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June 7, 2022 City Council Meeting

June 7, 2022 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council approved several key items, including the closing of a utility easement for Stillwater Medical Center, rezoning requests for various properties, and a significant redevelopment agreement with USA Rare Earth Magnets LLC. The meeting also featured presentations from the Rotary International and the Stillwater Tennis Association, highlighting community involvement and facility improvements. Financial matters included budget amendments for aviation gas, landscape maintenance, and health insurance expenditures.

Key Decisions & Votes

Closing of Utility Easement

00:17:35

Approved the closing of a utility easement at 1201 West 6th Avenue for Stillwater Medical Center, with all utility relocation costs borne by the hospital.

Approved

Map Amendment: 115 East 12th Avenue

00:23:40

Approved a map amendment to rezone 115 East 12th Avenue from residential single family to commercial business, following the planning commission's recommendation.

Approved

Map Amendment: 2810 Southwestern Road

00:30:40

Approved a map amendment to rezone a portion of 2810 Southwestern Road from small lot single family residential to commercial general, with unanimous support from the planning commission.

Approved

Map Amendment: 1924, 1930, 2002 East McElroy Road

00:41:00

Approved a map amendment to rezone properties at 1924, 1930, and 2002 East McElroy Road from large lot single family residential to small lot single family residential, allowing for potential subdivision and increased housing density.

Approved

Lease Agreement with AT&T for Cell Tower

01:03:00

Authorized the City Manager to negotiate a lease with AT&T for property along Manning Street for the installation of a monopole cell phone tower and associated equipment, with further steps and public discussions anticipated.

Approved

Landscape Maintenance Bid

01:07:00

Approved the bid recommendation for fiscal year 2022-2023 landscape maintenance at 21 city-owned locations to Cross Timber's Landscape LLC for $96,887.

Approved

Budget Amendment for Aviation Gas

01:09:40

Approved budget amendments appropriating $200,000 for aviation gas resale revenue and expenditure accounts due to increased fuel prices and operations.

Approved

Contract Amendment for Monticello Drive Roadway Design

01:13:00

Approved contract amendment number 2 with Kimberly Horn to add final design, bidding, and construction phase services for the new roadway at Monticello Drive, not to exceed $89,210.

Approved

Budget Amendment for Health Insurance

01:15:30

Approved a budget amendment appropriating $1,000,000 for health insurance expenditures, reallocated from personnel budgets due to current vacancies.

Approved

USA Rare Earth Magnets LLC Redevelopment Agreement

01:49:00

Adopted Resolution CC-2022-15, concurring with the Stillwater Economic Development Authority's approval of the redevelopment agreement with USA Rare Earth Magnets LLC and USA Rare Earth Real Estate LLC, including a $7 million tax apportionment obligation.

Adopted

Upcoming Community Events

Friday, June 17th

Enchantment Under the Sea Dance

Stillwater Public Library, 7 PM - 9 PM. Live entertainment, crafts, bounce house, snow cone truck. Tickets must be purchased in advance at tickets.stillwater.org.

Saturday, June 18th

Juneteenth Celebration

Southern Woods Park, 11 AM - 1 PM. Free entertainment, activities, games, bouncy houses, music, and food trucks. More info at library.stillwater.org or Stillwater Community United's Facebook page.

Every Friday in June

Shop Until Dark

Many retailers and restaurants in Stillwater are staying open later. On June 17th, it coincides with the Third Friday Art Walk in downtown Stillwater. Visit stillwater.org/shop_swo for details.

Financial Matters

Aviation Gas Resale Revenue and Expenditures

Budget amendment to increase both revenue and expenditure accounts due to record operations and increased fuel prices.

$200,000

Landscape Maintenance Bid

Approved bid for annual landscape maintenance at 21 city-owned locations to Cross Timber's Landscape LLC.

$96,887

Health Insurance Expenditures

Budget amendment appropriating funds for the self-funded health insurance plan, reallocated from personnel budgets due to vacancies.

$1,000,000

Stillwater Energy Center Maintenance Services

Authorized FY23 expenditures for maintenance services for the three Wärtsilä gensets.

$100,000

Stillwater Energy Center Equipment Parts

Authorized FY23 expenditures for equipment parts for the three Wärtsilä gensets.

$200,000

Electric Service Upgrade at 100 West Airport Road

Budget amendment for materials and a new primary metering station to supply required electric service for a new industrial customer.

$104,500

High Voltage Line Clearance Tree Trimming

Approved third-year contract extension with Davie's Tree Surgery Company for tree trimming services around overhead electric lines.

