Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved several key items, including the transfer of funds for the Stillwater Public Library to a new 501c3 nonprofit and the adoption of two rezoning ordinances. The meeting also featured a comprehensive report from the Chamber of Commerce on economic development initiatives and upcoming events. Various community events and initiatives were announced, highlighting active engagement and future planning within the city.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket Item C
02:00Councilor Harden praised the landscaping company's work, leading to the approval of the item related to their renewal.
Resolution CC-2025-27: Stillwater Public Library Trust
03:00This resolution authorizes the transfer of funds from the Stillwater Public Library Trust to a new 501c3 nonprofit, allowing for greater flexibility in investment and management of private donations for library support. It also authorizes the termination of the current trust and negotiation of an agreement between the city and the new nonprofit.
Ordinance 3582: Rezoning 1421 West 8th Avenue
10:00This ordinance rezones the property at 1421 West 8th Avenue from small lot single-family residential (RSS) to two-family and multi-family (RT) district zoning.
Ordinance 3583: Property Removal from Corridor Redevelopment Area
10:40This ordinance removes the property at 517 Southwest Street from the Corridor Redevelopment Area Planning District and zones it Commercial General (CG) district.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket
27:00The consent docket for the Stillwater Utilities Authority meeting was approved.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
28:00The consent docket for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority meeting was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Comprehensive Plan Open House (Envision 2045)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM at the Block 34 Simmons Bank Pavilion. City staff and consultants will share updates on the comprehensive plan, including future land use, housing, roads, and economic development.
Downtown Stillwater Halloween Festival
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Main Street (between 6th and 10th Avenues). Features vendors, games, food trucks, costume contests, and trick-or-treating.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Convenience Collection Center on Perkins Road. Residents can drop off household pollutants for free. More details at stillwater.gov/hw.
Lexicon (Mini Comic Convention)
Multiple locations including the library and community center. Main event on Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM. Includes a beer release at 3 PM on Saturday at Simmons Bank Pavilion, Block 34. Full details at stillwater.gov/lexicon.
Holiday Celebrations at Block 34
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Features holiday heroes, drone shows, Santa visits, ice skating, snow globe pictures, and food vendors.
Economic Summit
Will feature state-level economic development discussions, regional data, and updates on Stillwater's economic progress.
New to Stillwater Mixer
A mixer for new residents to connect with local community resources, programs, and nonprofits.
All-in for Oklahoma Meeting
Stillwater will host this statewide economic development meeting, including a tour of the city for state officials.
Financial Matters
Stillwater Public Library Trust Funds
Approval to transfer funds, originating from private donations, from the Stillwater Public Library Trust to a new 501c3 nonprofit for more flexible investment and management.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Negotiations for an agreement between the city and the new 501c3 nonprofit for the Stillwater Public Library.
- The next commercial real estate investment panel discussion with a financial focus.
- Potential announcement regarding a company making Stillwater its top pick for onshoring into the US.
- Implementation of the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) agreement for data analysis and workforce development.
Announcements
- City Manager Moore thanked first responders and city staff for their efforts in ensuring a safe Homecoming weekend.
- The Chamber of Commerce reported on successful initiatives including the Community Marketing Partnership Program, regional economic development roundtables, and a commercial real estate investment panel discussion.
- The Small Business University graduated 17 participants, with one graduate, Silly Arts, winning a pitch contest and organizing a 'paint in the dark' event at Block 34.
- The Chamber of Commerce participated in the Site Selectors Guild virtual roundtable and the Southern Economic Development Council conference.
- The city is entering into an agreement with the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) to leverage data for Stillwater's story and workforce opportunities.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item C from Consent Docket
Discussion and approval of an item related to a landscaping company, praised for their good work.
Resolution CC-2025-27
A resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Stillwater Public Library Trust to a new 501c3 nonprofit, termination of the current trust, and negotiation of an agreement between the city and the new nonprofit.
Ordinance 3582
An ordinance rezoning property at 1421 West 8th Avenue from small lot single-family residential (RSS) to two-family and multi-family (RT) district zoning.
Ordinance 3583
An ordinance to remove property at 517 Southwest Street from the Corridor Redevelopment Area Planning District and zone it Commercial General (CG) district.
Reports from Officers and Boards
Updates from the City Manager and Councilors on various city activities and upcoming events.
Stillwater Utilities Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Utilities Authority.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for the Economic Development Authority.
Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report
A report on economic development initiatives, partnerships, programs, and future plans by the Chamber of Commerce.