Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several zoning and replat requests, including the Aspen Ridge Section 3 replat, a high-density residential development near Rose State College, and a commercial rezoning for a former Moose Lodge. Significant public concern was raised regarding severe school traffic issues on Murray Drive, which the council committed to investigating. The meeting also included a recognition for a retiring 911 communication specialist.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda
10:00The council approved all routine items on the consent agenda without further discussion.
Aspen Ridge Section 3 Replat (PC 2083)
31:00The adoption of the Aspen Ridge Section 3 replat was approved, incorporating an existing detention pond for Homeowners Association maintenance. This approval included a caveat for the adjacent mobile home park to incorporate and mitigate drainage issues in their ongoing study.
Redistrict HOS to RHD (PC 2084)
39:40The rezoning of 4.5 acres from Hospitality to High Density Residential and amendment of the comprehensive plan was approved, allowing for new apartment development near Rose State College.
Correct Scrivener's Error (PC 2086)
42:00An ordinance to redistrict was approved to correct a scrivener's error from the 2010 official zoning map, re-establishing C1 Restricted Commercial zoning for a portion of properties on East Reno Avenue.
Redistrict R6 to PUD (PC 2087)
46:50The rezoning of the former Moose Lodge property to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved, allowing for administrative offices and construction equipment storage. The approval included specific requirements for screening and reduced curb cuts as detailed in the PUD.
Upcoming Community Events
All Industry Hiring Event
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Center, featuring over 50 companies with 1800 open positions.
Labor Day
Trash and recycling pickup will be on Wednesday, September 8th.
Annual Doggie Paddle
6:30 p.m. at Reno Swim in Slide, $6 per dog.
Grand Opening for Animal Services Center
10 a.m. until noon at 8485 East Reno (tentatively rescheduled).
Public Comments
Two citizens addressed the council. William Tomlinson raised concerns about persistent storm drainage and flooding issues affecting his property from upstream developments. Jim Mazur highlighted severe traffic congestion and safety hazards on Murray Drive due to increased school enrollment, proposing a solution involving a vacant parking lot and bridge for student pickup.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Mobile home park drainage study expected by November.
Watch For
- Further scrutiny of any future development in the Aspen Ridge/Turtle Wood area regarding drainage issues.
- Discussions and actions to mitigate severe school traffic issues on Murray Drive.
Announcements
- The Midwest City Spirit Torch on I-40 in front of Hudiburg has been installed and will be lit in a few weeks.
- The Free Second Youth Summer Skip Down Series, hosted by the Bike Club of Oklahoma City and Midwest City Parks and Recreation, was a successful event with 80 junior cyclists.
- An All Industry Hiring Event with over 50 companies and 1800 open positions will be held at the Community Center this Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Labor Day will be celebrated on Monday, September 6th; trash and recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, September 8th.
- The Annual Doggie Paddle at Reno Swim in Slide is scheduled for September 6th at 6:30 p.m., with a $6 entry fee per dog.
- The Grand Opening for the Animal Services Center has been tentatively rescheduled for Saturday, September 25th, from 10 a.m. until noon at 8485 East Reno, due to COVID-19 issues.
- Citizens are reminded to obey school zone signs as the police department is aggressively enforcing them.
- Jennifer Jones was recognized for 17 years of dedicated service as a 911 communication specialist, retiring in August 2021, with August 24, 2021, proclaimed as Jennifer Schoen's Day.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items.
PC 2085
Discussion item regarding a particular proposal.
PC 2083: Aspen Ridge Section 3 Replat
Adoption of the Aspen Ridge Section 3 replat to incorporate an existing detention pond into the plat for Homeowners Association maintenance.
PC 2084: Redistrict HOS to RHD
Public hearing for redistricting 4.5 acres from Hospitality (HOS) to High Density Residential (RHD) and amending the comprehensive plan, for properties on Will Rogers Road.
PC 2086: Correct Scrivener's Error
Public hearing for redistricting to correct a scrivener's error from the 2010 official zoning map, allowing C1 Restricted Commercial use for properties on East Reno Avenue.
PC 2087: Redistrict R6 to PUD
Public hearing for redistricting from R6 Single Family Detached Residential with a Special Use Permit for a lodge to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) governed by C4 General Commercial, for property at 8713 East Main Street (former Moose Lodge).
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 for the Hospital Authority.
Special Economic Development Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Special Economic Development Authority.
Special Utilities Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Special Utilities Authority.