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OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, October 10, 2002
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, October 10,
2002 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, October 7, 2002.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Brenda Lawrence called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m.
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PRESENT
Brenda Lawrence, Vice Chair
Frank Enzbrenner, Secretary
Dee Sokolosky, Trustee
Scott Yandell, Trustee
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
Tom Kimball, Chair
Gary Akin, Trustee
Michael Helm, Trustee
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 12, 2002
REGULAR MEETING.
Mr. Sokolosky moved, seconded by Mr. Yandell, to approve the minutes of the September 12,
2002 regular meeting, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Sokolosky, Yandell, Enzbrenner, Lawrence
NAY: None
Motion carried 4 -0.
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
No claims were presented.
ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT.
Ms. Bishop briefly reviewed the financial report, which was included in the agenda packet.
ITEM 6: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST.
Mr. Hayes highlighted portions of his report, which was included in the agenda packet. City
Planner Robert Moore briefed the Trustees on current planning items, including those being
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considered at the next City Council meeting. Public Works Director Robert Carr gave an
overview of the street and roadway projects currently under construction, in the design or
advertisement phase, or in preliminary stages. Darcy Melendez brought a report from the
Economic Development Consortium.
ITEM 7: DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Mr. Ray discussed the Downtown Redevelopment Plan. He said that funds will be put in an
upcoming bond issue for property acquisition in the downtown development plan area. The
Trustees discussed ideas on how the project should proceed. They also presented ideas relative
to traffic flow on Main Street. The Downtown Redevelopment Plan, including Main Street
traffic plans, will be placed on the November agenda for discussion; and this issue will be
discussed each month for the next several months.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
Mr. Ray discussed the development of tools in which to market the City. Such a vision would
include development and marketing of office space, as well as industrial space. Funds may also
be put in the bond issue for transportation.
ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS.
The concept of an OEDA website was discussed. The question about floor plans from new
homes being included on the website was raised. It was asked if public funds should be used for
private builders use. If a fee is charged, there may be some builders who would be unable to
participate. This idea will be looked into further.
ITEM 10: GENERAL DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE PURPOSE GOALS AND FOCUS
OF THE CITY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS.
This item was discussed at the September meeting, and there was nothing further at this time.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Enzbrenner moved, seconded by Mr. Yandell, to adjourn.
AYE: Enzbrenner, Yandell, Sokolosky, Lawrence
NAY: None
Motion carried 4 -0, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
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ODate Approved
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