December 18, 2013 City Council Meeting

A text amendment to Chapter 23 of the Land Development Code was approved to clarify and expand uses in light industrial and general industrial districts, aiming to encourage industrial development in Stillwater.

A project resolution was approved for a local project agreement with ODOT to widen and improve Perkins Road between McElroy and Lakeview Road. The city will be responsible for design, right-of-way, and utility relocation, while ODOT covers 100% of construction costs.

A project resolution was approved for an agreement with ODOT to widen and reconstruct Highway 51 and Country Club Road. This is a joint project with Payne County, with the city responsible for its portion of construction costs and water line relocation.

Ordinance 3249 was approved on its first reading, rezoning a tract of land at 512 Southwest Street and 509 South Noblock Street from RT residential to CG commercial general district.

Ordinance 3250, authorizing the long-term lease of property at 999 West 12th Avenue (related to the hospital), was approved on its first reading.

Ordinance 3245, amending Chapter 23 of the Stillwater City Code regarding sanitary sewer collection system improvements, was approved on its second reading.

Ordinance 3246, amending Chapter 23 of the Stillwater City Code concerning commercial use, subdivision preparation, and stormwater management regulations, was approved on its second reading.

CEDA approved a contract not to exceed $60,000 with Chandler Thinks for a community branding project. This project aims to define Stillwater's identity and message for economic development, involving community surveys and meetings.

Water 2040 Project

Estimated cost for the Water 2040 project, which includes new water mains, a new water tower, booster pump stations, and other infrastructure improvements to serve the city until 2040. Funding is from the water capital fund, which generates about $8 million annually.

CEDA Branding Contract

Contract approved for community branding services with Chandler Thinks, funded from CEDA's Economic Development Reserve.

Pledge of Allegiance

Led by Jameson Tally.

Proclamation for Captain Robert Snowski

A proclamation was read honoring Captain Robert Snowski for 32 years of service to the Stillwater Fire Department upon his retirement.

Consent Docket (City Council)

Items A through C on the consent docket were approved.

Public Hearing: Text Amendment Chapter 23 Industrial District Uses and Definitions

Received public comment and discussed a proposed text amendment to clarify and expand uses in industrial districts.

General Order: Project Resolution with ODOT for Perkins Road Improvements

Discussion and approval of a project resolution for widening and improving Perkins Road between McElroy and Lakeview Road.

General Order: Project Resolution with ODOT for Highway 51/Country Club Road Reconstruction

Discussion and approval of a project resolution for widening and improving Country Club Road (Highway 51) as a joint project with Payne County.

Resolution CC 2013-22: Election Proclamation

Authorizing the Mayor to sign and issue election proclamations for primary and general elections.

Resolution CC 2013-23: Perkins Road Project Agreement

Authorizing execution of the project agreement with ODOT to widen and surface 177 from McElroy to Lakeview.

Resolution CC 2013-24: Highway 51/Country Club Road Project Agreement

Authorizing agreement with ODOT to modify and reconstruct Highway 51 and Country Club.

Ordinance 3249 (First Reading): Rezoning 512 SW Street and 509 S Noblock Street

Rezoning a tract of land from RT residential to CG commercial general district.

Ordinance 3250 (First Reading): Long-term Lease of Property at 999 West 12th Avenue

Authorizing the long-term lease of a parcel of property at 999 West 12th Avenue.

Ordinance 3245 (Second Reading): Amending Land Development Code (Sanitary Sewer)

Amending Chapter 23 of the Stillwater City Code regarding sanitary sewer collection system improvements.

Ordinance 3246 (Second Reading): Amending Land Development Code (Commercial Use, Subdivision, Stormwater)

Amending Chapter 23 of the Stillwater City Code concerning commercial use, subdivision preparation, and stormwater management regulations.

Reports: Executive Session Request

Request for executive session regarding pending litigation (Karns vs. City of Stillwater and Smith vs. Stillwater et al.).

Upcoming Meetings

Discussion of upcoming radio shows and potential study sessions for the Water 2040 project.

Consent Docket (Stillwater Utilities Authority)

Items A through C on the Stillwater Utilities Authority consent docket were approved.

General Order (Stillwater Utilities Authority): Water 2040 Project Financing

Presentation and discussion of the Water 2040 project, its estimated cost, funding, timeline, and various financing alternatives.

Consent Docket (Stillwater Economic Development Authority)

Items A and B on the Stillwater Economic Development Authority consent docket were approved.

General Order (Stillwater Economic Development Authority): Community Branding Contract

Recommendation and approval of a contract with Chandler Thinks for community branding services.

Executive Session

Motion to move into executive session for confidential communication regarding pending litigation.