The Lawton City Council voted unanimously on a package of routine and substantive measures and approved personnel adjustments following executive session.

Key votes at the meeting included:

- Consent agenda: Approved as presented with item 14 pulled for separate consideration (motion carried 8–0).

- Business license and scrap metal code changes: Council approved an ordinance removing scrap metal dealer requirements from chapter 7 and moving those enforcement provisions into chapter 16 so that Lawton Police Department enforces them; the reading was waived and the ordinance passed 8–0.

- Property permit extension (511 NW Bell Avenue): Staff recommended, and council approved, a permit-extension request granting an additional 190 days for final inspections and a certificate of occupancy (motion passed 8–0).

- Mountain Bike Club agreement: Council approved an agreement allowing the Mountain Bike Club of the Wichitas to construct a pedestrian/bike bridge on city property; the club will provide materials and perform inspections/maintenance under terms presented (8–0).

- Townhouse development (use permit on review): Council approved a use permit for townhouse construction east of Cameron University, waiving two code sections (coverage and a 25-foot common open-space buffer) per the planning commission recommendation; notice to nearby owners produced no objections and the council approved the permit 8–0.

Personnel actions approved after executive session:

- City manager: Council moved to approve a 3% pay increase, a $16,500 bonus, an exemption from a five‑year service requirement for vacation cash‑out, and directed staff to bring back an amended contract for John Ratliff, the city manager. The motion received a second and roll call votes were recorded in favor.

- City clerk: Council moved to approve a 10% pay increase and an updated contract for City Clerk Donalyn Blasek Scharler; the motion passed on roll call.

All listed motions carried unanimously by recorded votes. Several items (item 29 on abandoned shopping carts and item 32) were pulled by the mayor for additional revision and will return to staff for rework.