Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved the consent docket and advanced several ordinances to second reading. A significant discussion revolved around the appointment of the Block 34 Citizen Task Force, which was ultimately approved despite some concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The meeting also highlighted the success of American Airlines flight service at Stillwater Regional Airport and ongoing efforts to gather community input for a potential 2018 general obligation bond.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
01:05The consent docket, containing routine administrative items, was approved by a vote of 5-0.
Public Hearings Postponement
05:00Items C and D on the public hearings agenda were postponed to September 11th by a vote of 5-0.
Declaration of Surplus Property (2115 East Virginia)
12:15Resolution CC 2017-13, declaring property at 2115 East Virginia as surplus and authorizing its sale at public auction, was approved by a vote of 5-0. The property was originally purchased for the Jardo Road project.
Ordinance 3379 (Utility Easement Closure)
13:00An ordinance closing a 20-foot utility easement at 1402 North Hightower Street was advanced to its second reading by a vote of 5-0.
Ordinance 3380 (Rezoning 2224 West 6th Avenue)
13:50An ordinance rezoning land at 2224 West 6th Avenue from RFS to P public district was advanced to its second reading by a vote of 5-0.
Ordinance 3381 (Rezoning 1205 South Husband Place)
14:40An ordinance rezoning land at 1205 South Husband Place from CG commercial general district to RT residential two-family district was advanced to its second reading by a vote of 5-0.
Ordinance 3372 (Rezoning Multiple Properties)
15:30An ordinance rezoning multiple properties on West 7th Avenue, West 8th Avenue, South Stanley Street, and South Gray Street from O office and RSS residential small lot single-family to public district was adopted by a vote of 4-1.
Appointment of Block 34 Citizen Task Force
24:00The Mayor's appointments for the Block 34 Citizen Task Force (Ariel Roth, Jim Beckstrom, Kevin Fowler, Victoria Barry, West Tube Nur) were approved by a vote of 4-1, despite one councilor's concern about potential conflicts of interest.
Upcoming Community Events
Stillwater Regional Airport American Airlines Service Celebration
Starts at 10:00 AM at Stillwater Regional Airport. Celebrating the first year of American Airlines flight service, which has transported over 50,000 passengers.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Update
Sales tax from June 2017 transactions was up 1.18% from the same month in 2016. Year-to-date sales tax collection is 4.37% below 2016 and 5.42% under budget. Cigarette tobacco tax is 1.99% ahead of last year and 7.79% over budget.
Potential 2018 General Obligation Bond
City staff is gathering community input and conducting education outreach for a potential 2018 general obligation bond. Citizens are encouraged to provide input on desired projects via Stillwater.org/gobond.
Public Comments
Steven Taylor from Stillwater Medical Center spoke regarding a rezoning request for a parking lot expansion. He addressed previous citizen concerns and explained the need for additional parking due to increased outpatient visits and future campus expansion.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Public Hearings Items C & D (postponed to September 11th)
Watch For
- Second readings of ordinances 3379, 3380, and 3381
- Further updates on the 2018 General Obligation Bond community input
Announcements
- New utility payment options available, including text message and email payments, detailed on Stillwater.org/customer-service.
- Free parking and shuttle services are available in downtown Stillwater for OSU football games, with coordinated traffic control to reduce travel times.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Comment on Agenda Items
Opportunity for citizens to speak on specific agenda items.
Public Hearings - Items C & D
Public hearings on specific matters.
Report on Proposed Sale of City-Owned Property (2115 East Virginia)
Discussion regarding declaring property at 2115 East Virginia as surplus.
Resolution CC 2017-13
A resolution declaring certain real property at 2115 East Virginia as surplus and authorizing its sale at public auction.
Ordinance Number 3379 (First Reading)
An ordinance closing a 20-foot utility easement on property at 1402 North Hightower Street.
Ordinance Number 3380 (First Reading)
An ordinance rezoning land at 2224 West 6th Avenue from RFS to P public district.
Ordinance Number 3381 (First Reading)
An ordinance rezoning land at 1205 South Husband Place from CG commercial general district to RT residential two-family district.
Ordinance Number 3372 (Second Reading)
An ordinance rezoning tracts of land at 1411 West 7th Avenue, 1404-1424 West 8th Avenue, 712-720 South Stanley Street, and 707-715 South Gray Street from O office and RSS residential small lot single-family to public district.
Reports from Officers and Boards - City Attorney
Request for executive session regarding economic development and real property appraisals.
Reports from Officers and Boards - City Manager
Update on Stillwater Regional Airport and other city matters.
Reports from Officers and Boards - Councilors
Updates from individual council members on city initiatives and events.
Appointment of Block 34 Citizen Task Force
Appointment of members to the Block 34 Citizen Task Force.
Executive Session
Executive session pursuant to 25 OS Subsection 307 C 10 and 307 B 3.