Photo by Joe OlivieriTop issues for 2014
The Uplands tract and city facilities
Mayor Rose Cardona said the city plans to get rid of the portable buildings used by the police and public works departments. The city will also make a decision on the property next to the Toney Burger Center.
The well system
The mayor said she would like to see the city make a decision on whether to fully reinstate its out-of-service well water system or to shelf it.
Subsidies and rate study
Sunset Valley will complete a rate study for its utilities and then consider revising its policy of subsidizing utilities for residents.
60th anniversary party
Sunset Valley plans to celebrate its 60th anniversary in September. The mayor said she hopes it will be an event like the annual Donkey Dash and Doggy Dash 5k that draws attention to the city.
Big decisions made in 2013
Single-use bag ban
Sunset Valley followed Austin's lead and enacted a single-use bag ban in September. The city's code is similar, but not identical to the Austin ordinance.
Water issues
In June, City Council adopted staff recommendations regarding the city's longstanding water issues. Sunset Valley decided to monitor its historic well permit, update its water master plan and update its financial projections in the water planning report. The council discussed using well water for irrigation.
Country White Lane property
City leaders spent the fall negotiating the purchase of a Country White Lane property that is adjacent to an aquifer recharge zone. Earlier in the year, City Council denied variances for the proposed Austin Curling Center.
TV coverage
Meetings are broadcast live on the city's website.
Terms and salaries
The mayor and City Council are volunteers who serve two-year terms.
