Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved several key items, including a Professional Services contract for ERP Consulting Services and a resolution to hold an election for a new Animal Welfare facility bond. They also addressed zoning changes and made appointments to the audit committee. The Economic Development Authority approved a small business enhancement grant and received a quarterly report from the Chamber of Commerce.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
01:21The consent docket was approved with the removal of items D and F for separate discussion and vote.
Item 3D Amendment Approval
02:30Item 3D, concerning an agreement, was approved as amended to reflect four parking spaces instead of three and an updated lease address.
Item F Approval
03:00Item F from the consent agenda was approved with a 4-0 vote, with one councilor not participating.
Map Amendment for Animal Welfare Facility
06:40A map amendment to rezone a portion of 2020 West Airport Road (3111 North Hargus Road) from light industrial to public was approved for the proposed Animal Welfare facility.
ERP Consulting Services Contract
16:00A Professional Services contract with Barry Dunn for ERP Consulting Services, totaling $260,000, was approved along with budget amendments.
Resolution for Animal Welfare Facility Bond Election
29:30Resolution CC-25-23, authorizing an election on April 1st for a $8,750,000 bond to fund a new Animal Welfare facility, was adopted.
Resolution for Code Supplement Number 11
30:50Resolution CC-25-24, notifying the public of compiling and publishing code supplement number 11 to the city code, was adopted.
Ordinance 3554 Advancement
31:40Ordinance 3554, rezoning 6.8 acres at 2020 West Airport Road from light industrial to public, was advanced to its second reading.
Ordinance 3552 Adoption
32:15Ordinance 3552, rezoning land at 701 West Hoke Drive from multi-family intermediate and commercial general to commercial business, was adopted.
Ordinance 3553 Adoption
32:45Ordinance 3553, rezoning land at 3118-3124 East 4th Avenue from small lot single-family residential to two-family multi-family, was adopted.
Audit Committee Appointments
33:40Devon Zacharias was appointed to a first term, and Rachel Domnick and Austin Pard were reappointed to their terms on the audit committee.
Seda Consent Docket
42:00The Stillwater Economic Development Authority consent docket was approved.
Small Business Enhancement Assistance
44:40An application from Beverly Hollingsworth and John Green for $15,000 in small business enhancement assistance for improvements to 918 and 920 South Main Street was approved.
Sua Consent Docket
57:00The Stillwater Utilities Authority consent docket was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Parks and Community Resources Open House
5:30 p.m. at the Stillwater Community Center. Seeking suggestions, concerns, and ideas about Stillwater parks, community spaces, and facilities.
Dancing with Daddy
Stillwater Community Center. Two dances: 5:30-7:00 PM and 7:30-9:00 PM. Cost is $15 per ticket, must be purchased in advance. Line dancing lessons by Tippy Toes Studio.
Financial Matters
ERP Consulting Services
Funding identified in this fiscal year's Capital fund for a Professional Services contract with Barry Dunn for ERP Consulting Services.
Animal Welfare Facility Bond
Proposed bond issuance to provide funds for constructing, furnishing, and equipping a new Animal Welfare facility, subject to voter approval.
Small Business Enhancement Assistance
Grant approved for improvements to 918 and 920 South Main Street, representing about 30% of the total project cost of just under $50,000.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- City offices closed for President's Day on Monday, February 17th (trash, recycling, yard waste collection will still occur).
Watch For
- Election on April 1st for the Animal Welfare facility bond.
- Stillwater Chamber of Commerce recruitment video completion in Q1.
- Site Selector Guild conference attendance.
- Heartland Economic Development conference in April.
- Hosting Select Oklahoma in May, bringing site selectors to the community.
- Two site visits expected in Q1 2025.
Announcements
- Residents are reminded to apply or renew burglar or fire alarm permit registrations with the Stillwater Police Department. Permits are $6, free for government entities and residents 62+.
- Residents outside city limits but within Stillwater Fire Department's response areas can purchase a rural fire service contract for an annual fee of $200.
- The city is accepting applications for various committees, including the Board of Adjustments, Board of Drainage Appeals, and Building Trades Board.
- Oklahoma Municipal League recognized six Stillwater employees for 25 years of service: Arthur Smith (Waste Management), Christopher Hancock (Public Works), Captain Kyle Crawford (Fire), Captain Greg Connelly (Fire), Captain Roy Stevens (Police), and Master Patrol Officer Brian Luganville (Police).
- January 27th marks the 24th anniversary of the OSU plane crash tragedy in Colorado.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item 3D from Consent Docket
Approval of an amended agreement with changes to parking spaces and lease address.
Item F from Consent Docket
Approval of a specific item previously pulled from the consent docket.
Public Hearing: Map Amendment to Rezone 2020 West Airport Road
Receive public comment and consider rezoning a portion of 2020 West Airport Road (3111 North Hargus Road) from IL (light industrial) to P (public) for the proposed Animal Welfare facility.
Approve Professional Services Contract with Barry Dunn for ERP Consulting Services
Consider approving a contract for Enterprise Resource Planning consulting services and related budget amendments.
Presentation for Proposed New Animal Welfare Facility
Presentation providing a recap and summary of the proposed new Animal Welfare facility.
Resolution CC-25-23: Authorizing Election for Animal Welfare Facility Bonds
Resolution to call and hold an election for the issuance of bonds totaling $8,750,000 for a new Animal Welfare facility.
Resolution CC-25-24: Notifying Public of Code Supplement Number 11
Resolution notifying the public of compiling and publishing code supplement number 11 to the City of Stillwater code.
Ordinance 3554 (First Read): Rezoning 2020 West Airport Road
Ordinance rezoning approximately 6.8 acres at 2020 West Airport Road (3111 North Hargus Road) from light industrial to public.
Ordinance 3552 (Second Read): Rezoning 701 West Hoke Drive
Ordinance rezoning land at 701 West Hoke Drive from multi-family intermediate and commercial general to commercial business.
Ordinance 3553 (Second Read): Rezoning 3118-3124 East 4th Avenue
Ordinance rezoning land at 3118 through 3124 East 4th Avenue from small lot single-family residential to two-family multi-family.
Appointments to Audit Committee
Consider appointments and reappointments to the Audit Committee.
Seda Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority.
Application for Small Business Enhancement Assistance
Consider an application from Beverly Hollingsworth and John Green for $15,000 in small business enhancement assistance for improvements to 918 and 920 South Main Street.
Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report
Presentation of the quarterly report from the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce.
Sua Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.