Meeting Summary
The City Council addressed several key issues, including the denial of a sewer waiver for a new home construction and the approval of temporary traffic calming measures. A significant decision was made to take no action on a controversial rezoning request for a high-density residential development, requiring further studies on traffic, sewer, and stormwater before reconsideration. The Council also voted to withdraw from the Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma due to financial concerns and approved an economic development agreement with Mathis Oklahoma City LLC for the former JCPenney building.
Key Decisions & Votes
GO Bond Asphalt Street Paving Contract
20:00A bid was awarded and a contract was entered into with A-Tech Paving Company for the third round of the Moving Midwest City Forward 2018 GO Bond asphalt street paving projects.
Construction Administration Inspection Services Contract Extension
22:00A contract extension was approved with Smith Roberts Baldisweiler LLC (SRB) for construction administration inspection services related to the 2018 bond project street rehabilitation.
Rezoning and Special Use Permit for Animal Waste Processing
26:00An ordinance was adopted to redistrict a portion of property at 7221 Northeast 36th from A1 Agriculture to I3 Heavy Industrial, along with a special use permit for animal waste processing (composting).
Correction of Ordinance Legal Description
28:00An ordinance was adopted to correct a clerical error in the legal description of Ordinance Number 3463, previously approved on October 26, 2021.
Rezoning Request for Glen Haven/Marlow Drive Development
1:10:00The Council voted to take no action on a rezoning request for a planned unit development at 2905 & 2913 North Glen Haven Drive and 198 & 2008 Marlow Drive, requiring traffic, sewer, and stormwater studies to be completed before reconsideration.
Preliminary Plan of Cypress Village
1:16:00The proposed preliminary plan of Cypress Village, subdividing a parcel into 70 lots for two-family and townhome residential development, was adopted.
Waiver of Sewer Connection Requirement
1:23:00A request by Mr. Darrell Lunghammer to waive the city's sewer connection requirement for his property at 8720 Northeast 17th Street was denied.
Temporary Traffic Calming Measures Update
1:30:00The Council approved the continuation of temporary traffic calming measures (delineators) installed along Murray Drive and Cardinal Place and endorsed the possibility of expanding the program.
Traffic Signal Study for NE 10th and Shady Brook Drive
1:36:00The updated traffic signal study and analysis for the intersection of Northeast 10th and Shady Brook Drive was accepted, and the recommendation to deny a signal installation was approved.
Withdrawal from Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
1:46:00A resolution was adopted to rescind Resolution 2018-31, effectively withdrawing the City of Midwest City from the Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma (RTA).
General Obligation Bonds Sale
1:49:00A resolution was adopted to fix the amount of bonds to mature each year, set the time and place for the sale of general obligation bonds for police and fire training facilities, and authorize notice of said sales.
Creation of Tax Increment District and Review Committee
1:56:00A resolution was adopted declaring the intent to designate a portion of the city as a statutory reinvestment area, create a related tax increment district, and establish the Midwest City Local Development Act Review Committee.
Appointment of Local Development Review Committee Chairman
1:57:00Council member Pat Byrne was appointed to serve as chairman of the Local Development Review Committee.
City Manager Settlement Authority Increase
1:59:00An ordinance was adopted amending the municipal code to increase the City Manager's authority to agree to settlements from $12,500 to $25,000.
Legal Services Agreement for North Side Improvement District
2:10:00A legal services agreement with Riggs Abney Turpin Orbison and Lewis PC for special counsel regarding the North Side Improvement District was approved.
Economic Development Agreement with Mathis Oklahoma City LLC
2:16:00A resolution was approved for an economic development assistance agreement with Mathis Oklahoma City LLC, providing a sales tax rebate for the renovation and operation of the former JCPenney building as a retail furniture store.
Upcoming Community Events
Holiday Light Spectacular
New Year's Eve Kid-Friendly Event
Starting at 11 a.m. at Nick Harris Community Center, with a balloon drop at noon. Pre-registration available online.
Boys and Girls Club at Telstar for Steed Elementary students
Located at 9521 Northeast 16th. Resuming January 4th.
Financial Matters
Sales and Use Tax
Sales and use tax revenue increased, with 62% allocated to police and fire services.
Moving Midwest City Forward 2018 GO Bond asphalt street paving projects
Contract awarded for the third round of asphalt street paving projects.
Construction administration inspection services for 2018 bond project
Contract extension approved for inspection services related to street rehabilitation.
General Obligation Bonds for police/fire training facilities
Resolution adopted to proceed with the sale of bonds to fund police and fire training facilities.
Economic development commitment to Global Turbine Services
Commitment for economic development financing, salary rebates, and infrastructure improvements in Soldier Creek Industrial Park.
Potential rail switch/spur and water main extension
Estimated cost for infrastructure improvements for a promising prospect on the north side of town.
Economic development assistance agreement with Mathis Oklahoma City LLC
Agreement provides a 50% sales tax rebate (from EDA rent collections) to Mathis Oklahoma City LLC for renovating and operating the former JCPenney building.
Public Comments
Residents expressed significant concerns regarding a proposed high-density residential development, citing increased traffic, strain on aging infrastructure (sewer/water), potential for increased crime, and negative impact on property values. Business owners voiced strong opposition to newly implemented fire department inspection fees, arguing they are excessive, not covered by taxes, and were introduced without sufficient notice or justification, potentially harming struggling local businesses.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Rezoning request for 2905 & 2913 N Glen Haven Dr and 198 & 2008 Marlow Dr (PC 2099) - to be revisited after studies
Deadlines
- Autumn House resident bag contributions accepted through December 16th
- City facilities closed December 24th, 27th, 31st
- Compost facility closed December 24th, 25th, 27th
- General Obligation Bonds sale January 25th, close March 10th
- TIF committee meetings starting January
- TIF project plan to council March/April
- Global Turbine Services closing in February
Watch For
- Further discussion on the rezoning request for Glen Haven/Marlow Drive development after traffic, sewer, and stormwater studies are completed
- Potential expansion of traffic calming measures to other areas, including Glen Haven
- Implementation of flashing yellow lights at NE 10th and Shady Brook Drive
- Development of a project plan for the new Tax Increment Finance (TIF) district
- Future budgetary discussions regarding expanding current bus routes with Embark
- Revisiting the fire department annual inspection fees ordinance
Announcements
- Happy birthday to Councilperson Espinoa Bowen.
- Traffic signal work is happening around town thanks to a federal highway ODOT grant, upgrading eight signals with various improvements. Upcoming work on West Reno, East Midwest Boulevard, and East 15th Street.
- Holiday Light Spectacular has had thousands of visitors and will continue until Christmas night; donations are being accepted.
- A new kid-friendly New Year's Eve event for residents aged 7 and younger will be held at the Nick Harris Community Center on December 31st, starting at 11 AM, with a balloon drop at noon. Pre-registration is available online.
- City facilities will be closed on December 24th, Monday, December 27th, and Friday, December 31st.
- Christmas 2021 and New Year's 2022 trash and recycling services will have no interruptions or changes, though there are mistakes on the recycling calendar for both periods.
- Real Christmas trees can be disposed of for free at the compost facility.
- 2022 quarterly bulk waste calendars are being mailed out in January utility bills and are available on the city website.
- Sales and use tax was up 11.26% compared to last year, and up about 5% for the year overall, with 62% supporting police and fire emergency operations.
- Neighborhood Services and volunteers were thanked for preparing holiday baskets for community members.
- Ashley Stevenson and the Grants Management department were thanked for organizing bags for Autumn House residents; contributions are accepted through December 16th.
- Chief Porter reported on the successful "Shop with a Cop" event, which involved 27-28 police personnel and their families, over 100 volunteers, and provided $100 for each child, funded entirely by donations and grants.
- The Boys and Girls Club at Telstar (9521 NE 16th) has been operational since September, and Steed Elementary students will attend during the holiday school closures (Dec 20-23 and Dec 27-30), resuming January 4th.
- Proclamations were made for "Scott Primo Day" (December 14th) recognizing his retirement after 29 years with the police department.
- Proclamations were made for "Steve Simonson Day" (December 15th) recognizing his retirement after 27 years with the police department, including his work as a community action officer.
- Citizens interested in providing input on Embark bus service routes can visit www.embarkok.com.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items.
Item 15
Awarding a bid and entering into a contract for the third round of Moving Midwest City Forward 2018 GO Bond asphalt street paving projects with A-Tech Paving Company.
Item 16
Approving and entering into a contract extension with Smith Roberts Baldisweiler LLC (SRB) for the construction administration inspection services associated with Moving Midwest City Forward 2018 Bond Project Proposition One Street Rehabilitation.
Discussion Item 1
Applicant has pulled his request.
Item 2 (PC 2091)
Public hearing with discussion and consideration for adoption of an ordinance to redistrict from A1 Agriculture to I3 Heavy Industrial and a resolution for a special use permit to allow the use of animal waste processing for a portion of a portion of the property addressed at 7221 Northeast 36.
Item 3
Discussion consideration for adoption including any possible amendments of a correction of an error in the legal description of ordinance number 3460 3463 approved by the city council October 26 2021.
Item 4 (PC 2099)
Public hearing with the discussion and consideration for adoption including any possible amendment of an ordinance to redistrict from C3 Community Commercial and R6 Single Family Residential to PUD Planned Unit Development governed by RMD Medium Density Residential and a resolution to amend the comprehensive plan from LDR Low Density Residential and or Office Retail to MDR Medium Density Residential for the property described as a part of the southwest corridor section 34 township 12 north range two west located at 2905 and 2913 north glen haven drive and 198 and 2008 marlow drive.
Item 5
Applicant has pulled his request.
Item 6 (PC2101)
Discussion and consideration of adoption including any possible amendment of the proposed preliminary plan of Cypress Village described as a part of the southwest corridor of section 6. township 11 north range one west addressed at 10100 southeast 10th and 1120 south post road.
Item 7
Discussion consider consideration including any amendment thereto of a request by Mr. Darrell Lunghammer to waive the requirement of requirements of requiring a sewer connection in order to obtain a building permit for midwest city code 43109 for his property at 8720 north east 17th street.
Item 8
Discussion consideration of adoption including any possible amendment to an update to the temporary traffic calming measures installed along Murray drive and Cardinal place six months ago in June of 2021.
Item 9 (TS 446)
Discussion consideration and adoption include any possible amendment of accepting the updated traffic signal study and analysis for the intersection of northeast 10th and shady book drive approving the traffic and safety commission's recommendation of denial for a signal installation.
Item 10
Discussion consideration of a resolution including any possible amendment of the city council of the city midwest city to rescind resolution 2018-31 withdrawing from the trust agreement and denture creating the regional transportation authority of central oklahoma rta and rescinding appointments to the regional transportation authority of central oklahoma.
Item 11
Discussion consideration including any amendments to adopting a resolution fixing the amount of bonds to mature each year fixing the time in place the bonds are to be sold and authorizing the clerk to give notice of said sales required by law.
Item 12
Discussion consideration for adoption including any possible amendment of a resolution including the intent of the city council of the city of midwest city oklahoma to consider the designation of a portion of the city as statutory reinvestment area and to consider creation of a related tax increment district pursuant to oklahoma law creating the midwest city local development act review committee determining membership of the review committee designating the manner in term of the appointment of the committee members providing for meetings of the review committee establishing officers determining voting rights in quorum directing the review committee to consider proposed project plans and make any fine findings and recommendations required by law directing the midwest city planning commission to consider the proposed project plans and make any recommendations required by law and containing other provisions related there to.
Item 13
Appointment of a city council member to serve as chairman of the local development review committee.
Item 14
Discussion consideration for adoption any including any amendments of an ordinance amending the midwest city municipal code chapter 2 administration article 10 payment of municipal obligations section 2-143 authority to institute legal action settle claims providing for repealer severability and effective data January 15 2022.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Routine municipal authority items.
Hospital Authority Item 1
Discussion consideration for adoption including a possible amendment of the November 9th 2021 regular meeting minutes.
Hospital Authority Item 2
Item requiring no action.
Special Economic Development Authority Item 1
Discussion consideration for adoption including any possible amendment of the November 9th 2021 special meeting.
Special Economic Development Authority Item 2
Discussion consideration possible action to amend and or approve legal services agreement with riggs abney turpin orbison and lewis pc oklahoma city oklahoma for special counsel relative to the consideration and possible established of the north side improvement district.
Special Economic Development Authority Item 3
Discussion consideration possible action to amend and or approve a resolution of the midwest city economic development authority approving that certain economic development assistance agreement by and between the midwest city economic development authority and mathis oklahoma city llc the development assistance agreement authorizing directing the execution and delivery a development assistance agreement and containing other provisions relating there to.