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Later in the meeting the council voted to recommend that staff go out for bids for replacement golf carts and begin scoping and bid planning for permanent restroom facilities at the golf course. The motion was moved and seconded and passed on a voice vote; the mayor and council indicated unanimous assent.

Votes at a glance
- Approve minutes of the August 2025 meeting: approved (voice vote). Mover/second: not specified in the transcript. Outcome: approved.
- Recommend council action to go out for bids for golf carts and begin scoping bathrooms: approved (voice vote). Mover: unnamed councilmember; second: unnamed councilmember. Outcome: approved. Staff was directed to prepare bid specifications and circulate bathroom drawings for council review.

Provenance
- Minutes approval appears in the transcript during the meeting's opening roll-call and minutes item.
- The golf-cart/bathroom bid recommendation appears at the end of the parks and golf-course discussion and is recorded with a mover, a second and a unanimous voice vote.

Ending
Staff will present bid documents and scope drawings to the council for review before soliciting bids.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Pryor Creek - Park Board Meeting - September 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved the minutes of the August 2025 meeting and voted to recommend that staff go out to bid for replacement golf carts and begin scoping bathroom projects at the municipal golf course.","taxTitle","Pryor Creek, Mayes County, Oklahoma","taxId",69242,"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},6458612,"Pryor parks director: cemetery work mostly complete; burials 'come in spurts'",194,824000,1018000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811918-9e7020e6ab492c4e17265784df85da6d&start=824&end=1018","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811918-9e7020e6ab492c4e17265784df85da6d/thumbnail_824000.jpg","/articles/6458612/Pryor-Creek/Mayes-County/Oklahoma/Pryor-parks-director-cemetery-work-mostly-complete-burials-come-in-spurts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458612-967c8c43f4d27afb51570cad2cde4e49/orig.mp4?Expires=1770658976&Signature=cC5uP1C0Xv2j6sOTasEIOrst3eqlRPioa2Un2YJ~8nUYToV~un6v-wjsJH26YwyaAu7rKhv1kevUNLJ0eGiaW4Xy9e3t3eB2zV~-6~mCVbftuUJo7kudixHx7FDYMjvQfr73K-qeiZHU8g-nELG6HHpG3J2M6EyFUReGqAb-EFhQ2JbfVx3bU9PNkJRAFBeuPKBWIrVF7wtpoGJenhxyJnr2RDjK6CT3yR0Ptslx069lne0uwKcF1dF95LssibJAG2MQltvaQvVQT7uckKTd2GN0Nho~l8HLTPWJdPJY8bIGd8TyXJtHJ0As4t8ljDVGvahHd2NL8yq~MkjX6ciZug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Director Frank Powell told council members that cleanup and dirt work at the city cemetery following past tornado damage is largely finished and that remaining work will continue through the winter as needed.

Powell said stones have been reset and that recent rain would help compact dirt work and settle the grounds. \"Cemetery, they the guys, except for some trees, tornado damage, they've got all cleaned up, dirt work... Now this rains will pack that in and maybe settle it,\" Powell said.

On burial patterns, Powell said demand \"goes in spurts,\" adding that while the cemetery performs more cremation internments than in past decades, the burial mix varies over time. \"We probably definitely do a lot more cremains than we used to, but we still do our share of full burials,\" he said.

Operational notes
- Powell said staff have replotted new sections and that some road work and labeling remains before sections are put into service.
- He noted staffing challenges seasonally and described efforts to keep grounds and stones maintained.

Ending
Powell said additional tree removals and finish work will proceed over the winter; staff and council members agreed to revisit staffing and budget needs in future budget discussions.","Parks Director Frank Powell said most storm-damaged trees and dirt work at the city cemetery have been addressed, and described current burial patterns as intermittent with more cremations than in past years.",{"_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},6458617,"Council authorizes staff to begin golf cart bids; golf course reports revenue gains and restroom needs",3237,2195000,5432000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811918-9e7020e6ab492c4e17265784df85da6d&start=2195&end=5432","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811918-9e7020e6ab492c4e17265784df85da6d/thumbnail_2195000.jpg","/articles/6458617/Pryor-Creek/Mayes-County/Oklahoma/Council-authorizes-staff-to-begin-golf-cart-bids-golf-course-reports-revenue-gains-and-restroom-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458617-87dcbbc4f204ba585024ea64eaadf699/orig.mp4?Expires=1770658976&Signature=Vpaqc3y2zHDKqup3AX9tqlGxj4-BqO3rUO9-1Yc8Qc1nFap0bm-ppmKWykXyAbbBwzq0sbfy4SB-QMEIRD5wgjiEJkaPbSjmZTmz15SQBI9F9h59zmL1R6RpSH3JbhqxiM7Kcrbd~PpQlGwulF2HugdgByBBjNm0Vg76tPY3uICfqE1m5yDZj15nUxDzkV5Bm7c8FHSg3b4X6P4otq8I~qxf1CNZ~xJxrfvscWru86ND8Nkz8mezI48PHQAq7fKWxOVFuw4AzA8NQWFjLtpR-2AreZFQaELp0ND-LySfeYh23KZZPH7WTEhKCzFDlyM~1UElDuYLVwJz6oVDule0qA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The council voted to recommend that the city begin a formal bidding process for replacement golf carts and to begin planning and scoping for permanent restroom facilities at the municipal golf course.

At the meeting Dennis Bowman delivered the golf-course report, saying the course saw higher play in July and August this fiscal year compared with last year. \"I think, last year, we had a great, great year. And so we did, like, a hundred and 85 through July and August. This year, we've done 2 11,\" Bowman said.

Why it matters: Council members said the golf course operates as an enterprise fund and must be financially sustainable; several council members pushed to use course surpluses to fund capital items such as bathrooms, cart replacements and clubhouse improvements.

Key points from the discussion
- Revenue and usage: Bowman said the course hosted numerous tournaments this season and reported an increase in rounds and green-fee revenue; he said the course had roughly $360,000 on hand in its account in recent internal reports, and recommended keeping a minimum cushion (he mentioned $100,000) while using surplus for capital needs.
- Capital priorities: Council and staff identified bathrooms and a clubhouse as high priorities. The mayor said a building quote for a restroom/concession structure ranged roughly $25,000–$26,000 for the structure alone, with site work and plumbing adding substantial cost.
- Procurement and bidding: The mayor and staff described the city's procurement constraints and the Competitive Bidding Act; staff warned that preparing a formal bid packet for capital projects may require significant time and documentation. The mayor said the city recently produced a 37‑page bid packet for HVAC work and that similar effort would be needed for carts and restroom projects.

Motion and vote
- The council moved and seconded a recommendation that staff proceed with the bid process for golf carts (and begin scoping bathrooms). The motion passed on a voice vote with all in favor.

Operational context and constraints
- Bowman and council members discussed maintenance and staffing pressures, aging cart fleet and rising equipment costs, and noted that bids must be written with clear specifications to avoid low‑bid problems. The mayor emphasized that if a third party must produce bid documents, the cost of preparing the packet will be borne by the requesting department or project budget.

Ending
Staff will draft bid specifications for golf carts and circulate bathroom drawings and scope documents for council review ahead of the next meeting. The council instructed staff to follow procurement statutes and the city’s purchasing process as they proceed.","The council voted to recommend that the city go out to bid for golf carts (and to begin planning for golf-course restroom projects). Golf course manager Dennis Bowman reported higher green-fee revenue and heavy tournament demand; council and staff discussed procurement, capital costs and potential clubhouse/restroom projects.",{"_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},6458621,"Pryor leaders pursue grant, new playgrounds and restroom plans for West Side parks",480,1564000,2044000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811918-9e7020e6ab492c4e17265784df85da6d&start=1564&end=2044","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811918-9e7020e6ab492c4e17265784df85da6d/thumbnail_1564000.jpg","/articles/6458621/Pryor-Creek/Mayes-County/Oklahoma/Pryor-leaders-pursue-grant-new-playgrounds-and-restroom-plans-for-West-Side-parks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458621-981b6e55ad0cbc4f39f5e3220b88bcd7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770658976&Signature=j~Z-Mb735Qo1hBQXp6laEU0yRBiiLlcc0QEw9g58edI2aPVOIAJe38ZiM2wWgjpJ6Es-2DPOX45~lWCYsmhh5PJ1ov6yuJfkv4quISVUqYuy8zqXcJn26P2Y4C2AqpNwvVHad18j~9NmqPG3i6yNA3S5ksJGO05Ns4jjJwFbTMYCLzediHTW7RMj4tnCBkADKF~G4cJsyAf1u9cF4WIfhMb9KcfXM-ktj-4Syn1Fa7Qrc2ojmNtb7gZyJJMwcmBxAuImcs23QRsDII0B-FjeylIE1k6juQLLEYmbQLbTaQIEo7V~phzVWkuGJwv3cEm8OXQ5ubfniJcU1QvzGLhs1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Director Frank Powell and the mayor told the council they plan to apply for a $100,000 build grant from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust to expand playground and fitness equipment at Bobby Buck Park and make other West Side improvements.

The grant application — which the mayor said would cover a playset, benches and possibly exercise equipment along trails — would be paired with a local capital allocation not to exceed $30,000 to purchase a play structure at Bobby Buck if the grant route is not used. \"Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust. So that's not taxpayer money. That's money that comes straight from, that endowment,\" the mayor said when introducing the grant project.

Why it matters: Council members framed the work as part of a broader push to encourage infill development and improve quality of life on the West Side. City officials said improvements could support tournaments at nearby courts and bring more consistent activity to the area, which in turn could attract modest housing infill.

Details and next steps
- Scope: The planned scope includes replacement of old playground equipment, installation of ADA-compliant surfacing (rubber mulch rather than wood mulch), additional benches, and possibly small exercise stations along trails. The mayor said the grant would also permit the city to purchase extra cubic yards of rubber surfacing and expand the play area so it can grow over time.
- Temporary facilities: As an interim step the city intends to place an ADA porta-potty inside a privacy fence for Bobby Buck if permanent bathrooms are not yet feasible. The mayor described volunteer and in-kind commitments from local businesses for electrical, plumbing, demolition and concrete work if the grant is awarded.
- Funding partners: City staff reported they planned to apply for a T-Mobile community grant (about $55,000) and seek support from local industrial businesses for a building that would contain ADA restrooms, a service room and a small concession area. The mayor said quotes for a small restroom/concession building were roughly $25,000–$26,000 for the structure itself, with higher total costs once site work and plumbing are included.
- Timeline: The mayor said the city expects to learn whether it received a T-Mobile community grant by Nov. 1 and hopes for \"less than a 90 day turnaround\" on construction so upgrades could be ready for the next tennis/season schedule.

Public‑space upgrades and related asks
- Frank Powell said parks staff plan to shut down the splash pad in early October (he said, \"I'm gonna say the sixth\"), and that this season had required little maintenance overall. He also described new, heavier-duty privacy panels for upcoming porta-potty installations and routine work such as clearing wasp nests and addressing electrical pedestal issues.
- The council heard repeated requests from board members and staff to consider adding a small fenced area near the toddler play equipment at Woodacre Park to keep small children from running toward nearby streets; Powell said the idea could be budgeted for next year.

Context and caveats
- The mayor stressed that restroom and building costs will exceed the structure quotes when site work and plumbing are considered, and that procurement and bidding requirements may add time and cost. He described the city’s need to follow procurement statutes and develop a consistent purchasing policy before large capital projects proceed.

Ending
City staff will prepare grant applications, bring drawings and cost estimates back to the council for review, and the council advised staff to pursue grant funding and local contributions while the city continues to scope permanent restroom and play‑area work.","City staff said they will seek a $100,000 Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust grant and use local capital to fund new playground equipment, rubber surfacing and temporary ADA porta-potties at Bobby Buck and other West Side parks.","actionData","errors"]

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