Meeting Summary
The Muscogee City Council and Municipal Authority approved a $1.87 million engineering amendment for a new wastewater treatment plant and authorized a $75,000 contract to host a national Bassmaster Elite Series fishing tournament. The meeting also featured a presentation from the Muscogee Sky Kings, a new professional basketball team, and an annual report from the Port Authority highlighting industrial growth.
Key Decisions & Votes
Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineering
08:15Approved a $1,870,000 amendment with Olsen Engineering for construction administration services for the new wastewater treatment plant.
Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament
42:10Authorized a $75,000 host contract for a national fishing tournament in April 2026, expected to bring $3-5 million in economic impact.
Cable Franchise Renewal
14:50Renewed a non-exclusive cable television permit with Altice (Optimum) following a public hearing.
Racetrack Hancock Street Subdivision
17:10Approved the final plat for an 18.2-acre subdivision at 2300 South 32nd Street for a new gas station.
Upcoming Community Events
Muscogee Sky Kings Home Opener
Professional basketball game at Ron Milam Gym.
Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament
National fishing tournament launching from Three Forks Harbor with a community festival and live music.
Elevate 18 Workforce Program
Start of the second round of the youth workforce training program.
Financial Matters
Commercial Water Meters
Purchase of commercial-grade water meters from Utility Technology Services to maintain inventory.
City of Muscogee Foundation Grants
Approval to apply for three grants: Community Service Program ($80k), Teen Center/YVC ($199.4k), and Hatbox Sports Lighting ($200k match).
Public Comments
Citizens expressed concerns regarding city spending, utility costs, and the need for transparency through audits.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Agenda Item 3 (Consent)
- Agenda Item 11
Deadlines
- February 6, 2026: Sky Kings season tickets go on sale
- February 8, 2026: Sky Kings dance and mascot tryouts
Watch For
- Broadway District downtown streetscape design negotiations
- T-SET grant award announcement for soccer field lighting
- Water recovery and resiliency project bidding at the Port
Announcements
- Michael Mickelson named January 2026 Employee of the Month.
- Retirement of Parks and Recreation Director Mark Wilkerson recognized.
- Muscogee proclaimed a 'Just Serve' community.
- OG&E is currently repairing over 300 reported street lights, replacing old units with LED technology.
Agenda Summary
MMA Item 1
Approval of MMA minutes from December 8, 2025.
MMA Item 2
Approval of MMA claims for December 2025.
MMA Item 3
Wastewater plant engineering amendment ($1.87M).
MRA Item 1
Approval of MRA minutes from December 8, 2025.
MRA Item 2
Approval of MRA claims (Nov 29 - Jan 16).
Council Item 1-9
Consent Agenda (Item 3 removed).
Council Item 10
Altice/Optimum cable franchise renewal.
Council Item 12
Final plat for Racetrack Hancock Street subdivision.
Council Item 13
Plat for L&L Addition (1215 Foxcroft Circle).
Council Item 14
Ordinance 4287A regarding sign regulation compliance.
Council Item 15
Resolution 3072 for CDBG authorized representative.
Council Item 16
Muscogee Sky Kings presentation.
Council Item 17
Port Authority 2025 Annual Report.
Council Item 18
Street lighting status update.
Council Item 19
Grant applications to City of Muscogee Foundation.
Council Item 20
Bassmaster Elite Series host contract.
Council Item 21
Third-party inspection services contract (Great Plains).
Council Item 22
Wastewater plant engineering amendment (Council side).
Council Item 23
Purchase of commercial water meters.
Council Item 24
Broadway District streetscape engineering (Kimley-Horn).
Council Item 25
Executive Session regarding litigation (England, Lacy, Taft, Polaris).