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January 7, 2020 City Council Meeting

January 7, 2020 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council approved a map amendment to rezone property on North Paine Street from residential two-family to small lot single-family residential. They also approved a grant application for $300,000 for recreational trails at Lake McMurtry, requiring a $60,000 city match. Additionally, a 30-day extension was granted for abatement and demolition orders for a property on North Washington.

Key Decisions & Votes

Map Amendment for 1798 North Paine Street

00:19:00

The council approved the rezoning of property at 1798 North Paine Street from RT (residential two-family) to RSS (small lot single-family residential) based on the Planning Commission's recommendation.

Approved

Recreational Trails Grant for Lake McMurtry

00:20:00

The council approved the Lake McMurtry Friends' request for a $300,000 federal recreational trails grant, committing to fund the grant amount upfront (80% reimbursable) and provide a 20% match of $60,000, along with a sponsorship letter.

Approved

Extension for Abatement and Demolition Orders

00:40:00

A 30-day extension was granted to the McCallum Family Partnership for abatement and demolition orders for the property at 4920 North Washington, due to unforeseen issues with gas line removal.

Approved

Economic Development Incentive Policy

00:42:00

Resolution CC-2020-1, adopting an economic development incentive policy, was adopted by the council after previous discussions and requested changes.

Adopted

Amendment to Ordinance for City Manager Signatory Authority

00:43:00

Ordinance 3447, which amends Chapter 2 to allow the City Manager to sign ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and agreements in the absence of the Mayor or Vice Mayor, was advanced to its second reading.

Advanced to Second Reading

Rezoning of 906 East Swim Avenue

00:47:00

Ordinance 3446, rezoning property at 906 East Swim Avenue from RT (residential two-family) to RSS (small lot single-family residential), was adopted.

Adopted

Economic Development Incentive Policy (SEDA)

00:54:00

Resolution SEDA-20-01, establishing the economic development incentive policy, was adopted by the Stillwater Economic Development Authority.

Adopted

Upcoming Community Events

Friday, February 7th and Saturday, February 8th

Dancing with Daddy

Stillwater Community Center, 315 West 8th. Tickets available online at tickets.Stillwater.org or at the community center until February 5th.

Financial Matters

Recreational Trails Grant Match

City's 20% match for the $300,000 federal recreational trails grant for Lake McMurtry, to be funded from the Capital Improvement Fund.

$60,000

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • January 31st: Lake McMurtry recreational trails grant application deadline.

Watch For

  • Preliminary plat for 1798 North Paine Street to go before Planning Commission.
  • Further discussion and potential adoption of Ordinance 3447 regarding City Manager signatory authority.
  • Public input on the city's budget via Stillwater.org/budget.

Announcements

  • Operations crews recognized by ODOT for timely and high-quality work fixing a scouring problem at 6th and Sanger.
  • Native Americans are the most undercounted group in the US census; learn more at PayneCountyCensus.org.
  • Public input is sought on various topics, including recycling and ongoing projects, at SpeakUpStillwater.org.
  • Budget preparation season is approaching; citizens are encouraged to provide input on the city's budget at Stillwater.org/budget.
  • Information on proper disposal of holiday trash and recycling, including wrapping paper and Christmas trees, is available at Stillwater.org.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket

Approval of minutes, memorandum to set public hearing date on easement issue, acceptance of other easements, and quarterly report from the Stillwater History Museum.

Approved (except for item F, which was approved separately)

Item F (Stillwater History Museum Quarterly Report)

Discussion and approval of the quarterly report from the Stillwater History Museum.

Approved

Public Hearing: Map Amendment for 1798 North Paine Street

Receive public comment regarding a request to rezone property at 1798 North Paine Street from RT to RSS.

Public hearing opened and closed; recommendation for approval accepted.

Grant Application for Lake McMurtry Recreational Trails

Approve grant application and 80% reimbursable funding for $300,000 for a recreational trails grant for Lake McMurtry, including a 20% city match.

Approved

Extension for Abatement and Demolition Orders (McCallum Family Partnership)

Consider request from McCallum Family Partnership for a 30-day extension of abatement and demolition orders for 4920 North Washington.

Approved

Resolution CC-2020-1: Economic Development Incentive Policy

A resolution adopting an economic development incentive policy.

Adopted

Ordinance 3447 (First Read): Amendment to City Council Ordinances

An ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 3 to amend Section 2-84 regarding the execution of ordinances, resolutions, and contracts to allow the City Manager to sign in the absence of the Mayor or Vice Mayor.

Advanced to second reading

Ordinance 3446 (Second Read): Rezoning 906 East Swim Avenue

An ordinance rezoning property addressed as 906 East Swim Avenue from RT to RSS.

Adopted

SEDA Consent Docket

Approval of regular meeting minutes from December 16th.

Approved

SEDA Resolution SEDA-20-01: Economic Development Incentive Policy

A resolution establishing the economic development incentive policy.

Adopted