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November 5, 2019 City Council Meeting

November 5, 2019 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council approved several key items, including specific use permits for medical marijuana facilities and budget amendments for park and airport improvements. Discussions also covered dilapidated buildings and significant infrastructure projects for roads and bridges. The meeting highlighted ongoing efforts in economic development and community engagement.

Key Decisions & Votes

Specific Use Permit for Indoor Medical Marijuana Grower

00:06:00

A specific use permit was approved for an indoor medical marijuana growing facility at 3514 North Park Drive in an Indian light industrial zoning district.

Approved

Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary

00:10:00

A specific use permit was approved for a medical marijuana dispensary at 134 South Main Street.

Approved

Budget Amendment for Strickland Park Playground Project

00:20:00

A budget amendment of $65,000 was approved to appropriate funds for Phase Two of the playground project at Strickland Park, funded by Maya's Promise.

Approved

Upgrades for IT Data Center and Network Infrastructure

00:27:00

Approval was granted for a state contract purchase of $520,500 from Dell Technologies for server, storage, and licensing upgrades for the city's IT data center and network infrastructure.

Approved

Bid Recommendations for 26th Avenue Bridge Replacement

00:43:00

Staff's recommendation for Alternative One was approved for the replacement of the 26th Avenue Bridge, which excludes a multi-use path to reduce costs and maximize federal reimbursement.

Approved

Bid Recommendations for Western Road and Hall of Fame Improvements

01:06:00

Staff's recommendation for Alternative One was approved for improvements to Western Road and Hall of Fame, involving a combination of asphalt mill and overlay and concrete work, with a budget amendment.

Approved

Budget Amendment for Stillwater Regional Airport Landing Fees and Room Rental Revenue

01:09:00

A budget amendment was approved to increase landing fee revenue by $30,000 and room rental revenue by $50,000 at Stillwater Regional Airport, due to the expiration of commercial air service subsidies.

Approved

Budget Amendment for Climate-Controlled Baggage Return at Stillwater Regional Airport

01:12:00

A budget amendment of $14,500 was approved to construct a climate-controlled baggage return at Stillwater Regional Airport to improve customer satisfaction.

Approved

Budget Amendment for Phase One Apron Project Match at Stillwater Regional Airport

01:15:00

A budget amendment was approved to increase the transfer of funds for the Phase One apron project match at Stillwater Regional Airport, utilizing additional revenue and existing cash balance.

Approved

Budget Amendment to Close Re-leveling Project at Stillwater Regional Airport

01:18:00

A budget amendment was approved to close the re-leveling project of the departure terminal at Stillwater Regional Airport, releasing unused budget funds for future appropriation.

Approved

Ordinance 3444 Rezoning Land on West Airport Road

01:19:00

Ordinance 3444, rezoning land at 1199 West Airport Road from small lot single-family residential to commercial general, was advanced to its second reading.

Advanced to Second Reading

Ordinance 3443 Closing Right-of-Way on Southwest Street

01:20:00

Ordinance 3443, closing 12.5 feet of right-of-way on the east and west sides of Southwest Street from 4th Avenue to 6th Avenue, was adopted.

Adopted

Appointment to Sister Cities Council

01:24:00

Yuki Clark was appointed as the student representative to the Sister Cities Council.

Approved

Appointment to Rural Water Advisory Board

01:25:00

Cory Clark was appointed to the Rural Water Advisory Board.

Approved

Appointment to Stillwater Reinvestment Plan Downtown Campus Link Project Implementation Policy Committee

01:26:00

Sarah Seams was appointed to the Stillwater Reinvestment Plan Downtown Campus Link Project Implementation Policy Committee (TIF #3).

Approved

Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA Software Upgrade

01:29:00

The purchase of a Wonderware SCADA software upgrade and an initial year of software maintenance was approved for the wastewater treatment plant at a total cost of $23,432.

Approved

Designation of Trustee to Tourism Advisory Committee

01:42:00

Elaine Zanotti was designated as the representative from the SEDA trustee board to serve as chair of the Tourism Advisory Committee.

Approved

Financial Matters

Strickland Park Playground Project Phase Two

Budget amendment to appropriate funds from Maya's Promise for the playground project.

$65,000

IT Data Center and Network Infrastructure Upgrades

State contract purchase for server, storage, and licensing upgrades.

$520,500

26th Avenue Bridge Replacement

Project cost reduced by excluding multi-use path, aiming for higher federal reimbursement. City's cost estimated around $170,000.

Western Road and Hall of Fame Improvements

Revised project plan with a total cost of approximately $2.45 million, funded from pavement management, SUA, and general fund.

Stillwater Regional Airport Landing Fees and Room Rental Revenue Increase

Increase in revenue due to commercial air service subsidies expiring ($30,000 from landing fees, $50,000 from room rentals).

$80,000

Stillwater Regional Airport Climate-Controlled Baggage Return

Funding for a new climate-controlled baggage return system.

$14,500

Stillwater Regional Airport Phase One Apron Project Match

Budget amendment to fund the city's 10% match for the FAA grant project.

$46,842

Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA Software Upgrade

Cost for software upgrade and initial year of software maintenance.

$23,432

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Nominations for three citizens at large to the Tourism Advisory Committee

Deadlines

  • Stillwater City Council election filing period: December 2-4, 2019
  • Spring Municipal General Election: February 11, 2020
  • Runoff Election (if needed): April 7, 2020
  • Stillwater Regional Airport SCADA software support ends: End of 2019

Watch For

  • Updates on dilapidated buildings scheduled for demolition
  • Further discussions on the Stillwater Regional Airport Phase One apron project
  • Potential for a new 'MAPS' project initiative from Leadership Stillwater
  • Unveiling event for the Work Ready Community/ACCT initiative
  • Discussions on potential additional sister city relationships
  • Consideration of an economic development sales tax

Announcements

  • Council seat number 3 is up for election for a four-year term; filing is December 2-4, 2019.
  • Emergency Management Director Rob Hill and Assistant City Manager Paula Dennison received an award for their climate practice tool.
  • The city is seeking input on the next fiscal year's budget via 'balancing act' at Stillwater.org.
  • Applications are open for the BLS Tax Increment Financing Review Committee at Stillwater.org.
  • New topics are available for input on Speak Up Stillwater, including streetscaping near OSU campus and the Husband-by-Husband Street bike corridor.
  • Stillwater Police Department has released a PSA video on new firearm laws and responsible gun habits at Stillwater.org.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket

Approval of regular meeting minutes, acceptance of a sewer line and easement, release of CDBG money, and acceptance of a utility easement.

Approved

Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing

Opportunity for public comment on non-public hearing items.

No Action

7a: Specific Use Permit for Indoor Medical Marijuana Grower (CC-19-165)

Public comment and council consideration for an indoor medical marijuana growing facility at 3514 North Park Drive.

Approved

7b: Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary (CC-19-164)

Public comment and council consideration for a medical marijuana dispensary at 134 South Main Street.

Approved

8a: Update on Dilapidated Buildings Scheduled for Demolition by January 2, 2020

Review of progress on eight dilapidated properties, with six still needing demolition action from the city.

No Action

8b: Approve Budget Amendment for Strickland Park Playground Project Phase Two

Budget amendment of $65,000 for the Strickland Park playground project.

Approved

8c: Approve Upgrades for Information Technology Data Center and Network Infrastructure (CC-19-167)

Approval of a state contract purchase for IT infrastructure upgrades.

Approved

8d: Approve Bid Recommendations for Replacement of 26th Avenue Bridge

Consideration of bid recommendations for the 26th Avenue Bridge replacement project.

Approved

8e: Approve Bid Recommendations for Improvements to Western Road and Hall of Fame from 6th Avenue to Monroe (CC-19-169)

Consideration of bid recommendations for road improvements.

Approved

8f: Approve Budget Amendment to Increase Landing Fee and Room Rental Revenue at Stillwater Regional Airport

Budget amendment to reflect increased revenue at the airport.

Approved

8g: Approve Budget Amendment to Appropriate Funding for Climate-Controlled Baggage Return at Stillwater Regional Airport (CC-19-170)

Budget amendment for a new baggage return system at the airport.

Approved

8h: Approve Budget Amendment to Increase Transfer Fund 820 and Increase Transfer Fund Out of 810 for Phase One Apron Project Match at Stillwater Regional Airport (CC-19-176)

Budget amendment for the airport apron project match.

Approved

8i: Approve Budget Amendment to Appropriate Fund 820 Cash to Projects 19 AP 05820 Phase One Apron Project Match at Stillwater Regional Airport (CC-19-177)

Budget amendment to allocate cash to the airport apron project.

Approved

8j: Approve Budget Amendment to Close Projects 20 AP 04105 Re-leveling of Departure Terminal at Stillwater Regional Airport (CC-19-178)

Budget amendment to close a completed airport project and release unused funds.

Approved

10: Ordinances on First Read - Ordinance 3444

Rezoning of land at 1199 West Airport Road.

Advanced to Second Reading

11: Ordinances on Second Read - Ordinance 3443

Closing of right-of-way on Southwest Street.

Adopted

Reports from Officers and Boards

Various announcements and updates from city staff and boards.

Information Only

Appointments

Appointments to Sister Cities Council, Rural Water Advisory Board, and TIF #3 Committee.

Approved

Executive Session

Confidential communication regarding employment of city manager and city attorney.

No Action

SUA Consent Docket

Approval of minutes and funding for a construction project.

Approved

SUA 8a: Approved Wastewater Treatment Plant Purchase of Wonderware SCADA Software (SUA-19-37)

Purchase of SCADA software upgrade and maintenance agreement.

Approved

SEDA Consent Docket

Approval of regular meeting minutes.

Approved

SEDA 8a: Economic Development Quarterly Report

Report on RFP activity, site visits, and miscellaneous economic development updates.

Information Only

SEDA Appointments

Designation of a chair for the Tourism Advisory Committee and discussion of citizen appointments.

Approved