Big decisions made in 2014

Acquiring the Kennedy property

• Sunset Valley bought the Kennedy property on Country White Lane using dedicated green tax funds. The city will protect much of the property and sell the remainder as a single-family lot, Mayor Rose Cardona said.

More comprehensive leash law

• The revisions to the law include changes to protect pedestrians, animals and green space, Cardona said. The law reserves off-leash space.

Comprehensive water plan

• City leaders continued working on water capture, use, conservation and sourcing issues, including taking action on the city's groundwater system.

Building city facilities

• Sunset Valley took steps toward building a permanent home for the city's Public Works and Police departments.

Top issues for 2015

Reese Drive

• Sunset Valley hopes to acquire 5.9 acres at the end of Reese Drive for additional conservation and trail connections, Cardona said.

Finish building city facilities

• Sunset Valley City Council will complete the public works and police building before tackling a use for the city's Uplands tract, Cardona said. She said she would like to see the city complete the schematic design and figure out how much money needs to be raised to begin construction before the next fiscal year. She said she would like to see the city commit $500,000 or more to the project as part of the next budget.

Continue to refine the water plan

• Cardona said she will continue to push for additional rebates and incentives for those who find a way to conserve, recapture or reuse water.

Meetings

The council typically meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

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Terms and salaries

The mayor and City Council are volunteers who serve two-year terms. There are no term limits.

TV coverage

Meetings are broadcast live on the city's website.