Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved amendments to the Land Development Code regarding medical marijuana facilities, allowing indoor commercial growers in industrial districts. They also discussed significant financial matters, including identifying substantial unassigned funds and the need for clear policies on reserve funds and capital project allocation. The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved funding for a feasibility study into a community-owned broadband utility.
Key Decisions & Votes
Medical Marijuana Facilities Text Amendment
00:30:00Ordinance 3416 was adopted with edits, amending the Land Development Code to establish regulations for medical marijuana facilities, specifically allowing indoor commercial growers in light industrial districts in addition to agricultural zones.
Itinerant Merchants and Peddlers Ordinance
00:34:45Ordinance 3417, amending Chapter 12 (Businesses) regarding itinerant merchants and peddlers, was adopted with an emergency clause.
Motor Vehicles and Traffic Ordinance
00:36:30Ordinance 3418, amending Chapter 29 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) to revise definitions and regulations for bicycles, electric-assisted bicycles, motorized bicycles, mopeds, motor scooters, and motor-driven cycles, was adopted with an emergency clause.
Broadband Utility Feasibility Study Funding
00:58:00The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved funding of $150,000 from the SUA contingency for a feasibility study to determine if Stillwater should create a community-owned and operated broadband utility.
Upcoming Community Events
Miso Line Workers Rodeo
Boomer Lake Park, opening ceremony at 7:30 a.m., competition from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Parking Day with OSU Architecture Students
Downtown Stillwater, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., featuring 'guerrilla park' installments in parking spaces.
Financial Matters
Unassigned Funds Discussion
Discussion about $7.4 million in unassigned funds within the SUA, representing general fund savings from the last two years, which could be allocated to capital projects like road paving.
Rate Stabilization Fund (RSF)
Discussion on the purpose and policy of the RSF, designed to stabilize electric rates and fund electric utility capital projects. A policy recommendation for capping and depositing funds into the RSF is anticipated.
Broadband Utility Feasibility Study
Funding approved for a study to assess the market, capital/operating costs, and revenue potential of a community-owned broadband utility, to be drawn from the SUA contingency.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Appointment to the Stillwater Reinvestment Plan Implementation Policy Committee (postponed to next meeting)
Deadlines
- Applications for Stillwater Reinvestment Plan Implementation Policy Committee due by Friday, September 21st at 5:00 p.m.
Watch For
- Special meeting or agenda item on October 1st to discuss capital projects and related funding sources.
- Results of the broadband utility feasibility study (expected in 6-18 months).
Announcements
- WB Construction to begin water line construction on Country Club Road (37th-44th) by end of December.
- Industrial substation expansion project has reached substantial completion and is back in service.
- City website has a list and video with FAQs regarding Bird Ride and other dockless scooters, including riding regulations.
- Residents encouraged to apply for the Stillwater Reinvestment Plan Implementation Policy Committee.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Hearing: Medical Marijuana Facilities Text Amendment
Receive public comment regarding a request for a text amendment establishing regulations for medical marijuana facilities in the Land Development Code.
Discussion of funds available for allotment to capital projects and request for special meeting
Discussion regarding identified unassigned funds, reserve policies, and scheduling a future meeting to present capital projects and funding sources.
Ordinance 3416: Medical Marijuana Facilities Text Amendment (Second Reading)
An ordinance amending the City Code regarding medical marijuana facilities, specifically allowing indoor commercial growers in industrial districts.
Ordinance 3417: Itinerant Merchants and Peddlers
An ordinance amending the City Code regarding itinerant merchants and peddlers.
Ordinance 3418: Motor Vehicles and Traffic
An ordinance amending the City Code regarding definitions and regulations for various personal conveyances like bicycles, electric-assisted bicycles, and motor scooters.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates from city staff and council members on various city projects and initiatives.
Appointments
Consideration of appointments to city committees.
SUA Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
SUA-18-36: Funding a feasibility study for community-owned broadband utility
Consideration of funding a feasibility study to determine if Stillwater should create a community-owned and operated broadband utility.
SUA Discussion of funds available for allotment
Discussion of funds available for allotment to capital projects, mirroring the City Council agenda item.
SUA Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates from SUA staff and trustees.