Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council and Utility Authority met to discuss several zoning amendments, a utility easement closure, and a significant water infrastructure project. Key decisions included the approval of multiple rezoning requests and the authorization of construction for the Perkins Road booster pump station, a crucial component for the city's water supply to the southwest zone.
Key Decisions & Votes
Map Amendment Rezoning: 1202 South Duck
08:00Request to rezone property from RSS (small lot single-family) to O (office) was approved. This is consistent with the new comprehensive plan and expected growth patterns along 12th Avenue.
Map Amendment Rezoning: 1530 West 6th, 521-523-525 South Walnut
12:50Request to downzone property from RMU (multi-family urban density) to RMI (multi-family intermediate) was approved. This change accommodates new development plans with less density and different setback requirements.
Map Amendment Rezoning: 402 and 410 South Hester and 711 West 4th Avenue
20:00Request to rezone properties from RMI to high-rise was approved. This is consistent with the comprehensive plan and the Corridor Redevelopment area, aligning with adjacent high-rise zoning.
Closing a Portion of Utility Easement: 519 South Giardo
25:00Request to close a portion of a utility easement at the Vintage apartment development was approved. This allows for a proposed building where no utilities currently exist or are planned.
Perkins Road Booster Pump Station Construction Authorization
37:00Authorization for construction of the Perkins Road booster pump station was approved, including awarding the bid to Crossland Heavy Contractors, application engineering, and construction inspection services. This project is critical for utilizing the 56th Street Tower and servicing the southwest zone.
Financial Matters
Perkins Road Booster Pump Station Construction
Total authorized funding for the construction, application engineering, and inspection of the Perkins Road booster pump station, including a 10% contingency.
Public Comments
Kelly Harris from Keystone Engineering spoke in favor of both the downzoning request for 1530 West 6th and the high-rise rezoning request for 402 and 410 South Hester, providing clarification on the development plans.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Study session and visioning session for City Council on next Monday at 5:30 PM at the Holiday Inn.
Announcements
- Proclamation of Oklahoma Emergency Management Week from February 23rd to March 1st, 2014.
- Mayor Bartley will be a guest on KSPI radio tomorrow at 8:15 AM and on Triple Play on Wednesday at 7 AM.
- The university experienced a temporary closure of the multimodal on Thursday, and appreciation was expressed for inter-agency cooperation.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Joy Conley and Austin Hooten, fifth graders from Richmond Elementary.
Proclamation: Oklahoma Emergency Management Week
Proclamation for Oklahoma Emergency Management Week from February 23rd to March 1st, 2014, presented by Kirk Middlestadt.
Consent Docket
Approval of meeting minutes from February 3rd, 2014.
Public Hearing: Map Amendment Rezoning 1202 South Duck
Request to rezone property from RSS to O.
Public Hearing: Map Amendment Rezoning 1530 West 6th, 521-523-525 South Walnut
Request to rezone property from RMU to RMI.
Public Hearing: Map Amendment Rezoning 402 and 410 South Hester and 711 West 4th Avenue
Request to rezone properties from RMI to high-rise.
Public Hearing: Closing a Portion of Utility Easement 519 South Giardo
Request to close a portion of a utility easement.
Dismissal of Fifth Public Hearing
Staff memo requested dismissal of the fifth public hearing item.
City Manager Report
No report from Mr. Dorman.
City Attorney Report
No report from Mr. Galloway.
Councilor Comments
Councilors shared updates and welcomed back the Vice Mayor.
Upcoming Meetings
Discussion of upcoming study session and visioning session.
Appointment to Stillwater Medical Center Authority
Nomination of Dan Duncan for reappointment.
Stillwater Utility Authority Consent Docket
Approval of minutes, with Item B removed for separate discussion.
Perkins Road Booster Pump Station Construction Authorization
Request for authorization for construction, application engineering, and construction inspection of the Perkins Road booster pump station.