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Midwest City Council approves multiple contracts, plats and code updates; several planning items pass on March 25
Summary
At the March 25 meeting the council approved routine contracts for building systems and pool repairs, multiple plats, changes to community center and subdivision fees, building code updates, and a consolidation of technical boards; several planning items were approved by unanimous voice vote or roll call with no substantial public opposition.
The Midwest City Council took a series of mostly routine actions on March 25, approving contracts, plats and several ordinance amendments presented by staff.
Key approvals - Awarded a contract to Innovative Mechanical for $245,000 to replace HVAC units (AHU‑7 and AHU‑11) at City Hall; the project is expected to be completed in 220 calendar days and staff was authorized to execute the contract. - Awarded a contract to Aquatic Renovation Systems in an amount not to exceed $237,001.35 for new liner systems for the large and small pools at Reno Swim and Slide. - Approved an ordinance updating community center and senior center rental fees and rules, including adjustments for nonresident fees, event hours and a process for event security (city police officers paid directly by event organizers for security when required). - Approved a minor change to subdivision regulation fee computation to allow sidewalks poured to ADA compliance to be credited against fee‑in‑lieu amounts so property owners are not charged twice for the same work. - Adopted amendments to the building code ordinance to align with recent International Code Council changes and to add provisions addressing subsurface drains (French drains) to avoid property damage to neighbors. - Approved a consolidated technical review board process that combines the builders, electrical and plumbing/mechanical boards into a single technical review committee; staff will proceed with implementing the nomination and appointment process for members and continue review of remaining boards and commissions per council direction.
Plats and land‑use items - Approved the final plat for Eagle Landing, a subdivision creating 16 residential lots, two commercial lots and a common area lot for stormwater detention; staff said all zoning and engineering requirements were met and parkland dedication fee in lieu had been paid. - Approved the minor plat of Sooner Rose 2 (second edition) to create an additional lot within the Sooner Rose development; staff said zoning and engineering requirements were met and the Planning Commission recommended approval. - Approved PC22‑04, a rezoning/redistricting for Midtown Place (details in staff report); the Planning Commission recommended approval and there were no public objections reported to staff.
Several items were placed on the consent agenda and approved by unanimous consent as routine business.
Most items were approved by voice vote or roll call with no extended debate; staff said state and local notification requirements were met for each planning item and the Planning Commission recommended approval for the plats and Midtown Place rezoning. The council also directed staff to continue outreach and implementation steps for board appointments where applicable.
Votes at a glance (Items below were approved by the council during the March 25 meeting) - HVAC replacement at City Hall: contract awarded to Innovative Mechanical, $245,000 — approved. - Pool liner replacement at Reno Swim and Slide: contract awarded to Aquatic Renovation Systems, $237,001.35 (not to exceed) — approved. - Community center and senior center fee ordinance — approved. - Subdivision fee computation (sidewalk credit) ordinance — approved. - Building code amendments (ICC updates and French drain rules) — approved. - Consolidation of technical review boards (builders/electrical/plumbing) — approved. - Eagle Landing final plat — approved. - Sooner Rose 2 minor plat — approved. - Midtown Place rezoning (PC22‑04) — approved (Planning Commission recommended approval; no public opposition recorded to staff).
The council’s approvals authorize staff to complete contract documents and proceed with permitting and implementation steps. Several of these items were described by staff as fulfilling ordinances reviewed by the ordinance review committee or as ministerial final plat approvals following prior preliminary approvals.
Council members asked routine clarifying questions about parking, traffic and sequencing for plats and staff said those technical issues would be addressed during building permit and engineering review.
