HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.02.09_OEDA AgendaPUBLIC NOTICE OF THE MEETING OF THE
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TYPE OF MEETING:
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
Regular
February 9, 2006
10:00 a.m.
Owasso City Hall
Main Conference Room
111 North Main
Notice and agenda filed in the office of the City
at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2006
Rickey Hayes,
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
Mr. Enzbrenner, Chairman
OEDA FILE
sted on the City Hall bulletin board
Director
2. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for Trustee approval of the
Consent Agenda. All matters listed under "Consent" are considered by the Trustees to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion. Any Trustee may, however, remove an item
from the Consent Agenda by request. A motion to adopt the Consent Agenda is non -
debatable.
A. Approval of Minutes of the January 12, 2006 Regular Meeting.
Attachment # 2-A
B. Approval of Claims.
Attachment # 2-B
3. Presentation of Financial Report.
Ms. Bishop
Attachment #3
OEDA
February 9, 2006
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4. Update from Economic Development Director.
Mr. Hayes
Attachment #4
5. Report from Community Development Director
Mr. Wiles
6. Report from the Public Works Director
Ms. Stagg
7. Report from OEDA Manager.
Mr. Ray
8. Discussion relating to ideas and scope of Owasso Economic Development Activity for
Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
Mr. Ray
9. New Business.
10. Adjournment.
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, January 12, 2006
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in special session on Thursday, January 12,
2006 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 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2006.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Frank Enzbrenner called the meeting to order at 10:04AM.
PRESENT
Frank Enzbrenner, Chairman (leaves at 11:00am)
Dee Sokolosky, Vice Chairman
Steve Cataudella, Trustee
Gary Akin, Secretary
Tom Kimball, Trustee
David Charney, Trustee
Ray Thomas, Trustee
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
None
STAFF
OTHERS
Randy Cowling
Brenda Snow
Ana Stagg, Public Works Department
Eric Wiles, Community Development
Rickey Hayes, Economic Development Director Sherry Bishop, Finance Department
Julie Trout Lombardi, City Attorney Juliann Stevens, Administrative Assistant
ITEM 2: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 8 2005 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr. Akin moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, to approve the minutes of the
December 8, 2005 regular meeting.
AYE: Kimball, Akin, Enzbrenner, Cataudella, Sokolosky, Charney, Thomas
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 7-0.
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.
There were no claims.
Owasso Economic Development Authority
January 12, 2006
ITEM 4: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT.
After a review of the attached report, no questions were asked of Ms. Bishop.
ITEM 5: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
After a review of the attached report, no questions were asked of Mr. Hayes. Mr.
Hayes distributed copies of marketing material for review and comment.
ITEM 6: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Wiles provided an update on the December building permit report, commented
on the residential building within the City and the current and projected residential lot
inventory. Mr. Wiles informed there would be no Planning Commission in January
and provided information regarding anticipated items before the Annexation
Committee and Planning Commission in February.
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Ms. Stagg gave a brief report on various street development projects, and other Public
Works related items.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
No report given due to Mr. Ray's absence from the meeting.
ITEM 9: DISCUSSION RELATING TO IDEAS AND SCOPE OF OWASSO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006
This item was stricken and will be placed on the February 2006 OEDA Agenda.
ITEM 10: NEW BUSINESS
None
Tom Kimball leaves meeting at 10: 58 am
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Owasso Economic Development Authority
January 12, 2006
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Mr. Cataudella, seconded by Mr. Charney to adjourn.
At 11:00 am, the meeting was adj ourned.
AYE: Enzbrenner,Akin, Cataudella, Sokolosky, Charney, Thomas
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 6-0.
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Frank Enzbrenner, Chairman
Date Approved
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIR & TRUSTEES
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FROM: RICKEY HAYES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR VV "'
SUBJECT: OEDA CLAIMS FOR JANUARY 2006
DATE: February 3, 2006
There were no claims for January 2006.
Owasso Economic Development Authority
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Assets
For the Month Ending January 31, 2006
MTD
YTD
Budget
Operating Revenues
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Operating Expenses:
Materials & supplies
0.00
0.00
0.00
Services & other charges
0.00
2,500.00
5,000.00
Capital outlay
0.00
0.00
0.00
Total Operating Expenses
0.00
2,500.00
5,000.00
Operating Income (Loss)
(2,500.00)
(5,000.00)
0.00
Non -Operating Revenues (Expenses):
Investment income
22.90
237.28
70.00
Promissory note revenue
0.00
200,000.00
400,000.00
RAN debt service & other costs
0.00
(204,215.07)
(421,250.00)
Total non -operating revenues (expenses)
(3,977.79)
22.90
(21,180.00)
Net income (loss) before contributions and
transfers
22.90
(6,477.79)
(26,180.00)
Transfer from general fund
0.00
0.00
0.00
Change in net assets
(6,477.79)
(26,180.00)
22.90
Total net assets - beginning
67,034.76
67,034.76
Total net assets - ending
$60,556.97
$40,854.76
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIR AND TRUSTEES
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FROM: RICKEY HAYES oil
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT: DIRECTOR'S REPORT
DATE: February 3, 2006
Several restaurants are about to enter the Owasso market. Chick-Fil-A will be opening soon;
Steak and Shake, Logan's Roadhouse, Lone Star Steakhouse, Monterey's Tex Mex, Camilles
Sidewalk Cafe, El Tequila, Nordaggio's, and Starbucks are about to start construction.
Several national retailers continue to be in and out of town for site visits and inspections.
Commercial sites have investors inquiring from the 961h Street corridor north to 116`hh. There are
at least 4 hotel / motel groups, and several more "big box" retail users in the mix.
Several office and mixed use developments are expected in the commercial properties adjacent
to both hospital projects. Hospital construction continues on both sites and both groups are
reporting that the weather has expedited construction timing to the point that we may see
openings ahead of schedule.
As always, if I can serve you in any way, please call. Your input and direction are always
important to the success of our efforts.
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE HONARABLE CHAIR AND TRUSTEES OF THE
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FROM: RODNEY J RAY
OEDA MANAGER
SUBJECT: SCOPE OF WORK FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006
DATE: August 8, 2005
BACKGROUND:
As you know, during the July meeting of the Owasso Economic Development Authority,
trustees discussed issues that could be included in the scope of work for the OEDA for
fiscal year 2005-2006. Staff and OEDA trustees shared comments on various topics
related to economic development in the City of Owasso.
For the last three years, the main focus of our energy, time, and resources has been the
recruiting and assisting site location for national retail outlets into the community.
Almost 1.5 million square feet of retail has been developed in the City of Owasso in that
time frame, mostly in the 96th Street corridor along US 169. The need to recruit and
market Owasso to retailers continues but our focus is shifting to a recruitment and
relocation strategy for offices and corporate headquarters operations. Although I believe
that there is still substantial retail growth to be realized in Owasso's future, I feel that the
next substantial area of growth and investment in the City of Owasso will be in
professional office space. The construction and opening of two medical campuses in the
third quarter of 2006 will be used as examples (and anchors) for a well planned and
aggressive campaign to bring quality jobs to Owasso.
The need to create a sustainable and dynamic local economy requires us to be flexible
and redirect our marketing efforts and energy to the creation of quality jobs. The overall
local economy, including both residential development and retail will be fueled by
quality job creation. It is generally agreed that developing the processes necessary to
maintain the City of Owasso's outstanding "quality of life" must be our number one
priority. Over the last twenty years the hard work, vision, and dedication of many
residents has created a solid foundation of growth for the future. The development of
quality residential subdivisions, good planning, outstanding schools, the location of
transportation routes and facilities, dependable water, sewer, and street infrastructure, and
now the addition of national retail and restaurants and two general service community
hospitals has given the City of Owasso a distinct advantage for growth. But that growth
must be sustainable and founded on a strong local economy with dependable jobs that
support the Owasso area.
Last months discussion of projects and issues was informative and an opportunity for the
OEDA to begin to craft a plan to implement the office relocation strategy.
• Comparison Cities
During last month's discussion a comment was made that essentially proposed the
development of a list of cities with whom we would use for comparison purposes.
The City staff has utilized such a method as one means of developing personnel
policies and other administrative policies. However, the development of such a
"comparison list" could well have an influence on development issues and public
policy regarding economic development. The idea of having consistent
comparison examples is one that should be explored and developed. Knowing
what other cities have done well and not -so -well can save us effort and tax
dollars.
• The problem of "over regulation" of the development community
Concern was voiced regarding the issue of "overregulation" and the
accompanying problems associated with a city that has that reputation. There have
been concerns from citizens and developers regarding this issue. The task at hand
is for development of regulatory policies that insure a quality development
process while still making it simple and relatively easy for developers and
businesses to invest in our community. Eric Wiles and his staff began the
process three years ago of updating the City's sign ordinance. The result was a
new sign code that allowed for businesses to advertise their goods and services
but still gave assurance that Owasso would not be a victim of the "sign pollution"
that many other cities have experienced. The Owasso City Council recently
approved a lighting ordinance developed by a committee of citizens and staff that
addressed concerns of safe and effective lighting and the creation of guidelines
that will provide protection against light pollution while not over burdening
retailers and developers. Earlier this year Public Works staff met with developers,
engineers, and contractors to discuss the revision and publication of the City of
Owasso's Construction Design Criteria. The outcome of those discussions was a
document approved by the City Council that details construction criteria for the
building of all public infrastructure constructed in the City. At this time a
Landscape Ordinance is being crafted by a committee of interested citizens and
staff and will be brought to the City Council and Planning Commission for review
in the near future. Staff is currently working on review of the Planned Unit
Development criteria and is looking at ways to keep PUD development standards
regulated for the benefit of both the development community and our citizens. It
is my belief that with input and direction from the community, staff can develop a
process that will allow the City of Owasso to keep the reputation of being the
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most "development friendly" community in the Tulsa metro area while benefiting
from a high quality built community. Ongoing efforts also include a "rewrite" of
the City's "zoning code" (due for completion in May 2006) followed by a new
"subdivision regulation" proposal. The issue of government regulation and
"quality of life" issues will, undoubtedly, be the focus of most discussions relating
to future development and I presume that those discussions will center on "how
much is too much" regulation. An emerging Owasso demographic profile leads
me to believe that there will be a strong effort by knowledgeable and energized
citizens to increase development regulations, perhaps to a point of impacting
investment in our community. It is my belief that the appropriate balance to what
could become an overzealous "reform" effort is to proactively develop and
implement programs such as responsible sign, lighting, and landscape public
policies. Such policy combined with effective regulation of land use and
development can (and has in many communities) result in quality growth that will
incent investment because of the quality image of the community. The OEDA's
role in this process can be an active and ongoing participation in the processes to
ensure that overregulation and unnecessary burdensome regulations are not the
result of those policies.
• Technology
There may be many issues relating to technology, however, the idea of making all
plats available online is one that, if implemented, could have a number of user
applications. Initially such a service could assist potential home buyers and their
realtors, but the long term uses could extend to business properties, planning uses
for HOA's and businesses, as well as eventual use to determine lot availability.
At this point the ability of making plats available (discussed initially about two
years ago) online has its best opportunity as a part of the new GIS system
currently being developed by the City. Eric Wiles and Larry White are currently
working to ensure the new GIS system will be capable, and will include the
availability of plats and other geographic data as a part of the system. There
remains work to be accomplished and the OEDA can play a role in ensuring that
input is given and a user friendly product is developed. To compete in this
economy, we must keep the City on the cutting edge of technological
advancement. Every city department and the future of our entire community is
affected by advancing technology in communications, planning, data storage and
retrieval, education, and health care. Should the City consider "blanketing" our
community with Wi-Fi (wireless) hotspots? Will the incorporation of GIS
(geographic information system) keep us ahead of the technology curve? We
believe that in order to maintain the quality of life our citizens demand we must
incorporate technology quickly and efficiently into our scope of work.
