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July 16, 2019 City Council Meeting

July 16, 2019 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council approved a specific use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary and another for an outpatient mental health and substance abuse center. They also approved the replacement of the 26th Avenue Bridge structure and initiated the process for a strategic planning key performance indicators task force. The meeting also included a proclamation for Kappa Kappa Psi's centennial.

Key Decisions & Votes

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Specific Use Permit

09:50:00

A specific use permit was approved for Camilla Corporation to establish a medical marijuana dispensary at 1124 East 6th Avenue in the commercial general district.

Approved

Slim Chickens Property Rezoning

23:00:00

A map amendment was approved to rezone a portion of property at 1011 North Boomer Road from commercial general to residential two-family multifamily (RTM) district for SC Retail Management LLC (owners of Slim Chickens).

Approved

Grand Lake Mental Health Center Specific Use Permit

30:00:00

A specific use permit was approved for Grand Lake Mental Health Center Inc. to establish an outpatient mental health and substance abuse center at 1624 and 1706 North Cimarron Plaza in the commercial shopping district.

Approved

26th Avenue Bridge Structure Replacement

53:00:00

Staff was authorized to proceed with the replacement of the 26th Avenue Bridge structure using aluminized material pipes, increasing its length for a future active transportation path, at an estimated cost of $350,000. Keystone Engineering and Gauss and Associates will be engaged for survey and design services.

Approved

Strategic Planning Key Performance Indicators Task Force

53:30:00

Staff was authorized to proceed with forming a Strategic Planning Key Performance Indicators Task Force, including citizen involvement, to identify appropriate performance measures for the city's strategic plan.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

July 16th-20th

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma National Convention

Being held in Stillwater, celebrating Kappa Kappa Psi's centennial. Upwards of 1500 students, alumni, family, and friends are expected.

November 27th, 2019

Kappa Kappa Psi Day

Proclaimed in the city of Stillwater, marking the fraternity's 100-year anniversary.

Financial Matters

2016 Community Development Block Grant Closeout

The 2016 CDBG project, which installed ADA sidewalks, bus stops, and access to the Kameoka Trail around Wings of Hope, was officially closed out. The grant was nearly $140,000 with a city match, totaling expenditures of $366,376.

26th Avenue Bridge Replacement

Estimated cost for replacing the 26th Avenue Bridge structure with aluminized pipes and extending its length for a future active transportation path. Potential eligibility for FHWA reimbursement.

$350,000

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • Payne County Disaster Recovery Center closing: Saturday, July 20th at 3:00 PM (for May 7th - June 9th storm victims)
  • US Census Day: April 1st, 2020

Watch For

  • Block 34 upgrades: Overhead lines to be removed by end of next week (July 26th)
  • 32nd Avenue booster pump station and 6th Avenue to 32nd Avenue 18-inch water line construction to begin in August

Announcements

  • The 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has been awarded the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for the 37th consecutive year.
  • Stillwater is participating in a county-wide task force to ensure an accurate count for the 2020 US Census.
  • Rehabilitation of the water treatment plant chlorine gas scrubber is complete, enhancing public and employee safety.
  • New episodes of the city's podcast, 'FYI Stillwater,' are available on iTunes, Spotify, and the city's website, covering topics like police dogs, dispatch, and local developments.

Agenda Summary

Proclamation in relation to Kappa Kappa Psi and their 100-year anniversary

A proclamation was read recognizing Kappa Kappa Psi National Honor Fraternity for their centennial and their upcoming national convention in Stillwater.

Information Only

Consent Docket

Acceptance of sewer and sidewalk improvements for Mockingbird Estate Development in 3026th Avenue.

Approved

Public Comment on items not scheduled for public hearing

No one was signed up to speak on items not scheduled for public hearing.

No Action

CC-19-108: Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Receive public comment and consider a request from Camilla Corporation for a specific use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary at 1124 East 6th Avenue.

Approved

CC-19-107: Map Amendment for SC Retail Management LLC (Slim Chickens)

Receive public comment and consider a request from SC Retail Management LLC to rezone a portion of property at 1011 North Boomer Road from commercial general to residential two-family multifamily (RTM) district.

Approved

CC-19-109: Special Use Permit for Grand Lake Mental Health Center Inc.

Receive public comment and consider a request from Grand Lake Mental Health Center Inc. for a special use permit to establish an outpatient mental health and substance abuse center at 1624 and 1706 North Cimarron Plaza.

Approved

CC-19-104: 2016 Community Development Block Grant Closeout

Receive public comment and consider the closeout of the 2016 Community Development Block Grant project.

Approved

CC-19-98: 26th Avenue Bridge Structure Replacement

Consider a replacement of the 26th Avenue Bridge structure utilizing new pipes and increasing the length to allow for a future active transportation path, and engage engineering firms for survey and design services.

Approved

CC-19-105: Strategic Planning Key Performance Indicators Task Force

Authorize staff to proceed with forming a Strategic Planning Key Performance Indicators Task Force.

Approved

Reports from Officers of Boards

Reports from the City Attorney, City Manager, and City Clerk.

Information Only

Appointments

Appointments to the Audit Committee and the Airport Authority Board.

Approved