City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA May 20, 2019 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson, Counsel Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Absent: Councilmember Solberg. Also present: Mike Wright- City of Story City Street Superintendent, Brian Jensen- Jensen Excavating and Jason Ledden- Snyder & Associates, Jay Wilson- Story City GCC Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the May 6, 2019 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE None PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing.  LEGAL ITEMS A) 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), FINAL READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Crutchfield, 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), Final Reading. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 19-40 – AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019. Administrator Jackson explained that there had been some changes to revenue and expenses necessitating a budget amendment. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 19-40 – Amending The Current Budget For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 19-41 – PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $640,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2019A AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY THE SAME Administrator Jackson explained that these bonds are for the Larson Heights and Auestad Avenue projects. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem to approve Resolution No. 19-41 – Providing For The Issuance Of $640,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019a And Providing For The Levy Of Taxes To Pay The Same Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. D) RESOLUTION NO. 19-42– AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF $1,750,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2019B Administrator Jackson explained that this is for the EQ Basin Flow Monitoring Project and Phase 1 Improvements to the sewer plant. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve Resolution No. 19- 42– Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $1,750,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2019B. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. E) RESOLUTION NO. 19-43– APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A $40,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION POLICE CAR NOTE Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 19-43 – Approving a Loan Agreement and Authorizing Issuance of a $40,000 General Obligation Police Car Note. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. F) RESOLUTION NO. 19-44– TO FIX A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A LOAN AGREEMENT IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 FOR ACQUISITION OF A VEHICLE FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 19-44 – To Fix A Date For A Public Hearing On A Loan Agreement In A Principal Amount Not To Exceed $50,000 For Acquisition Of A Vehicle For The Street Department. Public Hearing set for June 3, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. G) JENSEN EXCAVATING SITE PLAN Brian Jensen and Jason Ledden, Civil Engineer for the project, were present to explain the excavation site plan and answer questions. Administrator Jackson stated that the Planning and Zoning Committee recommends approval. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem to approve the Jensen Excavating Site Plan as recommended. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 2 for the 2018 HMA Overlay Project Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to Approve Construction Pay Application No. 2 for the 2018 HMA Overlay Project in the amount of $58,545.15. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) Request Authorization to Purchase Dump Truck for Street Department Mike Wright, Street Superintendent, was present to explain the purchase and answer any questions. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem to Approve Purchase of Dump Truck for the Street Department as recommended. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) Wastewater Treatment Plant: 1. Approve Construction Pay Application No. 2 for the EQ Basin Project in the amount of $33,249.99. 2. Approve Construction Pay Application No. 1 for the Flow Monitoring Project in the amount of $58,890.50. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Crutchfield to Approve Construction Pay Application No. 2 for the EQ Basin Project and to Approve  Construction Pay Application No. 1 for the Flow Monitoring Project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. D) Approve Engineering Services Agreement with MSA for Assistance with Pretreatment Agreement Administrator Jackson explained the DNR is requiring the city to enter into a pretreatment agreement with EBY. Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Sporleder, to Approve Engineering Services Agreement with MSA for Assistance with Pretreatment Agreement. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. PERMITS: A) Liquor: Dollar General – 1543 Broad Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Phillips, to approve Liquor Permit at Dollar General- 1543 Broad Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS: A) GCC- Duck Race Jay Wilson was present to discuss the revised location and plans for t the duck race event due to the closure of the swinging bridge and uncooperative weather. The new location will be on Broad St. from Penn to Elm, with help from the fire department. Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Sporleder, to Approve the GCC- Duck Race. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. There being no further business before council the meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor