Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council approved several zoning and plat requests, including a final plat for Sooner Rose, redistricting for a sand mining operation, a special use permit for mining, and the preliminary plat for Soldier Creek Industrial Park. The council also recognized a dedicated animal shelter volunteer and an off-duty firefighter for bravery, and announced the selection of a new city attorney.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda Items
15:00All routine items on the consent agenda were approved by unanimous consent.
Sooner Rose Final Plat (PC 1885)
16:00The final plat for the 42-acre Sooner Rose tract, intended for commercial redevelopment, was approved.
Redistricting R-6 to A-1 for Sand Mining (D2 PCA 1886)
20:00An ordinance to redistrict a property from R-6 residential to A-1 agricultural for a proposed sand mining operation by Delisi Brothers Company was approved.
Special Use Permit for Mining (PC 1887)
24:10A resolution for a special use permit, allowing mining and processing minerals in the A-1 agricultural district, was approved with conditions including 1:6 slopes and potential alternative backup alarms for trucks.
Soldier Creek Industrial Park Preliminary Plat (PC 1888)
25:40The preliminary plat for the first phase of the Soldier Creek Industrial Park, covering approximately 37 acres, was approved.
Correcting Zoning Map Errors (PC 1889)
26:30An ordinance to correct scrivener's errors on the official zoning map from October 26, 2010, was approved.
Executive Session for Legal Discussion
27:40The council entered executive session to discuss the Don Thorkelson versus City Midwest City legal case.
Upcoming Community Events
Storyland Christmas
Charles J. Johnson Park
Holiday Lights
Joe B. Barnes Regional Park
Christmas Tree Lighting Event
Corner of Reno and Midwest Boulevard, followed by entertainment at the community center
Small Business Saturday
Public Comments
One citizen, Duane Goldschlager, expressed support for the sand mining project but raised concerns about the city's long-term financial planning for maintaining the resulting lake as a park, emphasizing the need for adequate resource allocation for future park quality.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Future discussions regarding the long-term maintenance and funding for the lake created by the Delisi sand mining operation.
Announcements
- The Original Mile Committee is putting 6 municipal lots up for bid to encourage new housing development.
- Mr. Philip Anderson has been selected as the new City Attorney, replacing Kathy Bowles.
- Thanksgiving sanitation service: Thursday service will be on Wednesday; Friday service is unchanged. The transfer station and compost facility will be closed on Saturday.
- Storyland Christmas at Charles J. Johnson Park begins on December 2nd.
- Holiday Lights have already started in Joe B. Barnes Regional Park.
- The Christmas tree-lighting event will be held next Monday (November 28th) at the corner of Reno and Midwest Boulevard, followed by entertainment at the community center.
- Accolades were given to Vaughan Sullivan and his crew for their exceptional work in preparing for multiple community events.
- This Saturday, November 26th, is Small Business Saturday; citizens are encouraged to support local businesses.
- A proclamation was made declaring November 22, 2016, as Volunteer Appreciation Day, also known as Jana Belair Day, recognizing her extensive volunteer work with the USA Animal Welfare.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items by unanimous consent.
PC 1885 - Sooner Rose Final Plat
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of approval for the Sooner Rose final plat, a 42-acre tract for commercial redevelopment.
D2 PCA 1886 - Ordinance to Redistrict R-6 to A-1
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict property from R-6 single-family detached residential to A-1 agricultural for a proposed sand mining operation.
PC 1887 - Resolution for Special Use Permit
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of approval of a resolution for a special use permit to allow mining and processing minerals and raw materials in the A-1 agricultural district, companion to the redistricting item.
PC 1888 - Soldier Creek Industrial Park Preliminary Plat (Phase One)
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of approval for Phase One of the Soldier Creek Industrial Park preliminary plat, approximately 37 acres.
PC 1889 - Ordinance Correcting Scribners Errors
Discussion and consideration of an ordinance correcting scrivener's errors on the official zoning map of the City of Midwest City, approved on October 26, 2010.
Executive Session
Discussion and consideration of entering into executive session to discuss the Don Thorkelson versus City Midwest City case number wc2 2014 dash 0 30 06 dash K.