Slateriowa public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will consider several items related to the Waste Water Treatment Facility, including pay applications and a change order. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance to increase sewer rates and a discussion regarding a snowmobile club route.

• Ordinance #288: Increase of Sewer rates
• Resolution #27: Pay App #2 for Absolute Solutions on Waste Water Treatment Facility
• Resolution #28: Pay App #3 for Story Construction on Waste Water Treatment Facility
• Resolution #29: Change Order for Contract with Story Construction on Waste Water Treatment Facility
• Approval of Snowmobile Club route through town

The Slater City Council approved a first reading of Ordinance #288, which raises sewer connection fees from $33.00 to $38.67 per month and usage rates from $7.00 to $8.17 per 100 cubic feet, the first of three planned increases. The council also approved multiple resolutions for wastewater treatment facility payments, a change order, and a contract with Story County Animal Control, all by 5-0 votes. The consent agenda, including claims totaling $2,176,965.07, was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda with claims totaling $2,176,965.07 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #45: Contract with Story County Animal Control (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #25: Transfer from water to sewer (5-0)
• Approved Snowmobile Club Route through town (5-0)
• Held 1st reading of Ordinance #288: Sewer rate increase (5-0)
• Approved City Handbook updates on holiday pay and training pay (5-0)
• Approved Resolutions #27 and #28: Pay Apps for wastewater plant (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #29: Change Order #1 for wastewater plant (5-0)

City Council

The Slater City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions authorizing up to $8,297,000 in sewer revenue capital loan notes from the Iowa Finance Authority for water and sewer expansion to Trailside Development and for the wastewater treatment facility. The council will also discuss possible American Rescue Plan/CARES Act projects, approve a fireworks permit and street closures for Christmas on Main, and review the health insurance plan and capital improvement plan.

• Public hearing and Resolution #21/#22 for $1,097,000 taxable sewer revenue capital loan notes for Trailside Development
• Public hearing and Resolution #23/#24 for $7,200,000 sewer revenue capital loan notes for wastewater treatment facility
• Resolution #25: Transfer Resolution (from water to sewer)
• Resolution #26: Pay Application #2 to Story Construction for WWTF
• Approval of Fireworks Permit and Street Closures for Christmas on Main – Dec 5, 2021, 105 E. Main Street

The Slater City Council approved resolutions authorizing up to $1,097,000 in taxable sewer revenue capital loan notes for water and sewer expansion to Trailside Development, and up to $7,200,000 in sewer revenue capital loan notes for the Waste Water Treatment facility, both with unanimous 4-0 votes. The council also approved a $496,373.83 pay application to Story Construction for the wastewater treatment facility, a fireworks permit and street closure for Christmas on Main, the current employee health insurance plan, and the library's 2022 calendar. A resolution to transfer funds was tabled for further information.

• Approved Resolution #21 authorizing up to $1,097,000 taxable sewer revenue capital loan notes for Trailside Development (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #22 authorizing the Loan and Disbursement Agreement for $1,097,000 Series 2021A notes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #23 authorizing up to $7,200,000 sewer revenue capital loan notes for the Waste Water Treatment facility (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #24 authorizing the Loan and Disbursement Agreement for $7,200,000 Series 2021B notes (4-0)
• Approved Pay Application #2 to Story Construction for $496,373.83 for the Waste Water Treatment Facility (4-0)
• Approved fireworks permit for Christmas on Main on December 5 at 105 E. Main Street (4-0)
• Approved street closure of Main Street from Tama to Story Street for Christmas on Main (4-0)
• Approved current employee health insurance plan and library 2022 calendar (4-0 each)

City Council

The City Council will discuss potential projects for CARES Act awards and evaluate cell phone stipend options for employees. The meeting also includes a review of SRF construction loan terms and a payment to Story Construction.

• Resolution #16: Easement Agreement with Alliant Energy at 704 1st Ave
• Resolution #17: Intent to issue debt for project reimbursement
• Resolution #18: Pay App #1 to Story Construction for Sewer Treatment Facility
• Discussion of CARES Act award projects
• Review of SRF Construction Loan (20 year vs 30 year)

The Slater City Council approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling $186,945.02, and several resolutions related to the Waste Water Treatment Facility. They approved pay application #1 to Story Construction for $45,020.25 and chose a 20-year State Revolving Fund loan over a 30-year option. The council also approved street lighting for Prairie Creek Plat 7 and a $300 donation to the American Legion for a new sign.

• Approved consent agenda with claims totaling $186,945.02 (4-0)
• Approved $300 donation to American Legion for new sign (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #14 for street lighting at Prairie Creek Plat 7 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #17 declaring intent to reimburse sewer expansion costs (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #18 pay application #1 to Story Construction for $45,020.25 (4-0)
• Selected 20-year State Revolving Fund loan for Waste Water Treatment Facility (4-0)

City Council

The Slater City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on a developer agreement for the Trailside project and a budget amendment for FY2022. They will also discuss CARES Act award projects, a cell phone stipend for employees, and several other resolutions including street lighting, a sewer treatment facility payment, and an easement agreement. The agenda includes routine consent items and updates from city departments.

• Public hearing and Resolution #12: Developers Agreement for Trailside
• Public hearing and Resolution #13: Adoption of Budget Amendment #1 – FY 2022
• Resolution #14: Street lighting for Prairie Creek Plat 7
• Resolution #15: Pay App #1 for Absolute Solutions (Sewer Treatment Facility)
• Resolution #16: Easement Agreement with Alliant Energy at 704 1st Ave

The Slater City Council approved the consent agenda including $970,188.04 in claims, the Trailside Developer's Agreement (Resolution #12), and Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2022 (Resolution #13), all by 4-0 votes. They also approved street lighting for Prairie Creek Plat 7 (Resolution #14), Pay App #1 for the sewer treatment facility (Resolution #15), and an easement agreement with Alliant Energy at 704 1st Ave (Resolution #16). Discussions on Cares Act Grant projects, phone stipends, and a property division near sewer lagoons were held without decisions.

• Approved consent agenda with $970,188.04 in claims (4-0)
• Approved Trailside Developer's Agreement, Resolution #12 (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2022, Resolution #13 (4-0)
• Approved street lighting for Prairie Creek Plat 7, Resolution #14 (4-0)
• Approved Pay App #1 for Absolute Solutions sewer treatment facility, Resolution #15 (4-0)
• Approved Alliant Energy easement at 704 1st Ave with $500 remittance, Resolution #16 (4-0)

City Council

The Slater City Council is holding a special session to consider approval of a liquor license for the Whimsical Wine Trail. The agenda contains only this one new business item, with no other substantive matters listed.

• Approval of liquor license for Whimsical Wine Trail

The Slater City Council approved a temporary liquor license request from Whimsical Wine Trailer for the Tailgate event on September 7, 2021, with a 5-0 vote. The council also discussed properties needing cleanup or repair notices, and Newman reported that RVTV would be present on September 7 from 11am to noon. The meeting adjourned at 7:17pm.

• Approved Whimsical Wine Trailer's temporary liquor license for the Tailgate event (5-0)
• Discussed properties needing notices to clean up, mow, or repair structures
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:17pm (5-0)

City Council

The Slater City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, a postponed public hearing, and several new business items including utility easements, a liquor license renewal, and a new public works employee. The agenda includes a citizen forum and updates from city departments.

• Public Hearing for Developers Agreement – Trailside (to be Postponed)
• Resolution #9: Underground Electric Line Easement with Alliant Energy at Arboretum Parking lot
• Resolution #10: Underground Electric Line Easement with Alliant Energy at corner of 1st Ave North and N Carroll
• Renewal of Liquor License for Casey’s General Store – Beer, Wine, Sunday sales, 10/11/2021–10/10/2022
• Approval of New Public Works Employee – Zach Smith

The Slater City Council approved the consent agenda including $240,370.53 in claims and payroll, continued the Trailside Developer Agreement public hearing to September 13, 2021, and approved several resolutions and permits. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda with $240,370.53 in claims and $4,852.60 payroll (5-0)
• Continued Trailside Developer Agreement public hearing to Sept 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Reset public hearing for Budget amendment #1 FY2022 to Sept 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #9: Underground Electric Line Easement with Alliant at Arboretum parking lot (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #10: Underground Electric Line Easement with Alliant at 1st Ave North and N. Carroll (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #11: Pay app #4 for Graff Excavating (5-0)
• Approved Casey's liquor license renewal for 10/11/2021-10/10/2022 (5-0)
• Approved new public works employee Zach Smith (5-0)

City Council

The Slater City Council is holding a special session to consider several resolutions, including extending the Trailside Development agreement, rescinding a contract with Story Construction, and approving plans and awarding contracts for Waste Water Treatment Facility (WWTF) improvements. They will also review bids for the WWTF project and consider a street closure for Marshall Street.

• Resolution #3: 5-year extension of Developers Agreement for Trailside Development
• Resolution #4: Public hearing set for August 9, 2021 on Development Agreement with Trailside Development LLC
• Resolution #5: Rescinding contract with Story Construction dated April 22, 2021
• Resolution #6: Approval of specs & plans for WWTF Improvements
• Resolution #7 & #8: Awarding contracts for WWTF construction and direct equipment procurement

The Slater City Council approved a $3,854,000 contract with Story Construction for the Waste Water Treatment Facility (WWTF) improvements and a separate contract for direct equipment procurement. It also approved a 5-year extension of the Developers Agreement for Trailside Development, set a public hearing for a new development agreement, rescinded a prior contract with Story Construction, and closed a street for a weekend event.

• Approved Resolution #3: 5-year extension for Developers Agreement for Trailside Development (3-0).
• Approved Resolution #4: Public hearing on Trailside Development agreement set for Aug 9, 2021 (3-0).
• Approved Resolution #5: Rescinded contract with Story Construction dated April 22, 2021 (3-0).
• Approved Resolution #6: Specs, plans, and contract form for WWTF Improvements (3-0).
• Approved Resolution #7: Awarded WWTF construction contract to Story Construction for $3,854,000 (3-0).
• Approved Resolution #8: Awarded contract for direct procurement of WWTF equipment (3-0).
• Approved street closure of Marshall Street between 3rd and 4th Aves, July 24-25, 2021 (3-0).

City Council

The Slater City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on the Waste Water Treatment Facility Project and the Trailside Development Urban Renewal Plan, including a possible closed session on litigation. They will also consider liquor licenses, street closures for July 4th events, and several contracts and agreements.

• Public Hearing for Environmental Review of Waste Water Treatment Facility Project
• Public Hearing on Trailside Development Urban Renewal Plan; Resolution #42 adopting it
• Ordinance #287: Establishing division of revenues for Trailside Development Urban Renewal Plan
• Liquor License for 'The Slater Station' – 501 Main Street – Class B Beer Permit/Outdoor & Sunday Sales
• Resolution #45: Contract with Story County Animal Control – FY 2021/22

The Slater City Council approved the Trailside Development Urban Renewal Plan and completed the first reading of the related revenue division ordinance. It also approved a $295,080.07 claims list, a liquor license for The Slater Station, and several resolutions, including a road maintenance agreement with Iowa DOT. A contract with Story County Animal Control was tabled for clarification.

• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $295,080.07
• Adopted Resolution #42: Trailside Development Urban Renewal Plan
• Completed 1st reading of Ordinance #287: revenue division for Trailside
• Approved liquor license for The Slater Station at 501 Main St
• Approved Resolution #43: Prairie Creek Plat #7 – Roger's Enterprises
• Approved Resolution #44: 5-year road maintenance agreement with Iowa DOT (3-1 vote)
• Tabled Resolution #45: Contract with Story County Animal Control
• Approved Resolution #46: High Trestle Trail MOU and Resolution #47: siren maintenance contract

City Council

The Slater City Council approved a rezoning for the Trailside Development, a contract with Gross-Wen Technology for the wastewater treatment facility, and a budget amendment. They also denied a variance request for 410 Story Street and approved several other resolutions and permits.

• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $605,368.44 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #35: Contract with Gross-Wen Technology for RAB system at WWTF (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #36: Amended contract with Snyder and Assoc. for Fourmile Creek LOMA/Floodplain (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #37: FY2021 Budget Amendment #2 (4-0)
• Denied variance request for 410 Story Street (3-1)
• Adopted Ordinance #286: Rezoning for Trailside Development (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #38: Set consultation and public hearing dates for Trailside Urban Renewal (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #39: Audit contract with Bowen and Miller for FY21-23 (4-0)

City Council

The Slater City Council is holding a special session to review bids for the Waste Water Treatment Facility (WWTF) and consider resolutions to award the contract and approve change orders. This is a decision-making meeting focused on the WWTF project.

• Review of bids for Waste Water Treatment Facility (WWTF)
• Resolution #23: Awarding of Contract for WWTF
• Resolution #34: Change Orders for WWTF

The Slater City Council approved two resolutions for the Waste Water Treatment Facility. First, they awarded the construction contract to Story Construction for $8,095,000. Then they approved Change Order #1, reducing the contract to $3,711,165 and planning direct procurement of the RAB system, bringing the total project cost to $6,330,832. Both motions passed 4-0.

• Approved Resolution #23: Awarding WWTF contract to Story Construction for $8,095,000 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #34: Change Order #1 reducing contract to $3,711,165, total project $6,330,832 (4-0)

City Council

The Slater City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Waste Water Treatment Facility and approving easements for water and sewer expansion to the Trailside Development. Several other resolutions involve pool salaries, a floodplain study, a trail crossing, and a building permit. The meeting also includes a citizen forum and a proclamation for Economic Development Week.

• Resolution #23: Awarding contract for Waste Water Treatment Facility (WWTF)
• Resolution #26: Contract with Heartland COOP for easement for water/sewer expansion to Trailside Development
• Resolution #27: Contract with Don Thornwall for easement for water/sewer expansion to Trailside Development
• Resolution #28: Pool salaries for 2021 pool season
• Resolution #31: Waiving subdivision requirement for Parcel 'R' / Weeks / Trailside Development

The Slater City Council approved several resolutions related to the Trailside development, including easement agreements with Heartland Coop and Don Thornwall, a supplemental contract for the wastewater treatment facility, and a materials testing contract. The council also tabled the wastewater treatment facility contract award until a special meeting on April 22, 2021, and approved a storage building for Syngenta with a liability waiver. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $233,759.68 and payroll of $9,803.17 (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution #23 for WWTF contract award until special meeting April 22, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Syngenta storage building with liability waiver (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #26: Heartland Coop easement for water/sewer to Trailside (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #27: Don Thornwall easement for water/sewer expansion (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #28: Pool salaries for 2021 season (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #29: Snyder & Associates floodplain survey contract (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #30: Second trail crossing for Syngenta (5-0)

City Council

The Slater City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY2022 budget, approve specs and award contracts for water and sewer expansion to Trailside Development, and award a contract for the Waste Water Treatment Facility. The council will also take final action on an ordinance limiting dogs and cats per property, review bids, and consider several resolutions including water leak surveys and a subdivision review waiver.

• 3rd reading of Ordinance 285 limiting dogs and cats per property
• Public hearing and Resolution #20 adopting FY2022 budget
• Public hearing and Resolution #21 approving specs/plans for Trailside water & sewer expansion
• Resolution #22 awarding water & sewer contract; Resolution #23 awarding WWTF contract
• Resolution #25 waiving subdivision review for .77 acres owned by Craig & Julie Weeks

The Slater City Council approved the consent agenda, adopted the FY 2022 budget, and approved an addendum for the Trailside (Weeks) Development water and sewer line. The council awarded the water and sewer expansion contract to Graff Excavating, Inc. for $897,065.00, tabled the Waste Water Treatment Facility contract award, and approved a contract for hydrant surveying and emergency leak isolation.

• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $36,533.50 and payroll of $3,600.68 (5-0).
• Adopted Ordinance #285 limiting dogs and cats to 5 each per property (5-0).
• Approved Resolution #20 adopting the FY 2022 budget (5-0).
• Approved Resolution #21 approving Addendum #1 for Trailside water/sewer line specs (5-0).
• Approved Resolution #22 awarding $897,065.00 contract to Graff Excavating, Inc. for Trailside water/sewer expansion (5-0).
• Tabled Resolution #23 for WWTF contract award pending further information (5-0).
• Approved Resolution #24 contract with Municipal Management Corp for hydrant surveying and leak isolation (5-0).
• Approved Resolution #25 waiving subdivision review for .77 acres owned by Craig & Julie Weeks (5-0).

City Council

The Slater City Council will hold its regular session to consider several items, including the second reading of ordinances on rezoning agricultural land for light industrial use and limiting pet numbers, a public hearing and resolution on the FY 2022 maximum property tax levy, and a review of the proposed FY 2022 budget. The council will also set a public hearing date for water and sewer expansion to Trailside Development, approve various resolutions and contracts, and discuss waiving building inspection for a Heartland Cooperative reconstruction.

• 2nd reading of Ordinance 284: Rezoning 2.39 acres (Parcel U) from Agricultural to M1-Light Industrial
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 285: Limiting number of dogs and cats per property
• Public Hearing and Resolution #14 for FY 2022 Maximum Property Tax Levy
• Resolution #15: Setting public hearing for proposed FY 2022 Budget
• Resolution #19: FY 2022 contract with Story County Sheriff's Office

The Slater City Council approved the FY 2022 maximum property tax levy and directed the clerk to publish a notice for the budget hearing. They also approved a zoning change for Parcel U, a storage building for Heartland Coop, and several resolutions, including the sheriff's contract and board appointments.

• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $70,275.33 (4-0)
• Approved Heartland Coop storage building with liability waiver requirement (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #284 changing zoning for Parcel U (4-0)
• Held 2nd reading of Ordinance #285 limiting dogs and cats to 5 each per property (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #14 for FY 2022 Maximum Property Tax Levy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #15 to publish notice of FY 2021/2022 budget hearing (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #19 for FY 2022 Story County Sheriff's contract with 2.5% fee increase (4-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Nite Hawk Bar & Grill (3-0, Birdsall abstained)

City Council

The Slater City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone part of property ID 13-31-100-115 from Agricultural to M1-Light Industrial. They will also set a public hearing date for wastewater treatment facility specs and consider approving those plans. New business includes first reading of an ordinance limiting dogs and cats per property, a FY2022 budget session, setting a public hearing date for the maximum property tax levy, and renewing a contract with the City of Kelley for administrative duties.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 284: rezoning property ID 13-31-100-115 from Agricultural to M1-Light Industrial
• Resolution 12: Approval of specs and plans for Waste Water Treatment Facility
• First reading of Ordinance 285: Limiting number of dogs and cats per property
• Resolution #13: Setting public hearing date for Maximum Property Tax Levy
• Renewal of contract for FY2022 with City of Kelley for Administrative Duties