Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority
Regular MeetingOklahoma City, OK · August 29, 2023
Agenda
AGENDA
August 29, 2023
1:00 PM
Trustees:
Gary Marrs, Chairman
Don C. Kaspereit, Vice Chairman
David Holt, Mayor
Tiffany Ramirez (Surrogate Trustee for Mayor)
Barbara Peck, Ward 3
JoBeth Hamon, Ward 6
Mark K. Stonecipher, Ward 8
Adam S. Edwards III
Kathy L. Williams
Elaine Lyons
Craig Freeman, General Manager
Melinda McMillanMiller, Surrogate General Manager
Amy K. Simpson, Secretary
City Council Chambers
200 North Walker Avenue, Third Floor
Oklahoma City, OK
OKLAHOMA CITY RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING INFORMATION
The Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority (“OCRRA”) usually meets the fourth Tuesday
of each month at 1:00 PM in City Council Chambers, 200 North Walker Avenue, Third Floor, unless
prior notice of a change is posted. To confirm meeting dates, call (405) 2972212.
It is the policy of The City of Oklahoma City to ensure that communications with participants and
200 North Walker Avenue, Third Floor
Oklahoma City, OK
OKLAHOMA CITY RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING INFORMATION
The Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority (“OCRRA”) usually meets the fourth Tuesday
of each month at 1:00 PM in City Council Chambers, 200 North Walker Avenue, Third Floor, unless
prior notice of a change is posted. To confirm meeting dates, call (405) 2972212.
It is the policy of The City of Oklahoma City to ensure that communications with participants and
members of the public with disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Anyone with a
disability who requires an accommodation, a modification of policies or procedures, or an auxiliary aid
or service to participate in this meeting should call (405) 2972212 at least 48 hours in advance
(excluding weekends or holidays). OCRRA will give primary consideration to the choice of auxiliary aid
or service requested by the individual with disability before the scheduled meeting. If you need an
alternative format of the agenda, or any information provided at this meeting, call (405) 2972212 at
least 48 hours before the meeting (excluding weekends or holidays).
Addressing OCRRA
Citizens may address OCRRA on certain items by signing up to speak and providing the agenda item
number, their name and address, and their reason for appearing. All comments must be relevant to the
item. The presiding officer may prohibit a person from addressing OCRRA, or have any person
removed from the Council Chambers, if they commit any disorderly or disruptive behavior. Disorderly
conduct includes, but is not limited to: Speaking without being recognized by the presiding officer;
continuing to speak after notice that the allotted time has expired; presenting comments or material not
relevant to the item under discussion; failing to comply with the lawful instructions of the presiding
officer; or engaging in other conduct, activity, or speech that delays, disturbs, or interferes with the
effective or timely conduct of the meeting or is otherwise violent, threatening, abusive, obscene, or
jeopardizes the safety of self or others. A person may also be subject to arrest and removal from the
Council Chambers for violating the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2020, § 3081 – Disorderly
Conduct and/or Violation of the Oklahoma Statutes, Title 21, § 280 Willfully Disturbing, Interfering
with, or Disrupting State Business, Agency Operations, or Employees.
Citizens may not address OCRRA under “Items from the Chairman,” “Comments by Staff,” or
“Comments by Trustees” (except for items listed for a vote or if asked for comments by a trustee).
Citizens may also address OCRRA on individual concerns, including on the listed exceptions, at the end
of the agenda under “Comments by Citizens.” However, “Comments by Citizens” is not a forum for
publicly announced or declared candidates for City office, and such persons will not be allowed to
speak under “Comments by Citizens.” No person will be allowed to campaign on any political issue
during the OCRRA meeting. Comments must concern OCRRA policies or actions.
Please fill out a “Request to be Heard” form located outside the Council Chambers, and submit it to a
staff member. When recognized by the chairman, PLEASE LIMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO
THREE MINUTES. Continuing to speak beyond the time allowed by the presiding officer will
constitute grounds for removal from the Council Chambers.
OCRRA Actions
OCRRA Actions
OCRRA may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, receive, amend, or continue any agenda
item. Trustee actions are not limited by staff recommendations. If more information is needed, OCRRA
may refer matters to the General Manager or to legal counsel, or submit them to committees, boards,
commissions, or independent consultants for additional study. Items may be stricken from the agenda,
or no action may be taken.
For more information about OCRRA, call (405) 2972212.
NOTICE OF MEETING
August 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM
City Council Chambers
200 North Walker Avenue Third Floor
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Items from the Chairman
III. Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes of the July 18, 2023, Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority
meeting.
IV. Consent Docket
A. Resolution rescinding the recommendation, dated July 18, 2023, that the City
Council approve a revocable permit with the Riversport Foundation for the
“Riversport Challenge: A TRIOKC Triathlon,” scheduled for September 9, 2023;
and receiving the revised revocable permit for the same event, as approved by the
City Council on August 15, 2023, to include updated road closures for the cycling
course.
B. Oklahoma River Corridor Events Update.
V. Primary Agenda Items
A. Oklahoma River Projects Summary.
B. Oklahoma River Cruises River Projects Update.
C. Presentation on public art project near the Oklahoma River Greenway Trail.
D. Oklahoma River Cruises Marketing Plan for Fiscal Year 20232024.
E. Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority Schedule of Cash Receipts
and Disbursements for the period ended June 30, 2023.
For more information about OCRRA, call (405) 2972212.
NOTICE OF MEETING
August 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM
City Council Chambers
200 North Walker Avenue Third Floor
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Items from the Chairman
III. Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes of the July 18, 2023, Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority
meeting.
IV. Consent Docket
A. Resolution rescinding the recommendation, dated July 18, 2023, that the City
Council approve a revocable permit with the Riversport Foundation for the
“Riversport Challenge: A TRIOKC Triathlon,” scheduled for September 9, 2023;
and receiving the revised revocable permit for the same event, as approved by the
City Council on August 15, 2023, to include updated road closures for the cycling
course.
B. Oklahoma River Corridor Events Update.
V. Primary Agenda Items
A. Oklahoma River Projects Summary.
B. Oklahoma River Cruises River Projects Update.
C. Presentation on public art project near the Oklahoma River Greenway Trail.
D. Oklahoma River Cruises Marketing Plan for Fiscal Year 20232024.
E. Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority Schedule of Cash Receipts
and Disbursements for the period ended June 30, 2023.
F. Correspondence from Allen, Gibbs, & Houlik, L.C., regarding the Fiscal Year
20222023 Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority audit.
G. Limited Revocable Rowing and Paddle Practice Use Permit with the Riversport
Foundation for use of part of the Eastern Basin of the Oklahoma River, weekdays
only from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
H. Lease Agreement with Steve Allen for hay cultivation on Oklahoma City Riverfront
Redevelopment Authority property near Sooner Road between Northeast 23rd
Street and Northeast 36th Street.
only from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
H. Lease Agreement with Steve Allen for hay cultivation on Oklahoma City Riverfront
Redevelopment Authority property near Sooner Road between Northeast 23rd
Street and Northeast 36th Street.
I. Memorandum of Understanding with Stockyards City Main Street, Inc., for
activation and programming of River Park, 800 South Agnew Avenue.
J. Resolution ratifying the actions of Chairman Marrs in submitting a letter to the
Oklahoma Department of Transportation in support of a 20232024 Multimodal
Project Discretionary Grant for the “Bridging the Gap: Multimodal Connections on
I35 over the Oklahoma River” project.
VI. Claims
A. Claims Docket.
VII. Comments by Staff
A. Parks and Recreation Department Director’s Report.
VIII. Comments by Trustees
IX. Comments by Citizens
X. Adjournment