Meeting Summary
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
07:30The 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.
Map Amendment Rezoning for 819 South Perkins Road
16:40The 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.
Closure of a portion of Henderson Street right-of-way
20:50The 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.
Map Amendment Rezoning for 919 East 9th Avenue
24:50The 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.
FY14 Pavement Management Project Allocation Strategy
42:00The 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.
Carry-forward of remaining funds for Pavement Management Project
42:00The council approved designating the remaining neighborhood streets budget from the current year to be utilized for the next year's FY14 Pavement Management Project.
Ordinance 3232: Closing a portion of Henderson Street right-of-way
45:40The council approved Ordinance 3232 on first reading, formally closing a portion of the right-of-way of Henderson Street at 400 South Drury Lane.
Ordinance 3231: Rezoning 1000 East Virginia Avenue
46:00The 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).
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
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.
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.
Public Comments on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearings
Opportunity for citizens to comment on agenda items not requiring a public hearing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ordinance 3232 (First Reading)
An ordinance closing a portion of right-of-way of Henderson Street at property addressed as 400 South Drury Lane.
Ordinance 3231 (Second Reading)
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 1000 East Virginia Avenue from RSS to RT.
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.