February 1, 2022 City Council Meeting

The consent docket, containing routine administrative items, was approved by the council.

A public hearing to determine if a structure at 2420 East 12th Avenue was dilapidated and abandoned was tabled until April 18th to allow the owner more time to address the issue.

A request to rezone properties from small lot single family to office was postponed to the March 7th city council meeting at the applicant's request.

An air service agreement with American Airlines, including a minimum revenue guarantee of up to $4 million over two years (with OSU contributing 50%), was approved to maintain flights to Dallas-Fort Worth.

The conceptual plan for the Husband Street bike corridor, including a Cantwell bypass, was approved. Further discussion on specific signalization at intersections will occur later.

Authorization was granted for deferred maintenance projects including drainage, dam maintenance, sidewalks, and minor street improvements, with a budget not to exceed $1,125,000.

Retaining Ghosen and Associates for a traffic engineering study of Duck Street between 6th Avenue and Hall of Fame Avenue, with an allocation of $25,000, was approved.

Resolution CC-22-02, authorizing an election on April 5th for a $9 million bond to construct a new fire station, was adopted.

Resolution CC-22-03, authorizing an election for a $3.4 million bond for a new animal welfare facility, was met with no action, effectively tabling it for future consideration.

Resolution CC-22-4, declaring intent to consider an amendment to the Downtown Campus Link project plan to include a new economic development project, was adopted.

An ordinance granting a non-exclusive permit to Clarity Telecom LLC (Bluepeak) for the construction and operation of a cable system was advanced to its second reading.

An ordinance rezoning land at 1223 South Husband Place from commercial general to small lot single family residential district was adopted.

An ordinance closing a general utility easement at 711 North Main Street was adopted.

Kevin Clark was appointed to City Council Seat Number Three from a pool of 12 applicants.

A contract for the purchase of new recycling roll-off containers for the convenience collection center was awarded to Custom Manufacturing for up to $84,555.

The relocation of overhead electric service on Monticello Drive underground, as part of a pavement management program, was approved with a budget amendment of $130,000.

Staff was authorized to pursue refunding approximately $54 million in Series 2014A revenue bonds for the Stillwater Energy Center, potentially saving $4.3 million over 21 years.

Air Service Agreement with American Airlines

Minimum revenue guarantee over two years, with Oklahoma State University contributing 50%.

Deferred Maintenance Projects

Funding for drainage, dam maintenance, sidewalks, and minor street improvements.

Traffic Engineering Study of Duck Street

Allocation from FY20 pavement management funds for the study.

Fire Station Bond Election

Proposed bond issuance to construct, furnish, and equip a new fire station.

Animal Welfare Facility Bond Election

Proposed bond issuance to construct, furnish, and equip a new animal welfare facility (no action taken on calling election).

Recycling Roll-Off Containers

Expenditure for the purchase of new recycling roll-off containers for the convenience collection center.

Relocation of Overhead Electric Service on Monticello Drive

Budget amendment from the electric rate stabilization fund for materials and directional boring services.

Refunding of Series 2014A Revenue Bonds

Pursuing refinancing of approximately $54 million in revenue bonds, with an estimated savings of $4.3 million over 21 years.

Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative items.

Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearings

Opportunity for citizens to comment on non-public hearing agenda items.

Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structure at 2420 East 12th Avenue

Hearing to determine if a structure is dilapidated and abandoned.

Public Comment: Rezone Request for 802 Southwestern, 2302 West 8th, and 2324 West 8th

Receive public comment regarding a request to rezone properties from small lot single family to office.

Overview from Our Daily Bread on Utility Assistance Program

Receive an overview of the completed utility assistance program partnership with Our Daily Bread.

Air Service Agreement with American Airlines

Consider approval of an air service agreement with American Airlines providing for a minimum revenue guarantee.

Conceptual Husband Street Bike Corridor

Consider approval of a conceptual Husband Street bike corridor.

Authorized Deferred Maintenance Projects

Authorize deferred maintenance projects including drainage channel and dam maintenance, sidewalks, and minor street improvements, and erosion revetment at Boomer Lake.

Retain Ghosen and Associates for Traffic Engineering Study of Duck Street

Approve retaining Ghosen and Associates under a master services agreement to provide a traffic engineering study of Duck Street between 6th and Hall of Fame.

Resolution CC-21-38: Dilapidated Structure at 2420 East 12th Avenue

Resolution regarding the dilapidated structure (related to item 6a).

Resolution CC-22-02: Fire Station Bond Election

Resolution authorizing the calling and holding of an election for a $9 million bond for a new fire station.

Resolution CC-22-03: Animal Welfare Facility Bond Election

Resolution authorizing the calling and holding of an election for a $3.4 million bond for a new animal welfare facility.

Resolution CC-22-4: Amendment to Tax Increment District Project Plan

Resolution declaring intent to consider approval of an amendment to the project plan of creation of a tax increment district.

Ordinance 3489 (First Read): Clarity Telecom LLC Permit

Ordinance granting a non-exclusive permit to Clarity Telecom LLC for construction and operation of a cable system.

Ordinance 3487 (Second Read): Zoning Change at 1223 South Husband Place

Ordinance rezoning land from commercial general to small lot single family residential district.

Ordinance 3488 (Second Read): Utility Easement Closure at 711 North Main Street

Ordinance closing a general utility easement.

Reports from Officers and Boards

Updates and announcements from city officials and board members.

Appointment to Fill City Council Seat Number Three

Appointment of a new member to City Council Seat Number Three.

Executive Session

Confidential communications and discussions regarding the employment of the interim city attorney.