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May 17, 2016 City Council Meeting

May 17, 2016 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council held a meeting on May 16th, where they approved several proclamations, including Community Action Month and Public Works Week. Key decisions included advancing multiple ordinances related to the land development code and the Stillwater West 51 development district. The council also discussed the potential sale of city-owned property and made appointments to various boards.

Key Decisions & Votes

Sale of City-Owned Property at 301 South Washington Street

00:23:00

The council approved moving forward with the auction process for a city-owned parking lot, with staff to provide appraisal and potential parking revenue numbers before final sale approval. The property was originally purchased for a road project that was later canceled.

Approved to move forward with auction process

Resolution Adopting Guidelines for Tort and Workers Compensation Claims

00:34:00

Resolution CC-2016-14, establishing guidelines for processing tort claims and workers' compensation claims valued at less than $50,000, was approved.

Approved

Nomination of Marcy Lamb to Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund Board

00:35:00

Resolution CC-2016-17, nominating Marcy Lamb as a candidate to fill an open position on the board of trustees of the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund, was approved.

Approved

Ordinance Amending Land Development Code (Corridor Redevelopment Area)

00:37:00

Ordinance 3341, amending the Stillwater City Code regarding the Corridor Redevelopment Area Planning District, was advanced to its second reading.

Advanced to second reading

Ordinance Amending Land Development Code (Parking Provisions)

00:38:00

Ordinance 3342, amending the Stillwater City Code regarding shared parking provisions in the form-based codes, was advanced to its second reading.

Advanced to second reading

Ordinance Amending Land Development Code (Street Tables and Maps)

00:39:00

Ordinance 3343, amending the Stillwater City Code by replacing and deleting various tables and maps related to street types and thoroughfares in the form-based codes, was advanced to its second reading.

Advanced to second reading

Ordinance Approving Stillwater West 51 Development District Project Plan

00:41:00

Ordinance 3339, approving and adopting the Stillwater West 51 Development District Project Plan and establishing a tax increment financing district, was adopted on second reading.

Adopted

Resolution Establishing Criteria for West 51 TIF District Development Proposals

00:42:00

Resolution 2016-8, establishing criteria for the evaluation of development proposals within the Stillwater West 51 Tax Increment Financing District, was approved. This resolution includes considerations for wages, benefits, and community involvement.

Approved

Ordinance Rezoning South Lincoln Street Properties

00:48:00

Ordinance 3340, rezoning properties at 506, 510, 514, and 524 South Lincoln Street to RTM-2 (Two-Family and Multi-Family Residential District), was adopted on second reading.

Adopted

Appointment to Stillwater Library Board

00:54:00

Wanda Cunningham was appointed to the Stillwater Library Board, replacing Monica Turek.

Approved

Reappointment to Business Improvement District Number One Advisory Board

00:55:00

Sue Presley, Kyle Gibbs, Marsha Forbes, and Jim McCullum were reappointed to the Business Improvement District Number One Advisory Board.

Approved

Appointment to Public Housing Authority Board

00:56:00

Connie Stokes was reappointed to the Stillwater Public Housing Authority Board after a previous miscommunication regarding her desire to serve.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

May 2016

Community Action Month

Proclaimed in recognition of the Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency's work.

May 16th

Anna Theresa Ottilie's Day

Proclaimed in honor of the Distinguished Young Woman of Payne County for 2017.

May 15-21, 2016

Public Works Week

Proclaimed to recognize the contributions of Public Works officials and their efforts to educate the public, including 'Touch-a-Truck' events at elementary schools.

May 26th, 11 AM

Boomer Lake Splash Pad Grand Opening

Boomer Lake Park, ribbon cutting and opening for children.

May 17th, 5:30-7 PM

Counselor and Manager Office Hours

Aspen Coffee Fountain Square, with Counselor Zanotti and City Manager McNichol.

May 31st, 5:30-7 PM

Counselor and Manager Office Hours

Aspen Coffee at Lake Viewpoint, with Vice Mayor Darlington.

This week (May 16th week)

National Law Enforcement Week

Recognition and appreciation for law enforcement officers.

Financial Matters

Purchase of 301 South Washington Street property

The property was purchased in 2008 using half-cent transportation sales tax funds for a road project that was later abandoned. The current assessed value is $211,000.

475,000

Coming Up

Watch For

  • Recommendations from the parking steering committee regarding downtown parking management and charging for parking.
  • Further discussion on the sale of 301 South Washington Street after appraisal and parking revenue numbers are presented.
  • Applications for the vacant seat on the Business Improvement District Number One Advisory Board for District 8.

Announcements

  • Charter amendments approved by voters have been filed with the Governor's office and Oklahoma Secretary of State, with implementation starting for the 2017 elections.
  • Construction updates at Stillwater Regional Airport: cosmetic updates to the main terminal are 99% complete, wildlife fencing is 95% complete, and construction on the South industrial access road and two additional parking lots will begin next week.
  • Fleet Superintendent John Mays is now President of the Oklahoma Public Fleet Management Association.
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Lou Ann Fisher recently adopted the position of Vice President of the Oklahoma Water Environment Association.

Agenda Summary

Pledge of Allegiance

Led by special guests K.K. and Winday from Westwood Elementary.

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Proclamation: Community Action Month

Proclaiming May 2016 as Community Action Month in recognition of the Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency.

Approved

Proclamation: Anna Theresa Ottilie's Day

Proclaiming May 16th as Anna Theresa Ottilie's Day in honor of the Distinguished Young Woman of Payne County for 2017.

Approved

Proclamation: Public Works Week

Proclaiming May 15-21, 2016, as Public Works Week to recognize the contributions of Public Works officials.

Approved

Presentation: American Public Works Association Awards

Presentation of a Silver Award to the City of Stillwater for the Sanger Road Bridge restoration project.

Information Only

Consent Docket

Approval of routine items on the consent agenda.

Approved

General Orders Item A: Consider the sale of city-owned property at 301 South Washington Street

Discussion and decision regarding the potential sale of a city-owned parking lot.

Approved to move forward with auction process

Resolution CC-2016-8: Establishing criteria for evaluation of development proposals for projects located within the boundaries of Increment District Number Two, City of Stillwater (Stillwater West 51 Tax Increment Financing District)

Resolution establishing guidelines for evaluating development proposals within the West 51 TIF district.

Approved

Resolution CC-2016-14: A resolution adopting the guidelines for processing tort claims and workers compensation claims valued at less than fifty thousand dollars

Resolution establishing guidelines for processing tort and workers' compensation claims.

Approved

Resolution CC-2016-17: A resolution of the City of Stillwater nominating Marcy Lamb as a candidate to fill an open position on the board of trustees of the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund or OKMRF representing District 5 for a five-year term beginning October 1, 2016, through October 1, 2021

Resolution nominating Marcy Lamb to the OKMRF board.

Approved

Ordinance Number 3341 (First Reading): An ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code by amending Chapter 23 Land Development Code Article 25 Corridor Redevelopment Area Planning District by creating Section 23-452 Petition to an Extent Corridor Redevelopment Area Planning District

Ordinance related to the Corridor Redevelopment Area Planning District.

Advanced to second reading

Ordinance Number 3342 (First Reading): An ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code by amending Chapter 23 Land Development Code Appendix 1 Form-Based Codes Article 4 General Provisions Section 4.4 The Equal Parking Provisions by amending Section 4.4.2 Design Standards by deleting in its entirety Section 4.4.4 How to Calculate Shared Parking by creating new Section 4.4.4 Parking Reduction for Shared Mixed Uses and providing for exception

Ordinance related to shared parking provisions in form-based codes.

Advanced to second reading

Ordinance Number 3343 (First Reading): An ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code by amending Chapter 23 Land Development Code Appendix 1 Form-Based Codes Article 4 General Provisions by amending and replacing Table 13 Summary Requirements for Transect Zones by amending and replacing Table 18 Public Printed Jizz by deleting in its entirety Table 23 Three Way Connector Streets Table 27 Neighborhood Streets Table 28 Offensive Lunar for Today We'll Use That Word and Connector Streets April Twenty Set Way Man Back on That One Sorry Table 29 Lane and by creating new Table 23 Duck Street Table 24 Mixed-Use 100-Foot Right-of-Way Table 25 Mixed-Use 80-Foot Right-of-Way Table 26 Mixed-Use 75 Foot Right Away Table 27 Mixed You 66-Foot Right-of-Way Table 28 Neighborhood 60-Foot Right-of-Way Table 29 Neighborhood 50-Foot Right Away Table 30 Neighborhood 45 Split Right of Way Table 31 Neighborhood 40-Foot Right of Way Table 32 Neighborhood 30 Foot Right of Way in Table 33 Neighborhood 20 Foot Right Away by deleting in its entirety Maps Three Thoroughfares

Ordinance related to various tables and maps concerning street types and thoroughfares in form-based codes.

Advanced to second reading

Ordinance Number 3339 (Second Reading): An ordinance approving in adopting the Stillwater West 51 Development District Project Plan it's designating and adopting project area and increment district boundaries establishing a date for creation of increment district number two city of Stillwater adopting certain findings authorizing the city of Stillwater to carry out and administer the project plan establishing a tax apportionment fund declaring the portion funds to be special funds of the city of Stillwater or alternative I authorized entity authorizing the use of sales tax increment red for the payment or financing of certain project costs authorizing the use of other resources to pay for or finance project costs authorizing the Stillwater Economic Development Authority or alternative authorized entity to issue apportionment notes and carry out certain provisions of the project plan ratifying and confirming the actions recommendations and findings of the review committee and the Planning Commission directing continuing apportionment and providing for severability

Ordinance approving the Stillwater West 51 Development District Project Plan and establishing a TIF district.

Adopted

Ordinance Number 3340 (Second Reading): An ordinance rezoning tracks design located at 506 510 514 524 South Lincoln Street RTM to family and multi-family residential district 20 offices

Ordinance rezoning properties on South Lincoln Street to RTM-2.

Adopted

Reports from Officers and Boards

Updates from General Counsel and City Manager, including news on charter amendments and airport construction.

Information Only

Appointment to the Stillwater Library Board

Appointment of Wanda Cunningham to replace Monica Turek.

Approved

Business Improvement District Number One Advisory Board

Reappointment of Sue Presley, Kyle Gibbs, Marsha Forbes, and Jim McCullum, and announcement of a vacancy.

Approved

Public Housing Authority Board

Reappointment of Connie Stokes to the board.

Approved

Stillwater Utilities Authority Meeting

Consent docket approval and reports.

Approved