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Slateriowa public meetings in 2022

11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 12, 2022

City Council

Council considers 25-year utility franchises for Alliant

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to grant 25-year natural gas and electric franchises to Interstate Power and Light Company. The body will also review payments and a change order for the WWTF project.

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✓ Decided: Slater City Council approves $61,673.35 in claims

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling $61,673.35. A public hearing for the Alliant Franchise Renewal was held, but the meeting was adjourned early due to a lack of a quorum.

Mon Nov 14, 2022

City Council

Slater City Council to hold public hearing on FY 2023 Budget Amendment #1

The City Council will consider a budget amendment for FY 2023 and a parking ordinance for Main Street. The body will also review payments to Story Construction for the WWTF and a revenue statement for utility franchise fees.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves budget amendment and new parking restrictions on Main Street

The Council approved FY 2023 Budget Amendment #1 and established a no-parking zone on Main Street from 2:00 am to 6:00 am. They also authorized payments for the Waste Water Treatment Facility and hired a new part-time public works employee.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Newman, seconded by May, to waive the 2nd reading and have the 3rd / Final reading for Ordinance #294: No parking on Main Street from Story Street to Tama St from 2:00 am to 6:00am…
5 yea
Newman yea · May yea · Erickson yea · Birdsall yea · Howell yea
Mon Oct 10, 2022

City Council

Slater City Council to consider new parking restrictions on Main Street

The City Council will discuss parking prohibitions on Main Street and a lease agreement for a radio tower. The body is also reviewing final payments and a contract reduction for the 2020 Weeks Property water and sewer extensions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 20-year loan terms for Something Blue business

The Slater City Council approved changing the repayment term of a zero-interest loan for Katie Clement's Something Blue from 10 to 20 years, matching the state loan terms. The council also approved several resolutions related to the Weeks Property (Trailside Development) water and sewer extensions, including acceptance of substantial completion, a change order reducing the contract by $63,382, and final payment applications. A lease agreement with Story Comm for a radio tower on city property was approved, and the first reading of Ordinance #294 was held, establishing no parking on Main Street from Story to Tama Streets from 2am to 6am daily.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Erickson, seconded by Birdsall, to REMOVE the “No parking on Main Street – north side from Story Street to Boone St at any time” and hold the 1st reading implementing “No parking…
4 yea
Erickson yea · Birdsall yea · May yea · Howell yea
Mon Sep 12, 2022

City Council

Slater City Council considers loan for Public House 421 and ARPA grant contract

The City Council will discuss a zero-interest loan for a new coffee shop and a $500,000.00 American Rescue Plan Act grant contract with Story County. The body will also consider a new parking ordinance for Main Street and various liquor license renewals.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $412,812 WWTF payment, tabled Sheldahl sewer deal

The council approved a $412,812.94 payment to Story Construction for the wastewater treatment facility and a $5,771 change order. A sewer service agreement with Sheldahl was tabled. A zero-interest loan for a new coffee shop, 'Public House 421', was approved. The council also clarified that a $2.5 million general obligation bond for a community center and library would only proceed if approved by voters on September 13.

Mon Aug 8, 2022

City Council

Slater City Council to consider gas main extension and street closures

The City Council will discuss a contract with Alliant for a gas main extension to the Sewer Treatment Facility. The body will also consider street closures on Main Street for upcoming community events.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $726,689 in claims and WWTF pay apps

The Slater City Council approved the consent agenda including claims totaling $726,689.31, and approved two resolutions for wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) pay applications. They also approved a fireworks permit and street closures for the September 8 Tailgate event and an October 15 Market to Table event. The council discussed speeding concerns and water line maintenance but took no action on those topics.

Mon Jul 11, 2022

City Council

Slater City Council to consider sewer rate increase and special election

The City Council will hold a third reading of an ordinance to increase sewer rates. Members will also consider resolutions regarding a special election for the Community Center and Library, and the setting of salaries for FY 2023.

