Meeting Summary
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
00:04:00Resolution CC-2022-36 was adopted, declaring the structure at 2110 West Sherwood dilapidated and a public nuisance, ordering its demolition and removal.
Dilapidated Structure at 638 East 14th Avenue
00:10:00The 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.
Dilapidated Structure at 3033 East Peachtree Avenue
00:13:00The 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.
Public Nuisance at 1600 East 16th Avenue (Silverton Estates)
00:16:00The 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.
Stillwater Regional Airport Storage Building and Lean-to Design
00:30:00An 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.
Block 34 Project Evaluation and Design
00:32:00Authorization 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.
Stillwater Regional Airport Car Rental Facility Regulations
00:48:00Resolution CC-2022-40, adopting revisions to the Stillwater Regional Airport car rental facility regulations, was adopted.
Ordinance 3512: Closing Portion of South Duncan Street Right-of-Way
00:50:00Ordinance 3512, closing a portion of the right-of-way of South Duncan Street near 1202 South Duncan Street, was adopted on second read.
Ordinance 3517: Water Treatment Plant Lease Extension
00:51:00Ordinance 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.
Appointment to Planning Commission
00:52:00Riley Williams was appointed to the Stillwater Planning Commission for a term expiring in July 2023.
Reappointment to Stillwater Medical Center Authority
00:53:00Dan Duncan was reappointed to the Stillwater Medical Center Authority for another term.
Upcoming Community Events
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.
Block 34 Project Evaluation and Design
Task order with Goes and Associates for evaluations ($65,000), design transition ($30,000), and contingency ($5,000).
Rural Fire Service Contract
Annual contract for residents outside city limits to limit fire incident response fees to $2,000.
Public Comments
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.
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.
6A: Dilapidated Structure Hearing - 2110 West Sherwood
Hearing to determine if the structure is dilapidated and abandoned, and whether to order abatement.
6B: Dilapidated Structure Hearing - 638 East 14th Avenue
Hearing to determine if the structure is dilapidated and abandoned, and whether to order abatement.
6C: Dilapidated Structure Hearing - 3033 East Peachtree Avenue
Hearing to determine if the structure is dilapidated and abandoned, and whether to order abatement.
6D: Public Nuisance Hearing - 1600 East 16th Avenue
Hearing to determine if the property constitutes a public nuisance and whether to order abatement.
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.
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.
7C: Presentation of Communications Plan, Media, and Alerts
Presentation by Don Jones on the city's communications plan for media and alerts.
8A: Resolution CC-2022-36 (2110 West Sherwood)
Resolution declaring the structure at 2110 West Sherwood dilapidated and a public nuisance, ordering its demolition.
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.
8E: Resolution CC-2022-40 (Airport Car Rental Regulations)
Resolution adopting revisions to the Stillwater Regional Airport car rental facility regulations.
9A: Ordinance 3512 (South Duncan Street Right-of-Way)
Ordinance closing a portion of the right-of-way of South Duncan Street.
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.
12A: Appointment to Planning Commission
Appointment of a member to the Planning Commission.
12B: Reappointment to Stillwater Medical Center Authority
Reappointment of Dan Duncan to the Stillwater Medical Center Authority.