Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a 3% cost-of-living increase for all city employees and recognized the new city manager and assistant city manager. Several zoning changes and preliminary/final plats were approved, including a rezone for a 7-Eleven and new residential developments. A significant discussion occurred regarding variances for public improvements in lot splits, with a proposal to explore impact fees.
Key Decisions & Votes
Employee Cost-of-Living Increase
A 3% cost-of-living increase was approved for all full-time and part-time city employees, effective July 1, 2019, based on sales tax revenue exceeding benchmarks.
7-Eleven Rezone
An ordinance was approved to rezone property at 9925 SE 15th Street from C1 to C3 to bring the existing 7-Eleven and future tenant space into zoning conformance for gasoline sales and other C3 uses.
King Avenue Preliminary Plat (Yilin)
The preliminary plat for the Yilin subdivision at 329 King Avenue was approved, subdividing a 4.55-acre parcel into two for single-family development, including a waiver for half street and sidewalk improvements.
Special Use Permit for New Restaurant
A special use permit was approved for Hayden Weatherford to open a new sit-down eating establishment with alcoholic beverages at 6805 SE 15th Street, the former City Bites location.
Piper Edition Preliminary Plat
The preliminary plat for the Piper Edition at 2750 and Road was approved, subdividing a parcel into two for single-family development, including waivers for half street, sidewalk, and sanitary sewer extensions.
Oakes Crossing Final Plat
The final plat for Oakes Crossing at 10225 East Reno was approved, subdividing a five-acre parcel into six for single-family residential development, with sewer lines constructed and covenants provided.
Fire Lane Easement Closure
An ordinance was approved to close a fire lane easement across 1103 South Air Depot Boulevard to facilitate property expansion and create more parking.
Economic Development Consulting Contract
An agreement with Capital Decisions Inc. for $90,000 was approved to continue economic development consulting services for one year, with a negotiated $50,000 fee cut and no expenses.
Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Contract
A contract with the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce for $36,000 annually ($3,000/month) was approved to implement economic development events, primarily 'Tinker in the Primes.' Council requested more detailed accounting of funds.
Upcoming Community Events
Senior Health Fair
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center
Maumee Sun Luau
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Reno Swim and Slide
Reno Swim and Slide featured on Discover Oklahoma
6 p.m. on Channel 4
Tribute to Liberty (Annual fireworks display and concert)
Starts around 5:30-6:00 PM at Joe B. Barnes Park
Junior Golf League
Starts at John Conrad Golf Course
Sensory Friendly Night
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Community Center; designed for people with sensory needs, geared towards autistic children, focusing on arts and crafts, soft music, and a soft sounding movie.
Cruisin' for Coffee
8 a.m. at Santa Fe Steakhouse at Town Center Plaza
Financial Matters
Agreement with Capital Decisions Inc.
Contract for economic community development and redevelopment consulting services, with a negotiated $50,000 fee cut and no expenses.
Contract with Midwest City Chamber of Commerce
Annual contract ($3,000/month) for the Chamber to implement economic development events, primarily supporting 'Tinker in the Primes.'
Public Comments
A citizen spoke about the history of Native Americans, advocating for the replacement of Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day, citing historical inaccuracies and the contributions of native families.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- July 1st, 2019: Effective date for 3% cost-of-living increase for city employees.
- July 3rd: Trash pickup for Thursday routes.
- July 25th: Warren Theater opening.
- Later this year (possibly October): Andis Altitude 1291 Entertainment Center grand opening.
Watch For
- More announcements regarding development at Sooner Rose Shopping Center, including the opening date for Fuzzy's Taco.
- Discussion in the committee ordinance committee regarding 'in lieu of payments' or impact fees for public improvements in lot splits.
- Negotiations for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for health benefits with the FOP.
- More detailed accounting of funds for the Chamber of Commerce contract in the next budget cycle.
Announcements
- The annual 4th of July Tribute to Liberty fireworks display and concert will be held at Joe B. Barnes Park, starting around 5:30-6:00 PM.
- A new law requires vehicle registration to be carried in cars at the same time as insurance verification.
- The new city manager and assistant city manager were recognized.
- A Senior Health Fair will be held on June 28th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center.
- The Maumee Sun Luau is on June 28th from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Reno Swim and Slide.
- Reno Swim and Slide will be featured on Discover Oklahoma on Saturday, June 29th at 6 p.m. on Channel 4.
- For the week of July 4th, residents whose trash is normally picked up on Thursday will have it picked up a day early, on Wednesday, July 3rd.
- The Junior Golf League starts on Wednesday, July 10th at John Conrad Golf Course.
- A new Sensory Friendly Night event, designed for people with sensory needs and geared towards autistic children, will be held on Thursday, July 11th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Community Center, featuring arts and crafts, soft music, and a soft sounding movie.
- The next Cruisin' for Coffee event is on Saturday, July 20th at 8 a.m. at Santa Fe Steakhouse at Town Center Plaza.
- The Warren Theater is slated to open on July 25th.
- Andis Altitude 1291 Entertainment Center is anticipated to have its grand opening later this year, possibly as early as October.
- New development at Sooner Rose Shopping Center includes the announcement of Fuzzy's Taco, with more announcements expected.
- June 11th was proclaimed 'Linda Burney Day' in recognition of her retirement from Midwest City after serving as an administrative secretary since June 2008.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items, with item #35 pulled for no action.
PC 1997
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to re-district property at 9925 SE 15th Street (existing 7-Eleven) from C1 restricted commercial to C3 community commercial.
PC 1998
Discussion and approval of the proposed preliminary plat of the Yilin, subdividing a 4.55-acre parcel into two for single-family development at 329 King Avenue, including a waiver request for half street and sidewalk improvements.
PC 1999
Public hearing and consideration of approval of a resolution for a special use permit to allow an eating establishment (sit-down) with alcoholic beverages in the C3 community commercial district at 6805 SE 15th Street (old City Bites restaurant).
PC 2000
Discussion and approval of the proposed preliminary plat of the Piper Edition, subdividing a single parcel into two for single-family development at 2750 and Road, including a waiver request for half street improvements, sidewalk improvements, and sanitary sewer extensions.
PC 2001
Discussion and approval of the final plat of Oakes Crossing, subdividing a five-acre single parcel into six individual parcels for single-family residential development at 10225 East Reno.
Item 6
Discussion and consideration of approving a 3% cost-of-living increase for all part-time and full-time employees effective July 1st, 2019.
Item 7
Public hearing with discussion and consideration to approve an ordinance closing a fire lane easement across 1103 South Air Depot Boulevard.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items, with item #6 pulled for no action.
Hospital Authority Discussion 1
Discussion and consideration of approving an agreement with Capital Decisions Inc. in the amount of $90,000 to continue providing consulting services regarding economic community development and redevelopment interests.
Hospital Authority Discussion 2
Discussion and consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers, and make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives.
Economic Development Authority Discussion 1
Discussion and consideration of approving the minutes of the regular scheduled meeting of April 23rd, 2019.
Economic Development Authority Discussion 2
Discussion and consideration of entering into a contract with the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce for fiscal year 2019-2020 for $3,000 a month to implement economic development events.
Economic Development Authority Reconvened Discussion 1
Discussion and consideration of approving the minutes of a special meeting on June 11, 2019.