City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA April 15, 2019 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, April 15, 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: Levi Larson- Marsy’s Law, Chris Hill, Steve Schlatter, Matt Patton, Scott Magnuson- R-S High School Baseball Batting Cage, Wade Dumond- Kwik Star, Mack Mattke, CGA Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder to approve the April 1, 2019 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Levi Larson presented information to the council about Marsy’s Law , regarding victim’s rights, and the work that is being done in Iowa to bring this bill to the legislature. B) Chris Hill requested council approval for the location of new batting cages to be placed on city property. He presented information about the look of the cages and general information for construction, as well as to state that the cages can be used by community members as well. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder to approve the location. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried.  LEGAL ITEMS A) ORDINANCE NO. 283 – CHANGING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES OF THE “A-1” AND “PUD” DISTRICTS, SECOND READING Wade Dumond of Kwik Star was present to inform the council that they are still working on the site plan and to provide an update. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillps, to approve Ordinance No. 283 – Changing the Official Zoning Map of the City of Story City, Iowa by Changing the District Boundaries of the “A-1” and “PUD” Districts, Second Reading. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) ORDINANCE NO. 284 – AMENDING CHAPTER 69 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA TO ESTABLISH A NEW LOCATION WHERE PARKING IS PROHIBITED (FRETTE DRIVE), FIRST READING Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder to approve Ordinance No. 283- Amending the Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Story City, Iowa To Establish A New Location Where Parking Is Prohibited (Frette Drive), First Reading. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 19-28 – APPROVING CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE AND/OR PAYMENT BONDS FOR THE STORY CITY I-35 BUSINESS PARK 2019 AUSTAD AVENENUE EXTENSION RISE PROJECT Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg to approve Resolution No. 19-28 – Approving Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the Story City I-35 Business Park 2019 Austad Avenenue Extension Rise Project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. D) RESOLUTION NO. 19-29 – FINDING OF NECESSITY FOR EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIR Administrator Jackson explained that there is a water main leak under the river. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder to approve Resolution No. 19-29 – Finding Of Necessity For Emergency Water Main Repair. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. E) RESOLUTION NO. 19-30 – AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE 2019 EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIR PROJECT. Administrator Jackson explained that the quote for the repair was $69,880.00. Matt Mattke of CGA reported that this was a reasonable quote and explained the process of the repair. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg to approve Resolution No. 19-30 – Finding Of Necessity For Emergency Water Main Repair. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. F) RESOLUTION NO. 19-31 – FINDING OF NECESSITY FOR 2019 EMERGENCY SWINGING BRIDGE REPAIR Administrator Jackson stated that information has been submitted to th insurance company. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips to approve Resolution No. 19-31 – Finding Of Necessity For Emergency Swinging Bridge Repair. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. G) RESOLUTION NO. 19-32—APPROVING PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENTS FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS Administrator Jackson explained that there are two bonds being issued at $1.75 million for the Wastewater Treatment Project and $670,000 for the new housing development and Austad Avenue. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips to approve Resolution No. 19-32 – Approving Preliminary Official Statements for General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds and Sewer Revenue Bonds. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. H) RESOLUTION NO. 19-33—APPROVING A VOLUNTARY SEVERANCE OF TERRITORY Administrator Jackson explained that this is for Nick Hermanson whose proposed home would be located on both city and county land. The City will de-annex the land to the county. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem to approve Resolution No. 19- 33—Approving A Voluntary Severance Of Territory. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Engineering Services Agreement with CGA for 2019 Emergency Water Main Repair Project. Matt Mattke of CGA was present to answer questions. He explained that this would be for both design and oversight. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips to Approve Engineering Services Agreement with CGA for 2019 Emergency Water Main Repair Project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) North Park Stream Restoration and Pedestrian Bridges Project: 1. Approve Construction Pay Application No. 4 -- $54,035.76 2. Approve Change Order No. 2 -- $7880 3. Approve Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement with CGA Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem to Approve North Park Stream Restoration and Pedestrian Bridges Project Construction Pay Application No. 4, Change Order No. 2, and Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement with CGA Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) Approve change order No. 1 for the Wastewater Treatment Flow Monitoring Project. Administrator Jackson explained that this was for a temporary cover for $1,990.00. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg to Approve change order No. 1 for the Wastewater Treatment Flow Monitoring Project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried.  D) Approve Slip-Lining of Wastewater Main on Forest Avenue. Administrator Jackson explained that this would need to be extended from Edgebrook to 8th St. The City obtained three quotes. The city recommended the quote from AcuJet for $48,055. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg to Approve Slip-Lining of Wastewater Main on Forest Avenue. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. PERMITS: A) Sign: 1. Simply Mae’s Boutique – 618 Broad Street Pictures presented of final sign appearance and intended location. There being no further business before council the meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor