Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council and Utilities Authority met to discuss several key items, including a water pressure issue in District 1 and a recycling staging facility. They also honored retiring Fire Chief Tom Bradley and provided an update on the upcoming holiday lighting plans and the city's COVID-19 response. A rezoning request was tabled for further review.
Key Decisions & Votes
Hunter Ridge Waterline Connection Project
08:15Authorized staff to proceed with the Hunter Ridge waterline connection project, awarding the contract to Danny Wick Excavating for $42,650 and approving a budget amendment not to exceed $51,000. This project aims to improve water pressure and quality in District 1.
Water and Wastewater Rate Structure Amendment (SUA)
16:00Adopted Resolution SUA 20-6, amending water and wastewater rate structures to include a capital cost recovery surcharge for new service connections in Water District 1, restricting the number of meters.
Recycling Staging Facility Design Services
16:50Approved entering into a contract with Tricor for professional design services for a recycling staging facility, allocating $165,910 from the waste management reserve fund.
Map Amendment to Rezone 517 Southwest Street
32:00A request to rezone 517 Southwest Street from T5 to CG (Commercial General) was tabled until the October 5th meeting to explore alternative solutions for combining lots and addressing zoning classification.
Water and Wastewater Rate Structure Amendment (City Council)
56:00Adopted Resolution 2020-19, which is a sister resolution to the SUA's, amending water and wastewater rate structures for capital cost recovery in Water District 1.
Rezoning 503 South Pine Street
57:00Adopted Ordinance 3458, rezoning 503 South Pine Street from RTM (Two-Family and Multi-Family Residential District) to RMI (Multi-Family Intermediate Residential District).
Upcoming Community Events
Mary Main Street Holiday Lighting
New lighting technology will be used to light up Main Street and Chris Salmon Plaza. The Diesel Family Farm tree lot will be at Block 34. A community-wide holiday event with Visit Stillwater will include window decorating contests and a reverse holiday parade on November 14th.
Financial Matters
Hunter Ridge Waterline Connection Project
Authorized expenditures not to exceed $51,000 for the project, with costs to be recovered through a surcharge on the next 20 domestic meters in District 1.
Recycling Staging Facility Design Services
Allocated funds from the waste management reserve fund to cover the cost of design services for the recycling staging facility.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Map Amendment to Rezone 517 Southwest Street (CC-20-154) - to be discussed on October 5th
Deadlines
- September 30th: Deadline for reporting on the Census
Watch For
- Further updates on the COVID-19 situation and OSU football game day precautions.
- Details on the community-wide holiday events and shopping district promotions.
Announcements
- Proclamation honoring retiring Fire Chief Tom Bradley for 36 years of service.
- Update on COVID-19 situation, noting a dip in numbers and community efforts to slow the spread.
- Discussion of OSU's handling of the first home football game and community behavior.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket (SUA)
Budget amendment regarding College Garden sewer water lines project.
Item 5a: Hunter Ridge Waterline Connection Project
Authorized staff to move forward with the Hunter Ridge waterline connection project and associated expenditures.
Item 6a: Resolution SUA 20-6
Resolution amending water and wastewater rate structures for water utility services, providing for capital cost recovery for new service connections in Water District 1.
Item 5b: Recycling Staging Facility Design Services
Approve entering into contract with Tricor for professional design services for recycling staging facility and approve a budget amendment.
Consent Docket (City Council)
Three items on consent.
Item 7a: Public Hearing - Map Amendment to Rezone 517 Southwest Street (CC-20-154)
Receive public comment regarding a request for map amendment to rezone property addressed as 517 Southwest Street from T5 to CG Commercial General District.
Item 8a: Downtown Holiday Lighting Preview
Presentation on the upcoming holiday lighting plans and community-wide events.
Item 8b: Update on COVID-19
Update on the city's COVID-19 situation, school district status, and OSU game day activities.
Item 9a: Resolution 2020-19
Resolution amending water and wastewater rate structures for water utility services, providing for capital cost recovery for new service connections in Rural Water District 1.
Item 10a: Ordinance 3458 on Second Read
An ordinance rezoning property addressed as 503 South Pine Street from RTM to RMI.
Item 11: Reports from Officers and Boards
Reminder about the September 30th Census deadline.