Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council meeting on April 7, 2025, included several proclamations recognizing the Stillwater Regional Airport, Fair Housing Month, Week of the Young Child, and Red Dirt Music Week. Key decisions involved the approval of the consent docket, advancement of an ordinance for an easement closing, and adoption of a rezoning ordinance. The meeting also featured a detailed report from the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce on economic development and a discussion regarding the purchase of equipment for the waste treatment plant in light of potential new legislation.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket Approval
00:20:00The consent docket for the City Council meeting was approved with a unanimous vote of five to zero.
Easement Closing for Stillwater High School
00:20:00A request from Independent School District number 16 for the closing of a portion of a general utility drainage and pedestrian easement at 410 West Franklin Avenue, related to the new high school building, was approved.
Ordinance 3564 Advancement
00:27:00Ordinance 3564, pertaining to the closing of a general utility drainage and pedestrian easement at 410 West Franklin Lane, was advanced on first read with a five to zero vote.
Ordinance 3563 Adoption (Rezoning)
00:27:50Ordinance 3563, rezoning land at 814-824 North Lincoln Street and 1102-1110 West Tyler Avenue from two-family and multi-family residential to two-family and multi-family, was adopted with a five to zero vote.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Consent Docket
00:48:00The consent docket for the Stillwater Economic Development Authority meeting was approved with a unanimous vote of five to zero.
Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) Consent Docket (Item 2A)
01:00:00Item 2A of the Stillwater Utilities Authority consent docket was approved with a unanimous vote of five to zero.
Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) Consent Docket (Item 2B - Sludge Equipment)
01:12:00Item 2B, regarding the purchase of equipment for the waste treatment plant's beneficial land application of sewage sludge, was approved despite potential legislative changes.
Upcoming Community Events
Stillwater Arts Festival
Prairie Art Center at 101 South Duck Street. Friday: noon-8 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free, family-friendly event with live music, artist demos, food trucks, and farmers market. More info: www.praartcenter.org.
Rain Barrel Program
Environmentally friendly way to save money on water bills and reduce stormwater pollution. More info: stillwater.gov/stormwater.
Household Hazardous Waste Event
8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Convenience Collection Center (807 South Perkins Road). Free disposal of oil-based paint, pesticides, herbicides, mixed fuels, and other hazardous materials. Visit city's website for full list of accepted items.
Boys from Oklahoma Concert Series & Red Dirt Music Week
Concerts on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights with additional events throughout the community. Text 'boys from okay' to 67283 for event updates. Websites: okaystate.com/concert or visitstillwater.org.
Financial Matters
Waste Treatment Plant Equipment Purchase
Discussion and approval for the purchase of new equipment for beneficial land application of sewage sludge, despite potential state legislation (Senate Bill 3) that could restrict this practice. The new equipment, a tractor and trailer injection unit, offers flexibility for other uses if the legislation passes.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Online orders for rain barrels are due by April 28th.
Watch For
- Future applications to clean up easements in the area of the new Stillwater High School.
- The impact of Senate Bill 3 on the city's waste treatment plant operations and the use of newly purchased equipment.
Announcements
- Stillwater Regional Airport and Director Kelly Reid received Airport of the Year and Airport Director of the Year awards from the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association.
- April 2025 proclaimed as Fair Housing Month in Stillwater.
- April 5th-11th, 2025 proclaimed as Week of the Young Child in Stillwater.
- April 7th-13th, 2025 proclaimed as Red Dirt Music Week in Stillwater, celebrating the genre's cultural legacy and featuring the Boys from Oklahoma Concert Series.
- Voters approved an animal welfare bond by over 74%, and staff are beginning development, engineering, and design for a new animal welfare facility.
- Stillwater Regional Airport staff quickly installed a light at a crosswalk for improved nighttime visibility.
- The airport successfully conducted a disaster preparedness drill on March 29th, involving multiple agencies and volunteers.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening of the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Recognition of Stillwater Regional Airport and Director Kelly Reid
Recognition for recent prestigious awards from the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association.
Proclamation in Recognition of Fair Housing Month
Proclamation of April 2025 as Fair Housing Month.
Proclamation in Recognition of the Week of the Young Child
Proclamation of April 5th-11th, 2025 as the Week of the Young Child.
Proclamation in Recognition of Red Dirt Music Week
Proclamation of April 7th-13th, 2025 as Red Dirt Music Week.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Hearing: Easement Closing at 410 West Franklin Lane (CC-25-58)
Receive public comment regarding a request from Independent School District number 16 for a closing of a portion of a general utility drainage and pedestrian easement.
Ordinance 3564 (First Read)
An ordinance closing a portion of a general utility drainage and pedestrian easement at 410 West Franklin Lane.
Ordinance 3563 (Second Read)
An ordinance rezoning attractive land at 814-824 North Lincoln Street and 1102-1110 West Tyler Avenue.
Request for Executive Session (City Attorney Kimberly Carnley)
Request for executive session to discuss employment matters of the city attorney.
Request for Executive Session (City Manager Brady Moore)
Request for executive session to discuss employment matters of the city manager.
City Manager's Report
Report on the approval of the animal welfare bond and initiation of the new facility project.
Vice Mayor Jowleski's Report
Announcement of the Stillwater Arts Festival.
Councilor Hawkins' Report
Announcement of the Rain Barrel Program.
Councilor Clark's Report
Report on airport improvements and disaster preparedness drill.
Councilor Harden's Report
Announcement of the annual Household Hazardous Waste Event.
Mayor Joyce's Report
Announcement of the Boys from Oklahoma Concert Series and Red Dirt Music Week.
Stillwater Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items for SEDA.
Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report
Presentation by Carrie Moore on economic development activities, including Project Rohan (Google data center), site consultant database growth, and social media launch.
Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) Consent Docket (Item 2A)
Approval of routine administrative items for SUA.
Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) Consent Docket (Item 2B)
Discussion and approval of purchasing equipment for beneficial land application of sewage sludge, in light of potential Senate Bill 3.
Executive Session
Discussion of employment matters for the City Attorney and City Manager.
Adjournment
Adjournment of the City Council meeting.