Meeting Summary
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
00:06:00A specific use permit was approved for an indoor medical marijuana growing facility at 3514 North Park Drive in an Indian light industrial zoning district.
Specific Use Permit for Medical Marijuana Dispensary
00:10:00A specific use permit was approved for a medical marijuana dispensary at 134 South Main Street.
Budget Amendment for Strickland Park Playground Project
00:20:00A 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.
Upgrades for IT Data Center and Network Infrastructure
00:27:00Approval 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.
Bid Recommendations for 26th Avenue Bridge Replacement
00:43:00Staff'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.
Bid Recommendations for Western Road and Hall of Fame Improvements
01:06:00Staff'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.
Budget Amendment for Stillwater Regional Airport Landing Fees and Room Rental Revenue
01:09:00A 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.
Budget Amendment for Climate-Controlled Baggage Return at Stillwater Regional Airport
01:12:00A budget amendment of $14,500 was approved to construct a climate-controlled baggage return at Stillwater Regional Airport to improve customer satisfaction.
Budget Amendment for Phase One Apron Project Match at Stillwater Regional Airport
01:15:00A 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.
Budget Amendment to Close Re-leveling Project at Stillwater Regional Airport
01:18:00A 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.
Ordinance 3444 Rezoning Land on West Airport Road
01:19:00Ordinance 3444, rezoning land at 1199 West Airport Road from small lot single-family residential to commercial general, was advanced to its second reading.
Ordinance 3443 Closing Right-of-Way on Southwest Street
01:20:00Ordinance 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.
Appointment to Sister Cities Council
01:24:00Yuki Clark was appointed as the student representative to the Sister Cities Council.
Appointment to Rural Water Advisory Board
01:25:00Cory Clark was appointed to the Rural Water Advisory Board.
Appointment to Stillwater Reinvestment Plan Downtown Campus Link Project Implementation Policy Committee
01:26:00Sarah Seams was appointed to the Stillwater Reinvestment Plan Downtown Campus Link Project Implementation Policy Committee (TIF #3).
Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA Software Upgrade
01:29:00The 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.
Designation of Trustee to Tourism Advisory Committee
01:42:00Elaine Zanotti was designated as the representative from the SEDA trustee board to serve as chair of the Tourism Advisory Committee.
Financial Matters
Strickland Park Playground Project Phase Two
Budget amendment to appropriate funds from Maya's Promise for the playground project.
IT Data Center and Network Infrastructure Upgrades
State contract purchase for server, storage, and licensing upgrades.
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).
Stillwater Regional Airport Climate-Controlled Baggage Return
Funding for a new climate-controlled baggage return system.
Stillwater Regional Airport Phase One Apron Project Match
Budget amendment to fund the city's 10% match for the FAA grant project.
Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA Software Upgrade
Cost for software upgrade and initial year of software maintenance.
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.
Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
Opportunity for public comment on non-public hearing items.
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.
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.
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.
8b: Approve Budget Amendment for Strickland Park Playground Project Phase Two
Budget amendment of $65,000 for the Strickland Park playground project.
8c: Approve Upgrades for Information Technology Data Center and Network Infrastructure (CC-19-167)
Approval of a state contract purchase for IT infrastructure upgrades.
8d: Approve Bid Recommendations for Replacement of 26th Avenue Bridge
Consideration of bid recommendations for the 26th Avenue Bridge replacement project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10: Ordinances on First Read - Ordinance 3444
Rezoning of land at 1199 West Airport Road.
11: Ordinances on Second Read - Ordinance 3443
Closing of right-of-way on Southwest Street.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Various announcements and updates from city staff and boards.
Appointments
Appointments to Sister Cities Council, Rural Water Advisory Board, and TIF #3 Committee.
Executive Session
Confidential communication regarding employment of city manager and city attorney.
SUA Consent Docket
Approval of minutes and funding for a construction project.
SUA 8a: Approved Wastewater Treatment Plant Purchase of Wonderware SCADA Software (SUA-19-37)
Purchase of SCADA software upgrade and maintenance agreement.
SEDA Consent Docket
Approval of regular meeting minutes.
SEDA 8a: Economic Development Quarterly Report
Report on RFP activity, site visits, and miscellaneous economic development updates.
SEDA Appointments
Designation of a chair for the Tourism Advisory Committee and discussion of citizen appointments.