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Stillwater City Council   -   May 25, 2026 Stillwater short-term rental ordinance tabled after operator warns density cap can be gamed
Steve Trost speaks at a podium during Stillwater City Council public comment on the short-term rental ordinance, May 18, 2026, wearing an Oklahoma State University polo shirt.

A Stillwater STR operator said the 20 percent density cap could be used to block competition rather than protect neighborhoods — the council agreed it needed more work

Stillwater City Council   -   May 22, 2026 Council approves AI-enabled cameras for 6th and Main, Duck and Hall of Fame
A NoTraffic video detection camera mounted on a traffic signal mast at Washington Street and Hall of Fame Avenue in Stillwater, with a green light and left turn yield sign visible.

The 6th and Main intersection has been running on a fixed timer since its detection capability failed in April — the new system can detect vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians in real time if enabled

The existing Murray Law Firm and Gofourth Insurance monument sign at 311 S. Duck Street in Stillwater, where an LED panel is proposed to be added.
Stillwater Planning Commission   -   May 29, 2026 Law firm clears first hurdle for Duck Street LED sign

A city planner's error at the meeting cast doubt on owner's plan for an animated waving flag

by Chris Peters
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Stillwater Planning Commission   -   May 29, 2026 Law firm clears first hurdle for Duck Street LED sign
The existing Murray Law Firm and Gofourth Insurance monument sign at 311 S. Duck Street in Stillwater, where an LED panel is proposed to be added.

A city planner's error at the meeting cast doubt on owner's plan for an animated waving flag

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   May 25, 2026 Stillwater short-term rental ordinance tabled after operator warns density cap can be gamed
Steve Trost speaks at a podium during Stillwater City Council public comment on the short-term rental ordinance, May 18, 2026, wearing an Oklahoma State University polo shirt.

A Stillwater STR operator said the 20 percent density cap could be used to block competition rather than protect neighborhoods — the council agreed it needed more work

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   May 22, 2026 Council approves AI-enabled cameras for 6th and Main, Duck and Hall of Fame
A NoTraffic video detection camera mounted on a traffic signal mast at Washington Street and Hall of Fame Avenue in Stillwater, with a green light and left turn yield sign visible.

The 6th and Main intersection has been running on a fixed timer since its detection capability failed in April — the new system can detect vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians in real time if enabled

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   May 21, 2026 Stillwater moves to expand phone ban in school zones, revise camping code
A school zone speed limit sign reading 20 mph when flashing on a Stillwater street, with stadium lights visible in the background.

The cell phone ordinance expands on state law by prohibiting simply holding a phone in school and construction zones

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   May 19, 2026 Council keeps downtown roundabout, advances rehabilitation in 4-1 vote
The downtown Stillwater roundabout at 10th Avenue and Main Street surrounded by jersey barriers and traffic cones, with the bronze bronco buster statue visible above the bare island.

Four-way stop conversion would have cost an estimated $174,000 more, according to engineer's analysis

by Chris Peters
Payne County Budget Board   -   May 14, 2026 Payne County budget board adopts new retirement rates, previews FY 2026-27 budget
The Payne County centennial clock, labeled "Payne County" and "Stillwater," stands in downtown Stillwater with a red brick county courthouse in the background.

Combined county cash accounts stand at about $84.9 million; property tax legislation adds uncertainty to future revenue

by Chris Peters
Payne County Budget Board   -   May 12, 2026 Payne County set to add second civil attorney starting July 1
North entrance of the Payne County Administration Building at 315 W. 6th Ave. in Stillwater, Oklahoma, showing glass double doors under an arched stone facade.

Incoming DA Jeremiah Gregory says two part-time attorneys give the county better coverage than one full-time hire

by Chris Peters
Stillwater City Council   -   May 05, 2026 City Council advances overhaul of Stillwater's short-term rental rules
City of Stillwater map showing 167 licensed short-term rentals as green markers concentrated near Oklahoma State University and surrounding neighborhoods.

Proposed ordinance would require licenses in all zoning districts, replace public hearings with administrative review

by Chris Peters
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