August 7, 2012 City Council Meeting

The motion to reconsider the map amendment for property in the 1200 block of North Ramsey Street passed 3-2. Subsequently, a motion to approve RTM (Two-Family and Multi-Family) zoning for the property was approved 3-2.

The council directed staff to bring back an ordinance for the adoption of the 2012 zoning map, incorporating the planning commission's recommendation to change 1900 North Washington to RMI, and also including changes for properties at 4th and Blakely (to RMI) and 4th and Hester (to HR).

Ordinance 3187, amending the city code regarding the Building Trades Board members and administrative appeal procedure, was approved 5-0.

Ordinance 3188, amending the city code to change the Planning Commission membership from five to seven members and updating quorum and voting rules, was approved 5-0.

Ordinance 3189, amending the city code to change mandatory meetings for the Accessibility Advisory Board to one annual meeting with special meetings as needed, was approved 5-0.

Ordinance 3190, dissolving and repealing the Stillwater Wellness Committee, was approved 4-1.

Resolution CC 2012-9, establishing fees for parking permits in the Westwood neighborhood parking district, including a one-time $40 assessment fee and annual $5 permit fees, was adopted 5-0.

The SUA trustees declared an immediate emergency and authorized the award of a contract to Urban Contractors for $49,800, with total expenditures up to $57,270, for the repair of a cracked 21-inch sewer line under Boomer Creek.

The SUA trustees authorized the SUA director to execute a professional service agreement with Guernsey for up to $31,350 to perform a feasibility analysis for electric generation resources.

Stillwater Fire Department Overtime

Preliminary estimate for overtime expended by the Stillwater Fire Department due to recent wildfires.

Rural Fire Budget Fuel Usage

Two months' worth of fuel from the rural fire budget was used in the last seven days due to wildfires.

Fourth Quarter Financial Review (FY 11-12)

The CFO presented the interim fourth-quarter financial report, noting that revenues were generally as projected, with the main exception being a decrease in use tax, particularly from building materials. Expenditures were under budget.

Update on Wildfires

Chief Bradley provided an update on the extensive wildfires fought in the last week, including the Fairgrounds fire (900 acres, 6 mobile homes lost), Glencoe fire (6,000 acres), and 32nd and Union fire (200 acres, 2 mobile homes lost).

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the regular meeting on July 16th, executive session on July 16th, special meeting on July 30th, and executive session on July 30th, all from 2012.

Consent Docket

Three items on the consent docket were presented for approval.

Motion to Reconsider Map Amendment for 1200 Block of North Ramsey Street

A motion to reconsider a previous decision regarding a map amendment request for property in the 1200 block of North Ramsey Street.

Public Hearing: Map Amendment for 1200 Block of North Ramsey Street

Public hearing for a map amendment request to rezone property in the 1200 block of North Ramsey Street to RTM (Two-Family and Multi-Family).

Public Hearing: Adoption of 2012 Zoning Map

Public hearing to receive public comment regarding the adoption of the 2012 zoning map, which incorporates new multi-family zoning districts.

Adoption of Updates and Amendments to 2009 International Building Code, Residential Code, Fire Code, and Fuel Gas Code

Discussion on bringing local building codes into compliance with state statutes and incorporating recommendations from the Building Trades Board.

Fourth Quarter Financial Review (FY 11-12)

Presentation of the interim fourth-quarter financial report for fiscal year 2011-2012.

Resolution CC 2012-9: Establishing Fees for Parking Permits on Street Parking Westwood Neighborhood Parking District

Resolution establishing a $40 assessment fee and $5 annual permit fees for parking in the Westwood neighborhood parking district.

Ordinance 3187: Amending Chapter 10 (Buildings and Building Regulations) Article 2 (Building Trades Board)

Ordinance amending sections 10-22 (Members) and 10-24 (Expedited Administrative Appeal Procedure) of the city code.

Ordinance 3188: Amending Chapter 23 (Land Development Code) Article 2 (Administration) Division 2 (Boards, Commissions, and Group Regarding the Planning Commission)

Ordinance amending sections 23-25 (Membership) and 23-27 (Quorum and Voting) to change Planning Commission membership from five to seven members.

Ordinance 3189: Amending Chapter 2 (Administration) Article 3 (Authorities, Board, Committees, Commissions, Trust) Division 6 (Accessibility Advisory Board)

Ordinance amending section 2-271 (Meetings) to change mandatory meetings for the Accessibility Advisory Board.

Ordinance 3190: Amending Commissions Trusts to Dissolve and Repeal in its Entirety Division 8 (Stillwater Wellness Committee)

Ordinance dissolving and repealing sections 2-323-222-330 of the city code related to the Stillwater Wellness Committee.

Executive Session

Request for an executive session pursuant to 25 OS Subsection 307 B4 for confidential communication regarding a pending worker's compensation claim.

SUA Approval of Minutes

Approval of minutes from the July 16th regular meeting and July 30th special meeting of the SUA.

SUA Consent Docket

One item on the SUA consent docket was presented for approval.

SUA Scholarship Place Inverted Siphon Repair

Presentation and request for emergency declaration and authorization for repair of a cracked 21-inch sewer line under Boomer Creek.

SUA Electric Generation Resource Feasibility Analysis

Request for authorization to enter into a professional service agreement for an electric generation feasibility analysis.

SUA Water Consumption Update

Presentation on the impact of heat and drought on the water distribution system, including low tower levels and increased line breaks, and a request for voluntary strategic water usage.