Meeting Summary
The City Council proclaimed Wednesday, March 14th as William Born Day. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the first public hearing regarding the establishment of Tax Increment District #2, which aims to finance the expansion of the Sooner Rose shopping center and the development of a new Warren Theaters. Several agenda items, including a redistricting ordinance and appointments, were continued to the next council meeting on March 28th. An emergency ordinance amending temporary sign regulations was approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
City Council Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items were approved by unanimous consent.
PC 1894 Redistricting Ordinance
The item regarding redistricting for 401 West Douglas Drive was continued to the March 28th City Council meeting due to a family emergency of the applicant.
Planning Commission Replacement Appointment
The appointment of a replacement on the Planning Commission was continued to the March 28th meeting.
Midwest City Tree Board Appointments
Ms. Margie Hundy was reappointed to the Tree Board, and the appointment of a replacement for Mr. Glenn Goldschlager was continued to the March 28th meeting.
Emergency Ordinance Amending Sign Regulations
An emergency ordinance was approved to amend municipal code regarding temporary signs, adding an exemption for signs when property access is restricted by public construction projects.
Emergency Clause for Sign Regulations Ordinance
The emergency clause for the temporary sign regulations ordinance was approved.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority were approved by unanimous consent.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting from February 28th were approved.
Hospital Authority Investment Performance Review
The Hospital Authority's investment performance review for the period ending December 31, 2016, was accepted, with no action taken on reallocating assets or changing fund managers.
Executive Session
The Hospital Authority approved entering into executive session to discuss economic development matters.
Financial Matters
Sooner Investment Group Inc. Development Financing Assistance
Development financing assistance for the construction of a mixed-use commercial development (approximately 55,000 sq ft retail/service, 56,000 sq ft food server space) within the proposed Tax Increment District #2.
Warren Theaters LLC Development Financing Assistance
Development financing assistance to defray the cost of constructing and developing a 50,000 to 65,000 sq ft movie theater building with a minimum of ten screens within the proposed Tax Increment District #2.
Coming Up
Tabled
- PC 1894 - Redistricting ordinance for 401 West Douglas Drive (continued to March 28).
- Appointment of a replacement on the Planning Commission (continued to March 28).
- Appointment of a replacement for Mr. Glenn Goldschlager to the Midwest City Tree Board (continued to March 28).
Watch For
- Second public hearing for the establishment of Tax Increment District #2, scheduled for March 28, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., where public comments will be received.
- Consideration of an ordinance to formally establish Increment District Number 2 and approve the terms and conditions of a project plan (March 28).
Announcements
- Wednesday, March 14th was proclaimed as William Born Day in recognition of his service in the Special Investigation Unit and various specialty assignments.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation of William Born Day
Proclamation recognizing William Born for his service in the Special Investigation Unit and various specialty assignments.
Consent Agenda (City Council)
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.
PC 1894: Redistricting Ordinance
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict property at 401 West Douglas Drive from family detached residential to SPD simplified planned unit development.
Public Hearing: Establishment of Tax Increment District #2
First public hearing to provide information and answer questions regarding the establishment of Increment District Number 2 for development financing assistance for Sooner Investment Group Inc. (Sooner Rose shopping center expansion) and Warren Theaters LLC (new 10-screen movie theater).
Planning Commission Appointment
Discussion and consideration of appointing a replacement on the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term.
Midwest City Tree Board Appointments
Discussion and consideration of reappointing Ms. Margie Hundy and appointing a replacement for Mr. Glenn Goldschlager for three-year terms.
Emergency Ordinance: Amending Sign Regulations
Discussion and consideration of approving and passing an emergency ordinance amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter nine, Article seven, Section nine dash 391 temporary signs, by adding an exemption for temporary signs when property access is restricted by public construction projects.
Emergency Clause for Sign Regulations Ordinance
Motion to approve the emergency clause for the ordinance amending temporary sign regulations.
New Business or Public Discussion (City Council)
Opportunity for new business or public discussion.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion for the Municipal Authority.
New Business and Public Discussion (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Opportunity for new business or public discussion for the Municipal Authority.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting from February 28 (Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority)
Discussion and consideration of approving the minutes from the February 28th regular meeting.
Hospital Authority Investment Performance Review
Discussion and consideration of accepting the Hospital Authority's investment performance review for the period ending December 31, 2016, and action to reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives.
Executive Session (Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority)
Discussion and consideration of entering into executive session to confer on matters pertaining to economic development, including property transfer, financing, or proposals to entice businesses.