City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA November 16, 2020 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, November 16, 2020, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor via telephone, and Sporleder Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to amend the agenda by removal of administrative item A Preliminary Discussion on the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget – EDC, GCC, Golf Course, and Historical Society. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the November 2, 2020 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE Caitlyn Grebner, a student, was present to observe the meeting. 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, SECOND READING Administrator Jackson explained that floodplain maps for the city have been updated and the ordinance needs to be updated to be consistent with state and federal rules and regulations. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 305 – Amending Chapter 160 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, to Establish Floodplain Management, Second 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, SECOND READING Administrator Jackson explained that ordinances 306, 307, and 308 are related to updates to the state code and the city ordinances need to be updated to be consistent. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 306 – Amending The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Story City, Iowa, By Amending Provisions Pertaining To Standard Penalty, Second 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, SECOND READING Motion by Phillips, seconded 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, Second 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, SECOND READING Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve Ordinance No. 308 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Animal Control, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) RESOLUTION NO. 20-102 – OBLIGATING FUNDS FROM THE URBAN RENEWAL TAX REVENUE FUND FOR APPROPRIATIONS TO THE PAYMENT OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATION TAX INCREMENT FINANCED OBLIGATIONS WHICH SHALL COME DUE IN THE NEXT SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEAR  Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 20- 102 – Obligating Funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for Appropriations to the Payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations Which Shall Come Due in the Next Succeeding Fiscal Year Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) RESOLUTION NO. 20-103 – APPROVING THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA (TIF) REPORT After review it was noted that there are a few minor changes. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 20- 103 – Approving the Urban Renewal Area (TIF) Report Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Preliminary Discussion on the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget – EDC, GCC, Golf Course, and Historical Society No action taken, item removed from agenda B) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 4 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the Construction Pay Application No. 4 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements to Weidner Construction for $300,030.28. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Sign: 1. Simply Mae’s – 530 Broad Street No action needed.  MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Request from Mike and Mary Ness to Amend Ullestad Subdivision PUD for 837 Crestview Ave Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve request from Mike and Mary Ness to Amend Ullestad Subdivision PUD for 837 Crestview Ave Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Residential Tax Abatement for Kyle and Staci Springer – 1295 Jacobson Dr Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Residential Tax Abatement for Kyle and Staci Springer – 1295 Jacobson Dr Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Discussion on COVID-19 General discussion of COVID-19 measures and precautions as well as programs including recreational, facility rentals, and library. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM Ostrem: there are beavers affecting the trees on the golf course • CM Phillips: offering an opportunity to thank electric municipal workers for their hard work • Administrator Jackson: paving should start this week on the Timberland Dr. project • Clerk Slifka: new email addresses for mayor, council members, and city employees; will also be updated on website There being no further business before council the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor