Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved several key items, including a Professional Services contract for ERP Consulting Services and advancing an ordinance for rezoning airport property. A significant decision was made to hold an election on April 1st for a bond issue to fund a new Animal Welfare facility. The Stillwater Economic Development Authority also approved small business enhancement assistance and received a quarterly report from the Chamber of Commerce.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
01:00The 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 with Tiny Paws, was approved as amended to reflect four parking spaces and an updated lease address.
Item F Approval
03:00Item F from the consent agenda was approved with Councilor Clark not voting.
Rezone Airport Property
06:40A request to rezone a portion of 2020 West Airport Road (3111 North Hargus Road) from light industrial to public was approved, following a 5-0 recommendation from the Planning Commission.
ERP Consulting Services Contract
18:00A Professional Services contract with Barry Dunn for ERP Consulting Services, totaling $260,000, was approved, along with budget amendments.
Animal Welfare Facility Bond Election
34:00Resolution CC-2025-03, authorizing an election on April 1st for a bond issue of $8,750,000 to fund a new Animal Welfare facility, was approved.
Code Supplement Publication
35:40Resolution CC-2025-04, notifying the public of compiling and publishing code supplement number 11 to the City of Stillwater Oklahoma code, was adopted.
Ordinance 3554 Advancement
37:00Ordinance 3554, rezoning 6.8 acres at 2020 West Airport Road from light industrial to public, was advanced to its second reading.
Ordinance 3552 Adoption
37:40Ordinance 3552, rezoning land at 701 West High Point Drive from multi-family intermediate and commercial general to commercial business, was adopted.
Ordinance 3553 Adoption
38:15Ordinance 3553, rezoning land at 3118 through 3124 East 4th Avenue from small lot single family residential to two-family multi-family, was adopted.
Audit Committee Appointments
39:30Devon Zacharias was appointed to the Audit Committee, and Rachel Dominick and Austin Pard were reappointed for new terms.
Small Business Enhancement Assistance
47:00An application from Hollingsworth Beverly and Ste for small business enhancement assistance in the amount of $15,000 for improvements to 918 and 920 South Main Street 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, purchased in advance. Line dancing lessons by Tippy Toes Studio.
Financial Matters
ERP Consulting Services Contract
Approval of a Professional Services contract with Barry Dunn for ERP Consulting Services, funded from the current fiscal year's Capital fund.
Animal Welfare Facility Bond Issue
Resolution authorizing an election for a bond issue to construct, furnish, and equip a new Animal Welfare facility. The 15-year bond scenario at 8.75% would result in an annual property tax increase of approximately $5.32 for a $1000 taxable property.
Small Business Enhancement Assistance
Assistance for facade improvements to 918 and 920 South Main Street, not exceeding 50% of actual expenditures, with a total project cost of nearly $50,000.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- April 1st: Election for Animal Welfare Facility bond issue.
Watch For
- Stillwater Chamber of Commerce recruitment video completion (Q1)
- Site Selector Guild conference attendance
- Heartland Economic Development conference attendance (April)
- Select Oklahoma hosting event (May)
- Two site visits in Q1 2025
Announcements
- Residents are reminded to apply or renew burglar or fire alarm permits with the Stillwater Police Department. Permits are $6, free for government entities and residents 62+.
- Rural residents within Stillwater Fire Department's response area can purchase a rural fire service contract for an annual fee of $200 to cap fire incident response fees at $2,000.
- City offices will be closed for President's Day on Monday, February 17th. Trash, recycling, and yard waste will still be collected.
- The city is accepting applications for various committees including the Board of Adjustments, Board of Drainage Appeals, and Building Trades Board.
- The Oklahoma Municipal League recognized six Stillwater employees for 25 years of service: Arthur Smith (Waste Management), Christopher Hancock (Public Works), Captain Kyle Crawford (Fire Department), Captain Greg Connelly (Fire Department), Captain Royce Stevens (Police Department), and Master Patrol Officer Brian Luganville (Police Department).
- January 27th marks the 24th anniversary of the OSU plane crash tragedy in Colorado, and remembrance was requested for those affected.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item 3D from Consent Docket
Approval of an amended agreement with Tiny Paws regarding parking spaces and lease address.
Item F from Consent Docket
Approval of an item pulled from the consent docket for separate vote.
6A: Public Comment on Rezone Request
Receive public comment regarding a request to rezone 2020 West Airport Road (3111 North Hargus Road) from light industrial to public.
7A: Professional Services Contract with Barry Dunn for ERP Consulting Services
Approval of a contract for Enterprise Resource Planning consulting services and associated budget amendments.
7B: Presentation for Proposed New Animal Welfare Facility
Presentation providing a recap and summary of the proposed new Animal Welfare facility.
8A: Resolution CC-2025-03
Resolution authorizing an election for a bond issue to fund a new Animal Welfare facility.
8B: Resolution CC-2025-04
Resolution notifying the public of compiling and publishing code supplement number 11 to the City of Stillwater Oklahoma code.
9A: Ordinance 3554 (First Read)
Ordinance rezoning 6.8 acres at 2020 West Airport Road (3111 North Hargus Road) from light industrial to public.
9B: Ordinance 3552 (Second Read)
Ordinance rezoning land at 701 West High Point Drive from multi-family intermediate and commercial general to commercial business.
9C: Ordinance 3553 (Second Read)
Ordinance rezoning land at 3118 through 3124 East 4th Avenue from small lot single family residential to two-family multi-family.
10: Appointments to Audit Committee
Appointment of Devon Zacharias and reappointment of Rachel Dominick and Austin Pard to the Audit Committee.
SEDA Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority.
SEDA 5A: Small Business Enhancement Assistance Application
Consideration of an application from Hollingsworth Beverly and Ste for small business enhancement assistance for improvements to 918 and 920 South Main Street.
SEDA 5B: 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.