I know there has been so much discussion about the recent fire department issues that little else has been discussed. I wanted to take a moment to catch you up on a few things I have been working on during this time. At the last meeting, we approved the Original
Mile Reinvestment Committee. This is a group made up of four residents of the original square mile, myself, the Mayor and councilman Rick Dawkins. I am really appreciate for the members from the community who have agreed to serve on this committee. They are Rella Johnson, Val Howell, Sarah Lingelfelter, and Teresa Mortimer.
The goals for the group are below. I am hopeful it will provide some beneficial ideas (followed up w action on those ideas) for improving the community.
Goals for the committee
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Prepare and advertise requests for proposals for the design of a special urban
park located at Mid-America Boulevard and Lockheed Drive in the clock tower
area, north of the Town Center Shopping Center.
·
Develop infill housing on city owned lots. The plan calls for demonstration
housing utilizing the suggested features with modern features that will blend
with existing housing.
·
Acquire appropriate properties to support goals of revitalization plan (in order
to support demonstration housing, expand park space, etc.)
·
Create design guidelines for infill and redevelopment in order to support plan
concepts
·
Determine appropriate infrastructure investments to support development and
redevelopment
Another issue I have been working on arose from issues from an apartment complex and a residential neighborhood. The City did not have an ordinance on the books requiring a fence between a heavily populated apartment complex and a residential area. We recently had some issue with people loitering, trespassing, and creating other issues as a result. We passed this new ordinance and going forward all apartments will be required to have a 6 foot sight proof fence where they abutting residential neighborhoods. It seems like a small issue, but I think it will go a long way for those residents that have to deal with the issue.
As usual, if there is anything I can do for you please don't hesitate to call.
Daniel
405-919-5730
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