City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA July 6, 2020 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, July 6, 2020, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Nicole Engelhardt and Shannon McKinley, GCC Carousel; Eric Gabrielson Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder to amend the agenda to include the request from Immanuel Lutheran Church. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve the June 15, 2020 regular meeting and June 29, 2020 special meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 20-69 – APPROVING CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE AND/OR PAYMENT BONDS FOR THE 2020 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – NORTH ELM AVENUE AND FACTORY OUTLET DRIVE Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 20-69 – Approving Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the 2020 Street Improvements Project – North Elm Avenue and Factory Outlet Drive Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 20-70 – REQUESTING SUPPORT AND FUNDING FOR STORY COUNTY HOUSING TRUST Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Phillips to approve Resolution No. 20- 70 – Requesting Support and Funding for Story County Housing Trust Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 20-71 – ADOPTING REQUIREMENTS FOR FACE COVERINGS IN CITY BUILDINGS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips to approve Resolution No. 20-71 – Adopting Requirements for Face Coverings in City Buildings Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements: 1. Approve Change Order No. 1 Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder to approve Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements Change Order No. 1 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Review and Discuss Proposed Marvick’s Third Addition Information presented by Eric Gabrielson to council regarding a 10 lot housing subdivision. City Administrator Jackson explained that the city would need to increase the size of the water main on Larson Avenue at an estimated cost of $120,000, and that Eric Gabrielson will pay for $20,000 of that cost. General discussion by council. No action taken. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) 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 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 maintain the current closure of the lobby at city hall, Fairview Lodge,  Viking Hall, and the senior center through the month of July. Nicole Engelhardt and Shannon McKinley presented information to the council about National Carousel Days in July and their plans for traffic flow in relationship to what city facilities are going to be open at that time. B) Request from Immanuel Lutheran Church. Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Sporleder to approve request from Immanuel Lutheran Church to host a drive through meal in the north shelter of the north park. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR JUNE Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Crutchfield to approve bills and claims for June. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Crutchfield, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ATTEST: ______________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor