City Council

Story City, Iowa March 25, 2020 Mayor Jensen called the special council meeting to order on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson Council Members Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield (via conference call), and Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Chris Feil, Library Board President Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to defer the March 16, 2020 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Chris Feil – Library Board Chris Feil explained to the council that the Library is reducing personnel and keeping the doors locked. They are working on finding a way for the public to have access to a computer for needed Workforce Development/Unemployment filing. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 20-37 – Authorizing the City Administrator to Approve Paid Employee Leave during the Covid-19 Pandemic Administrator Jackson reviewed the guidelines for paid leave as it relates to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 20-37 – Authorizing the City Administrator to Approve Paid Employee Leave during the Covid-19 Pandemic.  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 20-38 – Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to Take Appropriate Emergency Measures during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Administrator Jackson explained that this resolution would allow the Mayor and him to sign contracts and approve necessary actions or resources for the businesses and residents of Story City with the understanding that the council would be kept informed. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 20-38 – Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to Take Appropriate Emergency Measures during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. There being no further business before the council the meeting was adjourned at 5:28 p.m. ATTEST: Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor