The regular meeting of the Slater City Council was called to order by Mayor Rick Rewerts at 7:30 P.M. on April 2, 2007, at City Hall, 105 Greene St., Slater, Iowa. The roll being called the following Council members were present and absent: Present: Cook, O’Donnell, Staples and Schick. Electronic– Pritchard. Others in attendance were Public Works Director LaDonna Chriswell, Shawn Slezak for Story County Sheriff’s Office, Ronna Lawless, Jerry Kindhart, Rich Harmon, Cheryle Harmon, Howard Hammond, Jennifer and Tom Ciha, Caroll Sesker, Jeremy Schlee, and Allen Munsterman.

Officer Shawn Slezak with the Story County Sheriff’s Office presented the March 2007 Town Calls for Service report. The report was accepted and placed on file. The department was asked for their assistance with school enforcement issues with spring weather and year end activities approaching.

Mayor Rewerts read two proclamations. He proclaimed April 21, 2007 as Baseball Bonanza Day in Slater. It will be celebrated with an Open House and assembly of interested persons beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Heritage Hall. Special emphasis will be placed on the Slater Nite Hawks team started in 1948. Brett Fuller is resurrecting the Nite Hawks team.

He also declared April 15^th to the 21^st as National Volunteer Week in honor of the countless hours volunteers give back to the community through service. The Disaster recovery pick-up on April 14, 2007 will kick off the week. Anyone wishing to volunteer is being asked to sign in at City Hall on Saturday beginning at 7:00 a.m. to provide the City with needed documentation relating to recovery of City costs through FEMA funding. Community members are asked to limit the curb side pick up to storm debris and not add routine pruning. Anything with new growth is prohibited for inclusion by FEMA and will be left at the curb. Ronna Lawless with the Tri-County Times was asked to make special mention reinforcing this fact in her coverage of the Council meeting if possible.

It was moved by Pritchard and seconded by O’Donnell to approve and place on file the minutes of the March 12^th and 26th, 2007 meetings. It was further moved to approve the payment of bills totaling $12,575.01 as follow:

The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: Pritchard, O’Donnell, Cook, Schick, and Staples. No. None.

Discussion continued regarding a policy for risk management related to community events requiring dram shop liability for alcoholic beverages being served on public property and the limits of coverage the city would like to include.

After due consideration and discussion it was moved by O’Donnell and seconded by Pritchard to direct the preparation of a resolution establishing a policy of not less than $500,000 coverage for events requiring dram shop liability effective immediately. It was further moved that the event holders list the City as an additional named insured on the certificate of insurance. This was recommended by the City’s insurance provider, General Insurance Agency. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: O’Donnell, Pritchard, Cook, Staples, and Schick. No: none.

Jennifer Ciha reported on her volunteer work related to the City’s website. She outlined her goals in a detailed report which she offered to be used in assisting the City in grant applications to make future website enhancements. Concern was expressed regarding staff time required to maintain a larger site. Jenn was encouraged to continue to work with Council Member O’Donnell and the City Administrator in researching and pursuing grants.

Al Munsterman presented a scope of engineering services for the design and construction of a new well and associated raw water transmission main to the treatment plant. The engineering contract sets out a lump sum fee for Design Services of $28,500, Construction Services fees are not to exceed $25,500 without prior approval of the City, and Right of Way Services are estimated at $6,800 with payment to the property owners being made directly by the City and not covered by the agreement.

It was moved by Staples and seconded by Cook to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement setting out the terms and conditions of the project, anticipating probable costs of $395,000. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: Staples, Cook, O’Donnell, Schick and Pritchard. No: none.

It was moved by O’Donnell and seconded by Staples to authorize the Mayor or City Administrator to sign an engineering agreement related to storm water management. The scope of services will cover preparation of the Storm Water Utility Rate Resolution, Storm Water Management Ordinance, and the Storm Water Management Plan at a cost not to exceed $5,250. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: O’Donnell, Staples, Cook, Schick, and Pritchard. No: none.

After further discussion it was moved by Staples and seconded by Pritchard to authorize the Mayor or City Administrator to sign an engineering agreement related to Storm water management to include the Feasibility Study also at a cost of not to exceed $2,000. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: Staples, Pritchard, Cook, O’Donnell, and Schick. No: none.

It was moved by O’Donnell and seconded by Pritchard to discontinue the practice of providing water through a construction meter. Bulk water services will continue to be provided, however, the rate will be evaluated to assure cost recovery by the City and utilization of the rate for customers outside the City limits. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: O’Donnell, Pritchard, Cook, Staples, and Schick. No: none.

It was moved by Staples and seconded by Cook to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute an agreement for law enforcement services for the fiscal year 2007-2008 at a rate of $43.00 per capita or $56,158.00 annually. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: Staples, Cook, O’Donnell, Schick, and Pritchard. No: none. The Mayor signed his approval to the agreement.

It was moved by O’Donnell and seconded by Schick to accept the Park and Recreation recommendation setting rate for the pool daily admission fees at $3.00; fees for 20 Punch Tickets, $50.00 for all ages, Season Family passes at $120.00, Individual season passes at $65.00, Senior/single family passes at $50.00, and Pool Party Rental at $130.00 per hour. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: O’Donnell, Schick, Staples, Cook, and Pritchard. No: none.

It was moved by Staples and seconded by Cook to adjourn at 11:02 p.m., the motion carried and the meeting adjourned.