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March 4, 2014 City Council Meeting

March 4, 2014 Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council approved an infrastructure development agreement with Alpha Omron Pi for water line replacement, saving the city from future construction disruption. They also approved an ordinance amendment regarding motor vehicle parking regulations and a resolution for the Stillwater Medical Center Authority to incur debt for refinancing and property acquisition, which is projected to save the hospital $4.2 million. Additionally, several land rezoning ordinances were approved.

Key Decisions & Votes

Infrastructure Development Agreement with Alpha Omron Pi

09:50:00

The council approved an agreement for Alpha Omron Pi to design and install a water line from their new facility to 6th Avenue, with the city reimbursing costs up to $178,900. This proactive measure avoids future disruption to new construction.

Approved

Amendment to City Code Chapter 29 Motor Vehicles

13:40:00

An ordinance was approved on its first reading to prohibit parking in any lane of travel (including bike lanes) and pedestrian ways (sidewalks). It also allows buses to temporarily stop to load and unload passengers outside of designated bus stops.

Approved

Resolution CC 2014-1 approving Stillwater Medical Center Authority Indebtedness

18:00:00

The council approved a resolution allowing the Stillwater Medical Center Authority to incur debt for refinancing existing bonds and purchasing the Warren Clinic building. This is expected to save the hospital approximately $4.2 million over five years.

Approved

Ordinance 3252: Amending Stillwater City Code Chapter 29 Motor Vehicles

24:40:00

This ordinance, related to parking regulations, was adopted on its first reading. It prohibits parking in travel lanes and pedestrian ways and permits temporary bus stops.

Approved

Ordinance 3253: Rezoning 402 and 410 South Hester Street and 711 West 4th Avenue

25:30:00

This ordinance was adopted on its first reading, rezoning the specified land from RMI Residential Multifamily Intermediate District to HR High-Rise District.

Approved

Ordinance 3254: Rezoning 1530 West 6th Avenue and 521, 523, 525 South Walnut Street

26:00:00

This ordinance was adopted on its first reading, rezoning the specified land from RMU Residential Multifamily Urban District to RMI Residential Multifamily Intermediate District.

Approved

Ordinance 3255: Rezoning 1202 South Duck Street

26:40:00

This ordinance was adopted on its first reading, rezoning the specified land from RSS Residential Small Lot Single Family District to O Office District.

Approved

Ordinance 3256: Closing a 27-foot portion of a general utility easement at 519 South Jardot Road

27:10:00

This ordinance was adopted on its first reading, closing a portion of a general utility easement.

Approved

Reappointment to Business Improvement District

29:40:00

Robin Davies, Steve Green, and Kent Kinsey were reappointed to the Business Improvement District board.

Approved

Stillwater Utility Authority (SUA) Funding for Water Line Project

32:00:00

The SUA approved funding up to $179,000 from its fund balance for the water line replacement project related to the Alpha Omron Pi development.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

March

DeMolay Month

Proclaimed by Mayor John Bartley, celebrating the 95th Anniversary of the Order of DeMolay.

March 7th

Sojourn Flag Ceremony

7:00 PM at Masonic Lodge #48.

March 16th

Battle of the Bands Preview (DeMolay)

4:00 PM at the Moose Lodge.

March 31st - April 4th

SMACK Week (Stillwater Makes A Change)

Stillwater High School's fundraising week for Turning Point Ranch. Events include: ManGent (March 31st, 7 PM, PAC, $5), Talents of Stillwater (April 1st, 7 PM, Seretean Center, $5), Powderpuff (April 2nd, 5-9 PM, High School Field), Carnival (April 3rd, 6-8 PM, High School, with inflatables, food, Ford test drive), Hat Day (April 4th, all schools, $1), Dance-a-thon (April 4th, 8 PM - 2 AM, High School).

March 4th

Primary Election

Reminder to vote.

March 5th

Radio and TV appearance (Emergency Management)

7:00 AM and 7:30 AM, discussing Emergency Management and weather preparedness.

Financial Matters

Infrastructure Development Agreement with Alpha Omron Pi

Reimbursement to Alpha Omron Pi for the design and installation of a water line, funded by the Stillwater Utility Authority fund balance.

$178,900

Stillwater Medical Center Authority Indebtedness

Refinancing of existing bonds and new debt for the purchase of the Warren Clinic building, projected to save the hospital $4.2 million over five years with a 1.69% interest rate on real estate financing.

Coming Up

Watch For

  • Future ordinance changes recommended by the parking steering committee.

Announcements

  • Tyrone Thorton from Westwood Elementary led the Pledge of Allegiance.
  • Mayor John Bartley proclaimed March as DeMolay Month in Stillwater.
  • Stillwater High School's SMACK (Stillwater Makes A Change) organization presented their fundraising efforts for Turning Point Ranch.
  • A primary election is scheduled for tomorrow (March 4th).
  • Radio and TV appearances on Wednesday (March 5th) will discuss Emergency Management and weather preparedness.

Agenda Summary

Pledge of Allegiance

Led by Tyron Thorton from Westwood Elementary.

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Proclamation: DeMolay Month

Mayor John Bartley proclaimed March as DeMolay Month.

Information Only

Presentation: SMACK (Stillwater Makes A Change)

McKenzie Armsby and Sarah Carpenter presented on Stillwater High School's fundraising efforts for Turning Point Ranch.

Information Only

Consent Docket: Regular Minutes

Approval of minutes from February 17th and February 24th.

Approved

General Orders: Approval of Infrastructure Development Agreement with Alpha Omron Pi

Agreement for Alpha Omron Pi to install a water line, with city reimbursement, to avoid future construction disruption.

Approved

General Orders: Amendment to Stillwater City Code Chapter 29 Motor Vehicles

First of a series of ordinance changes recommended by the parking steering committee, prohibiting parking in travel lanes and pedestrian ways, and allowing temporary bus stops.

Approved

Resolution CC 2014-1: Approving Incurrence of Indebtedness by Stillwater Medical Center Authority

Approval for Stillwater Medical Center Authority to incur debt for bond refinancing and property acquisition.

Approved

Ordinance 3252: Amending Stillwater City Code Chapter 29 Motor Vehicles and Traffic

Adoption on first reading of the ordinance regarding parking regulations.

Approved

Ordinance 3253: Rezoning land at 402 and 410 South Hester Street and 711 West 4th Avenue

Adoption on first reading of rezoning from RMI to HR.

Approved

Ordinance 3254: Rezoning land at 1530 West 6th Avenue and 521, 523, 525 South Walnut Street

Adoption on first reading of rezoning from RMU to RMI.

Approved

Ordinance 3255: Rezoning land at 1202 South Duck Street

Adoption on first reading of rezoning from RSS to O.

Approved

Ordinance 3256: Closing a 27-foot portion of a general utility easement at 519 South Jardot Road

Adoption on first reading of the ordinance to close a utility easement.

Approved

Miscellaneous Items: Executive Session Request

Request for executive session regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of Stillwater City Manager Dan Galloway and Stillwater City Attorney John Dorman.

Approved

Appointments: Business Improvement District

Reappointment of Robin Davies, Steve Green, and Kent Kinsey to the Business Improvement District board.

Approved

Stillwater Utility Authority (SUA) Consent Docket: Approval of Minutes

Approval of minutes from February 17th.

Approved

Stillwater Utility Authority (SUA) General Orders: Water Agreement Funding

Approval of funding from the SUA fund balance for the water line project related to Alpha Omron Pi.

Approved

Stillwater Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Executive Session Request

Request for executive session for confidential communication regarding economic development matters.

Approved