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June 22, 2021 City Council Meeting

June 22, 2021 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council and Stillwater Utilities Authority approved several key financial and development items. These included the annual property and casualty insurance, budget amendments for airport grants, and the transfer of city-owned lots to the Stillwater Housing Authority. Additionally, the council approved bids for pavement markings and discussed a new policy for advanced metering infrastructure opt-outs.

Key Decisions & Votes

City of Stillwater Property, Casualty, and Public Officials Insurance

07:00:00

Approved the city's casualty insurance program, which includes public officials, employers, law enforcement, and general liability. The program saw a slight decrease in cost and expanded coverage to all city assets.

Approved

Stillwater Regional Airport Master Plan Update Grant Funds

07:00:00

Approved a budget amendment reflecting the receipt and appropriation of $277,777 in FAA grant funds for the Stillwater Regional Airport Master Plan update, a two-year project with a total contract amount of $619,593.

Approved

Transfer of Lots to Stillwater Housing Authority

07:00:00

Approved the transfer of Lots 7, 8, and 9 in Block 5 of Duncan's Addition to the Stillwater Housing Authority, authorizing the mayor to sign transfer documents for the vacant property.

Approved

Pavement Markings Bid Award

07:00:00

Approved the bid award for pavement markings to Action Safety Supply for $289,970.75, including an additive alternate, and authorized expenditures not to exceed $333,466.36.

Approved

Stillwater Public Library Grant Application

07:00:00

Approved the Stillwater Public Library's request to apply for an Institute for Museum and Library Services American Rescue Plan Act grant for up to $50,000, with a cash match supplemented by fiscal year 21 budget surpluses.

Approved

Juneteenth as City Holiday

07:00:00

Approved adding Juneteenth to the City of Stillwater's holiday schedule, recognizing it as the 11th nationally recognized holiday, with an estimated cost of $120,000 to the city.

Approved

South Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project Resolution

07:00:00

Adopted Resolution CC 2021-12, certifying a public hearing on April 21, 2021, for potential environmental impacts of the Stillwater Utilities Authority's proposed South Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project.

Adopted

FY22 Stillwater Energy Center Insurance Coverage

07:00:00

Approved the purchase of FY22 Stillwater Energy Center insurance coverage for $253,568 and the SUA portion of the master property program for $44,701.94, resulting in a $50,000 cost savings year over year.

Approved

Downdraft Gasifier Laboratory Prototype Funding

07:00:00

Approved partnering with OSU New Product Development Center to apply for OCAST funding for a downdraft gasifier laboratory prototype and approved a budget amendment allocating $200,000 for a cash match in FY2022.

Approved

Wholesale Power Purchase from GRDA

07:00:00

Authorized an increase in the expenditure limit for the purchase of wholesale power from Grand River Dam Authority not to exceed $24,700,000 for FY21, an increase of $700,000 due to higher-than-projected sales.

Approved

Electric Smart Meters and Water Meter Radios Deployment

07:00:00

Approved the bid recommendation for mass deployment of electric smart meters and water meter radios to Tecline Inc. for $6,487,069.44, authorizing expenditures up to $7,135,775.

Approved

Advanced Metering Infrastructure Opt-Out Policy Development

07:00:00

Directed staff to work with legal to prepare necessary documents for formal approval of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure opt-out policy for electric meters, considering costs and processes for customers.

Approved

SUA South Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project Resolution

07:00:00

Adopted Resolution SUA 2021-5, certifying a public hearing on April 21, 2021, for potential environmental impacts of the Stillwater Utilities Authority's projected South Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project.

Adopted

Campus Corner Creamery LLC Project Recommendation

07:00:00

Approved the Downtown TIF Implementation Policy Committee's recommendations for the Campus Corner Creamery LLC project, authorizing staff to move the project forward and present a redevelopment agreement at the next CEDA meeting.

Approved

Lily's Lavender LLC Project Recommendation

07:00:00

Approved the Downtown TIF Implementation Policy Committee's recommendations for the Lily's Lavender LLC project, authorizing staff to move the project forward and present a redevelopment agreement at the next CEDA meeting.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

Friday, June 25th

Playability Project Grand Opening at Strickland Park

Welcome ceremony and ribbon cutting at 11 AM, followed by free family-friendly activities, food, and popsicles.

June 19th, 2021

Dr. John Gilbreth Day

Ceremony held on Saturday to honor Dr. John Gilbreth on his 105th birthday for his service in World War II.

Financial Matters

City's Casualty Insurance Program

Overall spend for the city's casualty insurance program saw a fraction of a percent decrease, with expanded coverage for all city assets.

Stillwater Regional Airport Master Plan Update Grant

FAA grant funds received for the airport master plan update, part of a total $619,593 contract.

$277,777

Pavement Markings Project

Bid awarded to Action Safety Supply for pavement markings, with total authorized expenditures not to exceed $333,466.36 including contingency.

$289,970.75

IMLS American Rescue Plan Act Grant

Stillwater Public Library seeking a grant for up to $50,000, with a cash match supplemented by FY21 budget surpluses.

$50,000

Juneteenth Holiday Cost

Estimated total cost to the city for adding Juneteenth as a national holiday, including non-union and union employee costs.

$120,000

Stillwater Energy Center Insurance Coverage

Purchase of FY22 insurance coverage for the Stillwater Energy Center, resulting in a $50,000 cost savings year over year.

$253,568

SUA Master Property Program

SUA portion of the master property program insurance.

$44,701.94

Downdraft Gasifier Laboratory Prototype Cash Match

Budget amendment allocating $200,000 for a cash match to partner with OSU for OCAST funding.

$200,000

Wholesale Power Purchase from GRDA

Increased expenditure limit for wholesale power purchase for FY21 due to higher-than-projected sales.

$24,700,000

Electric Smart Meters and Water Meter Radios Deployment

Bid awarded to Tecline Inc. for mass deployment, with authorized expenditures up to $7,135,775 including contingency.

$6,487,069.44

Downtown TIF #3 Total Receipts (2019-2020)

Total receipts into TIF #3 from 2019 and 2020 property taxes.

$830,792

Downtown TIF #3 Distributions to Taxing Jurisdictions

Distributions made to Payne County, Payne County Health, Stillwater Public Schools, and Meridian Technology Center from TIF #3.

$276,295

Downtown TIF #3 Retained Funds

Funds retained by TIF #3 after distributions.

$554,496

Everyman Project Commitment (TIF #3)

Committed funds from TIF #3 for the Everyman Project.

$350,000

Stillwater Public Schools Facilities Funding (TIF #3)

Committed funds from TIF #3 for public school facilities funding, anticipated for a bond election in 2023/2024.

$2,882,500

Campus Corner Creamery LLC TIF Financing

Requested upfront TIF financing for the Campus Corner Creamery LLC project, representing 15.2% of the total project cost.

$150,000

Lily's Lavender LLC TIF Aid

Requested TIF aid for the Lily's Lavender LLC project, representing 18% of the hard construction costs.

$54,471

Lakeview Landing LLC Development Financing (TIF #4)

Committed upfront development financing for the Lakeview Landing LLC project.

$6,000,000

Lakeview Landing LLC Utility Relocation

Estimated cost for utility relocation work for the Lakeview Landing LLC project.

$950,000

Public Comments

2 citizens spoke

Two citizens expressed concerns regarding the health impacts of smart meters, specifically related to radiation exposure. These concerns were acknowledged and addressed by council members and staff.

Health concerns related to smart meter radiation Desire for an opt-out policy for smart meters

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • Stillwater Public Schools bond election: Early 2023 or 2024
  • Redevelopment agreements for Campus Corner Creamery and Lily's Lavender LLC to be presented at July 12th CEDA meeting
  • Discussion on suspending future inter-fund loans for economic development on July 12th

Watch For

  • Development of a city-wide reserve policy
  • Review and update of the SUA transfer policy
  • Formal approval of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure opt-out policy

Announcements

  • The City of Stillwater and Our Daily Bread launched Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Utility and Rent Assistance Program. Applications are open on Sundays and Mondays for eligible Stillwater residents.
  • The City of Stillwater and Maya's Promise invite the public to the grand opening of the Playability Project at Strickland Park on Friday, June 25th, with a welcome ceremony and ribbon cutting at 11 AM.
  • A ceremony was held on Saturday, June 19th, to honor Dr. John Gilbreth on his 105th birthday, recognizing his service in World War II.
  • The city expressed appreciation for Mike Buchett, Director of Long-Range Facilities Planning at Oklahoma State University, who is retiring on June 30th, acknowledging his partnership and contributions.

Agenda Summary

7a

Approve City of Stillwater property, casualty, and public officials insurance in amounts not to exceed those listed on the agenda.

Approved

7b

Approve budget amendments reflecting a receipt and appropriation of FAA grant funds of $277,777 to complete the Stillwater Regional Airport Master Plan update.

Approved

7c

Approve transfer of Lots 7, 8, and 9 in Block 5 of Duncan's Addition to the Stillwater Housing Authority and authorize the mayor to sign the transfer documents.

Approved

7d

Approve bid awards for pavement markings to Action Safety Supply in an amount of $289,970.75 including the ad alternate and authorized expenditures not to exceed $333,466.36.

Approved

7e

Approve Stillwater Public Library request to apply for an Institute for Museum and Library Services American Rescue Plan Act grant for up to $50,000.

Approved

7f

In accordance with congressional action, consider adding Juneteenth to the City of Stillwater holiday schedule.

Approved

8a

Resolution number CC 2021-12, a resolution certifying that a public hearing was conducted on April 21st, 2021, for the purpose of discussing potential environmental impacts of the Stillwater Utilities Authority proposed South Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project.

Adopted

9a

Ordinance number 3474, an ordinance rezoning property addressed as 102 East Tyler Avenue from RTM to and multi-family residential district to RSS single-family residential district.

Moved to Second Reading

5a (SUA)

Approve the purchase of FY22 City of Stillwater Energy Center insurance coverage in amount of $253,568 and SUA portion of master property program in the amount of $44,701.94.

Approved

5b (SUA)

Approve partnering with OSU New Product Development Center to apply for OCAST funding of a downdraft gasifier laboratory prototype and approved budget amendment allocating a $200,000 for a cash match in FY2022.

Approved

5c (SUA)

Authorize an increase in the expenditure limit for the purchase of a wholesaler power from Grand River Dam Authority not to exceed $24,700,000 for FY21.

Approved

5d (SUA)

Approval bid recommendation for mass deployment of electric smart meters and water meter radios to Tecline Inc. in the amount of $6,487,069.44, authorized expenditures up to $7,135,775 base amount plus 10% contingency and authorized general manager to sign the contract documents.

Approved

5e (SUA)

Consider staff recommendation to develop an advanced metering infrastructure opt-out policy for adoption by the Stillwater Utilities Authority.

Approved

6a (SUA)

Resolution number SUA 2021-5, a resolution certifying that a public hearing was conducted on April 21st, 2021, for the purpose of discussing potential environmental impacts of the Stillwater Utilities Authority projected South Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project.

Adopted

5a (CEDA)

Consider Downtown TIF Implementation Policy Committee's recommendations for the Campus Corner Creamery LLC project and authorized staff to move the project forward and present a redevelopment agreement to the trustees at the next CEDA meeting.

Approved

5b (CEDA)

Consider Downtown TIF Implementation Policy Committee's recommendation for the Lily's Lavender LLC project and authorized staff to move the project forward and present a redevelopment agreement to the trustees at the next CEDA meeting.

Approved