City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA December 7, 2020 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, December 7, 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: Lysle MacDonald, Story City Fire Chief; and Matt Patton, superintendent of Roland-Story Schools Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve the November 16, 2020 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE Matt Patton, Superintendent of Roland-Story Schools, was present and asked if the Mayor or Council had any questions. 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, FINAL READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Ordinance No. 305 – Amending Chapter 160 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, to Establish Floodplain Management, Final 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, FINAL READING Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve Ordinance No. 306 – Amending The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Story City, Iowa, By  Amending Provisions Pertaining To Standard Penalty, Final 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, FINAL READING Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 307 – Amending The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Story City, Iowa, By Amending Provisions Pertaining To Tobacco Use, Final 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, FINAL READING Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 308 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Animal Control, Final Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) RESOLUTION NO. 20-104 – APPROVING AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH STORY COUTY, IOWA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 28E OF THE CODE OF IOWA, CONCERNING TIMERLAND DRIVE PROJECT. Administrator Jackson explained that the project is substantially completed and per the agreement, the City of Story City will assume jurisdiction and maintenance of Timberland Drive. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 20-104 – Approving Amended Agreement With Story County, Iowa, Pursuant To Chapter 28e Of The Code Of Iowa, Concerning Timberland Drive Project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) RESOLUTION NO. 20-105 – TO FIX A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A LOAN AGREEMENT IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,000 –FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT Story City Fire Chief, Lysle MacDonald, presented information about the purchase of a new fire truck to be shared by the city and the township.  Administrator Jackson outlined the general understanding with Lafayette Township and the financing. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 20-105 – To Fix a Date for a Public Hearing on December 21, 2020 at 7 p.m. in City Hall, on a Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $600,000 – Fire Department Equipment. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Larson Avenue Water Main Improvements Project 1. Approve Construction Pay Application No. 2 2. Approve Change Order No. 2 Administrator Jackson explained that the project is substantially complete. Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Construction Pay Application No. 2 for $19,228.85 and the Change Order No. 2 for a decrease of $7,816.73 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Timberland Drive Paving Improvements Project: 1. Approve Construction Pay Application No. 1 2. Approve Change Order No. 2 Administrator Jackson explained that the project is substantially complete. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg to approve the Construction Pay Application No. 1 for $242,634.73 and Change Order No. 2 for an decrease of $1,797.50. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS No business. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Appointment of Mark Jackson to the CIRTPA Policy and Technical Committees Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve appointment of Mark Jackson to the CIRTPA Policy and Technical Committees Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder  Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR NOVEMBER Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips to approve payment of bills and claims for November. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Administrator Jackson: There is a proposed new business in the 135 Business Park with details forthcoming. There will be a meeting on the North Park project in December. • CM Ostrem: loose cables in North Park have finally been picked up. Note the memo in the packets regarding the improvements at the golf course this year and upcoming improvements needed. • CM Phillips: comments from the public about speeding in town. o Administrator Jackson: Chief Sporleder has indicated the police department will increase their presence on this issue. • CM O’Connor: a citizen asked about clearing the walking paths during the winter. o It was stated that the city does not have the equipment or resources to do that work. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor