Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council meeting addressed several key issues, including the approval of a grant application for airport runway rehabilitation and a comprehensive discussion on the regulation of motorized scooters. The council also voted to refer a medical marijuana zoning ordinance back to the Planning Commission for further review. The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved a bid for electric substation transformers, and the Stillwater Economic Development Authority authorized the assignment of a revenue note.
Key Decisions & Votes
Electric Substation Transformers Bid
04:00The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved a bid recommendation for six electric substation transformers to Pennsylvania Transformer in the amount of $3,466,326, with authorized expenditures up to $3,812,958 from the electric rate stabilization fund, including a 10% contingency.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Revenue Note Assignment
07:50The Stillwater Economic Development Authority adopted Resolution C2-2018-02, authorizing the assignment of a revenue note to Arvest Bank, allowing the developer to monetize TIF payments without changing the city's obligations.
FAA Grant Application for Runway Rehabilitation
16:00The City Council approved Option A for the FAA grant application, authorizing the mayor to sign multiple grant applications for funding related to the runway 4-22 rehabilitation and LED lighting project at Stillwater Regional Airport.
Medical Marijuana Zoning Ordinance
46:00Ordinance 3416, concerning medical marijuana zoning, was referred back to the Planning Commission to consider adding industrial zoning classifications for indoor grow operations, with a recommendation expected by September 17th.
Financial Matters
Electric Substation Transformers
Bid awarded to Pennsylvania Transformer for six electric substation transformers, with authorized expenditures up to $3,812,958 from the electric rate stabilization fund.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Revenue Note
Resolution adopted to authorize the assignment of a revenue note to Arvest Bank, allowing the developer to monetize TIF payments.
Public Comments
Shirley Weeks raised concerns about the private driveway onto University Circle, citing increased traffic and safety issues, and questioned the benefit of bird electric scooters in her area.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance 3416 (Medical Marijuana Zoning) - referred back to Planning Commission for review of industrial zoning classifications for grow operations.
Deadlines
- Property owners in 12th Avenue planning area to return postcards by Sunday, September 30, 2018, regarding overlay ordinances.
- Bird scooter company to submit itinerant merchants license application by end of the week.
Watch For
- Bid recommendation for airport runway rehabilitation project at a subsequent meeting, likely September 10th.
- New ordinance for motorized scooters and other alternative transportation modes to be presented by the end of the year, with interim traffic ordinance changes by September 10th.
Announcements
- Westbound lane of 32nd Avenue from Western Road to Sanger Road will be closed on Tuesday, August 28th, for water line project. Water service along 32nd will be interrupted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Property owners in the 12th Avenue planning area will receive information packets regarding overlay ordinances and are asked to return a postcard by September 30th.
- Yard debris cleanup for storm damage starts today through Friday, September 14th, on regular collection days (except Labor Day). Full details on city website.
- First OSU football game is this Thursday. Free downtown parking and shuttles to and from the stadium are available three hours before and after the game. Postgame transportation plan in effect.
- Stillwater Regional Airport celebrated two years of partnership and successes with American Airlines, serving over 100,000 passengers since August 2016. Use airport code SWO for flights.
Agenda Summary
Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative matters for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
SUA-18-34: Bid Recommendation for Six Electric Substation Transformers
Authorization for staff to execute a contract with Pennsylvania Transformer for six electric substation transformers and authorize expenditures from the electric rate stabilization fund.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Resolution C2-2018-02
Resolution authorizing the assignment of a Stillwater Economic Development Authority revenue note and approving and authorizing necessary transactional documents.
Stillwater City Council Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative matters for the Stillwater City Council.
CC-18-102: FAA Grant Applications and Funding Options for Runway 4-22 Rehabilitation and LED Lighting Project
Discussion and possible action regarding FAA grant applications and funding options for the runway rehabilitation and LED lighting project at Stillwater Regional Airport.
Discussion as to possible courses of action regarding motorized scooters in public rights-of-way
Discussion on regulating motorized scooters, including permitting, sidewalk obstruction, and traffic ordinance issues, following the unannounced deployment of Bird scooters.
Ordinance 3416: Zoning Ordinance for Medical Marijuana
Second reading of an ordinance concerning zoning regulations for medical marijuana operations.
Executive Session
Confidential communication regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of Stillwater city manager, city attorney, and municipal judge.