Meeting Summary
The Muscogee City Council and Municipal Authority recognized long-term employees and approved several cooperative agreements with local museums and transit services. A significant portion of the meeting involved a lengthy debate over a rezoning request for a repossession business, which the council ultimately moved toward approving despite staff opposition.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rezoning for 4306 East Hancock Street
12:45The council voted 'No' on the motion to deny the rezoning, effectively directing staff to bring back an ordinance for the approval of Light Industrial zoning for a repossession business.
Industrial Development Agreement with Port Authority
57:30Approved a restated agreement with the Muscogee City County Port Authority, consolidating three agreements and establishing a $10 million maximum fund balance for industrial development.
Marijuana Prohibited Acts Ordinance
42:15Amended city code to align with state law regarding open containers of marijuana in vehicles and consumption while driving; an emergency was declared for immediate effect.
Upcoming Community Events
Bass Reeves Western History Celebration
Includes a meet-and-greet at the Roxy, interactive bus tours of Bass Reeves' police beat, and an awards ceremony at the Civic Center.
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Reopening
Expected to reopen in approximately 2-3 weeks following renovations, featuring new interactive kiosks and a 25-foot guitar plaza.
Financial Matters
Three Rivers Museum Cooperative Agreement
Annual funding for museum operations and historical preservation.
War Memorial Trust Authority Agreement
Funding to maintain the USS Batfish submarine and support efforts to move it above the flood plane.
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Agreement
Annual funding for the Hall of Fame's operations and tourism efforts.
Muscogee County Transit Agreement
Cooperative agreement for city-wide public transportation services.
Country Club Road Engineering Amendment
Additional engineering services for concrete street improvements south of Chandler Road.
Public Comments
Citizens discussed rezoning concerns, the importance of public transit, and criticized the council's decorum during previous special meetings.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- August 1: Terms begin for the Tourism Grant Advisory Committee.
Watch For
- First and second reading of Ordinance 4311A for the Hancock Street rezoning.
- Hiring/appointment process for the City Attorney.
Announcements
- Arthur Leaks recognized for 50 years of service to the city.
- James Richardson named Employee of the Month.
- Youth Volunteer Corps completed 2,300 hours of service since June 1st.
Agenda Summary
MMA Minutes of May 18, 2026
Approval of previous meeting minutes.
MMA Claims for May 2026
Financial claims for all city departments.
City Council Special and Regular Session Minutes
Approval of May 11 and May 18 minutes.
Consent Agenda Items 1-9
Routine city business items.
Demolition of 313 North 14th Street
Upholding findings that the property is a public nuisance and dilapidated.
Resolution 3093: Land Use Amendment
Amending land use for John T. Griffin Industrial Park.
Ordinance 4310A: Rezoning Industrial Park
Rezoning property from R1 to I1 Industrial.
Ordinance 4311A: Rezoning 4306 East Hancock Street
Request to rezone from Agricultural to Light Industrial for a repo yard.
Ordinance 4312A: Economic Development Fund
Amending taxation code to allow incentives for sales tax generating projects.
Ordinance 4299A: Wrecker and Towing Procedures
Establishing time requirements and rotation procedures for tow services.
Ordinance 4300A: Wrecker Dispatching
Prohibiting wreckers from scenes without being called by police or fire.
Ordinance 4301A: Wrecker Permit Inspection
Requiring city permits and applications for the rotation list.
Ordinance 4304A: Wrecker Definitions
Updating definitions to include Fire Department authority.
Ordinance 4306A: Dangerous Animals
Clarifying judge's ability to use administrative records in animal disposition hearings.
Ordinance 4307A: Marijuana Possession in Vehicles
Prohibiting open containers and consumption of marijuana in motor vehicles.
Ordinance 4288A: Jail Incarceration Costs
Allowing the city to collect incarceration fees from defendants.
Ordinance 4284A: Tourism Grant Advisory Committee
Establishing terms and powers for the new tourism committee.
Resolution 3082: Wrecker Fee Schedule
Increasing annual wrecker permit fees to $100.
Three Rivers Museum Agreement
FY 2026-2027 cooperative agreement for $60,000.
War Memorial Trust Authority Agreement
FY 2026-2027 cooperative agreement for $60,000.
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Agreement
FY 2026-2027 cooperative agreement for $60,000.
Muscogee County Transit Agreement
FY 2026-2027 cooperative agreement for $159,259.
Country Club Road Engineering Amendment
Additional $13,600 for construction services with Holloway Updike and Bellen.
Dump Truck Chassis Purchase
Purchase of a 2026 Mack dump truck for $197,190 via Sourcewell contract.
Industrial Development Agreement with Port Authority
Amended and restated agreement for industrial economic development.