Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council addressed several key issues, including the results of a property owner poll regarding overlay districts on 12th Avenue, which indicated a majority did not desire such districts. They also discussed requirements for retail/non-residential components in form-based code developments and adopted a resolution for stormwater funding. Additionally, a temporary moratorium was established on enforcing ordinances against keeping chickens in residential areas.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket - Item G
02:00Approved the Stillwater Public Library's application for a $9,000 health literacy grant from the Oklahoma State Department of Libraries.
12th Avenue Overlay Districts
06:00After reviewing property owner poll results, which showed a majority did not want overlay districts, the Council decided not to proceed with the proposed overlay districts for 12th Avenue.
Stormwater Funding Resolution
42:00Adopted Resolution CC-2018-20, appropriating $6 million from the general fund and $120,000 from the stormwater fee fund for transportation projects.
Temporary Moratorium on Chicken Keeping
44:00Adopted Resolution CC-2018-22, establishing a six-month temporary moratorium on enforcing municipal ordinances prohibiting the keeping of chickens in residential areas, to allow for further study of the issue.
Alcoholic Beverages Ordinance
54:00Adopted Ordinance Number 3419, amending and repealing portions of Chapter three of the Stillwater City Code regarding alcoholic beverages, in response to state law changes.
Emergency Clause for Ordinance 3419
55:00Adopted the emergency clause for Ordinance 3419, allowing it to take immediate effect.
Planning Commission Appointments
01:00:00Approved the nominations of Mr. Rickman for another term, Vicki Jerome, and Mike Shanahan to the Planning Commission.
Upcoming Community Events
Breakfast with Santa
Stillwater Community Center. Tickets are $3 per child and include breakfast, a visit, and photos with Santa. Purchase online at tickets.stillwater.org or at the door.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony
Noon, at Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services (3800 North Washington Avenue) for a new sidewalk, bus stop, and bridge funded by a Community Development Block Grant.
Financial Matters
Health Literacy Grant
Stillwater Public Library applied for and was awarded a grant for a mobile teaching kitchen unit.
Stormwater Funding
Resolution adopted to appropriate $6 million from the general fund and $120,000 from the stormwater fee fund for transportation projects.
October Sales Tax Report
The city collected over $2.8 million in sales tax, a 3.69% increase from October 2017 and 4.37% over projections for October 2018.
Public Comments
One citizen, Mr. Roger Goes, spoke in support of the stormwater funding resolution and also briefly mentioned water pressure issues with SUA.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Resolution SUA-2018-9 regarding water mains in the Stillwater Utilities Authority standards.
Deadlines
- Vote on November 6th (election day).
Watch For
- Further discussion and potential ordinance changes regarding the keeping of chickens in residential areas.
- Updates on design standards for form-based code developments.
- Regular updates to the land development code and comprehensive plan.
Announcements
- Stillwater Fire Department's Battalion Chief Terry Essary received recognition as a Chief Fire Officer, one of only 1298 worldwide.
- Tim Best joined the city as a new operations technician.
- City mowed over 18,000 acres of grass from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018.
- Guitar legend Edgar Cruz is performing at Iron Monk Brewery tonight.
Agenda Summary
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.
Item G (removed from Consent Docket)
Authorization for Stillwater Public Library to apply for a $9,000 health literacy grant.
General Orders A: Report results of property owner polling regarding 12th Avenue overlay districts and seek direction to the development quarter plans and comprehensive plan.
Presentation of poll results on proposed overlay districts and discussion on future planning approaches.
General Orders B: Memorandum regarding a withdrawn item.
Item withdrawn by the developer.
General Orders C: Discussion on requirements for retail/non-residential in form-based code development CC-18-120.
Discussion on options for requiring non-residential components in new developments under form-based code.
Resolution CC-2018-20: A resolution appropriating $6 million from the general fund and $120,000 from the stormwater fee fund for uses provided below.
Resolution for stormwater funding for transportation projects.
Resolution CC-2018-22: A resolution establishing a temporary moratorium suspending the enforcement and prosecution of municipal ordinances prohibiting the keeping of chickens at residential locations within the corporate limits of the city of Stillwater.
Resolution for a temporary moratorium on enforcing chicken-keeping ordinances.
Ordinance Number 3421: An ordinance closing portions of a public right-of-way located within the city of Stillwater adjacent to properties addressed as 1940 West 26th Avenue, 2223 South Willis Street, 1799 West 19th Avenue, and 2199 West 19th Avenue.
Ordinance for closing specific public right-of-way portions.
Ordinance Number 3422: An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located in 1940 West 26th Avenue as more particularly described in this ordinance from RT residential one and two family to RSS residential small lot single-family classification.
Ordinance for rezoning a tract of land.
Ordinance 3423: An ordinance closing portions of a public right-of-way located within the city of Stillwater along West 7th between Maple Avenue and 4th Avenue.
Ordinance for closing specific public right-of-way portions.
Ordinance Number 3424: An ordinance amending Ordinance Number 30407 approving and adopting a minor amendment to the Stillwater Reinvestment Plan, the Stillwater Downtown Campus Link Project Plan, providing for an allocation of generated increment to Payne County, its Health Department, and Meridian Technology as specific revenue source to these public entities as permitted by law, providing for the allocation of apportioned tax increments, clarifying the project area and increment district boundaries, providing for severability and declaring an emergency.
Ordinance for a minor amendment to the TIF plan to address concerns from Payne County and Meridian Technology Center.
Ordinance Number 3419: An ordinance amending and repealing portions of Chapter three Stillwater City Code titled alcoholic beverages by amending article 1 in general section 3 through 5 hours of operation providing for severability and declaring an emergency.
Ordinance to change alcohol laws in response to state regulations.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates and announcements from city officials and boards.
Appointments
Appointments to the Planning Commission.