Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved a specific use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary and a map amendment to rezone a property from light industrial to commercial business. They also received annual reports from Prairie Arts and Lake McMurtry Friends, highlighting their community engagement and growth. A discussion was held regarding the relocation of softball fields at Sanborn Lake Park due to future road construction and airport expansion.
Key Decisions & Votes
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Specific Use Permit
04:00:00A specific use permit was approved for a medical marijuana dispensary at 135 South Main Street, following a 5-0 recommendation from the planning commission.
Map Amendment for 923 South Lowry Street
08:00:00A map amendment was approved to rezone the property at 923 South Lowry Street from light industrial to commercial business, also with a 5-0 planning commission recommendation. This will allow Keystone Engineering to expand and meet required setbacks.
Ordinance 3497 (Boomer Lake Station Road Rezoning)
39:00:00Ordinance 3497, rezoning land at 701 West Boomer Lake Station Road from public and commercial general to multi-family intermediate district, was advanced to its second reading.
Ordinance 3496 (Easement Closure)
39:50:00Ordinance 3496, closing an easement on North Rogers Drive south of Richmond adjacent to North Rogers Drive in Parkview Estates Section 10, was adopted.
Increase FY22 Expenditure Limit for Purchase Power (SUA)
45:00:00The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved an increase of $415,000 to the fiscal year 2022 expenditure limit for purchase power from GRDA, bringing the total not to exceed amount to $34,454,176.
Upcoming Community Events
Crazy Days
Stillwater's largest community-wide retail sales event across various shopping centers and downtown.
Outdoor Movie at Stillwater Public Library
For older teens and adults, takes place in the library's courtyard beginning at 9:00 PM. Attendees should bring chairs or blankets. Free popcorn and drinks provided.
Lieutenant Joe Sadler Retirement Celebration
10:00 AM at Fire Station Number One, 1506 South Main Street. Community members are invited to honor Lieutenant Sadler in person or via live stream on the Stillwater Fire Department Facebook page.
Financial Matters
Prairie Arts Center Art Shop Earnings
Amount earned by artists through the pop-up art shops at Prairie Arts Center.
Lake McMurtry Friends Revenue Generation
Revenue raised in sales, fees, and donations by Lake McMurtry Friends in the 2021-22 fiscal year, in addition to city subsidy.
Recreational Trails Program Grant (Lake McMurtry)
Additional funding awarded for the ADA compliant trail at Lake McMurtry, bringing the project back within budget.
Donna Nye Foundation Grant (Lake McMurtry)
Grant awarded for the construction of a universal access tent campsite at Lake McMurtry.
Purchase Power Expenditure Limit Increase (SUA)
Increase to the FY22 expenditure limit for purchase power from GRDA due to increased wholesale electric costs, funded by natural gas savings.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Resolution for relocation of softball fields at Sanborn Lake Park
- Phase two of Perkins Road construction project (after OSU football season)
- Construction of ADA compliant trail at Lake McMurtry (estimated completion by November 2022)
- Construction of universal access tent campsite at Lake McMurtry (after season ends)
Announcements
- City staff requests community members conserve resources (water and electricity) during the significant heat wave, especially between 2 PM and 7 PM.
- The water treatment plant hit a record output of 16 million gallons, and distribution leaks are being addressed.
- Southwest Power Pool issued a conservative operations advisory.
- There has been a significant uptick in grass fires; residents are asked to practice fire safety.
- Appreciation was extended to city staff working outdoors in extreme heat.
- The City of Stillwater is looking for service-minded team members; available positions can be found at stillwater.org/employment.
- Lakeview will be closed for approximately two weeks starting July 20th, affecting the east side of the roadway. Motorists can still use Perkins Road.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Consent Document
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item 6a: Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Request to allow a medical marijuana dispensary at 135 South Main Street.
Item 6b: Map Amendment to Rezone Property
Request to rezone property at 923 South Lowry Street from light industrial to commercial business.
Item 7a: Annual Report from Prairie Arts
Presentation on the activities and achievements of the Prairie Arts Center over the past year.
Item 7b: Lake McMurtry Friends Annual Report
Presentation on the highlights and achievements of Lake McMurtry Friends over the past year.
Item 7c: Discussion Regarding Relocation of Softball Fields at Sanborn Lake Park
Discussion about the federal requirements for relocating softball fields due to the Hargis Road reconstruction and airport expansion.
Item 8a: Ordinance 3497 (Rezoning 701 West Boomer Lake Station Road)
Ordinance rezoning tracks of land from public and commercial general to multi-family intermediate district.
Item 8b: Ordinance 3496 (Closing an Easement)
Ordinance closing an easement located on North Rogers Drive south of Richmond.
Item 9: Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates and announcements from city officials and council members.
SUA Item 4: Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
SUA Item 5a: Increase FY22 Expenditure Limit for Purchase Power from GRDA
Consideration to increase the fiscal year 2022 expenditure limit for purchase power.
SEDA Item 3: Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority.