Slateriowa public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will consider setting a public hearing date for a water and sewer expansion project. The body will also review the FY 2023 Audit and Urban Renewal reports and swear in newly elected officials.

• Resolution #11: Acceptance of WWTF
• Resolution #12: Pay App #6 to Absolute Solutions for the WWTF
• Resolution #13: Public Hearing & Bid Letting for Water & Sewer Expansion to Siever’s light Industrial development
• Review and Approval of FY 2023 Audit Report
• Review and Approval of FY 2023 Urban Renewal Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of the first budget amendment for fiscal year 2024. The body will also review the Capital Improvement Plan for the FY 2025 budget and approve permits for the Christmas on Main event.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2024 Budget Amendment #1
• Approval of FY 2023 Street Finance Report
• Fireworks permit for Christmas on Main at 105 E Main Street on December 3, 2023
• Street closure for Christmas on Main on December 3, 2023
• Appointment of Shawna Shank to the Library Board

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a second reading of Ordinance 301 regarding a zoning change for Siever’s Industrial Park. The body will also set a date for a public hearing on the FY 2024 Budget Amendment #1.

• Public hearing for rezoning Siever’s Industrial Park – Plat 1 from Agricultural to Light Industrial
• Second reading of Ordinance 301 regarding Siever’s Industrial Park zoning
• Setting a public hearing date for FY 2024 Budget Amendment #1

City Council

The Slater City Council will discuss calling a special city election for the Community Center and Library. The body is also considering a zoning change from agricultural to light industrial for Siever’s Light Industrial Park – Plat 1.

• Resolution #6: Calling a Special City Election (Community Center and Library)
• Ordinance 301: Zoning change from Agricultural to Light Industrial for Siever’s Light Industrial Park – Plat 1
• Resolution #5: Certificate of Substantial Completion with Story Construction for WWTF
• Renewal of alcohol license for Casey’s General Store
• Discussion of Day Care Facility locations

The City Council approved a special election for the Community Center and Library and authorized a zoning change for the Siever’s Light Industrial Park. The council also approved payments and completion documents for the WWTF project and renewed a liquor license for Casey’s General Store.

• Approved claims totaling $269,808.79 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #4: Pay Application #19 R1 to Story Construction for WWTF (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #5: Certificate of Substantial Completion with Story Construction for WWTF (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #6: Calling for a Special Election for Community Center and Library (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #7: Siever’s Light Industrial Park – Plat 1 (3-0)
• Held 1st reading of Ordinance 301: Zoning change from Agricultural to Light Industrial for Siever’s Light Industrial Park – Plat 1 (3-0)
• Approved alcohol license renewal for Casey’s General Store (3-0)
• Agreed by consensus that a daycare facility grant remains valid if the location changes within city limits

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning change for an industrial park and discuss a library and community center project. The council is also reviewing the approval of four new library staff members.

• 1st Reading of Ordinance 301: Zoning change from Agricultural to Light Industrial for Sievers Industrial Park Plat 1
• Approval of library staff: Kate Bax ($12.00/hr), Lindsay Mitchell ($12.00/hr), Kelli Payne ($12.00/hr), and Izabelle Shields-Brommel ($9.00/hr)
• Discussion of Library / Community Center project

The City Council approved the hiring of four new library staff members. A zoning change for Sievers Industrial Park Plat 1 was tabled. Council and attendees discussed downsizing the Community Center / Library project and the potential for a $2.5 million bond issue.

• Approved four new library staff employees (4-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 301: Zoning change from Agricultural to Light Industrial for Sievers Industrial Park Plat 1

City Council

The City Council will discuss a retainer agreement for a PFAS cost recovery program and potential amendments to the fireworks and burial ordinances. The body will also review payments and change orders for the WWTF project.

• Retainer Agreement with Napoli Shkolnik Attorneys at Law for PFAS Cost Recovery Program
• Ordinance 301: Amendment to Fireworks Ordinance
• Ordinance 302: Banning of “At Home Burials” within City limits
• Resolution #3 and #4: Change Order #7 and Pay App #19 to Story Construction for WWTF
• Street closure of Main Street from Tama to Story for Tailgate on September 7, 2023

The City Council approved a change order for the Waste Water Treatment Facility and a legal retainer for PFAS cost recovery. Council also set a rental rate for 301 Main Street and authorized a street closure for a September event.

• Approved consent agenda and claims totaling $129,240.34 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #3 (2023-2024) Change Order #7 for Waste Water Treatment Facility (3-0)
• Tabled Resolution #4 (2023-2024) Pay App #19 to Story Construction for WWTF
• Approved retainer agreement with Napoli Shkolnik Attorneys at Law for PFAS cost recovery (3-0)
• Set rental rate for 301 Main Street at $50 per day for rentals of at least 3 consecutive days (3-0)
• Approved closure of Main Street from Tama to Story Street on September 7, 2023, from 4pm to 10pm (3-0)
• Approved fireworks permit for September 7, 2023 Tailgate Event (3-0)
• Directed City Administrator to draft an ordinance banning at-home burials

City Council

The City Council is holding a special session to review claims and discuss a street closure. The meeting focuses on adjusting the timing of a closure for RAGBRAI preparations.

• Street closure of Main Street from Story Street to Marshall Street starting at 4pm on Tuesday July 25th

The City Council approved $1,350 in payments for market music and modified street closure times for RAGBRAI. Main Street will now close starting at 4 p.m. on July 25.

• Approved claims totaling $1,350.00 (3-0)
• Approved street closure on Main Street from Story Street to Marshall Street starting at 4pm on Tuesday July 25th (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the setting of salaries for fiscal year 2024. The body will also consider a liquor license for a RAGBRAI event and a façade grant application.

• Resolution #1 (2023-2024): Setting of Salaries for FY 2024
• Liquor license approval for The Station/501 Main Street for RAGBRAI on July 26th
• Resolution #2 (2023-2024): Support of Façade Grant application for 205 6th Ave

The City Council approved staff salary increases and a facade grant application. The council also authorized a short-term liquor license for RAGBRAI and approved June claims totaling $139,684.60.

• Approved claims totaling $139,684.60 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #1 setting FY 2024 salaries with a 7.5% increase (4-1)
• Approved 5-day event liquor license for 'The Station' for RAGBRAI (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2 supporting Façade Grant application for 205 6th Ave (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider the final adoption of an ordinance for stop signs in the Trailside development. The body will also review liquor licenses, street closures, and permits for July 4th and RAGBRAI. Additionally, the council will discuss employee salaries and waste water treatment facility payments.

• Adoption of Ordinance 300: additional stop signs in Trailside development
• Pay App #18 for Story Construction and Pay App #5 for Absolution Solutions regarding Waste Water Treatment Facility
• Street closures around Nelson Park and parade route for July 4th
• Street closures for RAGBRAI on Main Street and Story Street
• Liquor license for The Station at 501 Main Street

The City Council adopted an ordinance for new stop signs in the Trailside Development and approved various permits and street closures for the 4th of July and RAGBRAI. The council also approved several pay applications and resolutions related to city infrastructure and animal control.

• Adopted Ordinance #300 adding stop signs at Sheffield Ave and Ryen Rd (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #46: Story Construction Pay Application #18 at 5% retainage (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #47: Absolute Solutions Pay Application #5 for WWTF (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #48: FY 2023 End of year Transfer of Funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #49: FY 2024 Animal Control Contract (5-0)
• Approved 4th of July fireworks permit, street closures, and liquor license for Rolling Taps Beer Co (5-0)
• Approved RAGBRAI street closures and liquor license for Wine On Wheels (5-0)
• Approved Casey's cigarette permit renewal for 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a sewer agreement proposal from Sheldahl and a request to increase a zero-interest loan for Public House Coffee Shop. The body will also review street closures for upcoming community events and a liquor license renewal.

• Discussion of Sheldahl Sewer Agreement
• Resolution #44: Request to increase Zero Interest Loan for Public House Coffee Shop at 421 Main Street
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 300: Establishing additional stop signs in Trailside Development
• Street closures for Fireman's Dance (June 3) and Car Show on Main Street (June 6)
• Liquor license renewal for Nite Hawk Bar & Grill

The council voted 4-0 to accept an informal proposal from the City of Sheldahl to pay 12.5% of design and construction costs for a new wastewater treatment facility, with a new operations fee starting July 1, 2023. They also approved a consent agenda including $433,761.23 in claims, held a second reading of an ordinance adding stop signs in Trailside Development, and approved several liquor licenses and street closures for community events. A $500,000 ARPA grant from Story County was announced for the wastewater project.

• Accepted Sheldahl's proposal to pay 12.5% of wastewater facility costs (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $433,761.23 in claims (4-0)
• Held 2nd reading of Ordinance #300 adding stop signs in Trailside Development (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #44 increasing zero-interest loan for Public House 421/Coffee House (4-0)
• Renewed liquor license for Nite Hawk Bar (4-0)
• Approved liquor license for Firemen's Dance on June 3, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved street closure for Firemen's Dance on June 3 (4-0)
• Approved street closure for car show on June 6 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2024 budget. Members will also consider a sewer rate increase and the acceptance of the Trailside Development.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2024 Budget (Resolution #39)
• Final reading of Ordinance 299 regarding sewer rate increases
• Acceptance of Trailside Development (Resolution #41) and new stop signs (Ordinance 300)
• Acknowledgement of Syngenta's $32 M planned investment via 427B exemption
• Approval of Pay App #17 for Story Construction - WWTF (Resolution #40)

The City Council approved an increase in sewer connection and usage fees to support loan payments for a new treatment facility. The council also adopted the FY 2024 budget and approved several resolutions related to infrastructure and development.

• Adopted Ordinance #299 increasing sewer connection fee to $50.00 and usage fee to $10.50 per 100 cubic feet (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #39 adopting the FY 2024 Budget (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #40 for Story Construction pay application #17 totaling $63,488.86 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #41 for acceptance of Trailside Development (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #297 establishing public forum time limits (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #43 acknowledging Syngenta's $32 million planned investment value-added exemption (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #42 for contract to update City Code book (3-0)
• Approved claims paid totaling $62,843.61 (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings for ordinances regarding sewer rates and public forum time limits. The body will also address budget matters, including the FY 2024 budget public hearing and a FY 2023 budget amendment.

• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 299: Increase in Sewer Rates
• Resolution #36: Re-setting of Public Hearing for FY 2024 Budget
• Resolution #37: Waive of subdivision review for 2183 320th Street
• Resolution #38: Approving Final Plat for Prairie Creek – Plat 8
• Setting rental fees for 301 Main Street

The Council held second readings for ordinances to increase sewer rates and limit public forum time. They also approved a final plat for Prairie Creek and updated rental fees for the senior center.

• Approved claims totaling $64,976.86 (4-0)
• Held 2nd reading of Ordinance #297 to limit public forum time (4-0)
• Held 2nd reading of Ordinance #299 to increase sewer connection fee to $50.00 and usage fee to $10.50 per 100 cubic feet (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #36 to reset FY 2024 Proposed Budget public hearing for April 10, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #37 to waive subdivision review for 2183 320th Street (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #38 for Prairie Creek – Plat 8 final plat (4-0)
• Set public hearing for Budget Amendment #2 for April 10, 2023 (4-0)
• Increased 301 Main Street daily rental fee to $75 and removed deposit and half-day options (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed FY 2024 budget and hold a public hearing regarding the maximum levy rate. The body is also considering ordinances to change meeting times, limit public forum duration, and increase sewer rates.

• Public hearing for FY 2024 Max Levy Rate
• 1st reading of Ordinance 299 to increase sewer rates
• Resolution #28 and #29 regarding Alliant Energy easements at Trailside Park
• 2nd reading of Ordinance #298 to change meeting time from 7:30PM to 6:00PM
• Resolution #32 for the FY 2024 Sheriff Contract renewal

The Council approved several resolutions including the FY 2024 Max Levy Rate and the renewal of the Sheriff and Slater/Kelley agreements. They voted to change the regular meeting time to 6:00pm and held first readings for ordinances regarding public forum time limits and sewer rate increases.

• Approved claims paid totaling $96,994.66 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #27: Pay Application #16 for Story Construction (5-0)
• Approved adding 2 additional floating Holidays to Employee handbook (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #298: Changed Council meeting time from 7:30pm to 6:00pm (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #28: Permanent Easement for Alliant Energy at Trailside Park (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #29: Plat changes for Trailside Development (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #30: Addition of street lighting to City System/billing (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #31: Renewal of Slater/Kelley Agreement for FY 2024 at $28,750 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider 25-year franchises for natural gas and electric services with Interstate Power and Light Company. The body is also reviewing a zero-interest loan request for "The Parlour" and potential changes to meeting times and public forum limits.

• Ordinance #295: 25-year natural gas franchise for Interstate Power and Light Company
• Ordinance #296: 25-year electric system franchise for Interstate Power and Light Company
• Resolution #26: Zero interest loan for "The Parlour" at 321 Main Street
• Ordinance #298: Proposed change of meeting time from 7:30 PM to 5:30 PM
• Resolution #25: Setting a public hearing date for FY 2024 Max Levy Rate

The City Council approved 25-year non-exclusive franchises for natural gas and electric distribution. Council also moved the regular meeting time to 6:00 p.m. and accepted the FY 2022 Audit report.

• Approved 25-year natural gas franchise for Interstate Power and Light Company (5-0)
• Approved 25-year electric system franchise for Interstate Power and Light Company (5-0)
• Approved changing council meeting time to 6pm (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022 Audit report by Bowman and Miller (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #25 setting a public hearing for FY 2024 Max Levy Rate for Feb 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $112,940.36 (5-0)
• Tabled addition of 2 holidays to Employee Handbook
• Tabled Ordinance #297 regarding public forum time limits