Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held a meeting on May 16, 2022, where they approved the sale of bonds to fund Fire Station Number Two and adopted the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. They also approved a significant economic development project for a climbing facility and discussed several public works and community-related items.
Key Decisions & Votes
Bond Financing for Fire Station Number Two
07:30Resolution CC-2022-17 was adopted, awarding general obligation limited tax bonds series 2022 in the sum of nine million dollars to RW Baird, the lowest bidder, with a true interest cost of 3.935956%.
Issuance of General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds
12:50Resolution CC-2022-14 was adopted, providing for the issuance of general obligation limited tax bonds series 2022 in the sum of nine million dollars, outlining the mechanics of the bond issuance.
2022 Amended Stillwater Reinvestment Plan
23:00Ordinance 3494, amending Ordinance 3407 to approve the 2022 Amended Stillwater Reinvestment Plan, was adopted. This plan extends the city's reinvestment strategy to an additional 40-acre tract for a new increment district, making possible a redevelopment agreement with a non-retail business.
Emergency Declaration for Ordinance 3494
24:30An emergency was declared for Ordinance 3494, allowing it to take effect immediately.
Public Hearing for Dilapidated Structure
25:40The public hearing to determine if the structure at 2420 East 12th Avenue is dilapidated and abandoned was tabled until August 22nd, 2022, to allow the property owner an opportunity to sell the property.
Rezoning Request for North Perkins Road
30:00A request to rezone properties at 5823, 5911, 6001, and 6099 North Perkins Road from General Industrial to Residential Single-Family Small Lot was approved, following the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Lake McMurtry Nature Trail Project Contract
33:00The award of a contract to Jolino CCC in the amount of $284,708 for the Lake McMurtry Nature Trail Learning Project was approved, along with associated budget amendments and authorization for the City Manager to sign a grant amendment agreement.
Property Purchase for 6th Avenue Widening
39:00The purchase of property located at 2212 West 6th Avenue for an amount not to exceed $201,000 (including closing costs) was approved. This is the final property needed for the right turn lane at 6th and Western.
City Operating Budget for FY 2022-2023
42:00Resolution CC-2022-16, adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, was adopted.
Small Business Enhancement Funding Request (Social 174 Stilly)
52:00A funding request from Cali Crisp dba Social 174 Stilly for a small business enhancement was approved, with an investment not to exceed half of the project costs, up to $9,975.16, for facade updates at 607 South Main Street.
Redevelopment Agreement with Gaia Holdings LLC
1:14:00The recommendation from the TIF Number Three Implementation Committee to negotiate, finalize, and execute terms of a redevelopment agreement with Gaia Holdings LLC for a climbing facility at 1017 South Main Street was approved. The project will receive $462,740 in pay-as-you-go funding.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Operating Budget for FY 2022-2023
1:19:00Resolution SUA-2022-6, adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the Stillwater Utilities Authority, was adopted.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Operating Budget for FY 2022-2023
1:21:00Resolution CEDA-2022-3, adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority, was adopted.
Stillwater Public Works Authority Operating Budget for FY 2022-2023
1:22:00Resolution SPWA-2022-1, adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the Stillwater Public Works Authority, was adopted.
Upcoming Community Events
Enchantment Under the Sea Dance
7 PM to 9 PM in the Stillwater Public Library parking lot. Tickets are $25 per couple, $10 for each additional child. Includes live entertainment, crafts, bounce house, snow cone truck, and snacks. Visit tickets.stillwater.org.
Cops and Bobbers Event
10 AM to 12 PM on the west side of Boomer Lake. Youth fishing event with local police officers and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Food, fun, and fishing.
Financial Matters
General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds Series 2022
Bonds sold to fund Fire Station Number Two, awarded to RW Baird with a true interest cost of 3.935956%.
Lake McMurtry Nature Trail Project
Contract awarded to Jolino CCC for the nature learning trail project, with 80% grant funding and 20% city match.
Property Purchase for 6th Avenue Widening
Purchase of property at 2212 West 6th Avenue, including closing costs, funded from the sales tax transportation fund.
Small Business Enhancement (Social 174 Stilly)
Funding approved for facade updates at 607 South Main Street, not to exceed half of the project costs.
Redevelopment Agreement (Gaia Holdings LLC)
Pay-as-you-go funding approved for a climbing facility at 1017 South Main Street, representing 22% of the total project costs.
Cathodic Protection System Project
Additional funding authorized for preliminary and final design, bidding, and construction services for the cathodic protection system on the COB pipeline, from water capital and wastewater capital funds.
Public Comments
One public comment was received regarding the 2022 Amended Stillwater Reinvestment Plan, expressing support for the plan but noting concerns about the broad geographical inclusion of the 'downtown to campus link' in relation to the total energy site.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Public hearing for dilapidated structure at 2420 East 12th Avenue (until August 22nd, 2022)
Deadlines
- City offices closed Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day
- City Hall's new hours of operation start June 2nd (Mon-Thu 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Fri 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Watch For
- Potential amendment to the redevelopment agreement for Gaia Holdings LLC if upfront funding becomes available
- Further discussions on other city budgets in future meetings
Announcements
- Stillwater City Hall HR team holding open interviews on Saturday, May 21st, from 10 AM to 12 PM in Room 121 at the Community Center for library shelver, maintenance worker, and library administrative clerk positions.
- Stillwater City Council will not have another meeting until June 6th.
- Many city services can be completed online outside of regular business hours at stillwater.org/online-services.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation in Recognition of Public Works Week
Proclamation recognizing May 15th through 21st, 2021, as Public Works Week in Stillwater.
Proclamation in Recognition of National Police Week
Proclamation recognizing May 11th through 17th, 2022, as National Police Week in Stillwater.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Resolution CC-2022-17: Awarding General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds Series 2022
Resolution awarding $9 million in bonds for Fire Station Number Two to the lowest bidder, RW Baird.
Resolution CC-2022-14: Providing for Issuance of General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds Series 2022
Resolution outlining the mechanics and details for the issuance of $9 million in bonds.
Public Hearing for 2022 Amended Stillwater Reinvestment Plan
Public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed 2022 Amended Stillwater Reinvestment Plan.
Ordinance 3494: Amending Ordinance 3407 to Approve 2022 Amended Stillwater Reinvestment Plan
Second reading and adoption of an ordinance to amend the Stillwater Reinvestment Plan, including a minor amendment for financing terms.
Emergency Declaration for Ordinance 3494
Motion to declare an emergency for Ordinance 3494.
Public Hearing for Dilapidated Structure at 2420 East 12th Avenue
Public hearing to determine if a structure is dilapidated and abandoned, continued from April 18th, 2022.
Public Hearing for Rezoning Properties on North Perkins Road
Public hearing to receive comments on rezoning properties from General Industrial to Residential Single-Family Small Lot.
Approve Award of Contract for Lake McMurtry Nature Trail Project
Approval of contract award to Jolino CCC for the Lake McMurtry Nature Trail Learning Project and associated budget amendments.
Approve Purchase of Property at 2212 West 6th Avenue
Approval to purchase property for the proposed widening of 6th Avenue, including budget amendment.
Resolution CC-2022-16: Adopting Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Resolution adopting the city's operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Appointments to the Audit Committee
Appointments of Austin Pollard and Rachel Dominick to the Audit Committee.
SUA Consent Docket
Approval of Stillwater Utilities Authority meeting minutes.
SUA Authorize General Manager to Contract Amendment Number One with Freese and Nichols
Authorization for contract amendment for preliminary and final design, bidding, and construction services for the new cathodic protection system for the COB pipeline.
SUA Resolution SUA-2022-6: Adopting Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Resolution adopting the Stillwater Utilities Authority's operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
CEDA Consent Docket
Approval of Stillwater Economic Development Authority meeting minutes.
CEDA Consider Recommendation from TIF Number Three Implementation Committee (Social 174 Stilly)
Consideration and approval of a small business enhancement funding request from Cali Crisp dba Social 174 Stilly.
CEDA Consider Recommendation from TIF Number Three Implementation Committee (Gaia Holdings LLC)
Consideration and approval of a recommendation for a redevelopment agreement with Gaia Holdings LLC for a climbing facility.
CEDA Resolution CEDA-2022-3: Adopting Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Resolution adopting the Stillwater Economic Development Authority's operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
SPWA Consent Docket
Approval of Stillwater Public Works Authority meeting minutes.
SPWA Resolution SPWA-2022-1: Adopting Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Resolution adopting the Stillwater Public Works Authority's operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Executive Session
Discussion of labor negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge Number 102 and IAFF Local 2095.