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August 6, 2018 City Council Meeting

August 6, 2018 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council approved a map amendment to rezone a property on West 26th Avenue from residential one and two-family to residential small lot single-family. They also adopted a resolution for a policy guide on development financing and another authorizing transactions for city-owned certificates of deposit. Additionally, several ordinances were advanced to second reading, including significant amendments to the city's alcoholic beverage code to align with new state laws.

Key Decisions & Votes

Map Amendment for 1940 West 26th Avenue

00:05:50

The council approved rezoning a portion of property at 1940 West 26th Avenue from RT residential one and two-family districts to RSS residential small lot single-family district to allow for single-family home construction.

Approved

Policy Guide for Assistance in Development Financing

00:08:00

Resolution CC-2018-11, approving the policy guide for assistance in development financing for the Stillwater Reinvestment plan and downtown campus link project, was adopted after revisions.

Adopted

Authorization for City-Owned Certificates of Deposit Transactions

00:09:50

Resolution CC-2018-17, authorizing officers to perform certain transactions regarding city of Stillwater owned certificates of deposit, was adopted.

Adopted

Upcoming Community Events

August 17th

Food Trucks & Tunes

Live music, Kids Zone, food, and fun. This is the second to last event of the season.

September 21st

Food Trucks & Tunes

Mark calendars for September's event.

August

National Night Out

Opportunities for families to interact with the Stillwater Police Department and other departments.

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

One speaker, Kelly Harris with Keystone Engineering, spoke in favor of the map amendment for 1940 West 26th Avenue, explaining the owner's desire to build single-family homes and the need for RSS zoning for certain lot sizes.

Zoning change for single-family development

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • October 1st: New state alcoholic beverage laws go into effect

Watch For

  • Further amendments to city alcoholic beverage ordinances as state laws evolve
  • Finalization of the event process for alcohol licensing

Announcements

  • Welcome to new employees: Greg Adams (Civil Engineering), Connor Hess (Police Records Management Technician), Lewis Munroe (Entry Maintenance Worker), Matthew Stanley (Operation Specialist), Sabrina Odom (Maintenance Worker at the airport).
  • Stillwater Regional Airport reached 100,000 passengers on American Airlines services, less than two years after its second anniversary.
  • New website launched for Stillwater Regional Airport: flystillwaterok.com.
  • Information on specific construction projects around town is available at Stillwater.org/projects.
  • Welcome to new and returning OSU, Meridian Tech, and NOC students.
  • Reminder for residents without recycling services that most recyclables are accepted at the convenience collection center on South Perkins Road.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative items.

Approved

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Opportunity for citizens to speak on topics not on the agenda.

No Action

Public Hearing: Map Amendment CC-18-91

Receive public comment regarding a request to rezone 1940 West 26th Avenue from RT to RSS.

Approved

Resolution CC-2018-11

Approving the policy guide for assistance in development financing for the Stillwater Reinvestment plan.

Adopted

Resolution CC-2018-17

Authorizing officers to perform certain transactions regarding city of Stillwater owned certificates of deposit.

Adopted

Ordinance No. 3410 (First Reading)

Rezoning land at 1306 West University Avenue from RTM to RMI.

Advanced to Second Reading

Ordinance No. 3411 (First Reading)

Rezoning land at 310 and 320 South Monroe Street from RMI to RMU.

Advanced to Second Reading

Ordinance No. 3413 (First Reading)

Amending and repealing portions of Chapter 3 Stillwater City Code titled Alcoholic Beverages to align with new state laws.

Advanced to Second Reading

Reports from Officers and Boards

Updates and announcements from city staff and council members.

Information Only

Executive Session Request

Request for executive session regarding economic development.

Approved

Appointments: Building Trades Board

Reappointment of Cade Pearson to the Building Trades Board.

Approved

Appointments: Board of Drainage Appeals

Appointment of Matthew Mitchell and Daniel Storm to the Board of Drainage Appeals.

Approved

Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative items for the Utilities Authority, with one item pulled for discussion.

Approved (Item A)

Stillwater Utilities Authority Item B (Removed from Consent Docket)

Discussion and approval of an item that had been delayed due to property owner issues and the Water 2040 project.

Approved

Stillwater Utilities Authority Reports from Officers and Boards

Updates from Utilities Authority staff and trustees.

No Action

Stillwater Utilities Authority Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the Stillwater Utilities Authority meeting.

Approved

City Council Executive Session

Motion to enter executive session.

Approved