Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held its first meeting of 2018, addressing several key items including the approval of the 12th Street overlay ordinances and a significant decision to purchase the temporary airport terminal. The Stillwater Utilities Authority also met to discuss and approve the development of a new distributed generation rate design based on an avoided cost approach for all customers.
Key Decisions & Votes
Purchase of Temporary Airport Terminal
09:00The Council approved the purchase of the temporary airport terminal from Ares, citing significant cost savings compared to renewing the lease, especially given the anticipated long-term use of the building until a new terminal can be constructed.
Closing of Easements and Right-of-Way for Westwood Elementary School
14:00Ordinance 3395, regarding the closing of easements and right-of-way between 6th and 4th avenues and Willis and McFarland streets, and Fifth Avenue for the new Westwood Elementary School, was approved on its first reading. This is subject to proper utility removal/relocation and new easement dedication.
12th Avenue Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District Ordinance
21:00Ordinance 3393, amending the Stillwater city code to enact a new division for the 12th Avenue Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, was adopted. This ordinance defines the regulations for the overlay district.
12th Avenue Mixed-Use Overlay District Ordinance
23:00Ordinance 3394, amending the Stillwater city code to enact a new division for the 12th Avenue Mixed-Use Overlay District, was adopted. This ordinance defines the regulations for the mixed-use overlay district.
Distributed Generation Rate Design
30:00The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved staff to proceed with developing a new distributed generation rate based on an avoided cost for all customers approach. This aims to minimize cross-subsidization and ensure equitable cost recovery.
Upcoming Community Events
Dancing with Daddy
Stillwater Community Center, open to all ages. Tickets available through February 7th online and at the community center.
Financial Matters
Temporary Airport Terminal Purchase
The decision to purchase the temporary airport terminal was made due to it being more economical than continuing to lease, especially considering the long-term need for the building.
Alarm Permit Renewal
Annual fee for alarm permits for businesses and commercial property owners. A late fee of $25 applies after March 1st.
Public Comments
Shirley Weeks commented on the 12th Street overlay, urging the council to expedite its adoption and consider a moratorium on development in the area until it's passed.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Request for preliminary Planned Unit Development for 1220 West 12th Avenue (postponed to February 5th)
Deadlines
- Alarm permit renewal deadline: February 28th (late fee after March 1st)
Watch For
- Planning Commission and Council action on assigning properties to the 12th Avenue overlay districts (February)
- Final determination and operationalization of 12th Avenue overlay ordinances (March)
- Finalization and approval of the Distributed Generation Rate Tariff
Announcements
- The Stillwater Police Department reminds businesses and commercial property owners to renew their alarm permits by February 28th.
- The city offers a service called "Be Informed Stillwater" for emergency and non-emergency alerts, sign up at Stillwater.org.
- Improvements to the flow equalization basin and sludge folding beds at the wastewater treatment plant are underway and expected to be completed this fall.
- A new sidewalk is being constructed on Mute Street north to the south entrance of the Lynx Apartments on the east side of North Washington, expected to be complete by the end of the month, weather permitting.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item B (Removed from Consent Docket)
Discussion and approval regarding the renewal contract for the temporary airport terminal.
Item E (Removed from Consent Docket)
Discussion and approval of the Stillwater Museum quarterly report.
CCS 18-02: Request for closing of easements and right-of-way for Westwood Elementary School
Receive public comment and consider approval of closing easements and right-of-way for the new Westwood Elementary School site.
Request for preliminary Planned Unit Development for 1220 West 12th Avenue
Receive public comment regarding a request to change zoning from residential single-family small lot to office and commercial shopping.
Ordinance 3393: 12th Avenue Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
An ordinance amending the Stillwater city code to enact a new division for the 12th Avenue Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.
Ordinance 3394: 12th Avenue Mixed-Use Overlay District
An ordinance amending the Stillwater city code to enact a new division for the 12th Avenue Mixed-Use Overlay District.
Executive Session
Request for executive session for confidential communication regarding real property purchase/appraisal and economic development matters.
SUA Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
SUA 18-03: Distributed Generation Rate Design
Presentation and discussion on developing a new distributed generation rate design.