Meeting Summary
The City Council addressed a decline in sales tax revenue and recognized a resident for significant fundraising for the police K-9 unit. Key decisions included approving the acquisition of land for future economic development and tabling an appointment to the ADA committee. Public comments raised concerns about the council granting variances to city codes, while also highlighting various upcoming community events.
Key Decisions & Votes
Debbie Phillips Day Proclamation
10:00Proclaimed October 11th as Debbie Phillips Day in recognition of her efforts in raising $14,000 for the police K-9 unit.
Acquisition of Land for Economic Development
30:00Approved the acquisition of approximately 7.8 acres of land in the 8800 block of SE 29th Street for future economic development purposes, not to exceed $3.5 million plus related expenses.
Upcoming Community Events
Benefit breakfast for Rachel Scott
8 a.m. - noon at 8705 Southeast 15th, $5 per person
Doing It Together Concert
6 p.m. at Reed Center, 5750 Will Rogers Road
Tinker Air Force Base Retiree Day
7:30 a.m. at the Tinker Club, with VA and DAV representatives
Cruise In for Coffee
Santa Fe Restaurant on Southeast 29th Street
Mid-America Street Festival
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Charles J. Johnson Park (Town Center)
Trick-or-Treat City
Boo Bash
Halloween-themed dance for 4th and 5th graders
Veterans Day Parade
Trunk-or-Treat
7-9 p.m. at American Legion Post home
Joint Commemoration Service
10:30 a.m. at Arlington Memorial Gardens, followed by open house and free lunch at American Legion Post home
Children's Christmas Party
At American Legion Post home, accepting unwrapped toy or monetary donations
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Revenue
Sales tax revenue for October was down approximately $164,000 (5.78%) compared to the same period last year, leading to an anticipated revenue shortfall.
Hospital Grant Application
The hospital grant application process is ongoing for those interested in pursuing a grant.
Public Comments
One resident expressed concern about the council granting variances to city codes, arguing it undermines enforcement and sets a poor standard, suggesting specific rules for interstate businesses. Another resident from American Legion Post 170 announced upcoming community events.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Appointment of a new member to the ADA Transition Plan Committee
Watch For
- Strategy to address sales tax revenue shortfall
- Future economic development discussions related to acquired land
Announcements
- A benefit breakfast for Rachel Scott, daughter of an employee suffering from leukemia, will be held Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, at 8705 Southeast 15th, costing $5 per person, with proceeds for medical expenses.
- The Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast committee is sponsoring a "Doing It Together" concert on Sunday, November 6, at 6 p.m. at the Reed Center.
- Tinker Air Force Base is sponsoring a Retiree Day on November 5 at 7:30 a.m. at the Tinker Club, offering VA and DAV assistance and ID card services.
- Sales tax revenue for October was down approximately $164,000 (5.78%) compared to last year, indicating a revenue shortfall, with internal strategy charting underway.
- The city will host a "Cruise In for Coffee" this Saturday at Santa Fe Restaurant, the Mid-America Street Festival this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Charles J. Johnson Park, "Trick-or-Treat City" on October 29th, a "Boo Bash" for 4th and 5th graders on October 21st, a Veterans Day Parade in November, and a series of holiday events in November.
- Academy is opening on October 28th, and Hobby Lobby is expected to open on October 24th.
- The hospital grant application process is still ongoing.
- Mr. Vaughn Sullivan has been appointed as the new Public Works Director, and Mr. Paul Streets as the Assistant Public Works Director.
- A proclamation was issued declaring October 11th as Debbie Phillips Day, recognizing her efforts in raising $14,000 to help replace a police K-9.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (City Council)
Routine agenda items for the City Council.
CA 74 - Appeal by General Lighting and Sign Services
Discussion and consideration of an appeal regarding the sign ordinance for property located at 5800 Tinker Diagonal.
Appointing a new member to the ADA Transition Plan Committee
Discussion and consideration of appointing a new member to fill a vacancy on the ADA Transition Plan Committee.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority)
Routine agenda items for the Memorial Hospital Authority.
Reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives (Memorial Hospital Authority)
Discussion and consideration of potential changes to the investment policy.
Executive Session (Memorial Hospital Authority)
Discussion of the purchase or appraisal of real property.
Acquisition of approximately 7.8 acres of land (Memorial Hospital Authority)
Staff recommendation to pursue the acquisition of land in the 8800 block of SE 29th Street for future economic development.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Economic Development Commission)
Routine agenda items for the Economic Development Commission.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Utilities Authority)
Routine agenda items for the Municipal Utilities Authority.