City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA January 6, 2020 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, City Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Absent: none Also present: Elara Jondle and son, Nick Hermanson, Mike Hermanson, Chris Royer, John Gade, Traci and Bill Jennings, Christie Thoreson Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the December 16, 2019 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 20-1 – DESIGNATE THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR THE CITY Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 20-1 – Designate the Official Depositories for the City. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 20-2 – DESIGNATE THE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve Resolution No. 20-2 – Designate the Date, Time, and Place of Regular Council Meetings as the  first and third Mondays of each month, at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 20-3 – DESIGNATE THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 20-3 – Designate the Official Newspapers Story City Herald and the Tribune. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. D) RESOLUTION NO. 20-4 – APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 20-4 – Appointment of Fred Larson as City Attorney. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. E) RESOLUTION NO. 20-5 – APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK & TREASURER Motion by Phillips, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve Resolution No. 20- 5 – Appointment of Heather Slifka as City Clerk & Treasurer. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. F) RESOLUTION NO. 20-6 – APPOINTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTORS Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 20-6 – Appointment of Kent Arnold and Safe Building as Building Inspectors. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. G) RESOLUTION NO. 20-7 – TO PROVIDE FOR A NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF  CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND THE TAKING OF BIDS Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 20-7 – To Provide for a Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase I Improvements Project, and the Taking of Bids. Bids for the project are to be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on February 26th, and the public hearing will be held on March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Review and Accept Audit for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019 City Administrator Jackson reviewed the audit with the Mayor and Council. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem to accept Audit for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. B) Approve Construction Pay Applications: 1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Diesel Remediation Project – No. 5 Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder to Approve Construction Pay Applications for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Diesel Remediation Project – No. 5 of $347,909.78. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Review and Discuss Timberland Ridge Subdivision John Gade, Chris Royer, Nick and Mike Hermanson presented information to council about the current subdivision plans. City Administrator Jackson  outlined options to fund the improvement to Timberland Drive and other incentives. General discussion was held. B) Appointment of Mark Jackson to the CIRTPA Policy and Technical Committees C) Approve Cemetery Ownership Transfer Certificate D) Tax Abatement Applications: 1. Caleb & Jessi Kettenacker – 328 Hillcrest Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Appointment of Mark Jackson to the CIRTPA Policy and Technical Committees, Approve Cemetery Ownership Transfer Certificate, and Tax Abatement Applications for Caleb & Jessi Kettenacker – 328 Hillcrest Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR DECEMBER Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to Approve Payment Of Bills And Claims For December. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. There being no further business before council the meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor