Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council meeting on October 26, 2015, began with a special recognition of a delegation from Kameoka, Japan, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their sister city relationship. The council adopted an ordinance prohibiting texting while driving and received a presentation on the downtown revitalization project. The meeting also included heartfelt tributes and discussions regarding the recent tragic incident during the OSU Homecoming parade.
Key Decisions & Votes
Texting While Driving Ordinance
01:05:00Ordinance number 3330, creating sections 29-21 (definitions) and 29-22 (texting while driving) of the city code, was adopted. An emergency clause was also adopted to make the ordinance effective on November 1, 2015.
Interim City Manager Appointment
01:14:40Norman McNichol was appointed as the interim city manager, effective December 1, 2015, with a 20% increase in his current base salary during his tenure in this capacity.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Downtown revitalization project updates, with the next team visit scheduled for November 9-11, 2015.
Announcements
- Stillwater Sister Cities Council celebrated the 30th anniversary of the sister city partnership with Kameoka, Japan.
- Mayor Noble read a proclamation recognizing the Kameoka delegation.
- Councilor office hours are scheduled for the week: Tuesday at Daylight Donuts, Wednesday at McDonald's on McElroy, Thursday at Red Rock, and Friday at Bagel Shop and Panera.
- A special message from the Mayor of Kameoka, Mr. Kuriyama, was presented to Mayor Noble.
- Gifts were exchanged between the Kameoka delegation and Stillwater City Council members.
- The city is mourning the victims of the recent tragic incident during the OSU Homecoming parade, with candles lit in remembrance.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation for Kameoka Delegation
A proclamation was read in honor of the 30th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Stillwater and Kameoka, Japan, and the visiting delegation.
Presentation on Downtown Project
Mike Myers of ADG and Sean Garretson of Pegasus gave a presentation on the downtown revitalization project, outlining the scope, process, and upcoming steps.
Ordinance No. 3330: Texting While Driving
An ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code by creating sections 29-21 (definitions) and 29-22 (texting while driving) was presented for second reading and adoption.
Emergency Clause for Ordinance No. 3330
A motion to adopt an emergency clause for Ordinance No. 3330 to make it effective on November 1, 2015.
Reports from Officers and Boards
City Manager Dan Galloway and City Council members provided updates and made comments, including tributes to the community's response to the recent tragedy.
Appointment of Interim City Manager
A motion to appoint Norman McNichol as the interim city manager, effective December 1, 2015, and to increase his current base salary by 20% during his tenure.