City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA April 6, 2020 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, April 6, 2020, at 7:00 pm in Viking Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson Council Members, Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield (via conference call), and Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Nate Summers, DA Davidson (via conference call) Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve the March 16,2020 regular meeting minutes and March 25, 2020 special meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 20-39 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND PLAN Administrator Jackson explained that this amendment would allow the city to temporarily adjust the uses of the funds in this Economic Development Loan Fund for the purpose of providing relief for Story City Businesses during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Public Hearing is set for April 20, 2020. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve Resolution No. 20-39 – Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Amendment to the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Plan. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Abstain: Phillips Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 20-40 – SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON 2020-2 AMENDMENT TO URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR STORY CITY CONSOLIDATED URBAN RENEWAL AREA  Administrator Jackson explained that this amendment would allow the city to consider allocating funds for small business assistance. Public Hearing is set for May 4, 2020. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 20-40 – Setting Date for Public Hearing on 2020-2 Amendment to Urban Renewal Plan for Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Abstain: Phillips Nay: None Motion Carried. C) ORDINANCE NO. 298 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 65 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA TO AMEND WHERE A STOP IS REQUIRED, FINAL READING Motion by Sporlder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Ordinance No. 298 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 65 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Amend Where a Stop is Required, Final Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve the Full Term Sheet for the Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020. Nate Summers of DA Davidson was present via conference call to explain the terms of the Water Revenue Refunding Bonds purchase. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the Full Term Sheet for the Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) None MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Request from Whispering Oaks Campground – Water Bill Administrator Jackson presented information to council about the request to reduce the outstanding water bill at the campground. This included information about the location of the repairs needed, some confusion about who is responsible for those repairs, and the good faith efforts by the owners to pay their bill. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the request to reduce their current bill by $3,677.23. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR MARCH Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve payments of bills and claims for March. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. ATTEST: ____________________________ ________________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor