Meeting Summary
The City Council addressed significant stormwater runoff issues in the Orchard addition, approving a motion to fund a survey and immediate cleanup efforts, while also directing staff to study long-term solutions. A new bulk waste collection service was approved, adding a $1 monthly fee to residential bills, and several ordinances were amended to align with state statutes. The council also accepted the resignation of City Manager Guy Henson, recognizing his 40 years of service.
Key Decisions & Votes
Stormwater Runoff in Orchard Addition
1:00:10The council approved funding for a survey and immediate cleanup of the drainage channel, directing staff to pursue temporary easements and develop long-term engineering solutions for the severe stormwater issues in the Orchard addition, without admitting city liability.
Appeal for Living in a Recreational Vehicle
1:07:00The council denied an appeal by a property owner to allow residents to live in an RV on his property, citing city ordinances and safety concerns.
Amending Medical Marijuana Ordinance
1:08:10An ordinance was approved to correct a scrivener's error in the zoning charts related to medical marijuana regulations.
Rezoning 1101 North Sooner Road
1:09:40An ordinance was approved to rezone the property at 1101 North Sooner Road from I-1 Light Industrial to S-PUD to allow for a liquor store application, and to amend the comprehensive plan.
Amending Motor Vehicles and Traffic Ordinance
1:11:00An ordinance was approved to update city code to comply with state statutes, allowing for vehicle towing when temporary tags are altered or insurance is invalid.
Amending Offenses Miscellaneous Ordinance (False Checks)
1:12:40An ordinance was approved to align city code with state statutes regarding false checks, increasing the aggregate value for misdemeanor charges and adjusting fines.
Amending Garbage Refuse Ordinance (Bulk Waste Collection)
1:33:00An ordinance was approved to implement a new bulk waste collection service, adding a $1 monthly fee to residential bills and adjusting commercial service fees, with service to begin in January 2020.
Change Speed Limit on Douglas Park
1:35:40The speed limit on Douglas Park from SE 29th Street to Reno Avenue was approved to be changed from 45 to 40 miles per hour due to safety concerns and high traffic volume.
Amending Animal Shelter Operation Ordinance (Fee Waiver Events)
1:38:00An ordinance was approved to allow the Animal Shelter to waive adoption fees during emergency situations of overcapacity to facilitate adoptions and prevent euthanization.
Reappoint Jim McCorder to Builders Advisory Board
1:39:40Jim McCorder was reappointed to the Builders Advisory Board for an additional three-year term. The replacement for Tom Jordan will be addressed at a subsequent meeting.
Reappoint Nick Thames to Traffic and Safety Commission
1:41:40Nick Thames was reappointed to the Traffic and Safety Commission for an additional two-year term. Replacements for Gary Bachman and Kenny Stephenson will be addressed at a subsequent meeting.
Modification to 2018 General Obligation Bond Proposals
1:46:00A modification to the 2018 GO Bond proposals was approved, allowing for an additional $5 million in bond issuance due to lower interest rates and moving the booster station renovation project to an earlier phase.
Accepting Resignation of City Manager Guy Henson
1:52:00The resignation and agreement between the Midwest City Municipal Authority and City Manager Guy Henson was accepted, acknowledging his 40 years of service.
Accepting Hospital Authority's Investment Performance Review
1:55:00The Hospital Authority's investment performance review for the period ending December 31, 2018, was accepted, with no changes to asset allocation or fund managers.
Upcoming Community Events
Fundraiser for Monroe Nee Middle School Teacher
Until 7:30 PM, with food trucks.
Covered in Color Art Festival
9 AM to 2 PM.
OU Red and White Game
3 PM.
Council of Presidents
Charles Johnson Neighborhood Initiative building on 15th Street.
Taste of Midwest City
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, tickets $25, featuring Fuzzy's Tacos.
Financial Matters
Stormwater Runoff Survey and Cleanup
Budget allocation for a survey to plan drainage solutions and immediate cleanup efforts in the Orchard addition.
Bulk Waste Collection Service
Implementation of a $1 per month fee added to residential customers' bills to fund the new bulk waste collection service and equipment.
Transfer Station Equipment Replacement
Estimated cost of approximately $388,000 to replace outdated equipment if the transfer station were to remain open on Saturdays.
2018 General Obligation Bond Proposals Modification
Issuance of an additional $5 million in bonds due to favorable interest rates, bringing the total to $17 million, and reallocation of funds for the booster station renovation project.
Public Comments
TJ Milliken, a resident of the Orchard addition, detailed extensive property damage and flooding issues due to stormwater runoff from city-owned properties and adjacent developments, requesting city intervention. Mr. Sandford appealed a notice regarding living in an RV on his property, seeking an exception to city ordinances.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Appointment of replacements for Tom Jordan on the Builders Advisory Board and for Gary Bachman and Kenny Stephenson on the Traffic and Safety Commission.
Watch For
- Further engineering studies and design for stormwater drainage solutions in the Orchard addition.
- Development of regulatory language and educational processes for the new bulk waste collection service, to begin January 1, 2020.
- Negotiations for easements with property owners for stormwater channel cleanup.
Announcements
- A fundraiser for a Monroe Nee Middle School teacher with health issues is ongoing until 7:30 PM this evening, with food trucks available.
- The Covered in Color Art Festival is on April 13th from 9 AM to 2 PM.
- The OU Red and White Game is on April 13th at 3 PM.
- Pool passes, private pool rental reservations, and birthday party pavilion reservations are currently on sale.
- The Council of Presidents meeting is on March 30th at the Charles Johnson Neighborhood Initiative building on 15th Street, with neighborhood residents invited.
- The Taste of Midwest City is on April 22nd from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, with tickets priced at $25. Fuzzy's Tacos has signed up to participate.
- Cadet Eckhart plans to attend Rose State for two years after graduation. Cadet Cartwright is pursuing nursing after graduation.
- Recognition of City Manager Guy Henson for his 40 years of service.
Agenda Summary
Discussion Item B1: Stormwater Runoff in Orchard Addition
Residents presented concerns about severe stormwater runoff causing property damage and backyard sinking in the Orchard addition, exacerbated by nearby school and stadium developments. The council discussed immediate cleanup and long-term engineering solutions.
Consent Agenda
Routine administrative items were approved by unanimous consent.
Appeal of Notice and Order for Living in a Recreational Vehicle
An appeal by a property owner regarding a notice to disconnect utilities and cease living in an RV on his property, citing safety concerns and ordinance violations.
PC 1980: Amending Ordinance Number 3353 Pertaining to Medical Marijuana
An ordinance to correct a scrivener's error in the zoning charts related to medical marijuana regulations.
PC 1987: Rezoning 1101 North Sooner Road
An ordinance to rezone a property from I-1 Light Industrial to S-PUD Simplified Planning and Development, and to amend the comprehensive plan to classify it as industrial, to allow for a liquor store application.
Amending Midwest City Code Chapter 24 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
An ordinance to bring city ordinances into compliance with state statutes regarding vehicle towing for altered temporary tags or invalid security insurance.
Amending Midwest City Code Chapter 28 Offenses Miscellaneous
An ordinance to align city code with state statutes regarding false checks, increasing the aggregate value for misdemeanor charges and adjusting fines.
Amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 18 Garbage Refuse
An ordinance to implement a new bulk waste collection service, including a $1 monthly fee for residential customers and changes to commercial service fees.
TS 435: Change Speed Limit on Douglas Park
A request to change the speed limit from 45 to 40 miles per hour on Douglas Park from SE 29th Street to Reno Avenue, supported by police due to high traffic and safety concerns.
Amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 8 Animal Shelter Operation
An ordinance to add a section allowing for animal fee waiver events during emergency situations of shelter overcapacity to prevent euthanization.
Reappointing Jim McCorder to Builders Advisory Board
Consideration of reappointing Jim McCorder for an additional three-year term and appointing a replacement for Tom Jordan.
Reappointing Gary Bachman and Nick Thames to Traffic and Safety Commission
Consideration of reappointing Gary Bachman and Nick Thames for additional two-year terms and appointing a replacement for Kenny Stephenson. Gary Bachman's reappointment was not considered due to his role as a city judge.
Modification to Phase 2 and Phase 3 of 2018 General Obligation Bond Proposals
Approval of a modification to the 2018 GO Bond proposals to issue an additional $5 million due to lower interest rates and move the booster station renovation project from Phase 3 to Phase 2.
Accepting Resignation and Agreement between Midwest City Municipal Authority and City Manager Guy Henson
Acceptance of City Manager Guy Henson's resignation, recognizing his 40 years of service to the city.
Accepting Hospital Authority's Investment Performance Review
Acceptance of the Hospital Authority's investment performance review for the period ending December 31, 2018, with no changes to asset allocation or fund managers.
Executive Session
Discussion on matters pertaining to economic development, including property transfer, financing, or proposals to entice businesses.