City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA February 17, 2020 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Absent: Crutchfield Also Present: Erik Nikkel – Snyder & Associates, Inc, Eric Vermeer and Kevin Barber - Haila Architecture, Matt Sporleder- Story City Police Chief, Christie Thoreson, Adam Byersdorfer, Megan Rasmussen, Lenny Larson- ISG Engineering Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the agenda with the removal of Legal Items E and F. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve the February 2, 2020 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE PUBLIC HEARING A) Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars to Certify for Levy for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget Mayor Jensen opened the public meeting. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public meeting.  LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 20-15 – Approving The Fiscal Year 2020-21 Maximum Property Tax Dollars Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg to approve Resolution No. 20-15 – Approving the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Maximum Property Tax Dollars. Public Hearing set for March 16, at 7 p.m. in city council chambers. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 20-16 – ACKNOWLEDGING AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND SETTING THE DATES OF A HEARING UPON THE APPLICATION AND PROPOSED ACTION Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 20-16 – Acknowledging an Application for Annexation and Setting the Dates of a Hearing upon the Application and Proposed Action. Public Hearing set for March 16, 7 p.m. in the city council chambers. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 20-17 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR REZONING Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 20-17 – Setting a Public Hearing on a Request for Rezoning. Public Hearing set for March 16, at 7 p.m. in city council chambers Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. D) RESOLUTION NO. 20-18 – ESTABLISHING STRATEGIC PRIORITY GOALS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 20-18 – Establishing Strategic Priority Goals. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. G) ORDINANCE NO. 295 – AMENDING CHAPTER 176 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND SUBSECTION 07 REGARDING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR STORM SEWER SYSTEM, FINAL READING Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Ordinance No. 295 – Amending Chapter 176 of the Code of Ordinances to Amend Subsection 07 Regarding Subdivision Regulations for Storm Sewer System, Final Reading. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. H) ORDINANCE NO. 296 – AMENDING CHAPTER 166 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND SECTION 21, SUBSECTION 16F REGARDING SITE PLAN REQUIRED ILLUSTRATIONS, FINAL READING Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Ordinance No. 296 – Amending Chapter 166 of the Code of Ordinances to Amend Section 21, Subsection 16F Regarding Site Plan Required Illustrations, Final Reading. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. I) ORDINANCE NO. 297 – AMENDING SECTION 97.09 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO STORM AND OTHER WATER DISCHARGE, FINAL READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Ordinance No. 297 – Amending Section 97.09 of the Code of Ordinances Pertaining to Storm and Other Water Discharge, Final Reading. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. J) SITE PLANS – ROLAND STORY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION BUILDING AND HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT Site Plans were presented to Council by Erik Nikkel of Snyder & Associates, Inc. Also available to answer questions were Eric Vermeer and Kevin Barber from Haila Architecture. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve Site Plans – Roland  Story Community School District Transportation Building and High School Parking Lot. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Request Authorization to Hire Police Officer. Chief of Police Matt Sporleder was present to Request Authorization to Hire Police Officer Cynthia Uhlman. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Request for Authorization to Hire Police Officer. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None. Motion carried. B) Review Water Supply & Treatment Evaluation. Lenny Larson from ISG Engineering was present to Review Water Supply & Treatment Evaluation and answer questions. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Discussion on Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget – Capital Improvement Reserve Levy City Administrator Jackson presented to the mayor and city council for discussion the Capital Improvement Reserve Levy for the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget. The Capital Improvement Reserve Levy as approved by the voters, primarily goes towards improvements to the parks. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor