Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council met on August 24, 2020. Key discussions included the approval of a budget amendment for the library, a public hearing on a text amendment for parklets, and a proposed amendment to the Stillwater Regional Airport Authority ordinance. The council decided to further develop design standards for parklets before adopting a new ordinance and advanced the airport authority ordinance to a second reading.
Key Decisions & Votes
Library Budget Amendment
03:00The council approved a budget amendment for the library, acknowledging their hard work in securing grants and supporting other libraries in the consortium.
Text Amendment for Parklets (Land Development Code)
16:00The council received public comment on a text amendment to allow parklets. They decided to postpone a decision to allow staff to develop design standards first, ensuring the parklets are aesthetically pleasing and functional without being overly burdensome for businesses.
Stillwater Regional Airport Authority Ordinance Amendment
40:00An ordinance to amend the Stillwater Regional Airport Authority ordinance was advanced to its second reading. This amendment aims to realign the board's duties to a broader policy-making and planning role, while administrative tasks would be handled by the city manager's office through the airport manager.
Financial Matters
Library Budget Amendment
A budget amendment was approved for the library, recognizing their successful grant acquisition efforts.
Public Comments
Chris Peters provided comments regarding the text amendment for parklets, emphasizing the need for design standards that are not overly strict, considering maintenance, and highlighting the economic benefits of parklets for businesses.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding parklets (CC-20-146)
Watch For
- Development of design standards for parklets
- Second reading of the Stillwater Regional Airport Authority ordinance amendment
Announcements
- New emergency orders regarding bars and outdoor service are in effect.
- Stillwater Public Schools will go virtual this week due to county COVID-19 numbers.
- White House Coronavirus Task Force reports are now publicly available.
- Hospital and Payne County Health Department continue to track COVID-19 numbers and contact trace.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items, including two budget amendments.
Item A from Consent Docket (BC-20-147)
Budget amendment related to the library's grant activities.
Public Comment on items not scheduled for public hearing
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on non-agenda items.
Public Hearing: Text Amendment to Land Development Code (CC-20-146)
Received public comment regarding amendments to allow and regulate 'parklets' or temporary outdoor dining/service areas.
Presentation and Proposed Amendment to the Stillwater Regional Airport Authority Ordinance
Discussion on proposed changes to the airport authority's structure and duties, shifting towards a more advisory role for the board and administrative control for the city manager's office.
COVID-19 Update
Discussion on the current status of COVID-19 in Stillwater and Payne County, including school decisions, local restrictions, and data tracking.
Ordinance 3456 (Text Amendment for Parklets)
First reading of the ordinance related to parklets.
Ordinance 3457 (Stillwater Regional Airport Authority Amendment)
First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 8 Aviation, Article 2 Stillwater Regional Airport Authority.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates from city officers and board representatives.