Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a major $1.8 million renovation for the Strickland Park ball fields and authorized a partnership with the Payne County Drug Court for opioid abatement. The meeting also featured a comprehensive one-year retrospective on the 2025 wildfires, detailing improvements in emergency communications and mitigation efforts.
Key Decisions & Votes
Strickland Park Ball Fields Improvement Project
42:00Authorized $1,835,745 for infield turf, lighting, fencing, and restroom/concession renovations to enhance tournament capacity.
Specific Use Permit for Synthesia Chemical Plant
16:45Approved a permit for a chemical manufacturing facility at 4115 North Perkins Road with conditions for a 6ft sidewalk and specific parking requirements.
Opioid Abatement Grant and Settlement Funds
48:50Authorized a grant application and the use of city settlement funds to support a three-year expansion of the Payne County Drug Court program.
Hosterman v. City of Stillwater Settlement
59:15Adopted a resolution approving a settlement agreement in the amount of $1,675,000 to be placed on the sinking fund.
Distribution Pole Replacement Project
57:40Appropriated $2 million from the rate stabilization fund to begin replacing approximately 2,500 wooden utility poles.
Upcoming Community Events
Stillwater Arts Month
Celebration of local arts including exhibitions and the first Stillwater Arts Festival on Block 34.
Household Hazardous Waste Event
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Convenience Collection Center, 807 South Perkins Road.
Stillwater Trash Off
Community cleanup starting at 9:00 a.m. at Couch Park.
Financial Matters
Strickland Park Renovation
Funding sourced from the visitor amenities portion (30%) of the lodging tax.
Opioid Abatement Program
Total three-year cost for Drug Court expansion, funded by grants and settlement funds.
Utility Pole Replacement
Initial appropriation from the Rate Stabilization Fund for electric infrastructure.
Public Comments
The applicant representative for the Synthesia project provided details on environmental safety and traffic.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- March 25, 2026: RSVP deadline for Trash Off event
- April 26, 2026: Deadline for rain barrel orders
Watch For
- Grand opening of the new airport terminal in August 2026
- Completion of Strickland Park renovations by August 2026
Announcements
- April 2026 proclaimed as Stillwater Arts Month.
- The 'Together We Are Heavy' wildfire documentary was showcased during the Midsouth festival.
- New emergency notification system 'Be Informed Stillwater' is active.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation: Stillwater Arts Month
Recognizing the cultural and economic impact of the arts in Stillwater.
Consent Docket
Routine city business and minutes.
SUP for Chemical Manufacturing at 4115 N Perkins Rd
Request to operate a Synthesia facility in the Industrial General District.
Text Amendment for Vehicle Sales in CB District
Amending code to allow vehicle sales/service in Commercial Business districts via SUP.
Wildfire Presentation: One Year Later
Review of the 2025 wildfire response, recovery statistics, and communication upgrades.
Strickland Park Ball Fields Improvement Project
Proposal for turf infields, lighting, and facility upgrades to boost sports tourism.
Resolution CC-2026-5: Opioid Abatement Grant
Application for funds to expand Payne County Drug Court services.
Ordinance 3594: Vehicle Sales Text Amendment
First reading of the land development code amendment.
Ordinance 3598: Rezoning 799 W 12th Ave
Second reading to rezone property to Commercial General.
Housing Authority Appointments
Reappointment of Roger Gose and Ruby Manning.
SUA: Distribution Pole Replacement Project
Funding for the replacement of high-priority wooden electric poles.
Resolution CC-2026-6: Hosterman Settlement
Approval of a legal settlement agreement following executive session.