Broken Arrow City Council Meeting - May 19, 2026

The Broken Arrow City Council met on May 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM. The meeting included a presentation from the Veterans Center, public hearings on comprehensive plan and zoning requests, and several ordinance adoptions. Key decisions included approval of a comprehensive plan amendment for Creekside Commercial Center, approval of a planned unit development (PUD) for 350 homes near Tucson Street, and tabling of an opioid abatement contract award.

Consent Calendar

• The consent agenda was approved with the exception of item M (opioid abatement bid), which was removed for discussion.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 7C (PUD 2519-2025): Two residents spoke. Ken Sandoval (3001 Westman Burren Court) expressed concern about traffic congestion on Tucson Street and the timeline for road widening. Steve Haigwood (address not provided) reiterated traffic concerns, mentioned public safety issues for emergency vehicles, and questioned the lack of a second egress for the development. He also noted that the road widening for Olive Street from Tucson to the Creek Turnpike was not included in the bond package.
• An email from a citizen opposing the Creekside Commercial Center comp plan change (Item 7B) was received, requesting the area remain level six for commercial/retail.

Presentation: Broken Arrow Veterans Center Annual Update

• Brian Bandy, board chair, presented the 2025-2026 annual programming update. The Center provided $1,250 in gift cards to homeless veterans, contributed $1,200 toward the Owasso Vietnam veterans memorial, constructed three wheelchair ramps, repaired and donated three electric wheelchairs, and assisted 1,564 veterans with VA claims. The Center continues to operate in the black. Council members expressed appreciation for the work.

Discussion Items

• Item M (Opioid Abatement Bid): Councilor Green requested removal, citing last-minute calls from Creoks (a local partner) about concerns with a national company versus a local company for a comprehensive needs study. The bid was awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, but Creoks did not bid. A local company that did bid was 50% higher. City Manager Spurgeon recommended tabling to gather more information on why the national company was selected and whether council could choose a different vendor. Council voted unanimously to table until June 1st.
• Item 7B (Comp Plan 2721-2026 - Creekside Commercial Center): Community Development Director Rocky Hinkle presented the request to change the comprehensive plan designation from level six to level two and three on ~52 acres northwest of Houston Street and the Creek Turnpike. The applicant (Nicole, representing the property owner) described a master plan including commercial/industrial, multifamily (townhomes/condos), and single-family homes, with a collector road and trail along a creek. Planning Commission recommended approval 3-2. Councilor Green supported the project, noting growth eastward. Council approved the comp plan amendment unanimously.
• Item 7C (PUD 2519-2025 and Rezoning - Aspen Creek Area): This PUD for 350 single-family homes on ~90 acres north of Tucson Street and east of Olive Avenue was tabled from the May 5th meeting. Staff outlined a compromise of 8% open space (instead of 15%) due to right-of-way dedications. The developer (Alan Betch, AAB Engineering) noted a 12-18 month timeline before building permits, with a phased build-out over 5-7 years. Home prices were estimated at $500,000+ for the larger lots. Council discussed traffic capacity (8,300 vehicles per day on Tucson near Aspen, 6,500 near Olive) and the planned widening of Tucson Street (funded through 2018 bond, design to be completed by summer 2027, construction possibly by end of 2029). Public commenters expressed concerns about traffic and infrastructure timing. Council approved the PUD and rezoning unanimously.
• Item 10 (Preview Ordinances): Four ordinances were previewed and set for adoption: (10A) closure of an easement north of Houston Street; (10B) zoning amendment for Walmart edition (neighborhood market and fuel station); (10C) closure of detention easement south of Omaha Street; (10D) closure of detention easement south of Kenosha Street. All were set for adoption with emergency clauses.
• Item 11 (Adoption of Ordinances): Several ordinances were adopted: 3910 (correcting a zoning map error from 2023), 3911 (closure of easement south of Jasper Street), 3912 (closure of easement north of Albany Street), 3914 (closure of easement north of Houston Street), 3915 (closure of easement north of Houston Street). All emergency clauses were approved.

Key Outcomes

• Item M (Opioid Abatement Bid): Tabled to June 1, 2026 for further information on vendor selection.
• Item 7B (Creekside Commercial Center Comp Plan): Approved unanimously.
• Item 7C (PUD 2519-2025 and Rezoning): Approved unanimously.
• Preview Ordinances (10A-10D): Set for adoption at a future meeting.
• Adoption Ordinances (11A-11I): All adopted with emergency clauses.
• Remarks: Mayor and council provided updates on Memorial Day events (Floral Haven, Veterans Park), Rooster Days success, South Main Street milling and downtown master plan update, and a data center inquiry (HB 2992) with ongoing due diligence.

Executive Session

• Council voted to take a brief recess for executive session (details not provided).