City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA February 1, 2021 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Absent: Phillips Also Present: Erin Carey, Whitney Feldman, and Michelle Hertzke Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve the January 18, 2021 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE None. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 21-6 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS TO CERTIFY FOR LEVY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 21-6 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars to Certify for Levy for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget, hearing set for February 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) RESOLUTION NO. 21-7 – SET PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TIMBERLAND RIDGE CONNECTION FEE DISTRICT  Administrator Jackson presented information pertaining to the proposed Connection Fee District. Mayor and council asked questions and had general discussion. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-7 – Set Public Hearing on the Proposed Establishment of the Timberland Ridge Connection Fee District, hearing set for February 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried C) RESOLUTION NO. 21-8 – APPROVING LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A $50,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET DEPARTMENT VEHICLE NOTE Administrator Jackson presented information regarding the issuance of the loan agreement. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 21-8 – Approving Loan Agreement and Authorizing Issuance of a $50,000 General Obligation Street Department Vehicle Note Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried D) RESOLUTION NO. 21-9 – TO FIX A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A LOAN AGREEMENT IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 FOR ACQUISITION OF A VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-9 – To Fix a Date for a Public Hearing, to be February 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., on a Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 for Acquisition of a Vehicle and Equipment for Police Department Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried E) RESOLUTION NO. 21-10 – APPROVING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE SOUTH SKUNK RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21-10 – Approving Contract between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources  and the South Skunk River Watershed Management Authority Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried F) RESOLUTION NO. 21-11 – APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH STORY COUNTY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 28E OF THE CODE OF IOWA, CONCERNING DISPATCHING SERVICES Administrator Jackson presented information on the agreement and the costs, which are an increase of $240 for the upcoming year. Motion by O’ Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21-11 – Approving an Agreement with Story County Pursuant to Chapter 28E of the Code of Iowa, Concerning Dispatching Services Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried G) RESOLUTION NO. 21-12 – EXPRESSING INTENT TO CREATE A CREDIT CARD POLICY FOR THE CITY OF STORY CITY Clerk Slifka presented information about this resolution and the recommendations by the auditor for the resolution and policy. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 21-12 – Expressing Intent to Create a Credit Card Policy for the City of Story City Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried H) RESOLUTION NO. 21-13 – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020- 21 SALARY SCHEDULE Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21- 13 – Amending the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Salary Schedule Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried I) ORDINANCE NO. 309 – AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA TO PROHIBIT EXCESSIVE MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 309  – Amending Chapter 62 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Prohibit Excessive Motor Vehicle Noise, First Reading. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS None PERMITS A) Sign: 1. Edward Jones – 522 Broad No Action needed by Council MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Request from Erin Carey, Whitney Feldman, and Michelle Hertzke to Hold a 5k Event for William Feldman. Erin Carey, Michelle Hertzke, and Whitney Feldman requested council permission to host a fundraiser for William Feldman, proceeds to go to FDA research on medications for his rare illness. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve request. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) Residential Tax Abatement: 1. Trevor Lochart and Jennifer Radley – 342 Summit 2. Kevin and Lori Tryon – 722 Broad Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Residential tax abatements for Trevor Lochart and Jennifer Radley – 342 Summit and Kevin and Lori Tryon – 722 Broad Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried C) Request from Brooke Cates, 327 Grand, to Adjust Sanitary Sewer Bill Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem to approve request Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR JANUARY Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg to approve payment of bills and claims for January. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Administrator Jackson presented information to the council about the water main breaks in the past weeks. • Administrator Jackson also presented information about the interest in the I-35 business park. • CM Sporleder recognizing the hard work of the water department • Mayor Jensen recognizing the good work of the street department during the recent snow events. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21.5(j) OF THE IOWA CODE TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to enter into closed session pursuant to Chapter 21.5(J) of the Iowa Code to discuss the purchase of real estate, at 7:46 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor to come out of closed session at 8:19 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor