Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved several key items, including a map amendment for 5599 West 6th Avenue to allow for residential development and a specific use permit for a Discount Tire location at 1600 North Perkins Road, with the condition of an 8-foot masonry wall. They also approved the closing of a portion of right-of-way at 5021 North Perkins Road for the Independent School District and an agreement with Payne County for Public Safety Communications coordination. Additionally, significant progress was made on the new airport terminal project with the approval of work package three.
Key Decisions & Votes
Map Amendment for 5599 West 6th Avenue
00:10:00A request from Stillwater Star West LLC to rezone property at 5599 West 6th Avenue from RTM and Commercial General to RTM Multi-Family District was approved, allowing for the development of duplexes.
Specific Use Permit for 1600 North Perkins Road
00:20:00A specific use permit for Hall Hail Properties LLC to allow vehicle and equipment sales and service (Discount Tire) at 1600 North Perkins Road was approved, with the condition of building an 8-foot masonry wall as a noise buffer.
Closing of Right-of-Way at 5021 North Perkins Road
00:35:00A request from the Independent School District number 16 and Bank SNB to close a portion of the right-of-way at 5021 North Perkins Road was approved, to facilitate future development on the lot for a bus facility.
Agreement with Payne County for Public Safety Communications
00:40:00An agreement between Payne County and the City of Stillwater for Public Safety Communications coordination for interoperability was approved, allowing the city to house county radio equipment at its tower site and City Hall.
Airport Terminal Construction - Work Package Three
00:50:00Approval of several actions related to the construction of the new airport terminal, specifically work package three, including contract award to Lippert Brothers and conversion to a guaranteed maximum price.
Ordinance 3555 - Amending Parking Restrictions
01:05:00Ordinance 3555, allowing the city manager to limit or extend parking time limits and waive other parking restrictions during special events, was adopted with an emergency clause.
Ordinance 3556 - Amending Camping Prohibitions
01:07:00Ordinance 3556, allowing the city manager authority to grant overnight camping in city parks and public areas during special events, was adopted with an emergency clause.
Upcoming Community Events
Household Hazardous Waste Event
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Convenience Collection Center (807 South Perkins Road). Offers free disposal of oil-based paints, pesticides, herbicides, lawn care products, pool chemicals, craft and hobby supplies, mixed fuels, and pharmaceuticals.
Parks Open House
Beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Stillwater Community Center in Room 121 and the main entryway area. Opportunity to provide suggestions and concerns about Stillwater Parks, Community spaces, and Facilities.
Annual Trash Off Event
9:00 a.m. until noon. Volunteers will meet at Couch Park Pavilion at 1270 East Alcott Drive. Work gloves, safety vests, and trash bags will be provided. RSVP by March 27th.
Midsouth Endurance Festival and Additional Events
Beginning at 3:00 p.m. Road closures and traffic congestion expected in various areas of town and throughout the county. Participants are advised to allow additional travel time and watch for cyclists, runners, and walkers.
Financial Matters
Airport Terminal Project - Work Package Three
Total cost for work package three, which includes roadway, detention, public utilities, and beacon relocation. Grant funds of $3 million have been received for this package.
Airport Terminal Project - Total Guaranteed Maximum Price (Partial)
Combined guaranteed maximum price for work packages 1, 2, 3, and preconstruction work.
Airport Terminal Project - Design and Construction Admin Fees
Approximate cost for design and construction administration fees.
Airport Terminal Project - Total Project Cost
Estimated total cost for all airport terminal project packages, including design and construction.
Airport Terminal Project - Grant Funds Received (Work Package One)
Grant funds received for work package one of the airport terminal project.
Airport Terminal Project - Roundabout Cost
Breakout cost for the roundabout component of work package three, to be funded by Transportation Sales Tax funds.
Public Comments
Public comments were received on the map amendment for 5599 West 6th Avenue, with the applicant providing historical context and plans for duplex development. For the specific use permit at 1600 North Perkins Road, the applicant addressed concerns regarding noise and traffic. A resident also spoke regarding the closing of the right-of-way at 5021 North Perkins Road, expressing concerns about construction traffic on Northgate Drive.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Online orders for rain barrels due by April 28th
- RSVP for Annual Trash Off Event by March 27th
Watch For
- Work package four for the airport terminal project (expected in about a month)
- Future grant applications for the North and South parking lots, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, passenger boarding bridge, and baggage handling system for the airport terminal.
Announcements
- The City of Stillwater is accepting applications for various committees, including the Board of Drainage Appeals and Building Trades Board. More information and application available at Stillwater.ok.gov/citizenboards.
- Residents can purchase rain barrels through the City of Stillwater to save money on water bills and reduce stormwater pollution. Online orders are due by April 28th. Contact Zack Henson for more information.
- Thanks extended to city staff for their work during recent severe weather conditions.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
6A: Public Comment regarding a request from Stillwater Star West LLC for a map amendment to rezone property addressed as 5599 West 6th Avenue
Request to rezone property from RTM and Commercial General to RTM Multi-Family District.
6B: Public Comment regarding a request from Hall Hail Properties LLC for specific use permit to allow vehicle and Equipment Services sales and service on a portion of property addressed at 1600 North Perkins Road
Request for a specific use permit in the commercial shopping district.
6C: Public Comment regarding a request from the Independent School District number 16 and Bank SNB for closing a portion of the Right-of-Way a property located at 5021 North Perkins Road
Request to close a portion of the right-of-way for future development.
7A: General Orders - Consider approval of an agreement between Payne County and the City of Stillwater for Public Safety Communications coordination for interoperability
Agreement for housing county radio equipment at city facilities.
7B: General Orders - Consider approval of several actions related to construction of the new airport terminal
Approval of work package three, contract award, and conversion to guaranteed maximum price for the airport terminal project.
8: Ordinances on First Read - Ordinance 3557
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 5599 West 6th Avenue from two family multi-family and Commercial General to two family multi-family.
8: Ordinances on First Read - Ordinance 3558
An ordinance amending the Stillwater city code by amending chapter 2 Administration article 6 financial affairs Division 1 generally by amending section 2-586 sale of surplus obsolete Etc. the city property by amending the notice requirement to allow for notice on the city of Stillwater website for disposition of surplus or obsolete property.
8: Ordinances on First Read - Ordinance 3559
An ordinance closing a portion of Rights of way located at North and east of Lot 4 Northgate commercial area first section in section 25 Township 20 North range 2 East on property addresses 5021 North Perkin Road.
8: Ordinances on Second Read - Ordinance 3555
An ordinance amending the Stillwater city code by amending chapter 29 motor vehicles and traffic Article 2 Administration and enforcement Division 1 generally section 29-32 duties of the city manager by specifically allowing the city manager to limit or extend existing established parking time limits and waving other parking restrictions as deemed necessary during special events.
8: Ordinances on Second Read - Ordinance 3556
An ordinance amending the Stillwater city code by amending chapter 33 Parks events and Recreation Article 1 in general section 33-15 camping prohibited exceptions by specifically allowing the city manager authority to Grant overnight camping in city parks and public areas during special events.
Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the SUA.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the SEDA.