Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved several key items, including the consent docket, the closing of an alley, and a map amendment for a property on North Lincoln Street. They also discussed and approved the fiscal year 2018 pavement management system projects and received the annual stormwater quality report. A significant portion of the meeting involved public comments regarding a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) on 12th Street, which residents expressed strong opposition to.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
05:00The consent docket was approved with a unanimous vote of five to zero.
Closing of Alley between Miller and Matthews Streets
22:00The request for closing the right-of-way of the alley between Miller and Matthews Streets and Knobloch and West Street was approved, contingent upon addressing existing utilities.
Map Amendment for 810 North Lincoln Street
39:00A request to rezone property at 810 North Lincoln Street from RT residential 1 and 2-family to RTM residential 2-family and multi-family was approved to allow for a parking lot supporting a new Baptist Student Union.
Closing of a portion of Lincoln Street right-of-way
46:00The request for closing a portion of the right-of-way of Lincoln Street adjacent to 412-416 South Lincoln Street and 1201 West 4th Avenue was approved to unify the right-of-way width.
Fiscal Year 2018 Pavement Management System Projects
59:00The proposed pavement management system projects for fiscal year 2018, including crack sealing, deferred maintenance, thin surface overlays, mill and overlay projects, and reconstruction, were approved.
Annual Stormwater Quality Report
01:08:00The annual stormwater quality report, a requirement of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, was approved.
Financial Matters
Fiscal Year 2018 Pavement Management System Projects
Funding for the pavement management system projects will come primarily from the half-cent sales tax, with additional contributions from transportation fees from developers.
Public Comments
Several citizens spoke against a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) on 12th Street, expressing concerns about increased crime, disregard for transition planning, and the prioritization of businesses over residents. One resident also raised concerns about drainage issues and illegal parking related to a Baptist Christian Ministries property.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item D under Public Hearings: Public comment regarding the 12th Avenue overlay district application
Watch For
- Study session and approval of the illicit drainage ordinance
- Resolution for the Block 34 Trust Authority at the March 12th meeting
Announcements
- Mayor Gina Noble proclaimed March as DeMolay Month in Stillwater, recognizing the organization's 99th anniversary and community service.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation for DeMolay Month
Mayor Gina Noble proclaimed March as DeMolay Month in Stillwater, recognizing the organization's 99th anniversary and community service.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Comment regarding a request for closing of the right-of-way of alley between Miller and Matthews streets and Knobloch and West Street CC - 18 - 14
Receive public comment and consider a request to close an alley to facilitate future development by St. John's University Parish and Cowboy Athletics LLC.
Public Comment regarding a request for a map amendment to rezone property addressed at 810 North Lincoln Street from RT residential 1 and 2-family to RTM residential 2-family and multi-family CC - 18 - 12
Receive public comment and consider a request to rezone property for a parking lot to support the new Baptist Student Union.
Public Comment regarding a request for a closing of a portion of a right away of Lincoln Street adjacent to 412 through 416 South Lincoln Street and 1201 West 4th Avenue CC - 18 - 13
Receive public comment and consider a request to close a portion of Lincoln Street right-of-way to achieve a consistent 50-foot width.
Item D under Public Hearings
Public comment regarding the 12th Avenue overlay district application.
Fiscal Year 2018 Pavement Management System Projects
Presentation and consideration of projects for crack sealing, deferred maintenance, thin surface overlays, mill and overlay, and reconstruction.
Annual Stormwater Quality Report
Presentation and approval of the annual report required by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Consider development of Block 34 Trust Authority CC - 18 - 18
Discussion regarding the creation of a trust authority for Block 34 to facilitate grant applications and funding, with a draft resolution to be brought back at a future meeting.
Ordinance Number 3397
An ordinance approving a Planned Unit Development and the rezoning of certain tracts of land from small lot single-family residential RFS district to commercial shopping CS and office O districts.