Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved a specific use permit for a parking lot and a resolution for road reconstruction. The Stillwater Economic Development Authority received a year-end report from the Chamber of Commerce, which highlighted economic indicators and future initiatives, with council members requesting more detailed, quantifiable data in future reports. The meeting concluded with a move to executive session.
Key Decisions & Votes
Specific Use Permit for Parking Lot
00:13:00A specific use permit was approved for the construction of a parking lot at properties addressed at 506, 510, 514, and 524 South Lincoln Street, located in an office district, to support the OSU Foundation expansion.
Resolution for Western Road Reconstruction
00:15:40Resolution CC 2016-22 was approved, authorizing the execution of a project agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to modify and reconstruct Western Road from McRoy Road to Lake View Road.
Ordinance Closing East 5th Avenue Right-of-Way
00:17:00Ordinance number 3346, closing a portion of East 5th Avenue Right-of-Way adjacent to 423 South Perkins Road and 798 East 5th Avenue, was adopted.
Financial Matters
Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Operating Budget
The Stillwater Chamber of Commerce's current economic development operating budget, with 38% funded by the city and 62% from private sector activities.
OSU Capital Projects
Total value of 31 capital projects currently underway on the OSU campus.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Debris pickup announcement in the next week or so due to storm damage.
- Open house and grand opening for the new power plant once absolutely complete.
- Next 'Friday Night Event' on August 19th with a bicycle theme.
- Quarterly reports from the Chamber of Commerce to the City Council and City Manager, starting in September.
Announcements
- Jory Holly led the Pledge of Allegiance.
- July 18th, 2016, was proclaimed 'Amy Bryant Day' in Stillwater, recognizing her eight years of service as director of the Sheerar Museum of Stillwater History.
- Introduction of Kimberly Carley as the new Assistant City Attorney.
- All three engines at the power plant are up and running at 100%, with the city briefly powered by the plant and excess power put back into the grid during a test.
- Utility and operations employees were thanked for their overtime work in restoring power after recent storm damage.
- Two open Planning Commission seats are available; interested individuals are encouraged to apply via Stillwater.org.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Jory Holly.
Proclamation: Amy Bryant Day
Proclaiming July 18, 2016, as Amy Bryant Day in recognition of her contributions to the Sheerar Museum of Stillwater History.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Hearing: Specific Use Permit for Parking Lot (CC-16-91)
Receive public comment regarding a request for a specific use permit in the O office District to allow the construction of a parking lot at 506, 510, 514, and 524 South Lincoln Street.
Resolution CC 2016-22
Authorizing execution of a project agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to modify and reconstruct Western Road.
Ordinance Number 3346 (Second Reading)
An ordinance closing a portion of East 5th Avenue Right-of-Way adjacent to 423 South Perkins Road and 798 East 5th Avenue.
Reports from Officers and Boards
City Attorney and City Manager reports, including introduction of new Assistant City Attorney and power plant update.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Meeting
Approval of minutes and presentation of the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development report by Ted Allison.
Executive Session
Confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of City Manager Norman McNichol and City Attorney John Dorman.