Stillwater City Council and SUA 07/20/2026

The Stillwater City Council meeting on July 20, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions primarily focused on zoning amendments, annexations, and airport operations. The council approved multiple zoning map amendments and annexations to support residential development, including small lot single-family and two-family residential zoning, aligning with the city's future land use plans. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation and discussion of the Stillwater Regional Airport's rates and charges study conducted by consultant KSA. The study recommended incremental increases in various airport fees, including landing fees, hangar rents, parking fees, and new fees such as an in-plane passenger fee, to improve the airport's financial sustainability. The council adopted a resolution to update the airport's fee schedule for fiscal year 2027 accordingly. Additionally, the council approved a resolution to submit a federal grant application for airport infrastructure improvements, including the associated local match budget amendment. Other procurement-related actions included resolutions to retain legal counsel for antitrust litigation related to firetruck manufacturers and to authorize lease assignment agreements for Stillwater Flight Center at the airport, facilitating a change in ownership and potential investment. The meeting also included acceptance of state homeland security grant funding to support local security operations. Overall, the meeting featured multiple contract approvals, budget amendments, and policy decisions impacting future procurement and development activities in Stillwater.