City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA July 1, 2019 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, July 1, 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: Chris Feil, Library Board, Randy Martindale- Story City Water Superintendent, Joe Lucas- Story City Parks and Recreation Superintendent Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the June 18, 2019 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. CITIZEN APPEARANCE None. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE MOWER FOR PARKS DEPARTMENT Joe Lucas, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, was present to request the purchase of a mower from Van Wall Equipment at a cost of $19358.60. Superintendent Lucas answered questions about the proposed mower purchase. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Authorization to Purchase Mower for Parks Department. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) APPROVE CONSTRUCTION PAY APPLICATIONS: 1. Wastewater Treatment Plant EQ Basin Project No. 3 in the amount of $47,978.86. 2. Skunk River Emergency Water Main Repair No. 2 in the amount of $522.50. 3. 2018 HMA Street Overlay Project No. 3 in the amount of $4,180.00 4. North Park Stream Bank Restoration & Pedestrian Bridges Project No. 5 in the amount of $30,631.72. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to Approve Construction Pay Applications Wastewater Treatment Plant EQ Basin Project No. 3, Skunk River Emergency Water Main Repair No. 2, 2018 HMA Street Overlay Project No. 3, North Park Stream Bank Restoration & Pedestrian Bridges Project No. 5 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS NO. 1 AND 2 FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EQ BASIN PROJECT Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to Approve Change Orders No. 1 And 2 For Wastewater Treatment Plant Eq Basin Project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. D) UPDATE ON WELL #3 Randy Martindale, Water/Wastewater Superintendent was present to update the council on Well #3 and other miscellaneous issues pertaining to the Water and Wastewater Department. No action taken by council. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Brookwood Gas & Convenience (Yesway) – 527 Park 2. Lafayette Post No. 59 (American Legion) – 301 Washington Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve the liquor permits at Brookwood Gas & Convenience (Yesway) – 527 Park and Lafayette Post No. 59 (American Legion) – 301 Washington Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder.  Nay: None. Motion carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Library Board Request to Purchase 509 Broad Street from Pete & Elaine Tekippe Chris Feil, Library Board President, was present to request that the City purchase 509 Broad Street from Pete and Elaine Tekippe in the amount of $120,000 for future Library expansion. Dr. Feil answered questions about the purchase request. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the Library Board Request to Purchase 509 Broad Street from Pete & Elaine Tekippe. B) Appointments to Boards & Commissions: 1. Library Board – Chris Feil and Jessica Hensch Mayor Appoints Subject to Approval by the City Council Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Chris Feil and Jessica Hensch to the Library Board. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) Tree Removal Quotes – Mayor Jensen Mayor Jensen presented the ash tree removal quote which came from Robb’s Tree and Stump Services. The quote was for $91,650.00 ($650 per tree), for the removal of 141 trees over a two-year period. Other companies were contacted and a public notice was posted, no other quotes were received. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the Tree Removal Quote. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR JUNE Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Payment Of Bills And Claims For June. 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