Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council discussed the future of the city's recycling program, focusing on the development of a new recycling staging facility and potential rate increases. They also authorized special counsel for ongoing opioid litigation. The meeting concluded with an announcement regarding changes to Stillwater's airline service.
Key Decisions & Votes
Opioid Litigation Special Counsel
50:00The City Council authorized the city attorney to hire McAfee & Taft law firm as special counsel to represent the city in ongoing opioid litigation, particularly in light of upcoming bankruptcy deadlines for Purdue Pharma.
Financial Matters
Recycling Staging Facility Capital Cost
Estimated capital cost for building a recycling staging facility and moving the convenience collection center to the same location.
Recycling Staging Facility Annual Cost
Estimated annual cost for operating a recycling staging facility and moving the convenience collection center to the same location.
Recycling Staging Facility (without Convenience Center) Capital Cost
Estimated capital cost for building only a recycling staging facility without moving the convenience collection center.
Recycling Staging Facility (without Convenience Center) Annual Cost
Estimated annual cost for operating only a recycling staging facility without moving the convenience collection center, noting higher transportation costs.
Residential Waste Rate Increase (Scenario 4)
Under Scenario 4 (status quo), the residential 96-gallon cart rate would increase from $18.28 to $19.01 by 2024.
Residential Waste Rate Increase (Scenario 5)
Under Scenario 5 (recommended for new facility), the residential 96-gallon cart rate would increase from $18.28 to $21.20 by 2024.
Roll-off Rates (Scenario 5)
Proposed roll-off pull fee of $300 under Scenario 5, simplifying the current billing structure.
Street Sweeping Rates
Current street sweeping rate of $1.60 would increase to $2.18 (Scenario 4) or $2.33 (Scenario 5) by 2024.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- July 31st: Land identified and approved for recycling facility
- August 31st: RFP advertised for recycling facility design
- December 31st, 2020: Design for recycling facility returned
- March 1st: Obtain all permits and FAA approval for recycling facility
- June 1st: RFP advertised for construction of recycling facility
- March 31st: Construction of recycling facility completed
- June 30th, 2022: Current recycling processor contract ends
Watch For
- Final report on water rates later in the year
- Stillwater Electric rate adjustments
Announcements
- United Airlines announced layoffs of 36,000 people and bought out 20,000 existing employees for early retirement.
- American Airlines announced impending layoffs and a 50% decrease in flights at its Chicago hub.
- As of July 31st, American Airlines will only provide one flight a day into Stillwater, arriving at 1:30 PM and departing around 2:00 PM. Citizens are encouraged to continue using this service to maintain it.
Agenda Summary
Discussion of Recycling Staging Facility
Presentation and discussion on the future of the city's recycling program, including the recommendation to build a recycling staging facility and move the convenience collection center to a new location near the airport. This included a review of potential sites, FAA considerations, cost estimates, and proposed rate increases.
Authorize City Attorney to Hire McAfee & Taft Law Firm as Special Counsel for Opioid Litigation
Request to authorize the city attorney to engage McAfee & Taft law firm to represent the city in ongoing opioid litigation, particularly concerning upcoming deadlines for claims against Purdue Pharma.