Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council met to discuss various city matters. Key decisions included the approval of a right-of-way closure on East 11th Avenue and the award of a significant road construction contract for Airport Road, Park Drive, and Harned Avenue. The meeting also featured a presentation on the Chris Salmon Plaza OSU art project and a proclamation for DeMolay Month.
Key Decisions & Votes
Right-of-Way Closure on East 11th Avenue
00:17:15A 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. This closure addresses a 2.5-foot building encroachment and facilitates future redevelopment.
Road Construction Contract Award
00:20:00A unit price contract for $2,814,763.50 was awarded to Ellsworth Construction OKC LLC for the alternate bid for road construction on Airport Road, Park Drive, and Harned Avenue. The project includes full reconstruction of these roads, which have low pavement condition index ratings.
Public Infrastructure Financing Support for Downtown Parking
00:43:00A request from Progressive Development LLC for $48,124.72 in public infrastructure financing support for the installation of eight public parking stalls, including one ADA accessible, and curb along the north side of 116 West 10th Avenue was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Stillwater Animal Welfare Facility Community Meetings
Tomorrow evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Stillwater Community Center dining and event hall, and Thursday, March 28th at 5:30 p.m. online/virtually. For more information, visit Stillwater.ok.gov/AnimalWelfare.
Annual Trash Off Event
From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers will meet at the Couch Park pavilion at 1270 East Alcott Drive. RSVP by March 28th by calling 405-533-8482. More information at Stillwater.ok.gov/TrashOff.
Stillwater Public Library Eclipse Programs
Adult program on Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 p.m. Kids and teens program on Friday, March 29th at 1:00 p.m. Free eclipse glasses will be provided. More information at Stillwater.ok.gov/LibraryEclipse.
Financial Matters
Road Construction Contract (Airport, Park, Harned Roads)
Awarded to Ellsworth Construction OKC LLC for full reconstruction of Airport Road, Park Drive, and Harned Avenue. Total construction expenditures not to exceed $3,130,000, including testing and contingency. A budget amendment of $2,736,916 from the Transportation Sales Tax Fund (Fund 260) was authorized.
Public Infrastructure Financing for Downtown Parking
Approved for Progressive Development LLC to support the installation of public parking stalls adjacent to 116 West 10th Avenue, funded through TIF 3 infrastructure funds.
Public Comments
One speaker, Steven Ghost, spoke in favor of the right-of-way closure, explaining it would resolve a long-standing building encroachment and allow for redevelopment.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Consent Docket Item E
- Consent Docket Item G
Deadlines
- RSVP for Trash Off by March 28th
Watch For
- Additional 260 funding presentation next week
- Monachello project going to bid soon
- Redesign of the 10th Avenue corridor from Husband to Lewis
Announcements
- Presentation on the Chris Salmon Plaza OSU art project, featuring two mural designs for the 'Vision Forward' theme.
- Proclamation recognizing March as DeMolay Month, celebrating the organization's 105th anniversary and its contributions to youth leadership and community service.
- Stillwater Public Pool at Couch Park will be closed for the summer due to extensive repairs; the YMCA will partner to provide pool access for $5/day from June 3rd to August 10th, 2024.
- Stillwater Fire Department offers car seat installation and check-up services by certified child passenger safety technicians (call 405-372-0497 to schedule).
- Feedback requested for Stillwater's new comprehensive plan via a survey available at the Stillwater Public Library and online.
Agenda Summary
Presentation on Chris Salmon Plaza OSU Art Project
Presentation of two finalist designs for the mural installation at Chris Salmon Plaza, with this year's theme being 'Vision Forward'.
Proclamation in Recognition of DeMolay Month
Reading of a proclamation recognizing March as DeMolay Month in Stillwater.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
7A: Receive public comment regarding request to close a 10-ft wide tract of Right-of-Way on East 11th Avenue
Public hearing and consideration of a request for partial right-of-way closure adjacent to 1101 South Main Street.
8A: Award of a unit price contract for road construction
Consideration of awarding a contract to Ellsworth Construction OKC LLC for the reconstruction of Airport Road, Park Drive, and Harned Avenue.
9A: Ordinance 3533 - Ordinance closing a portion of a right-of-way
First reading of an ordinance to close a portion of right-of-way near Lots 23 and 24 in Block 57, original town, near 1101 South Main Street.
5A (SEDA): Consider requests submitted by Progressive Development LLC for public infrastructure financing support for public parking
Consideration of financial assistance for public parking associated with the Empire Slice project at 116 West 10th Avenue.