Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved several grant applications for fire department equipment and personnel, and adopted a new statewide licensing system for food trucks. A major update to short-term rental regulations was passed, including a density cap and a homestead exemption for owner-occupied properties. The council also dissolved two inactive TIF districts and updated local speed limits.
Key Decisions & Votes
Short-Term Rental Regulations (Ordinance 3604)
21:15Approved new regulations including a density cap, a requirement for active listing to prevent 'defensive licensing', and an exception for owner-occupied properties with a homestead exemption.
Food Truck Freedom Act Alignment (Ordinances 3613 & 3614)
13:30Updated city code to align with state law, implementing a streamlined licensing system for mobile food vendors while maintaining local oversight for sales tax and park operations.
FEMA Firefighter Grants (Resolutions 2026-11 & 2026-12)
08:45Authorized grant applications for $956,205 in firefighting equipment (SCBAs) and $820,860 for three new full-time firefighter positions.
Dissolution of TIF Districts (Ordinances 3615 & 3616)
18:30Terminated the Stillwater West 51 and Boomer Lake Station project plans and dissolved their associated increment districts due to lack of activity or feasibility.
Upcoming Community Events
Juneteenth Picnic and Community Celebration
Southern Woods Park, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free food, music, and games.
Cinema 34: Captain America
Block 34, part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
250th Birthday Bash
Block 34 featuring live music, vendors, and activities.
Boomer Blast
Boomer Lake Park, activities at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Thunder Community Court Ribbon Cutting
Southern Woods Park at 2:30 p.m. with Rumble the Bison.
Financial Matters
FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Total project cost for SCBAs and protective gear; city share is $95,620.
FEMA SAFER Grant
Funding for three new firefighter positions over three years; city share is $314,663.
FAA Airport Improvement Grant
Reconstruction of the new terminal parking lot; city share is $57,624.
Public Comments
A representative for Stillwater Medical Center spoke in support of a rezoning request near the hospital.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Resolution CC-2026-13
- Resolution CC-2026-15
Deadlines
- Primary Election: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Watch For
- Six-month review of short-term rental density caps
- Primary runoff election commercials starting Wednesday
Announcements
- City Hall will be closed Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth.
- City Hall will be closed Monday, July 6 for Independence Day observance.
- Speed limit on 12th Ave (Jefferson to Duck) changing to 35 mph.
- Speed limit on 19th Ave (Country Club to Sanger) decreasing to 35 mph.
- Scout Troop 820 was recognized for attending as part of their civic duty.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Routine items and previous meeting minutes.
Rezoning 702 South Adam Street
Map amendment from single-family residential to public for Stillwater Medical Center.
Rezoning 6603 and 6711 West 6th Avenue
Map amendment from Commercial General to Two-Family and Multi-Family.
Resolution CC-2026-10
Nominating Melissa Reams to the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund Board.
Resolution CC-2026-11
FEMA grant application for firefighting personal protective equipment.
Resolution CC-2026-12
FEMA SAFER grant application for three new firefighter positions.
Resolution CC-2026-14
FAA grant application for airport terminal parking lot reconstruction.
Ordinance 3613 & 3614
Amending city code to regulate mobile food establishments per state law.
Ordinance 3615 & 3616
Terminating TIF districts for West 51 and Boomer Lake Station.
Ordinance 3604
Comprehensive update to short-term rental licensing and density regulations.
Ordinance 3605
Rezoning 214-220 South Cleveland Street to Multi-Family Urban.
Ordinance 3607
Granting a cable television franchise to Cebridge Acquisition LP (Optimum).
Library Board Appointments
Appointment of Heidi Warren and reappointment of Sharon Edwards.