Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved the 2015-2016 operating budget and a map amendment to rezone property at 4420 West 6th Avenue. They also discussed and ultimately denied a request for a stop sign at Mansfield and Country Club Drive, deferring to staff's engineering recommendations. Additionally, the council addressed water and wastewater rate adjustments, opting for a more conservative approach than initially recommended by a cost of service study.
Key Decisions & Votes
Map Amendment at 4420 West 6th Avenue
08:10A request to rezone property from existing commercial general and agricultural to residential two-family/multi-family (RTM) and agricultural was approved 5-0. The Planning Commission had recommended approval 7-0.
2015-2016 City of Stillwater Operating Budget
38:40Resolution CC-2015-10, adopting the operating budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016, was approved 5-0. The total expenditure is $71,976,886.
Local Project Agreement with ODOT for Rural Water Line Relocation
40:00Resolution CC-2015-11, authorizing the execution of a project agreement with ODOT to relocate the rural water line along Country Club Road for Phase 2 reconstruction, was approved 5-0.
Corridor Redevelopment Area Regulating Plan Ordinance
41:30Ordinance number 3305, adopting the Corridor Redevelopment Area Regulating Plan and establishing the map location of specific transects, was adopted 5-0 on its second reading. The effective date is July 2nd.
Stop Sign Request at Mansfield and Country Club Drive
37:00An appeal for the installation of a stop sign at Mansfield and Country Club Drive was denied 5-0, upholding the city manager's decision based on engineering criteria that did not warrant a stop sign.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority (CEDA) Operating Budget
57:00Resolution SEDA-2015-1, adopting the operating budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016, was approved 5-0.
Stillwater Public Works Authority (SPWA) Operating Budget
59:30Resolution SPWA-15-101, adopting the operating budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016, was approved 5-0.
Airport and Jardot Waterline Project Bid Award
01:02:00The bid for the airport and Jardot waterline project was awarded to Grooms and Pard Utility Services for approximately $50,000 less than the initial recommendation, following further discussions with the lowest bidder.
Natural Gas Interstate Firm Transportation Service Agreement
01:09:00Resolution SU-15-41, approving a natural gas interstate firm transportation service agreement with Enable Oklahoma Interstate Transmission LLC for the New Power Generation Station, was approved 5-0. The agreement is for approximately 26 years at an estimated cost of $23,000 per month.
Additional Expenditures for Wastewater Treatment Plant Emergency Repairs
01:17:00Additional expenditures of $294,000 for emergency repairs to the wastewater treatment plant influent piping were approved 5-0, and the continuation of the original emergency declaration was affirmed.
Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) Operating Budget
01:36:00Resolution SUA-2015-5, adopting the operating budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016, was approved 5-0.
SUA Project Agreement with ODOT for Rural Water Line Relocation
01:37:00Resolution SUA-2015-6, authorizing the execution of a project agreement with ODOT to relocate the rural water line along Country Club Road, was approved 5-0.
Financial Matters
2015-2016 City of Stillwater Operating Budget
The total expenditure for the approved city operating budget.
Natural Gas Interstate Firm Transportation Service Agreement
Estimated monthly cost for the natural gas transportation agreement for the New Power Generation Station.
Additional Expenditures for Wastewater Treatment Plant Emergency Repairs
Approved additional funds for emergency repairs to the wastewater treatment plant influent piping, including a 30% contingency.
Water and Wastewater Rate Adjustments
Discussion on potential rate increases for retail water, wholesale/raw water, and wastewater. Staff will recalculate rates based on council's direction to remove general fund transfers from the calculation and explore tiered retail water rates.
Public Comments
Three citizens spoke regarding the stop sign request at Mansfield and Country Club Drive, expressing concerns about child safety and speeding traffic in the neighborhood.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Oil and Gas Ordinance (moved to July 6th meeting)
- Other business with substantial impact to the city (moved to July 6th meeting)
Deadlines
- Corridor Redevelopment Area Regulating Plan effective July 2nd
Watch For
- Recalculated water and wastewater rates to be presented at a future meeting (possibly June 23rd study session or July 6th meeting)
- Stillwater Public Works Authority (SPWA) dissolution discussion
Announcements
- Councilor office hours project by Councilor Darlington and Councilor Nhar will continue and expand to other councilors and locations.
- Marcy Lamb, Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the city within the next month or two.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening of the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Proclamations or Presentations
No proclamations or presentations scheduled.
Consent Docket
Approval of items on the consent docket.
Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing
Opportunity for public comment on agenda items.
Public Hearing: Map Amendment at 4420 West 6th Avenue
Public comment regarding a request to rezone property from commercial general and agricultural to RTM and agricultural.
Public Hearing: Proposed 2015-2016 City of Stillwater Operating Budget
Public comment regarding the proposed operating budget.
Consider Sharon Hansen appeal of denial of request for stop sign at Mansfield and Country Club Drive
Appeal of the city manager's denial of a stop sign request.
Local Project Agreement with ODOT to relocate the rural water line along Country Club Road
Report on the status of the agreement for Phase 2 of Country Club Road reconstruction.
Resolution CC-2015-10: Adopting the operating budget for FY 2015-2016
Resolution to formally adopt the city's operating budget.
Resolution CC-2015-11: Authorizing execution of project agreement with ODOT for Country Club Road water line relocation
Resolution to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with ODOT.
Ordinance Number 3305 on second reading: Adopting the Corridor Redevelopment Area Regulating Plan
Second reading and adoption of the ordinance establishing the Corridor Redevelopment Area.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates and announcements from city officers and boards.
Miscellaneous from City Manager
City Manager's miscellaneous updates.
Miscellaneous items from City Council
Councilors' miscellaneous comments and discussions.
Appointments
Appointments to various committees and boards.
Executive Session
Executive session for confidential communication regarding pending litigation and labor negotiations.
CEDA Consent Docket
Approval of items on the CEDA consent docket.
Review of the Downtown Redevelopment Project Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Discussion on the 13 firms that submitted qualifications for the downtown redevelopment project and the process for selection.
Resolution SEDA-2015-1: Adopting an operating budget for FY 2015-2016
Resolution to formally adopt the SEDA operating budget.
SPWA Consent Docket
Approval of items on the SPWA consent docket.
Resolution SPWA-15-101: Adopting an operating budget for FY 2015-2016
Resolution to formally adopt the SPWA operating budget.
SUA Consent Docket
Approval of items on the SUA consent docket, with one item pulled for discussion.
Items removed from the consent docket (Item B: Airport and Jardot waterline to serve the power generation station)
Discussion and approval of the bid award for the waterline project.
Consider the natural gas interstate firm transportation service agreement with Enable Oklahoma Interstate Transmission LLC
Consideration and approval of the agreement for the New Power Generation Station.
Consider additional expenditures required for the emergency repairs of the wastewater treatment plant influent piping
Consideration and approval of additional funds and continuation of emergency declaration for wastewater plant repairs.
Water rates review
Discussion on water and wastewater rate alternatives based on a cost of service study.
Resolution SUA-2015-5: Adopting an operating budget for FY 2015-2016
Resolution to formally adopt the SUA operating budget.
Resolution SUA-2015-6: Authorizing execution of a certain project agreement with ODOT for Country Club Road water line relocation
Resolution to authorize the execution of the project agreement with ODOT for the water line relocation.
SUA Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates from SUA officers and boards.