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Meeting Summary
The Tulsa City Council denied the reappointment of Steve Mitchell to the Tulsa Development Authority in a 5-4 vote, with Councilor Hall Harper citing his lack of empathy for North Tulsa communities and inappropriate conduct toward a Partner Tulsa employee. The council approved rezoning ordinance MPD-6 for multiple properties bound by US Highway 412, East 41st Street South, and South 193rd/273rd East Avenues. Final plats were approved for Villas at Watercrest (73 lots on 15.5 acres) and Cottages at Watercrest (84 lots on 28.85 acres) at 131st Street South and Sheridan Road.
Key Decisions (8)
Reappointment of Steve Mitchell to Tulsa Development Authority
Council denied the reappointment of Steve Mitchell to the Tulsa Development Authority (term would have expired 07/31/2028). Councilor Hall Harper moved to deny, citing Mitchell's lack of empathy for North Tulsa communities, his statement that her community 'needs these types of developments' regarding dollar stores despite food insecurity concerns, and his alleged threat to a new Partner Tulsa employee.
Reappointments to Sales Tax Overview and HUD Community Development Committees
Sylvia Powell reappointed to Sales Tax Overview Committee (term expires 12/31/2028) and Scott Osburenson reappointed to HUD Community Development Committee (term expires 06/30/2027).
Final Plat - Villas at Watercrest 1
Final plat approved for Villas at Watercrest 1 consisting of 73 lots, 6 blocks on 15.5 acres located at the southwest corner of 131st Street South and South Sheridan Road.
Final Plat - Cottages at Watercrest
Final plat approved for Cottages at Watercrest consisting of 84 lots on 6 blocks on 28.85 acres located on the northwest corner of 131st Street South and South Sheridan Road.
Rezoning Z7848 - Charles Page Boulevard
Rezoning application Z7848 approved from CS to RM-2 for property located west of the southwest corner of Charles Page Boulevard and South 49th West Avenue, requested by Matthew Ward.
Rezoning MPD-6 Reconsideration - US Highway 412 Area
Reconsideration of rezoning ordinance MPD-6 from AG to MPD-6 for multiple properties bound by US Highway 412, East 41st Street South, South 193rd East Avenue and South 273rd East Avenue.
Rezoning MPD-6 - US Highway 412 Area
Rezoning ordinance MPD-6 from AG to MPD-6 for multiple properties bound by US Highway 412, East 41st Street South, South 193rd East Avenue and South 273rd East Avenue, approved with revised language as presented in backup documentation.
Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission Reorganization
Ordinance amending the Tulsa revised ordinances regarding the Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission was remanded back to committee for further discussion and updated presentation from those who requested the changes.
Zoning Changes (2)
West of southwest corner of Charles Page Boulevard and South 49th West Avenue
Matthew Ward
Multiple properties bound by US Highway 412, East 41st Street South, South 193rd East Avenue and South 273rd East Avenue
Not specified
Development Activity (2)
Villas at Watercrest 1
73 lots, 6 blocks on 15.5 acres
Cottages at Watercrest
84 lots, 6 blocks on 28.85 acres
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Two large residential subdivisions totaling 157 lots on 44+ acres approved at 131st Street South and Sheridan Road indicates continued suburban residential development demand in south Tulsa.
Sentiment
Council discussion revealed tension over development decisions in North Tulsa, with concerns that business-focused decision-making may not adequately serve historically disenfranchised communities.
Infrastructure
Public hearing held on public safety oversight charter amendment with speakers citing millions in civil rights settlement costs and calling for independent oversight of public safety departments.