Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council meeting saw a tie vote on a rezoning request for 1002 South Husband Street from residential to commercial, effectively denying it for a year. Another related rezoning request for 1010 South Husband Street was withdrawn by the applicant. The council approved a significant project for the full reconstruction of Monachello Roadway and utilities improvements, and accepted local funding for the State Homeland Security program.
Key Decisions & Votes
Map Amendment to rezone 1002 South Husband Street
00:58:00A request to rezone property at 1002 South Husband Street from two-family residential to commercial business district for a potential restaurant/retail site was denied due to a 2-2 tie vote by the council. This imposes a one-year moratorium on reapplication for the same relief.
Monachello Roadway and Utilities Improvements Project
01:19:00The council approved the award of a unit price contract to Ellsworth Construction OKC LLC for the full reconstruction of Monachello Roadway from University to Admiral, including water and sanitary sewer lines, with a total expenditure not to exceed $3,547,200.
Acceptance of State Homeland Security Program Funding
01:22:00Resolution CC-2024-34 was adopted, authorizing the City of Stillwater to accept $1,305 in local funding from the 2024 State Homeland Security Program and assign it to the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security for anti-terrorism programs.
Restatement of Lease Agreement with SUA
01:26:00Ordinance 3547, authorizing the restatement of the lease agreement and operation of maintenance contract with SUA for utilities facilities, was adopted.
Upcoming Community Events
Short-Term Rentals Study Session
5:30 PM at the Community Center. Opportunity for staff and legal counsel to present examples from other communities and discuss local short-term rental data.
Volunteer Day at Washington School
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Lunch provided. Focus on cleaning up trees, yard waste removal, and general exterior cleanup. Online registration and waiver forms available.
Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting Event
6:30 PM in Downtown Stillwater. Accepting parade participant entry forms until Friday, November 15th at 5:00 PM. More info at StillwaterOK.gov/holidays.
Fountain Dyeing at Crisp Salmon Plaza
Beginning at 4:30 PM, in celebration of OSU homecoming week.
Downtown Stillwater Halloween Festival
Beginning at 5:00 PM in the Crisp Salmon Plaza area. Family-friendly event with trick-or-treating, costume contest, and vendors. More info at facebook.com/DowntownStillwater.
America's Greatest Homecoming (OSU)
Walk Around on Friday, November 1st (street closures at 5:00 PM). Sea of Orange Parade on Saturday, November 2nd at 9:00 AM. Football game at 6:00 PM vs. Arizona State.
Lexicon (Mini Comic Convention)
Free event for fans of comic books, sci-fi, gaming, cosplay, anime, and pop culture. Main event on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Full list of events at visitstillwater.org.
Community Meeting for Parks Vision Plan
Provide input for developing a vision plan for Parks, Community spaces, and public facilities. More info at StillwaterOK.gov/Parks.
Financial Matters
Monachello Roadway and Utilities Improvements Project
Total construction expenditures, including construction, construction administration, testing, and contingency. Budget amendment of $2,219,000 from transportation funding, $1,143,500 from water fund, and $2,770 from wastewater fund.
State Homeland Security Program Funding
Local funding accepted and assigned to the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security for anti-terrorism programs.
Public Comments
Public comments primarily focused on the rezoning request for 1002 South Husband Street. Residents expressed concerns about maintaining neighborhood character, increased traffic congestion, parking issues, and the impact of commercial development on residential areas. The applicant responded to these concerns, highlighting previous neighborhood improvements and intentions for the property.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Parade of Lights participant entry forms: Friday, November 15th at 5:00 PM
Watch For
- Short-term rental regulations discussion
- Future developments in the South Husband Street area
- Stillwater Economic Development Authority's new recruitment video and website launch
Announcements
- City is accepting applications for various committees, including Tiff 3 reinvestment plan implementation policy committee and Board of Adjustments. More info at StillwaterOK.gov/citizenboards.
- Surveys are being conducted for neighborhood parks. Residents are encouraged to participate.
- Stillwater Economic Development Authority has partnered with the Department of Commerce and Kingspan to announce Kingspan Roofing and Waterproofing selected Stillwater for their manufacturing facility.
- Stillwater Economic Development Authority is actively working to fill the Old Red Lobster location.
- Stillwater Economic Development Authority has finalized a 5-year contract with the OOL media department for a recruitment video and commercials, with a target completion date of December 16th.
- Stillwater Economic Development Authority's website is expected to go live on November 15th.
- Stillwater Economic Development Authority has filled the Economic Development Administrative Assistant position.
- Stillwater Economic Development Authority will attend the 2025 Select Oklahoma Greenville, South Carolina Recruitment event.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Comment regarding Map Amendment to rezone 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 to rezone 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.
Award of Montachello Project Bid Number 8-2024
Consider an award of Montachello Project Bid Number 8-2024 to Ellsworth Construction Company for roadway and utilities improvements.
Resolution 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 $1,305 and to designate the state of Oklahoma specifically the Oklahoma office of Homeland Security as the recipient.
Ordinance Number 3547 (Second Read)
An ordinance authorizing the restatement of the lease agreement and operation of maintenance contract dated April 1, 1979, as amended, including the extension of the lease term and providing for citizen-initiated referendum.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates and announcements from city officials and board members.
Chamber Economic Development Quarterly Report
Presentation of the quarterly report by the Chamber Economic Development.