Meeting Summary
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
00:08:00A 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.
Closure of Utility Easement
00:11:00The 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.
Operating Budget Fiscal Year 2014-2015
00:15:00Resolution 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.
Ordinance 3261: Long-term Lease of Property
00:18:00Ordinance 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.
Ordinance 3262: Closing Utility Easement
00:19:00Ordinance 3262, closing a portion of a general utility easement at 3100 North Madison Court, was approved.
Ordinance 3263: Rezoning Land
00:19:40Ordinance 3263, rezoning land at 220 to 312 West Elm Avenue and 140 South Husband Street from RTM to RMI and HHR districts, was approved.
Ordinance 3264: Rezoning Land
00:20:30Ordinance 3264, rezoning land at 1723 West Lake View Road from RTM to RMI district, was approved.
Power Generation Station Project
00:54:00The 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.
SUA Operating Budget Fiscal Year 2014-2015
00:56:00Resolution SUA 2014-4, adopting the operating budget for the Stillwater Utility Authority for fiscal year 2014-2015, was approved.
CEDA Operating Budget Fiscal Year 2014-2015
00:57:00Resolution CEDA 2014-2, adopting the CEDA budget for fiscal year 2014-2015, was approved.
SPWA Operating Budget Fiscal Year 2014-2015
00:58:00Resolution SPWA 14-1, adopting the operating budget for the Stillwater Public Works Authority for fiscal year 2014-2015, was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
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
One public comment was received regarding the closure of a utility easement, with the representative of the property owners available to answer questions.
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.
Consent Docket
Approval of items on the consent docket.
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.
Public Comment: Closing Utility Easement
Receive public comment regarding a request for closing a portion of a utility easement at 3100 North Madison Court.
Resolution CC 2014-5
Resolution City Council adopting operating budget fiscal year 2014-2015.
Ordinance 3261
An ordinance authorizing the long-term lease of a certain parcel of property located at 9007 West 12th Avenue.
Ordinance 3262
An ordinance closing a portion of General utility easement at property addressed as 3100 North Madison Court.
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.
Ordinance 3264
An ordinance rezoning a tract of land located at 1723 West Lake View Road from RTM to RMI district.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Request for an executive session for confidential communication regarding the purchase or appraisal of real property.
Utility Authority Meeting - Consent Docket
Approval of the consent docket for the Utility Authority meeting.
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.
Resolution SUA 2014-4
Resolution Stillwater Utility Authority adopting operating budget for fiscal year 2014-2015.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Meeting - Resolution CEDA 2014-2
Resolution adopting CEDA budget for fiscal year 2014-2015.
Stillwater Public Works Authority Meeting - Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from June 3rd, 2013.
Stillwater Public Works Authority Meeting - Resolution SPWA 14-1
Resolution Stillwater Public Works Authority adopting an operating budget fiscal year 2014-2015.
Executive Session
Request for an executive session for the purpose of confidential communication regarding the purchase or appraisal of real property.