Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved several key items, including a budget amendment for the 2022 general obligation bond issuance and the rezoning of multiple properties. They also discussed and tabled a text amendment for short-term rentals and received annual reports from Henderson Golf and Visit Stillwater. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the approval of contracts for the design and construction of a new fire station and the Stillwater Regional Airport terminal expansion.
Key Decisions & Votes
2022 General Obligation Bond Issuance
02:00A budget amendment appropriating $20 from general obligation bond proceeds to cover professional services for the 2022 GO bond issuance was approved.
Map Amendment for 1122 and 1222 Southwestern Road
13:00A request to rezone properties at 1122 and 1222 Southwestern Road from Office to Commercial Shopping (CS) to allow for commercial shopping development was adopted.
Specific Use Permit for Electronic Message Sign at 2121 North Perkins Road
18:30A specific use permit to place an electronic message sign at 2121 North Perkins Road was approved.
Text Amendment for Residential Short-Term Rentals
32:00A proposed text amendment to clarify and expand on the residential short-term rental section of the land development code was tabled until September 12th for further review and potential revisions regarding licensing requirements for all residential districts.
Postponement of Item 6D
33:00Item 6D was postponed to the October 3rd, 2022 meeting due to a prior tabling by the planning commission.
Ad Hoc Parking Committee Establishment
54:00Authorization was granted to establish an ad hoc parking committee comprised of stakeholders from Campus Corner, The Strip, and Downtown to address parking issues.
Stillwater Regional Airport FAA Grant Budget Amendment
57:00A budget amendment reflecting a grant award of $1,019,233 from the FAA for the terminal expansion project was approved.
Stillwater Regional Airport Architectural Services Contract
01:08:00A contract not to exceed $993,153 with McFarland Architects for professional services related to the Stillwater Regional Airport terminal and tower design was approved.
Stillwater Regional Airport Tower Siting Study and Geotechnical Work
01:12:00Approval was given for an agreement with the FAA for a tower siting study (not to exceed $100,000) and contracts for survey and geotechnical work (not to exceed $20,000) at the Stillwater Regional Airport.
Stillwater Public Library Federal Grant Revenue Increase
01:15:00A budget amendment reflecting a $100,000 increase in federal grant revenue for the Stillwater Public Library to purchase downloadable materials was approved.
Fire Station Number Two Architectural Services Contract
01:23:00Authorization was given to negotiate a professional services contract with Kirkpatrick Architecture Studios for the design of Fire Station Number Two.
Fire Station Number Two Construction Management Contract
01:24:00Authorization was given to negotiate a professional services contract with Crossland Construction Company for construction management at-risk services for Fire Station Number Two.
Public Nuisance Declaration for 502 and 506 South Lowry Street
01:29:00Resolution 2022-24, declaring properties at 502 and 506 South Lowry Street a public nuisance and authorizing legal action for abatement, was adopted with verbal amendments.
Right-of-Way Closing on 10th Avenue
01:30:00Ordinance 3506, concerning the closing of a right-of-way on 10th Avenue adjacent to 923 South Lowry Street, was advanced to its second reading.
Rezoning of 923 South Lowry Street
01:31:00Ordinance 3498, rezoning 923 South Lowry Street from Light Industrial to Commercial Business, was adopted.
Closing of Utility Easement at 1201 West 6th Street
01:31:00Ordinance 3499, closing a utility easement at 1201 West 6th Street, was adopted.
Rezoning of 115 East 12th Avenue
01:32:00Ordinance 3500, rezoning 115 East 12th Avenue from Small Lot Single Family Residential to Commercial Business, was adopted with address corrections.
Rezoning of North Perkins Road Properties
01:33:00Ordinance 3501, rezoning properties at 5823, 5911, 6011, and 1699 North Perkins Road from General Industrial to Small Lot Single Family Residential, was adopted.
Rezoning of 2810 Southwestern Road
01:33:00Ordinance 3502, rezoning the southeast portion of 2810 Southwestern Road from Small Lot Single-Family Residential to Commercial General, was adopted.
Rezoning of East McElroy Road Properties
01:34:00Ordinance 3503, rezoning properties at 1924, 1930, and 2002 East McElroy Road from Large Lot Single Family Residential to Small Lot Single Family Residential, was adopted.
Redevelopment Agreement with Everyman LLC and Just the Letter J LLC
01:47:00Authorization was given to execute a redevelopment agreement with Everyman LLC and Just the Letter J LLC for a project at 615 South Main Street, continuing TIF funding.
Sanitary Sewer Chemical Root Control Services Bid Award
01:53:00A bid award for sanitary sewer chemical root control services to Duke's Root Control Inc. for $1.78 per linear foot was approved.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Actuator Project Bid Award
01:57:00A bid award to Bertram Products Inc. for the wastewater treatment plant actuator project and a budget amendment of $113,058 for the project were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Puppies and Paychecks
9 AM to 11 AM at the Stillwater Community Center. Opportunity to interview for full-time and part-time positions and meet adoptable dogs.
Financial Matters
2022 General Obligation Bond Issuance Professional Services
Budget amendment appropriating funds from general obligation bond proceeds.
Stillwater Regional Airport FAA Grant
Budget amendment reflecting receipt of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds for terminal expansion.
Stillwater Regional Airport Architectural Services
Not to exceed amount for McFarland Architects for terminal and tower design.
Stillwater Regional Airport Tower Siting Study
Not to exceed amount for an agreement with the FAA for a tower siting study.
Stillwater Regional Airport Survey and Geotechnical Work
Not to exceed amount for survey and geotechnical work related to the airport project.
Stillwater Public Library Federal Grant Revenue
Increase in federal grant revenue for the purchase of downloadable materials.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Actuator Project
New appropriation from the SUA Water Fund for the purchase and installation of valve actuators, including a 10% contingency.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Text amendment for residential short-term rentals (September 12th)
- Item 6D (October 3rd, 2022)
Deadlines
- Applications for the ad hoc parking committee open for one week.
Watch For
- Updates on the Stillwater Regional Airport terminal and tower construction, with construction potentially starting in 2024 and occupation by late 2026/early 2027.
- Progress on Fire Station Number Two construction, expected to start around this time next year and finish 18 months later.
- Further discussions and potential amendments to the redevelopment agreement for 615 South Main Street regarding construction start dates.
Announcements
- Successful back-to-school week for Stillwater Public Schools and Meridian Technology.
- Oklahoma State University students have returned, with classes starting August 22nd. Residents are reminded to drive slowly near campuses and neighborhoods and stop at crosswalks.
- City of Stillwater television channel and YouTube channel provide public service information, meeting broadcasts, and event details.
- Reminder to bag trash before placing it in poly carts to prevent loose debris, with new stickers on recycling poly carts to clarify recycling guidelines.
- The 'Interlaced' art structure at 6th and Western is halfway complete and expected to be installed by the end of the year, funded by private donations.
- Paul Priegle, Airport Director, met with Oklahoma's congressional delegation in Washington D.C. to discuss aviation needs. Residents are encouraged to fly SWO when traveling.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item 3c: Budget Amendment for 2022 GO Bond Issuance
Appropriating $20 from general obligation bond proceeds for professional services.
Item 6a: Map Amendment for 1122 and 1222 Southwestern Road
Request to rezone properties from Office to Commercial Shopping (CS).
Item 6b: Specific Use Permit for Electronic Message Sign at 2121 North Perkins Road
Request to place an electronic message sign adjacent to a residential zone.
Item 6c: Text Amendment for Residential Short-Term Rentals
Proposed text amendment to clarify and expand on the short-term rental section of the land development code.
Item 6d: Postponement of an item
Postponement of an item to a future meeting.
Item 7a: Lakeside Golf Course Annual Report
Annual report from Henderson Golf Management.
Item 7b: City Hall Alternate Work Schedule Update
Update on the pilot program for City Hall's alternate work schedule.
Item 7c: Establish Ad Hoc Parking Committee
Consider authorizing staff to establish an ad hoc parking committee for core commercial districts.
Item 7d: Budget Amendment for FAA Grant (Airport)
Consider approval of a budget amendment reflecting a $1,019,233 grant award from the FAA.
Item 7e: Stillwater Regional Airport Architectural Services Contract
Consider approval of a contract with McFarland Architects for professional services for the airport terminal expansion.
Item 7f: Stillwater Regional Airport Tower Siting Study and Geotechnical Work
Consider approval of an agreement with the FAA for a tower siting study and contracts for survey and geotechnical work.
Item 7g: Budget Amendment for Public Library Federal Grant
Consider approval of budget amendments reflecting a $100,000 increase in federal grant revenue for the Stillwater Public Library.
Item 7h: Public Library Trust Board Annual Report
Annual report from the Public Library Trust Board.
Item 7i: Fire Station Number Two Architectural Services Contract
Consider authorizing staff to negotiate a contract with Kirkpatrick Architecture Studios for professional design services for Fire Station Number Two.
Item 7j: Fire Station Number Two Construction Management Contract
Consider authorizing staff to negotiate a contract with Crossland Construction Company for construction management at-risk services for Fire Station Number Two.
Item 8a: Resolution 2022-24 (Public Nuisance)
Resolution declaring properties at 502 and 506 South Lowry Street a public nuisance.
Item 9a: Ordinance 3505 (Land Development Code Amendments)
First read of an ordinance regarding land development code amendments.
Item 9a: Ordinance 3506 (Right-of-Way Closing)
First read of an ordinance closing a right-of-way on 10th Avenue.
Item 9b: Ordinance 3498 (Rezoning 923 South Lowry Street)
Second read of an ordinance rezoning 923 South Lowry Street from Light Industrial to Commercial Business.
Item 9c: Ordinance 3499 (Utility Easement Closing)
Second read of an ordinance closing a utility easement at 1201 West 6th Street.
Item 9d: Ordinance 3500 (Rezoning 115 East 12th Avenue)
Second read of an ordinance rezoning 115 East 12th Avenue from Small Lot Single Family Residential to Commercial Business.
Item 9e: Ordinance 3501 (Rezoning North Perkins Road Properties)
Second read of an ordinance rezoning properties on North Perkins Road from General Industrial to Small Lot Single Family Residential.
Item 9f: Ordinance 3502 (Rezoning 2810 Southwestern Road)
Second read of an ordinance rezoning a portion of 2810 Southwestern Road from Small Lot Single-Family Residential to Commercial General.
Item 9g: Ordinance 3503 (Rezoning East McElroy Road Properties)
Second read of an ordinance rezoning properties on East McElroy Road from Large Lot Single Family Residential to Small Lot Single Family Residential.
SEDA Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority.
SEDA Item 5a: Visit Stillwater Annual Report
Annual report from Visit Stillwater.
SEDA Item 5b: Redevelopment Agreement with Everyman LLC and Just the Letter J LLC
Authorize staff to execute a redevelopment agreement for a project at 615 South Main Street.
SUA Consent Docket Item A
Approval of routine administrative items for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
SUA Consent Docket Item B
Approval of routine administrative items for the Stillwater Utilities Authority with a date correction.
SUA Item 5a: Sanitary Sewer Chemical Root Control Services Bid Award
Approve award of a bid for sanitary sewer chemical root control services.
SUA Item 5b: Wastewater Treatment Plant Actuator Project Bid Award
Approve a bid award for the wastewater treatment plant actuator project and related budget amendment.