Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved the purchase of the historic Booker T. Washington School property, funded by an anonymous donor, for preservation and community use. They also adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including amendments to lease agreements and various rezonings. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding a workers' compensation case.
Key Decisions & Votes
Purchase of Booker T. Washington School Property
03:00The City Council approved the purchase of the property at 619 West 12th Avenue (Booker T. Washington School) for preservation, funded by a $250,000 anonymous donation. The property will be used for education, historical displays, sports, recreation, and parking, with a restrictive covenant ensuring these uses.
Amendment to Lease Agreement and Operation and Maintenance Contract with SUA
16:40Resolution CC 2022-34 was adopted, approving an amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Stillwater and the Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA). This extends the lease term by 20 years and removes a decommissioned diesel generation unit from the agreement, primarily to facilitate SUA's financing activities.
Lessee Consent to Mortgage Leasehold Improvements for Stillwater Regional Airport
19:50Resolution CC 2022-35 was adopted, providing lessee consent to mortgage leasehold improvements as required by the Stillwater Regional Airport ground lease agreement, specifically for a hangar lease assigned to Alex Detweiler.
Release of Covenant Not to Appeal Agreement
37:50Following an executive session, the City Council approved a release of covenant not to appeal agreement related to a workers' compensation court case.
Upcoming Community Events
Stillwater Holiday Parade of Lights
Most parade entries since pre-pandemic. Winners announced for best commercial, community, and band entries, and judges' selection.
Shop with the Cop
25 boys and girls received $200 gift cards to shop with law enforcement officers from SPD, OSU Campus Police, Payne County Sheriff's Office, and Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
S'mores with the Fire Department
Part of Merry Main Street events, hosted by Stillwater Fire Department.
Cops with Cookies
Located at South Duncan Street and West 8th Avenue, hosted by Stillwater Police Department.
Financial Matters
Booker T. Washington School Property Purchase
An anonymous donor contributed $250,000 for the purchase of the Booker T. Washington School property. The city will provide a tax donation letter for the balance of the property appraisal above the donated amount to the sellers.
Rural Fire Service Contract
Residents outside city limits but within the Stillwater Fire Department's response area are encouraged to purchase a $100 contract for 2023, ensuring response fees for fire incidents do not exceed $2,000.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Ordinance 3512 (closing portion of South Duncan Street right-of-way) on second reading
- Ordinance 3517 (extending SUA lease term and removing generator) on second reading
Announcements
- ODOT began Phase 2 demolition on South Main Lane of Perkins Road, resulting in one lane in both directions. Community members are asked for patience and to support local businesses.
- Stillwater Holiday Parade of Lights was a success with increased entries and safety efforts. Winners were announced.
- Stillwater Police Department collaborated with Stillwater Public Schools for a successful 'Shop with the Cop' event.
- Stillwater Fire and Police Departments are hosting community events as part of Merry Main Street, including 'S'mores with the Fire Department' and 'Cops with Cookies'.
- Stillwater Public Schools Pioneer Football team won the 6A-II state championship and State academic championship, finishing undefeated for the season, their first state title since 1967.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine items, with item E struck from the docket.
General Orders: Consider approving the purchase of property at 619 West 12th Avenue
Approval to purchase the Booker T. Washington School property for preservation and community use, funded by an anonymous donation.
Resolutions: CC 2022-34
A resolution approving an amendment to the lease agreement and operation and maintenance contract between the City of Stillwater and the Stillwater Utilities Authority, extending the lease term and removing a decommissioned generator.
Resolutions: CC 2022-35
A resolution providing lessee consent to mortgage leasehold improvements as required by the Stillwater Regional Airport ground lease agreement.
Ordinances on First Read: Ordinance 3512
An ordinance closing a portion of rights of way of South Duncan Street East block 63 original Town site of Stillwater.
Ordinances on First Read: Ordinance 3517
An ordinance authorizing the extension of the lease term and removal of the two megawatt diesel generation unit located at the water treatment plant from the lease agreement and operation and maintenance contract.
Ordinances on Second Read: Ordinance 3046 Corrected
An ordinance correcting the legal description of ordinance 3046 closing the Hartford Street right-of-way.
Ordinances on Second Read: Ordinance 3511
An ordinance closing a portion of rights of way of South Duncan Street East block 63 original Town side of Stillwater.
Ordinances on Second Read: Ordinance 3513
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 2817 East 6th Avenue from commercial shopping light industrial to commercial general.
Ordinances on Second Read: Ordinance 3514
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 4703 North Washington Street from small lot single-family residential to two-family residential.
Ordinances on Second Read: Ordinance 3515
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 2318 and 2322 North Washington Street from small lot single-family residential to commercial general.
Ordinances on Second Read: Ordinance 3516
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 2000 South Sanger Road from small lot single-family residential to office and a tract of land located at 2100 South Sanger Road from two-family residential to office.
Executive Session
Discussion regarding confidential communication between the city council and the City attorney concerning Randy Blake for City of Stillwater workers compensation court case number CM 2021 03414L.
Action from Executive Session
Approval of a release of covenant not to appeal agreement.