Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several final and preliminary plats for residential and commercial developments, including Glenn Haven and Turtlewood 7th Edition. A significant proposal to amend the comprehensive plan and rezone for a 198-unit apartment complex on N Douglas Blvd was denied due to strong resident opposition and council concerns. The Council also approved a new lease agreement for cellular antennas on the clock tower, a pay increase for firefighters, and an ordinance allowing special and emergency meetings to be held at alternative locations.
Key Decisions & Votes
Glenn Haven Commercial Final Plat
24:00Approval of the final plat for a single 1.3-acre commercial lot, with the developer having dedicated an easement for a right turn lane.
Glen Haven Residential Final Plat
31:00Approval of the final plat for 41 residential lots, contingent upon the installation of an outlet box and the obtainment of a downstream stormwater easement.
N Douglas Blvd Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment
1:15:00Rejection of the proposal to amend the comprehensive plan and rezone property at 1905 and 1919 North Douglas Boulevard from R6 (single-family) to RHD (high-density residential) for a proposed 198-unit apartment complex, due to significant resident opposition and council concerns regarding traffic, flooding, and neighborhood character.
Turtlewood 7th Edition Final Plat
1:38:00Approval of the final plat for 76 single-family residential lots, proceeding under older 5-foot side setback regulations due to prior preliminary approval and substantial investment in infrastructure, with assurances regarding stormwater management.
Crumbl Cookie Special Use Permit
1:41:00Approval of a special use permit for food and beverage retail sales for Crumbl Cookie at 1740 South Sooner Road, Site 8, with the condition that the permit expires upon sale or transfer of ownership.
Carter's Code Preliminary Plat
1:46:00Approval of the preliminary plat for an 18-lot single-family development on Westminster Road, which includes a common area lot for stormwater detention.
Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Engineers/Architects
1:52:00Approval of an agreement with multiple firms to provide on-call professional services for minor or time-intensive projects, with city manager delegated authority for task orders up to $100,000.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Indebtedness Resolution
1:54:00Approval of a resolution for incurring indebtedness not to exceed $2,252,000, which represents 100% loan forgiveness from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), declared as an emergency.
Firefighters' Salary Increase
1:55:00Approval of a 3.8% across-the-board increase to the base salary of city employees covered by the International Association of Firefighters Local 2066 collective bargaining agreement, effective July 1, 2024.
Annual Water Meter Schedule Fees Review
1:57:00Approval of the annual review of water meter installation fees, which are pass-through costs for the city's automated meter system infrastructure.
AT&T Clock Tower Lease Agreement
2:02:00Approval of a new 25-year lease agreement with AT&T for cellular antennas on the clock tower at WP Bill Atkinson Park, increasing the annual payment to $35,000 with a 2.5% annual escalator.
Ordinance Amending City Council Meeting Locations
2:14:00Approval of an ordinance amending the municipal code to allow special and emergency City Council meetings to be held at locations other than City Hall, while regular meetings will continue to be held at City Hall.
Upcoming Community Events
Community Garage Sales
334 houses participating; map and list of addresses available on the city website. Coincides with the Midwest City Street Fest.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Revenue
Sales tax was up 2.17% this month, helping to balance out the previous month's decline due to a storm.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Indebtedness
Resolution for incurring indebtedness with 100% loan forgiveness from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB).
Firefighters' Salary Increase
A 3.8% increase across the board to the base salary of city employees covered by the International Association of Firefighters Local 2066 collective bargaining agreement.
Annual Water Meter Schedule Fees
Review of water meter installation fees, which are pass-through costs for the automated meter system infrastructure (AMI). The city recovers the exact cost of purchasing meters from builders.
AT&T Clock Tower Lease Agreement
New lease agreement for cellular antennas on the clock tower at WP Bill Atkinson Park, with an annual payment of $35,000 and a 2.5% annual escalator.
Public Comments
Public comments included strong opposition from residents regarding the proposed high-density apartment complex on N Douglas Blvd, citing concerns about traffic, flooding, and the impact on neighborhood character. Residents also raised concerns about drainage issues with the Turtlewood 7th Edition development. During new business, a citizen expressed concerns about code enforcement on contractor properties, and a councilwoman clarified her stance on the Mid-America Park development, emphasizing transparency and the fulfillment of GO Bond promises.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Appointment to a board (Item 9 from Consent Agenda) to be discussed offline or at a future meeting.
