Meeting Summary
The City Council addressed COVID-19 related measures, approving an ordinance requiring masks for employees in certain close-contact businesses and adding temperature checks for restaurant workers. Updates were provided on the local hospital's status, the phased reopening of city facilities, and the restart of bulk waste collection. The council also made a key nomination and approved a resolution for the Economic Development Authority.
Key Decisions & Votes
Nomination to Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) Board of Trustees
City Manager Tim Lyon was nominated to the OMAG 2020 election of three trustees, providing the city with a voice in the organization.
Ordinance amending emergency operating hours and procedures for commercial enterprises
An ordinance was adopted, requiring employees in close-contact businesses (salons, barbershops, spas, restaurants) to wear masks when in contact with customers. An amendment was added to specifically require dining facilities to send workers with COVID-19 symptoms, including fever, home.
Transferring EDC Authority trustee rights for lease changes
A resolution was approved to transfer the Midwest City Economic Development Authority trustees' right to approve certain changes to leases by Sooner Town Center LLC and Sooner Town Center three LLC to the authority's general manager and the city manager or his designee.
Upcoming Community Events
Community Pool Opening
Will operate under CDC guidelines, pending proper staffing and updated lifeguard licenses.
Financial Matters
Special Bulk Waste Pickup
Citizens can schedule a special bulk waste pickup for a fee.
Landfill Rate for Bulk Waste
Discounted rate for Midwest City residents taking bulk waste to the landfill, requiring a water bill for proof of residency.
Coming Up
Watch For
- City Hall reopening next week (Monday).
- Court reopening next week.
- Bulk waste collection restarting in Zone 7 on May 11th.
- Community pool opening on June 1st.
- Code enforcement restarting next week.
Announcements
- The local hospital has no COVID-19 patients, no persons under investigation, and now offers rapid tests with 45-minute results.
- Citizens can find current COVID-19 ordinances and updates on the front page of the city's website at midwestcityok.org.
- The community swimming pool is planned to open on June 1st, operating under CDC guidelines, pending proper staffing and updated lifeguard licenses.
- The bulk waste collection program is restarting early, beginning Monday, May 11th, in Zone 7 (Sooner to Douglas, NE 10th to NE 23rd).
- Code enforcement will restart next week.
- City Hall aims to reopen on Monday, with a request for visitors to wear masks for a 30-day period.
- The court will reopen next week, implementing social distancing and requesting masks for attendees (one person per family).
- The customer service drive-thru hours will change to 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, starting May 4th.
- Condolences were extended to high school seniors missing their senior year experiences, with efforts underway to recognize them.
- Thanks were given to local businesses (Del Rancho, local law firms, Chick-fil-A, The Drum Room) for supporting first responders and the community.
- Citizens were urged to shop local in Midwest City to support the economy and maintain city services.
Agenda Summary
City Council Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for approval by unanimous consent.
Discussion and consideration of nominating Midwest City City Manager Tim Lyon to the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) 2020 election of three trustees.
Nomination of the City Manager to a state-level organization board.
Discussion and consideration of an ordinance amending the Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter eleven City emergency management section 11-3 emergency operating hours and procedures for commercial enterprises.
Amending the municipal code regarding emergency operating hours and procedures for commercial enterprises, specifically concerning COVID-19 safety measures.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for approval by unanimous consent.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for approval by unanimous consent.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Discussion Item 1
Discussion item for the Hospital Authority.
Midwest City Economic Development Commission Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for approval by unanimous consent.
Discussion and consideration of approval of a resolution transferring the Midwest City Economic Development Authority trustees' right to approve certain changes to leases by Sooner Town Center LLC and Sooner Town Center three LLC to the authority's general manager and the city manager or his designee.
Resolution to transfer lease approval rights from EDC Authority trustees to the general manager/city manager.