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This is the official bulletin to the citizens of the city of Enid, Oklahoma.
Transcript of Enid on the Move (Volume 4, February 2013)
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Enid has grown to where we are on astrongfoundationof pioneers,dreamersandrisk-takers.Wehavemuchtobegratefulfor,and I see our community continuing to en-couragebigdreams,embraceandfuelentre-preneurs,andplanwithintentionaswegrowintoourbiggerfuture.
Ten years fromnow,wewill be realizing the returnon the investmentwe’remakingthroughconstruction, improvementsandprogressivethinking.Enidwilloffermoreamenities,making it easier to recruit talent andyoungfamilies.Ourlocaleconomywillbebetterdiversifiedaftertheadditionof newcompanies and industries, and community organizationswillwork togethertowardcommongoals.Asaresultof theseitems,Enidwillbenefitfromahighlevelof pridefromallcitizens.
Kyle Brownlee AAron Brownlee
“Enidisacommunityoverf lowingwithboundlessopportunities,buildingonanoriginalheritage,andpulsingwithavibrantQualityof Life.”
InsIde ThIs Issue:
where do you see enid in 10 years?
Waterpg3•QualityOf Lifepg6•CommunityParkpg10•SafetyInOurParkspg13
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WaterWater is a natural resource that we all need
to conserve whenever possible. The City of Enid will always place high importance in our planning
and budgeting of water needs as it is one of our core services. For several years, the administration staff has taken a proactive
approach to understand and meet the water needs of our great community. The city of Enid spends $1.5 million annually on water development.
Recently, $4 million has been spent on building two new water towers that assist in water pressure infrastructure needs. In addition, we are acquiring water rights for an additional 4.5 million gallons a day. We are bringing on line this year an additional one million gallons of water per day and have planned to double that in 2014. We continue to research means and costs to reuse waste water capabilities for industrial use. The use of so called “gray water” for industry frees up water for increased residential use. The treatment of waste water will provide as much as 5 million gallons per day of treated outflow water providing a variety of uses, including irrigation of our parks.
The Quality of Life initiative is a strategic response to community demand; it requires forward-thinking designs and planning. The new parks will include the most
conservative use of water possible, including the appropriate choice of plants, trees, and grasses that are tolerant of drought. We will also investigate every opportunity
for irrigation from retention areas within our parks for use on grass, landscape, and trees.
We view water needs seriously as it is one of our basic functions as a city. The City of Enid is committed to this on-
going and crucial effort to meet the water needs of our citizens.
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where do you see enid in 10 years?
Mostwould agree thatwehave a family-friendly,educationallystrong,welcomingcommunitywithampleopportunitytobeinvolvedinshapingourcity.Idefi-nitelywouldnotwanttolosethosequalitiesof Enidaswecontinuetogrowandprosper.In10yearsIwouldhope to have an abundant water supply, a top-notchtheater complex,pavedandwell-maintained streets inthe city limits and a downtown that is thriving afterdarkwithquality shops andentertainmentdue to theincreasedconventiontrafficcomingtotown.
AndI hollAnd
Glenn McdAnIel
KITrenA hIMe
“Enid’s quality of life in moving in the rightdirectionwith the trailsandparks,but theseresourcesneedtobetakenadvantageof.If wecan improvetheimageof theparks,maybepeoplewillusethemmore.”
AsprogresscontinuesinEnid,itexcitesmetoseetheopportunitiesforfamilies.Enidisandwillcontinuetobethebestplacetoaspiretolearn.Ourcommunityhasinvestedincountlessprogramsandfacilitiesthatmakelife-longlearningarealityforthosewhowanttoachieveit.Ibelieveourcommitmenttoeconomicdevelopmentand quality of lifewill contribute to evenmore greatmemoriesforEnid’sfamilies, includingmyown.Mostimportantly, progress today will open the door to aprosperous future, building a strong community towhichmychildren–andallEnidstudents–willwanttoreturnandraisetheirownfamiliesaftercollege.
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If Enidhas takenadvantageof theboomdollarsavailablenow,ourEnidTrailSystem,schools,parksandRenaissanceCentershouldsimplyneedtobevigorouslymaintained.If thesequalityof lifeprojectshaveworkedweshouldbeenjoyingthefruitsof newbusinessandindustry.Enidisindeedonthecuspof anewera.
JeroMe Allen
CATherIne GAnn
“Enidhasgrownsomuch in just thepasteightyearsIhavelivedhere.I’veseenthejobgrowthintheregionbringnewbusinesstotownanddowntownEnidcometolifewithneweventshappeningeveryyear.I’vealso seen the community investmillions into the fu-tureof Enidwhentheypassedtheschoolbondissue.Ittakesthesupportof theentirecommunitytomakethesethingsareality.IhopetoseeEnidcontinuetogrowanddevelopandcan’twaittoseewhatopportuni-tiestheCitybringsmyfamilyinthefuture.”
MArTIe oyler
Positive, steady economic growth in a communityisdependentonmanyissues,certainlyqualityof lifeisafactor—lookingforwardtothefutureof Enid,wecanbeconfidentthatwearedevelopingoutstandingeduca-tionalopportunitiesandfacilitiesatalllevels,improvedparksandotherpublicplacesandanurturingcommunitythatcontinuestotakecareof eachother.Qualityof lifehasdifferentmeaningstomanyandEnidisdevelopingalifestylethatwillcaptivateawidevarietyof interests.WearesoluckytocallEnidhomeandIknowthis“brightstar”of theGreatPlainsisjustgettingbrighter
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We’ve all heard about thepursuit of happiness, but whatabout the quest for quality of life?Wespendagreatdealof ourtimeworkingtowardseducationaldegrees, raising children, andacquiring professional accolades.However, many individuals maysimplydesireaqualityof lifethatcan be enjoyed to the fullest byone’sfamily. So, what is this quality of life? According to Forbesmagazine, Oklahoma ranks ninthin the country as part of theirannual“BestStates forBusiness”ranking. TheBestStates ranking
measuressixcriticalcategoriesforbusinesses, including quality of life. Closer to home, Enid wasrecognized by CNN and MoneyMagazine as one of the top10 small cities in America foraffordablehousingin2012.Whilethis appears to be a substantialachievement and somethingEnidcanbeproudof, does it fall intothequalityof lifecategory?Enidis a greatplace towork andplay,but how does the quality of liferate? Ibelieveif youaskfivedifferentpeople on the street to define
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MICAh sTone
John CroMwell
quality of life, you mightget five different definitions.The term is used in a widerangeof contextsandqualityof lifeismoresubjectiveandintangible.Tosome,itmightmeanhavingastate-of-the-artmedicalcenterorevenanicelibrary.Perhapsotherswouldsay itmeans having trails tohike, or just experiencing asafe outdoor environment.However, I think most of us would agree that qualityof life includes prosperouslevelsof employment,health,education, recreation andleisuretime. ResidentswillvoteMarch5th on an initiative that willimpact the quality of lifewithin Enid. This proposalwill have the emphasis onparksandrecreation.Voterswill consider two questionsregardingtheupgradetothecity’s park and recreationsystem. The $50 millionproposal is to prepare Enidforthenextdecadeof growthandqualityof lifeneeds. So,we live ina stateandcommunity thathas receivednational recognition recently.According to these rankings,Enid is a great place to liveand it appears our qualityof life is worth noting. Aswemove forward andmakeplansforthenextdecade,wemustrealizethatweareonlysetting the stage for greaterthingstocome.BySteveKimeCityof Enid
“Inthenexttenyears,IhopetoseecontinuedgrowthDowntownwithbetterbusinesses.Enidhasabrightfuturewhenourbusinessesdowell.”
Itseemstomethatforecastingisatrickybusiness! ButIhopeEnidismoderatelylarger,havinggrownandprosperedoverthedecadetocome. IhopewehaveestablishedEnidastheuncontestedhubof northwestern/northcentralOklahoma.Medicalcenterof theregion;theagriculturalmarketingcenterof theregion;thebestretailsourceforourregion;theconferenceandentertainmentcenterof theregion.Theheadquarterscityforourregion:easytoaccessandeasytoenjoy,sopeoplewillenjoycomingtoEnidtoshop,towork,toplayandtoliveagoodlife. Ihopewemaintainandimproveourgoodschools,goodsportsfacilities,andeasyaccesstohighereducation.Ihopewecontinuetoprovidegoodentertainmentanddining,andhaveimprovedcityparkswithwalking,biking,swimming,andtennisfacilitiesinadditiontoourpresentteam-sportsfieldsandfacilities. Ihavealwaysbelievedwelive‘goodlives’–muchbetterthanmanyareasof ourcountry.Maythatcontinuetobeso.
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Park Amenties
1. AMBUCS
2. Champion
3. Champlin
4. Crosslin
5. Don Haskins
6. Enid Soccer Complex
7. Exchange
8. Frisco
9. Glenwood
10. Hoover
11. La Mesa
12. Gov. Springs North
13. Kellet Softball Fields
14. Lions
15. Meadowlake Park
16. Meadows
17. Monsees
18. New NE Neighborhood Park
19. New NW Park
20. Phillips Southern Heights
21. Taft
22. Weldon
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Park Amenties
1. AMBUCS
2. Champion
3. Champlin
4. Crosslin
5. Don Haskins
6. Enid Soccer Complex
7. Exchange
8. Frisco
9. Glenwood
10. Hoover
11. La Mesa
12. Gov. Springs North
13. Kellet Softball Fields
14. Lions
15. Meadowlake Park
16. Meadows
17. Monsees
18. New NE Neighborhood Park
19. New NW Park
20. Phillips Southern Heights
21. Taft
22. Weldon
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Community Parks are typically largerin size when compared toNeighborhoodParks. The proposed community parkcoversover200acres. There is roomforninesoftballfieldsandmultiplesoccerandfootball fields. A popular feature for theexercise enthusiast is a perimeter multi-use trail around the park that equates tojust over twomiles of trail. In addition,an Aquatic center would replace the 60yearoldChamplinpoolandadds featuresthat are very popular with young familiessuch as zero level entry splash areas as
well as lap swim capabilities. There isa much improved Skate Park planned,along with basketball courts and tenniscourts.Playgroundequipment,restrooms,and concession facilities could be addedfeaturestothecommunitypark.Acriticalcomponentof thepark includesanofficefor Park and Recreation to allow citizensaccess to park activities and information.Finally, a community building could beestablishedwhichisidealformeetingspaceandsocialactivities.
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IntheQualityof
Lifeinitiative,thereis
thecreationofa“central
park”indowntownEnid.
This is a green space lined
with
treesanditwillhaveanaturals
lope
downtowardtheConvention
Hall
andEventCenter.Thepropo
sed
location for the park is bord
ered
onthesouthbyOwenK.Garr
iott
and Oklahoma Avenue on
the
north. It will have a perim
eter
walkwayandbeaveryeyecatch
ing
openingleadingtothedownt
own
area. The natural slope of
the
landwill leadto an amphith
eater
that can be used for open
air
venuesandcommunitygatherin
gs
orsimplyagreatplacetoeatl
unch
andenjoythescenery.
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Enidismyhome,buthavinga jobthatkeepsmetravelingformuchof theyearhasprovidedsomeperspectiveonjusthowuniquethiscityis,comparedwithothercommunitiesacrossthecountry.Manyof theamenitieswealreadyenjoy (and take forgranted)areunparalleledincitiesof similarsize. Thephrase“qualityof life”getstossedaroundalot,butitresonates very deeplywithmewhen I see the progress beingmade today, alongside some bold and ambitious plans for thefuture. Intenyears,IhopetoseeEnidcontinuinginacommitmenttoqualitythatwillenhancethedailylivesof itscitizens,andfos-ter economic growth by attracting quality businesses and jobstoourvibrantcommunity.I’vealreadyloggedseveralmilesandhoursontheearlyphasesof thenewtrailsystem,andcan’twaittoseewhatelseliesonEnid’spathintheyearstocome.
JAson MAly
Parksareintendedtobeasafeplaceforfamiliestoenjoyqualitytimetogetheroutsidewiththeaddedbenefitof physi-calactivityfor thechildrenandevenforthe adults. Inmany cases, however, thecurrent parks in Enid do notmeet cur-rentsafetystandardsandrecreationalop-portunities.Manyof ourparksareover20yearsoldandbecauseof thatdonotmeettheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof 1990’s(ADA)requirementsandover-
allsafetyrequirements.Manyolderplay-groundsarecoatedwithleadpaintontheequipment; they are not age appropriatebased on the Consumer Product SafetyCommission’s(CPSC)Handbook;surfac-ing and fall zones of equipment donotmeet the American Society of Test andMaterials (ASTM) standards for shockabsorption.Whileconcernforsafetyhasbeen increasing, the playground equip-mentindustryhasbeenactivelyimproving
the quality of play areas to ensure play-groundsarebothasaferandmoreacces-sible environment inwhichour childrencanplay,learnandgrow.WiththeQual-ity of Life bond and sales tax initiativetheplaygrounds inEnidwouldbe reno-vated to meet all requirements outlinedbyADA,CPSCandASTMtoensurethatourplaygroundsareof thehighestqual-ityandmeetthehighestsafetystandardsavailable.
where do you see enid in 10 years?
Chris steinChrIs sTeIn, AdA Coordinator for the City of Enid, noted, “Thisinitiativewilldramaticallyincreasethespeed atwhich theCity can removebarrierstoaccessandalloweveryonetoenjoytheparksandplaygrounds.”
SAFETY IN OUR PARKS
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CITY HALL580-234-0400
ADMINISTRATIONCity Manager:Eric Benson: Ext. 7245 [email protected]. City Manager:Joan Riley: Ext. 7281 [email protected]. Assistant:Katie Dembek : Ext. [email protected] of Strategic & Long Range Planning:Whitney Box: Ext. [email protected] Of Public Relations:Steve Kime: Ext. [email protected]
FIRE DEPARTMENTFire Chief: Joe Jackson: Ext. 7152 [email protected] Emergency Dial 911
POLICE DEPARTMENTChief of Police: Brian O’Rourke: [email protected] Emergency Dial 911
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Severe Weather/ Disaster Preparedness:
Certified Director:Mike Honigsberg: 249-5969
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning, building permits, codes
Planning Administrator:
Chris Bauer: Ext. 7217
Assistant City Planner:Karla Ruther: Ext. 7218
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Coordinator:Stephanie Carr: Ext. 7211
CODE DEPARTMENTCode Official:Toby Pritchett: Ext. 7216
Code Assistant:Angela Rasmuson: Ext. 7221
Office Assistant: Rose Kukuk: Ext. 7213
Property Inspector:Frank Haley: Ext. 7219
Property Inspector:Vanessa Burchardt: Ext. 7228
Property Inspector:Jay Graves: Ext. 7220
Electrical Inspector: Doug Brintnall: Ext. [email protected] Inspector:Don Dorrell: Ext. [email protected]
ENID EVENT CENTERAND CONVENTION HALL / Global SpectrumGeneral Manager: Keller Taylor: Ext. [email protected] CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUDirector: Marcy Jarrett: Ext. [email protected] Communications Coordinator: Rob Houston: [email protected] Visitor Information Specialist: Shala Miller: Ext. [email protected]
ENID PUBLIC LIBRARY Director: Michelle Mears: Ext. 7185 [email protected]
ENGINEERINGDirector of Engineer Svcs:Robert Hitt, P.E.: Ext. [email protected]
ITY
DIR
ECTO
RY
Please note that any extension can be dialed directly when using the 616 prefix.
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Executive Assistant:Kathleen Cossin: Ext. 7261
EPTA TRANSPORTATION MANAGERKim Watkins
233-7433 or 233-RIDE
FINANCE Director: Jerald Gilbert: Ext. 7280
LEGAL DEPARTMENTExt. 7204 City Attorney: Andrea L. Springer
Assistant City Attorney:Shandi Campbell
ADA Coordinator:Chris Stein: Ext. 7279
Municipal Court:Court or Ticket Inquiries:
Ext. 7265
CITY CLERK’S OFFICECity Clerk: Linda Parks: Ext. 7271
GRANTS RESOURCE MANAGER Andrie Winters: Ext. 7247
HUMAN RESOURCES Employment Director:Sonya Key: Ext. 7205
MEADOWLAKE GOLF COURSE Public Golf Course Golf Pro: Cody Lack: 234-3080
PEGASYSPublic Access TelevisionDirector: Wendy Quarles: 237-0099
PUBLIC WORKSWater, Streets, Sewers, Parks Public Services Director: Jim McClain: Ext. 7303
Deputy Director:Robinson Camp: Ext. 7304
Fleet Mgmt. Spvr:Kim Letteer: Ext. 7305
Parks & Storm Water Spvr: Melvin Key: Ext. 7310
Solid Waste Services Spvr:Tiffiney Walls: Ext. 7315
Streets & Traffic Spvr:Jerry Crawford: Ext. 7326
Technical Services Spvr:Bill Hole: Ext. 7336
Water Distribution & Waste Water Spvr:
Ron Osmos: Ext. 7346
Water Prod. Services Spvr: Bruce Boyd: Ext. 7341
SAFETY DEPARTMENT Safety Director:Billy McBride: Ext. 7277
UTILITY SERVICESWater Bill, New ResidentsUtility Services Manager:Scott Morris: Ext. 7251
WOODRING AIRPORT Director:Dan Ohnesorge: Ext. 7386
Operations Manager: Samantha Gaines: Ext. 7387
Special Thanks to Joan Riley, Whitney Box & Jacob Foos
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Vote March
5thTheMayorof Enid,BillShewey, cordially invites thepublic to attend theStateof theCityAddressonMonday, March 4, 2013 at Convention Hall. Doors open at 7:30 am,breakfastsoontofollow,andtheprogrambeginsat8:00amsharp!TheAddresswillhighlighttheprogressandimprovementsof 2012,andthegreatthingstocomeforEnidthroughoutthenextdecade.Admittanceis$10perpersonatthedoor.
sTATe of The CITy Address InvITe
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