City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA May 18, 2020 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, May 18, 2020, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield (via conference call), and Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Joe Lucas, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Mike Wright, Streets Superintendent, Jenny Nelson, Recreation and Aquatics Director (via conference call) Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve the agenda. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the May 4, 2020 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget Mayor Jensen opened the public meeting. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public meeting. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 20-54 – APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 BUDGET  Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 20-54 – Approving Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 20-55 – APPROVING CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE AND/OR PAYMENT BONDS FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 20-55 – Approving Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements Project Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 20-56 – DECLARING CITY COUNCIL’S INTENT TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT, AND DIRECTING PUBLIC NOTICE Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 20-56 – Declaring City Council’s Intent to Fill Council Vacancy by Appointment, and Directing Public Notice Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) ORDINANCE NO. 300 – AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY ADDING NEW CHAPTER 113 – CABLE FRANCHISE FEES, SECOND READING Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 300 – Amending the City Code of Story City, Iowa, by Adding New Chapter 113 – Cable Franchise Fees, Second Reading Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Request Authorization to Purchase Mower for Cemetery Street Superintendent Mike Wright presented information to the council about the mower needed for the Cemetery work. Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Sporleder, to approve authorization to Purchase Mower for Cemetery. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Construction Pay Applications: 1. Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements No. 1 Administrator Jackson reported to the council that the engineers at MSA had approved the improvements. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Pay App #1 in the amount of $14,250.00 for Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Appointments to Boards & Commissions; 1. Planning & Zoning Commission 2. Board of Adjustment Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg to approve appointments of Kate Feil and Barb Frohling to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Kurt Carlson and Laura Carlson to the Board of Adjustment. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  3. Utility Board – Appointed by the Mayor and Subject to Approval by the Council Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips to approve appointment of Linda Narigon to the Utility Board. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Discussion and Update on Facilities, Services, Events, and Budget related to COVID-19 – Possible Action on Swimming Pool Closure for 2020 Season. Parks and Recreation Superintendent Joe Lucas and Recreation and Aquatics Director Jenny Nelson presented information to the council about the restrictions in place for the opening of the pool as determined by the governor of Iowa and the CDC, and the length of time that would be required to prepare for opening once the restrictions are lifted. Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Sporleder, to not open the Story City Pool in 2020. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Administrator Jackson presented information to the council about additional facilities such as the gym and walking track, City Hall Lobby, Fairview Lodge and Viking Hall, summer recreation programs, and the Library. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to close city hall, Fairview Lodge, Viking Hall, and the running track until June 22, 2020; to give the Parks and Rec staff the discretion to determine which programs are safe to offer; and to revisit the Library re-opening plan on the June 1st council meeting. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. ATTEST: ______________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor