Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held a meeting where they approved the FY17 Pavement Management Program and authorized the sale of a surplus property at 301 South Washington. The meeting also included several proclamations for Adult Day Healthcare Week, Constitution Week, and Library Card Sign-up Month. The Stillwater Economic Development Authority (SEDA) discussed and approved the FY2017 annual contract for services with the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, with amendments regarding performance metrics and reporting.
Key Decisions & Votes
FY17 Pavement Management Program
00:20:00The City Council approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Pavement Management Program, directing staff to begin implementation. The program includes 27 lane miles of various pavement strategies, funded by $3.7 million from the general fund and $1.4 million from the Transportation sales tax fund.
Sale of 301 South Washington Property
00:27:00The City Council declared the property at 301 South Washington as surplus and authorized its sale for $190,000 to Bradley Gungle, following a public auction where the bid exceeded the appraised value of $170,000.
Rezoning 421 East Thomas Avenue
00:30:00Ordinance number 3350, rezoning a tract of land at 421 East Thomas Avenue from I Light Industrial to CG Commercial General District, was advanced to its second reading.
Rezoning 2306 North Washington Street
00:31:00Ordinance number 3348, rezoning 2306 North Washington Street from CS Community Shopping District and O Office District to CG Commercial General District, was adopted on its second reading.
Amending Stillwater City Code for Massage Therapy
00:31:30Ordinance number 3349, amending the Stillwater City Code by repealing Article 6 (Massage Therapy) of Chapter 12 (Businesses), was adopted on its second reading.
FY2017 Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Contract
01:25:00The Stillwater Economic Development Authority approved the FY2017 annual contract for services with the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, including amendments for clearer reporting metrics and a preliminary performance appraisal by December 31st, with the second disbursement of funds contingent on its submission.
Upcoming Community Events
Adult Day Healthcare Week
Proclaimed by the Mayor, recognizing the services provided by Adult Day Health Care Centers like The Life Center. The Life Center will hold an open house on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Constitution Week
Proclaimed by the Mayor, recognizing the 229th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. The Daughters of the American Revolution were present.
Library Card Sign-up Month
Proclaimed by the Mayor, encouraging citizens to sign up for library cards. The Friends of the Library sale will be held Thursday (member preview 5-8 PM, $10), Friday (12-8 PM), Saturday (10-5 PM), and Sunday ($1 bag sale 1:30-4:30 PM).
Stillwater Electric Utilities Center Grand Opening
Public invited, plenty of parking available.
Food Trucks and Tunes
Block 34, last events of the season.
Mummy and Sundance
Stillwater Community Center, preschoolers and above invited to dress as Halloween characters. Tickets available at tickets.stillwater.org or the Community Center.
Bike Blitz Week
Encouraging participation in the bicycle pedestrian trail survey at stillwater.org to determine trail creation and maintenance needs.
Financial Matters
FY17 Pavement Management Program
$3.7 million from the general fund and $1.4 million from the Transportation sales tax fund for pavement maintenance and reconstruction.
Sale of 301 South Washington Property
Proceeds from the sale of surplus city property.
Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Contract
Annual contract for economic development services, with funds disbursed in two installments, the second contingent on performance appraisal submission.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- November 1st, 2016: Chamber to submit selected criteria for economic development metrics to SEDA Trustees for review and approval.
- December 31st, 2016: Chamber to submit a preliminary performance appraisal to SEDA.
- August 31st, 2017: Chamber to submit final performance report to SEDA.
Watch For
- Phase 2 of the Maloy project (reconstruction on Maloy and Craft Road) to open to traffic later this week.
- Final phase of the Maloy project to start as early as September 26th.
- Construction on the 6th and Perkins intersection to begin this week, with bridge box work and various lane closures starting next week for sewer line relocation.
Announcements
- Mayor Noble returned after a 6-8 week absence, thanking city staff and council for their support.
- Stillwater Electric Utilities received the Oklahoma Municipal League Innovations Award for their new energy center.
- The Maloy project Phase 1 is near completion and open for local traffic.
- Bike Blitz Week is underway, encouraging participation in the bicycle pedestrian trail survey.
- Councilor Narahara and Councilor Joyce are participating in the Citizen Police Academy, with Narahara sharing an experience on a night shift with Officer Breeze.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Jaylen Gagens from Richmond Elementary.
Proclamation: Adult Day Healthcare Week
Proclaiming September 18-24, 2016, as Adult Day Healthcare Week.
Proclamation: Constitution Week
Proclaiming September 17-23, 2016, as Constitution Week.
Proclamation: Library Card Sign-up Month
Proclaiming September 2016 as Library Card Sign-up Month.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
FY17 Pavement Management System Recommendations
Presentation and approval of the Fiscal Year 2017 Pavement Management Program.
Sale of 301 South Washington Property
Report on the public auction and authorization to proceed with the sale of the property.
Resolution CC 2016-27
Declaring 301 South Washington as surplus property and authorizing its sale.
Ordinance No. 3350 (First Reading)
Rezoning 421 East Thomas Avenue from I Light Industrial to CG Commercial General District.
Ordinance No. 3351 (First Reading)
Item was stricken from the agenda as the property sale did not exceed $250,000.
Ordinance No. 3348 (Second Reading)
Rezoning 2306 North Washington Street from CS Community Shopping District and O Office District to CG Commercial General District.
Ordinance No. 3349 (Second Reading)
Amending Stillwater City Code by repealing Article 6 (Massage Therapy) of Chapter 12 (Businesses).
Miscellaneous Items from City Manager
City Manager had no items to report.
Miscellaneous Items from City Attorney
City Attorney had no items to report.
Miscellaneous Items from City Clerk
City Clerk had no items to report.
Miscellaneous Items from City Council
Council members provided various announcements and updates.
Adjournment of City Council Meeting
Motion to adjourn the City Council meeting.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the S.U.A.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Reports from Officers and Boards
General Counsel and General Manager had no items to report.
Adjournment of Stillwater Utilities Authority Meeting
Motion to adjourn the S.U.A. meeting.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for SEDA.
FY2017 Annual Contract for Services between City of Stillwater and Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
Presentation and discussion of the contract for economic development services.
Adjournment of Stillwater Economic Development Authority Meeting
Motion to adjourn the SEDA meeting.