February 11, 2020 City Council Meeting

A request to close a 330-foot utility easement located in Block 4 of the Lots of Exhibition, addressed as 21 North Main Street, was approved to facilitate a final plat cleanup for the property.

A specific use permit was approved to allow for the construction of a 120-foot tall monopole cell tower at 1680 East 6th Avenue, aimed at improving 5G and first responder coverage in the area.

A proposed text amendment to Chapter 23, Article 13, Division 3 of the Land Development Code was approved to clarify off-street parking regulations in the Westwood neighborhood, allowing homeowners to maintain and make minor changes to driveways.

The final plat for Silverton Estates, located at 1616 Babbitt, was approved. The development is within the allowed density for RSS zoning and includes provisions for emergency access.

The council approved a bid of $107,890 to Lambert Construction for the expansion of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) offices on the third floor of the municipal building, with a total project expenditure of $120,000.

The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved a partnership with Oklahoma State University and authorized a commitment of $200,000 as a cash match for an OCAST grant application for a production prototype of a downdraft gasifier, aimed at converting yard waste into energy.

The Stillwater Utilities Authority authorized $47,500, including a 25% contingency, for the procurement of chlorine feed replacement equipment and materials for the water treatment plant, along with an associated budget amendment.

A budget amendment to reduce appropriations in the Stillwater Economic Development Authority (SEDA) operating fund by $78,072 for the Justice Center council presentation was approved.

Quarterly Financial Report (Q2 FY20)

Revenues are on target, with sales and use tax, electric, water, and wastewater sales performing well. Expenditures are also on target, with four budget amendments identified for consideration.

OSBI Office Expansion

Total project expenditures approved for the expansion of OSBI offices, with construction costs repaid over five years through a lease agreement.

Downdraft Gasifier Project Cash Match

Commitment of funds as a cash match for an OCAST grant application to develop a downdraft gasifier for yard waste conversion.

Chlorine Feed System Replacement

Authorization of funds for the procurement of replacement equipment and materials for the water treatment plant's chlorine feed system.

Budget Amendment - SEDA Operating Fund

Reduction in appropriations for the Justice Center council presentation.

Proclamation: League of Women Voters Day

Recognition of the 100-year anniversary of the League of Women Voters.

Consent Docket

Approval of special meeting minutes from January 27th study session and various easements and right-of-way acquisitions for the Perkins Road project.

Public Comment: Close Utility Easement (CC-20-25)

Receive public comment and consider a request to close a 330-foot utility easement located in Block 4 of the Lots of Exhibition, addressed as 21 North Main Street.

Public Comment: Specific Use Permit for Cell Tower (CC-20-26)

Receive public comment and consider a request for review and approval of a specific use permit to allow for a 120-foot tall monopole cell tower at 1680 East 6th Avenue.

Public Comment: Text Amendment to Land Development Code (CC-20-28)

Receive public comment regarding a proposed text amendment to Chapter 23, Article 13, Division 3 of the Land Development Code to amend section 23-275.13 off-street parking in the Westwood neighborhood.

Presentation: OSU Student Riley Davidson - Active Design

Presentation by an OSU interior design student on active design principles and their application to Stillwater parks, focusing on improving accessibility, safety, and promoting physical activity.

Final Plat for Silverton Estates (CC-20-24)

Approval of the final plat for Silverton Estates on property addressed as 1616 Babbitt.

Expansion of OSBI Offices (CC-20-30)

Approval of recommendations for the expansion of the third floor of the municipal building for Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation offices.

Quarterly Financial Report

Presentation of the quarterly financial report from Christie Codd, Finance Director, for Q2 FY20.

Online Reporting Update

Update on web-based tools developed by the marketing department to make information about the city's current projects more accessible to the public.

Ordinance 3445 (First Read)

First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 23, Article 13, Division 3 of the Land Development Code regarding off-street parking in the Westwood neighborhood.

Ordinance 3448 (Adoption)

Adoption of an ordinance rezoning property addressed as 1798 North Payne Street from RT Two-Family Residential District to RSS Small Lot Single-Family Residential District.

Reports from Officers and Boards

Updates and announcements from city staff and council members.

Partnership with OSU for Downdraft Gasifier

Approval of partnering with Oklahoma State University for an OCAST grant application for a production prototype of a downdraft gasifier and authorization of $10,000 for a cash match in FY2021.

Chlorine Feed System Replacement

Approval of recommendations for the procurement of chlorine feed replacement equipment and materials for the water treatment plant and approval of the associated budget amendment.

Budget Amendment - SEDA Operating Fund

Approval of a budget amendment to reduce appropriations in the SEDA operating fund by $78,072 for the Justice Center council presentation.