July 7, 2025 City Council Meeting

Announcements

• Stillwater Public Library & Senior Center Programs: Citizens are encouraged to check the Stillwater Public Library for summer reading programs, summer cinema, and other events. The Senior Center offers programming including art, dancing, guitar lessons, Zumba, and card games. More information is available on stillwaterok.gov.
• Splash Pads Open: City splash pads are open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, closing only for inclement weather or maintenance.
• 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-strong. Over $545,000 is available. The deadline to apply for FEMA and SBA aid 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 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at 1701 North Western Road.
• Crazy Days Retail Event: Stillwater's annual community-wide retail event, Crazy Days, will take place from 📅 July 16th through 20th. The Crazy Days Ring Registers promotion giveaway runs throughout the entire month of July. More details at visitstillwater.org.
• Block 34 Dedication Ceremony: A dedication ceremony for Block 34 will be held on 📅 Saturday, July 26th, at 7:00 PM during the Dancing Turtle event. This event will celebrate the new community space featuring the Kicker Sound Stage and Simmons Bank Pavilion. More information at stillwaterok.gov/block34.

Key Decisions & Votes

• Consent Docket (City Council): The consent docket, containing routine administrative items, was approved with a 4-0 vote.
• Resolution CC-2025-12: Municipal Utility Terms and Conditions Update: 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 hours of operation.
• Resolution CC-2025-13: FAA Grant Application for Airport Improvements (Passenger Boarding Bridge & Baggage Conveyor): The Council adopted a resolution approving the submission of an application for Fiscal Year 2025 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) discretionary funds from the FAA. These funds, totaling $1,244,408, will support the procurement and installation of a passenger boarding bridge and baggage conveyor at Stillwater Regional Airport. The local sponsor match is $69,134.
• Resolution CC-2025-14: FAA Grant Application for Airport Improvements (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment): The Council adopted a resolution approving the submission of an application for Fiscal Year 2025 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) funds from the FAA. These funds, totaling $719,840, will support the procurement and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new Stillwater Regional Airport terminal. The local sponsor match is $37,886.
• Resolution CC-2025-15: Waiver of Wildfire Rural Fire Service Bills: The Council adopted a resolution authorizing the waiver of Stillwater Fire Department bills for rural fire services provided in response to the March 14th, 2025 wildfire disaster. This decision waives approximately $75,000 in billable fees for 24 incidents to assist affected property owners in their recovery efforts.
• Ordinance 3574 (First Read): Tobacco and Vapor Product Use in Public Places: An ordinance to repeal and replace the city's current smoking article was advanced to second reading. This new article updates the city code to align with current state laws and meet TSET (Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust) eligibility criteria for grant funding. It clarifies and strengthens prohibitions on tobacco and vapor product use in municipal indoor and outdoor areas, including parks, and updates signage requirements and enforcement provisions.
• Ordinance 3572 (Second Read): Alley Right-of-Way Closure: 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 was adopted with a 4-0 vote.
• Consent Docket (Stillwater Utilities Authority): The consent docket for the Stillwater Utilities Authority was approved with a 4-0 vote.
• Resolution SUA-2025-3: Municipal Utility Terms and Conditions Update (SUA): The Stillwater Utilities Authority adopted a resolution mirroring CC-2025-12, amending the terms and conditions of service for municipal utilities.

Financial Matters

• 💰 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant: The City Council approved applying for $1,244,408 in FAA discretionary grant funds for a passenger boarding bridge and baggage conveyor at Stillwater Regional Airport, with a required local match of $69,134.
• 💰 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG): The City Council approved applying for $719,840 in FAA grant funds for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new airport terminal, with a required local match of $37,886.
• 💰 Wildfire Rural Fire Service Bill Waiver: The Council approved waiving approximately $75,000 in billable fees for rural fire services provided during the March 14th wildfires, offering relief to 24 affected property owners.
• 💰 Stillwater Strong Relief Fund: Over $545,000 is available through the Stillwater Strong Relief Fund to assist renters and homeowners impacted by the March wildfires.

Agenda Summary Table