Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a moratorium on new construction and development connecting to the east side wastewater system due to limited capacity, while also approving an amendment to assess the sewer system further. Key economic development projects, including new facilities for American Glass and Centralium Proteins, received approval for financing assistance and utility improvements through an amended tax increment district plan. Several appointments and zoning changes were also decided.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment to Midwest City Historical Society
11:30The appointment of Mrs. Avis Bonner as the Ward 5 representative was approved with the amendment that her effective date would be the date of the first meeting of the committee.
Appointment to Midwest City Arts Council
12:30The appointment of Mr. Marcus Hayes as the Ward 5 representative was approved with the amendment that his effective date would be the date of the first meeting of the committee.
Replat of Friendly Acres Addition (PC 2149)
29:00The replat of Lots 3 and 4 in Block 1 of Friendly Acres addition, subdividing the parcel into nine vacant lots, was approved.
Redistricting for 2117 Randolph Street (PC 2144)
35:00The request to amend the comprehensive plan and rezone the property at 2117 Randolph Street from single-family detached residential to manufactured home park district for a recreational vehicle resort was denied due to concerns about sewer capacity and road conditions.
Redistricting for Canali Second Douglas BL Edition (PC 2151)
42:00The resolution to amend the comprehensive plan and ordinance to redistrict from restricted commercial to medium density residential for the Canali Second Douglas BL Edition, proposing two to four quadplexes, was approved with prerequisites for a pre-construction meeting and backyard access.
Integrated Supply Agreement with Napa
45:00The integrated supply agreement with Napa for on-site Turnkey vehicle and equipment parts operation for FY 23-24, with optional annual renewals, was approved.
Professional Services Amendment with Freese Nichols Inc.
49:00Amendment Number Two for Professional Services with Freese Nichols Inc. for further assessment of the sanitary sewer system and future capacity needs (Phase 1) was approved.
Moratorium for New Construction/Development on East Side Wastewater System
1:05:00A resolution to clear a moratorium for new construction and new development connecting to the Midwest City waste collection systems on the east side was approved due to limited capacity, with specific exceptions outlined.
Upcoming Community Events
Town Hall Meetings
6 p.m. to discuss the September 12, 2023 sales tax election ballot for Capital Improvements and Parks.
Cruise in for Coffee
Santa Fe parking lot on 29th Street.
Financial Matters
Amendment to Project Plan Increment District #3
Development financing assistance to American Glass Inc. for a new headquarters and manufacturing facility.
Amendment to Project Plan Increment District #3
Funding for the construction of utility improvements to serve the Centralium Protein plant.
Amendment to Project Plan Increment District #3
Funding for rail line improvements to serve the Centralium site, reduce interstate transport costs, and serve the Soldier Creek industrial park and AGI site.
Amendment to Project Plan Increment District #3
Funding for public improvement projects in the Northeast 23rd corridor.
Integrated Supply Agreement with Napa
Approximate yearly cost for on-site Turnkey vehicle and equipment parts operation for the fiscal year 23-24, replacing the O'Reilly's contract.
Amendment #2 for Professional Services with Freese Nichols Inc.
Funding to provide services for further assessment of the current sanitary sewer system and future capacity needs (Phase 1), including west side improvements and a condition study of lift stations.
Public Comments
One citizen praised the city's water infrastructure and transparent budget process, while another criticized the city's new traffic safety petition application process and its handling of a previous petition, alleging voter suppression and non-compliance with national safety standards.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- City Council action on PC 2149 (Friendly Acres replat) officially ends on September 5, 2023.
Watch For
- Second public hearing on the amendment to Project Plan Increment District #3 on September 26, 2023, at 6 PM.
- Review of the moratorium on new construction/development connecting to the east side waste collection systems, at a minimum every six months, with an initial review potentially in 90 days.
- Results of the 90-day condition study on lift stations by Freese Nichols Inc.
Announcements
- The August sales tax report showed a 6.8% increase year over year, attributed to the Fourth of July, air show, and ball tournaments.
- Trillium Proteins recently closed on 24 acres for a new 112,000 square feet food processing plant on Northeast 36th Street.
- American Glass is about to close on 12 acres in Soldier Creek industrial park for its new headquarters and production facility.
- These two industrial prospects are expected to bring about 180 quality new jobs to Midwest City and should be operational by 2024.
- Labor Day will be observed on Monday, September 4th; trash and recycling services for Monday pickups will be on Wednesday, September 6th.
- Matt Summers has been introduced as the new Planning and Zoning Director, bringing nine years of experience from Georgetown Scott County Planning Commission, Kentucky.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion, with the exception of items 15 and 16.
Item 15
Appointing Mrs. Avis Bonner to the Midwest City Historical Society as the Ward 5 representative for a three-year term ending August 18, 2026.
Item 16
Appointing Mr. Marcus Hayes to the Midwest City Arts Council as the Ward 5 representative for a three-year term.
Discussion Item 1
Public hearing regarding the amendment to the provisions of the project plan relating to the Increment District Number Three, City of Midwest City, Oklahoma, concerning development financing assistance for American Glass Inc., utility and rail improvements for Centralium Protein, and public improvements in the Northeast 23rd corridor.
Discussion Item 2 (PC 2149)
Public hearing and consideration of approval of the replat of all of Lots 3 and 4 in Block 1 at Friendly Acres addition, subdividing the parcel into nine vacant lots.
Discussion Item 3 (PC 2144)
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict from single family detached residential district R6 to manufactured home district RMH2 and a resolution to amend the comprehensive plan for the property at 2117 Randolph Street, proposing a 106-lot recreational vehicle resort.
Discussion Item 4 (PC 2151)
Public hearing and consideration of a resolution to amend the comprehensive plan from office retail to medium density residential land use and an ordinance to redistrict from restricted commercial District C1 to medium density residential for the property known as Canali Second Douglas BL Edition, proposing two to four quadplexes.
Discussion Item 5
Consideration of possible action approving the integrated Supply agreement with Napa for on-site Turnkey vehicle and equipment parts operation for the fiscal year 23-24 with optional annual renewal for four additional one-year periods.
Discussion Item 6
Consideration of possible action on Amendment Number Two for Professional Services with Freese Nichols Inc. to provide services to further the assessment of the current sanitary sewer system and future capacity needs phase one.
Discussion Item 7
Consideration of possible action of a resolution to clear a moratorium for new construction and new development that will connect to the Midwest City waste collection systems, specifically for a portion of the east side of Midwest City.