Meeting Summary
The City Council approved amendments to the land development code regarding accessory buildings, projections, and fence heights. They also approved a special use permit for Aspen Dental to operate an office in a commercial shopping district, with a condition limiting the office space to 3,800 square feet. Several ordinances for rezoning were advanced to second reading.
Key Decisions & Votes
Land Development Code Amendments
06:40:00Amendments to Chapter 23, Sections 23-97, 23-98, and 23-121 of the land development code were approved, clarifying rules for accessory buildings, projections, and fence heights and locations.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Development Agreement Amendment
06:50:00The SEDA authorized an amendment to the North Perkins Road TIF development agreement to allow for up to 3,800 square feet of office use on a specific parcel, which was originally designated for retail.
Special Use Permit for Aspen Dental
07:00:00A special use permit for Aspen Dental to operate a healthcare and social assistance use (dental office) at 2307 North Perkins Road was approved, with the condition that the office space be limited to 3,800 square feet.
Net Metering Interconnection Agreement Update
07:30:00The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved revisions to the net metering interconnection agreement to clarify how credits are provided for excess electricity generated by customers, ensuring credits are at the avoided wholesale energy cost.
Upcoming Community Events
Couch Park Tennis Courts Reopening
The refurbished Couch Park tennis courts were reopened, kicking off summer tennis lessons. Registration for summer tennis lessons is still open.
Ingram Park Playground Reopening
Located at Lehman Ridge, the playground has new equipment and is expected to reopen soon, weather permitting.
The Scorcher Run
A local 5k and half marathon event was held, with congratulations extended to all participants.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Collections (May)
Sales tax collections for May exceeded the same month last year by 0.31%. However, overall sales tax receipts are 1.75% below budget and over half a million dollars behind last year to date.
Public Comments
Roger Gose commented on the land development code amendments, specifically regarding the location of private energy system structures near property lines. No other public comments were made during the SEDA or SUA meetings.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Monthly updates on sales tax collections on the city's website
- Distributed generation rate structure to be presented to SEDA trustees later this year
Announcements
- Welcome to Monty Karns, the new Transportation and Stormwater Director.
- Apologies to the public for road construction inconveniences; it is part of progress and expected to settle down by the end of summer.
- An unauthorized party accessed a city computer for 22 days; letters have been mailed to affected individuals. More information is available on the city's website under 'IT security breach'.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Jordi Seacrest.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine items.
CC-17-91: Proposed Amendment to Land Development Code
Receive public comment regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 23, Sections 23-97, 23-98, and 23-121 concerning general structures, uses within residential/other districts, and exemptions for fences/projections.
SEDA Consent Docket
Approval of routine items for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority.
SEDA General Orders: Special Use Permit for Aspen Dental (North Perkins TIF)
Discussion and action regarding amending the development agreement for the North Perkins Road Tax Increment Financing district to allow office use for Aspen Dental.
SEDA Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates from SEDA General Counsel and General Manager.
CC-17-79: Special Use Permit for Aspen Dental
Receive public comment regarding a request for a specific use permit from Stillwater Perkins LLC for a healthcare and social assistance use (dental office) in the CF Commercial Shopping District at 2307 North Perkins Road.
Ordinance Number 3368
An ordinance closing a permanent easement and right-of-way located at 1220 West 12th Avenue.
Ordinance Number 3369
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 702 South Chardo Road from RMH Mobile Manufactured Home District to RTM Residential Two-Family and Multi-Family District.
Ordinance Number 3370
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 1121 West 4th Avenue from RTM Residential Two-Family and Multi-Family District to RM Residential Multi-Family Intermediate District.
Ordinance Number 3371
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 823 West 11th Avenue from RSS Small Lot Single-Family Residential District to O Office District.
Reports from Officers and Boards (City Council)
Updates from City Attorney, City Manager, and Councilors.
SUA Consent Docket
Approval of routine items for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
SUA General Orders: Net Metering Interconnection Agreement Update (SUA-17-13)
Discussion and action on updating the net metering interconnection agreement.
SUA Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates from SUA General Counsel and General Manager.