City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA April 19, 2021 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on April 19, 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: Justin Strom, CGA; Andrew Inhelder, MSA; Tyler Frederickson, Story City EDC Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the April 5, 2021 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) None PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Intent to Enter into a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $1,900,000 related to Financing the Construction of Street and Water Main Improvements Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. B) Proposed Intent to Enter Into a General Obligation Trail Improvements Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $300,000 related to Financing the Construction of Trail Improvements Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. C) Proposed Intent to Enter into a General Obligation Refunding Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000 related to Refunding a Portion of the Outstanding Balance of the City’s General Obligation Aquatic Center Bonds, Series 2015 Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. D) Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the North Park Phase 3 Improvements Project Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 21-36 – APPROVING PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR CROSSING SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS Justin Strom, CGA Engineer, presented information about the agreement. The city would only be obligated to pay between 0% to 5% of the cost of the project due to grants. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor to approve Resolution No. 21- 36 – Approving Proposed Agreement Between the City of Story City, Iowa Department of Transportation, and the Union Pacific Railroad Company for Crossing Safety Improvements Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) RESOLUTION NO. 21-37 – EXPRESSING INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LOAN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT Administrator Jackson presented information about the low interest rates for bonds at this time and what the bond proceeds would finance. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 21-37 – Expressing Intent to Enter Into a Loan Agreement and Approving Preliminary Official Statement Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried C) RESOLUTION NO. 21-38 – FINALLY APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE NORTH PARK PHASE 3 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21- 38 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the North Park Phase 3 Improvements Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried D) RESOLUTION NO. 21-39 – AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE NORTH PARK PHASE 3 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Andrew Inheldter, MSA Engineer, presented information about the four bids for the project. Caliber Concrete, LLC submitted the lowest bid at $350,795.99. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21-39 – Awarding Contract to Caliber Concrete, LLC, for the North Park Phase 3 Improvements Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve the Purchase of Playground Equipment from ABcreative Andrew Inhelder, MSA Engineer, presented final rendition of the playground equipment, the color choices, and the timeline to start on the project. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve the Purchase of Playground Equipment from ABcreative in the amount of $143,247 for the North Park Phase 3 Improvements Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) Approve Appointment of Isaac Rahto to Assistant Water and Wastewater Superintendent Position Administrator Jackson presented information about Isaac Rahto achieving his grade 3 in wastewater treatment.  Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Appointment of Isaac Rahto to Assistant Water and Wastewater Superintendent Position Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried PERMITS None. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Discussion on Proposed Manufacturing Prospect for Business Center (former Mall). Tyler Frederickson, Story City EDC, presented information about the possible purchase of the property by a manufacturing company. Administrator Jackson presented information about the possible need to re- zone the area. No action was taken. B) Discussion on Facilities, Services, and Events related to COVID Minimal discussion as no new information was presented. C) Tax Abatement Applications: 1. Malori Price – 914 Henryson Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Tax Abatement Application by Malori Price – 914 Henryson Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS CM Ostrem requested update on the purchase of the Peterson Building. Administrator Jackson reported that it will go the board at Bethany Life. CM Phillips reported two street signs on the ground on Hillcrest by Henryson. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor