Slateriowa public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Slater City Council will meet on Dec 9, 2024 to consider routine consent items and several specific actions. Council members will vote on resolutions authorizing payments to Keller Excavating, installing street lights in Prairie Creek, and approving a contract with Snyder & Associated to update the city zoning map. The meeting also includes readings of ordinances affecting parking and traffic signs, and discussions on low‑income set‑aside funds, a grant for 421 Main Street, and water and sewer rate codes.

• Resolution #23: Pay App #5 to Keller Excavating for Water & Sewer Expansion to Sievers Light Industrial
• Resolution #24: Addition of Street Lights/Poles in Prairie Creek – Plat 8
• Resolution #25: Approval of contract with Snyder & Associated to update the City Zoning Map
• Resolution #26: Change Order #2 for Water & Sewer Expansion to Sievers Light Industrial area
• Ordinance #304: No parking on the east side of Greene Street between 2nd Ave and the alley between Main St & 2nd Ave

The Slater City Council approved the consent agenda including claims and resolutions, passed three ordinances on final reading (parking, revenue division for two urban renewal plans), approved a $3,284.80 facade grant for 421 Main Street, and approved a contract for an administrative review. The noise ordinance was tabled for further review. No substantive decisions were made on water/sewer rates.

• Approved consent agenda including claims of $198,609.67 and resolutions for water/sewer expansion, street lights, and zoning map contract (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance #304: No parking on East side of Greene Street (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance #305: Division of revenues for Prairie Creek Plat 8 (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance #306: Division of revenues for Sievers Light Industrial Plat 1 (5-0)
• Tabled noise ordinance discussion (5-0)
• Approved $3,284.80 facade grant for 421 Main Street (3-2)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Sievers water/sewer expansion (5-0)
• Approved contract with M. Oliver / Theia Management Consulting for Administrative Review (5-0)

City Council

The Slater City Council will consider Resolution #22 to approve the FY 2024 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) report. It will also vote on a permit for a Christmas fireworks display on Main Street scheduled for December 8, 2024. A strategic planning session is included on the agenda. The meeting will be held at City Hall and via Zoom.

• Resolution #22: Approval of FY 2024 TIF report
• Approval of fireworks permit for Christmas on Main Street, Dec 8 2024
• Strategic planning session

City Council

The Slater City Council meeting will vote on the FY 2025 Budget Amendment #1 and adopt the Prairie Creek Plat 8 Residential Urban Renewal Plan and the Sievers Light Industrial Plat 1 Urban Renewal Plan. The council will also hold public hearings and vote on development agreements with Rogers Enterprises, Inc. and JISSOM, Inc. Additional items include updates on sewer contracts, library calendar, and various code reviews.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution #16 for the Prairie Creek Plat 8 Residential Urban Renewal Plan
• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution #18 for the Sievers Light Industrial – Plat 1 Urban Renewal Plan
• Public hearing and approval of Resolution #17 authorizing a Development Agreement with Rogers Enterprises, Inc.
• Public hearing and approval of Resolution #19 authorizing a Development Agreement with JISSOM, Inc.
• Adoption of FY 2025 Budget Amendment #1 (Resolution #20)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a second reading for rezoning 106 3rd Ave to multi-family residential. Members will also set public hearing dates for two urban renewal plans and two development agreements. Other discussions include a new noise ordinance and water and sewer rate reviews.

• Public hearing and 2nd reading for rezoning 106 3rd Ave from R1 to R3
• Proposed Urban Renewal Plans for Prairie Creek Plat 8 and Sievers Light Industrial – Plat 1
• Proposed development agreements with Rogers Enterprises, Inc. and Jissom Inc.
• 1st reading of Ordinance 302 regarding a Noise Ordinance
• Review of water rates (Chapter 92) and sewer service charges (Chapter 99)

The Slater City Council denied the rezoning of 106 3rd Ave from R1 (Single Family Residential) to R3 (Multi-Family Residential) after a public hearing where 5 property owners within 200 feet opposed the change, triggering a state code requirement for a 3/4 council vote. The motion to hold the second reading failed 0-5. The council also approved several resolutions, including a $155,380 contract for dirt work at Trailside Park and a sewer service amendment with Sheldahl, and tabled discussions on noise and fireworks ordinances.

• Denied rezoning of 106 3rd Ave from R1 to R3 (0-5)
• Approved Resolution #8: Second Contract Amendment with Sheldahl for Sewer service (4-1)
• Approved Resolution #11: Pay Application #4 for Water & Sewer Expansion to Sievers Light Industrial Area (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #16: Awarded dirt work contract at Trailside Park to Moeckly Contractor for $155,380 (4-0)
• Tabled Noise Ordinance discussion to gather more information (5-0)
• Tabled Fireworks Ordinance pending survey (5-0)
• Approved EMS service changes including transport switch to Mary Greeley effective Dec 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved hiring a consultant for goal setting at no more than $2,000 (4-0)

City Council

The Slater City Council will meet to approve a consent agenda including a $35,000 grant to Stepping Stones Childcare Facility. The council will also discuss a second contract amendment with Sheldahl for sewer work and review quotes for repairs to 321 Main Street. Additionally, the council plans to approve an easement for storm water at 905 Trail Drive.

• Approval of $35,000 grant to Stepping Stones Childcare Facility
• Second contract amendment with Sheldahl for sewer work
• Review of quotes for repairs to 321 Main Street
• Approval of easement with property owners of 905 Trail Drive for storm water

City Council

The City Council will discuss a noise ordinance and the rezoning of 106 3rd Ave from single-family to multi-family residential. The body will also review a sewer contract amendment with Sheldahl and a payment application for the Sievers Light Industrial Area water and sewer expansion.

• Possible 1st reading of Ordinance 303: Rezoning 106 3rd Ave from R1 to R3
• Possible 1st reading of Ordinance 302: Noise Ordinance
• Resolution #7: Pay App #3 for Water & Sewer Expansion to Sievers Light Industrial Area to Keller Excavating
• Resolution #8: Second Contract Amendment with Sheldahl for Sewer
• Road closure of Main Street from Story Street to Marshall Street on September 21, 2024

The Slater City Council approved Resolution #7, a $143,165.76 payment to Keller Excavating for the Sievers Light Industrial Area water and sewer expansion. They tabled proposed noise ordinance changes and a 20-year sewer services contract amendment with Sheldahl for further information. The council also held the first reading of a rezoning ordinance for 106 3rd Ave, scheduled a public hearing for Oct 14, and approved street closures for upcoming events.

• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $370,711.45 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #7: Pay App #3 for Water & Sewer Expansion to Keller Excavating, $143,165.76 (5-0)
• Tabled noise ordinance changes to gather decibel level information
• Tabled Resolution #8: 20-year sewer services contract amendment with Sheldahl
• Approved Resolution #9: Revenue Purpose Statement for interest earned (4-1, Conley nay)
• Held first reading of Ordinance #303: Rezoning of 106 3rd Ave to Multi-Family Residential (5-0)
• Approved Main Street closure for Gather Event on Sept 21 (5-0)
• Approved parking waiver on N. Carroll for Oct 6 event (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding a grant application for Trailside Park and a special election for project funding. The meeting focuses on securing financial resources for city infrastructure and facilities.

• Resolution #5: $75,000 REAP Grant Application for Trailside Park
• Resolution #6: Special Election for General Obligation Capital Loan Notes not to exceed $2,500,000 for Community Center / Library / City Hall Project

City Council

The Slater City Council will consider routine consent items, hear a citizen forum, and receive department updates. Old business includes payments for water and sewer expansion and an amendment to a sewer easement. New business features a public hearing on Heartland COOP’s expansion of its anhydrous ammonia plant, a possible additional 30,000‑gallon tank, and several financial and community projects.

• Public hearing on Heartland COOP expansion of the existing anhydrous ammonia plant
• Consideration of additional 30,000‑gallon anhydrous ammonia tank south of the existing three tanks
• Approval of engagement letter with Northland Securities for General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2025
• Resolution supporting a $75,000 REAP grant application for Trailside Park
• Street closure for Tailgate Event on Sept 5, Main St from Tama St to Boone St, 4 pm‑11 pm

City Council

The Slater City Council will meet on July 29, 2024 at City Hall. The council will discuss and vote on Resolution #1 to purchase the properties at 321 Main St and 319 Main St. The agenda also includes a citizen forum for public comments and an item to approve claims. The meeting will adjourn after these items are addressed.

• Resolution #1: Purchase of property at 321 Main St and 319 Main St
• Citizen forum for public comments (no formal action)
• Approval of Claims

City Council

The Slater City Council will review department updates from the Sheriff, Fire, and EMS. The council is also scheduled to consider an update on the Dog Park and approve staff for the 2024 pool season. An update regarding 321 Main St will be provided by the Clerk.

• Update and approval of Dog Park
• Approval of 2024 pool staff
• EMS update on sewer smell
• Clerk's update on 321 Main St

City Council

The Slater City Council will consider several new business items, including an EPA compliance order and a contract for bond referendum support. The agenda also includes reviewing a survey for a potential Dollar General Store and discussing software and camera proposals. Department updates from the library and public works are also scheduled.

• Review of survey for a potential Dollar General Store in Palestine Township
• Approval of an administrative order for EPA compliance
• Contract with FEH for bond referendum support and design work
• Proposal from Midwest Technologies for cameras at the pool, park, and City Hall
• Façade Grant discussion for 308 Main Street (Town & Country Market)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Budget Amendment #2 for the current fiscal year. The agenda also includes an engineering agreement for Trailside Park/Sports Complex and an economic development grant for Stepping Stone Daycare. Additionally, several street closures are proposed for July 4th festivities.

• Public hearing and adoption of Budget Amendment #2 for FY 2024
• Engineering agreement with Snyder & Associates for Trailside Park/Sports Complex
• Economic Development Grant for Stepping Stone Daycare
• Street closures for July 4th parade and events
• FY 2025 Salary Resolution

City Council

The City Council will discuss a potential solar project and the approval of a new TIF Plan and Development Agreement. The body will also review FY 2025 salaries and an animal control contract with Story County.

• Resolution #37: Engagement letter with Ahlers Cooney for new TIF Plan and Development Agreement
• Resolution #38: FY 2025 Animal Control contract with Story County
• Discussion of potential Solar project and disclosure of utility information
• Personnel approvals: Shari Buehler ($28.00/hr), Jerry Weeks ($27.55/hr), and Garret Davies
• Liquor license and street closure for Firemen’s Dance on June 1, 2024

City Council

The City Council will review plans and award a contract for water and sewer expansion to the Sievers Light Industrial Development. Members will also discuss the proposed FY 2025 Budget and set dates for upcoming tax levy and budget public hearings.

• Resolution #22: Awarding of Contract for WT & SW Expansion to Sievers Light Industrial Development
• Resolution #18: FY 2025 Law Enforcement Contract
• Proposed FY 2025 Budget review and public hearing dates (April 1 and April 8, 2024)
• Approval of Cory Fleener as full time Public Works laborer at $20.00 per hour
• Resolution #23: 2024 Season Pool Salaries and appointment of Jaeda Davies as Pool Manager

City Council

The Council will consider rescheduling hearings and bid lettings for the Siever’s light Industrial Development water and sewer expansion. Other items include a new library associate hire, a liquor license request, and discussions regarding the FY 2025 budget.

• Pay App #20 to Story Construction for WWTF (Retainage)
• Re-setting public hearing for Siever’s light Industrial Development water & sewer expansion to Feb 12, 2024
• Re-setting bid letting for Siever’s light Industrial Dev Area to January 30, 2024
• Hiring Danielle Wolfe as Library Associate at $12.00 per hour
• Liquor License for Public House 421