Meeting Summary
The Stillwater City Council met to discuss the process for filling a vacant City Council seat and to review the 2014-2015 operating budget. The Council decided to proceed with an appointment process for the vacant seat, with interviews scheduled for the next meeting. Discussions around the budget focused heavily on transportation funding and potential economic downturns.
Key Decisions & Votes
Process for filling vacant City Council seat
06:00The City Council decided to fill the vacant seat by appointment rather than a special election. Interviews for applicants will be held at the next council meeting on May 4th.
Financial Matters
2014-2015 Operating Budget
The Council reviewed the proposed operating budget, with significant discussion on funding for transportation infrastructure and concerns about potential sales tax reductions due to economic conditions.
Transportation Funding
The Council discussed the goal of allocating $4 million annually to transportation from the half-penny sales tax, acknowledging that this amount is still insufficient to address all road needs.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Applications for vacant City Council seat due by Wednesday at 5:00 PM
Watch For
- City Council interviews for vacant seat on May 4th
- Revised 2014-2015 operating budget with adjustments based on council feedback
- Potential public hearing for budget adoption
Agenda Summary
Discussion of the process for filling the vacant City Council seat
The Council discussed options for filling a vacant seat, including appointment or special election, and the implications of each.
Review and discussion of the 2014-2015 Operating Budget
The Council reviewed the proposed budget, focusing on transportation funding, potential economic downturns, and staff efficiency.
Executive Session
Two items were discussed in executive session: economic development matters and the purchase or appraisal of real property.