April 16, 2019 City Council Meeting

A specific use permit was approved for a medical marijuana dispensary located at 115 South Main Street in the commercial business zoning district.

The closeout of the 2017 Community Development Block Grant, which funded the construction of the skate park at Strickland Park, was approved.

The council selected the stormwater drainage project at 12th and Duncan for the 2019 Community Development Block Grant, prioritizing it over the Ridge Street drainage project.

A resolution was adopted authorizing the city manager to enter an agreement with the Oklahoma Tax Commission for the collection of city municipal lodging taxes, effective July 1, 2019.

Ordinance number 3434, related to the city's hotel room tax and enabling collection by the Oklahoma Tax Commission, was advanced to its second reading. This ordinance also expands the definition of a hotel to include properties with one or more rooms for rent, impacting short-term rentals like Airbnbs.

Ordinance number 3367, amending chapter 6 of the city code to create an article for backyard chickens, was adopted on second reading.

Ordinance number 3433, amending chapter 18 of the city code regarding dilapidated buildings, was adopted on second reading, and an emergency clause was also declared.

The automatic water and wastewater rate escalator, set to begin July 1, 2019, was deferred until the completion of the utility cost of service rate study.

2017 Community Development Block Grant

Grant funds used for the construction of the skate park at Strickland Park, with the remaining balance funded by city funds.

2019 Community Development Block Grant

Grant funds allocated for the stormwater drainage project at 12th and Duncan, with an estimated total project cost of $400,000.

Proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget

Public comment was received on the proposed budget, with a focus on street and alley maintenance funding.

City of Stillwater Municipal Lodging Taxes

Agreement to have the Oklahoma Tax Commission collect municipal lodging taxes, aiming for increased efficiency and convenience.

Sales Tax Collections (March 2019)

Sales tax collections for March 2019 were 9.41% below projections.

Use Tax Collections (March 2019)

Use tax collections for March 2019 were 62.43% above projections.

Water and Wastewater Rate Escalator

Automatic rate escalator deferred until the completion of a utility cost of service rate study.

Proclamation: Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Proclamation of April 2019 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with representatives from Wings of Hope present.

Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative items.

Item D: Strickland Park Playground Renovations

Recognition of staff work on inclusive and adaptive playground renovations at Strickland Park, including fundraising efforts by Stillwater High School students.

Item E: History Museum at the Stillwater Annual Report

Review of the History Museum's annual report, highlighting new exhibits and community engagement activities.

Item H: School Resource Officer Contract

Approval of a contract for an additional school resource officer, a collaboration between Stillwater Public Schools and the City of Stillwater.

Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing

Opportunity for public comment on non-public hearing agenda items.

7a: Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary (115 South Main Street)

Public comment and consideration of a specific use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary.

7b: Closeout of 2017 Community Development Block Grant (Skate Park)

Public comment and authorization to close out the 2017 CDBG, which funded the Strickland Park skate park.

7c: Selection of 2019 Community Development Block Grant Project

Public comment and selection of a project for the 2019 CDBG, choosing between two drainage projects.

7d: Proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget

Public comment regarding the proposed operating budget for the City of Stillwater.

8a: Presentation of Lake McMurtry Friends Strategic Plan

Presentation by the Executive Director of Lake McMurtry Friends on their strategic plan for achieving financial sustainability.

9a: Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Oklahoma Tax Commission for Lodging Taxes

Resolution to authorize the city manager to enter an agreement with the OTC for collection of municipal lodging taxes.

10a: Ordinance Number 3434 (Hotel Room Tax Amendments)

First reading of an ordinance amending the city code related to hotel room tax, facilitating OTC collection and expanding the definition of a hotel.

11a: Ordinance Number 3367 (Backyard Chickens)

Second reading of an ordinance to create an article in the city code for backyard chickens.

11b: Ordinance Number 3433 (Dilapidated Buildings)

Second reading of an ordinance amending the city code regarding dilapidated buildings and declaring an emergency.

SUA 19-12: Deferring Automatic Water and Wastewater Rate Escalator

Consideration to defer the automatic water and wastewater rate escalator until completion of the utility cost of service rate study.