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September 25, 2019 City Council Meeting

September 25, 2019 Midwest City, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

47:00

Approval 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.

Approved

Aspen Ridge Section 3 Final Plat

1:02:00

Approval of the final plat for Aspen Ridge Section 3, a continuation of the previously approved Turtle Wood addition.

Approved

Rezoning 2096/22 NE 23rd Street

1:12:00

Approval 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.

Approved

Animal Shelter Project Rezoning and SUP

1:14:00

Approval 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.

Approved

Appointment to Citizens Advisory Committee

1:49:00

Appointment of Ms. Julie Maloney to fill the vacant Ward 4 position on the Citizens Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

October 12

Pumpkin Festival

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

October 1st

National Night Out

24 of 34 active neighborhood associations will be participating.

September 29

Police Department 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Sponsored by the Arnold Foundation.

October 15

Rain Barrel Workshop

Conducted by stormwater with the Oklahoma Water Survey; register online.

October 26

Trick-or-Treat City

Bring children out for the event.

October 31

Special Needs Trick-or-Treat City

10:30 a.m.

November 11

Veterans Day

October 26

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.

$332,000 over 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

4 citizens spoke

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.

City policy and regulations Economic development Fairness in application processes Community safety

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.

No Action

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.

Approved

Discussion Item 2

Discussion and consideration of approval of a preliminary plan with similar waiver requests.

No Action

Discussion Item 3 (PC 2018)

Discussion and consideration of approval of the Aspen Ridge Section 3 (formerly Turtle Wood) final plat.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

Discussion Item 6

Discussion and consideration of accepting an update regarding ongoing OG&E street lighting maintenance issues.

Information Only

Discussion Item 7

Discussion and consideration regarding a public presentation on the development and design phase of the Midwest City animal shelter.

Information Only

Discussion Item 8

Discussion and consideration of a quarterly update on the progress of the execution of the general obligation bond projects.

Information Only

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items.

Approved

Midwest City Municipal Hospital Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items.

Approved

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.

No Action

Midwest City Economic Development Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items.

Approved