PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SLATER, IOWA, WILL MEET AT CITY HALL, 105 GREENE ST., SLATER, IOWA AT 7:30 P.M. ON THE 20^th DAY OF AUGUST, 2007, TO CONSIDER THE MATTERS ON THE AGENDA BELOW:

1.  Call the meeting to order – Roll Call (7:30 P.M.)

2.  Citizen input forum is an opportunity for citizens to speak to the Council on matters not listed on the agenda NOTE no formal action can be taken on matters not listed on the agenda.

3.  Consent agenda: these items are considered to be routine items and may be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or Citizen requests it. In which event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately (7:40)

• Approve and place on file the minutes of the regular meetings July 16, 2007 & August 6^th & the August 8th, 2007 special meeting
• Approval of expenditures

4.  Old Business: (7:45 P.M. – 10:00)

• Third consideration of AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A STORMWATER UTILITY (223)
• Third consideration of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.12.070 AND ESTABLISHING NEW RATES FOR SEWER SERVICE AND USE (224)
• Third consideration of AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SOLID WASTE RECOVERY UTILITY (225)
•   Public Works Update:

1. Discuss status of timely August and future utility meter readings
2. Discuss public works staffing considerations and options
3. Input on job descriptions
4. Update on purchase of equipment and Capital Improvement list for budget
5. Pool warranty item follow-up and investment of designated funds

• Develop action plan and schedule for coverage of priority items during professional staff search

1. Water Detention Project required by DNR determine
2. REAP Grant presentation new request (Sept. 19, 2007) and Interim Steering Committee representation (October 5, 2007 & November 4, 2007, Dec. 7, 2007)
3. Authorize payment of $10,000 to Mallon Excavating for grading of the Slater Multi-use trail and further direct the Mayor & Administrator to submit the same for REAP Grant reimbursement
4. 400 Main still is not complete consider contracting someone to complete the work and submit to Bonding Company of R K Construction for payment
5. Census preliminary start-up work to prevent loss of funding due to missed or inaccurate information
6. Develop Action Plan and Schedule for Codification
7. Cemetery Sexton needs records refreshed and formalized for accurate future use by new staff
8. Employee Personnel Policy Update assigned and in progress
9. Audit field work scheduled for September 10^th – September 14^th items of considerations:

1. Meter deposit reconciliation (years prior to January 2007)
2. Address Cemetery perpetual care funds
3. Refresh October 1991 Bank Depository Resolution and Review Maximum Balances to enable investment of funds

• Discuss search for City Administrator

1. Appoint temporary office assistants and make salaries part of the official record during search for regular staff establish job roles and chain of authority
2. Plan for City Administrator search

5.  New Business

Approve reimbursement to Sue North for partial FY 2006-2007 medical deductible and consider other reimbursable expenses

6.  Adjourn

Pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Code of Iowa, this notice is given at the direction of the Mayor at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. The official notice was posted at the City Hall accessible to the public.