Meeting Summary
The Muskogee City Council and Municipal Authority met to swear in new council members and the mayor, followed by a series of land use and zoning approvals. Key actions included declaring the former teen center as surplus property and appointing Carrie Spencer as the Interim City Attorney.
Key Decisions & Votes
Interim City Attorney Appointment
1:05:15Appointed Deputy City Attorney Carrie Spencer as Interim City Attorney and directed staff to post the job description for the permanent position.
Teen Center Surplus Declaration
34:30Declared the former teen center at 322 Callahan Street as surplus property to allow for private investment and redevelopment through an RFP process.
FOP Contract Approval
1:02:40Approved the 2026-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge number 95.
Upcoming Community Events
Large Scale Demolition
A previously scheduled large-scale demolition project mentioned by staff.
Financial Matters
Water Treatment Plant Chemical Feed System
Contract awarded to Cook Consulting LLC for technical improvements to the chemical feed system.
Anthracite Filter Media Replenishment
Contract awarded to IMC Consulting LLC for the replenishment of filter media at the water treatment plant.
Citywide Mill and Overlay Final Payment
Final payment and change order to APAC Central Inc. for road improvements across 20 streets.
Elevator Maintenance
Maintenance contract with Otis Elevator Company for four city facilities.
Public Comments
Pastor Gary Martin requested a code enforcement waiver for an RV used for ministry housing and temporary residence for his son during a home remodel.
Coming Up
Tabled
- 313 North 14th Street demolition/action (tabled to June 22, 2026)
Deadlines
- May 5, 2026: Earliest legal date for demolition at 909 West Muscogee Avenue
- May 15, 2026: Commencement date for 909 West Muscogee Avenue demolition
Watch For
- RFP responses for the 322 Callahan Street (Teen Center) redevelopment
- Hiring process for the permanent City Attorney position
Announcements
- Swearing in of new Council Members and Mayor Ryan Low.
- Recognition of Counselor Tom Martindale's HR background for the Council-Management Relations subcommittee.
Agenda Summary
MMA Minutes and Claims
Approval of March 2026 minutes and financial claims for city departments.
MRA Minutes and Claims
Approval of Muskogee Redevelopment Authority minutes and claims from Feb-April 2026.
Rezoning 617 Elgin Street
Land use map amendment and rezoning from Industrial/Mobile Home to Local Commercial for an adult daycare.
Rezoning 510 South 7th Street
Land use map amendment and rezoning from Residential to Local Commercial.
Rezoning 627 Elgin Street
Land use map amendment and rezoning to Local Commercial.
Rezoning SE Elgin and 7th Streets
Land use map amendment and rezoning to Local Commercial.
Rezoning Port Industrial Tracks
Rezoning multiple tracks near Port Place Road to Port Industrial for future development.
Street Closure: River Drive
Closure of unimproved section of River Drive while retaining utility easements.
Alley Closure: Arline Avenue
Closure of an unused alley behind 2410 and 2412 Arline Avenue.
Surplus Property: Steel Tank
Declaring a 10,000-gallon steel tank at the wastewater plant as surplus.
Surplus Property: 322 Callahan Street
Declaring the former teen center as surplus to seek private investment.
RFP Committee Appointment
Appointing council members to review proposals for the teen center property.
Elevator Maintenance Bid
Awarding maintenance contract to Otis Elevator Company.
Electrical Contractor Bid
Awarding maintenance contract to B&R Electric.
Generator Maintenance Bid
Awarding maintenance contract to Intex Sales and Service.
Plumbing Contractor Bid
Awarding maintenance contract to McIntosh Service LLC.
Road Materials Contract
Approving a list of vendors for asphalt and road patching materials.
Water Plant Chemical Feed System
Awarding construction bid to Cook Consulting LLC.
Anthracite Filter Media
Awarding rebid for water treatment plant filter replenishment to IMC Consulting LLC.
Citywide Mill and Overlay Final Pay
Approving final payment and change order for APAC Central Inc.
Demolition Update: 909 West Muscogee Ave
Setting commencement (May 15) and completion (May 23) dates for demolition.
Amended Table Date: 313 North 14th Street
Correcting the future meeting date for a previously tabled item to June 22, 2026.
Fee Waiver: 304 North 16th Street
Waving a $50 application fee for a certificate of appropriateness for a city-led demolition.
Council Policy 1-14 Amendment
Appointing Tom Martindale to the subcommittee on council-management relations.
Executive Session Items
Discussion of labor negotiations, workers comp claims, and personnel performance.