September 29, 2021 City Council Meeting

Awarded bid to Cimarron Construction for $207,888 for guard rail and safety wall improvements on the I-40/Hudiburg Drive overpass, deemed a life and safety issue.

Approved a professional service agreement with Lee Engineering LLC for $99,911.01 for survey and design services for a future 100% federally funded project to upgrade seven traffic signals to improved standards, including ADA compliance.

Approved professional services with HW Lochner Inc. for $269,397 for survey and design services for a future federal project to replace the bridge over Crutch Oak Creek and rehabilitate the box structure over Coleman Creek on 29th Street.

Approved the Land and Water Conservation Fund project agreement for the Mid-America Park expansion, securing $500,000 in funding for Phase 1 which includes an ADA compliant playground, disc golf area, pavilion, new entry, and parking.

Approved the correction of a scrivener's error in the legal description of Ordinance Number 3455, which pertains to property at 9105 and 9107 East Reno, where a direction was inadvertently omitted.

The traffic signal study for the intersection of SE 15th Street and Wind Song Drive was sent back to the Traffic and Safety Commission due to incomplete crash data and a request for police department input.

The traffic signal study for the intersection of NE 10th Street and Shady Brook Drive was sent back to the Traffic and Safety Commission for complete crash data, police department input, and an assessment of vehicle speeds in the area.

Approved the addition of stop signs along North Peebly Drive at its intersections with Haven Wood Drive and Sun Valley Drive, following a petition from area residents.

Approved the addition of stop signs at the northern intersections of Turtle Wood River Road, Shell Drive, and Tortoise Drive with Turtle Wood Drive, in response to increased traffic and neighborhood petition.

Approved a special use permit for Rio's Bistro at 2113 South Air Depot Boulevard to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages within the C3 Community Commercial district.

Approved the preliminary plat for the Madison Edition, subdividing 18 acres into 48 single-family residential lots with access from Davidson Road and Saint Paul Avenue, including dedicated private parkland and a tree preservation waiver.

Approved an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding weapons, specifically Section 28-104, to align with state law on concealed and unconcealed (open) carry, and to allow the city to limit open carry at special events. An emergency clause was also adopted.

Sales Tax Report (September)

Sales tax came in at 3.5% over the previous year for the month. For the year, it is up 1.04% ($128,000) versus the previous year, and up 15.96% ($1.7 million) versus projections.

I-40 and Hudiburg Drive Guard Rails and Safety Wall Improvements

Awarding the bid to Cimarron Construction for the construction and installation of new guard rails and safety wall improvements.

Professional Service Agreement with Lee Engineering LLC

Agreement for survey and design services for a future federal project to upgrade seven traffic signals.

Professional Services with HW Lochner Inc.

Agreement for survey and design services for a future federal project on 29th Street, replacing a bridge and rehabilitating a box structure.

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Agreement

Application for funding to assist in the redevelopment of Mid-America Park, with dedicated G.O. bond funds used as match.

Hospital Authority Grants Extension

Six-month extension to grants awarded for the FY 2018-19 middle-income housing rehab loan program and the original mile home buyer assistance program.

Consent Agenda

Approval of consent agenda items with the exception of items 12, 13, and 14.

Item 12: I-40 and Hudiburg Drive Guard Rails and Safety Wall Improvements

Awarding the bid to Cimarron Construction for $207,888 for the construction and installation of new guard rails and safety wall improvements at I-40 and Hudiburg Drive, funded through the street and alley fund.

Item 13: Professional Service Agreement with Lee Engineering LLC

Approving a professional service agreement with Lee Engineering LLC for $99,911.01 to provide survey and design services for a future federal project to upgrade seven traffic signals to an improved standard.

Item 14: Professional Services with HW Lochner Inc.

Approving professional services with HW Lochner Inc. for $269,397 to provide survey and design services for a future federal project on 29th Street, replacing the existing bridge over Crutch Oak Creek and rehabilitating the existing box structure over Coleman Creek.

Discussion Item 1: Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Agreement

Adoption of the LWCF project agreement for the Mid-America Park expansion project, including authorization to submit the agreement and for the Mayor and City Manager to enter necessary contracts.

Discussion Item 2: Correction of Error in Ordinance Number 3455

Adoption of a correction of a scrivener's error in the legal description of Ordinance Number 3455, approved on August 24, 2021, for property at 9105 and 9107 East Reno.

TS-445: Traffic Signal Study Analysis for SE 15th Street and Wind Song Drive

Discussion and consideration of adoption of the traffic signal study analysis for the intersection of SE 15th Street and Wind Song Drive.

TS-446: Traffic Signal Study Analysis for NE 10th Street and Shady Brook Drive

Discussion and consideration of adoption of the traffic signal study analysis for the intersection of NE 10th Street and Shady Brook Drive.

TS-447: Adding Stop Signs along North Peebly Drive

Discussion and consideration of adoption of adding stop signs along North Peebly Drive at Haven Wood Drive and Sun Valley Drive.

TS-448: Adding Stop Signs in Turtlewood Neighborhood

Discussion and consideration of adoption of adding stop signs at Turtle Wood River Road, Shell Drive, and Tortoise Drive at their northern intersections with Turtle Wood Drive.

PC-2088: Special Use Permit for Rio's Bistro

Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of adoption of a resolution for a special use permit to allow an eating establishment (Rio's Bistro) to sell alcoholic beverages in the C3 Community Commercial district at 2113 South Air Depot Boulevard.

PC-2089: Madison Edition Preliminary Plat

Discussion and consideration of adoption of the proposed Madison Edition preliminary plat, subdividing 18 acres into 48 single-family lots at 500 and 600 Davidson Road and 527 and 531 Saint Paul Avenue.

Items 9 and 10: Pulled Applications

The applicant pulled their applications for the time being.

Item 11: Appeal for Abatement at 132 Charles Avenue

Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of an appeal filed by the owner of 132 Charles Avenue for a notice and order to abate trash and debris.

Item 12: Ordinance Amending Weapons Conditions

Discussion and consideration for adoption of an ordinance amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 28, Article 6, Section 28-104, regarding conditions for carrying concealed and unconcealed weapons to align with state law.

Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of the Municipal Authority consent agenda, with Item 4 pulled.

Midwest City Municipal Authority Item 4

Item 4 was pulled from the consent agenda.

Midwest City Hospital Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of the Hospital Authority consent agenda, with Item 5 pulled.

Midwest City Hospital Authority Item 5: Grant Extension

Discussion and consideration for approving a six-month extension to grants awarded for the FY 2018-19 middle-income housing rehab loan program, the original mile home buyer assistance program, and the FY 2019-20 municipal complex sidewalks.

Special Economic Development Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of the Special Economic Development Authority consent agenda.