City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA June 1, 2020 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, June 1, 2020, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Joe Lucas, Parks and Recreation Superintendent; Jenny Nelson, Recreation and Aquatics Director; Patty Rathmacher; Ally Thompson; Eric Thompson, Fox Engineering; Elara Jondle, Nicole Englehart, ACT insurance; Kolleen Taylor, Library Director (via conference call); numerous callers via conference call Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve the agenda. Aye: Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve the May 18, 2020 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Patty Rathmacher – Reconsideration of Swimming Pool Closure Patty presented to council online petition the survey she and Ally Thompson had authored, along with the signatures and her comments requesting the council be willing to reconsider their decision to close the pool. The Mayor and council member Crutchfield explained the reasons for their decision and thanked Patty and Ally for coming. Patty thanked the council for the opportunity to present her comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of  Cost for the 2020 Street Improvements Project – North Elm Avenue and Factory Outlet Drive. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public meeting. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 20-57 – FINALLY APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE 2020 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – NORTH ELM AND FACTORY OUTLET DRIVE City Administrator Jackson explained that this is for street overlay projects this year. Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 20- 57 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the 2020 Street Improvements Project – North Elm and Factory Outlet Drive Aye: Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 20-58 – AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE 2020 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – NORTH ELM AND FACTORY OUTLET DRIVE City Administrator Jackson explained that Manatt’s was the only bidder with a bid of $187,476 which was $10,000 lower than the estimate. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 20-58 – Awarding Contract for the 2020 Street Improvements Project – North Elm and Factory Outlet Drive. Aye: Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 20-59 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A REZONING REQUEST FROM STEVEN AND MARCELLA JOHNSON Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 20- 59 – Setting a Public Hearing, to be held on June 15, 2020, on a Rezoning  Request from Steven and Marcella Johnson. Aye: Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) RESOLUTION NO. 20-60 – APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH STORY COUNTY, IOWA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 28E OF THE CODE OF IOWA, CONCERNING TIMBERLAND DRIVE PROJECT Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 20-60 – Approving an Agreement with Story County, Iowa, Pursuant to Chapter 28E of the Code of Iowa, Concerning Timberland Drive Project Aye: Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) RESOLUTION NO. 20-61 – TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 20-37 REGARDING EMPLOYEES LEAVING THE STATE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Administrator Jackson reviewed the proposed change. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 20-61 – To Amend Resolution No. 20-37 Regarding Employees Leaving the State during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Aye: Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) ORDINANCE NO. 300 – AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY ADDING NEW CHAPTER 113 – CABLE FRANCHISE FEES, FINAL READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve Ordinance No. 300 – Amending the City Code of Story City, Iowa, by Adding New Chapter 113 – Cable Franchise Fees, Final Reading Aye: Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Review Timberland Drive Improvements Project Eric Thompson, Fox Engineering, presented information about the Timberland Drive Project. Elara Jondle contributed information as a local resident regarding flooding and communication concerns regarding upcoming road closures. No action taken by council. B) Approve Workers Compensation Insurance with IMWCA Nicole Engelhardt, ACT Insurance, presented the breakdown of the IMWCA insurance quote for council to consider. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Crutchfield to approve Workers Compensation Insurance with IMWCA. Aye: Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Request Approval for Drive in Movie Jenny Nelson, Recreation and Aquatics Director, and Joe Lucas, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, presented information to the council about hosting a drive-in movie for city residents, final date to be determined. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve request for Drive in Movie. Aye: Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Alcohol: 1. Kum & Go – 1554 Broad 2. Los Altos Mexican – 1520 Broad B) Cigarette: 1. Yesway – 527 Park 2. Casey’s – 1625 Broad 3. American Legion Post #59 – 301 Washington 4. Story City Market – 306 Washington 5. Kum & Go – 1554 Broad Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve alcohol permits for  Kum & Go – 1554 Broad and Los Altos Mexican – 1520 Broad; and cigarette permits for Yesway – 527 Park; Casey’s – 1625 Broad; American Legion Post #59 – 301 Washington; Story City Market – 306 Washington; Kum & Go – 1554 Broad. Aye: Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Discussion and Update on Facilities, Services, Events, and Budget related to COVID-19 Administrator Jackson presented information to the council about the facilities such as the rec center and walking track, City Hall lobby, Fairview Lodge and Viking Hall, Senior Center, summer recreation programs, and the Library. The City Council concurred with recommendations made by Administrator Jackson and Mayor Jensen. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR MAY Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve the bills and claims for May. Aye: Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. ATTEST: ______________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor