Craig Henderson

The strategic plan for the City of Sapulpa until 2030 focuses on land use, public facilities, utilities, transportation, housing, economic development, image and appearance, and quality of life. It aims to balance growth with the preservation of small-town character, enhance public safety, improve infrastructure, promote economic opportunities, and ensure sustainable development. The plan emphasizes community engagement, regional coordination, and responsible resource management to improve the overall quality of life for residents and visitors.

The City Council meeting included discussions and actions on various community development and administrative matters. A Specific Use Permit (SUP-018) for a church was approved with conditions related to building aesthetics and landscaping. Consideration of another Specific Use Permit (SUP-020) for mini storage was tabled. The council approved the close-out of the Dewey Avenue Connection Wastewater Line Project, including a final payment and change order. Amendments to utility rates for water connection charges were approved, along with an emergency clause. A contract for hydraulic analysis of a pedestrian bridge at Kelly Lane Park was approved. The City Manager was authorized to review nominees for the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Board of Directors. Bids for Major Thoroughfare Materials and Supplies were awarded, and a resolution amending the FY 17-18 Park Development Fund to recognize a donation for a play structure at Kelly Lane Park was adopted. An executive session was held to discuss the purchase and/or acquisition of specific lots, and the council authorized staff to enter into a contract with Jerry Hammock, subject to funds being available.

The Sapulpa City Council meeting included discussions and potential actions on various topics. These encompassed confirming mayoral appointments, authorizing proclamations for the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum, approving claims and prepaid claims, and addressing specific use permits for a church and mini storage. Additional subjects involved closing out a wastewater line project, amending utility sections and fee schedules, approving a contract for hydraulic analysis of a pedestrian bridge, reviewing nominees for the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Board of Directors, awarding bids for thoroughfare materials, accepting a playground vendor for Kelly Lane Park, amending the FY 17-18 Park Development Fund, and discussing potential executive sessions regarding land acquisitions.

The City Council meeting included the Oath of Office administration to new police officers. The council discussed and approved the application requesting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Assistance for the Downtown Stormwater Project, amendments to the Sapulpa City Zoning Code, and changes to the zoning ordinance for land located at 1740 East Dewey Avenue. Additionally, the council approved applications for Specific Use Permits for indoor automobile sales and an Air BnB. The meeting also covered declaring items at the police department as surplus property, a resolution from the Creek County Sheriff's Office, amendments to the Sapulpa City Code, and the renewal of employee dental and health insurance. Furthermore, the council approved a change order for electrical renovations at the water pump station and tabled consideration of a resolution for a Fire Department Master Station Location Analysis.

The Sapulpa City Council convened to discuss a range of issues, including amending the Zoning Ordinance for a property on North Third Street, and considering applications for Specific Use Permits for commercial medicinal marijuana dispensaries and grow facilities. They also addressed Change Orders for the Sapulpa Animal Shelter and the Youth Sports Complex, as well as accepting bids for supplying chemicals to the Water Treatment Plant and materials to the Street Department. Furthermore, the council discussed amending the Master Fee Schedule for refuse collection rates, releasing a lien on a property, and approving Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 94 and the International Association of Firefighters Lodge No. 194. They also considered a resolution to amend the FY 2019-2020 annual budget for purchasing tablets.