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(STILLWATER, OKLA. / Sept. 16, 2014) — The Stillwater City Council met for its regular meeting Monday, Sept. 15, 2014. (View agenda here)
Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations and Presentations
a. Adult Day Services Week
Mayor John Bartley proclaimed the week of Sept. 14-20, 2014 as Adult Day Services Week
b. Drive 4 Pledges Day – Friday, Sept. 19, 2014
Bartley proclaimed Friday, Sept. 19, 2014 as Drive 4 Pledges Day
Consent Docket
a. Approval of minutes:
Regular meeting Aug. 25, 2014
Regular meeting Sept. 4, 2014
b. Library Trust Board annual report
c. 2014 National Endowment for the Arts Grant to Stillwater Public Library and budget amendments reflecting revenue and expenditure associated with the grant
d. Easement and infrastructure acceptance for Chestnut Ridge Addition
Council approved 5-0
Public Hearings
a. Receive public comment regarding a request for a map amendment rezoning approximately 65 acres of property addressed as 1615 W. 12th Ave. from A (Agriculture) and RSS (Residential small-lot and single-family) to O (Office)
Development Services Director Paula Dennison presented the request details to the council. The developer and applicant requested to speak, but no questions were asked. Bartley closed the public hearing. Planning Commission recommended approval with the exception of development in the floodway.
Council approved 5-0
General Orders
a. Western Payne County Ambulance and Trust Authority Review
Jerry Moeller, president and CEO of the Stillwater Medical Center, presented the review for the council.
b. Receive proposal from Stillwater Tennis Association for Couch Park tennis courts
External Services Director John McClenny presented the background information on Couch Park tennis courts and introduced Henri Uehara and Jeanne Horner, who presented the proposal.
Council approved 5-0
Reports from Officers and Boards
a. Miscellaneous items from City Attorney
Nothing to report.
b. Miscellaneous items from City Manager
City Manager Dan Galloway, in respect to the rezoning request, asked to clarify wording in land use code.
c. Miscellaneous items from City Council
Vice Mayor Joe Weaver remarked on his appreciation over the work the staff put in on the game day traffic management plan. Bartley said the Sheerar Museum was presenting new exhibits beginning next week. He also added to Galloway’s recommendation and wanted a land development code set up.
City Council adjourned; Stillwater Economic Development Authority called to order
Consent Docket
a. Approval of minutes:
Regular meeting June 16, 2014
Executive session June 16, 2014
Special meeting July 7, 2014
Executive session July 7, 2014
Special meeting July 28, 2014
b. Economic Development contract between the City of Stillwater and Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
Council approved 5-0
General Orders
a. Review of City of Stillwater Economic Development policies
Galloway presented the review of the policies. He recommended and ad hoc committee.
Bartley is in favor of developing an ad hoc committee.
b. Professional consulting services contract between City of Stillwater and Retail Strategies and budget amendments to fund contract
Angela McLaughlin discussed how effective the contract with the consulting service has been.
Council approved 5-0
SEDA adjourned
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Written by Zachary Kinder, Marketing and Public Relations
The City of Stillwater (Okla.) operates under a council-manager system. In this form of government, an elected city council is responsible for making policy, passing ordinances and approving the city’s budget. The council appoints a city manager who implements the policies adopted by the council. Citizens are encouraged to be an active participant in local government. Meeting recaps will be posted the week of the meeting.
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