City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA October 19, 2020 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, October 19, 2020, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Also Present: Mike Wright, Story City Street Superintendent; Norm Spurlock, Tanner Johnson, Jim O’Connor. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve the October 5, 2020 regular meeting minutes and October 12, 2020 special meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE N/A PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Rezoning of Mall Subdivision 1, Lot 2 from C-1 to HM-1. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) ORDINANCE NO. 303 – CHANGING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES OF THE “C-1” AND “HM-1” DISTRICTS, WAIVE TWO READINGS AND PROCEED TO FINAL READING Administrator Jackson reviewed the purpose for the rezoning. He reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval.  Councilperson Sporleder introduced an ordinance entitled “Ordinance No. 303. An Ordinance Changing the Official Zoning Map of the City of Story City, Iowa by Changing the District Boundaries of the “C-1” and HM-1” District. Motion by Phillips, and seconded by Ostrem, that the ordinance by adopted. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and declared that the ordinance had been given its initial consideration Motion by Solberg, and seconded by Sporleder, that the provision requiring an ordinance to be considered at two meetings prior to passage be suspended. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared the provision requiring an ordinance to be considered at two meetings prior to passage be suspended. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, that Ordinance No. 303 be passed and the title agreed upon. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared Ordinance No. 303 duly passed and the title agreed upon this 19th day of October, 2020. B) ORDINANCE NO. 304 – PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON CERTAIN TAXABLE PROPERTY ADDED TO THE STORY CITY CONSOLIDATED URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA, WAIVE TWO READINGS AND PROCEED TO FINAL READING Council Member Solberg introduced an ordinance entitled “Ordinance No. 304. An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Certain Taxable Property added to the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa.”  Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, that the ordinance be adopted. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and declared that the ordinance had been given its initial consideration. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to suspend the statutory rule requiring an ordinance to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, that the ordinance entitled “Ordinance No. 304. An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Certain Taxable Property added to the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa,” now be put upon its final consideration and adoption. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and the ordinance duly adopted. C) RESOLUTION NO. 20-96 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE UPDATING THE FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE Administrator Jackson reviewed the purpose of the proposed update. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 20-96 – Setting a Public Hearing for November 2, 2020 at 7 p.m. in City Hall, on an Ordinance Updating the Floodplain Management Ordinance Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) RESOLUTION NO. 20-97 – APPROVING PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STORY CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A SURFACE  TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FEDERAL-AID SWAP FUND PROJECT Administrator Jackson stated that the city had been awarded a grant for $125,000 for to Improve Broad from Grand to Lafayette. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 20-97 – Approving Proposed Agreement Between the City of Story City and the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Federal-aid SWAP Fund Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) RESOLUTION NO. 20-98 – APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GABRIELSON PROPERTIES, LLC, AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 20-98 – Approving an Addendum to Development Agreement with Gabrielson Properties, LLC, and Authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) RESOLUTION NO. 20-99 – APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA Mayor and council asked questions of the three individuals who had submitted letters of interest. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 20-99 – Appointing Jim O’Connor to the City Council of the City of Story City, Iowa Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: Phillips Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Change Order No.1 for the Larson Avenue Water Main Improvements Project Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the Change Order No.1 for the Larson Avenue Water Main Improvements Project  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Preliminary Discussion on the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget – Water & Wastewater and Streets Street Superintendent Mike Wright was present to review projects and expenses from FY 19/20 as well as anticipated projects and expenses for FY 20/21. No action needed by council. PERMITS A) Building: 1. These Iowa Roots – 522 Broad 2. Kevin & Diana Keech – 814 Market No action needed by council. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Request from GCC for Allocation of Funds for Story City Cash Yulefest Shop Small Saturday Promotion Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve request from GCC for Allocation of Funds for Story City Cash of $1500 for the Yulefest Shop Small Saturday Promotion. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Abstained: Phillips Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS CM Ostrem: Large branches downed at the golf course, need attention There being no further business before council the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor