Council approves $1.675 million settlement in Hosterman litigation after executive session
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Summary
After an executive session under 25 O.S. § 307(B)(4), the council adopted resolution CC‑2026‑6 approving a settlement and payment of $1,675,000 in Hosterman v. City of Stillwater (W.D. Okla. Case CIV‑24‑976‑SLP) and authorized city attorneys to file necessary documents (vote 5–0).
Following an executive session on March 23, the Stillwater City Council adopted resolution CC‑2026‑6 approving a settlement agreement in Hosterman v. City of Stillwater (United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, case CIV‑24‑976‑SLP).
The City Attorney recommended the settlement and asked the council to authorize the city attorney and the law firm of Collins, Zorn and Wagner to prepare and file the appropriate documents to effectuate the settlement, including a journal entry of judgment and any required assignments to place the judgment on the sinking fund. The resolution authorizes the mayor to sign the settlement agreement and related documents and provides for payment of the city’s portion of the settlement in the amount of $1,675,000.
Councilors voted 5–0 to adopt the resolution. City staff said the resolution directs legal counsel to prepare and file necessary documents and to place the judgment on the city’s sinking fund as appropriate. No further details about the underlying claims were discussed in open session beyond the attorney recommendation and the approved settlement amount.
The resolution and related filings will be prepared and submitted by the city attorney and outside counsel as authorized.
