Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved two specific use permits for medical marijuana facilities, one for a growing facility and another for a dispensary. They also advanced an ordinance to prohibit camping in city parks without a permit. The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved a project to remove overhead electrical service at Block 34.
Key Decisions & Votes
Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Growing Facility
09:00A specific use permit was approved for Cyborg Farms LLC to operate a medical marijuana growing facility at 3820 Northland Run Drive, following a unanimous recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary
11:50A specific use permit was approved for a medical marijuana dispensary at 114 West 8th Avenue, also with a unanimous recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 33 (Camping Prohibited)
15:50Ordinance 3432, which prohibits camping in city parks without a permit (except at Lake McMurtry where a permit is already required), was advanced to its second reading. This aims to address issues with long-term guests in parks.
Block 34 Overhead Electrical Service Removal Project
27:00The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved the Block 34 overhead electrical service removal project, authorizing expenditures up to $90,000 from the electric RSF. This project will be completed in two phases to prepare the site for future development.
Upcoming Community Events
St. Patrick's Day
Around 10-14.9% of Payne County residents have Irish heritage.
Stormwater Management Program - Decal Volunteering
Volunteers are needed to help glue decals on storm drains to help keep waterways clean. More information at stillwater.org/news.
Financial Matters
Block 34 Overhead Electrical Service Removal Project
Expenditures authorized from the electric RSF for the removal of overhead electrical service at Block 34.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Daylight Savings: Sunday morning at 2:00 AM, clocks spring forward one hour.
Watch For
- Ordinance 3432 (camping prohibition) will have a second reading at a future meeting.
Announcements
- The local League of Women Voters led the Pledge of Allegiance and highlighted Sunshine Week, emphasizing open meetings and records laws.
- Stillwater Police Department's Citizens Academy Class 4 was recognized for completing their program.
- The City of Stillwater is working with other Payne County communities to ensure every resident is counted in the 2020 census.
- The latest episode of the FYI Stillwater podcast, featuring the Public Works Department, is now live on various platforms.
- Public Works crews will be replacing a storm water drain pipe in the College Garden area over spring break to reduce flooding.
- Residents are reminded to change batteries in smoke alarms, weather radios, and carbon monoxide detectors when changing clocks for daylight savings.
- In fiscal year 2018, the Development Services office issued 2288 permits to local businesses, organizations, and residents.
Agenda Summary
Recognition of Stillwater Police Department Citizens Academy Class 4
Captain Kyle Gibbs introduced and recognized the graduates of Class 4 of the Stillwater Police Department Citizens Academy.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine items on the consent docket.
CC-19-28: Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Growing Facility (Cyborg Farms LLC)
Receive public comment and consider a request for a specific use permit for a medical marijuana growing facility at 3820 Northland Run Drive.
CC-19-27: Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Receive public comment and consider a request for a specific use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary at 114 West 8th Avenue.
Item 7c (Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary)
A request for a specific use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary was withdrawn by the applicant.
Ordinance 3432: Amending Chapter 33 (Parks, Events, and Recreation) - Camping Prohibited
First reading of an ordinance to prohibit camping in city parks without a permit, with exceptions for Couch Park with city manager approval.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Various reports and announcements from city officials.
Appointment to Public Housing Authority
Consideration of an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Public Housing Authority board.
Executive Session
Discussion of labor negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #102 and International Association of Firefighters Local #2095, and confidential communication concerning a pending investigation/claim involving A-Tech Paving.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine items for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
SUA-19-06: Request for Approval of Block 34 Overhead Electrical Service Removal Project
Consideration of a project to remove overhead electrical service at Block 34.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Reports from Officers and Boards
Reports from Stillwater Utilities Authority officers and boards.