Jerry Chipman

The Park and Recreation Board discussed and approved allowing the Friends of the Park to host the Trick or Treat Event at Heritage Park. The board also discussed budget priorities for the next fiscal year, focusing on maintenance needs, improvement goals, and reviewing quotes for several projects. A final budget letter and spreadsheet will be prepared for approval at the next meeting.

Key discussions included potential budget considerations for the Christmas Parade float and addressing associated traffic issues for future parades. The board reviewed the completion of an asphalt project, noting areas requiring additional gravel and dirt shoulder work. A potential Oklahoma City Community Foundation grant opportunity was deemed missed due to insufficient time to prepare the Letter of Intent, which will be pursued again in February. Significant financial actions involved approving fund transfers to cover cost estimates for pavilion and bathroom facade repairs, approving fund movements to cover the cost of mulch for both parks, and submitting purchase orders for roofing/construction work, trash cans, and a storage container. Finally, the board approved submitting the 2025 Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan (version 1-1-2025) to the city council.

The Harrah Park and Recreation Board convened to discuss several agenda items, including recommending a candidate for the Park Board, reviewing the 2025-2026 budget expenditure, and approving the 2026 meeting dates. They also scheduled two special meetings for November, discussed a storage container purchase, and addressed Tset and OCCF Grants. The board also discussed the Christmas Parade entry, sound system storage, Heritage Park restoration status, Christmas lights, the 2026-2027 budget proposal, a disc golf tournament, and a request regarding the Farmer's Market area. Additionally, they discussed Heritage Park and Trail Bench locations, park fees, and the painting of Winter Wonderland on the pavilion at Heritage Park.

The agenda for the meeting included a consent agenda covering TIF payments and quarterly reports, along with specific discussion and action items. Key discussions involved approval for replacing facades at Heritage Park, installing electric service at Jorski Chevy park, purchasing bunker gear for the Fire Department, and potentially paying off or negotiating the release of the lien balance on Industrial Park Properties. Further action items included an approval for a budget increase for Blacksmith Park, an update on road projects, acceptance of the River Mist Phase 3 Final Plat, and the acceptance of a donation of a 2000 E-ONE 75ft Ladder Truck from the City of Del City. An Executive Session was scheduled to consider and possibly act on the acquisition of land donation for a public safety building.

The Harrah Park and Recreation Board convened to discuss several key items, including recent and upcoming events such as the Disc Golf event and tournament, and Christmas in the park. A discussion was held regarding ongoing and proposed park improvements. The board reviewed grant opportunities, the current budget, and the financial status, with updates provided on Christmas Lights in the Park. Additionally, new park opportunities and future development projects were touched upon.