Stillwater City Council and SUA 07/07/2026

The Stillwater City Council and Stillwater Utilities Authority held a joint meeting on July 7, 2026, where several procurement-related resolutions and ordinances were discussed and adopted. Key procurement actions included the approval of a new outage management system policy that will enable SMS notifications to utility customers, with auto-enrollment and opt-out options. The council also adopted a resolution establishing a new City of Stillwater book of fees, consolidating utility billing and service fees, including a new annual fee for short-term rental licenses. Additionally, resolutions of necessity were passed to acquire real property in Noble County for the Lake McMurtry raw water transmission main project, with staff authorized to proceed with land acquisition and condemnation if necessary. Several ordinances related to zoning changes, mobile food service regulations, and the termination of development district project plans were also approved. The meeting included acknowledgments of city staff efforts and announcements about upcoming community events and infrastructure projects, such as the grand opening of the new Stillwater Regional Airport Terminal.