Guthrie public meetings in 2025
183 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mayor's New Years Eve Ball Possible Quorum
This is a notice that a quorum of the Guthrie City Council and/or Guthrie Public Works Authority may attend the Mayor's New Year's Eve Ball on December 31, 2025. No city business will be discussed or acted upon. The notice is provided solely to comply with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
- Mayor's New Year's Eve Ball at The Guthrie Depot, 409 W. Oklahoma, Guthrie
- Possible quorum of City Council and Public Works Authority in attendance
- No city business or action will occur
City Council GPWA NO
Both the regular City Council and Public Works Authority meetings scheduled for December 16, 2025, have been cancelled due to no items on the agenda. The cancellation was noted on December 2, 2025.
2025 12 11 PC
The commission approved the final plat for 20 residential lots in Mission Hills Sec. 2, Phase IV (3-0). It also voted 2-1 to recommend denial of a request to rezone 4.063 acres at 7000 Block of S. Sooner Rd. from R-1 to C-2, after residents spoke against the commercial zoning.
- Approved final subdivision plat for 20 residential lots in Mission Hills Sec. 2, Phase IV (3-0)
- Recommended denial of rezone from R-1 to C-2 for 4.063 acres at 7000 Block of S. Sooner Rd. (2-1)
2025 12 11 PC
The Guthrie Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 11, 2025, to consider two applications: a final subdivision plat for 20 residential lots in Mission Hills Sec. 2, Phase IV, and a request to rezone a 4.063-acre property on S. Sooner Rd. from R-1 to C-2. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 9 meeting and hear public comments. Staff recommends approval for both items.
- Final plat for 20 residential lots in Mission Hills Sec. 2, Phase IV (R-1/PUD district)
- Rezone 4.063 acres at 7000 block S. Sooner Rd. from R-1 to C-2 (General Commercial)
- Approval of minutes from October 9, 2025 meeting
- Public comments and staff/commission comments
12 09
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were placed on the agenda for this meeting.
2025 12 18 BOA ( )
The Guthrie Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025 has been cancelled because there are no items on the agenda.
- Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items
GPWA
The Guthrie Public Works Authority unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a budget amendment, and several items related to the 12-inch emergency water main replacement project. The board also canceled its December 16, 2025, and January 6, 2026, meetings due to the holidays.
- Approved FY25 Year-End Budget Amendment No. 7 (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 172 with Myers Engineering for water main replacement (unanimous)
- Approved $6,262.22 payment to Myers Engineering (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 with Arrowhead Excavation, decreasing contract by $18,590.50 (unanimous)
- Approved Pay App 2 of $111,245.97 to Arrowhead Excavation (unanimous)
- Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for water main project (unanimous)
- Canceled December 16, 2025, and January 6, 2026, GPWA meetings (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
GEDA
The Guthrie Economic Development Authority held a special meeting on December 2, 2025, and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the October 21, 2025 minutes, FY 2025 Year-End Budget Amendment No. 8, and FY26 Budget Amendment No. 1 for the General Fund, Airport Fund, and Guthrie Economic Development Fund. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.
- Approved consent agenda including October 21, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2025 Year-End Budget Amendment No. 8 for GEDA Fund (unanimous)
- Approved FY26 Budget Amendment No. 1 for General Fund, Airport Fund, and GEDA Fund (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
CC
The Guthrie City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments, airport project invoices, and cancellation of two December/January meetings. It also approved the 2026 regular meeting schedule and the Guthrie Fire Department Local 2145 Union 48/96 work schedule. No items were removed from the consent agenda, and no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent agenda including FY25 budget amendment No. 7 and FY26 budget amendment No. 1 (unanimous)
- Approved airport invoices totaling $66,600 to Parkhill Engineering and $262,028.72 to Contech, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved cancellation of Dec 16, 2025 and Jan 6, 2026 council meetings (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 calendar year schedule of regular meetings (unanimous)
- Approved Guthrie Fire Department Local 2145 Union 48/96 work schedule (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council GPWA GEDA
The Guthrie City Council, GPWA, and GEDA will meet jointly to consider consent agenda items including year-end budget amendments, airport engineering and construction payments, and a fire department union schedule change. The meetings are largely routine, with most items bundled for approval unless removed for discussion.
- Approve FY25 Year-End Budget Amendment No. 7 affecting multiple funds
- Approve $262,028.72 payment to Contech for airport taxiway project
- Approve $53,800 invoice to Parkhill for airport taxiway design
- Approve $111,245.97 payment to Arrowhead Excavation for water main replacement
- Discuss fire department union 48/96 work schedule
2025 12 01 HPC
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss and potentially vote on three items: a Certificate of Appropriateness for new window signage at 210 W. Oklahoma Ave. for The Martindale Group, a Certificate of Appropriateness for new window signage and a projecting sign at 208/210 W. Harrison Ave. for The Evermore, and a request from the State Historic Preservation Office to place a historical marker for Kate Barnard in front of City Hall at 101 N. 2nd St.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for new window signage (5.32 sq. ft.) for The Martindale Group at 210 W. Oklahoma Ave.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for new window signage and a projecting sign (6 sq. ft.) for The Evermore at 208/210 W. Harrison Ave.
- Request from State Historic Preservation Office to place a historical marker for Kate Barnard at 101 N. 2nd St. (City Hall)
- Approval of previous meeting minutes from November 3, 2025
December 2025 Financial Report
This is the City of Guthrie's monthly treasurer's report for December 31, 2025, presenting cash balances, revenues, and expenditures across all city funds. The report is informational only; no decisions or votes are being taken at this meeting.
- General Fund total cash balance: $2,915,799.67
- Sales tax revenue YTD: $2,230,656, 4% over $2,150,000 estimate
- Use tax revenue YTD: $321,920, 5% over $305,464 estimate
- Fire/EMS Fund total cash balance: $851,011.76
- Airport Fund total cash balance: $540,617.76
2025 12 01 HPC
The Historic Preservation Commission approved three Certificate of Appropriateness requests: new window signage for Martindale Group at 210 W. Oklahoma Ave., new window and projecting signs for The Evermore at 208/210 W. Harrison Ave., and a new historical marker for Kate Barnard at 101 N. 2nd St. All votes were unanimous except the marker, which passed 3-1 with one abstention.
- Approved Martindale Group window signage at 210 W. Oklahoma Ave. (4-0)
- Approved The Evermore window and projecting signs at 208/210 W. Harrison Ave. (4-0)
- Approved Kate Barnard historical marker at 101 N. 2nd St. (3-1, Turner abstained)
2025 11 20 BOA ( )
The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025, has been cancelled due to no items on the agenda. No decisions or discussions will take place.
- Meeting cancelled - no agenda items
P&UFB Cancellation
The Guthrie Park Board meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM. No other business is listed on this agenda.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next regular meeting: January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
CC
The Guthrie City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, a 10-year franchise renewal with CoxCom, LLC, and Resolution 2025-17 adopting a standardized Open Records Request Form. The Highland Park Pool Committee reported ~$345,000 in fundraising but no action was taken on pool design. The City Manager noted ADA intersection upgrades at Harrison and First are complete, with the next phase at First and Oklahoma starting January 5.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, change orders, pay applications, donations, and lease assignments (6-0)
- Approved 10-year franchise renewal agreement with CoxCom, LLC (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-17 standardizing Open Records Request Form per Oklahoma Open Records Act (6-0)
- No action taken on Highland Park Pool; committee reported ~$345,000 in cash and pledges
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council GPWA
The Guthrie City Council and Public Works Authority will consider a 10-year franchise renewal with CoxCom, LLC and approve multiple payments for airport and infrastructure projects. The consent agenda includes over $800,000 in pay applications for the ADA intersections project, airport taxiway lighting, and a wastewater treatment plant.
- Franchise renewal with CoxCom, LLC for a 10-year term
- Pay Application No. 3 for $521,746.27 to Contech for airport taxiway lights
- Pay Application No. 3 for $222,101.64 to SAC Services for ADA intersections
- Change Order No. 3 decreasing downtown intersections contract by $3,383.90
- Settlement payments totaling $28,556.25 for two totaled city vehicles
GPWA
The Guthrie Public Works Authority unanimously approved a consent agenda that included minutes from the prior meeting, two pay applications totaling $128,778.53 to Nicholson Professional Consulting Inc. for the wastewater treatment plant, and three City Council actions: a $3,383.90 change order decrease for the Downtown Intersections Replacement Project, a $222,101.65 pay application for the ADA Intersections & Sidewalks Project, and a $10,880 invoice for the Fire/EMS Station project. No items were removed from the consent agenda.
- Approved the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Approved Pay Application No. 43 for $58,473.53 to Nicholson Professional Consulting Inc. for the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
- Approved Pay Application No. 44 for $78,305.25 to Nicholson Professional Consulting Inc. for the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
- Confirmed City Council action on Change Order No. 3 with SAC Services, Inc. decreasing the Downtown Intersections Replacement Project contract by $3,383.90.
- Confirmed City Council action on Pay Application No. 3 for $222,101.64 to SAC Services for the ADA Accessible Intersections & Sidewalks Project.
- Confirmed City Council action on Invoice No. 01 for $10,880 to GH2 Architects, LLC for the Fire/EMS Station project.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
2025 11 13 PC ( )
The Guthrie Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no items to consider. The agenda notice was posted on November 10, 2025.
11 12
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board will consider approving a lease assignment for hangar #20D from Latham Investment Properties II, LLC to Mark Latham, and an amendment to the owner-engineer agreement with Parkhill for terminal and apron design services. The board will also vote on meeting minutes and monthly financials.
- Lease assignment for hangar #20D from Latham Investment Properties II, LLC to Mark Latham
- Amendment No. 1 to Owner-Engineer Agreement with Parkhill for terminal and apron design services
- Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of monthly financials
11 12
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board unanimously approved minutes from the October 14 retreat, monthly financials, a lease assignment for hangar #20D from Latham Investment Properties II, LLC to Mark Latham, and an amendment to the owner-engineer agreement with the City of Guthrie and Parkhill for terminal and apron design services. No public comments or other business were conducted.
- Approved minutes of the October 14, 2025 board retreat (unanimous).
- Approved monthly financials (unanimous).
- Approved lease assignment for hangar #20D from Latham Investment Properties II, LLC to Mark Latham (unanimous).
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Owner-Engineer Agreement between the City of Guthrie and Parkhill for terminal and apron design services (unanimous).
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council GPWA
The Guthrie City Council and Public Works Authority will consider several items, including approving a construction manager for the Highland Hall Remodel, Community Center Remodel, and Owen Field Softball Facility Expansion & Retrofit, and accepting a $6,000 state grant for community marketing. The council will also vote on rezoning a property, updating food truck regulations, and approving a water purchase agreement with Langston University.
- Approve construction manager agreement with Crossland Construction Company for Highland Hall, Community Center, and Owen Field projects
- Accept $6,000 grant from Oklahoma Department of Commerce for community marketing
- Rezone 6706 S. Academy Rd. from R-1 to A-1 (agriculture)
- Adopt ordinance updating food truck and mobile food vendor regulations
- Approve take-or-pay water purchase contract with Langston University through June 2030
CC
The Guthrie City Council voted 6-0 to rezone a 5-acre property at 6706 S. Academy Rd. from Single-family Dwelling District (R-1) to General Agriculture District (A-1). The council also unanimously approved a $6,000 grant from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, a construction manager agreement with Crossland Construction for three city facility projects, and an interlocal agreement with Meridian Technology Center for a multi-purpose training facility. A special use permit for a manufactured home at the northeast corner of Coltrane Rd. and Lake Rd. passed 4-2, with Council Members Taylor and Aguirre voting nay.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, $3,000 invoice to Parkhill Engineering for Land Acquisition Project, $32,935 invoice for Airport Taxiway design, bridge inspection resolution, and $450 donation from Wilson Watersports (6-0)
- Accepted $6,000 grant from Oklahoma Department of Commerce Community Marketing Partnership Program (6-0)
- Approved construction manager agreement with Crossland Construction for Highland Hall Remodel, Community Center Remodel, and Owen Field Softball Facility Expansion & Retrofit (6-0)
- Approved interlocal cooperation agreement with Meridian Technology Center for joint construction/operation of training facility at 3025 S. Division St. (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 3428 rezoning 6706 S. Academy Rd. from R-1 to A-1 (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 3429 amending food truck and mobile food vendor regulations in Chapter 5, Article 9 of City Code (6-0)
- Approved special use permit for metal accessory building within Main Corridor Overlay District on W. Warner Ave (6-0)
- Approved special use permit for manufactured home at NE corner of Coltrane Rd. and Lake Rd. (4-2)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
GPWA
The Guthrie Public Works Authority unanimously approved a take-or-pay water purchase contract with Langston University, setting terms for potable water sales through June 30, 2030, with renewal provisions. The consent agenda, including approval of prior meeting minutes, was also approved unanimously. No items were removed from the consent agenda.
- Approved Take-or-Pay Water Purchase Contract with Langston University through June 30, 2030 (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
2025 11 03 HPC
The commission approved three Certificates of Appropriateness: new 'Lucky Duck 3D' window signage at 110 N. Division St., a projecting sign for Guthrie News Leader and Dalia Home & Boutique at 122 W. Oklahoma Ave., and restoration/exterior work at 111 & 113 W. Harrison Ave. (with one recusal). It denied an extension for a minimum maintenance plan at 224 W. Harrison Ave. (Blue Belle) because the plan was not completed on time. No action was taken on a maintenance plan at 119 W. Oklahoma Ave. (F.O. Lutz Bldg.) as the applicant stated work was complete.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 'Lucky Duck 3D' window signage at 1100 N. Division St. (7-0)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for projecting sign at 122 W. Oklahoma Ave. (7-0)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for restoration/exterior work at 111 & 113 W. Harrison Ave. (6-0, Kennedy recused)
- Denied extension for minimum maintenance plan at 224 W. Harrison Ave. (Blue Belle) (7-0)
- No action on minimum maintenance plan at 119 W. Oklahoma Ave. (F.O. Lutz Bldg.) as work was reported complete
2025 11 03 HPC
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss and potentially act on five Certificate of Appropriateness applications, including new signage for two businesses, restoration work on a building's south wall, and minimum maintenance plans for two properties. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.
- HPC Application No. 25-027: Certificate of Appropriateness for new 'Lucky Duck 3D' window signage at 110 N. Division St.
- HPC Application No. 25-029: Certificate of Appropriateness for new 'Guthrie News Leader and Dalia Home & Boutique' projecting sign at 122 W. Oklahoma Ave.
- HPC Application No. 25-030: Certificate of Appropriateness for restoration and exterior improvement work on the south wall of 111 & 113 W. Harrison Ave.
