City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA November 4, 2019 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Absent: None Also present: Jay Wilson, GCC Director, along with Shannon McKinley, Marian Olive, and Nicole Engelhardt; Tyler Frederickson, EDC President, along with John Gookin, Adam Wilkinson, and Nicole Engelhardt; Kevin and Jared Johnson, Accurate Development; Kate Feil, Historical Society. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve the October 21, 2019 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Tristen Crabbs- Scout Troop 101- present, with his family, to observe council proceedings for his merit badge. Chris Isebrand. LEGAL ITEMS A) 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, FINAL READING Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, 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, Final Reading. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Preliminary Discussion on FY 2020-21 Budget – GCC, EDC, and Historical Society. Jay Wilson, GCC director was present to review the projects from FY 2019- 20 as well as anticipated projects and expenses for FY 2020-21. Tyler Frederickson, EDC president was present to review the projects from FY 2019-20 as well as anticipated projects and expenses for FY 2020-21. Kate Feil, Historical Society Director present to review the projects from FY 2019-20 as well as anticipated projects and expenses for FY 2020-21. No action needed by council. B) Discussion on Establishment of Highway Commercial Limited Zoning District. City Administrator Mark Jackson explained that the Discussion on Establishment of Highway Commercial Limited Zoning District is for the purpose of changing the zoning at the former VF Factory Outlet Mall building and property per city council approval of the development agreement on April 2, 2018. Administrator Jackson reviewed the proposed zoning district regulations. Council consensus was for this item to be placed on the next agenda for formal consideration. C) Consideration and Approval of Partial Payment to R. Friedrich & Sons, Inc. for Larson Height Subdivision Motion by Phillips, seconded by Crutchfield, to Consider and Approve of Partial Payment to R. Friedrich & Sons, Inc. for Larson Height Subdivision for the amount of $199,613.11. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. D) Request Authorization to Advertise for Vacant Police Officer Position Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve Request for  Authorization to Advertise for Vacant Police Officer Position as Officer Michael Stofer will be leaving the department. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. E) Approve Renewal of Employee Health Insurance with Wellmark Administrator Jackson explained that the health insurance plan for the city employees this year will incur a 20% increase. Administrator Jackson reviewed with the Mayor and council previous premium increases and decreases as well as actual health care costs. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to Approve Renewal of Employee Health Insurance with Wellmark Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. F) Approve Amendment No.1 to Engineering Services Agreement with MSA for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Phase 1 Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Sporleder, to Approve Amendment No.1 to Engineering Services Agreement with MSA for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Phase 1. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. G) Approve Construction Pay Applications: 1. Historic Swinging Bridge Repair Project No. 2 2. Wastewater Treatment Plant Diesel Remediation Project No. 1, 2 and 3 Mayor Jensen updated the council on the progress with the repairs of the Swinging Bridge. City Administrator Mark Jackson updated the council on the current remediation progress and the new option of taking to the Des Moines Water Works. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to Approve Construction Pay Applications for Historic Swinging Bridge Repair Project No. 2 in the amount of $96,411.65 and Wastewater Treatment Plant Diesel Remediation Project No. 1, 2 and 3 in the amounts of $38,476.81, $152,327.57, and $178,497.94. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder.  Nay: None. Motion carried. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Swanee’s Pub – 607 Pennsylvania Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve liquor permit at Swanee’s Pub – 607 Pennsylvania Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. . B) Building: 1. American Packaging Corporation – 103 Broad 2. JCorp – 903 & 905 Henryson 3. JCorp – 914 & 916 Henryson No action needed by council. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Mayor Appointment to Utility Board of Trustees, Subject to Approval by the City Council Mayor Jensen requested council approval to recommend Adam Wilkinson to the Utility Board of Trustees. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve the Mayor’s Appointment Adam Wilkinson to the Utility Board of Trustees Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) Hwy 69 Arrow Directional Sign General discussion about the need to repair the sign. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR OCTOBER Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Phillips to Approve Payment Of Bills And Claims For October. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. There being no further business before council the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor