Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held its March 25, 2024 meeting, where they approved a contract for road construction and discussed a public art project. They also addressed a right-of-way closure and heard a proclamation for DeMolay Month. The Stillwater Utilities Authority and Economic Development Authority meetings followed, with the EDA approving public infrastructure financing support for a downtown project.
Key Decisions & Votes
Right-of-Way Closure on East 11th Avenue
09:00A request by Progressive Development Corp LLC for a partial closure of a 10-foot wide tract of right-of-way on East 11th Avenue, adjacent to 1101 South Main Street, was approved to alleviate a building encroachment.
Road Construction Contract Award
13:40A unit price contract for $2.8 million was awarded to Ellsworth Construction OKC LLC for road construction on Airport Road, Harned Avenue, and Park Drive. This project will be funded by the Transportation Sales Tax fund 260.
Public Infrastructure Financing Support for Downtown Project
42:00The Stillwater Economic Development Authority approved a request from Progressive Development LLC for $48,124.79 in public infrastructure financing support for public parking associated with the Empire Slice project at 116 West 10th Avenue.
Upcoming Community Events
Stillwater Animal Welfare Facility Community Meetings
Tomorrow evening at Stillwater Community Center (5:30 PM) and Thursday, March 28th (5:30 PM) online. More info at StillwaterOK.gov/AnimalWelfare.
Annual Trash Off Event
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Couch Park pavilion. RSVP by March 28th by calling 455-3384.
Eclipse Related Programs at Stillwater Public Library
Adults on Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 PM; Kids and teens on Friday, March 29th at 1:00 PM. Free eclipse glasses will be provided. More info at StillwaterOK.gov/LibraryEclipse.
Financial Matters
Road Construction Contract
Awarded to Ellsworth Construction OKC LLC for Airport Road, Harned Avenue, and Park Drive reconstruction. Total construction expenditures not to exceed $3,130,000, with a budget amendment of $2,736,916 from Transportation Sales Tax fund 260.
Public Infrastructure Financing Support
Approved for Progressive Development LLC for public parking associated with the Empire Slice project at 116 West 10th Avenue, funded through Tiff 3.
Public Comments
Steven Ghost spoke on behalf of Cory, requesting the right-of-way closure to address a building encroachment and allow for redevelopment.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Consent Docket Items E and G
Deadlines
- RSVP for Trash Off by March 28th
Watch For
- Additional 260 fund allocation presentation
- Monachello project bid
- Redesign of parking on 10th Avenue between Lewis and Husband
Announcements
- Proclamation in recognition of DeMolay Month.
- Stillwater Pool in Couch Park will be closed for extensive repairs; YMCA will provide summer pool access for $5/day from June 3rd to August 10th.
- Stillwater Fire Department offers certified child passenger safety technicians for car seat installations/checkups.
- Feedback requested for Stillwater's new comprehensive plan, available at StillwaterOK.gov/CompPlan.
Agenda Summary
Presentation on Chris Salmon Plaza OSU Art Project
Presentation of two designs by OSU art students for a new mural and installation at Chris Salmon Plaza, with the theme 'Vision Forward'.
Proclamation in Recognition of DeMolay Month
Proclamation declaring March as DeMolay Month in Stillwater, recognizing the youth organization's contributions.
Consent Docket
Approval of consent docket items, excluding items E and G which were postponed.
Public Comment on Right-of-Way Closure (CC-24-27)
Received public comment regarding a request to close a 10-foot wide tract of right-of-way on East 11th Avenue adjacent to 1101 South Main Street.
Award of Unit Price Contract for Road Construction
Award of a unit price contract to Ellsworth Construction OKC LLC for $2.8 million for road construction on Airport Road, Harned Avenue, and Park Drive.
Ordinance 3533 on First Read
An ordinance closing a portion of a right-of-way located near Lots 23 and 24 in Block 57, Original Town, near 1101 South Main Street.
Reports from Officers and Board
Various announcements and updates from city officials and board members.
SUA Consent Docket
Approval of the Stillwater Utilities Authority consent docket.
SEDA Consent Docket
Approval of the Stillwater Economic Development Authority consent docket.
Consider Request for Public Infrastructure Financing Support (SEDA)
Consideration of a request from Progressive Development LLC for public infrastructure financing support for public parking associated with the project at 116 West 10th Avenue.
SEDA Executive Session
Executive session to discuss matters pertaining to economic development.