- HPC Application No. 25-008: Discussion on approved minimum maintenance plan for 224 W. Harrison Ave. (Blue Belle)
- HPC Application No. 25-010: Discussion on approved minimum maintenance plan for 119 W. Oklahoma Ave. (F. O. Lutz Bldg. – Lintz Dept. Store)
November 2025 Financial Report
This is the City of Guthrie's monthly treasurer's report for November 2025, covering fund balances, revenues, and expenditures. It shows the General Fund ending balance at $2.59 million, with sales tax collections up 13% compared to the same month last year. The report also details the financial status of the GPWA, Fire/EMS, Airport, and other funds, with some variances from budget noted.
- General Fund ending balance $2,593,848.43
- Sales tax revenue YTD $1,460,206, 2% over budget
- Airport Fund transfer from General Fund at 200.6% of budget
- Fire/EMS Fund total revenues 19% collected, expenditures 16.3%
- Use tax YTD $179,534, 12% under budget
2026 Budget
The Guthrie City Council is presenting the proposed FY2026 Annual Operating Budget totaling $83,424,944, a $23,244,123 increase over the FY2025 adopted budget primarily due to capital improvement sales tax projects and airport construction. The budget holds sales tax revenue flat at $8,600,000 and includes a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for full-time employees. The document outlines strategic goals including marketing shovel-ready sites, incentivizing downtown development, and continuing quality-of-life projects like Owen Field and Highland Park Pool.
- Total proposed budget of $83,424,944, up from $60,180,821 in FY2025
- Sales tax revenue held flat at $8,600,000 for FY2026
- 2% cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time employees plus merit increases
- Strategic goals include marketing shovel-ready sites and incentivizing downtown development with façade and lighting grant programs
- Quality-of-life projects planned include Owen Field and Highland Park Pool
City Council GPWA
The City Council, Guthrie Public Works Authority, and Guthrie Economic Development Authority will hold a joint meeting to consider several major items. The council will vote on a resolution to buy 19.85 acres near the airport for $951,000, discuss a new police union contract, and decide on appointing a new city attorney and municipal judge. The public works authority will approve payments for sewer and pump station projects.
- Resolution No. 2025-15: purchase of 19.85 acres adjacent to Guthrie–Edmond Regional Airport from Cogburn Living Trust for $951,000, with temporary fund transfer from General Fund
- Discussion and possible action on FY2025-2026 collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 105
- Employment of City Attorney William Wheeler, Jr. and appointment of Marvel Lewis as City Attorney
- Appointment of William Wheeler, Jr. as Municipal Judge
- Pay Application No. 6 for $68,643.61 to Beytco, Inc. for Booster Pump Station Replacement Project
GPWA
The Guthrie Public Works Authority met on October 21, 2025, and unanimously approved the consent agenda. This included approving the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes, a $11,778.07 pay application to Grade Work Construction for the CMOM Sanitary Sewer Main Project, and confirming City Council action on a $68,643.61 pay application to Beytco, Inc. for the Booster Pump Station Replacement Project. No items were removed from the consent agenda, and the meeting adjourned after one minute.
- Approved Public Works Authority minutes for October 7, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Application No. 2 for $11,778.07 to Grade Work Construction for CMOM Sanitary Sewer Main Project (unanimous)
- Confirmed City Council action on Pay Application No. 6 for $68,643.61 to Beytco, Inc. for Booster Pump Station Replacement Project (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
CC
The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-15 to buy 19.85 acres adjacent to Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport from the Cogburn Living Trust for $951,000, with a temporary transfer from the General Fund. It also approved the FY2025-2026 collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 105, accepted City Attorney William Wheeler's resignation, appointed Wheeler as Municipal Judge, and appointed Marvel Lewis as City Attorney.
- Approved Resolution 2025-15 authorizing purchase of 19.85 acres near the airport for $951,000 with temporary fund transfer from General Fund
- Approved the FY2025-2026 collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 105
- Accepted resignation of City Attorney William Wheeler
- Appointed William Wheeler as Municipal Judge
- Approved agreement appointing Marvel Lewis as City Attorney
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, pay applications totaling $412,725.62, and an engineering invoice for $29,750
- Convened executive session to discuss FOP negotiations, City Attorney employment, and Municipal Judge employment; no action taken
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
GEDA
The Guthrie Economic Development Authority unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-15 to purchase approximately 19.85 acres adjacent to the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport from the Cogburn Living Trust for $951,000. The resolution also authorizes a temporary transfer of funds from the General Fund through the Airport Fund to finance the purchase, with reimbursement expected from state and federal grants and the Airport Fund. The board also approved the consent agenda and voted not to enter executive session.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-15 authorizing $951,000 purchase of 19.85 acres for airport purposes (7-0)
- Approved temporary transfer of funds from General Fund through Airport Fund to finance purchase (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including January 21, 2025 minutes (7-0)
- Voted not to convene into executive session (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
2025 10 16 BOA ( )
The Guthrie Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no items to consider. The agenda was posted on October 13, 2025.
September 2025
This is the monthly treasurer's report for September 2025, presenting cash balances, revenues, and expenditures for all city funds. It is a financial statement, not a decision-making agenda. The report shows total General Fund revenues of $22.05 million, exceeding the annual budget by 1.51%, and sales tax collections of $8.99 million, 3.09% above the budgeted $8.6 million.
- General Fund cash balance: $3.76 million as of September 30, 2025
- Sales tax revenue YTD: $8,986,212, 3.09% above FY25 budget of $8,600,000
- Use tax revenue YTD: $1,196,624, 2.06% below budget of $1,221,855
- Fire/EMS Fund total revenues: $5.13 million, 6.92% above budget
- Airport Fund total revenues: $1.31 million, 79.25% below budget due to delayed FAA grant transfers
10 14
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board approved the acceptance of Parcel No. 1 from the Cogburn Living Trust for $951,000, contingent upon FAA/ODAA grant acceptance and final Guthrie City Council approval, as well as a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. The board also unanimously approved minutes from the August 12 retreat, July and August monthly financials, and the 2025 regular meeting schedule. No public comments or other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved $951,000 land acquisition from Cogburn Living Trust contingent on FAA/ODAA grants and city council approval (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 retreat (unanimous)
- Approved July 2025 monthly financials (unanimous)
- Approved August 2025 monthly financials (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 calendar year regular meeting schedule (unanimous)
10 14
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board will discuss and possibly approve the purchase of Parcel No. 1 from the Cogburn Living Trust for $951,000, contingent on FAA/ODAA grant acceptance and City Council approval. The board will also review a draft logo design from Idea Studio Branding & Marketing, approve minutes from August, and set the 2026 meeting schedule.
- Discussion and possible action to approve acquisition of Parcel No. 1 from Cogburn Living Trust for $951,000
- Presentation and discussion of draft logo design for the airport from Lori Walderich with Idea Studio Branding & Marketing
- Approval of minutes from the August 12, 2025 board meeting
- Approval of financial reports for July and August 2025
- Approval of the 2026 calendar of regular meetings
2025 10 09 PC
The Guthrie Planning Commission voted 3-0 on all three agenda items: a special use permit for a metal accessory building on W. Warner Ave, a rezoning of 5 acres at 6706 S. Academy Rd from R-1 to A-1, and a special use permit for a manufactured home on Coltrane Rd. and Lake Rd. The minutes from the September 11 meeting were also approved. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved special use permit for metal accessory building on W. Warner Ave (3-0)
- Approved rezoning of 6706 S. Academy Rd from R-1 to A-1 (3-0)
- Approved special use permit for manufactured home at Coltrane Rd. and Lake Rd. (3-0)
- Approved minutes from September 11, 2025 meeting (3-0)
2025 10 09 PC
The Guthrie Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on three applications: a special use permit for a metal accessory building on W. Warner Ave, a rezoning of 5 acres at 6706 S. Academy Rd from R-1 to A-1, and a special use permit for a manufactured home on a 3-acre lot at Coltrane Rd and Lake Rd. The meeting includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.
- Special Use Permit (25-010) for a metal accessory building on W. Warner Ave in the Main Corridor Building Overlay District
- Rezoning (25-011) of 5 acres at 6706 S. Academy Rd from R-1 to A-1 to allow livestock and fowl
- Special Use Permit (25-012) for a manufactured home on a 3-acre lot at northeast corner of Coltrane Rd and Lake Rd
- Staff recommends approval of the metal building and rezoning, but offers no recommendation on the manufactured home
City Council
The Guthrie City Council will consider two rezoning requests totaling 28 acres on West Lakewood Drive, approve a $56,230.53 generator for Fire Station No. 1, and discuss a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. The council will also hear presentations on the FY2024 audit and the Highland Park Pool project, and consider appointments to boards and commissions.
- Rezoning 8 acres on West Lakewood Drive from R-1 to A-1 (Ordinance No. 3426)
- Rezoning 20 acres at SE corner of West Lakewood Drive & South Academy Road from R-1 to A-1 (Ordinance No. 3427)
- Purchase of Fire Station No. 1 generator from Clifford Power for $56,230.53, partially funded by a FEMA Mitigation Grant
- Agreement with GH2 Architects for Fire Station No. 2 and Owen Field Restroom & Concession Building
- Resolution to apply for 100% Oklahoma 911 Management Authority funding for GIS mapping of Logan County
GPWA
The Guthrie Public Works Authority met on October 7, 2025, and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, financial statements, a change order reducing a contract by $10,527.70, and a pay application for $113,752.24. No items were removed from the consent agenda, and the meeting adjourned after one minute.
- Approved consent agenda unanimously (6-0)
- Approved minutes of September 16, 2025
- Confirmed City Council action on FY2024 Annual Financial Statements
- Confirmed Change Order No. 2 to Downtown Intersections project, reducing contract by $10,527.70
- Approved Pay Application No. 2 for $113,752.24 to SAC Services for ADA project
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
CC
The Guthrie City Council unanimously approved the FY2024 financial statements and independent auditor's report, which showed a clean opinion and a $5.5 million increase in net position. They also heard a presentation on Highland Park pool options, approved a new generator for Fire Station No. 1, and adopted two rezoning ordinances on West Lakewood Drive. The council amended the Trap-Neuter-Release consent form to align with Ordinance No. 3425, passing 4-2, and removed term limits for board and commission members.
- Approved FY2024 Annual Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (6-0)
- Approved purchase of Fire Station No. 1 generator for $56,230.53 (6-0)
- Approved agreement with GH2 Architects for Fire Station No. 2 (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 3426 rezoning 8 acres on West Lakewood Drive from R-1 to A-1 (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 3427 rezoning 20 acres at West Lakewood Drive & South Academy Road from R-1 to A-1 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-07 removing term limits for boards and commissions (6-0)
- Amended TNR Consent Form to conform with Ordinance No. 3425 (4-2)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-14 for memorial fishing bench at Liberty Lake (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
2025 10 06 HPC
The Guthrie Historic Preservation Commission will consider five Certificate of Appropriateness applications: new window signage for Lucky Duck 3D and Foundation Insurance, a revised paint color scheme for the Blue Belle Saloon, and minimum maintenance plans for the Old Fire Station and the F.O. Lutz Building. The commission will also elect a chair and vice-chair, as those positions were tabled from the September meeting.
- HPC Application 25-027: Certificate of Appropriateness for Lucky Duck 3D window signage at 110 N. Division St.
- HPC Application 25-028: Certificate of Appropriateness for Foundation Insurance window and projecting sign at 124 W Oklahoma Ave.
- HPC Application 25-023: Certificate of Appropriateness for new paint colors at 224 W Harrison Ave. (Blue Belle Saloon), with a detailed paint plan submitted.
- HPC Application 25-009: Approval of minimum maintenance plan for 111 S. 2nd St. (Old Fire Station), previously tabled for structural analysis.
- HPC Application 25-010: Approval of minimum maintenance plan for 119 W. Oklahoma Ave. (F.O. Lutz Bldg./Lintz Dept. Store).
2025 10 06 HPC
The Guthrie Historic Preservation Commission voted 5-1 to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 3D plastic window sign at 110 N. Division St., finding it did not meet district guidelines. The commission unanimously approved a window and projecting sign for Foundation Insurance at 124 W Oklahoma Ave. and a paint plan at 121 W Harrison Ave. A minimum maintenance plan update for 119 W. Oklahoma Ave. was tabled 5-1, with the applicant asked to return with photos and substantiating information at the November meeting.
- Denied 3D plastic window sign at 110 N. Division St. (5-1)
- Approved Foundation Insurance signage at 124 W Oklahoma Ave. (6-0)
- Approved paint plan at 224 W Harrison Ave. (6-0)
- Tabled minimum maintenance plan update for 119 W. Oklahoma Ave. (5-1)
October 2025
This is the monthly treasurer's report for October 31, 2025, presenting cash balances, revenues, and expenditures across all city funds. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the document is a financial status update only.
- General Fund cash balance: $2,883,970.87
- Sales tax revenue for October: $716,848.42 (0.03% over estimate)
- Use tax revenue $83,730.04 is 17.77% below YTD estimate
- Airport Fund shows $992,632 transfer from General Fund (192.53% of budget)
- Fire/EMS Fund total revenues $430,814, expenditures $436,747 for the month
P&UFB
The Guthrie Parks and Urban Forestry Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a memorial fishing bench at Liberty Lake for Kyle Wayne Scruggs. They will also receive an update on the withdrawal of the RTP Grant in the Elbow and discuss the annual park improvement/maintenance budget.
- Discussion and possible approval of a memorial fishing bench at Liberty Lake for Kyle Wayne Scruggs
- Discussion and update on the withdrawal of the RTP Grant in the Elbow
- Discussion on the annual park improvement/maintenance budget overview
- Discussion on possible grants and/or software for updating the current Tree Inventory
PUFB 9 25
The Parks and Urban Forestry Board voted to recommend approval of a memorial fishing bench at Liberty Lake to the City Council. The board also realigned officer roles, appointing Carole Seid as Vice Chairperson. An update was provided on the withdrawal of the RTP grant for trail development in The Elbow due to cost increases and regulatory barriers.
- Approved minutes from May 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Appointed Carole Seid as Vice Chairperson (6-0)
- Recommended approval of memorial fishing bench at Liberty Lake to City Council (6-0)
P&UFB Cancellation
The Guthrie Park Board meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
P&UFB
The Parks and Urban Forestry Board will discuss and possibly approve a memorial fishing bench at Liberty Lake, review the annual park maintenance budget, and get an update on a withdrawn RTP Grant. The meeting also includes welcoming new members and discussing board realignment.
- Discussion and possible approval of a Memorial Fishing Bench at Liberty Lake in memory of Kyle Wayne Scruggs
- Update on the withdrawal of the RTP Grant in the Elbow
- Discussion on the annual park improvement / maintenance budget overview
- Discussion on possible grants and/or software for updating the current Tree Inventory
2025 09 18 BOA ( )
The Guthrie Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no items for the agenda. The agenda is otherwise procedural boilerplate regarding meeting accessibility accommodations.
- Meeting cancelled - no agenda items
City Council
The Guthrie City Council will consider approving Resolution No. 2025-12 to accept opioid-related settlements with Purdue Pharma and other manufacturers, discuss a partnership with Meridian Technology Center to build a training room for police and fire departments, and vote on Ordinance No. 3425 establishing a Trap-Neuter-Release program for community cats. The consent agenda includes payments for infrastructure projects and a renewal lease of a 2019 Ford Mustang for $1 per year.
- Resolution No. 2025-12: vote to accept opioid settlements with Purdue Pharma, Sackler family, and eight other manufacturers
- Ordinance No. 3425: establishing Community Cat Management and Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) program
- Partnership with Meridian Technology Center to construct a training room for police and fire departments
- Pay Application No. 5 for $174,701.42 to Beytco, Inc. for Booster Pump Station Replacement Project
- Pay Application No. 1 for $107,253.57 to SAC Services for ADA Accessible Intersections & Sidewalks Project
CC
The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-12 to accept opioid-related settlements with Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family, and several pharmaceutical manufacturers, authorizing the mayor to execute participation forms. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 3425 (version 1) establishing a community cat management and trap-neuter-release program with a property owner consent form, passing 6-1. A loan agreement with Logan-1 EMS Board for $257,752 to purchase an ambulance was approved unanimously. The council allowed staff to continue discussions on a partnership with Meridian Technology Center for police and fire training facilities.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-12 for opioid settlements with Purdue Pharma, Sackler family, and multiple manufacturers (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 3425 (TNR program) with property owner consent form (6-1)
- Approved $257,752 loan agreement with Logan-1 EMS Board for ambulance purchase (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including pay applications, lease renewals, and budget amendment (7-0)
- Authorized staff to continue partnership discussions with Meridian Technology Center for training facilities (7-0)
- Convened executive session on opioid litigation; no action taken
- Approved renewal lease of 2019 Ford Mustang from Integrity Foundation for $1/year (consent)
- Approved Budget Amendment No. 5 for General Fund, GPWA Fund, and Capital Equipment Fund (consent)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
GPWA
The Guthrie Public Works Authority unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, pay applications, equipment purchases, and budget amendments. No items were removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
- Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 (7-0)
- Approved $286,249.53 pay application to Arrowhead Excavation for Cottonwood Creek water main project (7-0)
- Approved purchase of two ¾-ton trucks from Joe Cooper Ford, up to $49,718 each (7-0)
- Approved $70,562 Mini X Track Excavator from Ditch Witch of Oklahoma (7-0)
- Approved budget amendment for General Fund, GPWA Fund, and Capital Equipment Fund (7-0)
- Confirmed City Council action on $174,701.42 pay application to Beytco for booster pump station project (7-0)
- Confirmed City Council action on $107,253.57 pay application to SAC Services for ADA sidewalks project (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
FY 2024 Annual Financial Statement and Independent Audit Reports
The City Council is receiving the independent audit of the City's FY 2024 financial statements. The audit found the statements fairly present the City's financial position, with total net position increasing by $5,534,369. The General Fund's unassigned fund balance rose 7% to $4,646,754.
- Total net position increased by $5,534,369 from prior year
- General Fund unassigned fund balance of $4,646,754 (7% increase)
- Governmental activities expenses of ~$17.1 million funded by ~$6.9 million program revenues and ~$10.9 million taxes
- Business-type activities (water, wastewater, sanitation) had program revenues exceed expenses by ~$1.1 million
- General Fund actual revenues were $486,732 below estimates (4% negative variance)
August 2025
This report provides a detailed accounting of the city's various funds, revenues, and expenditures for August 2025. It tracks balances across multiple accounts including the General Fund, Fire/EMS, and Capital Projects.
- General Fund ending cash balance: $4,097,371.24
- Capital Projects total ending cash balance: $5,392,248.73
- Fire/EMS Fund total ending cash balance: $976,385.65
- Airport Fund total ending cash balance: $326,936.00
- GPWA Operating total ending cash balance: $2,656,535.18
City Council
The Guthrie City Council is holding a special joint meeting with the Edmond City Council to discuss the partnership for managing the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport. Presentations will cover the joint operating agreement (effective through 2044), the airport's regional economic impact, and capital improvement projects and funding options.
- Presentation and discussion of the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport joint operating agreement between Guthrie and Edmond (effective through June 30, 2044)
- Presentation on the airport's impact on regional and state growth within the Oklahoma Airport System
- Presentation of capital improvement projects and funding options at the airport
CC Joint with City of Edmond
The Guthrie and Edmond city councils held a joint special meeting to discuss the partnership and development of the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport. Presentations covered the Joint Airport Operating Agreement, regional economic impact, and capital improvement funding options. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational only.
2025 09 11 PC
The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of two rezones from R-1 (Single-family Dwelling District) to A-1 (General Agriculture District). One is an 8-acre property along W. Lakewood Dr., the other a 20-acre property at the southeast corner of W. Lakewood Dr. and S. Academy Rd. A public comment raised concerns about road and drainage conditions. The recommendations will go to the City Council for final action.
- Recommended approval of rezone for 8-acre property on W. Lakewood Dr. from R-1 to A-1 (4-0)
- Recommended approval of rezone for 20-acre property at SE corner of W. Lakewood Dr. and S. Academy Rd. from R-1 to A-1 (4-0)
2025 09 11 PC
The Guthrie Planning Commission will consider two requests to rezone vacant properties from single-family residential (R-1) to general agriculture (A-1). The 8-acre and 20-acre parcels are located along W. Lakewood Dr. and at the southeast corner of W. Lakewood Dr. and S. Academy Rd. Staff recommends approval for both, citing the properties' location in a Conservation Reserve area with limited infrastructure.
- PC Application 25-008: Rezone 8 acres at W. Lakewood Dr. from R-1 to A-1 for future single-family home with fowl/livestock
- PC Application 25-009: Rezone 20 acres at southeast corner of W. Lakewood Dr. and S. Academy Rd. from R-1 to A-1 for future single-family home with fowl/livestock
- Approval of minutes from the August 14, 2025 Planning Commission regular meeting
09 09
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025, has been cancelled. All agenda items will be addressed at the next regular meeting on October 14, 2025.
- Meeting cancelled by Airport Board on August 12, 2025
- Airport matters to be discussed at Joint City Council meeting on September 12, 2025
- Next regular Airport Board meeting: October 14, 2025
2025 09 08 HPC
The Historic Preservation Commission will vote on Certificates of Appropriateness for window signage at four downtown buildings and discuss a minimum maintenance plan for the Victor Building. The meeting also includes electing a chair and vice-chair and approving previous minutes.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 'Scotty's North Bail Bonds' window signage at 127 N. Division St. (continued from August)
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 'Truest Roofing' window sign at 115 N. 2nd St.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 'Meow & Mocha' window sign at 315 W. Oklahoma Ave.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 'The Pub' window sign at 123 W. Oklahoma Ave.
- Discussion and potential action on minimum maintenance plan for Victor Building at 202 W. Harrison Ave.
2025 09 08 HPC
The Historic Preservation Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for four new window signs: Scotty's North Bail Bonds at 127 N. Division St., Truest Roofing at 115 N. 2nd St., Meow & Mocha at 315 W. Oklahoma Ave., and The Pub at 123 W. Oklahoma Ave. All four motions passed 4-0. The nomination and election of Chair and Vice-Chair were tabled to the October 6, 2025 meeting. No action was taken on a minimum maintenance plan for 202 W. Harrison Ave. because the required work was already completed.
- Approved Scotty's North Bail Bonds window signage at 127 N. Division St. (4-0)
- Approved Truest Roofing window sign at 115 N. 2nd St. (4-0)
- Approved Meow & Mocha window sign at 315 W. Oklahoma Ave. (4-0)
- Approved The Pub window sign at 123 W. Oklahoma Ave. (4-0)
- Tabled Chair and Vice-Chair elections to October 6, 2025 meeting
- No action taken on minimum maintenance plan for 202 W. Harrison Ave. (work completed)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY2026 budget for the General Fund and Miscellaneous Funds. They will also consider a special use permit for a manufactured home on Oakwood Dr., a street naming request, and a partial street closure on Jacqua Ln. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts and payments for airport, fire, and infrastructure projects.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY2026 Budget for General Fund and Miscellaneous Funds
- Special Use Permit for a manufactured home on a .96-acre property on Oakwood Dr. in R-1 zoning
- Resolution to name a street 'County Way' off S. Division Street
- Ordinance to close a 60' x 339' portion of Jacqua Ln. right-of-way
- Pay Application No. 1 for $156,776.60 to Contech, Inc. for airport taxiway reconstruction
GPWA
The Guthrie Public Works Authority unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-10 adopting the FY2026 budget for the Public Works Authority Fund and Miscellaneous Funds. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included renewing a lease-purchase agreement with Farmers & Merchants Bank for FY2026 and approving a $47,111.97 pay application for the CMOM Sanitary Sewer Line Project. No public comments were received during the budget hearing.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-10 adopting FY2026 budget (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including lease-purchase renewal with Farmers & Merchants Bank (5-0)
- Approved Pay App 1 for $47,111.97 to Grade Work Construction for CMOM Sanitary Sewer Line Project (5-0)
- Confirmed City Council action on engagement letter with Crawford & Associates for FY2026 accounting (5-0)
- Confirmed City Council action on $1,131.00 invoice to Myers Engineering for ADA Intersections & Sidewalk Project (5-0)
- Confirmed City Council action on $994.00 invoice to Guernsey & Company for 2nd Fire & EMS Station (5-0)
- Confirmed City Council action to authorize staff to renew insurance contracts with UnitedHealth and Standard for FY2026 (5-0)
- Confirmed City Council action on Addendum No. 1 with Standards IT, LLC for IT services (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
CC
The Guthrie City Council unanimously adopted the FY2026 budget totaling $83.4 million in revenues and $78.7 million in expenditures, including one-time federal airport grants. The council also approved a 5.5% increase in employee health insurance premiums after negotiations, renewed several service agreements, and approved a special use permit for a manufactured home on Oakwood Dr. In executive session, the council voted to retain the city manager, city clerk/treasurer, city judge, and city attorney.
- Adopted FY2026 budget (Resolution 2025-09) — $83.4M revenue, $78.7M expenditures (5-0)
- Renewed employee health/dental/vision insurance with UnitedHealthcare at 5.5% increase (5-0)
- Approved special use permit for manufactured home on Oakwood Dr. in R-1 district (5-0)
- Approved street name 'County Way' off S. Division St. (Resolution 2025-08) (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 3424 closing 60'x339' portion of Jacqua Ln. right-of-way (5-0)
- Approved Addendum No. 1 to Standards IT agreement (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including 14 items (lease, agreements, invoices) (5-0)
- Retained city manager, city clerk/treasurer, city judge, and city attorney after executive session (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
2025 08 21 BOA ( )
The Guthrie Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no items to consider. The agenda was posted on August 18, 2025.
City Council
The Guthrie City Council will consider several significant items including a proposed 48/96 work schedule for firefighters, adoption of the FY2026 non-bargaining employee pay plan, and termination of the architect contract for Fire Station No. 2. The council will also vote on modifying school zone speed limits on US-77 and SH-33, amending the employee retirement system to remove the Chief of Police as an eligible employee, and confirming a nomination to the Historic Preservation Commission. Additionally, the council will discuss collective bargaining with the fire union, accept the resignation of the Municipal Judge, and authorize payment of an $800 judgment in a trust lawsuit.
- Fire Department Local 2145 proposed 48/96 work schedule
- Resolution No. 2025-05 adopting FY2026 Non-Bargaining Employee Pay Plan
- Resolution No. 2025-06 modifying school zone speed limits on US-77 and SH-33
- Ordinance No. 3423 amending the Employee Retirement System, removing Chief of Police as eligible employee
- Termination of architect contract with C.H. Guernsey & Company for Fire Station No. 2 project
GPWA
The Guthrie Public Works Authority unanimously approved a consent agenda including two task orders totaling $434,170 with Myers Engineering for water line and sanitary sewer main relocations related to ODOT projects at the I-35 and SH-33 junction. The board also confirmed prior City Council actions on a $14,284.50 invoice for Fire Station No. 2 site design, adoption of the revised FY2026 Non-Bargaining Employee Pay Plan, and termination of a design contract with C.H. Guernsey & Company for the proposed second fire station.
- Approved Task Order No. 173 ($243,185) with Myers Engineering for water line relocation at I-35/SH-33 junction (unanimous)
- Approved Task Order No. 174 ($190,985) with Myers Engineering for sanitary sewer main relocation at I-35/SH-33 junction (unanimous)
- Confirmed City Council action on $14,284.50 invoice to Myers Engineering for Fire Station No. 2 site design (unanimous)
- Confirmed City Council action on Resolution No. 2025-05 adopting revised FY2026 Non-Bargaining Employee Pay Plan (unanimous)
- Confirmed City Council action on termination of design agreement with C.H. Guernsey & Company for proposed Second Fire Station (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
CC
The City Council unanimously approved the FY2025-2026 collective bargaining agreement with the firefighter union (IAFF Local 2145) and expressed support for a one-year trial of a 48/96 work schedule, with an MOU to be brought back before implementation. The council also terminated the architect contract for Fire Station No. 2, accepted the municipal judge's resignation, and authorized an RFP for city attorney services.
- Approved FY2025-2026 firefighter collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)
- Approved termination of C.H. Guernsey & Company contract for Fire Station No. 2 (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Municipal Judge David Hood (unanimous)
- Authorized RFP for City Attorney legal services (unanimous)
- Approved $800 payment to satisfy judgment in Hirzel Family Trust v. City of Guthrie (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-05 adopting FY2026 non-bargaining employee pay plan (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-06 for ODOT school zone speed limit changes on US-77 & SH-33 (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 3423 amending Employee Retirement System, removing Chief of Police as eligible (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
July 2025
This is the City of Guthrie's monthly treasurer's report for July 2025, covering fund balances, revenues, and expenditures. It shows that FY25 sales tax collections totaled $7,412,184, about 15% below the previous year's $8,717,091, while the general fund remains slightly above its year-to-date estimate. The report is informational and does not include any votes or decisions.
- FY25 sales tax revenue $7,412,184, down $1,304,906 (14.97%) from FY24
- FY25 use tax revenue $1,000,686, down $314,885 (23.94%) from FY24
- General fund balance $3,925,552 as of July 31, 2025
- Fire/EMS fund balance $938,666, with ambulance fees exceeding budget by 10.81%
- Airport fund received only 14.7% of total budgeted revenue, largely due to unspent FAA grant funds
2025 08 14 PC
The Planning Commission will discuss and possibly decide on three applications: closing a portion of Jacqua Ln. right-of-way, rezoning two properties from A-2 to R-3 (though the applicant has withdrawn that request), and granting a special use permit for a manufactured home on Oakwood Dr. The rezoning application has been withdrawn by the applicant.
- PC 25-005: Closure of a 60-ft by 339-ft portion of Jacqua Ln. right-of-way adjacent to Lots 5-10, Block 1, Canfield Addition.
- PC 25-006: Rezoning of 9.54-acre and 5.98-acre properties at SE corner of W. Oklahoma Ave. and S. Academy Rd. from A-2 to R-3 — application withdrawn by applicant.
- PC 25-007: Special use permit for a manufactured home on a 0.96-acre property at Oakwood Dr. (Forrest Hills Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 21).
- Staff recommends approval of the street closure and the special use permit.
2025 08 14 PC
The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend closing a 60-foot by 339-foot portion of Jacqua Ln right-of-way adjacent to Lots 5-10, Block 1, Canfield Addition. They also approved a Special Use Permit for a manufactured home on Oakwood Dr., conditioned on meeting HUD Code standards. A rezoning application for two properties at W. Oklahoma Ave. and S. Academy Rd. was withdrawn by the applicant.
- Recommended closure of a 60'x339' portion of Jacqua Ln right-of-way (4-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for a manufactured home on Oakwood Dr., conditioned on HUD Code compliance (4-0)
- Noted withdrawal of rezoning application for 9.54-acre and 5.98-acre properties at W. Oklahoma Ave. and S. Academy Rd.
08 12
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board unanimously approved several items including minutes, monthly financials, a leasehold alteration for Cloud 9 Aviation's hangar #2, and procurement authority for the Airport Director. The board also cancelled the September 9 regular meeting in favor of a joint city council meeting on September 12. The Airport Director reported progress on parallel taxiway construction and a record fuel flowage payment of $3,017.98.
- Approved minutes of July 8 retreat and special meetings (unanimous)
- Approved monthly financials (unanimous)
- Approved leasehold alteration to hangar #2 for Cloud 9 Aviation (unanimous)
- Authorized Airport Director to procure supplies/services, contracts over $10,000 require board approval (unanimous)
- Cancelled September 9 regular meeting in lieu of joint city council meeting on September 12 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
08 12
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board will consider approving a leasehold alteration to hangar #2 for Cloud 9 Aviation, authorizing the Airport Director to procure supplies and services (with contracts over $10,000 requiring board approval), and canceling the September 9 meeting in favor of a joint city council meeting on September 12. The board will also vote on minutes from July 8 meetings and monthly financials.
- Leasehold alteration to hangar #2 per assignment of lease dated April 8, 2022 between City of Guthrie and Cloud 9 Aviation, LLC
- Authorization for Airport Director to procure supplies, materials, and services; contracts over $10,000 require board approval
- Cancellation of regular September 9, 2025 board meeting in lieu of joint city council meeting on September 12, 2025
- Approval of minutes from July 8, 2025 retreat and special meetings
- Approval of monthly financials
GPWA
The Guthrie Public Works Authority unanimously approved a consent agenda containing 13 items. Key approvals included an ODEQ permit for an emergency 12-inch water main replacement at Cottonwood Creek Crossing, a $58,890.04 sanitary sewer replacement contract with Grade Work Construction, and multiple invoices and change orders for water, sewer, and ADA projects.
- Approved Public Works Authority minutes for July 1, 2025
- Approved ODEQ Permit No. WL000042250583 for emergency 12-inch water main replacement at Cottonwood Creek Crossing
- Approved Invoice No. 225083-2 for $5,900 to Myers Engineering for Cottonwood Creek & BNSF emergency waterline repair
- Approved Invoice No. 225083-3 for $1,300 to Myers Engineering for Cottonwood Creek & BNSF emergency waterline repair
- Approved Pay Application No. 42 for $144,145.53 to Nicholson Professional Consulting Inc. for HCCCo, LLC for Waste Water Treatment Plant work
- Awarded 2025 CMOM Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project to Grade Work Construction, LLC for $58,890.04 and authorized Mayor to execute contract
- Confirmed City Council actions on July 15, 2025 for multiple Myers Engineering invoices and a change order with SAC Services, Inc.
- Confirmed City Council action on Certificate of Substantial Completion for East and West Water Tower Painting Project with G&L Tank Sandblasting and Coatings, LLC
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Budget Workshop, City Council, & GPWA
The Guthrie City Council will hold a budget workshop at 6:00 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on August 5, 2025. The regular meeting includes discussion and possible action on adopting the City of Guthrie Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, approving the FY2025-2026 School Resource Officer Agreement with Guthrie School District, and reappointing Jonathan McClin to the Guthrie Housing Authority Board. The consent agenda includes multiple invoices and contracts for airport, water, and park projects, as well as acceptance of a $35,761 OHSO grant for police traffic enforcement. The Guthrie Public Works Authority will also meet to consider an emergency water main replacement permit and several project invoices.
- Adoption of the City of Guthrie Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
- Approval of FY2025-2026 School Resource Officer Agreement between the City and Guthrie School District ($ amount not specified)
- Acceptance of $35,761 grant from Oklahoma Highway Safety Office for police overtime traffic enforcement
- Approval of $62,850 invoice to Parkhill Engineering for Perimeter Fence and Gate Project at Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport
- Consideration of ODEQ permit for emergency 12-inch water main replacement at Cottonwood Creek Crossing
CC
The City Council unanimously adopted the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, a federally funded plan identifying high-injury roads and recommending safety improvements. The council also approved the FY2025-2026 School Resource Officer Agreement with the Guthrie School District and reappointed Jonathan McClin to the Housing Authority Board. A consent agenda with 15 items, including engineering invoices and a grant for police overtime, was approved without dissent.
- Adopted Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (6-0)
- Approved FY2025-2026 School Resource Officer Agreement (6-0)
- Reappointed Jonathan McClin to Guthrie Housing Authority Board (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $62,850 airport fence invoice, $41,850 taxiway design invoice, $35,761 OHSO grant, and surplus property declaration (6-0)
- Granted Friends of the Guthrie Pool six months for fundraising with quarterly progress reports (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
CC Workshop
The City Council held a workshop to review the draft FY2026 General Fund, GPWA Fund, and Miscellaneous Fund budgets. No formal votes were taken; the discussion was informational only. The proposed budget projects flat sales and use tax revenues, a 2% COLA for non-union employees, and a total fund balance of $7,383,355 across all funds.
- No formal decisions or votes taken; workshop was informational only
2025 08 04 HPC
The Historic Preservation Commission approved several Certificates of Appropriateness, including new second-story windows at 114 W. Oklahoma Ave., window signage for Rustic Tease Boutique at 115 N. Division St., and a new canopy at 316 S. Division St. It also approved charcoal mesh window screens with black frames and a crossbar for 101 W. Oklahoma Ave. (4-1) and tabled a request for Scotty's North Bail Bonds window signage at 127 N. Division St. until September 8, 2025, pending additional information. The commission also granted extensions for minimum maintenance plans at 202 W. Harrison Ave. (30 days) and 119 W. Oklahoma Ave. (60 days), and approved a 6-month maintenance plan for the Old Fire Station at 111 S. 2nd St.
- Approved minutes from July 7, 2025 meeting (5-0)
- Approved removal and replacement of window screens at 101 W. Oklahoma Ave. (4-1)
- Approved charcoal mesh screens with black frames and crossbar at 101 W. Oklahoma Ave. (4-1)
- Approved new white single hung aluminum windows at 114 W. Oklahoma Ave. (5-0)
- Tabled Scotty's North Bail Bonds window signage at 127 N. Division St. until Sept. 8, 2025 (5-0)
- Approved Rustic Tease Boutique window signage at 115 N. Division St. as submitted (5-0)
- Approved new canopy at 316 S. Division St. as submitted (5-0)
- Approved 30-day extension for corner portion of building at 202 W. Harrison Ave. (5-0)
2025 08 04 HPC
The Guthrie Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 4, 2025, to discuss and potentially act on eight applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These include new signage, window screens, windows, a canopy, paint colors, and minimum maintenance plans for buildings in the historic district. The meeting will also include public comments, approval of previous minutes, and staff/commissioner comments.
- HPC Application 25-017: Withdrawal of request for 'Beauty by Laura & Co' façade sign at 108 N Wentz St (business closing)
- HPC Application 25-018: New exterior window screens at 101 W Oklahoma Ave
- HPC Application 25-019: New second story windows on rear façade at 114 W Oklahoma Ave
- HPC Application 25-020: 'Scotty's North Bail Bonds' window signage at 127 N Division St
- HPC Application 25-023: New paint colors and maintenance update for Blue Belle Saloon at 224 W Harrison Ave
2025 07 17 BOA ( )
The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no items to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place.
P&UFB Cancellation
The Guthrie Park Board meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for September 18, 2025.
- Meeting cancelled
Meeting
The Guthrie City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included multiple contracts, change orders, and grant acceptance. It also confirmed Franklin Danley to the Planning Commission. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent agenda items A-M unanimously (4-0)
- Approved $261,407 bid to Stuever Dirtworks for airport perimeter fence (subject to FAA grant)
- Approved $7,420 bid to Grade Work Construction for demolition at 112 W Logan Ave
- Approved FAA grant for airport perimeter fence project (Resolution 2025-04)
- Approved change orders extending water project deadlines (Beytco, G&L Tank)
- Approved pay applications totaling $210,295.54 for water projects
- Approved task order and invoices for engineering services (Myers, Parkhill)
- Confirmed Franklin Danley to Planning Commission (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Orientation
The Guthrie City Council held a special orientation meeting on July 15, 2025, at Meridian Technology Center. The session included training on governance roles and responsibilities, a municipal operations update, headshot photos, and a tour of city facilities. No votes, approvals, or policy decisions were taken during the meeting.
Council Orientation
This is a special meeting for newly elected and returning council members, consisting entirely of orientation and training. No votes or binding decisions will be taken. The agenda includes a governing body training presentation, a municipal operations status update, and a tour of city facilities.
- Governing body training by David Weatherford and Lori Mueller on Open Meeting Act, conflicts of interest, and council roles
- Municipal operations status presentation covering city departments, finance, budgeting, purchasing policy, and boards/committees
- Tour of city facilities including Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport, water/wastewater treatment plants, public works, library, police and fire departments
City Council Orientation and
The City Council and Public Works Authority meet in a special session on July 15, 2025. The council will vote on a consent agenda including a $261,407 contract for an airport perimeter fence, a $133,926.79 payment for the booster pump station, and a $7,420 demolition contract. The Public Works Authority will consider an emergency water main replacement permit and confirm related council actions.
- Award $261,407 contract to Stuever Dirtworks for airport perimeter fence, subject to FAA grant
- Approve $133,926.79 payment to Beytco for booster pump station replacement
- Approve $7,420 demolition contract for 112 W Logan Ave
- Approve ODEQ permit for emergency 12-inch water main replacement at Cottonwood Creek
- Appoint Franklin Danley to Guthrie Planning Commission through March 2026
June 2025
This agenda is the monthly treasurer's report for June 2025, presenting beginning and ending balances, deposits, and withdrawals for all city funds including General, Stabilization, Cemetery, Hotel/Motel Tax, Sports Field Tax, GEDA, Airport, Fire/EMS, Capital Projects, Capital Equipment, Grants, and GPWA funds. Also included are year-to-date revenue and expenditure summaries for the General Fund, GPWA, Fire/EMS Fund, and Airport Fund, along with sales tax and use tax comparisons. The report is informational only; no decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- General Fund ending balance: $3,828,740.86
- Sales tax revenue YTD: $6,655,313.62, 3% over budget
- Fire/EMS Fund YTD expenditures: $3,372,586, 70.51% of budget
- Airport Fund YTD revenue: $861,253, 13.62% of budget due to delayed FAA grant transfers
- GPWA operating fund ending balance: $2,606,818.59
2025 07 10 PC
The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend adoption of the City of Guthrie Comprehensive Safety Action Plan as presented. The item was a discussion and possible action on a request to review and recommend the plan. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 regular meeting (3-0)
- Recommended adoption of City of Guthrie Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (4-0)
07 08
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board discussed and agreed to recommend a purchasing authority limit not-to-exceed $10,000 for the Airport Director, to be formally voted on at the next regular meeting. Presentations were given on local matching requirements for capital improvement projects and on emergency crisis response planning with Logan County Emergency Management. No formal votes were taken; all actions were discussion and recommendations only.
- Recommended $10,000 purchasing limit for Airport Director (discussion only, formal vote at next meeting)
- Received presentation on capital improvement plan matching requirements
- Received update on airport emergency response planning with Logan County
07 08
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board will discuss and consider developing a policy on purchasing authority limits for the Airport Director. Presentations are scheduled on local matching requirements for upcoming capital improvement projects and on airport emergency and crisis response planning.
- Discussion and consideration of a policy on purchasing authority limits for the Airport Director
- Presentation on local matching requirements for upcoming capital improvement projects
- Presentation on airport emergency and crisis response planning
07 08
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve routine items including meeting minutes, monthly financials, a tractor trade, an engineer agreement amendment, and a construction bid. The most significant action is recommending a $261,407 bid to the Guthrie City Council, subject to FAA grant funding.
- Approve minutes of June 10, 2025 meeting
- Approve monthly financials
- Trade 2009 John Deere tractor to Guthrie Public Works for $16,000 in FY26 capital funds for a mower
- Approve amendment no. 10 to Owner-Engineer Agreement with Parkhill for perimeter fence and gates
- Recommend award of Bid 2025-06 to Stuever Dirtworks, LLC for $261,407, subject to FAA grants
07 08
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board approved several items unanimously, including trading a 2009 John Deere tractor for $16,000 in budgeted capital outlay funds, an amendment to the engineer agreement for a perimeter fence and gate, and a recommendation to the Guthrie City Council to award a $261,407 bid to Stuever Dirtworks, LLC for construction, subject to FAA grants. The board also approved the June 10, 2025 minutes and monthly financials. No public comments were made.
- Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved monthly financials (unanimous)
- Authorized trade of 2009 John Deere tractor to Guthrie Public Works Authority for $16,000 in FY26 budgeted capital outlay funds for a mower (unanimous)
- Approved amendment no. 10 to Owner-Engineer Agreement with Parkhill for perimeter fence and gate construction (unanimous)
- Recommended bid no. 2025-06 to Guthrie City Council to award $261,407 to Stuever Dirtworks, LLC, subject to FAA grants (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
2025 07 07 HPC
The Guthrie Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 7, 2025, to discuss and potentially act on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications: two new murals at 206 S. 2nd St., a façade reconstruction and balcony at 517 W. Oklahoma Ave., and a new sign at 108 N. Wentz St. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of previous minutes, and staff/commissioner comments.
- HPC Application 25-015: Two new building murals at 206 S. 2nd St. (The Redstone)
- HPC Application 25-016: Reconstruction of front façade, new balcony, and new upper floor doors/windows at 517 W. Oklahoma Ave.
- HPC Application 25-017: New 'Beauty by Laura & Co' façade sign at 108 N. Wentz St.
- Approval of minutes from May 5, 2025 regular meeting
2025 07 07 HPC
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss and potentially vote on three Certificates of Appropriateness: two new murals at 206 S. 2nd St., a balcony and façade reconstruction at 517 W. Oklahoma Ave., and a new sign for Beauty by Laura & Co at 108 N. Wentz St. The meeting also includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for two new building murals at 206 S. 2nd St.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for front façade reconstruction, new balcony, and upper-floor doors/windows at 517 W. Oklahoma Ave.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for a new 'Beauty by Laura & Co' façade sign at 108 N. Wentz St.
- Approval of minutes from the May 5, 2025 regular meeting
2025 07 07 HPC
The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for two new murals at 206 S. 2nd St. (4-0) and for reconstruction of the front façade and balcony at 517 W. Oklahoma Ave. (5-0). A request for a new sign at 108 N Wentz St. was tabled until August 4, 2025, because the applicant was not present and the design was incomplete.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for two new murals at 206 S. 2nd St. (4-0)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for front façade reconstruction and new balcony at 517 W. Oklahoma Ave. (5-0)
- Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness for new sign at 108 N Wentz St. until August 4, 2025 (5-0)
Meeting
The council unanimously approved an amended Land and Water Conservation Fund grant agreement for phase 1A of Owen Field, increasing total project funding to $4,777,182.36 with a 50/50 federal-local split and extending the project deadline to September 30, 2026. The council also gave a private pool committee 30 additional days to raise funds for a larger Highland Park Pool design, and confirmed appointments to the Finance and Street Committees.
- Approved amended LWCF Project Grant Agreement for Owen Field phase 1A, increasing total funding to $4,777,182.36 with $2,388,591 in federal funds and $2,388,591 in city match, extending project term to September 30, 2026.
- Approved giving the Highland Park Pool fundraising committee 30 additional days to raise funds for a larger pool design.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, engineering invoices totaling $33,561.89, and a $3,360 decrease for an ADA intersection change order.
- Acknowledged all council members signed the Code of Ethics for Elected and Appointed Officials.
- Confirmed appointments of Gibbs, Bothroyd, and Aguirre to the Finance Committee for two-year terms expiring May 3, 2027.
- Confirmed appointments of Taylor, Williams, and Duehning to the Street Committee for two-year terms expiring May 3, 2027.
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Meeting
The Guthrie Public Works Authority unanimously approved a consent agenda including rejecting bids for the Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement Project due to budget constraints and authorizing a rebid, approving Change Order No. 7 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project, and paying invoices for engineering services. Separately, the board unanimously approved Certificates of Substantial Completion for Sections B and C of the Wastewater Treatment Facility, Task Order No. 172 with Myers Engineering for an emergency water main replacement, and a Memorandum of Understanding extending the water purchase contract with Langston University through September 30, 2025.
- Rejected all bids for Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement Project due to budget constraints; authorized staff to revise specs and rebid (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 7 to Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Section A with HCCCO, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved paying $45,365.45 to Myers Engineering for Cottonwood Creek & BNSF Railway emergency waterline repair (unanimous)
- Confirmed City Council action on payments to Myers Engineering for water storage tanks ($12,000), booster pump station ($6,555.64), and ADA sidewalk project ($2,356.25) (unanimous)
- Confirmed City Council action on Change Order No. 1 to ADA Downtown Intersection Replacements with SAC Services, Inc., decreasing contract by $3,360 (unanimous)
- Approved Certificates of Substantial Completion for Sections B and C of Wastewater Treatment Facility with Young Contracting, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Task Order No. 172 with Myers Engineering for 12" Emergency Water Main Replacement crossing Cottonwood Creek and BNSF Railway (unanimous)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Langston University extending water purchase contract through September 30, 2025 or until new agreement (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Guthrie City Council and Public Works Authority will meet jointly to consider several infrastructure contracts, committee appointments, and a major grant amendment. The council will vote on an amended LWCF grant agreement increasing total project funding to $4,777,182.36 with a local match of $2,388,591, extending the term to September 30, 2026. The Public Works Authority will consider rejecting all bids for a sanitary sewer main replacement project due to budget constraints and approving a task order for an emergency water main replacement.
- Amended LWCF grant agreement increasing total funding to $4,777,182.36 with $2,388,591 local match, extending project term to Sept 30, 2026
- Rejection of all bids for Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement Project (Bid No. 2025-5) due to budget constraints, with plans to re-advertise
- Task Order No. 172 with Myers Engineering for 12" emergency water main replacement crossing Cottonwood Creek and BNSF Railway from 4th St. to 1st St.
- Consent agenda includes $12,000 payment to Myers Engineering for East & West Side Water Storage Tanks Project and $12,650 to Parkhill Engineering for airport perimeter fence and gate project
- Appointments to Finance Committee (Gibbs, Bothroyd, Aguirre) and Street Committee (Taylor, Williams, Duehning) for two-year terms
2025 06 19 BOA ( )
The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 19, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no items on the agenda. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive matters.
Meeting
The Guthrie City Council appointed Deanna Duehning to fill the vacant Ward I Council and GPWA Trustee seat after interviewing three candidates. The council also approved a $42,678 contract for a Pocket Park, renewed a $45,000 retail recruitment contract, and approved a special use permit modification for a bed and breakfast. Council Member Taylor was elected Vice-Mayor in a 4-3 vote.
- Appointed Deanna Duehning to vacant Ward I Council and GPWA Trustee seat (6-0)
- Approved $42,678 Crossland Construction contract for Pocket Park at Oklahoma Avenue and Wentz Street (6-0)
- Approved renewal contract with Retail Strategies for $45,000 (6-0)
- Approved special use permit modification for bed and breakfast at 201 N. 13th St., eliminating condition #4 (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Elected Council Member Taylor as Vice-Mayor for two-year term (4-3)
- Approved consent agenda including $166,200 for IT equipment and $130,276.68 for booster pump project (6-0)
- Confirmed Lisa Kennedy to Historic Preservation Commission through March 2028 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Meeting
The Guthrie Public Works Authority met on June 17, 2025, and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the June 3 meeting, confirmation of a Ward I City Council and GPWA Trustee appointment, and two pay applications for water infrastructure projects.
- Approved minutes from June 3, 2025 (unanimous)
- Confirmed appointment of individual to fill vacant Ward I City Council and GPWA Trustee position (unanimous)
- Approved Pay App No. 3 for $130,276.68 to Beytco, Inc. for Booster Pump Station Replacement Project (unanimous)
- Approved Pay App No. 5 for $107,160 to G & L Tank Sandblasting and Coating, LLC for East & West Water Storage Tank Painting Project (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Guthrie City Council will interview four applicants and appoint a new Ward I council member and GPWA trustee, then swear in the appointee and elect a vice-mayor. The council will also consider a special use permit amendment for a bed and breakfast, a pocket park construction contract, and several consent agenda payments including $166,200 for cybersecurity equipment.
- Appoint Ward I City Council and GPWA Trustee from applicants Robin Case, Franklin Danley, Deanna Duehning, and Ed Wood
- Consider eliminating condition prohibiting events at bed and breakfast at 201 N. 13th St.
- Approve $42,678 contract with Crossland Construction for Pocket Park at Oklahoma Avenue and Wentz Street
- Approve $166,200 payment to Two Trees Technologies for Sophos security appliances and IT services
- Approve $45,000 renewal contract with Retail Strategies for retail recruitment services
May 2025
This is a procedural monthly financial report for May 2025, not a decision-making meeting. It details cash balances, revenues, and expenditures across all city funds. The general fund has collected $14.4 million of its $21.7 million annual budget, with sales tax revenue slightly above projections.
- General fund total cash balance: $3.78 million across accounts
- Sales tax revenue YTD: $5.88 million, 2.55% above estimate
- Fire/EMS fund expenditures: $3.01 million of $4.78 million budget
- Airport fund has spent only $568,291 of $6.02 million budget
- GPWA operating fund cash balance: $2.48 million
2025 06 12 PC ( )
The Guthrie Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no items for the agenda. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions planned.
- Meeting cancelled - no items for the agenda
06 10
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board will discuss and possibly approve the May meeting minutes and monthly financials. A presentation on the construction phasing plan for the parallel taxiway and lighting project will be given by Toby Baker of Parkhill. The board will also hear the Airport Director's report and public comments.
- Presentation on construction phasing plan for parallel taxiway and lighting project by Toby Baker, Parkhill
- Discussion and possible approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion and possible approval of monthly financials
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
06 10
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting and the monthly financials. A presentation on the parallel taxiway construction phasing plan was given with no action taken. The board also heard updates on tank installation, spill prevention, and upcoming airport events.
- Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved monthly financials (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Meeting
The council voted unanimously to table a request to amend a special use permit for a bed and breakfast at 201 N. 13th St. until the June 17 meeting. The delay allows for a formal occupancy assessment after public concerns about parking, notification, and neighborhood impacts. The council also failed to appoint a candidate to the vacant Ward I council seat, with two abstentions counted as no votes, and voted to reopen applications for the position.
- Tabled special use permit amendment for 201 N. 13th St. B&B until June 17 (5-0)
- Failed to appoint Ed Wood to vacant Ward I Council and GPWA Trustee seat (3-2, with abstentions counted as no votes)
- Reopened applications for Ward I Council seat until June 10, with public interviews set for June 17 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, agreements, and engineering invoices (5-0)
- Confirmed Tracy Williams to Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board (5-0)
- Confirmed Carole Seid, Bette Berline, and Levi Wharton to Parks & Urban Forestry Board (5-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 for West Side Booster Pump Station project with Beytco, Inc. (5-0)
- Postponed election of Vice-Mayor until Ward I seat is filled
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Meeting
The Guthrie Public Works Authority met on June 3, 2025, and unanimously approved the consent agenda. Items included minutes from May 20, 2025, confirmation of a Ward I City Council and GPWA Trustee appointment, an ODEQ permit for sewer main replacement, and several invoices and change orders for various projects. No items were removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
- Approved Public Works Authority Minutes for May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
- Confirmed appointment to fill vacant Ward I City Council and GPWA Trustee position effective June 3, 2025, term ending May 2027 (unanimous)
- Approved ODEQ Permit No. SL000042250180 for 2025 CMOM Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement (unanimous)
- Approved Invoice No. 224174-5 for $1,300 to Myers Engineering for CMOM project (unanimous)
- Confirmed Invoice No. 146027 for $16,405.50 to C.H. Guernsey & Company for Fire & EMS Station No. 2 (unanimous)
- Confirmed Invoice No. 224065-9 for $1,500 to Myers Engineering for East & West Side Water Storage Tanks Project (unanimous)
- Confirmed Invoice No. 224066-9 for $3,188.64 to Myers Engineering for West Side Booster Pump Station Replacement (unanimous)
- Confirmed Invoice No. 224067-10 for $659.75 to Myers Engineering for ADA Accessible Intersections & Sidewalk Project (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
2025 06 02 HPC
The Guthrie Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting scheduled for June 2, 2025, was cancelled because a quorum could not be achieved. No business was conducted or discussed.
Workshop
The City Council held a workshop to review design and cost options for the Highland Park Pool, which has been closed since May 2023 due to water loss and ADA issues. Three design options were presented, ranging from $2.1 million to $3.5 million. No formal action was taken at this workshop.
- No formal action taken on Highland Park Pool design or funding
Meeting
The Guthrie City Council failed to fill the vacant Ward 1 City Council and GPWA Trustee seat after two nominees each received a 3-3 tie vote. The council also approved several consent agenda items, a change order for water tank painting, a new fire rescue unit, and a revocable encroachment permit. Several sports field use agreements were tabled for a future meeting.
- Approved consent agenda items A-G, L-N unanimously
- Tabled sports field use agreements for Guthrie Baseball, Youth Softball, and Logan County Soccer Club unanimously
- Failed to appoint Franklin Danley to Ward 1 seat (3-3 tie)
- Failed to appoint Ed Wood to Ward 1 seat (3-3 tie)
- Failed to re-elect Vice Mayor Aguirre (3-3 tie)
- Approved Change Order No. 8 for water tank painting, increasing contract by $11,800 and extending timeline 14 days (unanimous)
- Approved Logan County Bid No. 2025-21 for new Rescue 2 unit with Banner Fire Equipment (unanimous)
- Approved revocable encroachment permit for 200 Lary Lane pool encroachment (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
P&UFB
The Parks and Urban Forestry Board will discuss, consider, and possibly take action on proposed renovations to Highland Park Pool, including construction costs, architectural and engineering services, design options, and funding sources. The meeting is a special session with only this item on the agenda.
- Discussion and possible action on Highland Park Pool renovations
- Consideration of construction costs, architectural and engineering services, design options, and project funding sources
Meeting
The Guthrie Public Works Authority unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included confirming a City Council appointment to fill a vacant Ward I City Council and GPWA Trustee position, and approving several payments and a change order for water infrastructure projects. No items were removed from the consent agenda, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.
- Approved consent agenda unanimously (6-0)
- Confirmed appointment to fill vacant Ward I City Council and GPWA Trustee position, effective May 20, 2025, through May 2027
- Approved Pay App No. 2 for $39,819.20 to Beytco, Inc. for Booster Pump Station Replacement Project
- Approved Pay App No. 4 for $207,907.50 to G & L Tank Sandblasting and Coating, LLC for East & West Water Storage Tank Painting Project
- Approved Change Order No. 8 with G & L Tank Sandblasting and Coating, increasing contract by $11,800 and extending timeline by 14 days for East & West Water Storage Tank Painting Project
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
April 2025
This is the monthly treasurer's report for April 2025, presenting beginning and ending cash balances for all city funds, along with year-to-date revenue and expenditure summaries for the General Fund, GPWA, Fire/EMS, and Airport funds. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the report is informational only.
- General Fund ending cash balance: $3,837,720.85
- General Fund year-to-date revenues: $12,518,605 (57.64% of annual budget)
- General Fund year-to-date expenditures: $11,933,794 (55.59% of annual budget)
- Fire/EMS Fund year-to-date revenues: $2,991,940 (62.32% of annual budget)
- Sales tax year-to-date collections: $5,105,791.26 (59.37% of $8.6M budget)
P&UFB
The Guthrie Parks and Urban Forestry Board will discuss updates on the Fairy Trail in Highland Park, signage improvements for the disc golf course, and removal of marked/dead trees. The board will also consider approving minutes from the March 20 meeting and discuss board member renewals and tree inventories for parks.
- Discussion and update on the Fairy Trail in Highland Park
- Discussion on the Disc Golf Course in Highland Park and an idea for updates to the signage
- Discussion and update on the Parks Dept. marked/dead tree removal and tree trimming
- Discussion on the Tree Inventories needed for the Parks
- Discussion on upcoming board member renewals
P&UFB
The Guthrie Parks and Urban Forestry Board met on May 15, 2025, and discussed several ongoing issues. The board approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting unanimously. Members discussed vandalism at the Highland Park fairy trail, the need for tree removal and inventory updates across city parks, and a potential disc golf tournament fundraiser. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.
- Approved minutes from March 20, 2025 meeting (5-0)
- Discussed vandalism of two fairy houses at Highland Park fairy trail
- Discussed need for tree removal and updated tree inventory across city parks
- Discussed potential disc golf tournament fundraiser for Highland Park course
- Discussed Crossland Construction possibly assisting with disc golf course signage
- Discussed forming neighborhood groups to help with park maintenance and vandalism
- Discussed reintroducing Arbor Day Foundation free tree program for residents
- Discussed city exploring updated software for lake fee collection
2025 05 15 BOA ( )
The Guthrie Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for May 15, 2025, has been cancelled due to no items on the agenda. No decisions or discussions will take place.
05 13
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board will consider approving a proposal from Libra Electric for up to $18,414.91 and a contract with Blackshare Environmental Solutions to update the airport's Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures plan. The board will also vote on minutes, monthly financials, and setting a date for a strategic planning workshop.
- Proposal from Blackshare Environmental Solutions to update and recertify the SPCC Plan
- Waiver of purchasing policy and approval of Libra Electric proposal not-to-exceed $18,414.91
- Setting a date for a strategic planning workshop with identifiable goals
- Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of monthly financials
05 13
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board unanimously approved several items: the April 8 meeting minutes with a clerical correction, monthly financials, a proposal from Blackshare Environmental Solutions to update and recertify the Spill Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan, and a proposal from Libra Electric not to exceed $18,414.91 with a waiver of City of Guthrie purchasing policy. The board also set a strategic planning workshop for July 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the airport terminal conference room. No public comments or other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved amended April 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved monthly financials (unanimous)
- Approved Blackshare Environmental Solutions proposal for SPCC plan update and recertification (unanimous)
- Waived City purchasing policy and approved Libra Electric proposal not to exceed $18,414.91 (unanimous)
- Set strategic planning workshop for July 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
2025 05 08 PC
The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend removing a condition from a Bed and Breakfast's special use permit at 201 N. 13th St. that prohibited receptions, meetings, and parties. They also approved a preliminary subdivision plat for 11 lots on 7.51 acres at 420 W. Industrial Blvd., with a condition on sewer placement. The March 13, 2025 minutes were approved 3-0.
- Approved minutes from March 13, 2025 meeting (3-0)
- Recommended approval to amend Special Use Permit by eliminating Condition #4 (no receptions, meetings, parties) for B&B at 201 N. 13th St. (4-0)
- Approved preliminary subdivision plat for 11 lots on 7.51 acres at 420 W. Industrial Blvd., conditioned on sewer location (4-0)
2025 05 08 PC
The Guthrie Planning Commission will discuss and possibly act on two items: a request to remove a condition that bans receptions and parties at a bed-and-breakfast at 201 N. 13th St., and a request to approve a preliminary subdivision plat for 11 industrial lots on 7.51 acres at 420 W Industrial Blvd. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the March 13, 2025 regular meeting.
- PC Application 24-011: Request to eliminate Condition #4 (no receptions, meetings, parties) from a Special Use Permit for a bed-and-breakfast at 201 N. 13th St. in the R-1 Single Family Dwelling District.
- PC Application 25-004: Request for approval of a Preliminary Subdivision Plat for 11 lots on a 7.51-acre parcel zoned I-2 (General Industrial District) at 420 W Industrial Blvd.
- Staff report notes one letter of objection received regarding the bed-and-breakfast condition change.
- The proposed industrial subdivision would create 50-ft by 145-ft lots with 3,000 sq. ft. leasable buildings, served by a new cul-de-sac street (Fusion Court) to be dedicated to the city.
- Approval of minutes from the March 13, 2025 Planning Commission regular meeting.
67th
The Guthrie City Council met on May 6, 2025, and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from a prior special meeting. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned after brief remarks from the mayor.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from April 22, 2025 special meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
68th
The Guthrie Public Works Authority unanimously approved Resolution 2025-03 declaring an emergency for a water line break on May 2, 2025, and authorized the city manager to award repair contracts up to $600,000 without competitive bidding. The board also confirmed several routine payments and a previously awarded downtown intersection improvement contract.
- Approved consent agenda including payments to Myers Engineering ($2,700 for water storage tanks, $1,103.76 for booster pump station, $3,854.40 for ADA sidewalk project) and awarded Bid 2025-03 to SAC Services Inc. for $828,661.45 for downtown intersection improvements.
- Adopted Resolution 2025-03 declaring an emergency due to a 12-inch water line break at Cottonwood Creek on May 2, 2025, waiving competitive bidding requirements.
- Authorized the city manager to award emergency repair contracts up to $600,000 for the water line break without further board approval.
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
67th
The Guthrie Public Works Authority met on May 6, 2025, and approved the consent agenda, which included the special meeting minutes from April 22, 2025. The vote was unanimous, 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned immediately after.
- Approved the Special Public Works Authority Minutes for April 22, 2025 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
68th
The council unanimously declared an emergency for a 12-inch water main break on Cottonwood Creek and authorized the city manager to award contracts up to $600,000 for repairs without further council approval. They also approved a $828,661 contract for downtown intersection improvements, an automatic aid agreement with Edmond, and a process to fill the vacant Ward 1 council seat. All votes were unanimous (6-0).
- Declared emergency for water main break (6-0)
- Authorized city manager to award up to $600,000 in emergency repair contracts (6-0)
- Approved $828,661 bid for Downtown Intersection Improvements to SAC Services Inc. (6-0)
- Approved automatic aid agreement with City of Edmond (6-0)
- Approved process to fill vacant Ward 1 council seat (6-0)
- Appointed Mayor Ropp to Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency Board (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including three engineering invoices totaling $7,658.16 (6-0)
- Cast ballot for Lindsey Grigg-Moak and Vickie Patterson for OMAG board of trustees (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
2025 05 05 HPC
The Historic Preservation Commission approved three certificates of appropriateness/compliance: a new projecting sign for the Guthrie Art Center at 316 S. Division St., a canopy and window signage at 108 E. Oklahoma Ave., and a public pocket park at Oklahoma Ave. and Wentz St. (with artificial turf, 3-2). It also set minimum maintenance plans for three buildings owned by Larry Ladd, requiring specific repairs within 60 days or a structural analysis within 10 days.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Guthrie Art Center sign at 316 S. Division St. (5-0)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for canopy and window signage at 108 E. Oklahoma Ave. (5-0)
- Approved Certificate of Compliance for pocket park at Oklahoma Ave. & Wentz St. with artificial turf (3-2)
- Approved 60-day minimum maintenance plan for corner of Victor Bldg. at 202 W. Harrison Ave. (5-0)
- Approved requirement for structural analysis of Old Fire Station at 111 S. 2nd St. within 10 days (5-0)
- Approved 60-day repair/replacement of rear windows at F.O. Lutz Bldg. at 119 W. Oklahoma Ave. (5-0)
2025 05 05 HPC
The Guthrie Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 2025, to discuss and potentially act on several Certificate of Appropriateness applications. These include new signage for the Guthrie Art Center, a canopy and window signage for a building on Oklahoma Ave., a public pocket park, and minimum maintenance plans for several historic buildings. The meeting will also include approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comments.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for new 'Guthrie Art Center' projecting sign at 316 S. Division St.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for new canopy and window signage at 108 E. Oklahoma Ave.
- Certificate of Compliance for public pocket park at Oklahoma Ave. and Wentz St. (project budget $49,075, with $24,537 Main Street grant)
- Minimum maintenance plan for Victor Bldg. at 202 W. Harrison Ave.
- Minimum maintenance plan for Old Fire Station at 111 S. 2nd St. and F.O. Lutz Bldg. at 119 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Water Rate Schedule
This agenda item presents the water rate schedule for Guthrie, Oklahoma, effective with utility bills mailed on or about October 31, 2025. The rates are based on Resolution No. 2016-03, as amended by Resolution No. 2018-05, and apply to residential, duplex/triplex, multi-family, commercial, and central business district customers, both inside and outside city limits. The schedule details minimum charges and per-1,000-gallon rates for various usage tiers and meter sizes.
- Residential inside city: $20.75 minimum for first 2,000 gallons; rates from $8.95 to $14.22 per 1,000 gallons
- Residential outside city: $35.68 minimum for first 2,000 gallons; rates from $13.47 to $17.45 per 1,000 gallons
- Commercial minimums vary by meter size, from $21.84 (5/8-3/4 inch) to $479.58 (8 inch) inside city
- Central Business District defined as south side of Cleveland Ave to north side of Vilas Ave, west side of Ash St to Santa Fe Railroad tracks
- Multi-family units on a single meter: minimum applies per occupied unit, based on semi-annual occupancy verifications
Sewer Rate Schedule
The City of Guthrie is adopting a new sanitary sewer rate schedule to take effect with utility bills mailed on or about October 31, 2025. The rates establish minimum monthly charges and per-1,000-gallon usage fees for residential, duplex/triplex, multi-family, and commercial customers, with separate rates for inside and outside city limits. The schedule also specifies how usage is calculated for properties not served by GPWA water.
- Residential minimum monthly charge: $17.41 inside and outside city limits, plus $4.12 per 1,000 gallons
- Duplex/triplex minimum monthly charge: $18.89 per unit, plus $4.12 per 1,000 gallons
- Multi-family (4+ units) minimum monthly charge: $18.89 per occupied unit, plus $4.12 per 1,000 gallons
- Commercial minimum monthly charge: $23.34 inside and outside city limits, plus $4.12 per 1,000 gallons
- For properties not on GPWA water, average usage for minimum charge is set at 5,000 gallons (residential) or determined by GPWA staff (commercial)
Meeting
The Guthrie Public Works Authority held a special meeting on April 22, 2025, and approved the consent agenda by a unanimous vote. The consent agenda included approval of prior meeting minutes, confirmation of a $85,713.75 payment to G & L Tank Sandblasting and Coating for water storage tank painting, and confirmation of an IT services contract with Standards IT, LLC. No items were removed from the consent agenda, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.
- Approved Public Works Authority minutes for April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Confirmed $85,713.75 payment to G & L Tank Sandblasting and Coating for water tank painting (unanimous)
- Confirmed IT services contract with Standards IT, LLC (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Meeting
The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 3422, amending Chapter 3: Animals to replace the exotic and vicious animals article and establish escalating penalties for dogs running at large. It also adopted Ordinance No. 3342, as amended, updating the Planning and Zoning Code with a change allowing political signs from candidate filing day rather than 60 days before an election. Other actions included renewing the Country Club lake lease, approving an IT services contract with Standards IT, LLC, and awarding airport engineering services to Parkhill.
- Approved Ordinance No. 3422 amending animal regulations, including new penalties for dogs at large
- Adopted Ordinance No. 3342 updating the zoning code, with political signs allowed from candidate filing day
- Renewed the Country Club 'Santa Fe' Lake Lease Agreement with Guthrie Golf and Country Club
- Approved a contract with Standards IT, LLC for information technology services
- Approved an interlocal agreement with Logan County for emergency management services and equipment transfer
- Awarded RFQ No. 2024-14 for airport engineering consultant services to Parkhill
- Approved a master agreement with Parkhill for professional architectural/engineering services
- Approved Budget Amendment No. 4 and CPI lease amendments for multiple airport hangars
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
2025 04 17 BOA ( )
The Guthrie Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for April 17, 2025 has been cancelled because there are no items on the agenda. No decisions or discussions will take place.
2025 04 10 PC ( )
The Guthrie Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 10, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no items on the agenda. The agenda notice includes standard participation and accommodation information.
04 08
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board unanimously approved a master agreement for professional services between the City of Guthrie and Parkhill. The board also rescinded its March 11, 2025 approval of CPI amendments to three hangar ground leases, then separately approved those same CPI amendments. Monthly financials and prior meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.
- Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved monthly financials (unanimous)
- Approved master agreement for professional services between City of Guthrie and Parkhill (unanimous)
- Rescinded prior approval of CPI amendments to Hangar Ground Leases 23B, 24A, and 24B (unanimous)
- Approved CPI amendments to Hangar Ground Leases 23B, 24A, and 24B (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
04 08
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board will discuss and possibly approve a master engineering agreement with Parkhill, vote on rescinding previously approved CPI lease amendments, and consider new CPI amendments for three hangar ground leases.
- Master engineering agreement with Parkhill for professional services
- Rescind prior approval of CPI amendments to Hangar Ground Leases 24A, 24B, and 23B
- Approve CPI amendments to Hangar Ground Leases 23B, 24A, and 24B
- Presentation on fuel flowage fee collections and hangar ground lease revenues
2025 04 07 HPC
The Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of compliance for demolition of a non-contributing rear addition and new safety stairs/balcony at 208 W. Oklahoma Ave., approved new window signage for Holiday Laundry at 111 W. Cleveland Ave., and approved minimum maintenance plans for the Red Stone Inn (206 S. 2nd St.) and Blue Belle (224 W Harrison Ave.). The commission tabled a pocket park proposal at Oklahoma Ave. and Wentz St. pending more information, and tabled or deferred maintenance plans for the Victor Bldg., Old Fire Station, and F.O. Lutz Bldg. pending additional details.
- Approved Certificate of Compliance for demolition and new stairs/balcony at 208 W. Oklahoma Ave. (5-0)
- Tabled pocket park at Oklahoma Ave. and Wentz St. until May 5, 2025, pending more info (5-0)
- Approved Holiday Laundry window signage at 111 W. Cleveland Ave. (5-0)
- Approved minimum maintenance plan for Red Stone Inn with 6-month completion and color approval (4-0)
- Tabled minimum maintenance plan for Victor Bldg. until May 5, 2025, pending more info (5-0)
- Approved minimum maintenance plan for Blue Belle with 6-week and 6-month deadlines (5-0)
- Required structural analysis for Old Fire Station; plan to be reviewed May 5, 2025 (5-0)
- Required window inspection and defined maintenance plan for F.O. Lutz Bldg.; plan due May 5, 2025 (5-0)
2025 04 07 HPC
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss and potentially act on several applications: demolition of a non-contributing building addition at 208 W. Oklahoma Ave., a pocket park at Oklahoma Ave. and Wentz St., new window signage for Holiday Laundry at 111 W. Cleveland Ave., and minimum maintenance plans for five historic buildings including the Red Stone Inn and Victor Bldg.
- Demolition of non-contributing rear addition and new safety stairs/balcony at 208 W. Oklahoma Ave.
- Certificate of Compliance for a public pocket park at Oklahoma Ave. and Wentz St.
- New 'Holiday Laundry' window signage at 111 W. Cleveland Ave.
- Minimum maintenance plan for 206 S. 2nd St. (Red Stone Inn)
- Minimum maintenance plans for 202 W. Harrison Ave. (Victor Bldg.), 224 W. Harrison Ave. (Blue Belle), 111 S. 2nd St. (Old Fire Station), and 119 W. Oklahoma Ave. (F. O. Lutz Bldg.)
Meeting
The council unanimously approved a comprehensive update to the Guthrie Zoning Code, adding new districts and housing flexibility. It also adopted Ordinance No. 3421 to rezone a 4.4-acre property on South Academy Road from suburban to general residential. A special use permit for a carport at 1424 W. Warner Avenue was approved. The consent agenda, including a $20,700 change order for water tank painting and a lease with the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival through October 2028, passed unanimously.
- Approved comprehensive Guthrie Zoning Code update adding Residential Estates, Mixed Use, and Public Facilities districts and allowing accessory dwelling units and cottage courts.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 3421 rezoning 4.4 acres at 500 block of S. Academy Rd. from A-2 (Suburban) to R-2 (General Residential).
- Approved Special Use Permit for a 12' x 20' carport at 1424 W. Warner Ave.
- Approved Consent Agenda including March 18, 2025 minutes, $20,700 change order for water tank painting, engineering invoices, and a lease with Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival through October 2028.
- Cancelled the April 15, 2025 council meeting due to the '89er Days Celebration Chuck Wagon Dinner.
- Heard presentation on Highland Park pool reconstruction (estimated $2 million); no vote taken.
- Proclaimed April 13-19 as National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week and National Telecommunicators Week.
- Proclaimed April 16-22 as Crime Victims' Rights Week and April 25 as Arbor Day in Guthrie.
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Meeting
The Guthrie Public Works Authority met on April 1, 2025, and approved the consent agenda as a single block by a 7-0 vote. The agenda included approval of prior meeting minutes, a $1,500 payment to Myers Engineering for sewer work, and confirmation of several City Council actions on tank painting, booster pump, and sidewalk projects. The board also canceled the April 15, 2025 meeting due to the Oklahoma '89er Days Celebration.
- Approved Public Works Authority minutes for March 18, 2025 (7-0)
- Approved $1,500 payment to Myers Engineering for FY25 CMOM Sewer Main Replacement Program (7-0)
- Confirmed Change Order No. 7 increasing contract by $20,700 with G & L Tank Sandblasting for water storage tank painting (7-0)
- Confirmed $2,460 payment to Myers Engineering for East & West Side Water Storage Tanks Project (7-0)
- Confirmed $1,226.40 payment to Myers Engineering for West Side Booster Pump Station Replacement Project (7-0)
- Confirmed $7,967.10 payment to Myers Engineering for ADA Accessible Intersections & Sidewalk Project (7-0)
- Canceled April 15, 2025 meeting due to Oklahoma '89er Days Celebration (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
P&UFB Cancellation
The regularly scheduled Parks and Urban Forestry Board meeting for March 20, 2025, has been cancelled. A special meeting agenda has been posted for the same date and time at Guthrie City Hall.
- Regular meeting cancelled
- Special meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM at Guthrie City Hall
P&UFB
The Guthrie Parks and Urban Forestry Board is holding a special meeting to review and approve design recommendations for the Highland Park Pool project and the downtown Pocket Park at the Shoppes. The board will also hear an update on the Green Team Arbor Day event and consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Presentation and approval of design for Highland Park Pool project by GH2 Architects and Crossland Construction Co.
- Presentation and approval of design for downtown Pocket Park at the Shoppes
- Update on Green Team Arbor Day Event in Highland Park
- Approval of minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting
P&UFB
The board approved the renovation design for the Highland Park Pool, including a downsized pool, new bathhouse, and ADA upgrades, with a $2 million budget and a target completion for summer 2026. They also approved a conceptual plan for a downtown pocket park at The Shoppes, funded partly by a 50/50 Main Street grant. Minutes from the January 16 meeting were approved. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Highland Park Pool renovation design and staff recommendations (4-0)
- Approved downtown pocket park conceptual plan at The Shoppes (4-0)
- Approved minutes from January 16, 2025 meeting (4-0)
2025 03 20 BOA ( )
The Guthrie Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no items to consider.
Meeting
The Guthrie Public Works Authority unanimously approved a consent agenda including several contract actions and change orders for water storage tank projects and a booster pump station. They also awarded a $14,585 roof replacement contract to Integrity Construction and Roofing for 316 West Harrison.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, change orders, and pay applications (6-0)
- Awarded $14,585 roof replacement contract to Integrity Construction and Roofing (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Meeting
The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-02, declaring 10 properties dilapidated and hazardous to public health, safety, or welfare, with $45,000 budgeted for demolition. Four property owners requested extra time to renovate or demolish their structures; staff will require permits, code compliance, and 30-day progress inspections. The council also rescinded a prior fuel tank relocation contract and approved a new one with a different vendor for $17,966.32.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-02 declaring 10 structures dilapidated and dangerous (unanimous)
- Rescinded October 15, 2024 action approving fuel tank relocation at airport (unanimous)
- Approved Boomer Environmental, LLC to relocate fuel tanks for not-to-exceed $17,966.32 (unanimous)
- Confirmed Dan Newton and Darrell Burnett to Guthrie Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items including change orders, pay apps, and lease amendments (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council & GPWA
The Guthrie City Council and GPWA will vote on consent items including change orders and payments for water tank painting and booster pump projects, a public hearing on dilapidated structures, and a resolution to declare certain structures dangerous. A key item is rescinding a prior $24,925.38 fuel tank relocation contract and approving a new not-to-exceed $17,966.32 contract with Boomer Environmental for the same work at the airport.
- Rescind October 2024 approval of $24,925.38 fuel tank relocation contract at Guthrie Regional Airport
- Approve new contract with Boomer Environmental for fuel tank relocation at airport, not-to-exceed $17,966.32
- Public hearing and resolution on dilapidated structures (Resolution No. 2025-02)
- Approve change orders and payments totaling over $290,000 for water storage tank painting and booster pump projects
- Appoint Dan Newton and Darrell Burnett to Guthrie Board of Adjustment
2025 03 13 PC
The commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a comprehensive update to the Guthrie Zoning Code (Ordinance No. 3342), following an Oversight Committee review. They also recommended approval of a special use permit for a sign at 1424 W. Warner Ave. and a rezone of 4.4 acres on S. Academy Rd. from A-2 to R-2. All votes were unanimous 4-0.
- Recommended approval of zoning code update (Ordinance No. 3342) 4-0
- Recommended approval of special use permit for carport at 1424 W. Warner Ave. 4-0
- Recommended approval of rezone 4.4 acres at 500 block S. Academy Rd. from A-2 to R-2 4-0
- Approved minutes from January 9, 2025 meeting 4-0
2025 03 13 PC
The Guthrie Planning Commission will discuss and possibly vote on a complete update of the city's zoning code, a special use permit for a front-yard carport at 1424 W. Warner Ave., and a rezoning of 4.4 acres on S. Academy Rd. from suburban to general residential to allow duplex development.
- Special Use Permit for a 12'x20' carport in front of a home at 1424 W. Warner Ave.
- Rezone 4.4 acres at 500 block S. Academy Rd. from A-2 (Suburban) to R-2 (General Residential) for potential duplexes
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 3342, a complete update of the Guthrie Zoning Code, including new districts (RE, R-3, MU, PF) and regulations
- Approval of minutes from the January 9, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
03 11
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board unanimously approved several actions including the minutes, monthly financials, a hangar ground lease amendment for site #23E, rescinding a prior $24,925.38 fuel tank relocation approval, waiving purchasing policy to hire Boomer Environmental for tank removal up to $17,966.32, and CPI amendments to seven hangar ground leases. The board also discussed but took no action on runway expansion, instead considering alternative federal funding requests.
- Approved minutes of February 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved monthly financials (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to hangar ground lease for site #23E with Latham Investment Properties II, LLC (unanimous)
- Rescinded October 8, 2024 approval of $24,925.38 fuel tank relocation by Innovative Fueling Solutions (unanimous)
- Waived purchasing policy and approved Boomer Environmental for tank removal not-to-exceed $17,966.32 (unanimous)
- Approved CPI amendments to seven hangar ground leases (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
03 11
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board will discuss and possibly rescind a prior approval for relocating fuel tanks, approve a new contract for tank removal, and consider amendments to several hangar ground leases. The board will also discuss a runway expansion project.
- Rescind approval of $24,925.38 fuel tank relocation contract with Innovative Fueling Solutions
- Approve Boomer Environmental, LLC to remove 8,000-gallon Jet A and 100 LL tanks for up to $17,966.32
- Amend hangar ground lease for site #23E with Latham Investment Properties II, L.L.C.
- Approve CPI amendments to seven hangar ground leases
- Discuss widening, strengthening, and lengthening runway 16/34
Meeting
The Guthrie Public Works Authority met on March 4, 2025, with six trustees present and one absent. The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a budget amendment, and several payments for the wastewater treatment plant and engineering services. Two additional items were also approved unanimously: Task Order No. 170 with Myers Engineering for an industrial stormwater permit application, and Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 166 for construction material testing at the West Side Booster Station.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, Budget Amendment No. 3, and multiple payments to HCCCo, LLC and Myers Engineering (6-0)
- Approved Task Order No. 170 with Myers Engineering for OKR05 Industrial Stormwater General Permit Application (6-0)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 166 with Myers Engineering for $3,489.64 in construction material testing (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Meeting
The council unanimously approved paying $366,835 to Parkhill Engineering for the Parallel Taxiway & Apron Design Project, and authorized the purchase of a 2024 Type II ambulance van with equipment for $200,000. Other actions included confirming appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Historic Preservation Commission, and approving a $32,000 pickup truck purchase.
- Approved $366,835 in invoices to Parkhill Engineering for airport taxiway design (6-0)
- Approved $200,000 purchase of a 2024 Type II ambulance van with equipment (6-0)
- Approved $32,000 purchase of a 2021 Ford F150 pickup (6-0)
- Confirmed Franklin Danley to the Board of Adjustment for a three-year term (6-0)
- Reappointed Menecca Gibbs and Nathan Turner to the Historic Preservation Commission (6-0)
- Approved $2,604 amendment to Myers Engineering task order for softball complex testing (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda items including budget amendment and surplus property declaration (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
2025 03 03 HPC
The Guthrie Historic Preservation Commission approved four items: a new overhead door at 123 N 2nd St, facade signage for Cottage Floral at 112 W Oklahoma Ave, new exterior materials at 111 W Harrison Ave, and an administrative policy on window signage in the Capitol Townsite Historic District. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new overhead door at 123 N 2nd St (5-0)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Cottage Floral facade signage at 112 W Oklahoma Ave (5-0)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new exterior materials at 111 W Harrison Ave, with colors compatible to brick or natural wood/dark brown (5-0)
- Approved Administrative Policy 25-001 on window signage, with amendments: window painting beyond 30 days requires HPC approval, and exception changed from 'December' to 'holiday season' (5-0)
2025 03 03 HPC
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss and potentially act on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a new overhead door at 123 N 2nd St., facade signage for "Cottage Floral" at 112 W. Oklahoma Ave., and new exterior materials at 111 W. Harrison Ave. The commission will also consider Administrative Policy 25-001, which sets additional standards for window signage within the Capitol Townsite Historic District, including limits on lights, paint, and digital signs.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for a new overhead door at 123 N 2nd St. (HPC 25-001)
- Certificate of Appropriateness for "Cottage Floral" facade signage at 112 W. Oklahoma Ave. (HPC 25-002)
- Certificate of Appropriateness for new exterior materials (Hardie board) at 111 W. Harrison Ave. (HPC 25-003)
- Discussion and possible action on Administrative Policy 25-001 for window signage standards in the Capitol Townsite Historic District
- Approval of minutes from the January 6, 2025 regular meeting
March 2025
This is the City of Guthrie's monthly treasurer's report for March 2025, presenting fund balances, revenues, and expenditures across all city funds. It is a financial statement, not a decision-making agenda. The report shows the General Fund collected $4.41 million in sales tax year-to-date, 2.5% above the budgeted estimate, and total General Fund revenues are $10.77 million, 0.61% below the year-to-date estimate.
- General Fund total revenues YTD: $10,765,496 vs. $10,831,989 estimate (0.61% under)
- Sales tax YTD: $4,410,015 vs. $4,300,000 budget (2.56% over)
- Police department YTD expenditures: $1,854,282 of $3,937,922 budget (47.09%)
- Fire/EMS Fund total revenues YTD: $2,504,141 vs. $2,343,322 estimate (6.86% over)
- Airport Fund revenues YTD: $684,134 vs. $3,161,283 estimate (78.36% under)
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The Guthrie City Council approved accepting a grant from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management for up to 50% funding of a multi-discipline training center and off-site communications center. They also approved a special use permit to increase a bed-and-breakfast from 5 to 7 units at 201 N. 13th St., with one council member abstaining. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including payments for the Highland Park Municipal Pool Project, Owen Field Softball Facility Upgrade, and Highland Hall Renovation Project, along with surplus declarations and change orders.
- Approved ODEM grant for multi-discipline training center and off-site communications center (7-0)
- Approved special use permit amendment for 7-unit bed-and-breakfast at 201 N. 13th St. (6-1, abstention counted as no)
- Approved consent agenda including $19,000 to GH2 Architects for Highland Park Pool, $39,837.79 to True North Contracting for Owen Field Softball, and $26,719 final pay to Lambert Construction for Highland Hall Renovation (7-0)
- Approved declaring police evidence and found property as surplus (7-0)
- Approved declaring 1990 Chevrolet Truck as surplus for online auction (7-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 for Highland Hall Renovation increasing contract by $3,587 (7-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 3 for Highland Hall Renovation decreasing contract by $5,000 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
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The Guthrie Public Works Authority unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-01, which revises water rates for Logan Rural Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Management District No. 1. The new rates take effect with the utility bill due April 15, 2025. The meeting lasted one minute and included only this substantive decision.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-01 revising Logan Rural Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Management District No. 1 water rates (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from February 4, 2025 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
2025 02 20 BOA ( )
The Guthrie Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for February 20, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no items to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place.
City Council & GPW
The Guthrie City Council will discuss accepting an Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management grant funding up to 50% of a multi-discipline training center and off-site communications center, and consider amending a special use permit to expand a bed and breakfast at 201 N. 13th St. from 5 to 7 units. The consent agenda includes payments for the Highland Park Municipal Pool Project ($19,000 to GH2 Architects), the Owen Field Softball Facility Upgrade ($39,837.79 to True North Contracting), and change orders for the Highland Hall Renovation Project. The Guthrie Public Works Authority will consider a water rate increase for Logan Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 1.
- Acceptance of ODEM grant for up to 50% of a multi-discipline training center and off-site communications center
- Special use permit amendment to increase a bed and breakfast at 201 N. 13th St. from 5 to 7 units
- Payment of $19,000 to GH2 Architects for Highland Park Municipal Pool Project
- Payment of $39,837.79 to True North Contracting for Owen Field Softball Facility Upgrade
- Water rate increase for Logan Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 1
2025 02 13 PC ( )
The Guthrie Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 13, 2025, has been cancelled due to no items on the agenda. No decisions or discussions will take place.
02 11
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board approved extending the construction period for a hangar ground lease with Latham Investment Properties to April 8, 2025, and awarded RFQ No. 2024-14 for Airport Engineering Services to Parkhill Engineering. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also unanimously approved the January 2025 meeting minutes and monthly financials.
- Approved January 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved monthly financials (unanimous)
- Extended hangar ground lease construction period to April 8, 2025 for Latham Investment Properties (unanimous)
- Awarded RFQ No. 2024-14 Airport Engineering Services to Parkhill Engineering (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
02 11
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board will meet to approve minutes and monthly financials, consider extending a hangar ground lease with Latham Investment Properties II for site #23E, and potentially award an engineering services contract (RFQ No. 2024-14) to Parkhill Engineering. Public comments are invited.
- Consider extending construction period for hangar site #23E lease with Latham Investment Properties II, L.L.C.
- Award RFQ No. 2024-14, Airport Engineering Services, to Parkhill Engineering
- Approve minutes of January 14, 2025 meeting
- Approve monthly financials
Meeting
The Guthrie City Council unanimously approved three land-use items: closing a 20-by-125-foot alley portion in the 300 block of S. Pine St., rezoning 417 Roundhouse Road from industrial to agricultural, and granting a special-use permit for a 150-foot telecommunications tower at 1112 N. Wentz St. The council also approved a $9,200 change order for the East & West Storage Tank Painting Project and the consent agenda, which included paying two engineering invoices. An Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management grant item was removed from the agenda. The council then held an executive session regarding a pending claim against Spirit Wing Aviation, Ltd., and took no action afterward.
- Approved Change Order No. 3 with G & L Tank Sandblasting and Coating, increasing the East & West Storage Tank Painting contract by $9,200.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 3419, closing a 20-foot by 125-foot alley right-of-way adjacent to Lots 1-18, Block 70, Capitol Hill in the 300 Block of S. Pine St.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 3420, rezoning 417 Roundhouse Road from I-2 (General Industrial) to A-1 (General Agricultural).
- Approved a Special Use Permit for a 150-foot telecommunications tower at 1112 N. Wentz St. in the A-1 zoning district.
- Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes from January 21, 2025, and payments of $1,200 and $13,429 to Myers Engineering.
- Removed the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management Grant Award item from the agenda.
- Convened into Executive Session to discuss a pending claim against Spirit Wing Aviation, Ltd.; no action was taken afterward.
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
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Meeting
The Guthrie Public Works Authority met on February 4, 2025, with five trustees present. The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included approving the January 21, 2025 minutes, confirming a $1,200 payment to Myers Engineering for water storage tank project services, and confirming a $9,200 change order for the East & West Storage Tank Painting Project with G & L Tank Sandblasting and Coating. No items were removed from the consent agenda, and the meeting adjourned with no further business.
- Approved Public Works Authority Minutes for January 21, 2025 (5-0)
- Confirmed $1,200 payment to Myers Engineering for East & West Side Water Storage Tanks Project (5-0)
- Confirmed Change Order No. 3 for East & West Storage Tank Painting Project, increasing contract by $9,200 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Guthrie City Council will consider several land-use and infrastructure items, including a rezone at 417 Roundhouse Road, a special use permit for a 150-foot telecommunications tower at 1112 N. Wentz Street, and an alley closure on S. Pine Street. The council will also vote on accepting a state emergency management grant for a training and communications center, and approve a change order for water tank painting. The meeting includes a consent agenda with payments for engineering services and a proposed executive session regarding a claim against Spirit Wing Aviation.
- Rezone 417 Roundhouse Road from I-2 (General Industrial) to A-1 (General Agricultural)
- Special use permit for a 150-foot telecommunications tower at 1112 N. Wentz Street
- Acceptance of Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management grant for a multi-discipline training center and off-site communications center
- Change Order No. 3 with G & L Tank Sandblasting and Coating for $9,200 on the East & West Storage Tank Painting Project
- Ordinance No. 3419 to close a 20-foot by 125-foot alley portion adjacent to Lots 1-18, Block 70, Capitol Hill on S. Pine Street
2025 02 03 HPC ( )
The Guthrie Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting scheduled for February 3, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no items for the agenda. No decisions or discussions will take place.
February 2025
This is a monthly treasurer's report for February 2025, presenting cash balances, revenues, and expenditures across all city funds. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the document is a financial update for informational purposes.
- General Fund ending cash balance: $3,863,423.46
- Sales tax revenue YTD: $2,970,793 (43.18% of $6.88M annual budget)
- GPWA operating fund ending balance: $2,475,864.91
- Fire/EMS Fund ending balance: $742,187.75
- Airport Fund YTD revenue at 10.05% of budget, largely due to delayed FAA grant transfers
City Council & GPWA
The Guthrie City Council and GPWA will consider a rezone at 1016 W. Warner Ave., approve amendments for airport taxiway and fencing projects, and accept infrastructure for Guthrie Farms Phase II and Hillcrest Farms subdivisions. The GPWA will also discuss soliciting bids for a critical sewer line replacement in Noble Heights.
- Rezone at 1016 W. Warner Ave. from R-1 to R-2 (Ordinance 3418)
- Amendment No. 8 with Parkhill Engineering for airport taxiway reconstruction
- Amendment No. 9 with Parkhill Engineering for airport fencing survey and design
- Change Order No. 1 for water storage tank painting, increasing contract by $24,000
- Acceptance of water, sewer, and paving improvements for Guthrie Farms Phase II and Hillcrest Farms subdivisions
Meeting
The Guthrie Public Works Authority unanimously approved soliciting bids for a critical sewer line replacement from manhole #1 in Noble Heights extending east approximately 111 feet to manhole #2, including replacement of both manholes. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included payments for engineering and construction services on several water, sewer, and sidewalk projects.
- Approved soliciting bids for critical sewer line replacement from manhole #1 in Noble Heights to manhole #2 (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, invoices, and pay applications (6-0)
- Approved $2,497 payment to Myers Engineering for CMOM Sewer Line Project
- Approved $1,150 payment to Myers Engineering for Lift Station No. 4 Rehabilitation Project
- Approved $12,819.30 payment to Slattery Construction for Lift Station No. 4 Rehabilitation Project
- Confirmed $6,000 payment to Myers Engineering for East & West Side Water Storage Tanks Project
- Confirmed $6,113.60 payment to Myers Engineering for West Side Booster Pump Station Replacement Project
- Confirmed $24,585.05 payment to Myers Engineering for ADA Accessible Intersections & Sidewalk Project
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Meeting
The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 3418, rezoning 1016 W. Warner Ave. from R-1 (Single-family Dwelling) to R-2 (General Residential). They also approved multiple engineering contracts, change orders for water tank painting, and acceptance of subdivision improvements. A Main Street Incentive Program grant was accepted to develop a pocket park at Wentz and Oklahoma.
- Approved rezoning at 1016 W. Warner Ave. from R-1 to R-2 (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 8 with Parkhill Engineering for taxiway reconstruction (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 9 with Parkhill Engineering for airport fencing survey/design (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 with G&L Tank Sandblasting, increasing contract by $24,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 with G&L Tank Sandblasting, extending contract by 41 days (unanimous)
- Accepted water, sewer, paving improvements for Guthrie Farms Subdivision, Phase II (unanimous)
- Accepted water, sewer, paving improvements for Hillcrest Farms Subdivision (unanimous)
- Accepted Main Street Incentive Program grant for pocket park at Wentz and Oklahoma (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
🏢 Building at this address: 6 m tall
GEDA
The Guthrie Economic Development Authority held a special meeting and unanimously approved two consent agenda items: the minutes from the November 7, 2023 special meeting and FY24 Year-End Budget Amendment 6 for the GEDA fund. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after one minute.
- Approved minutes of November 7, 2023 special GEDA meeting (6-0)
- Approved FY24 Year-End Budget Amendment 6 for GEDA fund (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
GEDA
The Guthrie Economic Development Authority held a special meeting on January 21, 2025, with six trustees present. The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from a November 2023 meeting and a year-end budget amendment for the authority's fund. The meeting lasted one minute.
- Approved the minutes of the Special GEDA Meeting held November 7, 2023
- Approved FY24 Year-End Budget Amendment 6 for the Guthrie Economic Development Authority Fund
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
P&UFB
The Parks and Urban Forestry Board will discuss updates to signage at the disc golf course in Highland Park and review the Parks Department's process for removing marked or dead trees and trimming trees. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, public comments, and a staff report.
- Discussion on disc golf course signage updates at Highland Park
- Update on Parks Dept. marked/dead tree removal and tree trimming processes
- Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting
2025 01 16 BOA ( )
The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for January 16, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no items to consider. The board currently has a vacant chair and only one listed member.
P&UFB
The meeting was largely procedural and discussion-based, with no formal votes on substantive items. Public comments raised concerns about Guthrie Lake rules and enforcement. The board tabled discussion on disc golf course signage until the next meeting. Staff reported on tree removal at Cemetery, Lyons Park, and Mineral Wells, and noted a TSET grant opportunity for pickleball court renovations at Mineral Wells Park.
- Approved minutes from 11-11-2024 meeting (5-0)
- Tabled disc golf course signage discussion to next meeting
- Adjourned at 7:03pm
01 14
The board unanimously elected Dick Geib as chairman for 2025-2026 and Grant Aguirre as vice-chairman. It approved minutes, monthly financials, Amendment No. 8 with Parkhill for taxiway construction, Amendment No. 9 for perimeter fencing survey, and the 2025 meeting schedule. No public comments or other actions were taken.
- Nominated Dick Geib as Chairman for Feb 2025-Jan 2026 (unanimous)
- Nominated Grant Aguirre as Vice-Chairman for Feb 2025-Jan 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved monthly financials (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 8 with Parkhill for parallel taxiway construction phase services (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 9 with Parkhill for property and topographic survey for perimeter fencing project (unanimous)
- Amended calendar year 2025 regular meeting schedule (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
01 14
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board will discuss and possibly approve two amendments with Parkhill for construction phase services on a parallel taxiway and lighting project, and for a property and topographic survey for a perimeter fencing project. The board will also nominate a chairman and vice-chairman, approve minutes and monthly financials, and consider amending the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Amendment No. 8 with Parkhill for construction phase services for parallel taxiway construction and lighting project
- Amendment No. 9 with Parkhill for property and topographic survey for perimeter fencing project
- Nomination of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for term February 2024 to January 2025
- Approval of monthly financials
- Year-End Report on airport milestones and progress
01 13
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board will discuss and possibly approve a $570,000 land acquisition, a short-term cattle grazing lease, and a new airport logo. The board will also nominate officers for the coming year and appoint members to a terminal planning working group.
- Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance of Parcel No. 1 from Randall S. and Wanette J. Martin for $570,000, contingent on FAA/ODAA grant approval and City Council approval.
- Discussion and possible action to approve a short-term lease agreement with Randall S. and Wanette J. Martin for cattle grazing on 10 acres of airport property for up to five years.
- Discussion and possible action to nominate a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Airport Board for the term February 2026 to January 2027.
- Discussion and possible action to nominate three board members to a Terminal Planning Working Group for final terminal design recommendations.
- Discussion and possible action to approve the new logo branding for the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport.
2025 01 09 PC
The Guthrie Planning Commission will discuss and possibly decide on three items: amending a special use permit to expand a bed and breakfast from 5 to 7 units at 201 N. 13th St., closing a 20x125-foot alley portion in the 300 block of S. Pine St., and rezoning 417 Roundhouse Rd. from industrial to agricultural. The meeting also includes election of a chair and vice-chair, and approval of prior minutes.
- PC Application 24-011: Amend special use permit to increase bed-and-breakfast units from 5 to 7 at 201 N. 13th St.
- PC Application 24-012: Close a 20x125-foot alley portion adjacent to Lots 1-18, Block 70, Capitol Hill in the 300 block of S. Pine St.
- PC Application 24-013: Rezone 417 Roundhouse Rd. from I-2 (General Industrial) to A-1 (General Agricultural).
- Nomination and election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair.
- Approval of minutes from the December 12, 2024 regular meeting.
2025 01 09 PC
The Guthrie Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit amendment to increase a bed and breakfast at 201 N. 13th St. from 5 to 7 units, with staff conditions. They also unanimously recommended closing a 20x125-foot alley portion in the 300 block of S. Pine St. and rezoning 417 Roundhouse Rd. from I-2 (General Industrial) to A-1 (General Agricultural). The commission elected Brent Linford as chair and Zach Robbins as vice-chair.
- Elected Brent Linford chair (5-0)
- Elected Zach Robbins vice-chair (5-0)
- Approved minutes from December 12, 2024 meeting (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Special Use Permit amendment for 7-unit B&B at 201 N. 13th St. (4-1)
- Recommended approval of alley closure adjacent to Lots 1-18, Block 70, Capitol Hill (5-0)
- Recommended approval of rezone from I-2 to A-1 at 417 Roundhouse Rd. (5-0)
City Council & GPWA Cancellation
Both the regular City Council and Guthrie Public Works Authority meetings scheduled for January 7, 2025, have been cancelled due to no items on the agenda. No decisions or discussions will take place.
2025 01 06 HPC
The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for ADA improvements at the intersections of Wentz St. and Oklahoma Ave., Harrison Ave. and 1st St., and Oklahoma Ave. and 1st St. The motion passed 5-0. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 7, 2024 regular meeting by a 4-0 vote.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for ADA improvements at three intersections (5-0)
- Approved minutes from October 7, 2024 regular meeting (4-0)
2025 01 06 HPC
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for ADA improvements at three downtown intersections. The City of Guthrie plans to reconstruct intersections at Wentz St. and Oklahoma Ave., Harrison Ave. and 1st St., and Oklahoma Ave. and 1st St. to meet ADA requirements, replacing brick with brick and concrete with concrete. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for ADA improvements at Wentz St./Oklahoma Ave., Harrison Ave./1st St., and Oklahoma Ave./1st St.
- Reconstruction includes new handicap ramps with tactile warning devices, replacing inlets, storm drain piping, and paving.
- Brick intersections will be replaced with brick; concrete intersections with concrete.
- Approval of minutes from the October 7, 2024 regular meeting.
January 2025
This is the City of Guthrie's monthly treasurer's report for January 31, 2025, presenting beginning and ending cash balances, deposits, and withdrawals across all city funds. It also includes year-to-date revenue and expenditure summaries for the General Fund, GPWA, Fire/EMS, and Airport funds, along with sales and use tax collection data. No decisions or proposals are made; the report is purely informational and procedural.
- General Fund ending cash balance: $3,696,325.03
- Sales tax revenue YTD: $2,396,281 (34.83% of $6.88M annual budget)
- Use tax YTD: $386,808 (31.66% of $1.22M budget, 5% under estimate)
- Fire/EMS Fund total revenues YTD: $1,658,108 (35.38% of $4.69M budget)
- Airport Fund total revenues YTD: $245,443 (3.88% of $6.32M budget, largely due to uncollected FAA grant transfers)