Laura Bellis

Declining Asian business ownership in Tulsa

Businesses cited 30-50% cost increases and city sales-tax penalties that squeeze margins and payroll for small owners.

Human Rights Commission Reappointment

138th Fighter Wing F-35A squadron bid

The base brings roughly $220 million a year in economic benefit, and losing the mission could put those jobs at risk.

Cox Communications 10-Year Cable Franchise

Franchise terms govern Cox's use of public rights-of-way for ten years; specific fee terms were not detailed in the meeting.

Small-business lending and CDFI certification

CDBG small business loans leverage additional private funding and are recycled through a revolving fund.

Peak of the Parkway TIF district

Future property tax growth in the district would be diverted to the TIF fund rather than general city coffers.

Kirkpatrick Heights/Greenwood $5 million expenditure amendment

$5 million of the $430 million Improve Our Tulsa 3 bond package is at stake, tied to about 45–54 acres of land in North Tulsa.

SOBO district and Native American collaboration

Funding streams and grants are being identified, with a grant submission targeted for July if a site is chosen.

2026 Luminary Awards nominations

A $20,000 fundraising goal for scholarships and the awards event.

North Tulsa food truck court

Expansion of Tulsa Main Street program to six districts

$218,000 available now for new districts, no general fund hit yet — but recurring funding beyond fiscal year 2028 is an open question.

Kendall-Whittier Improvement District assessments

Annual assessments on district parcels; amounts were not itemized at the meeting.

IKEA developer incentive at Tulsa Hills

$2.5 million from the Sales Tax Redevelopment Loan Repayments Fund.

Food truck fire-safety certification

Vendors who are shut down for lacking licenses face lost income and a difficult, slow process to reopen.

Blade Sign License at 15th & Rockford

Childcare shortage as workforce crisis

No direct city dollars committed yet, but incentive changes could affect future economic development deals.

Global District Traffic Cabinet Wraps

AEDO accreditation pursuit

Data-center cooling manufacturing in North Tulsa

Developer provides financial guarantees for infrastructure; no city cost identified.

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