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May 21, 2013 City Council Meeting

May 21, 2013 • Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council held its May 20th, 2013 meeting, where they approved a rezoning request for 1000 East Virginia Avenue from RSS to RT. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation by the "Our Stillwater" group, proposing a multi-phase plan for community investment in public safety, transportation, and quality of life projects, similar to Oklahoma City's MAPS initiatives. The council also set June 3rd as the date for a public hearing on the fiscal year budget.

Key Decisions & Votes

Rezoning of 1000 East Virginia Avenue

00:41:00

The council approved the request to rezone the property at 1000 East Virginia Avenue from RSS (Single Family Residential) to RT (Two-Family Residential), following the recording of covenants with the county.

Approved

Specific Use Permit for Telecommunications Tower

00:27:00

A specific use permit was approved for a 135-foot telecommunications tower at 3520 North Park Drive, located in a light industrial zone, after a public hearing with no public comments.

Approved

Setting Public Hearing Date for Fiscal Year Budget

00:46:00

The council approved setting June 3rd, 2013, as the date for a public hearing to receive input on the proposed fiscal year budget.

Approved

Second Reading of Ordinance 3230

00:47:00

The second reading of Ordinance 3230, authorizing the extension of a lease agreement and operation and maintenance contract from April 1, 1979, and providing for a citizen-initiated referendum, was approved.

Approved

Financial Matters

Fiscal Year Budget Discussion

Discussion regarding the fiscal year budget, noting an increase in the amount required from the SUA to fund the general budget, attributed to capital needs. No specific dollar amount for the total budget was mentioned, but a playground equipment budget of $225,000 was noted.

Our Stillwater Phase One Investment Estimate

An estimated investment of approximately $20 million for Phase One of the 'Our Stillwater' initiative, covering quality of life components such as a Youth Sports Complex, Boomer Lake Amphitheater, and trail system extension.

20 million dollars

Public Safety and Transportation Investment

An estimated $8 million for public safety and transportation components, including a West Side Fire Station, police fleet upgrades, and improvements to IT and emergency communications.

8 million dollars

Public Comments

2 citizens spoke

Two individuals spoke during the public comments section not scheduled for public hearing. Kelly Harris spoke in favor of the RT zoning for 1000 East Virginia Avenue, confirming covenants were filed. Becky Teague also advocated for RT zoning for the same property and expressed disappointment regarding the lack of progress on a senior overlay district, emphasizing the need to protect established neighborhoods.

Rezoning requests Senior overlay district Protection of established neighborhoods

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • June 3rd, 2013: Public hearing for the fiscal year budget

Watch For

  • Further development and presentation from the 'Our Stillwater' group within the next 90 days regarding project priorities, costs, and financing structures.

Announcements

  • Thoughts and prayers for Oklahoma City residents affected by recent weather events.
  • Stillwater Emergency Management is monitoring incoming weather.
  • Proclamation for National Public Works Week (May 19th-25th, 2013).
  • All severe weather warnings for Stillwater have been canceled.
  • American Public Power Association webinar on rate making for utility boards and city councils on June 11th, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.
  • City of Stillwater received the Signar Award from Oklahoma Special Olympics for 30 years of hosting the event.
  • Mayor John Bartley to be on KSPY AM at 8:15 AM tomorrow.
  • Happy Birthday wishes to Vice Mayor Hopkins and Dan Blankenship.

Agenda Summary

Proclamation for National Public Works Week

A proclamation recognizing May 19th-25th, 2013, as Public Works Week in Stillwater, acknowledging the vital contributions of public works officials.

Information Only

Consent Docket

Approval of items A through H on the consent docket.

Approved

Public Comments Not Scheduled for Public Hearing

Requests from Kelly Harris and Becky Teague regarding the rezoning of 1000 East Virginia Avenue and the need for a senior overlay district.

Information Only

Public Hearing: Request for Telecommunications Tower

Public hearing and consideration of a specific use permit for a 135-foot telecommunications tower at 3520 North Park Drive.

Approved

General Order: Our Stillwater Presentation

Presentation by Lisa Navrick Hall, Stan Clark, and Jerry Franklin on the 'Our Stillwater' initiative, proposing a multi-phase plan for community investment.

Information Only

General Order: Request to Rezone 1000 East Virginia Avenue

Consideration of the request to rezone the property at 1000 East Virginia Avenue from RSS to RT.

Approved

General Order: Discussion of Fiscal Year Budget and Setting Public Hearing Date

Discussion of the fiscal year budget and consideration of June 3rd, 2013, as the date for a public hearing.

Approved

Ordinance: Second Reading of Ordinance 3230

Second reading of an ordinance authorizing the extension of a lease agreement and operation and maintenance contract, and providing for a citizen-initiated referendum.

Approved

Report from Officers and Boards

Reports from city staff and council members, including announcements and a request for an executive session.

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