City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA December 2, 2019 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Counsel Larson Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Absent: Crutchfield Also present: Robert Endriss, Denman and Co; James Sweeney; Matt Sporleder, Story City Chief of Police. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to amend the agenda to include Pay App #5 for Clean Harbors and report by Robert Endriss on the Fiscal Year 18/19 Audit. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the November 18, 2019 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE LEGAL ITEMS A) ORDINANCE NO. 294 – AMENDING CHAPTER 166 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA ESTABLISHING NEW ZONING DISTRICT AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECOND READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Ordinance No. 294 – Amending Chapter 166 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa Establishing New Zoning District and District Regulations, Second Reading.  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 19-83 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 BUDGET Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 19-83 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget for the December 16, 2019 Council Meeting at 7 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Request Authorization to Hire Adam Johnson for Water and Wastewater Operator Position Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg to approve Request for Authorization to Hire Adam Johnson for Water and Wastewater Operator Position Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. B) Approve Construction Pay Applications 1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Diesel Remediation Project No. 5 Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve pay app for Wastewater Treatment Plant Diesel Remediation Project contingent upon specifically identifying a credit on the invoice. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) Review the Audit for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2019.  Robert Endriss, Denman and Co., reviewed the audit for the year ending June 30, 2019. Administrator Jackson added that the audit would be reviewed for acceptance at the council meeting on December 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Josh Mortvedt – 313 Lafayette – Request to Have Chickens Administrator Jackson explained that a letter had been sent to Mr. Mortvedt requesting further information but no response had been received. Council delayed action to the following meeting. B) Request from James Sweeney to Discharge Weapon at Golf Course Council discussion resulted in a decision to delay action pursuant to James Sweeney meeting with the Golf Course board. C) Building Grant Program Application: 1. Caitlin Landt – 624 Broad Street Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Building Grant Program Application by Caitlin Landt – 624 Broad Street in the amount of $1,250.00 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR NOVEMBER Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to Approve Payment Of Bills And Claims For November. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. APPROVE ENTERING INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 21.5(1.c) TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH COUNSEL IN MATTERS THAT ARE PRESENTLY IN LITIGATION OR WHERE LITIGATION IS IMMINENT WHERE ITS DISCLOSURE WOULD BE LIKELY TO PREJUDICE OR DISADVANTAGE THE POSITION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY IN THAT LITLIGATION. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to enter into closed session at 7:44 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve end of closed session at 7:57 p.m. and go into open session. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to authorize council to enter into agreement as indicated in letter from City of Story City’s legal counsel. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. There being no further business before council the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor