Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several zoning changes, including a significant rezoning for Stillwater Medical Center for future expansion and a specific use permit for a long-standing food service business. Discussions also focused on the Block 34 project, with a proposal to form a community committee to guide its development and funding. Additionally, the council addressed vacancies on the Planning Commission and upcoming changes to the residential curbside recycling program.
Key Decisions & Votes
OSU Fire Station/GE Property Exchange Agreement
05:00The mayor was authorized to sign agreements for the exchange of property between OSU and GE, contingent upon receipt of surveys and verification of locations by staff.
Stillwater Medical Center Map Amendment (Rezoning)
10:00A request to rezone properties at 1411 West 7th Avenue, 1404-1424 West 8th Avenue, 712-720 South Stanley Street, and 707-715 South Gray Street from office/residential to public district was approved for Stillwater Medical Center's expansion.
Specific Use Permit for Food Services (823 West 11th Avenue)
20:00A specific use permit was approved for Bobby and Joyce Douglas to operate food services at 823 West 11th Avenue, allowing for a food service trailer and outdoor seating, with annual evaluations of the permit conditions.
Postponement of Items C and D
25:00Items C and D were moved to the July 17th meeting.
Ordinance 3372 (Rezoning for Stillwater Medical Center)
45:00An ordinance rezoning tracts of land for Stillwater Medical Center from office/residential to public district was advanced to its second reading.
Ordinance 3368 (Closing Permanent Easement)
46:00An ordinance closing a permanent easement and right-of-way located at 1220 West 12th Avenue was adopted.
Ordinance 3369 (Rezoning 702 South Chardo Road)
47:00An ordinance rezoning 702 South Chardo Road from mobile home to residential two-family and multi-family district was adopted.
Ordinance 3370 (Rezoning 1121 West 4th Avenue)
48:00An ordinance rezoning 1121 West 4th Avenue from residential two-family and multi-family to residential multi-family intermediate district was adopted.
Ordinance 3371 (Rezoning 823 West 11th Avenue)
49:00An ordinance rezoning 823 West 11th Avenue from small lot single-family residential to office district was adopted.
Reappointment of Linda Burt to Library Trust
54:00Linda Burt was reappointed to the Library Trust.
Upcoming Community Events
Crazy Days
Citywide event with retail sales, live music in downtown Stillwater, sidewalk sales, and special offers.
Boomer Blast Fireworks Show
Located at Boomer Lake, fireworks begin at dusk. Features food trucks and inflatables for kids. Chickasaw Telecommunication Services is a title contributor.
Public Comments
Public comments included a proposal for shade trees, chess boards, and solar panels at the farmers market area, support for the Block 34 project's architectural renderings and a suggestion to involve the OSU Museum of Art director for grant opportunities, and a personal account from a food service owner requesting a specific use permit.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Public comment regarding a request for a map amendment from Stillwater Medical Center to rezone properties (CC-17-99)
- Public comment regarding a request from Bobby and Joyce Douglas for a specific use permit for food services (CC-17-101)
Deadlines
- July 1st: Changes to residential curbside recycling program begin
Watch For
- Discussion on forming a community committee for the Block 34 project at the next meeting
- Further development of the Block 34 concept, including the potential closing of Duncan Street
- Applications for two vacancies on the Planning Commission
Announcements
- Two vacancies on the Planning Commission; applications are being accepted online.
- Beginning July 1st, changes to the residential curbside recycling program will include random cart checks, rate checks, and revised accepted recyclable types due to high contamination rates.
- Stillwater Regional Airport is nearing its one-year mark of commercial flight service, with continually growing passenger numbers and high seat occupancy.
- The city's emergency management team released a severe weather document outlining the 'Stillwater First' philosophy and communication during emergencies.
Agenda Summary
Item G: OSU Agreement / GE Property Exchange
Request for the mayor to sign agreements for the exchange of property between OSU and GE for the fire station, contingent upon surveys and verification.
Public Hearing: Map Amendment for Stillwater Medical Center (CC-17-99)
Request to rezone properties at 1411 West 7th Avenue, 1404-1424 West 8th Avenue, 712-720 South Stanley Street, and 707-715 South Gray Street from office/residential to public district for hospital expansion.
Public Hearing: Specific Use Permit for Food Services (CC-17-101)
Request from Bobby and Joyce Douglas for a specific use permit for food services at 823 West 11th Avenue, involving a food trailer and outdoor seating.
General Orders: Block 34 Preliminary Drawings
Discussion of preliminary architectural drawings for Block 34 provided by Gary Sparks, focusing on potential amenities, layout, and the possibility of closing Duncan Street.
Ordinance Number 3372 (First 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 office and residential to public district.
Ordinance Number 3368 (Second Reading)
An ordinance closing a permanent easement and right-of-way located on property at 1220 West 12th Avenue.
Ordinance Number 3369 (Second Reading)
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 702 South Chardo Road from mobile home to residential two-family and multi-family district.
Ordinance Number 3370 (Second Reading)
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 1121 West 4th Avenue from residential two-family and multi-family district to residential multi-family intermediate district.
Ordinance Number 3371 (Second Reading)
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 823 West 11th Avenue from small lot single-family residential district to office district.
Appointments: Linda Burt to Library Trust
Reappointment of Linda Burt to the Library Trust.