City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA June 3, 2019 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson, Counsel Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield-arrived 7:04, and Sporleder. Absent: None. Also present: Wude Dumond- Kwik Star, Nicole Engelhardt- ACT Insurance, Jason Miller- MSA. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve the May 20, 2019 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. CITIZEN APPEARANCE None. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 for Acquisition of a Vehicle for the Street Department. Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing.  LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 19-45 – EXPRESSING INTENT TO ENTER INTO A GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET DEPARTMENT VEHICLE LOAN AGREEMENT Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 19-45 – Expressing Intent to Enter into a General Obligation Street Department Vehicle Loan Agreement. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 19-46 – APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 SALARY SCHEDULE Administrator Jackson explained that the Council Finance Committee has reviewed and recommends the salary schedule as presented. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 19-46 – Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Salary Schedule. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 19-47 – APPROVING CERTAIN FUND TRANSFERS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 BUDGET Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 19-47 – Approving Certain Fund Transfers in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. D) KWIK STAR CONVENIENCE STORE SITE PLAN Wade Dumond of Kwik Star was present with color boards and a rendering of the building and to answer any questions. Mr. Dumond reviewed with the Mayor and Council various aspects of the site plan. Administrator Jackson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with the shed material being vinyl. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Kwik Star Convenience Store Site Plan. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried.  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approving Engineering Services Agreements with MSA: 1. Anti- Degradation Analysis 2. Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, Phase I Jason Miller, MSA was present to answer any questions. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to Approving Engineering Services Agreements with MSA for the Anti- Degradation Analysis and the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, Phase I Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) Nicole Engelhardt, ACT Insurance, Workers Compensation Insurance Nicole Engelhardt, ACT Insurance was present to answer any questions about the Workers Compensation Insurance Policy. Ms. Engelhardt reported a decrease in workers comp cost. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Workers Compensation Insurance payment. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) Consideration of Partial Payment to R. Friedrich & Sons, Inc. for Larson Heights Subdivision Administrator Jackson explained that the city had agreed to provide an economic development grant to reimburse the developer for 33% of the costs, not to exceed $420,000 and that the agreement provides for a partial payment. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve Consideration of Partial Payment in the amount of $95,000 to R. Friedrich & Sons, Inc. for Larson Heights Subdivision Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. PERMITS: A) Liquor: 1. Swanee’s Pub – 607 Pennsylvania Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips to approve the liquor permit at Swanee’s Pub- 607 Pennsylvania Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS: A) Consideration of Rescheduling Next City Council Meeting Administrator Jackson explained that he has a conflict with the date of Monday June 17th for the regularly scheduled city council meeting. The requested change was to move the meeting to the date of Tuesday, June 18 th at the regular time of 7 p.m. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve rescheduling the next city council meeting. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR MAY Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder to approve Payment Of Bills And Claims For May. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. There being no further business before council the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor