SLATER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 31, 2007

(MAY 21^ST RESCHEDULED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM)

The regular meeting of the Slater City Council was called to order by Mayor Rick Rewerts at 7:30 P.M. on May 31, 2007, at City Hall, 105 Greene St., Slater, Iowa. The meeting was rescheduled from May 21, 2007 due to lack of a quorum. The roll being called the following Council members were present and absent: Present: Dave Cook, Louise O’Donnell, Don Schick and Mark Pritchard. Absent: Gene Staples. Others in attendance were Public Works Director LaDonna Chriswell, Jeremy Schlee, Gary Lago, Colin Chriswell, Mark Estrem, and John Snodgrass.

A letter of resignation was accepted from Mark Estrem.

Staff reported that the pet discussed at the May 7, 2007 meeting owned by Danni and Joe Holbrook has been removed from the community.

It was moved by Cook and seconded by Pritchard to approve the consent agenda including the minutes of the May 7, 2007 meeting; and the ratification of write offs of prior year bad debts on the following six accounts totaling $654.60:

Account Number 250000 $151.97

Account Number 680000 235.16

Account Number 930000 144.06

Account Number 4710000 6.00

Account Number 6000000 34.32

Account Number 6040000 83.09

TOTAL 654.60

It was further moved and seconded to approve expenditures as follow: $217,400.75

The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: Cook, Pritchard, O’Donnell, and Schick. No: none. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

John Snodgrass with Utility Service Company presented a detailed overview of the scope of services proposed to maintain the City’s 250,000 gallon elevated water storage tank. The agreement sets out a six year program of work. The fees are amortized at $21,614 each of the first five years and $10,309 the final year.

After due consideration and discussion it was moved by Pritchard and seconded by O’Donnell to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the Contract documents with Utility Service Company. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: Pritchard, O’Donnell, Schick and Cook. No: None. The mayor declared the motion carried and signed his approval to the contract.

The Mayor, City Administrator, Council Member Schick, and Jeremy Schlee of Snyder Engineering discussed the financial collaboration pertaining to a Storm Water Implementation Plan and Fourmile Creek Flood Plain Modeling negotiated with Jim and Marigrace Sievers representing JISOM. The Sievers have agreed to pay for services in their subdivisions only. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of property owners contributing to the cost of securing reproductions of the final report findings for their own personal use. No decision was finalized regarding presentation of the final findings or fees for the documents. A neighborhood meeting was suggested as one possibility in addition to having a reference copy on file.

After due consideration and discussion it was moved by O’Donnell and seconded by Cook to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute an agreement for engineering services estimated to be approximately $17,500 with Snyder and Associates, contingent upon confirmation of financial collaboration with the Sievers. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: O’Donnell, Cook, Schick and Pritchard. No: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Schick and seconded by Cook that the City contributes funding up to $3,500 of the costs to complete the aforementioned study. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: Schick, Cook, O’Donnell, and Pritchard. No: None.

Review of the Storm Water Utility draft continued. It was moved by Pritchard and seconded by O’Donnell to authorize the City Administrator to submit the draft to City Attorney Feilmeyer for review and comment. He will be asked to attempt to have the ordinance finalized for first consideration in June. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: Pritchard, O’Donnell, Cook, and Schick. No: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

The pool opening appears to be on schedule for June 2, 2007. The water level is being monitored closely. It appears that the level drops approximately 2 inches a day. The cause is yet undetermined.

Ken Kauble has completed the pergola at the Slater pool. Funds for the project were provided from the redemption of cans and bottles donated to the Friends of the Slater Pool and other generous donations.

It was moved by O’Donnell and seconded by Schick to approve the purchase of sod at the pool in the estimated amount of $850. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: O’Donnell, Schick, Pritchard and Cook. No: none. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

The Country House Restaurant, 58168 Hwy 30, Colo IA 50056 wishes to operate the concession stand at the pool this season. It was moved by O’Donnell and seconded by Schick to authorize the City Administrator to enter into a monthly rental agreement with Country House in an amount not less than $150 per month. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: O’Donnell, Cook, Schick, and Pritchard. No: none. The Mayor declared the motion carried.

It was moved by Pritchard and seconded by O’Donnell to approve an amendment to the 1995/1998 updated INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION FOR STORY COUNTY. The roll was called and the vote was: Yes: Pritchard, O’Donnell, Cook, and Schick. No: none. The Mayor declared the motion adopted and signed his approval to the amendment.

Council Member Cook introduced the following Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR, and moved its adoption. Council Member Pritchard seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was: Yes: Cook, Pritchard, O’Donnell, and Schick. No: none. Whereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and gave it Number 2007-34 for the record.

It was moved by Schick and seconded by Pritchard to approve the appointment of Bradon Huen to the Board of Adjustment. He will fill the unexpired term created by the resignation of Colin Chriswell which concludes February 2010. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: Schick, Pritchard, Cook, and O’Donnell. No: none. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the appointment approved.

It was noted for the record that the Senior Board of Trustees wishes to cease its activities and has closed Account No. 484490 at South Story Bank and Trust. They turned over the $20.55 balance which was deposited in the General Fund. (See receipt #30004 deposited 3-30-07).

Ballard School asked for input on requirements needed for temporary placement of external modular classrooms. The code is silent on this matter so the staff will work with the school on reasonable requirements. They have secured a licensed escort with appropriate DOT permits. No water or sewer utilities will serve the classrooms. The anticipated time the structures will be in use is one year.

It was moved by Cook and seconded by Schick to adjourn at 11:05 p.m., the motion carried and the meeting adjourned.