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January 2008
January 2:
Council sets election for Ford Center Improvements
January 3:
NW 164 closed for resurfacing
January 3:
Three City employees honored for service
January 3:
Eastern Basin River-Lake to be drained for repairs; 1/4
January 3:
Mayor Cornett's diet working
January 4:
Free trout fishing clinic set for January 11
January 4:
Work to begin on turnaround at N Penn and Memorial; 1/21
January 7:
Parks Department to scour Bricktown Canal
January 9:
NW 164 closed for resurfacing - Revised
January 10:
Myriad Gardens Foundation to host Oklahoma Gardening School
January 10:
Public meeting set to discuss downtown street conversions
January 11:
Monday is last day to report meter base damage
January 16:
Council to hold budget workshop
January 17:
Free pruning workshop to focus on ice damage, repair
January 17:
Bulk waste crews not collecting storm debris
January 18:
Westbound NW 50th Street closed at May
January 24:
Hefner Dam Road, Trail closed to all pedestrians, motorists
January 24:
Oklahoma City Named One of the Nation's 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise Alliance
January 24:
Route 66 ponds open for fishing near Lake Overholser
January 24:
Martin Park Nature Center offers "Shadow Day" for area students
January 28:
Work to begin on Council Road over I-40; 2/4
January 30:
Storm debris cleanup begins second round
January 31:
Mayor's diet initiative passes 10-ton mark
February 2008
February 4:
City to offer Lifeguarding Classes
February 11:
Tax training class offered for Empowerment Zone incentives
February 11:
Myriad Gardens presents Oklahoma Gardening School
February 12:
Work to begin on Shields Boulevard over the Oklahoma River; 2/18
February 13:
Public meeting set to discuss NW 23rd Street streetscape project
February 15:
Drainage work scheduled on SW 44th near Czech Hall Road
February 19:
City and Oklahoma Municipal League to honor 25-year employees
February 20:
Councilman Kelly plans Ward 7 Town Hall Meeting
February 20:
City trout season to close March 1
February 21:
Council to hold planning workshop; 2/26
March 2008
March 5:
Councilman Skip Kelly pleased with turnout at first Ward 7 meeting
March 5:
Voters pass sales tax for Ford Center improvements
March 6:
City Council meeting cancelled; 3/11
March 11:
Spring break fun marches into Martin Park Nature Center
March 13:
Robinson Bridge now open
March 14:
Work will begin on South Agnew south of I-40; 3/17
March 14:
City negotiates letter of intent NBA franchise
March 17:
Crystal Bridge celebrates big 20
March 19:
Storm debris pickup ends for neighborhoods
March 20:
Prescribed burn at Draper Lake planned
March 25:
Free landfill day for residential customers
March 25:
Martin Park Nature Center to get improvements
March 25:
NBA Relocation Committee will recommend Oklahoma City for NBA franchise
March 26:
City earns high marks from national bond rating companies
March 26:
Independence Ave. near NW 50 to close for widening
March 28:
City kicks off program with tree planting
March 31:
Plant sale blooms at Myriad Botanical Gardens
April 2008
April 2:
Council to hold joint workshop with Oklahoma City Pubic Schools and the MAPS Trust; 4/8
April 8:
City receives $2.2 million from EPA
April 8:
Prescribed burn at Draper Lake delayed until fall
April 8:
Mayor Cornett to report on weight loss efforts
April 10:
Oklahoma City selected as a “Join ASPCA® Mission: Orange™” Community
April 11:
City Engineer to give Quail Creek detention pond update
April 15:
City Council approves lease agreements with Professional Basketball Club, LLC
April 15:
Tree Bank Foundation, City sponsor "Great OKC Tree Give-Away"
April 16:
It pays to recycle in 'Blue Bin Instant Win contest
April 16:
Mother's Day themed craft class offered at Myriad Gardens
April 17:
Mayor Cornett to provide comments on NBA
April 18:
Mayor Cornett to announce Ecycling event and recycling contest
April 18:
NBA owners approve SuperSonics Relocation to Oklahoma City
April 21:
City warns residents not to over-fertilize lawns
April 21:
Free electronics recycling drive offered to Oklahoma City residents
April 22:
Russell Claus named Planning Director
April 22:
Mayor's Development Roundtable to focus on future housing and "Central Park" development
April 23:
Free landfill day for residential customers
April 23:
City to collect ammunition, computers and tires at State Fairgrounds event May 10
April 23:
Oklahoma City and Tulsa unite to present legislative priorities
April 24:
The City of Oklahoma City, Sony and Waste Management team up to host free public electronics event
April 25:
Full-scale regional disaster exercise planned; 4/30
April 25:
Oklahoma River Cruises celebrates launch
April 29:
Myriad Botanical Gardens' annual ladybug release set for May 8
May 2008
May 2:
'Blue Bin Instant Win' game pays off
May 2:
Summer Camp set for Myriad Gardens
May 2:
Oklahoma City recognized by Forbes.com
May 7:
Council receives proposed budget for fiscal year 2008-2009
May 8:
Portion of NE 122 to be closed for 5 days
May 8:
Celebrate Mother's Day at the Myriad Gardens