October 21, 2025 City Council Meeting

The consent agenda was approved as presented.

The Mayor was appointed as the voting delegate and a council member as the alternate for the National League of Cities annual business meeting.

Council members Lisa and Justin were appointed to a subcommittee to provide input on the design process for the new Municipal Services Administration building.

Resolution 1711, fixing the amount and terms for the General Obligation Bond Series 2025A for transportation projects, was approved.

Resolution 1712, fixing the amount and terms for the General Obligation Bond Series 2025B for drainage projects, was approved.

Staff was directed to further investigate permit fees and potential franchise fees for broadband service providers operating in the city's right-of-way, aiming for increased accountability and equitable treatment among providers.

Potential 8th Proposition for Public Sports Facilities

A micro survey indicated 68% support for a temporary half-cent sales tax increase to fund improvements to public sports facilities, with the increase expiring after five years. This could be an 8th proposition on the 2026 general obligation bond ballot.

General Obligation Bond Series 2025A

Approval of Resolution 1711 for the sale of bonds primarily for transportation projects, part of the 2018 voter-approved $210 million bond package.

General Obligation Bond Series 2025B

Approval of Resolution 1712 for the sale of bonds specifically for drainage projects, also part of the 2018 voter-approved bond package.

Cox Communications Franchise Fee

The city currently collects approximately $850,000 annually from a franchise fee charged to Cox Communications for its cable services.

Invocation by Pastor Chase

Opening prayer for the meeting.

Roll Call

Verification of council member attendance.

Pledge of Allegiance

Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Consent Agenda

Approval of routine items without separate discussion.

Presentation of micro survey results on potential proposition to fund public sports facilities

Presentation of survey results showing 68% support for a temporary sales tax increase for sports facility improvements.

Update on the 2026 obligation bond

Discussion on the progress of the 2026 general obligation bond, including public forums and upcoming project recommendations.

Citizen's opportunity to address council

Opportunity for citizens to speak to the council.

Consideration, discussion and possible approval of one voting delegate and one alternate voting delegate for the National League of Cities annual business meeting

Appointment of the Mayor as the voting delegate and a council member as the alternate for the NLC annual business meeting.

Consideration, discussion and possible appointment of two council members for a subcommittee on the project Municipal Services Administration building

Appointment of Council members Lisa and Justin to a subcommittee to guide the design of the new Municipal Services Administration building.

Consideration, discussion and possible approval of Resolution number 1711

Approval of Resolution 1711 for the sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2025A for transportation projects.

Consideration, discussion and possible approval of Resolution 1712

Approval of Resolution 1712 for the sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2025B for drainage projects.

Consideration, discussion and possible direction regarding the definition of meeting and its application to City Council activities and communication

Presentation and discussion on the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, including definitions of meetings, informal gatherings, and attendance requirements for council members.

Consideration, discussion and possible direction regarding policies and fees related to broadband service providers operating in the city

Discussion on regulating broadband companies in the city's right-of-way, including potential permit and franchise fees, and direction for staff to investigate further.