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April 2, 2013 City Council Meeting

April 2, 2013 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council held a meeting where they approved a specific use permit for a dental office and discussed the adoption of the C3 Plan, a comprehensive plan for the city's future development. They also closed out the 2010 CDBG grant for a waterline project and selected drainage projects for the 2013 CDBG grant. Additionally, the Utility Authority approved a water line jumper project on Country Club Road.

Key Decisions & Votes

Specific Use Permit for Dental Office

00:10:00

A specific use permit was approved to allow a MedHealth healthcare use (dentist office) in the CS Commercial Shopping zoning district, located on the southwest corner of Lakeview and Perkins Road intersection.

Approved

Adoption of C3 Plan (Comprehensive Plan)

00:46:00

The C3 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Stillwater, with a minor amendment to the land use map, was adopted. This plan projects out to the year 2030 and serves as a guide for the city's future growth and development.

Approved

Closeout of 2010 CDBG Grant

00:50:00

The closeout of the 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the South of the Hospital Water Lines project was accepted, with the mayor authorized to sign appropriate documents. The project involved 3,000 feet of 6-inch waterline and 63 service connections.

Accepted

Selection of 2013 CDBG Grant Projects

01:10:00

Two drainage projects, one along 19th and Sanger and another in the Stonegate area, were selected for the 2013 CDBG grant. These projects address critical stormwater issues in areas with a high concentration of low to moderate-income beneficiaries.

Approved

Ordinance 3229 (Rezoning)

01:12:00

Ordinance 3229, rezoning a tract of land at 213 West Elm Street and parts of South Duncan and South Husband Street from HR-PU, RMI, and RTM districts to HR High-Rise District, was approved.

Approved

Ordinance 3227 (Rezoning)

01:12:40

Ordinance 3227, rezoning property at 324 West Miller Avenue from RMI Residential Multi-Family Intermediate District to CS Commercial Shopping District, was approved on its second reading.

Approved

Ordinance 3228 (Rezoning)

01:13:30

Ordinance 3228, rezoning property at 421 North Husband Street from RSS Residential Small Lot Single Family District to CS Commercial Shopping, was approved on its second reading.

Approved

Country Club Road Water Line Jumper Project

01:23:00

The Utility Authority authorized the expenditure of $400,000 for the Country Club Road water line jumper project, awarded the construction contract to Urban Contractors, and authorized the general manager to execute the contract and amend Myers Engineering's contract for inspection services. This project aims to relieve water pressure in the southwest zone and improve fire flow.

Approved

Board of Adjustments Appointments

01:19:00

Terry Ventress and Robert Williams were nominated and approved to fill two vacant seats on the Board of Adjustments.

Approved

Financial Matters

Fire Training Simulator Purchase

Authorization for the expenditure of $79,943 for the purchase of a fire training simulator for the Stillwater Fire Department.

$79,943

2010 CDBG Grant Closeout

The full amount of the 2010 CDBG grant for the South of the Hospital Water Lines project was fully expended or committed.

$117,059

2013 CDBG Grant Projects

The 2013 CDBG grant has $97,550, requiring a one-to-one match for a total of $195,100. Two drainage projects were selected, with a combined estimated cost of $206,000, with stormwater management prepared to cover any shortfall.

$195,100

Country Club Road Water Line Jumper Project

Authorized expenditure of $400,000 for the construction and inspection of the Country Club Road water line jumper project.

$400,000

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

One individual spoke in favor of the specific use permit for the dental office, highlighting its benefits to the community and personal convenience.

Support for new dental facility Economic development

Coming Up

Watch For

  • Construction start for 2012 CDBG sewer project (West College area) this summer
  • Regular updates to the C3 Comprehensive Plan every three to five years

Announcements

  • April 2013 declared as Fair Housing Month in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
  • Oklahoma Municipal League Government Day at the State Capitol recognized Stillwater's representation.
  • Seven Stillwater employees graduated from the Oklahoma Municipal League Citizens Academy leadership training program.
  • Vice Mayor Hopkins to be on 780 AM at 8:15 AM for the weekly council show.
  • Council member to be on TV 31 with Mr. Flady to discuss water.
  • Council member to be on Triple Play Thursday morning.

Agenda Summary

Proclamation: Fair Housing Month

Proclamation declaring April 2013 as Fair Housing Month in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Information Only

Consent Docket Item A

Approval of an item on the consent docket.

Approved

Consent Docket Item B: Fire Training Simulator

Authorization for the expenditure of $79,943 for the purchase of a fire training simulator for the Stillwater Fire Department.

Approved

Public Hearing: Specific Use Permit for Dental Office

Receive public input regarding a request from CBL and Associates Management for a specific use permit to allow a dental office in the CS Commercial Shopping zoning district.

Approved

Public Hearing: Stillwater C3 Plan

Receive public input regarding the proposed Stillwater C3 Plan (Comprehensive, Continuous, Cooperative Comprehensive Plan).

Information Only

Public Hearing: Closeout of 2010 CDBG Grant

Receive public input regarding the closeout of the 2010 Community Development Block Grant for the waterline project south of the hospital.

Accepted

Public Hearing: Selection of 2013 CDBG Grant Projects

Receive public input regarding the selection of projects for the 2013 Community Development Block Grant.

Approved

Resolution to Adopt C3 Plan

Proposed resolution to adopt the Stillwater C3 Plan with a minor amendment to the land use map.

Approved

Ordinance 3229 (Rezoning)

An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 213 West Elm Street and 119 and 123 South Duncan Street and 102, 106, 120, 126, 132, and 136 South Husband Street from HR-PU, RMI, and RTM districts to HR High-Rise District.

Approved

Ordinance 3227 (Second Reading)

Second reading of an ordinance rezoning property at 324 West Miller Avenue from RMI Residential Multi-Family Intermediate District to CS Commercial Shopping District.

Approved

Ordinance 3228 (Second Reading)

Second reading of an ordinance rezoning property at 421 North Husband Street from RSS Residential Small Lot Single Family District to CS Commercial Shopping.

Approved

Request for Executive Session

Request for executive session pursuant to 25 OS Subsection 307 B4 for confidential communication regarding pending and potential litigation.

Approved

Board of Adjustments Appointments

Appointment of Terry Ventress and Robert Williams to the Board of Adjustments.

Approved

Utility Authority Consent Docket

Approval of minutes on the Utility Authority consent docket.

Approved

Utility Authority General Order: Country Club Road Water Line Jumper

Recommendation for authorization of construction for the Country Club Road water line jumper project, including awarding the contract and amending an existing contract for inspection services.

Approved