Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several new ordinances, including regulations for commercial animal establishments, updated definitions for nuisance vehicles and collection boxes, a fee for warrant processing, and revised false alarm fees. They also adopted an ordinance to allow annual water rate adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index and updated driveway design standards. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comments from residents detailing severe and long-standing flooding and drainage issues, prompting the City Manager to direct staff to investigate and report back.
Key Decisions & Votes
Special Use Permit for 1732 South Sooner Road
19:00A special use permit was approved to allow for administrative and professional offices, retail sales and services, and general and medical services in two new buildings within the Hospital District.
Ordinance on Commercial Animal Establishments
34:00An ordinance was adopted requiring pet shops and grooming facilities to source animals from rescues and mandating city permits for animal breeding establishments, along with federal and state license display.
Ordinance on Nuisances (Vehicles & Collection Boxes)
42:00An ordinance was passed expanding the definition of an inoperable vehicle to include flat tires for 72+ hours and allowing enforcement action against organizations responsible for unmaintained collection boxes.
Ordinance on Warrant Processing Fee
46:00An ordinance was adopted to implement a $100 fee for the processing of state and county warrants by the Midwest City Police Department.
Ordinance on False Alarm Fees
51:00An ordinance was approved to revise false alarm fees for residential and commercial properties, with commercial fees set higher to address frequent issues and response costs.
Ordinance on Driveway Design Standards
58:00An ordinance was adopted to update driveway design standards from 1968 to 2019, including new categories for industrial drives.
Ordinance on Water Rates Adjustment
1:06:00An ordinance was adopted to allow for annual adjustments of water rates based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), aligning with other enterprise funds to ensure financial sustainability.
Upcoming Community Events
Family Friday at Joby Barnes Regional Park
Free family event with games, live entertainment, story time, food trucks, and the movie Shrek at dusk.
Cruising for Coffee
Santa Fe Steakhouse parking lot at 8 a.m.
Youth Mountain Bicycle Race
Skip Trail from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants must register at usacycle.org/juniors.
All Industry Hiring Event
Hosted by the City of Midwest City and the Chamber of Commerce. Free for businesses to set up a booth.
Annual Doggy Paddle
Reno Swim Slide at 6:30 p.m. More information at midwestcityok.org.
Financial Matters
Warrant Processing Fee
A new $100 fee for processing state and county warrants at Midwest City to offset costs for police department time and equipment.
Water Rates Adjustment
Ordinance to allow annual adjustment of water rates based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to ensure enterprise funds operate with positive revenue.
Public Comments
Multiple residents from the Howard Acres Edition voiced significant concerns about chronic flooding, drainage infrastructure failures, and potential raw sewage issues, requesting city intervention and infrastructure upgrades. Another resident complained about a neglected property and overgrown railroad tracks. A final speaker alleged malicious prosecution and judicial misconduct, seeking a meeting with the city attorney.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- School supply drive ends August 8th.
Watch For
- Review of municipal ordinance regarding wildflowers and landscaping.
- Discussion on stormwater rates based on impervious surface.
- Comprehensive report on Howard Acres Edition flooding and drainage issues.
Announcements
- Family Friday at Joby Barnes Regional Park on August 20th, a free family event with games, live entertainment, story time, food trucks, and the movie Shrek at dusk.
- Cruising for Coffee at Santa Fe Steakhouse parking lot on August 21st at 8 a.m.
- Youth Mountain Bicycle Race event at the Skip Trail on August 22nd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants must register at usacycle.org/juniors.
- All Industry Hiring Event hosted by the City of Midwest City and Chamber of Commerce on August 26th, free for businesses to set up a booth.
- Annual Doggy Paddle at Reno Swim Slide on September 6th at 6:30 p.m. More information at midwestcityok.org.
- Residents are encouraged to use the Residence Request Reporter link on the city website under the 'Your Community' tab to report issues including code enforcement, potholes, and utility problems.
- A reminder to watch speed in school zones as the first day of school approaches.
- A school supply drive is being conducted at Neighborhood Services (8726 Southeast 15th Street) until August 8th.
- Sergeant Jay Fitro was recognized for performing CPR on an 11-month-old baby on July 19th.
- Mayor Matt Dukes proclaimed July 2021 as Lakes Appreciation Month and the week of July 26th as Love Your Lake Week in Midwest City, emphasizing the importance of Lake Thunderbird.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Routine administrative items for approval by unanimous consent.
PC 2082 Special Use Permit
Discussion and consideration for adoption of a resolution for a special use permit to allow administrative and professional offices, retail sales and services, and general and medical services in the Hospital District at 1732 South Sooner Road.
Appeal for tall grass and weeds at 9419 Peach Lane
Public hearing with discussion and consideration for adoption of an appeal filed by the owner of the property located at 9419 Peach Lane for a notice to abate tall grass and weeds.
Ordinance amending Chapter 8 Animals and Fowl
Discussion and consideration for adoption of an ordinance amending the municipal code to regulate commercial animal establishments, requiring pet shops to source from rescues and animal breeding establishments to obtain city permits.
Ordinance amending Chapter 27 Nuisances
Discussion and consideration for adoption of an ordinance amending the municipal code to expand the definition of an inoperable vehicle and allow enforcement action against organizations for unmaintained collection and donation boxes.
Ordinance amending Chapter 28 Offenses Miscellaneous
Discussion and consideration for adoption of an ordinance amending the municipal code to establish a $100 fee for the processing of state and county warrants.
Ordinance amending Chapter 36 Private Security
Discussion and consideration for adoption of an ordinance amending the municipal code to revise residential and commercial false alarm fees.
Ordinance amending Chapter 37 Streets and Sidewalks
Discussion and consideration for adoption of an ordinance amending the municipal code to update design standards for ingress and egress facilities (driveways) from 1968 to 2019 standards.
Ordinance amending Chapter 43 Water Sewers Sewage Disposal and Storm Water Quality
Discussion and consideration for adoption of an ordinance amending the municipal code to allow for annual adjustments of water rates based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).