Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved the consent docket and several key resolutions, including the adoption of the Sixth Avenue Corridor Study as a supplement to the comprehensive plan. They also approved a specific use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary and advanced two ordinances to second reading. The meeting concluded with various community announcements and the recognition of a retiring police sergeant.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
00:00:46The consent docket, including approval of regular meeting minutes and a pole attachment agreement, was approved by a 4-0 vote.
Right-of-Way Closing on North Rogers Drive
00:09:50A request from KMR Development LLC for the closing of a 5,731 square foot section of right-of-way along North Rogers Drive in Parkview Estates Section 10 was approved.
Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary
00:13:58A specific use permit to allow a medical marijuana dispensary at 524 West 6th Avenue was approved, following a 5-0 recommendation from the planning commission.
Sixth Avenue Corridor Study Adoption
00:22:00Resolution CC-2022-01, adopting the Sixth Avenue Corridor Study as a supplement to the Stillwater 2030 C3 Comprehensive Plan, was adopted.
Small Business Enhancement Assistance for Merrifield Office Supply
00:39:50Recommendations from the Tax Increment Financing District Number 3 Policy Implementation Committee to approve small business enhancement assistance for facade improvements to Merrifield Office Supply, not to exceed $15,000, were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Public Meeting on Local Drainage Conditions
5:30 p.m. in the Community Center Lowry Activity Center. Input will aid in the city's pre-disaster mitigation grant project and the Stillwater Creek Watershed Management Plan.
Annual Unity March for MLK Jr. Day
Leaves from Southern Woods Park at 1 p.m. and ends at the OSU Spears School of Business. OSU will then begin their MLK celebration.
Financial Matters
Small Business Enhancement Assistance
Funding approved for facade improvements to Merrifield Office Supply, representing less than half of the projected $33,000 project cost.
Public Comments
Mr. Allen Loveless, Chairman for the Vibrant Stillwater Steering Group, spoke in support of adopting the Sixth Avenue Corridor Study, highlighting its importance for community development and quality of life.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Voter registration deadline: January 14th
- Absentee ballot request deadline: January 24th
- Election Day: February 8th
Watch For
- Main travel lanes work on Highway 177 (Perkins Road) expected to begin by spring.
Announcements
- Sergeant Hoffman's last tour after 38+ years with the Stillwater Police Department.
- Stillwater Fire Department responded to 3,888 calls in 2021, over 1,000 more than the previous year.
- Animal Welfare took in 918 dogs, 643 cats, and completed 486 adoptions.
- Stillwater Police Department responded to 20,302 calls.
- City offices will be closed on January 17th for the MLK holiday, but trash and recycling will be collected as usual.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Consent Docket
Approval of regular meeting minutes and a pole attachment agreement.
Item 4: Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearings
Mr. Allen Loveless spoke regarding the Vibrant Stillwater group and the Sixth Avenue Corridor Study.
Item 6a: Public Comment regarding a request from KMR Development LLC for the closing of right-of-way located on North Rogers Drive (CC-22-01)
Request for closing a 5,731 square foot section of right-of-way in Parkview Estates Section 10.
Item 6b: Public Comment regarding a request for a specific use permit to allow medical marijuana dispensary at 524 West 6th Avenue (CC-22-02)
Request for a specific use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary.
Item 7a: Resolution CC-2022-01
Resolution determining that the Sixth Avenue Corridor Study is in conformance with the Stillwater 2030 C3 Comprehensive Plan and adopting it as a supplement.
Ordinance 3487
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 1223 South Husband Place from CG Commercial General District to RSS Small Lot Single Family Residential District.
Ordinance 3488
An ordinance closing a general utility easement located in the northeast quarter of section 14, township 19 north, range two east of the Indian Meridian, city of Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma on property addressed at 711 North Main Street.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket
Approval of regular meeting minutes and a pole attachment agreement with Blue Peak.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
Approval of regular meeting minutes.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority General Orders Item 5a
Consider recommendations from the Tax Increment Financing District Number 3 Policy Implementation Committee to approve small business enhancement assistance for facade improvements to Merrifield Office Supply.