCCESSOR-
IN-INTEREST TO FOUR SEASONS NURSING CENTER, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,450,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1210 WEST
ROBINSON STREET, PLUS CLOSING COSTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
NORMAN TO EFFECTUATE THE PURCHASE.
23. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROPRIATING $6,400,000 FROM THE
SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (ARPA) BALANCE FOR THE PURCHASE,
REHABILITATION, AND REPURPOSE OF 1210 WEST ROBINSON STREET FOR
THE PROVISION OF EXPANDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NORMAN.
24. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2223-1 UPON SECOND AND FINAL
READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING
SECTION 429.1 (“FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICT”) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SUB-
SECTION 1, TO ADD CITATION TO OKLAHOMA STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR
LOCAL REGULATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF.
25. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2223-4 UPON SECOND AND FINAL
READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN,
OKLAHOMA, AMENDING SECTION 22:420 (“PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS”)
AND SECTION 22:442.1 (“AMENDMENTS”), BOTH WITHIN CHAPTER 22 (“ZONING
ORDINANCE”) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN TO ESTABLISH A
POSTPONEMENT POLICY CONCERNING CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT
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APPLICATIONS PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION OR
POSTPONEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF.
26. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, OR POSTPONEMENT OF A REQUEST TO
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/GENERAL MANAGER OF THE CITY OF NORMAN,
OKLAHOMA AND THE NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY TO SIGN A PETITION FOR
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF NORMAN AND THE NORMAN MUNICIPAL
AUTHORITY IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT.
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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