December 9, 2020 City Council Meeting

It was announced that SSM St. Anthony has purchased Midwest Regional Hospital, bringing the facility back under local control and promising significant economic and healthcare benefits for the community.

The bid from Sprint Turf LLC for the installation of synthetic fields at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex Phase One was approved for $749,600, coming in under the engineer's estimate.

The bid from Lippert Brothers Construction Inc. for the overall construction of the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex Phase One, including base bid and all alternates, was approved for $5,082,000, staying under budget.

A joint resolution was approved to amend the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority trust, allowing grants to be awarded for technology items with an expected useful life of less than 20 years, primarily benefiting educational institutions.

A request to rezone a property from R6 (single-family) to R2F (two-family) to permit an existing duplex was denied due to concerns about setting a precedent for future zoning changes and the property being purchased as an investment.

A request to amend a PUD to allow commercial marijuana growth and processing uses in the Global Business Center was denied, with council members expressing concerns about location and potential impact on neighbors, despite the applicant's proactive approach.

The Status One Preliminary Plat for a 10-acre tract to be developed into apartments was approved, including a waiver for tree canopy management in the western portion, with assurances of preserving trees as a buffer and addressing drainage.

A rezoning request from R6 (single-family) to PUD governed by RHD (high-density residential) for a 34-unit apartment complex was approved, despite continued public opposition regarding traffic, drainage, and neighborhood character.

An ordinance was approved to revert regular City Council meeting start times from 6:30 PM back to 6:00 PM for consistency and to better accommodate staff, with the exception of the January 12th meeting which remains at 6:30 PM.

An ordinance was approved to close a 21-foot fire lane easement at 8000 East Reno, as it conflicted with a new development and the Fire Marshal confirmed new construction would meet current fire code requirements.

Disaster Relief Fund Supplement

A $4 million supplement from the fund balance was approved to cover ice storm cleanup costs. Approximately $2 million has been spent in the first 24 days, with FEMA expected to cover 75% and the city 25% (hoping the state covers 12.5%).

Sale of property at 2500 South Depot Boulevard

Approval to declare lots 8-10, Block 1, Re-Plat of Atkinson Heights Edition (2500 South Depot Boulevard) as surplus and sell the property to Savory Swig Stores LLC.

Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items.

Discussion Item 1: Quarterly update on General Obligation Bond projects

Report on the progress of general obligation bond projects.

Discussion Item 2: Amendment #6 to construction management contract with CMS Willowbrook for Delta Midwest City Public Area Renovation

Approval of bid tabs for public space renovation at the Delta hotel, which came in under budget.

Discussion Item 3: Awarding bid to Sprint Turf LLC for Multi-Purpose Sports Complex Phase One synthetic fields

Approval of the bid for the installation of synthetic fields at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, which was under the engineer's estimate.

Discussion Item 4: Awarding bid to Lippert Brothers Construction Inc. for Multi-Purpose Sports Complex Phase One construction

Approval of the bid for the overall construction of the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, including base bid and all alternates, staying within budget.

Discussion Item 5: Resolution approving joint resolution with Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority and Chamber of Commerce Trust

Amendment to the trust indenture to allow grants for technology items with a useful life of less than 20 years, primarily for educational institutions.

Discussion Item 6 (PC 2053): Rezoning from R6 to R2F and amending comprehensive plan for 2200 Saint Luke

Request to rezone a single parcel to allow an existing structure to be used as a duplex. Concerns were raised about setting a precedent.

Discussion Item 7 (PC 2058): Redistricting from I-1 SPUD to amended SPUD for 1101 North Sooner Road

Request to amend SPUD to allow a medical marijuana dispensary, convenient sales, and personal services. Applicant was not present.

Discussion Item 8 (PC 2059): Redistricting from C3 to SPUD governed by C3 for 1101 and 1107 North Post Road

Applicant is revising their application.

Discussion Item 9 (PC 2060): Redistricting from PUD governed by I-2 to amended PUD governed by I-2 for Global Business Center Edition lots

Request to amend PUD to allow commercial marijuana growth and processing uses in an industrial park. Concerns were raised about location and potential impact.

Discussion Item 10 (PC 2006): Approval of Status One Preliminary Plat for 2500 South Douglas Boulevard

Approval of a preliminary plat to divide a 10-acre tract into three parcels for apartment development, including a waiver for tree canopy management.

Discussion Item 11 (PC 2057): Redistricting from R6 to PUD governed by RHD and amending comprehensive plan for Pine Edition lots

Rezoning request for a 34-unit apartment complex in the 'original mile' area, with public opposition regarding traffic and drainage.

Discussion Item 12: Ordinance amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 2-11 (Time of Regular Meetings of Council)

Approval to revert regular City Council meeting start times from 6:30 PM back to 6:00 PM for consistency and staff accommodation, with the exception of the January 12th meeting.

Item 8 (from Consent Agenda): Ordinance to close a 21-foot fire lane easement at 8000 East Reno

Approval to vacate an old fire lane easement that conflicted with a new development, with assurance that new construction will meet current fire code.