Broken Arrow City Council Meeting - July 14, 2026

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.