City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA October 21, 2019 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Absent: Councilmember Crutchfield Also present: Karen Hermanson, Carousel Building Renovation; Jay Wilson, GCC Director; Joe Lucas, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Kathy Twedt, Chief of First Responders; Lysle McDonald, Chief of Fire Department; Kolleen Taylor, Library Director; Chris Feil, President of Library Board; Shane Carlson, River Bend Golf Course. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the October 7, 2019 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Karen Hermanson – Carousel Building Renovation and Jay Wilson, of the GCC were present to update the council on the renovation progress and current and expected expenses and revenue. They requested consideration for an additional $10,000 for the project. LEGAL ITEMS A) ORDINANCE NO. 292 – ADOPTING NEW CHAPTER 113 ESTABLISHING A FRANCHISE FEE ON ENERGY PROVIDERS OPERATING IN THE CITY OF STORY CITY, FINAL READING  Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Ordinance No. 292 – Adopting New Chapter 113 Establishing a Franchise Fee on Energy Providers Operating in the City of Story City, Final Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) 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, SECOND 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, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Request Authorization to Purchase Fire Department and First Responder Radios. Fire Chief Lysle McDonald and Chief of First Responders, Kathy Twedt were present to explain to council the cost of and the need for new radios Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder to approve the purchase of new radios at an approximate cost of $103,000 for Fire Department and $47,000 for First Responders. Part of the cost of will be shared with Lafayette Township. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) Preliminary Discussion on FY 2020-21 Budget – Parks & Recreation. Parks and Recreation Superintendent Joe Lucas was present to review projects and expenses from FY 2019-2020, as well as anticipated projects and expenses for FY 2020-21.  Library Director Kolleen Taylor and Chris Feil, Library Board President, were present to review projects and expenses from FY 2019-2020, as well as anticipated projects and expenses for FY 2020-21. Shane Carlson from River Bend Golf Course 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. C) Approve Construction Pay Applications: 1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Flow Monitoring Project No.7 2. 2019 Auestad Avenue Extension RISE Project No. 5 Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips to approve Construction Pay Applications for Wastewater Treatment Plant Flow Monitoring Project No.7 and 2019 Auestad Avenue Extension RISE Project No. 5. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Casey’s – 1625 Broad – Ownership Change/Add Class B Wine Permit Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve liquor permit for Casey’s – 1625 Broad. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) Sign: 1. Infinite Home Creations – 510 Pennsylvania No action needed by council. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Alexis Georgius & Nicholas Huffaker, 617 Linn, Request to Have Chickens. Motion by Sporldeder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Alexis Georgius & Nicholas Huffaker, 617 Linn, Request to Have Chickens Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder.  Nay: None. Motion carried. B) Christina Mayfield, 410 Elm, Request for Utility Bill Adjustment Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg to approve Christina Mayfield, 410 Elm, Request for Utility Bill Adjustment in the amount of $127.06. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) Sidewalk Improvement Applications: 1. Paul Olsan – 316 Park 2. Marvin & Myrtle Post – 846 Maple Court Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the Sidewalk Improvement Applications for Paul Olsan – 316 Park, and Marvin & Myrtle Post – 846 Maple Court. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. D) Discussion on Proposed Development Agreement for Woodland Farms Housing Subdivision. No action taken by council. There being no further business before council the meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor