City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA January 4, 2021 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, January 4, 2021, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: Council Member Solberg Also Present: Matt Patton, superintendent of Roland-Story Schools Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the December 21, 2020 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE None LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 21-1 – DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES AND SETTING LIMIT OF FUNDS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21- 1 – Designating Official Depositories and Setting Limit of Funds Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 21-2 – DESIGNATE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21-2 – Designate Date, Time, and Place for Regular Council Meetings as first and third Mondays of each month, at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 21-3 – DESIGNATE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-3 – Designate Official Newspaper Story City Herald and the Tribune Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) RESOLUTION NO. 21-4 – APPOINT CITY ATTORNEY Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21-4 – Appointment of Fred Larson as City Attorney Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) RESOLUTION NO. 21-5 – APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO THE STORY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-5 – Appointing City Administrator Mark Jackson as Representative to the Story County Economic Development Group, with Jay Wilson and Tyler Frederiksen as alternates. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Review Upcoming Projects, Major Equipment Purchases, and Financials Administrator Jackson Updated Mayor And Council About Upcoming Projects Such As The North Park Phase Three, Broad Street Reconstruction Between Grand And Lafayette, Factory Outlet Drive, and North Elm; Upcoming Purchases Such As A Facility And A New Fire Truck; And The New Wastewater Treatment Plant; Administrator Jackson Presented Financial Information Related To The Proposed Projects. PERMITS None MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Residential Tax Abatement: 1. Jonathon and Katie Ash – 318 Summit Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor to approve residential tax abatement application by Jonathon and Katie Ash – 318 Summit  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR DECEMBER Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Payment of Bills and Claims for December Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM Phillips identified that it is difficult to step over the snow at the curb in the downtown area • Administrator Jackson explained that the snow from the sidewalk can be scooped off the sidewalk so the street trucks can clear that snow from the street, but it should be done in time for the Street Department to clear it before cars are parking on the street. • CM Phillips also identified difficulty in accessing mail at the Henryson group mailbox setting due to several factors. • CM Sporleder asked a question about a local resident who had commented on someone who was shoveling snow into an alley. • Administrator Jackson stated that a public access alley can’t be blocked by snow. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor