Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council approved the city's fiscal year 2022-23 budget of over $118 million, along with budgets for various authorities. Key decisions included renewing a $1.2 million contract with O'Reilly Auto Parts and renaming Frolic Park to Frolic-C. Viewens Memorial Park, with a moratorium placed on future park renaming until a formal policy is established. A citizen raised concerns about public safety regarding crosswalks and speeding.
Key Decisions & Votes
O'Reilly Auto Parts Contract Renewal
12:00The council approved the renewal of a $1.2 million contract with O'Reilly Auto Parts for on-site vehicle and equipment part operations for the upcoming fiscal year, following discussion on cost-effectiveness.
Frolic Park Name Change
17:40The council approved renaming Frolic Park to Frolic-C. Viewens Memorial Park, incorporating a hyphenated name as a compromise. A moratorium was also placed on future park renaming until a formal policy is developed.
City of Midwest City Budget Adoption
24:40The city council adopted the budget for fiscal year 2022-23, totaling $118,572,321, after a public hearing and extensive prior discussions.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Budget Adoption
33:20The Municipal Authority's budget for fiscal year 2022-23, amounting to $50,614,646, was approved.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Budget Adoption
36:00The Hospital Authority's budget for fiscal year 2022-23, totaling $32,113,572, was approved.
Midwest City Special Economic Development Authority Budget Adoption
37:50The Economic Development Authority's budget for fiscal year 2022-23, in the amount of $7,790,964, was approved.
Midwest City Special Utilities Authority Budget Adoption
40:00The Utilities Authority's budget for fiscal year 2022-23, in the amount of $729, was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Marion C. Reed Ballpark Grand Reopening
3:30 p.m.
Cruising for Coffee
8 a.m. in the Santa Fe parking lot
Midwest City Dr. Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast
8 a.m. at the Reed Conference Center, tickets $25
Free Fourth Friday Films
7 p.m. at Charles J. Johnson Central Park, featuring the movie Encanto, children's talent show, yard games, bounce house, and Some Like It Taught food truck.
Financial Matters
O'Reilly Auto Parts Contract Renewal
Renewal of contract for on-site turnkey vehicle and equipment part operation for fiscal year 2022-23.
Sales Tax Report
Sales tax revenue was down 1.97% for the month of June (May/June projection), but remains up 16.9% for the year over projection.
Council Chambers Renovation Funding
Renovation of the council chambers will be primarily funded by ARPA funds.
ACOG Grant for 29th Street Bridge Repair
A significant 80/20 grant was awarded through ACOG for the repair of the bridge on 29th Street on Coleman Creek.
City of Midwest City Budget FY 2022-23
Adoption of the city's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Budget FY 2022-23
Adoption of the Municipal Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Budget FY 2022-23
Adoption of the Hospital Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year, including discretionary, compounded principal, in lieu of ROR, grants, and Sooner Rose TIF increment financing district funds.
Midwest City Special Economic Development Authority Budget FY 2022-23
Adoption of the Economic Development Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Midwest City Special Utilities Authority Budget FY 2022-23
Adoption of the Utilities Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Public Comments
One citizen, Tom Pomelo, addressed the council regarding public safety concerns. He highlighted the lack of crosswalks at Reno and Sooner, and on Meadowwood Drive, posing a hazard for pedestrians. He also reported issues with speeding and reckless driving on Sooner between Reno and 10th Street, suggesting the need for traffic control measures like a flashing light.
Coming Up
Watch For
- July 26 council meeting will be held at the Community Center.
- Renovation of the council chambers will begin June 29 and is expected to last through September.
- A moratorium on park renaming will be in effect until a formal policy and procedure are established.
- An updated community survey for quality of life issues is being considered.
Announcements
- Neighborhood Services Association celebration had over 200 attendees, with appreciation expressed for staff and community partners.
- The Marion C. Reed Ballpark grand reopening is scheduled for June 17 at 3:30 p.m.
- The next Cruising for Coffee event will be on June 18 at 8 a.m. in the Santa Fe parking lot.
- The Midwest City Dr. Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast will be held on June 20 at 8 a.m. at the Reed Conference Center; tickets are $25.
- The next Free Fourth Friday Films event is on June 24 at 7 p.m. at Charles J. Johnson Central Park, featuring the movie Encanto, a children's talent show, yard games, and a bounce house.
- The metro area's fourth Baked Bear ice cream shop has opened in Center Marketplace at 5906 Southeast 15th.
- The July 26 City Council meeting will be held at the Community Center due to renovations of the council chambers.
- The Midwest City Beacon won the Sequoia award at the Oklahoma Press Association banquet, taking first place in news content, sports, and sales promotion, and finishing with the most points overall in Division 4.
- There is a current low blood supply, and residents are encouraged to consider making blood donations.
- An 80/20 grant was awarded through ACOG for the repair of the 29th Street bridge on Coleman Creek.
- Seamus Donahue was recognized with a Certificate of Achievement for earning the Billy Mitchell Award from the Civil Air Patrol.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (remainder)
Approval of routine agenda items after removal of C2 and C3 for discussion.
C2: O'Reilly Auto Parts Contract Renewal
Consideration and renewal of a contract with O'Reilly Auto Parts for on-site vehicle and equipment part operation for fiscal year 2022-23.
C3: Frolic Park Name Change
Consideration to change the name of Frolic Park to C. Viewens Memorial Park, with a compromise to hyphenate the name and establish a moratorium on future park renaming.
Discussion Item 1: City of Midwest City Budget Adoption
Public hearing and consideration of adopting the city's budget for fiscal year 2022-23 in the amount of $118,572,321.
Midwest City Municipal Authority May 24, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Consideration for adoption of the previous meeting minutes.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Budget Adoption
Public hearing and consideration of adopting the Municipal Authority's budget for fiscal year 2022-23 in the amount of $50,614,646.
Midwest City Hospital Authority May 24, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Consideration for adoption of the previous meeting minutes.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Budget Adoption
Public hearing and consideration of adopting the Hospital Authority's budget for fiscal year 2022-23 in the amount of $32,113,572.
Midwest City Special Economic Development Authority May 24, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Consideration for adoption of the previous meeting minutes.
Midwest City Special Economic Development Authority Budget Adoption
Public hearing and consideration of adopting the Economic Development Authority's budget for fiscal year 2022-23 in the amount of $7,790,964.
Midwest City Special Utilities Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Special Utilities Authority.
Midwest City Special Utilities Authority Budget Adoption
Public hearing and consideration of adopting the Utilities Authority's budget for fiscal year 2022-23 in the amount of $729.
Executive Session
Entering into executive session to discuss negotiations concerning employees and representatives of employee groups.