City Council
Regular MeetingStory City, IA · October 7, 2019
Minutes
STORY CITY, IOWA October 7, 2019
Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, October 7, 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 and Sporleder.
Absent: None.
Also present: Randy Martindale, Water & Wastewater Superintendent; Mike
Wright, Street Superintendent.
Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the agenda.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield and Sporleder.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the September 16, 2019
regular meeting minutes.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield and Sporleder.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
LEGAL ITEMS
A) ORDINANCE NO. 289 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING
PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO OPERATING BUDGET
PREPARATION, FINAL READING
City Administrator Mark Jackson explained the change in the law with
regards to approval of the budget.
Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Ordinance No. 289 –
Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by
Amending Provisions Pertaining to Operating Budget Preparation, Final
Reading.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield and Sporleder.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
B) ORDINANCE NO. 290 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING
PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST, FINAL
READING
City Administrator Mark Jackson explained the change in the law with
regards to conflict of interest.
Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Ordinance No. 290 –
Amending the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to
Conflict of Interest, Final Reading
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield and Sporleder.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
C) ORDINANCE NO. 291 – AMENDING CHAPTER 69 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, TO
ESTABLISH A NEW LOCATION WHERE PARKING IS
PROHIBITED, FINAL READING
Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve
Ordinance No. 291 – Amending Chapter 69 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, to Establish a New
Location Where Parking is Prohibited, Final Reading.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield and Sporleder.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
D) ORDINANCE NO. 292 – ADOPTING NEW CHAPTER 113
ESTABLISHING A FRANCHISE FEE ON ENERGY PROVIDERS
OPERATING IN THE CITY OF STORY CITY, SECOND READING
Administrator Jackson explained that adoption of this ordinance would not
change the amount of cost to the consumer.
Motion by Solberg, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve Ordinance No. 292
– Adopting New Chapter 113 Establishing a Franchise Fee on Energy
Providers Operating in the City of Story City, Second Reading.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield and Sporleder.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
E) ORDINANCE NO. 293 – AMENDING CHAPTER 69 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA TO
ESTABLISH A NEW LOCATION WHERE PARKING IS
PROHIBITED, FIRST READING
Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 293 –
Amending Chapter 69 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City,
Iowa to Establish a New Location Where Parking is Prohibited, First
Reading.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield and Sporleder.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
F) RESOLUTION NO. 19-78 – ACCEPTING WORK OF
CONTRACTOR ON WWTP EQUALIZATION BASIN PROJECT
Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 19-78
– Accepting Work of Contractor on WWTP Equalization Basin Project.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield and Sporleder.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A) Preliminary Discussion on FY 2020-21 Budget – Water &
Wastewater and Streets.
Water & Wastewater Superintendent Randy Martindale was present to
review projects and expenses from FY 2019-2020, as well as
anticipated projects and expenses for FY 2020-21.
Street Superintendent Mike Wright was present to review projects and
expenses from FY 2019-2020, as well as anticipated projects and
expenses for FY 2020-21.
No action needed by council.
B) Water & Wastewater Department Items:
1. Retain Derrick Janssen as Wastewater Affidavit Operator
2. Isaac Rahto Wage Adjustment
City Administrator Jackson explained that retaining Derrick Janssen
as a part time employee will assist the city in the required Grade III
Affidavit Operator.
City Administrator Jackson explained that a wage increase for Isaac
Rahto is recommended due to the increase in his duties and
responsibilities.
Motion by Sporldeer, seconded by Ostrem to retain Derrick Janssen as
the Affidavit Operator for the WWTP as proposed and adjust wage of
Isaac Rahto as proposed.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield and Sporleder.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
C) Approve Construction Pay Applications:
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant EQ Basin Project No. 4A (Final)
2. 2019 Auestad Avenue Extension RISE Project No. 4
3. Historic Swinging Bridge Repair Project No. 1
Motion by Phillips, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve Construction
Pay Applications for Wastewater Treatment Plant EQ Basin Project
No. 4A, 2019 Auestad Avenue Extension RISE Project No. 4, and
Historic Swinging Bridge Repair Project No. 1
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield and Sporleder.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
D) Approve Change Orders:
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant EQ Basin Project No. 5
2. Wastewater Treatment Plant Diesel Fuel Remediation Project No. 1
Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve
Change orders for Wastewater Treatment Plant EQ Basin Project No.
5 and Wastewater Treatment Plant Diesel Fuel Remediation Project
No. 1.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield and Sporleder.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
PERMITS
A) Liquor:
1. Bethany Manor – 212 Lafayette
2. Los Altos – 1520 Broad
Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve liquor permits
for Bethany Manor – 212 Lafayette and Los Altos – 1520 Broad.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield and Sporleder.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR SEPTEMBER
Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve payment of bills
and claims for September.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield and Sporleder.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
There being no further business before council the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
__________________________ _________________________
Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor
Agenda
COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019
7:00 P.M. – CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL, 7:00 P.M.
II. APPROVE/AMEND THE AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
IV. CITIZEN APPEARANCE:
A)
V. LEGAL ITEMS:
A) Ordinance No. 289 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to
Operating Budget Preparation, Final Reading
B) Ordinance No. 290 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to
Conflict of Interest, Final Reading
C) Ordinance No. 291 – Amending Chapter 69 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, to Establish a New
Location Where Parking is Prohibited, Final Reading
D) Ordinance No. 292 – Adopting New Chapter 113 Establishing a
Franchise Fee on Energy Providers Operating in the City of
Story City, Second Reading
E) Ordinance No. 293 – Amending Chapter 69 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Establish a New
Location Where Parking is Prohibited, First Reading
F) Resolution No. 19-78 – Accepting Work of Contractor on WWTP
Equalization Basin Project
G)
VI. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
A) Preliminary Discussion on FY 2020-21 Budget – Water &
Wastewater and Streets
B) Water & Wastewater Department Items:
1. Retain Derrick Janssen as Wastewater Affidavit Operator
2. Isaac Rahto Wage Adjustment
3.
C) Approve Construction Pay Applications:
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant EQ Basin Project No. 4A (Final)
2. 2019 Auestad Avenue Extension RISE Project No. 4
3. Historic Swinging Bridge Repair Project No. 1
4.
D) Approve Change Orders:
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant EQ Basin Project No. 5
2. Wastewater Treatment Plant Diesel Fuel Remediation Project No. 1
3.
E)
VII. PERMITS:
A) Liquor:
1. Bethany Manor – 212 Lafayette
2. Los Altos – 1520 Broad
3.
B)
VIII. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR SEPTEMBER
IX. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS:
A)
X. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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