City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA February 15, 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, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Dave Loupee; Justin Strong, CGA Engineer; Tyler Frederickson Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve the February 1, 2021 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE Dave Loupee asked a question about whether the senior center would open for reservations soon. There was general discussion about May, but with restrictions and the possibility that could change. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars to Certify for Levy for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. B) Proposed Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 for Acquisition of a Vehicle and Equipment for Police Department. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. C) Proposed Establishment of the Timberland Ridge Connection Fee District With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing.  LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 21-14 – APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021- 22 MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21-14 – Approving the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Maximum Property Tax Dollars Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) RESOLUTION NO. 21-15 – AUTHORIZING A GENERAL OBLIGATION POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE LOAN AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY THE SAME Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-15 – Authorizing a General Obligation Police Department Vehicle Loan Agreement and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried C) RESOLUTION NO. 21-16 – PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 384.42 OF THE IOWA CODE COVERING THE BROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT – PHASE II Justin Strom, CGA engineer, summarized the project and answered questions. Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21- 16 – Preliminary Resolution Pursuant to Section 384.42 of the Iowa Code Covering the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase II Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried D) RESOLUTION NO. 21-17 – APPROVING AND ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE OF COST AND PLAT AND SCHEDULE – BROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT – PHASE II Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 21-17 –Approving and Adopting Preliminary Plans and specifications, Estimate of Cost and Plat and Schedule – Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase II Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried E) PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY – BROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT – PHASE II A Special Assessment Is Proposed for the Project. A Public Hearing Is Scheduled On March 15, 2021 In City Hall At 7 P.M. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the Proposed Resolution of Necessity – Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase II Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried F) RESOLUTION NO. 21-18 – SETTING FORTH A PROPOSAL FOR THE SALE OF CITY OWNED REAL ESTATE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING Tyler Frederickson, EDC, and Administrator Jackson presented information regarding NOTS Logistics proposal to construct a 72,000 sq. ft. warehouse and distribution facility on approximately 11 acres of land in the I-35 Business Park. Public Hearing set for March 1, 2021, in City Hall at 7:00 p.m. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21- 18 – Setting Forth a Proposal for the Sale of City Owned Real Estate and Setting a Public Hearing Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried G) ORDINANCE NO. 309 – AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA TO PROHIBIT EXCESSIVE MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE, SECOND READING Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, 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, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried H) ORDINANCE NO. 310 – AMENDING CHAPTER 96 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH TIMBERLAND RIDGE CONNECTION FEE DISTRICT, FIRST READING Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 310 –  Amending Chapter 96 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa in Order to Establish Timberland Ridge Connection Fee District, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 6 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to Approve Construction Pay Application No. 6 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements Project for the amount of $74,630.93. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) Discussion on Proposed Increase in Water and Wastewater Rates General Discussion Was Held By Mayor And Council, No Action Taken. PERMITS None MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Discussion on Facilities, Services, and Events related to COVID. Mayor and Council Discussed This Issue And Determined That They Would Continue To Monitor The Situation And Revisit The Issue Regularly In Future Meetings. The general consensus was to continue using the public health guidance to inform their decisions. No Action Taken. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM Phillips thanked council from the GCC and EDC for budget allocations • CM Sporleder commented on the good work of the street dept. • CM Ostrem discussion about N. Park Project and timing of Scandinavian Days CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21.5(j) OF THE IOWA CODE TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, To Enter Into Closed Session Pursuant To Chapter 21.5(J) Of The Iowa Code To Discuss The Purchase Of Real Estate, At 7:31 P.M. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, To Come Out Of Closed Session At 8:01 P.M. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor