Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved the consent docket, which included special meeting minutes from February 1st. They also discussed and received updates on various city projects, the COVID-19 assistance program, and the strategic plan. A significant budget amendment was approved for natural gas payments due to extreme weather, and the mask ordinance was extended through May 25th, 2021.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket Approval
01:50:00The consent docket, including special meeting minutes from February 1st, was approved by a 5-0 vote.
COVID-19 Assistance Program Budget Amendment
27:00:00A budget amendment reflecting planned expenditures and donation revenue for the construction of Phase 2 at Strickland Park was approved.
Stillwater Regional Airport Federal Assistance Application
01:10:00Authorization was granted for the airport to submit an application for federal assistance and for the mayor to sign all required documents for a $1 million grant.
Budget Amendments for Fund Balances
01:12:00Budget amendments to return remaining fund balances from several completed capital projects were approved.
Third Avenue Bridge Right-of-Way Resolution
01:14:00Resolution CC-2021-5, declaring public necessity for acquiring real property for the Third Avenue bridge replacement, was approved.
Mask Ordinance Extension (First Reading)
01:17:00Ordinance 3472, extending the Stillwater mask ordinance through May 25th, 2021, was advanced to its second reading.
Pension System Termination Ordinance (Second Reading)
01:24:00Ordinance 3471, terminating the defined benefit pension system for retirees, was adopted.
Pension System Emergency Clause
01:25:00The emergency clause for Ordinance 3471 was declared, making it effective immediately.
Board and Commission Appointments
01:26:00Tim Harden was appointed to the Board of Adjustment and Preston Bobo to the Planning Commission.
Natural Gas Payments Budget Amendment
01:48:00A budget amendment of $20 million was approved to facilitate natural gas payments due to historic cold temperatures and increased prices.
Financial Matters
Strickland Park Phase 2 Construction
Donated funds are on deposit with Maya's Promise for the construction of Phase 2 of the Strickland Park playground project.
Stillwater Regional Airport Federal Assistance
The airport is eligible to receive federal relief funding through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Appropriations Act for operational expenses.
Natural Gas Payments
A budget amendment was approved to cover increased costs for natural gas due to historic cold temperatures, with corresponding revenue from electricity sales.
Public Comments
Javen Moore spoke about difficulties in obtaining adequate water meter size for a wedding venue on North Range Road, specifically for fire suppression, due to existing water line limitations.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Stillwater mask ordinance expires end of February (extended to May 25th, 2021)
- Stillwater Regional Airport south apron section to open this week or next
- Stillwater Regional Airport north apron section anticipated to be done by July
- Stillwater Regional Airport center apron section anticipated March bid, mid-year grant award
- Strickland Park Phase 2 playground equipment to arrive last week of March
- Strickland Park Phase 2 restroom/shelter upgrades tentative start first/second week of March
- Strickland Park Phase 2 playground target opening date June 1st
- Special meeting for mask ordinance second reading on Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.
- Natural gas power cost adjustment information expected by second or third week of March
Watch For
- Further updates on water utility access for development, particularly regarding fire hydrants and service connections
- Updates on the city's strategic plan approval in May
- Updates on the review of design and construction standards, including legal feedback on liability for modeling
- Discussion on providing fire flow service in rural areas adjacent to city limits
- Updates on limb collection post-ice storm
Announcements
- City staff received high praise for their work during the recent extreme cold weather, including fire, police, public works, waste management, and utility departments.
- Another opening on the Board of Adjustment was announced, encouraging applications from interested citizens.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of special meeting minutes from February 1st.
Public Comment
Public comment on items not scheduled for public hearing.
City Projects Quarterly Update
Update on various city engineering and airport projects.
Our Daily Bread Summary of COVID Assistance Program
Summary of the Stillwater Resident COVID Impact Assistance Program.
Budget Amendment for Strickland Park Phase 2
Approval of budget amendment reflecting planned expenditures and donation revenue for the construction of Phase 2 at Strickland Park.
Strategic Plan Update
Update on the city's strategic plan and key performance indicators.
Review of Design and Construction Standards Update
Update on the review and proposed revisions to city design and construction standards.
Stillwater Regional Airport Federal Assistance Application
Authorization for the airport to submit a federal aviation administration application for federal assistance.
Budget Amendments to Return Remaining Fund Balances
Approval of budget amendments to close out several completed capital projects.
Resolution CC-2021-5
A resolution declaring public necessity for acquiring real property for the Third Avenue bridge replacement.
Ordinance 3472 (First Read)
An ordinance amending the city code to extend the Stillwater mask ordinance through May 25th, 2021.
Ordinance 3471 (Second Read)
An ordinance terminating the defined benefit pension system for retirees.
Emergency Clause for Ordinance 3471
Motion to declare an emergency clause for Ordinance 3471.
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Reports from city manager and other officials.
Revenue and Budget Amendments for Natural Gas Payments
Approval of revenue and budget amendments to facilitate natural gas payments.