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August 3, 2020 City Council Meeting

August 3, 2020 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council approved several key projects, including the fiscal year 20 pavement management projects totaling $4.6 million and the bid recommendation for the 4th Avenue Hester Road project. They also discussed the five-year transportation plan and received an update on COVID-19 preparations for the reopening of Oklahoma State University. Additionally, resolutions were adopted to apply for federal grants for airport improvements and security.

Key Decisions & Votes

Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary

00:09:00

A specific use permit was approved for a medical marijuana dispensary at 116 North Main Street, following a 4-0 recommendation from the planning commission.

Approved

Postponement of Stillwater Springs Residential Development Annexation Petition

00:11:00

The request for annexation petition for Stillwater Springs Residential Development was postponed to the September 14, 2020 meeting.

Postponed

Stillwater Public Library Budget Amendment (Donations)

00:12:00

A budget amendment reflecting $208.04 in designated donations and $70 in undesignated donations to the Stillwater Public Library was approved.

Approved

Stillwater Public Library Budget Amendment (Grants)

00:14:00

A budget amendment was approved for the Stillwater Public Library reflecting grants of $15,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts and $8,460 from the Oklahoma Historical Society.

Approved

Fiscal Year 20 Pavement Management Projects

00:16:00

Proposed fiscal year 20 pavement management projects, not to exceed $4.6 million, were approved, along with authorization to utilize a master service agreement for design.

Approved

Budget Amendment for Airport Grant Match

00:36:00

A budget amendment appropriating $45,000 from the capital fund balance as a grant match for a US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Public Works grant was approved.

Approved

Memorandum of Understanding with Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security

00:38:00

A Memorandum of Understanding with the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security was approved, designating the City of Stillwater as the municipal sponsor for the fiscal year 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program.

Approved

Resolution for FAA AIP Grant Application (Airport Apron & Master Plan)

00:48:00

Resolution 2020-14 was adopted, authorizing the submission of an application for federal grant funding to reconstruct the apron phase three and complete a master plan update at Stillwater Regional Airport.

Adopted

Resolution for EDA Public Works Grant Application (Airport Security & Equipment)

00:51:00

Resolution 2020-15 was adopted, authorizing the submission of an application for federal grant funding to upgrade airport security, purchase airside equipment, and complete an airport rate and charge study at Stillwater Regional Airport.

Adopted

Ordinance Amending Water Service Rates and Charges (First Read)

00:52:00

Ordinance 3455, amending Chapter 41 Utilities, Article 4 Water Service, Division 4 Rates and Charges, Section 41-208, was advanced to its second reading.

Advanced to Second Reading

Ordinance Closing Utility Easement (Second Read)

00:55:00

Ordinance 3454, closing the south two feet of an existing 20-foot utility easement on Lot 5, Replat of Lot 6 East Ridge Second Section, was adopted.

Adopted

SUA Bid Recommendation for 4th Avenue Hester Road Project

00:58:00

The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved the bid recommendation for the 4th Avenue Hester Road project to LOP Construction, including budget amendments for water and sewer line expenditures.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

August 22, 2020

Lemonade Day

A drive-through Lemonade Day will be held, following city and CDC guidelines, to allow youth to participate in entrepreneurial activities. The event was postponed from May 2nd due to COVID-19.

Financial Matters

Stillwater Public Library Donations

Budget amendment reflecting $208.04 for designated projects and $70 for undesignated discretionary projects.

$278.04

Stillwater Public Library Grants

Budget amendment reflecting $15,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts for a 'Big Read' event and $8,460 from the Oklahoma Historical Society for a strategic consultant for special collections.

$23,460

Fiscal Year 20 Pavement Management Projects

Approval of budget amendments for various pavement management techniques including crack sealing, diamond grinding, micro-surfacing, mill and overlay, full-depth repair, and reconstruction.

$4,600,000

Airport Grant Match for EDA Public Works

Appropriation from the capital fund balance as a grant match for a federal grant to upgrade airport security, purchase airside equipment, and complete an airport rate and charge study.

$45,000

4th Avenue Hester Road Project (City Council)

Approval of bid recommendation to LOP Construction for the reconstruction of 4th Avenue from Washington to Hester and Hester from 6th to 4th. Funding from project area development funds, half-cent sales tax, and SUA.

$1,685,000

4th Avenue Hester Road Project (SUA)

Approval of budget amendments for water line ($373,370) and sewer line ($74,510) expenditures related to the 4th Avenue Hester Road project.

$447,880

FAA AIP Grant for Airport Apron & Master Plan

Application for federal grant funding, with 90% ($5,046,845) funded by FAA and 10% ($560,760) city share, for apron reconstruction and master plan update at Stillwater Regional Airport.

$5,607,605

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

One public comment was received from a representative of the property owners for the medical marijuana dispensary specific use permit, who was available to answer questions.

Specific Use Permit

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Stillwater Springs Residential Development annexation petition (postponed to September 14, 2020)

Watch For

  • Further updates on the five-year transportation plan and potential new pavement management techniques.
  • Increased COVID-19 cases in Stillwater due to OSU reopening and increased testing.
  • Planning Commission review of a potential ordinance change to allow more outdoor seating for bars and restaurants.
  • Report on a possible community solar farm in collaboration with GRDA.

Announcements

  • The Mayor proclaimed August 22, 2020, as Lemonade Day in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
  • The emergency declaration for COVID-19 has been extended through August 31st.
  • Oklahoma State University's Homecoming activities for this year will be postponed until next year.

Agenda Summary

Proclamation in recognition of Lemonade Day

Reading of a proclamation recognizing August 22, 2020, as Lemonade Day in Stillwater.

Information Only

Consent Docket

Approval of special meeting minutes and a budget amendment reflecting revenue from Stillwater Trail Riders and expenditure of lease payment to Oklahoma State University.

Approved

Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary at 116 North Main Street

Receive public comment and consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a medical marijuana dispensary in the commercial general district.

Approved

Annexation Petition Request for Stillwater Springs Residential Development

Receive public comment regarding requests from Stillwater Springs Residential Development to consider an annexation petition request with recommended zoning classification for property located at the intersection of East 19th Avenue and South Giardo Road.

Postponed

Approve budget amendments reflecting donations to the Stillwater Public Library

Approval of budget amendments for designated and undesignated donations received by the Stillwater Public Library.

Approved

Approve a budget amendment for the Stillwater Public Library reflecting the receipt of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Oklahoma Historical Society

Approval of a budget amendment for grants received by the Stillwater Public Library for a 'Big Read' event and a strategic consultant.

Approved

Approve the proposed fiscal year 20 pavement management projects not to exceed $4.6 million and authorize utilization of a master service agreement as needed in the design of the projects

Approval of the annual pavement management projects and associated funding.

Approved

Five-Year Transportation Plan Update

Information-only update on the city's rolling five-year transportation plan, including new pavement management techniques and future project highlights.

Information Only

Approve bid recommendation for the 4th Avenue Hester Road project

Approval of the bid recommendation to LOP Construction for the reconstruction of 4th Avenue and Hester Road.

Approved

Approve budget amendment appropriating $45,000 from the capital fund fund balance as a grant match for the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Public Works grant

Approval of a budget amendment to provide matching funds for a federal grant for airport improvements.

Approved

Approve a memorandum of understanding with the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security requesting the City of Stillwater to be the federally required municipal sponsor for the fiscal year 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program

Approval of an MOU to sponsor a state-level homeland security grant program.

Approved

COVID-19 Update

Update on the city's response to COVID-19, particularly concerning the reopening of Oklahoma State University.

Information Only

Resolution 2020-14: FAA AIP Grant Application for Airport Apron Phase 3 and Master Plan Update

Resolution acknowledging city council authorization and approval for the submission of a federal grant application for airport apron reconstruction and master plan update.

Adopted

Resolution 2020-15: EDA Public Works Grant Application for Airport Security, Equipment, and Rate Study

Resolution acknowledging city council authorization and approval for the submission of a federal grant application for airport security upgrades, equipment purchase, and a rate and charge study.

Adopted

Ordinance 3455: Amending Chapter 41 Utilities, Article 4 Water Service, Division 4 Rates and Charges, Section 41-208 (First Read)

First reading of an ordinance to amend city code regarding water service rates and charges, specifically differentiating between rural and city water rates.

Advanced to Second Reading

Ordinance 3454: Closing the south two feet of an existing 20-foot utility easement located on Lot 5 Replat of Lot 6 East Ridge Second Section on property addressed as 1112 East Swim Avenue (Second Read)

Second reading and adoption of an ordinance to close a utility easement.

Adopted

SUA Consent Docket

Approval of minutes and a bid recommendation for the supply of ferric sulfate to the water treatment plant.

Approved

SUA Bid Recommendation for the 4th Avenue Hester Road project

Approval of the bid recommendation for the 4th Avenue Hester Road project to LOP Construction, including budget amendments for SUA expenditures.

Approved