City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA June 15, 2020 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, June 15, 2020, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Phillips, Solberg (via conference call), Crutchfield, and Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Mike McGuigan and Adam Tryon, Story City First Responders; Rhonda Ostrem, Tanner Johnson, Ann Lelis, Norm Spurlock- applicants for vacant city council position; Ty Gustafson; Joe Nelson Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the agenda. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve the June 1, 2020 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Mike McGuigan – Story City EMS Mike McGuigan introduced himself as the new president of the EMS. Adam Tryon was also present to introduce himself as the new vice president. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Change in Zoning District from “M-2” to “R-2” Application from Steven and Marcella Johnson Administrator Jackson explained the location and the plans for this change. Joe Nelson (via conference call) is hoping to purchase some of the land  included in the rezoning request. Ty Gustafson, owner of Story City Locker located adjacent to the property, had no objections to the rezoning but presented concerns over traffic quantity and speeds at this time and location. With no further public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public meeting. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 20-62 – APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE PLAN OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE AND POLICIES FOR THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA Administrator Jackson reviewed the proposed amendment and stated that the planning and zoning board recommends approval and adoption of the amendment. Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 20-62 – Approving and Adopting an Amendment to the Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Plan Update and Policies for the City of Story City, Iowa Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) ORDINANCE NO. 301 – CHANGING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES OF THE “M-2” AND “R-2” DISTRICTS, WAIVE TWO READINGS AND PROCEED TO FINAL READING Ordinance No. 301 – Changing the Official Zoning Map of the City of Story City, Iowa by Changing the District Boundaries of the “M-2” and “R-2” Districts, Waive Two Readings and Proceed to final reading. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to Waive Two Readings Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve Ordinance No. 301 – Changing the Official Zoning Map of the City of Story City, Iowa by Changing the District Boundaries of the “M-2” and “R-2” Districts, final reading. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None  Motion Carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 20-63 – APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 SALARY SCHEDULE Administrator Jackson explained the resolution for a proposed 2% salary increases for city employees and a recommendation of freezing his salary temporarily. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve Resolution No. 20- 63 – Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Salary Schedule Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) RESOLUTION NO. 20-64 – APPROVING CERTAIN FUND TRANSFERS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 BUDGET Administrator Jackson explained that these are fund transfers that are made every fiscal year. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips to approve Resolution No. 20-64 – Approving Certain Fund Transfers in the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) RESOLUTION NO. 20-65 – CORRECTING ERRORS IN PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING ORDINANCE NO. 300 ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO THE STORY CITY CODE ESTABLISHING CABLE FRANCHISE FEES Administrator Jackson explained that this was for correcting an error in numbering in Ordinance 300. Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 20- 65 – Correcting Errors in Proceedings Concerning Ordinance No. 300 Adding a New Chapter to the Story City Code Establishing Cable Franchise Fees Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) RESOLUTION NO. 20-66 – APPOINTING AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY Council members interviewed the applicants for the vacant seat. Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 20- 66 – Appointing Rhonda Ostrem as a Member of the City Council of the City of Story City Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Underwriting Engagement Letter with D.A. Davidson for General Obligation Bonds, 2020. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to Approve Underwriting Engagement Letter with D.A. Davidson for General Obligation Bonds, 2020. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Dollar General – 1543 Broad Motion by Phillips, seconded by Crutchfield, so approve Liquor Permit for Dollar General- 1543 Broad. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Request from Marc and Jenn Peter to locate MJ Tropical Sno in Swimming Pool Parking Lot Council was presented with a letter from Marc and Jenn Peter requesting to locate the MJ Tropical Sno in Story City’s pool parking lot on Wednesdays  in July from 4-9 p.m. Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Sporleder, to approve request from Marc and Jenn Peter to locate MJ Tropical Sno in Swimming Pool Parking Lot and authorized Administrator Jackson to finalize rent and an agreement. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Discussion and Update on Facilities, Services, Events, and Budget related to COVID-19 Administrator Jackson presented updates 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 to allow the gym and walking track to be opened to the public beginning June 29, to maintain the current closure of the lobby at city hall, Fairview Lodge, Viking Hall, and the senior center, to be revisited at the July 6th council meeting; and to review the phase 4 of reopening the library at the July 6th council meeting. OATH OF OFFICE: Rhonda Ostrem Clerk Slifka swore in Rhonda Ostrem, Council Member, for oath of office. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ATTEST: ______________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor