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On Highway 210 approximately 20 miles north of Des Moines, 10 miles south of
Ames, near Saylorville and Big Creek Lakes.
Click HERE for City Map
By 1883 the Chicago and Nothwestern Railroad and Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company had built a crossing 1-1/2 miles north of Sheldahl with regular trains scheduled. Due to a state requirement a depot was constructed at the crossing’s southeast edge that became known as Sheldahl Crossing. A small settlement began to spring up around the depot. At one time as many as 10 passenger trains made daily stops at this depot. Over the next 5 years approximately 50 homes and businesses moved from Sheldahl to Sheldahl Crossing. These structures were moved in their entirety with the help of circular horsepower. Sheldahl Crossing was renamed Slater and the town was incorporated in 1890.
“The Palimpsest” by S. Richard Shook
“In 1887, where cattle had leisurely grazed the land and the sod laid undisturbed by
the plow, a small settlement was born. The untouched land was quickly transformed
into well-laid streets and alleys, grain elevators, a schoolhouse, a church, and a train
service. By 1890, this steady growth had resulted in a busy little town with a
population of 450 consisting of 20 businesses, 3 churches, and many commodious
homes. They decided to name this busy little town Slater, ‘A Community United for
Progress.’ “ – Phil and Mary Rood, 1970 History of the Town of Slater
Today’s Slater offers a small town atmosphere (pop.1,489 in 2010) but is close to
larger cities. Slater is located on Highway 210 approximately 20 miles north of Des
Moines and 10 miles south of Ames (home of Iowa State University). With many
parks and recreation opportunities, Slater openly invites all of those interested in
visiting their community to share in one of Iowa’s best-kept secrets. (Check out our
4th of July celebration!!!)
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Slater, Iowa on the proposed
contract documents (plans, specifications, and form of contract) and estimated cost for the improvements at
its meeting at 7:30 P.M. on March 11, 2019, in said Council Chambers, City Hall, 101 Story Street, Slater,
Iowa 50244 for the 1st Avenue North Street Improvement Project.
Sealed bids for the work comprising each improvement as stated below must be filed before 2:00
P.M. according to the clock in the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of Slater, Iowa, on February 14, 2019,
at the City of Slater, Iowa, City Hall, 101 Story Street, Slater, Iowa 50244. Bids received after the deadline
for submission of bids as stated herein shall not be considered and shall be returned to the late bidder
unopened.
Sealed proposals will be opened and bids tabulated at 2:00 P.M. on February 14, 2019, in the
Council Chambers, City of Slater, Iowa, City Hall, 101 Story Street, Slater, Iowa 50244 for consideration by
the City of Slater, Iowa at its meeting on March 11, 2019.
Work on the improvements shall be commenced immediately upon approval of the contract by the
Council, and be completed as stated below.
The contract documents may be examined at the Office of City Clerk at City of Slater, Iowa, City
Hall, 101 Story Street, Slater, Iowa 50244. Hard copies of the project documents may be obtained from
Snyder & Associates, Inc. 2727 SW Snyder Blvd, Ankeny, Iowa 50023 at no cost. Electronic contract
documents are available at no cost by clicking on the “Bids” link at www.snyder-associates.com and
choosing the 1st Avenue North Street Improvement Project on the left. Project information, engineer’s cost
opinion, and planholder information is also available at no cost at this website. Downloads require the
user to register for a free membership at QuestCDN.com.
By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal
produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully required under Iowa
statutes.
In accordance with Iowa statutes, a resident bidder shall be allowed a preference as against a
nonresident bidder from a state or foreign country if that state or foreign country gives or requires any
preference to bidders from that state or foreign country, including but not limited to any preference to
bidders, the imposition of any type of labor force preference, or any other form of preferential treatment
to bidders or laborers from that state or foreign country. The preference allowed shall be equal to the
preference given or required by the state or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a resident.
In the instance of a resident labor force preference, a nonresident bidder shall apply the same resident
labor force preference to a public improvement in this state as would be required in the construction of a
public improvement by the state or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a resident.
The 1st Ave North Street Improvement Project has two alternates: Pavement Inlay (Alternate A) and Full
Pavement Reconstruction (Alternate B). Alternate A includes Construction Survey, 6,790 square yards of
pavement removal, 6,902 square yards of Subgrade Preparation and Treatment, 6,790 square yards of
Pavement, PCC, 8 inch, 367 linear feet of Remove and Replace Curb and Gutter, 2.5 feet, 7 inch, 112
square yards of HMA, Full Depth Patches, and associated work. Alternate B includes Engineering and
Construction Plans, Construction Survey, 8,080 square yards of pavement removal, 9,227 square yards of
Subgrade Preparation and Treatment, 8,080 square yards of Pavement, PCC, 8 inch, 830 square yards of
driveway removal and replacement, 112 square yards of HMA, Full Depth Patches, and associated work.
Each bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security as defined in Iowa Code Section 26.8, as
security that the successful bidder will enter into a contract for the work bid upon and will furnish after the
award of contract a corporate surety bond, in a form acceptable to the Jurisdiction, for the faithful
performance of the contract, in an amount equal to 100% of the amount of the contract. The bidder’s
security shall be in the amount fixed in the Instruction to Bidders and shall be in the form of a cashier’s
check or a certified check drawn on an FDIC insured bank in Iowa or on an FDIC insured bank chartered
under the laws of the United States; or a certified share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered
under the laws of the United States; or a bid bond on the form provided in the contract documents with
corporate surety satisfactory to the Jurisdiction. The bid shall contain no condition except as provided in the
specifications.
The City of Slater reserves the right to defer acceptance of any bid for a period of sixty (60)
calendar days after receipt of bids and no bid may be withdrawn during this period.
Each successful bidder will be required to furnish a corporate surety bond in an amount equal to
100% of its contract price. Said bond shall be issued by a responsible surety approved by City of Slater and
shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and
shall guarantee the prompt payment of all material and labor, and protect and save harmless City of Slater
from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the contract and shall also guarantee the
maintenance of the improvement caused by failures in materials and construction for a period of two years
from and after acceptance of the contract. The guaranteed maintenance period for new paving shall be four
years.
The City of Slater, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252,
42U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation,
Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the
Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will
affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business
enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be
discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
Contractor shall substantially complete the project by August 12, 2019, to include all pavement
work and roadways open to traffic. Should the contractor fail to substantially complete the work in this
timeframe, liquidated damages of $1,000.00 per calendar day will be assessed until the roadway is fully
opened to traffic.
The anticipated Notice to Proceed date is on or around April 01, 2019.
The City of Slater does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and
to enter into such contract, or contracts, as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the jurisdiction.
This Notice is given by authority of the City Council of the City of Slater, Iowa.
Jennifer Davies, City Administrator / Clerk
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Slater, Iowa on the proposed
contract documents (plans, specifications, and form of contract) and estimated cost for the improvements at
its meeting at 7:30 P.M. on March 11, 2019, in said Council Chambers, City Hall, 101 Story Street, Slater,
Iowa 50244 for the 2019 Street Repair Project.
Sealed bids for the work comprising each improvement as stated below must be filed before 2:00
P.M. according to the clock in the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of Slater, Iowa, on February 14, 2019,
at the City of Slater, Iowa, City Hall, 101 Story Street, Slater, Iowa 50244. Bids received after the deadline
for submission of bids as stated herein shall not be considered and shall be returned to the late bidder
unopened.
Sealed proposals will be opened and bids tabulated at 2:00 P.M. on February 14, 2019, in the
Council Chambers, City of Slater, Iowa, City Hall, 101 Story Street, Slater, Iowa 50244 for consideration by
the City of Slater, Iowa at its meeting on March 11, 2019.
Work on the improvements shall be commenced immediately upon approval of the contract by the
Council, and be completed as stated below.
The contract documents may be examined at the Office of City Clerk at City of Slater, Iowa, City
Hall, 101 Story Street, Slater, Iowa 50244. Hard copies of the project documents may be obtained from
Snyder & Associates, Inc. 2727 SW Snyder Blvd, Ankeny, Iowa 50023 at no cost. Electronic contract
documents are available at no cost by clicking on the “Bids” link at www.snyder-associates.com and
choosing the 2019 Street Repair Project on the left. Project information, engineer’s cost opinion, and plan
holder information is also available at no cost at this website. Downloads require the user to register for a
free membership at QuestCDN.com.
By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal
produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully required under Iowa
statutes.
In accordance with Iowa statutes, a resident bidder shall be allowed a preference as against a
nonresident bidder from a state or foreign country if that state or foreign country gives or requires any
preference to bidders from that state or foreign country, including but not limited to any preference to
bidders, the imposition of any type of labor force preference, or any other form of preferential treatment
to bidders or laborers from that state or foreign country. The preference allowed shall be equal to the
preference given or required by the state or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a resident.
In the instance of a resident labor force preference, a nonresident bidder shall apply the same resident
labor force preference to a public improvement in this state as would be required in the construction of a
public improvement by the state or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a resident.
The 2019 Street Repair Project base bid includes 12,733 square yards of Full Depth Reclamation and
Subgrade Treatment, 1,483 linear feet of remove and replace Curb and Gutter, 2.5 feet, 7 inch, 10,237
square yards of 3 inch Asphalt Surface Milling and HMA Overlay, 8,769 square yards of 4 inch Asphalt
Surface Milling and HMA Overlay, and 458 square yards of HMA Pavement, Paved Shoulder, 6 inch,
1255 square yards of partial depth patches and associated work. In addition to this base bid a series of 8
alternates are included in the proposal. The nature of the work for all alternates is consistent with that of
the base bid. In total the alternate bids represent the potential for an additional 18,440 Square Yards of
Full Depth Reclamation and Subgrade Treatment, 2,677 linear feet of remove and replace Curb and
Gutter, 2.5 feet, 7 inch, 997 square yards of 4 inch Asphalt Surface Milling and HMA Overlay and 17,444
square yards of 3 inch Asphalt Surface Milling and HMA Overlay and associated work.
Each bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security as defined in Iowa Code Section 26.8, as
security that the successful bidder will enter into a contract for the work bid upon and will furnish after the
award of contract a corporate surety bond, in a form acceptable to the Jurisdiction, for the faithful
performance of the contract, in an amount equal to 100% of the amount of the contract. The bidder’s
security shall be in the amount fixed in the Instruction to Bidders and shall be in the form of a cashier’s
check or a certified check drawn on an FDIC insured bank in Iowa or on an FDIC insured bank chartered
under the laws of the United States; or a certified share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered
under the laws of the United States; or a bid bond on the form provided in the contract documents with
corporate surety satisfactory to the Jurisdiction. The bid shall contain no condition except as provided in the
specifications.
The City of Slater reserves the right to defer acceptance of any bid for a period of sixty (60)
calendar days after receipt of bids and no bid may be withdrawn during this period.
Each successful bidder will be required to furnish a corporate surety bond in an amount equal to
100% of its contract price. Said bond shall be issued by a responsible surety approved by City of Slater and
shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and
shall guarantee the prompt payment of all material and labor, and protect and save harmless City of Slater
from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the contract and shall also guarantee the
maintenance of the improvement caused by failures in materials and construction for a period of two years
from and after acceptance of the contract. The guaranteed maintenance period for new paving shall be four
years.
The City of Slater, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252,
42U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation,
Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the
Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will
affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business
enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be
discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
Contractor shall substantially complete the project by September 30, 2019, to include all pavement
work and roadways open to traffic. Should the contractor fail to substantially complete the work in this
timeframe, liquidated damages of $1,000.00 per calendar day will be assessed until the roadway is fully
opened to traffic.
The anticipated Notice to Proceed date is on or around April 22, 2019.
The City of Slater does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and
to enter into such contract, or contracts, as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the jurisdiction.
This Notice is given by authority of the City Council of the City of Slater, Iowa.
Jennifer Davies, City Administrator / Clerk
We have had a few questions about the mosquito fogging. Last year the sparying was done with a thermal fogger. This year it is cold fog sprayer. The cold fog is the same concentration or higher of the same mosquito killing chemical as the thermal (hot) fog, but does not produce as much of a visable “cloud”. Below are details about each type of spraying.
Thermal Fogging
A thermal fogger is appropriately named since it is a device that uses heat to produce a fog without degrading the active ingredient. A thermal fogger produces a range of droplet sizes including a large number of very small droplets. The large number of very small droplets produced in a thermally generated fog also make the fog highly visible. If the evening air is cool in contrast to the mist, the thermal fog also be even more visable.
Ultra-Low-Volume (ULV) Cold Fog
A ULV sprayer generates fog droplets by using a high volume of air at low pressure. Such a system enables droplets of a more precise size to be generated. ULV sprayers can dispense formulations in a more concentrated form since less diluent is required. Also, the ability to be able to calibrate the machine to produce droplets of the optimum size for the type of chemical being used make ULV spraying the method of choice whenever possible.
Get the information you want by following the City of Slater on Facebook HERE. Get the latest weather related info (pool closings, branch trimming, snow removal), events (lessons, contests, celebrations) and so much more!
In the works…
STREETS: The City Council is working on a list of items to include in a bond that will be issued next year. The main focus is streets! We are prioritizing a list of streets and curbs that need to be resurfaced and replaced. This bond will take the place of the current bond that will be retiring next year. The council is planning the timing of the new bond so that the bond payments will not overlap the existing bond payments. The goal is that a project can be selected, planned and financed at the same rate as the current bond so that taxes will not need to be increased.
SEWER PROJECT: The City of Slater is working with it’s engineers on a significant change to the City’s sanitary sewer system. In 2013 the EPA passed the Nutrient Reduction Act. As a result the Iowa DNR has made changes to the permit requirements for sanitary sewers across the state. Permits are renewed approximately every 5 to 10 years. Some of you may remember when the City installed the aerators in the lagoons in the early 2000’s. That upgrade was due to a change in the permit. The City funded that upgrade with a bond from the Iowa Finance Authority that is scheduled to be paid off in 2023. The DNR has issued the City of Slater a new permit. Among other items, the new permit specifically addresses ammonia levels and the limits that must be met to avoid penalty. There are a limited number of treatment processes that can remove the ammonia to meet this new standard. The City’s only viable option is to build a wastewater treatment facility. Several types of facilities would meet the limits, but a DNR regulation requires the City to choose the facility that will produce the best result if the estimated cost of the project falls within 115% of the lowest cost option. Under this stipulation, the City will be required to build a “SBR” mechanical treatment plant at an estimated cost of $6.6 million.The City Council and staff have had many meetings with our engineers and the DNR regarding this project. We have asked many, many questions and proposed all sorts of options in the hopes of finding a solution other than to build a plant of this extent and have been unable to find an alternative. In August the City was presented with acceptable options and their associated costs. In order to have a plant designed, bid, constructed and operational by the DNR deadline of September 1, 2019, we must start making plans for this facility. Not meeting the deadline can result in fines starting at $10,000 per day. The plant will be located in the same area as the current lagoon and will use 2 of the lagoon’s current cells as flow basins.
The city will apply for all available grants, but will plan for the worst case scenario until funds are awarded. Bonds for the new facility will likely start requiring some repayment in December of 2019. The City Council has discussed paying off the existing bond early so that the City would not be making payments on both at the same time. Bond payments will need to increase from approximately $96,000 per year (current) to $205,000 per year to have the existing bond paid off by June of 2019. This is still less than the expected annual payments for the new bonds. If the City receives no grants for the new project, the annual bond payments will be approximately $407,000. The City of Sheldahl, being a significant user of our sanitary system, will be responsible for a portion of this cost unless they construct their own sanitary system.
The City Council and staff has had significant discussions regarding utility rates. We understand the importance of keeping the cost of living reasonable in Slater. We have not raised the City’s portion of property taxes in 10 years and have applied for grants across a wide variety of projects. Those grants have allowed us to do projects that otherwise would not have been funded. The City Council also refinanced the City’s current General Obligation debt (not water or sewer related) several years ago to take advantage of lower interest rates. Those bonds will now pay off 2 years earlier than originally scheduled. The City currently plans to draw new bonds once those are paid off that will fund a major street resurfacing project.
As a first step the City Council will be holding readings in October and November to increase the sewer rates starting December 1, 2016. The connection charge will be increased from $10.50 to $21.00; and the charge per 100 cubic feet will increase from $3.83 to $4.50. This will help repay the existing sewer bond by the end of 2019.
This is a big project for the City of Slater and we understand that you may have questions or concerns. We invite you to stop into City Hall, give us a call, send us an email or attend a council meeting.
PAST PROJECTS
Summer 2016
The City is working with a group from Iowa State University to determine if the city wants/needs a community center and if so what should be included, how much can we afford and how can it be financed. A public meeting was held on March 30th at Ballard West Elementary. Click Slater forum report for a summary from this meeting.
The City of Slater received another grant from Story County to continue the Main Street sidewalk project. This summer, the sidewalk will be replaced on the south side of Main street in the 300 block (Marshall to Tama). The east side sidewalk and curb has been completed to the alley. Work is underway on the Main St. side. Pillars have been poured for the new street lights and sidewalk replacement is underway. The sidewalk is being replaced all the way from Marshall to Tama. Curb will follow with construction happening on the east end first. Please be careful in this area as it is always busy and there is even more going on there with the construction! When finished the sidewalks will surround the street light pillars creating handicapped access for the parking spaces in between.
Spring 2016
The Senior Center is had facelift! Public works removed the paneling and are installed new drywall. The ceiling tiles were replaced and new lights installed. The carpet was also removed and replaced with vinyl floor covering.
Summer 2015
The City of Slater applied for a grant from Story County and was awarded funds to replace the sidewalk, curb and entry into City Hall. The new sidewalk runs from Main St south to the alley and has a new street light and handicapped accessible ramps at the crosswalk and to the building. The City hopes to continue this type of sidewalk renovation projects through all of downtown Main Street.
The City of Slater unveiled its new logo, slogan and website! “Small Town, Big Community” describes this town perfectly! The website has been redesigned and is mobile device friendly.
Trond Forre, Chair
Jane Fiedler
Kevin Holmes
Brant Strumpfer
Laura Weems
Mike Kaldenberg, Chair
Brandon Huen, Secretary
Shawn Kyle
Todd Trogu
Jared Ortner
707 1st Ave N. (building located at the west end of 1st Ave)
OR
700 1st Ave N. (building located close to the intersection of Main and Greene St.)
Contact Mike Cockerham – (515) 460-2600
Current Slater Listings can be see at:
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Slater_IA
Ballard Community School District
http://www.ballard.k12.ia.us
Ballard West Elementary (EK – 2nd Grade)
105 E. Main, P.O. Box 267
Slater, Iowa 50244
Phone: (515) 228-3890
Fax: (515) 228-3892
Ballard East Elementary (3rd Grade – 5th Grade)
505 W. 4th Street, P.O. Box 110
Cambridge, Iowa 50046
Phone: (515) 220-4306
Fax: (515) 220-4310
Ballard Middle School (6th Grade – 8th Grade)
509 N. Main, P.O. Box 307
Huxley, Iowa 50124
Phone: (515) 597-2815
Fax: (515) 597-2818
Ballard High School (9th Grade – 12th Grade)
701 Ballard Drive, P.O. Box 307
Huxley, Iowa 50124
Phone: (515) 597-2971
Fax: (515) 597-2964
Found out what’s happening at www.slaterlibrary.org
If anyone is interested in becoming a Friend of the Library, please call or e-mail us at Friends@SlaterLibrary.org
Slater Community Club is a non-profit organization that promotes Slater by organizing city-wide events and activities. All residents are automatically considered members! Anyone who is interested in the City of Slater, regardless of residency, is invited to attend the monthly meeting held on the 3rd Thursday at 7:00 PM at the Log Cabin. Volunteers are always welcome to help with events such as the 4th of July Celebration.
Check out Slater Community Club on facebook for current happenings!
411 Third Avenue
P.O. Box 297
Slater, IA 50244
Phone: 515-228-3933
Email:bethlehem@huxcomm.net
http://www.facebook.com/slaterblc
601 Story Street
Slater, Iowa 50244
Phone: (515) 228-3123
Email: donmichaelsen@slaterbaptistchurch.org
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slater-Baptist-Church/116390398385338?fref=ts
401 Story Street
Slater, IA 50244
Phone: (515) 228-3241
Email: slaterumc@huxcomm.net
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slater-Sheldahl-United-Methodist-Church/155592314512751
Nite Hawk Bar & Grill
105 Greene St
Slater, IA 50244
(515) 228-350
B-Fab BBQ
600 Linn
Slater, IA 50244
(515)597-8296
Cole’s Ice Cream
Ice Cream and Grill (Open Seasonally)
Linn St & E 6th Ave
Slater, IA 50244
(515) 473-1336
Casey’s General Store
Convenience Store, Carry-Out Pizza, Subs and Donuts
200 6th Ave
Slater, IA 50244
(515) 685-3726
www.caseys.com
Sheldahl Crossing
Antiques, Collectibles and Coffee Shop
408 Main Street
Slater, IA 50244
(515) 685-3726
https://www.facebook.com/sheldahlcrossing
www.sheldahlcrossing.com
A cemetery is a history of people –
a perpetual record of yesterday and
a sanctuary of peace an quiet today.
A cemetery exists because every life
is worth living and remembering – always.
The Slater Cemetery is a place of order, safety, neatness, and beauty.
Fees:
The following fees are, as of April 2007 and may be subject to change with out notice.
Cost to purchase a plot:
1 burial space $200
2 burial spaces $375
Burials: 1 casket or 2 urns may be placed in 1 burial space.
Grave Openings: Casket openings must be arranged and paid for through a private company.
The city will open the burial space for an urn upon request at a cost of $100.
Columbarium Fees:
Single niche: $200.00 plus opening fee.
Niche: The inside niches is 12″x 12″ x 12″. The suggested size for urns is 9″ x 4.5″ x 8″.
Also recommended that if you plan on 2 urns in the niche that you buy them both at the same time to ensure proper fit.
Information about the cemetery can be obtained from City Hall at (515) 685-2531
Slater Cemetery
1200 Linn Street
Slater, IA 50244
Cemetery Board
Myrna Harmon, Chair
Ronna Hoppenworth, Secretary
Nancy Thornwall
Nathan Franksain
Mike Zenor
Mark Estrem, Sexton
Cemetery Board meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday in January, April, July and October at 6:30 pm at City Hall.
Tracing your family history?
Click HERE for the cemetery directory.
Senior Center
301 Main Street
Slater, IA 50244
The Senior Center is available for rent. It has a full kitchen, 2 bathrooms and can hold approximately 30-40 people.
Log Cabin
305 Benton Street
Slater, IA 50244
The Log Cabin is available for rent. It has a full kitchen, handicap accessible bathroom and can hold approximately 50-60 people.
Utilities
Click Below for Forms:
Application for Water and Sewer Services
Utility Bills Automatic Payment Form
Second Yard Meter Form
Gas & Electric
Alliant Energy
1-800-822-4348
Water Rates
Sewer Rates:
Storm Water
Resource Recovery
Telephone Services
Trash Removal
| Company | Separate Yard Waste Pick-up |
| Garbage Guys – Taylor (515)707-3883 Clinton (515)707-3866
Taylor@garbageguysiowa.com Clinton@garbageguysiowa.com |
No |
| Waste Management Service(515) 233-1458 | Yes |
| Ankeny Sanitation(515) 964-5229 | Yes |
| CHITTY Garbage Service, Inc.1-800-541-8190 www.chittygarbage.com | Yes |
What is yard waste?
Lawn clippings, outside flowers, garden plants, bushes, trees (not lumber), dirt, sod and leaves. For brush that we can take with yard waste pick up at curb there is an extra charge. Brush needs to be bundled up in 5′ length and 2′ in diameter.
Internet Service
Mediacom: 1-800-262-3843
Huxley Communications: 1-800-231-4922
Windstream: 1-877-903-4692
Cable
Mediacom: 1-800-262-3843
Huxley Communications: 1-800-231-4922
Great opportunities are available for businesses, exciting new business incentive packages available! Call City Hall at (515) 685-2531 for details!
Ballard Business Alliance is a group of business owners working together to promote “buy local” activity with the Ballard area. Click HERE for their facebook page.
Building Permit
Trade
Demolition
Peddler
Iowa One Call Call 48 hours before you dig! It’s the law! 
400 Main Street
Zoned C-1 and located in the middle of downtown the lot is 25 feet by 142 feet.
404/406 Main Street
Zoned C-1 and located in the middle of downtown. Currently 2 separate buildings, but could be combined into 1.
Submit a bid and business plan if interested to city hall by 5pm on December 5th 2018. Contact City Hall at (515) 685-2531 for more details!
To see our current business list click Business list
The Slater Parks and Recreation Board has a mission of providing opportunities for recreation and relaxation in the way of programs and facilities for all citizens of Slater and the surrounding communities.
Our Parks are Tobacco-Free. Please read the Policy.
Senior Center
301 Main Street
Slater, IA 50244
The Senior Center is available for rent. It has a full kitchen, 2 bathrooms and can hold approximately 30-40 people.
Log Cabin
305 Benton Street
Slater, IA 50244
The Log Cabin is available for rent. It has a full kitchen, handicap accessible bathroom and can hold approximately 50 people.
4th & Greene Street
Earl Grimm Park contains a 25-meter swimming pool, a bathhouse, a concession stand, a shelter house for picnics, a sand-filled volleyball, kids playground equipment, a little league baseball diamond/adult softball diamond, and 3 tennis courts. There is a lot of open area for picnics, playing Frisbee, and other recreational activities. There are also some nice planters in the park maintained by the Slater Garden Club.
3rd & Benton Street
(The Log Cabin is located in Nelson Park at 305 Benton Street)
Nelson Park is a long-established park with large mature trees. It has a gazebo, playground equipment, a shelter, a large number of picnic tables, and a stage. The Slater Log Cabin is located in Nelson Park. The Log Cabin is heated in the winter and air conditioned in the summer. It has a large dining/meeting room, a kitchen, and bathrooms. Groups and families use it for civic meetings, reunions, and parties.
Located in Earl Grimm Park at 701 4th Avenue
Nite Hawk Field is a professional quality baseball diamond. Professional teams did play there for several decades. It is now the home field for Ballard High School. It is in use every day during the summer for high school, junior high, and Babe Ruth League games.
The Heart of Iowa Trailhead / Arboretum
200 N. Linn Street (Co Rd R38)
The Trailhead and Arboretum is the jumping off place for the Heart of Iowa Trail. This trail goes from Slater to Melbourne. The trailhead has parking, Kybos, and facilities to load and unload horses. It is adjacent to the new Ballard Elementary School, which has superb playground equipment and a baseball diamond.
The High Trestle Trail
(Trailhead is in Grimm Park, 4th & Greene Street)
This new 25-mile addition to the 670-mile trail system that connects Des Moines and central Iowa has one of the largest pedestrian bridges in the world: 1/2-mile long & 13 stories tall! Check it out at www.hightrestletrail.info
More information on Iowa Bike trails can be found Here.
Now accepting application for Manager, lifeguard and bathhouse click HERE for manager information and HERE for other pool staff. For more information contact City Hall at 515-685-2531
702 4th Street (4th and Greene)
The Pool will open to the public on June 1st.
***we will be closing at 5pm on July 3rd and will be closed on the 4th***
Our last day for 2018 will be August 18th.
Hours:
. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
* Evening lap swim will not be held during lesson weeks
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| 7:00 AM | Swim Team | Swim Team | Swim Team | Swim Team | ||||
| 8:00 AM | Swim Team | Swim Team | Swim Team | Swim Team | ||||
| 9:00 AM | Lessons*
June 10 – 21 July 8-19 |
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June 10 – 21 July 8-19 |
Lessons*
June 10-21 July 8-19 |
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June 10-21 July 8-19 |
Lessons*
June 10-21 July 8-19 |
Private Parties | Private Parties | |
| 10:00 AM | Lessons* | Lessons* | Lessons* | Lessons* | Lessons* | Private Parties | Private Parties | |
| 11:00 AM | Lessons* | Lessons* | Lessons* | Lessons* | Lessons* | Private Parties | Private Parties | |
| 12:00pm -7pm | Open Swim | Open Swim | Open Swim | Open Swim | Open Swim | Open Swim | Open Swim | |
| 6:00pm | Lessons*
July 29 – Aug 9 |
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July 29 – Aug 9 |
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July 29 – Aug 9 |
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July 29 – Aug 9 |
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July 29 – Aug 9 |
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| 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Private Parties | Private Parties | Private Parties | Private Parties | Private Parties | Private Parties | Private Parties | |
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Passes may be purchased:
Pool Rules:
Flotation & Special Days:
Rent our pool for your exclusive use. A great idea for birthday parties, neighborhood parties, church groups, or civic organizations to enjoy healthful and wholesome fun. The pool may be rented Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, after normal closing hours (from 7:00 to 8:30 pm) or any morning when lessons are not in session (9:00 to 11:00 am).
Please fill out the Pool rental agreement and return it to City Hall.
Evening Parties (1.5 hrs) Without Slide With Slide
| 25 or fewer | $75.00 | $115.00 |
| 26-50 people | $115.00 | $150.00 |
| 51-75 people | $150.00 | $190.00 |
| 76 & over | $190.00 | $225.00 |
Morning Parties (2 hrs) Without Slide With Slide
| 25 or fewer | $100.00 | $150.00 |
| 26-50 people | $150.00 | $200.00 |
| 51-75 people | $200.00 | $250.00 |
| 76 & over | $250.00 | $300.00 |
Contact the pool manager to reserve your party at slaterpool@gmail.com or City Hall 685-2531
Sign-up for Swim Lessons at City Hall on Wednesday, April 24th ,Thursday, April 25th and Tuesday, April 30th 2019 from 5:30 to 7:00 Registration Form
Registrations will be accepted at City Hall beginning May 1st during regular business hours.
All sessions will meet Monday – Thursday for 2 weeks. Fridays will be used only for rain make up if necessary.
Session 1 and 2 Classes are offered at 9am,10am and 11am
Session 3 classes offered at 6pm and 7pm only
Mommy & me evening classes available for those under 5 years old.
June 24th – 28th and July 22nd – 26th
All levels may not be available at all times
The City of Slater also reserves the right to cancel or combine classes due to lack of enrollment.
How to choose the correct level of swimming lessons:
Level I – Introduction to Water Skills
Can your Child:
If you answered “no” to any of these questions, your child is just right for Level I.
Level II – Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Can your child:
If you answered “no” to some and “yes” to some of these questions, your child is just right for Level II. If you answered “no” to most of these questions, your child is just right for Level I.
Level III – Stroke Development
Can your child:
If you answered “no” to some and “yes” to some of these questions, your child is just right for Level III. If you answered “no” to most of these questions, your child is just right for Level II.
Level IV – Stroke Improvement
Can your child:
If you answered “no” to some and “yes” to some of these questions, your child is just right for Level IV. If you answered “no” to most of these questions, your child is just right for Level III.
Level V – Stroke Refinement
Can your child:
If you answered “no” to less than three of these questions and “yes” to the rest of these questions, your child is just right for Level V. If you answered “no” to three or more of these questions, your child should try Level IV.
Ballard Sharks Swim Club is a competitive swim club open to the youth in and around southern Story, north Polk, and eastern Boone Counties. Our home pool is in Slater. This program will enable swimmers to learn about competitive swimming at practices and meets through quality coaching, improved stroke and racing techniques, team spirit, and team friendships.
Visit the Ballard Sharks Swim Club Website HERE
Learn to play Tennis!!
June 4-15, 2018 for kids who have completed 1st – 8th grades
Registrations are due to City Hall by June 1st!
Click here for the 2018_slater_tennis_camp_registration
Slater residents! All participants who live inside the city limits will be eligible to receive a $20 rebate per child from the city. Stop in or email city hall at slateriowa@huxcomm.net if you are interested in receiving your rebate. The request must be in written form and include the player’s name, parent’s name, address and which sport and level he or she participated in. Requests must be submitted no later than June 1st for spring 2018!
Little League Baseball
Baseball registration is due by March 1st! (No in person sign up)
Slater Nite Hawks Semi-Pro Baseball
Visit their Facebook page HERE
There is no Nite Hawk team for 2016. Please check back next year!
Registration for the 2016 Spring Soccer season ends on January 19!
Sign up now! Go to www.ballardsoccerclub.org to register.
Huxley Parks & Recreation
Programs in combination with surrounding communities such as Soccer, Flag Football and MORE, many through the 3C’s center in Huxley
101 Story Street
P.O. Box 538
Slater, IA 50244-0538
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Phone: (515) 685-2531
Fax: (515) 228-3334
201 Greene St.
P. O. Box 538
Slater, IA 50244-0538
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Phone: (515) 228-3339
Fax: (515) 228-3334
After hours Public Works Emergencies call:
Mark Estrem: (515) 231-1154
or
Jerry Weeks: (515) 291-6183
City Council
John Kahler, Mayor
Steve Ransom, Mayor Pro Tem
Susan Erickson
Ken May
Shawn Birdsall
Christina Howell
City Personnel
City Administrator: Jennifer Davies CityofSlater@huxcomm.net
Deputy/Utility Clerk : Karen Denger Slateriowa@huxcomm.net
Director of Public Works: Mark Estrem mestrem@huxcomm.net
Public Works Maintenance
Jerry Weeks
Zach Smith
Jason Krause
Librarian: Jennifer Gogerty director@slaterlibrary.org
Library Aides:
Bette Jolliffe
Suzy Sernett
Darla Hornbuckle
Kristy Crisler
Jenny Burns
Grace Long
Emily Huisinga
Council Meetings
The council meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 at City Hall unless otherwise posted. Agendas are posted at City Hall and the Post Office at least 24 hours before each meeting. Meetings are open to the public unless otherwise posted.
Upcoming meeting agenda as of 3-11-2019 Agenda(Subject to change until 24 hours prior to meeting)
Click HERE to see the minutes of previous meetings.
Previous Meetings
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Slater City Budget
FINAL FY17CityBudget
City Code
The City Code of Slater, Iowa is a rather large document. Hard copies are located at City Hall and the Slater Public Library and may be view during any open hours. If you choose to open the version linked below, it is recommended to first view either the table of contents or the index to find the approximate page number or chapter of the topic you are looking for. You can also use search by using “control-f” to bring up a search bar, entering the word or words that you are looking for and it will highlight them in yellow within the text. This is not suggested for common phrases.
Emergency Numbers
Medical Emergency: 911
Fire Emergency: 911
Law Enforcement Emergency: 911
(Police protection is provided by Story County, www.storycounty.com)
Non-Emergency Law Enforcement: (515) 382-6566
Animal Control: (515) 382-3338
Fire Station
307 Main Street
(515) 228-3707
A volunteer group that offers emergency fire protection to the residents of Slater, Sheldahl and surrounding rural areas
Monthly meetings are held on the 4th Thursday at 7:00 pm at the Station.
Doug Nelson, Chief
Mark Estrem, Assistant Chief
Brant Strumpfer, Captain
Ryan Kennedy, Captain
Dean Neabauer, Captain Vehicle/Equipment
Steve Birkestrand
Brandon Huen, Training
Dan Nelson
Steve Schonhorst
Gary Halverson
Jerry Weeks
Matt Wilson
Wes Ransom
Mike Kaldenberg
Stuart Schonhorst
Kurt Estrem
Jared Ortner
Nathan Franksain
Zach Smith
Cramer Holland
AJ Strumpfer
Jason Krause
Brennan Manful
Shawn Birdsall
Chris Snyder
Todd Trogu
First Responders
First Responders are a volunteer group that offers emergency medical assistance to the residents of Slater, Sheldahl surrounding rural areas.
Monthly meeting are held on the 2nd Sunday at 6:30pm at City Hall.
Volunteer First Responders
Chad Fleener, Chief
Clint Bennethum, Asst Chief
Jill Wheeler, Secretary
Connie Pitcher, Treasurer
Christine Riborty
Nathan Franksain
Nicole Krause
Melissa Snyder
January Smith
Megan Miller
Our town depends on volunteers to respond to medical emergencies. Small communities are shorthanded, especially during normal work hours. Please consider taking the training and becoming a First Responder today!
What is Slater doing about the Firework Code for 2017? Slater is letting the State law be the law. We are not adding any more restrictions. HERE are the time you can buy and use fireworks. Suggested firework Ordinance 2017
See the NEWS tab for current openings. Follow the instructions listed for the opening or download the Employment Application HERE, and return it to City Hall.
The City of Slater provides water and sewer service to residents. A water/sewer deposit is required. The deposit is $100.00 and is payable in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 101 Story Street before service may begin.
Download City Utility Forms:
Gas & Electric
Alliant Energy
1-800-822-4348
Telephone Services
Huxley Communications: 1-800-231-4922
Windstream: 1-877-903-4692
Internet Service
Mediacom: 1-800-262-3843
Huxley Communications: 1-800-231-4922
Windstream: 1-877-903-4692
Cable
Mediacom: 1-800-262-3843
Huxley Communications: 1-800-231-4922
Download the Consumer Confidence Report by clicking HERE or view the report at City Hall.
The City of Slater does not provide garbage service. You will need to schedule service with a local provider such as:
Company Separate Yard Waste Pick-up
| Garbage Guys (515)707-3866 (515)707-3883 | No |
| Waste Management Service (515) 233-1458 | Yes |
| Ankeny Sanitation (515) 964-5229
Chitty Garbage Service (800) 541-8190 |
Yes
Yes |
What is yard waste?
Lawn clippings, outside flowers, garden plants, bushes, trees (not lumber), dirt, sod and leaves.
If you are trying to set up a water softener in the City of Slater, this answer is for you. The range tends to be between 10-12 grams. Start with 10 and work up if necessary.
Voting is held at the Log Cabin.
From November 1st to April 1st the snow ordinance is in effect for all streets and alleys in the City of Slater. “No person shall park, abandon, leave, whether occupied or not, any vehicle on any public street or alley during any snowfall and for 24 hours following the cessation of snowfall“.
Call Alliant Energy at 800-822-4348 and give them the location of the streetlight that is out or contact city hall or click HERE to report a street light out.
Slater has a voluntary drop-off recycling program. Cans and bottles may be returned to the wooden structure located at Ballard West staff parking lot on the northwest side of the building. Proceeds benefit Slater Parks and Recreation. Glass recycling is offered at the same location in the yellow dumpster. All types of glass accepted including bottles, jars, bulbs, windows without framing, etc.
The city will collect tree limbs on specified days between April & October and after major storm events. Watch for announced days on Facebook and on the calendar page. Branches can not exceed 10″ in diameter. Longer lengths are preferred. Drop off branches at the City lot on the corner of 1st and Greene on specified days and times. Otherwise you may burn organic materials on your own property.
Permits are needed for the construction of ANY permanent structure or structural change on your property including fences. A permit is also required for demolition. Permit applications can be picked up at City Hall or printed from the links below Fees vary based on the building project. If you have any questions please contact City Hall for details or pick up an application at City Hall, 101 Story Street.
City Permits
Permits are needed for anyone wishing to solicit within the City of Slater. Door-to door permits are $50, street vending is $10. Please complete the following application and permit and submit to City Hall with all required information and allow 7 to 10 business days for approval. Approved peddlers will be required to carry their permit (must have embossed City Seal) while soliciting.
Senior Center
301 Main Street
Slater, IA 50244
The Senior Center is available for rent. It has a full kitchen, 2 bathrooms and can hold 30-40 people.
Log Cabin
305 Benton Street
Slater, IA 50244
The “Log Cabin” is available for rent. It has a full kitchen, handicap accessible bathroom and can hold 50-60 people. (This is not a sleeping cabin)
The number is 228-3333.
The number is 685- and is answered daily during the swimming season (June – August) between the hours of noon and 7 pm. More pool information can be found by clicking on the Parks & Recreation section of this website.
Slater city council has decided to let the Iowa Code be the code for Slater. Here is the firework code 2017 suggested updated firework Ordinance
