Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved a map amendment to rezone 421 East Thomas Avenue from light industrial to commercial general, allowing for a mental health facility. They also approved a right-of-way agreement with the Islamic Society of Stillwater for a retaining wall. A significant discussion and vote occurred regarding a resolution opposing State Question 779, which was approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
Map Amendment Rezoning
07:00The council approved the rezoning of 421 East Thomas Avenue from industrial light industrial to commercial general to permit the establishment of a mental health facility.
Right-of-Way Agreement with Islamic Society of Stillwater
12:00A right-of-way agreement was approved for the Islamic Society of Stillwater regarding a retaining wall constructed on their property at 616 North Washington Street, with the society responsible for maintenance.
Resolution Opposing State Question 779
23:00The council approved Resolution CC 2016-26, opposing the adoption of State Question 779, citing concerns about increased sales tax burden on citizens and businesses.
Ordinance 3347 (Bus Ordinance)
42:00Ordinance 3347, regulating buses operating within city limits, was adopted on second reading, and an emergency was declared to expedite its implementation.
Upcoming Community Events
Food Trucks and Tunes
Downtown Stillwater
Stillwater Energy Center Grand Opening
4:00 PM, open to the public
All Aboard Program / Polar Express
Includes Santa Claus, carriage rides, and live reindeer.
Financial Matters
Sole Source Purchase of OG&E Transmission Poles and Labor
Approved for the purchase of transmission poles and labor from OG&E, including a 5% contingency, for transmission system modifications.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Future discussions on meeting space availability in Stillwater
- Impact of Polar Express event on sales tax numbers
Announcements
- Mayor will be back at the next meeting.
- Citizens encouraged to record bicycle serial numbers and use quality locks due to increased bicycle thefts.
- Stillwater Fire intern Ashley Evans received a scholarship from the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
- City of Stillwater named a bronze level bicycle friendly business by the League of American Bicyclists.
- 3,000 bookings for American Airlines flights in September as of the 9th.
- Passing of former city councilor Chuck Hopkins.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Eliza Neil, a fifth-grader from Will Rogers school.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine items.
Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
Opportunity for public input.
Public Input Regarding a Request for a Map Amendment to Rezone 421 East Thomas Avenue
Request to rezone from Industrial Light Industrial to Commercial General for a mental health facility.
Right-of-Way Agreement with the Islamic Society of Stillwater
Agreement for a retaining wall at 616 North Washington Street.
Resolution CC 2016-26 Opposing State Question 779
Resolution expressing opposition to State Question 779.
Ordinance Number 3348
First reading for rezoning 2306 North Washington Street from CS Community Shopping District and O Office District to CG Commercial General District (car wash).
Ordinance Number 3349
First reading for amending Chapter 12 of the Stillwater City Code by repealing Article 6, massage therapy, due to state preemption.
Ordinance Number 3347
Second reading for amending Chapter 43, vehicles for hire, section 43-3 registration required, pertaining to buses.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Executive session requests and various announcements.
Appointments to Rural Water Advisory Board
Nomination and approval of Billy Clay.
Appointments to Planning Commission
Nomination and approval of Zelt Wilkins.