Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved a rezoning request for a property near OSU, allowing for multi-family residential development. They also discussed the use of CARES Act funds for utility and rental assistance, with a general consensus to allocate $200,000 for a program to run through January 25th, and deferred decisions on utility rate increases for water, wastewater, and electric services. The council adopted a resolution for revised solid waste collection service rates.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rezoning Request (815, 817, 823 N Jefferson & 924 W McElroy)
00:00:15The council approved the request to rezone the property from RT (two-family residential) to RTM (two-family multi-family residential) to allow for infill development and a pocket neighborhood concept.
Use of CARES Funds for Utility and Rental Assistance
00:10:00The council reached a general consensus to allocate $200,000 of CARES Act funds for a utility and rental assistance program, to run through January 25th. Further details will be worked out by staff and a few council members for a proposal next week.
Solid Waste Collection Services Rate Increase
00:46:00Resolution CC-2020-24 was adopted, implementing an 11.5% increase in all solid waste collection service fees, effective January 1, 2021, with a further 4% increase in 2023.
Amendment to City Code (Emergency Management)
00:50:00Ordinance 3466, which amends the city code by deleting sections related to offenses during a state of emergency, was advanced to its second reading. These sections are deemed redundant or outside municipal court jurisdiction due to state-level felony laws.
7th Avenue Main to Lewis Waterline Relocation Project
01:05:00The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved a task order with Ghose & Associates for professional services and a budget amendment of $16,800 for the 7th Avenue Main to Lewis waterline relocation project, to support a paving replacement project.
West Park Lift Station Pump and Valve Replacement Project
01:10:00The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved the bid recommendation for the West Park Lift Station pump and valve replacement project, including an additional $140,000 in expenditures, to rehabilitate the critical infrastructure.
Financial Matters
CARES Act Funds for Utility/Rental Assistance
General consensus to allocate this amount for a program running through January 25th.
7th Avenue Main to Lewis Waterline Relocation Project
Approved for design and contingency for the waterline relocation project.
West Park Lift Station Pump and Valve Replacement Project
Additional expenditures approved for the rehabilitation of the lift station.
Public Comments
Public comments were heard regarding the rezoning request for the property at 815, 817, 823 North Jefferson and 924 West McElroy. The owner's representative explained the intent to create a pocket neighborhood with small single-family home structures.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Rezoning request at 908 East 12th
- Resolution SUA 2020-9 (Water Rate Resolution)
- Resolution SUA 2020-10 (Wastewater Rate Resolution)
- Resolution SUA 2020-11 (Electric Rate Resolution)
Deadlines
- January 25th: Proposed end date for CARES Act utility/rental assistance program
- February 1st: Application deadline for CDBG grant for utility/rent assistance
- December 9th: Deadline to file for City Council seat #4 election
- January 1, 2021: Effective date for new solid waste collection service rates
Watch For
- Final proposal for CARES Act utility/rental assistance program at next week's meeting
- Marketing plan for utility rate increases (water, wastewater, electric)
- Rural water and wholesale water rate study (RFQ in December)
- OSU sewer discharge rates review (data by Summer 2021)
Announcements
- Thanks to Stephanie Kinder for her work with absentee voting at the Stillwater Community Center.
- New 'Welcome to Stillwater' sign unveiled on West Highway 51, designed by Christine Weitz.
- Utility assistance program available for residents to donate to help neighbors with utility bills.
- City Council seat #4 is up for election; filing deadline is December 9th.
- City Council meetings moved to Winfrey Theatre at Community Center for social distancing.
- Welcome to Becky Taylor (Chief Civic Innovation Officer) and Brady Moore (Chief Performance Innovation Officer) to the city's innovation team.
- Job openings available at stillwater.org/employment.
Agenda Summary
CC-20-190: Request for map amendment to rezone property at 815, 817, 823 N Jefferson and 924 W McElroy
Rezoning from RT (two-family residential) to RTM (two-family multi-family residential) to allow for infill development.
Rezoning request at 908 East 12th
A rezoning request for a property at 908 East 12th.
Discussion regarding the use of CARES funds for utility and rental assistance and possible reinstatement of utility cut-off moratorium
Discussion on allocating CARES Act funds for a utility and rental assistance program and considering a moratorium on utility cut-offs.
CC-20-194: Overview of utility rate and communication plan
Presentation on the status of utility rates (water, wastewater, waste, electric) and the development of a community outreach plan.
Resolution Number CC-2020-24: Resolution adopting the revised rate structure for solid waste collection services
Adoption of new rates for solid waste collection, including street sweeping, roll-off, residential, multi-family, and commercial waste collection.
Resolution Number CC-2020-25: Resolution adopting the revised rate structure for water services
Adoption of new rates for water services.
Resolution Number CC-2020-26: Resolution adopting the revised rate structure for wastewater services
Adoption of new rates for wastewater services.
Resolution Number CC-2020-27: Resolution adopting the revised rate structure for electric services
Adoption of new rates for electric services.
Ordinance 3466: Amending Stillwater City Code Chapter 14 (Civil Emergencies)
Amending the city code by deleting sections 14-66 and 14-67 related to offenses during a state of emergency.
Executive Session pursuant to 25 OS Subsection 307 B4
Confidential communication with the city attorney regarding a pending tort claim filed by Sandra Groshong.
SUA Consent Docket: Approval of special meeting minutes
Approval of minutes from a previous special meeting of the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
SUA Item 5A: Approved task order for professional services agreement with Ghose and Associates and associated budget amendment for the 7th Avenue Main to Lewis waterline relocation
Approval of a task order and budget amendment for engineering services related to waterline relocation.
SUA Item 5B: Approved bid recommendation for West Park Lift Station pump and valve replacement project and associated budget amendments
Approval of a bid and budget amendments for the replacement of pumps and valves at the West Park Lift Station.
Resolution SUA 2020-8: Resolution adopting the revised rate structure for solid waste collection services
Adoption of new rates for solid waste collection services by the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
Resolution SUA 2020-9: Resolution adopting the revised rate structure for water services
Adoption of new rates for water services by the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
Resolution SUA 2020-10: Resolution adopting the revised rate structure for wastewater services
Adoption of new rates for wastewater services by the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
Resolution SUA 2020-11: Resolution adopting the revised rate structure for electric services
Adoption of new rates for electric services by the Stillwater Utilities Authority.