Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key zoning changes, including one for a medical marijuana dispensary and another facilitating the new animal shelter project. A preliminary plan for a residential subdivision was also approved with a waiver for street and sidewalk improvements. Additionally, the council accepted updates on street lighting maintenance and the progress of general obligation bond projects.
Key Decisions & Votes
Preliminary Plan Mary Nolan Estate
47:00Approval of a preliminary plan to subdivide 1.5 acres into two parcels, including a waiver for half street and sidewalk improvements and sanitary sewer extension.
Aspen Ridge Section 3 Final Plat
1:02:00Approval of the final plat for Aspen Ridge Section 3, a continuation of the previously approved Turtle Wood addition.
Rezoning 2096/22 NE 23rd Street
1:12:00Approval to rezone the north 115 feet of the property from R6 residential to C3 commercial to allow for a medical marijuana dispensary, while the remainder stays residential.
Animal Shelter Project Rezoning and SUP
1:14:00Approval to rezone properties at 8485 E Reno, 2901 Woodside Dr, and 2905 Woodside Dr from R6 residential to C4 general commercial with a special use permit for animal sales and services, kennels, and veterinary services.
Appointment to Citizens Advisory Committee
1:49:00Appointment of Ms. Julie Maloney to fill the vacant Ward 4 position on the Citizens Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development.
Upcoming Community Events
Pumpkin Festival
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
National Night Out
24 of 34 active neighborhood associations will be participating.
Police Department 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Sponsored by the Arnold Foundation.
Rain Barrel Workshop
Conducted by stormwater with the Oklahoma Water Survey; register online.
Trick-or-Treat City
Bring children out for the event.
Special Needs Trick-or-Treat City
10:30 a.m.
Veterans Day
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Breast cancer walk.
Financial Matters
FEMA SAFER Grant for Fire Department
Grant to hire three additional personnel for the fire department, covering 100% of salaries for three years.
OG&E Street Lighting Rebates
OG&E will provide rebates for non-functioning streetlights that are out due to 480-volt circuit conversion issues.
Public Comments
Citizens provided input on various agenda items, including questioning the necessity of a Memorandum of Understanding with Rose State College, advocating for a preliminary plan with waivers, and supporting a rezoning request for a medical marijuana dispensary. An applicant also presented details on a final plat.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Discussion Item 2, a preliminary plan with waiver requests, was postponed to a future meeting.
Deadlines
- October 22nd: Deadline for action on Discussion Item 2 (preliminary plan).
Watch For
- Further discussion on policy language regarding fees in lieu of street and sidewalk improvements.
- Follow-up on OG&E street lighting rebates and a plan for future storm debris management.
Announcements
- Midwest City was listed as one of America's 100 best places to live by Money Magazine, ranking number two.
- The Midwest City 911 received a 100% score on its Oklahoma State 911 Report Card.
- The Fire Department received a FEMA SAFER Grant to hire three additional personnel.
- October 22, 2019, was proclaimed 'Charlotte Pyle Day' in Midwest City, honoring a 100-year-old resident.
- A follow-up debris pickup for the Community Partnerships Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, for 26 homes.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda Item 1 (Minutes)
Review of item 5 from the previous meeting's minutes.
Discussion Item 1 (PC 2016)
Discussion and consideration of approval of the proposed preliminary plan for Mary Nolan Estate, including waivers for half street and sidewalk improvements and sanitary sewer extension.
Discussion Item 2
Discussion and consideration of approval of a preliminary plan with similar waiver requests.
Discussion Item 3 (PC 2018)
Discussion and consideration of approval of the Aspen Ridge Section 3 (formerly Turtle Wood) final plat.
Discussion Item 4 (PC 2019)
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict R6 single-family detached residential to C3 community commercial and a resolution to amend the comprehensive plan from LDR low density residential to Comm commercial for the property at 2096/22 Northeast 23rd Street.
Discussion Item 5 (PC 2020)
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict R6 single-family detached residential to C4 general commercial and a resolution for a special use permit to allow animal sales and services, kennels, and veterinary services general for properties at 8485 East Reno, 2901 Woodside Drive, and 2905 Woodside Drive.
Discussion Item 6
Discussion and consideration of accepting an update regarding ongoing OG&E street lighting maintenance issues.
Discussion Item 7
Discussion and consideration regarding a public presentation on the development and design phase of the Midwest City animal shelter.
Discussion Item 8
Discussion and consideration of a quarterly update on the progress of the execution of the general obligation bond projects.
Discussion Item 9
Discussion and consideration of appointing Ms. Julie Maloney to fill the vacant Ward 4 position on the Citizens Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development.
Executive Session Number 1
Discussion consideration of entering into an executive session as allowed under title 25 state statute 307 b1 to discuss the employment hiring appointment promotion demotion discipline or resignation of any salaried public officer or employee.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items.
Midwest City Municipal Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items.
Midwest City Municipal Hospital Authority Discussion Item C1
Discussion consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives.
Midwest City Economic Development Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items.