The regular meeting of the Slater City Council was called to order by Mayor Rick Rewerts at 7:30 P.M. on March 5, 2007, at City Hall, 105 Greene St., Slater, Iowa. The roll being called the following Council members were present and absent: Present: O’Donnell, Staples, and Cook. Absent – Pritchard and Schick. Others in attendance were Public Works Director LaDonna Chriswell, Don Ellis for Story County Sheriff’s Office, Rudy Kamps, Kenneth Thompson, Rick LaPage, and Chip Schultz with Ruan Securities.

Officer Don Ellis with the Story County Sheriff’s Office introduced intern Kyle Flasher. He presented the February 2007 Town Calls for Service report. The department was thanked for their assistance with enforcing the snow ordinance. A dramatic improvement has been observed in off street parking of cars during recent storm events.

Rudy Kamps and Kenneth Thompson met with the Council to discuss the status of the closing of the Senior Center due to the failure of the furnace. The facility was closed indefinitely upon determination that the furnace could not be repaired. The water was disconnected and restroom facilities winterized to prevent damage. The staff began securing request for proposals on replacement of the heating system and investigation of the condition of the air conditioning system and funding for the same. Mr. Thompson indicated that the senior morning coffee group had been meeting at the facility even though it is officially closed and requested information on the plans for reopening.

Rick LaPage with Ballard Heating & Cooling was present to answer any questions the Council might have regarding his inspection of the furnace at the Senior Center and offered temporary heaters if need be.

It was noted that Dwayne Larson, a former Slater resident, had met with the city staff regarding a generous offer to have volunteers install a new discontinued unit that he had located and secured through the internet. In researching the liability issues the City’s insurance company cautioned the City about exposure to potential risks in not securing a certificate of insurance from a firm employing a current licensed specialist.

After due consideration, it was the unanimous consensus of the Council that although the offer was very much appreciated, a certificate of insurance and a warranty must be part of the specifications. It was also agreed that an annual inspection and maintenance agreement be part of the proposals to extend the useful life and efficiency of the equipment. This action was also intended to protect the volunteers from potential liability exposure and associated risks.

The dollar proposals from three firms who inspected and submitted quotations on the heating and cooling units at the Library, City Hall, Senior Center and Log Cabin were not revealed. It was agreed that until the condition and future of the Log Cabin could be determined, that unit would be removed from consideration at this time. The vendors will be notified of this change prior to further consideration of their final quotes. Action on the purchase of heating and cooling units was postponed.

It was moved by Cook and seconded by O’Donnell to approve and place on file the minutes of the February 20, 2007 meeting. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: Cook, O’Donnell and Staples. No. None.

Clifton "Chip" Schultz with Ruan Securities presented the Council with updated information regarding Tax Exempt General Corporate Purpose General Obligation Capital Loan Notes; Tax Exempt Essential Corporate Purpose General Obligation Capital Loan Notes; Taxable General Corporate Purpose Taxable General Obligation Capital Loan Notes; Taxable Essential Corporate Purpose/Urban Renewal General Obligation Capital Loan Notes; and Taxable Essential Corporate Purpose General Obligation Capital Loan Notes. He reviewed in detail the impact on debt capacity and the tax levies required to support the proposed issues. Caution was expressed in negotiating future TIF Rebate agreements because of the debt capacity impact. He outlined the anticipated calendar necessary to meet legal and cash flow requirements as follows: Timeline (proposed)

Monday, March 5: Set March 26 as date for public hearings

Thursday, March 15: Publish hearing notices

Monday, March 26: Hold public hearing, consider Letters of Intent with Ruan and adopt pre-levy resolutions

Monday, April 2: Authorize issuance / legal documents

Tuesday, April 24:  Closing / delivery of funds

Council Member Staples introduced a resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $285,850 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2007B, (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF SLATER, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF", and moved that the same be adopted. Council Member Cook seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was, Yes: Staples, Cook, and O’Donnell. No: None.

Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolution duly adopted. The resolution was given Number 15 (2006-2007) for the records.

Council Member O’Donnell introduced a resolution entitled "RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $260,150 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2007B, OF SLATER, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION THEREOF, and moved that the same be adopted. Council Member Cook seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was, Yes: O’Donnell, Cook, and Staples. No: none.

Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. The resolution was given Number 16 (2006-2007) for the records.

Council Member Cook introduced a resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $35,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2007A, (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF SLATER, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF", and moved that the same be adopted. Council Member Staples seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was, Yes: Cook, Staples, and O’Donnell. No: none.

Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolution duly adopted. The resolution was given Number 17 (2006-2007) for the record.

Council Member Staples introduced a resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $475,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2007A, OF SLATER, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF", and moved that the same be adopted. Council Member Cook seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was, Yes: Staples, Cook, and O’Donnell. No: none.

Whererupon, the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolution duly adopted. The resolution was given Number 18 (2006-2007) for the record.

Council Member O’Donnell introduced a resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $95,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2007A, OF SLATER, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF", and moved that the same be adopted. Council Member Cook seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was, Yes: O’Donnell, Cook, and Staples. No: none.

Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. The resolution was given Number 19 (2006-2007) for the record.

Discussion was held regarding options for assisting citizens with winter storm event debris. Lori Morrissey, Story County Emergency Management Coordinator has been work with the State in getting a disaster declaration for Story County and the City of Slater has asked to be included in consideration for assistance.

The City Administrator informed the Council that the Coalition for Disaster Recovery is funded in part by the Story County Emergency management budget and other disaster grants. The program is coordinated out of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and is one option the City has for assistance to the citizens of Slater.

The City is considering offering a one day storm debris curb side pickup of trees and branches in April. The Council was reminded that burning at a common location inside the City limits is prohibited. They are urged to inform constituents that even under the current disaster circumstances this is not an option. More discussion will be held on March 12^th upon hearing back from the Fire Department and other community volunteers about coordinating such an activity. Contacts are being made to the City of Huxley also for options on assistance they may be able to offer.

It was moved by Cook and seconded by O’Donnell to approve the Library Board recommendation that Jane Konfrst and Gregg Jeffries each serve as board members for another six year term ending February 2013. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: Cook, O’Donnell, and Staples. No: none.

Council Member Staples moved to accept the Library Board recommendation that documentation of successful completion of Lois Harmon’s orientation period be placed in her personnel file. He further moved to approve the Library Board’s recommend of a salary increase to $8.25 effective with the payroll beginning March 12, 2007. Council member Cook seconded the motion and it passed with record vote as follows: Yes: Staples, Cook, and O’Donnell. No: none.

A letter was received from the Slater Planning and Zoning Commission recommending adoption of the City Comprehensive Plan upon unanimous vote by those in attendance at the Commission meeting on February 27, 2007. A language clarification was suggested on page 3-15. A resolution approving the Sheldahl – Slater Comprehensive Plan 2007 will be prepared for the March 12, 2007. Public Management Resource Group (PMRG) will make the minor language clarification available prior to that date.

The Community Club would like to be placed on the agenda regarding limits of insurance coverage for a dram shop application concerning the sale of alcoholic beverages at the 4^th of July event. The City’s insurance provider, General Insurance Agency, recommended that the City establish or review City policy relating to insurance coverage limits prior to any outside entities, such as but not limited to, the Community Club making application for events that would have the City as an additional named insured. The matter will be placed on a future agenda allowing time to gather more information.

It was moved by Staples and seconded by Cook to adjourn at 9:39 p.m., the motion carried and the meeting adjourned.