Meeting Summary
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
16:30Routine agenda items were approved by unanimous consent, excluding items 6 and 10.
Lee Engineering LLC Agreement
19:00An 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.
Freedom Village Preliminary Plat
24:45The proposed preliminary plat of Freedom Village, located at 8712 East Main Street, was approved after a site visit and discussion of drainage issues.
OG&E Street Lighting Maintenance Update
39:00A status update on OG&E street lighting maintenance was accepted, noting significant improvements in response times and LED conversions.
Reed Baseball Complex Renovations Contract Amendment
43:00Amendment Number One to the construction management contract with Mackiel Construction Inc. for Reed Baseball Complex renovations was approved, setting a guaranteed maximum price.
Supplemental Budget Adjustment for Reed Baseball Complex
46:00A supplemental budget adjustment of $398,000 was approved, drawing from various fund balances, to fully fund the Reed Baseball Complex renovations.
Dissolution of Animal Shelter Council Committee
56:00The 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.
Upcoming Community Events
5k9 Race
Registrations still open, t-shirts and auction items available at the race.
Back the Blue Rally
1 PM at the park.
Yoga at the Park
9 AM.
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.
Annual Free Fishing Clinic
8-11 AM at Joby Barnes Park, for children ages 6 to 15. Registration begins at 7:30 AM.
Cruising for Coffee
8 AM at the Santa Fe Steakhouse parking lot.
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.
Amendment Number One to Construction Management Contract with Mackiel Construction Inc.
For Reed Baseball Complex renovations, finalizing the guaranteed maximum price after value engineering.
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.
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.
Item 6 (removed from Consent Agenda)
No action taken pending review of the city attorney.
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.
Discussion Item 1
No action needed on this item.
Discussion Item 2 (PC 2047)
Discussion and consideration of approval of the proposed preliminary plat of Freedom Village, located at 8712 East Main Street.
Discussion Item 3
Discussion and consideration of accepting a status update on OG&E street lighting maintenance.
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.
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.
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.
Discussion Item 7
No action needed on this item.
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.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Discussion Item 1
Discussion and consideration to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2020, regular meeting.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Discussion Item 2
No action needed on this item.
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.
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.