City of Norman OK
Building an Inclusive Community
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City Manager Weekly Report
February 24, 2023
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This City Manager's Report is sent each week and serves as the City Manager's "update" to City Council on items that are useful for scheduling purposes and/or communicating with constituents on matters of interest. It also provides details on special events, and City-wide accomplishments, to include, but not limited to:
- Project kick-offs and completions
- Initiatives that may affect service valued by our residents
- Construction updates
- Updates on inter-governmental relations, and
- Special Recognitions for outstanding achievements
Frequent normanok.gov/news to see all City press releases, traffic advisories, and more.
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MEETING CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE |
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REMINDER: Norman's Residential Spring Cleanup begins April 1. SEE DETAILS
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2:00 PM
Strong Towns Committee - Leadership Team Meeting
5:30 PM
Human Rights Commission Meeting
5:30 PM
Norman Regional Hospital Board of Authority Meeting
6:30 PM
Strong Towns Community Action Lab Workshop #1
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5:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
6:30 PM
Pioneer Library System Board of Trustees Meeting
6:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
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6:00 PM
Community Development Block Grant Policy Committee Meeting
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10:00 AM
Norman Forward Reaves Park Ad Hoc Advisory Group Meeting
4:00 PM
City Council Business & Community Affairs Committee Meeting
5:30 PM
Board of Parks Commissioners Meeting
6:30 PM
Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District Meeting
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Review resignations, Vacancies, Expired Terms (Members Still Serving), Upcoming Appointments and Reappointments. |
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Strong Towns Community Action Lab to begin next week |
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A Community Action Lab – a 24-month program comprised of in-depth community conversations, leadership training and resource expansion – is set to soon begin, coordinated through Strong Towns in partnership with the City of Norman. The first of several workshops will be hosted for the community from 6:30 to 8:30 PM 2/27/23 at Norman City Hall and all are welcome to attend. Learn more here.
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This month, Utilities Director Chris Mattingly and Utilities Engineer Nathan Madenwald join Chief Communications Officer Tiffany Vrska in the City of Norman Communications studio to discuss the latest news concerning Norman's public water supply and preparation for federal mandates related to revisions of the Lead & Copper Rule. Listen in here.
On West Gray, the official podcast of the City of Norman, was launched in May 2022 and is available for download on all major streaming networks. The show focuses on all things local government. Access show transcripts or past episodes here.
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Runners can get an early start on their St. Patrick’s Day festivities by registering today to be part of the City of Norman’s Shamrock Off-Road 5k and 1 mile Fun Run. The race starts and ends at Ruby Grant Park, 3110 W. Franklin Road, on 3/4/23 and participants may begin at 1 p.m. This dog-friendly race is being organized for its second year at Ruby Grant, where the off-road route creates a challenging and fun race for both beginner and experienced runners!
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Join Parks & Recreation on 5/6/23 at the NOUN Hotel, 542 S. University, for Norman's first-ever Mom Prom!
Moms are welcome to bring whomever they would like to celebrate with -- including children, friends, or a date! There are 3 separate event times: the 2 PM and 4:30 PM dances are open to all ages, and the 7:30 PM event is reserved for moms and guests 21 years or older.
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This week, News 9 visited with Parks & Recreation Director Jason Olsen to talk about progress to
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NFD INCIDENT SUMMARY 2/16/23 - 2/22/23
Conditions were favorable for burning 2 out of 7 days.
Fire Related - 13
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire - 1
Emergency Medical- 223
Hazardous Condition - 8
Service Call - 24
Good Intent - 64
False Alarm - 20
Severe Weather & Natural Disaster - 0
Special Incident Type - 0
TOTAL 353
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The Norman Police Department recently recognized Records Clerk Lonnie Hamilton as the department's Employee of the Quarter. Lonnie has been with the NPD team for eight years and leadership say she is a key component of their success and service. In addition to her “routine” tasks, she assists with training, systems development, and digital evidence redactions. She also regularly attends and participates in a variety of community outreach efforts hosted throughout the department. Congratulations, Lonnie!
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PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
The mission of the Department of Planning and Community Development is to develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive urban planning process, emphasizing continuing interdepartmental cooperation and assistance in the preparation of plans and programs. And, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Norman through enforcement of City Codes.
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATE:
The Residence Inn
The Residence Inn is generally located on the south side of Conference Center Drive between the Holiday Inn Express and the Hampton Inn in Lot 1 Block 1 - University North Park Section 13A.
All public improvements are existing with the exception of new water line and the facility will utilize existing detention to detain additional runoff. The new public water line has been installed and the general contractor is continuing with site construction.
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Water Treatment Plant
Lake Thunderbird remains 1.9 feet below the full mark of 1039.00 MSL as shown in lake level graph.
The average daily water demand for the week was slightly higher at 11.65 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) as compared to the daily water demand of 11.48 MGD for last week.
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Environmental Services News |
Staff is creating a pollinator space along Bratcher Minor Road between Jenkins and Chautauqua alongside collaborative efforts of community partners. A few beehives have been placed in the area along with a bat house. This area will become an educational area for citizens to learn more about how to increase our pollinators in Norman! There will be a clean-up event at LEAF (Learning & Environmental Advancement Facility) from10 AM – Noon 3/25/23, as well as a beekeeper teaching the benefits of beehives in Norman. This event and others are all part of Green Norman Eco Month. Follow normanok.gov to catch more details on Eco Month as they are planned out! |
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ACCESS Oklahoma stands for Advancing and Connecting Communities and Economies Safely Statewide. This $5 billion, 15-year long-range plan identifies and addresses on-going highway infrastructure needs to improve access to communities across the Oklahoma turnpike network. The plan, led by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA), was announced in February 2022. Learn more here.
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988: The Mental Health Lifeline |
988 was established to improve access to crisis services in a way that meets our country’s growing suicide and mental health-related crisis care needs. 988 will provide easier access to the Lifeline network and related crisis resources, which are distinct from the public safety purposes of 911 (where the focus is on dispatching Emergency Medical Services, fire and police as needed).
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"Working together to deliver exceptional service" |
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201 W Gray,
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 366-5402
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