Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council recognized local businesses and an outstanding waste management driver. They approved several consent docket items with some adjustments and discussed budget amendments for increased health insurance and workers' compensation costs. The council also advanced two ordinances to second reading and discussed the criteria for hiring an urban planner for economic development.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Minutes (May 18th and June 1st, 2015)
09:30The minutes for the meetings of May 18th and June 1st, 2015, were approved with a correction noted for the May 28th entry, which should have been May 18th.
Budget Amendments for Health Insurance and Workers' Compensation
10:20A supplemental appropriation was approved for the current year's budget to cover unexpectedly high health claims and more workers' compensation claims than originally anticipated, ensuring the self-insurance fund remains solvent.
Reset Public Hearing Items
12:40All public hearing items (7a through 7d) were reset for July 6, 2015.
Ordinance No. 3307 (Rezoning)
14:20An ordinance rezoning land at 4420 West Sixth Avenue from CS Commercial General District and Agriculture District to RTM Two-Family and Multi-Family Residential District was advanced to its second reading.
Ordinance No. 3309 (City Clerk Position)
15:20An ordinance amending the city code to create a separate office of City Clerk, distinct from the Finance Director position, and establishing its hierarchy within administration, was advanced to its second reading.
Appointment to Stillwater Medical Center Board
20:00Dr. Steven Cummings was nominated and approved as the non-voting physician seat on the Stillwater Medical Center Board, based on the medical staff's recommendation.
Financial Matters
Budget Amendments for Health Insurance and Workers' Compensation
Supplemental appropriation to cover higher-than-estimated health insurance and workers' compensation claims for the current fiscal year.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Bid recommendations for the 2014 CDBG project (exceeded grant terms, will be revisited)
Watch For
- Further discussion and potential selection of an urban planner for economic development
- Second readings of Ordinance No. 3307 and Ordinance No. 3309
Announcements
- Proclamation recognizing Bridgeport Tank Trucks and Crossland Heavy Contractors for their emergency response at the SUA wastewater treatment plant.
- Recognition of Chris Beaver as the MWRWA Driver of the Year for the small public sector, highlighting his excellent driving record and community involvement.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation for Bridgeport Tank Trucks and Crossland Heavy Contractors
Recognition for their critical assistance during an emergency pipe collapse at the SUA wastewater treatment plant.
Recognition of Waste Management Driver of the Year, Chris Beaver
Acknowledging Chris Beaver's outstanding service, clean driving record, and community contributions.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on non-public hearing agenda items.
Item A: Minutes for May 18th and June 1st, 2015
Approval of the minutes from previous meetings, with a correction to the May 28th entry.
Item D: Budget Amendments for Increased Health Insurance and Workers' Compensation Costs
Approval of a supplemental appropriation to cover higher-than-anticipated costs for health insurance and workers' compensation claims.
Public Hearings (Items 7a-7d)
Items related to public hearings that were postponed.
General Orders - Bid Recommendations for 2014 CDBG Project
Discussion regarding bids received for the 2014 CDBG project, which exceeded grant terms.
Ordinance No. 3307 (First Reading)
An ordinance rezoning land at 4420 West Sixth Avenue from CS Commercial General District and Agriculture District to RTM Two-Family and Multi-Family Residential District.
Ordinance No. 3309 (First Reading)
An ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code to create a separate office of City Clerk.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates from city officials and various boards.
City Council Appointments
Appointment of a non-voting member to the Stillwater Medical Center Board.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Utilities Authority.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Economic Development Authority.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority General Orders - Urban Planner Discussion
Discussion regarding the process and criteria for selecting an urban planner for economic development, including the role of the Stillwater Economic Development Advisory Council (SEDAC).