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April 2, 2024 City Council Meeting

April 2, 2024 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

00:13:50

The 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.

Approved

Simmons Bank Grant Agreement for Block 34

00:14:40

The 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.

Approved

Fiscal Year 2025 Pavement Management Program

00:23:00

The 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.

Approved

Intent to consider approval of project plan and creation of tax incentive districts

00:33:00

The 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.

Adopted

Ordinance 3532: Rezoning 1515 North Boomer Road and 1120 North Husband Street

00:36:30

Ordinance 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.

Advanced

Ordinance 3533: Closing a portion of right-of-way near 1101 South Main Street

00:37:00

Ordinance 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.

Adopted

Reappointment to Stillwater Housing Authority

00:37:40

Subanner was reappointed to a new three-year term on the Stillwater Housing Authority Board.

Approved

Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering for Wastewater Master Plan

00:48:00

The 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.

Approved

Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement for Waste Management Vehicles

00:52:00

The 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.

Adopted

Upcoming Community Events

April 19-20

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.

April 18-21

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.

$1,500,000

Fiscal Year 2025 Pavement Management Program

Annual program funded by transportation sales tax for street maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.

$10,000,000

Wastewater Master Plan Update (Phase One)

Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering for flow monitoring as part of updating the Wastewater Master Plan.

$396,000

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.

$3,495,000

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.

Information Only

Proclamation: Fair Housing Month

Recognition of April 2024 as Fair Housing Month, with Tony BRS from the Stillwater Housing Authority accepting the proclamation.

Information Only

Consent Docket

Routine administrative items grouped for a single vote.

Approved

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.

Information Only

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Adopted

Ordinance 3532: Rezoning 1515 North Boomer Road and 1120 North Husband Street

Ordinance rezoning properties from commercial general and commercial shopping to public.

Advanced

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.

Adopted

Appointments to the Stillwater Housing Authority

Reappointment of board member Subanner to the Stillwater Housing Authority.

Approved

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.

Approved

Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket

Routine administrative items for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.

Approved

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.

Approved

Stillwater Utilities Authority: Resolution SUA 2024-1 authorizing an equipment lease purchase agreement

Resolution authorizing a lease purchase agreement for new Waste Management vehicles.

Adopted

Stillwater Economic Development Authority Consent Docket

Routine administrative items for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority.

Approved