City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA January 20, 2020 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, January 20, 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, and Sporleder Absent: Crutchfield Also present: Eileen and Lucas Wuebker Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the agenda with the addition of the tax abatement application by Kevin and Lori Tryon, 722 Broad St, Story City. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve the January 6, 2019 regular meeting minutes with one change. It was noted that the Pay App for the Diesel Remediation Project was Pay App #6, whereas the minutes stated Pay App #5. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 20-8 – SETTING FORTH A PROPOSAL FOR THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED REAL ESTATE (937 BROAD STREET – SCHOOLHOUSE AND PROPERTY – TO STORY CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY) AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem to approve Resolution No. 20-8 – Setting Forth a Proposal for the Sale of City-Owned Real Estate (937 Broad Street – Schoolhouse and Property – to Story City Historical Society) and Setting a Public Hearing for February 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. B) RESOLUTION MO. 20-9 – AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF STORY CITY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM TO THE CENTRAL IOWA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ALLIANCE FOR THE PARTIAL FUNDING FOR THE BROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION, PHASE II, PROJECT City Administrator Jackson presented information about the grant which has approximately $240,000 in funding for roadway projects. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 20-9 – Authorizing the City of Story City to Submit an Application for Funding from the Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program to the Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance for the Partial Funding for the Broad Street Reconstruction, Phase II, Project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. C) ORDINANCE NO. 295 – AMENDING CHAPTER 176 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND SUBSECTION 07 REGARDING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR STORM SEWER SYSTEM, FIRST READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 295 – Amending Chapter 176 of the Code of Ordinances to Amend Subsection 07 Regarding Subdivision Regulations for Storm Sewer System, First Reading. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. D) ORDINANCE NO. 296 – AMENDING CHAPTER 166 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND SECTION 21, SUBSECTION 16F REGARDING SITE PLAN REQUIRED ILLUSTRATIONS, FIRST READING Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Ordinance No. 296 – Amending Chapter 166 of the Code of Ordinances to Amend Section 21, Subsection 16F Regarding Site Plan Required Illustrations, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. E) ORDINANCE NO. 297 – AMENDING SECTION 97.09 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO STORM AND OTHER WATER DISCHARGE, FIRST READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Ordinance No. 297 – Amending Section 97.09 of the Code of Ordinances Pertaining to Storm and Other Water Discharge, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Discussion on Proposed Changes for Fairview Lodge and Grand Viking Hall City Administrator Jackson and City Clerk Slifka presented information about proposed changes to the reservations processes related to these city owned rentals. No action taken by council. Item will be placed on February 3rd agenda for formal consideration. PERMITS MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Schedule Budget Work Session for February 3rd at 5:30 p.m. B) Kevin and Lori Tryon application for residential tax abatement for 722 Broad St, Story City, Iowa, 50248. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve schedule of Budget Work Session for February 3rd at 5:30 p.m. and Kevin and Lori Tryon application for residential tax abatement for 722 Broad St, Story City, Iowa, 50248. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor