Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council approved several significant development projects, including a 25.75-acre final plat, a 1.5-acre mixed-use development, and a large 56.9-acre Planned Unit Development with residential and commercial components. The council also received an update from Alliance Health on their efforts to improve hospital star ratings and recognized the city's crucial support during a recent waterline bust. Proclamations were issued in support of the 2020 Census and to honor a retiring city employee.
Key Decisions & Votes
2020 Census Support
07:00Mayor Dukes proclaimed full support for the 2020 Census, emphasizing its importance for federal funding, political representation, and community planning.
Benny Stevens Day Proclamation
11:50Mayor Dukes proclaimed September 26, 2018, as Benny Stevens Day, recognizing his 37 years of dedicated service as a Sanitation Equipment Operation Specialist for the city.
Sooners Rose Addition Final Plat Approval
47:00The final plat for the 25.75-acre Sooners Rose Addition development along southeast 15th Street was approved.
Aviation Acres Edition Redistricting to SPUD
47:50An ordinance to redistrict Lots 15 and 16 of Aviation Acres Edition to a Simplified Planning a Development (SPUD) for a 1.5-acre site with residential and commercial units was approved, with staff recommending approval without a median cut variance.
Midwest City Collision Office Park Preliminary Plat Approval
50:50The preliminary plat for the Midwest City Collision Office Park, located at 9200-92013 I Street, was approved, allowing the applicant to combine lots for new construction.
Large PUD and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Approval
1:06:00An ordinance to redistrict a 56.9-acre property to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and a resolution to amend a portion of the comprehensive plan were approved, with conditions to address tree preservation and the effectiveness of HOA covenants for multi-family units.
Celso Place Final Plat Approval
1:07:00The final plat of Celso Place, a 1.5-acre property at 1011-1013 NE 4th Street, was approved, allowing the acreage to be split into two lots.
Alliance Health Star Ratings Report Acceptance
1:32:00The report from Alliance Health regarding their CMS 5-star ratings and ongoing improvement efforts was accepted by the Memorial Hospital Authority.
Upcoming Community Events
Circus in Midwest City
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Boise City Wal-Mart, 9111 NE 23rd Street
National Night Out
Throughout the city of Midwest City
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Bicentennial Park downtown
Mid-America Festival
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Town Center (vendors, carnival rides, games, food)
St. Matthews Methodist Church Pumpkin and Fall Festival
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (food, benefits community causes)
Community and Cops Event
Midwest City Police Department event with basketball, activities, snow cones, food
Carl Albert Titans Homecoming
Post Road between noon and 2:00 PM will be busy
Bomber Homecoming
Intersections will be busy
Financial Matters
2020 Census Funding
An accurate census count is vital for allocating over $675 billion per year in federal and state funding, with each resident counting for approximately $1,075 annually.
Hospital Kitchen Equipment Investment
Alliance Health invested in new kitchen equipment, including a smoker, steam, grills, and ovens, to improve patient food experience.
Hospital Waterline Bust Damage
Renovations are ongoing to repair areas of the hospital's first floor affected by a domestic waterline bust, which resulted in approximately 750,000 gallons of water.
Public Comments
During the public hearing for the large Planned Unit Development (PC 1969), residents and the developer discussed concerns regarding the preservation of trees and wildlife in the wooded area. There was also discussion about the structure and effectiveness of Homeowners Association (HOA) covenants for multi-family units.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Further updates on Alliance Health's CMS 5-star ratings when new data is released.
- Reopening of Alliance Health's imaging and mammography areas after flood damage, with a planned recognition event for city staff.
Announcements
- The circus will be in Midwest City on September 26th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Boise City Wal-Mart, 9111 NE 23rd Street.
- National Night Out will be held on October 2nd throughout the city of Midwest City.
- The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be on October 20th at Bicentennial Park downtown.
- The Mid-America Festival will take place on October 13th from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Town Center, featuring vendors, carnival rides, games, and food.
- St. Matthews Methodist Church is hosting their Pumpkin and Fall Festival on October 13th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with proceeds benefiting local community causes.
- The Midwest City Police Department's 'Community and Cops' event on September 23rd was a great success, providing positive interaction between youth and police.
- Carl Albert Titans Homecoming will be this Friday, September 28th, with Post Road between noon and 2:00 PM expected to be busy.
- The Bomber Homecoming is scheduled for the following weekend (approx. October 5-7), also impacting local traffic.
- Mayor Dukes proclaimed full support for the 2020 Census, emphasizing its importance for federal funding and community planning.
- Mayor Dukes proclaimed September 26, 2018, as Benny Stevens Day, recognizing his 37 years of dedicated service to the city's sanitation department.
- Alliance Health recognized the city's critical partnership and support during a domestic waterline bust incident on August 1st/2nd, which involved pumping water to chillers and assisting with water disposal.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the City Council.
Lake Thunderbird Water Quality & Indirect Potable Reuse Pilot Study
Presentation from the Oklahoma Geological Survey and the City of Norman regarding Lake Thunderbird water quality and a proposed indirect potable reuse pilot study. Norman invited Midwest City to participate in an advisory committee.
PC 1966 Sooners Rose Addition Final Plat
Discussion and consideration of approval for the final plat of the Sooners Rose Addition, a 25.75-acre development located along southeast 15th Street.
PC 1967 Redistricting to SPUD for Aviation Acres Edition
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict Lots 15 and 16, Block 2 of the Aviation Acres Edition, to a Simplified Planning a Development (SPUD) for a 1.5-acre site with residential and commercial units. Staff recommended approval without a median cut variance.
PC 1968 Midwest City Collision Office Park Preliminary Plat
Discussion and consideration of approval for the preliminary plat of the Midwest City Collision Office Park, located at 9200-92013 I Street, to combine lots for new construction.
PC 1969 PUD and Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict a 56.9-acre property to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and a resolution to amend a portion of the comprehensive plan. The PUD includes multi-family, single-family, and commercial uses. Concerns were raised regarding tree preservation and HOA covenants.
PC 1970 Celso Place Final Plat
Discussion and consideration of approval for the final plat of Celso Place, a 1.5-acre property at 1011-1013 NE 4th Street, to split the acreage into two lots.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Midwest City Municipal Authority.
Memorial Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority.
Alliance Health Star Ratings Report
Discussion and consideration of a report from Alliance Health regarding their CMS 5-star ratings and ongoing improvement efforts, as per a settlement agreement. No new CMS data was available.
Investment Policy Guidelines and Objectives Review
Discussion regarding potential actions to reallocate assets, change fund managers, or modify investment policy guidelines and objectives.