City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA March 15, 2021 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, March 15, 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: Jeff Loots, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Joe Lucas, Story City Parks and Recreation Superintendent; Dave Loupee 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 March 1, 2021 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE N/A PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Resolution of Necessity for the Broad Street Reconstruction Phase II Project Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. Jeff Loots asked questions about the special assessment on the property and the sidewalk as it pertains to drainage from the property of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. With no further public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. B) Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Dave Loupee requested that the council consider reducing the tax levy to $9.90 by delaying equipment purchases and projects. With no further public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 21-25 – ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022 BUDGET  Administrator Jackson presented information about the Budget. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 21-25 – Adopting the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 Budget Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion: Carried B) RESOLUTION NO. 21-26 – AMENDING PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE BROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT – PHASE II Administrator Jackson presented information regarding the amended resolution eliminating the assessment at 527 Grand Ave due to prior assessment. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21-26 – Amending Proposed Resolution of Necessity for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase II Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion: Carried C) RESOLUTION NO. 21-27 – ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE BROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT – PHASE II Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21- 27 – Adoption of the Resolution of Necessity for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase II Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion: Carried D) BROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PHASE II – DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE CERTIFIED COPIES OF THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY AND PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS WITH THE COUNTY TREASURER OF STORY COUNTY Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Broad Street Reconstruction Project Phase II – Directing the City Clerk to File Certified Copies of the Resolution of Necessity and Preliminary Plat and Schedule of Assessments with the County Treasurer of Story County Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion: Carried E) RESOLUTION NO. 21-28 – ORDERING PREPARATION OF DETAILED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE BROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT – PHASE II Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-28 – Ordering Preparation of Detailed Plans and Specifications for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase II Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion: Carried F) RESOLUTION NO. 21-29 – TO PROVIDE FOR A NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE BROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT – PHASE II, AND THE TAKING OF BIDS THEREOF Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21- 29 – To Provide for a Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase II, and the Taking of Bids Thereof. Public Hearing to be set for the April 5th Council Meeting at 7:00 in City Hall. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion: Carried G) RESOLUTION NO. 21-30 – TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE NORTH PARK PHASE 3 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND THE TAKING OF BIDS THEREOF Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21- 30 – To Provide for Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the North Park Phase 3 Improvements Project, and the Taking of Bids Thereof. Public Hearing to be set for the April 19th Council Meeting at 7:00 in City Hall. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion: Carried H) RESOLUTION NO. 21-31 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21  BUDGET Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21-31 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget. Public Hearing will be set for April 5th at 7:00 in City Hall Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion: Carried I) 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, FINAL READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, 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, Final Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion: Carried J) ORDINANCE NO. 311 - INCREASING WATER SERVICE RATES BY AMENDING SECTION 92.02 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, SECOND READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, 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, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion: Carried K) ORDINANCE NO. 312 – INCREASING SEWER SERVICE RATES BY AMENDING SECTION 99.07 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, SECOND READING Motion by Ostrem, 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, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion: Carried  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Engineering Services Agreement with MSA for Water System Risk and Resilience Assessment Administrator Jackson explained that this assessment is required by law for cities with populations over 3,300. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Engineering Services Agreement with MSA for Water System Risk and Resilience Assessment Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion: Carried PERMITS N/A MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Discussion on Facilities, Services, and Events related to COVID Joe Lucas, Story City Parks and Recreation Superintendent, presented information to the council regarding capacity limits at Fairview Lodge and the Senior Center. Motion made by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder to open Fairview Lodge and the Senior Center on May 1, 2021 and to adopt the following Covid -19 precautions: ▪ Capacity at Fairview Lodge reduced to 36 at one time ▪ Capacity at the Senior Center reduced to 72 at one time ▪ Social Distancing required. Mask wearing required unless eating or drinking ▪ Legal Waiver signed at time of key pickup with language regarding loss of the rental deposit if violation of these guidelines ▪ Council will continue reviewing these restrictions at the following meetings Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion: Carried MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Administrator Jackson: Fireworks in the budget for this year can include last year’s allocation as well if the council would like additional fireworks; - Reminder that there is a council work session on March 29th at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. • CM Ostrem: A concerned citizen has spoken with her about the parking on Forest Ave. and the difficulty it is causing for all travelers, especially buses, in that area when people park on the street. • CM Phillips: reported that there are parking and traffic issues on Henryson as well. Also reported seeing people move barricades and use the cemetery as a parking space and a pass through • CM Solberg: Question about the impact of the North Park Project and the Broad Street Reconstruction Project on Carousel/Scandinavian Days o Administrator Jackson: there will be a detour, and the park project will be in a different location than the events of the weekend. • CM O’Connor: Question about the follow up of the noise ordinance and the citizen who was at the previous council mtg to ask about it • Mayor Jensen: Possible set of monkey bars from the school being offered to the city. o Discussion about safety, deferring to Joe Lucas for decision 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 Phillips, 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 8:00 P.M. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, To Come Out Of Closed Session At 8:10 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 8:10 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor