City of Enid

The meeting commenced following opening remarks, a prayer, and the pledge of allegiance. Key agenda items included the approval of the minutes from the November 18, 2025, regular commission meeting. A presentation was made regarding Paisley, a pit mix available for adoption at the city's animal welfare department. The commission recognized the outstanding efforts of the engineering department and Jackson Civil for expeditiously completing the Cleveland and Garrett waterline repair, which required working through the night with minimal disruption to citizens and traffic flow on major arterials. The meeting also featured presentations related to community engagement, including a discussion on the Cultural Connection event and an in-depth presentation by the coordinator of the CDSA Youth Build program, which empowers young adults (16 to 24) who have faced barriers to education or employment by providing academic, vocational, and career preparation, including building affordable housing. The Mayor presented a proclamation honoring the YouthBuild program and recognized the students, expressing the importance of community involvement and connection for the youth.

The meeting commenced after establishing a quorum. The primary business involved the approval of the minutes from the November 15, 2021, MAPC meeting. Additionally, the commission considered and approved a lot split request for Ramesh Patel concerning property in Section 14, Township 22 North, Range 7 West of the Indian Meridian, which involved provisions for water and sewer easement access for future development of the split parcel. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

The meeting commenced with roll call, invocation, and flag salute. A primary focus was conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City of Enid budget and related financial plans. Discussions during the administration agenda involved taking necessary action on this budget. Significant deliberation occurred regarding the proposed allocation of funds for the Public Arts Program, specifically addressing the one percent calculation derived from capital projects, which represented a substantial increase due to a higher volume of budgeted capital projects. Commissioners debated whether to fully fund the proposed allocation of $138,700, given the Arts Commission already possessed over $200,000 in reserve, with some proposing deferral to better allocate tax dollars toward projects with higher investment returns, provided all subsequent art projects require Commission approval. Clarification was sought on the ordinance pertaining to the one percent dedication for public art, confirming that the Commission must consider, but is not guaranteed to contribute, up to one percent. Further discussion detailed expenditures authorized by the City Manager, such as minor spending for concrete pads related to the 'Under Her Wings Was The Universe' art project at the skate park.

The meeting included an invocation and flag salute, followed by the approval of the minutes from the regular commission meeting held on February 2, 2016. The agenda featured a presentation regarding a pet available for adoption at the City animal shelter. A legislative affairs update covered state budget shortfalls, potential legislative methods such as agency reductions and bonding, and proposed tax measures including sales tax exemption reviews and a potential tax on services. Discussions also covered proposed changes to county sales tax levies, scrutiny of tax credits like the Quality Jobs Program, and proposed legislation concerning water well metering and water sustainability acts. Furthermore, the commission addressed the appointment of Mr. Mike Shotz to fill a vacancy on the Fire Civil Service Commission. A public hearing was held regarding the closure of a portion of a utility easement located at 4406 West Oak Garret Road.

The meeting included the formal call to order, invocation, and flag salute. A public hearing was conducted regarding the proposed 2023-2024 City of Enid budget and related financial plan, which is required by the Oklahoma Municipal Budget Act. Discussions then focused on the Capital Improvement Program, covering seven specific funds including Street and Alley, Capital Improvement, Street Improvement, sanitary sewer, storm water, and water capital projects. Key capital improvement discussions involved a Prairie View School Trail grant project involving ODOT funding, a Tiff-funded project for 54th Street supported by Renew Energy development, and property repair/maintenance items such as ADA improvements at Meadow Lake Park, weatherproofing the Convention Hall, and replacing the Library roof. Other topics included expansion of the landfill permitting process and upgrades to the landfill convenience center. Discussions also covered Property Improvement expansion projects, notably the York and Van Buren signal pole replacement and traffic monitoring software upgrades, as well as security access and generator installation at service center buildings.