Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held its November 18th, 2024 meeting, where they adopted a resolution to discontinue the parking permit program for parking lot 701, effective June 1st, 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 an update from the Stillwater History Museum Association.
Key Decisions & Votes
Discontinuation of Parking Permit Program
08:10Resolution CC-2024-37 was adopted to discontinue the parking permit program for designated permit parking in parking lot 701 (Lewis Street between 7th and 8th Avenues), effective June 1st, 2025. This aims to increase non-restricted public parking spaces.
Repeal of Collective Bargaining Unit Agreements Section
12:50Ordinance 3550, which proposes to repeal section 2-552 of the city code concerning collective bargaining unit agreements, was advanced to its second reading. This repeal is intended to align with state law governing collective bargaining and remove potential ambiguities.
Upcoming Community Events
Small Business Saturday
Residents are urged to support small businesses and merchants in Stillwater and throughout the country.
Stillwater Community Thanksgiving Dinner
First United Methodist Church, 400 West 7th Avenue, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (in-person), to-go meals available at 12:30 p.m.
Fly Home for the Holidays Giveaway
Every $50 spent at local businesses earns an entry to win American Airlines gift cards and travel through Stillwater airport. Winners selected January 15th, 2025.
Downtown Stillwater Carriage Rides
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., pickup and drop-off at Christman Plaza.
Downtown Stillwater Parade of Lights
Candy at 6:30 p.m., Parade at 7:00 p.m., tree lighting and skit at Christman Plaza.
Holiday Heroes and Holiday Drone Show
First Responders from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., drone show at 7:45 p.m.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Stillwater Municipal Building closed November 28th and 29th for Thanksgiving.
Watch For
- Second reading of Ordinance 3550 (repealing collective bargaining section).
Announcements
- Proclamation in recognition of Small Business Saturday on November 30th, 2024.
- Stillwater History Museum Association provided an update on their activities, attendance, and partnerships.
- 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.
- Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Convenience Collection Center will be closed on city-observed holidays.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation in recognition of Small Business Saturday
Mayor Joyce read a proclamation recognizing November 30, 2024, as Small Business Saturday, urging residents to support local businesses.
Consent Docket
Approval of routine administrative items.
Stillwater History Museum Association Update
Katarina Diu, the new director, provided an update on the museum's activities, attendance, programs, and partnerships.
Resolution CC-2024-37: Discontinuing Parking Permit Program for Parking Lot 701
A resolution to discontinue the parking permit program in the city-owned parking lot 701 (Lewis Street between 7th and 8th Avenues), effective June 1st, 2025.
Ordinance 3550: Amending Chapter 2 Administration, Article 5 Officers and Employees
An ordinance proposing to repeal section 2-552 of the city code, which relates to collective bargaining unit agreements, to align with state law and remove ambiguity.
Executive Session Request (Claire Hosterman vs. City of Stillwater Oklahoma)
Request for an executive session for confidential communications between the city council and its attorneys regarding pending litigation.
Executive Session Request (Interim City Manager Brady Moore)
Request for an executive session to discuss the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of the interim city manager.