Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held a meeting on October 6, 2014. Key discussions included a public hearing regarding the closure of a portion of Fifth Avenue, which was ultimately continued to a future meeting to allow private parties to negotiate. The council also approved several ordinances and addressed financial matters related to a water utility construction contract.
Key Decisions & Votes
Closure of a portion of Fifth Avenue
00:20:00A public hearing was held to discuss closing a portion of Fifth Avenue. After hearing public comment and staff recommendations, the council decided to continue the item to the October 20th meeting to allow affected private parties to negotiate a solution for commercial access.
Ordinance 3280: Amending Municipal Court Code
00:41:00Ordinance 3280 was approved, amending the Municipal Court code to extend the time to appear for non-traffic violations from 20 to 30 days, accommodating new electronic citation processing.
Ordinance 3281: Rezoning 1615 West 12th Avenue
00:42:00Ordinance 3281 was approved, rezoning a tract of land at 1615 West 12th Avenue from agricultural and residential to office district.
Additional Inspection Services for Water Utility Contract
00:49:00The Stillwater Utility Authority approved additional funds for inspection services for a construction contract that ran longer than anticipated. Liquidated damages are expected to cover these additional costs.
Assignment of Development Agreement Payments
00:59:00The Stillwater Economic Development Authority approved the assignment of development agreement payments for Stillwater Perkins LLC to their chosen bank, Vast Bank, as part of their financing.
Financial Matters
Additional Inspection Services for Water Utility Contract
An estimated $40,000 was requested for additional inspection services due to a construction contract running over schedule. Liquidated damages are expected to offset this cost.
Public Comments
Greg Hughes, owner of Kennan Sales Rental, spoke against the closure of Fifth Avenue, stating it would negatively impact his businesses by eliminating parking and access, potentially leading to job losses. He offered to pave the street to city specifications if it remained open.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Public hearing regarding the closure of a portion of Fifth Avenue (continued to October 20th meeting)
Announcements
- Welcome to students from Richmond Elementary for the Pledge of Allegiance program.
- Proclamation of Fire Prevention Week 2014 (October 5th-11th).
- Welcome to Leadership Stillwater Class 23.
- Welcome to a journalism class from the School of Media and Strategic Communications.
- Congratulations to Stillwater High School on a successful homecoming and OSU on a successful home football game.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by students Kelly Doy and Luke Brennis from Richmond Elementary.
Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week 2014
Mayor Bartley proclaimed October 5th-11th, 2014, as Fire Prevention Week, urging citizens to test smoke alarms.
Consent Docket (Items A-F)
Routine administrative items.
Public Hearing: Closure of a portion of Fifth Avenue
Discussion and public comment regarding the closure of a section of Fifth Avenue between Perkins Road and Dryden.
Ordinance 3280: Amending Municipal Court Code
Amending Chapter 31, Article 1, Section 31-19 to extend the time to appear for non-traffic violations to 30 days.
Ordinance 3281: Rezoning 1615 West 12th Avenue
Rezoning a tract of land from agricultural and residential small lot single-family to office district.
Ordinance 3282
This item was not considered at this meeting.
Request for Executive Session
To discuss a pending workers' compensation claim and labor negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #102.
Appointments to Royal Water Advisory Board
Nomination and approval of Norman Durham and Ken McKinley.
Stillwater Utility Authority Consent Docket (Items A-F, less Item D)
Routine administrative items for the Utility Authority.
Stillwater Utility Authority Item D: Additional Inspection Services
Approval of additional funds for inspection services for a construction contract due to project delays.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority: Assignment of Development Agreement Payments
Approval to assign development agreement payments for Stillwater Perkins LLC to Vast Bank.