City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA February 18, 2019 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson, Counsel Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Absent: Councilmember Crutchfield Also present: Karen Hermansen -Story City Carousel, Rhonda Ostrem-River Bend Golf Course, Kurt Friedrich and Luke Jensen Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the February 4, 2019 regular meeting and February 4 work session minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE Karen Hermanson presented several options to the council for some updates to the carousel, specifically to replace the doors with glass or plexiglass panels, as well as panels on the outside of the carousel to mimic the new door style. She requested council input so she could move forward with grant writing and quotes. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 19-14 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 BUDGET FOR MARCH 4, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 19- 14 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget for March 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 19-15 – APPROVING RELEASE OF MORTGAGE LIEN (RE: STORY CITY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – CYNTHIA COLE, 710 OAK) AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE CITY Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem to approve Resolution No. 19-15 – Approving Release of Mortgage Lien (Re: Story City Housing Assistance Program – Cynthia Cole, 710 Oak) and Authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Same on Behalf of the City. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 19-16 – ACCEPTING FINAL PLAT FOR LARSON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION Luke Jensen and Kurt Friedrich were present to review and answer questions about the final plat. Administrator Jackson went over specifics regarding the final plat. Planning and Zoning commission recommends approval, but noted a conflict between the final plat and the covenants with regard to the fence height restriction. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 19-16 – Accepting Final Plat for Larson Heights Subdivision, including clarifying the fence height restrictions. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. D) RESOLUTION NO. 19-17 – TO FIX A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE LOAN AGREEMENTS IN A TOTAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000 AND A SEWER REVENUE LOAN AGREEMENT IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,750,000 FOR MARCH 4, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem to approve Resolution No. 19-17 – To Fix a Date for Public Hearings on General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreements in a Total Principal Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 and a Sewer Revenue Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $1,750,000 for March 4, 2019 At 7:00 P.M. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried.  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Wastewater Items: 1. Approve Cleaning & Televising Proposal 2. Approve Sump Pump Inspection Proposal Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem to approve the Cleaning & Televising Proposal and Sump Pump Inspection Proposals. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. PERMITS: A) Liquor: 1. Casey’s – 1625 Broad St. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder to approve the Liquor Permit at Casey’s- 1625 Broad St. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) River Bend Golf Course Rhonda Ostrem was present to explain and discuss the profit and loss and budget summary from 2018, as well as rates for 2019. B) Tax Abatements: 1. Kris & Jessica Hensch – 118 Washington Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips to approve the tax abatement for Kris and Jessica Hensch- 118 Washington. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. There being no further business before council the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor