Meeting Summary
The City Council and Municipal Authority approved an additional loan of up to $37.17 million from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to cover rising construction costs for a new wastewater treatment plant mandated by a consent order. The meeting also established the dates for the 2026 city general elections and approved several grant applications for disaster recovery and police wellness.
Key Decisions & Votes
Wastewater Treatment Plant Additional Funding
21:10Approved Resolution 3061 authorizing an additional loan not to exceed $37,170,000 to address a 36-40% increase in construction costs due to inflation and tariffs.
2026 City General Election Call
52:20Approved Resolution 3056 calling for a general election on February 10, 2026, for the offices of Mayor and Council members in Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Firefighters Negotiated Agreement
1:07:45Following an executive session, the council approved the negotiated agreement with the International Association of Firefighters Local 57.
Upcoming Community Events
Todd Rackley Day
A proclamation honoring local business owner Todd Rackley for his community service and support of local athletics.
United in November Month
A proclamation supporting the Lake Area United Way's annual campaign.
Financial Matters
OWRB Promissory Note
Additional debt for the wastewater treatment plant rebuild to comply with ODEQ consent orders.
Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Grant
A two-year grant ($100k/year) for police and fire peer support and wellness programs.
CDBG Disaster Recovery Grants
Applications for $600,000 in engineering/planning and $3.4 million for voluntary housing buyouts in the Meadows subdivision.
Public Comments
Ryan Low expressed concerns regarding the lack of competitive bidding (only one bidder) and the fiscal responsibility of increasing debt, which may lead to higher utility rates for citizens.
Coming Up
Tabled
- MMA Item 1 (Struck from agenda)
Deadlines
- November 10-13, 2025: Candidate filing period for city elections
- November 18, 2025: OWRB meeting to approve the city's loan application
- April 1, 2029: Compliance deadline for new sewer plant operation
Watch For
- Potential utility rate increases of approximately $4 per month in future years
- Further corrective deeds due to county land record research
- Finalization of the 2024 city audit
Announcements
- The city clerk's office will be closed on November 11th for Veterans Day, extending election filing deadlines by one day.
- The Muscogee Industrial Park has been rebranded as Port Muscogee South for unified marketing purposes.
Agenda Summary
MMA Item 1
Approval of MMA minutes from September 22, 2025.
MMA Item 2
Approval of MMA claims for month ending September 30, 2025.
MMA Item 3
15-day extension of the bid opening process for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
MMA Item 4
Professional services agreement with Municipal Finance Services Inc.
MMA Item 5
Agreement for bond counsel services with Public Finance Law Group.
MMA Item 6
Resolution 3061 authorizing OWRB loan not to exceed $37.17M.
MRA Item 2
Redevelopment Authority claims June-October 2025.
City Council Item 8
Preliminary plat for Racetrack Hancock Street subdivision.
City Council Item 9
Resolution 3053 for future land use amendment at 2300 S 32nd St.
City Council Item 10
Ordinance 4276-A rezoning 2300 S 32nd St from I1 to C2.
City Council Item 11
Resolution 3056 calling for 2026 General Election.
City Council Item 12
Resolution 3062 approving MMA action on OWRB promissory note.
City Council Item 13
Resolution 3059 rebranding Industrial Park to Port Muscogee South.
City Council Item 14-17
CDBG Disaster Recovery grant applications and participation plans for Meadows subdivision.
City Council Item 18
Corrective deed for property in original town site to Abel and Marcella Diaz.
City Council Item 19
Acceptance of $200,000 Law Enforcement Mental Health grant.
City Council Item 20
Appointment of Cody Moore to Planning and Zoning Commission.
City Council Item 21
Executive session regarding IAFF Local 57 negotiations.