Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a design contract for pavement reconstruction, which is part of a larger $4 million pavement management program. They also voted to support the dissolution of the Stillwater Technology and Research Park Joint Board, citing duplication of efforts and a desire for more efficient economic development. Additionally, several ordinances related to land development and rezoning were addressed.
Key Decisions & Votes
Pavement Management Program Design Contract
08:15A design contract for pavement reconstruction, part of the $4 million pavement management program, was approved. This will allow for engineering and survey work to develop plans for construction to be let in March and completed by June 2014.
Dissolution of Stillwater Technology and Research Park Joint Board
20:30The Council voted to support the dissolution of the Stillwater Technology and Research Park Joint Board. This decision was based on the board's perceived redundancy given expanded economic development efforts by OSU and the city, and the belief that resources could be better utilized individually.
Ordinance 3251 - Land Development Code Amendments
24:40Ordinance 3251, amending Chapter 23 of the Land Development Code regarding use categories, limitations, definitions, and industrial districts, was approved on first reading.
Ordinance 3249 - Rezoning
25:40Ordinance 3249, rezoning a tract of land at 512th Southwest Street and 509 South Nog Block Street from residential two-family and multifamily to commercial general district, was approved on second reading.
Financial Matters
Pavement Management Program
Council approved $4 million for the pavement management program, aiming to improve 77 lane miles of pavement and make incremental progress over a ten-year period.
Stillwater Technology and Research Park Joint Board Funding
The city, OSU, and Meridian each contributed $20,000 annually to the joint board, which is now considered insufficient for staffing and could be better utilized in individual economic development programs.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance 3250
Deadlines
- Pavement construction projects to be completed by June 30, 2014
- Budget adoption in early May
Watch For
- Public involvement and budget fairs in February for the upcoming budget process
- Council visioning session for budget priorities
- Workstations for budget review in late March and early April
Announcements
- Councilor Weaver will be on KSBI radio tomorrow morning at 8:15 AM.
- The radio schedule will be revised so councilors are on the day after meetings, and city staff will discuss specific topics on weeks without meetings.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Eric and Chaser Yupaka led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Docket Items A-G, I
Approval of consent docket items excluding item H.
Consent Docket Item H: Pavement Management Program Design Contract
Discussion and approval of a design contract for pavement reconstruction as part of the overall pavement management system.
General Orders: Stillwater Technology and Research Park Joint Board
Discussion regarding the potential dissolution of the Stillwater Technology and Research Park Joint Board due to duplication of efforts.
Ordinance 3251 (First Reading)
An ordinance amending Chapter 23 Land Development Code, Article 5 Use Categories and Limitations, Division 1 Generally, Section 23-96 Definitions and amending Article 6 Land Use Classifications, Division 5 Industrial Districts, amending Section 23-160 IL Light Industrial District, Section 23-161 IG General Industrial District.
Ordinance 3249 (Second Reading)
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 512th Southwest Street and 509 South Nog Block Street from RTM Residential Two Family and Multifamily District to CG Commercial General District.
Ordinance 3250 (Second Reading)
An ordinance that has not been presented to the full SMC board yet.
Miscellaneous Items
Discussion of the upcoming budget process and public involvement plans.