Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the sale of $5.7 million in general obligation bonds for a police and fire training facility and formally adopted the associated ordinance. Key decisions included approving a directional sign for the medical district and a preliminary plat for a mobile home park with specific conditions addressing drainage and traffic concerns. The council also recognized five police and fire department retirees for their decades of service.
Key Decisions & Votes
General Obligation Bonds Sale
21:50The council approved the sale of $5.7 million in general obligation bonds for the police and fire training facility to Piper at a rate of 1.82%.
General Obligation Bonds Ordinance
23:50An ordinance providing for the issuance of the $5.7 million general obligation bonds and the levy of an annual tax for payment was adopted, with an emergency declaration.
GNS Sign Services Appeal
27:30An appeal to allow a directional entrance sign for the medical district at the former Chase Bank site was approved, recognizing its informational purpose.
Parkway Preliminary Plat
33:50The preliminary plat for a mobile home park expansion was approved, contingent on the applicant tying the detention pond outlet into the underground storm sewer at their expense and adhering to other staff comments.
Traffic Signal Study at SE 15th and WindSong
35:30The recommendation to deny a traffic signal installation at SE 15th and WindSong was approved, as the intersection did not meet the necessary warrants.
Local Development Act Review Committee Appointments
36:50A resolution formally appointing representation to the Midwest City Local Development Act Review Committee for the Northside Improvement District was approved.
COMCD Board of Directors Appointment
39:40Dr. Dave Bellew was appointed to the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District Board of Directors for the remainder of Casey Hurt's term.
Dilapidated Buildings Code Amendment
41:50An ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the municipal code regarding dilapidated buildings to align with state statute was adopted, with an emergency declaration.
Redistricting for Glen Haven/Marlow Drive
54:50An ordinance to redistrict property on Glen Haven Drive and Marlow Drive to PUD (medium density residential) was approved, with specific conditions including a maximum of 80 units, no on-street parking on Glen Haven, single-family homes facing Glen Haven, and the applicant tying the detention pond outlet into the underground storm sewer.
American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Project List
56:50The list of American Recovery Plan Act projects and their projected costs, totaling $9,858,239, was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Cruising for Coffee
8-11 a.m. at the Santa Fe Cattle Company on SE 29th and Sooner Town Center
Mommy and Son Movie Day
1-6 p.m. at the Nick Harris Community Center; tickets go on sale February 26
New Hope Baptist Church Celebration
3 p.m. at 320 North Midwest Boulevard
New Hope Baptist Church Ribbon Cutting
5 p.m.
Candidates Forum
Financial Matters
Award sale of $5,700,000 City of Midwest City General Obligation Bonds 2022
The sale of general obligation bonds for the police and fire training facility was awarded to Piper at a rate of 1.82%.
Ordinance for issuance of $5,700,000 General Obligation Bonds
An ordinance providing for the issuance of $5.7 million in general obligation bonds and the levy of an annual tax for payment was adopted.
Sales Tax Report for January
Sales and use tax was up $408,000 (10.08%) for the month compared to last year, and up $4.1 million (16.6%) for the year versus projection.
American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Projects
A list of projects and their projected costs, totaling $9,858,239, to be funded by ARPA money, was approved, with a focus on economic development and future growth.
Public Comments
One resident spoke in favor of the Parkway preliminary plat, commending the developers for working with neighbors on berms, water flow, and tree canopy. Another resident spoke in opposition to the redistricting for Glen Haven/Marlow Drive, citing short notice, unaddressed drainage and traffic concerns, and a preference for single-family residential zoning over medium density.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- VITA program operates through Thursday, April 14th
- Career Training Grants applications are currently being accepted
Watch For
- Revisiting traffic signal installation at SE 15th and WindSong if large developments occur in the area
- Future plat approval for the Glen Haven/Marlow Drive development, ensuring adherence to all agreed-upon conditions
Announcements
- The Central Oklahoma Mopar Association will host 'Cruising for Coffee' events on February 19th and March 19th from 8-11 a.m. at the Santa Fe Cattle Company.
- Tickets for the 'Mommy and Son Movie Day' will go on sale February 26th; the event takes place on March 26th from 1-6 p.m. at the Nick Harris Community Center.
- City employees and council supplied food and gifts to 13 families (42 children) during the holidays, and the Neighborhood Services Department's annual food drive raised approximately $30,000, assisting 150 families.
- The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program will offer free state and federal income tax returns from February 1st to April 14th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-7 p.m. at the Midwest City Community Center.
- Career Training Grants are available to Midwest City residents who are currently unemployed or underemployed due to COVID-19; applicants must be income qualified and over 18.
- The January sales tax report showed a 10.08% increase compared to last year for the month and a 16.6% increase for the year versus projections.
- The Oklahoma Department of Human Services has COVID-19 vaccines available for homebound individuals.
- Free at-home COVID tests (up to four per family) are available from uspostalservice.com.
- New Hope Baptist Church is opening a new location at 320 North Midwest Boulevard and will hold a celebration on Sunday, January 30th, at 3 p.m. and a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, February 2nd, at 5 p.m.
- Sergeant Jeffrey Harbin was recognized for 20 years of service with the Midwest City Police Department, retiring in June 2022, and January 25th was proclaimed Jeffrey Harbin Day.
- Sergeant Archie Houston Jr. was recognized for his career with the Midwest City Police Department from October 1988 to January 2022, and January 26th was proclaimed Archie Houston Day.
- Sergeant Timothy Blanton was recognized for his service with the Midwest City Police Department from August 1985 to January 2022, and January 27th was proclaimed Timothy Blanton Day.
- Major Michael Herron was recognized for his career with the Midwest City Fire Department from July 1996 to December 2021, and January 29th was proclaimed Michael Herron Day.
- Major Kevin Brad Spiva was recognized for his service with the Midwest City Fire Department from September 1997 to September 2021, and December 16th was proclaimed Major Brad Spiva Day.
- The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce provided an update on activities including the Oklahoma Aerospace Conference, Tinker in the Primes, strategic planning, chamber security, logo refresh, Leadership Midwest City, Youth Excel, and the Veterans Day Parade.
- The Communications Marketing and CVB reported strong attendance for special events, including the Holiday Light Spectacular, with plans to reintroduce walking nights next year.
Agenda Summary
Award the sale of the $5,700,000 City of Midwest City General Obligation Bonds 2022 to the lowest bidder.
Consideration and award of the sale of general obligation bonds for the police and fire training facility.
Adoption of an ordinance providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds in the sum of $5,700,000.
Discussion and consideration for adoption of an ordinance providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds, levy of an annual tax, and declaring an emergency.
Appeal by GNS Sign Services to section 9-385 x which prohibits off-premise advertising for the property addressed as 301 North Midwest Boulevard.
Discussion and consideration of an appeal regarding a sign for the medical district, noting its directional purpose.
Adoption of the proposed preliminary plat of Parkway described as part of southwest quarter section 7 township 11 north range one west addressed as 10301 southeast 29th street.
Discussion and consideration of adoption of the preliminary plat for a mobile home park expansion, including drainage and tree canopy plans.
Accepting the updated traffic signal study and analysis at the intersection of southeast 15th and winsong and approving the traffic and safety commission's recommendation of denial for a signal installation.
Discussion and consideration of accepting a traffic signal study and approving the denial of a signal installation at SE 15th and WindSong.
Adoption of a resolution formally appointing representation of the Midwest City Local Development Act Review Committee.
Discussion and consideration for adoption of a resolution appointing representatives to the Local Development Act Review Committee for the Northside Improvement District.
Appointing one qualified elector residing in Oklahoma County to represent the City of Midwest City on the Board of Directors of the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District (C-O-M-C-D).
Discussion and consideration of appointing Dr. Dave Bellew to the COMCD Board of Directors.
Adoption of an ordinance amending the Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 9 Buildings and Building Regulations Article 1 in General Section 9-2 Dilapidated Buildings.
Discussion and consideration for adoption of an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding dilapidated buildings to align with state statute, and declaring an emergency.
Public hearing with discussion and consideration for adoption of an ordinance to redistrict from C3 community commercial and R-6 single-family residential to P-U-D plan unit development.
Public hearing and consideration for adoption of an ordinance to redistrict property on Glen Haven Drive and Marlow Drive to PUD (medium density residential).
Adoption of the American Recovery Plan Act list of projects and projected costs of $9,858,239.
Discussion and consideration for adoption of the list of American Recovery Plan Act projects and their projected costs.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda.
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Consent Agenda.
Approval of routine agenda items for the Hospital Authority.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Discussion Item.
Discussion item on the Hospital Authority agenda.
Special Economic Development Authority Consent Agenda.
Approval of routine agenda items for the Special Economic Development Authority.
Economic Development Commission Discussion Item 1: Adoption of the October 26, 2021 meeting minutes.
Review and adoption of previous meeting minutes.
Economic Development Commission Discussion Item 2: Review of the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce's quarterly activity report for the period ending December 31, 2021.
Review of the Chamber of Commerce's quarterly activity report.
Economic Development Commission Discussion Item 3: Review the Communications Marketing CVB quarterly activity reports for the period ending December 31, 2021.
Review of the Communications Marketing and Convention and Visitors Bureau quarterly activity reports.