Stillwater City Council and SUA 07/20/2026

The Stillwater City Council meeting held on July 20, 2026, included several key procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved multiple zoning map amendments and an annexation to support residential development, aligning with the city's future land use plans. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Stillwater Regional Airport, where a comprehensive rates and charges study was presented by consultant KSA. The study recommended incremental increases in fees for tie-downs, hangars, parking, and terminal rents to improve the airport's financial sustainability. The council adopted a resolution to update the airport's fiscal year 2027 rates and charges schedule accordingly. Additionally, the council approved a resolution to submit a federal grant application for airport infrastructure improvements, including the associated local match budget. Other procurement-related actions included resolutions authorizing the assignment and mortgage consent for leases at the airport related to Stillwater Flight Center LLC's ownership change. The council also approved a resolution to accept state homeland security program funding for local security initiatives. Several ordinances related to zoning and annexation were advanced to second reading, and appointments to the planning commission were confirmed. Overall, the meeting addressed key procurement and budget matters supporting city infrastructure, airport operations, and public safety.