City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA May 3, 2021 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on May 3, 2021, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Absent: Solberg Also Present: Nathan Summers, DA Davidson; Brenda Dryer, Ames EDC; Tyler Frederickson, Story City EDC Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to amend the agenda to Legal Item (C) to amend Ordinance No. 304 rather than Ordinance No. 340. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve the April 19, 2021 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) None. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed 2021-1 Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 21-40 – APPROVE 2021-1 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE STORY CITY CONSOLIDATED URBAN RENEWAL AREA Administrator Jackson presented information on the TIF area to be included and possible projects to be undertaken. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 21-40 – Approve 2021-1 Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) ORDINANCE NO. 313 – PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON CERTAIN TAXABLE PROPERTY ADDED TO THE STORY CITY  CONSOLIDATED URBAN RENEWAL AREA BY THE 2021-1 AMENDMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA, WAIVE TWO READING AND PROCEED TO FINAL READING Council Member Sporleder introduced Ordinance 313, an Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Certain Taxable Property added to the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area by the 2021-1 Amendment, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa. It was moved by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to adopt Ordinance No. 313. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to suspend the statutory rule requiring an ordinance to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally passed. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 313 – Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Certain Taxable Property added to the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area by the 2021-1 Amendment, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa, now be put into its final consideration and adoption. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried C) ORDINANCE NO. 314 – AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 304 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, WAIVE TWO READINGS AND PROCEED TO FINAL READING Council Member Ostrem introduced Ordinance 314, an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 304 to Correct Legal Description of Certain Property Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor to adopt the Ordinance. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to suspend the statutory rule requiring an ordinance to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally passed. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, that the Ordinance No. 314 – Amending Ordinance No. 304 To Correct Legal Description Of Certain Property be put to its final consideration and adopted.  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried D) RESOLUTION NO. 21-41 – APPROVING BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2012A AND TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2021B Nathan Summers, DA Davidson, presented information on the bonds and answered questions. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21-41 – Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2012A and Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021B Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried E) RESOLUTION NO. 21-42 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR REZONING: MALL SUBDIVISION 1, LOT 2 Administrator Jackson and Tyler Frederickson, Story City EDC, presented information about Jared Johnson, owner, and Brett Dose, Steelworks, purchaser, and their request to rezone the property to PUD with an underlying M-2. Public Hearing set for May 17, 2021 in City Hall at 7 p.m. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21-42 – Setting A Public Hearing On A Request For Rezoning: Mall Subdivision 1, Lot 2 set for May 17, 2021 in City Hall at 7 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried F) RESOLUTION NO. 21-43 – APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF DOSE STEELWORKS TO THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HIGH QUALITY JOBS PROGRAM Brenda Dryer, Ames EDC, presented information about this application and how it would benefit Dose Steelworks, which will be bringing good jobs to the community. Administrator Jackson reviewed the proposed city incentives. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21-43 – Approving the Application of Dose Steelworks to the Iowa Economic Development Authority High Quality Jobs Program Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Change Order No. 3 for the 2020 Street Improvements North Elm and Factory Outlet Drive Administrator Jackson presented information about the lack of sufficient base material at Elm Avenue and the need to increase it to 5” to be consistent with adjacent roadways. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Change Order No. 3 for the 2020 Street Improvements North Elm and Factory Outlet Drive for the amount of $14, 948.50. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried PERMITS A) None. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Discussion on Facilities, Services, and Events related to COVID General discussion by council. No action taken. B) Fairview Lodge Rates General discussion regarding the resident and non-resident rates at Fairview Lodge. No action taken. C) Letter from Sue Ellen Tuttle Regarding Pet Waste on Public and Private Property General Discussion. No action taken. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR APRIL Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve payment of bills and claims for April. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS CM Ostrem: Question on the noise ordinance and the loud group hanging out at the pool parking lot. CM Phillips: Mainstreet Iowa is coming to Story City on Tuesday May 4. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor