Downtown Advisory Board
Meeting of: 11-14-17
To: Chairman and Board Members
From: City Manager’s Office
Title:
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Consideration and possible approval for members of the Downtown Advisory Board to appoint four current DAB members to a sub-committee to meet and discuss the future role of the Downtown Advisory Board
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Background:
The Downtown Advisory Board (DAB) was established by City Council on October 3, 2005, as part of approval of the Downtown Master Plan for the revitalization of downtown. Broken Arrow City Ordinance number 3129, Section 2-234 states the Downtown Activity Board Shall:
(a) Develop and recommend to the city council actions that serve to implement the Broken Arrow Downtown Master Plan, including, but not limited to, new ordinances, capital improvements, grant and loan funding applications, selection of consultants, property acquisition, design guidelines and development agreement.
(b) Make recommendations to the city council for policies and procedures regarding downtown
(c) Identify and recommend to city council businesses for the receipt of incentives under the Downtown Tax Increment Financing District
(d) Advise the city council and planning commission regarding the impact of ordinances, applications for development and redevelopment, construction and demolition on the downtown planning area
(e) Make written reports to the city council of its activities from time to time as the board deems advisable or upon city council request, but no less than annually
(f) Perform such other duties as may be established by ordinances or assigned by the city council
There are six primary goals identified by the Downtown Master Plan to help Broken Arrow implement its vision for downtown. The goals reflect the desires of the community at a broad policy level are intended to function hand in hand, with each building upon the principles of the previous. Each goal is accompanied by a set of guiding principles that provide specific direction for the Downtown Framework Plan. The six primary goals are:
• Goal #1 - Downtown as the Civic/Cultural Heart of the Community
• Goal #2 - Healthy Downtown neighborhoods
• Goal #3 - A Unique and Identifiable Image for Downtown
• Goal #4 - An Enhanced Downtown Transportation Network
• Goal #5 - A Strong Retail/Mixed-Use Core
• Goal #6 - Diverse Funding Strategies
During the October 10, 2017 Downtown Advisory Board, City Manager Michael Spurgeon presented an overview of the DAB’s accomplishments and requested input from Board Members on the future role of the Downtown Advisory Board. Several Board Members expressed their desire to continue to serve on the Board and to explore options to either expand or refine the mission of the Board. Board Members recommended putting together a sub-committee of current members to explore options and report back to the DAB. City Staff will assist sub-committee members and attend meetings. Any changes to the current responsibilities of the DAB must be approved by City Council.
Cost: $0
Prepared By: Norman Stephens, Assistant to the City Manager / Economic
Development Coordinator
Reviewed By: Development Services Department
Legal Department
Norman Stephens, Assistant to the City Manager / Economic
Development Coordinator
Approved By: Norman Stephens, Assistant to the City Manager / Economic
Development Coordinator
Attachments: None
Recommendation:
Appointment of four current Downtown Advisory Board Members to sit on a sub-committee to discuss the future role of the DAB