Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council convened to address several replat requests for residential and commercial development, all of which were approved. Key decisions included approving a contract with the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce for economic development events and discussing the delegation of routine approval authority to the city manager. The meeting also featured community announcements and a reminder regarding the illegality of fireworks within the city.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda Item 4
10:30Approved the motion to pass Item 4, which involved discussion about delegating authority for routine approvals to the city manager.
Consent Agenda Item 24
11:50Approved the contract with Oklahoma County regarding the rate for housing municipal prisoners, clarifying the charge if the city were to use county facilities.
Replat of Lot 7, Block 8 of Point City 2nd Edition (PC 2079)
14:50Approved the request to divide one existing lot at 10506 Bellevue Drive into two lots for residential development.
Replat of Sheridan Reed Center Addition to Aviation Acres (PC 2080)
18:30Approved the request to replat one lot into two to allow for the development of an individual parcel at the southern end of the property.
Replat of Lot 7 of Tribe's Second Edition (PC 2081)
20:50Approved the request to replat the parcel at 2608 South Post Road to create two individual parcels for a small office park.
Special Economic Development Commission - April 27, 2021 Meeting Minutes
26:30Approved the minutes from the Special Economic Development Commission meeting held on April 27, 2021.
Special Economic Development Commission - Contract with Midwest City Chamber of Commerce
27:50Approved entering into a contract with the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce for fiscal year 2021-22, providing $3,000 a month for economic development events.
Upcoming Community Events
Mommy-Son Field Day
Activities include limbo, free snow cones, dancing, and a private swim party from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the Reno Swim and Slide.
Midwest City's Tribute to Liberty
Held at Joby Barnes Regional Park.
Cruising for Coffee
At the Santa Fe parking lot at 8 a.m.
Youth Mountain Bike Race
Held at the Skip Trail. Pre-registration opens July 1st.
Christmas in July
New family-friendly event; watch the city website for more details.
Financial Matters
Contract with Midwest City Chamber of Commerce
Contract for fiscal year 2021-22 to implement economic development events in the city.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- July 1st: Pre-registration opens for the youth mountain bike race on July 18th.
Watch For
- More details on the 'Christmas in July' event on midwestcityok.org.
- Additional survey and plat filings in the Sheridan Reed Center area to clear up easements.
- Future discussion and action on delegating authority for routine approvals to the city manager.
Announcements
- Mommy-Son Field Day on June 26th, with tickets on sale now, including activities and a private swim party at Reno Swim and Slide.
- Midwest City's Tribute to Liberty will be held on Sunday, July 4th, at Joby Barnes Regional Park.
- Independence Day will be observed on Monday, July 5th, with trash and recycling pickup for Monday routes shifted to Wednesday, July 7th.
- The next Cruising for Coffee event is on July 17th at the Santa Fe parking lot at 8 a.m.
- The next free youth mountain bike race event at the Skip Trail is on July 18th, with pre-registration opening July 1st.
- A new family-friendly event, 'Christmas in July,' is scheduled for July 24th; details will be available on the city website.
- Marcy Jarrett has been introduced as the new Executive Director of the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce.
- Fireworks are illegal in Midwest City, and the police department has been asked to increase enforcement to prevent fires.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for approval by unanimous consent.
Item 4 (Consent Agenda)
Discussion regarding delegating authority to the city manager for approval of routine items.
Item 24 (Consent Agenda)
Contract with Oklahoma County for housing municipal prisoners, clarifying the charge if the city were to use county facilities.
PC 2079
Replat of Lot 7, Block 8 of Point City 2nd Edition at 10506 Bellevue Drive to divide one existing lot into two for residential development.
PC 2080
Replat of Sheridan Reed Center Addition to Aviation Acres to divide one lot into two for individual parcel development.
PC 2081
Replat of Lot 7 of Tribe's Second Edition at 2608 South Post Road to create two individual parcels for a small office park.
Executive Session 1
Discussion of pending claims or actions where public disclosure would impair the public body's ability to process claims or conduct litigation.
Executive Session 2
Discussion of matters pertaining to economic development, including property transfer, financing, or enticing businesses.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for approval by unanimous consent.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for approval by unanimous consent.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Discussion Item
A discussion item presented to the Hospital Authority.
Special Economic Development Commission - Discussion Item 1
Approval of the minutes from the April 27, 2021 meeting.
Special Economic Development Commission - Discussion Item 2
Consideration of a contract with the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce for economic development events.
Special Utilities Authority Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for approval by unanimous consent.