August 25, 2015 City Council Meeting

A special use permit was approved for the placement of an electronic sign at 2324 East 6th Avenue, despite its adjacency to residential zoning. The Planning Commission recommended approval, and a letter from the mobile home park manager across the street indicated no opposition.

An ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code regarding land development, specifically creating a new section for a transition zone, was advanced to its second reading.

An ordinance rezoning a tract of land at 2000 East Airport Road from General Industrial District to Public District was advanced to its second reading.

An ordinance rezoning a tract of land at 799 East Mercury Avenue from General Industrial District to Commercial Shopping District was advanced to its second reading.

An ordinance amending the city code to authorize the city to pay jurors in municipal court and establish the rate of pay was adopted, updating the existing ordinance to comply with recent state statute changes.

An ordinance rezoning tracts of land at 401 and 403 North Duncan Street from Two-Family Residential District to Commercial Shopping District was adopted.

An ordinance rezoning tracts of land at 721, 805, and 809 East Virginia Avenue from Small Lot Single-Family Residential District to Commercial Shopping District was adopted.

An ordinance amending the land development code regarding parking and loading standards, specifically design standards, was adopted.

An ordinance amending the land development code concerning required improvements, specifically sidewalks, was adopted.

An ordinance creating the 2016 transportation sales tax levy, a half-cent sales tax for transportation projects, was adopted. This extends the existing tax for ten years, with revenues designated for infrastructure rather than services.

A resolution proposing the adoption of Ordinance 3322 and authorizing the mayor to sign an election proclamation for a special election on November 10th to vote on the 2016 transportation sales tax levy was approved.

A business development incentive agreement was approved for Showplace Market Incorporated, a retail sales business, to move into the downtown business district. The agreement provides a 1% sales tax rebate in arrears, capped at $50,000 over seven years, to support the new business.

Fourth Quarter Financial Report

The fourth-quarter financial report was presented, noting that revenues were slightly under estimates but expenses were also kept under control. The report is unaudited, and the final numbers may differ from the published financial report.

Hotel-Motel Tax

Hotel-motel tax revenue was down, with a final collection of $780,000 against a projection of $1 million for the previous fiscal year. The current year's first month was also slightly down compared to the previous year.

2016 Transportation Sales Tax Levy

A proposed sales tax levy of one half of one percent for transportation projects, extending the current tax for another ten years, was discussed and approved for a special election.

Approval of Consent Docket

Motion to approve the consent docket.

Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled

Opportunity for public comment on items not on the agenda.

Receive Public Comment Regarding a Request for a Special Use Permit for Placement of an Electronic Sign at 2324 East 6th Avenue (CC-15-DES-107)

Public hearing and discussion on a special use permit for an electronic sign adjacent to residential zoning.

Fourth Quarter Financial Report (CC-15-DES-102)

Presentation and discussion of the city's fourth-quarter financial performance.

Ordinance 3321: Amending Stillwater City Code, Chapter 23 Land Development, Article 6 Land-Use Classifications, Division 3 Residential Districts by Creating Section 23-144 MTZ-A with a Transition Zone

First reading of an ordinance to amend the land development code.

Ordinance 3323: Rezoning a Tract of Land Located at 2000 East Airport Road from IG General Industrial District to P Public District

First reading of an ordinance to rezone a tract of land.

Ordinance 3324: Rezoning a Tract of Land Located at 799 East Mercury Avenue from IG General Industrial District to CS Commercial Shopping District

First reading of an ordinance to rezone a tract of land.

Ordinance 3316: Amending Stillwater City Code, Chapter 31 Municipal Court, Article 2 Jury Trials, Amending Section 31-77 Compensation of Jurors

Second reading of an ordinance to amend juror compensation in municipal court.

Ordinance 3317: Rezoning Tracts of Land Located at 401 and 403 North Duncan Street, 402 West Hall of Fame Avenue from RT Two-Family Residential District to CS Commercial Shopping District

Second reading of an ordinance to rezone tracts of land.

Ordinance 3318: Rezoning Tracts of Land Located at 721, 805, 809 East Virginia Avenue from RSS Small Lot Single-Family Residential District to CS Commercial Shopping District

Second reading of an ordinance to rezone tracts of land.

Ordinance 3319: Amending Stillwater City Code, Chapter 23 Land Development Code, Article 8 Parking and Loading Standards, Division 1 Generally, Section 23-211 Design Standards

Second reading of an ordinance to amend parking and loading design standards.

Ordinance 3320: Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Stillwater by Amending Chapter 23 Land Development Code, Article 17 Required Improvements, Division 3 Improvements, Section 23-356 Sidewalk

Second reading of an ordinance to amend sidewalk improvement requirements.

Ordinance 3322: Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Stillwater by Amending Chapter 39 Taxation, Article 3 Sales and Use Tax, Division 6 Transportation Sales Tax to Create 2016 Transportation Sales Tax Levy

Second reading of an ordinance to create the 2016 transportation sales tax levy.

Resolution CC-2015-17: Proposing Adoption of Ordinance Number 3322 and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign and Issue an Election Proclamation

Resolution to propose the transportation sales tax ordinance and call for a special election.

Reports from Officers and Boards

Updates from the City Attorney and City Manager.

Update on the Evaluation of the Urban Planner Proposals for Downtown Redevelopment Project

Update on the selection process for an urban planner for downtown redevelopment.

Consideration and Possible Approval of a Business Development Incentive Agreement in the Business District Area for Showplace Market Incorporated Retail Sales Business

Discussion and approval of an incentive agreement for a new retail business downtown.