Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included a proclamation honoring Dana Kirkland's 37 years of service and an update from Alliance Health Hospital CEO Clay Franklin addressing concerns about hospital conditions. Key decisions involved approving several development plats, designating a monarch butterfly preserve, and appointing a new member to the Park Board. Drainage issues related to new developments were a significant point of discussion with residents.
Key Decisions & Votes
Midwest Hospital Authority Meeting Minutes
10:48The minutes from the Midwest Hospital Authority meeting held on January 9th, 2018, were approved.
Monarch Butterfly Preserve Designation
41:40An approximate nine-acre area of the Skip Recreational Trail, located at 7250 Northeast 23rd Street, was designated as a monarch butterfly preserve.
Park Board Appointment
42:20Adrian Ayres was approved for appointment to the Park Board.
Turtle Wood Edition Preliminary Plat
1:17:00The revised preliminary plat for the Turtle Wood Edition was approved, with conditions to address resident concerns regarding drainage, including doubling the detention facility size and reducing the outfall pipe diameter.
Oakwood Landing Final Plat
1:28:00The final plat for the Oakwood Landing development was approved, with drainage concerns to be addressed during the building permit phase.
Poynting City Second Edition Replat
1:30:40The replat of Lot 6, Block 8 of the Poynting City Second Edition was approved to ensure compliance with city standards.
PUD 202 Redistricting
1:31:50An ordinance to redistrict PUD 202 General Office for the property at 9244 East Reno Avenue was approved.
Police and Fire Quarterly Reports
1:32:40The quarterly reports submitted by the Police Chief and Fire Chief were accepted by the council.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
1:34:00Routine agenda items for the Midwest City Municipal Authority were approved by unanimous consent.
Upcoming Community Events
Daddy-Daughter Dance
Held at the Reed Center, with three sessions available. Contact the community center for details.
Public Comments
Public comments primarily focused on concerns regarding drainage and erosion issues stemming from new developments, particularly the Turtle Wood Edition and Oakwood Landing. Residents expressed dissatisfaction with current water flow and requested more robust solutions and written agreements. The Alliance Health Hospital CEO also provided a report addressing public concerns about hospital conditions. Additionally, a resident spoke in support of designating a monarch butterfly preserve.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Final plat information for the Turtle Wood Edition development.
- Addressing drainage issues for Oakwood Landing development at the building permit level.
Announcements
- Welcome to Cadet Alexis Broderick, a senior from Midwest City High School ROTC program, planning to attend Oklahoma State University.
- Proclamation of January 23rd, 2018, as Dana Kirkland Day, recognizing her 37 years of service to the City of Midwest City, retiring as Neighborhood Initiative Coordinator.
Agenda Summary
Approval of January 9th, 2018 Midwest Hospital Authority meeting minutes
Review and approval of the minutes from the previous Midwest Hospital Authority meeting.
Discussion/consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives (Midwest Hospital Authority)
Discussion regarding potential changes to investment policies and asset management for the Hospital Authority.
Discussion and consideration of an update report from Alliance Health Hospital CEO Clay Franklin regarding certain building and operation issues at the hospital (Midwest Hospital Authority)
CEO Clay Franklin provided an update addressing social media concerns about hospital conditions, including closed units and the kitchen, and discussed ongoing efforts to improve culture and patient safety.
Consent Agenda (City Council)
Approval of routine agenda items by unanimous consent, with items 7 and 14 pulled for separate discussion.
Designating an approximate nine-acre area of the Skip Recreational Trail as a monarch butterfly preserve
Discussion and consideration of designating a portion of the Skip Recreational Trail as a preserve to support monarch butterfly habitat.
Appointment to the Park Board
Consideration of the appointment of Adrian Ayres to the Park Board.
PC 1929: Approval of the revised preliminary plat of the Turtle Wood Edition
Discussion and consideration of the revised preliminary plat for the Turtle Wood Edition, addressing resident concerns about drainage, trash, and erosion from previous meetings.
PC 1933: Public hearing with discussion/consideration of approval of the Oakwood Landing final plat
Discussion and consideration of the final plat for the Oakwood Landing development, with resident concerns raised regarding grade levels and potential erosion.
PC 1934: Public hearing with discussion/consideration of approval of the replat of Lot 6, Block 8 of the Poynting City Second Edition
Discussion and consideration of a replat to ensure compliance with city standards for easements, rights-of-way, and legal descriptions.
PC 1935: Public hearing with discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict PUD 202 General Office for the property located at 9244 East Reno Avenue
Discussion and consideration of an ordinance to change the zoning for a property on East Reno Avenue to Planned Unit Development General Office.
Discussion/consideration of the police and fire quarterly reports
Review of the quarterly reports submitted by the Police Chief and Fire Chief.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority by unanimous consent.