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June 18, 2024 City Council Meeting

June 18, 2024 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council approved the operating budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and adopted an ordinance to rezone a tract of land on South Duck Street. An update was provided on the city's energy savings projects, highlighting significant progress in LED light conversions and HVAC improvements. The Stillwater Economic Development Authority approved a small business enhancement assistance application for Iron Monk Brewing Company.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket Approval

01:20:00

The consent docket was approved with the removal of item C due to an error, which will be brought back at a later meeting.

Approved

FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget Adoption

10:20:00

Resolution CC-2224-17, adopting the operating budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025, was approved.

Adopted

Ordinance 3538 Rezoning

11:30:00

Ordinance 3538, rezoning a tract of land at 1205 South Duck Street from small lot single-family residential to two-family residential, was adopted.

Adopted

SPWA FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget Adoption

22:00:00

Resolution SPWA 224-1, adopting the operating budget for the Stillwater Public Works Authority for fiscal year 2024-2025, was adopted.

Adopted

SUA FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget Adoption

23:50:00

Resolution SUA 2024-5, adopting the operating budget for the Stillwater Utilities Authority for fiscal year 2024-2025, was adopted.

Adopted

Seda Consent Docket Approval

25:00:00

The Stillwater Economic Development Authority consent docket was approved with the removal of item 2B.

Approved

Chamber of Commerce Contract Metrics

27:00:00

Item 2B, the city's contract with the Chamber of Commerce for economic development, was approved with direction to staff to refine the metrics to clearly distinguish between measurable metrics and strategic objectives.

Approved

Iron Monk Brewing Company Small Business Enhancement Assistance

34:00:00

An application from Iron Monk Brewing Company for $15,000 in Tiff number three small business enhancement assistance for facade improvements was approved.

Approved

Seda FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget Adoption

35:00:00

Resolution CA 2024-2, adopting the operating budget for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority for fiscal year 2024-2025, was adopted.

Adopted

Upcoming Community Events

Thursday, July 4th

Boomer Blast Firework Show

Boomer Lake Park, festivities start at 6:30 p.m., fireworks around 9:30 p.m. More details at Stillwaterok.gov/Boomerblast.

July 17th - 21st

Crazy Days

Community-wide retail sales event across Stillwater. Full list of participating businesses at visitstillwater.org.

June 27th

Summer on the Strip

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Washington Street. Live music, kids zone, food, and shopping.

June 18th

Beauty and the Beast with Marionettes

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Stillwater Public Library.

June 18th

New Pet Adventures

6:00 p.m. at Stillwater Public Library, presented by Stillwater Animal Welfare.

June 20th

Summer Cinema

10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Stillwater Public Library.

June 20th

Sci-Fi Film Club Meeting

6:00 p.m. at Stillwater Public Library.

Past Saturday (June 15th)

Juneteenth Picnic

Celebration of freedom from slavery, organized by Stillwater Community United. Supported by various city departments and local organizations.

Financial Matters

Energy Savings Project Funding

Funding for energy savings projects was identified in the city capital fund and the SUA electric rate stabilization fund.

Iron Monk Brewing Company Small Business Enhancement Assistance

Assistance for facade improvements, part of the Tiff 3 small business enhancement program. Total project cost identified was $30,773.82.

$15,000

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Consent Docket Item C (City Council)

Deadlines

  • Republican Primary Election: June 18th
  • City offices closed for Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19th

Watch For

  • Bid opening for City Hall chillers: June 26th

Announcements

  • Stillwater Electric Utility is replacing all street lights with LED fixtures, 44% completed.
  • City of Stillwater was awarded a 2023 Oklahoma Energy Efficient Lighting Retrofit Grant for new LED fixtures in City Hall.
  • City of Stillwater partnered with Stillwater Public Schools to replace high-energy light fixtures at Couch Park with LED fixtures.
  • Improvements to HVAC systems at the community center and bid process for City Hall chillers are underway.
  • Trash and recycling will be picked up as usual on June 19th despite the holiday.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket

Approval of minutes and other routine items.

Approved (minus item C)

Energy Savings Project Update

Presentation on progress made on projects to reduce energy consumption and improve city facilities.

Information Only

Resolution CC-2224-17

A resolution adopting an operating budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025.

Adopted

Ordinance 3538

An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 1205 South Duck Street from small lot single family residential district RSS to two family residential district RT.

Adopted

SPWA Consent Docket

Approval of minutes from the December 18th special meeting.

Approved

Resolution SPWA 224-1

A resolution of the Stillwater Public Works Authority adopting an operating budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.

Adopted

SUA Consent Docket

Approval of routine items.

Approved

Resolution SUA 2024-5

A resolution of the Stillwater Utilities Authority adopting an operating budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.

Adopted

Seda Consent Docket

Approval of routine items.

Approved (minus item 2B)

Seda Item 2B

Consideration of the city's contract with the Chamber of Commerce for economic development, specifically regarding metrics.

Approved with revisions

Iron Monk Brewing Company Tiff #3 Small Business Enhancement Assistance Application

Consideration of an application for $15,000 for improvements to 519 South Husman Street.

Approved

Resolution CA 2024-2

A resolution of the Stillwater Economic Development Authority adopting an operating budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025.

Adopted

Executive Session

Conferring on matters pertaining to Economic Development.

No Action