Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a cooperative agreement for the Youth Excel program, with a commitment to expand outreach to all Midwest City youth next year. Several redistricting ordinances were approved, including one for a Dollar General store with a parking variance and two for the Original Mile reinvestment initiative. The Police Department received a $50,000 grant, and multiple officers were recognized for their community service efforts. Financial statements for the Oklahoma Spartans Youth Organization were accepted with a plan for ongoing financial guidance.
Key Decisions & Votes
Cooperative Agreement for Youth Excel Program
23:00The City Council approved a cooperative agreement to provide up to $5,000 for the 2018 Youth Excel program, with a commitment to explore expanding outreach to all Midwest City youth residents for future years.
Redistricting Tract at Home Park (PC 1953)
38:00An ordinance was approved to redistrict the Tract at Home Park from manufactured home to a Planned Unit Development (PUD), reducing density to 76 units and including a variance for a minimum of 138 parking spaces.
Preliminary Plat of Nichols Nider Edition (PC 1962)
39:40The preliminary plat for Nichols Nider Edition was approved, allowing a 0.96-acre development to be split into three tracks for home construction.
Redistricting for Dollar General Store (PC 1963)
50:40An ordinance was approved to redistrict for a Dollar General store at 11901 East Reno Avenue, granting a variance to reduce the required parking spaces from 53 to 30.
Redistricting for Original Mile Project (PC 1964)
52:00An ordinance was approved to redistrict for a Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD) at 101 East Kittyhawk Drive, facilitating the construction of two houses on one lot as part of the Original Mile reinvestment initiative.
Redistricting for Original Mile Project (PC 1965)
54:00An ordinance was approved to redistrict for a Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD) at 2200 East Kitty Hawk Drive, supporting another project under the Original Mile reinvestment initiative.
Appointments to Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District
55:00Bill Chancheck and Kevin Anders were approved as qualified electors to represent Midwest City on the board of directors for the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District for a four-year term.
Oklahoma Spartans Youth Organization Financial Statement
58:00The 2017-2018 financial statement for the Oklahoma Spartans Youth Organization was accepted, with city staff committed to providing ongoing financial guidance and a follow-up report.
Midwest Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
59:30The consent agenda for the Midwest Municipal Authority was approved.
Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority Minutes
59:50The minutes from the previous meeting of the Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority were approved.
Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority Supplemental Budget Adjustments
01:00:30Supplemental budget adjustments were approved to decrease the Hospital Authority fund expenses by $1,084,510 for FY 2018-2019.
Economic Development Commission Minutes
01:01:40The minutes from the July 24th, 2018 meeting of the Midwest City Economic Development Commission were approved.
Economic Development Commission Contract with Chamber of Commerce
01:02:20A contract with the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce for $3,000 per month for economic development events, including 'Tinkering the Primes', was approved for FY 2018-2019.
Upcoming Community Events
Swimming Pool Closing
Closing for the summer and winter season.
Midwest City High School Cross-Country Event
At Soda Creek industrial park; number of schools doubled from last year.
Doggie Paddle
At the Regional Park.
Summerfest Town Square
Fishing Clinic
In Joey Barnes Regional Park.
Carl Albert vs. Midwest City High School Football Game
At Carl Albert.
Steve Owens Memorial Run
Benefits Abby Sanders and Corbin Nicholas, children of Midwest City employees.
Veterans Day Parade
Jerry Bantz to serve as Grand Marshal.
Cops on Donut Shops (Special Olympics Fundraiser)
From 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Dunkin Donuts.
Polar Plunge (Special Olympics Fundraiser)
Annual event held at Whitewater Bay; requires raising $75 to participate.
Financial Matters
Cooperative agreement for Youth Excel program
City to provide up to $5,000 on a reimbursement basis for the 2018 Youth Excel program.
Safe Oklahoma Grant for Police Department
Grant received by the Police Department for overtime funds to target violent crime.
Oklahoma Spartans Youth Organization 2017-2018 financial statement
Financial statement accepted despite concerns about numbers; city staff to provide monthly guidance.
Hospital Authority Fund Expenses Decrease
Supplemental budget adjustment to decrease expenses for the Hospital Authority Fund for FY 2018-2019.
Economic Development Commission Contract with Chamber of Commerce
Contract for economic development events, including 'Tinkering the Primes'.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Swimming pool closing: September 3rd
- Labor Day sanitation service change: Monday service on Wednesday (next weekend)
- Steve Owens Memorial Run: November 3rd, 2018
- Veterans Day Parade: November 12th
- Cops on Donut Shops: September 15th
- Polar Plunge: February
Watch For
- Expansion of the Youth Excel program outreach for next year to include all Midwest City residents.
- City staff to work with the Oklahoma Spartans Youth Organization on financial reporting, with a report expected in January.
- Potential future discussions on changing city parking code requirements.
Announcements
- The swimming pool will be closing for the summer on September 3rd.
- Midwest City High School will host a large cross-country event at Soda Creek industrial park on September 8th.
- The infamous Doggie Paddle will be held at the Regional Park on September 3rd.
- Summerfest Town Square is scheduled for September 7th.
- A fishing clinic will be held on September 8th in Joey Barnes Regional Park.
- Carl Albert versus Midwest City High School football game is Friday night at Carl Albert.
- The Steve Owens Memorial Run is announced for Saturday, November 3rd, 2018, benefiting Abby Sanders and Corbin Nicholas.
- The 2018 Veterans Day Parade will be held on November 12th, with Jerry Bantz serving as Grand Marshal.
- Due to Labor Day weekend, Monday sanitation service will occur on Wednesday, and recycling will follow Week A of the schedule.
- The Police Department received a $50,000 Safe Oklahoma grant for overtime funds to target violent crime.
- Cathy Trainer was honored for her 25.5 years of service to the city and August 29, 2018, was proclaimed 'Cathy Trainer Day' upon her retirement.
- Midwest City Community Action Officers were recognized for assisting a resident with a broken lawnmower, with Home Depot providing a new one and city staff offering servicing.
- Sergeant Anthony Lee was recognized by Channel 9 for recreating lost World War II medals for a veteran and for raising over $9,000 for Special Olympics this year.
- Special Olympics events include 'Cops on Donut Shops' on September 15th from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Dunkin Donuts, and the annual 'Polar Plunge' in February.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items approved by unanimous consent.
Cooperative agreement with Midwest City Chamber of Commerce for Youth Excel program
Approval of an agreement to provide up to $5,000 for the 2018 Youth Excel program, with discussion on expanding participation to all Midwest City residents.
PC 1953 - Redistricting Tract at Home Park
Approval of an ordinance to redistrict a manufactured home park to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and amend the Comprehensive Plan, reducing density from 88 to 76 units and addressing parking requirements.
PC 1962 - Preliminary plat of Nichols Nider Edition
Approval of a preliminary plat to split a 0.96-acre tract into three parcels for home construction at 10712 North East 4th Street.
PC 1963 - Redistricting for Dollar General store
Approval of an ordinance to redistrict for a Dollar General store at 11901 East Reno Avenue, including a variance for reduced parking spaces from 53 to 30.
PC 1964 - Redistricting for Original Mile project (101 East Kittyhawk Drive)
Approval of an ordinance to redistrict for a Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD) to allow two houses on one lot as part of the Original Mile reinvestment initiative.
PC 1965 - Redistricting for Original Mile project (2200 East Kitty Hawk Drive)
Approval of an ordinance to redistrict for a Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD) as part of the Original Mile reinvestment initiative, similar to the previous item.
Approving two qualified electors for Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District
Consideration of approving Bill Chancheck and Kevin Anders to represent Midwest City on the board of directors for a four-year term.
Accepting Oklahoma Spartans Youth Organization 2017-2018 financial statement
Discussion and acceptance of the financial statement, with plans for city staff to provide ongoing financial guidance to the organization.
Midwest Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Routine items for the Municipal Authority.
Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority Minutes
Approval of the minutes from the last Hospital Authority meeting.
Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority Supplemental budget adjustments
Consideration of supplemental budget adjustments to decrease hospital authority fund expenses for FY 2018-2019.
Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority Reallocate assets, change fund managers, or change investment policy
Consideration of action regarding reallocation of assets, fund managers, or investment policy guidelines.
Midwest City Economic Development Commission Minutes
Approval of the minutes from the July 24th, 2018, Economic Development Commission meeting.
Midwest City Economic Development Commission Contract with Chamber of Commerce
Consideration of entering into a contract with the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce for $3,000 per month for economic development events for FY 2018-2019.