City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA July 20, 2020 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, July 20, 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: Robert and Crystal Burns; Felicia Lucas; Nicole and Chris Engelhardt, GCC Carousel; Shane Carlson, Riverbend Golf Course; Kurt Erickson Via conference call: Eric Gabrielson, Marvik’s Subdivision; Andrew Inhelder, MSA; Mitch Holz, Fox Engineering, Terry Regaller Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Phillips, to approve the July 6, 2020 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Felicia Lucas – Regarding Dog Park Felicia presented information to the council about a dog park. She requested permission to gather quotes and additional information which the council granted. B) Rob and Crystal Burns – Regarding Sidewalk at 522 Broad Rob and Crystal presented information to the council about the sidewalk in front of their building and the need to raise it for ADA compliance. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the request. Aye: Ostrem, Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) There was general discussion with Kurt Erickson about the school’s plans for the football field.  LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 20-72 – ACCEPTING PLAT OF MARVICK’S SUBDIVISION, THIRD ADDITION Administrator Jackson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval, subject to city engineer comments. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 20-72 – Accepting Plat of Marvick’s Subdivision, Third Addition Aye: Ostrem, Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 20-73 – ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND SURETY ON MARVICK’S SUBDIVISION, THIRD ADDITION Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 20-73 – Accepting Public Improvements and Surety on Marvick’s Subdivision, Third Addition Aye: Ostrem, Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 20-74 – APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH DEVELOPER GABRIELSON PROPERTIES, LLC AND AUTHORIZING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO SAID DEVELOPER Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 20-74 – Approving a Development Agreement with Developer Gabrielson Properties, LLC and Authorizing an Economic Development Grant to Said Developer Aye: Ostrem, Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase I Improvements: 1. Approve Construction Pay Application No. 2 2. Approve Change Order No. 2 Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve Construction Pay  Application No. 2 and Change Order No. 2 Aye: Ostrem, Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Engineering Services Agreement with MSA for North Park Phase Three Northeast Corner Play Area Administrator Jackson explained that this is the proposed next phase of the North Park project. The project will be focused in the north east corner of the park. Andrew Inhelder, MSA, stated that he did not have additional comments to make. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Crutchfield, to approve Engineering Services Agreement with MSA for North Park Phase Three Northeast Corner Play Area Aye: Ostrem, Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Approve Engineering Services Agreement with Fox Engineering for Larson Ave Water Main Improvements Administrator Jackson explained that this request is to approve the Agreement with Fox Engineering for the amount of $25,500 for Larson Ave Water Main Improvements. Aye: Ostrem, Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Request Authorization to Submit Grant Applications Administrator Jackson presented information about the Story County Housing Trust Fund Grant and the Story County Urban Renewal Area Program grant. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem to approve request to submit grant applications. Aye: Ostrem, Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Lafayette Post No. 59 of the American Legion – 301 Washington Motion by Critchfield, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Liquor Permit for Lafayette Post No. 59 of the American Legion – 301 Washington Aye: Ostrem, Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Building: 1. Ross & Christi Thoreson – 1201 Wicks Way 2. Andrew Flattebo – 119 Park 3. Roland- Story Community School – 235 W Broad 4. Austin Gray – 324 Summit 5. Kevin Tryon – 722 Broad 6. Guy & Lori Johnston – 1418 River Hills 7. Douglas Feil – 1346 Prairie 8. Happe Homes – 1295 Jacobson 9. Eric Fanny – 327 Elm 10. Trevor Lochart – 342 Summit 11. Janet Fehr – 717 Lafayette 12. Jessica & Brett Iddings – 334 Lafayette 13. Happe Homes – 318 Summit 14. Scott & Colleen Mathis – 849 Pennsylvania 15. Joe & Jesse Nelson – 524 W. Broad 16. Brett & Laila Tesdall – 1430 Parkview 17. Randy Siebens – 130 Larson No action needed by council MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Request Street Closure for National Carousel Day on July 25th Nicole Engelhardt presented a street closure request for Grove to Story and 8th to Hillcrest from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the GCC and Story City Fire Department to celebrate the National Carousel Day. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve request. Aye: Ostrem, Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Discussion and Update on Facilities, Services, Events, and Budget related to COVID-19 Shane Carlson, Riverbend Golf Course, requested that the city reconsider its “single person per cart for those not residing in the same residence” policy at the golf course. There was considerable discussion. Motion by Crutchfield, seconded by Phillips to approve removing the single person per cart restriction for only the Firemen’s and Athletic Booster Club fundraisers at the golf course this August, including additional items as outlined in the Administrator’s memo of July 20, 2020 pertaining to the request. Aye: Ostrem, Crutchfield, Phillips, Solberg Nay: Sporleder 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