City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA November 2, 2020 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, November 2, 2020, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Also Present: Randy Martindale, Story City Water & Wastewater Superintendent; Joe Lucas, Story City Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Kolleen Taylor, Bertha Bartlett Library Director and Chris Feil, Bertha Bartlett Library Board President; Mike McGuigan, Story City First Responders Chief; Brad and Gary Eslick; Nicole Engelhardt Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve the October 19, 2020 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Floodplain Management Ordinance City Administrator Jackson explained that floodplain maps for the city will be updated and the ordinance needs to be updated to be consistent with state and federal rules and regulations. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) ORDINANCE NO. 305 – AMENDING CHAPTER 160 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, TO ESTABLISH FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT, FIRST READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Ordinance No. 305 –  Amending Chapter 160 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, to Establish Floodplain Management, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) ORDINANCE NO. 306 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO STANDARD PENALTY, FIRST READING Administrator Jackson explained that there are updates to the state code and the city ordinances need to be updated to be consistent. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 306 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Standard Penalty, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) ORDINANCE NO. 307 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO TOBACCO USE, FIRST READING Motion by O’Connor, second by Ostrem, to approve Ordinance No. 307 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Tobacco Use, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) ORDINANCE NO. 308 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL CONTROL, FIRST READING Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 308 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Animal Control, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) RESOLUTION NO. 20-100 – APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2020 REVISION TO THE PERSONNEL POLICIES Administrator Jackson reviewed the recommendations by the committee on proposed the personnel policies. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 20- 100 – Approving and Adopting the 2020 Revision to the Personnel Policies Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) RESOLUTION NO. 20-101 – AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 20-53 REGARDING THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL POLICY REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY Administrator Jackson explained that the Covid-19 emergency had impacted how employees were unable to use their vacation and several were going to lose significant hours as a result. He reported that the committee recommended a one-time payment along with a rollback to the vacation cap. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 20- 101 – Amend Resolution No. 20-53 Regarding the Temporary Suspension of Certain Personnel Policy Requirements in Order to Address the COVID-19 Emergency Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Abstain: Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Preliminary Discussion on the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget – Water & Wastewater, Parks & Recreation, and Library Water Superintendent Randy Martindale, Parks and Recreation Superintendent Joe Lucas, Library Director Kolleen Taylor and Library Board President Chris Feil; Story City Chief of First Responders, Mike McGuigan were each present to review projects and expenses from FY 19/20 as well as anticipated projects and expenses for FY 20/21. B) Approve Renewal of Employee Health Insurance with Wellmark Administrator Jackson explained that the health insurance is increasing by  about 15% and reviewed the city’s cost and other information from past years. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve renewal of Employee Health Insurance with Wellmark Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 1 for the Larson Avenue Water Main Improvements Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Construction Pay Application No. 1 for the Larson Avenue Water Main Improvements Project for $80,412.99. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Timberland Drive Paving Improvements Project Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Timberland Drive Paving Improvements Project for $4,992.80. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Swanee’s Pub – 607 Pennsylvania Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve liquor license at Swanees’ Pub—607 Pennsylvania Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Sign: 1. Thrivent Financial – 619 Elm, Suite 4 No action needed by council.  MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Request from Brad Eslick for Reimbursement Related to Storm Damage from a City Tree at 118 Pennsylvania Brad Eslick requested reimbursement in the amount of $1655.84 for the damage done by a city tree at 118 Pennsylvania. Mayor and council discussed with Eslick. Motion made by Solberg to approve the request to reimburse Eslick for the difference between his insurance estimate and the cost of depreciation for $1,655.84. The motion died for lack of a second. C) Approve Sale of City Owned Equipment Mayor Jensen read the names of the highest bidders for the equipment sale. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem to approve the sale of the 1952 Chevy 6400 to William Mortvedt of Story City for $300, the 1990 F600 Dump Truck for $1800 to Joel Anderson of Zearing, and the 2011 Crown Victoria for $2005 to Jim Anderson of Marion, IA. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Approve Erik Christian as the Representative to the Watershed Management Authority for the Headwaters of the South Skunk River. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips to approve Erik Christian as the Representative to the Watershed Management Authority for the Headwaters of the South Skunk River. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR OCTOBER Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve payment of bills and claims for October. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS CM Ostrem: there are wires still down at the golf course. Administrator Jackson: reported on a meeting with the architect on potential projects with Viking Hall, the Street Shed, and Police Department offices. There being no further business before council the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor