Public Meetings - Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Meeting Overview The Broken Arrow Municipal Authority met on July 14, 2026, to consider a professional consultant agreement for a feasibility study on a proposed transfer station. The meeting included roll call, approval of the consent agenda, and discussion of the study contract. The meeting adjourned, and the authority then called the Broken Arrow Economic Development Authority to order. Consent Calendar - A motion was made and seconded to accept the consent agenda. No items were removed. The consent agenda included routine approvals and was passed unanimously. Discussion Items - 6A: Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of a professional consultant agreement with Burns & McDonald for a feasibility study for a proposed transfer station. - Jerry Schubert, Director of Solid Waste and Recycling, presented the item, noting the department has been discussing this study for five years. He expressed excitement and said the study would help project the city 20 to 40 years into the future. - A Board member expressed strong support for Schubert's leadership and the study, calling him "the best person to lead this" and "the best trash talker in the business." - Another Board member shared an anecdote about a drone light show in Williamsburg, emphasizing that even a small, out-of-place light eventually found its home—a metaphor for the study finding its place in the city's long-term planning. - The City Manager spoke in favor, noting that solid waste is a critical fifth corner of community infrastructure (along with streets, stormwater, water, and sewer). He highlighted that long-range plans already exist for water, sewer, stormwater, and roads, and this study will address solid waste disposal and green waste. He also mentioned preliminary conversations about a regional approach. Key Outcomes - A motion was made to approve item 26-87 (the Burns & McDonald agreement for the transfer station feasibility study). The motion passed unanimously. - No executive session was held. - A motion to adjourn was made and seconded, and the meeting was adjourned. The authority then called the Broken Arrow Economic Development Authority to order.

The Broken Arrow City Council met on July 14, 2026, at 12:30 PM (evening session) to address a full agenda including consent items, public hearings, a proclamation, manual fee adjustments, traffic calming requests, rezoning applications, noise ordinance waivers, and several ordinances. The meeting opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Casey Moyer (resident of South Oak Avenue) spoke in favor of reinstalling speed humps removed in 2017, citing speeding concerns, wide streets, and an S-curve that creates safety risks. She presented a petition with 75% resident support. - Charles Sanders, Rick Bates, and Robin Havener spoke in opposition to the Creek Line Village rezoning, arguing that the proposed 40-foot lots are inconsistent with the surrounding acreage properties and would lower property values. - Natalie Cornette (applicant attorney) argued for the RSP zoning, noting that 25% open space is required and that the development is consistent with the comprehensive plan. - Mike Waddell (owner of Rose Event Center) addressed code enforcement issues regarding a bus on his property and a past incident. He requested additional time to comply and expressed a desire to work with the city. City staff indicated willingness to work with him on non-life-safety matters. - Daniel Adams (adjacent property owner) spoke in opposition to the commercial heavy rezoning at Lynn Lane Plaza East, citing inadequate parking that could spill onto his property. - Marty Rhodes (senior living resident) expressed concerns about construction debris, dust, and parking for the proposed townhome development, but indicated he was not opposed to the development itself if conditions were addressed. - Linda Montgomery (HOA representative) asked for clarification on the storage facility type (American Storage of BA) and the meaning of "emergency clause" in ordinances. Discussion Items - Proclamation for Oklahoma PTA Days: Wendy Hardwick (Oklahoma PTA President) and Emma (Broken Arrow Council PTA President) presented the proclamation. The council declared July 17–18, 2026, as Oklahoma PTA Days in Broken Arrow. - Manual Fees: Finance Director Cindy Arnold presented proposed fee changes effective October 1, 2026, including a 2% increase in cemetery fees (with waiver for children under 5), a 10% increase in park impact fees (single-family from $195 to $214.60), a 20% increase in non-resident community center and facility fees, and utility rate adjustments: water +1.25%, sewer +8%, solid waste +$1.50, no change to stormwater, liferide, or streetlights. The average residential bill would increase by $5.96. City Manager Spurgeon noted that the rate increase was reduced by half by not adding new positions. The council approved the recommendation. - Traffic Calming on South Oak Avenue: Staff presented a speed study showing 270 vehicles per day (below the 500 threshold) and 85th percentile speed of 29 mph (below 30 mph threshold). The applicant appealed. The council voted to approve reinstalling the speed humps, citing the prior existence and the S-curve safety concerns. - Rezoning for Creek Line Village (BAZ 2826-2026): The applicant requested rezoning from A1 to RSP for 178 lots on 39.18 acres. The planning commission recommended denial (3-1). Staff recommended approval. The council voted to deny the request (motion to deny carried). - Noise Ordinance Waiver for 24-Hour Cross Tournament: The Broken Arrow Cross Club requested a waiver for August 8–9, 2026. A public meeting was held with 1,046 notices sent; only two people attended, both in favor. The council approved the waiver. - Amendment to Kimley-Horn Contract (20th and Hillside Intersection): Staff recommended geometric improvements (adding pavement and signalization) to address congestion. The roundabout option was deemed infeasible. The council approved the amendment. - Construction Variance for Project Sam: The developer requested a noise variance to pour concrete at 1:00 AM for four weeks, two nights per week, due to heat concerns. The council approved the variance with conditions including 48-hour notification to adjacent residents. - PUD 2825-2026 and BAZ 2901-2026 (Townhomes): The applicant proposed a 29-unit townhome development. The planning commission recommended approval with conditions. The council approved the PUD and rezoning. - BAZ 2875-2026 (Commercial Heavy Rezoning at Lynn Lane Plaza East): The applicant requested rezoning from IL to CH for a 1.89-acre office warehouse property. The planning commission recommended approval. Councilmember Pickle made a motion to deny, but it lacked a second; the item was not further acted upon, effectively leaving the request unapproved. - Preview of Ordinances: The council previewed and set for adoption ordinances 3928, 3934, 3936, 3940, 3943, 3944, 3945, and several easement closures (items 10I through 10L). - Adoption of Ordinances: The council adopted ordinances 3924, 3925, 3926, 3927, 3930, 3931, 3932, 3933, 3937, 3939, 3941, and 3942, all with emergency clauses. These ordinances formalized previously approved rezoning and easement closures. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved. - Proclamation: Declared July 17–18, 2026, as Oklahoma PTA Days. - Manual Fees: Approved; resolution to be brought next month. - Speed Humps: Approved for South Oak Avenue. - Creek Line Village Rezoning: Denied (motion to deny carried). - Noise Waiver: Approved for cross tournament. - Kimley-Horn Amendment: Approved for intersection design. - Construction Variance: Approved for Project Sam with 48-hour notice. - Townhome PUD: Approved. - Lynn Lane Plaza East Rezoning: Motion to deny failed for lack of a second; no action taken. - Previewed Ordinances: Set for adoption at next meeting. - Adopted Ordinances: All adopted with emergency clauses, effective immediately. - Council Rules Amendment: Resolution 1752 approved, requiring three council members to place non-recognition items on the agenda. - Executive Session: Authorized to go into executive session.

The Broken Arrow Board of Adjustment met on July 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM to consider three variance requests, approve previous meeting minutes, and conduct general board business. The board approved all items on the agenda, with some public opposition noted on one variance. Consent Calendar - Minutes from June 8, 2026 meeting: Approved unanimously by a voice vote (Michelle Bergwall, George Jessquire, Judd Hatch in favor; no opposition recorded). Public Comments & Testimony - Frank Horton (opposed to VAR-002919-2025 for 202 Elgin Apartments): Argued that granting a variance based on the economics of infill development is wrong, stating that the developer could build fewer units or buy more land. He expressed concern that a six-unit apartment building on a 10,000-square-foot lot would devalue his nearby property and that the proposed 13-foot driveway would not align with the ordinance. Discussion Items 1. VAR-002919-2025 – 202 Elgin Apartments (Variance for Driveway Width) - Applicant: Tamara Lawan, 66 ENG Group, civil engineer for the proposed two-story, six-unit flat development. - Request: Variance to reduce the required 26-foot two-way driveway to a 13-foot one-way driveway, as the DROD (Downtown Residential Overlay District) does not specify width for one-way drives. - Staff Analysis: The lot is narrow (0.24 acres), typical of Broken Arrow’s original town site. The variance would allow more dense housing, consistent with DROD goals. Existing one-way drives in the district are as narrow as 15 feet. The alley access is 20 feet wide, and fire access was approved from North First Street. - Board Discussion: Clarified that the driveway width reduction is necessary to maintain required setbacks and building depth. The applicant considered on-street parking but found it less effective. The fire marshal approved access from the street, so equipment will not need to use the driveway. - Vote: Motion to approve. Vote: 3 in favor (Michelle Bergwall, George Jessquire, Judd Hatch), 1 opposed (Kamara Washington, as indicated by an unattributed "Nay"). 2. VAR-002917-2026 – 7 Brew Aspen (Variance for Drive-Through Stacking Lane Placement) - Applicant: John Rogers, Crafton Toll, civil engineer for a proposed quick-serve beverage facility on 1.06 acres. - Request: Variance to allow stacking lanes between the building and the street (Aspen Avenue), contrary to Section 4-2-5.D.2 of the zoning ordinance, due to the parcel’s access via a mutual easement from the rear. - Staff Analysis: The site has high traffic needs similar to other 7 Brew locations. The parcel’s configuration and access easement make it impossible to place stacking lanes on three sides without going in front. Additional landscaping is proposed to screen the stacking area. - Board Discussion: Clarified that the stacking lane would be between the building and Aspen Avenue because the entrance is from the rear easement. The landscaping plan includes irrigation. The applicant noted that adjacent businesses (McDonald’s north, Chick-fil-A east) also have drive-thrus near the street. - Public Comment: None. - Vote: Motion to approve (seconded). Vote: 4 in favor (Michelle Bergwall, Kamara Washington, George Jessquire, Judd Hatch), 0 opposed. 3. VAR-002932-2026 – 7903 S Old Highway 51 (Variance for Minimum Lot Size for Vehicle Sales) - Applicant: Jake Sallier, property owner/real estate investor. - Request: Variance to waive the minimum 2.5-acre lot size requirement for vehicle sales and retail on a 0.45-acre triangular lot at the northwest corner of West Houston Street and Highway 51. The lot was originally platted as Don Wells Auto Sales in 1999 but the use has been dormant for over six months, losing its nonconforming status. - Staff Analysis: The lot has geographic constraints (169-foot setback from OTA right-of-way, limited frontage, only one access point). The parcel is designated Level 6 Regional Employment and Commercial in the comprehensive plan. The variance would allow the property to return to its original use, which is the minimum necessary. - Board Discussion: The applicant explained the property had been slated for a dispensary but the license fell through. He is unsure if he will operate a car lot himself or lease it; the variance is approved to allow the vehicle sales use. The board noted that if the variance is approved but the use is not started within six months, the variance may expire. The applicant confirmed intent to proceed. - Vote: Motion to approve (seconded). Vote: 3 in favor (Michelle Bergwall, George Jessquire, Judd Hatch), 0 opposed (Kamara Washington’s vote not recorded; presumed unanimous). Key Outcomes - Approved variance for 202 Elgin Apartments (VAR-002919-2025): Granted a 13-foot one-way driveway for a six-unit flat development. Vote: 3-1. - Approved variance for 7 Brew Aspen (VAR-002917-2026): Allowed drive-through stacking lanes in front of the building. Vote: 4-0. - Approved variance for 7903 S Old Highway 51 (VAR-002932-2026): Waived the minimum lot size for vehicle sales, permitting the property to resume a car lot use. Vote: 3-0 (unanimous among voting members). - Board adjourned at the conclusion of business with no further items.

The Broken Arrow Planning Commission met on July 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The commission considered a consent agenda, a major PUD amendment to modernize a 2003 development plan, a rezoning request for a residential lot split, and a specific use permit for a critical public safety telecommunications tower. Commissioners present were Mindy Payne, Robert Gorenson, Jay Lee Clempa, Jonathan Townsend, and Jason Cohen. Consent Calendar The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda per staff recommendations. Public Comments & Testimony Villa Square Minor Amendment (PUD-002916-2026) - Brenda Christie, President of the Stonewood Hills HOA, spoke on behalf of the neighboring community of 282 homes. She expressed strong concerns about the reduction of the landscape buffer and the request for only seven flexibly placed trees, lighting spillover into homes, noise from dumpster pickup and parking lot activity, and the potential for vehicle stacking to back up into the street. She cited negative personal experiences with a nearby commercial development. - Three written comments from residents Rebecca Phillips (2209 N 7th St), Cindy Fortney (812 E Vancouver St), and Thomas Johnson (2217 N 7th St) were read into the record. All stated they were not opposed to commercial development on the already-zoned site but requested specific enforceable conditions. These conditions included preserved tree and landscape screening along the residential boundary, full-cutoff downward directed lighting away from homes, screened and appropriately located trash enclosures, limited pickup window use with adequate stacking, and drainage measures to prevent increased runoff onto their properties. Public Safety Telecommunications Tower (SP-002762-2026) - Cheryl Lynn Murphy and Pat Murfrey, residents living behind the proposed site, spoke in opposition. They raised concerns about potential health effects from radio frequency radiation, environmental damage from erosion to the nearby creek, the stability of the foundation, and negative impacts on property values and the quiet character of their residential neighborhood. Discussion Items Item 6A: Villa Square Minor Amendment (PUD-002916-2026) Staff reviewed a request from the Wilkins Group to amend a restrictive 2003 PUD (PUD-132A) for a 1.37-acre commercial heavy parcel located just south of East Albany Street (61st St) and a quarter mile west of North 9th Street (177th East Ave). The applicant sought to align the development with current ordinances, which were less stringent than the 2003 PUD on parking ratios and other specifics. The proposed plan is a multi-tenant building with two drive-through pickup windows. Commissioners questioned the adequacy of a single-vehicle stacking space, the potential for traffic queue spillover onto public streets, and enforcement mechanisms. Staff initially stated a landscape requirement of one tree per 35 linear feet, which was corrected during the meeting to 30 linear feet. The 75-foot parking lot landscape distance was also a key modification. The applicant (Gazmond Ginosmone, Kurt Wilkins, and Anthony Wilkins) explained the proposed business model relies on pre-orders and call-ahead pickup (a pizza place and a family-owned coffee shop) with no menu boards, which they argued reduces stacking needs. Staff clarified that many citizen concerns regarding lighting, noise, and stormwater drainage are already addressed by the city's current zoning ordinances and standard engineering review. Item 6B: Spicer Rezoning (BAZ-002903-2026) Staff presented a request from Todd Spicer to rezone 6.2 acres from Agricultural (AG) to Single Family Residential (RS) near East Kenosha Street (71st St) and Oneta Road (41st East Ave). The applicant intends to split the property into two lots to allow for the development of a single-family home. The rezoning is necessary because the current AG zoning requires a minimum lot size of five acres and 330 feet of frontage. The applicant noted the proposed lot split configuration had been revised since the application was filed. Item 6C: Public Safety Telecommunications Tower (SP-002762-2026) Staff and applicants (Andrew Ocuzo, Jennifer Tilson) presented a Specific Use Permit for a 180-foot lattice tower on a 10.58-acre city-owned tract at West Jasper Street (131st St) and South Aspen Avenue (141st East Ave). The tower is one of the final projects from the 2014 GO Bond, intended to fill significant radio communication coverage gaps for first responders in South Broken Arrow. The application requested allowances for height (180 feet, exceeding the 120-foot maximum for Neighborhood Commercial zoning) and co-location capability. The commission discussed the necessity of the height for signal propagation over low-line topography, the safety of the 800 MHz frequency (described by staff as non-ionizing and well within FCC limits), and the mutual aid network with surrounding communities. Key Outcomes Item 6A – Villa Square Minor Amendment (PUD-002916-2026) - Decision: Approved 4-1. (Payne, Gorenson, Clempa, Townsend voted yes; Cohen voted no). - Next Steps: As a minor amendment, the decision is final and does not require City Council approval. Item 6B – Spicer Rezoning (BAZ-002903-2026) - Decision: Approved unanimously (5-0). - Next Steps: The rezoning will be considered by the City Council on July 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Item 6C – Public Safety Tower (SP-002762-2026) - Decision: Approved unanimously (5-0). - Next Steps: The Specific Use Permit will be considered by the City Council on August 3, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned.

The Broken Arrow Planning Commission met on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the city council chambers. Commissioners Mindy Payne, Robert Gorenson, Jayley Clempa, Jonathan Townsend, and Jason Cohen were present. The meeting covered a consent agenda item, two public hearings on rezoning and a planned unit development (PUD), and a discussion on a facade material waiver. Key decisions included approval of a lot split, a zoning change from industrial light to commercial heavy, a townhome PUD (over one dissenting vote), and a waiver for the Zico Global Technology Center expansion. Consent Calendar - Lot Split 4B (Glowacke Lot Split): Approved unanimously (5-0). The item was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. The applicant confirmed that a mobile home straddling the proposed lot line had been demolished, resolving the commissioner's concern. The split of 1.16 acres from one to two lots (RMH zoning) was approved per staff recommendation. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 6A (Lynn Lane Rezoning): One written comment from Dan Adams, owner of adjacent lots, was read into the record. Adams expressed concern that changing the zoning to commercial heavy (CH) would be incompatible with the surrounding light industrial (IL) lots, cited insufficient parking (building built with very little parking, no parking in front due to a 25-foot access easement), and noted ongoing stormwater drainage issues that had placed occupancy permits on hold. The applicant, John Walsh, responded that parking constraints limit commercial use to one tenant (a dance studio), that the stormwater issue was being addressed with a $20,000 system adjustment, and that the CH zoning matches property across the street. - Item 6B (BA Townhomes at Bricktown): Three members of the public spoke in opposition: - Tamara Lyons, resident of the adjacent senior facility (Kenosha Landing), cited existing traffic congestion from a concrete company that uses Oakland Place, trucks parking on the street, and safety concerns with only one way in/out. She said the space is too small for the proposed amenities. - Harold “Marty the Marine” Rhodes, a resident of Kenosha Landing, requested a traffic survey, noted 200 semi-trucks per week on North Elder, and proposed moving the townhome access to Elder Street instead of Oakland Place. He also requested a stoplight at 71st Street. - Paula Farrell, president of the Bricktown Homeowners Association (143 homes), stated that semi-trucks now park overnight on North Elder Place, which is zoned commercial, and that residents have had difficulty getting code enforcement to act. She asked that the semi parking be resolved. - Two written comments were read: one from Fred Zimmelman (adjacent neighbor) raised concerns about stormwater management, dust during construction, tree preservation, and road maintenance. Another from Jordan Cook (resident for 27 years) asked the commission to deny the proposal due to traffic, safety, incompatibility with single-family neighborhoods, and potential property value impacts. - Item 8A (Zico Global Technology Center): No public comments were received. The applicant, John Ollig (architect), explained that the facade waiver allows more than 25% metal panel on public-facing elevations for an existing pre-engineered metal building being reskinned with architectural metal panels and a new office addition. Discussion Items - Item 4B – Glowacke Lot Split: Commissioner Gorenson pulled the item to confirm that an old mobile home along the proposed split line had been removed. Staff confirmed a demolition permit had been pulled and the structure removed. The item was then approved. - Item 6A – Lynn Lane Rezoning (BAZ-002875-2026): The applicant, John Walsh, stated that the property (1.89 acres at Lynn Lane) was originally developed as an office warehouse but received overwhelming demand for commercial uses (dance studio, fitness, hair salon, etc.). To accommodate those uses, the city recommended rezoning from IL to CH, which matches the comprehensive plan (Level 6) and the zoning across the street. Commissioners discussed parking constraints; staff noted the site currently meets IL parking requirements and that any commercial use would have to meet CH parking standards, which could limit future tenants. The commission voted to approve the rezoning (5-0). - Item 6B – BA Townhomes at Bricktown (PUD-002825-2026 / BAZ-002901-2026): The applicant proposed 29 three-bedroom townhomes with attached garages on 2.53 acres, zoned from single-family to RMF with a PUD. Staff recommended approval with three conditions (amending open space justification, landscape buffer wording, and development standards). Public testimony raised significant concerns about traffic, semi-truck parking, stormwater, and tree removal. Commissioners debated whether the off-site issues (traffic, truck parking) should affect the decision. Commissioner Clempa expressed concern that the townhomes were not transitional enough, as surrounding homes are single-family. Commissioner Cohen voted no, citing compatibility concerns. The motion to approve passed 4-1 (Payne, Gorenson, Clempa, Townsend yes; Cohen no). The item will go to city council on July 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. - Item 8A – Zico Global Technology Center Facade Waiver: The commission discussed the proposed metal panel system (smooth architectural panels, custom orange color) and the outdoor employee patio. The waiver was approved unanimously (5-0). - Commission Remarks: Commissioner Townsend requested staff investigate the semi-truck parking on North Elder Place and report back at the next meeting, noting that the issue should be addressed regardless of the townhome decision. Staff agreed. Key Outcomes - Consent item 4B approved (5-0). - Item 6A (Lynn Lane rezoning) approved (5-0). Will go to city council July 14. - Item 6B (BA Townhomes at Bricktown) approved (4-1, with Jason Cohen dissenting). Will go to city council July 14. - Item 8A (Zico facade waiver) approved (5-0). - Staff directed to investigate semi-truck parking on North Elder Place and report to the planning commission at its next meeting.

The Broken Arrow Municipal Authority met on Monday, June 15, 2026, immediately following the City Council meeting. Chairperson Debra Wimpee called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken with all trustees present. The board approved the consent agenda and the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Plan without public comment or removed items. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved as a block, containing 25 items (labeled A through Y). These included approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes; a budget workshop minutes; contract renewals with Addco Electric, American Medical Gas, Genuine Parts/NAPA, Cloudpoint Geospatial, Graham Mechanical, HDR Engineering, Holloway Updike and Bellen, Infinity Fire, LarMar Industries, RJN Group, Storey Wrecker and 918 Wrecker; notification of city manager contract executions under $50,000; purchase of feed pump assemblies; bid awards for aggregate, asphalt, solid waste software, Bermuda sod, concrete, janitorial services, pest control; acceptance of change orders for sewer and water treatment plant projects; and ratification of the June 8, 2026 claims list check register. No items were removed from the consent agenda. Discussion Items - Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Plan (Item 26-842A): Staff reported that the City Council had earlier that evening approved Resolution 1755 adopting the proposed FY2027 city budget. The FY2027 Financial Plan for the Broken Arrow Municipal Authority is included in that budget document. Staff recommended approval of the plan. After discussion, a motion was made and seconded to approve. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously. - FY2027 Financial Plan: Approved unanimously via motion and second, without recorded opposition. - No executive session was held; the meeting adjourned following the vote.

The Broken Arrow City Council met on June 15, 2026, to receive a second-quarter update from the Tourism and Economic Development (TED) Department, approve the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the city and the Economic Development Authority, and conduct other routine business. The meeting included a consent agenda, a presentation on retail and tourism activity, and discussion of an upcoming conference hosted by the city. Consent Calendar - The council moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Presentations - Tourism and Economic Development Second Quarter 2026 Update – Travis Stevens (TED) reported on major retail center progress (Adams Creek: Five Below and Books-A-Million open; Hackberry Market: Home Depot, TJ Maxx, Hobby Lobby expected to open before Thanksgiving 2026). He presented population growth data (consistent growth since 1980s) and housing starts (Broken Arrow more than 1.5 times Tulsa’s rate, quadruple Bixby’s, and four times that of Wasco). In the Rose District, three businesses closed since January 1 (Records Studio, Rose Rock Creamy Creamery, and a third due to a car accident), but three new businesses opened (Funky Brems, Kilwinds, The Collective co-working space). Several new businesses are coming soon, including two ground-floor spaces in the Brio, a vegan head spa, a boutique replacing 46 Trading Company, a crepe shop in the former bank ATM building (Ledger’s food court), and expansions in New Orleans Square (only one for-lease sign, quickly backfilling). - Tourism Update – Michaela Barton (Tourism Manager) reported key performance indicators for July 2025–April 2026: lodging tax up 2.8%, average occupancy up 2.9%, average daily rate (ADR) $101.70, revenue per available room (RevPAR) $58 (up 4.1%). Hotel sales tax collections up 5.1%. Visitors from 50+ miles away spent $140 million in Broken Arrow last year, generating $4.9 million in sales tax (6.7% of total city sales tax). The film incentive pilot program ($100,000) awarded $85,000, generating $500,000 in direct spending and over 1,000 hotel room nights. A new $100,000 film incentive budget for FY2027 is approved, with two applications already received. Upcoming events: Broken Arrow Film Festival (October 2–3), American Junior Golf Association tournament (August), and various conferences. The city won a Merit Award for Marketing Campaign (large budget). A national marketing agency has been hired, and a destination marketer is in place. The council expressed appreciation for the department’s work. Discussion Items - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Approval – The council considered and discussed Resolution 1755 adopting the proposed FY2027 budget for the city and the Broken Arrow Economic Development Authority financial plan. A motion to approve was made and seconded; the motion passed. (No further debate recorded.) - Upcoming WIMG Conference – Councilor Ford announced that the Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) summer conference, part of the National League of Cities, will be held in Broken Arrow the following week. Hundreds of attendees are expected; the first three days are organized by the Oklahoma Municipal League, followed by WIMG events Wednesday through Friday. Many attendees are staying for the weekend (including a block party and visiting local churches). City staff and council members are involved in the planning. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda – Approved unanimously. - FY2027 Budget – Approved via Resolution 1755 (motion carried). - Executive Session – A motion to clear the room and enter executive session was made and seconded; the council unanimously agreed to proceed. Note: The meeting adjourned from the regular session into executive session. No further public business was conducted.

The Broken Arrow City Council met on June 15, 2026, to discuss a wide range of topics including the FY2027 budget, fireworks enforcement, a data center moratorium, and several development projects. The meeting opened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a consent agenda approval. Consent Calendar - Approved the consent agenda as presented. Public Comments & Testimony - Leanne Jackson spoke in opposition to data centers, citing environmental concerns, but encouraged the council to pass the moratorium to allow for public education. - Mike Sanders, a registered professional engineer, offered to answer questions about data centers, noting that large data centers generate their own power and do not consume grid power or pollute water. - Oscar (last name illegible) expressed support for the moratorium. Discussion Items - America 250 Celebration Update: Lori presented a series of events including a block party (June 26-27), time capsule burial (June 30), Tuesdays in the Park concert (June 30), blood drive (250 pints goal), $2.50 pool passes on July 4, church bells tolling for 250 seconds, and a jet flyover on July 4. - Road Closure Notification: Charlie Bryant notified council of up to eight closures at 9th and Washington intersection (Lynn Lane and 91st Street) for widening, occurring between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to avoid rush hour. - Fireworks Enforcement Update: Fire Marshal Justin Sharp and Major Garrett outlined enforcement plans for July 3-4. City ordinance allows fireworks only on July 3-4 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with fines starting at $274 and doubling after 11 p.m. The new state law (Rockets Red Glare Act) does not supersede city ordinance. Enforcement includes four fire department teams and additional police officers before and after the holiday. Councilor Wimpy expressed long-standing opposition to fireworks inside city limits but acknowledged the enforcement plan. - SP 2852-2026: Conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling structure of 7,200 sq ft on a 13-acre lot. Planning commission recommended approval 4-0. Approved. - PUD 2802-2026: Planned unit development to reduce setbacks on an industrial lot at 809 E Jackson Place. Approved. - FY2027 Budget Adoption: Michael Spurgeon presented the $487,039,418 budget for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Approved. - Main Street Parking Configuration: Council approved changing back-in parking back to pull-in parking due to lack of enforcement and driver difficulty. - Hotel/Motel Tax Enforcement: Resolution to take legal action against Homewood Suites owner for unpaid taxes totaling approximately $82,000. Approved. - Noise Ordinance Waiver for Lacrosse Tournament: Broken Arrow Lacrosse Club requested a waiver for a 24-hour tournament on August 8-9 at Nein Heist Park. Council tabled the item to July 14 to allow neighbor notification. - Opioid Abatement Contract: Staff recommended Omni Institute for opioid abatement services; council approved. - Axon Enterprise Service Agreement: Five-year master service agreement for technology ecosystem (911, drones, body cams, tasers, etc.) with a savings of $6.8 million over the contract life. Approved. - Liberty Trail Retaining Wall: Awarded to Cherokee Pride Construction for $861,086. - Sixth Street Widening Project: Awarded to Cherokee Pride Construction for $227,405. - PUD 2820-2026 for Happy Hands: Planned unit development to allow school uses in office zone for deaf/hard-of-hearing education center. Approved. - Alternate Judge Appointment: Mayor appointed Jerry Lundy as alternate judge; approved. - Presiding Judge Reappointment: Dennis Sagely reappointed as presiding judge. - Preview Ordinances: Set for adoption: 3919 (muffler noise in Rose District), 3920 (scooters on sidewalks), and several easement and zoning ordinances (3924-3932). - Adoption of Ordinances: Easement closures (3921, 3922, 3923) adopted with emergency clauses; No-knock list ordinance (3918) adopted; Data center moratorium ordinance (3929) adopted until December 31, 2026, with emergency clause. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved unanimously. - SP 2852-2026 approved. - PUD 2802-2026 approved. - FY2027 Budget approved (motion by Councillor Ford, seconded). - Main Street parking configuration changed to pull-in parking (motion by Mayor, seconded). - Hotel/motel tax enforcement resolution approved (motion by Councillor Parks). - Opioid abatement contract with Omni Institute approved. - Axon Enterprise agreement approved (motion by Councillor Ford). - Liberty Trail Retaining Wall bid awarded to Cherokee Pride Construction. - Sixth Street Widening bid awarded to Cherokee Pride Construction. - PUD 2820-2026 for Happy Hands approved. - Alternate judge Jerry Lundy appointed. - Presiding judge Dennis Sagely reappointed. - Noise waiver for lacrosse tournament tabled to July 14, 2026. - Preview ordinances set for adoption (no vote). - Ordinances 3921, 3922, 3923 adopted. - No-knock list ordinance (3918) adopted. - Data center moratorium (3929) adopted with emergency clause.

The Broken Arrow City Council held a special meeting on June 15, 2026, to receive a presentation and discuss the status of the new municipal services building project. The meeting focused on the design, site plan, floor plans, cost, and timeline. Council members expressed general approval and provided minor feedback, directing staff to move forward with the design intent. Discussion Items - Project Overview: Charlie Bright, Director of Engineering and Construction, explained that the project began with a needs assessment and space study, resulting in a 60,000-square-foot building scope. The design has gone through many iterations, and the team is nearing a final floor plan. The design emphasizes a "main street city hall" concept to create walkability on Main Street, with parking hidden in the back. - Site Plan: Shannon Marshall, Special Projects Division Manager, presented the proposed site at the northeast corner of Main Street and Washington. The building will be located at the corner to address the urban context and connect to city properties: the senior center annex to the north and Arrowhead Sports Complex to the east. Vehicular access will be from the north (shared with the senior center) and from Washington (shared with the sports complex). Parking will be provided in multiple locations, including on-street parking along Main Street and a boulevard, with a total of over 200 spaces (over 250 spaces mentioned). On-street parking will be short-term guest parking; staff parking is primarily on the east side. The design includes a landscaped median to separate entries. - Exterior Design: The rendering shows a brick and precast concrete/metal panel building, with a modern look referencing historic brick. The front entry is on the corner of Main Street and Washington. The building will be raised slightly to account for grade transition and safety. A gateway entry sign to the Rose District is being considered. - Floor Plans: The building is two stories. The first floor includes a lobby with reception, one-stop permitting, utility bill pay, two consult rooms, a training room, a fitness area, IT, and back-of-house spaces. The second floor contains council chambers (over 100 seats, larger dais), pre-function space, hall of mayors, city clerk, legal, HR, TED team (tourism and economic development), city manager suite, communications, conference rooms, break room, and a future growth area. The council chambers overhang the first floor. Accessibility for the dais was discussed, with a ramp solution being developed. - Cost and Budget: The initial cost estimate was over $30 million. After cuts (including skylights and other features), the estimate is now around $28 million, within the target of under $30 million as directed by the city manager. - Future Expansion: The building is designed for future growth, with approximately 5,000 square feet of shell space that can be built out without disrupting operations. Employee capacity is currently just over 100, with future capacity for 140. - Timeline: The project is expected to bid in early spring 2027, with occupancy in late summer or early fall 2028. The council was informed that the building is not part of any bond issues. Key Outcomes - Council gave general direction to proceed with the current design intent, with minor suggestions on accessibility and signage to be addressed. - Staff will continue to work with the architect (Narrate) and construction manager (Napoltz) to finalize the floor plan, finishes, and details. - The council subcommittee (Councilors Ford and Green) will remain informed as the project progresses. - The meeting adjourned with a motion and second.