Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the appointment of Tim Lyons as the new City Manager, effective June 13, 2019. Several key contracts were approved to advance the 2018 bond projects, including architectural services for the new Animal Services Center and program management for overall bond initiatives. The council also approved renaming Center Drive to Warren Drive and adopted an ordinance for small wireless facilities.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rename Center Drive to Warren Drive
16:30The request to rename Center Drive to Warren Drive was approved, facilitating signage for a new Warren theater development near SE 15th Street and Sooner Road.
Final Plan of Johnson Homestead
18:50The final plat for Johnson Homestead, located at 10433 SE 21st Street, was approved to divide a single parcel into four for single-family residential development.
Architectural Services for Animal Services Center
23:00An agreement with Selzer Shafer Architects for $178,695 was approved to design the new 9,500 square foot Animal Services Center, marking the first bond project to move forward.
Replat of Lot 15 Block 21 Spectrum Heights
27:30The replat of Lot 15, Block 21 of the Spectrum on Heights Addition (101 E Kittyhawk Drive) was approved as part of the original mile reinvestment initiative.
Replat of Lot 6 Block 5 Pine Edition
30:10The replat of Lot 6, Block 5 of the Pine Edition (220 E Kitty Hawk Drive) was approved, continuing efforts for redevelopment in the original mile area.
Program and Project Management for Bond Projects
34:30A contract with ADG PC for $472,364 was approved for program and project management services for the Moving Midwest City Forward 2018 bond projects, providing oversight and expertise.
Construction Administration and Inspection for Street Rehabilitation
36:50A contract with Smith Roberts Baldus Weiler LLC (SRB) for $205,200 was approved for construction administration and inspection services for the 2018 bond Proposition 1 Street rehabilitation.
Ordinance Adding Chapter 36.5 Small Wireless Facilities
39:40An ordinance adding Chapter 36.5 to the Municipal Code, adopting state minimum requirements for 5G small wireless facilities, was approved with an emergency clause.
Appointment of Tim Lyons as City Manager
43:20The appointment of Tim Lyons as City Manager, effective June 13, 2019, and the acceptance of his employment contract were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Tip a Cop for Special Olympics
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Black Bear Diner
Made in Oklahoma Fest
Volunteers needed, free t-shirts offered
Free Pet ID Tags
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Fire Department
Free Pet ID Tags
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Midwest City Library, joint effort with Pet Vet, includes pet goodie bags
City Hall Town-Hall Meeting
6 p.m., themed 'Sharing a vision and moving forward'
2nd Annual Midwest City Cleanup
9 a.m. to noon at Mid-America Park (4310 North Shadybrook Drive), weather permitting
NAACP Rally at State Capitol
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the south side of the State Capitol
Financial Matters
Professional Architectural Services for Animal Services Center
Agreement with Selzer Shafer Architects for the design of the new 9,500 square foot Animal Services Center.
Program and Project Management Services for Bond Projects
Contract with ADG PC for oversight and management of the Moving Midwest City Forward 2018 bond projects.
Construction Administration and Inspection Services for Street Rehabilitation
Contract with Smith Roberts Baldus Weiler LLC (SRB) for services related to the 2018 bond Proposition 1 Street rehabilitation.
Public Comments
Three citizens addressed the council during public discussion. The primary theme revolved around significant concerns with the Department of Human Services (DHS) child welfare system, including alleged policy violations, impact on tribal members, and the financial burden on taxpayers. One speaker requested the council's support in advocating for legislative action and offered to provide more detailed information. Another speaker raised general questions about city improvement and citizen involvement.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 5: A plat related to drainage concerns, continued to May 14th.
- Item 10: Appointing a replacement to the Plumbing Gas and Mechanical Board, tabled until the next council meeting.
Watch For
- A presentation by the NAACP regarding concerns with the Department of Human Services (DHS) at a future council meeting.
Announcements
- Tip a Cop for Special Olympics event at Black Bear Diner on Thursday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Neighborhood Association Celebration.
- Made in Oklahoma Fest on May 10th-11th, seeking volunteers.
- Free pet ID tags available at the Fire Department on Friday (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and at the Midwest City Library on Saturday, April 27th (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) in a joint effort with Pet Vet, including pet goodie bags.
- City Hall Town-Hall Meeting on May 16th at 6 p.m., themed 'Sharing a vision and moving forward'.
- 2nd Annual Midwest City Cleanup on May 4th, 9 a.m. to noon, at Mid-America Park (4310 North Shadybrook Drive), weather permitting.
- Introduction of Jess Stefanoff as the new Comprehensive Planner.
- Proclamation of May 1st-7th, 2019, as Youth Week, honoring junior citizens.
- Proclamation designating May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week it falls in as Police Week, honoring fallen officers.
- Proclamation celebrating Arbor Day and environmental stewardship, noting the city recently gave away 200 trees.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items by unanimous consent.
PC 1986
Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of a request to rename Center Drive to Warren Drive.
PC 1989
Discussion and consideration of approval of the final plan of Johnson Homestead, dividing a 4.65-acre parcel into four individual parcels for single-family residential development.
Item 5
Discussion and consideration of a plat related to drainage concerns.
Item 6
Discussion and consideration of entering into and approving an agreement for professional architectural services with Selzer Shafer Architects for the design of the new single-story Midwest City Animal Services Center.
PC 1988 (Item 2)
Discussion and consideration of approval of the replat of Lot 15, Block 21 of the Spectrum on Heights Addition.
PC 1991 (Item 4)
Discussion and consideration of approval of the replat of Lot 6, Block 5 of the Pine Edition.
Item 7
Discussion and consideration of approving and entering into a contract with ADG PC for program and project management services associated with the Moving Midwest City Forward 2018 bond projects.
Item 8
Discussion and consideration of approving and entering into a contract with Smith Roberts Baldus Weiler LLC (SRB) for construction administration and inspection services associated with the Moving Midwest City Forward 2018 bond Proposition 1 Street rehabilitation.
Item 9
Discussion and consideration of approving an ordinance adding Chapter 36.5 Small Wireless Facilities to the Midwest City Municipal Code, including permitting regulations and requirements for 5G technology.
Item 10
Discussion and consideration of appointing a replacement for Travis Jernigan to the Plumbing Gas and Mechanical Board.
Item 11
Discussion and consideration and appointment of Mr. Tim Lyons as City Manager, effective June 13th, 2019, and acceptance of the proposed employment contract.
Municipal Authority Addendum B3
Pertaining to the contract and selection of Mr. Lyons as City Manager, specifically regarding salary split.
Memorial Hospital Authority Discussion Item
Discussion and consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives.