Meeting Summary
The Muskogee City Council approved several infrastructure projects including a new fuel station, road improvements on South Country Club Road, and park restroom upgrades. St. Francis Hospital presented a major update on their $280 million expansion project, which is set to open to patients in December 2025.
Key Decisions & Votes
South Country Club Road Improvements
10:15Approved a $1,546,123.95 bid from Cook Consulting LLC for concrete road construction, utility improvements, and a new sidewalk from Chandler Road to Mont Place.
Grand View Park Restrooms
08:45Approved a $23,167.39 bid from Cunningham Construction for ADA-compliant cinder block restrooms with a standing seam roof.
Three Rivers Museum Cooperative Agreement
42:15Renewed the annual cooperative agreement for fiscal year 2025-2026 in the amount of $60,000 to support local history and cultural diversity.
Upcoming Community Events
Christian Ministers Union Community Feeding
Old Agency Baptist Church; Mon-Fri 6:00-7:00 PM, Sat 2:00-3:00 PM.
St. Francis Hospital Ribbon Cutting
Grand opening ceremony for the new hospital expansion.
St. Francis Hospital Private Sneak Peek
Hard-hat tours for civic leaders prior to the grand opening.
Financial Matters
Spatco Energy Solutions LLC Final Payment
Final payment for the new city fuel station project.
Ellsworth Pavement Maintenance Final Payment
Final payment for Hatbox VA parking lot improvements.
Vance Brothers Inc. Final Payment
Final payment for the Southeast Zone Micro Seal road maintenance project.
Public Comments
Trustee Melanie Crawford spoke regarding a community feeding initiative to help those facing food insecurity and SNAP benefit delays.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Love Hatbox Sports Complex operations and maintenance discussion (postponed to allow league associations to attend)
Deadlines
- December 15, 2025: First patient expected at new St. Francis expansion
Watch For
- Evaluation of Three Rivers Museum building envelope/leaks on November 12th
- Potential mid-year funding requests for Hatbox Sports Complex upgrades
Announcements
- St. Francis Hospital is now the largest employer in Muskogee with over 1,200 employees.
- The Hilldale band was recognized for winning multiple state awards.
- Muskogee Police successfully apprehended a suspect involved in vandalizing the Bass Reeves statue.
Agenda Summary
Finance Item 1
Approval of Finance Committee minutes of October 6, 2025
Finance Item 2
Approval of claims for all city departments (Sept 27 - Oct 24, 2025)
Finance Item 3
Final payment to Spatco Energy Solutions LLC for new fuel station
Finance Item 4
Final payment to Ellsworth Pavement Maintenance for Hatbox VA parking lot
Finance Item 5
Bid approval for Grand View Park restrooms
Finance Item 6
Bid approval for South Country Club Road Improvements
Finance Item 7
Final payment to Vance Brothers Inc. for Micro Seal project
Finance Item 8
Final payment to Cook Consulting LLC for Haskell booster station
Public Works Item 1
Approval of Public Works minutes of October 6, 2025
Public Works Item 2
2025 Annual Report on Industrial Pre-treatment Program
Public Works Item 3
Operations and maintenance of Love Hatbox Sports Complex
Special Agenda Item 1
Presentation from St. Francis Muskogee regarding construction status
Special Agenda Item 2
Three Rivers Museum report and renewal of cooperative agreement
Special Agenda Item 3
Stricken from agenda
Special Agenda Item 4
Stricken from agenda