Meeting Summary
The West City Council approved multiple rezoning requests for commercial and high-density residential developments, including a larger construction sign for the Warren Theater project and an extension to its financing agreement. A resolution supporting the middle school district bond election was adopted, and a student contest to redesign the city flag was approved. A proposed 8-lot residential development on South Post Road was tabled for 30 days due to significant drainage concerns raised by the public and council members. The Alliance Health CEO also presented a progress report on hospital improvements.
Key Decisions & Votes
Construction sign size appeal for Bill Warren
06:50The council approved an appeal by Bill Warren to allow a larger construction sign in a commercial zoning district for property located at 5901 Southeast 15th Street.
Resolution in support of middle school district bond election
08:30The council adopted a resolution expressing support for the middle school district bond election scheduled for October 10th, 2017.
Rezoning 227 West Fairchild (PC 1915)
12:20An ordinance was approved to rezone property at 227 West Fairchild from R6 single-family residential to C3 community commercial and amend the comprehensive plan to office retail, primarily for restaurant parking.
Replat of Canalis East Reno Avenue addition (PC 1916)
14:30The replat of a 0.38-acre lot at the intersection of Main and Charles into two smaller lots was approved, with existing street and sidewalk standards waived.
Rezoning for high-density residential development (PC 1917)
21:00An ordinance was approved to rezone a 15-acre tract from C3 commercial to SPUD high-density residential, allowing for 44 efficiency units with waivers for setbacks and parking.
Rezoning 5600 Tinker Diagonal (PC 1918)
24:00Property at 5600 Tinker Diagonal was rezoned from moderate industrial to C3 community commercial for a Horizon store, following a Board of Adjustment approval for its location in an accident potential zone.
Rezoning Bristow addition (PC 1919)
26:00Property in the Bristow addition at 60208 and 6212 East Reno and 209 Charlane was rezoned from restricted commercial to SPUD for a development with specific driveway cuts.
Rezoning for 8-lot residential development at 400 block South Post Road (PC 1920)
46:00The decision on rezoning for an 8-lot residential development was postponed for 30 days to allow for an independent engineering review of significant drainage concerns raised by adjacent property owners and council members.
Redesigning the Midwest City flag
51:00The council approved moving forward with an art contest for high school students to design a new ceremonial Midwest City flag, clarifying it would not replace the official city seal.
Police and Fire Department quarterly updates
52:30The quarterly reports from the Police and Fire Departments regarding the implementation status of their respective studies were accepted.
Alliance Health progress report
1:10:00The progress report from Alliance Health CEO Clay Franklin, detailing improvements in CMS star ratings and patient care, was accepted by the Hospital Authority.
Second amendment to Warren Theater financing agreement
1:12:30A second amendment to the financing assistance agreement with Midwest City Warren Theater Inc. was approved, extending the closing date to November 1, 2017, due to project delays and environmental concerns.
Upcoming Community Events
Town-hall meeting for sales tax increase proposal
6:30 PM
Groundbreaking for Warren theater project
10:00 AM on site
Mid-America Street fest
Charles J Johnson Park and Town Center Plaza
Cruz for coffee
Santa Fe restaurant on Southeast 29th Street
Trick-or-treat City
Regional Park
Midwest City homecoming parade
Starting at 1:30 PM, impacting 15th Street area
Wellness Walk 'Let's Get Midwest City Moving'
Wellness Expo at 1:00 PM, race starts at 3:00 PM on the 15th Street side of Regional Park. Free to sign up.
Carl Albert High School homecoming parade
Around 1:30 PM, impacting the area from Douglas to 15th Street back to the high school
Rose State College Foundation annual golf tournament fundraiser
John Conrad golf course
Financial Matters
Midwest City Baseball Association 2016-17 financial statement
Financial statement for the baseball association.
Oklahoma Spartans Youth Organization 2016-2017 financial statement
Financial statement for the youth organization.
Midwest City Soccer Club 2016-2017 financial statement
Financial statement for the soccer club.
Second amendment to Warren Theater development financing assistance agreement
Extension of the closing date for the financing agreement with Midwest City Warren Theater Inc. due to project delays and environmental concerns.
Public Comments
Two citizens expressed significant concerns regarding a proposed residential development on South Post Road, specifically highlighting existing rapid water flow and potential flooding issues on their properties if the development proceeds without adequate drainage solutions.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Midwest City Baseball Association 2016-17 financial statement (to be reviewed by finance department and returned in 30 days).
- Oklahoma Spartans Youth Organization 2016-2017 financial statement (to be reviewed by finance department and returned in 30 days).
- Midwest City Soccer Club 2016-2017 financial statement (to be returned at a later date).
- PC 1920: Rezoning for 8-lot residential development at 400 block South Post Road (tabled for 30 days, specifically to October 24th, for further engineering review of drainage).
Deadlines
- Sales tax increase proposal to be voted on October 10th.
- Warren Theater financing agreement closing date extended to November 1st, 2017.
Watch For
- Further engineering review and proposed solutions for drainage issues related to the South Post Road development.
- Results of the high school student contest for a new Midwest City flag design.
- Closure certificate on fuel storage tanks at the Warren Theater site.
Announcements
- Two ROTC cadets from Carl Albert High School, Avery Stout and Garrett Davis, were recognized for their attendance and future plans.
- A wellness walk, 'Let's Get Midwest City Moving,' is scheduled for October 15th at Regional Park, with a Wellness Expo at 1 PM and race at 3 PM.
- Carl Albert High School's homecoming parade will be held this Thursday, impacting traffic from Douglas to 15th Street around 1:30 PM.
- The Rose State College Foundation is hosting its annual golf tournament fundraiser this Friday at John Conrad Golf Course.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion, with exceptions.
Midwest City Baseball Association 2016-17 financial statement
Discussion and consideration of accepting the financial statement.
Oklahoma Spartans Youth Organization 2016-2017 financial statement
Discussion and consideration of accepting the financial statement.
CA 76: Appeal by Bill Warren for construction sign size
Discussion and consideration of an appeal to allow an allowable size for construction signs in a commercial zoning district for property at 5901 Southeast 15th Street.
Resolution in support of middle school district bond election
Discussion and consideration of adopting and passing a resolution in support of the middle school district bond election on October 10th, 2017.
PC 1915: Rezoning 227 West Fairchild
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict R6 single-family residential to C3 community commercial and amend the comprehensive plan from low density residential to office retail for property at 227 West Fairchild.
PC 1916: Replat of Canalis East Reno Avenue addition
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of approval of the replat of lot one block one of the Canalis East Reno Avenue addition.
PC 1917: Rezoning for high-density residential development
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict C3 community commercial to an SPUD high-density residential district and amend the comprehensive plan for a tract of land in the Northeast quarter of Section 11, Township 11 North, Range 2 West.
PC 1918: Rezoning 5600 Tinker Diagonal
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict moderate industrial to C3 community commercial for property at 5600 Tinker Diagonal.
PC 1919: Rezoning Bristow addition
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict restricted commercial to SPUD for lots 21, 22, 23 of the Bristow addition located at 60208 and 6212 East Reno and 209 Charlane.
PC 1920: Rezoning for 8-lot residential development at 400 block South Post Road
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of approval of an ordinance redistricting from R6 single-family detached residential and R2F2 family attached residential to a planned unit development governed by the R6 single-family detached residential district for property in the 400 block of South Post Road.
Changing the official Midwest City flag
Discussion and consideration of changing the official Midwest City flag through a student design contest.
Police and Fire Department quarterly updates
Discussion and consideration of quarterly updates from the police and fire departments regarding the status of implementation of their respective studies.
Midwest City Soccer Club 2016-2017 financial statement
Discussion and consideration of accepting the financial statement.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Hospital Authority.
Alliance Health progress report
Discussion and consideration of a report provided by Alliance Health regarding improvement progress in October 2016, including CMS ratings and specific improvement plans.
Second amendment to Warren Theater development financing assistance agreement
Discussion and consideration of approving the second amendment to the sooner rose phase to the theater development financing assistance agreement with Midwest City Warren Theater Inc.
Relocate assets chain fund managers or make changes in investment policy
Discussion and consideration of action to relocate assets chain fund managers or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives.
Executive Session
Discussion and consideration of entering into executive session to confer on matters pertaining to economic development.