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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 Tuesda
y
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