February 27, 2024 City Council Meeting

The council approved the renewal of the minimum revenue guarantee with American Airlines. The annual guarantee increased to $2.6 million due to larger planes and increased operational costs, with a goal to increase load factor to 76-80% to avoid payouts.

Resolution 2024-5 was adopted, approving the submission of a fiscal year 2024 Rebuilding America Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant application for nearly $23 million for multimodal corridor improvements near the airport, with a zero local match.

Ordinance 3531 was adopted on second read, rezoning a tract of land from small lot single-family residential to general industrial district.

Five individuals (Karen Washington, James Beckstrom, Dr. Laura Ara, Norman McNichol, and Gary Clark) were appointed to the new Washington School advisory committee.

The Economic Development Authority approved a motion to award significant impact development assistance to the Empire Slice House project, applying an 18% percentage to the total development cost, and directed staff to negotiate a Redevelopment Agreement.

The Utilities Authority approved a $129,000 contract for engineering services for the replacement of two unique, critical, and rotting laminated wood dead-end structures in the electric utility system.

Following an executive session, the city council voted to withdraw the exclusion to opt out of the settlements and participate in the 3M and Dupont settlements.

Air Service Agreement Minimum Revenue Guarantee

Renewal of the minimum revenue guarantee with American Airlines, increasing from $2 million to $2.6 million annually due to larger planes and increased costs.

RAISE Grant Application

Application for federal grant for multimodal corridor improvements near the airport, with zero local match required.

Rural Fire Fee Analysis Recommendations

Recommendations include increasing residential membership to $125, implementing a commercial membership of $250, offering discounts for members on first calls ($250 for fire, $150 for EMS), and potentially charging for EMS services and responses to OSU property in the county. Hourly rates for personnel and equipment are also recommended to increase and be phased in over three years.

Empire Slice House TIF Assistance

Awarded significant impact development assistance at 18% of the total development cost for the Empire Slice House project.

Engineering Services for Pole Replacement

Approved for engineering services related to the replacement of two critical laminated wood dead-end structures in the electric utility system.

Presentation by Highland Park Elementary Students

Students from Mrs. Pendred's class presented their Stillwater travel guide for kids, created in partnership with Visit Stillwater.

Consent Docket (City Council)

Approval of various routine items on the consent docket, excluding item E.

Approval of Air Service Agreement with American Airlines (Item E removed from Consent Docket)

Renewal of the minimum revenue guarantee with American Airlines, with discussion on increased costs and strategies to improve load factor.

Presentation of Rural Fire Fee Analysis by New Gen Strategies and Solutions

Informational presentation on the current rural fire subscription program, proposed rate changes, financial analysis, call analysis, and benchmarking against other cities.

Resolution 2024-5: Approving Submission of FY2024 RAISE Grant Application

Approval to apply for a federal grant for multimodal corridor improvements near the airport.

Ordinance 3531: Rezoning Land at 601 and 699 North Perkins Road

Second reading and adoption of an ordinance to rezone a tract of land from small lot single-family residential to general industrial district.

Appointments to Washington School Advisory Committee

Appointment of five individuals to the newly formed Washington School advisory committee.

Executive Session

Discussion regarding confidential communication between the City Council and the City Attorney concerning pending PFAS litigation and class action settlements with 3M and Dupont.

Recommendation from Executive Session

Motion to withdraw the exclusion to opt out of the settlements and for the city to participate in the 3M and Dupont settlements.

Consent Docket (Stillwater Economic Development Authority)

Approval of regular meeting minutes.

Consider Recommendation from Stillwater Reinvestment Plan Implementation Policy Committee regarding Progressive Development (Empire Slice House)

Discussion and decision on the level of assistance for the Empire Slice House project, specifically regarding its classification as a significant impact development.

Consent Docket (Stillwater Utilities Authority)

Approval of various routine items on the consent docket, excluding item D.

Engineering Services for Pole Replacement (Item D removed from SUA Consent Docket)

Approval of a contract for engineering services to replace two unique and critical laminated wood dead-end structures in the electric utility system.