Watch For
- Discussion regarding a monthly violent crime report.
- Results from the 2024 Citizen Satisfaction Survey.
- Renewal of the T-Mobile clock tower lease agreement in the coming years.
Announcements
- Jonathan Go Forth has been named the new Deputy Police Chief.
- Sales tax revenue was up 2.17% this month, helping to balance out last month's storm-related dip.
- Community garage sales are scheduled for this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with 334 houses signed up. A map and list of addresses are available on the city website.
- The Midwest City Street Fest will be happening concurrently with the community garage sales.
- The 2024 Citizen Satisfaction Survey is being mailed to residents this week and will be available online at Midwestcity.org starting Wednesday morning.
- 34 volunteers participated in the Community Action and Neighborhood Initiative Program, painting four houses on the 'Restore Midwest City' list.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items, with the exception of Item 9.
Item 9 (Consent Agenda)
Appointment of Janet Schwartz to a board.
PC 2181
Public hearing, discussion, consideration, and possible action of approval of the final plat of Glenn Haven commercial for a property in the southwest quarter of section 34, Township 12 North, Range 2 West.
PC 2182
Public hearing, discussion, consideration, and possible action of approving the final plat of Glen Haven for a property in the southwest quarter of section 34, Township 12 North, Range 2 West.
PC 2183
Public hearing, discussion, consideration, and possible action approving a resolution to amend the comprehensive plan from single family detached residential land use to high density residential land use and an ordinance to redistrict from single family detached residential R6 to high density residential RHD for the property located at 1905 and 1919 North Douglas Boulevard.
PC 2184
Public hearing, discussion, consideration, and possible action to consider approval of the final plat of Turtlewood 7th Edition for a property in the Southeast quarter of section 7, Township 11 North, Range 1 West.
PC 2185
Public hearing, discussion, consideration, and possible action to consider approval of a special use permit to allow food and beverage retail sales for the property located at 1740 South Sooner Road, Site 8.
PC 2186
Public hearing, discussion, consideration, and possible action to consider approval of the preliminary plat of Carter's Code for a property in the Northeast quarter of section 6, Township 11 North, Range 1 West.
Discussion, consideration, possible action into an agreement for Professional Services
Agreement with Johnson and Associates, LMRK, Mhack, Plumber, RB, and TAP Architecture to provide Professional Services on an on-call basis for budget year 24-25, delegating city manager task orders up to $100,000.
Discussion, consideration, possible action on a resolution relating to the incurring of indebtedness by the trustees to the Midwest City Municipal Authority
Resolution for an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,252,000, approving necessary documents, and declaring an emergency.
Discussion, consideration, possible action regarding a 3.8% increase across the board to the base salary of city employees
Increase for city employees covered by the International Association of Firefighters Local 2066 collective bargaining agreement, effective July 1, 2024.
Discussion, consideration for adoption including any possible Amendment to approve the annual water meter schedule fees review
Review of water meter installation fees as allowed for Midwest City Municipal Code chapter 43 water sewage disposal storm water Article 2 water section 18.
Discussion, consideration, possible action approving a new lease agreement with new Singular Wireless or AT&T
Lease agreement with AT&T and the municipal Authority for the lease of space for the installation of cellular antennas on the clock tower at WP Bill Atkinson Park, 301 East Midwest Boulevard, at an annual payment of $35,000 with a 2.5% annual escalator.
Discussion, consideration, possible action approving an ordinance amending the Midwest City Municipal Code chapter 2 Administration Article 2 city council section 2-12 place of City Council meetings
Ordinance providing for repealer and severability, allowing special and emergency meetings to be held at alternative locations.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items for the Municipal Authority.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Discussion Item 1
Rebalancing to keep within policy guidelines for the Hospital Authority.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Discussion Item 2
Discussion and consideration of possible action.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Discussion Item 3
Discussion and consideration of possible action.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items for the Hospital Authority.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Discussion Item 1
Discussion and consideration of possible action.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Discussion Item 2
Discussion and consideration of possible action.
Special Economic Development Authority Discussion Item 1
Approval of minutes from the last meeting.
Special Economic Development Authority Discussion Item 2
Discussion and consideration of possible action.