October 8, 2024 City Council Meeting

Approved a Professional Services Agreement with CEC Corporation for $722,500 for the design of roadway, water, and streetscaping improvements. This project will address poor pavement conditions and enhance a major gateway to the city and campus.

Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Barrett L. Williamson Architects Incorporated for $93,950 for Phase One design work of the Stillwater Animal Welfare facility. This phase will result in a 3D rendering and budget estimate for an upcoming bond vote.

Adopted Resolution CC-2024-30, establishing the Stillwater Regional Airport Community Participation Plan as required by the Federal Aviation Administration for recipients of federal financial assistance.

Adopted Resolution CC-2024-31, expressing the city's intent to reimburse project costs for the Animal Welfare facility, satisfying Treasury regulations for potential general obligation bond financing.

Adopted Resolution CC-2024-32, accepting beneficial interest in an amended trust indenture that creates and recreates the Stillwater Utilities Authority, updating its organizational documents.

Adopted Resolution CC-2024-33, approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Stillwater Utilities Authority to issue utility system and sales tax revenue bonds for refinancing existing obligations, resulting in significant annual savings.

Ordinance 3546, approving and adopting the Stillwater Data Center Economic Development Project Plan and supporting incentive districts, was advanced to its second reading. This is a procedural step before final adoption.

Ordinance 3547, authorizing the restatement of the lease agreement and operation and maintenance contract for the Stillwater Utilities Authority, was advanced to its second reading.

Ordinance 3545, amending the city code to designate how fire services fees are collected and used, and increasing the rural fire services contract annual fee, was adopted.

Noblock, Fourth, and Lincoln Improvements Project

Professional Services Agreement for design, with $664,900 from roadway funds and $58,900 from water funds.

Animal Welfare Facility Design Services (Phase One)

Professional Services Agreement for schematic design, leading to a 3D rendering and budget estimate for a bond vote.

Refinancing of Stillwater Utilities Authority Bonds

Refinancing of Series 2014A bonds, reducing average annual debt service by approximately $315,000, with an estimated present value savings of $3.41 million.

Proclamations and Presentations

Proclamations for Public Power Week, Fire Prevention Week, and Model Aviation Day were read and representatives from the respective organizations spoke.

Consent Docket

Routine administrative items were approved.

Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing

One citizen commented on the fire services ordinance, suggesting funds be used for fire station bond payments.

First Public Hearing: Stillwater Data Center Economic Development Project Plan

Presentation of the proposed Stillwater Data Center Economic Development Project Plan and supporting incentive districts, followed by public questions and discussion on potential impacts, risks, and benefits.

Presentation of Lead and Copper Water Rule Service Line Inventory

Presentation by David Barr on the city's inventory of water service lines, highlighting no known lead lines and plans for a public webpage and notification letters.

Approve Professional Services Agreement with CEC Corporation

Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for the design of the Noblock, Fourth, and Lincoln improvements project.

Update on Animal Welfare Project and Approval of Professional Services Agreement

Update on the Stillwater Animal Welfare facility project, including site selection and timeline, and approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Phase One design.

Resolution CC-2024-30: Stillwater Regional Airport Community Participation Plan

Adoption of the Stillwater Regional Airport Community Participation Plan as required by the FAA.

Resolution CC-2024-31: Intent to Reimburse Project Expenses (Animal Welfare Facility)

Resolution stating the city's intent to reimburse project expenses for the Animal Welfare facility, related to future bond financing.

Resolution CC-2024-32: Amended Trust Indenture (Stillwater Utilities Authority)

Resolution accepting beneficial interest in an amended trust indenture creating and recreating the Stillwater Utilities Authority.

Resolution CC-2024-33: Stillwater Utilities Authority Bond Refinancing

Resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Stillwater Utilities Authority for refinancing existing bonds, expected to generate significant savings.

Ordinance 3546 (First Reading): Stillwater Data Center Economic Development Project Plan

First reading of an ordinance to approve and adopt the Stillwater Data Center Economic Development Project Plan and supporting incentive districts.

Ordinance 3547 (First Reading): Restatement of Lease Agreement and O&M Contract

First reading of an ordinance authorizing the restatement of the lease agreement and operation and maintenance contract for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.

Ordinance 3545 (Second Reading): Fire Services Fees Amendment

Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending fire services fees and increasing rural fire services contract annual fees.