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July 25, 2019 City Council Meeting

July 25, 2019 Midwest City, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council addressed several zoning and platting requests, denying a rezoning for a medical marijuana grow facility near residential areas and tabling a request for a processing facility to gather more information. A waiver for a public sewer connection for a new commercial business was also denied. The Council approved the schematic design for the new Animal Services Center and awarded a bid for a new fire pumper.

Key Decisions & Votes

Medical Marijuana Rezoning

29:30

A request to rezone a portion of 90622 NE 23rd from R6 residential to C4 commercial for a medical marijuana dispensary and grow facility was denied due to concerns about mixed-use near residential areas and lack of clear state definitions for processing types.

Denied

Rock the Roller Lot Final Plat

34:00

The final plat for 90401 East Cardinal Place, dividing a parcel into 7.8 acres and 1 acre with an existing house, was approved with waivers for public improvements.

Approved

Ibanez Edition Preliminary Plat

1:00:00

The preliminary plat for the Ibanez Edition at 10309 Belmont Avenue, subdividing a single parcel into two for single-family development, was approved with waivers for half street and sidewalk improvements.

Approved

Sooner Rows II PUD Amendment

1:03:00

An amendment to the Sooner Rows II PUD to adjust lot lines for parking and address non-conforming lots was approved, with no changes to allowable uses, architecture, signage, or landscaping.

Approved

Sooner Rows III Replat

1:04:30

The replat of Lot 1 of the Sooner Rows III Edition, consistent with the previously approved PUD amendment, was approved.

Approved

Fire Pumper Bid Award

1:44:00

A bid was awarded to Chief Fire and Safety Company Inc. for the purchase of one new fire pumper with a flow meter option.

Approved

Sewer Connection Waiver

2:06:00

A request for a waiver to the public sanitary sewer connection requirement for a potential commercial car lot at 8100 NE 23rd Street was denied, citing concerns about setting precedent and the long-term impact on infrastructure development.

Denied

Urban Renewal Authority Reappointment

2:06:30

Dave Herbert Russell was reappointed to the Midwest City Urban Renewal Authority for an additional three-year term.

Approved

Tree Board Reappointments

2:07:00

Lou Atkinson, Sheri Anderson, and Grace Oven were reappointed to the Midwest City Tree Board for three-year terms.

Approved

Republic Services Contract Renewal

2:11:00

The contract with Republic Services for compactors and roll-off hauling services was renewed with a 2% CPI increase.

Approved

Hospital Authority Grant Extension

2:16:00

A request for a 12-month extension of Hospital Authority grant funds for FAA 107 certification of drone pilots was approved with a modified 6-month extension.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

September 6th

Family Flicks

7 PM, Town Center, Charles Johnson Park area

September 2nd

Doggy-Paddle

September 12th

Picnic with Protectors and Public Works Professionals

Regional Park

October 5th

Mid-America Street Fest and Midwest Art Festival

Watch for more details on our website

October 26th

Trick-or-Treat City

Upcoming (no specific date mentioned)

Youth Program (13-17)

1 PM to 3 PM

August 17th

Organizational Meeting for Faith-based and Civic Organizations

9 AM, Charles Johnson building on 15th Street

Financial Matters

Fire Pumper Purchase

Awarding a bid to Chief Fire and Safety Company Inc. for one new fire pumper with a flow meter option.

$666,798

Republic Services Contract Renewal

Renewing a contract with a 2% CPI increase for compactors and roll-off hauling services.

$257,000

Hospital Authority Grant Funds Extension

Approving a 6-month extension of grant funds for FAA 107 certification and recertification of drone pilots.

$695

Real Property Sale (Executive Session)

Approving and entering into a contract for sale with Sooner Investment in Trustee or assigns to sell 0.8 acres of land at 5633 Tinker Diagonal.

$150,000

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

A citizen expressed gratitude for the improved sound system and voiced concerns regarding the current shortage of police officers, noting several on injury leave or in training, and urged the council to prioritize hiring more officers to address public safety issues.

Public safety Police staffing

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Rezoning for medical marijuana processing at 1701 S Air Depot Blvd was tabled to allow the Fire Marshal to provide more information and ordinance proposals.

Deadlines

  • Geotech and demolition for Animal Services Center in August.
  • DD presentation for Animal Services Center in September.
  • Pete Singleton's FAA 107 certification testing within 6 months.

Watch For

  • More details on the Mid-America Street Fest and Midwest Art Festival.

Announcements

  • Firefighter Toby Shores will be honored as an 'Everyday Hero' on Channel 4 tomorrow at 6 AM for flying a patient to MD Anderson and other charitable work.
  • Councilman Moore announced a youth program for ages 13-17 from 1 PM to 3 PM.
  • Councilman Eads announced an organizational meeting on August 17th at 9 AM at the Charles Johnson building on 15th Street for faith-based and civic organizations to help community members with home maintenance.
  • The new 'Geo Hub' webpage is available on the city's website, providing public access to various web maps, open data, and detailed updates on bond projects, including drone footage.

Agenda Summary

Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items.

Approved

Item 1 PC 2002

Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict from R6 single-family detached residential to C4 general commercial and a resolution to amend the comprehensive plan from LDR low density residential to COMM commercial for properties at 90622 NE 23rd.

Denied

Item 2 PC 2003

Discussion and consideration of approval of the proposed final plat of Rock the Roller Lot described as part of the Northwest quarter section 36 Township 12 North range 2 West addressed as 90401 East Cardinal Place.

Approved

Item 3 PC 2004

Public hearing with discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict community commercial to SPUD simplified Planned Unit development governed by the C3 community commercial and I1 light industrial district subject to staff comments for the property addressed at 1701 South Air Depot Boulevard.

No Action

Item 4 PC 2005

Discussion consideration approval of the preliminary plat of the Ibanez Edition described as a part of the Northwest quarter at section 5 Township 11 North R 1 west and addressed as 10309 Belmont Avenue.

Approved

Item 5 PC 2006

Public hearing with discussion and consideration approval of an ordinance to redistrict Planned Unit Development PUD governed by the C3 community commercial district to amended PUD governed by the C3 community commercial district for the property described as a tract of land lying in the southwest quarter of section 4 Township 11 north range 2 west of the Indian Meridian City Midwest City County Oklahoma.

Approved

Item 6 PC 2007

Public hearing with discussion and consideration approval of the replat of lot 1 of the Sooner Rows Three Edition for the proper described as a tract of land lying in the southwest corner of section 4 township Taleban north range 2 west of the indian meridian located along south east southeast fifteenth Street between Buena Vista Avenue and Crosby Boulevard Midwest City Oklahoma.

Approved

Item 7

Discussion consideration a presentation by Selser Schaefer Architects on updated schematic design deliverables in regards to the new single story Midwest City Animal Services Center at 29 Woodside Drive.

Information Only

Item 8

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

Information Only

Item 9

Discussion consideration awarding a bid and entering to contract to purchase one new fire pumper with a with flow meter option to Chief Fire and Safety Company Inc for a total price of six hundred and sixty six thousand seven ninety eight.

Approved

Item 10

Discussion consideration granting a waiver to the public sanitary sewer connection requirement for a potential commercial business located at 8100 northeast 23rd Street Midwest City.

Denied

Item 11

Discussion and consideration and reappointing Dave Herbert Russell to the Midwest City Urban Renewal Authority for an additional three year term to end on July 26 2022.

Approved

Item 12

Discussion and consideration or reappointing Lou Atkinson Sheri Anderson and Grace Oven for three-year terms to the Midwest City Tree Board.

Approved

Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.

Approved

Midwest City Municipal Authority Item 5

Discussion consideration of renewing a contract with a 2% increase for CPI for fiscal year 1920 with Republic Services compactors and roll-off hauling services.

Approved

Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items for the Hospital Authority.

Approved

Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Item 1

Discussion consideration of action to reallocate assets change fund managers or make changes in the statement investment policy guidelines and objectives.

No Action

Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Item 2

Discussion consideration approving request for a 12-month extension of Hospital Authority grant funds awarded to community development in FY 2017 18 for testing for FAA 107 certification and recertification of pilots for the drone purchased with this grant.

Approved

Midwest City Economic Development Commission Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items for the Economic Development Commission.

Approved

Midwest City Municipal Authority Hospital Economic Development Authority Agenda Commission Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority Hospital Economic Development Authority Agenda Commission.

Approved

Utilities Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items for the Utilities Authority.

Approved