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October 3, 2017 City Council Meeting

October 3, 2017 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council held a regular meeting on October 2nd, 2017, where they discussed and made decisions on several key issues. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a public hearing regarding the 12th Avenue land-use plan, which involved extensive community input and resulted in a modified proposal for overlay districts. Additionally, the council addressed resolutions concerning unmanned aircraft systems, banking documents, and property acquisition for a water transmission line, along with various ordinance readings and an annual report from Visit Stillwater.

Key Decisions & Votes

12th Avenue Land-Use Plan Amendment

01:06:00

The City Council approved the Planning Commission's recommendation for the 12th Avenue land-use plan, including the neighborhood option with additional identified properties (1124 Adams and the south half of 1220 12th Street) to be included in the mixed-use overlay. This also directed staff to begin the process of applying the conservation and mixed-use overlays to an expanded area outside the current study area.

Approved with modifications

Prohibition of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) during Public Events

01:07:00

Resolution CC-2017-16 was adopted, prohibiting the flying of UAS during the Homecoming walk-around and parade on October 13 and 14, 2017.

Adopted

Depository Banks Authorization

01:07:50

Resolution CC-2017-17 and SUA-2017-7 was adopted, authorizing the city manager and general manager to execute documents pertaining to depository banks, specifically regarding Patriot Bank's acquisition by Equity Bankshares Inc.

Adopted

Acquisition of Real Property for Water Transmission Line

01:08:50

Resolution CC-2017-18 was adopted, declaring the public necessity for acquiring ownership to real property and permanent contemporary easements for the construction of a water transmission line in the southwest area of Stillwater for the 56th Avenue water tower distribution zone.

Adopted

Stillwater Energy Center Project Professional Services Agreement Amendment

01:16:00

The Stillwater Utilities Authority authorized an amendment to the Stillwater Energy Center project professional services agreement with Burns & McDonnell for engineering, procurement, and construction management services for transmission system modifications, in the amount of $333,700.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

October 8th-14th, 2017

Fire Prevention Week

Stillwater Fire Department will be visiting grade schools to educate on fire prevention and home fire escape plans.

October 1st-7th, 2017

Public Power Week

Recognizing Stillwater Electric Utility for its contributions to the community and educating on the benefits of public power.

Wednesday, October 18th

OverDrive Digital Bookmobile

Perkins Road Walmart, 12 PM - 6 PM. Stillwater Public Library librarians will help with free ebook and audiobook services, offer library cards, and prizes.

October

Mummy and Sundance

Check Stillwater.org for details.

October

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Check Stillwater.org for details.

October

Halloween Festival

Check Stillwater.org for details.

Wednesday, October 4th

National Walk to School Day

Urging participation for Stillwater public school students. Singer Ridge School District meeting at Babcock Park, Westwoods meeting at Stillwater Medical Center.

Financial Matters

FAA Grant for Airport

Grant from the US Department of Transportation for Stillwater Regional Airport to repair parallel taxiway D.

$4.5 million

Stillwater Energy Center Project Amendment

Amendment to professional services agreement with Burns & McDonnell for engineering, procurement, and construction management services for transmission system modifications.

$333,700

Electric RSF Expenditures

Authorized expenditures from the electric RSF for the Stillwater Energy Center Project amendment.

Up to $367,070

Visit Stillwater Grants

Grants provided by Visit Stillwater in fiscal year 2017, translating to over $8 million in direct visitor spending.

$651,000

Hotel Room Tax Increase

Nine percent increase in hotel room tax for the last fiscal year.

Marketing Assistance for Regional Air Service

Provided by Visit Stillwater since August 23rd of last year to promote regional air service.

$133,000

State and Local Taxes from Tourism

Generated in Payne County last fiscal year, equivalent to about $388 per Payne County household.

$11.7 million

Public Comments

7 citizens spoke

Public comments primarily focused on the 12th Avenue land-use plan. Speakers expressed concerns about property values, traffic congestion, the balance between residential preservation and commercial development, and the scope of the proposed overlay districts. Some advocated for the neighborhood's original proposal, while others highlighted the need for commercial growth to support the expanding hospital area.

12th Avenue land-use plan Property values and rezoning Traffic congestion Residential preservation vs. commercial development Neighborhood input and process Hospital expansion impact

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • Community input on infrastructure projects for general obligation bond through November

Watch For

  • Ordinance reflecting 12th Avenue land-use plan changes in a couple of weeks
  • Second set of ordinances to apply overlay districts to properties
  • Additional hearings for expanded overlay areas
  • Changes to the general obligation bond survey with more options

Announcements

  • Paul Pregel's appointed as Assistant Director for Stillwater Regional Airport.
  • Stillwater Regional Airport received a $4.5 million FAA grant for taxiway D repair.
  • Early morning flights resumed at Stillwater Regional Airport, with ridership over 4,500 in September.
  • Wings of Hope sidewalk at the airport will be extended along the south side of Airport Road to Kameoka Trail and Boomer Lake Park, funded by CDBG and city matched funds.

Agenda Summary

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

Regular meeting called to order, Pledge of Allegiance led by Marshall Neil More, Sparky, and Taylor Stanley.

Information Only

Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week

Proclamation read by Vice Mayor Pat Darlington for Fire Prevention Week, October 8th-14th, 2017.

Information Only

Proclamation: Public Power Week

Proclamation read for Public Power Week, October 1st-7th, 2017, recognizing Stillwater Electric Utility.

Information Only

Consent Docket

Approval of routine items on the consent docket, with item H pulled.

Approved (4-0) excluding item H

Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearings

No speakers for public comment.

No Action

Public Hearing: 12th Avenue Land-Use Plan (CC-17-143)

Receive public comment and consider amendment to the city's comprehensive plan and land development code for the 12th Avenue area.

Approved with modifications

Resolution CC-2017-16: Prohibiting UAS during Public Events

Resolution prohibiting the flying of unmanned aircraft systems during certain public events on October 13 and 14, 2017.

Adopted (4-0)

Resolution CC-2017-17 & SUA-2017-7: Depository Banks

Resolution authorizing the city manager and general manager to execute documents pertaining to depository banks, specifically regarding Patriot Bank.

Adopted (4-0)

Resolution CC-2017-18: Real Property Acquisition for Water Transmission Line

Resolution declaring public necessity for acquiring ownership to real property and easements for a water transmission line in the southwest area of Stillwater.

Adopted (4-0)

Ordinance 3386 (First Reading): Rezoning 316 South Knob Street

Rezoning property from P public district to O office district.

Advanced to Second Reading (4-0)

Ordinance 3387 (First Reading): Rezoning 1005 South Duncan Street

Rezoning property from RT residential two-family district to RTM residential two-family and multi-family district.

Advanced to Second Reading (4-0)

Ordinance 3384 (Second Reading): Amending Stillwater City Code - Motor Vehicles and Traffic

Amending Chapter 29 regarding stopping, standing, parking, prohibited places, violations, hazardous parking, and overtime parking.

Adopted (4-0)

Ordinance 3385 (Second Reading): Rezoning 1121 Southwestern Road

Rezoning property from RSS small lot single-family residential district to O office district.

Adopted (4-0)

Reports from Officers and Boards

City Manager and Assistant City Manager provided reports and announcements.

Information Only

Appointments

Appointment of a City Council member to the Audit Committee.

Councilor Wed Lake appointed (4-0)

Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket

Approval of routine items for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.

Approved (4-0)

SUA 17-33: Amendment to Stillwater Energy Center Project Professional Services Agreement

Authorization to execute an amendment with Burns & McDonnell for transmission system modifications.

Approved (4-0)

Resolution SUA 2017-7: Depository Banks

Resolution authorizing the general manager to execute documents pertaining to depository banks (second vote for SUA).

Adopted (4-0)

Stillwater Economic Development Authority Consent Docket

Approval of routine items for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority.

Approved (4-0)

Stillwater Economic Development Authority 2017 Annual Report

Presentation of the 2017 annual report by Visit Stillwater.

Information Only