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Midwest City council approves series of zoning, code and funding measures
Summary
At its regular meeting the Midwest City Council approved multiple rezoning and code amendments, accepted a federal/state clean-air vehicle replacement grant, accepted the city's 2024 audit, and approved a package of administrative changes to boards and reserve policy.
The Midwest City Council on March 1 approved a package of ordinances, resolutions and administrative actions affecting zoning, fees, public works projects and municipal reserves.
Among the votes, council members approved rezoning and PUD amendments for two commercial sites, adopted consolidated language and a fee schedule in the zoning ordinance, authorized a resolution of necessity to acquire property for a street extension, accepted $1,000,585 in state diesel engine replacement funding, adopted the city's audited financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2024, and raised the city's general fund emergency reserve target to 20%.
Why it matters: Together the measures advance several development projects and update the city's land-use rules and fees after decades of unchanged rates, provide grant-funded vehicle replacements that reduce diesel emissions at no local match, and increase the city's fiscal cushion.
Votes at a glance (agenda IDs and outcomes) - PC-2196 (rezoning at 920 N. Air Depot): Approved. Motion recorded; vote tally not specified in the transcript. Action: rezone from R6 to a simplified PUD with underlying C-2 standards; platting required and some parking reductions approved per staff and Planning Commission recommendation. - PC-2203 (amend PUD at 10011 Southeast 15th St., Tonic Plaza): Approved. Motion recorded; vote tally not specified in the transcript. Action: amend existing PUD to allow indoor recreation/entertainment (trampoline park) and correct prior sign code conflicts; Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval. - DC-2199 (text amendment — zoning development review procedures and fee schedule): Approved (council adopted the version previously reviewed by the ordinance review committee, with a commitment to return in 12 months to reassess fees). Motion recorded; vote tally not specified in the transcript. - PC-2197 / related zoning housekeeping (fencing, shipping containers, carports; repeal of residential cluster option): Approved. Motion recorded; vote tally not specified in the transcript. - Amendment to Board/authority references removing residential cluster references (PC-2198 series): Approved. - Resolution of necessity to acquire property at 2813?? Parklawn Drive (condemnation authorization to begin process): Approved. Motion recorded; vote tally not specified in the transcript. Staff said negotiations are ongoing and eminent-domain action would follow state law if necessary. - Acceptance of on-road diesel replacement MOA with Oklahoma DEQ (On-Road 2 Program) in the amount of $1,000,585: Approved. Motion recorded; vote tally not specified in the transcript. Staff said no local match is required. - Acceptance and approval of FY 2023-24 financial audit (Arledge/CenK partner presentation): Approved. Motion recorded; vote tally not specified in the transcript. Auditor reported a clean opinion with no material weaknesses or compliance findings. - Resolution amending emergency reserve policy (general fund: 20%; police, fire, CVB, juvenile: 10%): Approved. Motion recorded; vote tally not specified in the transcript. - Ordinance de-annexing part of Riverside Mobile Home Park and transferring ownership of internal water/sewer lines to the park owner: Approved. Motion recorded; vote tally not specified in the transcript. City will continue to provide water and sewer service under the new arrangement but at increased rates; police jurisdiction will transfer to county, fire service maintained under mutual aid. - Resolution sunsetting several dormant boards, committees and commissions and setting a process for future creation of boards: Approved. Motion recorded; vote tally not specified in the transcript.
Notes on vote tallies and motions: The meeting transcript records motions and the mayor or chair calling for voice votes with the outcome (e.g., "motion carries") but does not include roll-call counts for most items. Where the transcript identifies a Planning Commission recommendation, that recommendation is noted above.
What happens next: Most ordinances become effective per city code after final publication; staff will implement the fee table changes, schedule the 12-month review of zoning fees, continue negotiations on the condemnation-listed parcel and proceed with grant and contract work tied to the approved projects.
