Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held a meeting on July 16, 2018. Key discussions included a specific use permit for a salon and spa, which was approved, and the rescheduling of several resolutions and ordinances due to a lack of sufficient votes for emergency clauses. The meeting also featured a report from the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar, highlighting its community engagement and visitation numbers.
Key Decisions & Votes
Specific Use Permit for Glow Salon & Spa
00:30:00A specific use permit was approved for Glow Salon & Spa at 1121 Southwestern Road, allowing personal and laundry service use (salon and spa) in an O Office district. The approval followed clarification on parking and potential future rental of portions of the building, ensuring compliance with office zoning.
Upcoming Community Events
Cool Classic Series
The series final performance will be a trio, Leske, at the Sheerar Auditorium. The series has been running for 12 years and features various musicians.
City Council Office Hours
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Aspen Coffee (1323 Southwestern Road) and 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM at Balance Coffee (120 East 9th Avenue). These sessions are for input on the Stillwater Reinvestment Plan draft implementation guide.
Food Trucks and Tunes
Downtown at 8th and Husband from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Features free parking, live music, and food trucks.
Public Comments
Several community members spoke in favor of the specific use permit for Glow Salon & Spa, highlighting the owner's commitment to the community, the business's potential for growth, and its positive impact on the area. They emphasized the residential-like design of the building and the owner's engagement with neighbors.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Resolutions related to ordinances with emergency clauses (all of item 7 and item 8)
Deadlines
- Applications for the open seat on the Planning Commission by Tuesday, July 31st
Watch For
- Stillwater Regional Airport satisfaction survey results
- Smoke testing in the area bordered by Perkins, 12th, 6th, and Jardot from July 23rd to 27th
Announcements
- Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar quarterly report highlighted over 3,000 visitors in April, May, and June, partnerships with Oklahoma Wondertorium, and 'Final Fridays' extended hours until 7 PM.
- The city of Stillwater is conducting smoke tests from July 23rd to 27th in the area bordered by Perkins, 12th, 6th, and Jardot to identify stormwater entering the sanitary sewer system.
- A picture of William Henry Harrison Adams, one of the original founders of Stillwater, was presented to the City Council and a reproduction given to the Sheerar Art Museum.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Consent Docket
Approval of routine items on the consent docket, with one item removed for separate discussion.
Item 5: Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar Quarterly Report
Discussion and approval of the quarterly report from the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar, highlighting visitation, programs, and community engagement.
Item 6a: Specific Use Permit for Glow Salon & Spa
Public comment and council discussion regarding a request for a specific use permit to allow personal and laundry service use (salon and spa) in an O Office district at 1121 Southwestern Road.
Item 7: Resolutions
Discussion of resolutions, which were postponed due to the requirement of four votes for emergency clauses and only three council members present.
Item 8: Ordinances
Discussion of ordinances, which were postponed due to the requirement of four votes for emergency clauses and only three council members present.
Item 9: Reports of Officers and Boards
Reports from city staff and council members, including requests for executive sessions, city announcements, and community events.