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June 3, 2014 City Council Meeting

June 3, 2014 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved the adoption of the operating budget for fiscal year 2014-2015. Key decisions included the approval of a specific use permit for a counseling service and the closure of a utility easement. The Stillwater Utility Authority also discussed and approved the continuation of the power generation station project.

Key Decisions & Votes

Specific Use Permit for Counseling Service

00:08:00

A request for a specific use permit for a counseling service at the end of High Point Drive was approved. The permit was required for healthcare and social assistance in the CS zoning district, with no exterior modifications to the existing building.

Approved

Closure of Utility Easement

00:11:00

The request to close a portion of a utility easement at 3100 North Madison Court was approved. This closure is part of a larger development plan, with an existing electric line to be relocated before the easement is vacated.

Approved

Operating Budget Fiscal Year 2014-2015

00:15:00

Resolution CC 2014-5, adopting the operating budget for the fiscal year 2014-2015, was approved. Corrections were made to the paper document regarding other tax columns and transportation fund transfers, but the total budget numbers remained unchanged.

Adopted

Ordinance 3261: Long-term Lease of Property

00:18:00

Ordinance 3261, authorizing the long-term lease of a parcel of property at 9007 West 12th Avenue, was approved. This ordinance cleans up a previous land lease to the hospital, resolving title issues for an access parcel.

Approved

Ordinance 3262: Closing Utility Easement

00:19:00

Ordinance 3262, closing a portion of a general utility easement at 3100 North Madison Court, was approved.

Approved

Ordinance 3263: Rezoning Land

00:19:40

Ordinance 3263, rezoning land at 220 to 312 West Elm Avenue and 140 South Husband Street from RTM to RMI and HHR districts, was approved.

Approved

Ordinance 3264: Rezoning Land

00:20:30

Ordinance 3264, rezoning land at 1723 West Lake View Road from RTM to RMI district, was approved.

Approved

Power Generation Station Project

00:54:00

The Stillwater Utility Authority approved staff's recommendation to confirm the proposed debt issuance for the power generation station project is in compliance with the amended SUA Trust Indenture and authorized staff to continue with the project as planned.

Approved

SUA Operating Budget Fiscal Year 2014-2015

00:56:00

Resolution SUA 2014-4, adopting the operating budget for the Stillwater Utility Authority for fiscal year 2014-2015, was approved.

Approved

CEDA Operating Budget Fiscal Year 2014-2015

00:57:00

Resolution CEDA 2014-2, adopting the CEDA budget for fiscal year 2014-2015, was approved.

Approved

SPWA Operating Budget Fiscal Year 2014-2015

00:58:00

Resolution SPWA 14-1, adopting the operating budget for the Stillwater Public Works Authority for fiscal year 2014-2015, was approved.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

Saturday, June 7th

Chicken Wings of Hope Cook-off

Couch Park, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features live music, games for children, and the mayor as a judge.

Financial Matters

City Operating Budget

Resolution CC 2014-5 adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2014-2015 was approved. Minor corrections were made to the paper document but did not change total budget numbers.

Power Generation Station Project Debt Issuance

The proposed debt issuance for the power generation station project was confirmed to be in compliance with the amended SUA Trust Indenture. This project is budgeted at $70 million, with $2.6 million allocated for contingency.

SUA Operating Budget

Resolution SUA 2014-4 adopting the operating budget for the Stillwater Utility Authority for fiscal year 2014-2015 was approved.

CEDA Operating Budget

Resolution CEDA 2014-2 adopting the CEDA budget for fiscal year 2014-2015 was approved.

SPWA Operating Budget

Resolution SPWA 14-1 adopting the operating budget for the Stillwater Public Works Authority for fiscal year 2014-2015 was approved.

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

One public comment was received regarding the closure of a utility easement, with the representative of the property owners available to answer questions.

Utility easement closure

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • Looming deadline for the power generation station project due to current interest rates and remaining contract time.

Watch For

  • Formal actions and specific steps for the power generation station project in the next 3-5 months.
  • Resolution regarding the use of power generation station project margins for the electric rate stabilization fund.

Announcements

  • Mayor to be on kspi tomorrow from 8:15 to 8:45 on 780 a.m. and on triple play radio on Wednesday morning.
  • Congratulations to Stillwater High School graduates and baseball regional champions.

Agenda Summary

Pledge of Allegiance

Led by Alex Abrams.

Information Only

Consent Docket

Approval of items on the consent docket.

Approved

Public Comment: Specific Use Permit

Receive public comment regarding a request for a specific use permit for a counseling service at the end of High Point Drive.

Approved

Public Comment: Closing Utility Easement

Receive public comment regarding a request for closing a portion of a utility easement at 3100 North Madison Court.

Approved

Resolution CC 2014-5

Resolution City Council adopting operating budget fiscal year 2014-2015.

Adopted

Ordinance 3261

An ordinance authorizing the long-term lease of a certain parcel of property located at 9007 West 12th Avenue.

Approved

Ordinance 3262

An ordinance closing a portion of General utility easement at property addressed as 3100 North Madison Court.

Approved

Ordinance 3263

An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 220 to 312 West Elm Avenue and 140 South Husband Street from RTM to RMI and HHR districts.

Approved

Ordinance 3264

An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 1723 West Lake View Road from RTM to RMI district.

Approved

Reports from Officers and Boards

Request for an executive session for confidential communication regarding the purchase or appraisal of real property.

Information Only

Utility Authority Meeting - Consent Docket

Approval of the consent docket for the Utility Authority meeting.

Approved

Utility Authority Meeting - Power Generation Station Completion Plan

Discussion and decision on the power generation station completion plan, including debt issuance compliance and authorization to proceed.

Approved

Resolution SUA 2014-4

Resolution Stillwater Utility Authority adopting operating budget for fiscal year 2014-2015.

Approved

Stillwater Economic Development Authority Meeting - Resolution CEDA 2014-2

Resolution adopting CEDA budget for fiscal year 2014-2015.

Approved

Stillwater Public Works Authority Meeting - Approval of Minutes

Approval of the minutes from June 3rd, 2013.

Approved

Stillwater Public Works Authority Meeting - Resolution SPWA 14-1

Resolution Stillwater Public Works Authority adopting an operating budget fiscal year 2014-2015.

Approved

Executive Session

Request for an executive session for the purpose of confidential communication regarding the purchase or appraisal of real property.

Approved