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June 18, 2013 City Council Meeting

June 18, 2013 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council approved several map amendments for rezoning properties, including one for the new Highlands Elementary School. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation and discussion of the FY14 pavement management project, with the council approving the allocation strategy and the carry-forward of remaining funds from the current year's project. The council also held executive sessions to discuss labor negotiations and personnel matters.

Key Decisions & Votes

Map Amendment Rezoning for 498 South Mockingbird Lane

07:30

The council approved the rezoning of 498 South Mockingbird Lane. The northern parcel was rezoned to RT (two-family or duplex) and the southern parcel to RTM (two-family and multi-family), consistent with the C3 plan and acting as a buffer to existing single-family uses.

Approved

Map Amendment Rezoning for 819 South Perkins Road

16:40

The council approved the rezoning of 819 South Perkins Road from RSS (small lot single family) to CG (Commercial General). This change aligns with the surrounding commercial and industrial zoning and the C3 plan.

Approved

Closure of a portion of Henderson Street right-of-way

20:50

The council approved the request to close 375 feet of the right-of-way of Henderson Street at 400 South Drury Lane. This closure is necessary for the development of the new Highlands Elementary School, as the right-of-way dead-ends into the school property.

Approved

Map Amendment Rezoning for 919 East 9th Avenue

24:50

The council approved the rezoning of 919 East 9th Avenue from P (public) to Agriculture. The property was inadvertently zoned public in the past despite being privately owned and is located adjacent to agricultural, public, and residential zoning.

Approved

FY14 Pavement Management Project Allocation Strategy

42:00

The council approved the allocation strategy for the FY14 Pavement Management Project, which breaks down budget and lane miles for preventative maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction, aiming to effectively maintain city streets.

Approved

Carry-forward of remaining funds for Pavement Management Project

42:00

The council approved designating the remaining neighborhood streets budget from the current year to be utilized for the next year's FY14 Pavement Management Project.

Approved

Ordinance 3232: Closing a portion of Henderson Street right-of-way

45:40

The council approved Ordinance 3232 on first reading, formally closing a portion of the right-of-way of Henderson Street at 400 South Drury Lane.

Approved

Ordinance 3231: Rezoning 1000 East Virginia Avenue

46:00

The council approved Ordinance 3231 on second reading, rezoning a tract of land at 1000 East Virginia Avenue from RSS (small lot single family residential) to RT (residential two-family district).

Approved

Financial Matters

FY14 Pavement Management Project Budget Allocation

The proposed budget allocation for the FY14 Pavement Management Project includes $481,000 for preventative maintenance, $1.8 million for rehabilitation, $1.6 million for reconstruction, and $120,000 for deferred maintenance.

Remaining Neighborhood Streets Budget

Remaining funds from the current year's neighborhood streets project are to be carried forward and utilized for the FY14 pavement management project.

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

One citizen, Netty Vic, spoke about the poor condition of streets and sidewalks, particularly for pedestrians and those using scooters, highlighting safety concerns and the need for smoother surfaces.

Street and sidewalk conditions Pedestrian safety Accessibility for scooters

Coming Up

Watch For

  • Aspen Heights items E and F on the consent docket will be moved to the July 1st meeting.

Announcements

  • Aspen Heights items E and F were removed from the consent docket due to incomplete signatures and will be addressed at the July 1st meeting.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket

Approval of items A through J on the consent docket, with items E and F removed.

Approved (excluding E and F)

Public Comments on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearings

Opportunity for citizens to comment on agenda items not requiring a public hearing.

Information Only

Public Hearing: Map Amendment Rezoning for 498 South Mockingbird Lane

Receive input regarding a map amendment rezoning for property at 498 South Mockingbird Lane from RSS to RT and RTM.

Approved

Public Hearing: Map Amendment Rezoning for 819 South Perkins Road

Receive input regarding a map amendment rezoning for property at 819 South Perkins Road from RSS to CG.

Approved

Public Hearing: Request to close 375 ft of right-of-way of Henderson Street at 400 South Drury Lane

Receive public input regarding a request to close a portion of Henderson Street right-of-way for the new Highlands Elementary School.

Approved

Public Hearing: Map Amendment Rezoning for 919 East 9th Avenue

Receive input regarding a map amendment rezoning for property at 919 East 9th Avenue from P to Agriculture.

Approved

General Orders: FY14 Pavement Management Project Recommendation

Presentation and discussion of the FY14 Pavement Management Project, including allocation strategy, recommended street list, and carry-forward of funds.

Approved (allocation strategy and carry-forward)

Ordinance 3232 (First Reading)

An ordinance closing a portion of right-of-way of Henderson Street at property addressed as 400 South Drury Lane.

Approved

Ordinance 3231 (Second Reading)

An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 1000 East Virginia Avenue from RSS to RT.

Approved

Executive Session

Discussion of labor negotiations with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge number 102 and confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of city manager Dan Galloway, city attorney John Dorman, and municipal judge Tany.

No Action