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May 17, 2022 City Council Meeting

May 17, 2022 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

07:30

Resolution 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%.

Adopted

Issuance of General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds

12:50

Resolution 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.

Adopted

2022 Amended Stillwater Reinvestment Plan

23:00

Ordinance 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.

Adopted

Emergency Declaration for Ordinance 3494

24:30

An emergency was declared for Ordinance 3494, allowing it to take effect immediately.

Adopted

Public Hearing for Dilapidated Structure

25:40

The 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.

Tabled

Rezoning Request for North Perkins Road

30:00

A 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.

Approved

Lake McMurtry Nature Trail Project Contract

33:00

The 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.

Approved

Property Purchase for 6th Avenue Widening

39:00

The 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.

Approved

City Operating Budget for FY 2022-2023

42:00

Resolution CC-2022-16, adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, was adopted.

Adopted

Small Business Enhancement Funding Request (Social 174 Stilly)

52:00

A 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.

Approved

Redevelopment Agreement with Gaia Holdings LLC

1:14:00

The 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.

Approved

Stillwater Utilities Authority Operating Budget for FY 2022-2023

1:19:00

Resolution SUA-2022-6, adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the Stillwater Utilities Authority, was adopted.

Adopted

Stillwater Economic Development Authority Operating Budget for FY 2022-2023

1:21:00

Resolution CEDA-2022-3, adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority, was adopted.

Adopted

Stillwater Public Works Authority Operating Budget for FY 2022-2023

1:22:00

Resolution SPWA-2022-1, adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the Stillwater Public Works Authority, was adopted.

Adopted

Upcoming Community Events

Friday, June 17th

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.

Saturday, May 21st

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%.

$9,000,000

Lake McMurtry Nature Trail Project

Contract awarded to Jolino CCC for the nature learning trail project, with 80% grant funding and 20% city match.

$284,708

Property Purchase for 6th Avenue Widening

Purchase of property at 2212 West 6th Avenue, including closing costs, funded from the sales tax transportation fund.

$201,000

Small Business Enhancement (Social 174 Stilly)

Funding approved for facade updates at 607 South Main Street, not to exceed half of the project costs.

$9,975.16

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.

$462,740

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.

$169,600

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

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.

Support for economic development Clarity of project plan boundaries

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.

Information Only

Proclamation in Recognition of National Police Week

Proclamation recognizing May 11th through 17th, 2022, as National Police Week in Stillwater.

Information Only

Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative items.

Approved

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.

Adopted

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.

Adopted

Public Hearing for 2022 Amended Stillwater Reinvestment Plan

Public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed 2022 Amended Stillwater Reinvestment Plan.

Information Only

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.

Adopted

Emergency Declaration for Ordinance 3494

Motion to declare an emergency for Ordinance 3494.

Adopted

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.

Tabled

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

Approve Purchase of Property at 2212 West 6th Avenue

Approval to purchase property for the proposed widening of 6th Avenue, including budget amendment.

Approved

Resolution CC-2022-16: Adopting Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

Resolution adopting the city's operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Adopted

Appointments to the Audit Committee

Appointments of Austin Pollard and Rachel Dominick to the Audit Committee.

Approved

SUA Consent Docket

Approval of Stillwater Utilities Authority meeting minutes.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Adopted

CEDA Consent Docket

Approval of Stillwater Economic Development Authority meeting minutes.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Adopted

SPWA Consent Docket

Approval of Stillwater Public Works Authority meeting minutes.

Approved

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.

Adopted

Executive Session

Discussion of labor negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge Number 102 and IAFF Local 2095.

No Action