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MINUTES OF SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, May 13, 1999
PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Gary Akin Robert Tobias
Frank Enzbrenner Sherry Bishop
Dee Sokolosky Tim Rooney
Brenda Lawrence Marsha Hensley
Tom Kimball
Brian Smith
Mark Wilken
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Gary Akin called the meeting to order at 10:03 AM and declared a quorum
present.
ITEM 2: ROLL CALL
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 8. 1999
REGULAR MEETING
Mr. Sokolosky moved to approve the minutes of the April 8, 1999 regular meeting with a
correction on Item #7. The following sentence was stricken from the paragraph:
"Concerns were expressed whether we want this property to be industrial, light
manufacturing or retail. "
Mr. Enzbrenner seconded the motion.
The vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Akin - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Kimball - Yes
Smith - Yes
Wilken - Yes
The motion carried 7 -0.
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
No claims to be approved.
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ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT
Ms. Bishop discussed the financial report with the Trustees.
ITEM 6: PRESENTATION BY STAN FRISBIE REGARDING COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Robert Tobias introduced Mr. Keith Morris with Wal -Mart. Mr. Morris presented a brief
report to the Trustees. He stated that it would be the spring of 2000 before the Wal -Mart
Supercenter would open for business in Owasso and would create approximately 250 new
jobs. Mr. Morris also stated that work has already begun for the marketing of the current
Owasso Wal -Mart store. Mr. Stan Frisbie, a real estate broker that is involved with the
project, also made a resentation. He informed the Trustees that the new Wal -Mart would be
approximately uare feet and the entire development would be the 18�' largest (per
square footage ii the state of Oklahoma.
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ITEM 7: DISCUSSION OF TULSA TECHNOLOGY CENTER PROPOSAL
The Tulsa Technology Center proposal was distributed to the Trustees. Mr. David Charney
presented an outline of events that had occurred from the beginning of the process to this
point. It has been determined that a recommendation will be presented to the City Council
requesting assistance with the industrial access road. The private sector landowners along
with Tulsa Technology Center will provide the extension of sewer and water into the area.
The proposal still requires a vote by the TTC Facility Committee.
ITEM 8: DISCUSSION OF DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT
Mr. Tobias reviewed the enclosed memorandum.
ITEM 9: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
No report
ITEM 10: NEW BUSINESS
Discussion was held regarding the issues that are most important to Owasso Economic
Development Authority. The issues discussed were education, transportation and
communication. A suggestion was made to set up a date in which to discuss a '/a penny sales
tax, a hotel /motel tax, the four laning of 76`h Street North and the budget for economic
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development. Mr. Wilken proposed to form a committee that would exchange ideas regarding
these items. Mr. Wilken also updated the accomplishments of the Owasso Master Plan
Committee and discussed the upcoming public meetings. Also suggested was drafting a
resolution of support regarding the funding of 76 h and Highway 169. Mr. Sokolosky
suggested setting up a meeting with Mr. Robert Patel in regards to a motel /hotel tax.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Enzbrenner moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kimball.
The vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Akin - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
O Kimball - Yes
Smith - Yes
Wilkins - Yes
The motion carried 7 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 AM.
ary Akin, airperson
Date Approved