November 16, 2021 City Council Meeting

A specific use permit was approved for an accommodation use (short-term rental/Airbnb) at 1514 West 4th Avenue. The property, a small standalone structure within an apartment complex, will be remodeled internally.

A specific use permit was approved for an electronic messaging sign at 232 South Main Street. The new sign will be added to an existing pole, replacing the current signage, and will be less than 200 square feet.

A public hearing to determine if the structure at 2420 East 12th Avenue is dilapidated was tabled until January 24, 2022, to allow staff to make contact with the occupant and develop a strategy.

A budget amendment was approved to appropriate a $20,000 donation from Thomas and Patsy Bostic to establish a fund for the maintenance and repair of the police department's athletic facility.

A budget amendment was approved to increase the aviation gas for resale revenue and fuel purchases expenditure accounts by $500,000 for fiscal year 2022, due to historic fuel sales at the Stillwater Regional Airport.

A budget amendment appropriating $32,921 from the rural fire account was approved for the purchase of three new HVAC units and one apparatus bay heater for various fire department locations.

The Council decided to place the visitor tax increase and transportation sales tax increase on the February 8, 2022, election ballot, and the bond issues (fire station and animal welfare) on the April 5, 2022, election ballot.

Resolution CC-2021-39 was adopted, declaring the structure at 1005 South Husband Street dilapidated and a public nuisance, ordering its demolition and removal within 90 days.

Resolution CC-2021-40 was adopted, declaring the structure at 1009 South Husband Street dilapidated and a public nuisance, ordering its demolition and removal within 90 days.

Resolution CC-2021-41 was adopted, declaring the structure at 3040 East Peachtree Avenue dilapidated and a public nuisance, ordering its demolition and removal within 90 days.

Resolution CC-2021-42 was adopted, authorizing the submission of an application for federal grant funding ($1 million) for electrical and lighting rehabilitation, master plan update, and snow removal equipment at Stillwater Regional Airport, with a city commitment of a 10% match ($111,111).

Resolution CETA-2021-4 was adopted, approving the terms of a redevelopment agreement with HK Development LLC for a new hotel and convention center, authorizing the general manager and legal counsel to finalize and execute the agreement. The city will provide $6.2 million in upfront funding.

A budget amendment was approved for the purchase of six water utility vehicles, totaling $304,228, to replace aging vehicles in the water and wastewater divisions.

Thomas and Patsy Bostic Police Gym Fund

Donation to establish a fund for the maintenance and repair of the police department's athletic facility.

Aviation Gas for Resale

Budget amendment to increase revenue and expenditure accounts due to historic fuel sales at Stillwater Regional Airport.

Fire Department HVAC and Heater Units

Budget amendment from rural fire account for the purchase of three new HVAC units and one apparatus bay heater.

FAA AIP Grant for Airport

Federal grant funding for electrical/lighting rehabilitation, master plan update, and snow removal equipment at Stillwater Regional Airport.

Hotel/Convention Center Redevelopment

City's upfront investment as an equity partner in a new $28.3 million hotel and convention center project, to be repaid through a promissory note secured by ad valorem and sales tax.

Water Utility Vehicles

Expenditures from water and wastewater fund for the purchase of six replacement water utility vehicles.

Proclamation: World Diabetes Month

Recognition of November as World Diabetes Month to raise awareness.

Proclamation: Small Business Saturday

Recognition of November 27, 2021, as Small Business Saturday to encourage support for local businesses.

Consent Docket

Approval of various routine administrative items.

Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing

Opportunity for citizens to speak on non-agenda items.

Specific Use Permit for Accommodation Use (1514 W 4th Ave)

Request for an accommodation use permit for a short-term rental.

Specific Use Permit for Electronic Messaging Center (232 S Main St)

Request for a specific use permit for an electronic messaging sign.

Dilapidated Structure Hearing (2420 E 12th Ave)

Hearing to determine if a structure is dilapidated and abandoned.

Dilapidated Structure Hearing (1005 S Husband St)

Hearing to determine if a structure is dilapidated and abandoned.

Dilapidated Structure Hearing (1009 S Husband St)

Hearing to determine if a structure is dilapidated and abandoned.

Approve Budget Amendment: Thomas and Patsy Bostic Police Gym Fund

Appropriating a $20,000 donation to establish a fund for the police gym.

Approve Budget Amendment: Aviation Gas for Resale

Increasing revenue and expenditure accounts by $500,000 for aviation fuel purchases.

Approve Budget Amendment: Fire Department HVAC Units

Appropriating $32,921 for the purchase of HVAC units and a bay heater for the fire department.

Discussion and Consideration of Placing Questions on Election Ballots

Discussion on which bond issues and tax increases to place on the February or April 2022 election ballots.

COVID-19 Update

Update on COVID-19 situation in Stillwater and vaccination efforts.

Ordinance 3484: Rezoning 2003 W 6th Ave and 610 S McFarland St

Rezoning land from office to commercial shopping district and multi-family intermediate to commercial shopping district.

Ordinance 3485: Amending Hotel Room Tax (Lodging/Visitor Tax)

Amending the code to rename and increase the hotel room tax to seven percent.

Ordinance 3486: Amending Transportation Sales Tax

Amending the code to create the 2022 Transportation Sales Tax, effectively increasing it by a half-cent.

Resolution CC-2021-39: Dilapidated Structure (1005 S Husband St)

Declaring the structure at 1005 South Husband Street dilapidated and ordering its removal.

Resolution CC-2021-40: Dilapidated Structure (1009 S Husband St)

Declaring the structure at 1009 South Husband Street dilapidated and ordering its removal.

Resolution CC-2021-41: Dilapidated Structure (3040 E Peachtree Ave)

Declaring the structure at 3040 East Peachtree Avenue dilapidated and ordering its removal.

Resolution CC-2021-42: FAA AIP Grant Application for Airport

Authorizing application for federal grant funding for airport improvements and equipment.

Reports from Officers and Boards

Updates from city staff and council members on various city activities and initiatives.

CETA Consent Docket

Approval of meeting schedule and minutes for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority.

Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report

Report from Justin Mingus on economic development activities, including remote worker incentives and industrial projects.

Resolution CETA-2021-4: Redevelopment Agreement for Hotel/Convention Center

Approving terms for a redevelopment agreement with HK Development LLC for a new hotel and convention center.

SUA Consent Docket

Approval of meeting minutes, a pole attachment agreement, and a financial report for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.

Approve Budget Amendment: Water Utility Vehicles

Appropriating expenditures for the purchase of six water utility vehicles.

SUA Reports from Officers and Boards

Updates from Stillwater Utilities Authority staff.