Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council meeting featured several proclamations honoring retiring city employees and recognizing National Stormwater Day and Small Business Saturday. A contentious ordinance was approved to add additional filing requirements for city council elections, aimed at preventing future conflicts of interest. Multiple other city code amendments from the Ordinance Review Committee were also approved. A significant contract for the hospital district design was tabled to be moved to the Hospital Authority agenda.
Key Decisions & Votes
Election of Vice Mayor
28:00Pat was renominated and elected as Vice Mayor.
Ordinance for additional City Council election filing requirements
49:00An ordinance was approved with an emergency clause to add three questions to candidate filing requirements to identify potential conflicts of interest related to city contracts or proprietary business interests.
Ordinance amending building and sign regulations
52:00Ordinance changes were approved to allow digital signs and modify address placement requirements for residences.
Ordinance amending housing code for rental properties
57:00Changes to rental property regulations were approved, including a debated requirement for local contacts for non-resident short-term rental owners.
Ordinance amending manufactured home and trailer park regulations
59:00Updates to regulations concerning sanitary facilities, water supply, refuse disposal, and pest control in manufactured home parks were approved.
Ordinance amending motor vehicles and traffic code
1:00:00Changes to the manual and specifications for traffic control devices were approved.
Ordinance amending streets and sidewalks code (transportation plan)
1:01:00Amendments to design standards for ingress/egress facilities and permits for street work were approved.
Ordinance amending building and dwelling addresses
1:06:00An ordinance regarding building and dwelling addresses was approved as written, with a commitment to research extending the 48-hour response time for future amendment.
Ordinance amending subdivision regulations for sidewalks
1:10:00An ordinance was approved to require 5-foot wide sidewalks for new construction, aligning with ADA standards, despite concerns about small lots.
Ordinance amending water, sewage, and stormwater quality code
1:11:00Amendments to the sewer Mainline Backup Service program provisions and fees were approved.
Ordinance amending zoning regulations (special use permits)
1:12:00Changes to development review procedures and criteria for special use permit approval in zoning regulations were approved.
Resolution for upcoming primary and general elections
1:13:00A resolution was approved to authorize primary and general elections on February 13, 2024, and April 2, 2024, respectively, for Wards 2, 3, 4, and 6.
American Rescue Plan Act Grant Agreement
1:14:00A $2 million ARPA grant agreement with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board was approved for a Citywide master plan and water line construction.
Professional Services Agreement for Hospital District design
1:21:00A contract for over $1.1 million for the hospital district design was tabled because it was incorrectly placed on the City Council agenda instead of the Hospital Authority agenda.
Ordinance to close public use easements and right-of-way
1:24:00An ordinance was approved to close several easements and a right-of-way related to Marlo Lane/Drive, converting it to a utility easement.
Municipal Authority: Supplemental budget adjustments for utility funds
1:28:00Supplemental budget adjustments were approved for the water ($1.3M), wastewater ($375K), and stormwater ($325K) funds.
Municipal Authority: Contract for Water Resources Recovery Facility improvements
1:34:00A $169,000 contract was awarded to Howard Construction Inc. for draining, cleaning, and installing Wave Tech media in the West reactors of the Water Resources Recovery Facility.
Upcoming Community Events
Annual Food Drive
Held at Sam's Club, collected 35 pallets of food and $2,000 in cash donations.
Veterans Day Parade
Maxed out entries and had a great turnout.
Citizens Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development Public Hearing
6:30 PM in the council chambers, to gather feedback for HUD Community Development Block Grants.
Light the City with Mayor Dukes and the Grinch
5:30 PM, $5 fee (children 5 and under free). Holiday lights will run until December 25th.
Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast
7:30 AM at the Rose State Conference Center. Colonel Stephanie Wilson will be the featured speaker. Tickets are $30 each or $300 for a table of eight, available via Eventbrite and the Midwest City Community Center.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report
For the month of November, the city's sales tax revenue was up 3.93% compared to the same period last year.
Annual Food Drive Cash Donations
Collected $2,000 in cash donations, including $1,250 from Tinker Air Force Base for turkeys.
American Rescue Plan Act Grant Agreement
Grant agreement with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to develop a Citywide master plan and construct two 12-inch water lines.
Supplemental Budget Adjustments for Utility Funds
Adjustments for water, wastewater, and stormwater funds for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Water Fund Revenue Transfer
Increase in water fund revenue transfer and expenditures.
Wastewater Fund Revenue Transfer
Increase in wastewater fund revenue transfer and expenditures.
Stormwater Fund Revenue Transfer
Increase in stormwater fund revenue transfer and expenditures.
Contract with Howard Construction Inc.
Contract to drain, clean, and install Wave Tech media in the West reactors of the Water Resources Recovery Facility.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Professional Services Agreement with TSW Planners Architects and Landscape Architects for the Hospital District design and construction documents (to be moved to the Hospital Authority agenda).
Deadlines
- Citizens Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development public hearing: Monday, November 27th at 6:30 PM in the council chambers.
- Light the City with Mayor Dukes and the Grinch: Thursday, November 30th at 5:30 PM.
- Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast: Monday, January 15th, 2024, at 7:30 AM at the Rose State Conference Center. Tickets are $30 each or $300 for a table of eight.
Watch For
- Research into amending the 48-hour response time requirement for building and dwelling address notices to seven days.
Announcements
- Sales tax report for November shows the city is up 3.93% compared to last year, ranking 3rd out of 10 metro cities.
- The annual food drive (November 3rd-5th) collected 35 pallets of food and $2,000 in cash donations, including $1,250 from Tinker Air Force Base for turkeys.
- The annual Veterans Day Parade had a record turnout and entries, running out of candy.
- Thanksgiving holiday impacts Public Works services: Thursday, November 23rd trash/recycling will be picked up on November 22nd. Compost Facility closed November 23rd and 25th. Household Hazardous Waste facility closed November 24th.
- Potential overnight closures on Northeast 23rd Street (between North Spencer Road and North Douglas Boulevard) are expected from December 5th to December 10th for movie filming.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items.
Electing a Vice Mayor
Discussion and consideration of possible action of electing a Vice Mayor.
Ordinance Amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 2 Administration Article 2 City Council
Approving a new ordinance adopting section 2-13.1 for additional filing requirements for city council elections, including an emergency clause.
Ordinance Amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 9 Buildings and Building Regulations
Approving an ordinance amending building and building regulations, including digital signs and dwelling address requirements.
Ordinance Amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 20 Housing Code Article 4 Rental Property
Approving an ordinance amending rental property regulations, including definitions and the crime-free rental housing program.
Ordinance Amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 23 Manufactured Homes, Trailers, Manufactured Home Parks, Etc.
Approving an ordinance amending regulations for manufactured homes and trailer parks concerning sanitary facilities, water supply, refuse disposal, and insect/rodent control.
Ordinance Amending Midwest City Code Chapter 24 Motor Vehicles and Traffic Article 3 Traffic Control Devices, Signals, Etc.
Approving an ordinance amending traffic control device specifications.
Ordinance Amending Midwest City Code Chapter 37 Streets and Sidewalks Article 3 Transportation Plan
Approving an ordinance amending transportation plan standards for ingress/egress facilities and permits for work affecting streets.
Ordinance Amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 37 Streets and Sidewalks Article 1 In General Section 37-6 Building and Dwelling Addresses
Approving an ordinance amending requirements for building and dwelling addresses, with discussion on the 48-hour response time.
Ordinance Amending Midwest City Code Chapter 38 Subdivision Regulations Article 6 Subdivision Standards Section 38-47 Sidewalks
Approving an ordinance amending subdivision regulations to require 5-foot wide sidewalks for new construction.
Ordinance Amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 43 Water, Sewage, Sewer Disposal, Storm Water Quality Article 3 Sewers and Sewage Disposal Division 10 Sewer Mainline Backup Service Program
Approving an ordinance amending the sewer Mainline Backup Service program provisions and fees.
Ordinance Amending Midwest City Municipal Code Appendix A Zoning Regulation Section 7 Development Review Procedures Part 7.6 Special Use Permits
Approving an ordinance amending zoning regulations regarding development review procedures and criteria for special use permit approval.
Resolution and Proclamation Authorizing Primary and General Elections
Approving a resolution and proclamation authorizing primary and general elections on February 13, 2024, and April 2, 2024, for Wards 2, 3, 4, and 6.
American Rescue Plan Act Grant Agreement
Approving an ARPA Grant agreement with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for $2 million to develop a Citywide master plan and construct two 12-inch water lines.
Professional Services Agreement with TSW Planners Architects and Landscape Architects for Hospital District
Discussion and consideration of possible action to enter into a Professional Services agreement for design and construction documents for the hospital district.
Ordinance to Close Public Use Easements and Right-of-Way
Approving an ordinance to close four easements and one right-of-way or utility reserve related to Marlo Lane/Drive.
Municipal Authority: Approve October 24th, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Approval of previous Municipal Authority meeting minutes.
Municipal Authority: Approving Supplemental Budget Adjustments
Approving supplemental budget adjustments for the water, wastewater, and stormwater funds for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Municipal Authority: Awarding Bid and Approving Professional Services Contract with Howard Construction Inc.
Awarding a bid and approving a contract for $169,000 to drain, clean, and install Wave Tech media in the West reactors of the Water Resources Recovery Facility.
Hospital Authority: Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items for the Hospital Authority.