Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council addressed several dilapidated and abandoned properties, ordering their demolition or setting deadlines for owners to bring them up to code. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comment and a resolution regarding House Bill 2597, which allows permitless carry of firearms, with the council ultimately supporting a referendum petition to allow Oklahoma voters to decide on its repeal.
Key Decisions & Votes
214 North Main Street Stillwater Oklahoma
00:20:00The property was declared dilapidated and abandoned. The owner was given until January 1, 2020, to complete demolition, with a progress report due by November 1, 2019. Failure to comply authorizes the city manager to proceed with demolition.
216 North Main Street Stillwater Oklahoma
00:22:00The property was declared dilapidated and abandoned. The owner was given until January 1, 2020, to complete demolition, with a progress report due by November 1, 2019. Failure to comply authorizes the city manager to proceed with demolition.
502 South Lowry Street Stillwater Oklahoma
00:59:00The property was declared dilapidated and abandoned. The owner was given until January 1, 2020, to remove the structure, with a check-in date of November 1, 2019, for permits and surveys.
506 South Lowry Street Stillwater Oklahoma
01:00:00The property was declared dilapidated and abandoned. The owner was given until January 1, 2020, to remove the structure, with a check-in date of November 1, 2019, for permits and surveys.
711 West 9th Avenue Stillwater Oklahoma
01:17:00The property was declared dilapidated and abandoned. The owner was given until January 2, 2020, to remove the structure, with a check-in date of November 1, 2019, for permits and surveys.
4920 North Washington Street Stillwater Oklahoma
01:40:00The property was declared dilapidated. An abatement and demolition order was approved, with deadlines similar to other properties, though specific dates were not explicitly re-stated in the motion.
1023 West 10th Avenue Stillwater Oklahoma
01:50:00The property was declared dilapidated and abandoned. The owner was given until January 2, 2020, to remove the structure, with a check-in date of November 1, 2019, for permits and surveys.
Resolution 2019-16: Support for Referendum Petition on Permitless Carry
02:15:00The City Council adopted a resolution supporting a referendum petition to allow Oklahoma voters to decide on the repeal of House Bill 2597, which permits permitless carry of firearms.
Public Comments
Public comments were primarily focused on House Bill 2597 regarding permitless carry of firearms. Speakers expressed strong opinions both for and against the referendum petition, citing concerns about public safety, constitutional rights, training requirements, and the role of local versus state government in such matters.
Coming Up
Tabled
- 716 West 9th Avenue Stillwater Oklahoma (continued to October 21st)
Deadlines
- August 29, 2019: Deadline for referendum petition signatures for HB 2597
- November 1, 2019: Effective date of HB 2597
- November 1, 2019: Check-in date for permits and surveys for several demolition orders
- January 1, 2020 / January 2, 2020: Demolition completion deadlines for several properties
Watch For
- Further discussion and potential action on 716 West 9th Avenue at the October 21st meeting
Announcements
- Petition signing locations for the permitless carry referendum: outside City Hall (evening), OSU Student Union (noon-4pm tomorrow), Stillwater Public Library (5:30-8:30pm tomorrow), front of City Hall (noon-5:30pm tomorrow).
- 99th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment (women's right to vote).
Agenda Summary
Hearing to determine whether structures are dilapidated or abandoned (214 North Main Street)
Consideration of the property at 214 North Main Street for dilapidation and abandonment.
Hearing to determine whether structures are dilapidated or abandoned (216 North Main Street)
Consideration of the property at 216 North Main Street for dilapidation and abandonment.
Hearing to determine whether structures are dilapidated or abandoned (502 South Lowry Street)
Consideration of the property at 502 South Lowry Street for dilapidation and abandonment.
Hearing to determine whether structures are dilapidated or abandoned (506 South Lowry Street)
Consideration of the property at 506 South Lowry Street for dilapidation and abandonment.
Hearing to determine whether structures are dilapidated or abandoned (711 West 9th Avenue)
Consideration of the property at 711 West 9th Avenue for dilapidation and abandonment.
Hearing to determine whether structures are dilapidated or abandoned (716 West 9th Avenue)
Consideration of the property at 716 West 9th Avenue for dilapidation and abandonment.
Hearing to determine whether structures are dilapidated or abandoned (4920 North Washington Street)
Consideration of the property at 4920 North Washington Street for dilapidation and abandonment.
Hearing to determine whether structures are dilapidated or abandoned (1023 West 10th Avenue)
Consideration of the property at 1023 West 10th Avenue for dilapidation and abandonment.
Public Comment on items not scheduled for public hearing
Opportunity for citizens to comment on agenda items not requiring a public hearing.
Resolution 2019-16: Support for Referendum Petition on Permitless Carry
A resolution supporting a referendum petition to allow Oklahoma voters to decide on the repeal of House Bill 2597, which allows permitless carry of firearms.
Reports from officers and boards
Updates and reports from various city officers and boards.
Executive Session
Executive session to discuss confidential communications regarding an ongoing investigation and potential litigation with Cedar Creek Farms LLC, and economic development matters.