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The commission member said the city and Muscogee Nation have been meeting line-by-line with attorneys and that the Southern Villa tax-increment finance (TIF) district is part of an economic-development package connected to the Nation’s work near River Spirit Casino. The member said the Muscogee Nation declined to accept increased public funding and associated responsibilities for additional right-of-way and sidewalk improvements during the recent talks.

Why it matters: the agreements discussed would formalize how cases and pursuit policies are handled in areas where tribal citizens and city officers intersect, and could affect development and housing in the Southern Villa area.

A commission member described the public-safety agreement with Cherokee Nation as a government-to-government memorandum of understanding (MOU), not a court consent decree. That MOU is expected to cover pursuit policies, access to radio channels, handling of incidents on the street and creation of a task force that would include law enforcement, prosecutors and victim-service advocates.

The commission member also reported work to address juvenile detention for tribal youth. Tribes sometimes lack local detention contracts and must transport juveniles to facilities outside the metro area. City and county staff are exploring agreements so tribes can access a local community intervention center that the county and city jointly support.

Southern Villa and housing: The commission member said the Southern Villa TIF will include a housing component and covers an area southwest of River Spirit Casino that includes Southwood Nursery and adjacent parcels, and that a portion of the site is expected to be used for housing to address an existing encampment.

Next steps and timeline: the commission member said both parties hope to finish the Muscogee Nation settlement by May 18 and that parallel conversations with Cherokee Nation will continue. No formal votes or council actions were recorded at the commission meeting.

Quotations in this article are from a commission member who reported the negotiations during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tulsa - Indian Affairs Commission - Apr 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A commission member reported ongoing negotiations with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation on a public-safety settlement and related development agreements, with a target of resolving the matter by May 18.","taxTitle","Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma","taxId",2682,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6602340,"Commission notes resignation, new Chamber rep and logistics changes for parking and meeting microphones",228,3010000,3238000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001468-c1c6dda1c198ff13f670890721cfc648&start=3010&end=3238","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001468-c1c6dda1c198ff13f670890721cfc648/thumbnail_3010000.jpg","/articles/6602340/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Commission-notes-resignation-new-Chamber-rep-and-logistics-changes-for-parking-and-meeting-microphones","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602340-d7bee506c427c174c0f54440360bf80a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136315&Signature=A6FdexsW6NZi8QihVV5uNO9hqQE8g0VNUN04~kQ4CuWoijbWvb7KU3H2Y3KFRpYRJei7ymhO4z7Ix2hS7p0uWj8je~XIsKSys0777ynMxt9qk5bYVw~RfrZ8~SUZTc8HGhsTeR31E8B2YUXkkycCAjq4Hr8xzsgtyrWEpnQ2Ih-1~yrZed1xR3eKTJLQJjm9o9FhXK~RZG47YHefzRO516JJwV2Ok9ta9XHRrK3crZmytUJTa7kruy7DVGcacZ-so2rt5uMOZmdcEr0ecZ18i6-3TXa2l9usiW9RdnSTuGtpAcxGg1WuE9aUw~WQ91JN1Z0cxNHC4fp3Mxf0QkigHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission received several administrative updates, including a resignation and reminders about meeting logistics.

Resignation and vacancies: The chair announced that Susan Arkekita resigned from the commission; Arkekita represented TYCar. The chair said she would contact TYCar’s executive director to request a replacement and that other membership vacancies exist, with the Osage Nation expected to nominate a candidate.

New Indian Chamber representative: Commissioners welcomed Warren Harjo as the new representative of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and said he will participate on regular committees, including Dreamkeepers and Native American Day.

Logistics and staff notices: Staff reminded commissioners that parking in the visitor lot while wearing a City Hall badge is a charge to the department budget and urged use of the parking garage. Staff also briefed commissioners on microphone etiquette for televised meetings: do not move, turn on, or otherwise handle the numbered microphones because doing so disrupts the technical team’s sound balancing for broadcasts.

Other housekeeping: Commissioners were informed that Commissioner Patsy Powell is scheduled for knee replacement surgery and that the commission expects additional nominees for vacant seats from tribal partners.

No votes or formal actions were recorded on these administrative items.","The commission heard administrative updates: a resignation (Susan Arkekita), a new Indian Chamber of Commerce representative (Warren Harjo), and staff reminders about parking, city badges and microphone etiquette for televised meetings.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6602344,"Commission outlines Native American Day plans and moves TPS senior recognition to May 1",1678,622000,2300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001468-c1c6dda1c198ff13f670890721cfc648&start=622&end=2300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001468-c1c6dda1c198ff13f670890721cfc648/thumbnail_622000.jpg","/articles/6602344/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Commission-outlines-Native-American-Day-plans-and-moves-TPS-senior-recognition-to-May-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602344-f6b4b3841af06807b29f6f7c9213d6d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136315&Signature=UVWoFUObGG4SaUzXx~9GzPTIxn0BJm36N4G07rgSDuLaDiGTIta3qwphROaYFbHvTWVLmJo6ViEtZOR8k9gc81oRIz1kPh4AVYLaRQwPAP4~1jPtBhwtUCnqNjG7PnBpu3BNCVURZQvm4rE3ZZEQ~p~o~OySLULTbgRGC-klukz-8k6djegvp9d6aoYO~~YXKlUiQcx-8ZkDlva0KaaWh7qDMM4Iy3CcvZDr7-yK~bEeCH1Os6AAiDVUhGf1KHP~AoyQRxOjoHmtx7q8mzTPQTHGOxVsPIrJphw1eRiGTAj~Cpwwf8~RVvBwDdVfK2BI1h~1lZqzERs37oMxzWhgjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners said Native American Day planning is underway and the commission will increase outreach to schools and vendors as the event approaches.

Commission guests reported that the Native American Day theme this year is \"From Trails to Triumph,\" and that the featured artist will be Yatika Fields. Commissioners said the parade marshal will be Commissioner Winnie Perdue.

Education and student recognition: Commissioner Sheree Williams, identified in the meeting as the Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) Indian Education coordinator and a commission member, told the commission that the TPS Indian Education senior celebration will be held May 1. \"May 1 will be, our Indian and Tulsa Public Schools Indian Education senior celebration,\" Williams said. The commission agreed to present city certificates at that school event so graduating students receive recognition before commencement. The reception is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. with the ceremony at 6 p.m.

Dreamkeeper awards: Commissioners said Dreamkeeper awards (11 categories) are recognized at Native American Day (Oct. 13) and that the formal Dreamkeeper award ceremony will remain in November at city hall with nominations reviewed in September.

Social media and volunteers: Commissioners said they plan to expand the Native American Day committee’s digital outreach and to recruit younger professionals and student ambassadors. An influencer, Jimmy Reynolds (Muscogee Creek and Cherokee), was introduced as a volunteer who will help with social-media outreach and student ambassador training.

No formal votes were recorded during the discussion. Quotations in this article are from commissioners who spoke at the meeting.","The commission described Native American Day plans, announced a featured artist and parade marshal, and agreed to present Indian Education senior awards at Tulsa Public Schools' May 1 ceremony so students receive certificates before graduation.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6602349,"Dreamkeepers Park moves forward; commission says $1.7 million remains to raise, design firms selected for interviews",2180,550000,2730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001468-c1c6dda1c198ff13f670890721cfc648&start=550&end=2730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001468-c1c6dda1c198ff13f670890721cfc648/thumbnail_550000.jpg","/articles/6602349/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Dreamkeepers-Park-moves-forward-commission-says-17-million-remains-to-raise-design-firms-selected-for-interviews","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602349-879599486a7a1771f60aac0928b684bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136315&Signature=I09Sek2dsdYHcbJoM~3Zu9eWyuJWpXV-NZ-7urfKvYTDojFRwT1ypAWwrhvYNlSY2XDFT~62HsLhlK-qZ2wU17swkFEcmi4apeBLOhC8m-KkVrORVvMFALP9hw0SGMpbtbC2guEvi~huI1vVzHJ3U32eDBaJwcJAXqvsSrxwWhkDN61ukAvfoz27tWs61E~UDq17alvIiCA22foK9GgAD988Hf38vmcQDR77vM~DHEK1ukRObmgv0B6FV5G-gOB-QJBadZVtzixXwVOsgI7R9XNKjx5txnaVGb1baBL6-Qt5rpf~6QRNslFrxrrdalvuIUmldMceVxT9BtOoDhzNOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commission leaders said the Dreamkeepers Park project is advancing: five architectural firms have been selected for interview and the commission is moving toward picking a designer.

The chair of the commission reported on fundraising progress and described the remaining budget gap. \"We have about, I think, 1,700,000.0 left to raise,\" the chair said during the meeting. Commissioners said they are pursuing corporate and tribal support, including outreach to Osage Nation, Chickasaws, Choctaws and Muscogee (Creek) partners.

The commission said once a designer is chosen it will hold park-committee meetings that include neighborhood associations and businesses and that it intends to keep the public informed at each step. Commissioners also discussed connecting Dreamkeepers Park to Council Oak via a running path and coordinating maintenance and artwork with a neighborhood nonprofit and city staff.

Dreamkeeper awards and schedule: Commissioners said the Dreamkeeper awards (11 categories) will be recognized at the Native American Day celebration in October and formally honored at a November awards ceremony in the mayoral chambers. The commission is accepting nominations; past practice is to review bios and vote in September.

Why it matters: Dreamkeepers Park and its associated programming are presented as a long-term community asset that commissioners said will include public amenities and create opportunities for neighborhood engagement and events.

No formal motion or vote was recorded at the commission meeting. Quotations in this article are attributed to commission speakers as noted in the meeting transcript.","Commissioners said they have narrowed designer applicants to five firms and are advancing fundraising to complete Dreamkeepers Park. The commission described plans to engage neighborhoods, connect the park to nearby Council Oak, and to recognize Dreamkeeper Award recipients at Native American Day and in November.","actionData","errors"]

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