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Committee member Miss Jenkins said the committee received an update from Destination District Manager Sam Extrance and noted an overlap between Main Street programs and Destination District efforts. Jenkins summarized that funding for destination districts is included under project number 17,080 (citywide commercial revitalization) and that Greenwood, Route 66, Kendall Whittier and the Global District are identified destination districts.

Key project highlights reported by the committee

- Bazaar micro grocery (SP2538, District 3): Jenkins said Bazaar would be a micro grocery in the Dawson neighborhood, operated in conjunction with Tulsa Metropolitan Ministries, membership-based and cashless, offering vending/self-service and a hot food vendor. The committee described the project as targeted to economically marginalized residents and noted it as an effort to address a local food desert.

- Tulsa Zoo elephant exhibit (vision project 170,050): The committee celebrated the April 7 ribbon cutting for the Mary Kay and John T. Oxley family elephant experience, which renovated the elephant interpretive center, outdoor spaces and barn.

- Greenwood Cultural Center rehabilitation: Jenkins reported the facility rehabilitation is progressing with 75% construction design documents expected by mid‑month.

- Animal shelter and police hangar/heliport: The committee noted contract awards for the animal shelter and a recent ribbon cutting for a new Tulsa Police Department hangar and heliport facility that enhances air support capabilities.

- New resources for businesses: The committee highlighted a Commercial Corridor Safety Guide (available in 100+ languages) and a lease plus design guide for small businesses (available in English and Spanish) hosted on the Global District website.

Why it matters: The committee’s report updates the council on capital and revitalization projects paid for through sales tax vision funding and related programs, and it highlights a small‑scale food access pilot in District 3 aimed at addressing food security.

Ending: The council received the STOC report. A member of the public later spoke in support of a travel donation for a Tulsa Police recipient and praised committee efforts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tulsa - Regular Council Meeting - May 07, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Sales Tax Overview Committee reported on vision and Improve Our Tulsa projects including the Bazaar micro grocery (SP2538 in Dawson), Tulsa Zoo elephant exhibit, Greenwood Cultural Center rehabilitation progress, police hangar ribbon cutting and new lease/design resources for small businesses.","taxTitle","City Council Meetings, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma","taxId",68453,"location","Oklahoma","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6565363,"Residents question Greenwood Main Street participation and funding at Tulsa council meeting",675,2587000,3262000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3220897-886716a82106a5b27d3d1952e64bb4fc&start=2587&end=3262","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3220897-886716a82106a5b27d3d1952e64bb4fc/thumbnail_2587000.jpg","/articles/6565363/Oklahoma/Residents-question-Greenwood-Main-Street-participation-and-funding-at-Tulsa-council-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6565363-c62410abfffa8f55ebb84ece93e86963/orig.mp4?Expires=1776543363&Signature=W28P2I5nBzYipds2alPYOYmUzzR3YG4~IC7ac96U~KIyxFhcIVxCVyMANcCo8RL848Gf2Qg52Y7NJHaazou518jIGQbdIYmADmCBDFHo2VY3oy2SosEydjmPvIbOBTbRnQ8EB7F-~Yk40U9eHXBynsW3EK-hXrdoOq4NgTiPHS~Ca7nWuf1S2Q0RykjrzIhWNXXBu9U8nbUv9H3s3Dn5qCzHKSq0c1JeAHjU1zXjlIMWnx4QFv63zjnLG~LZSIsPr5UuIq~kS9oXVagKAPBFjfNoBwKCMXTIa2pS-JuCoOzhK3LO6loSd97qG1aM6VnUcPaAJPPVW5NcKnh3OkZ~~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents raised concerns during public comment about the council’s move to include Greenwood in Main Street/destination district work and questioned how Main Street resources would be allocated.

A public commenter told the council, “This bothers me because last week… there was a community building block grant money allocation. And the way it was set up was for a certain area. It's the only area in Tulsa that is to receive this money and use it. And the council's only thing is to approve it. And that has changed.” The commenter said they could not identify spending in Greenwood and pressed the council to explain where money had been used.

Another resident speaker asked how Greenwood could be considered a Main Street district, noting that Main Street monies are “usually in smaller communities” and do not typically target larger cities. That speaker asked whether the council meant the 40‑block area destroyed in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre or a broader North Tulsa area, and said they wanted clearer answers about the scope and purpose of the designation.

Council response and context

Councilor Lakin and other councilors responded that Greenwood’s inclusion in destination-district/Main Street work followed recommendations from community leaders and the Urban & Economic Development (UED) committee. Councilors referenced an earlier UED meeting on April 30 for fuller discussion of the Main Street programs, and one councilor noted state-level funding opportunities linked to Main Street designation, referencing House Bill 2407 as a vehicle by which Main Street entities may become eligible for state grant funding.

Why it matters: Greenwood is a historically significant district for Tulsa. Residents sought assurance that funds intended for historic and community revitalization would be targeted to Greenwood and that existing allocations would be transparent.

Outcome: After the public comment, the council moved and approved items 4b through 4n (which include Main Street/destination‑district items) with emergency clauses on some items. The transcript shows the motion carried unanimously.

Ending: City staff and councilors directed members of the public to the April 30 UED meeting materials for further background; the council’s vote advanced the Main Street/destination-district actions but did not provide additional spending detail on the council floor.","Public commenters at the Tulsa City Council meeting pressed councilors for clarity about Greenwood’s Main Street designation, how Main Street funds are allocated, and whether past funding reached Greenwood; councilors said the item would follow UED discussion and noted potential state grant eligibility for Main Street programs.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6565365,"Tulsa City Council approves appointments, Main Street participations and multiple ordinances",0,2147000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3220897-886716a82106a5b27d3d1952e64bb4fc&start=2147&end=2147","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3220897-886716a82106a5b27d3d1952e64bb4fc/thumbnail_2147000.jpg","/articles/6565365/Oklahoma/Tulsa-City-Council-approves-appointments-Main-Street-participations-and-multiple-ordinances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6565365-4e2a06ca400adf4f697737cce207bfe8/orig.mp4?Expires=1776543363&Signature=drNfe9GJJdlqaHv9gljzO2alGWfeCYtnSlwVDbhZo4APGCvBmc-sy9TPQT79JfJWjMQho5LBX1YOpVISkQEmpKLNsGyXySvGbGnql-4QYxpvRRcWHvGVOjC7PFK15IjTOVew0gbkzicRY8x1rOmqQzurOVgcoX6XTH3Pp6~PiNtBJqF0-mSSZNvLdTx26QYhcs8KR3-19AwRqtUgrf4B~WtPx73aCdn9IRZBTZEzrd2CDzsCgD70UrP2Oc9DMuhQKBoxAMluWmoOjy163nxBqZ2F-LaZkEMlIrBXjqtju5B80exU-FfQHE5QxeGYXUb7w0XhTx--VZcN9SWUzeAI0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tulsa City Council voted to approve minutes, two appointments, several Main Street/district items, a final plat, and multiple ordinances during its May meeting.

The council approved the receipt and filing of minutes (items 1a and 1b). It confirmed two appointments (items 2a and 2b) and approved items 4b through 4n (Main Street and related district items) with emergency clauses added to items 4m and 4n. The council also approved a final plat (item 5b), an ordinance reopening a portion of a drainage easement on first reading (item 6a), and several ordinances on second reading (items 7a–7d).

Why it matters: These routine but binding votes move several planning, redevelopment and administrative actions forward, including participation in state Main Street programs, small-area plats and utility easement changes that affect permitting, property development, and eligibility for certain state grants.

Key outcomes and vote records

- Items 1a and 1b (receipt and filing of minutes): Motion to approve; roll call recorded affirmatives from Councilor Hal Harper, Councilor Archie, Councilor Dutton, Councilor Bellas, Councilor Gilbert, Councilor Bangle, Councilor Doctor Wright, Councilor Lakin and Councilor Bush; outcome: approved.

- Items 2a and 2b (appointments): Motion to approve appointments (Annette Miller to the Arts Commission; Donald Rose Jr. to the Greater Tulsa Area African American Affairs Commission); outcome: approved. (Announce/confirmation followed a public speaker’s remarks.)

- Items 4b–4n (Main Street/destination district items, including Greenwood Main Street participation): Motion to approve items 4b through 4n with an emergency clause added for items 4m and 4n; outcome: approved (unanimous vote recorded). The council record shows these items were moved together; the emergency clause was explicit for 4m and 4n.

- Item 5b (final plat — approximately 9.3 acres at the northwest corner of 70th Street and Evanston): Motion to approve; outcome: approved.

- Item 6a (ordinance to reopen portion of drainage easement at 5959 South 904th East Place): Motion included waiver of city charter/council rules and requested approval on adoption on first reading; outcome: approved on first reading.

- Items 7a–7d (various ordinances on second reading, including rezoning and easement/closure matters and an FY25 budget transfer): Motion to approve; outcome: approved on second reading.

Council procedure and recorded roll calls: The meeting roll call and subsequent item roll calls were recorded aloud for each approved motion. Several motions were moved and seconded and then carried by roll call votes. For items moved en bloc (4b–4n), the council discussed state Main Street funding opportunities before calling the vote.

What the votes do not show: The council’s approvals commonly forwarded technical changes (plats, easement closures, first/second readings) and authorizations that will be implemented by staff, contract awards, or subsequent council action as required. The meeting record does not show additional gating conditions or final program-specific grant awards.

Ending: With the approvals complete, councilors moved to routine committee reports and community announcements before adjourning.","The Tulsa City Council approved minutes, two appointments, a bundle of Main Street/district items (4b–n) including Greenwood Main Street, and several ordinances and plats during its May meeting; roll calls recorded unanimous or near‑unanimous votes on listed items.","actionData","errors"]

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