Meeting Summary
The City Council reviewed the proposed FY2027 operating budget and approved participation in a multi-defendant opioid settlement. Key legislative actions included advancing several easement closures for the new Stillwater High School and adopting multiple rezoning ordinances.
Key Decisions & Votes
Opioid Settlement Participation
24:15Approved participation in settlements with six opioid manufacturers (Remnant Defendants) for an estimated gross allocation of $12,044 for remediation strategies.
Fire Truck Financing Agreement
26:10Authorized an equipment lease-purchase agreement with BOK Financial for a new fire ladder truck.
City Auditorium Conveyance
28:45Approved Ordinance 3597 authorizing the transfer of the city auditorium/gym to Stillwater Public Schools.
Upcoming Community Events
Kaleidoscope Event
Free carnival and festival with live music on Husband Street between 9th and 10th, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Mural Unveiling
Public unveiling of the newest mural at Chris Salmon Plaza at 1:00 PM.
Household Hazardous Waste Event
Collection at the Convenience Collection Center (807 S. Perkins Rd) from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
250th Birthday Bash
Independence Day celebration at Block 34.
Financial Matters
FY2027 Proposed Operating Budget
High-level presentation of the upcoming fiscal year budget, noting a $3.8M increase in the general fund driven by sales and use tax.
Jail Services Agreement Amendment
Amended compensation to include pharmaceuticals for city prisoners up to $50,000.
Public Comments
One representative spoke on behalf of the applicant regarding the high school easement closures to clarify that the action was a cleanup of old, illegible documents.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- April 26, 2026: Deadline to order rain barrels
- May 18, 2026: Public hearing for budget adoption
- June 1, 2026: Final budget adoption
Watch For
- Animal Welfare Facility groundbreaking in Fall 2026
- Second reading of easement and cable system ordinances
Announcements
- April 2026 proclaimed as Month of the Young Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month.
- Recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and Animal Control Appreciation Week.
- City Hall will be closed Monday, July 6th, in observance of July 4th.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Routine items including an amended jail services agreement (Item E).
Easement Closure at 410 West Franklin Avenue (CC-26-69)
Closing unclosed portions of utility, drainage, and pedestrian easements for the new high school.
Utility Easement Closure at 410 West Franklin Avenue (CC-26-70)
Closing a 20ft utility easement that has been rerouted.
FY2027 Budget Presentation
High-level overview of projected revenues, expenditures, and reserve targets.
Resolution CC-2026-7 (Opioid Settlement)
Participation in settlements with six pharmaceutical defendants.
Resolution CC-2026-8 (Fire Truck Lease)
Financing agreement for a new fire ladder truck.
Ordinance 3601 (Utility Easement)
First reading for closing utility easement at 410 W. Franklin Ave.
Ordinance 3602 (General Easements)
First reading for closing general utility/pedestrian easements at 410 W. Franklin Ave.
Ordinance 3603 (Cable System Permit)
Amending Clarity Telecom permit to provide internet to municipal facilities in lieu of channels.
Ordinance 3595 (Rezoning 3020 N. Jardot Rd)
Rezoning from General Industrial to Two-Family and Multi-Family.
Ordinance 3596 (Rezoning 3398 N. Jardot Rd)
Rezoning from General Industrial to Small Lot Single Family Residential.
Ordinance 3597 (City Auditorium Conveyance)
Conveyance of 1224 N. Husband St to the school district.
Ordinance 3599 (Rezoning N. Prosperity Lane)
Rezoning from General Industrial to Commercial Shopping.
Ordinance 3600 (Public Art Committee)
Amending code to clarify voting members and quorum requirements.