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Mon May 18, 2026
City Council
Council to hold public hearing on rezoning of 411 Benton St.
The Slater City Council will consider a rezoning request for the property at 411 Benton Street submitted by Diane Orbell. Several resolutions will set dates for public hearings on the FY26 budget amendment, the wastewater treatment plant improvement project, and additional rezoning matters. The council will also discuss library funding, pool employee wages, and various service contracts. Routine items such as licenses, street closures, and meeting minutes are included in the consent agenda.
- Public Hearing on Rezoning Request from Diane Orbell for Property Located at 411 Benton St.
- Ordinance 319 – Rezoning Request from Diane Orbell for Property Located at 411 Benton St.
- Resolution 46 – Set Time and Date for Public Hearing on FY26 Budget Amendment for June 15 at 6:00 PM
- Resolution 48 – Set Time and Date for Public Hearing on Construction for the 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project for June 15 at 6:00 PM and scheduling Bid Opening for June 10 at 2:00 PM
- Street Closure for Annual Porch Concert Library Fundraiser on July 2 from 5 PM – 10 PM at the corner of 4th and Marshall to the driveway of 407 Marshall St.
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✓ Decided: Council rezoned 411 Benton St from R‑1 to R‑3
The Slater City Council approved the rezoning of 411 Benton St from R‑1 to R‑3. It also moved the $314,473.13 309 Fund to a money‑market account and approved several contracts and reimbursements, including a $18,000 algae‑biofilm service agreement, a $50,000 Homes by Advantage reimbursement, a $40,000 Comprehensive Plan agreement, and a $13,200 design study. In addition, the council changed the morning laps schedule to 6:00‑7:00 AM on Mon, Wed, Fri. All actions were adopted by the recorded votes.
- Approved rezoning of 411 Benton St from R‑1 to R‑3 (unanimous)
- Approved moving $314,473.13 309 Fund to a Money Market/CD account (unanimous)
- Approved $18,000 service agreement for Revolving Algal Biofilm with Gross‑Wen Technologies (unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 Homes by Advantage reimbursement from LMI Funds for 411 Benton St project (unanimous)
- Approved $40,000 Comprehensive Plan service agreement with MSA (unanimous)
- Approved $13,200 design service study with SVPA Architects (unanimous)
- Approved change of morning laps to 6:00‑7:00 AM Mon/Wed/Fri, no laps Tue/Thu (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 47 establishing wages for 2026 pool employees (ayes: Weeks, Strumpfer, Terhaar, Conley; abstain: Newman)
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City of Slater - City Council Meeting
Monday, May 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 101 Story Street
Meeting ID 846 9050 1071
Passcode 119016
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84690501071?pwd=m0C0OLUhumcEqoyo0biXcCDpzufr2z.1
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Citizen forum (for citizens to speak on matters not listed on the agenda. NOTE: no formal action can be
taken on matters not listed on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes.)
4. Consent agenda: these items are considered to be routine items and may be enacted by one motion. There
will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member requests it. In which event, the item
will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately.
• Claims – April 21st thru May 18th
• Clerk Report – April
• City Council Meeting Minutes from April 20, 2026, and May 6, 2026
• Park & Recreation Board Meeting, Library Meeting, and Fire Meeting Minutes
• Fenders Brewing LLC – Outdoor Service Liquor License for 4th of July at Nelson Park.
• Slater Firefighters Association – Outdoor Service License for June 6th at Nelson Park
• Street Closure for Annual Porch Concert Library Fundraiser on July 2nd from 5 – 10 PM from the corner
of 4th and Marshall to the driveway of 407 Marshall St.
• Street Closure for The Station on June 3rd, July 1st, and August 5th from 4 – 8 PM on Main Street from
Story St. to Marshall St.
• 4th of July Fireworks Permit for Celebration on July 3rd
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The Slater City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, May 18, 2026. Mayor Christensen
called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Present – Weeks, Strumpfer, Newman arrived at 6:08
PM, Terhaar, and Conley. Also, City Administrator Moore and City Clerk Siegle were present.
Motion by Conley, seconded by Strumpfer, to approve the agenda as printed. All ayes.
Motion by Weeks, seconded by Conley, to approve the Consent Agenda. All ayes.
- Clerk Report – April 2026
- Minutes – April 20th and May 6th
- Park & Recreation Board, Library Board, and Fire Meeting Minutes
- Fenders Brewing LLC – Outdoor Service Liquor License for 4th of July at Nelson Park.
- Slater Firefighters Association – Outdoor Service License for June 6th at Nelson Park
- Street Closure for Annual Porch Concert Library Fundraiser on July 2nd from 5-10 PM
from the Corner of 4th and Marshall to the driveway of 407 Marshall St.
- Street Closure for The Station on June 3rd, July 1st, and August 5th from 4-8 PM on Main
Street from Story St. to Marshall St.
- 4th of July Fireworks Permit for Celebration on July 3rd
- Work Program Update
- Following List of May 18th Claims:
VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT
AFLAC AFLAC- PRE-TAX $
56.94
AHLERS & COONEY P.C. HOMES BY ADVANTAGE $
760.50
ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITIES $
16,072.02
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES VARIOUS $
939.45
AMY CARLSON PARK PLANTERS $
478.76
ANTHEM SPORTS, LLC PLAYER BENCH $
3,336.43
BRANDI PISTORIUS BIKE WINNER $
100.00
CARROLL CONSTRUCTION
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Wed May 6, 2026
City Council
Council to discuss fire station door quotes, BBQ restaurant incentives, and road projects
The Slater City Council will discuss and consider a series of items, including quotes for an overhead door at the fire station, a site plan for Hawkins at Lot 7 Sievers Industrial Park, and incentive applications for a BBQ restaurant. Additional topics include a loan program for the restaurant, traffic study quotes for HWY 210, and a land purchase agreement for a new city street. No formal actions are scheduled on these items during this meeting.
- Discussion of Overhead Door Quotes for Slater Fire Station
- Discussion of Site Plan for Hawkins at Lot 7 Sievers Industrial Park
- Discussion of Revitalization Fund Incentive Application for BBQ Restaurant
- Discussion of Traffic Study Quotes for HWY 210 Adjacent to BBQ Property
- Discussion of Land Purchase Agreement for New City Street
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✓ Decided: Council approved $200,000 forgivable loan and tax abatement for BBQ restaurant
The council approved a Revitalization Fund Incentive for Tanya Doyle's BBQ Restaurant, providing a $200,000 forgivable loan and tax abatement, with a 3‑1 vote. It also approved a $53,150 fire‑department door modification, a $10,240 traffic‑study contract, a $63,000 land purchase, and an engagement letter for urban revitalization, all unanimously. The Northland Securities Service Agreement and several financing options were tabled.
- Approved Revitalization Fund Incentive for BBQ Restaurant ($200,000 loan, tax abatement) – ayes: Weeks, Strumpfer, Terhaar; nays: Conley
- Approved Fire Department Door Modification at 307 Main St. – $53,150.00 (unanimous)
- Approved Site Plan for Hawkins at Lot 7, Sievers Industrial Park (unanimous)
- Approved KLR to provide Traffic Study for HWY 210 – $10,240.00 (unanimous)
- Approved Land Purchase Agreement with Absolute Group for new city street – $63,000 (ayes: Weeks, Strumpfer, Terhaar; nays: Conley)
- Approved Engagement Letter with Ahlers & Cooney for urban revitalization tax abatements (unanimous)
- Tabled Northland Securities Service Agreement (no vote recorded)
- Tabled Financing Options for Land Purchase, City Incentive for BBQ Restaurant, and Design & Construction Street costs (no vote recorded)
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City of Slater, Special City Council Meeting
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 101 Story Street
Meeting ID 871 2547 5833
Passcode 906361
Invite Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87125475833?pwd=P6CfhOBmBJbvGjWvazwvpBDlZKFine.1
Call to Order
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Citizen forum (for citizens to speak on matters not listed on the agenda. NOTE: no formal action
can be taken on matters not listed on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes.)
3. Consent agenda: these items are considered to be routine items and may be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member requests it. In which
event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately.
• No Items
4. Business Items
Ordinances & Resolutions
• No Items
Discussions
A. Discussion and Consideration of Overhead Door Quotes for Slater Fire Station.
B. Discussion and Consideration of Site Plan for Hawkins at Lot 7 Sievers Industrial Park.
C. Discussion and Consideration of the Revitalization Fund Incentive Application and Related
Documents from Tanya Doyle for BBQ Restaurant.
D. Discussion and Consideration of Slater Business Incentive Loan Program for Tanya Doyle for
BBQ Restaurant.
E. Discussion and Consideration of Northland Securities Service Agreement.
F. Discussion and Consideration of Traffic Study Quotes for HWY 210 Adjacent to BBQ Property.
G. Discussion and Consideration
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The Slater City Council met in Special Session on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Mayor Christensen
called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Present – Weeks, Strumpfer, Terhaar, and Conley.
Absent – Newman. Also, City Administrator Moore and City Clerk Siegle were present.
Motion by Conley, seconded by Strumpfer, to approve the agenda as printed. All ayes.
Motion by Weeks, seconded by Conley, to approve Fire Department Door Modification at 307
Main Street, for $53,150.00. All ayes.
Motion by Conley, seconded by Strumpfer, to approve the Site Plan for Hawkins at Lot 7 of
Sievers Industrial Park. All ayes.
Motion by Strumpfer, seconded by Terhaar, to approve Revitalization Fund Incentive Application
for Tanya Doyle for the BBQ Restaurant, which will receive a $200,000 Forgivable Loan, Tax
Abatement, if following conditions are met: $500,000 Assessed Building V aluation, 8 fulltime
employees, and obtain Certificate of Occupancy. Ayes: Weeks, Strumpfer, and Terhaar. Nays:
Conley
Northland Securities Service Agreement was tabled.
Motion by Conley seconded by Strumpfer, to approve KLR (Kimberley Rouse Engineering) to
provide a Traffic Study for HWY 210 for an estimated fee of $10,240.00. All ayes.
Motion by Weeks, seconded by Strumpfer, to approve the Land Purchase Agreement for a new
City street with Absolute Group for $63,000. Ayes: Weeks, Strumpfer, and Terhaar. Nays:
Conley
Motion by Weeks, seconded by Strumpfer, to approve the Engagement Letter to wor
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
City Council
Slater City Council to hold public hearing on FY27 Budget
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY27 Budget and consider its approval. The body will also review zoning changes and discuss several infrastructure and development projects.
- Public hearing and consideration of Resolution 42 regarding the FY27 Budget
- 2nd consideration of Ordinance 318 for zoning change at 201 N. Carrol St.
- Resolution No. 44 to order construction on the 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project
- Discussion of city incentives request for 411 Benton St. by Homes by Advantage
- Consideration of removing and relocating stop signs on Main St and 1st Avenue N.
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✓ Decided: Council adopted FY27 budget and approved $600,000 for library renovation
The Slater City Council approved the FY27 budget (Resolution 42) and allocated $600,000 for renovating the current library. It also passed several ordinances, including adding peddlers and solicitors to the code and amending zoning district uses. Additional approvals covered the FY27 Capital Improvement Plan, a wastewater treatment plant project, and a five‑year sewer maintenance contract.
- Approved FY27 Budget (Resolution 42) – all ayes
- Approved Ordinance 315 adding peddlers and solicitors – unanimous ayes
- Approved Ordinance 317 amending C‑1, C‑2, & M‑1 zoning district uses – unanimous ayes
- Approved $600,000 library renovation funding – ayes: Weeks, Strumpfer, Terhaar; nays: Newman, Conley
- Approved FY27 Capital Improvement Plan – all ayes
- Approved Resolution 44 ordering construction on 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements – all ayes
- Approved 5‑Year Sewer Maintenance Contract with Central Iowa Televising – all ayes
- Approved RFP request for recycling curbside services – all ayes
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City of Slater - City Council Meeting
Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 101 Story Street
Meeting ID 846 9050 1071
Passcode 119016
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84690501071?pwd=m0C0OLUhumcEqoyo0biXcCDpzufr2z.1
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Citizen forum (for citizens to speak on matters not listed on the agenda. NOTE: no formal action can be
taken on matters not listed on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes.)
4. Consent agenda: these items are considered to be routine items and may be enacted by one motion. There
will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member requests it. In which event, the item
will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately.
• Claims –
• Clerk Report – March
• City Council Meeting Minutes from March 23, 2026
• EMS Meeting Minutes from March 8, 2026
• Park & Recreation Board Meeting Minutes from February 23, 2026
• Library Meeting Minutes from February 23, 2026
• Fire Meeting Minutes from February 26 & March 26, 2026
• Adding Slater to the Art Harvest Tour September 26 & 27, 2026
5. Presentations, Reports, and Department Updates
• Raising Readers Proclamation
• Story County Sheriff’s Report
• City Administrator Report
• Mayor and Council Comments
6. Business Items
Public Hearings
A) FY27 Budget
B) Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 42 on FY27 Budget Approval
Ordinances & Resolutions
A) 2nd Consideration of Ordinance 315 Addi
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The Slater City Council met in Special Session on Monday, April 20, 2026. Mayor Christensen
called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Present – Weeks, Strumpfer, Newman, Terhaar, and
Conley. Also, City Administrator Moore and City Clerk Siegle were present.
Motion by Conley, seconded by Strumpfer, to approve the agenda as printed. All ayes.
Motion by Weeks, seconded by Terhaar, to approve the Consent Agenda. All ayes.
- Clerk Report – March 2026
- Minutes – March 23rd
- EMS Meeting Minutes – March 8th
- Park & Recreation Meeting Minutes – February 23rd
- Library Meeting Minutes – February 23rd
- Fire Meeting Minutes – February 26th and March 26th
- Adding Slater to the Art Harvest Tour September 26th and 27th
- Following List of April 20th Claims:
VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT
AFLAC AFLAC- PRE-TAX $ 113.88
AHLERS & COONEY P.C. JISSOM, INC. $ 132.00
ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITIES $ 18,323.20
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES VARIOUS $ 1,725.43
ANTHEM SPORTS, LLC FENCE & FENCE CAP $ 740.26
ASSURED PARTNERS CYBER INSURANCE $ 2,909.29
BARCO PRODUCTS, LLC PARK BENCH $ 1,677.34
BRAD WILKENING MEET & EAT SPEAKER $ 200.00
CASEY'S BUSINESS
MASTERCARD FUEL $ 224.79
CINTAS MEDICAL SUPPLIES $ 157.00
CIT SEWER SOLUTIONS POOL INVESTIGATION $ 2,130.00
COPY SYSTEMS INC PRINTER $ 92.22
CORE & MAIN WATER/SEWER SUPPLIES $ 636.53
CULLIGAN WATER $ 145.57
D & K PRODUCTS FERTILIZER $ 1,065.75
DRAINTECH WATER JETTING $ 1,731.26
FICA FED/FICA TAX $ 14,045.43
GAME TIME PARK SWINGS $ 13,3
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Mon Mar 23, 2026
City Council
City Council to hold public hearing on property tax levy rate
The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the city's property tax levy rate. No other business items are listed for this session.
- Public hearing for City of Slater Property Tax Levy Rate of 12.79200
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✓ Decided: Council approved first reading of Ordinance 317 to amend C‑1, C‑2, and M‑1 zoning districts
The council unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 317, changing the uses for C‑1, C‑2, and M‑1 zoning districts. A rezoning request (Ordinance 318) to change 201 N. Carroll St. from M‑1 to R‑1 passed with four ayes and one nay. Additional actions included approving new water and sewer rates, FY27 insurance at $132,536, two economic‑incentive loan programs ($200,000 and $100,000), 2026 pool season rates, and up to $10,000 for a mural project at 321 Main St.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 317 amending C‑1, C‑2, & M‑1 zoning districts (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 318 rezoning 201 N. Carroll St. from M‑1 to R‑1 (ayes: Weeks, Strumpfer, Newman, Terhaar; nay: Conley)
- Approved water & sewer rate changes in Ordinance 313 (unanimous)
- Approved FY27 insurance contract for $132,536 with Gallagher Insurance (unanimous)
- Approved BBQ Restaurant Economic Incentive Loan Program for $200,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Home Kneads Economic Incentive Loan Program for $100,000 (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 Pool Season Rates for residents and non‑residents (unanimous)
- Approved funding request up to $10,000 for mural project at 321 Main St. (ayes: Weeks, Newman, Terhaar, Conley; nay: Strumpfer)
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City of Slater, Special City Council Meeting
Monday, March 23, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. Council Chambers, 101 Story Street
Zoom Meeting Link
Meeting ID 840 8926 5404 Passcode 939152
Invite Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84089265404?pwd=YXs5sDwbJRjdYBiaQhZ0G5izRMCG5K.1
Call to Order
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Citizen forum (for citizens to speak on matters not listed on the agenda. NOTE: no formal action
can be taken on matters not listed on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes.)
3. Consent agenda: these items are considered to be routine items and may be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member requests it. In which
event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately.
• No Items
4. Business Items
Public Hearings
• City of Slater Property Tax Levy Rate of 12.79200
5. Adjourn
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The Slater City Council met in Special Session on Monday, March 23, 2026. Mayor Christensen
called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM. Present – Weeks, Strumpfer, Newman arrived at 5:48
PM, Terhaar, and Conley. Also, City Administrator Moore and City Clerk Siegle were present.
Motion by Conley, seconded by Strumpfer, to approve the agenda as printed. All ayes.
Mayor Christensen opened the Public Hearing on Property Tax Levy Rate for FY27 at 5:46 PM
with a roll-call vote. Mayor Christensen closed the Public Hearing at 5:50 PM and returned to
the special meeting at 5:50 PM with a roll-call vote. All ayes.
Motion by Conley, seconded by Terhaar, to adjourn at 5:50 PM. All ayes.
The Slater City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, March 23, 2026. Mayor Christensen
called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Present – Weeks, Strumpfer, Newman, Terhaar, and
Conley. Also, City Administrator Moore and City Clerk Siegle were present.
Motion by Terhaar, seconded by Conley, to approve the agenda as printed and to move the Shark
Contract, 937 Trail Drive, and EMS Insurance to the beginning of discussion items. All ayes.
Motion by Weeks, seconded by Conley, to approve the Consent Agenda. All ayes.
- Clerk Report – February 2026
- Minutes – February 17th and March 2nd
- EMS Meeting Minutes – January 11th
- Park & Recreation Meeting Minutes – January 26th
- Library Meeting Minutes – January 26th
- Fire Meeting Minutes – January 22nd
- EMS Application – Jennifer
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Mon Mar 2, 2026
City Council
Council to discuss business incentives and loan requests
The City Council will discuss revisions to the Slater Revitalization Incentive Fund and Revolving Loan Fund Program. The body will also consider incentive packages and loan requests for specific local businesses.
- Home Kneads Bakery, 412 Main St Revolving Loan Fund Request
- BBQ Restaurant 6th Avenue (HWY 210) City Incentive Package
- 321 Main St RFP Revision Consideration
- Slater Revitalization Incentive Fund and Revolving Loan Fund Program Revisions
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✓ Decided: Council approved $200k forgivable loan and related incentives for BBQ Restaurant
The council approved the meeting agenda and authorized updates to the Slater Revitalization Incentive Fund program. It approved a $100,000 revolving loan for Home Kneads at 412 Main St. The council also approved the Economic Development Committee’s recommendation for a $200,000 forgivable loan, a five‑year tax abatement, and city acquisition of land and a street to serve the BBQ Restaurant. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)
- Authorized updating the Slater Revitalization Incentive Fund program (all ayes)
- Approved $100,000 revolving loan for Home Kneads, 412 Main St (all ayes)
- Approved $200,000 forgivable loan, 5‑year tax abatement, and city land/street purchase for BBQ Restaurant (unanimous roll‑call)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:26 PM (all ayes)
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City of Slater, Special City Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers, 101 Story Street
Meeting ID 389 853 0538 Passcode 205799
Invite Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3898530538?pwd=pBKAaoUphiamvhHgkdGLxc5P3SiIUB.1&o
mn=89441055676
Call to Order
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Citizen forum (for citizens to speak on matters not listed on the agenda. NOTE: no formal action
can be taken on matters not listed on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes.)
3. Consent agenda: these items are considered to be routine items and may be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member requests it. In which
event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately.
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4. Business Items
Ordinances & Resolutions
No Items
Discussions
Slater Revitalization Incentive Fund and Revolving Loan Fund Program Revisions
Home Kneads Bakery, 412 Main St Revolving Loan Fund Request
BBQ Restaurant 6th Avenue (HWY 210) City Incentive Package
321 Main St RFP Revision Consideration
5. Adjourn
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The Slater City Council met in Special Session on Monday, March 2, 2026. Mayor Christensen
called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Present – Weeks, Strumpfer, Newman, Terhaar, and
Conley. Also, City Administrator Moore and City Clerk Siegle were present.
Motion by Conley, seconded by Strumpfer, to approve the agenda as printed. All ayes.
The council reviewed a working version of the Slater Revitalization Incentive Fund Program,
along with the Rubric Scoring Criteria. Council would like to see space for additional bonus
points, along with having Policy & Admin and the Ames Economic Alliance review the program.
Motion by Weeks, seconded by Conley, to proceed with updating the working version of the
Slater Revitalization Incentive Fund Program along with Rubric Scoring Criteria. All ayes.
Motion by Conley, seconded by Weeks, to approve the Slater Economic Development
Committee recommendation of offering a $100,000 Revolving Loan Program Request for the
Home Kneads at 412 Main St. All ayes.
Council reviewed the recommendation from the Slater Economic Development Committee to
grant a $200,000 forgivable loan, a 5 Year Tax Abatement for the BBQ Restaurant, in addition to
the City’s purchase of land and construction of a city street to access the property and land to the
north. Conley and Strumpfer had concerns about the forgivable loan portion. The City’s
incentive package includes the applicant obtaining a certificate of occupancy, obtaining a
building val
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
City Council
City Council to hold public hearings on peddler and city official ordinances
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding ordinances for transient merchants and the roles of city officials. Members will also consider water and sewer rate increases and the proposed operating budget.
- Public hearings for Ordinance 315 (Peddlers, Solicitors & Transient Merchants) and Ordinance 316 (City Official Duties)
- Second consideration of Ordinance 313 regarding water and sewer rate increases
- Resolution 38 for street lights at Sievers Industrial Park (paid by developer)
- Resolution 39 for a street light at N Carroll & Ryen Road (paid by city)
- Low to moderate income survey for $200 prepared by Andrew Collings, MIPA
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✓ Decided: Council sets FY27 tax levy rate at 12.79200
The Slater City Council approved a tax levy rate of 12.79200 for fiscal year 2027. It also adopted the FY27 revenue and expense budget and identified the EMS building, Linn Street reconstruction, and library project as the top three staff priorities. Several ordinances and resolutions, including street‑light projects and an economic‑development contract, were approved.
- Approved FY27 tax levy rate of 12.79200 (ayes: Weeks, Strumpfer, Newman, Terhaar; nays: Conley)
- Approved FY27 revenue and expenses (All ayes)
- Approved top three staff projects: EMS Building, Linn St. (R-38), Library (All ayes)
- Approved Ordinance #316 first reading amending duties and roles (All ayes)
- Approved Ordinance #313 second reading on water & sewer rates (All ayes)
- Approved Ordinance #314 second reading and waived third reading on zoning amendments (All ayes)
- Approved Resolution 38 for new street lights at Sievers Industrial Park (All ayes)
- Approved Contract with Ames Regional Economic Alliance for $20,000 economic development services (All ayes)
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City of Slater, City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 101 Story Street
Meeting ID 834 2181 9017 Passcode 205799
Invite Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83421819017?pwd=QBea0eR18CpE0SeYaMMlCvBAfbfD9v.1
Call to Order
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Citizen forum (for citizens to speak on matters not listed on the agenda. NOTE: no formal action can be taken on
matters not listed on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes.)
3. Consent agenda: these items are considered to be routine items and may be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member requests it. In which event, the item will be removed from
the general order of business and considered separately.
• Claims –January 13, 2026 to February 17, 2026
• Clerk Report – January
• City Council Meeting Minutes from January 12, 2026
• EMS Meeting Minutes from December 11, 2025
• Park & Recreation Board Meeting Minutes from December 15, 2025.
• Fire Department Meeting Minutes from January , 2026
• Library Meeting Minutes from November 17, 2025
• Appointments for Slater’s Boards, Commissions, & Committees.
• Story County Housing Trust Grant Agreement Administered by MIPA
• Revised City Pool & General City Employee Handbooks.
• Story County Sheriff’s Office Contract for Services.
4. Presentations, Reports, and Department Updates
• Story County Sheriff’s Report
• Assured Partners EMC Insurance Renewal Update (Acti
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The Slater City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Mayor
Christensen called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Present – Julie Weeks, AJ Strumpfer, Joel
Newman, Russ Terhaar, and Craig Conley. Also, City Administrator Moore and City Clerk
Siegle were present.
Motion by Strumpfer seconded by Newman, to approve the agenda as printed. All ayes.
Motion by Conley seconded by Newman, to approve the Consent Agenda. All ayes.
- Clerk Report – January 2026
- Minutes of January 12th
- EMS Meeting Minutes of December 11th
- Park & Recreation Board Meeting Minutes of December 15th
- Library Meeting Minutes of November 17th
- Story County Housing Trust Grant Agreement Administered by MIPA
- Story County Sheriff’s Office Contract for Services during FY27
- Appointments of Slater’s Boards, Commissions, & Committees
- Following List of February 17th Claims:
VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT
AFLAC AFLAC- PRE-TAX $ 113.88
AHLERS & COONEY P.C. URBAN RENWAL $ 2,611.00
ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITIES $ 44,165.02
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES LIBRARY AMAZON $ 1,215.45
FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE
AVESIS GROUP #63000-1041 $ 154.98
BOBCAT OF AMES OIL FILTER $ 29.77
BOONE COUNTY AUDITOR ELECTION $ 491.91
CASEY'S BUSINESS
MASTERCARD FUEL $ 200.21
CENGAGE LEARNING, INC LP BOOKS $ 37.99
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING,
INC SUPPLIES $ 552.00
CINTAS MEDICAL CABINET $ 99.84
CLEARSPAN FABRIC
STRUCTURES GREENHOUSE PANEL $ 4,008.84
COMPUTER RESOURCE
SPECIALISTS COUNCIL COMPUTERS $
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
City Council
City Council to hold public hearings on water and sewer rate increases
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding water and sewer rate increases and a development agreement amendment with Jissom, Inc. The body will also consider several administrative appointments and updates to city ordinances.
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 313 for water and sewer rate increases
- Public hearing and Resolution No. 35 regarding a development agreement amendment with Jissom, Inc.
- Quote from GameTime for $14,715.10 (plus shipping) to replace horse swings
- Ordinance No. 314 regarding accessory buildings, chicken coops, and site plan standards
- Resolution No. 36 setting public hearings for the property tax levy (March 23) and budget (April 20)
utilitieszoningbudgetappointmentseconomic-developmentpublic-works
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City of Slater, City Council Meeting
Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 101 Story Street
Zoom Meeting ID 846 9050 1071 Passcode 119016
Invite Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84690501071?pwd=m0C0OLUhumcEqoyo0biXcCDpzufr2z.1
Call to Order
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Citizen forum (for citizens to speak on matters not listed on the agenda. NOTE: no formal action can be taken on
matters not listed on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes.)
3. Consent agenda: these items are considered to be routine items and may be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member requests it. In which event, the item will be removed from
the general order of business and considered separately.
• Claims – December 9, 2025, to January 12, 2026
• Clerk Report - December
• City Council Meeting Minutes from December 2 & 8, 2025
• EMS Meeting Minutes from November 13,2025
• Park & Recreation Board Meeting Minutes from November 24, 2025.
• Fire Department Meeting Minutes from December 18, 2025.
• Quote from GameTime for $14,715.10 (plus shipping) to Replace the Removed Horse Swings.
• Library Fundraiser – Donate One (1) Family Pool Pass for Auction
4. Presentations, Reports, and Department Updates
• City Administrator Report
• Mayor and Council Comments
5. Business Items
A) Discussion and Consideration of Resolution No.30 Changing the City Council Meeting Date
B) Discussion and Consideration of
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📄 From the minutes
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The Slater City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 12, 2026. Mayor Christensen
called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Present – Julie Weeks, AJ Strumpfer, Joel Newman,
Russ Terhaar, and Craig Conley via Zoon. Also, City Administrator Moore and City Clerk Siegle
were present.
Motion by Weeks seconded by Newman, to approve the agenda as printed but to move agenda
item M (Entrance, Trail & Wayfinding Signs Quote) to the top of business items. All ayes.
Motion by Newman seconded by Weeks, to approve the Consent Agenda. All ayes.
- Clerk Report – December 2025
- Minutes of December 2nd and 8th of Council Meeting.
- EMS Meeting Minutes from November 13th.
- Fire Department Meeting Minutes from December 18th.
- Park & Recreation Board Meeting Minutes from November 24th.
- Quote from GameTime for $14,715.10 (plus shipping) to Replace the Removed Horse
Swings.
- Library Fundraiser – Donate One (1) Family Pool Pass for Auction
- Following List of January 12th Claims:
VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT
AFLAC AFLAC- PRE-TAX $ 113.88
AHLERS & COONEY P.C. AMEND TO JISSOM, INC. $ 1,104.00
AIR & APPARATUS
SOLUTIONS
SERVICE CALL & LED
INDICATOR $ 1,868.25
ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITIES $ 21,238.89
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CH VARIOUS $ 3,875.48
AMERICAN WATER WORKS
ASSN. DUES $ 97.00
FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE
AVESIS GROUP #63000-1041 $ 68.77
BARCO MUNICIPAL
PRODUCTS STOP SIGN $ 870.70
BASEPOINT BUILDING AUTO LIBRARY DOOR $ 1,767.70
BOBCAT NORTH AMERICA SKID LOA
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