Michele Dempster

The Owasso Planning Commission agenda for the meeting included several key considerations. These involved potential actions regarding a request for the rezoning of approximately 1.136 acres from Residential Multi-Family (RM) to Commercial Shopping (CS). Other items included consideration of abandoning a Planned Unit Development (OPUD 23-06) zoning on approximately 2.50 acres and vacating the final plat for Corrigan Glen, both related to shifting development from multi-family to single-family use. The Commission also reviewed a request for final plat approval for a commercial development on approximately 4.068 acres at East 103rd Street North and North 110th East Avenue. Additionally, reports were scheduled regarding the Community Development Director's Update, monthly building permit activity, and items from the January 21, 2026, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting concerning lot combination and site plans.

The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes consideration and appropriate action regarding the Consent Agenda, which involves approving minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting, approving claims, accepting normal retirement benefits for Jerry Fowler, accepting public infrastructure at 9281 North Garnett Road (Planet Fitness), and declaring surplus traffic signal poles for transfer to Tulsa County. Key discussion items outside the consent agenda include a presentation on the Owasso Strong Neighborhood Initiative Annual Report, consideration of Resolution 2026-01 amending the Capital Improvement Fund project eligibility list to include the East 86th Street North Widening project, and action on amendments to engineering services agreements for the Smithview Channel and Rayola Park Detention Pond Improvement Project, and the Lakeridge Estates Drainage Improvement Project.

The meeting involved the approval of the consent agenda, which included claims totaling $736,281.90 and the adoption of Ordinance 1242 to correct a publication error. Citizens addressed the Council regarding the widening of Garnett Road. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed amendment to include East 86th Street North Widening for funding from the Capital Improvements Fund, concluding with no public comments. The Council approved a lease agreement for the building at 109 North Birch presented by Owasso Community Resources, Inc. Additionally, the Council approved an amendment to the GrOwasso 2035 Land Use Master Plan for specific properties, changing their designation from Residential to Transitional, and subsequently adopted Ordinance 1243 to rezone approximately 3.87 acres associated with those properties from Agriculture to Office.

The meeting commenced with a call to order and roll call, confirming a quorum. The primary action taken involved the approval of the Consent Agenda, which included the approval of claims totaling $595,818.13. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Official notices acknowledged receipt of the Payroll Payment Report for the pay period ending January 10, 2026, and the Monthly Budget Status Report for December 31, 2025. There were no reports from the OPWA Manager or Attorney, and no new business was addressed before the meeting was adjourned.

The meeting focused on routine administrative actions. The Consent Agenda was approved, which included the approval of claims totaling $11,722.59. Official notices acknowledged receipt of the Payroll Payment Report for the pay period ending January 10, 2026, and the Monthly Budget Status Report for December 31, 2025. There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda, no reports from the Manager or Attorney, and no new business introduced.