Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council approved significant economic development agreements for the Sooner Rose shopping center, including a new Allison's Fun entertainment center and additional retail/restaurant parcels. Key decisions also included funding for drainage and water infrastructure, rezoning for new businesses, and a variance for a business sign height. The Council also accepted a preliminary feasibility study for city-owned land and renewed the curbside recycling contract with Republic Services.
Key Decisions & Votes
Drainage Improvements on Albert Drive
04:00Approved funding for the construction of approximately 160 feet of underground public drainage improvements in the 1600 block of Albert Drive, estimated at $26,000.
Water Line Improvements on North East 7th Street
06:50Approved partial funding for the construction of approximately 350 feet of water line improvements along the 10300 block of North East 7th Street, estimated at $20,000.
Rezoning for Green Country Electric Supply (9200 NE 10th St)
15:30Approved the amendment of the comprehensive plan from low density residential to commercial and redistricting from R-1 to SPUD for property at 9200 North East 10th Street.
Rezoning for Mixed-Use Development (1721 Hudiburg Drive)
18:50Approved the ordinance to redistrict from H-S Hospitality to SPUD for property at 1721 Hudiburg Drive to create a mixed-use development.
Special Use Permit for Childcare Center (9909 East Reno)
21:00Approved a resolution for a special use permit to allow the use of a childcare center in the O-1 Restricted Office district at 9909 East Reno.
Tinker Self Storage Sign Height Variance
44:00Approved an ordinance to amend the Planned Unit Development for the Red Oak Development, allowing the existing freestanding sign for Tinker Self Storage to be 20 feet from street grade, effectively making it 27 feet tall.
Acceptance of Preliminary Feasibility Study Report (CH Guernsey)
52:00Accepted the preliminary feasibility study report from CH Guernsey engineers architects and consultants regarding city-owned land near the water resource recovery facility.
Appointment to Subdivision Regulations Update Task Force
53:30Approved the appointment of Jeff Moore to fill the vacant position on the Subdivision Regulations Update Task Force Committee.
Issuance of Sooner Rose Increment District Project Bonds
58:00Approved the resolution for the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority to issue its Tax Apportionment Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2018, for the Sooner Rose Increment District Project.
Economic Development Agreement with Sooner Investment Inc.
1:13:00Approved an economic development agreement with Sooner Investment Incorporated and the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority in the amount of $875,000 for the third phase of the Sooner Rose shopping center development.
Economic Development Agreement with Allison's Fun Inc.
1:15:00Approved an economic development agreement with Allison's Fun Incorporated and the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority in the amount of $1,170,000 for the development of an indoor family entertainment center.
Curbside Single-Stream Recycling Contract
1:38:00Approved awarding the five-year contract for curbside single-stream recycling to Republic Services of Oklahoma City.
Upcoming Community Events
Junior Golf League Opening
Hidden Creek
Junior Golf Tournament
Contact John Conrad or Hidden Creek for sign-up
General Obligation Bond Issue Public Input Meetings
6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers
Special Tree Planting Ceremony
Near the C-47 aircraft in Regional Park, recognizing Gary and Linda Bans
Financial Matters
Underground public drainage improvements
Funding for approximately 160 feet of drainage improvements in the 1600 block of Albert Drive.
Water line improvements
Partial funding for approximately 350 feet of water line improvements along the 10300 block of North East 7th Street.
Issuance of Tax Apportionment Refunding Bonds for Sooner Rose Increment District Project
Approval of the issuance of permanent financing bonds for the Sooner Rose Increment District Project.
Economic Development Agreement with Sooner Investment Incorporated
Agreement for the third phase of the Sooner Rose shopping center development, including public improvements and land contribution.
Economic Development Agreement with Allison's Fun Incorporated
Agreement for the development of an indoor family entertainment center, including land contribution.
Supplemental budget adjustments at Hospital Authority fund
Increased Hospital Authority fund revenue by $148,410 and expenses by $146,400 for FY 2017-2018.
Curbside single-stream recycling contract
Five-year contract with Republic Services at a flat rate with a 3% annual escalation.
Public Comments
Brandon Pitts, owner of Green Country Electric Supply, expressed his commitment to moving his business to Midwest City. Stacy Bell and Desiree Gary from Tinker Self Storage advocated for a sign height variance due to visibility issues. A resident from Hand Road inquired about the status of a letter regarding water sign-ups for Roe Fan and Hand Roads.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Discussion consideration of appointing a ward sixth nominee to the board of grantors
Deadlines
- Sooner Rose Increment District Project interim financing ends July 1
Watch For
- Public input meetings for a proposed general obligation bond issue (May 14th and May 17th)
- Future review and modification of the city's sign ordinance
- Evaluation of an internal recycling program in year 3 or 4 of the new contract
Announcements
- The Junior Golf League is opening at Hidden Creek in about a month.
- The Junior Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 12th.
- Over 1,000 free tax returns were completed by BETA volunteers this year for citizens.
- Public meetings are scheduled for May 14th and May 17th at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers to solicit input on a proposed general obligation bond issue.
- A special tree planting ceremony will be held this Friday near the C-47 aircraft in Regional Park to recognize Gary and Linda Bans.
- April 22nd-28th has been proclaimed as Arbor Day.
- Mid-state traffic will be replacing signal controllers at 29th and Air Depot and at I-40 and Air Depot this Saturday, which will cause temporary signal outages.
Agenda Summary
Approval of October 24, 2017, Special Capital Improvements Project Committee minutes
Discussion and consideration of approving the minutes of the October 24th, 2017 meeting as submitted.
Funding for drainage improvements on Albert Drive
Discussion and consideration of a request to fund the construction of approximately 160 feet of underground public drainage improvements in the 1600 block of Albert Drive at an approximate cost of $26,000 to serve properties in the Willow Wind subdivision.
Partial funding for water line improvements on North East 7th Street
Discussion and consideration of a request to partially fund the construction of approximately 350 feet of water line improvements along the 10300 block of North East 7th Street at an approximate cost of $20,000 to serve properties in the Harper subdivision.
Consent Agenda (City Council)
Approval of routine City Council agenda items by one motion.
PC 1942: Amend Comprehensive Plan and Redistrict for 9200 North East 10th Street
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of a resolution to amend the comprehensive plan from low density residential to commercial and an ordinance to redistrict from R-1 Single Family Detached Residential to SPUD (Simplified Planned Unit Development) for property at 9200 North East 10th Street for Green Country Electric Supply.
Redistrict from H-S Hospitality to SPUD for 1721 Hudiburg Drive
Public hearing discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict from H-S Hospitality to SPUD (Simplified Planned Unit Development) for property at 1721 Hudiburg Drive to create a mixed-use development with high-density residential.
Special Use Permit for Childcare Center at 9909 East Reno
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of approval of a resolution for a special use permit to allow the use of a childcare center in the O-1 Restricted Office district for property at 9909 East Reno.
Amend Planned Unit Development for Red Oak Development (Tinker Self Storage sign)
Public hearing discussion and consideration of approval of an ordinance to amend the Planned Unit Development for the Red Oak Development to allow the Tinker Self Storage sign to be 20 feet from street grade (equating to 27 feet total height).
Accept Preliminary Feasibility Study Report for Water Resource Recovery Facility land
Discussion and consideration of accepting a preliminary feasibility study report associated with city-owned land near the water resource recovery facility from CH Guernsey engineers architects and consultants.
Fill vacant position on Subdivision Regulations Update Task Force Committee
Discussion and consideration of filling the position left vacant on the Subdivision Regulations Update Task Force Committee when Ric Dawkins concluded his council term.
Resolution approving issuance of Tax Apportionment Refunding Bonds for Sooner Rose Increment District Project
Discussion and consideration of a resolution approving the issuance by the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority of its Tax Apportionment Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2018, for the Sooner Rose Increment District Project, waiving competitive bidding, and approving negotiated sale.
Economic Development Agreement with Sooner Investment Incorporated
Discussion and consideration of approving and entering into an economic development agreement with Sooner Investment Incorporated and the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority in an approximate amount of $875,000 for the development of approximately 6.874 acres between Buena Vista and Crosby Boulevard.
Economic Development Agreement with Allison's Fun Incorporated
Discussion and consideration of approving and entering into an economic development agreement with Allison's Fun Incorporated and the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority in an approximate amount of $1,170,000 for the development of approximately 3.04 acres between Buena Vista and Crosby Boulevard.
New Business/Public Discussion (City Council)
Public discussion regarding items not on the agenda.
Consent Agenda (Hospital Authority)
Approval of routine Hospital Authority agenda items by one motion.
Appoint Ward 6 nominee to the Board of Grantors
Discussion and consideration of appointing a Ward 6 nominee to the Board of Grantors, replacing Nancy Rice for a four-year term ending April 26, 2022.
Reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in investment policy
Discussion and consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives.
Resolution authorizing issuance of Hospital Authority's Tax Apportionment Refunding Bonds
Discussion and consideration of a resolution authorizing the issuance of the Authority's Tax Apportionment Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2018, for the Sooner Rose Increment District Project.
Economic Development Agreement with Sooner Investment Inc. (Hospital Authority)
Discussion and consideration of approving and entering into an economic development agreement with Sooner Investment Inc. and the City of Midwest City in an approximate amount of $875,000 for the development of approximately 6.874 acres.
Economic Development Agreement with Allison's Fun Inc. (Hospital Authority)
Discussion and consideration of approving and entering into an economic development agreement with Allison's Fun Inc. and the City of Midwest City in an approximate amount of $1,170,000 for the development of approximately 3.04 acres.
Supplemental budget adjustments at the Hospital Authority fund for FY 2017-2018
Discussion and consideration of supplemental budget adjustments at the Hospital Authority fund for FY 2017-2018, increasing revenue by $148,410 and expenses by $146,400.
New Business/Public Discussion (Hospital Authority)
Public discussion regarding items not on the agenda for the Hospital Authority.
Consent Agenda (Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine Municipal Authority agenda items by one motion.
Award bid and enter contract for curbside single-stream recycling with Republic Services
Discussion and consideration of awarding the bid and entering into a five-year contract for curbside single-stream recycling with Republic Services of Oklahoma City.
New Business/Public Discussion (Municipal Authority)
Public discussion regarding items not on the agenda for the Municipal Authority.
Approval of October 10, 2017, Utilities Authority minutes
Discussion and consideration of approving the staff briefing and the special meeting minutes of October 10th, 2017 as submitted.
Enter Executive Session for economic development matters
Discussion and consideration of entering into executive session as allowed under 25 O.S. Section 307 C 10 to confer on matters pertaining to economic development.