City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA March 1, 2021 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, March 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: Laura and James Donaldson, Josh Decker, Chris Feil, Bertha Bartlett Library Board President; Nicole Engelhardt, ACT Insurance; Andrew Inhelder, MSA Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to amend the agenda to remove Legal Items B) Resolution No. 21-20 – Approving the Sale of City-Owned Real Estate to Kirchner Properties Belleville, LLC d/b/a KPNA C)Resolution No. 21-21 – Approving Executed Deed to Kirchner Properties Belleville, LLC d/b/a KPNA D)Resolution No. 21-22- Approving Economic Development Agreement with Kirchner Properties Belleville, LLC d/b/a KPNA Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the February 15, 2021 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE Joshua Decker spoke to the council about the excessive noise ordinance on the agenda. Chris Feil spoke about reducing the restrictions at the library. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Sale of City Owned Real Estate to Kirchner Properties Belleville, LLC d/b/a KPNA Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. Administrator Mark Jackson explained that the company has put a hold on the project. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing.  LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 21-19 – APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO TIMBERLAND RIDGE CONTROL AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME Administrator Jackson presented information about the amendment. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21-19 – Approving First Amendment to Timberland Ridge Control Agreement and Authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Same Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 21-20 – Approving the Sale of City-Owned Real Estate to Kirchner Properties Belleville, LLC d/b/a KPNA Removed From Agenda C) Resolution No. 21-21 – Approving Executed Deed to Kirchner Properties Belleville, LLC d/b/a KPNA Removed From Agenda D) Resolution No. 21-22- Approving Economic Development Agreement with Kirchner Properties Belleville, LLC d/b/a KPNA Removed From Agenda E) RESOLUTION NO. 21-23 – APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF I-35 BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION FIFTH ADDITION TO STORY CITY, STORY COUNTY, IOWA Administrator Jackson reported that the Planning and Zoning Committee recommends approval incorporating comments from the city engineer. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 21-23 – Approving and Accepting the Final Plat of I-35 Business Park Subdivision Fifth Addition to Story City, Story County, Iowa Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) RESOLUTION NO. 21-24 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET FOR MARCH 15, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21-24 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget for March 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, 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, FINAL READING Motion by Ostrem, 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, Final Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, 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, SECOND READING Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, 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, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. I) ORDINANCE NO. 311- INCREASING WATER SERVICE RATES BY AMENDING SECTION 92.02 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, FIRST READING Motion by Solberg, seconded Sporleder to approve Ordinance No. 311- Increasing Water Service Rates by Amending Section 92.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. J) ORDINANCE NO. 312 – INCREASING SEWER SERVICE RATES BY AMENDING SECTION 99.07 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, FIRST READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 312 – Increasing Sewer Service Rates by Amending Section 99.07 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Review and Discuss Proposed North Park Improvements Phase 3 Andrew Inhelder, MSA, presented information about the proposed improvements. General discussion was held. The consensus of the council was to move forward with bidding on the project. The legal process will begin at the March 15th meeting. B) Approve Renewal of General Insurance Nicole Engelhardt presented the renewal information and options for consideration. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to Approve Renewal of General Insurance. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Request Authorization to Slip Line Grove Street Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the Request for Authorization to Slip Line Grove Street at an estimated cost of $41,000. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Casey’s – 1625 Broad Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor to approve the liquor permit at Casey’s – 1625 Broad. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Building: 1. Kyle Spring – 1295 Jacobson Drive 2. American Packaging Corp – 103 West Broad 3. Happe Homes – 1216 Wicks Way No action taken.  MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Discussion on Facilities, Services, and Events related to COVID * Mayor and Council discussed the library, and consensus was the following: Effective on March 8th -15 people at a time can be in the library with a time limit of 30 minutes for browsing; meeting room, study areas and reading chairs, and play areas to remain closed at this time. Mask wearing and social distancing still required. *With regard to Fairview Lodge: The lodge will be available for rentals in May, however, the restrictions have not been determined at this time. The item will remain on the agenda for future discussion. All items discussed are subject to change again depending on guidance from public health care professionals. *With regard to the Recreational Center: 20 people allowed at a time in the gym, 5 people on the track at a time, and groups of 6 can play basketball at a time. Players need to bring their own basketball. *Nicole Engelhardt presented information about Scandinavian Days and requested feedback from the council. The GCC is not planning on hosting a traditional event on the traditional first weekend of June, but many things are undetermined as of yet. B) Tax Abatement Applications: 1. Kevin and Diana Keech – 814 Market Avenue 2. Happe Homes – 1209 Hickory Court 3. Happe Homes – 1216 Wicks Way Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve the tax abatement applications for Kevin and Diana Keech – 814 Market Avenue; Happe Homes – 1209 Hickory Court; Happe Homes – 1216 Wicks Way Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Schedule Council Work Session for March 29th Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to schedule Council Work Session for March 29th, 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR FEBRUARY Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to Approve Payment of Bills and Claims for February. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM Ostrem reported a citizen had complained that the streets were not plowed early enough at the last snow event. • CM Sporleder reported that a recent zoom meeting with Representative Feenstra was informative and interesting. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21.5(j) OF THE IOWA CODE TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE OR SALE 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 or Sale Of Real Estate, At 9:08 P.M. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, To Come Out Of Closed Session At 9:16 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 9:16 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor