Slateriowa public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss insurance benefits, a community impact award, and several resolutions related to water and sewer projects, including setting a Jan 12, 2025 public hearing on rate increases and amendments to Chapter 92 Water and Chapter 99 Sewer. They will also set a Jan 12 hearing on a first amendment to a private development agreement with Jissom, Inc. for Sievers Industrial Park Plat 1 and accept public improvements for that project. Additional items include a $13,585 change order reduction, a $9,523.47 final payment for water and sewer extensions, a $24,800 fire department suspension upgrade quote, and discussions on sign quotes, ordinance amendments, grant rescission, solid waste plans, and council meeting dates.

• Resolution No. 26: Jan 12, 2025 public hearing on water & sewer rate increases and Chapter 92/99 amendments
• Resolution No. 27: Jan 12, 2025 public hearing on amendment to private development agreement with Jissom, Inc. for Sievers Industrial Park Plat 1
• Change Order #3: reduction of $13,585 for Sievers Industrial Park Plat 1 water & sewer utility extensions
• Final Pay Application #7: payment of $9,523.47 for Slater Sievers Property water & sewer utility extensions
• Fire Department Unit 612 Suspension Upgrade Quote for $24,800

The Slater City Council approved the 2026 health‑insurance renewal, switching dental coverage to Delta Dental and life coverage to Hartford. It also adopted several resolutions to set public hearings on water and sewer rate increases, a proposed amendment with Jissom, Inc., and new standards to the city code. Additional actions included approving a change order for the Sievers Industrial Park water and sewer extension and rescinding a no‑interest loan to Factory Strength and Conditioning.

• Approved 2026 health‑insurance renewal, dental to Delta Dental, life to Hartford (all ayes)
• Approved proceeding with State Retirement Program (LOSAP) for Fire and EMS volunteers (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 26: public hearing notice for proposed water and sewer rate increase (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 27: public hearing notice for first amendment to agreement with Jissom, Inc. (all ayes)
• Approved Change Order #3 ($‑13,585) and Final Pay Application #7 ($9,523.47) for Sievers Industrial Park water & sewer extension (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 28: completed public improvements including water & sanitary sewer main extensions for Sievers Industrial Park (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 29: public hearing notice for ordinance amendment and new code standards (all ayes)
• Approved rescinding the No Interest Loan Agreement to Factory Strength and Conditioning (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will approve the FY26 budget, consider sewer and water rate changes, and discuss odor issues at the wastewater plant. The meeting includes a public hearing on the budget amendment.

• Public Hearing to Amend the City’s FY26 Budget
• Discussion and Consideration of Sewer Debt and Water Rates
• Discussion and Consideration of Options to Address Odor at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Discussion and Consideration of Draft Slater Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion and Consideration of Resolution No. 23 FY26 Budget Amendment

The council approved a 10‑year extension of the developer’s TIF agreement and a five‑year tax abatement (3‑1). It also adopted a water‑rate increase to $5.28 per 100 cu ft with a 4% annual rise, approved the FY 26 budget amendment, and selected Option 1 for wastewater odor control. Additional actions included new stop‑sign ordinances, removal of a park horse swing, adoption of an investment policy, and a study for an animal chip reader.

• Extend TIF 10 years and support tax abatement (3‑1)
• Increase base water rate to $5.28 per 100 cu ft and add 4% annual increase (unanimous)
• Approve FY 26 Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Proceed with Option 1 odor control at wastewater plant (unanimous)
• Adopt Ordinance #311 establishing new 3‑way and 4‑way stops (unanimous)
• Remove horse swing from Grimm Park (unanimous)
• Approve City Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Task public works to locate animal chip reader (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the installation of stop signs and review a draft capital improvement plan. The meeting includes a citizen forum for public comment on non-agenda items.

• Ordinance No. 312: Installing stop signs at 1st Avenue North at Story St and Tama St
• Ordinance No. 312: Installing stop signs at Main St at Story St and Tama St
• Discussion of Draft Slater Capital Improvement Plan

The council unanimously approved the second reading of Ordinance #311, establishing several 3‑way and 4‑way stop intersections. It also adopted a series of adjustments to the draft Capital Improvement Plan, moving projects between fiscal years and directing staff to research grants and vacant lots. No other motions were taken.

• Approved Ordinance #311 establishing 3‑way and 4‑way stop intersections (unanimous)
• Moved demolition of cabin at Nelson Park from FY26 to FY27 (directed staff research past users)
• Moved repair/construction of dugouts at Nite Hawk Field from FY27 to FY26
• Moved interior improvements at City Hall from FY28 to FY26
• Moved Fire Station addition project from FY27 to FY28
• Requested staff research past grants and donations for Trailside Sports Complex
• Identified Citywide Sidewalk project for FY27
• Added Reverse Osmosis Water Plant Improvement for FY30

City Council

The Slater City Council will consider several resolutions, including a public hearing to amend the FY26 budget and an ordinance to install stop signs at intersections of 1st Avenue North with Story and Tama Streets, and Main Street with Story and Tama Streets. The council will also review extensions of agreements with Factory Strength and Conditioning for the Nelson Park pavilion and discuss new purchasing and investment policies. Additional routine items on the consent agenda, such as the Saylorville Dam Snowmobile Club route approval, will be enacted by a single motion.

• Approval of Saylorville Dam Snowmobile Club Route Through Slater (consent agenda)
• Resolution No. 16: public hearing on Nov 10, 2025 to amend the City’s FY26 budget
• Ordinance No. 312: installation of stop signs at 1st Ave North – Story St, 1st Ave North – Tama St, Main St – Story St, and Main St – Tama St
• Extension of rental agreement with Factory Strength and Conditioning for the Pavilion at Nelson Park
• Discussion of proposed City of Slater purchasing and investment policies

The Slater City Council approved a $100,000 Business Incentive Loan for Factory Strength and Conditioning and a zero‑interest loan for JL4 Properties and Aaron McNew. It also raised the rent for the Nite Hawk Field lease to $7,500 and adopted a new stop‑sign ordinance. Additional actions included extending a child‑development center, a park pavilion lease, and adopting the city purchasing policy.

• Approved $100,000 Business Incentive Loan Program with Factory Strength and Conditioning (all ayes)
• Approved Zero Interest Loan (Revitalization Incentive Fund) for JL4 Properties, LLC & Aaron McNew (all ayes)
• Approved rent increase to $7,500 for Nite Hawk Field lease (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance #311 establishing new 3‑way and 4‑way stop intersections (first reading, all ayes)
• Approved extension of rental agreement with Factory Strength and Conditioning for the Pavilion at Nelson Park through Nov 9 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved one‑year extension for Stepping Stones Child Development Center (2 ayes, 1 nay)
• Adopted Slater Purchasing Policy (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 16 setting public hearing date for FY26 Budget Amendment (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2021 International Building and Related Codes. The body will also discuss various infrastructure projects, including stop sign installations and street design for Linn St (R-38).

• Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance #311 to adopt 2021 International Building Codes
• Quote for New Cascade System for Slater Fire Dept for $38,500 and annual service for $1,250
• Quote for Water Service Line at Sports Complex with Harris for $22,921.93
• Quote for 4 in 1 Snow Blade with Van Wall for $14,800
• Consideration of Resolution No.15 for Trailside Development Plat 2 (Final)

The council adopted Ordinance #310 creating a special fund for the Homes by Advantage Infill Urban Renewal Area and Ordinance #311 adopting a complete building code by reference. It approved a $25,000 Linn Street Corridor Study and a $100,000 zero‑interest loan to Aaron McNew for a revitalization project. The council also appointed Whitefield & Eddy Law as city attorney and approved the final plat for Trailside Development Plat 2.

• Approved agenda as printed (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda covering $156,033.98 expenditures (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #310 establishing a special fund for the Homes by Advantage Infill Urban Renewal Area (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #311 adopting a complete building code by reference (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #15 final plat submittal for Trailside Development Plat 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Linn Street Corridor Study with Snyder & Associates for $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 zero‑interest loan to Aaron McNew through the City Revitalization Incentive Fund (unanimous)
• Appointed Whitefield & Eddy Law as city attorney (unanimous)

City Council

The Slater City Council will hold public hearings and discuss several resolutions related to the Homes by Advantage Infill Urban Renewal Plan on 3rd Avenue. Items include designating an Economic Development area, adopting the renewal plan, and approving a development agreement. The council will also consider an ordinance for revenue division and a $20,536 INROADS invoice on the consent agenda.

• Public Hearing for the City’s Urban Renewal Plan for Homes by Advantage properties on 3rd Avenue (Jenks 2nd Addition Lots 1 & 2 Block 22).
• Resolution No.12 designating an Economic Development area and adopting the Homes by Advantage Infill Urban Renewal Plan.
• Ordinance #310 for division of revenues under Iowa Code §403.19 for the Homes by Advantage Infill Urban Renewal Plan.
• Public Hearing and Resolution No.13 approving and authorizing execution of the Development Agreement between Homes by Advantage and City of Slater for 3rd Avenue properties.
• INROADS Invoice for $20,536 (tabled from July 31 and August 11 City Council meetings) on the consent agenda.

The Slater City Council approved the Homes by Advantage Infill Urban Renewal Plan, designating an Economic Development area and establishing a special tax fund. It also authorized the Development Agreement with Homes by Advantage and approved related ordinances. Several administrative items, including a rental request for Nelson Park Shelter, were approved, while a motion on the City Staff Annual Work Program was rejected.

• Approved INROADS invoice of $20,536.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation on Homes by Advantage Infill Urban Renewal Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #12 designating an Economic Development area and adopting the Homes by Advantage Infill Urban Renewal Plan (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #310 establishing a special fund for property taxes in the Urban Renewal Area (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #13 authorizing execution of the Development Agreement with Homes by Advantage for 3rd Avenue properties (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution #14 for further discussion at the September 8 council meeting (unanimous)
• Rejected motion to consider City Staff Annual Work Program (2 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved rental of Nelson Park Shelter to The Factory Strength and Conditioning at $25/day, Sep 2–Oct 5 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss rescinding previous resolutions and proposing new ones to call for special elections regarding the use of Local Option Sales and Services Tax revenues. The body will also set public hearings for a development agreement and the adoption of 2021 building codes.

• Resolution No. 8: Public hearing Aug 28 for Homes by Advantage development agreement
• Resolution No. 11: Public hearing Sept 8 to adopt 2021 International Building and Related Codes
• Proposed increase of Trades Building Permit costs from $75 to $100
• INROADS invoice for $20,536
• Resolutions 9 and 10 calling for special elections on Local Option Sales and Services Tax use

The council approved the consent agenda, rescinded prior resolutions, and adopted new resolutions calling for special elections on the use of local sales tax revenues, as well as setting dates for public hearings on private development and building codes. It also increased trades building permit fees to $100, approved the safe building fee schedule, and directed removal of Nelson Park horseshoe pits and conversion of a Grimm tennis court to pickleball.

• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Tabled INROADS invoice until Aug 28 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution #8 for public hearing on private development (all ayes)
• Rescinded Resolutions #6 and #7 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution #9 calling for special election on tax revenue use (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution #10 calling for special election on tax revenue use (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution #11 setting public hearing for 2021 building codes (all ayes)
• Increased trades building permit costs from $75 to $100 (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss resolutions to hire a City Clerk and approve a contract with Iowa Code Enforcement. The body will also consider a change order for grading at the Trailside Sports Complex and discuss the Utility Billing Clerk job description.

• Resolution #54 to hire City Clerk
• Resolution #35 Approving Contract with Iowa Code Enforcement
• Resolution #56 Change Order for Trailside Sports Complex Grading
• Resolution #55 Authorizing bank signatories and account access
• Street closures for Reeves Anniversary (Aug 16) and Slater Methodist Church (July 27-31)

The Slater City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda, then passed several resolutions including a contract with Iowa Code Enforcement, the appointment of Lindsey Siegle as City Clerk, and authorization of bank signatories. The council also approved a $20,750 change order for grading at the Trailside Sports Complex to Moeckly Contractor, LLC. All motions carried with unanimous 5‑aye votes.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2026-01 contract with Iowa Code Enforcement (5 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2026-02 appointment of Lindsey Siegle as City Clerk (5 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2026-03 authorization of bank signatories (5 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2026-04 Change Order No. 1 for Trailside Sports Complex grading $20,750 to Moeckly Contractor, LLC (5 ayes)
• Directed Mayor and City Administrator to post Deputy City Clerk position (5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (5 ayes)

City Council

The Slater City Council will hold a public hearing on a Fiscal Year Ending 2025 Budget Amendment and vote on Resolution #50 to amend the budget. Council members will also consider Resolution #51 on employee wages, Resolution #52 approving the City Manager employment agreement, and Resolution #53 adding the mayor and mayor pro‑tem to bank and credit accounts. Additional items include a contract for animal rescue services (Resolution #49). The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and department reports.

• Fiscal Year Ending 2025 Budget Amendment – public hearing and Resolution #50
• Resolution #51 – setting employee wages
• Resolution #52 – approving City Manager employment agreement
• Resolution #53 – adding Mayor Taylor Christensen & Mayor Pro‑tem Ken May to bank, IPAIT, and credit card accounts
• Resolution #49 – contract with Story County for Animal Rescue Service (FY 2025‑2026)

The council approved the consent agenda, including the 2025‑2026 animal rescue contract and a parks board resignation. Resolutions amending the FY 2025 budget and adding the mayor and mayor‑pro‑tem to bank and credit‑card accounts were approved. The city manager employment agreement was approved, while employee‑wage changes were postponed to the 2026 budget cycle.

• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #50 amending FY 2025 budget (no abstentions)
• Discussed employee wages; decision deferred to 2026 budget season
• Approved Resolution #52 city manager employment agreement (no abstentions)
• Approved Resolution #53 adding mayor and mayor‑pro‑tem to bank, IPAIT, and credit‑card accounts (3‑0, May abstained)
• Accepted resignation of Parks and Recreation Board member Amber Jungst (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution #49 animal rescue service contract for FY 2025‑2026 (part of consent agenda)

City Council

The Slater City Council will meet on May 20, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss the professional competency of candidates for the City Manager position. The agenda also includes a call to order, approval of the agenda, and a motion to adjourn.

• Closed session to discuss professional competency of City Manager candidates (per Iowa Code §21.5(1)(i))

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 4-0 vote. It then authorized a closed‑session meeting to discuss the professional competency of candidates for City Administrator, also approved 4-0. The council adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved closed session to discuss City Administrator candidates (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review water and sewer rates and consider a funding commitment and bond issuance for a Community Center/Library project. The body will also consider an ordinance changing utility bill due dates and a resolution to discontinue EMS service to the Westory service area.

• Resolution #47: Funding Commitment for Community Center / Library Project
• Resolution #48: Discontinuing EMS Service to Westory (Kelley) Service area
• Ordinance #309: Change in Due date for Utility Bills
• Review of Water & Sewer rates and Debt Payment Options
• Street closures for Market/Junk in Trunk, Fire Department Dance, and Car Cruise & Bike Nights

The council adopted the consent agenda unanimously, covering payroll, licenses and other routine items. It approved discontinuing EMS service to the Westory area and moved the water bill due date to the 22nd of each month, both with 5‑0 votes. The council also approved a funding commitment for a Community Center and Library project, authorizing pursuit of a revenue bond backed by local sales tax, with a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (including payroll, licenses, etc.) – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution #48 to discontinue EMS service to Westory area – vote 5-0
• Waived 2nd reading and approved Ordinance #309 moving water bill due date to the 22nd, effective June 1, 2025 – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution #47 funding commitment for Community Center/Library project, authorizing pursuit of a revenue bond backed by up to 80% of local option sales tax – vote 4-1
• Approved updated engagement letter with Northland Securities – vote 5-0
• Approved street closure for 501 Main St / The Station on May 29, June 4, and June 20, 4 pm–11 pm – vote 5-0
• Tabled approval of the liquor license for 501 Main St / The Station – vote 5-0
• Approved the resignation acceptance of Utility Clerk/Library employee Danielle Wolf – vote 5-0

City Council

The Slater City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, approving new pool and utility fee schedules, and reviewing emergency service agreements. The meeting also includes the approval of a $4,633.09 CO2 monitor purchase and a public hearing on the budget.

• Adoption of FY2026 Budget
• Approval of pool passes, daily admission, and swim lesson fees
• Approval of CO2 monitor purchase - $4,633.09
• Discussion of 'Violent Events' insurance coverage
• Consideration of Ordinance #309: Change in Utility Bill Due Date

The council approved the FY2026 budget (Resolution #46) by a 4-1 vote. It also adopted resolutions establishing fire‑department mitigation rates and a service agreement with Fire Recovery USA, both unanimously. Pool fees for the 2025 season and a change to utility‑bill due dates were approved, and a $2.5 million pledge for the proposed Community Center/Library was presented for consideration.

• Adopt FY2026 Budget (Resolution #46) – approved 4-1
• Approve Mitigation Rates program (Resolution #40) – approved 5-0
• Approve Service Agreement with Fire Recovery USA (Resolution #41) – approved 5-0
• Approve 2025 pool fees – approved 4-1
• Hold first reading of Ordinance 309 (utility bill due date change) – approved 5-0
• Approve consent agenda items (including liquor licenses and board changes) – approved 5-0
• Motion to pledge $2.5 million for Community Center/Library – motion made, outcome not recorded
• Discussion of Violent Event Rider for insurance – tabled

City Council

The Slater City Council will consider several items in a special session. It will set a public hearing date for the proposed FY 2026 budget, review and approve the advertisement for the City Manager position, discuss direction for the Slater Library/Community Center project, and vote on a lease agreement for the Nite Hawk Baseball Field with Ballard Schools.

• Resolution #44: Set public hearing for FY 2026 budget, proposed for April 14, 2025
• Review and approve advertisement for City Manager position
• Discussion and direction for Slater Library / Community Center project
• Resolution #45: Lease agreement with Ballard Schools for Nite Hawk Baseball Field

The council set a public hearing for the FY 2026 budget (Resolution #44) with a 3‑0 vote. They approved the City Manager advertisement with suggested edits, also 3‑0. They adopted a counter‑offer lease of $5,000 for the 2025 season of Nite Hawk baseball field, voting 3‑0.

• Approved Resolution #44 to set FY 2026 budget public hearing (3-0)
• Approved City Manager advertisement with suggested edits (3-0)
• Approved counter‑offer lease of $5,000 for 2025 Nite Hawk baseball field season (3-0)

City Council

The Slater City Council will meet to discuss a potential real estate purchase at 321 Main Street and terminate a contract with the City of Kelley. The meeting includes a citizen forum and a review of the 2026 tax levy form.

• Review of Max Tax Levy Form for FY 2026
• Potential closed session to discuss 321 Main Street offer
• Resolution #36: Termination of Contract with City of Kelley
• Presentation of services for employee recruitment by e Theia
• Citizen forum for non-agenda items

City Council

The Slater City Council will consider routine agenda items, including the approval of the FY 2026 Law Enforcement Contract and the FY 2024 Audit Report. The body will also hold a work session on the FY 2026 Budget and review a proposal from Iowa Code Enforcement LLC.

• Approval of FY 2026 Law Enforcement Contract
• Approval of FY 2024 Audit Report
• Review of Iowa Code Enforcement LLC proposal
• FY 2026 Budget work session
• Reading of Ordinance 302: Noise Ordinance

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct a work session regarding the FY 2026 budget. The meeting also includes a report on an administrative review by Theia (Marketa Oliver).

• FY 2026 Budget work session
• Administrative Review report from Theia (Marketa Oliver)
• Approval of expenditures

City Council

The City Council will discuss the use of TIF/Urban Renewal funds for low-to-moderate income projects and review the FY 2026 budget. The body will also consider several ordinances regarding noise and traffic control in Prairie Creek - Plat 8.

• 1st Reading of Ordinance 302: Noise Ordinance including decibel levels and times
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance #307: Stop & Yield signs in Prairie Creek - Plat 8
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance #308: No parking on Four Mile Dr (Prairie Creek – Plat 8)
• Liquor license renewal for Public House 421
• Resolution #31: Appointment of New City Attorney