Meeting Summary
The City Council approved two special use permits for group care facilities and declared a property surplus for sale by the Hospital Authority. Discussions included a new city flag design contest and public comments regarding animal shelter donations. The meeting also featured proclamations honoring two retiring city employees for their dedicated service.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda Approval
09:55The council unanimously approved the routine items on the consent agenda.
Special Use Permit (615 West Blue Ridge)
11:25A resolution for a special use permit to allow a group care facility at 615 West Blue Ridge was approved.
Special Use Permit (2900 Park Lawn Drive)
12:40A resolution for a special use permit to allow a group care facility at 2900 Park Lawn Drive was approved.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda Approval
18:45The Midwest City Municipal Authority unanimously approved its consent agenda.
Hospital Authority Minutes Approval
19:55The Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority approved the minutes from its August 8, 2017 meeting.
Hospital Authority Property Surplus Declaration
21:55The Hospital Authority declared specific lots on Short Street as surplus and authorized staff to dispose of the property for $10.75 per square foot, deducting sidewalk relocation costs.
Hospital Authority Executive Session Entry
23:45The Hospital Authority approved entering into executive session to discuss economic development matters.
Council Authority Executive Session Entry
24:55The Council Authority approved entering into executive session to discuss a specific legal case.
Upcoming Community Events
Last Summer Festival
Charles Johnson
Doggy Paddle
Splash and Dash
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (1k)
Financial Matters
Animal Shelter Donation
A child named Molly raised $750 for the animal shelter. A citizen inquired about the allocation of donated funds, suggesting they be used for adoption/care rather than euthanasia.
Surplus Property Sale
The Hospital Authority declared property at 5900-5916 Short Street surplus and authorized its sale, with deductions for sidewalk relocation costs.
Public Comments
One citizen, Charles Thompson, thanked the council for the flag contest initiative. He then raised a concern regarding donations to the animal shelter, specifically requesting that funds raised by individuals, such as $750 by a child named Molly, be designated for dog adoption and care rather than potentially contributing to euthanasia.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Further discussion and progress on the Midwest City flag design contest.
Announcements
- Midwest City resident Taylor Gooch earned his PGA card, becoming the first Midwest City person to make it on the PGA Tour.
- Sanitation and recycling services scheduled for Labor Day Monday will be moved to Wednesday.
- The 12th annual Tinkering to Primes event is being hosted at the Reed Center, bringing together defense contractors and military from 26 states and 4 foreign countries.
- Friday, August 25th, was proclaimed 'Chuck Belt Day' in recognition of his 31 years of service to the city.
- Wednesday, August 23rd, was proclaimed 'Gerald Petty Day' in recognition of his service to the city.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.
PC 1913
Public hearing and consideration of a resolution for a special use permit to allow a group care facility in the RHD high-density residential district at 615 West Blue Ridge.
PC 1914
Public hearing and consideration of a resolution for a special use permit to allow a group care facility in the RHD high-density residential district at 2900 Park Lawn Drive.
Changing the Official Midwest City Flag
Discussion regarding a contest for art students from local high schools to design a new city flag.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Minutes
Consideration of approving the minutes from the August 8, 2017 staff briefing and regular meeting.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Property Surplus
Consideration of declaring Lots 5-7 and the East 55 feet of Lot 8, Block 6 Aviation Acres Edition (5900-5916 Short Street) as surplus and authorizing staff to dispose of the property.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Investment Policy
Consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Executive Session
Discussion on entering executive session to confer on matters pertaining to economic development, including property transfer, financing, or business enticement.
Council Authority Executive Session
Discussion on entering executive session to discuss the legal case 'Med Barrini et al. versus City of Midwest City' (multiple case numbers).