Tara Coonce

The commission reviewed several land use applications, including requests for annexation and rezoning for multiple properties, as well as approvals for preliminary and final plats. Actions were taken regarding the partial vacation of a filed final plat and a replatting request for properties in the Commercial Shopping district. Additionally, the commission received reports from the Community Development department regarding building and permit activity and an update on Technical Advisory Committee items. A letter of support from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce regarding zoning changes for local aerospace companies was also acknowledged.

The board discussed city department reports regarding community development and public works, as well as an economic development opportunity. Key financial actions included the review of expenditures for the Hotel Tax Fund and the adoption of the annual operating budget through Resolution 2026-01.

The meeting included the authorization to participate in several pharmaceutical settlement agreements. Approval was granted to empower the City/Authority Manager to handle claims during an upcoming period due to the cancellation of future meetings. Various discussions were held regarding annual elections, a final plat application, proposed zoning code amendments, and agreements for engineering services related to a Transportation Master Plan and a Pavement Management Program. Additionally, the meeting addressed appointments for citizen boards, committee policy amendments, revisions to rates and fees for city services, the upcoming fiscal year budget calendar, sales and use tax reports, and the employee evaluation process for the City Manager and City Attorney.

The meeting included the acceptance of a monthly financial report and a recommendation to the City Council to award a bid for the Owasso Sports Park Field Drainage Project using funds from the Hotel Tax Fund. Additionally, the board reviewed reports concerning community development, public works projects, and quarterly tourism. The City Manager provided updates regarding the ongoing budget process, contract negotiations, the adoption of a city flag, and changes to City Council meeting times.

The joint regular meeting involved the election of a Vice Mayor and various committee leadership roles, the acceptance of the Parks Maintenance Office project, and the authorization of the foreclosure of a closed alley. Key actions included the approval of a donation from the Owasso Golden Agers Foundation, the consideration of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual operating budget, and discussions regarding revenue outlooks and proposed amendments to the zoning code. Additionally, the meeting addressed engineering service agreements for pavement and transportation planning, construction bids for park renovations, fleet vehicle leases for various departments, and budget amendments in multiple funds. Executive sessions were held to evaluate the City Manager.