Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council held a special meeting to discuss expectations with the Block 34 Citizens Task Force. The task force is charged with developing a final site plan, determining costs, and recommending financing for the Block 34 project, building upon the conceptual plan previously adopted by the council. The council emphasized the importance of the task force's independent recommendations and diverse perspectives.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Task force organizational meeting
- Task force timeline recommendation
Announcements
- Task force members Jim Backstrom, Ariel Ross, Russ Tubnor, Vicki Barry, and Kevin Fowler were introduced and thanked for their service.
- The task force will receive training on open meeting and open records acts.
- City staff will provide support, including a note-taker and agenda development.
- The task force will be provided with city email addresses for official communications and transparency.
Agenda Summary
Discussion of expectations pursuant to resolution CC 17 - 11
The City Council discussed the expectations for the Block 34 Citizens Task Force, which include developing a final site plan based on the Gary Sparks conceptual plan, determining construction costs, and recommending financing and construction methods. The council stressed the task force's autonomy to make their best recommendations.
Establishment of a timeline for completion of the task
The council decided that the task force should determine its own timeline for completing its work and present a recommendation to the council at a future meeting.