City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA August 5, 2019 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, August 5, 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, Jeff Begg-Safe Building, Keith Morgan – Story County Emergency Management, Wade Dumond- Kwik Star, James Sweeney-CGA, Matt Sporleder-Chief of Police 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 Ostrem, to approve the July 15, 2019 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. CITIZEN APPEARANCE Chris Feil was present to address council regarding the building permit process for situations when both the State Fire Marshall and city building inspections are required. Jeff Begg from Safe Building was present to answer questions about building inspections from the Safe Building perspective. Keith Morgan, Story County Emergency Management presented information on emergency preparedness and management. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Vacation of Public Highway and the Sale of Said Vacated Highway to Kwik Trip, Inc. Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. Wade Dummond from Kwik Star was present for support of the request. With no other public comment Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing.  LEGAL ITEMS A) ORDINANCE NO. 285 – AMENDING CHAPTER 50 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA TO AMEND SECTION 02, SUBSECTION 10, PERTAINING TO DISEASED TREES, SECOND READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Ordinance No. 285 – Amending Chapter 50 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Amend Section 02, Subsection 10, Pertaining to Diseased Trees, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) ORDINANCE NO. 286 – AMENDING CHAPTER 65 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA TO AMEND WHERE A STOP OR YIELD IS REQUIRED, SECOND READING Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Ordinance No. 286 – Amending Chapter 65 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Amend Where a Stop or Yield is Required, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. D) ORDINANCE NO. 287 – VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF 567TH AVENUE IN THE CITY OF STORY CITY, WAIVE TWO READINGS AND PROCEED TO FINAL READING Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to suspend the provision requiring an ordinance to be considered and voted on at two meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally passed, pursuant to 380.3 of the Iowa Code. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor declared the provision requiring an ordinance to be considered at two meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed, to be suspended. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Ordinance No. 287 – Vacating and Closing a Portion of 567th Avenue in the City of Story City, Waive Two Readings and Proceed to Final Reading. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder.  Nay: None. Motion carried. E) FINAL ORDER VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF 567TH AVENUE IN THE TOWN OF STORY CITY, IOWA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 306.16 OF THE 2019 IOWA CODE AND SECTION 137.04 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Final Order Vacating and Closing a Portion of 567th Avenue in the Town of Story City, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 306.16 of the 2019 Iowa Code and Section 137.04 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. F) RESOLUTION NO. 19-57 – APPROVING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO KWIK TRIP, INC. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 19-57 – Approving Economic Development Grant to Kwik Trip, Inc. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. G) RESOLUTION NO. 19-58 – APPROVING THE SALE OF CITY- OWNED REAL ESTATE TO KWIK TRIP, INC. AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DEED Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 19-58 – Approving the Sale of City-Owned Real Estate to Kwik Trip, Inc. and Authorizing Execution of Deed. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. H) RESOLUTION NO. 19-59 – APPROVING EXECUTED DEED TO KWIK TRIP, INC. AND AUTHORIZING DELIVERY OF SAME TO SAID GRANTEE Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 19-59 – Approving Executed Deed to Kwik Trip, Inc. and Authorizing Delivery of Same to Said Grantee Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. I) RESOLUTION NO. 19-60 – APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STORY CITY AND THE CITY OF AMES TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ACCESS TO PUBLIC SAFETY SOFTWARE AND NETWORK Chief Sporleder was present to review the agreement with the Mayor and City Council. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 19-60 – Approving Agreement Between the City of Story City and the City of Ames to Establish and Maintain Access to Public Safety Software and Network. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. J) RESOLUTION NO. 19-61 – APPROVING CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE AND/OR PAYMENT BONDS FOR THE HISTORIC SWINGING BRIDGE EMERGENCY REPAIR PROJECT James Sweeney, engineer from CGA was present to answer questions about the project. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 19-61 – Approving Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the Historic Swinging Bridge Emergency Repair Project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. K) RESOLUTION NO. 19-62 – SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON 2019-2 AMENDMENT TO URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR STORY CITY CONSOLIDATED URBAN RENEWAL AREA City Administrator Mark Jackson explained the hearing process to amend the plan to our urban renewal area for the possible purchase of 235 W. Broad Street. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 19-62 – Setting Date for Public Hearing on 2019-2 Amendment to Urban Renewal Plan for Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried.  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Applications: 1. Wastewater Treatment Flow Monitoring Project No. 4 2. 2019 Auestad Avenue Extension RISE Project No. 1 Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve construction pay applications for Wastewater Treatment Flow Monitoring Project No. 4 and 2019 Auestad Avenue Extension RISE Project No. 1. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) Update on Police Radios Police Chief Matt Sporleder was present to update council on the status of the police radios. No action taken by council. C) Approve Water Supply & Treatment Evaluation Study Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the Water Supply & Treatment Evaluation Study with ISG in the amount of $10,000. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Carousel Lanes – 215 W. Broad Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Liquor Permit at Carousel Lanes- 215 W. Broad. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS: A) Residential Tax Abatement: 1. Joyce Johnston – 326 Park 2. Eric & Michelle Norris – 1303 Jacobson Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg to approve residential tax abatements for Joyce Johnston – 326 Park, and Eric & Michelle Norris – 1303 Jacobson. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) Schedule Date for Mayor & Council Work Session Council work session scheduled for August 19, 5:30 p.m. in city council chambers at city hall. X. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR JULY There being no further business before council the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor