Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved the consent docket and heard public comments regarding the 12th Avenue mixed-use overlay, with residents expressing concerns about the proposed boundaries and the process. The Council denied a rezoning request for a property at 423 West 8th Avenue due to lot size non-compliance. They also received a presentation on the Oklahoma aviation and aerospace economic impact study, highlighting the significant economic contributions of the Stillwater Regional Airport.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket Approval
01:00The City Council approved the consent docket with a vote of 4 to 0.
Rezoning Request for 423 West 8th Avenue
28:00A request to rezone property at 423 West 8th Avenue from R2 to RM1 (residential multi-family) was denied due to the lot not meeting the minimum size requirements for RM1 zoning.
Budget Amendment for Development Engineering Review
57:00A budget amendment was approved to authorize additional expenditure of funds for development engineering review services, increasing the budget to $230,000 for the fiscal year.
Election Proclamation Resolution
01:03:00Resolution number CC-2017-21, authorizing the mayor to sign and issue an election proclamation for a general election and a runoff election if needed, was approved.
12th Avenue Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District Ordinance (First Reading)
01:08:00Ordinance number 3393, creating the 12th Avenue Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, was advanced to its second reading by title only.
12th Avenue Neighborhood Mixed Use Overlay District Ordinance (First Reading)
01:10:00Ordinance number 3394, creating the 12th Avenue Neighborhood Mixed Use Overlay District, was advanced to its second reading by title only.
Ordinance 3390 (Utility Property Addresses 17 and East 6th Avenue)
01:11:00Ordinance 3390 regarding utility property addresses 17 and East 6th Avenue was adopted.
Ordinance 3391 (Closing a Portion of a Utility Easement)
01:12:00Ordinance 3391, closing a portion of a utility easement on property addressed as 1824 West, was adopted.
Ordinance 3392 (Rezoning 602 White Southwest Street)
01:12:00Ordinance 3392, rezoning tracts of land addressed as 602 White Southwest Street from CG PUD to CG, was adopted.
Stillwater Medical Center Board Appointments
01:13:00The reappointments of Jo Haney, Beth Buchanan, and Carrie Couch to the Stillwater Medical Center Board, and the appointment of Dr. Melinda Webb as the Board of Trustee liaison, were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Canine Officer Egan Reception
Come and go reception from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Stillwater Community Center to welcome the newest canine officer to the Stillwater Police Department.
Financial Matters
2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report
The City Council accepted the 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report, as recommended by the Audit Committee.
Development Engineering Review Services Budget Amendment
An amendment to the budget was approved to increase the allocation for development engineering review services for the current fiscal year, funded by robust use tax collections.
Public Comments
Three speakers addressed the council regarding the 12th Avenue mixed-use overlay. Concerns were raised about the proposed boundaries, the lack of neighborhood input being fully considered, the integrity of the residential neighborhood, and the process of bringing the overlay ordinances forward.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Public hearing on a map amendment request for property located at 1202 North Perkins Road (CC-17-169) postponed to January 8th.
Deadlines
- City offices closed December 25th and January 1st for holidays.
- Residents living outside Stillwater city limits can apply for the 2018 Rural Fire Service contract.
Watch For
- Long-term solution for development engineering review services to be presented in January or February.
- Discussion on implementing fees for development engineering review services.
- Further public hearings and application of the 12th Avenue overlay districts to specific properties.
Announcements
- All city offices will be closed Monday, December 25th and Monday, January 1st for the holidays.
- Trash and recycling pickup will continue as usual on these holidays.
- A come and go reception for the newest canine officer, Egan, will be held tomorrow, December 19th, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Stillwater Community Center.
- Residents are encouraged to recycle cardboard wrapping paper (not foil, shiny, or glittery), plastic containers, and all metal and aluminum cans.
- Fireworks are not allowed within Stillwater city limits.
- Check forestry.ok.gov for burn ban information.
- Consider applying for the 2018 Rural Fire Service contract for properties outside Stillwater city limits to cap fire response fees at $2,000.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
Opportunity for citizens to speak on items not part of a public hearing.
Public Hearing: Map Amendment Request for 423 West 8th Avenue (CC-17-168)
Request to rezone property from R2 (residential one and two family district) to RM1 (residential multi-family).
Public Hearing: Map Amendment Request for 1202 North Perkins Road (CC-17-169)
Request to rezone property from R-E (residential estate district) to I-2 (light industrial district).
Presentation: Oklahoma Aviation and Aerospace Economic Impact Study
Presentation by Grayson Arties, Manager of Airport Development Division of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, on the economic impact of aviation and aerospace in Oklahoma and Stillwater.
Presentation and Acceptance: 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report
Presentation by CFO Melissa Reams and acceptance of the city's financial reports.
Budget Amendment and Expenditure Authorization for Development Engineering Review
Approval of a budget amendment to increase funds for third-party development engineering review services.
Resolution CC-2017-21: Election Proclamation
Authorizing the mayor to sign and issue an election proclamation for a general election and a runoff election if needed.
Ordinance 3393 (First Reading): 12th Avenue Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
An ordinance amending the Stillwater city code to create the 12th Avenue Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.
Ordinance 3394 (First Reading): 12th Avenue Neighborhood Mixed Use Overlay District
An ordinance amending the Stillwater city code to create the 12th Avenue Neighborhood Mixed Use Overlay District.
Ordinance 3390 (Second Reading): Utility Property Addresses 17 and East 6th Avenue
An ordinance regarding utility property addresses 17 and East 6th Avenue.
Ordinance 3391 (Second Reading): Closing a Portion of a Utility Easement
An ordinance closing a portion of a utility easement on property addressed as 1824 West.
Ordinance 3392 (Second Reading): Rezoning 602 White Southwest Street
An ordinance rezoning tracts of land addressed as 602 White Southwest Street from CG PUD to CG.
Appointments to Stillwater Medical Center Board
Reappointments of existing members and appointment of a new liaison to the Stillwater Medical Center Board.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates and announcements from city officials and board members.
Executive Session
Executive session for confidential communication regarding real property purchase/appraisal and economic development matters.