Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held a meeting on April 4, 2022, where they approved several proclamations, including Fair Housing Month, Autism Acceptance Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Key decisions included approving a specific use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary, applying for a solar grant for the library, and approving budget amendments for aviation gas at the airport. The council also approved a resolution for ARPA funds and advanced a rezoning ordinance to its second reading.
Key Decisions & Votes
Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary
08:10A specific use permit was approved for a medical marijuana dispensary at 102 North Main Street, with the condition that the previous location (Doc Greens at 106 West Elm Avenue) no longer operate as a dispensary.
Ebsco Solar Grant Application
12:50The request to apply for an Ebsco Solar Grant, up to $300,000, for the installation of solar energy technology at the library was approved.
Budget Amendments for Aviation Gas
16:00Budget amendments were approved to increase aviation gas for resale revenue and fuel purchases expenditure accounts by $300,000 each, and the flowage fee revenue account by $25,000 for the remainder of fiscal year 2022.
Resolution for ARPA Funds
18:00Resolution CC-2022-8, concerning Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA funds), was approved, authorizing the acceptance of funds, appropriate budget amendments, and execution of necessary agreements.
Rezoning Ordinance 3491
19:40Ordinance 3491, rezoning tracks of land at 721 South Stanley Street and various addresses on West 8th Avenue, South Blakely Street, and South Adams Street from office/small lot single family residential to public, was advanced to its second reading.
Redevelopment Agreement for Downtown Restaurant
42:50Staff was authorized to enter into a redevelopment agreement with Progressive Development Corp LLC for a new restaurant concept (TXMZ - Tacos in Mezcal) in downtown Stillwater, consistent with the term sheet.
Tort Claim by Keith Reed
45:40The tort claim filed by Keith Reed as spouse and immediate next of kin of Terry Reed was denied following an executive session.
Upcoming Community Events
Stillwater Big Band Concert
Community Center at 7 p.m., featuring jazz, classic rock, and big band tunes.
Stillwater Arts Festival
Downtown Stillwater, featuring over 70 artists, 30 musicians, food trucks, antique car show, Made in Oklahoma businesses, and a kid zone. More info at visitstillwater.org.
Financial Matters
Ebsco Solar Grant
Grant application for solar energy technology at the library, with no match required.
Aviation Gas Budget Amendments
Increase in aviation gas for resale revenue and fuel purchases expenditure accounts, and a $25,000 increase in the flowage fee revenue account.
ARPA Funds
Acceptance of Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, with previous approval for use towards projects related to the call pipeline, raw water storage, and water treatment plant.
Downtown Redevelopment Agreement (TXMZ)
TIF contribution for the TXMZ restaurant project, which is an advance of future TIF earnings and will be repaid over the life of the TIF.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Ebsco Solar Grant applications due April 29th
- Election Day for fire station bond proposition is April 5th
Watch For
- Second reading of Ordinance 3491 (rezoning for hospital)
Announcements
- April 2022 proclaimed as Fair Housing Month.
- April 2022 proclaimed as Autism Acceptance Month.
- April 2022 proclaimed as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
- April 2022 proclaimed as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
- Captain Kyle Gibbs (Stillwater Police Department) and Captain Scott Lowry (Stillwater Fire Department) retired after 35 and 29 years of service, respectively.
- Election Day is April 5th for a bond proposition for the new Fire Station 2. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- The City of Stillwater's HR team will be holding open interviews on Saturday, April 9th, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in Room 121 at the Stillwater Community Center for meter technician, equipment operator, and maintenance worker positions.
- Stillwater Animal Welfare has adoptable dogs; adult adoption fees are $10 for cats and $20 for dogs Monday through Wednesday.
Agenda Summary
Presentations and Proclamations
Recognition of Fair Housing Month, Autism Acceptance Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item H from Consent Docket
An item removed from the consent docket for separate consideration.
Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on non-agenda items.
Public Hearing: Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary (CC-22-47)
Receive public comment and consider a request for a specific use permit at 102 North Main Street.
Request for Ebsco Solar Grant
Approval to apply for a grant up to $300,000 for solar energy technology at the library.
Budget Amendments Related to Aviation Gas
Approval of budget amendments for increased aviation fuel sales and costs at the airport.
Resolution CC-2022-8 (ARPA Funds)
Resolution concerning Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, authorizing acceptance and related actions.
Ordinance 3491 (Rezoning)
Ordinance rezoning several land tracts from office/small lot single family residential to public for hospital-related purposes.
Request for Executive Session
Executive session pursuant to 25 OS Section 307 B4 for confidential communication with the city attorney concerning a pending tort claim.
Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) Consent Docket
Approval of regular meeting minutes.
Resolution SUA 2022-3 (ARPA Funds)
Resolution concerning Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, authorizing acceptance and related actions for SUA.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Consent Docket
Approval of regular meeting minutes.
Authorize Staff to Enter Redevelopment Agreement with Progressive Development Corp
Authorization for staff to negotiate and execute a redevelopment agreement for a new restaurant concept (TXMZ) in downtown Stillwater.
Tort Claim by Keith Reed
Consideration of a tort claim filed by Keith Reed.