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December 20, 2022 City Council Meeting

December 20, 2022 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council approved the consent docket and addressed several dilapidated and abandoned property cases. One property at 2110 West Sherwood was declared dilapidated and ordered for abatement, while two others were tabled for further review in January. The council also approved an amendment for airport design services and authorized a task order for Block 34 project evaluations.

Key Decisions & Votes

Dilapidated Structure at 2110 West Sherwood

00:04:00

Resolution CC-2022-36 was adopted, declaring the structure at 2110 West Sherwood dilapidated and a public nuisance, ordering its demolition and removal.

Adopted

Dilapidated Structure at 638 East 14th Avenue

00:10:00

The public hearing and resolution for the property at 638 East 14th Avenue were tabled to January 23rd, 2023, due to the owner's progress in addressing the issues.

Tabled

Dilapidated Structure at 3033 East Peachtree Avenue

00:13:00

The public hearing and resolution for the property at 3033 East Peachtree Avenue were tabled to January 23rd, 2023, to allow the owner's newly retained counsel to address the issues.

Tabled

Public Nuisance at 1600 East 16th Avenue (Silverton Estates)

00:16:00

The public hearing and resolution regarding the public nuisance at 1600 East 16th Avenue were tabled to January 23rd, 2023, to ensure due process for the property owners who recently retained counsel, despite concerns from residents about ongoing issues.

Tabled

Stillwater Regional Airport Storage Building and Lean-to Design

00:30:00

An amendment to the contract with KSA for design and professional services for a storage building and lean-to at Stillwater Regional Airport was approved for $83,315.

Approved

Block 34 Project Evaluation and Design

00:32:00

Authorization was granted to the city manager to execute a task order with Goes and Associates for up to $65,000 for evaluations related to the Block 34 project, along with an additional $30,000 for design transition and $5,000 for contingency.

Approved

Stillwater Regional Airport Car Rental Facility Regulations

00:48:00

Resolution CC-2022-40, adopting revisions to the Stillwater Regional Airport car rental facility regulations, was adopted.

Adopted

Ordinance 3512: Closing Portion of South Duncan Street Right-of-Way

00:50:00

Ordinance 3512, closing a portion of the right-of-way of South Duncan Street near 1202 South Duncan Street, was adopted on second read.

Adopted

Ordinance 3517: Water Treatment Plant Lease Extension

00:51:00

Ordinance 3517, authorizing the extension of a lease term and removal of a diesel generation unit from the water treatment plant lease agreement, was adopted on second read.

Adopted

Appointment to Planning Commission

00:52:00

Riley Williams was appointed to the Stillwater Planning Commission for a term expiring in July 2023.

Appointed

Reappointment to Stillwater Medical Center Authority

00:53:00

Dan Duncan was reappointed to the Stillwater Medical Center Authority for another term.

Reappointed

Upcoming Community Events

Through December 24th

Merry Main Street Events and Festivities

Includes free carriage rides, a large dome north of the community center, Holiday Lights at Chris Salmon Plaza, Santa, and Sensitive Santa. Residents are encouraged to shop local.

Financial Matters

Stillwater Regional Airport Storage Building and Lean-to Design

Amendment to contract with KSA for design and professional services.

$83,315

Block 34 Project Evaluation and Design

Task order with Goes and Associates for evaluations ($65,000), design transition ($30,000), and contingency ($5,000).

$100,000

Rural Fire Service Contract

Annual contract for residents outside city limits to limit fire incident response fees to $2,000.

$100

Public Comments

2 citizens spoke

Two residents spoke regarding the public nuisance at 1600 East 16th Avenue, expressing frustration over the prolonged nature of the issue and urging the council to take immediate action rather than further delaying the resolution.

Delay in addressing public nuisance Impact of stormwater runoff on neighbors Enforcement of city codes

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Public hearing and resolution for 638 East 14th Avenue (dilapidated structure) to January 23rd, 2023
  • Public hearing and resolution for 3033 East Peachtree Avenue (dilapidated structure) to January 23rd, 2023
  • Public hearing and resolution for 1600 East 16th Avenue (public nuisance) to January 23rd, 2023

Watch For

  • Further discussion and potential action on the tabled dilapidated structure and public nuisance cases on January 23rd, 2023.

Announcements

  • Residents are advised to keep live Christmas trees well-watered and away from flames. Used Christmas trees can be bundled and placed on the curb for free yard waste collection, with all decorations removed.
  • Stillwater Animal Welfare encourages adoption of pets from the shelter at 1710 South Main Street or via their Facebook page.
  • Stillwater Fire Department encourages rural residents to purchase a $100 rural fire service contract for 2023 to limit response fees.
  • City offices will be closed on Monday, December 26th, and Monday, January 2nd. Trash and recycling will be collected on these holidays, but not yard waste.
  • An opening is available on the Board of Adjustment; interested citizens can apply at stillwater.org/citizenboards.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative items.

Approved

6A: Dilapidated Structure Hearing - 2110 West Sherwood

Hearing to determine if the structure is dilapidated and abandoned, and whether to order abatement.

Resolution Adopted (ordered abatement)

6B: Dilapidated Structure Hearing - 638 East 14th Avenue

Hearing to determine if the structure is dilapidated and abandoned, and whether to order abatement.

Tabled to January 23rd, 2023

6C: Dilapidated Structure Hearing - 3033 East Peachtree Avenue

Hearing to determine if the structure is dilapidated and abandoned, and whether to order abatement.

Tabled to January 23rd, 2023

6D: Public Nuisance Hearing - 1600 East 16th Avenue

Hearing to determine if the property constitutes a public nuisance and whether to order abatement.

Tabled to January 23rd, 2023

7A: Amendment to KSA Contract for Airport Design Services

Consider approving an amendment to a contract with KSA for design and professional services for a storage building and lean-to at Stillwater Regional Airport.

Approved

7B: Task Order with Goes and Associates for Block 34 Project

Consider authorizing the city manager to execute a task order for evaluations and design transition for the Block 34 project.

Approved

7C: Presentation of Communications Plan, Media, and Alerts

Presentation by Don Jones on the city's communications plan for media and alerts.

Information Only

8A: Resolution CC-2022-36 (2110 West Sherwood)

Resolution declaring the structure at 2110 West Sherwood dilapidated and a public nuisance, ordering its demolition.

Adopted

8B, 8C, 8D: Resolutions for Tabled Properties

Resolutions pertaining to properties at 638 East 14th Avenue, 3033 East Peachtree Avenue, and 1600 East 16th Avenue.

Tabled to January 23rd, 2023

8E: Resolution CC-2022-40 (Airport Car Rental Regulations)

Resolution adopting revisions to the Stillwater Regional Airport car rental facility regulations.

Adopted

9A: Ordinance 3512 (South Duncan Street Right-of-Way)

Ordinance closing a portion of the right-of-way of South Duncan Street.

Adopted on Second Read

9B: Ordinance 3517 (Water Treatment Plant Lease Extension)

Ordinance authorizing the extension of a lease term and removal of a diesel generation unit from the water treatment plant lease agreement.

Adopted on Second Read

12A: Appointment to Planning Commission

Appointment of a member to the Planning Commission.

Riley Williams Appointed

12B: Reappointment to Stillwater Medical Center Authority

Reappointment of Dan Duncan to the Stillwater Medical Center Authority.

Dan Duncan Reappointed