Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved several rezonings for properties on South Husband Street, West 5th Avenue, and West Lake View Road, facilitating future commercial and residential development. They also adopted resolutions to amend the Washington School advisory committee's duties and apply for federal grants for the Stillwater Regional Airport. The meeting concluded with the appointment of Greg Pickins to the Rural Water Advisory Board and an executive session.
Key Decisions & Votes
Map Amendment: 424 South Husband & 212 West 5th Avenue
04:30Request from Marilyn Shipman to rezone properties from two-family/multi-family residential to Commercial Business was approved, following the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Map Amendment: West Lake View Road Properties (Commercial Shopping)
12:50Request from Ozol LLC to rezone multiple properties on West Lake View Road from small lot single-family residential to commercial shopping was approved, aligning with the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Map Amendment: West Lake View Road & North Garfield Street (Two-Family/Multi-Family)
18:00Request from Ozol LLC to rezone properties at 1302 West Lake View Road (Track 2) and 2323 North Garfield Street from small lot single-family residential to two-family/multi-family residential was approved, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Resolution Amending Washington School Advisory Committee Duties
20:50Resolution CC-2024-18 was adopted to amend the duties of the Washington School advisory committee, specifically adding language to preserve the history of the Washington School building.
Application for Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant
28:00Resolution CC-2024-21 was adopted, authorizing the submission of an application for a USDOT grant not exceeding $500,000 for an expanded marketing program at Stillwater Regional Airport to increase passenger enplanements.
Application for FAA Airport Terminals Program Funds
34:00Resolution CC-2024-22 was adopted as revised, authorizing the submission of an application for FY2025 FAA Airport Terminals Program funds, not to exceed $6 million, for airport infrastructure improvements including a planned terminal access road and roundabout, with a 5% sponsor match.
Resolution Notifying Public of Code Supplement Number 10
36:40Resolution CC-2024-23 was adopted, notifying the public of the compiling and publishing of code supplement number 10 to the City of Stillwater Oklahoma code of ordinances.
Ordinance 3539: Amending Municipal Court Technology Fee
40:40Ordinance 3539, amending Chapter 31 Municipal Court Article 1 to add Section 31-40 for the assessment of a Municipal Court technology fee, was adopted on second reading.
Appointment to Rural Water Advisory Board
41:30Mr. Greg Pickins was appointed to the Rural Water Advisory Board for a term expiring December 31, 2025.
Upcoming Community Events
National Night Out
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Southern Woods Park. Build relationships with emergency responders and organizations. Games, food, and fun. Vendor sign-up: Lieutenant Low at terry.l@stillwater.ok.gov.
Utility Box Art Program Contest
Open to students from Stillwater Public Schools, Meridian Technology Center, OSU, and NOC. Theme: 'It's Electric'. More info: Stillwater.gov/art.
Stillwater Farmers Market
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Prairie Art Center. Features fresh produce, flowers, eggs, breads, canned goods. Saturdays also include porch popup shops and free community art studio project (10 AM - 12 PM). More info: artscenter.ok.u or 101 South Duck Street.
Crazy Days
Stillwater's annual community-wide retail sales event across various shopping centers and downtown. Many shops offering summertime sales. Full list of participating businesses: visitstillwater.org.
Financial Matters
Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant
Application for federal grant funds to expand marketing at Stillwater Regional Airport to increase passenger enplanements. No cost share required, funds dispersed on a reimbursable basis.
FAA Airport Terminals Program Funds
Application for federal grant funds for airport infrastructure improvements, including a terminal access road and roundabout. Requires a 5% sponsor match of $300,000.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Utility Box Art Program Contest artwork submission: Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
Announcements
- Stillwater Finance Department received top recognition for government accounting and financial reporting for the 42nd consecutive year from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Routine administrative items.
6A: Public Comment - Map Amendment Request (424 South Husband & 212 West 5th Avenue)
Receive public comment regarding a request from Marilyn Shipman to rezone properties from two-family/multi-family residential to Commercial Business.
6B: Public Comment - Map Amendment Request (West Lake View Road Properties - Commercial Shopping)
Receive public comment regarding a request from Ozol LLC to rezone properties on West Lake View Road from small lot single-family residential to commercial shopping.
6C: Public Comment - Map Amendment Request (West Lake View Road & North Garfield Street - Two-Family/Multi-Family)
Receive public comment regarding a request from Ozol LLC to rezone properties at 1302 West Lake View Road (Track 2) and 2323 North Garfield Street from small lot single-family residential to two-family/multi-family residential.
7A: Resolution CC-2024-18
A resolution amending resolution CC-2024-10 of the city council to amend the duties of the Washington School advisory committee consistent with the intent of the formation of the committee.
7B: Resolution CC-2024-21
A resolution of the Stillwater City Council authorizing and approving the submission of an application for United States Department of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant funds for an expanded marketing program at Stillwater Regional Airport to increase passenger enplanements.
7C: Resolution CC-2024-22
A resolution authorizing and approving the submission of an application for Fiscal Year 2025 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminals Program funds administered by the Federal Aviation Administration for airport infrastructure improvements at Stillwater Regional Airport and approving the associated budget amendment for the required sponsor match.
7D: Resolution CC-2024-23
A resolution notifying the public of the compiling and publishing of code supplement number 10 to the code of the City of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
8A: Ordinance 3540 (First Read)
An ordinance rezoning tracks of land located at Track 2 of 1302 West Lake View Road and 2323 North Garfield Street from small lot single-family residential to two-family/multi-family residential.
8B: Ordinance 3541 (First Read)
An ordinance rezoning tracks of land located at 1302 West Lake View Road Track 1, 1412 West Lake View Road, 1424 West Lake View Road, 1508 West Lake View Road, and an unaddressed tract of land on West Lake View Road between 1508 and 1412 West Lake View Road from small lot single-family residential to commercial shopping.
8C: Ordinance 3542 (First Read)
An ordinance rezoning tracks of land located at 424 South Husband Street and 212 West 5th Avenue from two-family and multi-family residential to Commercial Business.
9A: Ordinance 3539 (Second Read)
An ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 31 Municipal Court Article 1 in general by adding section 31-40 assessment of Municipal Court technology fee, repealing all ordinances to the contrary and providing for severability.
Appointments
Appointment to the Rural Water Advisory Board.
Reports from Officers and the Board
Announcements and recognition of the Finance Department.
Request for Executive Session
Confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of Stillwater City Attorney Kimberly Carley, Stillwater City Manager Kimberly Meek, and Municipal Judge Tanya Ron.