Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key ordinances, including the implementation of temporary traffic calming measures and future road extensions on Cardinal Place to address speeding concerns. They also revised the annual fees for medical marijuana businesses to a uniform $750 and updated the petty larceny ordinance to include porch piracy. Additionally, the council adjusted its meeting schedule to a 7-5 model with varying start times.
Key Decisions & Votes
Traffic Calming Measures and Road Extensions
31:45The council approved the addition of temporary traffic calming measures along the 9000 block of Cardinal Place and committed to future road extensions along Woodland Drive and Northeast 6th Street to alleviate speeding and cut-through traffic.
City Council Meeting Schedule and Times
50:45An ordinance was approved to amend the city council meeting schedule to a 7-5 model (some months one meeting, some two), with single-meeting months starting at 6 PM and double-meeting months starting at 6:30 PM.
Medical Marijuana Business Fees
43:00An ordinance was approved to amend Chapter 9, establishing a uniform annual fee of $750 for all medical marijuana dispensaries, grow, processing, and research facilities to cover inspection and potential law enforcement costs.
False Fire Alarm Ordinance
46:00An ordinance was approved to amend Chapter 15, establishing fines for commercial properties after three false fire alarms to encourage timely maintenance and reduce unnecessary emergency responses.
Petty Larceny Ordinance Amendment
48:00An ordinance was approved to amend Chapter 28, expanding the definition of petty larceny to include 'porch piracy,' specifically the theft of mail, letters, or packages from porches or delivery trucks.
Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Quality Ordinance Cleanup
51:00An ordinance was approved to amend Chapter 43, performing a 'clean-up' of existing regulations to resolve conflicts and better reflect day-to-day operations in water, sewer, and stormwater quality.
Upcoming Community Events
Creeping it Real
Joe Barnes Regional Park, 7:30 PM (Nightmare Before Christmas) and 9:00 PM (Hocus Pocus)
Rose State FAFSA Nights
5-7 PM, make an appointment
Midwest City Trick or Trail
Noon-3 PM, Joe B. Barnes Drive (meet at basketball courts)
Cruising for Coffee
8 AM - 11 AM, Santa Fe Cattle Company parking lot (7101 SE 29th), free admission
City of Midwest City's 10th Annual Food Drive
10 AM - 4 PM, Midwest City Sam's Club
2020 Veterans Day Parade
10 AM, Theme: Welcome Home Vietnam Vets, Grand Marshal: Col. (Ret.) Charles B. 'Chuck' DeBellevue
Vietnam Veterans Reception
6 PM - 7:30 PM, Reed Center
Reed Center Model Rooms Tour
Available for tour after the reception
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report (October)
Sales and use tax for the month of October (covering half of August and half of July) is up 4.54% year over year, 22% above projection for the month, and 29.73% above projection for the year.
Medical Marijuana Business Annual Fees
Annual fees for medical marijuana dispensaries, grow facilities, processing facilities, and research facilities were set at a uniform $750 to offset inspection and potential law enforcement costs.
False Fire Alarm Fines
Fines of $200 per offense plus court costs will be issued to commercial properties after three false fire alarms to encourage timely maintenance.
Utilities Capital Outlay Fund Adjustment
Supplemental budget adjustment to increase the utilities capital outlay fund expense for utility services.
Public Comments
Mr. Felix Garcia, a resident of Cardinal Place, spoke on behalf of his community regarding severe speeding issues in their neighborhood, advocating for the proposed traffic calming measures and road extensions. He also informed the council about community opposition to a planned cell tower on East Cardinal Place, which will be discussed at an upcoming meeting.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Future funding for road extensions along Woodland Drive and Northeast 6th Street to improve connectivity.
- Discussion on a proposed cell tower on East Cardinal Place at the next meeting on October 27th at 6 PM.
Announcements
- ROTC cadets Nathan Frasco and Elizabeth Whiting from Carl Albert High School were introduced and led the pledge of allegiance.
- The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting 'Creeping it Real' at Joe Barnes Regional Park this Friday, featuring 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' at 7:30 PM and 'Hocus Pocus' at 9:00 PM.
- Rose State College is holding FAFSA Nights for students to assist with financial aid applications, with one scheduled for next Thursday the 22nd from 5-7 PM.
- The Midwest City Trick or Trail event will take place on the 31st from Noon to 3 PM on Joe B. Barnes Drive, with council and staff volunteering.
- Councilwoman Eeds acknowledged ongoing discussions and cooperation between council, executive staff, and the police department regarding recent gun violence.
- The city website provides guidance for trick-or-treaters and givers for Halloween.
- The last 'Cruising for Coffee' event of the year is Saturday, October 17th, from 8 AM to 11 AM at the Santa Fe Cattle Company parking lot (7101 SE 29th).
- The City of Midwest City's 10th Annual Food Drive will be held at Sam's Club on November 6, 7, and 8 from 10 AM to 4 PM.
- The 2020 Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11th, at 10 AM, with the theme 'Welcome Home Vietnam Vets' and Colonel (Ret.) Charles B. 'Chuck' DeBellevue as Grand Marshal.
- A reception for Vietnam veterans will be held on Monday, November 9th, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM at the Reed Center, featuring Colonel DeBellevue as keynote speaker.
- Model rooms for the new Delta Hotel at the Reed Center will be available for tours on Monday, November 9th.
- All future events can be found on themidwestcityok.org.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (excluding Item 6)
Approval of routine agenda items as submitted.
TS-444 Traffic Calming Measures and Road Extensions
Discussion and consideration of adding traffic calming measures along the 9000 block of Cardinal Place and building road extensions along Woodland Drive north of Northeast 10th Street and Northeast 6th from Briarwood to Moraine Avenue, in response to citizen concerns about speeding and cut-through traffic.
Discussion Item 1
No action needed on this item.
Discussion Item 3
No action needed on this item.
Ordinance Amending City Council Meeting Times
Discussion and consideration of an ordinance amending the Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 2, Section 2-11, to change the time of regular council meetings to a 7-5 schedule (some months one meeting, some two) with varying start times.
Ordinance Amending Medical Marijuana Business Fees
Discussion and consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 9, Article 10, regarding medical marijuana businesses, establishing a certificate of compliance and amending fees for dispensaries, grow, processing, and research facilities.
Ordinance Amending Fire Protection and Prevention (False Alarms)
Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 15, Article 2, to address false fire alarms from commercial properties by establishing fines after three false alarms.
Ordinance Amending Petty Larceny (Porch Piracy)
Discussion and consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 28, Article 4, Section 28-57, to include 'porch piracy' (theft of mail, letters, packages) within the definition of petty larceny.
Ordinance Amending Water, Sewer, Sewage Disposal, and Storm Water Quality
Discussion and consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 43, Article 2, Division 1, and Division 5, to clean up existing regulations and resolve conflicts.
Midwest City Municipal Authority: Approval of Minutes
Discussion and consideration to approve the minutes of the September 22, 2020, regular meeting.
Midwest City Municipal Authority: Supplemental Budget Adjustments
Discussion and consideration of supplemental budget adjustments for fiscal year 2020-2021, increasing utilities capital outlay fund expense utility services by $25,509.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority: Approval of Minutes
Discussion and consideration to approve the minutes of the September 22, 2020, regular meeting.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority: Item Number Two
No action needed on this item.