Slateriowa public meetings in 2020

City Council

The Slater City Council is meeting to consider several items, including appointments, a public hearing on an environmental review for a loan related to the Trailside (Weeks) Development, and approval of specs and plans for water and sewer expansion to that development. The council will also hold third readings and consider adoption of ordinances setting prorate options for sewer and water rates and updating floodplain regulations. New business includes setting public hearing dates for wastewater treatment facility specs and a rezoning request for property south of Hwy 210 from Agriculture to M1-Light Industrial. The meeting is being held in person and via Zoom.

• Public hearing on Environmental Review for SRF Loan for Trailside (Weeks) Development
• Resolution #11: Approval of specs and plans for Water & Sewer expansion to Trailside Development
• 3rd reading and adoption of Ordinance #281 (sewer rate prorates), #282 (water rate prorates), #283 (floodplain regulations)
• Set public hearing date for rezoning property ID 13-31-100-115 (JISSOM, Inc.) from Agriculture to M1-Light Industrial
• Set public hearing date for Waste Water Treatment Facility specs and plans (January 11, 2021)

The Slater City Council approved Resolution #11 for water and sewer expansion plans to Trailside Development, and adopted three ordinances setting prorate options for sewer and water rates and updating floodplain regulations. The council also set public hearing dates for the Waste Water Treatment Plant specs and a rezoning request. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $56,010.40 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #10: Appointments to Polk Co Emergency Management Committee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #11: Water and sewer expansion plans for Trailside Development (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #281: Prorate options for Sewer Rates (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #282: Prorate options for Water Rates (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #283: Floodplain regulations update (5-0)
• Set public hearing for WWTP specs for Jan 11, 2021 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for rezoning property ID 13-31-100-115 from Ag to M1 (5-0)

City Council

The Slater City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Budget Amendment #1 for FY2020-2021, plus take second readings of ordinances setting prorate options for sewer and water rates and updating floodplain regulations. They will also consider several routine approvals, including a liquor license renewal, the FY2019-2020 TIF report, the FY2020 audit, and the annual finance report.

• Public hearing and Resolution #8: Adoption of Budget Amendment #1 for FY2020-2021
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance #281: Prorate options for Sewer Rates
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance #282: Prorate options for Water Rates
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance #283: Update to Floodplain Regulations
• Renewal of Liquor License for B Fabulous BBQ

The Slater City Council approved a FY 2021 budget amendment, adopted ordinances setting prorate options for sewer and water rates, and held the second reading of a floodplain regulation update. They also approved a liquor license renewal, the FY 2019-2020 TIF report, the audit report, the FY2020 annual finance report, the 2021 library calendar, and a snowmobile club permit. A resolution for a Polk County Emergency Management appointment was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $92,870.69 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #8: FY 2021 Budget Amendment #1 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #281: Sewer rate prorate options (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #282: Water rate prorate options (4-0)
• Held 2nd reading of Ordinance #283: Floodplain regulations update (4-0)
• Approved renewal liquor license for B Fabulous BBQ (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #9: FY 2019-2020 TIF report (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution #10: Polk Co Emergency Management appointment

City Council

The Slater City Council meets to consider first readings of ordinances setting prorate options for sewer and water rates, an update to floodplain regulations, and a resolution waiving subdivision review for the Greentech expansion. Old business includes an engagement letter with Ahlers and Cooney for the Trailside Development URA and setting a public hearing date for a budget amendment. New business also covers a wastewater treatment plant bond alternative, a watershed coordination funding agreement with Polk County, and a storm cleanup appreciation bonus.

• Ordinance #281: prorate options for Sewer Rates
• Ordinance #282: prorate options for Water Rates
• Ordinance #283: Update to Floodplain Regulations
• Resolution #7: Waive of Subdivision Review (Greentech Expansion)
• Resolution #4 (2020-2021): Engagement letter with Ahlers and Cooney for URA for Trailside Development

The Slater City Council approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling $246,286.01, and approved an alternative to the Process Performance Bond for the Trailside Development project. The council held first readings of ordinances setting prorate options for sewer and water rates, and an update to floodplain regulations. A resolution for an engagement letter with Ahlers and Cooney for the Trailside Development URA was tabled for more information.

• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $246,286.01 (5-0)
• Approved alternative to Process Performance Bond, subject to engineer approval (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution #4: Engagement letter with Ahlers and Cooney for URA for Trailside Development (4-0)
• Set public hearing for FY 2020-2021 Budget Amendment #1 for November 9, 2020 (4-0)
• Held 1st reading of Ordinance #281: Prorate options for Sewer Rates (unanimous)
• Held 1st reading of Ordinance #282: Prorate options for Water Rates (unanimous)
• Held 1st reading of Ordinance #283: Update to Floodplain Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #7: Waiver of Subdivision Review for Thornwall property lot 3 (4-0)

City Council

The Slater City Council will hold its regular session to consider routine consent items, hear a sheriff's report and a DAR proclamation, and take up several old and new business items. Key actions include a possible first reading of an ordinance amending fireworks use, approval of the FY2020 Road Use Report, and discussion of water rate proration. The council will also set a public hearing date for a budget amendment.

• Resolution #4 (2020-2021): Engagement letter with Ahlers and Cooney for URA for Trailside Development
• Ordinance #281: Amending use of Fire Works (possible 1st reading)
• Resolution #6 (2020-2021): Approval of FY2020 Road Use Report
• Discussion of water rates and changing code to prorate base charge
• Set Public Hearing date (Oct 12, 2020) for Budget Amendment #1 for FY2020-2021

The Slater City Council approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling $283,954.12, and approved Resolution #6 for the FY2020 Road Use Report. A motion for the first reading of Ordinance #281 on fireworks use died for lack of a second, so no changes were made. The council tabled Resolution #4 on an engagement letter for the Trailside Development URA to gather more information. A public hearing for FY2020-2021 Budget Amendment #1 was set for October 12, 2020.

• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $283,954.12 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #6: FY2020 Road Use Report (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution #4: Engagement letter with Ahlers and Cooney for URA for Trailside Development
• Motion for first reading of Ordinance #281 on fireworks use died for lack of a second
• Set public hearing for FY2020-2021 Budget Amendment #1 for October 12, 2020 (5-0)

City Council

The Slater City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, hear citizen input on fireworks and website proposals, and take action on several resolutions. Key business includes setting FY2021 salaries, reviewing COVID policy, and approving contracts related to the Trailside Development water and sewer extension, including soil boring and an engagement letter with Ahlers and Cooney. The council will also approve new EMS members and authorize destruction of old financial documents.

• Resolution #1 (2020-2021): Setting Salaries for FY2021
• Resolution #2 (2020-2021): Approving Contract for soil boring for water & sewer extension to Trailside Development (Weeks Development)
• Resolution #4 (2020-2021): Engagement letter with Ahlers and Cooney for URA for Trailside Development / Weeks
• Resolution #3 (2020-2021): To destroy documents from accounts payable, general ledger, utility billing through June 30, 2015
• Approval of new EMS members: Cody Thomas and Ellen Thornwall