Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council approved several significant contracts, including $50,000 for engineering services for the SE 15th Street crossing and a substantial $371,000 for architectural and engineering services to renovate the John Conrad golf course. An amendment for the Sheraton to Delta hotel conversion model rooms was also approved for nearly $50,000. The meeting featured numerous community announcements, including upcoming holiday events and town hall meetings for the Belen project.
Key Decisions & Votes
SE 15th Street Crossing Engineering Services
27:30Approved an agreement with Johnson Associates for $50,000 to design the removal, redesign, and reconstruction of the SE 15th Street crossing to prevent overtopping during heavy rains.
John Conrad Golf Course Renovation Architectural & Engineering Services
39:00Approved a contract not to exceed $371,000 with PDG LLC for architectural and engineering services for the renovation of the John Conrad golf course, including bentgrass greens and a master plan for overall facility flow.
Landscape Architecture Design Amendment
40:50Approved a $5,000 amendment to the professional services contract with Selser Schaefer Architects Inc. for landscape architecture design services.
Sheraton to Delta Conversion Model Room Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
46:00Approved an amendment not to exceed $49,275.51 with CMS Willowbrook Inc. to build model rooms for the Sheraton to Delta hotel conversion, allowing Marriott personnel to review and approve designs before full construction.
6909 East Reno Construction Management Contract
50:50Awarded a contract to CMS Willowbrook Inc. for construction management services for repairs and tenant improvements at 6909 East Reno, with fees based on a percentage of the construction budget and cost of work.
Upcoming Community Events
Holiday Lights Spectacular
Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, Sunday-Thursday 6 PM-10 PM, Friday-Saturday 6 PM-11 PM, free with donations.
Cookies with Kringle
Charles Johnson Park at Town Center, 11 AM-3 PM, live music, complimentary gift wrapping, arts & crafts, hot chocolate, photos with Kris Kringle.
Town Hall Meetings on the Belen Project in the Original Mile
Community Center, 6:30 PM.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
Reid Conference Center, featuring Ann Felton Gilliland and Clarence Hill Jr. as keynote speakers, with Patrina Ager as MC. Tickets available at Midwest City Community Center (8 AM-5 PM).
Financial Matters
Professional engineering services for SE 15th Street crossing
Agreement with Johnson Associates for the preparation of plans for the removal, redesign, and reconstruction of the southeast 15th Street crossing.
Architectural and engineering services for John Conrad golf course renovation
Contract with PDG LLC d/b/a Heck & Kemper Golf Course Design for the renovation of John Conrad golf course.
Amendment for landscape architecture design services
Amendment to the professional services contract with Selser Schaefer Architects Inc. for landscape architecture design.
Amendment for Sheraton to Delta conversion model room furniture, fixtures, and equipment
Amendment to the construction management contract with CMS Willowbrook Inc. to build model rooms for the Sheraton to Delta conversion.
Construction management contract for 6909 East Reno
Contract with CMS Willowbrook Inc. for repairs and tenant improvements at 6909 East Reno.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Flick Mars will present the 60% design phase for the Sheraton to Delta conversion at the next council meeting.
- Quarterly bulk pickup starts January 6th.
- John Conrad Golf Course is expected to reopen in early spring 2022 after renovations.
Announcements
- Carl Albert High School Titans won their fourth consecutive state championship.
- Midwest City Bombers made it to the playoffs.
- Holiday Lights Spectacular is open now through Christmas, Sunday through Thursday 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturdays 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park. It is free with donations accepted.
- Cookies with Kringle is this Saturday, December 14th, at Charles Johnson Park at Town Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring live music, complimentary gift wrapping, arts and crafts, hot chocolate, and photos with Kris Kringle.
- All city offices will be closed on December 24th and 25th (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) and January 1st (New Year's Day).
- Trash and recycling will run as normally scheduled on holidays.
- The compost facility will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th.
- The transfer station and compost facility will be open on Saturday, December 28th, which will be the last day the transfer station will be open before permanent closure.
- Quarterly bulk pickup starts January 6th; information is available in utility bills and on the city's website.
- Sales and use tax for the first part of December and last half of November was up 4% for the month and 3.5% for the year versus the previous year, and up 3.66% ($750,000) against projections.
- The Midwest City High School Santa breakfast was a fun community event.
- Sippin Sistahs, a philanthropic group, donated $900 to clear student lunch debt at Midwest City High School.
- The Midwest City girls bomber basketball team won the OBA Bison Invitational basketball tournament.
- Carl Albert and Midwest City students were recognized for volunteering at the police department's haunted house during Trick-or-Treat City.
Agenda Summary
City Council Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items.
Discussion and consideration of entering into and approving an agreement for professional engineering services with Johnson Associates
Agreement for the preparation of plans for the removal, redesign, and reconstruction of the southeast 15th Street crossing located approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of Southeast 15th and Hiwassee.
Discussion and consideration of approving and entering into a contract for architectural and engineering services with PDG LLC d/b/a Heck & Kemper Golf Course Design
Contract associated with the renovation of John Conrad golf course.
Discussion and consideration of amendment agreement to the professional services contract with Selser Schaefer Architects Inc.
Amendment regarding landscape architecture design and additional services.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items.
Discussion and consideration of approving Amendment Number Two to the construction management contract with CMS Willowbrook Inc.
Amendment for the Sheridan to Delta conversion model room furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Discussion Item Number One
Discussion item regarding Hospital Authority matters.
Midwest City Special Economic Development Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items.
Discussion and consideration of awarding a contract for construction management to CMS Willowbrook Inc.
Contract in preparation for repairs and tenant improvements for 6909 East Reno.