Meeting Summary
The Muskogee City Council and Municipal Authority met to approve various administrative claims, board appointments, and a significant rezoning request for commercial development. Key actions included updating income thresholds for utility assistance and awarding a contract for sludge removal at the water treatment plant.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rezoning 3101 and 3137 Inman Street
08:15Approved Ordinance 4285A to rezone property from R1 Single Family Residential to C3 Regional Commercial to align with the 2025 Comprehensive Plan.
Campaign Finance Ordinance Repeal
10:10Approved Ordinance 4291A repealing local campaign finance filing requirements to align with state law, as these are now reported to the State Ethics Committee.
Utility Rate Threshold Adjustment
11:15Approved Ordinance 4292A to increase household income guidelines for senior and disabled water service rates due to inflation.
Water Treatment Plant Sludge Removal
14:20Awarded a contract to Tonto Construction for $13.49 per cubic yard for lagoon sludge removal, with a potential reduction to $6.46 if ODQ approves a closer disposal site.
Upcoming Community Events
International Women's Group Fashion Show
A benefit fundraiser for the Ruth Timmons Cancer Foundation and Relay for Life at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center.
Financial Matters
MMA Claims
Approval of claims for all city departments for the month ending January 31, 2026.
Excess Workers Compensation Insurance
Two-year contract renewal with Midwest Employers Casualty Company (United Safety and Claims) for self-insured excess coverage.
Sludge Removal Project Budget
Not-to-exceed amount for the cleaning of water treatment plant lagoon number two.
Public Comments
Sarah Megan Kelly presented information regarding an upcoming international fashion show fundraiser and requested community support and models.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- March 1, 2026: Start of new terms for Airport and Wellness boards
- April 1, 2026: Start of new terms for Parks and Recreation board
Watch For
- ODQ variance approval for sludge disposal at the Port of Muskogee
Announcements
- Recognition of the Young Leaders (YBC) in attendance.
- Max Parks appointed to the Airport Board.
- Kevin Anthis appointed to the Wellness Initiative.
- Gary Underwood, Jamie Coburn Spear, and Ren Stratton appointed/reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Board.
Agenda Summary
MMA Minutes February 2, 2026
Approval of special call meeting minutes.
MMA Claims January 2026
Approval of claims for all city departments.
MRA Minutes February 2, 2026
Approval of Muskogee Redevelopment Authority minutes.
MRA Claims Jan-Feb 2026
Approval of Redevelopment Authority claims from Jan 17 to Feb 13.
Mayor's Absence
Motion to approve the absence of Mayor Patrick Cale.
City Council Minutes
Approval of minutes for January 12 and February 2, 2026.
Consent Agenda Items 1-6
Standard administrative items approved as a block.
Rezoning Ordinance 4285A
Request to rezone 3101 and 3137 Inman Street from R1 to C3.
Campaign Finance Ordinance 4291A
Repealing local campaign finance filing requirements to defer to state law.
Water Service Charges Ordinance 4292A
Amending income thresholds for senior and disabled utility rates.
Excess Workers Compensation Insurance Contract
Contract renewal with Midwest Employers Casualty Company.
Water Treatment Plant Sludge Removal Bid
Acceptance of bid from Tonto Construction for lagoon cleaning.
Airport Board Appointment
Appointment of Max Parks to a 4-year term.
Wellness Initiative Appointment
Appointment of Kevin Anthis to an unexpired term.
Parks and Recreation Board Appointment (Underwood)
Appointment of Gary Underwood to a 4-year term.
Parks and Recreation Board Appointment (Spear)
Appointment of Jamie Coburn Spear to a 4-year term.
Parks and Recreation Board Reappointment (Stratton)
Reappointment of Ren Stratton to a 4-year term.
Executive Session Items 17A-E
Discussion of potential lawsuits, workers compensation claims, and city manager evaluation.