Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council meeting saw a significant discussion regarding a map amendment request to rezone a property on South Husband Street from residential to commercial, which ultimately resulted in a tie vote and no decision. Another similar rezoning request for an adjacent property was withdrawn by the applicant. The council also approved a major infrastructure project for Monachella roadway and utilities improvements.
Key Decisions & Votes
Map Amendment Request for 1002 South Husband Street
00:04:00A request to rezone property at 1002 South Husband Street from two-family residential to Commercial Business District for a potential restaurant/retail site was discussed. After public comment and council deliberation, the motion to approve resulted in a 2-2 tie vote, meaning no decision was made.
Monachella Roadway and Utilities Improvements Project Bid Award
00:46:00The council approved the award of bid number 8-2024 to Ellsworth Construction Company for the Monachella roadway and utilities improvements project, including full reconstruction, water line, and sanitary sewer work, for a total not to exceed $3,514,700.00.
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of State Homeland Security Program Funding
00:53:00Resolution CC-2024-34, authorizing the city to accept $1,300 in local funding from the 2024 State Homeland Security Program and assign it to the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security for counterterrorism intelligence center operations, was adopted.
Ordinance 3547 - Restatement of Lease Agreement with SUA
00:56:00Ordinance number 3547, authorizing the restatement of the lease agreement and operation of maintenance contract with the Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA), was adopted on its second reading.
Upcoming Community Events
Short-Term Rentals Study Session
5:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Staff and legal counsel will present examples from other communities and data on Stillwater's short-term rentals.
Washington School Volunteer Day
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Volunteers needed for cleaning up trees, yard waste removal, and general exterior cleanup. Lunch provided. Register online.
Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting Event
6:30 p.m. in Downtown Stillwater. Entry forms for parade participants accepted until Friday, November 15th at 5:00 p.m. at stillwater.gov/holidays.
Fountain Dyeing at Crisp Salmon Plaza
Beginning at 4:30 p.m. in celebration of OSU homecoming week.
Downtown Stillwater Halloween Festival
Beginning at 5:00 p.m. in Downtown Stillwater. Family-friendly event with trick-or-treating, costume contest, and vendors. More info at facebook.com/DowntownStillwater.
OSU Homecoming Walk Around
Street closures at 5:00 p.m.
OSU Homecoming Sea of Orange Parade
9:00 a.m.
OSU Football Game vs. Arizona State
6:00 p.m.
Lexicon (Mini Comic Convention)
Main event on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at various locations. Free event for fans of comic books, sci-fi, gaming, cosplay, anime, and pop culture. Full list of events at visitstillwater.org.
Community Meeting for Parks Vision Plan
To provide input on developing a vision plan for parks, community spaces, and public facilities. More info at StillwaterOK.gov/Parks.
Financial Matters
Monachella Roadway and Utilities Improvements Project
Total construction expenditures, including construction, administration, testing, and contingency. Funded by transportation, water, and wastewater funds.
2024 State Homeland Security Program Local Funding
Local funding accepted by the city and assigned to the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security to support counterterrorism intelligence center operations.
Public Comments
Several residents spoke against the rezoning request for 1002 South Husband Street, citing concerns about maintaining neighborhood character, increased traffic congestion, parking issues, and the impact on residential properties. The applicant responded, highlighting previous development efforts in the area and intentions to improve the property and address parking concerns.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Parade of Lights entry forms: Friday, November 15th at 5:00 p.m.
Watch For
- Future discussions on the 1002 South Husband Street rezoning (after the reapplication moratorium, if applicable)
- Stillwater Economic Development Authority's new recruitment video and website launch
- Stillwater Economic Development Authority's attendance at the 2025 Select Oklahoma Greenville, South Carolina Recruitment event
Announcements
- City is accepting applications for various committees, including the Tiff 3 reinvestment plan implementation policy committee and Board of Adjustments. More information at stillwater.ok.gov/citizenboards.
- Surveys are being conducted for neighborhood parks; residents are encouraged to participate.
- Stillwater Economic Development Authority (SEDA) has partnered with the Department of Commerce and Kingspan to announce Kingspan Roofing and Waterproofing selected Stillwater for their manufacturing facility.
- SEDA is actively working to help fill the Old Red Lobster location.
- SEDA has submitted Commerce Place to three different RFP responses and is working with developers and economic development professionals on a long-term sustainable plan for the space.
- SEDA has finalized a 5-year contract with the OOL media Department for a 2-2.5 minute recruitment video (theme: 'Stillwater where tradition meets tomorrow') and two 30-second commercial versions, targeting completion by December 16th.
- SEDA's new website is expected to go live on November 15th.
- SEDA has provided traffic pins, trade demographics, and area analysis to developers and created 26 welcome packets for employer recruitment.
- SEDA completed two top 10 employer surveys and 22 primary business surveys, and is working on two expansion projects.
- 18 businesses graduated from the Small Business University program, with two opening Main Street storefronts and one expanding its business model.
- SEDA partnered with nsrc (National Standard) and Meridian Technology on national manufacturing day, leading to new partnerships for local sourcing.
- SEDA purchased Placer Ai and has provided data to local retail locations and a developer.
- SEDA hired Caleb EES as the Economic Development Administrative Assistant, who is building a document to track property data and metrics for proactive RFP responses.
- SEDA attended one site selection event at Globe Life field and sponsored/attended the Select Oklahoma conference for economic development.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Comment Regarding Map Amendment Request for 1002 South Husband Street
Receive public comment and consider a request from Progressive Development Corporation LLC for a map amendment to rezone property addressed as 1002 South Husband Street from two-family residential to Commercial Business District.
Public Comment Regarding Map Amendment Request for 1010 South Husband Street
Receive public comment regarding a request from Progressive Development Corporation LLC on behalf of Outer Banks LLC for a map amendment to rezone property addressed as 1010 South Husband Street from two-family residential to Commercial Business District.
Consider an Award of Montello Project Bid Number 8-2024
Consider an award of Montello Project Bid Number 8-2024 to Ellsworth Construction Company for roadway and utilities improvements.
Resolution Number CC-2024-34
A resolution authorizing the City of Stillwater to accept local funding from the 2024 State Homeland Security Program in the amount of $1,300 and to designate the state of Oklahoma, specifically the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security, as the recipient.
Ordinance Number 3547 (Second Reading)
An ordinance authorizing the restatement of the lease agreement and operation of maintenance contract dated April 1st, 1979, as amended, including the extension of the lease term and providing for a citizen-initiated referendum.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates and announcements from city staff and council members.