Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council accepted the master plan for the Original Square Mile Park, which includes active and passive zones, a connector space for events, and potential future residential redevelopment. The city also maintained its Class 1 ISO rating for fire protection, a significant achievement for public safety and insurance rates. Discussions were held regarding ongoing street lighting maintenance issues with OG&E, with the council demanding improved service and accountability.
Key Decisions & Votes
YMCA Youth Baseball Program Contract
09:00The council approved a contract with the YMCA to operate the youth baseball program for the community.
Original Square Mile Park Design
37:00The master plan for the Original Square Mile Park, including a connector space, play areas, and redevelopment opportunities, was accepted by the council.
ISO Evaluation Report
54:00The report confirming Midwest City maintained its Class 1 ISO rating for fire protection was accepted.
OG&E Street Lighting Maintenance Report
1:10:00The report on ongoing street lighting maintenance issues with OG&E was accepted, with the council committing to revisit the issue in 30 days for progress updates.
Conveyance of Town Center Property
1:11:00A resolution authorizing the conveyance of the Town Center property to the Midwest City Economic Development Authority was approved.
Special Economic Development Authority Minutes
1:14:00Minutes from the January 9th and January 30th, 2018 meetings of the Special Economic Development Authority were approved.
Sooner Town Center Loan Documents
1:15:00A resolution approving loan documents for Sooner Town Center LLC and STC Three LLC related to the Town Center Plaza project was approved.
Memorial Hospital Authority Minutes
1:16:00Minutes from the January 23rd and January 30th, 2018 meetings of the Memorial Hospital Authority were approved.
Warren Theater Financing Agreement Amendment
1:17:00The fifth and final amendment to the Sooner Rose Phase 2 Theater Development Financing Assistance Agreement with Midwest City Warren Theater Inc., extending the agreement to March 16th, was approved.
Executive Session
1:18:00A motion to enter into executive session to discuss economic development matters was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Water Line Project Meeting
6 PM in the City Council Chambers, concerning a potential project on Row Fan and Hand Road.
Mayor's State of the City Address
7:30 AM at the Community Center.
German Middle School Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Food donations are requested.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Update
Sales tax increased by $77,000 (2.8%) for February compared to last year, and use tax increased by $31,000. Overall, sales and use tax were up 3.76% compared to the previous year and $214,000 ahead of projection.
OG&E Street Lighting Fee
Discussion regarding the fee charged to citizens for street lighting maintenance, with concerns raised about service quality and potential reimbursement from OG&E.
Sooner Town Center LLC Loan
Approval of loan documents for the Town Center Plaza project involving Sooner Town Center LLC and STC Three LLC.
Warren Theater Development Financing
Approval of the fifth and final amendment to the Sooner Rose Phase 2 Theater Development Financing Assistance Agreement.
Public Comments
Citizens expressed concerns regarding the street lighting fee, arguing it should be covered by taxes, and criticized OG&E's slow response to outages. One citizen provided advice on how to effectively report outages to OG&E and ensure follow-up. Another citizen inquired about ongoing construction and future stoplight installations.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Warren Theater financing agreement extension to March 16th
Watch For
- OG&E street lighting maintenance update in 30 days
- Future residential development around Original Square Mile Park
- Construction of Sooner Rose Phase 2 Theater
Announcements
- A moment of silence was held for Assistant Chief Rhys Morrison of the Midwest City Fire Department, who passed away.
- Carl Albert High School seniors Travis Washington and Braxton Male were introduced.
- German Middle School is requesting donations for instrument reeds/valve oil for students and food donations for a teacher appreciation luncheon.
- Midwest City maintained its Class 1 ISO rating for fire protection, effective April 1, 2018.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda - Item 3
An item removed from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda - Item 6
Discussion and consideration of a contract with the YMCA to run the youth baseball program.
Remaining Consent Agenda Items
Approval of routine agenda items.
Original Square Mile Presentation
Presentation of the master plan for the Original Square Mile Park design by Tap Architecture and Schnur + Hair.
ISO Evaluation Presentation
Presentation from the Insurance Services Office and the State Insurance Commission office on the city's most recent ISO evaluation, confirming a Class 1 rating.
OG&E Street Lighting Maintenance Issues
Discussion and consideration of an update regarding ongoing OG&E street lighting maintenance issues.
Conveyance of Town Center Property
Resolution approving and authorizing the conveyance of certain real property and assignment project agreements pertaining to the Midwest City downtown redevelopment project by the city to the Midwest City Economic Development Authority.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Midwest City Special Economic Development Authority Minutes
Approving the minutes of the special staff briefing and meeting of January 9th, 2018 and the special meeting of January 30th, 2018.
Sooner Town Center LLC Loan Documents
Resolution approving the loan documents and other agreements associated with the loan by the Midwest City Economic Development Authority to Sooner Town Center LLC and STC Three LLC related to the Town Center Plaza project.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Minutes
Approving the minutes of the staff briefing and regular meeting of January 23rd, 2018 and the special meeting of January 30th, 2018.
Reallocate assets, change fund managers or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives
Discussion regarding investment policy guidelines for the Memorial Hospital Authority.
Sooner Rose Phase 2 Theater Development Financing Assistance Agreement Amendment
Approving the fifth paraphrase and final amendment to the Sooner Rose Phase 2 Theater Development Financing Assistance Agreement with Midwest City Warren Theater Inc., extending the agreement.
Executive Session
Entering into executive session to confer on matters pertaining to economic development.