October 22, 2019 City Council Meeting

The council approved the acquisition of right-of-way for the Perkins Road expansion project from McElroy to Lakeview, with construction anticipated to begin in November 2020.

A request from Cobalt Homes LLC to rezone property at 1199 West Airport Road from RSS (small lot single-family residential) to CG (commercial zoning) for commercial development was approved, following a recommendation from the Planning Commission.

A budget amendment appropriating grant funds for the rewrite of the City of Stillwater Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved.

The council adopted findings of fact declaring the property at 716 West 9th Avenue dilapidated and abandoned, ordering the owner to present evidence of a demolition permit by November 18, 2019, and complete demolition by January 13, 2020.

The city manager's purchase of 26 acres of property adjacent to Stillwater Regional Airport for $455,000 was ratified, intended for future expansion and runway protection, with potential for 90/10 grant reimbursement from the FAA.

Resolution 2019-21 was adopted, establishing an inspection fee of $100 for the annual re-inspection of all medical marijuana facilities.

Resolution 2019-23 was adopted, authorizing the mayor to sign an election proclamation for a general election on February 11, 2020, and a runoff election on April 7, 2020, for City Council Seat 3.

Resolution 2019-24 was adopted, declaring the public necessity for acquiring ownership to real property and easements for the widening and resurfacing of US 177 (Perkins Road) from McElroy to Lakeview Road, enabling eminent domain if necessary for the remaining five parcels.

Ordinance 3443, closing 12.5 feet of right-of-way on the east and west sides of Southwest Street from 4th Avenue to 6th Avenue, was advanced to its second reading.

Ordinance 3442, rezoning tracts of land at 717, 713 West 7th Avenue, and 709 South Ramsay Street from RSS (small lot single-family residential) to RTM (two-family and multi-family residential), was adopted.

A budget amendment allocating up to $202,400 from the electric utility rate stabilization fund for the relocation of overhead electric service lines at the Perkins and McElroy roads intersection was approved.

Resolution 2019-22 was adopted, creating the Stillwater Economic Development Authority Tourism Advisory Committee, a seven-member board to advise on tourism development and hotel room tax expenditures.

Hazard Mitigation Plan Rewrite

Budget amendment appropriating grant funds for the rewrite of the city's Hazard Mitigation Plan.

First Quarterly Financial Report FY20

Presentation of the first quarterly financial report for FY20, indicating revenues and expenditures are on target, with staff addressing a negative estimated projected fund balance in the CETA fund.

Property Purchase Adjacent to Airport

Purchase of 26 acres at $17,500 per acre, funded by a positive budget to actual variance, with potential for 90/10 grant reimbursement from the FAA.

Medical Marijuana Facilities Annual Re-inspection Fee

Establishment of a $100 fixed fee for the annual re-inspection of medical marijuana facilities.

Electric Utility Rate Stabilization Fund Allocation

Allocation of funds from the electric utility rate stabilization fund for the relocation of overhead electric service lines at the Perkins and McElroy roads intersection.

Stillwater Economic Development Authority Tourism Advisory Committee

Committee to advise on the use and expenditure of hotel room tax revenues.

Consent Docket

Approval of meeting minutes, acceptance of a pedestrian easement over Stolle Street, and approval of right-of-way purchases for the Perkins Road expansion project.

Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing

No one signed up to speak.

Items Removed from Consent - Item D (Perkins Road Right-of-Way)

Discussion regarding the progress and timeline for the Perkins Road expansion project, including right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation.

Public Hearing: Request from Beta Site Gamma Phi Beta Inc. for Map Amendment

Motion to dismiss the item.

Public Hearing: Request from Cobalt Homes LLC for Map Amendment (1199 West Airport Road)

Request to rezone property from RSS to CG for commercial development.

Approved Budget Amendment for Hazard Mitigation Plan Rewrite (CC-19-153)

Appropriating funds for the rewrite of the city's Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Status Report on Dilapidated Property at 716 West 9th Avenue

Update on the property's status and discussion regarding its dilapidated condition and potential demolition or remodeling.

Census 2020 Update

Presentation on Stillwater's and Payne County's efforts for the 2020 Census, including the complete count committee and available resources.

Quarterly Financial Report (CC-19-158)

Presentation of the first quarterly financial report for FY20, providing an overview of city finances.

Ratified City Manager Purchase of Property Adjacent to Stillwater Regional Airport (CC-19-156)

Ratification of the purchase of 26 acres for airport expansion and runway protection.

Establish an Inspection Fee for Medical Marijuana Facilities

Discussion regarding the need for an annual re-inspection fee for medical marijuana facilities.

Resolution 2019-21: Amending Building Safety Rates Schedule for Medical Marijuana Inspections

Adopting a fixed fee of $100 for annual inspections of medical marijuana facilities.

Resolution 2019-23: Authorizing Election Proclamation for General and Runoff Elections

Calling for a general election and a runoff election if needed for City Council Seat 3.

Resolution 2019-24: Declaring Public Necessity for Acquiring Property for US 177/Perkins Road Widening

Declaring the public necessity for land acquisition for the Perkins Road widening project.

Ordinance 3443 (First Read): Closing Right-of-Way on Southwest Street

Ordinance closing 12.5 feet of right-of-way on Southwest Street from 4th Avenue to 6th Avenue.

Ordinance 3442 (Second Read): Rezoning 717 West 7th Avenue Area

Ordinance rezoning tracts of land from RSS to RTM.

Reports from Officers and Boards

Updates from city staff and council members, including Census 2020, Speak Up Stillwater, budget input, and employee recognition.

Drainage Board Appointment

Appointment of Madeleine Goddard to the Board of Drainage Appeals.

Chairperson for Taxing Financing Review Committee

Designation of Councilor Wetlake as chairperson for the committee reviewing taxing/finance options for the Boomer Lake Station project.

SUA Consent Docket

Approval of regular meeting minutes from October 7th.

SUA General Orders: Approve Budget Amendment for Electric Utility Rate Stabilization Fund (SUA-19-36)

Allocating funds for the relocation of overhead electric service lines at Perkins and McElroy roads.

CETA Consent Docket

Approval of regular and executive session minutes.

CETA Resolution 2019-22: Creating the Stillwater Economic Development Authority Tourism Advisory Committee

Establishing a new advisory committee for tourism development.