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August 26, 2020 City Council Meeting

August 26, 2020 Midwest City, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved several key items, including a professional services agreement for signal upgrades, the preliminary plat for Freedom Village, and a contract amendment for the Reed Baseball Complex renovations. A supplemental budget adjustment was also approved to fund the baseball complex project. The Animal Shelter Council Committee was dissolved as its mission was met, and a proclamation was issued recognizing Stan Grile for his extensive community service.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Agenda

16:30

Routine agenda items were approved by unanimous consent, excluding items 6 and 10.

Approved

Lee Engineering LLC Agreement

19:00

An agreement for professional services with Lee Engineering LLC was approved to provide construction plans for upgrading four signals and replacing school zone flashers city-wide.

Approved

Freedom Village Preliminary Plat

24:45

The proposed preliminary plat of Freedom Village, located at 8712 East Main Street, was approved after a site visit and discussion of drainage issues.

Approved

OG&E Street Lighting Maintenance Update

39:00

A status update on OG&E street lighting maintenance was accepted, noting significant improvements in response times and LED conversions.

Adopted

Reed Baseball Complex Renovations Contract Amendment

43:00

Amendment Number One to the construction management contract with Mackiel Construction Inc. for Reed Baseball Complex renovations was approved, setting a guaranteed maximum price.

Approved

Supplemental Budget Adjustment for Reed Baseball Complex

46:00

A supplemental budget adjustment of $398,000 was approved, drawing from various fund balances, to fully fund the Reed Baseball Complex renovations.

Approved

Dissolution of Animal Shelter Council Committee

56:00

The Animal Shelter Council Committee was dissolved as its mission to guide the planning phase of the new animal shelter has been met, with construction now underway.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

August 29th

5k9 Race

Registrations still open, t-shirts and auction items available at the race.

August 29th

Back the Blue Rally

1 PM at the park.

August 29th

Yoga at the Park

9 AM.

September 7th

Annual Doggy Paddle at Reno's Swim and Slide

Two sessions: 6:30-8 PM and 8:30-10 PM. First 150 dogs per session. $6 per dog, tickets must be purchased in advance at eventbrite.com. Owners and up to two dogs allowed, owners not in water.

September 12th

Annual Free Fishing Clinic

8-11 AM at Joby Barnes Park, for children ages 6 to 15. Registration begins at 7:30 AM.

September 19th

Cruising for Coffee

8 AM at the Santa Fe Steakhouse parking lot.

September 26th

Rockin Regional

2-10 PM at Regional Park. Free event with live music, social distancing guidelines required.

Financial Matters

Agreement for Professional Services with Lee Engineering LLC

To provide construction plans for upgrading four signals and replacing school zone flashers city-wide, supported by over $700,000 in federal funding.

$67,500

Amendment Number One to Construction Management Contract with Mackiel Construction Inc.

For Reed Baseball Complex renovations, finalizing the guaranteed maximum price after value engineering.

$2,247,000

Supplemental Budget Adjustment for Reed Baseball Complex Renovations

Additional funding for the Reed Baseball Complex project, sourced from the Welcome Center Fund, Parks and Recreation Fund, and Dedicated Tax 2012 Fund balances.

$398,000

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Item 6 from the consent agenda (no action taken pending review of the city attorney)

Deadlines

  • 2020 Census completion

Watch For

  • Animal shelter beam signing event
  • Future lighting upgrades for bond projects

Announcements

  • Public schools are back in session; residents are reminded to pay attention to school zones, buses, and loading zones.
  • City facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day. Trash collection for Monday will be picked up on Wednesday, September 9th.
  • Time is running out to complete the 2020 Census; residents can respond online at 2020census.gov.
  • Residents are encouraged to sign up for news flashes on the midwestcityok.com website.
  • August 25th, 2020, was proclaimed 'Stan Grile Day' in recognition of his 20 years of service on the Planning Commission and significant contributions to the community and Tinker Air Force Base.
  • Marcus was welcomed as the newest appointee to the Traffic Safety Commission.
  • A beam signing event for the new animal shelter will be held, and council members will be notified to participate.

Agenda Summary

Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.

Approved

Item 6 (removed from Consent Agenda)

No action taken pending review of the city attorney.

No Action

Item 10 (removed from Consent Agenda)

Consideration and approval of an agreement for professional services with Lee Engineering LLC to provide construction plans for upgrading four signals and replacing school zone flashers city-wide.

Approved

Discussion Item 1

No action needed on this item.

No Action

Discussion Item 2 (PC 2047)

Discussion and consideration of approval of the proposed preliminary plat of Freedom Village, located at 8712 East Main Street.

Approved

Discussion Item 3

Discussion and consideration of accepting a status update on OG&E street lighting maintenance.

Approved

Discussion Item 4

Discussion and consideration of approving Amendment Number One to the construction management contract with Mackiel Construction Inc. associated with Reed Baseball Complex renovations, with a guaranteed maximum price not to exceed $2,247,000.

Approved

Discussion Item 5

Discussion and consideration of a supplemental budget adjustment to the Welcome Center Fund, Parks and Recreation Fund, and Dedicated Tax 2012 Fund for fiscal year 2021.

Approved

Discussion Item 6

Discussion and consideration of dissolving the Animal Shelter Council Committee, as the planning phase of the new animal shelter is complete and construction is underway.

Approved

Discussion Item 7

No action needed on this item.

No Action

Discussion Item 8

Discussion and consideration of entering into executive session to discuss employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline, and resignation of any individual salaried public officer or employee.

Recessed to Executive Session

Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.

Approved

Midwest City Hospital Authority Discussion Item 1

Discussion and consideration to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2020, regular meeting.

Approved

Midwest City Hospital Authority Discussion Item 2

No action needed on this item.

No Action

Midwest City Hospital Authority Discussion Item 3

Discussion and consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives.

No Action

Midwest City Hospital Authority Executive Session

Discussion and consideration of entering into executive session to discuss pending claims or action where public body, if the advice of its attorney, determines the disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct pending litigation or proceedings in the public interest.

Recessed to Executive Session