Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held a regular meeting where they approved a sole source purchase for infrastructure management services to update pavement and asset management systems. They also advanced an ordinance for a second reading and received updates on ongoing construction projects and community events. The meeting concluded efficiently, with the Economic Development Authority meeting immediately afterward.
Key Decisions & Votes
Sole Source Purchase for Infrastructure Management Systems
00:22:00The council approved a sole source purchase with Infrastructure Management Systems for $175,127 to update the city's pavement management program, including data collection for residential streets, signage, and support poles, and to establish new databases for these assets.
Ordinance 3359 - Closing a General Utility Easement
00:22:50Ordinance number 3359, concerning the closing of a general utility easement at 420 and 52 South Lake Lee Street, was advanced for a second reading.
Upcoming Community Events
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Input Meetings
Friday, February 24th, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM and Wednesday, March 1st, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM at the City of Stillwater Community Center, 315 West 8th Avenue, Room 100. These meetings are for public input on allocating federal funding for low to moderate-income neighborhoods.
Police and Fire Charity Basketball Game
A spirited game that raised a lot of money for community programs. No injuries were reported.
Daddy-Daughter Dance
A huge success, with the 7 o'clock dance being excellent. The community center staff did a great job, and more dances are planned for next year due to high demand.
Financial Matters
Donation to Strickland Park
Mexico Jose made a donation to the city for Strickland Park, generated from parking sales during football game dates. The council noted that donations to the city for specific items are tax-deductible.
Sole Source Purchase for Infrastructure Management Systems
Approved expenditure for updating pavement management, asset data collection, and establishing new databases for signs and pavement markings.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- January 2018: Deadline for meeting Federal Highway Administration requirements for retroreflectivity of street markers.
Watch For
- Proposals for design, mill and overlay, and reconstruction projects, estimated at $134,000, to be presented to the council.
Announcements
- Most City of Stillwater offices will be closed Monday, February 20th, to observe Presidents Day.
- Monday waste collection customers will have trash and recycling picked up as usual, but yard waste will not be collected.
- Residents can sign up for emergency alerts using the 'Be Informed Stillwater' mass notification system via text, voice, or email at Stillwater.org under online services.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Isabella Sittin, a 5th-grade student from Glenwood Elementary School, whose father works for the city.
Proclamations and Presentations
Recognition of Mexico Jose for their donation to Strickland Park.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine items on the consent agenda.
Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
No speakers were present for public comment.
Report on Sole Source Purchase with Infrastructure Management Systems
Presentation and discussion regarding a sole source contract for pavement management and asset data collection.
Ordinance 3359 - Closing a General Utility Easement
First reading of an ordinance to close a general utility easement at 420 and 52 South Lake Lee Street.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates on construction projects (6th and Perkins intersection, Western Road), reminder about the upcoming election, and a report on the police and fire charity basketball game.
Announcements
Information on CDBG input meetings, Presidents Day closures, emergency alert system, and a successful Daddy-Daughter Dance.