Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council addressed several key items, including amendments to the right-of-way maintenance management fee schedule and resolutions for sales tax increment allocation and airport operations. The meeting also featured a comprehensive report on the economic impact of the 'Land Run 100' event, highlighting its significant contribution to the local economy during OSU's Spring Break.
Key Decisions & Votes
Right-of-Way Maintenance Management Fee Schedule Amendment
00:22:00The council approved amendments to the right-of-way maintenance management fee schedule, revising occupancy fees based on actual expenditures and adjusting sidewalk and parking disruption fees to be more realistic and less burdensome for long-term projects.
Sales Tax Increment Allocation Formula
00:30:00A resolution was adopted to approve the formula for determining sales tax increments generated from Increment District Number Three, ensuring sales tax is apportioned only when impacted by new or expanded businesses with city financing assistance.
Airport Operations Ordinance Amendment
00:31:00An ordinance was advanced to its second reading to amend chapter 8 of the Stillwater city code related to airport operations, reducing the Airport Authority board size to five members and streamlining purchasing processes for the city manager.
Land Development Code Repeal (12th Avenue Overlay)
00:36:00Ordinances repealing previous land development code sections related to the 12th Avenue neighborhood conservation and mixed-use overlay districts were advanced to second reading, effectively cleaning up prior attempts at overlay districts.
Rural Water Advisory Board Membership and Quorum Amendment
00:39:00An ordinance was advanced to its second reading to amend the Rural Water Advisory Board's membership from seven to five members and adjust the quorum requirement from four to three, aiming to improve operational efficiency.
Public Right-of-Way Closure (1940 W 26th Ave)
00:41:00An ordinance was adopted to close portions of a public right-of-way adjacent to 1940 West 26th Avenue and other specified properties.
Land Re-zoning (1940 W 26th Ave)
00:42:00An ordinance was adopted to rezone a tract of land at 1940 West 26th Avenue from RT residential one and two family to RSS residential small lot single-family classification.
Public Right-of-Way Closure (West Street)
00:42:00An ordinance was adopted to close portions of a public right-of-way along West Street between Maple Avenue and 4th Avenue.
Stillwater Reinvestment Plan Amendment (TIF)
00:43:00An ordinance amending the Stillwater Reinvestment Plan for the downtown campus link project was adopted, providing for allocation of generated increment to Payne County Health Department and Meridian Technology Center.
Emergency Clause for Stillwater Reinvestment Plan Amendment
00:44:00The emergency clause for ordinance 3424, related to the Stillwater Reinvestment Plan amendment, was adopted.
Rural Water System Standards Amendment
01:17:00A resolution was adopted to amend the city of Stillwater standards for rural water systems, specifically section 1404.3, to reduce the required water pressure to the state standard of 25 PSI, with the intent to increase it to 40 PSI as the system develops.
Upcoming Community Events
Christmas Parade of Lights
7:00 PM. Parade entry applications available at Stillwater.org.
Land Run 100
The 7th annual Land Run 100 event, including 100-mile and 50-mile bike races and a 50k ultramarathon. Festivities begin Thursday at Iron Monk. Registration for the 100-mile race sold out in 7 minutes. Sponsor Expo on Friday, March 15th, 10 AM - 6 PM, downtown Stillwater.
Financial Matters
Right-of-Way Occupancy Fee
Revised calculation based on actual expenditures for transportation and stormwater services, rather than budgeted amounts, resulting in significantly lower annual payments for utilities.
Sidewalk Disruption Fee
Proposed changes to the sidewalk disruption fee, escalating from $0.10 per foot per day for the first 90 days, to $0.25 for 91-180 days, and $0.50 for 181+ days, significantly reducing costs for long-term projects.
Parking Space Disruption Fee
Proposed changes to the parking space disruption fee, offering the first 60 days free for projects involving habitable structure reconstruction or development, then $10 per space per day.
November Sales Tax Report
The city collected over $2.4 million in sales tax for November, a 0.12% increase from November 2017 and 0.77% above projections.
Land Run 100 Economic Impact
The Land Run 100 event in March brought in over $155,000 in sales to Stillwater businesses during OSU Spring Break, with Iron Monk reporting a 235% average sales increase during the event.
Public Comments
Doug Major from Meridian Technology Center thanked the council for reconsidering the impact of the TIF on Meridian and other taxing jurisdictions, expressing gratitude for ensuring no local entities are negatively impacted and for the community's support.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- April 1st, 2020: US Census Day
Watch For
- Further discussion on the Stillwater Regional Airport Authority ordinance (second reading)
- Further discussion on the Land Development Code repeal ordinances (second reading)
- Further discussion on the Rural Water Advisory Board ordinance (second reading)
- Work on the water line dead-end looping project at 11th Avenue between Pine and Gray
Announcements
- The city will be promoting US Census information on social media and its website soon.
- Happy Thanksgiving holiday wishes were extended to everyone.
- The city welcomed two new employees: James Sanders (equipment operator) and Marcos Sand Zone (entry-level equipment operator) in Waste Management.
- An additional location has been added to the water line dead-end looping project at 11th Avenue between Pine and Gray, with work beginning in the next couple of weeks to improve water quality.
- In the last fiscal year, the city striped 30,320 feet of Stillwater roads, with the transportation department overseeing over 440 lane miles of pavement.
- Visitors from Leadership Stillwater were present to observe the City Council meeting.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item 4: Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
Opportunity for citizens to comment on agenda items.
Item 5: Items Removed from the Consent Docket - Item A
Discussion and approval of the Community Development Block Grant for Strickland Park.
Item 6: General Orders - Consider amending right-of-way maintenance management fee schedule CC-18-132
Review and proposed amendments to the fee schedule for right-of-way management and occupancy.
Item 7a: Resolution CC-2018-23
Resolution setting fees for right-of-way management and occupancy in accordance with chapter 37 of the Stillwater Municipal Code.
Item 7b: Resolution CC-2018-24
Resolution approving the formula for determining the sales tax increments generated from Increment District Number Three Stillwater.
Item 8a: Ordinance Number 3420
An ordinance related to airport operations, amending chapter 8 of the Stillwater city code.
Item 8b: Ordinance Number 3425
An ordinance related to land development, repealing ordinance number 3393 (12th Avenue neighborhood conservation overlay district).
Item 8c: Ordinance Number 3426
An ordinance related to land development, repealing ordinance number 3394 (12th Avenue neighborhood mixed-use overlay district).
Item 8d: Ordinance Number 3427
An ordinance amending chapter 2 of the Stillwater city code, related to the Rural Water Advisory Board membership and quorum.
Item 9: Ordinances on Second Reading - Ordinance 3421
An ordinance closing portions of a public right-of-way located within the city of Stillwater adjacent to 1940 West 26th Avenue and other properties.
Item 9: Ordinances on Second Reading - Ordinance 3422
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 1940 West 26th Avenue from RT residential one and two family to RSS residential small lot single-family classification.
Item 9: Ordinances on Second Reading - Ordinance 3423
An ordinance closing portions of a public right-of-way located within the city of Stillwater along West Street between Maple Avenue and 4th Avenue.
Item 9: Ordinances on Second Reading - Ordinance 3424
An ordinance amending ordinance number 3407, approving and adopting a minor amendment to the Stillwater Reinvestment plan.
Item 9: Ordinances on Second Reading - Emergency Clause for Ordinance 3424
Motion to adopt the emergency clause for Ordinance 3424.
Item 10: Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates and reports from various city officials and boards.
Item 11: Adjournment
Formal conclusion of the City Council meeting.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for SEDA.
SEDA Item 5a: Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report
Presentation by the Chamber of Commerce on economic development activities and the 'Land Run 100' event.
SEDA Item 5b: Analysis of Impact of Land Run 100
Detailed report on the economic impact and growth of the 'Land Run 100' event.
SEDA Adjournment
Formal conclusion of the SEDA meeting.
Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for SUA.
SUA Item 5a: Resolution SUA 2018-9
Resolution amending the city of Stillwater standards adopted March 20, 2017, section 1404.3 rural water system subsection 3 water mains.
SUA Adjournment
Formal conclusion of the SUA meeting.