 OTA immediately agreed that some of the more minor changes to the turnpike 's plans could be made , but expressed doubt that more major alterations would be made . Several of the proposed changes , including the greenway , were highlighted as major expenses . Nonetheless , OTA agreed to evaluate the city 's proposals . Board member ( and future Tulsa mayor ) Dewey F. Bartlett , Jr . , said " We are not set in stone , but it 's a matter of economics . " Mayor Randle stated his desire for a written agreement regarding the changes to be drawn up and signed by the city and OTA before ground was broken on the turnpike . 
