October 16, 2012 City Council Meeting

The City of Stillwater was officially proclaimed as the first certified retirement community in Oklahoma, recognizing efforts by the advisory committee and chamber of commerce.

The closeout of the 2011 CDBG grant for the 3rd Street neighborhood street project, involving 3rd Avenue, Arrington, Doty, Berry, and Maples, was approved.

The replacement of the city's 30-year-old private branch exchange (PBX) telecommunications system with a new system from Chickasaw Telecom for $378,000 was approved, funded by the limited bond fund.

A resolution was passed to formally recognize and initiate the process of creating the 'Six West Development District' along 6th Avenue, aiming to foster economic growth and development in the area.

A resolution was adopted supporting State Question 764, which would allow the state legislature to create an additional revolving fund for low-interest municipal water and sewer project loans.

Ordinance 3204 was approved, rezoning the property at 2115 North Husband Street from K Public District to RSL Large Lot Single-Family Residential District.

Ordinance 3205 was approved, rezoning the property at 1502 South Main Street from RSS Small Lot Single Family Residential District to O Office District.

Ordinance 3206 was approved, closing a portion of Osage Drive at the property addressed as 800 East Mercury Avenue.

Ordinance 3207 was approved, amending the employee retirement system defined contribution plan for the City of Stillwater, providing for in-service distributions and predecessor employer service.

CDBG Grant

The actual grant amount for the 3rd Street neighborhood street project, with a total project cost of $264,327 for the CDBG portion.

Telecommunications System Replacement

Total cost for replacing the city's telecommunications system, funded by the limited bond fund.

Use Tax Receipts

Use tax overall is up 37% over last year for the same period, with computer items and building materials being the main drivers.

Proclamation: Certified Retirement Community

Proclamation of the City of Stillwater as the first certified retirement community in the state of Oklahoma.

Consent Docket Items A-D

Approval of routine administrative items.

Public Hearing: Closeout of Community Development Block Grant 2011

Receive public input and consider the closeout of the 2011 CDBG grant for a neighborhood street project.

General Order: Telecommunications System Replacement

Consider staff recommendation to replace the city's telecommunications system.

Resolution CC 2012-13: Six West Development District

Resolution to formally recognize and initiate the process for creating the Six West Development District.

Resolution CC 2012-14: Support for State Question 764

Resolution supporting State Question 764, concerning municipal water and sewer financing.

Ordinance 3204: Rezoning 2115 North Husband Street

Ordinance rezoning property at 2115 North Husband Street from K Public District to RSL Large Lot Single-Family Residential District.

Ordinance 3205: Rezoning 1502 South Main Street

Ordinance rezoning property at 1502 South Main Street from RSS Small Lot Single Family Residential District to O Office District.

Ordinance 3206: Closing Portion of Osage Drive

Ordinance closing a portion of Osage Drive at 800 East Mercury Avenue.

Ordinance 3207: Amending Employee Retirement System Defined Contribution Plan

Ordinance amending the employee retirement system defined contribution plan.

Stillwater Utility Authority Meeting

Approval of minutes and consent docket items for the Stillwater Utility Authority.

Use Tax Meeting

Review and discussion of use tax revenues.