Meeting Summary
The City Council approved two special use permits for automotive sales, one with an 18-month limitation, and denied a rezoning request for commercial development due to residential impact concerns. Significant contracts were awarded for the police and fire training center, including a tactical burn building and a main classroom facility. Additionally, a 6% salary increase was approved for non-bargaining unit city employees, and a new collective bargaining agreement was adopted for firefighters.
Key Decisions & Votes
Contract Renewal for Community Development and Engineering Services
27:50The council approved the renewal of contracts with RL Shears and HW Lochner for community development and engineering services for the upcoming fiscal year, supporting ongoing projects like Mid-America Park.
Midwest Boulevard Resurfacing Project Contract Supplement
32:00A supplement to the contract with Poe and Associates Inc. was approved, increasing the total amount for construction plans for the Midwest Boulevard resurfacing project, which includes sidewalk and drainage improvements.
Declaration of Surplus Police Vehicles
37:30Seven Chevrolet Impalas, identified as old police units, were declared surplus, and their disposal by public auction or other means was authorized.
Special Use Permit for AA Automotive (2029 South Air Depot)
52:00A special use permit was granted to AA Automotive for automotive sales and rentals (light) at 2029 South Air Depot, with the understanding that vehicles for sale would be stored in the rear of the property.
Special Use Permit for Auto House Finance (2224 South Air Depot)
1:17:00A special use permit was approved for Auto House Finance at 2224 South Air Depot to allow automotive sales and rentals (light), with a council-imposed limitation not to exceed 18 months, pending legal review of such a condition.
Rezoning Request for 8809 Southeast 15th Street
1:38:00A request to rezone 1.95 acres from R-6 residential to C3 community commercial at 8809 Southeast 15th Street was denied due to concerns from an adjacent resident regarding potential noise and light impacts from future commercial development.
Demolition of Dilapidated Building at 512 East Air Depot Drive
1:43:00A resolution was passed to declare the structures at 512 East Air Depot Drive as dilapidated and to proceed with demolition and removal, following severe code violations and animal welfare issues at the property.
Contract for Tactical Burn Building
1:46:00A contract was awarded to Lone Star Tactical Building LLC for the construction of a tactical burn building at the police and fire training center.
Contract for Police and Fire Training Center
1:55:00A contract was awarded to Shiloh Enterprises for the construction of the main police and fire training center, which will include classrooms, conference rooms, and locker facilities.
Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 2066
2:00:00The collective bargaining agreement between the city and the International Association of Firefighters Local 2066 was adopted, outlining salary increases and terms for the next three years.
Salary Increase for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees
2:01:00A 6.0% across-the-board increase to the base salary of full-time and regular part-time city employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement was approved, effective July 1, 2022.
UMA Agreement with DiPalma Hotel and Resorts
2:03:40The University Municipal Authority approved an agreement with DiPalma Hotel and Resorts to provide management services for the Sheridan Midwest City Hotel and Reed Conference Center.
MCHA Consultant Agreement with Capital Decisions Inc.
2:05:50The Midwest City Hospital Authority approved a $90,000 consultant agreement with Capital Decisions Inc. for economic and community development services for the upcoming fiscal year.
Upcoming Community Events
Midwest City Annual Tribute to Liberty
6 PM at Joe B. Barnes Park, featuring music by the Andrews Sisters tribute group and The Wise Guys, seven food trucks, children's giveaways, and fireworks at 9:45 PM.
Cruising for Coffee
8 AM in the Santa Fe parking lot across from Lowe's on 29th Street.
Fourth Friday Films
7 PM at Charles Johnson Central Park at Sooner Town Center, featuring 'The Addams Family Too,' music from The Mystery Dates, food from Upbeat Treats, and a costume contest/tropical slide for kids.
Annual Daddy Daughter Date Night
Starting at 2 PM for daughters aged 3-14. Tickets are $15, includes light refreshments and a photo booth. Carriage rides available for an additional cost.
Financial Matters
Midwest Boulevard Resurfacing Project (Poe and Associates Inc.)
Supplement One to the contract for developing construction plans, increasing the total contract price.
Tactical Burn Building Construction (Lone Star Tactical Building LLC)
Contract for the construction of a tactical burn building at the police and fire training center.
Police and Fire Training Center Construction (Shiloh Enterprises)
Contract for the construction of the main police and fire training center facility.
Collective Bargaining Agreement (IAFF Local 2066)
Agreement includes a 6.0% cost of living increase in the first year, 3.0% in the second year, and 0% in the third year for firefighters.
Salary Increase for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees
6.0% across-the-board increase to the base salary of full-time and regular part-time city employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Consultant Agreement (Capital Decisions Inc.)
Agreement to continue providing economic and community development and redevelopment consultant services.
Public Comments
Public comments included discussions on the operational plans for new automotive sales businesses, the challenges of enforcing fireworks ordinances, and significant opposition to a commercial rezoning request due to concerns about noise and light impacts on an adjacent residential property. One property owner spoke in favor of the rezoning.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- July 1st: State used motor vehicle license compliance deadline for Paul Crossfield (Auto House Finance).
Watch For
- Potential re-application for rezoning at 8809 Southeast 15th Street with modified conditions (e.g., C2 zoning or SPUD/PUD).
- Soft opening of the golf course on July 9th, with a larger event tentatively scheduled for July 22nd.
- Council meetings will be held in the municipal courtroom for July, August, and September due to renovations.
Announcements
- City Hall will be closed on July 4th.
- The compost facility will be open on Saturday, July 2nd, but closed on July 4th.
- Monday sanitation and recycling pickups will be moved to Wednesday, July 6th.
- Quarterly bulk pickups will begin on Tuesday, July 5th, for Zone 3.
- Councilwoman Bane was commended for assisting a constituent with a roofing issue.
- Juneteenth National Independence Day and Pride Month were recognized and commemorated.
- Michelle Keys, a Utility Service Clerk, was honored for 18 years of service, and June 28, 2022, was proclaimed Michelle Keys Day.
- Council meetings for July, August, and September will be held in the municipal courtroom due to renovations in the council chamber.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (remaining items)
Approval of routine agenda items not pulled for separate discussion.
Item 12: Renewing contract with RL Shears and HW Lochner
Renewal of contracts for Community Development and Engineering and Construction Services for fiscal year 2022-23, including ongoing design work for Mid-America Park developments.
Item 14: Supplement One to contract with Poe and Associates Inc.
Increase of $50,708 for a total of $215,741 for developing construction plans for the Midwest Boulevard resurfacing project (29th to 10th Street), including sidewalk and drainage improvements.
Item 23: Declaring seven Chevrolet Impalas surplus
Declaring seven old police units and their contents as surplus and authorizing disposal by public auction or other means.
PC 2121/2111: Special Use Permit for automotive sales and rentals (light) at 2029 South Air Depot
Request to allow automotive sales and rentals (light) in a C3 Community Commercial zoning district for AA Automotive, which also operates a transmission shop.
PC 2114: Special Use Permit for automotive sales and rentals (light) at 2224 South Air Depot
Request to allow automotive sales and rentals (light) in a C3 Community Commercial zoning district for a finance office, primarily for selling repossessed vehicles.
PC 2115: Rezoning from R-6 residential to C3 community commercial for 8809 Southeast 15th Street
Request to rezone a 1.95-acre property to C3 Community Commercial to facilitate its sale, opposed by an adjacent resident due to concerns about noise and lighting.
Discussion Item 4: Declaring structures at 512 East Air Depot Drive dilapidated
Resolution to declare structures at 512 East Air Depot Drive as dilapidated and set dates for demolition and removal due to deplorable conditions and structural issues.
Discussion Item 5: Contract for tactical burn building at police and fire training center
Awarding a contract to Lone Star Tactical Building LLC for the construction of a tactical burn building at the police and fire training center.
Discussion Item 6: Contract for police and fire training center
Awarding a contract to Shiloh Enterprises for the construction of the police and fire training center, including classrooms, conference rooms, and locker facilities.
Discussion Item 7: Quarterly update on General Obligation Bond projects
Informational update on the progress and execution of various General Obligation Bond projects across the city.
Discussion Item 8: Collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 2066
Adoption of the collective bargaining agreement between the city and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 2066, effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.
Discussion Item 9: 6.0% salary increase for non-bargaining unit city employees
Approval of a 6.0% across-the-board increase to the base salary of full-time and regular part-time city employees not covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, effective July 1, 2022.
UMA Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the University Municipal Authority.
UMA Discussion Item 1: Agreement with DiPalma Hotel and Resorts
Agreement to provide qualified management services at the Sheridan Midwest City Hotel and Reed Conference Center.
MCHA Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Midwest City Hospital Authority.
MCHA Discussion Item 1: Consultant agreement with Capital Decisions Inc.
Consultant agreement for $90,000 to continue providing economic and community development services for the period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.