Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held its April 1, 2024 meeting, addressing several key items including the approval of a significant grant for Block 34, the annual pavement management program, and the first step in establishing a tax incentive district for data centers. Proclamations were also made for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Fair Housing Month.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rezone properties for Stillwater Public School facilities
00:13:50The council approved the rezoning of properties at 1120 North Husband Street and 1515 North Boomer Road from commercial shopping and commercial general to public for future Stillwater Public School facilities.
Simmons Bank Grant Agreement for Block 34
00:14:40The council approved a grant agreement with Simmons Bank for $1.5 million, establishing 25-year naming rights for the large open-air pavilion at Block 34, which will be named the Simmons Bank Pavilion.
Fiscal Year 2025 Pavement Management Program
00:23:00The council approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Pavement Management Program, outlining various maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects for transportation infrastructure across the city, funded by transportation sales tax.
Intent to consider approval of project plan and creation of tax incentive districts
00:33:00The council adopted a resolution declaring its intent to consider approval of a project plan and the creation of one or more tax incentive districts under the local development act, specifically for data centers north of Airport Road.
Ordinance 3532: Rezoning 1515 North Boomer Road and 1120 North Husband Street
00:36:30Ordinance 3532, rezoning properties at 1515 North Boomer Road and 1120 North Husband Street from commercial general and commercial shopping to public, was advanced to a second reading.
Ordinance 3533: Closing a portion of right-of-way near 1101 South Main Street
00:37:00Ordinance 3533, closing a portion of a right-of-way near Lots 23 and 24 in Block 57 of the original town, near 1101 South Main Street, was adopted.
Reappointment to Stillwater Housing Authority
00:37:40Subanner was reappointed to a new three-year term on the Stillwater Housing Authority Board.
Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering for Wastewater Master Plan
00:48:00The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved a Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering for Phase One flow monitoring for an updated Wastewater Master Plan, with expenditures not to exceed $396,000.
Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement for Waste Management Vehicles
00:52:00The Stillwater Utilities Authority adopted a resolution authorizing an equipment lease purchase agreement with B Financial Equipment Finance Inc. for eight new Waste Management vehicles, financed for $3,495,000.
Upcoming Community Events
Stillwater Arts Festival
Prairie Art Center at 101 South Duck Street. Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Features live music, artist demos, food trucks, and a farmers market.
Friends of the Stillwater Public Library Used Book Sale
Stillwater Public Library at 1107 South Duck. Preview night (members only) Thursday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. General public sale Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Dollar bag sale Sunday 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM.
Financial Matters
Simmons Bank Grant for Block 34
Generous gift from Simmons Bank for the naming rights of the open-air pavilion at Block 34.
Fiscal Year 2025 Pavement Management Program
Annual program funded by transportation sales tax for street maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.
Wastewater Master Plan Update (Phase One)
Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering for flow monitoring as part of updating the Wastewater Master Plan.
Equipment Lease Purchase for Waste Management Vehicles
Financing for the purchase of eight new Waste Management vehicles through a lease purchase agreement with B Financial Equipment Finance Inc.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Tomorrow, April 2nd, is election day with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Watch For
- Further details and approvals for individual projects within the FY25 Pavement Management Program.
- A recommended path forward for timely appointments to boards and committees.
- The full scope and amendment for the Wastewater Master Plan and model after Phase One flow monitoring.
- Potential state law changes regarding banking relationships for lease purchase agreements.
Announcements
- April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
- April is Fair Housing Month.
- April is World Autism Awareness Month; April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day.
- The City of Stillwater is seeking feedback for its new comprehensive plan via a survey.
- New Utility Services applications can now be completed online for residential customers.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Recognition of April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with Brandy White from Wings of Hope accepting the proclamation.
Proclamation: Fair Housing Month
Recognition of April 2024 as Fair Housing Month, with Tony BRS from the Stillwater Housing Authority accepting the proclamation.
Consent Docket
Routine administrative items grouped for a single vote.
Public Comment: Rezoning 1120 North Husband Street and 1515 North Boomer Road
Received public comment regarding a request to rezone properties from commercial shopping and commercial general to public for Stillwater Public School facilities.
Presentation and possible action to approve the Simmons Bank Grant agreement
Presentation and approval of a $1.5 million grant agreement from Simmons Bank for naming rights of the Block 34 pavilion.
Presentation, discussion and possible action to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Pavement Management program
Presentation and approval of the FY25 Pavement Management Program, outlining street infrastructure projects.
Resolution CC-24-08: Intent to consider approval of a project plan and creation of one or more tax incentive districts
Resolution declaring intent to consider approval of a project plan and creation of tax incentive districts for data centers, directing preparation of a plan and appointing a Review Committee.
Ordinance 3532: Rezoning 1515 North Boomer Road and 1120 North Husband Street
Ordinance rezoning properties from commercial general and commercial shopping to public.
Ordinance 3533: Closing a portion of a right of way located near 1101 South Main Street
Ordinance closing a portion of a right-of-way near 1101 South Main Street.
Appointments to the Stillwater Housing Authority
Reappointment of board member Subanner to the Stillwater Housing Authority.
Request for an executive session
Request for a confidential executive session regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of Stillwater City Attorney Kimberly Carley and City Manager Kimberly Meek.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket
Routine administrative items for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
Stillwater Utilities Authority: Consider approval of a Professional Services agreement with HDR engineering
Approval of an agreement with HDR Engineering for Phase One of the Wastewater Master Plan update.
Stillwater Utilities Authority: Resolution SUA 2024-1 authorizing an equipment lease purchase agreement
Resolution authorizing a lease purchase agreement for new Waste Management vehicles.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
Routine administrative items for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority.