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July 9, 2019 City Council Meeting

July 9, 2019 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council approved several key items, including the selection of a stormwater drainage project for the 2019 Community Development Block Grant and the adoption of an anti-discrimination policy. They also moved forward with plans for the Block 34 development, approving a design concept for an outdoor stage and authorizing the removal of concrete alleyways. Additionally, the council adopted a revised short-term rental ordinance.

Key Decisions & Votes

2019 Community Development Block Grant Project Selection

00:07:00

The stormwater drainage project located at 12th Avenue and Duncan Street was selected for the 2019 CDBG, accepting a grant allocation of $150,459 and approving budget amendments for an additional match from the transportation half-cent account.

Approved

Stillwater History Museum Quarterly Report

00:05:00

The Stillwater History Museum quarterly report was approved, with a special acknowledgment for Amy Rock's last meeting as she moves to Wyandotte, Kansas.

Approved

Block 34 Outdoor Stage Design and Funding

00:26:00

The request from Block 34 Trust to secure funding and guide the final engineering design of an outdoor stage, based on the recommended concept, was approved. This also included approval for the construction of related systems and landscaping, with private funding.

Approved

Block 34 Alleyway Removal and Site Improvement

00:30:00

Authorization was granted to remove concrete alleyways, fill, grade, sod, and irrigate to improve user mobility and aesthetics at Block 34, prior to the November pop-up shops event.

Approved

Block 34 Wind Turbine Fence Design

00:38:00

The plan and preliminary sketch from Mural Design for the Block 34 southwest corner wind turbine fence, featuring a mural by artists Yotaka Fields and Puya Jahan Chahee, was approved.

Approved

Budget Carryforwards from FY19 to FY20

00:40:00

Approval was given for budget carryforwards from the fiscal year 2019 budget to the fiscal year 2020 budget to continue incomplete projects and account for unreceived revenues.

Approved

Annual Landscaping of City Facilities Bid Recommendation

00:42:00

A bid recommendation for annual landscaping of city facilities was approved, awarding the contract to Thrive Landscape and Irrigation for $58,500.

Approved

RFP for Boomer Lake Station Adaptive Reuse

00:47:00

The city manager was authorized to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting development projects for the adaptive reuse of Boomer Lake Station and two adjoining parcels.

Approved

Resolution for CDBG Leverage Commitment

00:48:00

Resolution CC-2019-10, regarding the commitment of leverage for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce 2019 Community Development Block Grant state small cities programs, was adopted.

Adopted

Anti-Discrimination Policy Resolution

00:52:00

Resolution CC-2019-12, establishing an anti-discrimination policy with regard to access to city employment, city services, and city facilities, was adopted.

Adopted

Short-Term Rental Ordinance (Second Reading)

01:03:00

Ordinance number 3435, the short-term rental ordinance with modifications, was adopted on its second reading, and an emergency declaration was also approved for its immediate effect.

Adopted

Purchase of Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems for Traffic Signals

01:08:00

Expenditures from the electric rate stabilization fund were authorized for the purchase of twelve uninterruptible power supply systems for traffic signals from Gaydos Sales Company for $122,034.

Approved

Vehicle Purchases for Electric Utility

01:11:00

Vehicle purchases for the electric utility were approved, authorizing expenditures from the electric rate stabilization fund up to $537,570 for the replacement of seven vehicles.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

November

Pop-up Shops Event

To be held at Block 34, site improvements are being made prior to the event.

Financial Matters

2019 Community Development Block Grant

Grant allocation accepted for the stormwater drainage project at 12th Avenue and Duncan Street, requiring a one-to-one match.

$150,459

Budget Carryforwards

Approval of budget balances from FY19 to FY20 for incomplete projects and anticipated revenues, with no cash balance impact.

Annual Landscaping Contract

Contract awarded to Thrive Landscape and Irrigation for annual landscaping of city facilities.

$58,500

Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems

Expenditures authorized from the electric rate stabilization fund for 12 UPS systems for traffic signals.

$122,034

Electric Utility Vehicle Purchases

Expenditures authorized from the electric rate stabilization fund for the replacement of seven electric utility vehicles.

$537,570

June Sales Tax Apportionment

Stillwater's June sales tax apportionment is up 3.44% from last year, exceeding projections by 4.11%.

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • August 26, 2019: Final day for Barrett Investments to remove all structures from 416 West Maple Street.

Watch For

  • Further progress reports on the demolition order for 416 West Maple Street.
  • Funding strategies and progress for the Block 34 outdoor stage.
  • Responses to the RFP for Boomer Lake Station adaptive reuse.

Announcements

  • Amy Rock's last meeting with the Stillwater History Museum as she moves to Wyandotte, Kansas.
  • Tips for mosquito management due to the arrival of mosquito season.
  • Stillwater's June sales tax apportionment is up 3.44% from last year.
  • Stormwater Program Manager Zack Hinson earned certification in floodplain administration accreditation.
  • Payne County's Disaster Recovery Center has changed operational hours and will announce a closing date soon; residents affected by severe storms are encouraged to visit.
  • Welcome to new city employees: Dakota Turner (Entry Maintenance Worker) and Ryan Hunt (Accountant).
  • Job openings available at Stillwater.org/employment.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket

Approval of regular minutes of meetings, bid recommendation for safety supply for pavement markings, and a budget amendment for grant funding from the Department of Library.

Approved (minus item D)

Stillwater History Museum Quarterly Report

Review and approval of the quarterly report for the Stillwater History Museum.

Approved

Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearings

Opportunity for public comment on items not part of scheduled public hearings.

No Action

Public Hearing: 2019 Community Development Block Grant Project Selection

Receive public comment and consider acceptance of the stormwater drainage project at 12th Avenue and Duncan Street for the 2019 CDBG.

Approved

Progress Report on Demolition Order for 416 West Maple Street

Receive an update on the demolition progress for properties at 416 West Maple Street.

Information Only

Block 34 Outdoor Stage Design and Funding

Approve request from Block 34 Trust to secure funding and guide final engineering design of an outdoor stage for the recommended concept.

Approved

Block 34 Alleyway Removal and Site Improvement

Authorize the removal of concrete alleyways and fill, grade, sod, and irrigate to improve user mobility and aesthetics at Block 34.

Approved

Block 34 Wind Turbine Fence Design

Approve plan and preliminary sketch from Mural Design for the Block 34 southwest corner wind turbine fence.

Approved

Budget Carryforwards from FY19 to FY20

Approval of budget carryforwards from the fiscal year 2019 budget to the fiscal year 2020 budget.

Approved

Annual Landscaping of City Facilities Bid Recommendation

Approve bid recommendation for annual landscaping of city facilities.

Approved

RFP for Boomer Lake Station Adaptive Reuse

Authorize city manager to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting development projects for the adaptive reuse of Boomer Lake Station and two adjoining parcels.

Approved

Resolution CC-2019-10: CDBG Leverage Commitment

A resolution regarding commitment of leverage for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce 2019 Community Development Block Grant state small cities programs.

Adopted

Resolution CC-2019-12: Anti-Discrimination Policy

A resolution establishing an anti-discrimination policy with regard to access to city employment, city services, and city facilities.

Adopted

Ordinance Number 3435: Short-Term Rental Ordinance (Second Reading)

Second reading and adoption of the short-term rental ordinance with modifications.

Adopted

Appointments to Library Board

Appointment of a new member to the library board due to a resignation.

Approved

Executive Session

Confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of the city manager and city attorney.

No Action

SUA Consent Docket

Approval of minutes and a bid recommendation for water treatment plant chemical purchases.

Approved

SUA: Purchase of Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems for Traffic Signals

Authorize expenditures from the electric rate stabilization fund for the purchase of twelve UPS systems for traffic signals.

Approved

SUA: Vehicle Purchases for Electric Utility

Approve vehicle purchases for the electric utility and authorize expenditures from the electric rate stabilization fund.

Approved