As 2022 comes to an end the Sapulpa City Council makes plans for 2023.
The study session began with Tawni Vickers telling the City Council about the Today Show visiting Sapulpa on Friday morning and the Christmas Chute being featured live at 7:30 a.m. Several of the council members are planning to attend.
Discussion then turned to the completion of the Alley Project and the highlights of Phase 2. The project will include the paving of the alleyway from Dewey to Lee, the creation of a pocket park on the former site of the Sapulpa Herald, and the installation of lights and planters the same as on the north side of Dewey.
The project would include the possible acquisition of parking spaces owned by Raymond Beck, located behind Gone But Not Forgotten, currently the location of a cargo container.
Several council members requested additional information on the hammock features of the park and how it may be changed to better reflect the desires of the community and visitors to the downtown area.
In Bond Project updates the expansion of Hwy 117, across Route 66 to Ozark Trail should be completed in January or early February. The contractor is currently waiting on the delivery of traffic control devices.
At 49th W. Ave and Hwy 117 the contractors are currently getting materials in place and construction is expected to begin in January. They are also waiting for Rural Water District 2 to determine if they will be upgrading their line from 6 to 12 inches, they would fund the additional cost.
Fire Station 3 is nearly complete. The contractor is completing landscaping, parking lot, interior touchup items and the smoothing of concrete finish work of the second floor.
Bids will go out in January for Brown Street between Line and Cobb.
City Manager Joan Riley discussed the future Town West Master Plan and 2 proposals submitted for the council’s review. She also expressed the desire to reach out to additional stakeholders such as Tulsa County and ODOT. Funding from Vision 2025 paid for the Master Plan.
During the regular schedule City Council Meeting an Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Andy’s Tacos, located at 1111 East Taft.
Cherokee Pride Construction was awarded a bid for Phase 2 of the Alley Project in the amount of 2,028,000.00.
Contract Change Order #1 was discussed and considered for possible action at Woodview Lake storm drain project with Riverdirt LLC for rock excavation and a guarding gate on Cayon Road. The contract was increased to $66,138.99.
The council approved the agreement with Xpert Plumbing and Concrete to construct a trench gate at the intersection of Canyon Road and Meadowside Ln to prevent flooding and erosion in the amount of $31,842. Estimated time of completion is 30-60 days.
Phase 1 of the Downtown Master Plan Alley Improvement Project by Cherokee Pride Construction was closed out for a final estimated payment of $43,406.26 and establish a warranty date effective Dec. 19, 2022, to Dec. 18, 2023.
The council approved the appropriation or condemning of a tract of land adjacent to Phase 2 of the Alley Project for public park, recreation and utility purposes and declared the condemnation to be an emergency. City Attorney David Widdoes is currently working to purchase the property at a fair market value. The owner of the property was not present at the meeting.
Under Ordinances, the council approved a Zoning Request for 30 E. Davis Ave. from RS-3 Single Family Residential to Commercial Shopping. After discussion of whether the Zoning changes should be Commercial Shopping or Office Space and a motion table until more information could be obtained, the motion was voted on and approved by a 6-2 vote and declared an emergency. However, the renters of the property may need to obtain a Special Use Permit from the City of Sapulpa.
There were no Public Comments.
In Councilor Comments members expressed how impressed they are with the Christmas Chute and encouraged members and the public to attend the Today Show filming on Friday.
