Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held its April 15, 2013 meeting, which included proclamations for National Library Week and Earth Day. Key decisions involved the election of a new Vice Mayor and the approval of a rezoning ordinance. The council also made appointments to the Airport Authority and Sister Cities Council.
Key Decisions & Votes
Election of Vice Mayor
04:30Chuck Hopkins was nominated and elected as the new Vice Mayor by a unanimous vote of five to zero.
Postponement of Public Hearing
05:50A public hearing was postponed from May 6th to May 20th by a unanimous vote.
Ordinance 3229 - Rezoning
06:30Ordinance 3229, concerning the rezoning of land at 213 West Elm Street and South Duncan/Husband Streets from HR PUD, RMI, and RTM to HR high-rise District, passed on second reading by a unanimous vote.
Appointment to Airport Authority
08:50Mark Tower was nominated and appointed to fill a vacant position on the Airport Authority by a unanimous vote.
Appointment to Sister Cities Council
09:20Bob Burke was nominated and appointed to fill an opening on the Sister Cities Council by a unanimous vote.
Stillwater Utility Authority Consent Docket
10:20The meeting minutes from April 1st were approved as part of the consent docket for the Stillwater Utility Authority.
Rural Water Advisory Board Quarterly Report
11:00The quarterly report from the Rural Water Advisory Board was accepted by the Stillwater Utility Authority.
Upcoming Community Events
National Library Week
Stillwater Public Library activities include a Friends of the Library sale (Thursday-Sunday), a fine forgiveness week, and a teen literature day on Thursday evening.
Earth Day
Encourages residents, businesses, and institutions to celebrate Earth Day and commit to building a sustainable and green economy.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Public hearing originally scheduled for May 6th, now postponed to May 20th.
Watch For
- Special call meeting for visioning session on Monday, April 22nd at the Holiday Inn.
- Study session on the budget on April 29th.
- Update on the SES agreement from the general manager of the Stillwater Utility Authority.
Announcements
- Councilwoman Noble will join Mr. Bill Van Ness on the radio at 780 AM at 8:15 AM on April 16th.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation for National Library Week
Proclamation recognizing April 14-20, 2013, as National Library Week, highlighting the library's role in the community and its services.
Proclamation for Earth Day
Proclamation recognizing April 22, 2013, as Earth Day, encouraging support for green economy initiatives.
Election of Vice Mayor
Election of a new Vice Mayor for the City Council.
Consent Docket (City Council)
Approval of three sets of meeting minutes.
Public Hearing Postponement
Motion to postpone a public hearing from May 6th to May 20th.
Ordinance 3229 on Second Reading
Rezoning of land at 213 West Elm Street and 119, 123 South Duncan Street, and 102, 106, 120, 126, 132, 136 South Husband Street from HR PUD, RMI, and RTM to HR high-rise District.
Reports from Boards and Commissions
Updates from various city boards and commissions.
Appointments to Airport Authority
Appointment of a new member to the Airport Authority.
Appointments to Sister Cities Council
Appointment of a new member to the Sister Cities Council.
Adjournment of City Council Meeting
Motion to adjourn the City Council meeting.
Consent Docket (Stillwater Utility Authority)
Approval of meeting minutes from April 1st for the Stillwater Utility Authority.
Rural Water Advisory Board Quarterly Report
Presentation and acceptance of the quarterly report from the Rural Water Advisory Board.
General Manager's Report (Stillwater Utility Authority)
Report from the general manager, including an upcoming update on the SES agreement.
Adjournment of Stillwater Utility Authority Meeting
Motion to adjourn the Stillwater Utility Authority meeting.