Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved a map amendment to rezone properties on North Perkins Road from residential to general industrial. They also established the Washington School Advisory Committee to oversee the restoration and redevelopment of the historic Washington School. Additionally, appointments were made to the Board of Adjustment, and the Stillwater Economic Development Authority received a quarterly report, including the announcement of a new Economic Development Director.
Key Decisions & Votes
Map Amendment for 601 and 699 North Perkins Road
00:05:00The council approved rezoning properties at 601 and 699 North Perkins Road from small lot single-family residential (RSS) to General Industrial to allow for the construction of a new business building. This reverses a previous rezoning to residential in 2022 that did not come to fruition.
Establishment of Washington School Advisory Committee
00:13:00Resolution CC-2024-04 was adopted, establishing a five-member citizen advisory committee for the Washington School. This committee will advise the city council on the restoration and redevelopment of the school property for educational, historical, sports, recreation, events, and parking uses.
Ordinance 3531 - Rezoning 601 and 699 North Perkins Road
00:22:00Ordinance 3531, which formally enacts the rezoning of 601 and 699 North Perkins Road from RSS to General Industrial, was advanced to its second reading.
Appointments to Board of Adjustment
00:23:00Brian Langford Loftus was appointed to an unexpired term and Micah Sexton was appointed to a vacant seat on the Board of Adjustment.
Sole Source Purchase for Ozone Technologies
00:46:00The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved a sole source purchase from WeDo Ozone Technologies Incorporated for parts and services needed to rehabilitate the city's ozone system at the water treatment plant. This is part of a larger $23 million chemicals improvement project.
Upcoming Community Events
Washington School Alumni Association Fundraiser/Recognition
5:30 PM at the Stillwater Community Center. Fundraiser to support the Washington School, recognizing four living members of a state championship team.
Block 34 Groundbreaking Ceremony
2:00 PM. Celebration for the construction of a community gathering space including the Kicker Sound Stage and Simmons Pavilion. Will include Kicker show vehicles, specialty cookies, chicken sandwiches, lemonade, and official swag.
Community Meeting on Stillwater's Comprehensive Plan
5:00 PM at the Stillwater Community Center (315 West 8th). Residents are invited to provide input on the city's comprehensive plan for the next 10-20 years.
Financial Matters
Washington School Acquisition
The city acquired the Washington School property in December 2022 with donated funds for its preservation and future use.
Small Business University Scholarship
A scholarship was awarded to a business selected by judges as part of the Small Business University program, funded through the city contract and Chamber of Commerce.
Water Treatment Plant Chemicals Improvement Project
A large project to modify, rehab, and update the ozone systems at the water treatment plant, funded by approved loans. The sole source purchase for WeDo Ozone Technologies is part of this project, estimated to be around $2 million for that specific component.
Public Comments
Karen Washington, representing the Washington School Alumni Association, spoke in favor of establishing the advisory committee, emphasizing the historical significance of the Washington School to the community and its role as an all-black school in the 'Village' area of Stillwater.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Consideration of recommendation from the Stillwater Reinvestment Plan regarding an implementation policy committee recommendation (postponed to February 26th)
Deadlines
- Mail-in orders for rain barrels due by April 26th
- Online orders for rain barrels due by April 28th
Watch For
- Roadway construction beginning soon in the Block 34 area
- New Economic Development Director, Carrie Moore, starting February 26th
Announcements
- City offices will be closed for President's Day on Monday, February 19th, but trash, recycling, and yard waste will still be collected.
- The city is accepting applications for a citizen representative with business experience to serve on the Audit Committee (three-year term).
- The Stillwater Public Library is offering free tax preparation assistance from AARP; appointments are limited.
- The Stillwater Chamber of Commerce has hired Carrie Moore as the new Economic Development Director, starting February 26th.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item 6: Public Hearing - Map Amendment (CC-24-12)
Receive public comment and consider a request to rezone properties at 601 and 699 North Perkins Road from small lot single-family residential (RSS) to General Industrial.
Item 7: Resolution CC-2024-04
A resolution establishing the Washington School Advisory Committee.
Item 8: Ordinance 3531
An ordinance rezoning land at 601 and 699 North Perkins Road from RSS to General Industrial District.
Item 9: Appointments to Board of Adjustment
Appointments to fill an expired term and a vacant seat on the Board of Adjustment.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority - Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the EDA.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority - Item 5A: Quarterly Economic Development Report
Presentation of the quarterly economic development report from the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority - Item 5B: Consider recommendation from the Stillwater Reinvestment Plan
Consideration of a recommendation regarding an implementation policy committee.
Stillwater Utilities Authority - Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the SUA.
Stillwater Utilities Authority - Item 5A: Consider approval of a Sole Source purchase from WeDo Ozone Technologies
Request for approval of a sole source purchase for parts and services for the rehabilitation of the city's ozone system.