Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council approved several key items, including a map amendment to rezone property on South Perkins Road and the closeout of a CDBG grant for the Public Library's fire sprinkler system. They also adopted resolutions related to opioid settlements and a dilapidated mobile home. Additionally, the council advanced an ordinance to allow the Director of Finance to also hold the title of Chief Financial Officer.
Key Decisions & Votes
Map Amendment for 1212 South Perkins Road
08:00The council approved a request to rezone the property at 1212 South Perkins Road from Light Industrial to Commercial General, aligning with the comprehensive plan's future land use map.
CDBG Grant Closeout for Stillwater Public Library
13:40The council approved the closeout of CDBG Grant #19168 for the Stillwater Public Library's fire sprinkler system retrofit, which came in under budget, and authorized the mayor and city manager to sign closeout documents.
Opioid Settlements Participation
20:00The council adopted Resolution CC-2025-25, approving participation in settlements with Purdue Pharma LP and other generic opioid manufacturers, directing funds towards opioid abatement programs.
Dilapidated Mobile Home Resolution
30:00The council adopted Resolution CC-2025-26, declaring the mobile home at 924 South Duck Street dilapidated and a public nuisance, ordering its removal within 90 days.
Ordinance 3580 (1212 South Perkins Road Rezoning)
31:40Ordinance 3580, related to the rezoning of 1212 South Perkins Road from Light Industrial to Commercial General, was advanced to its second reading.
Ordinance 3581 (Finance Director Title Change)
32:50Ordinance 3581, amending the city code to allow the Director of Finance to also hold the title of Chief Financial Officer, was advanced to its second reading.
Ordinance 3576 (320 South Walnut Street Rezoning)
35:00Ordinance 3576, rezoning property at 320 South Walnut Street from small lot single-family residential to two-family residential, was adopted.
Upcoming Community Events
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Proclaimed in Stillwater, with Wings of Hope promoting 'peaceful homes' campaign.
Block 34 Events
Concerts, yoga in the park, Popup Ma Jang on September 23rd at 7 PM in Simmons Bank Pavilion. Swag available at block34.org.
Utility Box Art Contest
Theme: Stillwater Strong. Enter online at stillwaterart.org or drop off at Stillwater Community Center.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
8 AM to 1 PM at the Convenience Collection Center (807 South Perkins Road). Free drop-off for household pollutants. No yard waste accepted during this time.
Lexicon (Mini ComicCon)
Free event with main activities on Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM at multiple locations including the library and community center. Full details at Stillwater.gov/lexxicon.
Financial Matters
CDBG Grant #19168
Grant for Stillwater Public Library fire sprinkler system retrofit, with $15,432 saved due to moving costs and $40,58 returned to the general fund.
Purdue Sackler Settlement
Estimated gross allocation to Stillwater from the Purdue Sackler settlement, assuming all participation incentives are met. Total estimated distribution to Oklahoma's subdivisions is $24 million.
Secondary Small Generic Opioid Manufacturer Settlement
Estimated gross allocation to Stillwater from the secondary small generic opioid manufacturer settlement, depending on participation incentives met. Total estimated distribution to Oklahoma's share is $12.9 million.
Public Comments
The property owner of the dilapidated mobile home at 924 South Duck Street, Chris Van, spoke to confirm agreement with the resolution for its removal.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Utility Box Art Contest: October 1st
Watch For
- Second reading of Ordinance 3580 (1212 South Perkins Road Rezoning)
- Second reading of Ordinance 3581 (Finance Director Title Change)
Announcements
- Proclamation of October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- Introduction of Rachel Bernish as the new Assistant City Manager.
- 19th Street is closed between Sanger and Western due to an extensive water line break; updates available at stillwater.gov/outage.
- Splash pads at Boomer Lake and Southern Woods Park will close for the season on Monday, September 29th.
- Warning to applicants about fraudulent invoices requesting payment by wire transfer; contact the city directly to verify suspicious requests.
Agenda Summary
Item 4: Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative matters.
Item 7A: Public Comment on Map Amendment (1212 South Perkins Road)
Receive public comment regarding a request to rezone property at 1212 South Perkins Road from Light Industrial to Commercial General.
Item 7B: Public Hearing on CDBG Grant Closeout (Stillwater Public Library)
Discuss the completion and closeout of Community Development Block Grant #19168 for the Stillwater Public Library fire sprinkler system retrofit.
Item 7C: Public Hearing on Dilapidated Mobile Home (924 South Duck Street)
Determine whether the mobile home at 924 South Duck Street is dilapidated and abandoned, constituting a public nuisance.
Item 8A: Resolution CC-2025-25 (Opioid Settlements)
Resolution to approve participation in settlements with Purdue Pharma LP and other generic opioid manufacturers.
Item 8B: Resolution CC-2025-26 (Dilapidated Mobile Home)
Resolution declaring the mobile home at 924 South Duck Street dilapidated and a public nuisance, ordering its removal.
Item 9A: Ordinance 3580 (1212 South Perkins Road Rezoning)
Ordinance rezoning property at 1212 South Perkins Road from Light Industrial to Commercial General.
Item 9B: Ordinance 3581 (Finance Director Title Amendment)
Ordinance amending the city code to allow the Director of Finance to also hold the title of Chief Financial Officer.
Item 10: Ordinance 3576 (320 South Walnut Street Rezoning)
Ordinance to rezone property at 320 South Walnut Street from small lot single-family residential to two-family residential.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative matters for SEDA.