Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council approved the establishment of Tax Increment District #3 to fund infrastructure for new developments and initiated the urban renewal process for the blighted Heritage Park Mall area. They also approved several zoning and platting requests, including a mixed-use development and two residential subdivisions. Additionally, resolutions were passed to abate and demolish two dilapidated properties, and the city's ward boundaries were officially redistricted.
Key Decisions & Votes
Increment District #3 Project Plan
20:00The city council approved and adopted the project plan for Increment District #3, establishing the Northside Increment District to finance infrastructure improvements and development assistance for new projects.
Heritage Park Mall Blight Declaration
40:00A resolution was adopted declaring portions of the former Heritage Park Mall and adjacent properties as blighted, accepting the blight report, and initiating the process for the Urban Renewal Authority to develop an urban renewal plan.
Rezoning for Mixed-Use Development (7430 SE 15th St)
50:00The council approved the rezoning of property at 7430 Southeast 15th Street to a PUD with a mixed-use overlay, with conditions for fencing along residential boundaries and provision of green space for pets.
Glenhaven Preliminary Plat
59:00The preliminary plat for the Glenhaven subdivision at 2905 North Clinton Drive was approved, subject to the developer's previously agreed limitation of 76 dwelling units.
Primrose Hill Final Plat
1:09:00The final plat for Primrose Hill at 316 North Post Road was approved, allowing the subdivision of a single parcel into 30 individual parcels for single-family development.
Dilapidated Building Abatement (2024 St Mark)
1:23:00A resolution was passed to declare the structure at 2024 Saint Mark a dilapidated building and authorize its demolition due to unsecured conditions and calls for service.
Dilapidated Building Abatement (2201 St Luke Ave)
1:32:00A resolution was passed to declare the structure at 2201 Saint Luke Avenue a dilapidated building and authorize its demolition, noting the property's long-term disuse and ongoing issues with vagrancy.
Ward Redistricting Ordinance
1:40:00The council adopted an ordinance amending the city code to implement new ward boundaries, ensuring that all six wards are substantially equal in population as required by state statute.
City Council Meeting Schedule Amendment
1:45:00An ordinance was approved to amend the city's municipal code, adding a regular city council meeting in October on the fourth Tuesday of the month, which had been previously omitted.
Hospital Authority Investment Strategy Change
1:52:00The Hospital Authority approved a recommendation to sell $6 million in U.S. bonds and invest the funds into short-term investments to enhance liquidity and capitalize on current interest rate increases.
Upcoming Community Events
Fourth Friday Films at Regional Park
Featuring The Adams Family 2, music by Boys Night Out, and food from Daisy May's Icy Creamery. For questions, call 739-1289.
Labor Day City Offices Closure
City offices will be closed. Normal trash and recycling services will be moved to Wednesday, September 7th. Contact Public Works at 739-1066 for questions.
Financial Matters
Community Improvement Grant Program
The 2022-23 Community Improvement Grant Program opens for submissions, with $557,333 in grant funds to be awarded.
Sales Tax Check
The sales tax check for August was up 3.23% year over year. For July and August, sales and use tax is up 4.4% year over year, and 3.22% over projection.
Dilapidated Property Abatement (2024 St Mark)
Estimated cost for the demolition and removal of the structure at 2024 Saint Mark.
Dilapidated Property Abatement (2201 St Luke Ave)
Estimated cost for the demolition and removal of the structure at 2201 Saint Luke Avenue.
Hospital Authority Investment Strategy
Decision to sell $6 million in U.S. bonds and use the proceeds to buy $6 million in short-term investment funds to maintain liquidity and take advantage of current interest rates.
Public Comments
Public comments included concerns about the maintenance of a right-of-way adjacent to a blighted property, clarification on the number of units in a proposed residential development, and a request for the city to notify citizens about changes to ward boundaries.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Minor plat revision to transfer personal land from 5800 Tinker Diagonal to 6000 Hubberg Drive, inadvertently left off this agenda, will be heard at the September 27th City Council meeting.
Deadlines
- September 1st: 2022-23 Community Improvement Grant Program opens for submissions.
Watch For
- Zoning amendment for the Centralium project (likely September 27th)
- Contract award for the construction of water distribution and sanitary sewer collection projects (Spring)
- Contract award for professional Engineering Services relative to railroad switch and spur design (Summer 2023)
- Contract award for the railroad switch
- Development of an urban renewal plan for the Heritage Park Mall area
- A report on other properties owned by the owner of 2024 St Mark and 2201 St Luke Ave
Announcements
- A moment of silence was held in remembrance of a County Deputy who was shot and killed in the line of duty.
- School is back in session for Rose State and Mid-Del schools; drivers are urged to be cautious in neighborhoods and school zones due to increased traffic. New school zone signs are in place.
Agenda Summary
1. Public Hearing: Establishment of Increment District #3
Public hearing to provide information and answer questions regarding the establishment of Increment District #3 for development finance assistance for a food processing plant and a jet turbine overhaul facility.
2. Ordinance: Increment District #3 Project Plan
Approval and adoption of an ordinance approving the project plan for Increment District #3, ratifying actions and findings, establishing the district, and authorizing related financial and administrative actions.
3. Resolution: Heritage Park Mall Blight Declaration
Resolution declaring certain property at the northwest corner of North Air Depot Boulevard and Reno (portions of the former Heritage Park Mall and adjacent property) as blighted, accepting the blight report, and requesting the Urban Renewal Authority to adopt an urban renewal plan for the area.
4. Rezoning: 7430 Southeast 15th Street (PUD)
Public hearing and consideration for adoption of an ordinance to redistrict property at 7430 Southeast 15th Street to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) governed by C3 Community Commercial District with a mixed-use overlay for a mixed-use facility.
5. Preliminary Plat: Glenhaven (2905 North Clinton Drive)
Discussion and consideration for adoption of the proposed preliminary plat for Glenhaven, a subdivision for single-family homes and duplexes, with a limitation of 76 units.
6. Final Plat: Primrose Hill (316 North Post Road)
Discussion and consideration for adoption of the proposed final plat for Primrose Hill, subdividing a single parcel into 30 individual parcels for single-family development.
7. No Action Needed
An item for which no action was required by the council.
8. Resolution: Dilapidated Building at 2024 Saint Mark
Public hearing and consideration of a resolution declaring the structure at 2024 Saint Mark a dilapidated building and setting dates for its demolition and removal.
9. Resolution: Dilapidated Building at 2201 Saint Luke Avenue
Public hearing and consideration of a resolution declaring the structure at 2201 Saint Luke Avenue a dilapidated building and setting dates for its demolition and removal.
10. Resolution & Ordinance: Ward Redistricting
Public hearing, presentation, and consideration of a resolution adopting proposed amendments and an ordinance amending the Midwest City Code to redefine ward boundaries to ensure substantially equal population distribution.
11. Ordinance: City Council Meeting Schedule
Discussion and consideration for adoption of an ordinance amending the Midwest City Municipal Code to add a regular city council meeting in October on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items on the Municipal Authority consent agenda.
Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items on the Hospital Authority consent agenda.
Hospital Authority Discussion Item: Investment Strategy
Discussion and consideration for adoption of a proposal to sell $6 million in U.S. bonds and buy $6 million in short-term investment funds, and potentially change fund managers or investment policy.
Special Economic Development Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items on the Special Economic Development Authority consent agenda.
Special Utilities Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items on the Special Utilities Authority consent agenda.