HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.02.13_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, February 13, 2003
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, February 13,
2003 in the Main Conference Room at Owasso City Hall per the Notice of Public Meeting and
Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2003.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Tom Kimball called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.
PRESENT
Tom Kimball, Chair
Frank Enzbrenner, Secretary
Scott Yandell, Trustee
Gary Akin, Trustee
Michael Helm, Trustee
ABSENT
Brenda Lawrence, Vice Chair
Dee Sokolosky, Trustee
STAFF
Rickey Hayes, Economic Development Director
Rodney Ray, City Manager
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 9, 2003 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr. Akin moved, seconded by Mr. Enzbrenner, to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2003
regular meeting, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Akin, Enzbrenner, Yandell, Helm, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 5 -0.
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.
No claims were presented.
ITEM 4: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT.
Ms. Bishop was not present. The financial report was included in the agenda packet. There was
nothing to add, and there were no questions or comments.
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ITEM 5: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
Mr. Hayes discussed traffic count data, the Economic Development page on the City's web site,
and potential businesses, including a plastics manufacturing firm. He then introduced
Community Development Director Eric Wiles, who provided a development update. Public
Works Director Robert Carr distributed and discussed the project status report.
ITEM 6: DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.
Mr. Ray reported that Code Red Underground Utilities has been working on preliminary costs to
place the utilities along Main St. underground. Most of the utility companies involved have
agreed to supply materials, but not labor. Cox Cable has agreed to participate in labor. The staff
will continue working on this project.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION
CONCERNING THE MAIN STREET STRIPING PROJECT.
Mr. Ray said that in November of 1999, public meetings were held for the purpose of gaining
citizen input into potential projects related to the enhancement of Main St. Several proposals
were discussed, with the consensus that the general public was not in favor of reducing the
number of lanes and placing raised medians on Main St. because of the limitations of left turns,
reduction of speed and possible traffic congestion. One of the main problems was that the
placing of raised medians would make it difficult to enter some businesses, residential areas and
driveways. The decision was made to abandon the boulevard concept and overlay the existing
Main St. roadway from E. 76th St. N. to E. 86th St. N. That was done in 2002. The staff recently
developed a striping concept that could improve left turn movements, widen the driving lanes,
and enhance the safety of using this north -south route. The proposal would create a center turn
lane for left hand turn movements, reduce the number of driving lanes from four to two, and
maintain the ease of access to the various neighborhoods. Staff intends to present this plan to the
City Council for their review, comment, and action. Because of the involvement of the OEDA in
the initiation, funding and development of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan, the staff believes
it appropriate to request the OEDA's review and endorsement of the proposed project. OEDA
Resolution #2003 -01 supports the Main Street Striping Plan as submitted by the City of Owasso
Public Works Department. Mr. Enzbrenner moved, seconded by Mr. Yandell, to approve OEDA
Resolution #2003 -01, showing support for the striping plan.
AYE: Enzbrenner, Yandell, Akin, Helm, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 5 -0.
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ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
February 13, 2003
Mr. Ray discussed briefly the Regional Economic Development Consortium. There was
discussion relating to the type and amount of support the City of Owasso is receiving from the
consortium. Staff will continue to monitor the situation.
Mr. Enzbrenner out at 11:27 p.m.
ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS.
None.
ITEM 10: GENERAL DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE PURPOSE, GOALS, AND FOCUS
OF THE CITY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS.
There was no discussion at this time.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Helm moved, seconded by Chairman Kimball, to adjourn.
AYE: Helm, Kimball, Akin, Yandell
NAY: None
Motion carried 4 -0, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
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Tom Kimball, Chairperson