Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Meeting Recap: August 18, 2014

Note: Items of discussion in this recap include linked indexed to that portion of the City Council meeting replay. Click on the bold headers that are linked to view that portion of the video.

(STILLWATER, OKLA. / August 19, 2014) — The Stillwater City Council met for its regular meeting Monday, August 18, 2014. (View agenda here.)


a.       Approval of minutes                      Regular meeting                       August 4, 2014

Council approved 5-0.

a.       Receive public comment regarding the closing of right-of-way of 5th Avenue between Walnut and Pine Streets

Sorority located on the corner of Walnut and 4th looking to expand to the south over 5th Avenue. Requires the purchase of southern properties and the construction of an alley so that a route connecting Walnut and Pine will remain. The street has to be vacated by a district court before the title would revert to the property owners.

Roger Gose said the sorority has bought the two southern houses, and requested a delay in closing the road until more details were worked through.

Phi Mu Vice President of Committees Christine Evans spoke about the space availability in the current house.

Sue Sumpter was curious about how the sorority’s expansion would affect the value of her property on Pine Street, and would like to see another street built instead of an alleyway. Paul Minasian also had questions regarding the alleyway and the parking situation.

Development Services Director Paula Dennison presented the specifications for an alleyway, and verified it would be paved. While the existing street allows parking, the new alley would not. The staff recommended approval of the request with specific conditions.

Council approved 4-1.
Councilor Gina Noble opposed the closing.

a.       City Council standing committee reports (No action will be taken on this item)
b.      Quarterly financial reports

A financial report was presented over 4th quarter of the fiscal year.

First reading

a.       Ordinance No. 3276: Ordinance closing streets and unoccupied utility easements within an area bounded generally on the north by 12th Avenue, the east by the eastern platted boundary of Lynn’s addition to Stillwater, Okla. And West Street, the south by the southern platted boundary of the Lynn’s addition to Stillwater, Okla. And on the west by Washington Street, including those portions of Ramsey Street, Hester Street, Knoblock Street, 13th Avenue, 14th Avenue, 15th Avenue and any alleys and easements located within said boundary and further including blocks 1-16, Lynn’s addition to Stillwater, Okla., blocks 10-12 of Duncan’s addition to Stillwater, Okla., and blocks 12-13 of Sunnyside addition to Stillwater, Okla. as shown on the recorded plats thereof

Council approved 5-0.

b.      Ordinance No. 3278: Ordinance amending  the Stillwater city code, by amending chapter 29, motor vehicles and traffic addressing pedestrians soliciting rides or business, adding subsections providing requirements for issuance of a permit and a penalty for violation; and declaring an emergency

Council approved 5-0.

Second reading

NONE

a.       Miscellaneous items from the City Attorney
b.      Miscellaneous items from the City Manager
c.       Miscellaneous items from the City Council

City Council is adjourned; Stillwater Utilities Authority called to order

a.       Approval of minutes                      Regular meeting                       August 4, 2014
b.      Bid recommendation for the purchase of a digger derrick truck for the electric utility

Trustees approved 5-0.

a.       Bid recommendation for the purchase of the new reciprocating engine/generator units for the new power generation station (SUA Bid #02-14/15)

Trustee approved 4-1.
Vice Chairman Joe Weaver voting against the bid recommendation.

Reports from Officers and Boards

SUA is adjourned

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