Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council approved several key development projects, including a cell tower with specific conditions, a residential plat, and commercial rezonings. A comprehensive review of the police department's jail operations was accepted, recommending against closure and proposing financial adjustments for facility improvements. Additionally, a contract for the renovation of the John Conrad Regional Golf Course was awarded.
Key Decisions & Votes
Special Use Permit for Verizon Cell Tower
44:00Approved the special use permit for a 110-foot monopole cell tower at 600 N Douglas Blvd, with conditions including no commercial advertising, removal if abandoned for 12 months, quarterly operational checks, chain-link fencing, owner responsibility for shrubbery maintenance, and city inspection after natural phenomena.
Final Plat of Ryan's Ridge
55:30Approved the final plat for 14 single-family residential parcels at 10332 SE 10th St, with the condition that drainage issues affecting an adjacent property will be resolved before full building permits are issued.
Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 10601 SE 15th St
01:09:00Approved the rezoning from R6 to C1 (restricted commercial) and the comprehensive plan amendment from LDR to OR (office retail) for a 0.81-acre tract, allowing for low-impact commercial development despite an official protest.
Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 208 S Douglas Blvd
01:16:00Approved the rezoning from R6 (with church SUP) to C3 (community commercial) and the comprehensive plan amendment from PSP to Commercial for a 3-acre property, facilitating the demolition of the old church and development of new commercial/retail buildings.
Rezoning for 2113 S Douglas Blvd
01:21:00Approved the rezoning from PUD to Amended PUD (C4 General Commercial) for Lot 1 of the Red Oak Development, allowing for an indoor commercial marijuana grow facility within an existing building.
Preliminary Plan of Primrose Hill
01:48:00Approved the preliminary plan for 30 single-family lots at 316 N Post Rd, including waivers for cul-de-sac length and partial tree preservation. Conditions include 10% additional stormwater detention capacity, moving the drainage outlet 25 feet back from the property line, and incorporating a weir/dissipator system.
Replat of Harper Edition
01:51:00Approved the replat of a 2.15-acre lot into three residential lots at 910 N Poplar Ln, with the applicant agreeing to bring curb, gutter, and sidewalks to city standards.
Comprehensive Review of Police Department Jail Operations
02:12:00Accepted Dr. W.B. Bellew's comprehensive review of jail operations, which recommended against closing the city jail and proposed creating a $40,000 sinking fund for capital improvements and adjusting interagency booking fees to increase revenue.
John Conrad Regional Golf Course Renovation
02:16:00Awarded the bid and entered into a contract with United Golf LLC for the renovation of John Conrad Regional Golf Course for $3,563,555.16, with plans to begin by March 1st and prioritize early reopening of the driving range.
Upcoming Community Events
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority FY2021 Community Improvement Grant Program
Applications can be downloaded from midwestcityok.org or midwestcityok.biz and are due in the City Manager's office by 5 PM.
Annual Daddy Daughter Night (Virtual)
Offering a box of goodies and a Zoom link for a dance party from 6 to 8 PM. More information and tickets at www.facebook.com/midwestcityparkssandwreck or the city website.
Midwest City Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
By appointment only; call 739-1239 to leave a message. Virtual tax preparation and self-serve options are available. Contact Grants Management at 739-1216 for more info.
Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma (RTA) Town Hall Meeting
6:30 PM via Zoom, discussing the launch of the transit system plan for its six member cities. Connection details at rtaoklahoma.org/projects or the city website.
Midwest City MLK Program Breakfast
Radio broadcast on 1220 AM. Next year's event is planned to be in-person at the Reed Center.
Financial Matters
Debris Cleanup Costs
Estimated cost for ice storm debris cleanup is between $8 million and $8.5 million, with an anticipated 75% reimbursement from FEMA.
Jail Operations Sinking Fund
Recommendation to create a $40,000 sinking fund in the jail budget for capital improvements to the aging facility.
Jail Interagency Agreement Revenue
Recommendation to change the ordinance regarding interagency agreements to remove the booking fee refund for prisoners held longer than 11 hours, projected to increase revenue by $25,000 to $50,000 annually.
John Conrad Regional Golf Course Renovation Contract
Awarded bid and entered into a contract with United Golf LLC for the renovation of the golf course, including base bid and several alternates.
Memorial Hospital Authority GAAP Audit (Town Center 2 LLC)
Engagement letter with Grant Thornton LLP to perform a GAAP audit for Town Center 2 LLC.
Special Economic Development Authority GAAP Audits (Sooner Town Center LLCs)
Engagement letters with Grant Thornton LLP to perform GAAP audits for Sooner Town Center LLC and STC Sooner Town Center 2 LLC.
Public Comments
Public comments were primarily focused on two development items. Concerns were raised regarding the placement and conditions of a proposed cell tower, including safety, property values, and aesthetic impact. For a residential subdivision, residents expressed worries about increased traffic, safety for children, and potential water runoff from tree removal. There was also a request for city assistance in initiating a traffic signal petition.
Coming Up
Tabled
- An agenda item with improper notice will be brought back at a later date.
Deadlines
- February 15th: Applications due for the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority FY2021 Community Improvement Grant Program.
- February 15th: Virtual Daddy Daughter Night.
Watch For
- Future discussions on a city ordinance for cell tower regulations.
- Potential petition and process for a traffic signal at SE 15th Street and Lynn Fry.
- Expansion of Post Road to four lanes in the next 2-3 years.
- Internal review of jail operations rates and potential ordinance amendments.
Announcements
- The city mourns the loss of Bobby Holland, a dedicated neighborhood watch president and advocate for the city and police department.
- The second round of the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Fiscal Year 2021 Community Improvement Grant Program is open, with applications due by 5 PM on February 15th.
- The annual Daddy Daughter Night will be a virtual event on February 15th, offering a box of goodies and a Zoom dance party.
- The Midwest City Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will operate by appointment only this year, with virtual and self-serve options available.
- The Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma (RTA) is hosting a town hall meeting via Zoom on Thursday, January 28th, at 6:30 PM to discuss the launch of its transit system plan.
- The debris cleanup from the Halloween ice storm is expected to be completed by Friday, February 5th, with a call out to residents in sections C2, D2, and D1 for final material placement.
- Quarterly curbside bulk waste collection will resume on Monday, February 8th.
- The Midwest City MLK Program Breakfast, a radio broadcast, was held on January 18th and was well-received.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items were approved by unanimous consent, with Item 2 pulled for separate discussion.
Financial Audit of the City of Midwest City
Discussion and consideration of accepting the financial audit for the year ended June 30, 2020, presented by Mike Gibson from RSM. The audit received an unmodified opinion with no material weaknesses or non-compliance.
PC 2056: Special Use Permit for Communication Services
Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of a resolution for a special use permit to allow a 110-foot monopole cell tower for Verizon Wireless at 600 N Douglas Blvd. This item was continued from previous meetings. Residents expressed concerns about property values, safety, and visual impact.
PC 2065: Final Plat of Ryan's Ridge
Discussion and consideration of approval for the final plat of Ryan's Ridge, subdividing a 14.4-acre parcel into 14 individual parcels for single-family residential development at 10332 SE 10th St. Concerns were raised regarding off-site drainage affecting an adjacent property.
PC 2066: Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 10601 SE 15th St
Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict from R6 (single-family detached residential) to C1 (restricted commercial) and a resolution to amend the comprehensive plan from LDR (residential) to OR (office retail) for a 0.81-acre tract. An official protest was received, requiring a supermajority vote.
PC 2067: Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 208 S Douglas Blvd
Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict from R6 (single-family detached residential with a special use permit for a church) to C3 (community commercial) and a resolution to amend the comprehensive plan from PSP (public semi-public) to Commercial for a 3-acre property. The applicant plans to demolish the former church building and develop new commercial uses.
PC 2068: Rezoning for 2113 S Douglas Blvd
Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict from PUD (planned unit development) to Amended PUD for Lot 1 of the Red Oak Development, allowing for a commercial marijuana grow facility within an existing building.
Discussion Item 6: Improper Notice
An agenda item was noted as having improper notice and would be brought back at a later date.
PC 2070: Preliminary Plan of Primrose Hill
Discussion and consideration of approval for the proposed preliminary plan of Primrose Hill, subdividing 9.23 acres into 30 individual parcels for single-family development at 316 N Post Rd. Waivers were requested for cul-de-sac length and tree preservation. Residents expressed concerns about traffic, density, and water runoff.
PC 2071: Replat of Harper Edition
Discussion and consideration of approval for the replat of Lot 3 Block 2 of the Harper Edition, dividing a 2.15-acre existing lot into three lots for residential development at 910 N Poplar Ln. The applicant agreed to all city standards for curb, gutter, and sidewalks.
Comprehensive Review of Police Department Jail Operations
Presentation by Dr. W.B. Bellew on a comprehensive review of the Midwest City Police Department's jail operations, including fiscal analysis and future options. The report recommended against closing the city jail and proposed financial adjustments.
John Conrad Regional Golf Course Renovation
Discussion and consideration of awarding the bid and entering into a contract with United Golf LLC for the renovation of John Conrad Regional Golf Course, totaling $3,563,555.16, including base bid and several alternates.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Routine items for the Municipal Authority.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Routine items for the Memorial Hospital Authority.
Memorial Hospital Authority: Engagement Letter with Grant Thornton LLP (Town Center 2 LLC)
Discussion and consideration of approving an engagement letter with Grant Thornton LLP to perform a GAAP audit for Town Center 2 LLC for $28,100 plus a 7% administrative fee.
Memorial Hospital Authority: Authorize Save Redevelopment LLC (2500 S Air Depot Blvd)
Discussion and consideration to authorize Save Redevelopment LLC to submit construction documents and a building permit application for lots 8-10, block 1, replat of Atkinson Heights Edition (2500 S Air Depot Blvd) on behalf of the authority.
Midwest City Economic Development Commission Consent Agenda
Routine items for the Economic Development Commission.
Midwest City Special Economic Development Authority: Minutes Approval
Discussion and consideration to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2020 special meeting.
Midwest City Special Economic Development Authority: Engagement Letters with Grant Thornton LLP (Sooner Town Center LLCs)
Discussion and consideration of approving engagement letters with Grant Thornton LLP to perform GAAP audits for Sooner Town Center LLC ($46,000 + 7% admin fee) and STC Sooner Town Center 2 LLC ($28,100 + 7% admin fee).