Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council meeting on April 3rd, 2017, included several proclamations for community awareness and recognition. Key discussions revolved around the future development of Block 34, with council members debating the balance between public amenities, retail opportunities, and long-term city planning. The meeting also saw the approval of a planned unit development amendment for Arbor Village and the closeout of a CDBG grant for drainage and waterline projects. The Stillwater Utilities Authority approved sole-source purchases for smart grid technology and an amendment to a power purchase agreement.
Key Decisions & Votes
Arbor Village PUD Amendment
00:36:50An amendment to the Arbor Village Planned Unit Development was approved, rezoning commonly owned office parcels to residential to allow for single-family development and removing designated flood plain from individual lots.
CDBG 15 Small Cities Grant Closeout
00:43:00The closeout of the 2015 CDBG grant was approved, which funded the Leon Hall drainage project and waterline projects in the Tucker Edition and Chester/Fern areas, impacting 73 residents.
Taxiway Realignment Project Funding Application
01:21:00A resolution was approved to acknowledge City Council authorization for the submission of an application for federal and state grant funding to construct taxiway realignment at Stillwater Regional Airport.
Ordinance 3360 (Zoning 707 East Airport Road)
01:23:00Ordinance 3360, rezoning a tract of land at 707 East Airport Road from industrial to commercial general, was adopted.
Ordinance 3361 (911 Emergency Number Fee)
01:24:00Ordinance 3361, revising the 911 emergency number ordinance to maintain the current 5% user fee and declaring an emergency, was adopted.
Sole Source Purchase for Smart Grid Technology
01:32:00Sole source purchases for recloser equipment ($146,000), controllers ($21,000), and electrical substation relay equipment ($84,000) from Teel/Seal facilitated by Katie Johnson were approved for the electric utility's smart grid deployment.
GRDA Purchase Power and Sale Agreement Third Amendment
01:36:00The third amendment to the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) purchase power and sale agreement, specifically addressing the daily generation capacity payment at the Stillwater Energy Center, was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Distinguished Young Women of Payne County
Proclamation of Grace Huner Day for her selection as Distinguished Young Woman of Payne County for 2018.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Proclamation of April 2017 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Stillwater.
Autism Awareness Week/Day
Proclamation of April 2nd-8th, 2017 as Autism Awareness Week and April 2nd, 2017 as Autism Day in Stillwater.
Fair Housing Month
Proclamation of April 2017 as Fair Housing Month in Stillwater, recognizing the 49th anniversary of the US fair housing law.
Transportation Enhancement Plan Public Meeting
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Stillwater Community Center.
12th Avenue Land Use Plan Input Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Stillwater Community Center.
Council and Trustee Office Hours
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at the Aspen at Lake View, 1908 North Perkins.
Financial Matters
CDBG 15 Small Cities Grant Closeout
Grant worth $380,052 with a match of $376,104, fully utilized for drainage and waterline projects.
Taxiway Realignment Project
Application for federal and state grant funding to cover the approximate cost of the taxiway realignment project at Stillwater Regional Airport.
Sole Source Purchase - Recloser Equipment
Purchase of recloser equipment from Teel facilitated by Katie Johnson, including a 10% contingency, for smart grid distribution automation.
Sole Source Purchase - Controllers
Purchase of controllers from Seal facilitated by Katie Johnson, including a 10% contingency, for smart grid distribution automation.
Sole Source Purchase - Electrical Substation Relaying Equipment
Purchase of electrical substation relaying equipment from Seal facilitated by Katie Johnson, including a 10% contingency, for smart grid distribution automation.
Public Comments
Public comments primarily focused on the future of Block 34, with suggestions ranging from privatization through auction with use restrictions, to developing it as a retail space using shipping containers, to preserving it as open space or a public-private partnership for income generation.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Discussion and decision on the future development of Block 34 (tabled until April 17th meeting)
Deadlines
- ARP tax assistance at Stillwater Public Library through April 18th
Watch For
- Staff guidance on RFP process for Block 34 development
- RFQ for automated meter infrastructure (AMI) in coming weeks
Announcements
- Register storm shelters with the City of Stillwater at stillwater.org/shelter.
- Stillwater High School raised $170,000 for Empower through their Smack Week fundraising.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance led by Hannah Hitch.
Proclamation: Grace Huner Day
Proclamation recognizing Grace Huner as the Distinguished Young Woman of Payne County for 2018.
Proclamation: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Proclamation designating April 2017 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Recognition: Senior Police Officer Leah Storm
Recognition of Senior Police Officer Leah Storm for her dedication to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Proclamation: Autism Awareness Week/Day
Proclamation designating April 2-8, 2017, as Autism Awareness Week and April 2, 2017, as Autism Day.
Proclamation: Fair Housing Month
Proclamation designating April 2017 as Fair Housing Month.
Consent Docket
Approval of consent docket items, excluding item 'o'.
Item 'o' removed from Consent Docket
Item 'o' was pulled for technical adjustments and will be on the agenda for April 17th.
Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled
Public comments received regarding the future of Block 34.
Public Hearing: Amendment to Arbor Village PUD (CC-17-48)
Public hearing and subsequent approval of an amendment to Arbor Village Planned Unit Development and related map amendment to rezone parcels from O office District to RT residential 1 and 2 family District.
Public Hearing: Closeout of 16467 CDBG 15 Small Cities Grant (CC-17-45)
Public hearing and subsequent approval to close out the 2015 CDBG grant for drainage and waterline projects.
General Orders: Report on Block 34
Presentation and discussion of a conceptual plan for Block 34, including phases and financing options, based on previous council requests.
Resolution: FAA AIP Grant Application (CC-2017-7)
Resolution acknowledging City Council authorization for the submission of an application for federal and state grant funding for taxiway realignment at Stillwater Regional Airport.
Ordinance 3362 (First Reading)
Ordinance rezoning land at 821 North Duck Street from O office District and RT residential 2 one and two family District to CG commercial General District.
Ordinance 3360 (Second Reading)
Ordinance rezoning land at 707 East Airport Road from IG industrial district to CG commercial General.
Ordinance 3361 (Second Reading)
Ordinance revising the 911 emergency number ordinance, maintaining the 5% user fee, and declaring an emergency.
SUA Consent Docket
Approval of the Stillwater Utilities Authority consent docket.
SUA General Orders: Proposed Sole Source Purchase
Report and approval of sole source purchases for recloser equipment, controllers, and electrical substation relay equipment for smart grid technology deployment.
SUA General Orders: GRDA Purchase Power and Sale Agreement Third Amendment (SUA 16-6)
Consideration and approval of the third amendment to the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) purchase power and sale agreement.
SEDA Consent Docket
Approval of the Stillwater Economic Development Authority consent docket.
SEDA Executive Session
Request for an executive session for confidential communication regarding economic development and real property.