Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved the Community Development Block Grant application for an inclusive and adaptive park at Strickland Park, highlighting a collaborative effort with community organizations. They also advanced several ordinances to second reading, including one for city management of public rights-of-way and another to repeal an ordinance related to trail bike riding to facilitate a new operational agreement for the motorcycle park. The council also adopted a resolution pledging support for the CDBG program.
Key Decisions & Votes
Community Development Block Grant Application
00:02:40The application for an inclusive and adaptive park at Strickland Park was approved. This project is a collaborative effort with Maya's Promise and high school students, aiming to create a premier accessible and inclusive playground in Oklahoma.
Postponement of Public Hearing Item 6A
00:13:50Item 6A, a public hearing, was postponed until July 16, 2018, as requested.
Resolution CC-2018-14: Commitment of Leverage to Oklahoma Department of Commerce CDBG
00:14:50Resolution CC-2018-14, pledging support for the Community Development Block Grant program, was adopted.
Ordinance 3408: City Management of Public Rights-of-Way
00:20:00Ordinance 3408, related to city management of public rights-of-way, was advanced to second reading. This ordinance updates provisions for entities working in the right-of-way and regulates occupancy by utility and communications companies.
Ordinance 3412: Amending Stillwater City Code Chapter 33 (Parks and Recreation)
00:24:50Ordinance 3412, repealing sections related to trail bike riding, was advanced to second reading. This is to facilitate handing over motorcycle park operations to the Stillwater Trail Riders group.
Ordinance 3399: Stormwater Management
00:26:40Ordinance 3399, related to stormwater management and quality, was adopted. It amends definitions and reassigns responsibilities for drainage and sedimentation.
Appointment to Audit Committee
00:32:40John Killam was reappointed to the Audit Committee for a second three-year term.
Upcoming Community Events
City Council Office Hours (Stillwater Reinvestment Plan)
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Red Rock Bakery, 910 North Boomer Road
City Council Office Hours (Stillwater Reinvestment Plan)
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Aspen Coffee at Lakeview Point, 1908 North Perkins Road
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Revenue (April 2018 transactions)
The city received $2,385,167 in sales tax, an increase of $116,064 (5.11%) from June 2017.
Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) Revenue Bond Rating
Fitch Ratings reaffirmed SUA's 2014 revenue bond rating at double-A- with a stable outlook, citing diverse revenue sources, a long-term agreement with Gerda, and strong cash metrics.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Public Hearing Item 6A (postponed to July 16, 2018)
- Ordinance 3409 (to be placed on agenda for July 16th)
Deadlines
- 60-day extension for motorcycle park operation agreement
Watch For
- Resolution establishing fees for right-of-way management (next week)
- Emergency clauses for Ordinances 3408 and 3412 (before second reading)
Announcements
- New city employees welcomed: Honor Hess (Entry Maintenance Worker), Matt Stanley (Entry Maintenance Worker), Sharon Burrow (Police Records Management Technician), Greg Adams (Civil Engineer II).
- Periline Improvement Project progressing on North Husband, with poles installed and new wires to be strung.
- City Council holding office hours for input on Stillwater Reinvestment Plan draft implementation guide.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Consent Docket
Approval of routine items, with Item H removed for separate discussion.
Item 4: Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
Opportunity for public to comment on non-public hearing agenda items.
Item 5H: Approval of the 2018 Community Block Grant Application
Application for an inclusive and adaptive park at Strickland Park.
Item 6A: Public Hearing
A scheduled public hearing.
Item 7A: Resolution CC-2018-14
Resolution regarding commitment of leverage to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 18 2018 Small Cities Program.
Item 8A: Ordinance 3408
An ordinance related to city management of public rights-of-way, amending Chapter 37 titled Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Spaces.
Item 8B: Ordinance 3412
An ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code Chapter 33 Parks and Recreation by repealing sections related to trail bike riding.
Item 9A: Ordinance 3399
An ordinance related to stormwater management in the City of Stillwater, amending Stillwater City Code Chapter 35.
Item 9B: Ordinance 3409
An ordinance related to zoning.
Item 10: Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates from city staff and council members on various city matters.
Item 11: Appointments
Appointment to the Audit Committee.
Item 12: Executive Session
Request for executive session to discuss labor negotiations with International Association of Firefighters Local 2095.