• Developing a "Relocation Team"
The idea of having a "ready to go" relocation team as a part of our strategy to
bring quality jobs to Owasso was mentioned as an important part of our economic
development plan. As our marketing efforts have evolved, Mr. Hayes has begun
work on the development of additional marketing material aimed at corporate
office relocation. The first step of this process is the preparation of a high quality
and professionally designed recruitment tool articulating the quality of life of our
city and containing other pertinent information needed for the successful
recruitment of corporate office customers. Mr. Hayes is currently researching
corporate site search data, identifying target prospects, and working to develop
relationships with the persons responsible for making decisions to invest human
and financial capital in our city. Along with the revision of the City's marketing
material we are developing an Economic Development Relocation / Advisory
Team. Mr. Hayes is currently creating a mission statement and organizing the first
meeting of this group to outline the purpose, work plan, and overall objectives of
the relocation group. This group would consist of the Economic Development
Director, a member of the OEDA, and representatives from the utilities, the
Owasso School system, Public Works, Community Development, and the
Chamber of Commerce, as well as a representative from the Oklahoma Depart of
Commerce. The purpose of this group would be to plan, develop, and present
information and material for major economic development prospects. This is a
group that responds specifically to individual relocation prospects. The
development and maintenance of this team is vital to the success of our strategic
plan and requires an active OEDA participation.
• Revitalizing the "Downtown" area
The OEDA was the prime "champion" of a viable downtown plan. The
development of specific marketing material and planning aimed at the goal of
creating an investment district in the downtown area is an ongoing and important
project and needs for the OEDA to continue to champion that effort. Discussions
have included theme lighting, construction and development guidelines, taking
the overhead utilities underground, and small pocket parks. There have also been
discussions about the possibility of an art or cultural related outdoor event or
festival in the downtown area. Please note that approximately one million dollars
of Vision 2025 funds are available for downtown development. Specifications are
currently being developed for lighting contracts and relocation of overhead
utilities to underground.
• Early Childhood Development
Preliminary discussions have been held with the Tulsa Community Action group
about the development of a quality early childhood training program. A program
of this type would involve several agencies and lots of cooperation and
collaborative efforts, but is a very important "quality of life" issue. Tulsa leads
the state and nation in early childhood education efforts. Owasso must join the
effort if we are to attract the kind of investors who will look / seek long term
opportunities and communities who invest in their own future. I know there
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needs to be significant discussion relating to the City's position on this issue and
it is hoped that the OEDA will be very proactive in leading such a discussion.
• Small Business Incubator
The OEDA was the impetus for the creation of a small business incubator located
in the "Old Central" complex. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce licensed
the Owasso incubator in September, 2003. The incubator has about 7500 square
feet of space available. Currently one tenant leases 360 square feet and Mr. Hayes
is working with a prospect that is looking to utilize almost all of the remaining
space. Incubator clients are offered below market rates with a contingency that
they will relocate into commercial space in Owasso after 18-24 months. In order
for the incubator to produce results there must be a real effort on the part of the
City to ensure affordability and that the rules of use are applied to all users. The
major issues with the incubator are: 1). lease price, 2). accessibility to upstairs,
3). enforcement of two year use limit (and relocation requirement) and 4). the
recruitment of users. The OEDA is the advisory body for this project and should
have an impact on decisions that govern the facility. There are other user of the
building and a mutual understanding of the roles of various groups is an
imperative. It may be appropriate for the OEDA to conduct a more complete
discussion of the incubator concept, it's applications in our community, and
whether or not expansion is desired.
The Owasso Economic Development Authority is the significant advisory body relating
to economic development issues in the city. What is the best strategy for prioritizing our
planning, budgeting, and scheduling processes to insure that the City of Owasso stays on
course on becoming Oklahoma's premier hometown? I hope these discussions provoke
additional ideas and input.
The development of sound public policy is dependent upon wise counsel and good advice
given elected officials by those who are willing to participate in the process of governing.
The scope of work for the OEDA can include many individual issues or projects, some of
those you listed and may desire to promote. However, there is a need for good counsel in
promoting responsible public policy. As the OEDA determines its course, the issues you
have discussed can be prioritized and included in your counsel and recommendations to
the City Council.
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