Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council meeting on February 4, 2019, addressed several key items, including the approval of multiple specific use permits for medical marijuana dispensaries. The council also discussed and advanced ordinances related to shared active transportation and land development. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comments and a response from Visit Stillwater regarding their financial performance and accountability.
Key Decisions & Votes
Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary at 1925 N Boomer Rd
00:13:00A specific use permit was approved for Shia Properties LLC to operate a medical marijuana dispensary in the CG commercial general district at 1925 North Boomer Road.
Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary at 809 S Main St
00:15:45A specific use permit was approved for Brad Pritchett to operate a medical marijuana dispensary in the CV commercial business district at 809 South Main Street.
Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary at 507 N Main St
00:18:00A specific use permit was approved for Bonzini Enterprises DBA The Peak Stillwater to operate a medical marijuana dispensary in the CV commercial business district at 507 North Main Street.
Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary at 617 E Red Bud
00:19:50A specific use permit was approved for a medical marijuana dispensary in the CG commercial general district at 617 East Red Bud.
Resolution for FAA AIP Grant for Airport Apron Reconstruction
00:23:00Resolution CC-2019-1, authorizing the submission of an application for federal grant funding to reconstruct the apron north portion at Stillwater Regional Airport, was adopted.
Ordinance 3428 (Shared Active Transportation)
00:25:00Ordinance 3428, amending Title 37 of the Stillwater City Code regarding shared active transportation (scooter ordinance), was advanced to its second reading with requested changes incorporated.
Ordinance 3430 (Land Development Code Amendment)
00:26:30Ordinance 3430, amending Chapter 23 of the Land Development Code to include certain properties in the Corridor Redevelopment Area Planning District, was advanced to its second reading.
Ordinance 3431 (Rezoning South Main Street Properties)
00:27:30Ordinance 3431, rezoning tracts of land on South Main Street from CG commercial general to T5 transect five classification, was advanced to its second reading.
Ordinance 3429 (Rezoning 1309 W University Ave)
00:28:30Ordinance 3429, rezoning 1309 West University Avenue from RM1 residential multi-family intermediate to RMU residential multi-family urban classification, was adopted.
Upcoming Community Events
Stillwater Farmers Market Pop-Up City Hall
Prairie Art Center, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Opportunity to speak with city management and elected officials.
Financial Matters
FAA AIP Grant for Airport Apron Reconstruction
Federal grant funding for the first phase of a four-phase apron reconstruction project at Stillwater Regional Airport.
Waiver of Late Fees for Federal Employee Utility Customers
Consideration of waiving late fees and deferring utility bills for federal employees affected by government shutdowns. Staff will develop criteria for implementation.
Visit Stillwater Financial Performance
Discussion and response from Visit Stillwater regarding their financial performance, fund balances, and the use of hotel tax funds. Concerns were raised about the transparency of financial reporting and the measurement of return on investment.
Public Comments
Several community members spoke in support of Visit Stillwater, highlighting their positive impact on local businesses, tourism, and the economy. Concerns were also raised about the city's approach to evaluating Visit Stillwater's performance, with suggestions for collaborative metric development and open study sessions instead of 'investigations'.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Appointments to boards and commissions (due to eligibility issues)
Deadlines
- Federal government shutdown threatened to begin again on February 15th
Watch For
- Second reading of Ordinance 3428 (Shared Active Transportation)
- Second reading of Ordinance 3430 (Land Development Code Amendment)
- Second reading of Ordinance 3431 (Rezoning South Main Street Properties)
- Further discussion on Visit Stillwater's financial reporting and performance metrics
Announcements
- Jeff Watts appointed Chief of Police and Shane Jordan appointed Assistant Chief of Police for Stillwater Police Department.
- Public urged to stay out of the new skate park until construction is finished due to weather delays.
- Waterline dead-end looping project is completed, with sod laying to occur in the spring.
- One vacancy and another upcoming in May on the Library Board; applications available online.
- Six new city employees welcomed across various departments.
- Stillwater Fire Department responded to 5,859 incidents in fiscal year 2018.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on non-agenda items.
Public Hearing: Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary at 1925 N Boomer Rd (CC-19-11)
Request from Shia Properties LLC to allow a medical marijuana dispensary in the CG commercial general district.
Public Hearing: Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary at 809 S Main St (CC-19-09)
Request from Brad Pritchett to allow a medical marijuana dispensary in the CV commercial business district.
Public Hearing: Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary at 507 N Main St (CC-19-10)
Request from Bonzini Enterprises DBA The Peak Stillwater to allow a medical marijuana dispensary in the CV commercial business district.
Public Hearing: Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary at 617 E Red Bud (CC-19-12)
Request for a specific use permit to allow a medical marijuana dispensary in the CG commercial general district.
Resolution CC-2019-1: FAA AIP Grant for Airport Apron Reconstruction (CC-19-13)
Resolution acknowledging City Council authorization and approval for the submission of an application for federal grant funding to reconstruct the apron north portion at Stillwater Regional Airport.
Ordinance 3428 (First Reading): Shared Active Transportation
Amending Title 37 of the Stillwater City Code by adding Article 5 entitled Shared Active Transportation, setting forth permitting, fees, procedures, and requirements.
Ordinance 3430 (First Reading): Land Development Code Amendment
Amending Stillwater City Code Chapter 23, Article 25, titled Corridor Redevelopment Area Planning District, to include certain properties.
Ordinance 3431 (First Reading): Rezoning South Main Street Properties
Rezoning tracts of land on South Main Street from CG commercial general to T5 transect five classification.
Ordinance 3429 (Second Reading): Rezoning 1309 W University Ave
Rezoning a tract of land located at 1309 West University Avenue from RM1 residential multi-family intermediate to RMU residential multi-family urban classification.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates and announcements from city staff and council members.
Executive Session
Confidential communication concerning pending litigation (Moore V City of Stillwater) and an investigation involving Cedar Creek Farms LLC.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Utilities Authority.
Stillwater Utilities Authority: Waiver of Late Fees for Federal Employee Utility Customers
Consideration of waiving late fees and penalties for federal employee utility customers assessed during the recent federal government partial shutdown and deferring bills for future shutdowns.
Stillwater Utilities Authority: Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates and announcements from Utilities Authority staff.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Economic Development Authority.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority: Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
Opportunity for citizens to address the SEDA on agenda items.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority: Visit Stillwater Response to January 7, 2019 Report
Response from Visit Stillwater regarding the Economic Development Authority report on their financial performance.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority: Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates and announcements from SEDA staff.