Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved a specific use permit for Team Challenge of Oklahoma to operate a faith-based residential recovery program at 3014 South Main Street, with conditions for fencing, lighting, and vegetative buffering. They also held a public hearing for the proposed Increment District Number Two (Stillwater West 51 Development District) project plan, which aims to stimulate economic development through sales tax incentives. Additionally, the council received updates on the fiscal 2017 budget and natural disaster preparedness initiatives, including new public service announcement videos.
Key Decisions & Votes
Specific Use Permit for Team Challenge of Oklahoma
00:41:00The council approved a specific use permit for Team Challenge of Oklahoma to operate a faith-based residential recovery program at 3014 South Main Street, with conditions including a 6-foot privacy fence along the south and west sides, adequate lighting that does not interfere with neighbors, and vegetative buffering along the south and west sides.
Approval of Engineering Contract for Airport Runway
01:39:00The council approved Alternative One for the engineering contract for the Runway 17 parallel taxiway system, allowing for the design of taxiway stubs to be completed before the August 23rd airline service start date, utilizing $600,000 from the FAA and Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission.
Resolution Notifying Public of Code Supplement Number Four
01:43:00Resolution 2016-7 was approved, notifying the public of the compiling and publishing of Code Supplement Number Four to the Code of the City of Stillwater, making the code current through Fall 2015.
Resolution Supporting OSU Transportation Alternatives Program Application
01:44:00Resolution 2016-9 was approved, supporting Oklahoma State University's Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application for improvements to the Boomer Creek Gateway area at 423 West McElroy Road.
Resolution for Stillwater Utilities Authority Intent to Reimburse Capital Expenditures
01:45:00Resolution SUA-2016-2 was approved, stating the Stillwater Utilities Authority's intent to reimburse capital expenditures, authorizing the reimbursement of certain pre-bond expenditures through the use of bond proceeds for Water 2040 projects.
Resolution Adopting Multimodal Transportation Policy
01:46:00Resolution 2016-11 was approved, adopting a multimodal transportation policy for the City of Stillwater, which combines and clarifies aspects of the previous complete streets draft policy.
Ordinance Closing Portion of Right-of-Way on Ramsey Street (First Reading)
01:47:00Ordinance Number 3336, concerning the closing of a portion of the right-of-way on Ramsey Street adjacent to 616 South Ramsey Street, advanced on its first reading.
Ordinance Amending City Charter for Elections (Second Reading)
01:48:00Ordinance Number 3334, proposing an amendment to Article Six of the Stillwater City Charter regarding annual elections, three-year terms, and nonpartisan elections, was adopted on its second reading.
Ordinance Amending City Charter for Elections and Primaries (Second Reading)
01:49:00Ordinance Number 3335, proposing further amendments to Article Six of the Stillwater City Charter concerning annual elections, primary elections, and general elections, was adopted on its second reading.
Upcoming Community Events
Annual Trash Off
RSVP by Friday, March 18th. City provides work gloves, safety vests, trash bags, and hosts a hot dog lunch after cleanup. Call 455-338482 or visit stillwater.org for more info.
Stillwater Public Library Community Read Kickoff
First kickoff event at the library with Dr. Vasser from NSU discussing 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Fire of Tulsa'.
Stillwater Public Library Speak Easy Event
At Brooklyn's to The Cellar, giving away copies of 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Fire of Tulsa'.
Order of DeMolay Installation of Officers
David McCurry will be installed as Master Counselor.
Order of DeMolay Battle of the Bands
At Stillwater Community Center.
Five Parks and Five Days Spring Break Challenge
Activities begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. daily. Bring your own lunch Monday-Thursday. Hot dog cookout party at Boomer Lake Park on Friday. Visit website or Facebook for more info.
Stillwater Sister Cities Council Young Artists Author Showcase
Theme: 'Peace Through People'. Visit Sister Cities Council webpage for more info.
Financial Matters
2013 Community Development Block Grant Project Closeout
Closeout of the 2013 CDBG project, which included storm drainage improvements at Stone Gate and 19th and Sanger, benefiting 122 properties and 247 direct beneficiaries.
Fiscal 2017 Budget Update
Personnel costs adjusted, direct and indirect costs updated, and fund cash balances in special revenue funds updated for a more realistic projection. Sales tax remittances are down 1.18% year-over-year, while use tax is up 14.35%. Lodging tax is down 9.77%.
Water 2040 Package Reimbursement Resolution
Resolution passed to allow the city to be reimbursed from loan funds for certain expenditures related to the Water 2040 project, occurring between 60 days prior to the meeting and the loan closing.
Airport Runway Engineering Contract
Approval of engineering contract for the Runway 17 parallel taxiway system, with funding targeted from FAA and Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, to be completed before the August 23rd airline service start date.
Public Comments
Public comments included support for the Team Challenge specific use permit, concerns about the definition of 'new sales tax' and potential cannibalization of existing businesses by the proposed TIF district, and a resident's concern about potential development near their property in the Park Meadow Addition.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- March 18th: RSVP for Annual Trash Off
- March 21st: Second public hearing for Increment District Number Two project plan
- April 4th: Second public hearing for fiscal 2017 budget
- May 2nd: Target date for budget resolution and adoption
Watch For
- Construction work in the area bounded by 4th and 6th Avenues, Walnut and Jefferson Streets the week of March 14th.
- Closure of Country Club Road from McElroy to Lake View in approximately 4 weeks (starting next Monday) to hasten construction work.
Announcements
- Temporary signage, including campaign signs, may not be placed on public property or rights-of-way along State Highways.
- The City of Stillwater is now accepting sign-ups for its annual Trash Off on Saturday, March 26th.
- The Stillwater Public Library is hosting its eighth Community-Wide Reading Event in March and April, featuring 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Fire of Tulsa'.
- March is proclaimed as DeMolay Month in Stillwater, celebrating the 97th anniversary of the Order of DeMolay.
- The City of Stillwater is making efforts to raise awareness for natural disaster preparedness, including new public service announcement videos on utility shut-offs.
- The Stillwater City Council has initiated a public awareness campaign on the law change and dangers associated with texting while driving.
- The Stillwater Sister Cities Council is sponsoring the SCI Young Artists Author Showcase with the theme 'Peace Through People'.
Agenda Summary
Proclamations and Presentations
Proclamations for Stillwater Public Library's Community Read and DeMolay Month.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
No public comments received for this section.
Receive public comment regarding the contract acceptance and closeout of the 2013 Community Development Block Grant project
Public hearing and staff report on the closeout of the 2013 CDBG project for storm drainage improvements.
Receive public comment regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit for property addressed as 3014 South Main Street
Public hearing and staff report on a request for a specific use permit to allow a health and social assistance use in an RTM zoning district.
Public hearing and presentation of the proposed Increment District Number Two City of Stillwater and Stillwater West 51 Development District project plan
Public hearing and presentation by the TIF Review Committee on the proposed Increment District Number Two project plan.
Natural Disaster Preparedness Presentation
Presentation by Emergency Management Director Rob Hill on natural disaster preparedness and new public service announcement videos.
Operating Budget Fiscal 2017 Update
Presentation by Chief Financial Officer Melissa Ream on the status of the fiscal 2017 operating budget development.
Water 2040 Package Reimbursement Resolution
Presentation by Bill Millis on a resolution of reimbursement associated with the Water 2040 loan application.
Summary of Modifications to Complete Street Draft Policy and Multimodal Transportation Policy Resolution
Presentation by John McClain on modifications made to the Complete Street draft policy, now presented as a Multimodal Transportation Policy Resolution.
Approval of Engineering Contract for Runway and Taxiway Stubs at Stillwater Regional Airport
Presentation by Airport Director Gary Johnson on the engineering contract for the Runway 17 parallel taxiway system and taxiway stubs.
Resolution 2016-7: Notifying the public of the compiling and publishing of the Code Supplement Number Four
Resolution to notify the public that the city code is current through Fall 2015.
Resolution 2016-9: Resolution to support a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application by Oklahoma State University
Resolution supporting OSU's TAP application for improvements to the Boomer Creek Gateway area.
Resolution SUA-2016-2: Resolution stating the Stillwater Utilities Authority's intent to reimburse Capital expenditures
Resolution authorizing reimbursement of certain pre-bond expenditures for Water 2040 projects.
Resolution 2016-11: Resolution adopting a Multi-Modal Transportation Policy
Resolution adopting the city's multimodal transportation policy.
Ordinance Number 3336: An ordinance closing a portion of the Right-of-Way Ramsey Street
First reading of an ordinance to close a portion of Ramsey Street right-of-way.
Ordinance Number 3334: An ordinance proposing amendment of Article Six of the Stillwater City Charter
Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending the City Charter regarding elections.
Ordinance Number 3335: An ordinance proposing amendment of Article Six of Stillwater City Charter
Second reading and adoption of an ordinance further amending the City Charter regarding elections and primaries.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Request for executive sessions and city manager's announcements.