Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the renaming of Windsong Drive to Snapper Lane due to public safety concerns and amended the PUD for the Warren Theater development to allow for an above-ground detention pond. The council also reaffirmed its opposition to Norman dumping sewer into Lake Thunderbird and accepted reports indicating the Sheraton Midwest City Hotel and Reed Center is now profitable. Several financial agreements for bond issuance and economic development were approved across various authorities.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rename Windsong Drive to Snapper Lane
00:22The council approved the petition to rename Windsong Drive to Snapper Lane, citing public safety concerns due to the street being a dead-end and causing confusion for emergency services.
Final Plat of Sundance Section 6
00:24The final plat for Sundance Section 6, a single-family residential subdivision, was approved as it met the requirements of the preliminary plat and received staff and Planning Commission recommendation.
Amend PUD for Warren Theater Development
00:38An ordinance was approved to amend the PUD for the Warren Theater development, allowing for an above-ground retention/detention pond with a wet pool instead of underground stormwater storage, despite some safety concerns regarding pond slopes.
Reaffirm Resolution on Lake Thunderbird Water Quality
00:40The council reaffirmed Resolution 2015-07, opposing the dumping of sewer into Lake Thunderbird by the City of Norman, and authorized staff to present formal comments at an Oklahoma Water Resources Board public hearing.
MOU with ODEQ for Brownfields Program
01:03The Memorial Hospital Authority approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality to enroll property at 8826-8828 SE 29th Street in the Oklahoma Brownfields program, to protect against future EPA action.
Agreement with ODEQ for Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment Reimbursement
01:04The Memorial Hospital Authority approved an agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality for partial reimbursement of expenses related to a Phase 2 environmental site assessment for the property at 8826-8828 SE 29th Street.
Revised Agreement with Capital Decisions Inc.
01:06The Memorial Hospital Authority approved a revised agreement with Capital Decisions Inc. for $60,000 to continue consultant services for economic and community development through June 30, 2018.
Upcoming Community Events
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
Midwest City Sure to Reach Center, breakfast at 7 a.m., program at 8 a.m., tickets $15.
Financial Matters
January Sales Tax Report
Report on sales and use tax revenue for January, showing an increase of approximately $72,000 over the previous year and being ahead of projection.
Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Center Financial Report
Report on the current financial condition for the period ending November 30, 2017, indicating the facility is turning a profit.
Professional Agreement with The Baker Group (Municipal Authority)
Engagement of The Baker Group to represent the authority as municipal advisor for the issuance and sale of Series 2018 revenue bonds.
Professional Agreement with Hilborn and Wideman (Municipal Authority)
Engagement of Hilborn and Wideman as bond counsel for the issuance and sale of Series 2018 revenue bonds.
Professional Agreement with The Baker Group (Special Economic Development Authority)
Engagement of The Baker Group to represent the authority as municipal advisor for the issuance and sale of Series 2018 revenue bonds.
Professional Agreement with Hilborn and Wideman (Special Economic Development Authority)
Engagement of Hilborn and Wideman as bond counsel for the issuance and sale of Series 2018 revenue bonds.
Agreement with Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality for Reimbursement
Agreement for partial reimbursement of expenses related to a Phase 2 environmental site assessment for property at 8826-8828 SE 29th Street.
Revised Agreement with Capital Decisions Inc.
Approval of a revised agreement to continue consultant services for economic and community development.
Status Report on Proposed Bond Issue for Sooner Rose TIF District
Update on the financing structure for the TIF district, including reliance on project revenues and a potential reserve from the hospital trust fund.
Public Comments
During the discussion on renaming Windsong Drive, two residents provided comments. One, representing the Windsong HOA, supported the renaming due to public safety issues. The other resident opposed the change, citing potential inconvenience for home-based businesses and the belief that it would not resolve navigation problems.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Approval of the proposed final plat of Turtle Wood 6th Edition (PC 1932) was tabled until February 27th to resolve drainage issues.
- Appointment of a new member to the Midwest City Park and Recreation Board was tabled to allow for further nominations.
Announcements
- City employees collected over $18,000 worth of food and distributed over 200 food baskets and presents during the Christmas holidays, also assisting the middle school food pantry and Autumn House residents.
- The 21st annual Midwest City Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast will be held on January 15, 2018, at the Midwest City Sure to Reach Center, with breakfast at 7 a.m. and program at 8 a.m. Tickets are $15.
- Commendation was given to the Midwest City High School resource officer and Midwest City PD for efficiently and effectively thwarting threats made against the high school.
- The January sales tax check showed an increase of approximately $72,000 over the same period last year, with the city 1.5% above last year and 0.77% ahead of projection for the first half of the year.
- A new sales tax rate of 9.1% went into effect on January 1, 2018; residents are encouraged to check receipts and report any discrepancies.
- Sanitation and recycling services will proceed as scheduled on Monday.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items by unanimous consent.
PC 1930: Petition to rename Windsong Drive to Snapper Lane
Discussion and consideration of a petition to rename Windsong Drive within the Turtle Wood addition to Snapper Lane, primarily due to public safety concerns regarding emergency response times.
PC 1931: Approval of proposed final plat of Sundance Section 6
Discussion and consideration of approval for the final plat of Sundance Section 6, a single-family residential subdivision, developed under old subdivision ordinances.
PC 1932: Approval of proposed final plat of Turtle Wood 6th Edition
Discussion and consideration of approval for the final plat of Turtle Wood 6th Edition, which was recommended to be tabled due to unresolved drainage issues.
PC 1936: Amend Plan Unit Development (PUD) for C3 Community Commercial District
Discussion and consideration of an ordinance to amend the PUD for a property within the C3 Community Commercial District, specifically changing from underground stormwater storage to an above-ground retention/detention pond for the Warren Theater development.
Reaffirming Council Resolution Number 2015-07
Discussion and consideration of reaffirming a previous resolution and presenting formal comments at a public hearing hosted by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board regarding water quality in Lake Thunderbird.
Appointing a new member to the Midwest City Park and Recreation Board
Discussion and consideration of appointing a new member for a three-year term ending January 12, 2021.
Municipal Authority: Approval of minutes from December 12, 2017
Discussion and consideration of approving the minutes of the staff review briefing and regular meeting.
Municipal Authority: Accepting report on financial condition of Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Center
Discussion and consideration of accepting the financial report for the period ending November 30, 2017, showing the hotel and conference center turning a profit.
Municipal Authority: Professional agreement with The Baker Group
Discussion and consideration of approving a professional agreement to engage The Baker Group as municipal advisor for the Series 2018 revenue bonds.
Municipal Authority: Professional agreement with Hilborn and Wideman
Discussion and consideration of approving a professional agreement to engage Hilborn and Wideman as bond counsel for the Series 2018 revenue bonds.
Economic Development Commission: Approval of minutes from October 10, 2017
Discussion and consideration of approving the minutes of the staff briefing and regular meeting.
Economic Development Commission: Convention and Visitor Bureau quarterly activity report
Discussion and consideration of the quarterly activity report for the period ending December 31, 2017, for information purposes.
Economic Development Commission: Midwest City Chamber of Commerce quarterly report
Discussion and consideration of the quarterly report for the period ending December 31, 2017, for information purposes.
Special Economic Development Authority: Professional agreement with The Baker Group
Discussion and consideration of approving a professional agreement to engage The Baker Group as municipal advisor for the Series 2018 revenue bonds.
Special Economic Development Authority: Professional agreement with Hilborn and Wideman
Discussion and consideration of approving a professional agreement to engage Hilborn and Wideman as bond counsel for the Series 2018 revenue bonds.
Memorial Hospital Authority: Approval of Consent Agenda Item C1
Approval of a routine consent agenda item after C2 and C3 were pulled for separate discussion.
Memorial Hospital Authority: MOU with Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
Discussion and consideration of entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with ODEQ to enroll 8826-8828 SE 29th Street in the Oklahoma Brownfields program.
Memorial Hospital Authority: Agreement with ODEQ for reimbursement of Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment
Discussion and consideration of approving an agreement with ODEQ for partial reimbursement of expenses related to a Phase 2 environmental site assessment for 8826-8828 SE 29th Street.
Memorial Hospital Authority: Reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in investment policy
Discussion and consideration of potential changes to asset allocation, fund managers, or investment policy guidelines.
Memorial Hospital Authority: Revised agreement with Capital Decisions Inc.
Discussion and consideration of approving a revised agreement in the amount of $60,000 to continue consultant services for economic and community development from January 1, 2018, through June 30, 2018.
Memorial Hospital Authority: Status report on proposed bond issue for Sooner Rose TIF district
Discussion and consideration of a status report on the proposed bond issue for the Sooner Rose TIF district, including financing structure and rating agency submission.