Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council met on July 23, 2018, approving several ordinances on second reading related to public rights-of-way management, land development for telecommunications, and repealing trail bike riding regulations. A significant discussion revolved around establishing a recovery rate for right-of-way occupancy fees, ultimately setting it at 13%. The council also adopted a comprehensive pole attachment agreement for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
Key Decisions & Votes
Implementation Policy Guide for Stillwater Reinvestment Plan
The council discussed revisions to the implementation policy guide, including increasing the small business enhancement match to $3,000, adding terms to the glossary, and scheduling a study session on form-based code. The item was postponed to August 6 for a vote after incorporating changes.
Ordinance 3408: City Management of Public Rights-of-Way
This ordinance amends various chapters of the city code to provide for structural integrity of city streets, minimize traffic disruption, and allocate costs for right-of-way management. It includes new sections on permits, fees, and enforcement.
Ordinance 3409: Land Development for Telecommunications
This ordinance amends the land development code to regulate telecommunication towers, small cell telecommunications, and mobile wireless network uses, including new sections on intent, use conditions, federal restrictions, and application requirements.
Ordinance 3412: Repealing Trail Bike Riding Regulations
This ordinance repeals in its entirety Article 5 of Chapter 33 (Parks and Recreation) concerning trail bike riding, including general provisions and permit sections.
Resolution CC-2018-15: Right-of-Way Management and Occupancy Fees
The council adopted a resolution setting fees for right-of-way management and occupancy, establishing a recovery rate of 13% for new linear footage added by occupants.
Resolution CC-2018-16: Stillwater Utilities Authority Pole Attachment Agreement
This resolution adopts a comprehensive pole attachment agreement for the Stillwater Utilities Authority, providing a standardized form for companies attaching to city power poles, particularly for small-cell and fiber-optic applications.
Upcoming Community Events
Council Office Hours
Tomorrow morning at Balance Coffee from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. with Vice Mayor Darlington and another councilor.
Food Trucks and Tunes
Upcoming events after the cancellation of the July 20th event due to excessive heat.
Financial Matters
Right-of-Way Occupancy Fee Recovery Rate
A 13% recovery rate was adopted for fees related to right-of-way management and occupancy, calculated based on the transportation and stormwater budget and linear feet of right-of-way.
Public Comments
No one signed up for public comment at this meeting.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Implementation Policy Guide for Stillwater Reinvestment Plan (to be brought back on August 6th with changes)
Watch For
- Discussion of franchise agreements at renewal time for existing right-of-way occupants.
- New small cell businesses coming to Stillwater and their impact on right-of-way usage.
Announcements
- Water 2040 project updates: Central zone and 44th Avenue water towers are nearly complete. Water line along Western Road and 32nd Avenue is completed, with new water lines being tied in.
- Water outages: Today on Western between 26th and 44th, and tomorrow on 32nd between Western and Sanger.
- Citizens can report potential power outages and check status using the online map on Stillwater.org.
- Work begins next week on the new Strickland Park skate park. The existing skate park, new skate park spot, and gravel parking lot will close, but the playground will remain open.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Implementation Policy Guide for Stillwater Reinvestment Plan
Discussion and potential adoption of the implementation policy guide for assistance in development financing for the Stillwater Reinvestment Plan.
Ordinance 3408 on Second Reading
An ordinance related to city management of public rights-of-way, amending chapters 37 and 3 of the city code.
Ordinance 3409 on Second Reading
An ordinance related to land development in the city of Stillwater, amending chapter 23 of the city code regarding telecommunication facilities.
Ordinance 3412 on Second Reading
An ordinance amending the Stillwater city code chapter 33 Parks and Recreation by repealing Article 5 trail bike riding.
Resolution CC-2018-15
A resolution setting fees for right-of-way management and occupancy in accordance with the Stillwater Municipal Code.
Resolution CC-2018-16
A resolution adopting the Stillwater Utilities Authority pole attachment agreement.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates and announcements from city staff and council members.
Executive Session
Confidential communication regarding pending litigation, purchase/appraisal of real property, and economic development.