Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held a study session on the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Key discussions included resident feedback on budget priorities, with street repairs being the most requested item, and a detailed overview of the proposed operating budget, highlighting revenue and expenditure changes. The council also acknowledged the passing of former Mayor Dr. Terry Miller.
Upcoming Community Events
First Public Input Meeting for 6th Avenue Corridor Consulting Project
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Community Center
Financial Matters
FY22 Total Proposed Revenue Budget
Overall decrease of $2.6 million compared to FY21 adopted budget, with decreases in sales/use tax, fines, lodging tax, interest revenue, water sales, and an increase in waste management fees.
FY22 Total Proposed Expenditure Budget
Overall increase of $2.9 million compared to FY21, with $1.9 million in capital and the remainder in personnel and other services/fees.
City Capital Fund
Includes $1.2 million for police, $640,000 for public works, $370,000 for airport, $300,000 for community resources/library, $230,000 for IT, $130,000 for other city capital, and $100,000 for emergency management. Fire will also procure two replacement engines for $1 million, debt-funded.
Waste Management Reserve
Drawdown planned for recycling staging facility construction, to be replenished by increased revenue from rate changes.
Airport Fund Reserve
Target of $3 million, with a $250,000 transfer from the general fund in FY22 to move towards full funding.
Annual Transfers from SUA to General Fund
The FY22 proposed transfer is a fair jump from previous effective transfers due to a $500,000 decrease in general fund revenues and a $900,000 increase in general fund expenditures and transfers.
Public Comments
Residents provided feedback on the FY22 budget through an online tool, social media, emails, and bill inserts. The most widely selected topic for increased funding was street repairs. Other popular suggestions included a new animal welfare facility, a softball complex, and rails-to-trails development.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Public hearing for budget adoption: April 19th
- Presentation of budget resolutions for approval: May 17th
Watch For
- Discussion on body-worn cameras for police officers
- Further discussion on specific street repair priorities and funding
Announcements
- Former Mayor Dr. Terry Miller passed away on March 10th. He served two terms from 1991 to 1997 and was a beloved dentist in the community.
Agenda Summary
2a. Summary of Civic Feedback on the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Presentation by Jennica Leader on resident input regarding budget priorities, gathered through various platforms including an online balancing act tool and bill inserts.
2b. Proposed Operating Budget Discussion
Presentation by Christy Cluck and Leah Berry providing an overview of the FY22 proposed budget, covering revenues, expenditures, personnel, reserve funds, and city capital projects.