$1,446,755.50

Natural Gas Transportation (ONG)

Approved FY23 expenditures for natural gas transportation to the Stillwater Energy Center.

$200,000

Wholesale Purchase Power (GRDA)

Approved FY23 expenditures for wholesale power purchase with Grand River Dam Authority.

$28,000,000

Natural Gas Transportation and Commodity (Enable)

Approved FY23 expenditures for natural gas intrastate firm and interruptible transportation service for the Stillwater Energy Center.

$2,300,000

Futura Inc. Software License and Support

Approved FY23 software license and support agreement with Futura Inc.

$66,300

Purchase of Two Roll-Off Vehicles

Approved bid recommendation for the purchase of two new roll-off vehicles from United Engines, including a lease-purchase agreement and a buyback agreement.

$470,482

USA Rare Earth Magnets LLC Redevelopment Agreement

Resolution approving the borrowing of funds for assistance and development financing for the USA Rare Earth Magnets LLC project, to be repaid through TIF funding.

Not to exceed $7,000,000

Public Comments

3 citizens spoke

Public comments included concerns about a proposed cell tower's proximity to residences and green space, and concerns regarding increased water runoff from a rezoning project. One speaker also expressed support for a rezoning request.

Cell tower location and environmental impact Water runoff and property impact from rezoning Support for commercial rezoning

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • December 2022: End of buyback agreement for current roll-off trucks.

Watch For

  • Further lease negotiations and planning process for AT&T cell tower.
  • Finalization of loan terms for USA Rare Earth Magnets LLC project, to be brought back to council next week.

Announcements

  • Proclamation in recognition of Rotary International, celebrating Stillwater Rotary's 100th anniversary.
  • Presentation from the Stillwater Tennis Association, thanking the city for support and donating $5,000 for court resurfacing.
  • New City Hall hours: open 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday-Thursday. Feedback requested on speakup.stillwater.org.
  • Payne County Health Department is conducting a county-wide community health needs survey; accessible via Facebook or by contacting the department for a paper copy.

Agenda Summary

Proclamation in recognition of Rotary International

Recognition of Rotary International and Stillwater Rotary's 100th anniversary.

Information Only

Presentation from the Stillwater Tennis Association

Presentation on the association's activities and a donation for tennis court resurfacing.

Information Only

Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative items.

Approved

Public Comment on items not scheduled for public hearing

Opportunity for citizens to address the council on non-agenda items.

Information Only

Receive public comment regarding a request for closing of utility easement at 1201 West 6th Avenue (CC 22-102)

Public hearing and decision on closing a utility easement for Stillwater Medical Center.

Approved

Receive public comments regarding a request for a map amendment to rezone property addressed as 115 East 12th from residential single family to commercial business (CC 22-94)

Public hearing and decision on rezoning property for commercial use.

Approved

Receive public comment regarding a request for a map amendment to rezone a portion of the property located at 2810 Southwestern Road from small lot single family residential to commercial general (CC-22-96)

Public hearing and decision on rezoning property for commercial general use.

Approved

Receive public comment regarding a request for a map amendment to rezone properties addressed as 1924, 1930, and 2002 East McElroy Road from large lot single family residential to small lot single family residential (CC-22-95)

Public hearing and decision on rezoning properties to allow for increased residential density.

Approved

Presentation of a request from AT&T to lease city property along Manning Street

Request for a lease agreement for the installation of a monopole cell phone tower.

Approved

Approve a bid recommendation fiscal year 2022-2023 for landscape maintenance at 21 city owned locations

Approval of the bid for annual landscape maintenance services.

Approved

Approve budget amendments appropriating $200,000 for the aviation gas resale revenue and expenditures accounts

Approval of budget adjustments for aviation fuel due to market changes.

Approved

Approve a contract amendment number 2 with professional services agreement with Kimberly Horn to add final design bidding and construction phase services for the new roadway at Monticello Drive

Approval of an amendment to a contract for roadway and drainage design services.

Approved

Approve a budget amendment appropriating $1,000,000 for health insurance expenditures

Approval of a budget adjustment for employee health insurance.

Approved

Resolution CC-2022-15: Concurring with Stillwater Economic Development Authority's approval of the redevelopment agreement with USA Rare Earth Magnets LLC

Resolution approving the redevelopment agreement and associated financing for the USA Rare Earth Magnets LLC project.

Adopted

Executive Session

Confidential communication between the city council and the city attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim, or action involving R.R. Donnelly.

No Action