Meeting Summary
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
00:19:00The 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.
Recreational Trails Grant for Lake McMurtry
00:20:00The 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.
Extension for Abatement and Demolition Orders
00:40:00A 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.
Economic Development Incentive Policy
00:42:00Resolution CC-2020-1, adopting an economic development incentive policy, was adopted by the council after previous discussions and requested changes.
Amendment to Ordinance for City Manager Signatory Authority
00:43:00Ordinance 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.
Rezoning of 906 East Swim Avenue
00:47:00Ordinance 3446, rezoning property at 906 East Swim Avenue from RT (residential two-family) to RSS (small lot single-family residential), was adopted.
Economic Development Incentive Policy (SEDA)
00:54:00Resolution SEDA-20-01, establishing the economic development incentive policy, was adopted by the Stillwater Economic Development Authority.
Upcoming Community Events
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.
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.
Item F (Stillwater History Museum Quarterly Report)
Discussion and approval of the quarterly report from the Stillwater History Museum.
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.
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.
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.
Resolution CC-2020-1: Economic Development Incentive Policy
A resolution adopting an economic development incentive policy.
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.
Ordinance 3446 (Second Read): Rezoning 906 East Swim Avenue
An ordinance rezoning property addressed as 906 East Swim Avenue from RT to RSS.
SEDA Consent Docket
Approval of regular meeting minutes from December 16th.
SEDA Resolution SEDA-20-01: Economic Development Incentive Policy
A resolution establishing the economic development incentive policy.