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Resident proposes trial farmers market and beverage stand; Board approves
Summary
Resident Nora Plank asked to open a small farmers market and a 'dirty soda' and coffee stand on her property, proposing 10–15 vendor spaces; the Board gave consensus to a trial operation contingent on permits and ordinances and approved a motion to allow the business to open.
Nora Plank told the Board she plans to operate a small-scale farmers market and a 'dirty soda' and coffee stand on her property and anticipates accommodating approximately 10–15 vendor spaces (10x10 tents). She said she would serve as the primary organizer, close her drive-through during market hours, and direct overflow parking to nearby lots if owners agree.
Plank told trustees the market could include nonagricultural vendors and participants operating under the Oklahoma Cottage Food Law, with the intention of helping local entrepreneurs without storefronts. The Board discussed logistics, permitting, and parking and reached a consensus to allow the market on a trial basis; Aaron Head moved to allow the business and integrate the farmers market, Mike Orman seconded, and the motion carried with Thompson, Orman, Head and Weber voting in favor and no recorded no votes or abstentions.
The Board noted that the soda and coffee stand will be permitted to operate on a more regular schedule provided Plank complies with applicable ordinances, permits, and regulations. The matter moves to implementation and coordination with municipal staff to ensure licensing and public-safety requirements are met.
