Meeting Summary
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
29:30A 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.
Rock the Roller Lot Final Plat
34:00The 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.
Ibanez Edition Preliminary Plat
1:00:00The 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.
Sooner Rows II PUD Amendment
1:03:00An 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.
Sooner Rows III Replat
1:04:30The replat of Lot 1 of the Sooner Rows III Edition, consistent with the previously approved PUD amendment, was approved.
Fire Pumper Bid Award
1:44:00A bid was awarded to Chief Fire and Safety Company Inc. for the purchase of one new fire pumper with a flow meter option.
Sewer Connection Waiver
2:06:00A 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.
Urban Renewal Authority Reappointment
2:06:30Dave Herbert Russell was reappointed to the Midwest City Urban Renewal Authority for an additional three-year term.
Tree Board Reappointments
2:07:00Lou Atkinson, Sheri Anderson, and Grace Oven were reappointed to the Midwest City Tree Board for three-year terms.
Republic Services Contract Renewal
2:11:00The contract with Republic Services for compactors and roll-off hauling services was renewed with a 2% CPI increase.
Hospital Authority Grant Extension
2:16:00A 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.
Upcoming Community Events
Family Flicks
7 PM, Town Center, Charles Johnson Park area
Doggy-Paddle
Picnic with Protectors and Public Works Professionals
Regional Park
Mid-America Street Fest and Midwest Art Festival
Watch for more details on our website
Trick-or-Treat City
Youth Program (13-17)
1 PM to 3 PM
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.
Republic Services Contract Renewal
Renewing a contract with a 2% CPI increase for compactors and roll-off hauling services.
Hospital Authority Grant Funds Extension
Approving a 6-month extension of grant funds for FAA 107 certification and recertification of drone pilots.
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.
Public Comments
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Item 8
Discussion and consideration the quarterly update on the progress the execution of the general obligation bond projects.
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.
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.
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.
Item 12
Discussion and consideration or reappointing Lou Atkinson Sheri Anderson and Grace Oven for three-year terms to the Midwest City Tree Board.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
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.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Hospital Authority.
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.
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.
Midwest City Economic Development Commission Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Economic Development Commission.
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.
Utilities Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Utilities Authority.