Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council, Utilities Authority, and Economic Development Authority convened for their August 5th, 2024 meetings. Key decisions included the approval of an operation and maintenance agreement for Lakeside Memorial Golf Course, and a significant amendment for the Stillwater Regional Airport terminal project. The Economic Development Authority also announced a major win with Project Verde, bringing 75 new jobs and substantial capital investment to the city.
Key Decisions & Votes
Lakeside Memorial Golf Course Operations Agreement
00:10:30Approved a fiscal year 2025 operation and maintenance agreement with Henderson Golf Management for Lakeside Memorial Golf Course, following a positive update on the course's performance and financial growth.
Stillwater Regional Airport Terminal Project Amendment
00:26:50Approved Amendment Number One to the SEMAR agreement for the Stillwater Regional Airport terminal project, converting from an interim guaranteed maximum price to the guaranteed maximum price, which came in under budget.
Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund Trustee Vote
00:28:10Adopted Resolution CC-2024-24, casting a vote for the incumbent trustee of the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund.
Rezoning: 1302 West Lake View Road & 2323 North Garfield Street
00:29:40Adopted Ordinance 3540, rezoning tracks of land from small lot single-family residential to two-family and multi-family residential.
Rezoning: West Lake View Road Properties
00:30:30Adopted Ordinance 3541, rezoning tracks of land on West Lake View Road from small lot single-family residential to commercial shopping.
Rezoning: 424 South Husband Street & 212 West 5th Avenue
00:31:20Adopted Ordinance 3542, rezoning tracks of land from two-family multi-family residential to commercial business.
SCADA Master Plan Professional Service Agreement
00:49:50Approved a professional service agreement with Corollo for the development of a SCADA master plan for the Stillwater Utilities Authority, with a total project spend not to exceed $694,300.
Home Energy Audit Pilot Program
00:58:00Approved Resolution SUA 2024-6, authorizing the implementation of a home energy audit pilot program for electric utility customers, sponsored by the Grand River Dam Authority.
Upcoming Community Events
Stillwater Police Department's National Night Out
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Southern Woods Park, featuring games, free food, drinks, and fun to strengthen community relations.
Our Daily Bread Announcement
9:00 AM at 701 East 12th Avenue, for an exciting announcement regarding the regional food and resource center.
Payne County Free Fair
City of Stillwater departments will share a booth near Emergency Management, Fire, and Police in the community building.
Financial Matters
Lakeside Memorial Golf Course Revenue Split
Henderson Golf Management provided approximately $110,000 in split revenue to the city after exceeding $900,000 in gross revenue for the first time in 14 years.
Stillwater Regional Airport Terminal Project Funding
Phase One of the terminal project is funded by federal grants, state grants, and local funds, with over $14 million from federal and state grants.
SCADA Master Plan
Total project spend for the SCADA master plan, including a 10% contingency, not to exceed $694,300, funded two-thirds from the water fund and one-third from the wastewater fund.
Home Energy Audit Pilot Program Sponsorship
Grand River Dam Authority approved sponsorship funding of up to $15,000 for the pilot program, covering approximately 46 audits at $325 per inspection.
Stillwater Milling Company Grant
Supported Stillwater Milling Company in receiving a $500,000 grant for their $2+ million improvement project.
Project Verde Funding
Submitted a SIDE application and is helping with federal grant stacking for Project Verde, which could result in over $1 million in project funding.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Stillwater Art Integrations first utility box art program submissions: Thursday, August 15th at 5:30 PM
Watch For
- Stillwater Regional Airport terminal construction to begin late August 2024
- Stillwater Regional Airport terminal opening by August 2026
- Next round of airport grant funding awards in September, funds in October
- Launch of Home Energy Audit Pilot Program: August 12th
- OSU Golf Camp and South Central PGA events at Lakeside Memorial Golf Course
- Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Economic Development recruitment video to be viewed by December 16th and officially aired by January 1st
- Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Economic Development website update timeline at next quarterly meeting
- National Manufacturing Day event and tour at National Standard on November 4th
Announcements
- Back to school in Stillwater: Meridian Technology Center (August 13th), Stillwater Public Schools (August 15th), OSU and Northern Oklahoma College (August 19th). Drivers are reminded to be mindful of increased pedestrian traffic, obey school zone speed limits, and stop for school buses.
- The city is accepting applications for a business person position on the Audit Committee. Term length is 3 years. More information and application at Stillwater.gov/citizenboards.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
6A: Henderson Golf Management Fiscal Year 24 Update and Fiscal Year 25 Operation and Maintenance Agreement
Receive an update from Henderson Golf Management and consider approval of their agreement for Lakeside Memorial Golf Course.
6B: Amendment Number One to SEMAR Agreement for Stillwater Regional Airport Terminal Project
Approve Amendment Number One to the SEMAR agreement, converting from interim guaranteed maximum price to guaranteed maximum price, and related budget amendments.
7A: Resolution CC-2024-24 - Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund Trustee Vote
Resolution casting a vote for a trustee of the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund.
8A: Ordinance 3540 - Rezoning 1302 West Lake View Road and 2323 North Garfield Street
Rezoning from small lot single-family residential to two-family and multi-family residential.
8B: Ordinance 3541 - Rezoning West Lake View Road Properties
Rezoning from small lot single-family residential to commercial shopping.
8C: Ordinance 3542 - Rezoning 424 South Husband Street and 212 West 5th Avenue
Rezoning from two-family multi-family residential to commercial business.
5A: Presentation on SCADA Master Plan and Professional Service Agreement with Corollo
Presentation on the development of a SCADA master plan and consideration of a professional service agreement.
6A: Resolution SUA 2024-6 - Home Energy Audit Pilot Program
Resolution authorizing implementation of a home energy audit pilot program for electric utility customers.
5A: Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Quarterly Report
Quarterly report from Carrie Moore on economic development activities.