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✓ Decided: Slater Council adopts sewer rate increase and sets FY23 salaries

The Slater City Council approved a sewer rate increase ordinance, set staff salaries for FY2023, and called a special election for a community center and library. The council also approved a consent agenda with claims totaling $416,782.47 and a pay application for the wastewater treatment facility. No other substantive decisions were made.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by May, seconded by Newman, to hold the 3rd /final reading and adoption of Ordinance #293: Increase in Sewer Rates. This Ordinance will increase the connection charge by $5.67 to a…
5 yea
May yea · Newman yea · Erickson yea · Howell yea · Birdsall yea
Tue Jun 7, 2022

City Council

Slater City Council to review business incentives and zero-interest loans

The City Council is meeting to consider updates to the Business Incentive program and two specific loan requests. The body will also review a potential change order for the WWTF regarding sludge removal and fill.

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✓ Decided: Council approves business incentive changes and loans

The Slater City Council approved three resolutions: updates to the Business Incentive program, a loan term change for Stepping Stones Childcare, and a zero-interest loan for Katie Clement's business relocation. All votes were 4-0. The council also discussed a wastewater treatment change order and dilapidated properties but took no action.

Mon May 9, 2022

City Council

Slater Council to consider sewer rate increase, zoning change, and loan terms

The Slater City Council will hold its regular session on May 9, 2022, to consider a range of items including a sewer rate increase, a zoning change for a housing development, and a request to change terms on a previously approved zero-interest loan for a childcare facility. The council will also discuss funding options for the Library/Community Center and enter a closed session to discuss potential litigation on the WWTF project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $50K grant/forgivable loan for Stepping Stone Childcare

The Slater City Council approved changing the terms of a previously approved zero-interest loan to Stepping Stone Childcare to a $50,000 grant or forgivable loan, with benchmarks to be included in the agreement. The council also approved several resolutions, including a demolition lien waiver, a pay application for the sewer treatment project, and a change order reducing the WWTF contract by $19,351. They held readings on ordinances for stop signs, zoning changes, revenue division, and sewer rate increases, and approved a liquor license for a Firemen's Dance.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by May, seconded by Newman, to hold the 3rd /final reading on Ordinance #290: Adoption of additional stop signs in new housing developments. Roll call vote:
5 yea
May yea · Newman yea · Howell yea · Birdsall yea · Erickson yea
Motion made by Newman, seconded by Birdsall, to hold the 2nd reading with the condition that this area is to be owner occupied and a home owners association must be established. Roll Call vote:
5 yea
Newman yea · Birdsall yea · Erickson yea · Howell yea · May yea
Motion was made by Newman, seconded by May, to hold the 2nd reading for Ordinance #292: The Division of Revenues under Section 403.19, Code of Iowa, for Prairie Creek Plat 7 Residential Urban Renewal…
5 yea
Newman yea · May yea · Erickson yea · Birdsall yea · Howell yea
Motion was made by May, seconded by Newman, to hold the 1st reading of Ordinance #293: Increase in sewer rates. Roll call vote:
5 yea
May yea · Newman yea · Erickson yea · Birdsall yea · Howell yea
Mon Apr 11, 2022

City Council

Slater Council to consider zoning change, urban renewal, and sewer contract

The Slater City Council will hold a regular session to consider several items, including a zoning change for Prairie Creek Plat 8, a public hearing and resolution for an urban renewal area in Prairie Creek Plat 7, and a discussion of the sewer services contract with Sheldahl. The council will also review a business plan for 319 Main Street and consider waiving a demolition lien on that property.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $289K sewer plant payment, advances zoning changes

The Slater City Council approved a $289,187.40 payment for the wastewater treatment facility (Pay App #7) and advanced several zoning and urban renewal items. The council held first readings for a zoning change to multi-family housing in Prairie Creek Plat 8 and for an urban renewal revenue division ordinance, and approved a development agreement with Rogers Enterprises for Prairie Creek Plat 7. A request to increase an easement with Alliant Energy was denied, and a loan term change for Stepping Stone Childcare was tabled pending more information.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion made by Erickson, seconded by Birdsall, to hold the 1st reading with the condition that this area is to be owner occupied and a home owners association must be established. Roll Call vote:
4 yea
Erickson yea · Birdsall yea · May yea · Howell yea
Motion was made by May, seconded by Howell, to hold the 2nd reading on Ordinance #290: Adoption of additional stop signs in new housing developments. Roll call vote:
4 yea
May yea · Howell yea · Birdsall yea · Erickson yea
Motion was made by May, seconded by Erickson, to approve Resolution #56: Determining an area of the city to be an economic development area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment…
4 yea
May yea · Erickson yea · Howell yea · Birdsall yea
Motion was made by Erickson, seconded by Birdsall, to hold the 1st reading for Ordinance #292. Roll Call vote:
4 yea
Erickson yea · Birdsall yea · Howell yea · May yea
Motion was made by May, seconded by Birdsall, to approve Resolution #57: Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Development Agreement by and between the City of Slater and Rogers Enterprises, Inc…
4 yea
May yea · Birdsall yea · Erickson yea · Howell yea
Mon Mar 7, 2022

City Council

Council to adopt FY 2023 budget, sewer contract, zoning change

The Slater City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on the FY 2023 budget, a sewer services contract with Sheldahl, and a zoning change from R1 to R3. They will also consider first reading of an ordinance for stop signs in new housing developments and set hearings for an urban renewal plan and a development agreement with Rogers Enterprises.

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✓ Decided: Slater Council adopts FY 2023 budget, approves sewer payment

The Slater City Council approved the FY 2023 budget and a $77,913.30 payment for the wastewater treatment facility. They also agreed to rezone a section of Prairie Creek Plat 8 to R3 multi-family residential, with conditions. The council held the first reading of an ordinance adding stop signs in new housing developments and set dates for a public hearing on an urban renewal plan.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by Erickson, seconded by Newman, to hold the 1st Reading of Ordinance #290: Adoption of additional stop signs in new housing developments. Roll call vote:
5 yea
Erickson yea · Newman yea · May yea · Birdsall yea · Howell yea
Motion was made by May, seconded by Birdsall, to approve Resolution #53: Determining the necessity and setting dates of a consultation meeting for March 22 @ 10:00am to be held at Slater City Hall…
5 yea
May yea · Birdsall yea · Howell yea · Erickson yea · Newman yea
Motion was made by Birdsall, seconded by Howell, to approve Resolution #54: Setting Public Hearing (for April 11 @7:30pjm) on the proposal to enter into Development Agreement with Rogers Enterprises…
5 yea
Birdsall yea · Howell yea · Newman yea · Erickson yea · May yea
Mon Jan 10, 2022

City Council

Slater Council to consider sewer rate hike, budget amendment, and contracts

The Slater City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 10, 2022, to consider several items including a second reading of an ordinance to increase sewer rates, a public hearing and adoption of a budget amendment, and multiple resolutions for construction payments and easements. The agenda also includes a discussion on a sewer services contract with Sheldahl and a citizen forum with a Sheriff's Report.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $477K claims, sewer rate hike, budget amendment

The Slater City Council approved the consent agenda including $477,148.58 in claims, held the first reading of Ordinance #288 to increase sewer rates (connection fee from $33.00 to $38.67/month, usage from $7.00 to $8.17 per 100 cubic feet), and adopted FY 2022 Budget Amendment #2. Multiple resolutions were passed for construction pay apps, easements, and a public hearing date. All votes were 3-0.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion was made by May, seconded by Erickson, to hold the 2st Reading of Ordinance #288. Roll Call vote:
3 yea
May yea · Erickson yea · Howell yea