Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved a map amendment and a planned unit development to convert an existing motel into studio apartments. They also approved a master lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to lease city fleet vehicles, aiming to modernize the city's aging fleet. Additionally, the council received an update on the Envision Stillwater 2045 comprehensive plan and appointed Brady Moore as the new City Manager.
Key Decisions & Votes
Map Amendment for 1324 East 6th Avenue
00:10:00Request from Wargo LLC to rezone property at 1324 East 6th Avenue from Commercial General to Commercial Shopping (CC-24136) to allow for conversion of a motel to multi-family apartments.
Planned Unit Development for 1324 East 6th Avenue
00:12:00Request from Wargo LLC for a PUD to allow conversion of an existing motel structure to a multi-family district with a laundry facility and office at 1324 East 6th Avenue (CC-24137).
Master Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management
00:33:00Approval of a master lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to lease 35 city fleet vehicles, with an initial outlay of $365,000 and estimated future annual payments of $425,000, to address the city's aging fleet.
Stillwater Data Center Economic Development Project Plan (Ordinance 3546)
00:58:00Action on Ordinance 3546, regarding the Stillwater Data Center Economic Development Project Plan, was continued to January 13, 2025, pending finalization of an economic development agreement.
Ordinance 3550 - Amending Chapter 2 Administration
00:59:00Ordinance 3550, amending Chapter 2 Administration Article 5 Officers and Employees by repealing section 2-552 collective bargaining unit agreements, was adopted.
Appointments to Stillwater Medical Center Authority Board
01:00:00Dr. Todd Green and Mr. L. Barto were reappointed to new three-year terms on the Stillwater Medical Center Authority Board.
Appointment of City Manager
01:10:00Brady Moore was promoted to the position of City Manager. The City Attorney was directed to negotiate an employment contract.
Upcoming Community Events
City Offices Closed for Christmas
Waste management schedule adjusted; trash, recycling, and yard waste delayed one day.
City Offices Closed for New Year's Day
Waste management schedule adjusted; trash, recycling, and yard waste delayed one day.
Christmas Tree Collection
Live Christmas trees can be bundled and placed on the curb for regular yard waste collection, free of charge. All decorations must be removed.
Vision Plan for Parks, Community Spaces, and Public Facilities Meeting
5:30 p.m. at the Stillwater Community Center, Room 121. Discussion on neighborhood parks and community spaces.
Parade of Lights
6:30 p.m. in downtown Stillwater, featuring sweet treats, a parade, Town & Gown Theatre performance, awards, and a tree lighting with Santa in Chris Salmon Plaza.
Holiday Heroes and Holiday Drone Show
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for First Responders equipment display, drone show at 7:45 p.m. Carriage rides and pictures with Santa available most evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Hub in Chris Salmon Plaza.
Financial Matters
Master Lease Agreement for Fleet Vehicles
Initial outlay for a partial year of lease payments and aftermarket equipment for 35 vehicles. Funded from city capital fund ($250,000), water fund ($50,000), wastewater fund ($45,000), and electric rate stabilization fund ($20,000).
Future Year Lease Payments for Fleet Vehicles
Estimated annual cost for lease payments, to be included in adopted operating budgets moving forward.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance 3546 - Stillwater Data Center Economic Development Project Plan (continued to January 13, 2025)
Deadlines
- Filing period for City Council seats: December 2nd through 4th
Watch For
- Finalization of economic development agreement for Stillwater Data Center project
- Next phase of Enterprise Fleet Management program
- Envision Stillwater 2045 Comprehensive Plan final community open house (late March/early April)
- Negotiation of employment contract for City Manager Brady Moore
Announcements
- City is accepting applications for various committees including the Board of Drainage Appeals, Stillwater Reinvestment Plan Implementation Policy Committee (Downtown TIF #3), and the Board of Adjustments.
- Stillwater Animal Welfare encourages adoption over buying pets this holiday season. Visit their building at 1710 South Main Street or follow their Facebook page for updates.
- Holiday shopping events in Stillwater: Every $50 spent earns an entry into the 2024 Fly Home for the Holidays giveaway (gift cards for American Airlines and travel through Stillwater Regional Airport). Runs through January 5th. Five winners selected January 15th.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
6A: Map Amendment - 1324 East 6th Avenue (CC-24136)
Receive public comment and consider request from Wargo LLC to rezone property from Commercial General to Commercial Shopping to allow for conversion of an existing motel to multi-family apartments.
6B: Planned Unit Development - 1324 East 6th Avenue (CC-24137)
Receive public comment and consider request from Wargo LLC for a PUD to allow conversion of an existing motel structure to a multi-family district with a laundry facility and office.
7A: Master Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management
Approve a master lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to lease city fleet vehicles, approve budget amendments, and authorize the city manager to sign related documents.
7B: Envision Stillwater 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update
Receive an update on the status of the comprehensive plan project, including public engagement, plan vision, guiding principles, preferred approach to future land use, and key takeaways from the housing market assessment.
8A: Ordinance 3546 - Stillwater Data Center Economic Development Project Plan
Consider approval of adopting the Stillwater Data Center Economic Development Project Plan and supporting incentive districts.
8B: Ordinance 3550 - Amending Chapter 2 Administration
An ordinance amending Chapter 2 Administration Article 5 Officers and Employees by repealing section 2-552 collective bargaining unit agreements in its entirety.
9: Appointments
Appointments to the Stillwater Medical Center Authority Board for expiring terms.
Reports from the Officers and the Board
Updates and announcements from city officials.
Executive Session
Discussion regarding the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of interim city manager Brady Moore.
Action from Executive Session
Motion to promote Brady Moore to City Manager and direct City Attorney to negotiate an employment contract.