The regular meeting of the Slater City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro-tem Gene Staples at 7:30 P.M. on July 2, 2007, at City Hall 105 Greene St., Slater, Iowa. The roll being called the following Council members were present as follows: Louise O’Donnell, Gene Staples, and Don Schick. Electronic-Mark Pritchard. Others in attendance were Cherryl Benning, Craig Whitney, James Wilson, and Randy Kennedy.

Cherryl Benning had comments regarding the profitability of the concession stand while her daughter was managing it last season. The Council clarified that the decision to privatize the concessions was based on the fact that potential for making a profit provided marketing appeal. It was noted that discussion at budget time revolved around finding someone with access to volume purchasing of product, i.e. a food establishment, providing experienced management of the operation and keeping down overhead costs.

Clerk’s note: The concession business opportunity was presented to the following: Corn Crib Caters a/k/a Hometown Bakery, The Broiler, DMACC Culinary Arts Class, County House Restaurant, Ballard Boosters, ISU Food Science Club, and the general public.

James Wilson indicated that after talking with former Mayor Gary Halverson, he had questions about hiring for the public works vacancy. Mr. Wilson indicated that Mr. Estrem is making more money at Heartland Coop than the City paid him. Mr. Wilson then asked if the pay rate for the vacant position was in the resolution being considered at this meeting. It was clarified that it was not.

It was moved by Council Member Cook and seconded by Schick to approve the minutes of the May 31^st, June 18^th, June 25^th, and June 27^th minutes. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: Cook, Schick, Staples, Pritchard, and O’Donnell. No: none.

Council Member O’Donnell introduced and moved the adoption of a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION SETTING SALARIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008. Council Member Cook seconded the motion. The motion passed with record vote as follows: Yes: O’Donnell, Cook, and Pritchard. No: Staples: Abstain: Schick. The resolution was given No. 1 (2007-2008) for the record. The resolution will be effective with the payroll that begins June 30, 2007 and ends July 13, 2007.

It was approved by consensus to allow the closure of 8^th Street & Trail Drive approaching 8^th and Green for a block party on the evening of July 3, 2007.