Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a rezoning request for a commercial marijuana grow facility and a preliminary plat for a 10-acre lot division. Key agreements were approved, including a franchise agreement with Cox Communications, a professional services agreement for an ADA compliance study of the council chambers, and a comprehensive review of the police department jail operations. Updates on OG&E street light maintenance and Hospital Authority grants were also presented and approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rezoning 6308 East Reno Avenue
19:00The council approved the rezoning of 6308 East Reno Avenue from C2 to a Simplified PUD governed by C4 General Commercial District, allowing for commercial marijuana grow.
Preliminary Plat for 2500 South Douglas Boulevard
30:00The Status One Preliminary Plat for 2500 South Douglas Boulevard was approved, allowing the division of a 10-acre lot into three parcels for residential and commercial development, with conditions regarding easements and HOA waivers.
OG&E Street Light Maintenance Update
40:00The council approved the report providing an update on ongoing OG&E street light maintenance and LED conversion efforts, acknowledging improved communication and responsiveness.
Agreement with Cox Communications Inc.
44:00An agreement with Cox Communications Inc. was approved, governing the terms and conditions for their use of the city's right-of-way for cable services for a ten-year period.
Professional Services Agreement with 505 Architects LLC
48:00An agreement for professional services with 505 Architects LLC was approved to conduct a feasibility analysis for ADA compliance and potential renovation of the city council chambers.
Professional Services Agreement with WD Ballou PhD PE (retired)
55:00A professional services agreement with WD Ballou PhD PE (retired) was approved to conduct an independent cost analysis and comprehensive review of the Midwest City Police Department jail operations.
Midwest City Municipal Hospital Authority Minutes
66:00The minutes of the Midwest City Municipal Hospital Authority meeting from February 11th, 2020, were approved after a correction to the date.
Hospital Authority Grant Awards
65:00The recommendations by the Board of Grantors for awarding funds to eligible fiscal year 2019-20 grant applications, not exceeding $458,497, were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Mid-Del Bot Ball Pancake Breakfast
9 AM to 11:30 AM at Monroney Middle School. Tickets are $10 to fund their international competition in Florida.
Midwest City High School Heart of Gold (HOG) Week Community Night
5 PM to 7:30 PM. Games, food, fun, music, snow cones, carnival games, choir performances, inflatables, silent auction. Proceeds benefit Emanuel. Free event, carnival tickets $4.
Cruising for Coffee
8 AM to 11 AM at the Santa Fe Steakhouse parking lot. Free coffee and Dunkin Donuts, free admission, no entries. Classic cars welcome.
Chalk Competition Arts and Crafts Festival
11 AM to 4 PM in the Charles Johnson Park at Town Center. Features live entertainment, face painting, a petting zoo, and arts and crafts.
Financial Matters
Professional Services Agreement with 505 Architects LLC
Feasibility analysis for ADA compliance and potential renovation of the city council chambers.
Professional Services Agreement with WD Ballou PhD PE (retired)
Independent cost analysis and comprehensive review of the Midwest City Police Department jail operations, funded from surplus property money.
Hospital Authority Grant Awards
Funds awarded to eligible and partially eligible grant applications for fiscal year 2019-20.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- 2020 Discounted Rain Barrel Event order deadline: April 19th
- Reno Swim and Slide Early Bird Season Passes available through May 8th
- Census 2020 invitations arriving March 12th-20th, complete by mail, online or phone
Watch For
- Information on 2020 Tree Giveaway (200 trees)
- Future discussions on easements for 2500 South Douglas Boulevard preliminary plat
- Report from WD Ballou PhD PE on Police Department jail operations (90-day turnaround)
- Legal counsel meeting to change Hospital Authority trust language for technology exemption
Announcements
- Midwest City is hosting a Community Job Fair on April 16th from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Community Center, open to employers and job seekers.
- The 2020 Discounted Rain Barrel Event is ongoing through April 19th, allowing residents to order 55-gallon rain barrels for pickup on April 24th or 25th at Public Works Administration.
- A 2020 Tree Giveaway will be announced on the city website, offering 200 free trees including red buds, white buds, Chinese pistache, and autumn maple.
- Early bird season passes for the Reno Swim and Slide are available for $35 at the Nick Harris Community Center through May 8th; birthday parties and private events can also be scheduled.
- Census 2020 invitations will arrive by mail between March 12th and 20th; residents are encouraged to complete the census online, by mail, or by phone to ensure community funding.
- Cruising for Coffee will be held on Saturday, April 18th, from 8 AM to 11 AM at the Santa Fe Steakhouse parking lot, featuring free coffee, Dunkin Donuts, and classic cars.
- The Sidewalk Chalk Competition Arts and Crafts Festival is scheduled for May 9th from 11 AM to 4 PM at Charles Johnson Park, featuring live entertainment, face painting, a petting zoo, and arts and crafts.
- Curbside bulk waste collection has served 2,058 customers since January 6th, with Zone 9 (north of Reno between Douglas and Post Road) scheduled for March 2nd through 6th.
- The Mid-Del Bot Ball (district robotics team) is hosting a pancake breakfast this Saturday (implied March 7th) from 9 AM to 11:30 AM at Monroney Middle School; tickets are $10 to fund their international competition in Florida.
- Midwest City High School's annual Heart of Gold (HOG) Week Community Night is on March 3rd from 5 PM to 7:30 PM, offering games, food, music, and carnival activities, with proceeds benefiting Emanuel.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (City Council)
Routine agenda items approved by unanimous consent.
PC 2021 Public Hearing: Rezoning 6308 East Reno Avenue
Discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict Community Commercial 2 (C2) to Simplified Planned Unit Development (PUD) governed by C4 General Commercial District for the property at 6308 East Reno Avenue, allowing for commercial marijuana grow.
PC 2039: Preliminary Plat for 2500 South Douglas Boulevard
Discussion, consideration, and approval of the Status One Preliminary Plat for the property at 2500 South Douglas Boulevard, to divide a 10-acre lot into three parcels (one residential, two commercial), with waivers requested for homeowners association and floodplain requirements.
Update regarding ongoing OG&E street light maintenance
Discussion and consideration of accepting an update regarding ongoing OG&E street light maintenance, including LED conversion progress and reporting procedures for residents.
Discussion Item D4
Item regarding property notices, no longer needed as the owner abated all notices.
Discussion Item D5
Item regarding property notices, no longer needed as the work is almost done and expected to meet the deadline.
Agreement with Cox Communications Inc.
Discussion and consideration of approving an agreement with Cox Communications Inc. to govern the terms and conditions under which it may use the city's right-of-way to provide cable services from March 1, 2020, through February 28, 2030.
Professional Services Agreement with 505 Architects LLC
Discussion and consideration of approving an agreement for professional services with 505 Architects LLC in the amount of $7,050 plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $1,500, to provide a feasibility analysis for ADA compliance and potential renovation of the city council chambers.
Professional Services Agreement with WD Ballou PhD PE (retired)
Discussion and consideration of entering into a professional services agreement with WD Ballou PhD PE (retired) to include independent cost analysis and a comprehensive review of the Midwest City Police Department jail operations.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Routine agenda items approved by unanimous consent.
Approving Minutes of the Midwest City Municipal Hospital Authority meeting
Discussion and consideration of approving the minutes of the February 11th, 2020 meeting (originally listed as February 25th, 2020, due to a scrivener error).
Item Number 2 (Midwest City Municipal Hospital Authority)
No action needed on this item.
Recommendations by the Board of Grantors for awarding funds
Discussion and consideration of the recommendations by the Board of Grantors for awarding funds to eligible and partially eligible fiscal year 2019-20 grant applications, not to exceed the budgeted $458,497.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Special Economic Development Authority)
Routine agenda items approved by unanimous consent.