December 2007

• December 4: City dedicates C.W. Cameron Bridge along the Oklahoma River Trails
• December 6: Oklahoma River north recreation trail to close for 90 days
• December 6: City Council, OCMAPS and Oklahoma City Public Schools Board will hold workshop on 12/12
• December 7: Last Core to Shore Steering Committee meeting set; 12/12
• December 12: Storm Debris Cleanup Plan
• December 15: City crews continue salting bridges and debris removal; Dec. 15 at 9 a.m.
• December 19: City partners with State and FEMA to help citizens with meter base repairs
• December 20: City announces plans to call for NBA election
• December 20: City Trout Season to open January 1
• December 28: Mayor Cornett: "This city is going on a diet"
• December 31: Hefner Dam Road, Trail to close for repairs January 2
• December 31: Ward 7 Councilman Kelly to be sworn into office during January 2 Council meeting
• December 31: Mayor Cornett: "This city is going on a diet"

 

 

November 2007

• November 1: Animal Welfare kicks off holiday adoption campaign
• November 1: Traffic on South MacArthur Blvd will be narrowed to one lane
• November 1: Wilshire between Eastern and Bryant slated for resurfacing
• November 6: Public meeting planned for Meridian Avenue Corridor; 11/15
• November 7: Ward 8 community meeting on City's 2007 Bond Election will be held on 11/08
• November 9: Ward meetings scheduled for City's 2007 Bond Election
• November 15: Web page launched for City bond election
• November 16: Congresswoman Mary Fallin moves bill to House of Representatives
• November 19: Myriad Gardens to host holiday craft class December 8
• November 20: Thanksgiving holiday affects trash service
• November 20: Water main break affects customers in southeast Oklahoma City
• November 20: Oklahoma City to join other communities in purchase of water rights
• November 21: Lake Hefner Dam road and trail to close for repairs
• November 21: Community meetings scheduled in Ward 6 for City's 2007 Bond Election
• November 21: NE 122 between Broadway and Kelley to be closed for resurfacing
• November 26: City Bond election meeting scheduled for Ward 7
• November 27: Business owners asked to help remove illegal signs
• November 30: City's revolving loan program benefits autism center
• November 30: Bridge to be dedicated to American Fidelity founder; 12/3

 

October 2007

• October 1: Walk to School event planned October 3
• October 1: Animal Welfare offering half price dog adoptions to celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
• October 3: Oklahoma City presented with Livability Award from U.S. Conference of Mayors
• October 5: Oklahoma River Cruiser Undergoes Sea Trials in New York
• October 8: Public meeting slated in November for City Bond Election
• October 8: City to collect ammunition, computers and tires at State Fairgrounds event October 13
• October 8: Pennsylvania Ave resurfacing begins October 10
• October 8: Traffic signal changes announced in preparation for Centennial Parade
• October 9: Mayor Cornett to welcome "Saving Grace" star and creator to Oklahoma City
• October 9: Public input sought on Brownfields Proposals
• October 12: Downtown intersections will be four-way stops through Tuesday
• October 12: Emergency repairs force closure of Covell Road west of Western
• October 15: Martin Park offers creepy, creative family fun in October
• October 15: Myriad Botanical Gardens hosts "creepy" Halloween event
• October 17: Computers now being accepted at City's Household Hazardous Waste Facility
• October 18: Public meeting set to discuss downtown street conversions
• October 23: Council Road from Memorial to NW 150 closed for repairs
• October 24: City to conduct fall Sign Sweep
• October 25: NW 192 to be closed for repairs
• October 30: Public meeting slated in November for City Bond Election

September 2007

• September 4: Free Landfill Day for Residential Customers
• September 5: More recyclables now accepted in 'Little Blues'
• September 6: City warns residents not to release swimming pool water into storm drains
• September 7: Orchids in October blooms at Myriad Botanical Gardens
• September 14: Council places temporary ban on billboard permits
• September 17: Community meeting planned for Core to Shore Plan
• September 17: City to collect ammunition, computers and tires at State Fairgrounds event October 13
• September 17: NW 192 between May and Portland to close for five days
• September 20: COTPA Releases Final Transportation Plan
• September 21: Core to Shore community meeting planned on 9/26; Steering Committee meeting postponed
• September 21: Walk to School Day planned in the Metro
• September 21: Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. wins 2007 Downtown Achievement Award
• September 25: City Manager James D. Couch inducted into Hall of Fame
• September 26: Council Elections Set in Ward 7
• September 27: City Council sets City priorities
• September 27: City Council meeting cancelled; 10/2

August 2007

• August 2: OKC Arts Commission seeks artists for new citywide project
• August 6: NW 122nd between Santa Fe and Broadway Extension closed for repairs
• August 10: Senior Games registration deadline approaching
• August 15: City Council members to assess issues facing the City during special meeting; 8/21
• August 15: Citizens rate Oklahoma City as a great place to live
• August 20: City Street Update: 8/20 8:46 a.m.
• August 20: City Street Update; 8/20 6:28 p.m.
• August 21: City Street Update; 8/21 7:30 a.m.
• August 22: Feed the birds with the annual Martin Park birdseed sale
• August 22: Public meeting slated for City Bond Issue; 8/28
• August 22: City Street Update; 8/22
• August 28: No trash collection Labor Day
• August 29: Couch selects Laura Johnson as new Finance Director
• August 29: Mayor Cornett solicits applications for Scenic River Overlay Design District Review Committee

July 2007

• July 5: Free youth fishing classes continue in July, August
• July 5: City Street Update; July 5
• July 16: Floods Cause Cancellation of Bricktown Nationals
• July 17: City Council to hold special meeting regarding G.O. Bond Election; 7/24
• July 23: Oklahoma Senior State Games coming to OKC September 6-13
• July 23: Eastern Basin to be drained for gas line removal; 7/23
• July 24: Public meeting slated for City Bond Issue; 8/28
• July 26: Free Landfill Day for Residential Customers
• July 27: Section of NW 36th Street closed for emergency repairs
• July 27: Paul H. Brum Jr. Dam Plaque Unveiling Ceremony; 7/31

June 2007

• June 1: Free youth fishing classes begin June 9
• June 8: N. Portland resurfacing begins June 11
• June 8: Martin Park rocks back time for June 16 event
• June 13: METRO Transit Seeks Community Input on Proposed METRO Link Service Changes
• June 13: Oklahoma City's Empowerment Zone gains momentum
• June 13: City warns residents not to release swimming pool water into storm drains
• June 13: USS Oklahoma City first in the Navy to use new navigation technology
• June 14: Alarm permit fees increase to reflect City costs
• June 14: City Council approves $758.1 million budget for FY 07-08
• June 18: River-lakes to be drained for maintenance; 6/18 and Eastern Basin to be drained in July for gas line removal; 7/15
• June 18: METRO Transit: "The Eddy" Trolley System is FREE All Summer
• June 19: Core to Shore Steering Committee Meeting Set; 6/27
• June 20: City Council begins summer schedule
• June 25: 2007 City Livability Award Winners Announced
• June 25: Mayor Mick Cornett Elected as Trustee for U.S. Conference of Mayors; 6/24
• June 25: Oklahoma City Awarded 2010 U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting
• June 26: Disability Committee Seeks Nominations, Adds Award
• June 26: City Hall, Overholser Dam added to National Register of Historic Places
• June 26: City to poll citizens again on concerns
• June 27: Oklahoma City Water Named 'Best of the Best' in Taste Test
• June 27: City Street Update
• June 27: Road construction to shift on Meridian Avenue at Interstate 40; 7/8
• June 29: City Street Update; June 29
• June 29: Mayor Mick Cornett Welcomes Granddaughter

May 2007

• May 1: Air Force "Shades of Blue" Jazz Ensemble sets City concert date
• May 1: Oklahoma City's Edwards Park Lake opens for fishing May 1
• May 3: MAPS3? idea solicitation draws to a close
• May 4: Departments begin presentations as Council considers FY 07/08 Budget
• May 7: Section of SW 59 closed for emergency repairs
• May 9: City Street Update
• May 9: City Street Update 4 p.m.
• May 10: Mayor's Development Roundtable set for Monday, May 14
• May 11: Weekend ramp closure at NE 23 and I-235 and beginning work at NE 23 and Broadway
• May 11: City Street Update; 5/11
• May 15: OKC's Earlywine Tennis Center offers free lessons May 19
• May 15: Additional Funds Dedicated to Pothole Repair
• May 16: Cornett to put bookend on idea phase of MAPS 3 discussion
• May 16: Mayor Cornett, DuPont and USCM bring Science in the School Day to The City of Oklahoma City
• May 17: Mayor Cornett teams with DuPont to promote science
• May 17: METRO Transit seeks community input on proposed temporary service changes
• May 18: Will Rogers Park to host annual Garden Festival June 9
• May 18: Myriad Gardens says "Aloha" to new exhibit
• May 22: Fire Department accepting applications for Citizens' Fire Academy
• May 29: Animal Shelter offers June cat special
• May 29: City awards Brownfields loan for renovation of the Dowell Center
• May 30: City's "Play in the Park" program begins June 13

April 2007

• April 3: City considers adjusting fees
• April 4: City continues removal of illegally placed signs
• April 6: Grant awarded for neighborhood improvements
• April 6: New and returning Council members to be sworn in April 10
• April 10: Oklahoma City and Tulsa join forces for legislative agenda
• April 13: Council to hold Special Meeting at Cox Center Tuesday
• April 23: City offers free landfill drop-off for residential customers
• April 23: City to collect ammunition, computers and tires at State Fairgrounds April 28
• April 24: 70,000 Ladybugs to be released at Myriad Gardens' Annual Bug Out

March 2007

• March 1: NW 164 to be closed for five weeks
• March 5: Weekend Ramp Closure at NE 23 at I-235
• March 5: Community Meeting Planned for I-40 Realignment Area - Core to Shore
• March 6: McEwen to be honored by Golf Commission
• March 7: Water main break affects customers in SE Oklahoma City
• March 8: Water to be restored to SE residents by Friday morning
• March 9: Stars & Stripes Park to soar into future with gift from Hornets
• March 12: City Council meeting cancelled for National League of Cities
• March 13: City plans Arbor Week ceremony; 3/27
• March 14: Weekend Ramp Closure at NE 23 at I-235
• March 16: City celebrates Arbor Week by planting 100 trees in Paseo Neighborhood
• March 20: Community Meeting Planned for Core to Shore Plan
• March 27: Summer Job Opportunities Abound at City's Parks Department

February 2007

• February 2: Oklahoma Gardening school coming March 10
• February 2: Three Council incumbents to run unopposed in March primary
• February 6: City to offer lifeguarding classes
• February 9: Parks Department seeks citizen input on recreation programs
• February 15: Council to hold workshop Tuesday
• February 15: City & OML to honor 25-year employees on 2/21
• February 21: City trout season to close March 1
• February 28: Applications open for Youth Council
• February 28: Moody's cites sound fiscal management in upgrading City bond rating

January 2007

• January 3: Councilman forges relationships in the Dominican Republic
• January 9: Council elections set
• January 9: Corps to release water from Canton to Hefner
• January 24: Citizens make street resurfacing top priority in bond issue survey
• January 24: City once again chosen among 100 best for young people
• January 25: City must estimate some January utility bills
• January 29: Martin Park Chigger Festival set for February 3