Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved a specific use permit for a kidney dialysis center and adopted text amendments to the land development code regarding unit ownership and sidewalk cafe regulations. They also authorized a professional services agreement for a comprehensive rewrite of the land development code and passed resolutions for the upcoming mayoral election and bridge safety inspections. The meeting also included a proclamation for Homelessness Awareness Month and several community announcements.
Key Decisions & Votes
Specific Use Permit for Healthcare Facility
08:30A specific use permit was approved for a kidney dialysis center at 1525 Southwestern Road, aligning with the comprehensive plan for commercial uses.
Text Amendment: Unit/Condominium Ownership
15:45A text amendment was approved to remove unit ownership as a regulated use in the land development code, allowing it in any zoning district as long as state laws are followed.
Text Amendment: Sidewalk Cafe Regulations
29:30A text amendment was approved to modify sidewalk cafe regulations, requiring physical barriers to abut the building with at least 6 feet of unobstructed sidewalk for pedestrian traffic.
Professional Services Agreement for Land Development Code Rewrite
39:30A professional services agreement not exceeding $110,000 with Civic Dynamics LLC was approved for a complete update and rewrite of Chapter 23 of the Land Development Code.
Resolution for Mayoral Election Proclamation
41:30Resolution CC-2025-28 was adopted, authorizing the mayor to issue an election proclamation for the general election on February 10, 2026, and a runoff election on April 7, 2026, for the mayor's seat.
Resolution for Bridge Safety Inspection Consultant Selection
48:00Resolution CC-2025-29 was adopted, selecting Consor North America as the consultant for bridge safety inspections from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028, with no cost to the city.
Extension Agreement for Federal Advocacy Services
1:09:00An extension agreement with MMO Partners for federal advocacy services in the amount of $79,200 was approved, along with associated budget amendments.
Upcoming Community Events
Homelessness Awareness Month
Proclaimed by Mayor William Joyce, urging residents to learn more and support organizations like the Mission of Hope.
Stillwater Municipal Building Closure
Closed for Thanksgiving holiday.
Annual Parade of Lights
6:30 p.m. in downtown Stillwater. Entry forms accepted until November 14th.
Holidays at Block 34
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Features holiday heroes, drone shows, Santa, ice skating, and food vendors.
Payne County United Way Bean Bag Benefit (Cornhole Tournament)
Block 34, check-in until noon, tournament begins at 1 p.m. Supports United Way.
Financial Matters
Professional Services Agreement for Land Development Code Rewrite
Approved for Civic Dynamics LLC for the update and rewrite of Chapter 23 of the Land Development Code.
Federal Advocacy Services Extension Agreement
Approved for MMO Partners for federal advocacy services.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Candidate filing period for mayoral election: December 1-3, 2025
- Parade of Lights participant entry forms due: Friday, November 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
- Bridge inspection consultant selection due to ODOT: November 28th
Watch For
- Comprehensive rewrite of Chapter 23 Land Development Code over the next 12 months
- Future discussions on the FEMA Act and its impact on mitigation funding
- Efforts to secure federal funding for water and wastewater infrastructure projects based on the $30 million authorization
Announcements
- Proclamation of November 2025 as Homelessness Awareness Month.
- Stillwater Municipal Building closed November 28-29 for Thanksgiving.
- Annual Parade of Lights on December 4th in downtown Stillwater.
- Holidays at Block 34 on December 6th, featuring drone shows, Santa, and ice skating.
- Appreciation extended to Our Daily Bread for their food security services.
- Reminder to report sidewalk improvement or maintenance needs via stillwater.gov/sidewalkconnect or stillwater.gov/requesttracker.
- Payne County United Way Bean Bag Benefit (cornhole tournament) this Friday on Block 34.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation in Recognition of Homelessness Awareness Month
Proclamation of November 2025 as Homelessness Awareness Month, with representatives from Mission of Hope present.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
CC-25-149: Specific Use Permit for Healthcare and Social Assistance Facility
Request for a specific use permit to operate a kidney dialysis center at 1525 Southwestern Road.
CC-25-150: Text Amendment to Chapter 23 Land Development Code (Unit/Condominium Ownership)
Amendment to remove unit ownership as a regulated use, allowing it in any zoning district.
CC-25-151: Text Amendment to Chapter 23 Land Development Code (Sidewalk Cafe Service Areas)
Amendment to modify regulations for sidewalk cafes, requiring physical barriers to abut the building.
8A: Professional Services Agreement for Land Development Code Chapter 23 Update and Rewrite
Consideration of approval for an agreement with Civic Dynamics LLC for a comprehensive rewrite of the Land Development Code.
9A: Resolution CC-2025-28: Election Proclamation for General and Runoff Elections
Resolution authorizing the mayor to issue an election proclamation for the mayoral seat.
9B: Resolution CC-2025-29: Bridge Safety Inspection Responsibility and Consultant Selection
Resolution concerning the city's bridge safety inspection responsibility and selection of a consultant for inspections.
Ordinance 3584 (First Read): Amending Chapter 23 Land Development Code (Unit/Condominium Ownership)
First reading of an ordinance related to the text amendment on unit/condominium ownership.
Ordinance 3585 (First Read): Amending Chapter 23 Land Development Code (Sidewalk Cafe Service Areas)
First reading of an ordinance related to the text amendment on sidewalk cafe service areas.
Request for Executive Session
Request for an executive session to discuss the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of city manager Brady Moore and city attorney Kimberly Carley.
SUA Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Stillwater Utilities Authority.
SUA 5A: Annual Report from MMO Partners and Approval of Extension Agreement
Receive annual report on federal advocacy services and consider approval of an extension agreement with MMO Partners.
CEDA Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority.
Executive Session
Discussion regarding city manager and city attorney employment.