Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved several key measures, including amendments to the City Charter regarding elections and term limits, which will be placed on the April 5th ballot. They also established a new Bicycle and Pedestrian Ad Hoc Citizen Advisory Committee and formally adopted the Stillwater City Council Strategic Vision Statement. Additionally, the Stillwater Utility Authority approved a modified Water 2040 implementation plan.
Key Decisions & Votes
City Charter Amendments (Election Sequencing)
01:00:00Resolution CC 2016-3 was approved, proposing amendments to Article 6 of the Stillwater City Charter to eliminate primary elections and move to a general election with an as-needed runoff, to be placed on the April 5th ballot.
City Charter Amendments (Term Limits & Term Length)
01:06:00Resolution CC 2016-4 was approved, proposing amendments to Article 6 of the Stillwater City Charter to eliminate succession limitations in favor of a 12-year terminal limitation and extend council member terms from three to four years, to be placed on the April 5th ballot.
Bicyclist and Pedestrian Ad Hoc Citizen Advisory Committee
01:09:00Resolution CC 2016-5 was approved, establishing a new ad hoc committee to assist the transportation director with bicyclist and pedestrian-related items, including membership criteria and scope of duties.
Stillwater City Council Strategic Vision Statement
01:11:00Resolution CC 2016-6 was approved, formally adopting the strategic vision statement that the council has been developing.
Water 2040 Implementation Plan
01:38:00The Stillwater Utility Authority approved the proposed Water 2040 Implementation Plan Three, authorizing 8.1 million for program management services for packages A and B, and a total of 9.072 million including contingency.
Upcoming Community Events
Public Input for Lot 34 Downtown Project
February 22nd from 4-6 PM at the Public Library, and February 23rd from 6-8 PM. The consultant for the Lot 34 downtown project will be in town to receive public input.
City of Stillwater Budget Fair
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Community Center. Opportunity for citizens to learn about and provide input on the city budget.
City Manager Candidate Interviews
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM each evening at the Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend, listen to candidates, and mingle with them. Light refreshments will be provided.
Financial Matters
Water 2040 Program Management Fees
Authorization for program management services for Water 2040 packages A and B, with a total authorized amount of 9.072 million including a 12% contingency.
Water 2040 Overall Program Cost
The total estimated cost for the Water 2040 program under the new implementation plan, which is 15 million higher than the previous plan, primarily due to inflation and refined cost estimates for projects deferred into the future.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- April 5th: Special election for City Charter amendments.
Watch For
- Final report from the Charter Review Committee (March or early April).
- Skate park at Strickland Park reopening (next couple of weeks).
- Significant work on the skate park surface (next year) to convert to concrete.
- Delivery and reassembly of generation units and engines for the new Stillwater Energy Center (next couple of months).
Announcements
- Skate park at Strickland Park is still closed for surface replacement, expected to reopen in a couple of weeks. Future plans include converting the surface to concrete.
- Stillwater Public Library is the first in the state to offer 'Take It or Make It' invention kits for electronic circuitry and computer programming.
- The City of Stillwater will observe President's Day on Monday, February 15th, with City Hall and most offices closed. Waste collection (trash and recycling) will continue as usual, but yard waste will not be collected.
- Stillwater Energy Center is receiving generation units and engines, with large components being moved from railroad tracks to the site over the next two to three days. Reassembly will occur in a large tent-like building over the next couple of months.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
CC-16-21: Closing of a portion of the right-of-way of Ramsey Street
Receive public comment and consider a request for closing a portion of the right-of-way adjacent to 616 South Ramsey Street.
CC-16-22: Specific Use Permit for 1209 and 1213 North Ramsey Street
Receive public comment and consider a request for review and approval of a specific use permit for properties zoned RTM (Two-Family and Multi-Family District) to allow a single-family residence.
Charter Review Committee presentation of first report and recommendations
Presentation of the first report and recommendations from the Charter Review Committee regarding election sequencing and term limits.
Resolution CC 2016-3: Amendment of Article Six Elections (Election Sequencing)
A resolution proposing amendment of Article Six Elections by amending sections 6-1, 6-3, 6-4, and 6-6 of the Stillwater City Charter and authorizing the mayor to sign an election proclamation calling for a special election.
Resolution CC 2016-4: Amendment of Article Six Elections (Term Limits)
A resolution proposing amendment of Article Six Elections by amending section 6-1 of the Stillwater City Charter and authorizing the mayor to sign an election proclamation calling for a special election.
Resolution CC 2016-5: Establishing a Bicyclist and Pedestrian Ad Hoc Citizen Advisory Committee
A resolution establishing a bicyclist and pedestrian ad hoc citizen advisory committee, establishing membership criteria, and scope of duties.
Resolution CC 2016-6: Adopting the Stillwater City Council Strategic Vision Statement
A resolution adopting the Stillwater City Council Strategic Vision Statement.
Ordinance Number 3334 (First Reading): Amendment of Article Six (Term Limits)
An ordinance proposing amendment of Article Six in the Stillwater City Charter by amending section 6-1 regarding annual elections, three-year terms, elections at large, nonpartisan elections, and providing for submission to qualified voters.
Ordinance Number 3335 (First Reading): Amendment of Article Six (Election Sequencing)
An ordinance proposing amendment of Article Six of the Stillwater City Charter by amending section 6-1, repealing section 6-3, amending section 6-4, and section 6-6 regarding primary and general elections, and providing for submission to qualified voters.
Appointments: Audit Committee
Appointment of Angela Spencer to the Audit Committee for a three-year term.
Appointments: Board of Adjustment
Reappointment of Terry Ventress and appointment of Angela Bale to the Board of Adjustment.
Appointments: Bicyclist and Pedestrian Ad Hoc Citizen Advisory Committee
Appointment of members to the newly established Bicyclist and Pedestrian Ad Hoc Citizen Advisory Committee.
Stillwater Utility Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Stillwater Utility Authority.
Stillwater Utility Authority General Orders: Water 2040 Implementation Plan Three
Presentation and discussion of the Water 2040 Implementation Plan Three.