Meeting Summary
Announcements
- Summer Activities: The Storter Public Library offers summer reading programs, cinema, and more. The Senior Center has programming including art, dance classes, guitar lessons, Zumba, and card games. A full list of activities is available on the city's website at storterok.gov.
- Splash Pads: Storter City's splash pads are open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., closing only for inclement weather or maintenance. Citizens are encouraged to utilize them to cool off and remember to keep parks clean by using trash bins.
- Stillwater Strong Relief Fund: Residents impacted by the March wildfires can apply for financial assistance through the Stillwater Strong Relief Fund at UnitedWayPayneCounty.org/Stillwater-hyphen-strong. Over $545,000 is available for renters and homeowners.
- FEMA and SBA Aid Deadline: The deadline to apply for FEMA and SBA aid for wildfire impacts is 📅 July 22nd.
- Fire Station #2 Grand Opening: The community is invited to the grand opening of the new Fire Station #2 on 📅 Tuesday, July 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 1701 Northwestern Road.
- Crazy Days Retail Event: Storter's annual community-wide retail event, Crazy Days, will take place from 📅 July 16th-20th. More information is available at visitstorter.org.
- Block 34 Dedication Ceremony: A dedication ceremony for Block 34 will be held on 📅 Saturday, July 26th at 7 p.m. during the Dancing Turtle event. Details can be found at storterok.gov/Block34.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Consent Docket Approved: The City Council approved the consent docket with a 4-0 vote.
- Utility Terms and Conditions Amended (Resolution CC-2025-12): The Council adopted a resolution to update the terms and conditions of service for municipal utilities. This includes new sections for unified billing, identity theft protection, and deceased account holders, as well as clarifications for the Utility Assistance Program and updated city hall hours.
- Airport Improvement Program Grant Application (Resolution CC-2025-13): The Council approved the submission of an application for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant of $1,244,408 for a passenger boarding bridge and baggage conveyor at Storter Regional Airport. This project has an estimated total cost of $1,313,542, with a local sponsor match of $69,134.
- Airport Infrastructure Grant Application (Resolution CC-2025-14): The Council approved the submission of an application for an FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) of $719,840 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFNE) for the new Storter Regional Airport terminal. The estimated total cost is $769,471, with a local sponsor match of $37,886.
- Waiver of Wildfire Rural Fire Bills (Resolution CC-2025-15): The Council adopted a resolution to waive approximately $75,000 in rural fire service bills for 24 incidents related to the March 14th, 2025 wildfire disaster. This waiver aims to assist property owners with recovery and rebuilding efforts.
- Tobacco and Vapor Products Ordinance (Ordinance 3574): The Council advanced to second reading an ordinance to repeal and replace the city's current smoking article. The new ordinance updates the City Code to align with current state laws and meet TSET (Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust) eligibility criteria for grant funding. It clarifies prohibited areas (municipal property, indoor/outdoor, parks), adds specific signage requirements, prohibits ash receptacles in non-smoking areas, and maintains existing penalties ($10-$100 fine).
- Alley Right-of-Way Closure (Ordinance 3572): The Council adopted an ordinance to close an alley right-of-way abutting properties at 1101 and 1123 West University Avenue, 221 South Lincoln, and 206 South Monroe Streets.
- Storter Utilities Authority (SUA) Consent Docket Approved: The SUA approved its consent docket with a 4-0 vote.
- SUA Utility Terms and Conditions Amended (Resolution SUA-2025-3): The SUA adopted a resolution mirroring the City Council's decision to amend the terms and conditions of service for municipal utilities.
Financial Matters 💰
- Airport Infrastructure Grants: The city approved applications for two FAA grants totaling $1,964,248 for airport improvements, requiring a combined local match of $107,020.
- Wildfire Relief: The Council authorized waiving approximately $75,000 in rural fire service bills to aid 24 property owners affected by the March 14th wildfires.
- TSET Grant Eligibility: The new tobacco and vapor products ordinance (Ordinance 3574) was designed to ensure Storter City meets eligibility criteria for future grant funding opportunities through the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET).
Agenda Summary Table
| Agenda Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Consent Docket | Approval of routine administrative items. | ✅ Approved |
| Resolution CC-2025-12 | Amending municipal utility terms and conditions of service. | ✅ Adopted |
| Resolution CC-2025-13 | Approving FAA grant application for airport passenger boarding bridge and baggage conveyor. | ✅ Adopted |
| Resolution CC-2025-14 | Approving FAA grant application for airport furniture, fixtures, and equipment. | ✅ Adopted |
| Resolution CC-2025-15 | Authorizing waiver of rural fire service bills for March 14th wildfire disaster. | ✅ Adopted |
| Ordinance 3574 (First Read) | Amending Chapter 16 regarding tobacco and vapor product use in certain places. | ✅ Advanced to Second Read |
| Ordinance 3572 (Second Read) | Closing an alley right-of-way abutting properties at 1101 & 1123 West University Avenue, 221 South Lincoln, and 206 South Monroe Streets. | ✅ Adopted |
| SUA Consent Docket | Approval of routine administrative items for the Storter Utilities Authority. | ✅ Approved |
| Resolution SUA-2025-3 | Amending municipal utility terms and conditions of service for the Storter Utilities Authority. | ✅ Adopted |