Meeting Summary
The Sord City Council held its May 19, 2025 meeting, where they approved the consent docket and a map amendment to rezone properties on South Husband Street from residential to commercial. They also approved the proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 and awarded a general obligation limited tax bond. The Stillwater Utilities Authority provided a comprehensive update on water supply and treatment projects, including the McMerry pipeline and plant expansions.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket Approval
05:50The consent docket, containing routine administrative items, was approved by a vote of four to zero.
Map Amendment for South Husband Street Properties
34:30A map amendment to rezone properties at 1017 and 1023 South Husband Street from two-family residential to commercial business was approved. This decision was made despite concerns about potential commercial uses, with the understanding that the comprehensive plan supports commercial development in the area.
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget
37:50The proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 was approved, with staff directed to proceed with its adoption by resolution at the June 2nd meeting. A minor change of $140,000 for the Visit Stillwater contract was noted.
Awarding General Obligation Limited Tax Bond Series 2025
41:30The city awarded the general obligation limited tax bond series 2025 in the sum of $8,750,000 to TD Securities as the lowest and best bidder, with a true interest cost of 3.850777%.
Resolution for Issuance of General Obligation Limited Tax Bond Series 2025
43:40Resolution CC-2025-7, providing for the issuance of the general obligation limited tax bond series 2025, was adopted, authorizing the debt with an anticipated closing date of June 27th.
Ordinance 3570 (South Husband Street Rezoning) First Read
45:00Ordinance 3570, concerning the rezoning of properties at 1017 and 1023 South Husband Street from two-family residential to commercial business, was advanced to its second reading.
Upcoming Community Events
National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month
Proclaimed by Mayor William Joyce, encouraging participation in local events, promoting bicycle safety, and sharing the road.
City Hall Closure for Memorial Day
Trash and recycling services will run on their regular schedule.
Stillwater Art Integration Utility Box Art Program
Contest open to all community members with the theme 'Stillwater Strong'. Submissions at stillwater.gov/art.
Fly Day Friday Food Trucks
11 AM to 2 PM at Stillwater Regional Airport (1818 Right Drive).
Juneteenth Celebration
11 AM to 2 PM at Southern Woods Park, hosted by Stillwater Community United. Games, music, free food, drinks, and entertainment. City Hall closed June 19th; trash, recycling, and yard waste collected as usual.
Financial Matters
CEDA Destination Marketing Fund Increase
Increase to the contract for services account for the Visit Stillwater contract, approved by CEDA trustees on May 5th.
General Obligation Limited Tax Bond Series 2025
Awarded to TD Securities with a true interest cost of 3.850777% for various city projects, including the animal welfare project.
Water Supply and Treatment Projects Funding
Ongoing projects including finished water pump station ($30 million), chemicals project ($28 million), and McMerry pipeline. Funding includes ARPA funds, grants (approx. $9.5 million received, $1 million applied for), and loans paid back by ratepayers.
Public Comments
Public comments were received regarding the rezoning of properties on South Husband Street. The applicant's representative and developer spoke in favor, highlighting the need for residential density and the project's design. A resident expressed concerns about parking and the capacity of existing infrastructure to handle the proposed density.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Second reading of Ordinance 3568 and Ordinance 3569 (drainage code provisions) postponed to the second meeting in June (June 16th) for further public communication.
Deadlines
- Budget resolution adoption on June 2nd.
- Bond closing anticipated June 27th.
Watch For
- Results of downtown traffic signal data collection and flashing light trial.
- Stillwater Utilities Authority water treatment plant expansion plans, including filters, clearwell, and PFAS solutions.
Announcements
- Severe weather in the area is being monitored by emergency management.
- Stillwater Art Integration is kicking off year two of its utility box art program with the theme 'Stillwater Strong'.
- Stillwater Community United will host a Juneteenth celebration at Southern Woods Park on June 21st.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation in recognition of National Bike Month
Mayor William Joyce proclaimed May 2025 as National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month, encouraging participation in local events and promoting bicycle safety.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Hearing: Map Amendment to rezone properties at 1017 and 1023 South Husband Street
Consideration of rezoning properties from two-family residential to commercial business.
Public Hearing: Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Receive public comment and consider action on the proposed budget.
Action awarding general obligation limited tax bond series 2025
Awarding the bond in the sum of $8,750,000 to the lowest and best bidder.
Resolution CC-2025-7: Issuance of general obligation limited tax bond series 2025
Resolution providing for the issuance of the general obligation limited tax bond series 2025.
Ordinance 3570 (First Read): Rezoning properties at 1017 and 1023 South Husband Street
First reading of the ordinance to rezone properties from two-family residential to commercial business.
Ordinance 3568 and Ordinance 3569 (Second Read): Drainage code provisions
Second reading of ordinances related to drainage code provisions.
Reports from the officers in the board
Updates on downtown traffic signal study, Memorial Day closure, utility box art program, Fly Day Friday, and Juneteenth celebration.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Utilities Authority.
Water Supply and Treatment Project Updates
Presentation on the finished water pump station, chemicals project, and the McMerry pipeline project, including funding and timelines.