Meeting Summary
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
09:50:00The 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.
Amendment to City Code Chapter 29 Motor Vehicles
13:40:00An 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.
Resolution CC 2014-1 approving Stillwater Medical Center Authority Indebtedness
18:00:00The 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.
Ordinance 3252: Amending Stillwater City Code Chapter 29 Motor Vehicles
24:40:00This 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.
Ordinance 3253: Rezoning 402 and 410 South Hester Street and 711 West 4th Avenue
25:30:00This ordinance was adopted on its first reading, rezoning the specified land from RMI Residential Multifamily Intermediate District to HR High-Rise District.
Ordinance 3254: Rezoning 1530 West 6th Avenue and 521, 523, 525 South Walnut Street
26:00:00This ordinance was adopted on its first reading, rezoning the specified land from RMU Residential Multifamily Urban District to RMI Residential Multifamily Intermediate District.
Ordinance 3255: Rezoning 1202 South Duck Street
26:40:00This ordinance was adopted on its first reading, rezoning the specified land from RSS Residential Small Lot Single Family District to O Office District.
Ordinance 3256: Closing a 27-foot portion of a general utility easement at 519 South Jardot Road
27:10:00This ordinance was adopted on its first reading, closing a portion of a general utility easement.
Reappointment to Business Improvement District
29:40:00Robin Davies, Steve Green, and Kent Kinsey were reappointed to the Business Improvement District board.
Stillwater Utility Authority (SUA) Funding for Water Line Project
32:00:00The SUA approved funding up to $179,000 from its fund balance for the water line replacement project related to the Alpha Omron Pi development.
Upcoming Community Events
DeMolay Month
Proclaimed by Mayor John Bartley, celebrating the 95th Anniversary of the Order of DeMolay.
Sojourn Flag Ceremony
7:00 PM at Masonic Lodge #48.
Battle of the Bands Preview (DeMolay)
4:00 PM at the Moose Lodge.
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).
Primary Election
Reminder to vote.
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.
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.
Proclamation: DeMolay Month
Mayor John Bartley proclaimed March as DeMolay Month.
Presentation: SMACK (Stillwater Makes A Change)
McKenzie Armsby and Sarah Carpenter presented on Stillwater High School's fundraising efforts for Turning Point Ranch.
Consent Docket: Regular Minutes
Approval of minutes from February 17th and February 24th.
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.
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.
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.
Ordinance 3252: Amending Stillwater City Code Chapter 29 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Adoption on first reading of the ordinance regarding parking regulations.
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.
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.
Ordinance 3255: Rezoning land at 1202 South Duck Street
Adoption on first reading of rezoning from RSS to O.
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.
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.
Appointments: Business Improvement District
Reappointment of Robin Davies, Steve Green, and Kent Kinsey to the Business Improvement District board.
Stillwater Utility Authority (SUA) Consent Docket: Approval of Minutes
Approval of minutes from February 17th.
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.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Executive Session Request
Request for executive session for confidential communication regarding economic development matters.