David Pickel
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- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 2:14:48
- Avg per meeting
- 6:44
- Segments
- 1348
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Top issues during term (20)
Police Chief Arnold Administrative Leave Controversy
Taxpayers are still covering the chief’s salary during paid leave, and the city could face extra costs for interim leadership or the investigation itself.
Arrow Forge (CSI) groundbreaking
Not stated in the meeting, but landing an aerospace company typically means new investment and jobs in the industrial park.
Regent Bank Amphitheater signage
Voluntary annexation of 75.48 acres west of Oneta Road
Adds future property tax base and utility customers while obligating the city's service plan.
Voluntary annexation of 75.48 acres in Wagoner County
Annexation can shift tax revenue and service costs—meaning the city, annexed property owners, and nearby residents could all see financial effects depending on how the deal is structured.
Tourism performance and Uber program changes
Cuts the per-room rebate from about $41 to about $25 and caps event rebates at $20,000, stretching the tourism budget further.
Florence Estates delay
Taxpayers and nearby homeowners could see costs shift through road upgrades, school capacity needs, and property-value effects—while the developer and city face legal expenses.
General Obligation Bonds Series 2026A, 2026B and 2026C
About $437 a year of a typical $250,000 home's property tax goes to pay city bond debt; roughly $398 million of the 2026 authorization remains to be sold.
Sunset at Broken Arrow economic development agreement amendment
Not stated in the agenda; the amendment's financial terms weren't read into the record.
Drainage and floodplain concerns near Little Lynx
The design cost wasn't listed on the agenda.
Support for Police Chief Lance Arnold
2026 General Obligation Bond Sales
About $437 a year of a typical $250,000 home's property tax goes to pay city bond debt; roughly $398 million of the 2026 authorization remains to be sold.
police chief investigation
Taxpayers could end up covering legal and administrative costs tied to the investigation, and the disruption could affect city spending priorities.
Airport feasibility study ($150,000)
The consultant agreement cost wasn't stated in the discussion; the study itself is the city's investment so far.
Data center zoning standards
A specialized consultant agreement is expected to come before the council in November or early December.
FCA Women's Championship and hotel stays
Up to $15,000 from hotel rebate grant funding, leaving about $21,000 in fiscal year 26 for other rebate requests.
ODEQ Consent Order Case No. 25-253
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Amendment No. 13
Modifies the fiscal year appropriations and revenue allocations.
Tucson Street widening and April bond election
Standard election costs borne through the county election board.
Innovation District Infrastructure Improvements
Involves contract terms and professional fees for infrastructure development.
Decisions during term (851)
Recorded while Pickel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent agenda
Resolution No. 1781 — Sales Tax Revenue Note, Series 2026
Highway 51 North Sewer Extension (Project No. S.25080)
General Services Center Administration Building construction contract
Black & Veatch Amendment No. 3 — Haikey Creek Lift Station Phase IV
Approval of Consent Agenda (Items A and B)
Consideration of Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda (Items A-U, minus D)
Consent Item D — 2027 Meeting Calendar Notification
Resolution No. 1780 — Call April 6, 2027 Election
Award of General Services Center Administration Building Bid
Resolution No. 1782 — BAMA Sales Tax Revenue Note (tabled, later approved)
Bond Sale — $9,775,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A
Bond Sale — $14,750,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B
Bond Sale — $2,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026C
Ordinance No. 3961 — Voluntary Annexation of 75.48 Acres
Emergency Clause for Ordinance No. 3961
Ordinance No. 3963 — GO Bonds Series 2026A, with Emergency Clause
Ordinance No. 3964 — GO Bonds Series 2026B, with Emergency Clause
Ordinance No. 3965 — GO Bonds Series 2026C, with Emergency Clause
Voting record (40)
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Ordinance No. 3961 — Voluntary Annexation of 75.48 Acres
Consent agenda — project closeouts and return of 2018 GO Bond funds
Election of Vice Chairperson (26-1610)
Turtle Creek Subdivision drainage study — recommend approval (26-1656, Case 26-018)
Oak Crest 4th Addition drainage design — recommend approval (26-1676, Case 26-019)
Swan Lake Addition drainage improvements — recommend denial (26-1658, Case 26-017)
Item 10C — Preview: Utility Easement Closure (EASE-002864-2026)
Item 10D — Preview: Utility Easement Closure (EASE-002865-2026)
Item 10E — Preview: Ordinance No. 3953, Purchase and Tort Claim Authority
Item 10F — Preview: Ordinance No. 3954, Right-of-Way Construction Permits
Consent Agenda (Items 26-40, 26-1346, 26-1392, 26-1393, 26-1368, 26-1369, 26-1340, 26-1360, 26-1351)
Award of bid to Crossland Heavy Contracts Inc. — RMUA Haikey Creek WWTP Biosolids Improvements (26-1390)
Adjournment
Item 9C — Resolution No. 1766, Google Water Replenishment Grant
Item 10A — Preview: 2024 Building Code Updates
Item 10B — Preview: Property Maintenance Code Update
Mingo Road Improvements MOU with Bixby (Item 26-995)
26-1137 — Indian Springs Golf Course drainage improvements (Case No. 26-015)
26-1142 — Reallocate construction funds to design, 3321 W. Commercial Court (Case No. 26-014)
26-1143 — Recommend denial of erosion mitigation funds, Oaks at Indian Springs (Case No. 26-016)
Motion to adjourn and enter executive session
Consent Agenda (all items except M)
Motion to go into Executive Session
Conceptual report and preliminary design for East Midway drainage (Case 26-012, Item 26-570)
Clearing of overgrown channel near Freeport and Date (Case 26-008, Item 26-571)
Consulting engineer for storm sewer design near Houston St and Midway Rd (Case 26-010, Item 26-574)
Clearing and bank protection on Aspen Creek (Case 26-007, Item 26-575)
Feasibility study for Aspen Pond subdivision channel (Case 26-013, Item 26-576)
Recess to Broken Arrow Municipal Authority
Approval of Consent Agenda (March 24, 2026 minutes and March 30, 2026 claims register)
Motion to clear the room (possible executive session)
Rooster Days Festival marketing agreement (Item K)
Motion to adjourn
Consent Agenda (Items 26-163, 26-192, 26-193, 26-194, 26-198 and minutes)
26-191 / Case 26-001 — Westwind Subdivision drainage assistance (west side)
Saw no lawful way to spend funds without a public benefit.