Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved specific use permits for a medical marijuana dispensary and an indoor commercial grow facility. They also advanced an ordinance to allow backyard chickens to a second reading and extended a moratorium on public realm requirements within the form-based code district to allow for further development of financing options and simplified regulations. Additionally, the Stillwater Medical Center Authority's request for $12 million in indebtedness for capital improvements was approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary
00:27:50A specific use permit was approved for a medical marijuana dispensary located at 2319 East 6th Avenue in a commercial general zoning district.
Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Indoor Commercial Grow Facility
00:29:50A specific use permit was approved for an indoor commercial medical marijuana grow facility located at 2020 North Jardot Road in a light industrial zoning district.
Form-Based Code Moratorium Extension
00:44:50A resolution was approved to extend the temporary moratorium on the application of public realm requirements for projects within the form-based code district until July 1st, 2019, to allow staff to develop simplified regulations and financing options.
Stillwater Medical Center Authority Indebtedness
00:46:50A resolution was approved for the Stillwater Medical Center Authority to incur $12 million in indebtedness to finance capital improvements, specifically for a new maternity women's labor and delivery unit.
Backyard Chickens Ordinance
00:49:00Ordinance number 3367, which amends the city code to allow backyard chickens with specific requirements, was advanced to a second reading.
Dilapidated Buildings Ordinance Amendment
00:51:30Ordinance number 3433, amending the definition of dilapidated buildings to align with state statute regarding Municipal Court enforcement, was advanced to a second reading.
Camping Prohibited Ordinance
00:53:00Ordinance number 3432, prohibiting camping with exceptions, was adopted.
Financial Matters
Stillwater Medical Center Authority Indebtedness
Approval for the Stillwater Medical Center Authority to incur indebtedness for capital improvements, specifically for a new maternity women's labor and delivery unit.
Public Comments
Three individuals spoke in favor of the proposed backyard chickens ordinance, highlighting the benefits of chickens as emotional support animals, educational tools for children, and a source of food. They emphasized the positive impact on mental well-being and the potential for chickens to be regarded as pets similar to dogs or cats.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Moratorium on public realm requirements expires April 5th, 2019 (extended to July 1st, 2019)
- Census Day 2020 is April 1st, 2020
Watch For
- Further development and presentation of simplified form-based code regulations and financing options by July 1st, 2019
- Second reading and potential adoption of the backyard chickens ordinance
- Second reading and potential adoption of the dilapidated buildings ordinance amendment
Announcements
- April 2019 declared Fair Housing Month in Stillwater.
- Our Daily Bread has filled over 19,000 grocery carts, serving nearly 49,000 people in Payne County since September 2017.
- Our Daily Bread utilizes a retail recovery program, collecting 40,000 pounds of food monthly that would otherwise be wasted.
- Our Daily Bread offers additional resources including cooking classes, baby mobile services, budgeting classes, and a garden project.
- Electric Utility Department's substation transformer replacement project is underway at Boomer Lake substation, aiming for increased capacity and reliability.
- Four new police officer recruits (Rachel Brews, Byron Gory, Braley Running, and Justin Sappington) were sworn in.
- Three officers (Cody Manuel, Sean Millerman, and Todd Perry) were promoted.
- New city employees welcomed: Chelsea Jones (Development Services), John Frost (Electric Utility), Brooke Guyot (Police), Jonathan Kahn (Waste Management), Mick Littlefield (Waste Management), Wyatt Denton (Water Utilities), Cameron Moore (Water Utilities), and Jennifer Kline (Finance).
- Latest episodes of the FYI Stillwater podcast are live, featuring conversations with the Stillwater Public Library, Emergency Management, and the Stillwater Police Department.
- Update on the Central Zone and 44th Avenue water towers (Water 2040 project) indicates the towers are in operation, providing an additional 1 million gallons of elevated water storage.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation: Fair Housing Month
Reading of a proclamation declaring April 2019 as Fair Housing Month in Stillwater.
Update on Our Daily Bread
Presentation by Becky Taylor, Director of Our Daily Bread, on their activities and impact.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
Opportunity for citizens to comment on agenda items.
Specific Use Permit Request: Medical Marijuana Dispensary (CC-19-38)
Request for a specific use permit at 2319 East 6th Avenue to allow a medical marijuana dispensary.
Specific Use Permit Request: Medical Marijuana Indoor Commercial Grow Facility (CC-19-37)
Request for a specific use permit at 2020 North Jardot Road to allow a medical marijuana indoor commercial grow facility.
General Orders: Form-Based Code Standards Outline and Moratorium Extension (CC-19-39)
Discussion and direction regarding options for simplifying form-based code regulations and developing financing options for public realm improvements.
Resolution 2019-3: Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Public Realm Requirements
Resolution to extend the temporary moratorium on public realm requirements within the form-based code district.
Resolution 2019-4: Approving Stillwater Medical Center Authority Indebtedness
Resolution approving the incurrence of $12 million in indebtedness by the Stillwater Medical Center Authority for capital improvements.
Ordinance 3367: Amending Chapter 6 (Animals) to Create Article 5 (Backyard Chickens)
Ordinance to amend the city code to allow backyard chickens with specific requirements.
Ordinance 3433: Amending Chapter 18 (Environment) Article 6 (Dilapidated Buildings)
Ordinance to amend the definition of dilapidated buildings to align with state statute for Municipal Court enforcement.
Ordinance 3432: Amending Chapter 33 (Parks, Events and Recreation) by Adding New Section 33-15 (Camping Prohibited)
Ordinance to prohibit camping with exceptions.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates from the City Manager, City Attorney, and Councilors.
Executive Session
Confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of city manager, city attorney, and municipal judge.