Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved a specific use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary and a map amendment to rezone property for small lot single-family residential use. They also adopted a resolution for bridge inspection responsibilities and received a report from the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee on its local legislative agenda. A public hearing regarding a text amendment was postponed to February 2020.
Key Decisions & Votes
Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary
09:50:00A specific use permit was approved for a medical marijuana dispensary at 211 North Perkins Road, #36, in the Rosewood shopping center. The Planning Commission recommended approval 4-0.
Map Amendment to Rezone Property at 906 East Swim Avenue
18:00:00A map amendment was approved to rezone property at 906 East Swim Avenue from RT (Residential Two-Family) to RSS (Small Lot Single-Family Residential). This will allow for the construction of 12 residential lots and one outlot for a detention pond, with access only from Swim Avenue.
Bridge Inspection Consultant Selection
34:00:00Resolution CC-2019-26 was adopted, selecting Guy Engineering out of Tulsa as the consultant for Stillwater's bridge inspection responsibilities for contracts commencing April 1, 2020, through March 31, 2022. This is federally and state-funded with no cost to the city.
Upcoming Community Events
Wreaths Across America Day
Wreath-laying ceremonies at Fair Lawn Cemetery in Stillwater. Suggested arrival at 10:30 AM, ceremony at 11:00 AM, wreath-laying at 11:30 AM, and refreshments at noon.
Merry Main Street
Started last weekend, featuring a Christmas tree downtown.
Breakfast with Santa
Christmas Parade of Lights
Downtown, featuring the state championship-bound high school football team.
Pro Value Tower Lights
Lights synchronized with music on top of the Pro Value building downtown. Music is played outside and can be tuned into in cars.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Text amendment to Chapter 23, Article 8, Division 3 Westwood Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (CC-19-193) postponed to February 10, 2020.
Deadlines
- Filing for City Council elections at Payne County Election Board through Wednesday (Dec 4, 2019) at 5 PM.
Watch For
- Stillwater Chamber of Commerce local legislative agenda updates and collaboration with City Council.
- Final plat for the 906 East Swim Avenue rezoning to come back to council in two weeks.
Announcements
- Junior Girl Scout Troop 70-69 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Proclamation for Wreaths Across America Day on December 14, 2019.
- Shout out to city workers for newly repainted road lines.
- Mayor Will Joyce discussed his path to mayor and city government on FYI Stillwater podcast (Episode 35).
- Spring municipal general election is February 11, 2020; runoff election, if necessary, is April 7, 2020.
- Residents can use the online 'Balancing Act' tool at Stillwater.org to provide input on the city's budget.
- The United States Census Bureau is hiring census takers at $14-$18/hour; apply at 2020census.gov/jobs.
- Holidays in Stillwater events are ongoing, including downtown window decorations.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Includes easements and right-of-ways for the 26th Avenue bridge replacement, an encroachment agreement for the 2040 water line project, setting a hearing date for a utility easement closure, and a final plat.
Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary (CC-19-192)
Request for a specific use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary at 211 North Perkins Road, #36, in the Rosewood shopping center.
Text Amendment to Chapter 23, Article 8, Division 3 Westwood Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (CC-19-193)
Request for a text amendment to chapter 23, article 8, overlay districts, division 3, Westwood neighborhood conservation overlay district.
Map Amendment to Rezone Property at 906 East Swim Avenue (CC-19-191)
Request for a map amendment to rezone property at 906 East Swim Avenue from RT (Residential Two-Family) to RSS (Small Lot Single-Family Residential).
Report from Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee on Local Legislative Agenda
Presentation by Brian Langford Loftus on the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce's local legislative agenda, focusing on infrastructure, quality of life, economic development, and government services.
Resolution CC-2019-26: Bridge Inspection Responsibility
Resolution concerning the city of Stillwater's bridge inspection responsibility pursuant to national bridge inspection standards and notification to ODOT of bridge inspection consultant selection.
Ordinance 3445: Amending Chapter 23, Article 8 (Land Development Code)
An ordinance amending chapter 23, land development code, article 8, which was related to the postponed text amendment.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Various announcements and updates from city staff and council members.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Executive Session
Executive session to discuss matters pertaining to economic development, including property transfer, financing, or proposals to entice businesses.