Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council meeting saw the approval of several routine items, the swearing-in of municipal judges, and a resolution for general obligation bonds. A significant decision was made to approve a re-plat for Habitat for Humanity to create 10 new residential lots, with the condition that street improvement waivers were denied, committing the city to upgrade the associated street. A rezoning request for a commercial marijuana facility was tabled for further legal clarification on odor enforcement.
Key Decisions & Votes
Swearing in Municipal Judges
15:00The council approved and swore in Gary Bachman, Adam Bush, David Howell, Joel Porter, and Farley Ward as municipal judges.
Bond Resolution Adoption
17:00A resolution was adopted to fix the amount of bonds to mature each year, set the time and place for their sale, and authorize the clerk to give legal notice.
Marijuana Facility Rezoning (PC 2059)
29:00A request to rezone properties at 1101 and 1107 North Post Road from C3 to SPUD (C4) for a commercial marijuana grow and processing facility was tabled to the May 25th meeting for legal counsel to clarify odor enforcement and re-licensure obligations.
Manufactured Home Park Rezoning (PC 2063)
34:00A request to rezone 28.2 acres at 10301 Southeast 29th from RHD to RMH2 to expand the Parkway Manufactured Home Community was approved, with the applicant agreeing to a preliminary plan process, drainage study, and city water/sewer connections.
Habitat for Humanity Re-plat (C 2075)
40:00A re-plat to divide five existing lots into ten for residential development by Habitat for Humanity at 8708 Northeast 5th Street was approved, but without granting waivers for street improvement requirements, committing the city to upgrade the street.
Hospital Authority Grant Funding
58:30Funding recommendations from the Board of Grantors for Fiscal Year 2021 Round Two grant applications, totaling $340,590 for COVID-impacted businesses, were approved.
Special Utilities Authority Minutes Approval
1:00:15The minutes of the September 22nd, 2020 special meeting of the Special Utilities Authority were approved as submitted.
Upcoming Community Events
Reno Swimming Slide Early Bird Season Passes
$35 each; $45 after May 7th. Pool opens May 29th, closed Tuesdays.
Cruising for Coffee
8 AM - 11 AM at Santa Fe Cattle Company, 7101 Southeast 29th Street. Free admission.
Covered in Color Sidewalk Chalk Competition and Art Celebration
11 AM - 4 PM in Charles Johnson Central Park. Free admission.
Benefit for Special Olympics at Chick-fil-A
10 AM - 2 PM.
Financial Matters
General Obligation Bonds Update
Quarterly update on the progress of projects funded by general obligation bonds, including the animal shelter and golf course. Projects are progressing well, with the animal shelter nearing completion and the golf course ahead of schedule on dirt work.
Hospital Authority Grant Funding
Approval of funding recommendations from the Board of Grantors for Fiscal Year 2021 Round Two grant applications, specifically targeting COVID-impacted businesses.
Coming Up
Tabled
- PC 2059: Rezoning request for commercial marijuana grow/processing facility at 1101 and 1107 North Post Road, continued to May 25th meeting.
Deadlines
- Reno swimming slide early bird season passes: May 7th
- Parkway Manufactured Home Community preliminary plan process initiation: November 21st
Watch For
- Ribbon cutting/groundbreaking for WP Bill Atkinson Park at 11 AM on the next council meeting day.
- OG&E grid enhancement project for Midwest City in 2022, with nearly $8 million in infrastructure upgrades.
Announcements
- Reno swimming slide early bird season passes are available through May 7th for $35, increasing to $45 after May 7th. The pool opens May 29th at full capacity and will be closed on Tuesdays.
- Pool applications are being accepted, with a hiring event scheduled for May 10th. Many job openings, especially in line maintenance, are posted on the city's job board and website.
- Cruising for Coffee, featuring classic and custom cars/motorcycles, will be held on the third Saturday of each month from April to October at Santa Fe Cattle Company (7101 SE 29th Street) from 8 AM to 11 AM. Admission and vehicle entry are free.
- The Covered in Color sidewalk chalk competition and art celebration will take place on Saturday, May 8th, from 11 AM to 4 PM in Charles Johnson Central Park. Registration is open, and the event will feature live entertainment, art vendors, and local organizations. Admission is free.
- A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the groundbreaking of WP Bill Atkinson Park is scheduled for 11 AM on the day of the next council meeting.
- Don Meis has been introduced as the new City Attorney.
- The Midwest City Police Department is hosting a benefit for Special Olympics at Chick-fil-A on April 28th and April 30th, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
- April 28th has been proclaimed Clay Franklin Day in recognition of his leadership in the transition of Alliance Midwest hospital to SSM St. Anthony.
- April 29th has been proclaimed Dan Gray Day, honoring his retirement after loyal service as an Equipment Operator II at the Resource Recovery Facility.
- April 27th has been proclaimed Randy Sherman Day, recognizing his retirement after dedicated service in the Street Department as a Sign Tech.
- The week of April 12th through the 18th has been proclaimed Midwest City Telecommunicator Recognition Week, honoring 9-1-1 dispatchers.
- April 2021 has been proclaimed Fair Housing Month, urging citizens to educate themselves and promote fair housing practices.
- May 15th has been proclaimed Kids to Parks Day, encouraging families to explore local parks and public lands.
- May 2nd through 8th, 2021, has been proclaimed International Compost Awareness Week, highlighting the benefits of composting.
- The city has hired a new streetlight monitor, Wes, who has significantly improved the tracking and resolution of streetlight issues.
- OG&E announced major grid enhancement infrastructure upgrades for Midwest City in 2022, totaling nearly $8 million across various circuits, aimed at improving reliability and resiliency.
- Kimberly Adams, representing OG&E, is the incoming Chamber President.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the City Council.
Discussion Item #1
Consideration of swearing in the municipal judges Gary Bachman, Adam Bush, David Howell, Joel Porter, and Farley Ward as an alternate.
Discussion Item #2
Consider and adopt a resolution fixing the amount of bonds to mature each year, fixing the time and place the bonds are to be sold, and authorizing the clerk to give notice of said sale as required by law.
Discussion Item #3 (PC 2059)
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict from C3 community commercial to SPUD simplified planned unit development governed by the C4 general commercials subject to staff comments for the properties described as lots one and two of block A of the Mary Del Acres Edition addressed as 1101 and 1107 North Post Road, for commercial marijuana grow, light processing, and commercial uses.
Discussion Item #4 (PC 2063)
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict from RHD high density residential to RMH2 manufactured home park for the property described as part of the southwest quarter section 7 township 11 north range one west and addressed as 10301 southeast 29th, to allow expansion of the Parkway Manufactured Home Community.
Discussion Item #5 (C 2075)
Discussion consideration approval of the re-plat of lots one through five of block two of the Radford Edition described as a part northwest corridor section 35 township 12 north range two west addressed as 8708 northeast 5th street, to divide five existing lots into ten for residential development by Habitat for Humanity.
Discussion Item #6
Quarterly update on the progress of the execution of our general obligation bonds, including the animal shelter and golf course projects.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Discussion Item #2 (Midwest City Hospital Authority)
Addendum discussion and consideration approving the funding recommendations of the board of grantors to the eligible and partially eligible fiscal year 2021 round two grant applications.
Consent Agenda (Economic Development Commission)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Economic Development Commission.
Discussion Item #1 (Special Utilities Authority)
Discussion consideration to approve the minutes of the September 22nd, 2020 special meeting as submitted.