Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council meeting on April 16, 2018, saw the approval of several key items, including an operations agreement for the municipal pool with the YMCA and bids for various road projects. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to honoring outgoing Mayor Gina J. Noble and swearing in the new Mayor, William H. Joyce, who then presided over the election of the Vice Mayor and the first readings of several ordinances. The Stillwater Utilities Authority meeting followed, where a resolution establishing an electric distributed generation tariff was approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
Municipal Pool Operations Agreement
04:00:00Approved an operations agreement between the City of Stillwater and the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Stillwater YMCA Center for the operation of the municipal pool, expected to save over $10,000.
Pavement Project Bids
04:30:00Approved bids for various pavement projects, with schedules available on the city's website.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Grant
05:00:00Authorized the mayor to sign the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2018 Public Art Challenge Grant on behalf of the Block 34 Trust, advancing the Block 34 project.
Election of Vice Mayor
20:00:00Councilor Darlington was re-elected as Vice Mayor of the City of Stillwater with a 4-0 vote.
Amendment to Planned Unit Development (Primrose CC-18-31)
25:00:00Approved an amendment to the existing PUD for the Primrose Retirement Community at 823 South Range Road, allowing for the construction of two additional duplexes.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Selection
34:00:00Approved the staff recommendation to select the Strickland Park playground replacement project for the 2018 CDBG grant, with an estimated cost of $83,500 and a required 1:1 match.
Federal Funding Application for Stillwater Regional Airport
50:00:00Adopted Resolution CC-2018-05, authorizing the submission of an application for federal funding to rehabilitate runway 4-22 at Stillwater Regional Airport through the FAA AIP grant.
Itinerant Merchants and Peddlers Ordinance Amendment
01:05:00Advanced Ordinance No. 3406 to second reading, which amends the city code to reduce the itinerant merchant license fee from $250 to $50 and repeals the bonding requirement, aiming to attract more food trucks and vendors.
Land Development Code Amendment (Corridor Redevelopment Area)
01:10:00Adopted Ordinance No. 3396, amending the land development code regarding public realm improvement requirements in the corridor redevelopment area planning district.
Electric Distributed Generation Tariff
01:25:00Approved Resolution SUA-2018-01, establishing an electric distributed generation tariff based on an 'avoided cost for all customers' approach, including a transition plan for existing net metering customers.
Upcoming Community Events
Stillwater Arts Festival
Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stover Convenience Collection Center at 807 South Perkins Road. Residents can drop off household pollutants free of charge.
Film Resilience Showing
6:00 p.m. at the library. Free showing of a film dealing with childhood trauma and its effects.
Financial Matters
Municipal Pool Operations Agreement
Expected savings from the new operations agreement with the YMCA for the municipal pool.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Preliminary amount for the 2018 CDBG grant, with a required 1:1 match, totaling around $167,000 for the Strickland Park playground replacement.
Proposed City Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19
Discussion of the general fund budget, noting a gap between revenue and expenditures, with the largest portion of the shortfall covered by a transfer from the utility fund. Revenues have decreased year-over-year.
Itinerant Merchant License Fee
Proposed reduction of the license fee from $250 to $50 and repeal of the bonding requirement to encourage more vendors.
Sales Tax Apportionment
Increased by 4.96% in April compared to last year, and up 1.4% year-to-date. Use tax was up 75.39% from last year. Cigarette tobacco tax up 6.22%, hotel motel tax down 1.07%.
Public Comments
Public comments were received on the Planned Unit Development amendment for Primrose Retirement Community and the selection of a project for the Community Development Block Grant. No public comments were received on the proposed city operating budget.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 3406 (Itinerant Merchants and Peddlers) at next week's meeting
- Applications for open City Council and Stillwater Utilities Authority trustee seats
Announcements
- Five members of the electric utility team (Brandon Davis, Seth Gibson, Michael Mills, Jacob Stockwell, and Kevin Toll) were promoted to journey lineman after completing a four-year apprenticeship program.
- Thanks to Senator Doug Dugger for his work on Senate Bill 337, which was incorporated into 1019 XX legislation to fund education issues, potentially benefiting the city through online sales tax collection (though revenue is expected in 12-18 months).
- Rob Hill, Emergency Management Director, and a fire crew assisted with significant fires in western Oklahoma.
- A new video showcasing the City of Stillwater's standards of excellence (Connected, Performance Driven, Proud, Respectful, Responsive, and Trustworthy) is available at Stillwater.org/news and on social media.
- The Stillwater Trash Off was a success with a large youth turnout, collecting 113 bags of trash and various other items.
- An open trustee seat for the Stillwater Utilities Authority and an open City Council seat are available, with applications being accepted soon.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine items.
Special Presentation and Proclamations
Recognition of outgoing Mayor Gina J. Noble and swearing-in of new Mayor William H. Joyce.
Election of Vice Mayor
Election of the Vice Mayor for the City Council.
Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for a Public Hearing
Opportunity for public input on non-public hearing agenda items.
CC-18-31: Amendment to a Planned Unit Development at 823 South Range Road (Primrose CC-18-31)
Receive public comment and consider an amendment to an existing PUD for the Primrose Retirement Community.
CC-18-35: Selection of a Project for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2018 Grant
Receive public comment regarding the selection of a project for the 2018 CDBG grant.
Proposed City of Stillwater Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19
Receive public comment regarding the proposed city operating budget.
Resolution CC-2018-05: Federal Funding for Stillwater Regional Airport Runway Rehabilitation
Resolution authorizing submission of an application for federal funding to rehabilitate runway 4-22 at Stillwater Regional Airport.
Ordinance No. 3398: Closing a Portion of Wicklow Street Right-of-Way
An ordinance closing a portion of the right-of-way of Wicklow Street at or near 701 South Wicklow Street.
Ordinance No. 3401: Closing Portions of a Public Drainage Easement in Arbor Village Addition
An ordinance closing portions of a public drainage easement within the Arbor Village Addition.
Ordinance No. 3402: Closing Public Right-of-Way and Utility Easements
An ordinance closing the entire public right-of-way of West Scott Avenue, certain utility easements in the How Addition, and a public alley in the College Campus Addition.
Ordinance No. 3403: Rezoning Land at 810 North Lincoln Street
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land at or near 810 North Lincoln Street from RT to RTM district classification.
Ordinance No. 3404: Closing a Public Alley in College Heights Addition
An ordinance closing a public alley in the College Heights Addition.
Ordinance No. 3405: Closing a Portion of South Lincoln Street Right-of-Way
An ordinance closing a portion of the right-of-way of South Lincoln Street.
Ordinance No. 3406: Amending Business Operation Regulations for Itinerant Merchants and Peddlers
An ordinance amending Stillwater City Code Chapter 12, Article 4, Division 2, by repealing Section 12-142 fee and declaring an emergency.
Ordinance No. 3396: Amending Land Development Code (Corridor Redevelopment Area)
An ordinance related to land development in the City of Stillwater, amending Chapter 23, Article 25, adding new sections for public realm improvement requirements.
Ordinance No. 3400: Closing a Public Utility Easement
An ordinance closing a public utility easement located east and perpendicular to North Lincoln Street.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates and announcements from city staff and council members.
Adjourn City Council Meeting
Motion to adjourn the City Council meeting.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine items for the SUA.
Distributed Energy Generation Report
Report on distributed energy generation and proposed tariff resolution.
Resolution SUA-2018-01: Establishing an Electric Distributed Generation Tariff
Resolution establishing an electric distributed generation tariff.
SUA Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates and announcements from SUA staff and trustees.
SUA Executive Session
Executive session to discuss confidential communication with the City Attorney concerning a pending investigation/claim with Wärtsilä Corporation.
Reconvene SUA Meeting
Motion to reconvene the Stillwater Utilities Authority meeting.
Adjourn SUA Meeting
Motion to adjourn the Stillwater Utilities Authority meeting.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine items for the SEDA.
SEDA Executive Session
Executive session for the purpose of conferring on matters pertaining to economic development.