Meeting Summary
The City Council approved significant zoning amendments, including new regulations for medical marijuana facilities and small wireless antennas. They also adopted the implementation plan for the $53 million general obligation bond and granted special use permits to two golf courses for alcohol sales. An appointment to the Plumbing Gas and Mechanical Board was tabled.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rezoning Error Correction (PC 1965)
02:50The council approved an ordinance amendment to correct a scrivener's error in the legal description for a property at 220 East Kittyhawk, changing the zoning from R6 to SBUD.
Special Use Permit for Conrad Golf Course (PC 1977)
05:20A special use permit was approved for Conrad Golf Course, allowing the facility to sell alcohol in compliance with recent changes in state liquor laws.
Special Use Permit for Hidden Creek Golf Course (PC 1978)
06:40A special use permit was approved for Hidden Creek Golf Course, similarly allowing the facility to sell alcohol in accordance with state law.
Amending Zoning for Small Wireless Facilities (PC 1979)
07:50Zoning regulations were amended to comply with the Oklahoma Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act, providing for review of small 5G antennas in private residential areas.
Medical Marijuana Zoning Regulations (PC 1980)
09:40Ordinances were amended to establish comprehensive zoning regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries, grow, and processing facilities, aligning with State Question 788 and state law.
2018 General Obligation Bond Implementation
15:00The three-phase implementation plan for the $53 million general obligation bond proposals, approved by voters in August 2018, was adopted.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Resolution
17:40A joint resolution with the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Trust was approved, amending the Hospital Authority's trust indenture and related agreements.
Upcoming Community Events
Food Drive
Sam's Hotel, sponsored by Neighborhood Services.
Trick-or-Treat City
Halloween/Trick-or-Treat Night
Observed by Midwest City.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Downtown Oklahoma City.
Financial Matters
2018 General Obligation Bond Proposals (Phases 1, 2 & 3)
Approval of the implementation plan for the $53 million general obligation bond issue, detailing projects and funding over three phases across the next two years.
Public Comments
One resident from Choctaw inquired about the zoning requirements for establishing a cannabis testing laboratory in Midwest City and was advised to contact the Community Development Department.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Appointing a replacement to the Plumbing Gas and Mechanical Board (staff to bring back a nomination).
Announcements
- A food drive sponsored by Neighborhood Services will be held at Sam's Hotel on October 26th, 27th, and 28th.
- Trick-or-Treat City is on October 27th, and Midwest City observes Halloween/trick-or-treat night on October 31st this year.
- The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is on October 20th in downtown Oklahoma City, with Ward 3 Councilwoman being a significant participant.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items placed on the consent agenda for unanimous approval.
PC 1965 - Rezoning Error Correction
Amending Ordinance Number 3347 pertaining to rezoning from R6 to SBUD to correct a scrivener's error in the legal description for Block 5 Lot 6 of the Pine Edition, located at 220 East Kittyhawk.
PC 1977 - Special Use Permit (Conrad Golf Course)
Approval of a resolution for a special use permit to allow the use of community recreation general in the R6 single-family residential zoning district for Conrad Golf Course, located at 711 South Douglas Boulevard, to permit alcohol sales.
PC 1978 - Special Use Permit (Hidden Creek Golf Course)
Approval of a resolution for a special use permit to allow the use of community recreation general in the R6 single-family residential zoning district for Hidden Creek Golf Course, located at 3210 Bel Air Drive, to permit alcohol sales.
PC 1979 - Amending Zoning for Communication Services Towers
Approving an ordinance amending Appendix A Zoning Regulations, Section 4.4.19, regarding communication services towers and antennas to comply with the Oklahoma Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act.
PC 1980 - Medical Marijuana Zoning Regulations
Amending Appendix A Zoning Regulations, Sections 4.4.21, 4.5, 4.9.2, and 8.3, to establish zoning guidelines for medical marijuana dispensaries, grow, and processing facilities in compliance with State Question 788.
2018 General Obligation Bond Proposals Implementation
Approving Phase 1, 2 & 3 of the 2018 general obligation bond proposals, outlining projects and funding based on the voter-approved $53 million bond issue.
Appointing replacement to Plumbing Gas and Mechanical Board
Discussion and consideration of appointing a replacement to the Plumbing Gas and Mechanical Board to assume an unfinished term and an additional three-year term.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Resolution
Approval of a resolution joining in and approving a resolution to be considered by the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority, amending the trust indenture, approving a Memorandum of Understanding, and authorizing payment of attorney fees.