Meeting Summary
The Tulsa City Council approved several board appointments and reappointments, including Phil Laken Jr. to the River Parks Authority. The meeting also featured a detailed annual report from the Sales Tax Oversight Committee and the approval of supplemental appropriations for the 2023 temporary sales tax and golf course funds.
Key Decisions & Votes
Board Appointments and Reappointments
04:55Approved the appointments of Ebony Dumas and Kevin Hale to the Board of Adjustment, the reappointment of Moises Echeverria to the Library Commission, and Phil Laken Jr. to the River Parks Authority.
Black Wall Street Square Final Plat
14:10Approved the final plat for a 25-lot addition on 1.75 acres at North MLK Jr. Blvd and Reading St.
Budget Supplemental Appropriations
14:55Approved over $13.7 million for the 2023 temporary sales tax fund and $462,602 for the golf course fund.
Upcoming Community Events
Tulsa Farmers Market
Located at 1 South Lewis Avenue.
Cavalcade Procession
Procession with horses at Saint Francis Xavier.
Annual Toy Run 2025
Starts at Gathering Place southwest parking lot, ends at Tulsa Dream Center North.
Billy Strings Concert
BOK Center.
Tulsa Christmas Parade
Citywide parade event.
Financial Matters
2023 Temporary Sales Tax Fund Supplemental Appropriation
Supplemental appropriations recognized from unappropriated fund balance.
Golf Course Fund Supplemental Appropriation
Supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget.
Tulsa Vision Arts Grants
Total grant funding available for arts and cultural programming organizations.
Public Comments
One citizen, John Huffines, spoke on multiple agenda items, primarily expressing gratitude for city services, first responders, and religious-themed community events.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 6A (Ordinance first reading) forwarded to next meeting
Deadlines
- January 5, 2026: Tulsa Vision Arts grant application deadline
Watch For
- Installation of citywide gateway signage by April 2026
- Vision Arts virtual information workshop on December 13, 2025
Announcements
- Councilor Phil Laken Jr. was presented with a plaque for his service as Council Chair over the past year.
- Gilcrease Museum received its certificate of occupancy on November 6.
- The Sales Tax Oversight Committee (STOC) Annual Report is now available online and was included in November utility bills.
- The Tulsa Fire Department's ART 2 program is successfully helping unhoused individuals transition into permanent housing.
Agenda Summary
Receipt and Filing of Minutes
Approval of minutes from the regular meetings held on November 5, 2025.
Board Appointments and Reappointments (2A-D)
Appointments to Board of Adjustment, Library Commission, and River Parks Authority.
Mayor's Items (4B-J)
Various community events and special event applications including the Christmas Parade and Toy Run.
Sales Tax Oversight Committee (STOC) Report
Monthly status report and annual summary of capital projects and sales tax programs.
Black Wall Street Square Final Plat
Final plat for a residential/commercial addition at MLK Jr. Blvd and Reading St.
Rezoning Application Z-7838
Rezoning from RS-3 to CS at East Admiral Place and North 109th East Place.
Ordinance First Reading (6A)
First reading of a proposed ordinance.
Budget Amendment: 2023 Temporary Sales Tax Fund
Supplemental appropriation of $13,773,579.
Budget Amendment: Golf Course Fund
Supplemental appropriation of $462,602.99.