Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held its November 18, 2024 meeting, where they adopted a resolution to discontinue the parking permit program for Lot 701, effective June 1, 2025. They also advanced an ordinance to repeal a section of the city code related to collective bargaining unit agreements to its second reading. The meeting included a proclamation for Small Business Saturday and numerous announcements regarding upcoming holiday events and city services.
Key Decisions & Votes
Discontinuation of Parking Permit Program for Lot 701
09:00Resolution CC-2024-37 was adopted to discontinue the parking permit program for designated permit parking in City of Stillwater parking lot 701 (on Lewis Street between 7th and 8th Avenues), effective June 1, 2025. This will increase non-restricted public parking spaces.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 Administration
14:00Ordinance 3550, which proposes to repeal section 2-552 of the city code concerning collective bargaining unit agreements, was advanced to its second reading. This aims to align the code with state law and the city manager's authority.
Upcoming Community Events
Small Business Saturday
Residents are urged to support small businesses and merchants.
Stillwater History Museum Variety Show
Free variety show including Stillwater Public Schools gospel singers.
Stillwater Community Thanksgiving Dinner
First United Methodist Church, 400 West 7th Avenue, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (in-person), 12:30 p.m. (to-go meals).
Downtown Stillwater Carriage Rides
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., pickup/drop-off at Chris Salman Plaza.
Downtown Stillwater Parade of Lights
Candy at 6:30 p.m., Parade at 7:00 p.m., tree lighting and skit at Chrisman Plaza.
Holiday Heroes and Holiday Drone Show
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (First Responders), Drone Show at 7:45 p.m.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Second reading of Ordinance 3550 regarding collective bargaining unit agreements.
Announcements
- Stillwater Municipal Building will be closed on Thursday, November 28th (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday, November 29th.
- The 'Fly Home for the Holidays' giveaway runs from November 23rd through January 5th, offering entries for every $50 spent locally to win American Airlines gift cards.
- The city is accepting applications for various committees including the Board of Drainage Appeals, Stillwater Reinvestment Plan Implementation Policy Committee (Downtown TIF #3), and the Board of Adjustment.
- During the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas, trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day. The Convenience Collection Center will be closed on city observed holidays.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation in Recognition of Small Business Saturday
A proclamation recognizing November 30, 2024, as Small Business Saturday, encouraging residents to support local businesses.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Stillwater History Museum Association Update
Presentation by the new director, Katarina Diou, on the museum's activities, attendance, and programs over the last quarter.
Resolution CC-2024-37
A resolution discontinuing the parking permit program for designated permit parking in City of Stillwater parking lot 701, effective June 1, 2025.
Ordinance 3550 (First Read)
An ordinance amending Chapter 2 Administration, Article 5 Officers and Employees, by repealing section 2-552 collective bargaining unit agreements in its entirety.
Executive Session
Confidential communications between the city council and its attorneys concerning CLA Hman vs. City of Stillwater Oklahoma, and discussion of the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of the interim city manager Brady Moore.