City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA May 6, 2019 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, May 6, 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: Troy Langford and family, Karen Watson, Laura Severtson, Wade Dumond- Kwik Star, Nicole Engelhardt-- ACT insurance, Nate Summers--DA Davidson, Jonathan Cooney, and Adam Byersdorfer, Matt Sporleder—Story City Chief of Police Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the April 15, 2019 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Several residents from Forest Ave. expressed concerns to the council on traffic speeds on Forest and requested this situation be monitored and addressed. Administrator Jackson and city staff will meet with some of the residents to review the situation. 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, FINAL READING Wade Dumond of Kwik Star was present to inform council of the inclusion  of a car wash in the plans and to answer any questions. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, 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, Final 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), SECOND READING Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg to approve 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), Second Reading. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 19-34 – APPROVING BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2019A AND FOR SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2019B Nate Summers from DA Davidson was present to explain the bonds and answer any questions. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem to approve Resolution No. 19-34 – Approving Bond Purchase Agreements for General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A and for Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2019B. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. D) RESOLUTION NO. 19-35 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 BUDGET Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips to approve Resolution No. 19-35 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget. Public Hearing will be May 20, 2019 at 7 p.m. in Story City, City Hall council chambers. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. E) RESOLUTION NO. 19-36 – WAIVING JOINT REVIEW AUTHORITY, IN FAVOR OF THE COUNTY, OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND OWNED BY ROSEMARY OSHEIM IN THE OSHEIM SUBDIVISION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 354.2.2 OF THE CODE OF IOWA Motion by Phillps, seconded by Solberg to approve Resolution No. 19-36 – Waiving Joint Review Authority, in Favor of the County, of the Subdivision of Land Owned by Rosemary Osheim in the Osheim Subdivision, in Accordance with Section 354.2.2 of the Code of Iowa. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. F) RESOLUTION NO. 19-37 – ADOPTING THE STORY COUNTY MULTI- JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem to approve Resolution No. 19-37 – Adopting the Story County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. G) RESOLUTION NO. 19-38 – APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF LAND FROM THE STATE OF IOWA TO THE CITY OF STORY CITY Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips to approve Resolution No. 19-38 – Approving the Transfer of Land from the State of Iowa to the City of Story City Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. H) RESOLUTION NO. 19-39 – APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR PERSONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF STORY CITY AND DAVID SPORLEDER. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips to approve Resolution No. 19-39 – Approving a Contract for Personal Services Between the City of Story City and David Sporleder. Council Member Sporleder will be the cemetery maintenance worker for the summer. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg. Nay: None. Abstain: Sporleder Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Purchase of Vehicle for First Responders. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder to Approve Purchase of Vehicle for First Responders from MGMC in the amount of $26,000. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) Approve Purchase of Vehicle for Police Department. Matt Sporleder, Chief of Police, was present to explain the quote and answer questions about the requested vehicle as quoted by Gookin Ford. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips to Approve Purchase of Vehicle for Police Department from Gookin Ford in the amount of $34,043.20  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) Approve Engineering Services Agreement with CGA for Swinging Bridge Restoration Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips to Approve Engineering Services Agreement with CGA for Swinging Bridge Restoration. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) Approve Pay Request No 1 for the Skunk River Emergency Water Main Repair Project. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem to Approve Pay Request No 1 for the Skunk River Emergency Water Main Repair Project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. E) Approve Request to Purchase New Telephone System. City Administrator Jackson and City Clerk Slifka explained that the phone and voicemail system in city hall and the police department are over 20 years old and are failing. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder to Approve Request to Purchase New Telephone System. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. PERMITS: A) Liquor: 1. Los Altos Mexican – 1520 Broad 2. Story City GCC -524 Broad (Scandinavian Days) Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips to approve Liquor Permits for Los Altos Mexican Restaurant—1520 Broad and Story City GCC- 524 Broad (Scandinavian Days) Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder.  Nay: None. Motion carried. B) Sign: 1. Comfort Inn – 425 Timberland 2. Americas Best Value Inn – 1520 Broad No action taken by council as the signs had already been approved. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS: A) Request from Swanee’s Pub to Close Pennsylvania Avenue from Broad Street to Alley on June 7th. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem to Approve Request from Swanee’s Pub to Close Pennsylvania Avenue from Broad Street to Alley on June 7th from 3p.m. until June 8th at 5 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APRIL Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips to approve Payment Of Bills And Claims For April. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. There being no further business before council the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor