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October 3, 2023 City Council Meeting

October 3, 2023 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council and Utilities Authority met to address several key issues. The Council approved zoning and specific use permits for new housing and a medical marijuana dispensary, and advanced an ordinance to clarify fence setback regulations. The Utilities Authority discussed a comprehensive water and wastewater rate study, highlighting significant infrastructure needs and potential rate increases, and approved a bid for LED street light conversion.

Key Decisions & Votes

Map Amendment for 716 West 11th Avenue

00:15:00

Request from Stillwater Housing Development Corp to rezone property from small lot single family residential to two family and multi-family residential to allow for multiple small single-family residential units.

Approved

Specific Use Permit for 716 West 11th Avenue

00:19:00

Request for a specific use permit to allow for construction of eight small lot single-family residential units on the rezoned property.

Approved

Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary

00:23:00

Request for a specific use permit to use property at 211 North Perkins Road Suite 10 as a medical marijuana dispensary.

Approved

Text Amendment to Land Development Code (Fences)

00:31:00

Request for a text amendment to clarify regulations regarding fence height and location in secondary front yards for corner lots in residential districts.

Approved

Construction Manager at Risk for Airport Terminal

00:35:00

Selection of Lippert Brothers as construction manager at risk for the remaining design, bidding, and construction of the new terminal building at Stillwater Regional Airport.

Approved

Budget Amendment for City Hall Chiller and LED Lighting

00:43:00

Appropriation of $600,000 for City Hall Chiller replacement and $500,000 for conversion of indoor City facility lighting to LED.

Approved

Application for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal Program Funds

00:48:00

Resolution acknowledging authorization and approval for the submission of an application for FY2024 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal Program funds for airport infrastructure improvements.

Adopted

Amendment to Hotel Conference Center TIF Resolution

00:50:00

Resolution amending a previous resolution regarding the sales and use tax increment for the hotel conference center, and authorizing submission of an application for State matching payments.

Adopted

DHS Civil Rights Policies Resolution

00:51:00

Resolution establishing civil rights policies to meet requirements under civil rights law and regulations relating to non-discrimination and non-discriminatory use of federal funds, as a recipient of financial assistance from the Department of Homeland Security.

Adopted

Bid Award for LED Street Light Fixtures

01:27:00

Awarding a bid to Stewart C Irby company for LED light fixtures for street lights, authorizing a budget amendment of up to $894,242, and authorizing the general manager to execute contract documents.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

October 1st-7th, 2023

Public Power Week

Recognizing Stillwater Electric Utility for its contributions to the community.

October 8th-14th, 2023

Fire Prevention Week

Focus on home fire escape plans and cooking safety, with presentations in elementary schools.

Saturday, October 21st

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

8 AM to 1 PM at 807 South Perkins Road. Free drop-off for household pollutants.

Wednesday, October 4th

Coffee with a Cop

10 AM to 11 AM at Roundhouse Bakery, 108 East 10th Avenue.

Friday, October 13th

Stillwater Fire Department Wet Down Ceremony

10 AM at Fire Station #1 (1510 South Main Street) for two new apparatuses.

October 10th (Electric) & October 12th (Water)

Utility Rate Town Halls

In-person at City Hall and online via Zoom to discuss utility rates.

Friday, October 6th

OSU Football Park and Ride

Free shuttle service from Downtown Stillwater for the 6:30 PM kickoff.

Financial Matters

City Hall Chiller Replacement

Budget amendment for replacing chillers at City Hall with energy-efficient units.

$600,000

Indoor City Facility LED Lighting Conversion

Budget amendment for converting indoor city facility lighting to LED.

$500,000

LED Street Light Fixtures Bid Award

Awarding bid for approximately half of the city's street lights to be converted to LED, including contingency from the rate stabilization fund.

$894,242

Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan

Discussion of a 10-year capital improvement plan for water and wastewater systems, with two scenarios presented: $596 million or $525 million in projects.

Up to $596 million

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal Program Funds

Application for federal grant funds for airport infrastructure improvements, with a city match of 19.32% for the overall terminal project.

Over $6 million

Oklahoma Local Development and Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act

Application for State matching payments related to sales and use tax increments from the hotel conference center project.

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

One public comment was received regarding the water rate study, specifically concerning historical agreements with rural water customers and the omission of certain clauses in the presented report.

Rural Water Advisory concerns Historical agreements and rate structures

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • October 16th: Deadline for submitting application for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal Program funds.

Watch For

  • Further discussion and potential vote on water and wastewater rate resolutions in early November.
  • Examples of combined utility bills to be presented at the October 16th council meeting.

Announcements

  • Stillwater Electric Utility is celebrating Public Power Week (October 1st-7th).
  • Stillwater Fire Department is recognizing Fire Prevention Week (October 8th-14th).
  • The city's Watershed Quality Department will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, October 21st.
  • Stillwater Police Department will host 'Coffee with a Cop' on Wednesday, October 4th.
  • Splash pads in Boomer Lake Park and Southern Woods will close for the season on Monday, October 9th.
  • Stillwater Fire Department will hold a wet down ceremony for two new apparatuses on Friday, October 13th.
  • Free park and ride shuttle service is available for OSU football games from Downtown Stillwater, including the game on Friday, October 6th.

Agenda Summary

Recess City Council Meeting

Motion to recess the city council meeting prior to item four.

Approved

Call Stillwater Public Works Authority Special Meeting to Order

Calling to order a special meeting of the Stillwater Public Works Authority.

Approved

Stillwater Public Works Authority Consent Docket

Approval of the consent docket for the Stillwater Public Works Authority.

Approved

Adjourn Stillwater Public Works Authority Meeting

Motion to adjourn the Stillwater Public Works Authority meeting.

Approved

Reconvene Stillwater City Council Meeting

Reconvening the Stillwater City Council meeting at item four on the agenda.

Approved

Stillwater City Council Consent Docket

Approval of the consent docket for the Stillwater City Council.

Approved

Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearings

Opportunity for public comment on items not scheduled for public hearings.

No Action

Public Hearing: Map Amendment for 716 West 11th Avenue (CC-23-151)

Public hearing to receive comment regarding a request from Stillwater Housing Development Corp for a map amendment to rezone property from small lot single family residential to two family multi-family.

Approved

Public Hearing: Specific Use Permit for 716 West 11th Avenue (CC-23-152)

Public hearing to receive comment regarding a request for a specific use permit for construction of eight small lot single-family residential units.

Approved

Public Hearing: Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary (CC-23-157)

Public hearing to receive comment regarding a request for a specific use permit to use property at 211 North Perkins Road Suite 10 as a medical marijuana dispensary.

Approved

Public Hearing: Text Amendment to Land Development Code (Fences)

Public hearing to receive comment regarding a request for a text amendment to the Land Development code concerning exemptions and setbacks for fences.

Approved

General Order: Selection of Construction Manager at Risk for Airport Terminal

Consideration of selection of Lippert Brothers as construction manager at risk for the new terminal building at Stillwater Regional Airport.

Approved

General Order: Presentation on Energy Savings Project Process

Presentation and discussion on the process for implementing energy savings projects identified in the energy audit.

Information Only

General Order: Budget Amendment for City Hall Chiller and LED Lighting

Consideration of approval of a budget amendment appropriating expenditure of $600,000 for City Hall Chiller replacement and $500,000 for conversion of indoor City facility lighting.

Approved

Resolution CC-2023-33: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal Program Funds

Resolution acknowledging city council authorization and approval for the submission of an application for federal funds for airport infrastructure improvements.

Adopted

Resolution CC-2023-34: Amendment to Hotel Conference Center TIF Resolution

Resolution amending a previous resolution regarding the sales and use tax increment for the hotel conference center and authorizing submission of an application for State matching payments.

Adopted

Resolution CC-2023-35: DHS Civil Rights Policies

Resolution establishing civil rights policies to meet existing requirements under civil rights law and regulations.

Adopted

Ordinance 3526: Amending Land Development Code (Fences)

Ordinance amending Stillwater city code by amending chapter 23 Land Development code article 6 land use classifications division one generally section 23-121 exemptions setbacks for fences Etc projections into yards.

Advanced to Second Reading

Reports from the Officers and the Boards

Reports and announcements from city officers and board members.

Information Only

Adjourn City Council Meeting

Motion to adjourn the city council meeting.

Approved

Call Stillwater Utilities Authority Meeting to Order

Calling to order the Stillwater Utilities Authority meeting.

Approved

Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket

Approval of the consent docket for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.

Approved

Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing (SUA)

Opportunity for public comment on items not scheduled for public hearing for the Utilities Authority.

No Action

Presentation and Discussion of Water Wastewater Rural Water Rate Study Results and Recommendations

Presentation and discussion of the water, wastewater, and rural water rate study results and recommendations by NewGen Strategies and Solutions.

Information Only

Consider Awarding Bid for LED Light Fixtures (SUA)

Consideration of awarding a bid for the LED light fixtures to Stewart C Irby company, authorizing a budget amendment, and authorizing the general manager to execute documents.

Approved

Reports from the Officers of the Board (SUA)

Reports from the officers of the Utilities Authority board.

No Action

Adjourn Stillwater Utilities Authority Meeting

Motion to adjourn the Stillwater Utilities Authority meeting.

Approved